Junction City public meetings in 2021

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting. The board will consider several offers to purchase various lots in local subdivisions. Excel Development Group is also scheduled to present on a Junction City Affordable Housing Project.

• Presentation on Junction City Affordable Housing Project by Excel Development Group
• $16,000 offer for Prairie Ridge #1 and #2 lots from Excel Development Group
• $15,000 offer for Sutter Highlands Subdivision from Sanchez Construction
• $10,000 offer for Deer Creek Addition #2 from Joel & Brenda Otero
• $10,000 offer for Sutter Highlands Subdivision from Italian Development Group

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved eight offers to purchase city-owned lots, totaling $49,000, and tabled a $16,000 offer from Excel Development Group for lots in Prairie Ridge subdivisions pending further discussion. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved $2,000 sale of Lots 14 & 15, Block 4, Manns Ranch Addition #1 to Cipriano Gutierrez (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 sale of Lots 6 & 7, Block 4, Deer Creek Addition #2 to Joel & Brenda Otero (4-0)
• Approved $6,000 sale of Lots 4 & 5, Block 11, Sutter Woods Subdivision to Lisa Dill (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 sale of Lot 13, Block 3, Deer Creek Addition #2 to Blake Madsen-Davila & Adrian Davila (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 sale of Lots 31 & 32, Block 4, Sutter Highlands Subdivision to Italian Development Group (4-0)
• Approved $15,000 sale of Lots 28-30, Block 4, Sutter Highlands Subdivision to Sanchez Construction (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 sale of Lot 33, Block 4, Sutter Highlands Subdivision to Brendan Doyle & Ann-Marie Kennedy (4-0)
• Tabled $16,000 offer from Excel Development Group for Lots 5-8, Block 5, Prairie Ridge #1 and Lots 12-23, Block 2, Prairie Ridge #2 (4-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider 2021 budget amendments and expense encumbrances. The agenda includes a public hearing for budget changes and discussions on various city ordinances. The commission will also review agreements for sewer easements and a bike boulevard project inspection.

• $93,553.00 KDOT Inspection Agreement for 7th Street Bike Boulevard Project
• 2021 Budget Amendment Public Hearing
• Sanitary Sewer Agreement with Landowner Chesterman and related easements
• Ordinance G-1284 regarding fire pit amendments
• Ordinance G-1285 regarding unlawful noise amendments

The Junction City Commission approved the 2021 Budget Amendments, a sanitary sewer agreement with landowner Chesterman, a KDOT inspection agreement for $93,553, and the Linear Park Walking Trail Contract Renewal. It also passed three ordinances: G-1283 (commissioner compensation, 3-1), G-1284 (fire pit amendment), and G-1285 (unlawful noise amendments). The consent agenda was approved, including appropriations totaling $448,108.85 and pre-approvals of $323,020.69.

• Approved 2021 Budget Amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Sanitary Sewer Agreement with Landowner Chesterman and Related Easements (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT Inspection Agreement for $93,553.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Linear Park Walking Trail Contract Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1283, City Commissioner Compensation (3-1, Larson nay)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1284, Fire Pit Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1285, Unlawful Noise Amendments and Process (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appropriations and pre-approvals (unanimous)

General

The Land Bank will review policies and approve minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting. The board is also scheduled to consider multiple offers for the sale of specific lots.

• $1,000.00 offer for Lot 4, Block 2 of Manns Ranch Addition #2
• $5,000.00 offer for Lots 2-6, Block 1 of Turkey Hollow Addition
• $10,000.00 offer for Lots 12 & 13, Block 3 of Ehlers Hilltop Addition
• Discussion on Land Bank Policies

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of two properties: Lots 2-6, Block 1 of Turkey Hollow Addition to Justin Irvine for $5,000, and Lots 12 & 13, Block 3 of Ehlers Hilltop Addition to William Huffman for $10,000. The board tabled an offer from Jacob & Betty Smith to purchase Lot 4, Block 2 of Manns Ranch Addition #2 for $1,000. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved sale of Lots 2-6, Block 1, Turkey Hollow Addition to Justin Irvine for $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lots 12 & 13, Block 3, Ehlers Hilltop Addition to William Huffman for $10,000 (5-0)
• Tabled offer from Jacob & Betty Smith for Lot 4, Block 2, Manns Ranch Addition #2 for $1,000 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several land annexations and proposed 2022 water and wastewater rate increases. The agenda also includes a large appropriation ordinance for city expenses and a change order for the Water Treatment Plant.

• Ordinances for 2022 water and wastewater rate increases
• Annexations of lands near Walla Walla Road, Rucker Road, Tanager Court, and Old Highway 40
• Appropriation Ordinance A-23 in the amount of $1,152,154.66
• A $44,820.00 change order for Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Resolution to assign the City's Opioid Claim to the Kansas Attorney General

The Junction City Commission unanimously approved five annexation ordinances for properties on Walla Walla Road, Rucker Road, Tanager Court, and Old Highway 40, following public hearings with no comments. It also approved 2022 water and wastewater rate increases, a Kansas Gas franchise agreement, a conflict of interest policy and ordinance, a fiscal policy update, a 90-day license extension, an IT security agreement, a water treatment plant change order, and a resolution assigning the city's opioid claim to the Kansas Attorney General. A public hearing for 2021 budget amendments was set for December 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. The consent agenda, including an appropriation ordinance of $1,152,154.66 and pre-approvals of $51,504.88, was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriation ordinance A-23 ($1,152,154.66) and pre-approvals ($51,504.88)
• Approved Ordinance S-3248 annexing land at 00000 Walla Walla Road
• Approved Ordinance S-3249 annexing land at 2305 Walla Walla Road
• Approved Ordinance S-3250 annexing land at 00000 Rucker Road
• Approved Ordinance S-3251 annexing land at 00000 Tanager Court
• Approved Ordinance S-3252 annexing land at 00000 Old Highway 40
• Approved Resolution R-2982 assigning city's opioid claim to Kansas Attorney General
• Approved 2022 water rate increase (Ordinance G-1279) and wastewater rate increase (Ordinance G-1280)

General

The Junction City Land Bank is meeting to review minutes from the November 2, 2021 meeting. The board will also consider two offers for the purchase of specific land lots.

• Offer to purchase Lot 4, Block 2 of Manns Ranch Addition #2 for $1,000.00
• Offer to purchase Lots 4-6, Block 8 or Doc Hargreaves Hilltop Addition Unit #2 for $15,000.00

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of Lots 4-6, Block 8 of Doc Hargreaves Hilltop Addition Unit #2 to Kenyon & Alexis Crum for $15,000. The board tabled an offer from Jacob & Betty Smith to purchase Lot 4, Block 2 of Manns Ranch Addition #2 for $1,000. Minutes from the November 2nd meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved sale to Kenyon & Alexis Crum for Lots 4-6, Block 8, Doc Hargreaves Hilltop Addition Unit #2 at $15,000 (5-0)
• Tabled offer from Jacob & Betty Smith for Lot 4, Block 2, Manns Ranch Addition #2 at $1,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider a special use permit for a business on West 5th Street. The agenda also includes agreements with Twin Valley Communications Inc. regarding city utility services and an update on the EPA Brownfield Plan.

