Garden City public meetings in 2025

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting after a motion by Cricket Turley and a second by Beverly Schmitz Glass. The committee then adjourned the October 3 meeting following a motion and second by the same members. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (motion by Cricket Turley, second by Beverly Schmitz Glass)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Cricket Turley, second by Beverly Schmitz Glass)

Public Utilities Advisory Board

The Public Utilities Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mary Eves and a second by Sherri Nelson. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:26 p.m. following a motion by Raylene Dick and a second by Mary Eves. No other actions were decided.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Mary Eves, second by Sherri Nelson)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 p.m. (motion by Raylene Dick, second by Mary Eves)

Public Utilities Advisory Board

The board reported that there were no minutes to approve because the July meeting was cancelled. Staff presented updates on a sales‑tax proposal, solid‑waste costs, the Star Bond project, and a sidewalk extension. The meeting was then adjourned.

Cultural Relations Board

The Cultural Relations Board meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or actions taken.

Cultural Relations Board

The September 8, 2025 Cultural Relations Board meeting was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or discussed.

Cultural Relations Board

The Cultural Relations Board approved the December minutes. A vacant board position will be filled after reviewing two applications at the next meeting. The board discussed speaker changes for the Diversity Breakfast and planned event logistics. Members considered sending a representative to the Welcoming Interactive event in Detroit.

• Approved December minutes (motion passed)

Community Health Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board approved the February 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. The board was informed that the City Commission had approved the board’s funding recommendation and had held a retreat, but no further actions were taken by the board. The meeting adjourned at 12:38 PM.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (7-0)

Community Health Advisory Board

The Garden City Community Health Advisory Board met on February 11, 2025 and approved the January meeting minutes. All three motions to approve were moved, seconded, and passed with six votes in favor and none against. Members Southern and Elliott were absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved January meeting minutes (6-0)

Community Health Advisory Board

The April 8, 2025 Community Health Advisory Board meeting recorded only agenda items and staff updates. No approvals, denials, or votes were documented. The minutes contain no substantive decisions.

City Commission

The commission approved an appropriation ordinance for $1,977,575.22 and rezoned 2505 N. 8th Street to a Public Facilities District. It also annexed new land, authorized multiple lease and service contracts, and adopted resolutions on a financial emergency status, a GAAP waiver, and a demand‑response non‑opt‑in. All actions were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 25‑80‑2025A for $1,977,575.22 (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 2505 N. 8th Street to Public Facilities District (5‑0)
• Approved annexation of land into city limits (4‑0, Commissioner Landgraf absent)
• Approved Special Retail Service Contract with Radiant Power Solutions LLC (5‑0)
• Approved lease of ~3 acres at 325 S. Jennie Barker Road to Radiant Power Solutions LLC (5‑0)
• Approved leasing 18 vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Management ($192,782) (5‑0)
• Approved resolution declaring no financial emergency exists (5‑0)
• Approved resolution waiving GAAP for fiscal year 2025 financial statements (5‑0)

City Commission

The commission adopted an appropriation ordinance for $1,728,169.29 and created the Icon Cinemas Community Improvement District with a retailer sales tax. It also adjusted municipal water and sewer rates, approved a $3,600,000 bid to build a one‑million‑gallon water tower, and authorized a $708,880.29 change order for the Valley View Cemetery expansion. Additional actions included approving a police‑facility construction‑manager RFQ, appointing a cultural‑relations board member, and contracting Hutton/GMCN for zoo project designs.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2582‑2025A for $1,728,169.29 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3009‑2025 creating Icon Cinemas Community Improvement District and retailer sales tax (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3008‑2025 adjusting water and sewer rates (5‑0)
• Approved $3,600,000 bid from Gerard Tank & Steel, Inc. for water tower construction (5‑0)
• Approved Request for Qualifications for a Construction Manager at Risk for police facility (5‑0)
• Approved $708,880.29 change order for Valley View Cemetery Expansion Project (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Rakhi Save to Cultural Relations Board (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Hutton/GMCN for zoo architectural design services (5‑0)

City Commission

The commission approved a resolution to issue approximately $8.5 million in industrial revenue bonds for a 48‑unit affordable housing project. It also adopted an appropriation ordinance for $2,278,864.13 and approved several rezoning ordinances and a lease amendment with Meadowlark Dairy Nutrition. Additionally, the board authorized a $50,000 distribution of AFAC funds and a fee‑waiver request for the same housing development.

