There's something for everyone at tonight's meeting of the Twin Falls City Council.

The council is scheduled to hold a 6 p.m. public hearing for proposed utility rate increases. The city is proposing increasing water rates by 8.5 percent; sewer rates by 3 percent; and sanitation rates by 5 percent. An average residential monthly bill will increase by about 6 percent from nearly $53 to $56, according to a staff report.

The already adopted 2008-2009 budget - it kicks in Oct. 1 - includes the revenue increases, and are designed to cover current needs as well as build funding for future needs.

Before the hearing, the council will consider two downtown event applications, health care coverage proposals for city employees, a study to review truck traffic, and will discuss possibly changing how the city budgets for its golf course.

• The downtown applications include Oktoberfest, to be held Oct. 3 and 4; and the final concern downtown for Twin Falls Tonight on Saturday.

• Health insurance packages for city employees are from Blue Cross of Idaho, which the city has used since 1991, and Regence Blue Shield.

On Sept. 15, the council asked staff to speak with employees for more feedback before it made a decision. About 15 percent of the city workforce met with city staff, and voted to renew the plan with Blue Cross, according to a staff report.

• The council will vote on a contract worth about $50,000 with American Geotechnics, Inc. to study truck traffic on Eastland Drive. The study could lead to weight limits to impose on trucks to minimize damage to the road.

This is the second time the council is considering the contract. Several weeks ago, it failed to receive in enough support for even a vote.

• Bob Richards is scheduled to be appointed to the Twin Falls Urban Renewal Agency board. His most recent experience is primarily in economic development in Jerome.

• The council will discuss restructuring the funding for the Twin Falls Municipal Golf Course. The item was put on the agenda by Councilman Greg Lanting, a frequent golfer, wants to subsidize the junior program the same way as other city recreation programs.

The course has struggled financially for the past decade and has not turned a profit since 1997.

Meetings are at 5 p.m. at 305 Third Ave. E and open to the public. The public is allowed to bring any issue to the council at the end of each meeting.

Jared S. Hopkins may be reached at 208-735-3204 or jhopkins@magicvalley.com