BRITTON COUNCIL: DUMP SITE FEES, ORDINANCES APPROVED

    The Britton City Council met Monday night and approved two key ordinances addressing city utilities and truck routes, and discussed updates to the city dump site and pool.  
    The council passed the second reading of Ordinance 618, granting the city authority to enter properties to install water meters and water management equipment. The ordinance also allows the city to remotely restrict water flow in cases of non-payment.
    Council members also approved Ordinance 619, which sets a gross vehicle weight limit of 10,000 pounds for truck routes within city limits. The ordinance, a revival of an issue discussed a year ago, designates Highways 10 and 27, Main Avenue, and Highway 9/423rd Avenue as official trucking routes. It aims to limit truck parking in residential areas while still permitting deliveries. The full ordinance is available at City Hall and was published in this week’s newspaper.
    Mayor Clyde Fredrickson raised the question of accommodations for local truck drivers, including potential options for overnight parking lots. No formal decision was made.
    The council agreed to a $5 per-load fee at the city dump site, beginning May 1. Residents will be able to purchase $25 punch cards with five uses, available at City Hall. Alternatively, users may leave their information with the site attendant and receive a bill from the city. An annual pass will be offered for $100 for residential use and $250 for commercial users. The dump site will be open on Saturdays in April from 8 a.m. to noon and 1–5 p.m (fees not starting until May 1).
    ISG engineer Michael Redenbaugh provided updates on the city’s sanitary sewer project, which is nearing completion aside from seeding and minor work. He also announced that construction on the main lift station improvement project will begin April 28, with an estimated one-month timeline. Affected residents will be notified by letter.
    At the pool, manager Laken Werner reported that she now has 11 lifeguards, including herself. With no volunteers to run the concession stand this year, the council discussed the possibility of installing vending machines. While vendors declined to supply machines for just three months, the city may purchase older units and handle stocking independently.
    Werner proposed selling a limited amount of snacks from the bathhouse, which the council approved. The swim team will also be allowed to sell snacks a few times per month as a fundraiser. The council approved a fee increase for swim lessons, raising the rate from $40 to $50.
    Resident Kim Johnson attended the meeting with questions about the city’s garbage contract with Lehr Sanitation, seeking clarification on what is included in regular pickup and what incurs additional charges. Mayor Fredrickson acknowledged the need to publish clear garbage service guidelines in the newspaper and on the city’s website.
    In other action, the council:
— Set election worker pay at $20 per hour. The Ward 1 council election will take place June 3.
— Opened and approved a propane bid from Full Circle at $1.48 per gallon.
— Approved annual malt beverage license renewals.
— Approved two RV park spots for extended summer stays for construction workers.
— Agreed to reimburse Airport Manager Ryan Furman $100 for a conference he couldn’t attend due to weather.
— Approved placement of an ATM at the Event Center, with the city receiving $1 per transaction.
    The next regular city council meeting is scheduled for May 12.