El Dorado public meetings in 2023

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 1358/1360 SW HWY 77. The body will also discuss and vote on a plat request for KB Farms.

• Rezoning request for 1358/1360 SW HWY 77
• Plat request for KB FARMS

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an ordinance for a special use permit regarding transitional housing. The body is also reviewing an appropriation ordinance for over $2.4 million.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 11-23 in the amount of $2,447,620.99
• Special Use Permit request for Transitional Housing at 424 W Central Avenue

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to review the city's Strategic Plan. Members will also consider an ordinance regarding a Special Use Permit for transitional housing. The meeting includes a preview of the regular agenda and executive session.

• Special Use Permit for transitional housing at 424 W Central Avenue
• Strategic Plan Overview

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a new 1% retailer sales tax effective October 1, 2024, and an amendment to the 2023 budget. The body will also review signage zoning regulations and the issuance of General Obligation Temporary Notes.

• Proposed 1% Retailer's Sales Tax effective October 1, 2024
• Public hearing and consideration of an amendment to the 2023 Budget
• Ordinance amending Article 8 of Zoning Regulations regarding signage
• Resolution for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2023-1
• 2024 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for 13 locations including Pizza Hut, Walmart, and Dillons

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss amendments to the 2023 budget and temporary sign regulations. The meeting also includes a preview of an ordinance to accept recent sales tax election results.

• Amendment to the Published 2023 Budget
• Amendment to the Temporary Sign Regulations
• Ordinance accepting results of the sales tax election

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding special assessments for improvements to several roads and the Deer Run Addition. The body will also consider rezoning requests, a special use permit for a digital sign, and a $4.1 million appropriation ordinance.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 10-23 for $4,144,764.27
• Public hearings for special assessments on Hunton Road, Simpson Road, 2nd Avenue, 5th Avenue, and Deer Run Addition
• Rezoning of 1126, 1128, and 1204 W. 6th Avenue from R-3 to C-1
• Special Use Permit for a digital video sign at 210 E. 2nd Avenue
• Sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes for an Automated Metering Infrastructure System

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for 424 W Central Ave. The body will also review a request to rezone 1358-1360 SW Hwy 77 from AR to RS.

• Special use permit request for 424 W Central Ave
• Rezoning request for 1358-1360 SW Hwy 77 from AR to RS

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss a publication charter, salary schedules, and purchasing policies. The meeting includes a preview of upcoming votes on rezoning and the sale of General Obligation Bonds Temporary Notes.

• 2024 Salary Schedule
• Rezone 1126, 1128, & 1204 W 6th Avenue
• Special Use Permit for Digital Video Sign at 210 E 2nd Avenue
• Resolution for General Obligation Bonds Temporary Notes, Series 2023-1
• Public Hearings for Projects 569, 570, 590, & 591

Special Commission

The City Commission is holding a special session to discuss a moderate-income housing application for the City of El Dorado.

• Consideration of a Moderate-Income Housing Application

City Commission

The City Commission will review a bid for an automated meter system and a moderate-income housing application. The body is also deciding on a fleet leasing agreement and the demolition of a specific property.

• Bid for Automated Meter System Implementation
• Demolition of 1123 W. 3rd Avenue
• Moderate-Income Housing Application
• Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
• Appointment of seven members to the 2023 Excess Sales Tax Committee

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss transportation, housing, and public policies. The meeting includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including a demolition project and meter system authorization.

• Transportation Master Plan discussion
• Housing Needs Assessment and Moderate Income Housing Application
• Authorization for Automated Meter System Project
• Proposed demolition of Land Bank property at 1123 W 3rd Ave
• Review of Social Media, Proclamation, and Public Comment policies

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a special use permit for a digital sign. The body will also receive a presentation on the Transportation Master Plan and continue discussions on sign regulations.

