The replacement of Third Street NE could begin May 10. Public Works Director Justin Fournier told the Belmond City Council that the empty land east of the walking trail will
  The Belmond City Council reviewed a water and sewer rate survey Monday night that suggests the city should raise water rates by 16% per year for each of the next five years, and should raise sewer rates 5% per year for two years.
ââThe rate study was completed by the engineering firm of Snyder Associates at the request of city leaders who are concerned about the loss of revenue in the water and sewer accounts due to the closure of Belmondâs Eaton factory.
âââThe city is very concerned about the Eaton situation,â said City Manager Darrell Steven Carlyle. âThe sewer account is in better shape than the water account. Thatâs why the study recommends smaller increases for sewer.