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Board rules and procedures update

The board's own operating rules are being rewritten. Staff says a draft will go to the city attorney and then to board members before the next hearing, giving them time to suggest changes.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 26, 2026

LowTaxes Budget

Solid waste outsourcing yields no savings

Two bids for privatizing bulk waste and loose-leaf collection were rejected as incomplete, and the costs that were submitted would actually raise the city's costs. The bid details will be shared with the Board.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 13, 2026