• Case No. 23-07-SUP: Special use permit for a digital video sign at 210 E 2nd Avenue
• Case No. 23-05-REZ: Rezoning 1126, 1128, and 1204 W 6th Avenue from R-3 Multiple-Family Dwelling to C-1 General Business
• Presentation of the Transportation Master Plan
• Proposed amendments to sign regulations in Article 8 of the Zoning Regulations

City Commission

The City Commission will consider requests to set public hearings for special assessments regarding street and sewer projects. The body is also reviewing a rezoning request in the El Dorado Business Park and an appropriation ordinance.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 09-23 for $1,908,805.87
• Proposed public hearings for special assessments on Hunton, Simpson, 2nd, and 5th Avenues (Projects 569 and 570)
• Proposed public hearings for street and sanitary sewer improvements for the Deer Run Addition (Projects 590 and 591)
• Rezoning request for Lots 12 and 13, Block 1 and Lots 12, 13, and 14 Block 3 in the El Dorado Business Park
• Approval of El Dorado Community Partners CMB License expiring November 10, 2023

City Commission

The meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023, is marked as canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a reference to a 2024 Pay Plan.

• 2024 Pay Plan

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and amendments to city sign regulations. The body will also appoint a member to the Excess Sales Tax Advisory Committee.

• Public hearing to rezone Lots 12 and 13 (Block 1) and Lots 12, 13, and 14 (Block 3) of El Dorado Business Park from I-1 Light Industrial to R-1 Residential Low Density
• Public hearing to amend sign regulations in Article 8 of the City of El Dorado Zoning Regulations
• Appointment of an Excess Sales Tax Advisory Committee member

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the proposed 2024 budget and the city's intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The body will also consider several land use requests and a real estate donation.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2024 Budget
• Public hearing and resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 08-23 for $1,646,916.41
• Special Use Permit request for a microdistillery at 703 S. Main Street
• Donation of real estate at 1123 W. 3rd Street to the Land Bank

City Commission

The work session scheduled for September 13, 2023, was canceled. The agenda had listed discussions on public comment, social media, proclamation, and financial policies.

• Discussion of Public Comment Policy
• Discussion of Social Media Policy
• Discussion of Proclamation Policy
• Discussion of Financial Policy
• Appropriation Ordinance 08-23

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several new business items, including police equipment and infrastructure agreements. The body will also act on a liquor permit and a planning commission appointment.

• Police Department Body Cameras
• Supplemental Design Services Agreement with PEC for Gordy Street Stormwater Improvements
• First Amendment to the Installment Contract for Deed with Prairie Trails Golf, LLC
• Resolution in Support of Pedestrian Accommodations on the Walnut River Bridge Project
• Walnut River Brewery Liquor Permit Resolution

The City Commission approved the purchase of a new police body camera system and a design agreement for Gordy Street stormwater improvements. The board also amended a contract with Prairie Trails Golf, LLC and supported pedestrian additions to the Walnut River Bridge project.

• Approved purchase of new police body camera system (5-0)
• Approved supplemental design services agreement with PEC for Gordy Street stormwater improvements (5-0)
• Approved First Amendment to installment contract for deed with Prairie Trails Golf, LLC (5-0)
• Approved resolution supporting pedestrian accommodations on the Walnut River Bridge Project (5-0)
• Approved August 21 and August 30 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Aaron Cline to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved Walnut River Brewery liquor permit Resolution (5-0)

General

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the 2024 budget and a downtown stormwater project. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including a liquor permit and a bridge project resolution.

• 2024 Budget discussion
• Downtown Stormwater Project discussion
• Resolution of Intent to Participate in the Walnut River Bridge Project
• Walnut River Brewery Liquor Permit Resolution
• Planning Commission appointment of Aaron Cline

The City Commission held a special session to discuss a proposed $1.4 million addition to the Central Avenue Project for a storm sewer pipe. No formal votes were taken on project approvals or budget levies during this session.

• Decided to seek more information on the downtown stormwater project
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special use permit and two plat requests. The body will also discuss temporary sign regulations and elect a chairman.

