First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black
Recorded in the minutes as “B. First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company in the Amount…”. Passed 4–1; No: Johansen; Yes votes: names not recorded in the minutes.
What this means (Ordinance readings): An ordinance is a local law.
How each member voted
| Official | Vote |
|---|---|
| Eric Johansen | No |
| Andrew Borcherding | Not in the record |
| Laurie DePhillips | Not in the record |
| Leslie Irlbeck | Not in the record |
| Jared Lovelady | Not in the record |
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Recorded in the minutes as: “b. First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company in the Amount of Three Percent (3%) of the Gross Revenues Derived by the Companies From the Sale and Distribution of Electricity and … Motion: approve First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company in the Amount of Three Percent (3%) of the Gross Revenues Derived by the Companies From the Sale and Distribution of Electricity and Natural Gas to Customers Within the Corporate Limits of the City Pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 364.2 and 384.3A (2026)”. The minutes add: “atural Gas to Customers Within the Corporate Limits of the City Pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 364.2 and 384.3A (2026) Council members and City Manager Anderson explained further the details of the franchise fee including a brief explanation of how city budgeting works. Mayor Gisch asked for approval of First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility …”
Motion as recorded: “approve First Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill Energy and MidAmerican Energy Company in the Amount of Three Percent (3%) of the Gross Revenues Derived by the Companies From the Sale and Distribution of Electricity and Natural Gas to Customers Within the Corporate Limits of the City Pursuant to Iowa Code Sections 364.2 and 384.3A (2026)”.
Source Full minutes for the whole Apr 28, 2026 meeting, p. 3 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting