Iola utility tap fees discussion on tap

Iola City Council members will continue discussions on whether the city should increase its utility hookup fees to better recoup costs. The Council also will discuss a proposed digital sign that would be placed at the entrance to Riverside Park.

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March 7, 2025 - 3:01 PM

Iola City Hall Register file photo

Iola City Council members will discuss Monday utility tap fees, possible new signage for Riverside Park and a proposal from the Boyer family to develop property they own just north of town into a recreational area.

Council members in January were asked to reconsider how much the city charges developers to connect to the city’s electric, gas and water systems, noting the city lost more than $27,000 in utility connections in 2024.

Council members asked staffers to compare Iola’s charges with communities like Chanute and Fort Scott, before they make a…

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