• Special Use Permit for coffee shop/wine bar at 518 West 5th Street
• Agreement with Twin Valley Communications Inc. for city internet, phone, and television services
• Bid award of $21,372.00 to MHK Epoxy Floor Systems, LLC for Dog Room flooring
• Appropriation Ordinance A-21 in the amount of $1,112,579.79
• Memorandum of Understanding with Riley County Police Department

The Junction City Commission voted unanimously to deny a special use permit for a coffee shop/wine bar at 518 West 5th Street, following the MPC's recommendation. The commission also approved a franchise ordinance and agreements with Twin Valley Communications for fiber system lease, management, dark fiber connections, and city services. Other approvals included the 2022 Rolling Meadows rate schedule, a dog room flooring resurface contract, and several easements.

• Denied special use permit for coffee shop/wine bar at 518 West 5th St (5-0)
• Approved Twin Valley Communications franchise ordinance G-1278 (5-0)
• Approved agreement to lease city fiber micro-duct system and provide dark fiber connections (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Twin Valley for internet, phone, and TV services (5-0)
• Approved resubmittal of RFP response to USD #475 for old High School (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Rolling Meadows rate schedule (5-0)
• Awarded dog room flooring resurface to MHK Epoxy Floor Systems, LLC up to $21,372 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Riley County Police Department (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will consider an offer to purchase two lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $2,000. The agenda also includes reviewing October 19, 2021 meeting minutes and awarding a listing agent contract.

• $2,000 offer from Quintilous Richards for Lots 17 & 18, Block 5 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• Awarding the Land Bank Listing Agent RFP
• Review of October 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of two lots in Sutter Highlands to Quintilous Richards for $2,000, and awarded the Land Bank Listing Agent RFP to Coldwell Banker Patriot Realty. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting.

• Approved sale of Lots 17 & 18, Block 5, Sutter Highlands to Quintilous Richards for $2,000 (5-0)
• Awarded Land Bank Listing Agent RFP to Coldwell Banker Patriot Realty (5-0)
• Approved Land Bank minutes for October 19, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review several ordinances and contract amendments. Items include the authorization of over $2 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds and updates to animal cruelty laws. The commission will also consider street maintenance changes and water line relocation bids.

• Authorization of $2,025,091.83 in Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
• Bid award for Monroe Street water line relocation to Middlecreek Corporation for $136,640.00
• Increase of $90,705.66 for the CCLIP Surface Preservation Project to APAC-Kansas, Inc.
• Ordinance amending cruelty to animals and creating neglect of animals laws
• Appropriation Ordinance A-20 in the amount of $1,188,440.60

The Junction City Commission approved all items on the agenda, including a $2,025,091.83 taxable industrial revenue bond ordinance for Michelin, several appointments, and various contracts and change orders. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Ordinance No. S-3246 authorizing $2,025,091.83 in taxable industrial revenue bonds (5-0)
• Reappointed Sheila Burdett to Metropolitan Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals for 4-year term (5-0)
• Appointed Graham Foust to Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Advisory Committee for 3-year term (5-0)
• Appointed Kalie Brownlee, Sarah Schmidt & Tammy Melton to Food Policy Council for 2-year term (5-0)
• Approved declaring 11 Harris Mobile Radios as surplus (5-0)
• Approved change order #03 increasing 2020 CCLIP Surface Preservation Project by $90,705.66 (5-0)
• Awarded water line relocation bid to Middlecreek Corporation for $136,640.00 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1276 amending cruelty to animals and creating neglect of animals (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved an $8,000 refund for John & Pia Ison on purchased lots, and approved offers to purchase multiple land bank lots from R&R Developers, Inc., Rosa Dominguez, Roman & Zunilda Dominguez, Luis Dominguez, and Leonardo Dominguez. An offer from Angela Chauncey was withdrawn. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $8,000 refund to John & Pia Ison for land bank lots (5-0)
• Approved $11,000 offer from R&R Developers, Inc. for Olivia Farms lots (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 offer from Rosa Dominguez for Prairie Ridge #2 lots (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 offer from Roman & Zunilda Dominguez for Prairie Ridge #1 lots (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 offer from Luis Dominguez for Prairie Ridge #1 lots (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 offer from Leonardo Dominguez for Prairie Ridge #2 lots (5-0)
• Withdrawn offer from Angela Chauncey for Olivia Farms 2nd Plat lots

City Commission

The Commission will review various infrastructure projects, including a sewer extension for West Acres Subdivision No. 2 and the East 6th Street Bridge Replacement. The agenda also includes bids for deicing salt and pothole patch materials. Additionally, the meeting covers appointments and special event permits.

• Sewer extension for West Acres Subdivision No. 2 ($5,500.00)
• East 6th Street Bridge Replacement (KDOT Agreement No. 337-21)
• Bulk deicing salt purchase from Central Salt, LLC ($52,572.00)
• UPM pothole patch materials purchase from APAC-Shears ($49,125.00)
• Appropriation Ordinance A-19 ($1,472,675.70)

The City Commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a $1.47 million appropriation ordinance and pre-approvals, plus several public works contracts and change orders. All votes were 5-0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,472,675.70 appropriation ordinance and $207,480.58 pre-approvals (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Interim Fire Chief Jason Lankas to 911 Board (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Sanitary Sewer Extension to West Acres Subdivision No. 2 for $5,500 (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Agreement No. 337-21 for East 6th Street Bridge Replacement (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement (5-0)
• Approved bulk deicing salt purchase from Central Salt, LLC for up to $52,572.00 (5-0)
• Approved UPM pothole patch materials purchase from APAC-Shears for up to $49,125.00 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Improvements (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will meet to consider approval of the September 21, 2021 meeting minutes. The board will also discuss the sale of Land Bank properties.

• Consideration of September 21, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion regarding the sale of Land Bank properties

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees met on October 5, 2021, and approved the minutes from its September 21, 2021 meeting. The board also discussed the sale of land bank properties, with City Manager Allen Dinkel providing details and answering questions. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. No other decisions were made.

• Approved the Land Bank minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting
• Discussed the sale of land bank properties with City Manager Allen Dinkel
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider the issuance of healthcare revenue bonds for Aging Well. The agenda also includes several land annexation requests, equipment purchases, and a police vehicle acquisition.

• Purchase of a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro for $30,000 for an SRO/Community Engagement Vehicle
• Equipment purchase from Kansas Golf and Turf in the amount of $130,474.00
• Public hearing regarding the issuance of Healthcare Revenue Bonds for Aging Well
• Ordinance S-3243 to annex land south of Eighth Street and east of U.S. Highway 77
• Awarding sewer root treatment to Duke's Root Control, Inc. in the amount of $48,788.61

The Junction City Commission approved a resolution to issue healthcare revenue bonds for Aging Well, purchased a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro for community engagement, a second K-9, and mowing equipment, and authorized CALEA accreditation. It also approved several annexations and ordinances, including a common consumption area at Elks 1037 and participation in opioid settlements. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution R-2974 for healthcare revenue bonds for Aging Well (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2013 Chevrolet Camaro for SRO/community engagement vehicle up to $30,000 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of second K-9 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with CALEA for JCPD accreditation (5-0)
• Approved purchase of mowing equipment from Kansas Golf and Turf up to $131,474 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2973 for lease purchase agreement (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #01 decreasing Bunker Hill sewer project by $6,679.10 (5-0)
• Approved sewer root treatment award to Duke's Root Control for $48,788.61 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an indemnity agreement involving Kauffman Engineering, LLC and Fairview Pet Food, LLC. This is the only item listed under new business for this meeting.

• Indemnity Agreement with Kauffman Engineering, LLC and Fairview Pet Food, LLC

The Junction City Commission approved an Indemnity Agreement with Kauffman Engineering, LLC and Fairview Pet Food, LLC. The agreement was presented by City Manager Dinkel and Economic Development Director Mickey Fornaro-Dean, and the motion carried unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Indemnity Agreement with Kauffman Engineering, LLC and Fairview Pet Food, LLC (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank is considering several offers for the purchase of specific lots. The board will also discuss the sale of properties and a sales contract.

