Truesdale businesses may have a second option for water service in the future. Mayor Murray Bruer said he will be contacting businesses currently receiving water from Warrenton and see if they would be open to switching if Truesdale expands its coverage area. During a work session held last Wednesday, Bruer said he wants to gauge the business owners' interest prior to proceeding. If feedback appear promising, he said the city can then move forward in determining if expansion of city water service is feasible. Bruer had requested last week's meeting to discuss the city's long-range planning options. "If I can get interest, I will bring it back to the board," he told The Record. Bruer said he would like to see water lines extended to properties abutting the South Service Road and also in areas along Truesdale Avenue behind Gastorf-Schrumpf Motors and two other former car dealership properties and east of South Spoede Lane. Bruer said the city could offer the businesses cheaper rates, of which he believes are some of the cheapest in the state. Currently, the businesses that Bruer plans to talk to are being charged commercial rates by Warrenton, which amounts to $17.37 for the first 1,000 gallons and $7.48 for each 1,000 gallons thereafter. Truesdale's water rates, the same for both commercial and residential customers, is currently $7.51 for the first 1,000 gallons and $3.39 for each 1,000 gallons thereafter. Bruer also hopes the expanded coverage could help spur economic development in the city, particularly on properties fronting Interstate 70. "We just want to be ready," Bruer said. The lack of coverage recently became noticeable when Truesdale officials learned about the Warren County R-III School District's intent to construct a new alternative school. The facility will be built near the existing alternative school east of Daniel Boone Elementary, on property that is in the Truesdale city limits. Since Truesdale didn't have any water or sewer service in the area of the school, city officials agreed last month to continue to allow the school district to receive service from Warrenton. Bruer said previously it was cost-prohibitive to extend city water service to that area in a short amount of time. The building project is expected to be completed by the time the school year begins in August.