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Council adopts ordinance adjusting 2025 utility rates and fee schedule; officials cite need to stabilize utility funds
Summary
The Lake Elmo City Council approved an ordinance to revise the 2025 utility fee schedule and surface water code, adopting a rate framework intended to move utility funds toward sustainability over a multi-year period and authorizing publication by title and summary.
The Lake Elmo City Council on March 18 adopted an ordinance revising the city’s 2025 fee schedule and amending city code chapter 5.16 regarding surface water fees. Council also adopted a resolution authorizing publication of the ordinance by title and summary.
City staff presented a condensed recap of a utility fund study conducted to evaluate water, sewer and stormwater fund sustainability. Staff said the city faces large new capital assets (including two water treatment plants)…
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