El Dorado, KS

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Planning and Zoning

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Planning and Zoning

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Planning and Zoning

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Special Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is considering a resolution to call a special election for voters to decide on an ordinance that would prohibit high-impact data centers and Tier 2 and Tier 3 battery energy storage systems. The stated purpose is to protect residents' health, safety, and welfare. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to call a special election on prohibiting high-impact data centers and Tier 2/3 battery energy storage systems

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on recreation programming and the ballfield improvement plan. The board will also consider a request for a memorial bench and hear the director's report.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes
• Recreation programming update
• Request for memorial bench
• Ballfield improvement plan status report
• Director's report

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is meeting to consider several significant items, including a 1% citywide sales tax to support Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, a special use permit for a cellular tower, a rezoning request, and two property demolitions. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and a water utility SCADA system upgrade.

• Ordinance to levy 1% citywide retailers' sales tax for Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital
• Special Use Permit for cellular tower at 1590 SW Boyer Road
• Rezone 229 N. Washington Street from R-2 to R-3
• Demolition of condemned structures at 109 Poplar Street and 1241 Shelden Street
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 07-26 for $1,893,995.14

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the public comment policy, a code of ethics policy, and the final review of the proposed 2027 budget. They will also preview upcoming regular agenda items, including a special use permit for a cell tower, a rezoning request, and demolition of condemned properties.

• Special Use Permit - 1590 SW Boyer Rd Cell Tower
• Rezone R-2 to R-3 - 229 N Washington
• Demolition of Condemned Properties
• Acceptance of One Cent Sales Tax Election Results
• 2027 Proposed Budget - Final Review

City Commission

The City Commission will consider awarding a contract to Pearson Construction, LLC for Project No. 637. The body will also review two ordinances to update the municipal code regarding traffic and public offenses.

• Contract award to Pearson Construction, LLC for Project No. 637 in the amount of $394,405.85
• Ordinance amending Section 10.04.010 regarding the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities, 53rd Edition
• Ordinance amending Section 9.04.010 regarding the Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities, 42nd Edition
• El Dorado Inc Second Quarter Report presentation
• El Dorado Main Street presentation

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to review the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss the 2027 budget. The meeting also includes a preview of the adoption of the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code and a bid for a road project.

• 2027 Budget discussion
• 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation
• Adoption of the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance
• Bid approval for Mill and Overlay project on Central Avenue from Haverhill Road to Boyer Road

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session on July 29, 2026, to review the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss the 2027 Preliminary Budget. No formal votes were taken; the commission directed staff to bring back options for using between 50% and 100% of the assessed valuation increase in the budget. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Directed staff to bring back budget options using 50-100% of assessed valuation increase
• Reviewed August 3, 2026, regular agenda (no action)
• Adjourned at 6:32 PM (motion by Leachman, seconded by Wilkinson)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss two applications. Item 1 is a special‑use permit request for the property at 1590 SW Boyer Rd. Item 2 combines a rezoning request with a special‑use permit for 229 N Washington. The commission will vote on each after discussion.

• Special use permit request – 1590 SW Boyer Rd – presentation, public hearing, discussion, motion
• Rezone and special use permit request – 229 N Washington – presentation, public hearing, discussion, motion

Sales Tax Advisory Committee

City Commission

The commission will consider a resolution approving a special use permit for a 1,500 square foot single‑family barndominium at 301 South High. They will also approve the City Commission meeting minutes from June 20, 2026 as a consent agenda item. A presentation on the need for foster homes will be given, but no action will be taken on it.

• Resolution approving a special use permit for a 1,500 sq ft barndominium at 301 South High
• Approval of City Commission meeting minutes from June 20, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Presentation by Morgan Moore with TFI on the need for foster homes (informational only)
• Public comments from residents (no decisions)
• No old business or discussion items scheduled

The El Dorado City Commission approved a special use permit (Case No. 26-03-SUP) allowing construction of a 1,500-square-foot single-family barndominium at 301 S. High Street, exceeding the administrative approval threshold by 58 square feet. The motion carried 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comments, a consent agenda approval, and reports on vandalism and water main repairs.

