City hall opts for more consultation on new bin fees

Saskatoon city council applied the brakes on plans to start charging for the use of streets, alleys and sidewalks after hearing more consultation is needed.
Council voted Monday to continue consulting the companies that stand to be affected by a slate of new fees for use of public rights-of-way, such as when a large trash bin is placed on the street for a construction project.
Appearing before city council, Keith Moen, executive director of the North Saskatoon Business Association, said he estim