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Council hears department reports and discusses campers, tree board formation
Summary
Conrad City Council received department updates from police, public works and the library; the council discussed concerns about long-term camping and the mayor reported on plans to form a Tree Board and explore a tree ordinance, with a meeting set for Nov. 7, 2025.
City officials provided departmental updates at the Oct. 7, 2025 Conrad City Council meeting and the mayor briefed the council on early plans for a community Tree Board.
Police Sgt. Andy Lund reported on department activity for September; the minutes reference an attached police report for details. Public Works Director Dave Zimbelman summarized the department’s September activities and said the crew is preparing for fall and winter workloads (attachments noted in the record). Library Director Tiffany Christensen summarized library activity for September. The Finance Office report by Jodi Rogers was deferred to the next meeting.
In other business, council members discussed campers and whether to address long-term camping through future resolutions or ordinances. Mayor David Cates reported that he had met Oct. 6, 2025 with community members Lida Holst and Paul Ekness to discuss creating a Tree Board and drafting a possible tree ordinance; the council noted they are reviewing Choteau’s procedures and costs for reference. The minutes record that the first Tree Board meeting is scheduled for Nov. 7, 2025.
Alderman Karla Breding told the council she will be absent from the Oct. 21, 2025 meeting. The meeting record notes no public comment and that teleconference guests were unable to connect via RingCentral.
