Russell public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Russell City Council is meeting to consider several items, including an ordinance amending daily greens fees at the municipal golf course, a supplemental development agreement with Russell Development Inc., a water conservation plan review, and a change order for the Water Treatment Plant A construction project. They will also discuss electric utility load growth, solid waste fees, and a public transportation grant. The agenda includes consent items, public comments, and executive sessions.
- Ordinance amending Section 12-307 of City Code governing daily greens fees at the Municipal Golf Course
- First Supplemental Addition to the Development Agreement with Russell Development Inc.
- Water Treatment Plant A Construction Project Change Order No. 1 (includes sidewalk and fence work change directives)
- Discussion of fees for collection and disposal of solid waste
- Public Transportation Grant with local match commitment
The City Council approved an ordinance amending daily greens fees at the municipal golf course and adopted a Water Conservation Plan. The council also authorized a public transportation grant application and approved a contract decrease for the Water Treatment Plant A project.
- Approved Ordinance amending Section 12-307 Governing Daily Greens Fees at the Municipal Golf Course (unanimous)
- Approved First Supplemental Addition to the Housing Redevelopment Agreement for Russell Development Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Water Conservation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Water Treatment Plant A Construction Project Change Order No. 1, decreasing contract price by $19,050.60 (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to sign public transportation grant application and supporting documents (unanimous)
City Council
The Russell City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution ordering repair or removal of an unsafe structure at 223 N Lincoln Street. They will also review progress on a dangerous structure at 1337 N Elm Street, consider a resolution on solid waste fees, and discuss a street maintenance cooperative agreement. Other items include a water plant chemical room rehabilitation proposal and a 2023 employee rate schedule.
- Public hearing and resolution on unsafe structures at 223 N Lincoln Street
- Review of dangerous structure progress at 1337 N Elm Street
- Resolution governing fees for solid waste collection and disposal
- Street maintenance cooperative agreement
- Water Plant B Chemical Room Rehabilitation proposal
The City Council approved a cooperative street maintenance agreement and a $51,020 contract for water plant chemical room rehabilitation. A new employee rate schedule was established for January 1, 2023. A public hearing regarding a structure at 223 N Lincoln Street was rescheduled.
- Approved Cooperative Agreement for Street Maintenance with Russell County, Russell Township, and Grant Township (unanimous)
- Approved $51,020 professional services agreement with Utility Service Company (Veolia) for Water Plant B Chemical Room Rehabilitation (unanimous)
- Approved resolution establishing employee rate schedule effective January 1, 2023 (unanimous)
- Moved Public Hearing for Dangerous or Unsafe Structures at 223 N Lincoln Street to January 17, 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
City Council
The Russell City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances related to establishing a Rural Housing Incentive District for the Holland Hotel Apartments, along with a development agreement and redevelopment plan. The council will also discuss registration of work-site utility vehicles and ATVs, golf course fees, a special event application, nuisance abatement, and an economic development policy.
- Public hearing and ordinance for Rural Housing Incentive District - Holland Hotel Apartments
- Ordinance governing registration of work-site utility vehicles, micro utility trucks, and ATVs
- Golf course greens fees and memberships with rate comparison
- Special event application for Lighted Christmas Parade and Weihnachtsfest
- Nuisance abatement resolution for 1326 N. Lincoln St. and dangerous structure hearing for 42 S. Maple Street
The City Council approved a housing incentive district and redevelopment plan for the Holland Hotel Apartments. Council also updated ordinances for utility vehicle registration and approved a new Economic Development Policy.
- Established Rural Housing Incentive District and ratified development for Holland Hotel Apartments (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance for registration and renewal of ATVs, MUTs, and WUVs (unanimous)
- Directed City Attorney to draft ordinance for $3.00 increase in 2023 golf green fees
- Approved Lighted Christmas Parade and Weihnachtsfest application with $400 fee waiver (approved; Councilmember Andrea Garland abstained)
- Approved nuisance abatement at 1326 N. Lincoln St. (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for dangerous structure hearing at 42 S. Maple Street for Dec 20, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved Economic Development Policy (unanimous)
City Council
The Russell City Council will hold a public hearing on an unsafe or dangerous structure at 1337 N. Elm Street, then consider a resolution ordering its repair or removal. The council will also discuss creating a Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) for the Holland Hotel, including a redevelopment plan and development agreement. Consent agenda items include meeting minutes, appropriations, and reports. The meeting includes executive sessions for personnel discussion.