• Approved Resolution No. 3170 authorizing $8.5 M industrial revenue bonds for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2583‑2025A for $2,278,864.13 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3010‑2025 correcting rezoning to R‑1 south of Sunset Memorial Gardens (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3011‑2025 amending legal description for rezoning to I‑3 Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3012‑2025 rezoning 1801 Palace Drive to R‑3 Multiple Family Residential (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3169 ratifying lease/purchase amendments with Meadowlark Dairy Nutrition (unanimous)
• Approved fee‑waiver request for Zimmerman Properties to construct 48 affordable housing units (unanimous)
• Approved distribution of $50,000 AFAC funds to listed community organizations (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved an appropriation ordinance (No. 2584‑2025A) allocating $3,954,933.55 for city claims. It adopted a Vision Zero policy (Resolution No. 3175‑2025) and a Motor Vehicle Nuisance resolution (Resolution No. 3176‑2025). The body also authorized the sale of $75,000 of radio equipment to Seward County, renewed a contract with Revere Healthcare Solutions for the Grow Well Clinic, appointed Katie Hahn to the Public Safety Advisory Board, and approved a Wheatland Electric Cooperative easement request.

• Approved $3,954,933.55 appropriation ordinance No. 2584‑2025A (5‑0)
• Approved Vision Zero policy Resolution No. 3175‑2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Nuisance Resolution No. 3176‑2025 (5‑0)
• Approved sale of radio equipment to Seward County for $75,000 (5‑0)
• Approved contract renewal with Revere Healthcare Solutions for Grow Well Clinic (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Katie Hahn to Public Safety Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Approved Wheatland Electric Cooperative easement request (5‑0)
• Approved extension of interim police chief services agreement with Scott City (5‑0)

City Commission

The City Commission adopted an appropriation ordinance for $4,998,764.52 and amended the STAR Bond District to add property and change the district plan. It also approved several grant distributions, a master services agreement for the regional airport, a police vehicle upgrade, a utility rate study, and an easement for Wheatland Electric Cooperative.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2581‑2025A for $4,998,764.52 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3007‑2025 amending the STAR Bond District (4‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved $6,950 Art Grant distribution (5‑0)
• Approved $14,550 Community Grant distribution (4‑1)
• Approved $50,000 AFAC fund distribution (5‑0)
• Approved Master Task Order with HNTB Corp for Garden City Regional Airport (5‑0)
• Approved police department upgrade of the HUM‑V vehicle (5‑0)
• Approved Wheatland Electric Cooperative easement request (5‑0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a $8,005,000 general obligation bond (Ordinance 2994-2024) and related resolution to finance multiple capital improvements, with a unanimous vote (Commissioner Unruh absent). The commission also approved several rezoning ordinances, including properties at 3208 E. Mary Street, 804 E. Fulton Street, 900 Lareu/E. Schulman Avenue, and E. Mary Street/HWY 156, all without opposition. Additionally, the commission approved an agreement with Finney County for law enforcement center, dispatching, and jail services, accepted the 2024 Finney County Community Housing Assessment Team Report, and approved a 24-month extension with a $1,000,000 budget increase for Garden City Plaza LLC (with Commissioner Cessna dissenting).