• Case No. 23-04 SUP: Special use permit for a distillery at 703 S Main
• Case No. 23-02: Moore Addition plats
• Case No. 23-03: Replat in Riverside Addition
• Discussion of temporary sign regulations

Experience El Dorado

The body is coordinating logistics for the Grizzly Gold Parade and Gold Fest, including vendor applications and event schedules. The meeting also covers the Sunflower Antique Motorcycle Club National Road Run and updates on mural projects.

• Gold Fest scheduled for September 16-23 with 21 vendor applications
• Sunflower Antique Motorcycle Club National Road Run from September 10-13 with 180 total guests
• Mural Plaza work expected to be complete by the end of August
• Transient Guest Tax report showing $233,898.86 total for 2022
• Grizzly Gold Parade scheduled for August 26th with 19 float applications

General

The El Dorado City Commission will discuss and vote on several items including dilapidated homes, bond amendments for Days Inn, design services for a river lift station, and a CDBG grant.

• Amendments to Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for Days Inn
• Walnut River Lift Station Design Services
• CDBG Grant 142 N Main

The City Commission approved a resolution to amend taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Days Inn Hotel and Suites. The board also authorized design services for the Walnut River lift station and a CDBG grant extension for 142 N Main. A public hearing regarding the demolition of three homes was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including Gold Fest and Sunflower AMCA Road Run liquor permits (5-0)
• Appointed Debi LaForge to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Tabled public hearing for demolition of homes at 320 N Emporia, 1108 S Shelden, and 724 N Topeka (5-0)
• Approved resolution to amend taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for Days Inn Hotel and Suites (5-0)
• Approved Walnut River lift station design services contract (5-0)
• Authorized CDBG Commercial Rehab Grant extension for 142 N Main through February 2024 (5-0)

General

The scheduled work session for August 16, 2023, was canceled. The original agenda included discussions regarding the budget and proclamation policy.

General

The City Commission will consider an appropriation ordinance for $1,851,211.43 and a public hearing regarding the El Dorado Plaza CID. The agenda also includes discussions on industrial revenue bond amendments for Days Inn and professional services for the City Attorney.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 07-23 in the amount of $1,851,211.43
• Public hearing for El Dorado Plaza CID
• Amendments to Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for Days Inn
• Professional Services Agreement for City Attorney
• Public Utilities Assessment Management Software

The City Commission approved the creation of the El Dorado Plaza Shopping Center Community Improvement District, which includes a 1% sales tax to fund renovations. A consent agenda was approved covering several administrative agreements and a $1.85M appropriation. Amendments to taxable industrial revenue bonds for Days Inn were tabled.

• Established El Dorado Plaza Shopping Center Community Improvement District and 1% sales tax (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 07-23 for $1,851,211.43 (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for the City Attorney (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Public Utilities assessment management software (5-0)
• Adopted Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code (5-0)
• Approved July 12, 2023 Special City Commission meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled amendments to taxable industrial revenue bonds for Days Inn (5-0)

General

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the budget, sales tax, social media policy, and proclamation policy. The regular agenda includes reviews of industrial revenue bonds and a contract amendment for Prairie Trails Golf, LLC.

• Budget discussion
• Sales Tax Question
• Amendments to Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds
• First Amendment to the Installment Contract for Deed with Prairie Trails Golf, LLC
• Professional Services Agreement for City Attorney

The City Commission agreed to move forward with a presented social media policy for city pages and public comments. The Commission also decided to keep the proposed sales tax ballot question unchanged. Other items discussed included the proprietary funds budget and a proclamation policy.

• Approved social media policy as presented
• Decided to leave sales tax ballot question unchanged
• Requested definitions for terms in the proclamation policy
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

General

The City Commission will review several items including sewer and sidewalk improvement authorizations and professional services agreements. The meeting also includes a presentation by Adams Brown CPA and a special use permit request for a daycare facility.

