Russell public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider bids for upgrading East Residential 1 and 2 electric distribution circuits. The agenda also includes discussions regarding additional generation for the electric utility and water source conservation recommendations.

• Bids from Altitude Energy LLC, Great Plains Power LLC, and IES Commercial for circuit upgrades
• Additional generation options for the electric utility including a 15 MW quote
• Fire hose purchase using LSSE Grant Funds
• Resolution establishing fees for accessing and copying open public records
• Raw Waterline Alignment Evaluation via PEC Work Order No. 23-03

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding dangerous structures at 209 E 13th St and 353 W 7th St. The agenda also includes a review of water source, production, and conservation recommendations. Additionally, the council will consider a special event application for Weihnachtsfest and a Christmas parade.

• Public hearing for dangerous structures at 209 E 13th St
• Public hearing for dangerous structures at 353 W 7th St
• Water source, production, and conservation recommendation
• Special event application for Weihnachtsfest and Lighted Christmas Parade
• General nuisance resolution for campers at 209 E 13th St

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations regarding water source production and conservation. The agenda also includes discussions on nuisance resolutions, a fireworks permit, and golf course equipment purchases.

• Water Source, Production, and Conservation Recommendation
• Resolution Determining the Advisability of Issuing Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds
• Public Fireworks Display Permit
• General Nuisance Resolution for 711 E 5th Street
• General Nuisance Resolution for 535 N Franklin Street

City Council

The council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2024 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The agenda also includes discussions on water conservation, housing grants, and potential hearings for dangerous structures.

• 2024 Budget Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing and Resolution
• Hearings for dangerous structures at 209 E 13th and 353 W 7th
• Moderate Income Housing Program Grant Agreement No. 23-0107-SGF
• Quote for a new Water Department truck (2023 GMC Sierra 1500)
• Special event applications for Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances for a Community Improvement District related to the 2023 Hotel Project and updates to the Transient Guest Tax. The meeting also includes discussions on water conservation recommendations and infrastructure project updates.

• Public hearing notice for a Community Improvement District for the 2023 Hotel Project
• Charter Ordinance 20 regarding Transient Guest Tax rates
• W. Wichita Avenue Mill and Overlay Project update
• Water source, production, and conservation recommendations
• Street closure application for RHS Booster Club Horseshoe Painting

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 Financial Audit presentation and consider its approval. The agenda also includes discussions on water conservation, a motor grader purchase, and nuisance vehicle removal.

• Presentation of the 2022 Financial Audit
• Water source, production, and conservation recommendation
• KDOT Access Management Grant Reimbursement Request #5 to Venture Corporation
• Resolution to remove nuisance vehicles from 326 & 337 W. 14th St.
• Purchase of a used 2015 John Deere 670G Motor Grader

City Council

The Russell City Council will hear a presentation on the 2024 budget draft and consider setting a revenue neutral rate hearing. They will also discuss water source and conservation recommendations, review the city recycling program, and consider an ordinance amending electric rates. New business includes bids for library HVAC replacement and a sanitation truck.

• 2024 Budget Draft Proposal presentation
• Set Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing and Public Hearing for 2024 Budget
• Ordinance Amending Electric Rates for Energy Sold by Municipal Electric System
• KDHE Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 Draw Down #16
• Bids for Sanitation Truck Replacement (TLG Peterbuilt bid)

The Council approved several capital expenditures, including a new sanitation truck and HVAC systems for the public library. They also adopted updated electric rates and scheduled public hearings for the 2024 budget.

• Approved 2023 Peterbilt sanitation truck for $158,302 after trade-in (unanimous)
• Approved $215,998 for Russell Public Library HVAC replacement from Duke Johnson Memorial Fund (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance Amending Electric Rates for Energy Sold by the Municipal Electric System (unanimous)
• Approved $156,111.50 draw down #16 from KS Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 (unanimous)
• Set 2024 Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget hearings for September 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 Hotel Project redevelopment plan and discuss the 2024 budget levy. They will also consider ordinances approving a development agreement with Russell Lodging, LLC, and a redevelopment plan, plus a resolution to create a Community Improvement District. Other items include water conservation recommendations, sanitation survey results, recycling program review, and electric utility rate design.

