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Public works seeks new hire, playground upgrades and equipment in Conrad draft budget
Summary
Public Works Director Dave Zimbelman told the council he needs an additional full-time parks employee, funds for bleacher and playground equipment, a vehicle with a lift gate, and replacement dumpsters; he also said a new garbage truck is due for delivery in early October.
At the Aug. 18 work session, Public Works Director Dave Zimbelman reviewed department budget needs tied to parks, water and solid-waste operations.
Zimbelman said most of his budget remains the same but highlighted higher parks-supplies costs, including bleachers, and asked for one additional full-time parks employee. He said the capital-improvements program should hold increased reserves for playground equipment and future projects.
On water operations, Zimbelman requested new equipment and on-hand replacement parts to avoid long delivery delays; he also said the department needs a new vehicle with a lift gate and noted a trailer had been recently purchased for equipment transport.
Regarding solid waste, Zimbelman said staff expect to replace dumpsters and may need a rate increase; he reported that a new garbage truck is scheduled for delivery in early October. He added that wastewater and treatment-plant budgets are adequate and that the stormwater project is delayed but should begin soon, and that some funding carries a finance deadline of Dec. 31, 2025.