• Special Use Permit for Daycare Facility at 107 N. Main Street
• Authorization for Sanitary Sewer Improvements on W. Locust Avenue (Project No. 612)
• Authorization for Sidewalk Improvements at 119 W. Ash Street (Project No. 613)
• Professional Services Agreement with JEO Consulting for Transportation Planning Services
• McDonald Stadium Turf Bid Approval

The City Commission approved a resolution to place a one-cent retailers' sales tax extension on the ballot. They awarded a $335,000 turf replacement contract for McDonald Stadium to Hellas and authorized several professional service agreements for transportation and pavement planning.

• Approved resolution to submit one-cent retailers' sales tax extension to voters (5-0)
• Awarded $335,000 McDonald Stadium turf replacement bid to Hellas (4-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for daycare at 107 N Main Street (5-0)
• Authorized $194,420 agreement with JEO for Transportation Master Plan (5-0)
• Authorized $70,000 agreement with PEC for Pavement Condition Index Project (5-0)
• Authorized PEC agreement for North Main Street mill and overlay project estimated at $698,458.29 (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 05-23 for $6,308,775.28 and No. 06-23 for $1,017,425.95 (5-0)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage License for Burger Co. at 117 W 2nd (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission will hold a work session to discuss the city budget, sales tax ballot questions, and set a public hearing date for the El Dorado Plaza CID Petition. The regular agenda includes reviews of various infrastructure projects and service agreements.

• McDonald's Stadium Turf Bid
• Project No. 612 Sanitary Sewer W Locust
• Project No. 613 Concrete Improvements 119 W Ash
• Special Use Permit for 107 N Main
• Engineering Services for Transportation Master Plan

The City Commission approved a resolution to hold a public hearing regarding the creation of a Community Improvement District and a corresponding sales tax. Members discussed the 2024 budget, including potential employee cost-of-living adjustments and the need for a code enforcement officer. A vote on the sales tax ballot question was deferred to Monday.

• Approved resolution to call a public hearing for El Dorado Plaza CID petition (5-0)
• Agreed to vote on sales tax ballot question on Monday
• Agreed to review policy regarding City Manager expense approval over $50,000

General

The scheduled meeting for July 3, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda originally included a public hearing for the El Dorado Plaza CID and discussion regarding engineering services for the Transportation Master Plan.

General

The Planning Commission will conduct a review of a sign request. The agenda includes a public hearing and discussion regarding this item.

• Public hearing for sign review

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a daycare center at 107 N Main Street. The commission will also discuss the El Dorado Main Street Master Plan and conduct a work session to review sign regulations.

• Special use permit hearing for a daycare center at 107 N Main Street
• Discussion regarding the El Dorado Main Street Master Plan
• Work session to review sign regulations

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2024 Budget and Sales Tax Recommendation. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming regular agenda items such as the Transportation Master Plan.

• 2024 Budget work session discussion
• Sales Tax Recommendation discussion
• Transportation Master Plan preview
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 05-23

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review rezoning applications for properties at 1016 S Haverhill and 411 N Metcalf. The agenda also includes a Pride Proclamation and a recommendation from the Sales Tax Committee.

• Rezone 1016 S Haverhill
• Rezone 411 N Metcalf
• Pride Proclamation
• Sales Tax Committee Recommendation

The City Commission approved two rezoning requests to allow for a day care center and a new electrical substation. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from June 5, 2023.

• Approved rezone of 411 N Metcalf to C-1 General Business District (5-0)
• Approved rezone of 1016 S Haverhill to I-1 Light Industrial District (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The scheduled work session for the El Dorado City Commission on June 14, 2023, was cancelled. The agenda originally included discussions regarding the 2024 budget and several rezoning requests.

• Rezone 1016 S Haverhill
• Rezone 411 N Metcalf
• Sales Tax Committee Recommendation

City Commission

The City Commission will review several construction bids and interlocal agreements. The agenda also includes a request for a special use permit for a distillery and an ordinance amendment regarding Staffordshire Terriers.