• Public hearing on 2023 Hotel Project redevelopment plan
• Discussion of 2024 budget levying funds
• Ordinance approving development agreement with Russell Lodging, LLC
• Resolution for Community Improvement District notice
• Electric utility rate design recommendation

The Council approved a development agreement and redevelopment plan for the 2023 Hotel Project. They also scheduled a public hearing for August 15 to consider creating a community improvement district and accepted ownership of the Russell Historic Park. A motion to suspend plastic recycling collection failed.

• Approved 2023 Hotel Project Development Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Hotel Project Redevelopment Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution for public hearing on community improvement district for Aug 15 (unanimous)
• Accepted ownership of Russell Historic Park contingent on staff walk-through (5-0-1)
• Approved alternative fireworks dates for July 5 or 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Russell County Free Fair special event application with fee waiver (5-0-1)
• Denied motion to suspend plastic recycling collection
• Approved consent agenda including $3,641.08 wastewater expenditure (5-0-1)

City Council

The Russell City Council will meet to consider several items, including a recommendation on water source, production, and conservation, and consent for assignment of airport right-of-way and hangar site leases. The agenda also includes a special event application for an outdoor movie at the Dream Theatre, a proposed addition to municipal golf course rules, and a grant application for local safety and security equipment. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, appropriations, and reports.

• Water Source, Production, and Conservation Recommendation
• Consent for Assignment of Airport Right of Way Access Management Agreement and Airport Hangar Site Leases
• Special Event Application - Outdoor Movie at the Dream Theatre
• Recommended Addition to the Municipal Golf Course Rules and Regulations
• Local Safety and Security Equipment Grant Program (LSSE Grant Application)

The City Council approved several administrative items, including the assignment of airport hangar leases and the use of e-bike carts on the municipal golf course. The council also authorized a grant application for local safety and security equipment.

• Approved June 6, 2023, Council Meeting Minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance A-06-23 (Unanimous)
• Approved May Financials (Unanimous)
• Approved Contractor License (Unanimous)
• Approved Street Closure Application for 615 Amber Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved outdoor movie event application at Dream Theatre with fee waiver (4-0-2)
• Approved use of E-Bike Carts on Municipal Golf Course (Unanimous)
• Approved assignment of Airport Right-of-Way Access Agreement and Hangar Site Leases to Anderson Aerial, LLC (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met for a special session to review R9 Transfer Proceedings. The council entered an executive session to consult with attorneys regarding litigation involving the R9 Ranch. No public votes on policy or spending were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss R9 Ranch litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 7:28 p.m. (Unanimous)

City Council

The Council approved the removal of unsafe structures at 816 E 4th Street and a general nuisance at 1233 N Lincoln Street. They also authorized a water supply loan draw down and established a rate schedule for retail electric vehicle charging stations.

• Approved resolution to repair or remove unsafe structure at 816 E 4th Street (unanimous)
• Approved $215,042.05 draw down from KS Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 (unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing rate schedule for retail electric vehicle charging stations (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing removal of nuisance at 1233 N Lincoln Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended consent agenda including fee waivers for July 4 Free Swim Day (unanimous)

City Council

Council approved a KDOT grant reimbursement and the expansion of a hotel redevelopment district. The city also authorized nuisance abatements at three properties and approved $80,000 for water plant replacement parts.

• Approved KDOT Access Management Grant Reimbursement #4 for $973,076.71 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance expanding Hotel Redevelopment District to include Parcel C (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Plant A pre-sedimentation basin replacement parts up to $80,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance setting base power supply cost to $0.0528066 per kWh (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for apportionment of county wide retailers sales tax funds effective Jan 1, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved nuisance removal at 425 W 7th Street (unanimous)
• Approved nuisance removal at 950 E 7th St (unanimous)
• Approved nuisance removal at 501 E Wisconsin Street (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Russell County Commissioners met to review and discuss a proposed Economic Development Agreement. No action was taken on the proposal.

