Council Discussion— Franchise Fee The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the…
Recorded in the minutes as “Council Discussion— Franchise Fee The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the potential implementation of municipal franchise fees and to review the financial…”. Carried on a voice vote; voice vote; names not recorded.
What this means (Franchise fee): A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines.
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Recorded in the minutes as: “2. Council Discussion— Franchise Fee The City Council held a special workshop to discuss the potential implementation of municipal franchise fees and to review the financial considerations associated with the program. Motion: Moved by Dalton, seconded by Mills to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 P. M”. The minutes add: “Staff provided an overview of how franchise fees are assessed and how the revenues could be utilized to support essential municipal services. Council discussed the impact of franchise fees on residential, commercial, and nonprofit utility customers, including the varying effects across customer classes. Members also discussed the importance of conducting a comprehensive financial review after three years to evaluate the City’s fiscal needs, the effectiveness of the program, …”
Motion as recorded: “Moved by Dalton, seconded by Mills to adjourn the meeting at 5:50 P. M”.
Source Full minutes for the whole Jul 20, 2026 meeting, p. 1 (saved copy) · All votes at this meeting