What To Expect At Wednesday's City Council Meeting

A New Start Time 

The meeting Wednesday will begin at 7:00 p.m.—a half hour earlier than usual. City Council also adopted an informal policy that no new agenda items will be taken up after 10:30 p.m. (Good news for us regulars!)

A Birthday Celebration 

The City will celebrate its 124th birthday from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. at  with a party honoring all former elected officials. Cupcakes and coffee will be served at the reception. And everyone is invited to join!

South Pas held several gala events with a memorable centennial celebration in 1988. Check out the attached photos courtesy of longtime local photog Can you identify the civic leaders pictured? 

Residents to Speak on Spike in Sewer & Water Rates 

City Council approved an increase of 14 percent in sewer rates and 18 percent in water rates slated for April 2012. A public hearing on the matter will take place Wednesday. Residents are encouraged to speak up. 

Click HERE to read why your water bill must go up.

Click HERE to read why the city may change its water rate model.

Click HERE to stream tonight's City Council meeting live.

Correction: The massage business revocation hearings will not take place at Wednesday's meeting. Patch regrets the error.