Rowan schedules Aug. 3 public hearing on ordinance to raise water and fee rates
July 06, 2026 | Rowan, Wright County, Iowa
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The Rowan City Council on July 6 approved Ordinance Amendment 2026-05 as written and set a public hearing for Aug. 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Council member David Eriksen moved to approve the ordinance and set the hearing; Heather Baumgartner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The ordinance is described in the agenda as increasing rates for bulk water sales, late fees, reconnect fees and temporary disconnect fees. The meeting transcript does not include the ordinance text or the specific new fee amounts.
Why it matters: increases in utility and penalty fees affect residents and commercial users who purchase bulk water or who have service interruptions. The hearing will allow members of the public to review the ordinance text and offer comment before any final vote.
Next steps: The ordinance as placed on the agenda will be the subject of a public hearing on Aug. 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM; the council may take final action after that hearing.
Council member David Eriksen moved to approve the ordinance and set the hearing; Heather Baumgartner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The ordinance is described in the agenda as increasing rates for bulk water sales, late fees, reconnect fees and temporary disconnect fees. The meeting transcript does not include the ordinance text or the specific new fee amounts.
Why it matters: increases in utility and penalty fees affect residents and commercial users who purchase bulk water or who have service interruptions. The hearing will allow members of the public to review the ordinance text and offer comment before any final vote.
Next steps: The ordinance as placed on the agenda will be the subject of a public hearing on Aug. 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM; the council may take final action after that hearing.
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