Junction City public meetings in 2023

General

The Land Bank will review the minutes from the November 21, 2023 meeting. The body is also considering an Exclusive Right to Sell Contract for Land Bank properties with Coldwell Banker Patriot Realty.

• Review of November 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Exclusive Right to Sell Contract with Coldwell Banker Patriot Realty

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding 2023 Budget Amendments. The agenda also includes discussions on EMS agreements with Geary County, several land annexations, and multiple change orders for water system improvements.

• Public Hearing for the 2023 Budget Amendments
• Appropriation Ordinance A-24 in the amount of $1,678,022.37
• Bid award for a $310,000.00 street sweeper from Elliott Equipment Co.
• Land annexations via Resolutions R-3074 through R-3081
• Change orders for 2023 Water System Improvements with J&K Contracting, LC

City Commission

The City Commission will review several new business items including utility rate ordinances and a demolition bid. The meeting also includes discussion regarding an agreement between the city and Geary County for Emergency Medical Services.

• Ordinance No. G-1301: 2024 Water Rate Increases
• Ordinance No. G-1302: 2024 Sewer Rate Increases
• Economic Expansion Development Agreement with Michelin/CAMSO
• Demolition of 218 West 11th Street by Lakeside Construction for $7,400.00
• Purchase of a used 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for $49,500.00

General

The Junction City Land Bank is considering offers from two developers to purchase lots within the Hickory Hills Subdivision. The board will also review minutes from the November 7, 2023 meeting.

• $13,000.00 offer from R&R Developers, LLC for portions of Hickory Hills Subdivision
• $4,000.00 offer from RMD, LLC for portions of Hickory Hills Subdivision
• Review of November 7, 2023 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review a large appropriation ordinance covering over $1.4 million in payments. The agenda also includes discussions on water system change orders, an interstate interchange memorandum of understanding, and potential budget amendments.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-22 for $1,486,370.29 and pre-approvals totaling $1,071,673.72
• Bid award of $3,250.00 to Glessner Dirt Contracting for demolition at 1436 Rucker Road
• Change order of $79,909.00 to J & K Contracting, L.C. for water system improvements
• Memorandum of Understanding for the I-70 and Taylor Road interchange
• Request for a public hearing regarding 2023 budget amendments

General

The Junction City Land Bank is reviewing the minutes from the October 3, 2023, meeting. The board will also consider three offers to purchase specific lots within the Sutter Woods and Olivia Farms subdivisions.

• $20,000 offer from Notable Securities, LLC for Sutter Woods Lots 10-12 & 19
• $10,000 offer from Head Coach, LLC for Sutter Woods Lots 58 & 59
• $3,000 offer from C&C Homes, LLC for Olivia Farms Lot 1, Block 8 and Lot 1, Block 9

City Commission

The City Commission will review several bid awards for the demolition of dangerous structures and a bulk deicing salt contract. The meeting also includes discussions on housing incentives, water system improvements, and police department agreements.

• Demolition bids for various unsafe structures at 200 W. 17th St., 428 W. 12th St., 436 W. 13th St., 512 W. 5th St., 518 W. 10th St., 709 E. 9th St., 812 W. 8th St., and 1033 W. Chestnut St.
• Bulk deicing salt contract award to Independent Salt, Co. for $51,120.00
• Change Order #1 for 2023 Water System Improvements in the amount of $190,072.00
• Purchase of a used 2021 550 Heavy Duty Truck from Jim Clark Chevrolet for $70,488.00
• Resolution No. R-3070 regarding a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several new business items including police department technology upgrades and contract amendments. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a planned food pantry facility and discussions on property sanitation requests.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-20 for $2,191,422.98 and pre-approvals totaling $1,313,428.61
• Presentation by Geary County Food Pantry regarding a new facility at 7th Street & Clay Street
• Solicit bids to make 1024 South Washington Street safe and sanitary
• Solicit bids to make 1436 Rucker Road safe and sanitary
• Purchase of two Meraki Firewall devices for $34,623.70

City Commission

The Commission will consider an economic development agreement for Project Touchdown and several requests to solicit bids for demolishing dangerous structures. The agenda also includes reviewing grant funding for police body cameras and a sewer root treatment contract.

• Economic Development Agreement for Project Touchdown
• Bids for demolition of various dangerous and unsafe structures
• $50,726.76 sewer root treatment contract from Dukes Root Control, Inc.
• $33,025.00 purchase of a new picnic shelter for 5th Street Park
• Grant funding for the Junction City Police Department's Body Worn Camera Program

General

The Junction City Land Bank is reviewing several offers to purchase lots in local subdivisions. The board will also consider an amended offer for Mallard Circle and discuss Land Bank policy.

