Council extends GreenTek contract while staff studies bringing mowing services in‑house

Council adopted a resolution extending the timeframe of existing contracts with GreenTek Lawn & Irrigation to allow staff more time to evaluate long‑term options for city mowing and grounds maintenance. City Manager John said the extension was intended to "buy some time" while the city analyzes whether performing mowing in‑house would be more cost effective.

"This just buys us some time to figure out internally what we're gonna do long term, with, you know, mowing throughout the city," John said. Council members praised the current work and asked staff to examine costs and staffing needs; the measure passed 8–0. Staff indicated that if the city can provide the service more economically in future, contract renewals could be adjusted accordingly.