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Rose Creek council approves water, wastewater base-rate increase effective October
Summary
Council raised the city water and wastewater base rate from $27.50 to $34.50 (first 1,000 gallons included) and increased per-1,000-gallon charges from $3.75 to $4.50 for each utility; the change is effective in the fourth quarter and invoices will be payable in January 2026.
The Rose Creek City Council voted on May 5 to increase utility rates, raising the base charge and per-usage fees for both water and wastewater.
Mayor Andrew Leisen proposed moving the water and wastewater base rate from $27.50 to $34.50, which would raise the combined quarterly base from $55.00 to $69.00 when both utilities are billed. The per-1,000-gallon charge for both water and wastewater was increased from $3.75 to $4.50. Council Member Mark Conradt moved to approve the change, Council Member Thomas Lewison seconded, and Mayor Andrew Leisen approved the motion.
According to the minutes, the rate changes will take effect in October (the city’s fourth quarter) with invoices payable in January 2026. The minutes do not specify a detailed rate-study, projected revenue increase, or distribution of the additional revenue in the operating budget.
The council did not attach an ordinance number in the meeting record; the action was recorded as a motion passed at the May 5 meeting. The next administrative step is implementation on utility billing and notification to ratepayers.
