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Isanti discussion lands on 'alternative 2' for water-rate increases amid bonding concerns
Summary
Council members informally agreed to advance a plan labeled 'alternative 2' for water-rate increases, weighing a modest low-tier rise and larger increases on higher tiers to avoid municipal bonding and incentivize conservation; formal notice and ordinance posting remain next steps.
Speaker 3 and other council participants signaled support for moving forward with a water-rate plan described in the meeting as "alternative 2," after a prolonged discussion about rising per-capita usage and whether the city should bond for infrastructure work.
Why it matters: Council members said higher household water use and new development have pushed per-capita demand above the state average, creating a need for additional utility revenue. The council debated how to raise enough money to maintain infrastructure without resorting to…
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