• Offer from Eduard & Cynthia Meyer for $2,000 (Mann's Ranch Addition #2)
• Offer from Jacob Wren for $1,000 (Sutter Highlands Subdivision)
• Offer from Adam Hamilton for $11,000 (various lots)
• Discussion of Exclusive Right to Sell Contract
• Discussion of the Sale of Land Bank Properties

The Junction City Land Bank Board approved the sale of three properties: Lots 7 & 8, Block 2 of Mann's Ranch Addition #2 to Eduard and Cythina Meyer for $2,000 was denied; Lot 35, Block 3 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision to Jacob Wren for $1,000 was approved; and multiple lots in Blocks 11-16 to Adam Hamilton for $11,000 was approved. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board also discussed exclusive right to sell contracts and property sales, but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes from September 1, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Denied offer from Eduard and Cythina Meyer to purchase Lots 7 & 8, Block 2 of Mann's Ranch Addition #2 for $2,000 (4-0)
• Approved offer from Jacob Wren to purchase Lot 35, Block 3 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $1,000 (4-0)
• Approved offer from Adam Hamilton to purchase multiple lots in Blocks 11-16 for $11,000 (4-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and a CDBG-CV grant closeout. The agenda also includes requests for equipment purchases and easement acquisitions.

• Update and amendment of Standard Traffic Ordinance G-1275
• Purchase of a 45 Foot Aerial Bucket Truck for $124,455.63
• Renovation of three baseball fields at North Park for $315,500
• Application for a $600,000 FAA grant for obstruction and lighting removal
• Appropriation Ordinance A-17 totaling $627,041.97 with additional pre-approvals

The Junction City Commission approved a $50,000 expenditure to the Chamber of Commerce for Project Quantum and a six-month contract extension with Initiative, Inc. at $90,000 for the same project. They also approved several routine items including the consent agenda, an aerial bucket truck purchase, and baseball field renovations. No public comments were made on the Neighborhood Revitalization Program or CDBG-CV grant closeout.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriations totaling $627,041.97 and pre-approvals of $426,995.65 (4-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Revitalization Program Interlocal Agreement (4-0)
• Approved CDBG-CV Grant 20-CV-036 closeout (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1275 updating Standard Traffic Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 45-foot aerial bucket truck for $124,455.63 (4-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement at 309 S. Eisenhower Dr. for $340.03 (4-0)
• Approved permanent drainage easement at 309 S. Eisenhower Dr. for $122.10 (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 expenditure for Project Quantum and $90,000 contract extension with Initiative, Inc. (4-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank is reviewing several offers to purchase subdivision lots. The board will also discuss reversing land lots for a potential future elementary school site.

• Discussion on reversing Land Bank Lots for a future elementary school site
• Offer from C and C Homes, LLC to purchase Sutter Highlands lots for $6,000
• Offer from Adrienne & Damian Tucker to purchase Sutter Highlands lots for $5,000
• Offer from Shane & Jennifer Hansen to purchase Deer Creek Addition #2 lots for $6,000
• Consideration of a cancellation and mutual release agreement for Martens Family Enterprises

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees met and took action on several property offers. They approved the sale of two lots in Deer Creek Addition #2 to Shane and Jennifer Hansen for $6,000, and denied offers for lots in Sutter Highlands, Sutter Woods, and Mann's Ranch Addition. They also approved a cancellation and mutual release agreement with Martens Family Enterprises and declined to reserve lots in Sutter Highlands for a future elementary school.

• Approved minutes from August 17, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved not reserving Land Bank Lots in Sutter Highlands for USD 475 (5-0)
• Approved cancellation and mutual release agreement for Martens Family Enterprises (5-0)
• Denied offer from C and C Homes, LLC to purchase Sutter Highlands lots for $6,000 (5-0)
• Denied offer from Adrienne and Damian Tucker to purchase Sutter Highlands lots for $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved offer from Shane and Jennifer Hansen to purchase Deer Creek Addition #2 lots for $6,000 (5-0)
• Denied offer from Steven and Charlotte Ellis to purchase Sutter Woods lots for $2,000 (5-0)
• Tabled offer from Eduard and Cythina Meyer to purchase Mann's Ranch Addition #2 lots for $2,000 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed 2022 budget and a request to exceed the RNR for that budget. The agenda also includes property rezoning, land annexation, and several equipment and material purchases.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2022 City Budget
• Rezoning of 203 East Ash Street to Light Industrial District
• Purchase of a 2022 Ford Explorer for $39,255
• Purchase of materials for the East 8th Street Retaining Wall for $40,789.13
• Annexation of certain lands west of Spring Valley Road

The Commission approved the 2022 city budget and a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate, both unanimously. It also approved several ordinances and purchases, including rezoning at 203 East Ash Street, annexation west of Spring Valley Road, a new police vehicle, and a COVID stipend for employees.

• Approved Resolution R-2971 to exceed RNR for 2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved Proposed 2022 City Budget (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 203 East Ash Street to Light Industrial (5-0)
• Approved annexation west of Spring Valley Road (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Ford Explorer for $39,255 (5-0)
• Approved $500/$250 COVID appreciation stipend for employees (4-1)
• Approved MOU with Marshall County Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance S-3242 accepting appraisers' report in land acquisition case (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will consider several property sale offers and discuss reserving land for a potential elementary school site. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding mail delivery issues.

• Discussion on reserving Land Bank lots for a future elementary school site
• $6,000 offer from C and C Homes, LLC for Sutter Highlands Subdivision lots
• $1,000 offer from Donald & Ruth Boyer for Prairie Ridge #2 lot
• $5,000 offer from Adrienne and Damian Tucker for Sutter Highlands Subdivision lots
• Discussion on mail delivery issue

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the August 3, 2021 minutes, discussed reserving lots for a future elementary school, and approved two lot purchase offers. The offer from Adrienne and Damian Tucker to purchase Lots 74-76 in Sutter Highlands was tabled. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Land Bank minutes for August 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved $6,000 offer for Land Bank lots (5-0)
• Approved Donald & Ruth Boyer purchase of Lot 26, Block 2, Prairie Ridge #2 for $1,000 (5-0)
• Tabled Adrienne and Damian Tucker offer for Lots 74-76, Block 1, Sutter Highlands for $5,000 (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission is reviewing several items, including a large appropriation ordinance and an ordinance for the Junction City Oktoberfest. The agenda also includes a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the commission will consider street light installations on Kenneth Court.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-15 in the amount of $900,792.94
• Ordinance S-3240 regarding Junction City Oktoberfest and alcohol sales
• Change Order #03 for Blue Jay Way South Street Improvements to decrease the contract by $2,047.58
• Resolution R-2970 to install two street lights on Kenneth Court
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office

The Junction City Commission approved the consent agenda, including appropriations totaling over $1.7 million, and several new business items. They authorized a DCCCA micro grant application, a memorandum of understanding with the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office, an Oktoberfest ordinance allowing alcohol sales, a change order reducing the Blue Jay Way South Street contract, and installation of two street lights on Kenneth Court. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriations of $900,792.94 and pre-approvals of $832,074.14 (unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for DCCCA micro grant (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Wabaunsee County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance S-3240 for Oktoberfest with alcohol sales (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #03 for Blue Jay Way South, decreasing contract by $2,047.58 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-2970 to install two street lights on Kenneth Court (unanimous)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from its July 20, 2021 meeting. The board will also consider multiple offers from various buyers for lots in several local subdivisions.

