El Dorado public meetings in 2022

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss administrative reorganizations and a new agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. The body is also reviewing a proposed Code of Procedure for its meetings and public hearings.

• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with El Dorado Chamber of Commerce regarding Civic Center use
• Governing Body Code of Procedure
• City Manager’s Office Reorganization
• Advisory Board Appointments
• Proposed $260,000 compensation payment to the Chamber upon agreement termination

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an amendment to the adopted 2022 budget. The body will also review financial reports and a large appropriation ordinance.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 11-22 for $4,851,174.12
• Public hearing and consideration of a Budget Amendment to the 2022 Budget
• Professional Services Agreement with Davis Manley Lane, LLC for Municipal Court prosecutorial services
• Boundary Resolution for the amendment of city geographic boundaries
• Excess Sales Tax Committee Recommendation discussion

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a proposal to sell the Civic Center, including whether to use a competitive bid process or negotiate with Real Life Church. The body is also discussing a variance request for a rehabilitation project at 107 N. Main Street that may impact the downtown historic district.

• Potential sale of the Civic Center, appraised at $1.6 million
• Variance request for rehabilitation project at 107 N. Main Street
• Discussion on the potential impact of 107 N. Main project on the downtown historic district
• City Manager evaluation in executive session
• Governing Body Evaluation

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a special use permit for 1859 Terrace Drive and a proposal for UV disinfection upgrades at the Wetlands and Water Reclamation Facility. The body is also considering a resolution to amend the city pay plan and recommendations from the Excess Sales Tax Committee.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 10-22 for $6,952,890.71
• Special Use Permit for 1859 Terrace Drive
• 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for 13 locations
• UV Disinfection Upgrades at the Wetlands and Water Reclamation Facility
• Resolution amending the City of El Dorado Pay Plan

City Commission

The meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and public comment policies.

One Time Event

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review a proposed Ballfield Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also discuss fall activities and winter programming.

• Proposed Ballfield Capital Improvement Plan
• Fall Activities Report
• Winter Programming

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding special assessments for paving and sewer improvements. The body will also consider a new Community Improvement District and a municipal code amendment regarding tall weeds and grass.

• Public hearing for Projects 584 and 585 (Myers East Paving and Sanitary Sewer Improvements)
• Creation of a Community Improvement District at 142 North Main Street
• Bid award for the CDBG Commercial Project at 142 North Main Street
• Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 8 regarding tall weeds and grass
• Paving project cost of $256,728.06 and sewer project cost of $187,811.61

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss several local projects and proposals. The body will review a request from the Butler Homeless Initiative and a proposal from Real Life Church to purchase the Civic Center.

• 9th Avenue Improvement Project
• Native Grass Planting Amendment
• Butler Homeless Initiative Request
• Real Life Church proposal to purchase Civic Center
• City Manager's evaluation in executive session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special use permit. The commission will discuss and vote on whether to allow an eight-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Road.

• Public hearing for Case No. 22-01-SUP: eight-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a residential fence at 1859 N. Terrace Road. The commission also reviewed the status of the Kinder rezoning deed restrictions and discussed potential updates to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Case No. 22-01-SUP for an 8-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Drive (7-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to act on a multi-million dollar appropriation ordinance and discuss several infrastructure and zoning projects. The body will also set a public hearing for paving and sewer work.

• Approval of Appropriation Ordinance No. 09-22 for $3,250,222.55
• Setting a public hearing for Myers East Paving and Sewer Projects
• Kinder Drive Rezoning
• Access Road and Parking Lot Improvement Project at Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport
• KDOT CCLIP

City Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no items listed for old business, new business, or discussion.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a special use permit. The body will also consider a final plat for a residential addition.

• Case No. 22-04-REZ: Rezoning 5.38 acres at the north end of N. Kinder Drive from A-R to R-1
• Case No. 21-01-PLAT: Final plat of Deer Run 2nd Addition
• Case No. 22-01-SUP: Special use permit for an eight-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Road

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of a Special Use Permit for an eight-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Drive. The applicant, Tony Nichols, cited pools on both his and his neighbor's properties as the reason for the taller fence. The recommendation will go to the City Commission on November 21st.

