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Council updates fees and asks for public input on recycling center future
Summary
The council approved updates to the master fee schedule that reflect Republic Services' rate increases and discussed options for the recycling center; staff recommended public outreach and a August–September work session on the recycling center's future use.
City staff presented a master fee schedule update on June 10 that incorporates rate changes from Republic Services and clarifies billing line items. Joe O'Neil explained the cause of confusion in the packet where a $48 figure appeared: that line reflects one month of service plus a $25 city‑managed garbage fee and the monthly charge appears elsewhere in the packet. O'Neil told council the numbers sent by Republic Services were included in the proposed schedule.
Councilors raised the future of the recycling center and asked staff to pursue public input and a work session later in the summer to explore options such as transitioning to curbside glass collection or keeping the drop‑off site. The council approved Resolution 2026‑11 to adopt the updated master fee schedule; staff noted the recycling center's status is covered by the approved rate increases through January and recommended a public conversation to gather community feedback before any longer‑term decision.