• $10,000 offer for Olivia Farms Subdivision by Martens Family Enterprises, Inc.
• $3,000 offer for Sutter Woods Subdivision by Neil & Charina Naputo
• $2,000 offer for Deer Creek Addition Unit No. 3 by Jeremy Robert Riley
• $6,000 offer for Olivia Farms 2nd Plat and Mann’s Ranch Addition #2 by C and C Homes, LLC
• $8,000 in offers for Sutter Highlands Subdivision by C and C Homes, LLC

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved four land purchase offers, denied two, and tabled one. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board also approved the minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved $10,000 offer from Martens Family Enterprises for multiple lots in Olivia Farms (4-0)
• Approved $3,000 offer from Neil & Charina Naputo for Lots 21 & 22, Block 5, Sutter Woods (4-0)
• Denied $2,000 offer from Jeremy Robert Riley for Lots 12 & 13, Block 4, Deer Creek Addition (4-0)
• Approved $6,000 offer from C and C Homes for lots in Olivia Farms 2nd Plat and Mann's Ranch (4-0)
• Tabled $6,000 offer from C and C Homes for lots in Sutter Highlands (4-0)
• Denied $2,000 offer from C and C Homes for Lot 46, Block 4, Sutter Highlands (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2021 meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review a public hearing for the annexation of land at 2726 Highway K 18. The agenda also includes discussions regarding an outdoor fitness court in Hammond Family Park and a KDOT agreement for intersection reconstruction. Additionally, the commission will consider appropriation ordinances and firefighter equipment purchases.

• Annexation of land located at 2726 Highway K 18
• Request to construct an outdoor fitness court in Hammond Family Park
• KDOT agreement for reconstruction of the intersection at Ash & Eisenhower
• Purchase of twelve sets of firefighter personal protective equipment
• Appropriation Ordinance A-14 in the amount of $1,050,910.01

The Junction City Commission approved the annexation of land at 2726 Highway K 18, despite a public hearing where the property owner's attorney spoke against it. The commission also approved a KDOT cost-share agreement for the Ash & Eisenhower intersection reconstruction, purchased firefighter protective equipment, and moved forward with an outdoor fitness court at Hammond Family Park.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriation ordinance A-14 ($1,050,910.01) and pre-approvals ($271,280.70) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3236 annexing land at 2726 Kansas Highway 18 (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT Agreement No. 197-21 for Ash & Eisenhower intersection reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 12 sets of firefighter PPE for $38,000 (unanimous)
• Consensus to move forward with outdoor fitness court at Hammond Family Park

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review the minutes from its July 6, 2021 meeting. The board will also consider an offer from Holly Baker and Denita Baker to purchase Lots 33 and 34 of Prairie Ridge Addition #2 for $2,000.

• Review of July 6, 2021 meeting minutes
• Offer to purchase Lots 33 & 34, Block 2 of Prairie Ridge Addition #2 for $2,000

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees met on July 20, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting. The board voted unanimously to deny an offer from Holly Baker and Denita Baker to purchase Lots 33 & 34, Block 2 of Prairie Ridge Addition #2 for $2,000. The meeting was adjourned shortly after.

• Approved the Land Bank minutes from the July 6, 2021 meeting
• Denied the $2,000 purchase offer from Holly Baker and Denita Baker for Lots 33 & 34, Block 2 of Prairie Ridge Addition #2
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider several law enforcement grant applications and a change order for the Blue Jay Way North Water Line Extension. The agenda also includes the consideration of bond refinancing and various appropriation ordinances.

• Refinancing of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A
• $1,838,415.72 in pre-approvals for vendors including HDR Engineering and KS Dept. of Transportation
• Contract decrease of $5,376.10 for Blue Jay Way North Water Line Extension
• Applications for COPS hiring and community policing grants
• HVAC maintenance agreement with Thermal Comfort Air, Inc. for the Police Department

The Commission approved the refinancing of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A, along with the related Resolution R-2969 and Ordinance S-3239. It also approved three grant applications for police funding, a change order for a water line project, and the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriation ordinance A-14 totaling $181,950.12 and pre-approvals of $1,838,415.72
• Approved request to apply for COPS Hiring Grant
• Approved request to apply for COPS Community Policing Development Accreditation Grant
• Approved request to apply for FY 2021 Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program Grant
• Approved Change Order #1 for Blue Jay Way North Water Line Extension, decreasing contract by $5,376.10
• Approved refinancing of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A
• Approved Resolution R-2969 for issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A
• Approved Ordinance S-3239 for issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021A

General

The Junction City Commission will hold a work session regarding the final 2021 budget. No other substantive business is listed on this agenda.

• Final 2021 Budget Work Session

The Junction City Commission approved several major items, including annexation ordinances for lands around US-77 and K-57, a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2022 budget, and the 2020 audit. It also approved multiple construction change orders, KDOT agreements, and purchases for the golf course. All votes were unanimous except the alcohol sales ordinance, which passed 4-1.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,633,426.72 appropriation ordinance and $342,029.96 pre-approvals (5-0)
• Approved 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Audit (5-0)
• Approved renewal of employee health and dental insurance plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2967 to exceed RNR and set budget hearing for Sept 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance S-3237 annexing lands around US-77 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance S-3238 annexing lands around K-57 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1272 amending prohibited times to sell alcohol (4-1, Butler nay)
• Approved Resolution R-2968 to file 2021 RAISE grant application (5-0)

General

The Land Bank will discuss the development of Olivia Farms. The board will also consider approving minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting and a $3,000.00 offer for specific lots in Olivia Farms 2nd Plat.

• Offer to purchase Lots 1, 2 & 3, Block 10 of Olivia Farms 2nd Plat for $3,000.00
• Discussion on the development of Olivia Farms
• Consideration of June 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees denied an offer from Dorothy Stimatze and Cameron Keller to purchase Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 10 of Olivia Farms 2nd Plat for $3,000. The board also approved the minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied offer from Dorothy Stimatze and Cameron Keller to purchase Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 10 of Olivia Farms 2nd Plat for $3,000 (5-0)
• Approved Land Bank Minutes for June 15, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will meet to discuss the annexation of lands surrounding US Highway 77 and Kansas Highway 57. The agenda also includes consideration of budget appropriations, street maintenance changes, and equipment purchases.

• Annexation of lands surrounding US Highway 77 and Kansas Highway 57
• Appropriation Ordinance A-13 in the amount of $1,633,426.72
• Purchase of two wide area mowers for $99,374.00
• Ordinance G-1272 regarding prohibited times to sell alcoholic beverages
• Bid award for the Rolling Meadows Golf Course pavilion for $58,000

The Junction City Commission approved multiple items including two annexation ordinances, the 2020 audit, employee health insurance renewal, and several construction contracts. All votes were unanimous except for the alcohol sales ordinance, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Butler dissenting.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriations of $1,633,426.72 and pre-approvals of $342,029.96 (5-0)
• Approved 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Audit (5-0)
• Approved renewal of employee health and dental insurance plan (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2967 to exceed RNR and set budget hearing for Sept 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance S-3237 annexing lands along US-77 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance S-3238 annexing lands along K-57 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1272 amending prohibited times to sell alcohol (4-1, Butler nay)
• Approved Resolution R-2968 to file 2021 RAISE grant application (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from its June 1, 2021 meeting. The board will consider three offers to purchase specific lots in various subdivisions. Members will also discuss reserving land for a future elementary school site.

