At Monday night’s Britton City Council meeting, the council approved the second reading of a resolution adopting new water rates. In-town users will now pay $24 plus $6 per 1,000 gallons, while out-of-town users will pay $32.38. Residential sewer rates are set at $15.18 plus $1 per 1,000 gallons, with business rates at $15.18 plus $3 per 1,000 gallons. Additionally, the second reading of an ordinance adding a fee for dump site use was approved and adopted. The council also completed the first reading of an ordinance repealing outdated serviceability rate regulations.
Mayor Clyde Fredrickson shared that Austin Sasker, a board member for Venture Communications, reached out to discuss the city’s potential agreement with a company interested in purchasing its cell tower leases. Sasker noted that the company wants to meet with the city before any decisions are made.
Discussions continued regarding golf cart regulations, following the recent adoption of a policy governing their operation within city limits. A council member will explore permitting stickers, with fee structures to be determined at a later meeting.
The council also revised its on-call pay policy, ensuring that employees who work 40 paid hours in a week will receive time-and-a-half pay for on-call duties.
In other business, travel was approved for the District 1 meeting in Watertown.
Pool Manager Laken Werner raised concerns about staffing for the upcoming season. So far, only three previous lifeguards are returning, with just one certified to teach swimming lessons. The council discussed potential solutions to address the shortage.
City Attorney Justin Scott reported that he sent a letter to the Webers regarding an encroachment issue near the storage units being built on the south side of town near the ballparks.
Additionally, Logan Roehr introduced himself as the Marshall County Emergency Management Director.
The next Britton City Council meeting is scheduled for March 10.
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