Lewiston water bills to increase

By Davis Archibald

February 21, 2008 | LEWISTON -- Council members approved a $1.50 water rate increase at Tuesday's City Council meeting.

The cost goes from $16 to $17.50 per 12,000 gallons.

"We can't really become more efficient," Jeff Hall, councilman over the water and sewer, said. Hall, who introduced the rate increase at last month's meeting, said it covers the cost of upkeep of the water system.

A public hearing was held at the beginning of the meeting in case any of the public had concerns, but no residents attended to discuss the increase.

The rate increase becomes effective April 1.

Along with the rate increase the public hearing was also open for comment about the city's new ordinances restricting sexually oriented businesses and accessory apartments, which were later approved by the council.

The council also met with Lisa Duskin-Goede, heritage specialist for the Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG). Duskin-Goede came to talk about a proposed scenic byway that would go east through Lewiston on Utah Highway 61, as well as information about various grants the city might be qualified for.

The mayor asked Councilman Darwin Pitcher to work with Duskin-Goede on the scenic byway.

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