• Offer to purchase Lot 6, Block 2 of Mann's Ranch Addition #2 for $1,000
• Offer to purchase Lot 31, Block 12 of Olivia Farms Subdivision for $7,500
• Offer to purchase Lots 12 & 13, Block 2 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $2,000
• Discussion on reserving Land Bank lots for a future elementary school site

The Junction City Land Bank Board approved three property purchase offers: Terrance & Vanessa Walker for Lot 6, Block 2 of Mann's Ranch Addition #2 at $1,000; Roddajia & Jamal Turner for Lot 31, Block 12 of Olivia Farms Subdivision at $7,500 (with Chairman Underhill dissenting); and R & R Developers, Inc. for Lots 12 & 13, Block 2 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision at $2,000. The board also discussed reserving Land Bank lots for a future elementary school site, but took no action on that matter.

• Approved minutes from June 1, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved sale to Terrance & Vanessa Walker for $1,000 (5-0)
• Approved sale to Roddajia & Jamal Turner for $7,500 (4-1, Underhill opposed)
• Approved sale to R & R Developers, Inc. for $2,000 (5-0)
• Discussed reserving lots for future elementary school site (no action)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing several infrastructure bids, including water treatment improvements and roadway projects. The agenda also includes consideration of various appropriation ordinances and an update on the EPA Brownfield Plan. Additionally, the commission will discuss liquor sales and a request for a street closure.

• Bid award for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 2 ($12,210,000.00)
• Bid award for K-18 Roundabout ($2,297,640.68)
• Bid award for Sanitary Sewer Extension to West Acres Subdivision No. 2 ($158,152.00)
• Bid award for Pavement Preservation Project ($36,612.18)
• Appropriation Ordinance A-12 for various vendor payments

The City Commission approved the award of a $12,210,000 bid to Crossland Heavy Contractors for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 2, along with a service authorization for HDR Engineering for construction services. The commission also approved bids for a K-18 roundabout ($2,297,640.68), a sanitary sewer extension ($158,152.00), a pavement preservation project ($36,612.18), and a KDOT agreement for Prices Ravine Channel Improvement ($60,000.00). Additionally, they approved the sale of city-owned property adjacent to 915 South Washington Street for $35,000.00 to Rural Rental LLC. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriations totaling $694,294.24 and pre-approvals of $323,684.66
• Approved $12,210,000 bid for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 2 to Crossland Heavy Contractors
• Approved service authorization for HDR Engineering for Phase 2 construction services
• Approved $2,297,640.68 bid for K-18 Roundabout to Smokey Hill, LLC
• Approved $158,152.00 bid for Sanitary Sewer Extension to West Acres Subdivision No. 2 to Smokey Hill, LLC
• Approved $36,612.18 bid for Pavement Preservation Project to ProSeal Inc.
• Approved KDOT Agreement No. 73-21 for $60,000.00 for Prices Ravine Channel Improvement
• Approved sale of city-owned property adjacent to 915 South Washington Street for $35,000.00 to Rural Rental LLC

General

The Junction City Commission is scheduled for a work session regarding the 2021 budget. This agenda contains only this single item of new business.

• 2021 Budget Work Session

The Junction City Commission held a budget work session on June 9, 2021, where department heads presented their 2021 budgets for Highland Cemetery, C.L. Hoover Opera House, Dorothy Bramlage Library, Information Technology, Legal, Municipal Court, Law Enforcement, Animal Shelter, and Administration. No formal decisions were made; the session was for review and discussion. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Reviewed 2021 budgets for multiple city departments (no vote)
• Adjourned at 7:03 p.m. (5-0)

General

The Junction City Commission will conduct a work session regarding the 2021 budget. No final decisions or ordinances are listed for this meeting.

• 2021 Budget Work Session

The Junction City Commission held a budget work session on June 7, 2021, where staff presented the 2021 budgets for Public Works, Fire Department Building & Codes Enforcement, Parks & Recreation, Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and Military Affairs. No formal decisions or votes were taken on the budgets during the session. The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned the budget work session at 7:55 p.m. (5-0)

General

The Land Bank will review the minutes from the May 18, 2021 meeting. The board will also consider an offer from Eric and Janie Murk to purchase a lot in Deer Creek Addition #2 for $5,000.

• Offer from Eric & Janie Murk to purchase Lot 11, Block 3 of Deer Creek Addition #2 for $5,000
• Review of May 18, 2021 meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of Lot 11, Block 3 of Deer Creek Addition #2 to Eric and Janie Murk for $5,000. The board also approved the minutes from the May 18, 2021 meeting. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved sale of Lot 11, Block 3, Deer Creek Addition #2 to Eric & Janie Murk for $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved Land Bank minutes from May 18, 2021 meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review several infrastructure awards and financial resolutions. This includes sewer projects and the refinancing of general obligation bonds. The agenda also covers land annexation and various special event permits.

• Award of Spruce Street Storm Sewer Project to Bayer Construction Co. for $348,991.00
• Award of Bunker Hill Sanitary Sewer Project to Bayer Construction Co. for $33,460.00
• Refinancing of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2011A and 2013A
• Annexation of land located at 2726 Highway K 18
• Appropriation Ordinance A-11 covering payments to various vendors

The Junction City Commission voted 3-2 to deny all three options in the Request for Proposal to USD #475 for the High School Property at 8th Street and Eisenhower Drive, keeping the original offer of $1. The commission also approved several infrastructure projects, including a change order for the 2020 CCLIP Surface Preservation Project, and awarded contracts for the Spruce Street Storm Sewer Project and Bunker Hill Sanitary Sewer Project to Bayer Construction Co. Additionally, the commission approved resolutions for refinancing general obligation bonds and annexing land at 2726 Highway K 18, and approved multiple special event permits.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriations totaling $583,749.73 and pre-approvals of $668,949.21 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #02 for 2020 CCLIP Surface Preservation Project, adding 29 calendar days (5-0)
• Awarded Spruce Street Storm Sewer Project to Bayer Construction Co. for up to $348,991.00 (5-0)
• Awarded Bunker Hill Sanitary Sewer Project to Bayer Construction Co. for up to $33,460.00 (5-0)
• Approved Sundown Salute street closure for two carnival rides and funnel cake trailer (5-0)
• Denied all three options for USD #475 high school property proposal, keeping original $1 offer (3-2)
• Approved Resolution R-2965 authorizing refinancing of General Obligation Bonds Series 2011A and 2013A (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2966 for annexation of land at 2726 Highway K 18 and set public hearing (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank meeting includes a review of minutes from May 4, 2021. The board will also consider two offers to purchase property in Sutter Woods Subdivision and Mann's Ranch Addition Unit No. 1.

• Offer to purchase Lot 52, Block 2 of Sutter Woods Subdivision for $5,000
• Offer to purchase Lot 4, Block 7 Mann's Ranch Addition Unit No. 1 for $5,000
• Review of May 4, 2021, meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved two offers to purchase city-owned lots, each for $5,000. The board also approved the minutes from the May 4, 2021 meeting. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 52, Block 2, Sutter Woods Subdivision to Samuel & Heaven Arias for $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 4, Block 7, Mann's Ranch Addition Unit No. 1 to John Swensen for $5,000 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review a proposal for land annexation near Kansas Highway 18 and several equipment purchase bids. The agenda also includes consideration of fire protection mutual aid with Fort Riley and development plans for a Science and Technology Park.