• Mission Properties, LLC amendment: $62,500.00 and power installation for 15 lots on Mallard Circle
• C&C Homes, LLC offer of $55,000.00 for various Olivia Farms lots
• Maiah & Bradley Diel offer of $20,000.00 for a lot in Prairie Ridge #2
• Brendan Doyle & Ann-Marie Kennedy offer of $5,000.00 for a lot in Sutter Woods Subdivision
• Mission Properties, LLC offer of $47,500.00 for various Prairie Ridge #1 lots

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review several financial and operational items. This includes approving an appropriation ordinance for recent expenditures and considering a contract with the U.S. Navy for night vision equipment. The meeting also includes presentations from the Junction City Police Department.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-18 in the amount of $759,956.27
• Agreement with Center for Internet Security for $38,880.00
• Change Order #01 to decrease 2022 Street Maintenance Project contract by $121,774.10
• Memorandum of Agreement with the U.S. Navy for leasing 10 night vision units
• Request to apply for the KDOT Community Chargers Program

General

The Land Bank will discuss a 10.2 acre lot in Prairie Ridge #2 and electric utility extensions for Sutter Woods and Sutter Highlands. The board is also considering several offers to purchase various lots within the Sutter Highlands and Sutter Woods subdivisions.

• Discussion of 10.2 Acre Lot in Prairie Ridge #2
• Electric Utility Extension & street lighting in Sutter Woods & Sutter Highlands
• Italian Development Group offer for Lots 57-61, Block 1 of Sutterhighlands ($12,500.00)
• Drippé Homes, Inc. offer for various lots in Sutter Highlands and Sutter Woods ($296,500.00)
• C&C Homes, LLC offer for Lots 6 & 7, Block 5 and Lots 70-76, Block 1 of Sutter Highlands ($22,500.00)

The Board approved three separate offers for the purchase of various lots in the Sutter Highlands and Sutter Woods subdivisions. The Board also approved an electric utility extension and street lighting for those areas and amended a previous offer for Mission Properties, LLC.

• Approved electric utility extension and street lighting in Sutter Woods & Sutter Highlands (4-0)
• Approved $12,500 purchase of Lots 57-61, Block 1 of Sutter Highlands by Italian Development Group (4-0)
• Approved $296,500 purchase of multiple lots in Sutter Highlands and Sutter Woods by Drippé Homes, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved amendment removing Lot 4, Block in Sutter Highland from Mission Properties, LLC offer (4-0)
• Approved $22,500 purchase of Lots 6 & 7, Block 5 and Lots 70-76, Block 1 of Sutter Highlands by C&C Homes, LLC (4-0)
• Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding the proposed 2024 budget and a request to exceed the RNR. The meeting also includes discussions on alley repairs, zoning ordinances, and unsafe structures.

• Public hearing for the proposed 2024 City Budget
• Bid award for 2023 Alley Repairs to Stallbaumer Contracting, LLC in the amount of $250,874.06
• Ordinance S-3277 for a temporary concrete batch plant in the 'CS' Service Commercial District
• Appropriation Ordinance A-17 for $1,182,238.29 and pre-approvals of $547,866.86
• Discussion on the dangerous and unsafe structure at 408 West 7th Street

The City Commission approved the proposed 2024 budget and granted approval to exceed the RNR for that budget. Other actions included awarding an alley repair contract and granting a special use permit for a concrete plant.

• Approved Proposed 2024 Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-3068 to exceed RNR for 2024 City Budget (4-0)
• Awarded 2023 Alley Repairs bid to Stallbaumer Contracting, LLC for $250,874.06 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3277 for a temporary concrete plant special use permit (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1300 re-establishing Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals (4-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Packages for Warriors-Hearts of America, Inc. pickleball tournament (4-0)
• Approved extension for dangerous structure at 408 West 7th Street until Nov 7, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved continuances for unsafe residences at 424 West 13th St, 430 West 12th St, and 432 West 12th St (4-0)

General

The Land Bank will consider several offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Highlands and Sutter Woods subdivisions. The meeting also includes a review of the Economic Development & Use of Land Bank Lots Policy.

• $27,500 offer from Italian Development Group for Sutter Highlands lots
• $5,000 offer from Vincent George Kennedy for Sutter Woods lot
• Two offers from Mission Properties, LLC for Sutter Highlands lots
• $35,000 offer from Drippé Homes, Inc. for Sutter Highlands lots
• Review of Economic Development & Use of Land Bank Lots Policy

The Board approved six separate offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Highlands and Sutter Woods subdivisions. Additionally, the Board adopted a new Economic Development & Use of Land Bank Lots Policy.

• Approved $27,500 sale of Sutter Highlands lots to Italian Development Group (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 sale of Sutter Woods Lot 13 to Vincent George Kennedy (4-0)
• Approved $40,000 sale of Sutter Highlands lots to Mission Properties, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $32,500 sale of Sutter Highlands lots to Mission Properties, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $35,000 sale of Sutter Highlands lots to Drippé Homes, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 sale of Sutter Highlands lots to Brendan Doyle & Ann-Marie Kennedy (4-0)
• Approved Economic Development & Use of Land Bank Lots Policy (4-0)
• Approved August 1st, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several infrastructure projects, including water system improvements and sidewalk repairs. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a federal COVID-19 resiliency grant application. Additionally, the commission will consider various special event permits for local community gatherings.

