City Council Tackles Elk Creek Terrace Utility Rates, Extends City Manager Retention Bonus, Approves Tourism Commission Ordinance
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Public Comment on Elk Creek Terrace Finances and Utility Rates
During the public comment section, James Donnelly from the Community Action Team addressed the council regarding the financial challenges faced by Elk Creek Terrace, an affordable housing project. Donnelly highlighted the escalating utility rates, particularly water, sewage, and storm rates, which have increased the property's costs to nearly $100,000 annually, a burden the property cannot absorb. He requested the council's assistance in finding potential relief and expressed willingness to provide detailed information on the rate increases. The council, led by Mayor Barb Knop, showed willingness to consider the issue and asked Donnelly to submit a detailed written analysis. The council planned to revisit the matter in a future meeting once the information was received.