• Approved special use permit for 1,500-sq-ft barndominium at 301 S. High (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold an executive session and then consider a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the installation and operation of high‑impact data centers and Tier 2 and Tier 3 battery energy storage systems. The ordinance is intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of El Dorado residents. No other items are on the agenda.

• Executive Session (Attorney‑Client privileged discussion)
• Consideration of ordinance prohibiting installation and operation of High Impact Data Centers
• Consideration of ordinance prohibiting Tier 2 and Tier 3 Battery Energy Storage Systems

General

The El Dorado City Commission will consider approving appropriations for the 2026 budget and stadium repairs, and will hold a public hearing on unsafe structures at four addresses. The body will also discuss creating a housing incentive district and authorizing notice to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2027 budget.

• Approval of $1.8M and $2.1M appropriations for 2026
• Approval of $303,924 bids for McDonald Stadium repairs
• Public hearing on structures at 230 Jones, 109 Poplar, 1241 Shelden, and 1118 W Towanda
• Consideration of unsafe structure resolutions for the same addresses
• Consideration of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and Community Improvement District (CID)

The El Dorado City Commission approved resolutions declaring four structures unsafe or dangerous and directing repairs or removal. It also approved ordinances and resolutions creating a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District and Community Improvement District for the Greens at Prairie Trails 2nd Addition, and a development agreement for the 124 S. Main RHID. The Commission authorized the City Clerk to notify the county of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2027 budget.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriations totaling $4.2M (5-0)
• Declared structures at 230 Jones, 109 Poplar, 1241 Shelden, and 1118 W Towanda unsafe (5-0 each)
• Approved Ordinance G-1466 designating main trafficways (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 3058 authorizing infrastructure improvements for Greens at Prairie Trails (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1467 for stormwater improvements and bond issuance (4-0-1, Tipton abstained)
• Approved Ordinance G-1465 creating Community Improvement District for Greens at Prairie Trails (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 3057 designating Reinvestment Housing Incentive District for Greens at Prairie Trails (5-0)
• Approved development agreement for 124 S. Main RHID with $1.5M reimbursement cap (5-0)

General

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget. The meeting includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including a public hearing on dangerous structures and a potential tax rate increase.

• 2027 Preliminary Budget discussion
• Public hearing regarding Dangerous Structures
• Consideration of an RHID/CID for the Greens at Prairie Trails
• Intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 Budget

The Commission held a work session to discuss preliminary budget options for 2027. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

• Discussed 2027 preliminary budget options
• Reviewed July 6th Commission Agenda

Special Commission

The City Commission met for a special session and entered executive session to consult with an attorney regarding a citizen-led petition. No public votes on policy or spending were recorded. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for July 13.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss citizen-led petition (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a special use permit request for the property at 301 S High. Commissioners will vote on the permit after discussion. Staff items include a proposed cell tower at 1590 SW Boyer Rd and a rezoning with transitional housing at 229 N Washington. The meeting also covers routine items such as approving the previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Special use permit request – 301 S High (presentation, hearing, discussion, motion)
• Proposed cell tower – 1590 SW Boyer Rd (staff item)
• Rezoning and transitional housing – 229 N Washington (staff item)
• Approval of minutes from 5/28/26
• Next meeting scheduled for 7/23/26

City Commission

The City Commission will attend an information session hosted by Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital regarding an upcoming sales tax question. No official city business will be discussed during this event.

• Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital hosting info session
• Commissioners attending regarding sales tax question

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will meet to discuss local infrastructure and land use permits. The body will consider approvals for off-street parking and a detached accessory building.