• Award of bid for 2023 Sidewalk Repairs ($197,008.93 to T&M Concrete Construction)
• Request to purchase a new 200 KW generator for $188,500.00 from Dave's Electric
• Change Order #4 for 2022 Water System Improvements ($413,522.00 to Middlecreek Corporation)
• Public hearing for a Small Cities Community Development Block Grant – Covid Resiliency application
• Appropriation Ordinance A-16 in the amount of $2,069,761.89

The City Commission approved several infrastructure change orders and a bid for sidewalk repairs. The board also authorized an application for a State of Kansas COVID-Resiliency grant and approved the purchase of a new generator.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-16 for $2,069,761.89 (4-0)
• Authorized application for State of Kansas CDBG-CVR grant (4-0)
• Approved $413,522.00 change order for 2022 Water System Improvements to Middlecreek Corporation (4-0)
• Approved $197,008.93 bid for 2023 Sidewalk Repairs to T&M Concrete Construction (4-0)
• Approved $188,500.00 purchase of a 200 KW Generator from Dave's Electric (4-0)
• Approved $52,328.88 change order for Stream Bank Mediation to Smoky Hill, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $2,969.45 change order for 2022 CCLIP Surface Preservation to Bayer Construction Co., Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 and Amendment No. 3 for Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 2 (4-0)

General

The Land Bank will consider approving minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting. The board will also review purchase offers for lots in Deer Creek Addition and Sutter Highlands Subdivision. Additionally, members will discuss a 10.2-acre lot in Priarie Ridge #2.

• $5,000.00 offer for Lot 8, Block 3 of the Deer Creek Addition
• $5,000.00 offer for Lot 12, Block 4 of the Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• Discussion on a 10.2-acre lot in Priarie Ridge #2

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved two separate offers to purchase lots for $5,000 each. The board also approved the minutes from the July 5, 2023 meeting.

• Approved sale of Lot 8, Block 3 of the Deer Creek Addition to Paulo & Ana Karina Alegre for $5,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 12, Block 4 of the Sutter Highlands Subdivision to James Ascencio for $5,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved July 5th, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a bid award for a five-year golf cart fleet lease. The agenda also includes a request for a public hearing regarding a state community development grant and a discussion on fireworks discharge.

• Bid award for golf cart fleet lease to Kansas Golf & Turf ($51,196.20 per year for 5 years)
• Request for a public hearing regarding the State of Kansas CDBG-CVR grant application
• Event request from Sundown Salute for Heritage Park on Labor Day Weekend 2024
• Discussion on the discharge of fireworks
• Appropriation Ordinance A-15 in the amount of $452,125.55

The City Commission approved a five-year golf cart fleet lease and a request to hold a public hearing for a state COVID-resiliency grant. The commission also authorized an appropriation ordinance and approved a 2024 event request for Heritage Park.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-15 for $452,125.55 and pre-approval of items for $25,243.20 (5-0)
• Approved Request to Set a Public Hearing to Apply for the State of Kansas Community Development Block Grant COVID-Resiliency (CDBG-CVR) (5-0)
• Approved Request from Sundown Salute to hold event in Heritage Park on Labor Day Weekend in 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Award of Bid for Golf Cart Fleet Lease to Kansas Golf & Turf not to exceed $51,196.20 per year for 5 years (5-0)
• Approved Payroll No. 14 & No. 15 (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes for July 18th, 2023 (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider amendments to ordinances regarding tobacco age and single-wheeled vehicles. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2022 annual financial report and various grant applications. Additionally, the commission will review appropriation ordinances and special event permits.

• Ordinance G-1298 regarding unicycles or other single-wheeled vehicles
• Ordinance G-1299 amending the minimum age for tobacco
• Appropriation Ordinance A-14 in the amount of $465,345.52
• KDOT Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Grant consideration
• Purchase of thermal imaging cameras from Weis Fire & Safety Equipment

The City Commission approved the 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and a proposal for the Junction for Military/Civilian Innovation (JCMI) Project. The board also passed ordinances updating the minimum age for tobacco and adding unicycles to traffic definitions. Additionally, the commission approved a KDOT Safe Streets & Roads for All grant.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-14 for $465,345.52 and pre-approval of $110,239.03 (5-0)
• Approved June 2023 ambulance contractual obligation and bad debt adjustments (5-0)
• Approved Junction City Oktoberfest CMB License for Oct 6-7, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report/Audit (5-0)
• Approved Proposal with Initiatives, Inc. for JCMI Project (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1298 adding unicycles/single-wheeled vehicles to traffic definitions (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1299 amending minimum age regarding tobacco (4-1)
• Approved KDOT Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Grant (5-0)

General

The Junction City Commission scheduled a work session to discuss the final 2024 budget. No other new business was listed on the agenda.

• Final 2024 Budget Work Session

The Commission held a budget work session to discuss the Final 2024 City Budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded regarding the budget during this meeting.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m. (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review the minutes from its June 20, 2023 meeting. The board will also consider an offer to purchase Lot 4, Block 6 of Doc Hargreaves Hilltop #2 for $5,000.00.

• Review of June 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• $5,000.00 purchase offer for Lot 4, Block 6 of Doc Hargreaves Hilltop #2

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of a specific lot to three individuals. The board also approved the minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting.