• $751,483.59 bid from APAC-Kansas for Adlesperger-Smith Addition sewer and street improvements
• $29,650 bid from FYG Construction, LLC for the Chelsea Sidewalk Project
• Liquor tax distributions: $8,309 to SCARF, $21,013 to Family Life Center, and $7,913 to Tri-County CASA
• Special Use Permit request for a microdistillery at 518 N. Star Street
• Ordinance amendment regarding the keeping of Staffordshire Terriers

The City Commission approved a special use permit for a micro distillery at 518 N Star Street and passed several infrastructure and service contracts via a consent agenda. The Commission also amended the municipal code regarding background checks for the keeping of Staffordshire Terriers.

• Approved Special Use Permit for micro distillery at 518 N Star Street (5-0)
• Approved $29,650 bid from FYG Construction, LLC for Chelsea Sidewalk Project (5-0)
• Approved $751,483.59 bid from APAC-Kansas for Street and Sanitary Sewer Improvements in Adlesperger-Smith Addition (5-0)
• Approved annual liquor tax distributions: $8,309 to SCARF, $21,013 to [unspecified], and $7,913 to Tri-County CASA (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Butler County for emergency medical services (5-0)
• Approved Design-Build Amendment Agreement with Conco Construction for Butler Family Life Center Locker Room at East Park (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance amending Title 6 of Municipal Code regarding background checks for keeping Staffordshire Terriers (5-0)
• Approved Waiver Release of Use Restrictions for Satchell Creek Express (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss automated metering, the five-year capital improvement plan, and credit card fees. The regular agenda includes items regarding liquor tax distribution, EMS agreements with Butler County, and an amendment to the municipal code.

• Automated Metering Infrastructure discussion
• Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• Interlocal Agreement with Butler County for Emergency Medical Services
• Amendment to the Municipal Code regarding Staffordshire Terriers
• El Dorado Plaza CID Petition public hearing date setting

The City Commission agreed to implement a $1 fee on all credit card transactions to offset company fees. The board also authorized the bidding process for automated metering infrastructure and the drafting of a contract for Prairie Trails golf course.

• Approved adding a $1 fee to all credit card transactions
• Agreed to start the bidding process for Automated Metering Infrastructure
• Agreed to have the City Attorney draft a contract for Prairie Trails golf course

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two rezoning requests and one special use permit application. The commission will also discuss sign regulations and the Main Street Downtown Master Plan.

• Rezoning request for 1016 S Haverhill
• Special use permit request for a microdistillery
• Rezoning 411 N Metcalf Rd from I-1 to C-1
• Discussion of sign regulations
• Discussion of Main Street Downtown Master Plan

General

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a special meeting to participate in KDEM NIMS Overview training. No city business will be discussed during this session.

• KDEM Training: G0402 - NIMS Overview for Senior Officials

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an appropriation ordinance for $1,527,063.96. The agenda also includes discussions regarding residential street resurfacing and replacements at McDonald Stadium.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 04-23 for $1,527,063.96
• Cereal Malt Beverage License for Jump Start at 1631 W Central Ave
• Project 609 - 2023 Sales Tax Resurfacing Residential Streets
• McDonald Stadium Turf Replacement
• McDonald Stadium Fence Replacement

The City Commission approved a $179,936 contract for residential street resurfacing and a combined $179,053.77 for fence replacement at McDonald Stadium. A discussion regarding turf replacement at the stadium was tabled.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 04-23 for $1,527,063.96 (5-0)
• Approved cereal malt beverage license for Jump Start at 1631 W Central Ave (5-0)
• Appointed Austin Letts to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Awarded $179,936.00 contract to Pearson Construction for Project 609 street resurfacing (5-0)
• Tabled McDonald Stadium turf replacement bid discussion (5-0)
• Approved $149,640.77 bid from SportsEdge and $29,413.00 bid from Kansas Fencing for McDonald Stadium fence replacement (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Prairie Trails Golf Course proposal and a presentation from the Greater Wichita Partnership. The regular agenda includes discussions on residential street resurfacing under Project 609 and maintenance for McDonald Stadium.