• Discussed proposed Economic Development Agreement between Russell County and the City of Russell: no action taken

City Council

The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with USD 407 for a School Resource Officer. A public hearing for the 2023 Hotel Project Plan was scheduled for July 5, 2023. Several budget funding requests from outside entities were presented, but no action was taken on water conservation or software upgrades.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with USD 407 for School Resource Officer (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for public hearing on 2023 Hotel Project Plan for July 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved April 18, 2023, Council Meeting Minutes (5-0-2)
• Approved Dream Theater Outdoor Movie special event application (5-0-2)

City Council

The Council approved several infrastructure expenditures, including water treatment funds and roof repairs. A new ordinance was passed regarding the licensing of solid waste compactors and transporters. Staff also warned that mandatory water conservation measures may be necessary within two weeks due to drought and plant shutdowns.

• Approved $46,538.38 draw down for KDHE Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,515.00 low-bid from Yutzy Roofing for Water Distribution Shop roof repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance adding sections 8-419 and 8-420 to City Code regarding solid waste compactor and transporter licensing (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,100 emergency purchase of bulk chlorite for water treatment (Unanimous)
• Approved HUD Grant Agreement for Community Project Funding (Unanimous)
• Approved Joey Carter Memorial Softball Tournament and related property resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes and Appropriations Ordinance A-04-23 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to terminate the 2019 Project Plan and repeal Ordinance 1920, finding the plan abandoned and no longer feasible. The council also approved a construction change order for the Water Treatment Plant and scheduled public hearings for redevelopment and dangerous structures.

• Approved Water Treatment Plant A Construction Project Change Order No. 2 for $15,134.00 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance terminating the 2019 TIF Redevelopment Project Plan and repealing Ordinance 1920 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution setting a public hearing for May 16, 2023, regarding the expansion of a Redevelopment District (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to set a hearing for June 6, 2023, regarding a dangerous structure at 816 E 4th Street (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 7 minutes, Appropriations Ordinance A-03-23, and February Financials (Unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Ochampaugh to Planning Commission through December 31, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Julie Bernard and Gay Busker to Library Board from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2027 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bobbie Yost to Russell Housing from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2027 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will review routine consent items, hear updates on water conservation and Fix-a-Leak Week, and discuss unfinished business including a School Resource Officer position, water supply loan paperwork, and updates to animal control and dangerous animal ordinances. New business includes dedicating a downtown historic park, purchasing two front deck mowers for golf and park departments, replacing a police patrol vehicle, and applying for a state road improvement program. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a possible executive session for attorney consultation.

• Purchase of two Toro Groundmaster front deck mowers for Golf and Parks departments
• Police patrol vehicle replacement with quotes from SERV (2023 Ford FPIU) and TCS (2022 Ford FPIU)
• Updates to Animal Control and Dangerous Animal Ordinances
• KDHE Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 Plant A Draw Down #13 with APAC-Kansas pay request
• KDOT Access Management Grant Reimbursement Request #3 with Venture Corporation payment

The City Council approved several equipment purchases, including a police vehicle and mowers, and authorized a $1.12M grant application. The council also updated animal control and dangerous animal ordinances and approved water supply and transportation reimbursements.

• Approved $1,120,000 City Connecting Link Improvement Program Application
• Approved $51,553.39 bid from SERV for police patrol vehicle replacement
• Approved purchase of two Toro 3200 mowers totaling $58,148.79
• Approved updated Animal Control and Dangerous Animal ordinances
• Approved $202,521.60 KDOT Access Management Grant Reimbursement Request #2
• Approved $72,170.13 draw down from KS Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057
• Approved appointments for Planning Commission, Library Board, and Russell Housing
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance A-03-23

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 7, 2023, at 4:30 PM. Key items include a presentation on water conservation status, discussion of proposed changes to sanitation routes, and consideration of a School Resource Officer position with USD 407. The council will also consider a video service agreement with Nex-Tech, a loan disbursement for a water supply project, a state tourism grant for the Deines Cultural Center, and an ordinance amending fireworks permit requirements.