• Approved $8,005,000 GO bond for capital improvements (4-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3208 E. Mary Street to C-2 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning at 804 E. Fulton Street to G-2 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning at 900 Lareu/E. Schulman Avenue to C-2 (3-0, Landgraf abstained)
• Approved rezoning at E. Mary Street/HWY 156 to C-2 (4-0)
• Approved law enforcement center agreement with Finney County (4-0)
• Approved 24-month extension and $1M budget increase for Garden City Plaza LLC (3-1)
• Denied late Neighborhood Revitalization Program application for 1408 Buffalo Jones Avenue (4-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved an ordinance authorizing $8,005,000 in general obligation bonds for water, storm water, and wastewater system improvements, and a resolution for the public sale of those bonds. The commission also approved an appropriation ordinance totaling $3,314,457.79, an alcoholic beverage license fee update, and several nuisance abatement resolutions. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on using Fire Station 3 contingency funds.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2992 authorizing water, storm water, and wastewater improvements and bond issuance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3121 for public sale of $8,005,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series A 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2571 for $3,314,457.79 in claims (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2993 updating alcoholic beverage license definitions, categories, and fees (5-0)
• Approved six nuisance abatement resolutions for properties at 2004 Belmont Pl, 2109 N 6th St, 614 N 12th St, 2808 N Taylor Ave, 2014 Belmont Pl, 1505 W Olive St (5-0 each)
• Approved extension of East Garden Village Solid Waste Collection Agreement to Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Fall 2024 Cost Share application for traffic signals at Spruce and Fleming Streets ($675,000) (5-0)
• Approved $44,000 for SWT Landscape Design for Bob Halloran Community Park (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a $9,085,613.63 appropriation ordinance, a resolution to partner with Petra Investment Partners for a moderate-income housing grant, and a rezoning of 1404 W. Mary Street from industrial to commercial. It also set a public hearing for an unsafe structure, approved a budget amendment hearing, and authorized several agreements and appointments. All votes were unanimous except the Neighborhood & Development Services agreement, which passed 4-1.

• Approved $9,085,613.63 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Approved resolution to partner with Petra Investment Partners for moderate-income housing grant (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1404 W. Mary Street from I-2 to C-2 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for unsafe structure at 2808 N. Taylor Avenue for Jan 7, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved environmental nuisance resolution for 1803 Julie Street (5-0)
• Approved publishing notice of budget amendment hearing for Dec 3, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with S&K Cinema Holdings (Icon Cinemas) (5-0)
• Approved Neighborhood & Development Services agreement with Finney County (4-1)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a 0.5% city retailer's sales tax, an appropriation ordinance totaling $2,422,253.71, and several resolutions including a Community Improvement District notice. They also approved multiple contracts and purchases, including a $1.76M water reuse task order and $817,679 for fire trucks. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 3000-2024 levying 0.5% city sales tax (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2575-2024A for $2,422,253.71 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3139-2024 for public hearing on Community Improvement District at 401 E. Kansas Ave (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3140-2024 establishing Urban Area Boundary Lines (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3141-2024 for nuisance removal at 1801 Wilcox St (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3142-2024 for motor vehicle nuisance at 1218 Mulberry St (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3143-2024 for motor vehicle nuisance at 1605 Conard Ave (5-0)
• Approved Water Reuse Project Task Order #2 for $1,755,200 (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved the $2,500,936.37 appropriation ordinance and established a redevelopment district at the 2800 block of East Highway 156. They also approved a debt collection contract with Collections Bureau of Kansas, designated banking depositories, and authorized several agreements including a Verizon lease amendment and a financial audit engagement. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the zoo architectural services contract.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2579 - 2025A for $2,500,936.37 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3004 - 2025 establishing a redevelopment district at 2800 Block of East Highway 156 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3003 - 2025 with Collections Bureau of Kansas for debt collection (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3156 - 2025 designating banking depositories (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3157 - 2025 for nuisance removal at 2316 N 7th Street (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Verizon Wireless site lease on water tower at 2406 N. Campus Drive (5-0)
• Approved contract with CBK, Inc. for collection of delinquent accounts and court fees (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign engagement letter with Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC for 2024-2026 audits (5-0)

City Commission

The commission reorganized, appointing Commissioner Cessna as Mayor and Commissioner Nguyen as Vice Mayor. They approved a $4.45 million appropriation ordinance, declared the Dusty Trail Inn unsafe, expanded the STAR Bond District, and authorized a street sweeper purchase. The commission also selected Zimmerman Properties for workforce housing and approved several other resolutions and agreements.