• Approved minutes of September 22, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Case No. 22-01-SUP for an eight-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Drive (7-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to vote on a significant appropriation ordinance and discuss infrastructure and environmental contracts. The agenda includes the approval of a nutrient trading framework and a resurfacing project.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 0822 for $1,437,880.08
• Approval of KDHE MOU/Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Contract for Nutrient Trading Framework
• Project 594 – CCLIP Resurfacing Project
• League of Kansas Municipalities Delegate Selection

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct public hearings to discuss the proposed 2023 operating budget and a request to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The proposed budget sets a maximum spending authority of $32,107,280.

• Public hearing on 2023 Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate
• Proposed 2023 maximum spending authority of $32,107,280
• Proposed flat mill levy of 58.194 mills
• Approval of BASE Grant expenditures
• Approval of Series 2022-1 Temporary Notes

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and daycare options. The meeting includes a preview of the regular agenda, which features a budget hearing and project approvals.

• 2023 Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing for 2023 Proposed Budget
• Temporary Note Bid Approval
• BASE Grant Project Approval
• Daycare discussion

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to vote on a significant appropriation ordinance and the adoption of a standard traffic and public offense code. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager and Advisory Boards.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 08-22 for $1,687,928.03
• 2022 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code Adoption

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the proposed 2023 budget, the 9th Avenue Improvement Project, and amendments to weed and grass control. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including traffic and public offense codes.

• Proposed 2023 Budget discussion
• 9th Avenue Improvement Project discussion
• Amendment to weed and grass height restrictions (6-inch limit for most residential/commercial zones; 12-inch for I-1 and I-2)
• Creation of Natural Landscape Permits for native grasses
• Proposed fines up to $100.00 for weed and grass ordinance violations

City Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No new business, old business, or discussion items are listed for action.

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to decide on employee cost of living adjustments and approve several infrastructure bids. The body is also reviewing an appropriation ordinance and liquor licenses.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 06-22 for $1,594,547.67
• Bids for Project No. 597 Sanitary Sewer-Garcia Ct
• Bids for Project No. 569 Paving Hunton & Simpson and No. 570 Paving 2nd & 5th
• Bid for Project No. 604 2022 Sales Tax Resurfacing Residential Streets
• CMB Licenses for Sluggers and El Dorado Community Partners

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the budget and hear from the El Dorado Correctional Facility. The meeting includes a preview of upcoming decisions regarding street paving bids and infrastructure petitions.

• Bids for Project 569: Paving of Hunton and Simpson
• Bids for Project 570: Paving of 2nd and 5th
• Project 604: 2022 Sales Tax Resurfacing Bids
• Adlesperger-Smith Addition public infrastructure petitions
• Return of MIH Grant

The El Dorado City Commission met in special session for a work session on the upcoming budget. They discussed personnel costs, staffing, pay scales, additional firefighters, sales tax projects, equipment replacement, building repair, and the pool. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned with a motion that carried 5-0.

• Adjourned special meeting at 6:17 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss a request from Gordy Heritage, LLC and set a public hearing for the Revenue Neutral Rate. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Professionals Day.

• Gordy Heritage, LLC Industrial Revenue Bond Request
• Setting a Public Hearing for the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)
• Parks and Recreation Professionals Day proclamation

The El Dorado City Commission approved Resolution No. 2942, authorizing $11.5 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds to finance the rehabilitation of 124 units at Gordy Square and Heritage House apartments. The commission also set a public hearing for September 6, 2022, on the proposed 2023 budget and the city's intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate by 4.907 mills. Both motions passed 5-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 2942 for $11.5M in industrial revenue bonds for Gordy Square and Heritage House rehab (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Sept. 6, 2022 on 2023 budget and intent to exceed revenue neutral rate by 4.907 mills (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 20 and June 15 meetings (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is discussing a request from Gordy Heritage, LLC to issue industrial revenue bonds to rehabilitate two senior apartment complexes. The body will determine if the project justifies a deviation from current policy, as the policy does not explicitly allow bonds for multi-family housing.

