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Council considers shed and scale at dump to track material sales and reduce dumping
Summary
Council discussed buying a shed and possibly a scale for the municipal dump to better account for dirt and road-base removal, improve attendant safety with cameras, and potentially charge users more accurately; options included steel-frame sheds and shipping-container alternatives.
Council members discussed investments at the dump to improve security, recordkeeping and revenue tracking. The Chair suggested adding a shed and "maybe even a scale" so the city could measure how much dirt is removed and better charge users; he noted existing dirt piles had not been replenished as expected and that a scale would let the city order replacement material accurately.
Members weighed cost and feasibility, suggesting a modest steel-frame shed with electricity and a heater, or a shipping container as a lower-cost alternative if retrofitted. Council asked staff to gather pricing and reported a cement pad is already in place at the dump, which could reduce installation costs. The matter was identified as a candidate for inclusion in the next budget cycle.
