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Board rules and procedures update

The board modernized its rulebook for state statute compliance, removed outdated subdivision language, and — after member debate — kept the chairman's remarks that help the public follow meetings. The chair can now vote on all matters, and the vice chair must be a city resident.

2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 15, 2026

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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