# 10.27.2026 City Council Study Session

The City of Mabton City Council held a study session on October 27, 2026 (the meeting metadata is dated October 28 UTC). The council discussed a quote from Clips for jet-rodding approximately 5,000 feet of sewer line along Washington Street, 7th Street, part of Monroe Street, and Vance Avenue toward the wastewater facility. The work was described as a priority following a serious sewer backup that reached a farmer’s property. Council members asked about funding and additional estimates; no award or spending approval was made, and the item was expected to return at a regular council meeting. No quote amount is clear in the transcript. The council also reviewed the preliminary 2027 budget, including a questioned $72,430 cemetery-fund expenditure estimate and salary assumptions; staff clarified that the figures were preliminary and could be adjusted. No budget was adopted.

The council tabled a resident’s request to place a rose bush at the cemetery while members review and potentially update cemetery rules on landscaping, ornaments, maintenance, and enforcement. Members also discussed the city’s master fee schedule and a possible written policy for residents or organizations paying for public works employees’ services. Staff said it could work with the mayor and union to develop a policy for council consideration; no policy or fee change was approved.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 28, 2026

### Sources
- [10.27.2026 City Council Study Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkLFwJ40vC0) - City of Mabton