• Discussion of proposed changes to sanitation routes, including current and proposed route maps and mileage comparisons
• Nex-Tech Video Service Agreement and Telephone Franchise
• KDHE Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 Plant A Draw Down #12
• State Park Revitalization and Investment in Notable Tourism Grant for Deines Cultural Center
• School Resource Officer Position with USD 407

The City Council approved a video service agreement with Nex-Tech and a telephone franchise ordinance. The council also authorized a $345,488.43 draw down from the KS Public Water Supply Loan Fund and approved an ordinance regarding fireworks sale permits.

• Approved Nex-Tech Video Service Agreement and 3% franchise fee request (unanimous)
• Approved Rural Telephone Telecom Franchise Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $345,488.43 draw down from KS Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to apply for SPRINT grant (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending permit requirements for the sale of fireworks (unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023, Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $790.42 Risk Management Reserve Expenditure for Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved contractor licenses (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on water conservation status, followed by a consent agenda of routine financial and administrative items. Under unfinished business, the council will consider an ordinance amending contractor license renewals in the city code. New business includes discussion of the annual Community Clean-Up Day, and the meeting will close with department reports and an executive session.

• Public hearing: Water Conservation Status with US Drought Monitor and NOAA outlooks
• Ordinance amending Section 4-808 of City Code regarding contractor license renewals (electricians, plumbers, mechanical, general)
• Annual Community Clean-Up Day flyer for 2023
• Consent agenda includes Appropriation Ordinance A.02.23 and January 2023 financial reports
• Department activity reports for January 2023 (police, fire, 911, code enforcement, building permits)

The City Council approved the Annual Community Clean-Up Day for April 22, 2023. An ordinance amending contractor license renewals was passed, and several administrative items were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Annual Community Clean-Up Day for April 22, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending contractor license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved February 7, 2023 Council Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance A-02-23 (unanimous)
• Approved January Financials (unanimous)
• Approved Contractor License (unanimous)
• Approved KMEA Board Appointments (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will review and potentially act on several items, including a resolution supporting housing development and grant applications, bids for the West Wichita Mill & Overlay project and well rehabilitation, revisions to animal control ordinances, an opioid settlement, and a ward boundary ordinance. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a water conservation presentation.

• Resolution supporting KHITC funding and authorizing MIH grant application for housing development
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for South Fossil Street and Edward Avenue Improvement Project (KA-5610-01)
• Bids for West Wichita Mill & Overlay Project
• Revisions to Animal Control Ordinances (Chapter II Sections 1 and 2)
• Ordinance amending voting ward boundaries (City Code Sections 6-105, 6-106, 6-107, 6-108)

The Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a $824,050 mill and overlay project and well rehabilitation. They also authorized a resolution to support the renovation of the former Holland Hotel into loft apartments. Additionally, the Council updated the defined boundaries of city voting wards.

• Approved $2M KDOT grant for S. Fossil and Edward Avenue Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Accepted $824,050 low bid from APAC Shears for West Wichita Mill & Overlay Project (unanimous)
• Approved $37,868 bid from Downey Drilling for Pfeifer wells #8, #9, #10, & #11 rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Holland Hotel renovation and Moderate-Income Housing grant application (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending voting ward boundaries (unanimous)
• Appointed Brent Mooney to the Russell Recreation Board (unanimous)
• Approved KMEA Operations and Maintenance Assistance Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 17 minutes and KDHE Loan Draw Down #11 (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold public hearings on declaring a structure at 223 N Lincoln Street dangerous or unsafe and on creating a Community Improvement District. They will also consider resolutions and ordinances related to these items, discuss water conservation and a water source update, and review a housing development memorandum of understanding.