• Special Use Permit for a detached accessory building at 720 N Oak Street
• Project No. 640: Off Street Parking improvements at 308 and 318 West Central
• MOU with K-State Extension Butler County Master Gardeners for the 2026 Farmers and Art Market
• Parks and Recreation Board appointment for Christian Locke

The City Commission approved a special use permit for a 1,800 square foot detached accessory structure, overriding a Planning Commission recommendation for denial. The Commission also authorized a $33,081 contract for off-street parking improvements and approved a board appointment and an MOU for the Farmers and Art Market.

• Approved appointment of Christian Locke to Parks and Recreation Board (5-0)
• Approved MOU with K-State Extension Butler County Master Gardeners for 2026 Farmers and Art Market (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1464 granting Special Use Permit for 1,800 sq ft building at 720 N. Oak Street (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 3052 and awarded $33,081 construction contract to FYG Construction for Project #640 parking improvements (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss social media use for local officials and the Code of Ethics. The meeting also includes a discussion on the NE Pressure Zone Study.

• Social Media for Local Officials discussion
• Code of Ethics discussion
• NE Pressure Zone Study discussion

The Commission met for a work session to discuss social media policies, the Northeast Pressure Zone Study, and government transparency. The Commission requested that staff and council review and update the current Code of Ethics.

• Requested staff and council update the current Code of Ethics
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45PM (5-0)

Sales Tax Advisory Committee

The Sales Tax Advisory Committee will review the sales tax program and give an update on the 2025 excess sales tax collections and related projects. The committee will also appoint a new chair and select the date for its next meeting. Standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call will be completed.

• Review of Sales Tax Program
• 2025 Excess Sales Tax Collections and Project Update
• Appointment of a Chair
• Selection of next meeting date

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an ordinance amending the zoning regulations to include new definitions, use classifications, and supplementary rules for emerging industrial and infrastructure uses. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss security measures for the meeting itself and approval of the May 4, 2026, commission minutes. Additional items are routine updates and public comments.

• Executive session to discuss security plan for the June 1 meeting
• Approval of City Commission meeting minutes from May 4, 2026
• Ordinance amending zoning regulations to add definitions and regulations for emerging industrial and infrastructure uses
• City Commission and Advisory Board updates
• Public comments (informational only, no action taken)

The commission voted 5‑0 to recess into an executive session to discuss security measures for the meeting. Afterwards, commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the May 4, 2026 work‑session minutes, also by a 5‑0 vote. No public hearing was held. No other actions were decided.

• Recessed into executive session to discuss security plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (May 4, 2026 work‑session minutes) (5-0)
• Public hearing not held

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission holds public hearings on two requests: a variance to reduce required setbacks at 502 N Washington and a special use permit for an accessory structure at 720 Oak Street. The commission will also elect a chairman and vice chairman. The next meeting will include a cell tower case at 1590 SW Boyer Road.

• Public hearing on variance (Case 26-03-BZA) to reduce setbacks at 502 N Washington
• Public hearing on special use permit (Case 25-01-SUP) for an accessory structure at 720 Oak Street
• Election of chairman and vice chairman

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including approval of an appropriation ordinance for $1,570,056.36. Under new business, the commission will consider two zoning ordinance amendments (R-3 and R-S districts), a wholesale water contract with Rural Water District 6, a Build Kansas Fund application for streets and roads, and amendments to municipal codes on public consumption and the Walnut River Brewery common consumption area.

• Consent agenda: Appropriation Ordinance 04-26 for $1,570,056.36
• Consideration of ordinance zoning land to R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling District
• Consideration of ordinance zoning land to R-S Residential Suburban District in extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Consideration of resolution approving wholesale water contract with Rural Water District 6
• Consideration of amendments to Chapter 9 (public consumption) and Chapter 4 (Walnut River Brewery common consumption area)

The commission voted 3‑0 to rezone two parcels on N. Taylor Street to R‑3, allowing two eight‑unit apartment buildings. It also approved a rezoning of 2825 N. Main Street to R‑S, a wholesale water contract with Rural Water District 6, a $1,570,056.36 appropriation ordinance, a resolution to submit a Build Kansas grant application, and an ordinance renewing the Walnut River Brewery common consumption area.

