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Willmar council adopts multiyear sanitary sewer rate increases to cover treatment‑plant debt
Summary
After a public hearing and questions about bond payments, the council adopted an ordinance raising sanitary sewer user rates 12.5% in 2025 and scheduled additional increases through 2028 to cover debt and capital needs; the ordinance passed 7–0.
Willmar — The Willmar City Council voted unanimously Dec. 2 to approve an ordinance that raises sanitary sewer user rates to ensure the utility can meet debt service and capital needs.
Public Works Director Justin D'Aurelio told the council the rate changes follow a Baker Tilly wastewater study and are recommended to ensure user rates cover outstanding debt service, projected operating expenses and future capital…
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