• Approved sale of Lot 4, Block 6 of Doc Hargreaves Hilltop #2 to Jeffery Soule, Sheila Soule, & Maiah Diel for $5,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission

The Junction City City Commission is reviewing routine items including payroll and event permits. The commission will also consider a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2024 budget and set a public hearing. Additionally, appointments to the Food Policy Council are under consideration.

• Resolution No. R-3066 regarding exceeding the 2024 revenue neutral rate and a Sept. 5 public hearing
• Appropriation Ordinance A-13 for $433,689.57 and pre-approvals totaling $85,573.42
• Police Department request to donate $10,000 from asset forfeiture to Freedom Fest
• Special Event Permits for Junction City Oktoberfest and the Junction City Expo
• Appointments of Nichole Mader and Barbara Wright to the Food Policy Council

The City Commission approved a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2024 budget and scheduled a public hearing for September 5, 2023. The Commission also approved a consent agenda including various appropriations and special event permits, and appointed two members to the Food Policy Council.

• Approved Resolution No. R-3066 to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2024 budget (5-0)
• Scheduled 2024 budget public hearing for September 5, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-13 for $433,689.57 and pre-approvals for $85,573.42 (4-0-1)
• Approved $10,000 asset forfeiture donation from Police Department to Freedom Fest (4-0-1)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Junction City Oktoberfest, Oct 6-7, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Approved Special Event Permit for Junction City Expo, Aug 29, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Appointed Nichole Mader and Barbara Wright to Food Policy Council for two-year terms (5-0)
• Approved Payroll No. 11, 12, and 13 (4-0-1)

General

The Land Bank will review the closing date for the Junghans Agency offer and consider minutes from the June 6, 2023 meeting. The board will also discuss the maintenance of Land Bank lots and those sold to contractors or builders.

• Review of Junghans Agency offer closing date
• Discussion on maintenance of Land Bank lots and lots sold to contractors/builders
• Consideration of June 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the closing date for an offer from Junghans Agency. The board also reviewed minutes from a previous meeting and discussed the maintenance of Land Bank lots.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Junghans Agency offer closing date on or before June 28, 2023 (4-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review several contract bids, including a $187,492.00 purchase for a new sanitation truck. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the renewal of employee health insurance and applications for first responder grants.

• $187,492.00 bid award for a 2024 Rear Load Sanitation Truck from Elliott Equipment Co.
• $4,050.00 demolition bid for the structure at 215 West 12th Street
• $29,581.00 purchase of Trench Box Shoring from Schulte Supply, Inc.
• Application for the Gary Sinise Foundation First Responders Grant
• Renewal of the employee health insurance plan

The City Commission approved several equipment purchases and grant applications, including a new sanitation truck and trench box shoring. The body also renewed the employee health insurance plan and accepted a fire department grant. A bid for the demolition of a structure at 215 West 12th Street was tabled.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-12 for $430,731.05 and pre-approvals for $26,102.26 (4-0)
• Approved May 2023 ambulance contractual obligation adjustments for $47,010.74 and bad debt adjustments for $32,755.36 (4-0)
• Approved Request to Renew the Employee Health Insurance Plan (4-0)
• Tabled Award of Bid for demolition of 215 West 12th Street to Glessner Dirt Contracting for $4,050.00 (4-0)
• Approved Request to apply for Gary Sinise Foundation First Responders Grant (4-0)
• Approved Acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for thermal imaging cameras and training costs (4-0)
• Approved Purchase of 2024 Rear Load Sanitation Truck from Elliott Equipment Co. for $187,492.00 (4-0)
• Approved Purchase of three sections of Trench Box Shoring from Schulte Supply, Inc. for $29,581.00 (4-0)

General

The Junction City Commission will conduct a work session regarding the 2024 budget. This is the only item listed under new business for this meeting.

• 2024 Budget Work Session

The City Commission conducted a budget work session where various department directors presented 2024 budget proposals. No formal votes or decisions were recorded regarding the budget items.

General

The Land Bank will review meeting minutes from May 16, 2023. The board will also consider a request to reserve several lots in Hickory Hills Replat until March 31, 2024, and an offer for the purchase of a lot in Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $5,000.

• Request to reserve lots in Hickory Hills Replat until March 31, 2024
• $5,000 purchase offer for Lot 1, Block 5 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision

The Land Bank Board of Trustees approved a $5,000 property sale to James Ascencio. The board also granted a request from R&R Developers to reserve multiple lots in the Hickory Hills Replat until March 31, 2024.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved R&R Developers request to reserve Lots 1-2 & 22-24, Block 2 and Lots 1-14, Block 1 of the Hickory Hills Replat until March 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 offer from James Ascencio to purchase Lot 1, Block 5 of the Sutter Highlands Subdivision (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission will consider a $192,000.00 contract for the Washington Street Roundabout Project. The agenda also includes a special use permit for a new Geary County Food Pantry building. Additionally, officials will review various appropriation ordinances and municipal agreements.

• Special Use Permit for Geary County Food Pantry at 7th Street & Clay Street
• $345,950.00 contract award to ACE Pipe Cleaning for sanitary sewer cleaning
• $192,000.00 contract award for the Washington Street Roundabout Project
• $54,577.00 request to replace two HVAC units from Thermal Comfort Air
• Appropriation Ordinance A-11 in the amount of $1,662,818.40

The City Commission approved a special use permit for a new Geary County Food Pantry building and awarded multiple contracts for sewer cleaning and road improvements. The board also authorized loan agreements with KDHE for wastewater projects and approved several police department MOUs.

