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Walnut Grove council reviews surplus assets, a P&Z applicant and sanitation fee changes
Summary
Councilors reviewed a staff list of surplus vehicles and equipment (including several older trucks and a wood chipper), agreed to inspect items before disposal, received an application from Colin Lloyd for the planning & zoning vacancy, and discussed a proposed sanitation late fee (10%) and $20 service-interruption charge, asking staff to clarify billing and closing procedures.
City staff presented three operational items to the Walnut Grove City Council: a list of surplus assets recommended for disposal, an application for a planning & zoning vacancy, and proposed changes to the sanitation fee schedule.
On assets, staff listed multiple older vehicles (1992 Ford F650, 1994 F350, 1993 F350 panel truck, 2007 Ford Ranger, a 1964 International dump truck), tractors, and a wood chipper. Council members asked staff to check the condition of the wood chipper and confirm whether specific items remain useful before placing them for disposal; proceeds from sales would go into the city's surplus/capital fund for future capital improvements.
For appointments, staff introduced an applicant, Colin Lloyd (resident of the South Farm area), and recommended circulating his resume to the planning & zoning committee and inviting him to the next council meeting before any vote.
On sanitation fees, staff recommended a 10% late fee on past-due residential sanitation bills and a $20 service-interruption fee. Councilors asked how fees interact with property closings and escrow (HUD statement/closing attorneys) and requested written policy clarifications on billing cycles and exceptional cases (for example, move-out timing). Staff will return a revised fee schedule and policy language for formal approval.
What happens next: Staff will inspect the wood chipper and other items before placing them for disposal, circulate the planning applicant's resume to P&Z, invite him to the next meeting, and return a clarified sanitation-fee policy and fee-schedule vote to council.
