Ordinance imposing a franchise fee of 2% of the gross revenues derived by the MidAmerican…
Recorded in the minutes as “Ordinance: Consideration of approval of an ordinance imposing a franchise fee of 2% of the gross revenues derived by the MidAmerican Energy Company from the transmission or…”. Passed 5–0; Yes: Anderson, Crone, Grove, Lyon, Pierce.
What this means (Franchise fee): A fee a utility pays for using city streets and land for its lines.
How each member voted
| Official | Vote |
|---|---|
| Kala Anderson | Yes |
| Chris Crone | Yes |
| Rob Grove | Yes |
| Lori Lyon | Yes |
| Anna Bergman Pierce | Yes |
More from the record
Recorded in the minutes as: “5) Ordinance: Consideration of approval of an ordinance imposing a franchise fee of 2% of the gross revenues derived by the MidAmerican Energy Company from the transmission or distribution of electricity and natural gas to customers within the corporate limits of the city pursuant to Iowa Code … Motion: to approve the third reading of the ordinance in title only and place it on final passage; seconded by Council Member Grove. City Administrator Deets summarized the ordinance and provided examples of how the fee would impact residents. Results of vote:”. The minutes add: “ection 364.2 [third (final) reading] –”
Motion as recorded: “to approve the third reading of the ordinance in title only and place it on final passage; seconded by Council Member Grove. City Administrator Deets summarized the ordinance and provided examples of how the fee would impact residents. Results of vote:”.
Source Full minutes for the whole Jan 5, 2026 meeting, p. 17 (saved copy) · All votes at this meeting