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Council raises mowing rate, reviews equipment charges and EcoLab pest control costs
Summary
Council voted to raise municipal mowing rates to $75 per yard per time, reviewed equipment rental charge schedules and questioned recurring EcoLab pest-control invoices. Staff will research comparable rates and state requirements for pest control at the dump and proceed with updated fee schedules.
The council voted to raise municipal mowing rates to $75 per yard per time after comparing historical rates and neighboring jurisdictions; a motion to increase the rate was made, seconded and approved by voice vote. Members discussed that past charges of $30–60 per yard were likely too low given equipment, operator time and rising costs.
Councilors also reviewed and requested updated equipment-rental rates for use of the town's backhoe and loader when performing work for outside entities, and they asked staff to compare county and nearby town rates. On recurring pest-control billing from EcoLab (about $130/month), members questioned the line items and whether state rules require bait stations at the dump or lagoon; staff will check statutory requirements and return with a recommendation. The council approved payment of other bills during the meeting by voice vote and adjourned.
