City leaders consider holding utility rates steady in lieu of rate hike

City leaders consider holding utility rates steady in lieu of rate hike

MITCHELL — The city’s various loans have been a driving force for utility rate increases, and some council members want to push the breaks. The city of Mitchell Water Department report for January shows city-wide consumption of water is at 44.9 million gallons. The city purchases this water from B-Y Water out of Tabor. The council approved this report at its regular Tuesday meeting, held a day later due to the Presidents Day holiday. Of the prev…