By Kelly Kenoyer

Of The New Era

City Council members last week discussed increasing the city’s System Development Charges over the next several years, which would bring the charges to a level similar to other comparable cities.

Councilors Diane Gerson, Greg Mahler, Susan Coleman, Lisa Gourley, Dave Trask, and Cortney Nash were in attendance at the Tuesday, August 25 meeting, with Councilor James Goble calling in remotely to attend.

Finance Director Brandon Neish led a discussion about proposed increases to SDCs, which are the fees charged on new construction meant to pay for the infrastr...