- Public hearing for unsafe structure at 1337 N. Elm Street
- Resolution ordering repair or removal of unsafe structure at 1337 N. Elm St.
- Resolution to establish RHID and approve Holland Hotel development agreement and redevelopment plan
- Ninth Amendment to City Manager's Employment Agreement
- Golf Course greens fees and memberships discussion
The City Council approved a resolution declaring the property at 1337 N. Elm St. unsafe and ordering its repair or removal. Other actions included approving an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement and scheduling a public hearing for a redevelopment plan.
- Approved resolution ordering repair or removal of unsafe structure at 1337 N. Elm St. (unanimous)
- Approved ninth amendment to City Manager's employment agreement (7-1)
- Approved resolution setting Nov. 3, 2022, public hearing for RHID creation and redevelopment plan (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Directed staff to research surrounding golf course green fees and membership rates
City Council
The Russell City Council will consider two housing-related resolutions: one supporting housing development and authorizing a Moderate Income Housing grant application, and another proposing a Rural Housing Incentive District. The council will also review a Title VI non-discrimination plan, discuss city code on work-site utility vehicles, and consider a replacement electric utility bucket truck.
- Resolution of Support for Housing Development and Authorizing Application for a Moderate Income Housing Grant
- Resolution proposing creation of a Rural Housing Incentive District
- Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan for Public Transportation
- Review of Ordinance 1795 on work-site utility vehicles, micro-utility trucks, and all-terrain vehicles
- Replacement Electric Utility Bucket Truck (Altec price quote)
The Russell City Council approved a resolution supporting Russell Development's renovation of the former Holland Hotel into loft apartments and authorized applying for a Moderate-Income Housing grant. They also approved a resolution to create a Rural Housing Incentive District. The council approved the purchase of an Altec bucket truck for $218,223.00, with one councilmember voting against. Additionally, they directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance updating fees for work-site utility vehicles, micro-utility trucks, and ATVs.
- Approved resolution supporting Holland Hotel renovation and grant application (unanimous)
- Approved resolution creating Rural Housing Incentive District (unanimous)
- Approved Title VI Non-Discrimination Plan (unanimous)
- Directed city attorney to draft ordinance updating vehicle fees and adding renewal decals
- Approved $218,223 Altec bucket truck purchase (5-1)
City Council
The Russell City Council will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and licenses, and will discuss several items: an engineering contract amendment, a wastewater lagoon change order, a review of vehicle codes, and material procurement for electric distribution circuits. New business includes a public fireworks display permit, a dangerous structure hearing for 223 N Lincoln St, and a purchase of benches and flower pots for downtown, contingent on grant funding. The meeting also includes employee service awards and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.
- RMA Engineering Contract Amendment
- Wastewater Lagoon Project Change Order No. 1
- Review City Code on work-site utility vehicles, micro-utility trucks, and ATVs
- Public Fireworks Display Permit
- Dangerous Structure Hearing at 223 N Lincoln St
The Russell City Council approved several items, including authorizing up to $1.5 million for materials for the East Residential 1 and 2 electric distribution circuits, with one councilmember voting against. They also approved a fireworks permit, a dangerous structure hearing, and a downtown bench/flower pot purchase contingent on grant funding. No action was taken on a draft ordinance updating fees for work-site utility vehicles.
- Approved $1.5M materials procurement for East Residential 1 and 2 electric circuits (6-1)
- Approved amended RMA Engineering contract with KDHE SRF provisions (unanimous)
- Approved $3,368 change order for lockable gate at wastewater lagoon Cell 2 (unanimous)
- Approved fireworks permit for Russell Celebrations on Oct 7, 2022 (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for dangerous structure hearing at 223 N Lincoln St (unanimous)
- Approved downtown benches/flower pots purchase contingent on grants (Garland abstained)
- Reviewed draft ordinance on work-site utility vehicles; no action taken
City Council
The Russell City Council will hold public hearings on the 2023 budget and revenue neutral rate, then consider adopting the budget and approving a 10-year capital improvement plan. They will also discuss housing development funding, including a grant agreement with the state and a subgrant to Russell Development Inc., and consider several property-related actions at 1337 N. Elm Street, including a dangerous structure hearing and nuisance abatement.