• Industrial Revenue Bond request of $11,500,000 for Gordy Square (200 N. Gordy) and Heritage House Apartments (211 N. Gordy)
• Proposed 10-year, 100% ad valorem property tax abatement on bond-financed property
• Proposed annual payment-in-lieu of taxes (PILOT) of $50,000
• Setting a public hearing for the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)

The El Dorado City Commission met in special session on July 5, 2022, for a work session only. They discussed an Industrial Revenue Bond request from Investment Resources to renovate apartments at Gordy Square and Heritage House, and previewed items for a future agenda. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Adjourned special meeting (5-0)

One Time Event

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board will also receive reports on baseball, softball, the pool, and park projects.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Pool update
• Park projects report
• Baseball and softball report

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved moving forward with a nine-hole novice disc golf course at RIO Park, using extra baskets from the Legion course. The board also accepted the March 28, 2022 minutes and elected Loren as Chair and Tyson as Vice-Chair. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved nine-hole novice disc golf course at RIO Park (motion carried)
• Accepted March 28, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Elected Loren as Chairperson (carried)
• Elected Tyson as Vice-Chairperson (carried)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to decide on an appropriation ordinance and a purchase for a combination sewer truck. The body will also discuss the Downtown Underground Electric Project and annual fund transfers.

• Appropriation Ordinance 05-22 in the amount of $1,096,214.45
• Resolution No. 2941 for a Temporary Liquor Permit for Gold Fest on September 24, 2022
• Purchase authorization for a Combination Sewer Truck
• Downtown Underground Electric Project
• Annual Equipment Reserve and Building Reserve Fund Transfers

The El Dorado City Commission voted 3-2 to discontinue the city's participation in the downtown underground electric infrastructure project, releasing funds previously allocated for the city's share. The decision followed discussion about easement obstacles, rising costs, and property owner opposition. The commission also approved consent agenda items, fund transfers, a sewer truck purchase, and a meeting time change.

• Discontinued city participation in downtown underground electric project (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriation ordinance $1,096,214.45, and temporary liquor permit (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1371 creating building reserve funds (5-0)
• Approved proposed fund transfers to equipment and building reserves (5-0)
• Approved purchase of combination sewer truck from RED Equipment Company for $318,487 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1372 changing commission meeting time to 5:30 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is discussing a proposed ordinance to change regular meeting start times from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The body is also reviewing water and sewer studies, a downtown electric project, and revenue neutral rates.

• Ordinance to change regular meeting times to 5:30 p.m.
• Authorization for vac truck purchase
• Temporary liquor permit for Gold Fest on September 24, 2022
• Water and Sewer Studies overview
• Downtown Electric Project discussion

The City Commission held a work session and discussed the downtown electric project, water and sewer studies, a meeting time change, and the revenue neutral rate. No formal votes were taken; the Commission agreed to review the meeting time ordinance and discuss the electric project at the next regular meeting. The revenue neutral rate resolution must be approved by July 20.

• Deferred downtown electric project decision to Monday's regular meeting
• Agreed to review meeting time change ordinance at next meeting
• Discussed revenue neutral rate resolution, no action taken

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to decide on funding for the Annual Street Maintenance Program and the distribution of liquor tax revenues to non-profit organizations. The body will also review bids for infrastructure and water tower painting.

• Approval of $124,023.16 estimate from Pro-Seal for Annual Street Maintenance Program
• Liquor tax distributions to SCARF, Family Life Center, and Tri-County CASA
• Deer Run Addition Public Infrastructure Bids for Projects 590 & 591
• Industrial Water Tower Painting Bids
• BASE Grant Local Match Authorization Resolution

The El Dorado City Commission approved the consent agenda, including a $124,023.16 street maintenance contract with Pro-Seal. They allocated $33,453 in liquor tax funds to SCARF, Tri-County CASA, and Family Life Center, and approved resolutions for Deer Run infrastructure and a BASE grant finance plan. The commission also approved a $164,000 bid for painting the Industrial Park water tower.