• Approved Ordinance No. S-3275 for Geary County Food Pantry new building (5-0)
• Awarded $345,950.00 sanitary sewer cleaning bid to ACE Pipe Cleaning (5-0)
• Approved $192,000.00 for KDOT Washington Street Roundabout Project (5-0)
• Approved C.L. Hoover Opera House re-roofing with modified bitumen (5-0)
• Approved $54,577.00 for two HVAC units from Thermal Comfort Air (5-0)
• Approved 90-day extension for dangerous structure at 408 West 7th Street (5-0)
• Approved loan agreements and amendments with KDHE for wastewater projects (5-0)
• Approved MOUs for JCPD child forensic interviews and discovery technician salary sharing (5-0)

General

The Junction City Commission will conduct a work session regarding the 2024 budget. No other substantive business items are listed on this agenda.

• 2024 Budget Work Session

The City Commission held a budget work session to review 2024 budget presentations. No formal votes or decisions were made regarding the budget proposals during this session.

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from its May 2, 2023, meeting. The board will also consider an offer from C&C Homes, LLC to purchase several lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $17,500.00 and a request to reserve 22 additional lots for one year.

• Review of May 2, 2023, meeting minutes
• $17,500.00 offer from C&C Homes, LLC for Sutter Highlands Subdivision lots
• Request to reserve 22 lots in Sutter Highlands Subdivision for one year

The Land Bank Board of Trustees approved an offer from C&C Homes, LLC to purchase several lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision. The agreement includes a one-year reservation of additional lots.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $17,500 offer from C&C Homes, LLC to purchase Lots 16 & 17, Block 9; Lots 3, 4, 11, & 12, Block 6; and Lot 69, Block 6 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision, with a 1-year reservation of additional specified lots (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the condemnation of 16 properties. The agenda also includes consideration of industrial revenue bonds for CAMSO/Michelin and several municipal contracts. Additionally, officials will discuss school resource officers and library project funding.

• Public hearings for 16 property condemnations at various addresses
• Resolution R-3065 regarding Industrial Revenue Bonds for CAMSO/Michelin
• $94,041.00 contract award to Danker Roofing, Inc. for Spin City roof repair
• $66,725.00 request to purchase a 2022 Dodge Durango
• Appropriation Ordinance A-10 totaling $645,026.48 plus pre-approvals of $318,445.15

The City Commission approved industrial revenue bonds for CAMSO/Michelin and authorized several property condemnations for dangerous and unsafe structures. The board also approved a police vehicle purchase, a roof repair contract, and various inter-agency memorandums of understanding.

• Approved Resolution No. R-3065 for CAMSO/Michelin Industrial Revenue Bonds (5-0)
• Approved request to apply for FY 2023 DCIP Program for Library Building Project (5-0)
• Approved MOU with USD 475 & JCPD regarding School Resource Officers (5-0)
• Approved MOU with United States Veterans Affairs & JCPD (5-0)
• Approved $66,725.00 purchase of 2022 Dodge Durango from Specialty Vehicle Source (5-0)
• Approved $94,041.00 bid to Danker Roofing, Inc. for 2023 Spin City Roof Repair (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-10 for $645,026.48 and pre-approvals for $318,445.15 (5-0)
• Approved Resolutions R-3049 through R-3055 declaring structures at seven addresses as dangerous and unsafe (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from its April 18, 2023 meeting. The board will also consider an offer from Junghans Agency, Inc. to purchase three specific lots in the Sutter Woods Subdivision.

• Review of April 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• $15,000 offer from Junghans Agency, Inc. for Lots 9, 17 & 18, Block 10 of Sutter Woods Subdivision

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of Lots 9, 17 & 18, Block 10 of the Sutter Woods Subdivision to Junghans Agency, Inc. for $15,000, and reserved additional lots for one year. The board also approved the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved sale of Lots 9, 17 & 18, Block 10, Sutter Woods Subdivision to Junghans Agency, Inc. for $15,000 (5-0)
• Reserved Lots 4 & 10-16, Block 10, Sutter Woods; Lots 23-25, Block 5; and Lots 2-7, Block 4, Sutter Highlands Subdivision for one year (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2023 meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission will consider a contract award for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvements and water system improvements. The agenda also includes support for an emergency shelter grant application and scheduling budget work sessions.

• Award of $56,406,800.00 contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvements
• Award of $994,638.00 bid for 2023 Water System Improvements
• Support for Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, Inc. ESG grant application
• Noise and fireworks waiver request for Rathert Field
• Change Order #2 for the K-18 Roundabout project

The City Commission approved a major contract for wastewater treatment plant improvements and several other water system and road projects. The board also supported a grant application for an emergency shelter and scheduled upcoming budget work sessions.

• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 Improvements contract to Crossland Heavy Contractors not to exceed $56,406,800.00 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Water System Improvements bid to J&K Contracting for $994,638.00 (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-9 for $1,071,166.10 and pre-approval of items for $31,770.20 (5-0)
• Approved Request for Support of Application for the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) for Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for the K-18 Roundabout, KDOT Project No. 18-31 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Service Authorization No. 30 for Water Treatment Plant Phase 2 engineering services (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 to Service Authorization No. 29 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 engineering services (5-0)
• Approved Budget Work Session dates for June 5, June 12, and July 5 (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from its April 4, 2023 meeting. The board will also consider an offer from Lisa Eickholt to purchase Lots 43-45 in Deer Creek Addition #2 for $15,000.00.

• Review of April 4, 2023 meeting minutes
• Offer from Lisa Eickholt to purchase Lots 43-45, Block 3 of Deer Creek Addition #2 for $15,000.00

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of Lots 43-45, Block 3 of Deer Creek Addition #2 to Lisa Eickholt. The board also approved the minutes from the April 4, 2023 meeting.

• Approved sale of Lots 43-45, Block 3 of Deer Creek Addition #2 to Lisa Eickholt for $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will review several items, including support for the Jackson Landing affordable housing project and a building demolition at 823 West 12th Street. The agenda also includes reviewing various special event permits and appropriation ordinances.

• Resolution R-3048 supporting 'Jackson Landing' affordable housing tax credit
• Bid award of $4,750.00 to Pearson Excavating for demolition at 823 West 12th Street
• Appropriation Ordinance A-8 totaling $984,807.48 and pre-approvals of $439,003.70
• Ordinance S-3269 regarding land annexation near K-18 Highway
• Request for Twin Valley to provide free wireless access in Heritage Park

The City Commission approved Resolution No. R-3048 to support the construction of the Jackson Landing affordable housing community. Other actions included authorizing a property demolition, purchasing new computers, and approving several special event permits.

• Approved Resolution No. R-3048 supporting Jackson Landing affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved $4,750 bid to Pearson Excavating for demolition of 823 West 12th Street (5-0)
• Approved purchase of FY 2023 Computers (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Davenport Group for VXRail system support (5-0)
• Approved Twin Valley to provide free public wireless access in Heritage Park (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #3 for 2022 Water System Improvements (5-0)
• Approved sale of City Property on Ethan Lane to Joaquin & Ann Contreras for $80,000 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Appropriation Ordinance A-8 for $984,807.48 and various special event permits (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from the March 21, 2023 meeting. The board will also consider offers for the purchase of property in Sutter Highlands and Deer Creek.

• $10,000.00 offer from David & Stephanie Dahl for Lots 34 & 35, Block 1 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• $5,000.00 offer from Berton Bowser for Lot 16, Block 1 of Deer Creek Addition

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved two separate offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision and Deer Creek Addition. The board also approved the minutes from the March 21, 2023, meeting.

• Approved $10,000 purchase of Lots 34 & 35, Block 1 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision by David & Stephanie Dahl (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 purchase of Lot 16, Block 1 of Deer Creek Addition by Berton Bowser (5-0)
• Approved March 21, 2023, meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission will review the Rural Housing Incentive District Policy and several land-use permits. The agenda also includes contract awards for city property mowing and sidewalk improvements. Additionally, commissioners will consider an appropriation ordinance for various city expenses.

• Special Use Permit for a tattoo studio at 703 North Washington Street
• Special Use Permit for a church at 838 South Washington Street
• $132,201 contract award for 2023 seasonal mowing of city properties
• KDOT agreement for Spring Valley Road sidewalk improvements
• Appropriation Ordinance A-7 totaling $1,188,130.91

The City Commission approved the Rural Housing Incentive District Policy and two mowing contracts for parks and city properties. The Commission denied a special use permit for a church at 838 South Washington Street and approved sidewalk improvements and a bike trail easement.

• Approved Rural Housing Incentive District Policy (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Parks mowing contract to Munie Greencare Professionals, not to exceed $5,806.00 per cycle (5-0)
• Approved 2023 City Properties mowing contract to Terry’s Mowing N-Then Some, not to exceed $132,201.00 (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. S-3274 for a church at 838 South Washington Street (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Agreement No. 033-23 for Spring Vally Road sidewalk improvements (5-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement for a 10-foot bike/pedestrian trail (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Appropriation Ordinance A-7 for $1,188,130.91 (5-0)
• Postponed annexation of lands near 00000 K-18 Highway to April 18, 2023 (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review the minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting. The board will also consider an offer to purchase Lot 29, Block 2 of the Deer Creek Addition for $5,000.00.

• Review of February 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• $5,000.00 offer for Lot 29, Block 2 of the Deer Creek Addition

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of a specific property lot to two individuals. The board also approved the minutes from the February 21, 2023, meeting.

• Approved $5,000 offer from Gerardo Franco & Coralito Matos-Robles to purchase Lot 29, Block 2 of the Deer Creek Addition (5-0)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings on annexing lands near Oakridge Drive, West 8th Street, K-18 Highway, and U.S. Highway 77. The agenda also includes consideration of various ordinances and resolutions regarding dangerous structures. Additionally, the commission will review several service contracts and equipment purchases.

