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Council reviews Merck/utility franchise materials; no action taken on long‑term term lengths or acquisition
Summary
Council members reviewed a model franchise ordinance submitted by Merck (utility) as the current natural gas franchise nears renewal; members discussed options including a shorter term and the possibility of city acquisition, but took no immediate action.
KASSON CITY — City staff presented a model franchise ordinance from Merck as the existing natural gas franchise comes up for renewal. The item was informational; the council did not make a decision to renew, shorten or modify the franchise at this meeting.
Tim, city administrator, said the city’s earlier franchise for natural gas had been granted to another provider and was later acquired by a…
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