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The City of Preston is accepting proposals to update the City Comprehensive Plan. The full RFP can be viewed via the link below or requested through the contact us tab on our website. All questions about the RFP shall be directed to City Administrator Ryan Throckmorton by the email listed in the RFP or by phone at 507-765-2153. Proposals must be submitted by March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM.
View Request for Proposal here:
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.
Preston Public Utilities has completed and submitted our water service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health. The water service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking (LITT) you may also contact us at 507-765-2491 or Contact us Here. To complete the service line inventory our system went door to door to visually inspect the water service line where it entered the home. As of 10/1/2024 our inventory contains 1 lead, 27 galvanized requiring replacement, 18 unknown material, and 616 non-lead service lines.
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.