Council approves higher cleanup fees and hears update on city‑limit map ordinance timing

The council voted to increase cleanup fees charged for property abatements from $200 per hour to $300 per hour per employee, and to add charges for additional equipment used, citing wear and tear on city equipment. Vice‑Mayor Steve Zeman moved the fee increase; Shari England seconded. The motion carried with recorded votes of Kretchmar — Yes; Zeman — Yes; Bowen — Yes; England — Yes.

Separately, the City Attorney advised the council that the City Limit Map amendment will be handled by separate ordinances for each affected section. The attorney indicated staff will attempt to place the ordinances on the September agenda but that they may not appear until October. No public comment on these procedural items was recorded in the minutes.