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St. Charles council approves electrical and natural-gas franchises for MidAmerican Energy
Summary
The St. Charles City Council approved Ordinance 230 and Ordinance 231 on final readings June 9, granting electrical and natural-gas franchises to MidAmerican Energy Company following public hearings at which no members of the public spoke.
The St. Charles City Council voted unanimously June 9 to approve two ordinances granting franchise rights to MidAmerican Energy Company for electric and natural-gas service.
At a 7:32 p.m. public hearing, Mayor Pro Tem Allison opened consideration of Ordinance 230, the electrical franchise, which had been published May 28, 2025. No residents spoke during the hearing. Councilmember Tracy Kozak moved to approve the ordinance on final reading; Brockett seconded the motion and the council recorded unanimous approval.
At 7:36 p.m. the council opened a separate public hearing on Ordinance 231, an amendment to the natural-gas franchise for MidAmerican Energy Company, also published May 28, 2025. Again, no public comments were offered. Councilmember Hutton moved to approve Ordinance 231 on final reading; Brockett seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The ordinances were presented as franchise updates for MidAmerican Energy Company; the minutes record no public opposition and no amendments during council debate. The council’s actions conclude the formal local approval steps recorded in these minutes; no effective dates or additional contractual terms were specified in the meeting record.
The meeting record shows that four council officials were present for the votes: Mayor Pro Tem Allison and councilmembers Brockett, Hutton and Tracy Kozak. The ordinances had been published May 28, 2025, as part of the agenda materials.
