By Jolene Farley
At the regular meeting Tuesday night, the Hills City Council approved a fire department budget of $21,850 for 2002. This is about $1,000 more than the 2001 budget.
In other business:
-The council proclaimed the city’s Arbor Day to be Sunday, April 27.
-The council asked Connie Wiertzema, city clerk, to invite playground equipment sales representatives to attend the next council meeting to demonstrate their products.
The council budgeted $3,000 for playground equipment this year.
-Wayne Ward, maintenance supervisor, asked the council to purchase a pump for use at the city ponds.
The council approved a $2,500 purchase providing Ward obtains another bid before the purchase.