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Conrad council adopts sewer and solid-waste rate increases after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing Sept. 16, 2025, the Conrad City Council unanimously adopted two resolutions to raise sewer and solid-waste rates to fund maintenance, equipment replacement and federally required stormwater upgrades; specific new rates and effective dates were not specified in the minutes.
The Conrad City Council voted unanimously Sept. 16 to adopt two resolutions raising rates for the city’s sewer and solid-waste systems following a public hearing.
Mayor David Cates told residents the increases are intended to help the city save for replacement dumpsters and a new truck, cover ongoing maintenance and meet local and federal funding requirements tied to infrastructure projects such as the stormwater upgrade. Guests at the hearing questioned the size of a one-time increase, and the mayor suggested reviewing rates every two to three years rather than waiting for large, infrequent adjustments.
The resolutions were introduced and adopted in sequence. Alderman Amber Schoenrock moved to adopt Resolution 25-1326 to increase sewer system rates; Alderman Karla Breding seconded the motion, and the council carried it unanimously. Alderman Karla Breding moved to adopt Resolution 25-1327 to increase solid-waste system rates; Alderman Darryl Burditt seconded, and that motion also carried unanimously. The minutes record the actions as "Motion Carried Unanimously," but do not list roll-call votes or specific dollar amounts or effective dates for the new rates.
City officials said the additional revenue will help defray costs of maintenance and planned improvements and move the systems toward rates that meet funding obligations. Council members emphasized the need for more frequent, smaller adjustments to avoid large, infrequent increases. The minutes do not state when the new rates take effect or the precise rate schedule; those details were recorded as not specified in the meeting minutes.
The council closed the public hearing at 6:45 p.m. and completed the adoptions during the same meeting. No appeals, legal challenges or implementation timelines were recorded in the minutes.