• Prairie Trails Golf Course Proposal discussion
• Project 609 - 2023 Sales Tax Resurfacing Residential Streets
• McDonald Stadium Turf Replacement
• McDonald Stadium Fence Replacement

The City Commission discussed a proposal for the Prairie Trails Golf Course. The Commission agreed they want a plan from Mr. Palmer detailing how funds would be spent to improve the course.

• Requested a spending plan from Mr. Palmer for golf course improvements

General

The El Dorado City Commission will meet to address a single item on the consent agenda. The meeting involves a resolution to extend the premises at 111 W Locust for a special event.

• Resolution to extend premises at 111 W Locust for a special event

The City Commission approved a resolution temporarily exempting certain areas of El Dorado from alcohol prohibitions for a special event. The consent agenda, containing this single item, passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved resolution temporarily exempting certain city areas from alcohol drinking/consumption prohibitions (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a design-build contract for restroom and concession facilities at East and Central Parks. The agenda also includes a review of the Kansas Gas Service Franchise Agreement and updates on the 9th Avenue Improvement Project.

• Design-Build Contract with Conco Construction for East and Central Parks facilities
• Kansas Gas Service Franchise Agreement
• 9th Avenue Improvement Project update
• 2023 El Dorado Municipal Band Contract
• 1st Quarter Financial and Investment Reports

The City Commission approved a contract for restroom and concession facilities at East and Central Parks and renewed the Kansas Gas Service franchise agreement. A motion to proceed with the 9th Avenue Improvement Project was denied.

• Approved $599,948 bid from Conco Construction for restroom and concession facilities at East and Central Parks (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance renewing Kansas Gas Service franchise agreement, increasing rate from 5% to 6% (5-0)
• Denied motion to proceed with 9th Avenue Improvement Project (0-5)
• Approved consent agenda including April 17 and April 26 minutes, Municipal Band Contract, and financial/investment reports (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a special use permit. The body will also discuss sign regulations and the Main Street Downtown Master Plan.

• Public hearing for rezoning request at 1016 S Haverhill (Case No. 23-02 REZ)
• Public hearing for a microdistillery special use permit (Case No. 23-004 SUP)
• Discussion of sign regulations
• Discussion of Main Street Downtown Master Plan

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 9th Avenue Improvement Project. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including a Kansas Gas Service Franchise Agreement.

• 9th Avenue Improvement Project discussion
• Kansas Gas Service Franchise Agreement

The Commission discussed costs and benefits of the 9th Avenue project but did not reach a consensus to move forward. City Manager David Dillner stated the project will be brought to a regular meeting for an official vote to end it.

• No consensus reached to proceed with 9th Avenue project
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review a KDOT project agreement for resurfacing N. Main Street and approve bids for the Annual Street Maintenance Program. The body will also consider a special use permit for a privacy fence exception.

• KDOT Project Agreement for resurfacing N. Main Street (6th Avenue to McCollum Road)
• Annual Street Maintenance Program Bid Approval
• Special Use Permit request for a privacy fence exception at 1750 Ryan Court

The City Commission approved a KDOT agreement for a North Main Street resurfacing project and granted a special use permit for a privacy fence. The commission also approved the annual street maintenance program bid via a consent agenda.

• Approved annual street maintenance program bid (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute KDOT Agreement No. 54-23 for North Main Street resurfacing using a $400,000 grant (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Case No. 23-03-SUP for an 8-foot privacy fence at 1750 Ryan Court (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to act on a consent agenda and discuss airport infrastructure. The session includes a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 03-23 for $1,524,735.12
• Airport Entry Road and Parking Lot Project discussion

The City Commission approved a contract for airport infrastructure improvements and passed an appropriation ordinance. Commissioners also discussed a request regarding the city's first right of refusal for the local golf course.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 03-23 for $1,524,735.12 (5-0)
• Approved $542,684.75 contract to Pearson Construction LLC for Airport Improvement Project (AIP) No. 3-20-0018-017/018 (5-0)
• Approved $116,600 Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Civic Center. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including a bid approval for airport infrastructure.