• Approved consent agenda including $124,023.16 Pro-Seal street maintenance contract (5-0)
• Allocated liquor tax funds: SCARF $9,367, Tri-County CASA $4,683, Family Life Center $19,403 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2939 for Deer Run Addition paving improvements (5-0)
• Awarded $408,387.00 contract to Alan's Excavating for Deer Run projects 590 & 591 (5-0)
• Approved $164,000 quote from Utility Services for Industrial Park water tower painting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2940 for BASE grant finance plan with $750,000 local match (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items, including a proposed amendment to the special purpose vehicle ordinance that would allow only golf carts on city streets, removing work-site utility vehicles and micro utility trucks. They will also discuss a tall weeds and grass amendment for native grass plantings, a golf cart ordinance, a park capital plan, and a BASE Grant finance plan. The regular agenda preview includes liquor tax allocation, BASE Grant local match authorization, and bids for Deer Run public infrastructure and the Industrial Water Tower project.

• Proposed ordinance to remove work-site utility vehicles and micro utility trucks from allowed street vehicles, keeping golf carts
• Annual registration fee of $25 for special purpose vehicles
• Discussion of tall weeds and grass amendment for native grass plantings
• BASE Grant local match authorization resolution
• Bids for Deer Run public infrastructure and Industrial Water Tower project

The El Dorado City Commission held a special work session on June 1, 2022, discussing police response to mass shootings, a proposed amendment to tall weeds and grass rules for native plantings, changes to the golf cart ordinance, and a park capital plan. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational, with items to be placed on future agendas.

• Discussed police equipment needs for mass shooting response; no action taken
• Discussed amending tall weeds ordinance to allow native grasses with permit and 18-inch height limit; no vote
• Discussed removing work site utility vehicles and micro utility trucks from golf cart ordinance; no vote
• Discussed park capital plan and BASE grant finance plan; no formal action
• Agreed to discuss Evergy project at next work session
• Adjourned at 6:38 p.m. (3-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding Case No. 22-02-BZA. The board is deciding whether to grant a variance to reduce front and rear setbacks at 228 N. Alleghany Street.

• Public hearing for Case No. 22-02-BZA regarding front and rear setback variances at 228 N. Alleghany Street

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold condemnation hearings for six properties and consider demolition approval for a house on West Towanda Ave. They will also approve the consent agenda, which includes the April 18 minutes and an appropriation ordinance of $1,726,835.88. Proclamations for Kids to Parks Day and Poppy Month will be read.

• Condemnation hearings for 425 S. Summit, 425 ½ S. Summit, 1102 W. Locust, 1102 ½ W. Locust, 214 ½ N. Star, and 501 N. Star
• Demolition approval for 320 West Towanda Ave.
• Appropriation Ordinance 04-22 in the amount of $1,726,835.88
• Proclamations for Kids to Parks Day (May 21, 2022) and Poppy Month (May 2022)

The commission approved three resolutions declaring multiple properties unsafe and ordering repairs or removal, and separately approved demolition of 320 W Towanda Ave. The municipal pool will remain closed this year due to electrical safety concerns, with fees refunded.

• Approved Resolution 2936 declaring properties at 425 S Summit, 425 1/2 S Summit, 1102 W Locust, 1102 1/2 W Locust unsafe (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2937 declaring properties at 214 N Star and 214 1/2 N Star unsafe (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2938 declaring property at 501 N Star unsafe (4-0)
• Approved demolition of structure at 320 W Towanda Avenue (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $1,726,835.88 appropriation ordinance (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a BASE grant proposal, a downtown TIF district, a cold weather shelter, and an amendment to tall weeds and grass rules for native plantings. They will also preview items for the next regular agenda, including demolition approval, condemnation hearings, and a resolution authorizing local match for the BASE grant.

• Discussion of BASE Grant Proposal and local match authorization resolution
• Downtown TIF District discussion
• BHI Cold Weather Shelter discussion
• Tall Weeds & Grass Amendment (Native Grass Plantings)
• Demolition approval for 320 West Towanda Ave.; condemnation hearings for 425 S. Summit, 425 ½ S. Summit, 1102 W. Locust, 1102 ½ W. Locust, 214 ½ N. Star, and 501 N. Star

The City Commission held a work session to discuss a proposed $8,376,290 infrastructure project list under the BASE grant, with $6,696,458 in identified revenue and $1,679,832 to be financed. No formal votes were taken; staff will return with financing options and begin the TIF process. The Commission agreed that BHI's cold weather shelter cannot get an ordinance exception and must be rezoned. The tall weeds and grass amendment was tabled.

