LAHARPE — Utility rates took center stage once again as LaHarpe City Council members warned customers to brace for more bad news.
On top of approving $8-a-month sewer meter fee hikes on Wednesday, Council members scheduled a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss how much water may cost for customers, in particular those who live outside LaHarpe City Limits.
At issue is a looming $130,000 bill to handle repairs to the city’s water tower.
And with the city’s water fund insufficient for such a major project, the city will need to drum up…