• Annexation of lands at or near 2726 Kansas Highway 18
• Purchase of a side load sanitation truck for $244,810.00
• Purchase of a rear load sanitation truck for $143,638.20
• Mutual aid agreement for fire protection with Fort Riley
• Proposal for the development of a Science and Technology Park

The Junction City Commission approved multiple equipment purchases including a 2022 Side Load Sanitation Truck for $244,810, a 2022 Rear Load Sanitation Truck for $143,638.20, and a 2021 Compact Asphalt Roller for $29,815. The commission also approved a $19,388 self-propelled Greens Roller, a mutual aid fire agreement with Fort Riley, and a proposal from Initiatives Inc. for a Science and Technology Park development plan. An annexation ordinance for land near 2726 Kansas Highway 18 was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved $244,810 bid for 2022 Side Load Sanitation Truck (5-0)
• Approved $143,638.20 bid for 2022 Rear Load Sanitation Truck (5-0)
• Approved $29,815 bid for 2021 Compact Asphalt Roller (5-0)
• Approved $19,388 purchase of self-propelled Greens Roller (5-0)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection with Fort Riley (5-0)
• Approved proposal from Initiatives Inc. for Science and Technology Park plan (5-0)
• Approved request to apply for 2021 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (5-0)
• Approved seeking bids for pavilion structure at Rolling Meadows Golf Course (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review multiple offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Highlands, Prairie Ridge #2, and Olivia Farms subdivisions. The board will also consider a request for an 8-foot utility easement grant.

• $15,000 offer for Lots 24, 25, & 28 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• $2,000 offer for Lots 27 & 28 of Prairie Ridge #2
• $2,000 offer for Lots 31 & 32 of Prairie Ridge #2
• $4,000 offer for Lot 47 of Olivia Farms Subdivision
• Request for an 8-foot utility easement grant

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved five offers to purchase city-owned lots, ranging from $2,000 to $15,000, and granted an 8-foot utility easement. All motions passed unanimously with no opposition.

• Approved $15,000 sale of Lots 24, 25, & 28, Block 1, Sutter Highlands to Marvin Deliz (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 sale of Lots 27 & 28, Block 2, Prairie Ridge #2 to Donald & Ruth Boyer (5-0)
• Approved $2,000 sale of Lots 31 & 32, Block 2, Prairie Ridge #2 to Debra Bramlett (5-0)
• Approved $4,000 sale of Lots 4-7, Block 3, Olivia Farms to C and C Homes, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 sale of Lot 47, Block 1, Sutter Highlands to Evelyn Deliz (5-0)
• Approved 8-foot utility easement on West 8 ft of Lot 12 and East 8 ft of Lot 13, Block 3 (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will discuss highway annexations and a right-of-way acquisition for Blue Jay Way South. The agenda also includes consideration of an appropriation ordinance totaling $481,717.08.

• Annexation of US Highway 77 and Kansas Highway 57 with public hearings set for July 6
• Appropriation Ordinance A-9 in the amount of $481,717.08
• Right-of-way acquisition for Blue Jay Way South for $4,374.23
• MOU regarding Junction City Animal Shelter services with Milford and Grandview Plaza
• Noise and fireworks waiver request for Rathert Stadium

The Junction City Commission approved resolutions to annex US Highway 77 and Kansas Highway 57, setting a public hearing for July 6, 2021, and also approved a zoning ordinance for the annexed areas. The commission approved a memorandum of understanding with neighboring cities and the county sheriff's office for animal shelter services, and approved a right-of-way acquisition for Blue Jay Way South. All votes were unanimous except for the budget work session dates, which passed 4-1.

• Approved Resolution R-2963 for annexation of US Highway 77 and set public hearing for July 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2964 for annexation of Kansas Highway 57 and set public hearing for July 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1271 for zoning upon annexation (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Milford, Grandview Plaza, and Geary County Sheriff's Office for animal shelter services (5-0)
• Approved right-of-way acquisition for Blue Jay Way South from Charlie Meyer for $4,374.23 (5-0)
• Approved JCPD Mural Wall construction request (5-0)
• Approved Low and Moderate Income Survey Policy (5-0)
• Approved budget work session dates for June 7, June 9, and July 6 (4-1)

General

The Junction City Land Bank is reviewing the minutes from its April 6, 2021, meeting. The board will also consider three separate offers for the purchase of various properties in Prairie Ridge #2 and Olivia Farms.

• $2,000 offer for Lots 29 & 30, Block 2 of Prairie Ridge #2
• $11,000 offer for Lots 24, 25, & 26, Block 12 of Olivia Farms 2nd Plat
• $11,000 offer for various lots in Olivia Farms 2nd Plat and Olivia Farms Subdivision

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved three offers to purchase city-owned lots. The board approved a $2,000 offer from Raymond J. Boyer for two lots in Prairie Ridge #2, an $11,000 offer from John David & Pia Ison for three lots in Olivia Farms 2nd Plat, and an $11,000 offer from Shawn and Brad Chauncey for multiple lots in Olivia Farms, with one lot removed by amendment. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $2,000 offer from Raymond J. Boyer for Lots 29 & 30, Block 2, Prairie Ridge #2 (5-0)
• Approved $11,000 offer from John David & Pia Ison for Lots 24, 25, & 26, Block 12, Olivia Farms 2nd Plat (5-0)
• Approved $11,000 offer from Shawn and Brad Chauncey for multiple Olivia Farms lots, amended to remove Lot 31, Block 12 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review several financial and infrastructure items, including the purchase of a $285,236 vacuum/jetter truck. The agenda also includes an appropriation ordinance for various city expenses and updates on the 7th Street Bicycle Boulevard Project. Additionally, commissioners will consider a new police patrol program agreement with the First Infantry Division.

• Purchase of a 2021 Camel Combination Vacuum/Jetter Truck for $285,236.00
• Appropriation Ordinance A-8 covering $541,728.06 and pre-approvals for $128,097.65
• Purchase of light poles for East Chestnut Street from Dave's Electric for $13,890.00
• KDOT Transportation Alternative Agreement for the 7th Street Bicycle Boulevard Project
• Interlocal Agency Agreement with the First Infantry Division for a courtesy patrol program

The Junction City Commission approved the purchase of a 2021 Camel Combination Vacuum/Jetter Truck from Elliott Equipment Co. for up to $285,236.00. They also approved a KDOT agreement for the 7th Street Bicycle Boulevard Project, an interlocal agreement with the First Infantry Division for a courtesy patrol program, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including $541,728.06 appropriation ordinance and $128,097.65 pre-approvals (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Community Health Service Center (5-0)
• Approved special event permit for 2021 Sundown Salute (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Camel Combination Vacuum/Jetter Truck up to $285,236.00 (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Transportation Alternative Agreement for 7th Street Bicycle Boulevard Project (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with First Infantry Division for Off-Installation Courtesy Patrol Program (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Annual Operation and Maintenance Assurance Statement (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1270, Insurance Proceeds Fund (5-0)

General

The Land Bank will review the March 16, 2021 meeting minutes. The board will also consider offers from R&R Developers Inc., C&M Management, LLC, and Raymond J. Boyer to purchase various lots in local subdivisions.

• $1,000.00 offer for Lot 3, Block 2 of Hickory Hill Replat
• $10,000.00 offer for Lots 2 & 3, Block 10 of Sutter Woods Subdivision
• $6,000.00 offer for Lot 1, Block 11 and Lot 2, Block 12 of Olivia Farms Subdivision

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of two properties. Lot 3, Block 2 of the Hickory Hill Replat was sold to R&R Developers Inc. for $1,000, and Lots 2 & 3, Block 10 of the Sutter Woods Subdivision were sold to C&M Management, LLC for $10,000. The board also approved the minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the minutes from the March 16, 2021 Land Bank meeting.
• Approved the sale of Lot 3, Block 2 of the Hickory Hill Replat to R&R Developers Inc. for $1,000.
• Approved the sale of Lots 2 & 3, Block 10 of the Sutter Woods Subdivision to C&M Management, LLC for $10,000.