• Public hearings for annexations near Oakridge Drive, West 8th Street, K-18 Highway, and U.S. Highway 77
• Appropriation Ordinance A-6 totaling $845,652.17 and pre-approvals of $236,571.48
• Contract for C&K Construction to repair Montgomery Fountain in the amount of $17,005.00
• Change Order #2 for 2022 Water System Improvements in the amount of $48,250.00
• Purchase of 60 N-Ear Radio Earpieces for police personnel in the amount of $7,664.49

The Commission approved the annexation of lands at Oakridge Drive, West 8th Street, and U.S. Highway 77, while continuing the K-18 Highway annexation. They scheduled 17 public hearings for May 16 to address dangerous structures and approved several municipal service contracts and equipment purchases.

• Approved annexations at Oakridge Drive, West 8th Street, and U.S. Highway 77 (5-0)
• Continued annexation of lands at K-18 Highway to April 4th meeting (5-0)
• Scheduled May 16 public hearings for 17 dangerous/unsafe structures (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-6 for $845,652.17 and pre-approvals for $236,571.48 (5-0)
• Approved Amended Taxable IRB Series 2007 for Capgemini Building Project (5-0)
• Approved $17,005 contract for C&K Construction to repair Montgomery Fountain (5-0)
• Approved $48,250 Change Order #2 for 2022 Water System Improvements (5-0)
• Approved $27,527.17 purchase of bi-fold door for Life Star Hangar (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a bid for the 2023 Street Maintenance Project and proposed changes to ambulance fees. The agenda also includes requests regarding equipment purchases and the sale of city property on Ethan Drive.

• Award of bid for 2023 Street Maintenance Project to Bayer Construction Co., Inc. ($1,660,554.50)
• Proposed changes to the ambulance fee schedule
• Purchase of 11 Mueller Hydrants for $34,320.83
• Request to purchase an ambulance from Braun Northwest, Inc.
• Request to surplus a 2006 Ford Ambulance and equipment

The Commission approved several public works purchases, including a street maintenance project and new equipment. It also authorized a sole source ambulance purchase and updated the ambulance fee schedule. A request to sell city property on Ethan Drive was tabled.

• Awarded 2023 Street Maintenance Project to Bayer Construction Co., Inc. for $1,660,554.50 (5-0)
• Approved sole source purchase of an ambulance from Braun Northwest, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved changes to the Ambulance Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved $36,696.00 for dump bed and hydraulics for 2022 F-450 Chassis (5-0)
• Approved $34,320.83 to purchase 11 Mueller Hydrants (5-0)
• Approved $6,700.00 additional cost for 2022 Rear Load Sanitation Truck from Armor Equipment (5-0)
• Approved building permit fee waiver for Habitat for Humanity at 1900 West 17th Street (5-0)
• Tabled request to sell City Property on Ethan Drive (4-1)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from its February 7, 2023, meeting. The board will also consider three offers to purchase various lots within the Sutter Highlands and Olivia Farms subdivisions.

• $5,000 offer for Lot 31, Block 1 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• $17,500 offer for Lots 3-6, Block 1 of Olivia Farms Subdivision and Lots 7-9, Block 1 of Olivia Farms 2nd Plat
• $5,000 offer for Lot 5, Block 5 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved three separate offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Highlands and Olivia Farms subdivisions. The board also approved the meeting minutes from February 7, 2023.

• Approved $5,000 offer from Beate & Darren Stephens for Lot 31, Block 4 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $17,500 offer from Redel Family Investments, LLC. for Lots 3-6, Block 1 of Olivia Farms Subdivision and Lots 7-9, Block 1 of Olivia Farms 2nd Plat (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 offer from Jezriel Templeman for Lot 5, Block 5 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission approved several engineering service amendments and change orders for water and wastewater treatment plant improvements. Additional approvals were granted for airport obstruction projects and a law enforcement MOU with the county. The board discussed backyard chickens, but no action was taken.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-4 for $998,722.31 and pre-approvals for $373,751.27 (5-0)
• Approved Amendment to the Agreement for Engineering Services with HDR Engineering (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 Water Treatment Plant Improvements Phase 2 Project (5-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to Service Authorization No. 29 for Wastewater Treatment Phase 2 Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Authorization No. 31 for Alternatives Analysis for Operations & Maintenance of Treatment Facilities (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Freeman Field Airport Obstruction Marking, Lighting, & Removals for $51,588.00 (5-0)
• Approved payment to Brightspeed for Airport Obstruction Grant at Freeman Field Airport for $39,106.00 (5-0)
• Approved Interdiction MOU with the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review the 2022 annual sales and approve minutes from January 17, 2023. The board will also consider two offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision.

• Offer to purchase Lot 31, Block 1 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $5,000.00
• Offer to purchase Lot 22, Block 5 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $5,000.00
• Annual Review of 2022 Land Bank Sales

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees reviewed two offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision. One offer was approved and another was denied.

• Approved minutes from January 17th, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Denied $5,000 offer from Beate & Darren Stephens for Lot 31, Block 1 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 offer from Robert & Chelsi Sterling for Lot 22, Block 5 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission will review a $2,300,603.47 appropriation ordinance and several grant applications for police body cameras and fire equipment. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for North Spring Valley Road and updates to hydrant meters and fees.

