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Baldwin City Council approves 10% electric rate increase, new recreation agreements and long-term water contract
Summary
At its January meeting, Baldwin City Council approved a 10% electric rate increase effective Jan. 1, voted to approve pool and community center management agreements (as amended), approved a 30‑year water contract with Edgerton, and authorized a land purchase; several rental-fee and trash items were sent to committee.
Baldwin City Council on Jan. 2025 moved to shore up utility reserves and to finalize several city contracts and appointments.
The council voted to adopt an ordinance implementing a 10% increase in electric rates effective Jan. 1 after hearing pro formas and finance analysis that showed rising purchase‑power and operating costs had reduced utility reserves. Councilmember Scott moved the ordinance, saying he would "support a 10% ordinance that raised at 10% January 1," and the motion passed on a 5–0 voice vote. Council also scheduled a focused workshop for Feb. 11 to revisit reserve-policy details and any summer rate adjustments.
On recreation and facilities, the council approved the Baldwin City Pool management and operation agreement as amended after staff clarified inclement-weather and closing authority. Recreation presenter Matt reported the pool served about…
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