• No formal votes taken; work session only
• Agreed no exception to ordinance for BHI cold weather shelter; must be zoned accordingly
• Tabled tall weeds & grass amendment (native grass plantings) to future meeting
• Staff to return with financing options for BASE grant projects and start TIF process

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission regular meeting on May 2, 2022, is largely procedural, with no proclamations, personal appearances, consent agenda items, old or new business, discussion items, or executive session listed. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, invocation, pledge of allegiance, public comments, reports from the City Commission and City Manager, and a motion to adjourn.

• No proclamations or recognitions scheduled
• No personal appearances scheduled
• No consent agenda items
• No old or new business items
• No discussion items or executive session

City Commission

This is a work session agenda with no discussion items listed. The commission will preview the regular agenda, which includes only meeting minutes for the consent agenda and no items for the regular agenda, land bank, or executive session. Reports from the commission and city manager are scheduled.

• No work session discussion items
• Consent agenda: meeting minutes only
• No regular agenda items
• No land bank consent agenda items
• No executive session

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider several agreements, including a hazardous materials response interlocal agreement, a memorandum of understanding with the El Dorado Senior Center, a resolution for redemption and option to purchase related to the Orscheln's project, and an Augusta wholesale water agreement. They will also discuss the downtown electric project and approve a $2,357,999.52 appropriation ordinance.

• Appropriation Ordinance 03-22 in the amount of $2,357,999.52
• Hazardous Materials Response Interlocal Agreement
• Memorandum of Understanding with the El Dorado Senior Center, Inc.
• Resolution for Redemption and Option to Purchase (Orscheln's Project)
• Augusta Wholesale Water Agreement

The El Dorado City Commission approved several items, including a new wholesale water agreement with Augusta, a resolution for the Orscheln Farm and Home property sale, and a memorandum of understanding with the Senior Center. The commission also discussed the Downtown Electric Project, noting concerns about easement changes and costs, and held executive sessions to discuss property acquisition.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $2,357,999.52 appropriation (5-0)
• Approved hazardous materials response interlocal agreement with Butler County (5-0)
• Approved MOU with El Dorado Senior Center, Inc. with $65,000 annual funding (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2935 for sale of property to Orscheln Farm and Home LLC (5-0)
• Approved wholesale water agreement with Augusta at $0.72 per 1,000 gallons (5-0)

City Commission

The April 13, 2022, meeting consists of a preview for the consent agenda and reports. No specific discussion items or regular agenda topics are listed for this session.

• Meeting Minutes (Consent Agenda)
• Appropriation Ordinance (Consent Agenda)

Convention and Toursim Committee

The Convention and Tourism Committee is reviewing the guest tax report and discussing proposed activities for 2022, including the Farmer's Market, Renaissance Festival, Ballet in Park, Public Art Project, Kid's Week, and Gold Fest. The agenda is primarily a planning and discussion session, with no formal votes or contracts listed.

• Guest Tax Report
• Renaissance Festival planned for October 2022, with meetings with investors and organizers
• Ballet in Park scheduled for June 12
• Public Art Project with KCAC Grant and EEC role
• Kid's Week events: Movie Monday (sponsor needed), Walnuts Baseball, Free Swim, Oil Museum, Stadium Friday

The El Dorado Convention and Tourism Committee (EEC) met and discussed upcoming events, including a potential renaissance fair, Ballet in the Park, Kid's Week, and Gold Fest. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded
• Discussed potential delay of Farmer's Market from May to June
• Discussed potential renaissance fair on October 7-8
• Noted Ballet in the Park scheduled for June 12
• Discussed KCAC grant application for 1st and Main revitalization
• Discussed Kid's Week events for third week of July
• Discussed Gold Fest activities and schedule
• Discussed potential Amazing Race-style event and marathon

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider authorizing purchases for a haz-mat apparatus ($56,800) and sewer television equipment ($104,699.50), set a public hearing for condemnation proceedings, and approve lease agreements for two Bobcat machines for the Public Utilities Department. The agenda also includes proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Fair Housing Month, plus consent agenda items including approval of prior minutes and the two equipment leases.