• Rezoning 1925 North Spring Valley Road from 'RM' to 'CG'
• Amending Hydrant Meters & Fees via Ordinance No. G-1297
• Purchase of a 2022 F-450 Truck Chassis for $64,680.50
• Grant applications for police body worn cameras and fire equipment
• Appointment of three members to the Housing Authority Board

The City Commission approved a rezoning request for North Spring Valley Road and authorized grant applications for police body cameras and a fire brush truck. The board also approved over $2.3 million in appropriations and the purchase of a heavy-duty truck chassis.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-3 for $2,300,603.47 and pre-approvals for $527,057.94 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Al Gordon and Kari Crump to Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved grant application for a Fire Department brush truck (5-0)
• Approved two grant applications for Police Department body worn cameras (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3266 rezoning 1925 North Spring Valley Road from RM to CG (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1297 amending hydrant meters and fees (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 F-450 truck chassis for $64,680.50 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including CMB license for Sundown Salute, Inc. (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will consider two offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Woods and Sutter Highlands subdivisions. The board will also review minutes from the January 3, 2023, meeting.

• Offer to purchase Lot 51, Block 2 of Sutter Woods Subdivision for $5,000.00
• Offer to purchase Lots 4 & 5, Block 2 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $10,000.00
• Review of January 3, 2023, meeting minutes

The Board approved two offers to purchase lots in the Sutter Woods and Sutter Highlands subdivisions. The board also approved the minutes from the January 3, 2023, meeting.

• Approved $5,000 offer from Blanca Arias for Lot 51, Block 2 of Sutter Woods Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 offer from Cassandra Barnes for Lots 4 & 5, Block 2 of Sutter Highlands Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several resolutions for land annexations at K-18 Highway, US Highway 77, West 8th Street, and Oakridge Drive. The agenda also includes consideration of a $398,159.05 appropriation ordinance and grant applications for firefighter training and equipment.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-1 ($398,159.05) and additional payments totaling $50,313.61
• Land annexation resolutions for K-18 Highway, US Highway 77, West 8th Street, and Oakridge Drive
• Request to purchase and install new microphones for the City Commission/Municipal Court Room
• Grant applications for firefighter training and thermal imaging cameras
• Proposal regarding the Junction for Military/Civilian Innovation (JCMI) Project

The City Commission approved a six-month contract with Initiatives, Inc. for the Junction for Military/Civilian Innovation project. The board also approved four separate resolutions to annex land and scheduled public hearings for March 21, 2023. A consent agenda including an appropriation ordinance and grant applications was passed.

• Approved Proposal with Initiatives, Inc. for JCMI Project at $15,000 per month for 6 months (4-1)
• Approved Resolution R-3028 for annexation of land at 00000 K-18 Highway (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-3029 for annexation of land along US Highway 77 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-3030 for annexation of land at 00000 West 8th Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-3031 for annexation of land at 00000 Oakridge Drive (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of new microphones for Commission/Municipal Court Room (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Appropriation Ordinance A-L for $398,159.05 and $50,313.61 in pre-approvals (5-0)
• Tabled Economic Development Update to the next meeting

City Commission

The City Commission will elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor at this meeting. The agenda also includes requests for police vehicle purchases and a construction award for the Blue Jay Trail Connector.

• Request to award $1,162,359.00 to Ebert Construction Co. Inc. for the Blue Jay Trail Connector
• Request to purchase two Dodge Durango police vehicles for $123,876.00
• First Amendment to the Loan Agreement for the Phase I Water Project
• Appropriation Ordinance A-26 in the amount of $896,828.91
• Ordinance No. S-3265 to vacate a platted alley in Clarke's Plateau Addition

The City Commission appointed its Mayor and Vice Mayor and approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases. This included a contract for the Blue Jay Trail Connector and the purchase of two police vehicles. The commission also approved an alley vacation ordinance and various board appointments.

• Appointed Pat Landes as Mayor (4-0)
• Appointed Ronna Larson as Vice Mayor (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-26 for $896,828.91 and pre-approvals for $318,960.63 (4-0)
• Approved First Amendment to the Loan Agreement for the Phase I Water Project (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2 Dodge Durango Police Vehicles for $123,876.00 (3-0)
• Awarded KDOT Transportation Alternatives Program for Blue Jay Trail Connector to Ebert Construction Co. Inc. for $1,162,359.00 (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3265 to vacate 135 feet of a platted alley in Clarke’s Plateau Addition (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payroll and a park rental waiver for First United Methodist Easter Egg Hunt (4-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board will also review minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting and consider an offer to purchase specific lots in Olivia Farms 2nd Plat.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of December 6, 2022 meeting minutes
• $8,000.00 offer for Lots 20-24, Block 1 of Olivia Farms 2nd Plat

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of five lots in Olivia Farms to Shawn Chauncey. The board also elected its leadership for the term and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Appointed Pat Landes as Chairperson and Ronna Larson as Vice-Chairperson (3-0)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $8,000 offer from Shawn Chauncey to purchase Lots 20-24, Block 1 of Olivia Farms 2nd Plat (3-0)