By BRIAN KING | November 19, 2025

The Parker City Council held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. During the city employee reports, City Clerk Lisa Leach asked for volunteers to help install the Christmas pole lights next week. She also said the Christmas lighting contest for Parker residents with judging taking place on Dec. 12; winners will receive varied amounts off their water bill. She advised that RW# 3, the city’s back-up water service, had a rate change. The change increases the rate from $10 to $11.50 per 1,000 gallons. However, the service fee was reduced from $22 to $16 per month. The new monthly rate is down to $27 from the previous $32 per month. 

Maintenance employee James Hazlett asked the council for approval to fix the cord on the maintenance truck engine block heater. The estimates were as follows: Bob Allen Ford of Ottawa, $745, H&H Diesel of Ottawa, $300, Ty Page of Parker $200. The council approved the repair to be done by Ty Page for $200. He also said that the burn pile is getting big and is dry. He said he might need the fire department’s help when he burns, due to the lack of rain. Council Member Meranda Ellison stated Hazlett was doing a great job at the lake. There have been several compliments given. Compactor operator Al Kerr said the compactor was working well.