• Appointed Commissioner Cessna as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Nguyen as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 3155-2025 declaring Dusty Trail Inn unsafe (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 3150-2025 to expand STAR Bond District (4-0, Landgraf absent)
• Approved lease purchase for Ravo Street Sweeper (5-0)
• Approved $395,000 purchase of Ravo street sweeper (5-0)
• Selected Zimmerman Properties for Workforce Housing RFP (5-0)
• Approved $4,454,958.46 appropriation ordinance (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a $3,362,255.38 appropriation ordinance, created a Community Improvement District for 4-A's Properties Inc. with a retailers' sales tax, and approved resolutions for redevelopment, power purchase agreements, truck routes, and other items. All votes were unanimous except one appointment where Mayor Ortiz voted no. The commission also approved several appointments and agreements, including a disc golf course with GCCC and a water connection for USD 457.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2577 - 2024A for $3,362,255.38 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3002 - 2024 creating 4-A's Properties Inc. Community Improvement District with retailers' sales tax (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3144 - 2024 for redevelopment district intent and public hearing for Icon Cinemas (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3145 - 2024 authorizing power purchase agreement with Grand River Dam Authority (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3146 - 2024 authorizing Ninnescah Flats solar project agreement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3001 - 2024 establishing through truck routes (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Property & Liability Insurance renewal for $1,252,408.00 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Elva Madrid to Board of Zoning Appeals (4-1, Mayor Ortiz no)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved Resolution No. 3130-2024 declaring official intent to issue STAR Bonds for Sports of the World Phase II, with Commissioner Landgraf abstaining. They also approved a $7.1 million appropriation ordinance, several nuisance removal resolutions, and a sign ordinance waiver for Peddler's Market. The commission discussed selecting a retail electric supplier for annexed property, deferring further discussion to a later meeting, and held an executive session on attorney contract negotiations, taking no action.

• Approved Resolution No. 3130-2024 declaring intent to issue STAR Bonds for Sports of the World Phase II (4-0, Landgraf abstaining)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2572-2024A for $7,106,822.28 (5-0)
• Approved sign ordinance waiver for Peddler's Market event on Kansas Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3131-2024 for removal of motor vehicle nuisance at 210 Conkling Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3132-2024 for removal of motor vehicle nuisance at 1211 N 8th Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3133-2024 for removal of environmental nuisance at 210 Conkling Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3134-2024 for removal of environmental nuisance at 1617 11th Street (5-0)
• Approved motion to discuss retail electric supplier selection factors at a subsequent meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission denied both proposals for a temporary police department location, with a 3-1 vote (Mayor abstaining), and directed staff to provide further direction at a future meeting. The commission also approved several routine items, including the appropriation ordinance, budget amendments, and various contracts and agreements.

• Denied both proposals for temporary police department location (3-1, Mayor abstaining)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2576-2024A for $4,164,270.71 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved year-end transfers from General Fund to Capital Improvement Reserve (5-0)
• Approved $14,550 for Community Grant and $6,950 for Art Grant (5-0)
• Approved directing staff to negotiate with NextEra Solar and GRDA for 9MW (5-0)
• Approved appointments to Airport Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including VMware renewal for $98,053.60 (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate and the 2025 budget certificate, despite public opposition. They also adopted the 2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, and authorized a request for proposals for a temporary police facility during renovations. Several proclamations and waivers were approved, but a request for a 2 a.m. noise waiver for outdoor concerts was denied, with a 1 a.m. waiver approved instead.

• Approved Resolution No. 3120-2024 to levy property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Budget Certificate (5-0)
• Approved Standard Traffic Ordinance 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Uniform Public Offense Code 2024 (5-0)
• Approved RFP for temporary police facility during LEC renovation (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Cost Share application for traffic control upgrades ($554,986) (5-0)
• Denied noise waiver until 2 a.m. for Jax's Tap Kitchen; approved until 1 a.m. (4-1)
• Approved appropriation ordinance totaling $3,673,982.45 (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved the $3,126,871.45 appropriation ordinance, a $51,550 solid waste rate study with SCS Engineers, and the distribution of $75,000 in AFAC funds. They also named the new southeast park Bob Halloran Community Park, denied a bid for stormwater drainage improvements, and approved several sign ordinance waivers. All votes were unanimous except the park naming (4-1) and the Fall Fest alcohol waiver (3-2).

• Approved appropriation ordinance No. 2569-2024A for $3,126,871.45 (5-0)
• Approved $51,550 professional service agreement with SCS Engineers for solid waste rate study (5-0)
• Approved distribution of $75,000 AFAC funds as recommended by LiveWell Finney County (5-0)
• Approved naming new southeast park Bob Halloran Community Park (4-1)
• Denied M&T Excavation LLC bid of $176,637 for Jameson Energy Center stormwater drainage improvements (5-0)
• Approved sign ordinance waivers for AllTex Gun Show, Western Kansas Community Foundation, Downtown Retailers, and Tumbleweed Festival (various votes)
• Approved alcohol sales waiver for 2024 Fall Fest (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including Pinegar, Smith & Associates agreement and M&T Excavation stormwater inlet repairs bid $47,950 (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved the $4,493,536.93 appropriation ordinance, designated Sligo Station as a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District, and approved several contracts including a $977,856 ARFF vehicle and equipment purchase. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The commission also approved proclamations for various awareness weeks and a fireworks waiver for July 1-5, 2024.