• Authorization to purchase haz-mat apparatus at $56,800.00
• Authorization to purchase sewer television equipment at $104,699.50
• Setting public hearing for condemnation proceedings
• Lease agreement for Bobcat excavator at $9,500/year
• Lease agreement for T4 Bobcat track loader at $8,000/year

The El Dorado City Commission approved the purchase of a Haz-Mat apparatus for $227,200, with Butler County covering 75% of the cost. They also set a public hearing for May 16, 2022 to consider condemning several vacant properties, and approved the purchase of new sewer television equipment for $104,699.50. All motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved consent agenda including lease agreements for Bobcat excavator ($9,500/year) and T4 Bobcat track loader ($8,000/year) (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of Haz-Mat apparatus at $227,200 with Butler County paying 75% (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2934 setting public hearing for May 16, 2022 on condemnation of properties at 425 S Summit, 1102 W Locust, 214 N Star, and 501 N Star (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of sewer camera system from RED Equipment, LLC for $104,699.50 (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the municipal court overview and preview items for the upcoming regular agenda. These include setting a public hearing for condemnation proceedings, purchasing sewer television equipment for $104,699.50, and buying a hazmat apparatus for $56,800.00. The commission will also consider lease agreements for two pieces of equipment for the Public Utilities Department.

• Municipal Court Overview discussion
• Public hearing for condemnation proceedings
• Purchase of sewer television equipment at $104,699.50
• Purchase of hazmat apparatus at $56,800.00
• Lease agreements for Bobcat excavator ($9,500/yr) and T4 Bobcat track loader ($8,000/yr)

The commission held a work session with no formal votes. Police Chief Mike Holton outlined a plan to increase detectives from five to eight over five years. The commission discussed the downtown electric project, including parking concerns and potential easement costs, but took no action. The meeting adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a community meeting to hear public discussion about electrical infrastructure improvements for downtown El Dorado. No official action or business will take place at this meeting.

• Public discussion on electrical infrastructure improvements for downtown El Dorado

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider two rezoning applications to convert about 200 acres from agricultural (A-R) to industrial (I-1) in the West Industrial Park and near N. Topeka Street and W. Refinery Road. The meeting also includes proclamations, a police chief oath, approval of minutes and a $1,087,231.93 appropriation ordinance, and a fourth quarter financial report.

• Rezone 104.4 acres from A-R to I-1 in West Industrial Park
• Rezone 95.5 acres from A-R to I-1 at N. Topeka Street and W. Refinery Road
• Approve Appropriation Ordinance No. 02-22 for $1,087,231.93
• Proclamations for Red Cross Month and World Down Syndrome Day
• Police Chief Oath of Office

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss three topics: the excess sales tax policy, the downtown Evergy project, and infill lot size regulations. They will also preview items for the regular agenda, including two rezoning requests and the quarterly financial report.

• Excess Sales Tax Policy discussion
• Downtown Evergy Project discussion
• Infill Lot Size Regulations discussion
• West Industrial Park RZ (A-R to I-1)
• CIC Parcel RZ (A-R to I-1)

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session and discussed, but did not formally decide, how to allocate excess sales tax funds. They favored using temporary financing repaid with future sales tax collections and asked staff to explore larger projects. They also reviewed the downtown Evergy project, which will require more space and easements, and requested public feedback. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Discussed excess sales tax allocation options; favored temporary financing repaid with future collections
• Requested staff to study larger projects for excess sales tax financing and take to committee
• Requested public feedback on downtown Evergy project changes
• Adjourned meeting at 6:55 p.m. (4-0)

City Commission

The Commission voted 5-0 to designate the city's $1.9 million American Rescue Plan Act allocation as reduced revenue due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, giving more flexibility in spending. They also approved the Myers East 2nd Addition re-plat, accepted right-of-way and easement dedications, and authorized up to $145,000 for new handheld radios for police and fire. A public comment about infill lot home size regulations was referred to a future work session.

• Designated $1.9M ARPA funds as lost revenue (5-0)
• Accepted right-of-way and easement dedications in Myers East 2nd Addition Final Plat (5-0)
• Authorized up to $145,000 for handheld radios for Police and Fire (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appointments to Excess Sales Tax Committee (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests to rezone a total of about 200 acres from agricultural residential to light industrial. They will also consider the final plat for Myers East 2nd Addition and hear an economic development presentation from El Dorado Inc.

