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Third Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black

Grimes City Council · May 26, 2026 · Taxes and fees

Recorded in the minutes as “Third 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…”. 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

OfficialVote
Eric JohansenNo
Andrew BorcherdingNot in the record
Laurie DePhillipsNot in the record
Leslie IrlbeckNot in the record
Jared LoveladyNot in the record

The minutes name the No (and abstain) votes; other individual Yes votes are not listed by name.

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “1. Third 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 Third 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) City Manager Anderson summarized the proposed ordinance amendment. No changes have been made since the second consideration. Mayor Gisch asked for approval of Third Consideration of Ordinance 812 Imposing Franchise Fees on Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility Company, LLC D/B/A Black Hill …”

Motion as recorded: “approve Third 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)”.

From the vote line in the official minutes, which names the No (and abstain) votes. Other individual Yes votes are not listed by name. Vote line as printed: “Roll Call: Ayes: 4. Nays: Johansen.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole May 26, 2026 meeting, p. 3 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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