• Approved R‑3 zoning for 118‑122 N. Taylor St. and nearby lots (3‑0)
• Approved R‑S rezoning for 2825 N. Main St. (3‑0)
• Approved Wholesale Water Contract with Rural Water District 6 (3‑0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance $1,570,056.36 (3‑0)
• Approved resolution to submit FY 2026 Build Kansas grant application (3‑0)
• Approved ordinance amending municipal code to renew Walnut River Brewery consumption area (3‑0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session on May 13, 2026. Commissioners will consider rezoning proposals for multiple parcels on N. Taylor Avenue, W. 1st Avenue, and N. Main Street, changing them to higher‑density residential districts. The agenda also includes a text amendment to the zoning regulations for emerging industries and a grant application for the Safe Streets for All program. Reports from the City Commission and City Manager will be presented.

• Rezoning 118 & 122 N. Taylor from C‑1 (General Business) to R‑3 (Multiple Family Dwelling)
• Rezoning 126, 128, 134 N. Taylor from R‑1 (Residential Low‑Density) to R‑3 (Multiple Family Dwelling)
• Rezoning 423 W. 1st Avenue from R‑1 to R‑3 (Multiple Family Dwelling)
• Rezoning 2825 N. Main Street from A‑R (Agricultural Residential) to R‑S (Residential Suburban)
• Emerging Industries text amendment to zoning regulations

The Commission held a work session to review proposed zoning amendments for emerging industries and discussed applying for a federal Safe Streets for All grant. No formal votes were taken on these items during this session.

• Discussed emerging industries zoning text amendments recommended for approval by Planning Commission (6-0)
• Agreed to apply for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant, prioritizing the Main Street corridor project
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on three resolutions: scheduling a public hearing to address dangerous structures at several addresses, authorizing a special question election for a one‑percent citywide retailers' sales tax to support Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, and designating multiple‑occupancy private spaces under Senate Bill 244. The meeting will also approve the April 20, 2026 minutes and the 2026 season agreement with the El Dorado Municipal Band.

• Approve City Commission meeting minutes from April 20, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Approve the El Dorado Municipal Band Agreement for the 2026 season
• Resolution to schedule a public hearing on dangerous structures at 230 N. Jones St., 109 S. Poplar St., 1241 S. Shelden St., and 1118 W. Towanda Ave.
• Resolution to call a special question election for a 1% citywide retailers' sales tax to fund Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital
• Resolution to designate multiple‑occupancy private spaces in compliance with House Substitute for Senate Bill 244

The El Dorado City Commission approved its consent agenda and then adopted three resolutions: one to schedule a public hearing on July 6 for four dangerous residential structures, one to place a one‑percent citywide retailers’ sales tax question on the August primary ballot to fund Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, and one to comply with Senate Bill 244 by designating multiple‑occupancy private spaces in city buildings. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved consent agenda (including April 20 minutes and municipal band agreement) (5‑0)
• Approved resolution to schedule public hearing on dangerous structures at 230 Jones, 109 Poplar, 1241 Shelden, 1118 W Towanda (5‑0)
• Approved resolution authorizing a special question election for a 1% citywide retailers’ sales tax to support Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital (5‑0)
• Approved resolution designating multiple‑occupancy private spaces to comply with Senate Bill 244 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a proposed one-cent sales tax ballot question to fund SBA Hospital. The session also includes talks on the Forest Park Improvement Project and the Main Street Work Plan. Routine items such as meeting minutes will be placed on the consent agenda.

• SBA Hospital one-cent sales tax ballot question
• Forest Park Improvement Project
• Main Street Work Plan
• Meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Items to be placed on the regular agenda

The commission expressed support for City Manager David Dillner serving on the SBA board and agreed to move forward with placing the one‑cent sales tax extension on the ballot. Staff were asked to gather additional information on the bandshell portion of the Forest Park Improvement Project and to bring several Safe Streets projects to the next work session. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Supported David Dillner serving on the SBA board (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to place the one‑cent sales tax extension on the ballot (no vote recorded)
• Requested staff to obtain more information on the Forest Park bandshell project (no vote recorded)
• Asked staff to bring Safe Streets projects to the next work session (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn carried 5‑0

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items, including two rezoning requests and proposed zoning ordinance amendments. The body will also appoint a member to the Excess Sales Tax Committee.

