Lakeville City Council Work Session 7-22-24
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Implementation of franchise fees for gas and electric utilities
Utility franchise fee rate structure and tier options
Funding strategy for fire and police public safety facility improvements
Communication and public outreach plan regarding franchise fees
Quarterly financial report (Q2) review
Notable Quotes (3)
This is a I think the third or fourth time that C has reviewed the concept of uh starting to assess franchise fees for uh public utility gas electric
Franchise feesIntroducing the agenda item.
I'd like to just get a feel for what the concerns are if there are any publicly wise
Public outreachAsking for visibility into public comments during the outreach phase.
Second quarter we're looking at um if you're looking at a general fund and revenues we're right on par about 50%
Financial reportOpening the Q2 financial update.
People (3)
Mr. KennanStaff Member
Provides analysis on franchise fee structures, revenue projections, and utility rate comparisons.
MayorMayor
Leads the council discussion, emphasizes transparency, and manages the public hearing timeline.
Miss StallStaff Member
Presents the Q2 financial report, noting property tax collection timing and departmental budget performance.
Places Mentioned
LakevilleCity Right-of-Way
Events & Meetings (5)
- July 22nd: City Council Meeting
- August 20th: Draft notices to utility companies
- August-September: Public communication campaign
- November 18th: Scheduled public hearing
- March 1st: Effective date of ordinance