- 2023 Budget Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing and Resolution
- 2023 Budget Hearing and adoption
- 2022 Amended Budget for Special Parks, Special Highway, Fire Equipment Reserve
- Housing Development Grant Agreement - City to Russell Development Inc.
- Dangerous structure hearing and nuisance abatement at 1337 N. Elm Street
The council unanimously adopted the 2023 budget and a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue-neutral rate after a public hearing. They also approved the 2022 amended budgets for special parks, highway, and fire equipment reserve funds, and authorized several housing development agreements and grants. A dangerous structure hearing and nuisance abatement were set for 1337 N Elm St, and up to $30,000 from the Duke Johnson Trust was authorized for demolition of unsafe structures.
- Adopted resolution to levy property tax rate exceeding revenue-neutral rate (unanimous)
- Adopted 2023 budget as presented (unanimous)
- Approved 10-year Capital Improvement and Equipment Reserve Fund Plans for 2022-2031 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2022 amended budgets for Special Parks, Special Highway, and Fire Equipment Reserve (unanimous)
- Approved CDBG Park Equipment Project final draw down of $1,000 and close-out (unanimous)
- Authorized Mayor to sign housing development MOU and grant agreements (unanimous)
- Approved professional services agreement with Bartlett & West for S. Fossil and Edward Avenue improvements (unanimous)
- Set dangerous structure hearing and authorized nuisance abatement at 1337 N Elm St (unanimous)
City Council
The Russell City Council is meeting to discuss the city's water source status amid drought conditions, consider nuisance abatement resolutions for two properties, and review bids for replacement pickup trucks. The agenda also includes consent items like the July financial reports and appropriations, plus a 2021 audit report and a video service agreement. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session for attorney consultation and personnel discussion.
- Water source status presentation with US Drought Monitor and NOAA climate outlooks
- Nuisance abatement resolutions for 223 N. Lincoln Street and 501 E Wisconsin Street
- Bids for Water Distribution and Street Department replacement pickup trucks from Lewis Ford and Long McActur
- 2021 Audit Report review
- Nex-Tech Video Service Agreement and Telephone Franchise discussion
The council approved the purchase of two 2023 Ford F150 pickup trucks from Lewis Automotive Group for water distribution and street departments, passing 4-3. They also approved nuisance abatement resolutions for two properties, a special event application for Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ with fee waivers, the 2021 audit report, and directed staff to finalize a video service agreement with Nex-Tech. No action was taken during executive sessions.
- Approved purchase of two 2023 Ford F150 pickup trucks from Lewis Automotive Group (4-3)
- Approved nuisance abatement at 223 N. Lincoln Street (unanimous)
- Approved nuisance abatement at 501 E Wisconsin Street (unanimous)
- Approved special event application and fee waiver ($1,061) for Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ (6-0-1, Garland abstaining)
- Approved 2021 Audit Report (unanimous)
- Directed staff to finalize Nex-Tech video service agreement with 3% franchise fee and telecom franchise at $0.15 per access line
- Approved 2022 Personnel Policy Manual and Guidelines (unanimous)
- No action taken in executive sessions
City Council
The Russell City Council will meet to consider several items, including a water source status presentation, a task order for electric distribution system improvements, and a resolution to remove nuisances at 1250 N Kilian Street. The agenda also includes routine consent items and an executive session for attorney consultation.
- Resolution authorizing removal of nuisances at 1250 N Kilian St
- Task Order 5 for Fossil Street Substation Improvements under KMEA/Mid-States agreement
- Water source status presentation with drought and precipitation outlooks
- Contractor license and July 19, 2022 council minutes on consent agenda
The council unanimously approved Task Order #5 for the Fossil Street Substation Improvements under the KMEA/Mid-States Master Services Agreement. They also authorized nuisance abatement at 1250 N Kilian Street, with costs charged to the property if not resolved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a water source update and a housing project report.
- Approved Task Order #5 for Fossil Street Substation Improvements (unanimous)
- Authorized nuisance abatement at 1250 N Kilian Street (unanimous)