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review a $1.3 million street maintenance bid and an ordinance regarding alcohol sales at the Little Theater. The agenda also includes discussions on a security appliance purchase and the Spring Valley Road Project.

• Awarding $1,379,498.30 street maintenance bid to Bayer Construction Co.
• Ordinance S-3235 for alcohol sales at Junction City Little Theater
• Purchase of a Palo Alto PA-850 Security Appliance for $13,537.88
• CDBG contract amendment for the Spring Valley Road Project
• RFP response for USD #475 High School Property at 8th Street & Eisenhower Drive

The Junction City Commission approved a $1,379,498.30 street maintenance bid to Bayer Construction Co., approved a $1 bid response for the USD #475 high school property, and approved Ordinance No. S-3235 allowing alcohol sales at the Junction City Little Theater. The commission also approved a consent agenda with appropriations totaling $1,480,570.71, a letter of support for Aging Well, and a library board reappointment. The special event permit for the 2021 Sundown Salute was tabled, and a request to purchase a security appliance was removed from the agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriations of $950,188.25 and pre-approvals of $530,382.46
• Approved proclamation declaring April 2021 as March for Meals Month and letter of support for Aging Well
• Re-appointed Cecil Aska to the Dorothy Bramlage Public Library Board of Trustees for a four-year term expiring April 30, 2025
• Approved $1 response for Request for Proposal to USD #475 for the High School Property at 8th Street & Eisenhower Drive
• Tabled special event permit application for 2021 Sundown Salute activities
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3235 authorizing alcohol sales at Junction City Little Theater, 618 North Jefferson Street
• Approved Contract Amendment & Request #1 for CDBG Spring Valley Road Project #19-PF-005
• Approved 2021 Street Maintenance Bid to Bayer Construction Co. for $1,379,498.30

General

The Junction City Land Bank is meeting to review minutes from March 2, 2021, and consider two purchase offers. The board will evaluate proposals for lots in Deer Creek Addition #3 and Olivia Farms Subdivision.

• $1,000.00 offer for Lot 15, Block 1 of Deer Creek Addition #3
• $2,000.00 offer for Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of Olivia Farms Subdivision
• Review of March 2, 2021, meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved two property purchase offers. The board accepted a $1,000 offer from Nicholas & Nicole Nutter for Lot 15, Block 1 of Deer Creek Addition #3, and a $2,000 offer from Morgan Doyle for Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of OliviaFarms Subdivision. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from its March 2, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from the March 2, 2021 Land Bank meeting
• Approved the $1,000 offer from Nicholas & Nicole Nutter to purchase Lot 15, Block 1 of Deer Creek Addition #3
• Approved the $2,000 offer from Morgan Doyle to purchase Lots 1 & 2, Block 1 of OliviaFarms Subdivision
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m.

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review several appropriation ordinances and land acquisition requests. The agenda includes the final plat for Blue Jay Way Addition and a proposal for survey assistance. Additionally, the commission will discuss an annexation request for 2726 Highway K 18.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-6 totaling $795,149.70
• Final Plat of the Blue Jay Way Addition
• Land acquisition ordinances for Geary County District Court cases 2020-CV-177 and 2020-CV-178
• Annexation of land at 2726 Highway K 18
• Lease of a mini excavator for $8,900.00

The Junction City Commission approved the consent agenda, including appropriations totaling $1,222,766.87, and made several appointments and approvals. They approved a library board appointment, the Blue Jay Way Addition final plat, a survey assistance proposal, two land acquisition ordinances, an annexation resolution, and a Medicare Advantage agreement. All votes were unanimous except the Medicare Advantage agreement, which passed 3-1.

• Approved consent agenda with appropriations of $795,149.70 and pre-approvals of $427,617.20 (4-0)
• Approved appointment of Linda Hoeffner to Library Board of Trustees (4-0)
• Approved final plat of Blue Jay Way Addition (4-0)
• Approved New Heartland Freelance LMI Survey Assistance proposal (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance S-3233 for land acquisition in Case 2020-CV-177 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance S-3234 for land acquisition in Case 2020-CV-178 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2962 for annexation at 2726 Highway K 18 and set public hearing (4-0)
• Approved Medicare Advantage agreement (3-1)

General

The Land Bank will review the meeting minutes from February 16, 2021. The board will also consider an offer from Timothy and Heidi Sifuentes to purchase Lots 24 and 25 of the Deer Creek Addition for $6,000.00.

• Review of February 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• Offer from Timothy & Heidi Sifuentes to purchase Lots 24 & 25, Block 4 of Deer Creek Addition for $6,000.00

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees met on March 2, 2021, and approved the minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting. The board voted to deny an offer from Timothy & Heidi Sifuentes to purchase Lots 24 & 25, Block 4 of Deer Creek Addition for $6,000. The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.

• Approved the Land Bank minutes from the February 16, 2021 meeting.
• Denied the offer from Timothy & Heidi Sifuentes to purchase Lots 24 & 25, Block 4 of Deer Creek Addition for $6,000.

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review a $1,166,626.27 appropriation ordinance covering various city payments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding natural gas and electric utility costs and property offers.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-5 totaling $1,166,626.27
• Ordinance S-3232 for a KDHE water supply loan agreement
• Offer for city-owned property on Washington Street
• Discussion of natural gas and electric utility costs
• Transfer of airport entitlement funds to Amelia Earhart Airport

The Commission approved the sale of city-owned property on Washington Street between 9th and 10th Streets to Todd Godfrey for $35,000, with Commissioner Landes voting against. They also approved agreements for police license plate recognition (Vigilant Solutions), a fund transfer to Atchison's airport, a KDOT transportation program, and a water supply loan ordinance. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including appropriations totaling $1,121,626.19 and pre-approvals of $1,166,626.27, payroll, and prior minutes.
• Approved agreement with Vigilant Solutions for police services.
• Approved transfer of up to $150,000 in airport entitlement funds to Amelia Earhart Airport in Atchison.
• Approved participation in the KDOT Transportation Alternative Program.
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3232 for a loan agreement with KDHE for the water supply fund.
• Approved sale of city-owned property on Washington Street to Todd Godfrey for $35,000 (Landes opposed).
• Held executive session on property acquisition; no actions taken.

General

The Land Bank will review the minutes from its February 2, 2021 meeting. The board is also considering an offer from Brad Chauncey to purchase several lots in Mann's Ranch Unit #1 for $5,000.00.

• Review of February 2, 2021 meeting minutes
• $5,000.00 offer from Brad Chauncey to purchase lots in Mann's Ranch Unit #1

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved minutes from a prior meeting and accepted an offer from Brad Chauncey to purchase multiple lots in Mann's Ranch for $5,000, with conditions. The board also approved a motion to not market certain other lots in the same development.

• Approved Land Bank minutes for February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Brad Chauncey's $5,000 offer for Lot 7, Block 5 and Lots 1, 3, 4 & 5 of Mann's Ranch Unit #1 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement not to market Lots 1-6, Block 4 of Mann's Ranch Unit #2 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review several items including street improvements, vehicle purchases, and grant applications. The agenda includes consideration of a $1.5 million bid for Blue Jay Way North Street Improvements and various appropriation ordinances. Additionally, the commission will discuss grant requests for the fire department and a business license application.