• Approved $4,493,536.93 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Designated Sligo Station as Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (5-0)
• Approved $977,856 ARFF vehicle and equipment bid (5-0)
• Approved $109,416 Stonecreek Station sanitary sewer extension (5-0)
• Approved $48,400.60 fire command vehicle bid from Yoder Chevrolet (5-0)
• Approved $230,689.76 street chip sealing bid from B & H Paving (5-0)
• Approved $65,710 airfield painting at airport (5-0)
• Approved fireworks waiver for July 1-5, 2024 (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved an appropriation ordinance totaling $4,538,163.47, along with several fee waivers and permits for community events, including the Haitian Festival, Non-Profit Fair, Flea Market, Boo! at the Zoo, Finney County Fair, and Tumbleweed Festival. They also approved resolutions for a public hearing on street vacation, removal of motor vehicle and environmental nuisances, and the purchase of real property for $110,000. The 2025 budget draft was approved for the mayor to sign the revenue neutral rate intent.

• Approved $4,538,163.47 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Waived $100 park fee for Haitian Festival at Stevens Park (5-0)
• Waived sign ordinance for Non-Profit Fair banner (5-0)
• Waived sign ordinance for Flea Market banners (5-0)
• Approved Boo! at the Zoo event requests including zoo closure and admission fee (5-0)
• Approved Finney County Fair requests including road closure and fee waivers (5-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waivers for Hidden Trail Brewing concerts (5-0)
• Approved purchase of real property from James L. Keller, L.L.C. for $110,000 (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a $3,290,234.37 appropriation ordinance, several proclamations and fee waivers, and resolutions to remove nuisances. It also voted to terminate the Neighborhood & Development Services Interlocal Agreement and the Law Enforcement Center space agreement, and approved a 90-day extension for the East Garden Village Solid Waste Collection Agreement. A second round of AFAC funding was initially rejected at $100,000 but later approved at $75,000.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2565 - 2024A for $3,290,234.37 (5-0)
• Approved noise ordinance waiver for Jax events at 1907 E Mary St (5-0)
• Approved termination of Neighborhood & Development Services Interlocal Agreement (4-1, Mayor Ortiz dissenting)
• Approved termination of Law Enforcement Center space agreement with Finney County (5-0)
• Approved 90-day extension of East Garden Village Solid Waste Collection Agreement (5-0)
• Rejected $100,000 AFAC funding round (2-3)
• Approved $75,000 AFAC funding round with $25,000 cap (4-1)
• Approved Scenario B of 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (3-2)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a $3,417,573.96 appropriation ordinance, several event permits including the Tumbleweed Festival and adult swim nights, and a resolution to participate in the Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit program for Hunters Glen Phase Four. They also approved a $126,000 addendum for mental wellness services and took under consideration a $100,000 request from Garden City Community College for a construction trades center during 2025 budget talks.

• Approved $3,417,573.96 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Tumbleweed Festival event requests including alcohol waiver (5-0)
• Approved Jungle Run 2024 event requests including alcohol waiver (5-0)
• Approved adult swim night alcohol waivers at Garden Rapids (5-0)
• Approved resolution to participate in KHITC for Hunters Glen Phase Four (5-0)
• Approved $126,000 addendum for Revere Healthcare mental wellness services (5-0)
• Approved $317,625.43 network refresh bid from CDWG (5-0)
• Approved $88,587.24 dump truck bid to Bozarth Chevrolet (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a $540,500 bid from Lee Construction for restroom facilities and a pavilion at Southeast Park. They also approved an appropriation ordinance totaling $3,057,891.07, several nuisance resolutions, an infrastructure agreement with Maverik, Inc. for up to $90,000, and distributions from AFAC funds. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Unruh absent.

