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Council advances utility-rate ordinances; third reading set for July 6
Summary
The Reinbeck City Council took second consideration and adopted the second reading for two ordinances to update water and garbage/recycling service rates and set a third reading for July 6, 2026; the votes were unanimous.
Mayor Jamie Eiffler introduced two ordinances to update municipal utility rates: Ordinance #2026-06OR would repeal the current water service rates (Section 92.02) and adopt new water rates, and Ordinance #2026-07OR would repeal the current garbage and recycling services section (Section 106.08) and adopt new rates.
Councilmember Johnson moved that both ordinances be given second consideration and that the second reading be adopted; Councilmember Bueghly seconded. The council approved the motion by roll-call vote — Wambold, Pease, Johnson, Trepp and Bueghly all voted aye. Councilmember Bueghly then moved and Councilmember Pease seconded setting the third reading for July 6, 2026; the motion passed 5-0.
Why it matters: Changes to ordinance language and utility rates will alter billing rules and charges for city water, garbage and recycling services if the third reading is adopted and the ordinances are enacted. The council provided no specific rate figures in the minutes; details will be available when the third reading is considered.
Next steps: The council scheduled the third reading for July 6, 2026. Staff and council members may present rate worksheets and ordinance text at that meeting for final action.
