Lamesa residents likely will be paying significantly more for water and wastewater beginning with the City of Lamesa’s new fiscal year. That and other major financial issues facing the city were discussed by City Council members during a budget work session lasting about an hour and a half on Monday evening. The council continued budget discussions, on a more detailed level, during a second work session following conclusion of other business at their regular meeting on Tuesday. City Manager Shawna Burkhart said Monday that additional revenue will be needed to pay for extensive improvements to the city’s supply system in conjunction with a ...