• Civic Center discussion
• Bid approval for Airport Entry Road and Parking Lot Project

The Commission discussed the financial losses and declining rental use of the Civic Center. The majority of the Commission agreed to organize a community forum to solicit ideas for the building's future use.

• Agreed to set up a community forum for ideas regarding the Civic Center
• Determined the purchase offer from Real Life church was a 'non-start'
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special use permit. The request concerns the installation of an eight-foot fence at 1750 Ryan Ct.

• Public hearing for Case No. 23-03-SUP: eight-foot fence at 1750 Ryan Ct

City Commission

The City Commission will review several land use requests, including a rezoning and two special use permits. The body is also considering franchise agreements for Butler Rural Electric and Delta Communications, LLC.

• Rezone SE 20th Street & SE Teter Road
• Special Use Permit for 522 W 5th Avenue
• Special Use Permit for 2819 W 4th Avenue
• Franchise Agreement with Butler Rural Electric (dba Velocity)
• Franchise Agreement with Delta Communications, LLC (dba Clearwave Fiber)

The City Commission approved franchise agreements for Velocity and Clearwave Fiber to build fiber optic networks. The board also approved a rezoning request for residential suburban use and several special use permits.

• Approved franchise agreement for Butler Rural Electric (dba Velocity) (5-0)
• Approved franchise agreement for Delta Communications, LLC (dba Clearwave Fiber) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 68.4 acres at SE 20th St and SE Teter Rd to R-S Residential Suburban (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Kinder Second Addition (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for accessory structure at 522 W 5th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for pet grooming services at 2819 W 4th Avenue (5-0)
• Approved waiver and release of use restrictions for Numana, Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed 10 members to the Housing Committee (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a million-dollar appropriation ordinance and discuss the Civic Center appraisal. The body is also deciding on committee appointments and referring signage and downtown plans to the Planning Commission.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 02-23 for $1,455,530.89
• Civic Center Appraisal
• Referral of Downtown Master Plan to Planning Commission
• Referral of Temporary and Off-Site Signage Regulations to Planning Commission
• One-Cent Sales Tax Committee Appointments

The City Commission accepted a market value appraisal for the Civic Center and appointed 10 members to a one-cent sales tax committee. The Commission also referred the Downtown Master Plan and signage regulations to the Planning Commission for review.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 02-23 for $1,455,530.89 (5-0)
• Accepted Civic Center appraisal by Martens Appraisal (5-0)
• Referred Downtown Master Plan to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Referred temporary and off-site signage regulations to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed 10 members to the One-Cent Sales Tax Committee (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss signage regulations and changes to downtown parking. The body is also previewing items for a regular agenda, including a Civic Center appraisal and the Downtown Master Plan.

• Signage regulations discussion
• Downtown parking changes discussion
• Civic Center appraisal
• Referral of Downtown Master Plan to Planning Commission

The City Commission requested that the Planning Commission review temporary and off-site signage regulations. The Commission also discussed potential downtown parking improvements and a recent hoax active shooter event.

• Requested Planning Commission review of temporary and off-site signage
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a multi-million dollar appropriation and an amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement. The body will also discuss selecting a consultant for a Transportation Master Plan.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 01-23 for $5,454,440.83
• Authorization to select a consultant for a Transportation Master Plan
• Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement
• Acceptance of Fourth Quarter 2022 Investment and Financial Reports
• Advisory Board Appointments

The City Commission approved an amendment to the City Manager's contract regarding severance payments. The board also passed a consent agenda including a large appropriation ordinance and several board appointments.

• Amended City Manager's contract to add one month of severance per year of service, up to 12 months, if terminated without cause (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 01-23 for $5,454,440.83 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to prepare Requests for Qualifications for a Transportation Master Plan consultant (5-0)
• Approved Advisory Board appointments for Experience El Dorado, Parks and Recreation, El Dorado Inc., and Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes from February 6, 2023 and Special Minutes from February 15, 2023 (5-0)
• Accepted 4th Quarter 2022 Investment and Financial Reports (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss an employee satisfaction survey, economic development partners, and a transportation master plan. The meeting includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including franchise agreements and a city manager employment contract amendment.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 01-23 for $5,454,440.83
• Franchise Agreement with Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. (Velocity)
• Franchise Agreement with Delta Communications, LLC (Clearwave Fiber)
• Solicitation of qualifications for a Transportation Master Plan consultant
• Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement

The City Commission recommended increasing the Parks and Recreation board to 7 members and the Experience El Dorado board to 9 members. The session included discussions on an employee satisfaction survey and a proposed transportation master plan.

