A little bit more study is needed before Iola acts on its earlier decision to raise water rates, City Council members decided Monday.
At issue is how much to increase water rates, while simultaneously decreasing its electric rates so that local customers do not pay any more on their monthly utility bills.
“I would appeal to you to reconsider your motion,” City Administrator Carl Slaugh said, saying that cutting electric rates would adversely impact the health of the electric reserve fund.
The council, at its Sept. 12 meeting, voted 4-4 for the water rate hike…
Water rates remain for now