• Public hearing on dangerous/unsafe structures at 223 N Lincoln Street
• Public hearing on advisability of creating a Community Improvement District
• Resolution ordering repair or removal of unsafe structures at 223 N Lincoln Street
• Ordinance creating a Community Improvement District
• Water source development - R9 Ranch update

The City Council approved a resolution declaring the house and garage at 223 N. Lincoln Street unsafe and requiring their repair or removal. The council also approved a consent agenda including financial reports and contractor licenses. No action was taken on several new business items or the proposed Community Improvement District ordinance.

• Approved resolution to repair or remove unsafe structures at 223 N. Lincoln Street (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 3 minutes, Appropriations Ordinance A-01-23, December Financials, Contractor Licenses, and Mayor's Board Appointments (6-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold its first meeting of 2023, including oaths of office for four ward members, election of a council president, and designation of official depositories and newspaper. The council will also discuss unfinished business including a solar project, a CDBG grant drawdown for West Wichita Mill & Overlay, and a task order for electric distribution system rebuild design services, plus a resolution waiving GAAP reporting requirements.

• Oaths of office for Ward 1 Michelle Wagner Schneider, Ward 2 Lisa Schreiner, Ward 3 Andrea Garland, Ward 4 Brad Wagner
• Election of Council President and resolution designating official depositories and newspaper
• Solar Project discussion
• CDBG Grant 22-PF-011 - West Wichita Mill & Overlay Draw Down #1
• Task Order 4 with KMEA/Mid-States for Electric Distribution System Rebuild Design Services (Task Order 6 - North Residential Circuit 1 and 2 Rebuild)

The City Council conducted reorganization and approved several infrastructure and financial items. The council terminated a solar project memorandum of understanding and approved engineering services for electric distribution rebuilds.

• Elected Councilmember Dustin Madden as Council President (7-1)
• Approved resolution designating Official Depositories and Newspaper (Unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2022, meeting minutes, Plant A KDHE Loan Draw Down #10, and Arborist Renewals (Unanimous)
• Terminated Memorandum of Understanding with Evergy Kansas Central Inc. dated April 19, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Draw Down #1 for CDBG Grant 22-PF-11-West Wichita Mill & Overlay (Unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #6 with KMEA/Mid-States for North Residential Circuits 1 and 2 design services, not to exceed $150,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution waiving GAAP reporting requirements for 2023 financials (Unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold a public hearing on a dangerous or unsafe structure at 42 S Maple, then consider a resolution ordering its repair or removal. The council will also vote on proposed changes to solid waste collection and disposal fees, including a staff proposal and a 50% disposal increase option. Other business includes creating a community improvement district, year-end transfers, purchasing a forklift, and approving the 2022 audit contract.

• Public hearing and resolution on unsafe structure at 42 S Maple
• Resolution governing solid waste fees, including 50% disposal increase option
• Resolution to create a Community Improvement District
• Purchase of 6,000 lb forklift (Doosan, Hyundai, Toyota models considered)
• 2022 audit services contract with Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris

The City Council approved a resolution increasing solid waste disposal costs by 50% and authorized the purchase of a Toyota forklift. The council also ordered the repair or removal of an unsafe structure at 42 S Maple Street and approved several year-end fund transfers.

• Approved resolution to repair or remove unsafe structure at 42 S Maple Street (Unanimous)
• Approved 50% increase in solid waste disposal costs and removal of residential/commercial polycart fee difference (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for January 17, 2023, regarding a community improvement district (Unanimous)
• Approved year-end transfers including $1.5M to Electric Depreciation and $350,000 to Water Improvement (Unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to Development Agreement with Russell Development, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $43,981.00 purchase of Toyota Forklift from Lift Truck Center (4-1)
• Approved 2022 Audit Engagement and related letters from Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris, Chartered (Unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including December 6, 2022 minutes and various business licenses (Unanimous)