Letter to the Editor: "No reason to vote 'no'"

(The following Letter to the Editor has been submitted by Jim Sims of Decorah):
 
"After reading and listening about the Decorah Utility issue, I have come to the realization that there is no reason to vote 'NO.'   As I understand this issue is that a 'YES' vote only allows, not mandates, the city to continue to look into the MEU option.   It would allow, again not mandate the Decorah City Council to apply to the Iowa Utilities Board.  Most importantly, I understand that it also allows the City Council to review Alliant Energy's financial records as to the true value and cost of its Decorah operation.  Why would anyone be afraid of getting a look at the true value and cost of this feasibility study?"