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Minden council adopts ordinance raising water minimum and per-1,000-gallon charge
Summary
The Minden City Council gave final passage April 14 to Ordinance No. 33, raising the monthly minimum water bill to $20 for the first 1,000 gallons and setting a $5.00 per 1,000-gallon charge for usage above that level; the vote was unanimous.
The Minden City Council on April 14 gave final approval to Ordinance No. 33, amending the city code to set a $20.00 minimum monthly water bill for the first 1,000 gallons and a $5.00 per 1,000-gallon charge for usage above 1,000.
The ordinance reached final passage after a series of motions recorded in the minutes. Councilmember Arnold moved and Schneckloth seconded for second consideration; the council then voted to suspend the statutory rule requiring an interval between readings and proceeded to a final roll call vote. Schneckloth, McDermott, Boden and Arnold voted aye; there were no recorded nays.
Council members did not record extended debate in the minutes; the ordinance text as adopted will take effect following final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Ordinance No. 33 replaces Section 92.02 of the Code of Ordinances governing water rates and includes a severability clause. The minutes show the council carried the motion for final passage unanimously.