• Bid award for Blue Jay Way North Street Improvements to Vogts Parga Construction LLC ($1,537,532.97)
• Appropriation Ordinance A-4 involving $335,719.36 and pre-approvals up to $478,571.48
• Purchase of a 1.5 ton pickup truck from Valor Automotive ($22,225.00)
• Grant applications for the Junction City Fire Department from The Hero Fund America Foundation and Walmart Foundation
• Malt beverage license request for Dollar General Store at 1816 Patriot Drive

The Junction City Commission approved the award of the Blue Jay Way North Street Improvements bid to Vogts Parga Construction LLC for $1,537,532.97. The commission also approved a consent agenda including appropriations totaling $814,290.84, a $10,710 grant request to the Flint Hills Regional Council, and several other items. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Blue Jay Way North Street Improvements bid to Vogts Parga Construction LLC for $1,537,532.97 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appropriation ordinance A-4 for $335,719.36 and pre-approvals for $478,571.48 (5-0)
• Approved $10,710 grant request to Flint Hills Regional Council for EDA Planning Partnership (5-0)
• Approved letter of support for Flint Hills Regional Council National Park Service grant application (5-0)
• Approved amendment to engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2961 authorizing General Obligation Temporary Notes Series 2021-1 (5-0)
• Approved fire department grant applications to Hero Fund America and Walmart Foundation (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 1-ton pickup truck for $22,225 and surplus of 1997 Ford F-150 (5-0)

General

The Land Bank will review offers for the sale of various city lots. These items involve the potential transfer of property in Sutter Highlands, Hickory Hills Replat, and Mann's Ranch Addition.

• $5,000.00 offer for Lot 27, Block 3 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• $18,000.00 offer for Lots 4-21, Block 2 of Hickory Hills Replat
• $1,000.00 offer for Lot 7, Block 5 of Mann's Ranch Addition Unit #1
• Review of January 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of two properties and denied one offer. They approved the $5,000 purchase of Lot 27, Block 3 of Sutter Highlands by Paul & Diana Connor, and the $18,000 purchase of Lots 4-21, Block 2 of Hickory Hills Replat by R&R Developers Inc., which includes a two-year right of first refusal on other lots. They denied Geoffrey Houser's $1,000 offer for Lot 7, Block 5 of Mann's Ranch Addition Unit #1. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved sale of Lot 27, Block 3, Sutter Highlands to Paul & Diana Connor for $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lots 4-21, Block 2, Hickory Hills Replat to R&R Developers Inc. for $18,000, with two-year right of first refusal on other lots (5-0)
• Denied Geoffrey Houser's offer to purchase Lot 7, Block 5, Mann's Ranch Addition Unit #1 for $1,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider various appropriations totaling over $1.5 million. The agenda includes a contract for new sports flooring at the 12th Street Community Center and copiers for the Police Department. Commissioners will also discuss street access from properties outside city limits.

• $25,000 contract for 12th Street Community Center sports flooring
• $13,300 purchase of two copiers for the Police Department
• Appropriation Ordinance A-3 totaling over $1.2 million
• KDOT CCLIP Resurfacing Project Agreement No. 9-21
• Reappointment of members to the Community Corrections Advisory Board

General

The Junction City Land Bank meeting includes a review of minutes from January 5, 2021. The board will also consider offers to sell specific lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision and Deer Creek Addition #3.

• $10,000.00 offer for Lot 39 and Lot 26 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• $4,000.00 offer for Lots 23, 24, 25, and 26 of Deer Creek Addition #3
• Review of January 5, 2021, meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of two lots in Sutter Highlands Subdivision to Karen Bigelow for $10,000. They denied an offer from John & Hadassa Baker to purchase four lots in Deer Creek Addition #3 for $4,000. Both votes were unanimous.

• Approved sale of Lot 39 and Lot 26, Block 1, Sutter Highlands to Karen Bigelow for $10,000 (5-0)
• Denied offer from John & Hadassa Baker for Lots 23-26, Block 1, Deer Creek Addition #3 for $4,000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 5, 2021 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review a large appropriation ordinance covering various expenses and pre-approvals. Other agenda items include street light installations, network switch purchases, and discussions regarding property annexation.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-2 totaling $2,168,693.28 plus $330,766.44 in pre-approvals
• Purchase of Meraki network switches for $39,544.67
• Installation of 27 street lights on Blue Jay Way via Resolution R-2960
• Bid award for Junction City Parks fertilizer and herbicide application for $14,047.00
• Change orders for the Ash Street and Spring Valley Road intersection project

The Junction City Commission approved the consent agenda including $2,168,693.28 in appropriations and pre-approvals, and unanimously passed resolutions for temporary bonds, 27 street lights on Blue Jay Way, and right-of-way acquisition. They denied a road vacation request and a change order for an environmental assessment, while approving other change orders and purchases. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda with $2,168,693.28 appropriations and $330,766.44 pre-approvals (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Jeff Underhill to FHATA Board (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Matt Paquette to Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved support and funding for Kansas Main Street Program application (5-0)
• Denied request to vacate platted road between Block 36 and 50, Railroad Addition (5-0)
• Approved $14,047.00 bid for fertilizer/herbicide application to parks (5-0)
• Approved $39,544.67 purchase of Meraki network switches (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-2959 for temporary bonds and R-2960 for 27 street lights on Blue Jay Way (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will meet to elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor. The agenda includes consideration of a $1,341,205.10 appropriation ordinance and several contract awards for water line extensions and building demolitions. The commission will also discuss COVID-19 vaccine distribution and potential appointments to the Housing Authority Board.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-1 in the amount of $1,341,205.10
• Blue Jay Way North Water Line Extension bid award to Nowak Construction Company, Inc. ($305,678.70)
• CDBG funds drawdown for Spring Valley Road Project ($76,385.73)
• Demolition bids by Glessner Dirt Contracting for multiple properties
• Appointment of Cecil Aska and Jeff Underhill to the Housing Authority Board

The Junction City Commission approved several contracts and funding requests, including a $305,678.70 water line extension for Blue Jay Way North, demolition bids totaling $32,800 for five properties, and a $76,385.73 CDBG drawdown for the Spring Valley Road project. The commission also reappointed Cecil Aska and Jeff Underhill to the Housing Authority Board and made various board appointments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $305,678.70 bid to Nowak Construction for Blue Jay Way North Water Line Extension (5-0)
• Approved $76,385.73 CDBG Drawdown No. 3 for Spring Valley Road Project (5-0)
• Approved $6,428.32 CDBG-CV Drawdown No. 2 (5-0)
• Approved demolition bids to Glessner Dirt Contracting: 134 E 15th St $4,450; 137 E 16th St $4,250; 817 & 819 W 11th St $6,850; 308 N Washington St $10,500; 609 W 10th St $6,750 (5-0 each)
• Approved airport consultant bid to Alfred Benesch & Company (5-0)
• Reappointed Cecil Aska and Jeff Underhill to Housing Authority Board for 4-year terms (5-0)
• Made board appointments: Butler to Military Affairs Council, Underhill to Chamber and Library Board, Landes to EDC, Brown to Flint Hills Regional Council, Larson to Flint Hills MPO (5-0)
• Held executive session on property acquisition; no action taken

General

The Land Bank will elect its Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson at this meeting. The board will also consider three offers to purchase specific lots in the Sutter Woods Subdivision and Mann's Ranch Addition #1.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Offer from Italian Development Group, Inc. for Lots 5 & 6, Sutter Woods ($10,000.00)
• Offer from Sanchez Construction for Lots 7 & 8, Sutter Woods ($10,000.00)
• Offer from Jacob & Amanda Small for Lot 7, Mann's Ranch Addition #1 ($1,000.00)