• Recommended increasing Parks and Recreation board to 7 members
• Recommended increasing Experience El Dorado board to 9 members
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss a housing needs assessment and a facilities agreement with the El Dorado Walnuts. The body is also reviewing the Deer Run 2nd Addition Final Plat and the City Manager's employment agreement in executive session.

• Authorization of $12,450 from Economic Development Sales Tax Funds for WSU Housing Needs Assessment
• Deer Run 2nd Addition Final Plat
• Facilities Use Agreement with the El Dorado Walnuts
• Approval of the Walnuts CMB license to expire on December 31, 2023
• Resolution recognizing Senator Roger Marshall regarding a water storage contract amendment

The City Commission approved a five-season non-exclusive facilities use agreement for the El Dorado Walnuts to use McDonald Stadium. The city will pay the team $12,000 in the first year and $10,000 for each of the following four years from the Tourism budget. Other actions included approving a housing needs assessment and a final plat for Deer Run 2nd Addition.

• Approved non-exclusive facilities use agreement for El Dorado Walnuts at McDonald Stadium (4-0)
• Approved $12,450 from Economic Development Sales Tax Funds for WSU Housing Needs Assessment (4-0)
• Approved Deer Run 2nd Addition final plat (4-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Senator Roger Marshall for assistance with water storage contract (4-0)
• Approved Walnuts CMB license to expire December 31, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved City Commission minutes from Jan 17 and Feb 1, 2023 (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Main Street Master Plan, the one-cent sales tax renewal process, and committee nominations. The meeting also previews items for the regular agenda, including a housing needs assessment and a baseball league agreement.

• Authorization of $12,450 from Economic Development Sales Tax Funds for WSU Housing Needs Assessment
• Main Street Master Plan discussion
• One-Cent Sales Tax Renewal Process discussion
• Facilities Use Agreement with the El Dorado Walnuts
• Resolution recognizing Senator Roger Marshall regarding a water storage contract

The Commission held a special session to discuss the El Dorado Main Street Master Plan and the process for the one cent sales tax renewal. No substantive legislative actions or votes were taken other than the adjournment of the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss funding for a water treatment plant filter console replacement and a KDOT cost share project on Central Avenue. The body is also considering an appropriation ordinance and a new Code of Procedure.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 12-22 for $2,440,070.11
• Allocation of $151,320 from Water Fund reserves for Water Treatment Plant Filter Console Replacement, Phase II
• KDOT Agreement No. 307-22 for a Cost Share Project on Central Avenue
• Resolution adopting a Code of Procedure for the City of El Dorado

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Governing Body Code of Procedure and the nominating process for advisory committees. The body will also consider a registration fee for Staffordshire Terriers.

• Governing Body Code of Procedure
• Advisory Committee Nominating Process
• Staffordshire Terrier Registration Fee
• Appointment of an ad hoc Sales Tax Advisory Committee for a one-cent sales tax ballot question

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to decide on a new refuse truck purchase and a memorandum of understanding with the Chamber of Commerce regarding the Civic Center. The body will also appoint a Vice Mayor and discuss the Advisory Board Nominating Committee process.

• Purchase of a commercial refuse truck from Key Equipment for $312,104.20
• 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Pizza Hut (729 N Main St), La Casita (212 E Central Ave), and Sluggers (115 N Griffith St)
• Memorandum of Understanding with El Dorado Chamber of Commerce for Civic Center use
• Appointment of the Vice Mayor
• Discussion of Advisory Board Nominating Committee Process