• Final plat of Myers East 2nd Addition (Case 22-01)
• Rezone 104.4 acres at NW Boyer Road and NW Parallel Street to I-1 Light Industrial (Case 22-03)
• Rezone 95.5 acres at N. Topeka Street and W. Refinery Road to I-1 Light Industrial (Case 22-02)
• Economic development presentation by El Dorado Inc.

The Planning Commission recommended approval of two rezoning requests totaling about 200 acres from agricultural to light industrial, and approved a final plat for a residential addition. Both rezoning cases passed unanimously (5-0) and will go to the City Council for final action. The commission also elected a member to the Excess Sales Tax Committee.

• Approved final plat for Myers East 2nd Addition (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 104.4 acres at NW Boyer Rd & NW Parallel St to I-1 Light Industrial (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 95.5 acres at N. Topeka St & W. Refinery Rd to I-1 Light Industrial (5-0)
• Elected Commissioner Fellers to Excess Sales Tax Committee

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will discuss how to allocate $1.9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds, including a proposal to use some for new first responder radios. They will also review draft Executive Limitations Policies that define boundaries for the city manager's authority, and preview a replat of the Myers East 2nd Addition. The meeting is a work session, so no final votes are expected.

• Discussion on designating $1.9M ARPA funds as 'reduced revenue' for flexible spending
• Proposal to spend $137,500 on 25 handheld radios for Police and Fire Departments
• Review of draft Executive Limitations Policies for city manager authority
• Preview of Myers East 2nd Addition replat
• Severe Weather Preparedness Week proclamation on consent agenda

The City Commission discussed using $1.9 million in ARPA funds as revenue replacement, with some funds for tourism and the rest for city projects. They agreed to allocate $137,500 for first responder radios and to include motions on the next agenda. They also agreed to keep the current insurance proceeds ordinance and continue working with the new property owner.

• Agreed to use ARPA funds as revenue replacement, with tourism and general fund allocations (5-0)
• Agreed to allocate $137,500 of ARPA funds for first responder radios (5-0)
• Agreed to keep current insurance proceeds ordinance (5-0)
• Agreed to continue working with new property owner on code compliance (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The El Dorado Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request to reduce front and rear setbacks on Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11, Block 1, in the Myers East 2nd Addition. The board will hear a presentation, take public input, discuss, and possibly vote on the request.

• Public hearing on Case No. 22-01-BZA for a variance to reduce front and rear setbacks on Lots 8-11, Block 1, Myers East 2nd Addition

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider a rezoning request for 800 W. 6th Avenue, changing it from multi-family residential to general business. They will also approve the consent agenda, which includes the appropriation ordinance of $2,190,112.38 and two cereal malt beverage licenses. Advisory board appointments will be considered. The meeting is a regular session with no old business or discussion items.

• Rezoning 800 W. 6th Avenue (Multi-Family Residential to General Business)
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 01-22 in the amount of $2,190,112.38
• Cereal Malt Beverage License for Walnuts Baseball Inc. at 298 North Griffith Street # 242
• Cereal Malt Beverage License for Butler Community College at 206 North Griffith Street
• Advisory Board Appointments

City Commission

The commission will discuss economic development through El Dorado Inc., Main Street, and the Chamber of Commerce. The regular agenda includes a rezoning request for 800 W. 6th Avenue and advisory board appointments.

• Rezoning of 800 W. 6th Avenue from R-3 to C-1
• Economic development overview including El Dorado Inc., Main Street, and Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion of BASE (Building a Stronger Economy) Grant Application Projects
• Advisory Board Appointments

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider authorizing a sanitary sewer extension along Garcia Court in the Industrial Park, with the total project cost of $156,322.31 to be bonded and assessed to the improvement district. The agenda also includes a $100,000 payment to El Dorado Inc. for economic development, advisory board appointments, and a year-in-review presentation. No old business or discussion items are listed.

