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Council tables Basin electric-rate proposal; Butler County REC schedules December hearing

Aplington City Council · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Katie Labree of Butler County REC presented a proposed 9.52% Basin electric-rate increase effective Jan. 1, 2026. The Aplington council tabled the matter and scheduled a public hearing in December to gather more information before deciding.

Katie Labree of Butler County REC presented a proposed 9.52% electric-rate increase from Basin, to take effect Jan. 1, 2026, and asked the council to consider the change.

Council members did not take action at the Nov. 12 meeting and instead tabled the discussion to gather additional information. The council set a public hearing in December for formal consideration and possible approval of the increase.

The transcript records no vote or formal direction to approve the rate at this meeting. Labree represented Butler County REC as the presenter; council members requested more information before placing the item on a future agenda for decision. The public hearing in December will provide an official opportunity for public comment and a final council vote on the proposal.