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Council discusses natural‑gas franchise agreement; staff to propose 10‑year term and draft ordinance language

2804848 · March 12, 2025
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Summary

Council reviewed a proposed natural‑gas franchise agreement and instructed staff to pursue a shorter term, with several members favoring a 10‑year contract, inclusion of a franchise‑fee authority clause and updated insurance language; staff will schedule a public hearing before the agreement’s September expiration.

The Kasson City Council on April 1 reviewed a draft franchise agreement with the local natural‑gas provider and gave staff direction to pursue a shorter contract term and to bring back ordinance language for council consideration and a public hearing before the current agreement expires in September.

Staff reported the gas company is open to a shorter…

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