At the regular Public Utility Commission meeting on December 10, 2024, the Commission approved rate increases for the electric, water, and sewer utilities.  Electric base and KWH charges will increase 3% for all users.  Water use charges will increase 2% for all users while base charges will remain unchanged.  Sewer use charges will increase 10% for all users while base charges will remain unchanged.  These increases will be effective February 1, 2025.

Electric – 3% rate revenue increase

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer base charges and use (KWH) charges will increase 3%.

Water – 2% rate revenue increase

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer use charges will increase 2% with no increase to the base charges.

Sewer – 10% rate revenue increase

Residential, Commercial, and Industrial customer use charges will increase 10% with no increase to the base charges.

The City of Preston is currently accepting applications for a Part-Time Police Officer position. Application information is below or you can stop in to Preston City Hall for more information or an application. Applicants must be P.O.S.T. licensed or eligible at time of hiring. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment medical, physical, psychological and background check and must be valid to drive in Minnesota. Candidates will be advised of interview dates.

Part-Time Application Packet

Click Here for a Fillable Application

Consumer Confidence Report

The State of Minnesota requires public water suppliers to prepare annual water quality reports (Consumer Confidence Reports) for their customers. The reports tell where drinking water comes from, what’s in it, and how you can help protect it.

Click here to Download, View or Print the Preston Consumer Confidence Report for 2023

Copies of the Preston Consumer Confidence Report are also available at the Public Utilities Office in City Hall. Please feel free to contact the Preston Public Utilities Office at (507)765-2491 with any questions.

 

 

 

Click Here for the Application

NOTICE

Preston City Hall will be closed the following days:

• Friday, December 30, 2022 for construction work
• Monday, January 2, 2023 in observance of the New Year Holiday

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Wishing you all a great year ahead!