• Resolution No. 2933 for Sanitary Sewer Improvements/Project 597, $156,322.31, bonded over 20 years
• Payment of $100,000 to El Dorado Inc. from Economic Development Sales Tax Fund
• Advisory Board Appointments
• Year in Review presentation

The El Dorado City Commission approved Resolution No. 2933 for the Garcia Court sanitary sewer extension project (Project #597), estimated at $156,342.31, and authorized the City Manager to sign related documents. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including a $100,000 payment to El Dorado Inc. for economic development, and made advisory board appointments. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a year-in-review presentation and reports.

• Approved Resolution No. 2933 for sanitary sewer improvements (Project #597) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $100,000 payment to El Dorado Inc. (5-0)
• Approved advisory board appointments as presented (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss advisory board appointments, review draft Executive Limitations Policies, and continue developing Outcomes Policies as part of the Policy Governance model. They will also preview items for the regular agenda, including the Garcia Court Building Sanitary Sewer Project and a Year in Review.

• Advisory board appointments for multiple boards including BOA Code Review, BOZA, Planning Commission, and Recreation Board
• Review of draft Executive Limitations Policies defining boundaries for city manager actions
• Development of Outcomes Policies to define organizational priorities and success measures
• Garcia Court Building Sanitary Sewer Project to be placed on regular agenda
• Year in Review presentation

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone 800 W. 6th Avenue from R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling District to C-1 General Business District. The commission will hear a presentation, take public comments, discuss, and may make a motion. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and staff items.

• Public hearing for Case No. 22-01-REZ: rezoning 800 W. 6th Avenue from R-3 to C-1

The Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of Case No. 22-01-REZ, rezoning 800 W. 6th Avenue from R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling to C-1 General Business District. The applicant, Eddie Simmons, plans a marine upholstery business with storage. The recommendation will go to the City Commission on February 21st. The minutes also noted that the 300 SE 40th rezoning was approved by the City Commission.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 800 W. 6th Ave from R-3 to C-1 (6-1)
• Approved minutes of December 16, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will vote on a consent agenda including minutes, a $4.67 million appropriation ordinance, and library board appointments. New business includes purchasing fire apparatus and equipment, granting Evergy transmission line easements, and rezoning property at 300 South East 40th Street from Agriculture Residential to Residential Suburban. The meeting also includes a proclamation for School Choice Week and public comment periods.

• Appropriation Ordinance 12-21 for $4,672,859.43
• Purchase of Fire Apparatus and Equipment
• Evergy Transmission Line Easements
• Rezoning 300 South East 40th Street (Agriculture Residential to Residential Suburban)
• Appointments to Library Board: Lanette Cadle and Nick Badwey

The El Dorado City Commission approved the purchase of a fire apparatus and equipment from Flinthills Fire & Rescue for $784,699.85, funded by a previously approved bond. They also authorized Evergy easement documents for three city-owned properties, approved a rezoning at 300 SE 40th Street, and authorized $125,550 for water treatment plant filter console replacements. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved purchase of fire apparatus and equipment from Flinthills Fire & Rescue for $784,699.85 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Evergy easement documents for three city-owned properties (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of five acres at 300 SE 40th Street to R-S Residential Suburban District (5-0)
• Authorized $125,550 for replacement of two filter consoles at water treatment plant (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Evergy easement documents for American Legion property (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriation ordinance, and library board appointments (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider approving a consent annexation agreement with El Paso CGP Company, LLC and an ordinance to annex approximately 95 acres north of Refinery Road into the city limits. The property, site of the former Coastal refinery, would be annexed to facilitate future industrial development, with a property tax rebate until development occurs. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Annexation Consent Agreement with El Paso CGP Company, LLC
• Ordinance No. G-1365 annexing property into city limits
• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2021 regular and special meetings

The Commission approved an annexation consent agreement with El Paso CGP Company, LLC for two large tracts north of Refinery Road (former Coastal refinery site), including a property tax rebate until development, and approved Ordinance G-1365 to annex the property. It also approved Ordinance G-1366 to annex city-owned land west of Boyer Rd and north of the Union Pacific Railroad. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Annexation Consent Agreement with El Paso CGP Company, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1365 annexing property north of Refinery Road (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1366 annexing city-owned land west of Boyer Rd (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including prior meeting minutes (5-0)