GF residents will call for water meter “cooling off period”

A concerned Grand Forks resident is hoping council will approve a cooling-off period to help resolve the divisions in the community over water meters.

Karen Bagn will be part of a delegation next month that will present what they’re calling the Grand Forks Water Meter Manifesto – a wealth of letters, documents and research gathered by opponents .

Council has voted to press on with the outstanding 30%  of installations and has asked for public input on what should happen regarding the plus-250 hold outs who refuse a meter.

Bagn is hoping for what she calls a face-saving pause.

Bagn says those who’ve already had a meter installed should be allowed to opt out.

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