• Case No. 26-02-REZ: Rezoning 118 & 122 N Taylor and 126, 128, 134 N Taylor and 423 W 1st Avenue to R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling District
• Case No. 23-03-REZ: Rezoning 2825 N Main from A-R Agricultural Residential to R-S Residential Suburban District
• Public hearing for zoning ordinance amendments
• Appointment of a member to the Excess Sales Tax Committee

Planning and Zoning

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will vote on a $1,377,257.27 appropriation ordinance and a $199,015.35 bid for the 2026 Street Maintenance Program. It will also consider a resolution to adopt a Land Bank Policy, a Safe Streets 4 All safety action plan, and a Kansas DOT grant application for a 12th Avenue bike path. Additional items include a speculative building policy resolution.

• Approve bid from Proseal for $199,015.35 for the 2026 Street Maintenance Program
• Approve Appropriation Ordinance No. 03-26 for $1,377,257.27
• Consider Resolution adopting a Land Bank Policy for the City of El Dorado
• Consider adoption of the Safe Streets 4 All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan
• Consider approval of KDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant for the 12th Avenue bike path

The commission approved a resolution establishing policies for the City of El Dorado Land Bank, outlining acquisition, donation, and disposition procedures. The Safe Streets 4 All safety action plan was also formally accepted for future planning. Additionally, the city approved a $199,015.35 street‑maintenance bid and a $1,377,257.27 appropriation ordinance.

• Approved Land Bank Policy resolution (5-0)
• Approved Safe Streets 4 All safety action plan (5-0)
• Approved bid from Proseal for $199,015.35 street maintenance (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 03-26 for $1,377,257.27 (5-0)
• Authorized submission of KDOT 12th Avenue Bike Path grant application (5-0)
• Authorized notice of reimbursement interest for Greens at Prairie Trails 2nd Addition (5-0)
• Approved Speculative Building Policy resolution (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will discuss a sales‑tax ballot question from Susan B. Allen Hospital, review the 12th Avenue Bike Path transportation alternatives application, and hear a presentation of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Plan. The commission will also consider a public hearing on unfit or unsafe structures, adopt the SS4A Plan, and adopt a Land Bank Policy.

• Susan B. Allen Hospital request for a sales‑tax ballot question
• 12th Avenue Bike Path Transportation Alternatives Application
• Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Plan presentation
• Consideration of a public hearing for unfit/unsafe structures
• Adoption of a Land Bank Policy

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on several items, including a fee increase for the Dump Truck Program to $35 and an amendment to the 124 S. Main Street moderate‑income housing grant. It will also consider a bid award to Kansas Paving for $623,858 to fund the Residential Street Surface Preservation Project. Consent agenda items such as recent meeting minutes will be approved, and an executive session will discuss the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Approve amendment to Dump Truck Program fee, setting fee at $35
• Approve First Amendment to the 124 S. Main Street Moderate Income Housing Grant Agreement
• Consider bid award to Kansas Paving for $623,858 for Residential Street Surface Preservation Project
• Approve City Commission Work Session Minutes from March 11, 2026

The commission approved its consent agenda, set the dump‑truck program fee at $35, and adopted the First Amendment to the 124 S. Main Street moderate‑income housing grant. Commissioners voted to award the $623,858 residential street surface preservation project to Kansas Paving. Executive‑session motions and the meeting adjournment were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Set dump‑truck program fee at $35 (4-0)
• Approved First Amendment to 124 S. Main Street housing grant (4-0)
• Awarded $623,858 residential street resurfacing contract to Kansas Paving (4-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss City Manager employment agreement (4-0)
• Extended executive session 25 minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)