Summary
The council considered a $10 monthly fee to fund leaf and brush pickup, then a $5 alternative. Both failed, so residents keep the service funded through existing revenues.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $10 fee would have cost most households about $120 a year; both proposals were rejected, so no new charge.
Every resident who uses the curbside leaf and brush pickup keeps it at no extra charge.
None identified; staff confirmed the service continues under existing funding.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jun 15, 2026
The council considered a $10 monthly fee to fund leaf and brush pickup, then a $5 alternative. Both failed, so residents keep the service funded through existing revenues.
City Council - May 5, 2026
Starting May 11, residents can leave furniture, mattresses, appliances, and carpeting at the curb on their regular trash day once a year. Hazardous waste, tires, glass, and electronics aren't accepted; the free annual landfill voucher program stays in place.
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