• Approved $540,500 bid for Southeast Park restrooms and pavilion (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2598-2024A for $3,057,891.07 (4-0)
• Approved Environmental Nuisance Resolution No. 3104 for 207 W. Olive Street (4-0)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Nuisance Resolutions No. 3105 and 3106 (4-0)
• Approved Infrastructure Improvement Agreement with Maverik, Inc. up to $90,000 (4-0)
• Approved AFAC fund distributions totaling $45,460 to eight agencies (4-0)
• Approved $25,000 AFAC distribution to Big Brothers Big Sisters (4-0)
• Approved appointments to Sales Tax Oversight Board and Art Grant Committee (4-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved an appropriation ordinance totaling $2,511,307.97, a resolution setting a public hearing for the Lost River Addition RHID amendment, and selected the City Utility Department as the retail electric supplier for annexed properties. They also approved two banner waivers, appointed two Zoo Advisory Board members, and took a $50,000 sponsorship request under consideration for the 2025 budget. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2564-2024A for $2,511,307.97 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3110-2024 setting July 16, 2024 public hearing for Lost River Addition RHID (5-0)
• Approved City Utility Department as retail electric supplier for annexed properties (5-0)
• Approved compensating Wheatland Electric Cooperative for terminated service rights (5-0)
• Approved factors A-K per K.S.A. 66-1,176(a)(2) (5-0)
• Approved banner waiver for Race Against Trafficking at Stevens Park (5-0)
• Approved banner waiver for Joshua B. Smith Memorial Softball Tournament (5-0)
• Appointed Susan Rojas and Mary Funk to Zoo Advisory Board (5-0)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a $5.44 million appropriation ordinance, reduced off-street parking requirements for residential zones, and accepted an EPA grant for a water reclamation project. It also approved several event permits, including alcohol allowances, and denied a zoo fee waiver request.

• Approved $5,443,239.59 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Approved ordinance reducing off-street parking requirements for R-1, R-2, R-3 districts (5-0)
• Approved EPA grant agreement for Water Reclamation and Reuse project (5-0)
• Approved vacating Chitlin Street in Echo Valley subdivision (5-0)
• Approved alcohol permits for The Siege 5K and Food Truck Friday (4-1 each)
• Denied ESA request to waive zoo entrance fee for scavenger hunt (5-0)
• Approved $147,130.14 purchase of dispatch stations for Mobile Command Vehicle (consent agenda)
• Approved $135,000 solid waste containers bid from Downing Sales & Service (consent agenda)

City Commission

The Garden City Commission approved a $938,000 bid for Public Water Supply Well No. 32, extended the Lost River Addition Phase One RHID, rezoned several properties, and approved fee increases at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course. All votes were unanimous except for a sign waiver and resolution where Mayor Ortiz abstained.

• Approved $938,000 bid to Lee Construction for Public Water Supply Well No. 32 (5-0)
• Approved RHID extension for Lost River Addition Phase One (5-0)
• Rezoned West half of Section 3 from Agricultural to C-2 General Commercial (5-0)
• Rezoned West half of Section 3 from Agricultural to R-3 Multiple Family Residential (5-0)
• Rezoned 1801 Palace Drive to C-2 with PCD overlay (5-0)
• Rezoned 1914 Buffalo Jones Avenue to I-2 Medium Industrial (5-0)
• Approved Buffalo Dunes Golf Course fee increases effective Jan 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved sign waivers for 101 E. Fulton St. (4-0, Mayor abstained) and four event banners (5-0)

Community Health and Advisory Board

The Community Health and Advisory Board approved the November meeting minutes unanimously. Liaison Burke informed the board about the City Commission's decision on Social Funding line item proportions and provided an overview of funding reports and grant application timelines. The board heard presentations from LiveWell Finney County on sidewalk improvements and from members on homeless outreach and health department services. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous, 6-0)
• Heard update on City Commission's Social Funding line item proportions
• Heard overview of funding reports and grant application timelines
• Received presentation from LiveWell Finney County on sidewalk improvements

Community Health and Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board approved Dyer as Chair and Elliott as Vice Chair. The board also recommended Siddhesh Akerkar for appointment to the board. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports from partner organizations and discussion of the annual report.

• Approved Dyer as Chair (4-0, Dyer abstaining)
• Approved Elliott as Vice Chair (4-0, Elliott abstaining)
• Recommended Siddhesh Akerkar for board appointment (6-0)