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Finance director flags garbage rate increase and mayor requests salary review
Summary
Finance Director Janice Flynn said garbage rates likely must rise to cover costs and build reserves; Mayor Christensen asked councilmembers to review salary comparison data for potential adjustments.
Finance Director Janice Flynn told the council it appears necessary to increase garbage service rates to ensure costs are covered and to maintain a sufficient expense reserve; she said specifics will be presented at a future meeting. The minutes record this as a staff report item without a vote or timetable.
Mayor Michael Christensen asked councilmembers to review salary comparison materials provided to them so adjustments can be made, indicating the council should consider potential salary changes at a future meeting. The minutes do not specify proposed adjustment amounts or timelines; staff follow-up was requested for more detailed proposals.
