 Arguments presented for munisipalization was this would be profitable for the municipality, as it would be taking over a profitable company, that the shortfall in revenue was because of a temporary bust in the economy and that the majority of KSS was owned by foreign, German company.A compromise was proposed whereby KSS would receive a concession until 1909, but this was downcast with 47 against 37 votes.The council then approved the sale and extension of the concession with 48 against 36 votes.