Junction City, KS

City Commission

The City Commission will review several infrastructure bids and grant applications. The meeting includes discussions on Flock Camera agreements and various special event permits for November.

• Bid award to Ebert Construction Co., Inc. for Westwood Boulevard Street Maintenance Phase 3 in the amount of $1,692,255.74
• Appropriation Ordinance A-21 in the amount of $612,548.38
• Bid award to J & K Contracting, L.C. for Sutter Woods Storm Sewer Addition in the amount of $187,045
• Wastewater Gas Monitoring System replacement for Southwest & East Plant for $143,249
• JCFD request to purchase Department Physicals from Stormont Vail for $93,299.25

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an appropriation ordinance and a construction bid for a roundabout. The body will also review a special use permit for a tattoo parlor and two property abatement resolutions.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-20 in the amount of $3,033,687.54
• Bid award to Ebert Construction Co. Inc. for McFarland & Eisenhower Roundabout for $1,647,851.63
• Special Use Permit for a tattoo parlor at 112 East 7th Street
• Digital Ally contract renewal for JCPD cameras in the amount of $59,315.16
• Abatement of code violations at 2526 Deer Trail and 2420 Deer Trail

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Junction City se reúne el 6 de octubre de 2026 para votar sobre una agenda de consentimiento que incluye una ordenanza de asignación de $1,309,610.55, celebrar una audiencia pública sobre bonos de ingresos industriales gravables para una Clínica de Asuntos de los Veteranos, y considerar una resolución y un acuerdo de pago en lugar de impuestos vinculado a dicha clínica. Los nuevos asuntos también incluyen varios contratos y compras, resoluciones de abatemento de código para dos propiedades y una licitación de demolición. La agenda enumera proclamas, informes y una solicitud de $35,000 del Centro de Personas Mayores del Condado de Geary bajo presentaciones.

• Ordenanza de Asignación A-19 por $1,309,610.55 (15 de septiembre–7 de octubre de 2026)
• Audiencia pública y Resolución R-3163 sobre bonos de ingresos industriales gravables para una Clínica de VA, además de un acuerdo de pago en lugar de impuestos con USFP IV LLC
• Adjudicación del tratamiento de raíces de alcantarillado a Duke's Root Control por $35,681
• Demolición de 338 W 15th Street adjudicada a Glessner Dirt Contracting por $5,850
• Licitación de Reparaciones de Concreto en Toda la Ciudad (Fase II) a T & M Construction por $186,614.62

City Commission

The Junction City Land Bank meets on October 6, 2026 at 6:30 P.M. in the City Commission Room at 701 N. Jefferson. The board will consider minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting and take up Land Bank Resolution 05-2026, an offer from C&C Homes LLC to purchase Lots 45-52, Block 2 and Lots 1-6, Block 4 of Manns Ranch Addition #2 for $35,000. Members will also discuss Land Bank policy. The agenda lists no other action items.

• Land Bank Resolution 05-2026: C&C Homes LLC offer of $35,000 for Lots 45-52, Block 2 and Lots 1-6, Block 4, Manns Ranch Addition #2
• Consent agenda: minutes of the September 1, 2026 Land Bank meeting
• Land Bank policy discussion (no details given in agenda)

General

The Junction City commission meets Sept. 30, 2026, with a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant for improvements to the 12th Street Community Center Park Complex. Commissioners will then consider two resolutions: R-3161, certifying legal authority to apply for the 2026 Kansas CDBG Program and authorizing the City Manager to submit the application, and R-3162, assuring the Kansas Department of Commerce that funds will be continually provided for operation and maintenance of the park and recreation improvements financed with CDBG funds. No dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• Public hearing on a CDBG for 12th Street Community Center Park Complex improvements
• Resolution No. R-3161: certifying legal authority to apply for the 2026 Kansas CDBG Program and authorizing the City Manager to sign and submit the application
• Resolution No. R-3162: assuring the Kansas Department of Commerce of continued funding for operation and maintenance of CDBG-financed park and recreation improvements

The Commission approved two resolutions to apply for 2026 Kansas Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the 12th Street Community Center Park Complex. The action authorizes the City Manager to submit the application and guarantees ongoing maintenance for the improvements.

• Approved Resolution No. R-3161 to apply for 2026 Kansas CDBG Program funds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-3162 guaranteeing operation and maintenance of CDBG-financed park improvements (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget and then consider it as new business. The agenda also includes several contract awards, a rezoning, and other routine items like consent agenda approvals and special event permits.

• Public hearing and consideration of the proposed 2027 budget
• Appropriation Ordinance A-18 for $1,275,512.81 (Sept 1-16, 2026)
• Award Citywide Concrete Repairs (Phase II) to T&M Concrete Company for $186,614.62
• Purchase a 721G Case Wheel Loader from VLP Equipment Share for $307,644
• Rezone 2512 Rucker Road and part of Walla Walla Road to Service Commercial District (Ordinance S-3338)

The Commission approved the proposed 2027 budget and authorized several equipment and infrastructure purchases. It also decided to restructure the Chamber of Commerce as a stand-alone entity.

• Approved proposed 2027 budget (4-1)
• Approved proposal for Chamber of Commerce to be a stand-alone entity, Economic Development under the City, and Military Affairs under the County (3-2)
• Approved $307,644 purchase of a 721G Case Wheel Loader (3-2)
• Approved $139,837 bid for South Park Playground equipment to Athco (4-1)
• Approved $29,000 first-year purchase of Cloud-Based First Due to Fire & ENIS RMS platform plus $8,100 onboarding fee (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-3338 to rezone 2512 Rucker Road and part of 00000 Walla Walla Road to Service Commercial District (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Agreement No. 315-26 for East Chestnut Crosswalk & Bus Stop (5-0)
• Tabled bid for Citywide Concrete Repairs (Phase II) to T&M Concrete Company for $186,614.62 (4-1)

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad discutirá varios elementos financieros importantes, incluyendo la autorización de bonos para un refugio de animales y un edificio de obras públicas. La reunión también incluye una audiencia pública para un proyecto de reemplazo de aceras y varias resoluciones con respecto a propiedades y solicitudes de subvenciones.

• Resolución R-3152: $3,125,000 en Bonos de Obligación General para mejoras del Refugio de Animales y de Obras Públicas
• Resolución R-3153: $1,925,488 para la compra de bienes raíces
• Adjudicación de licitación a Kindlesparger Construction, LLC por $999,625 para la remodelación del Refugio de Animales
• Audiencia pública para el Proyecto de Reemplazo de Aceras de Washington Street CDBG
• Evaluaciones especiales que totalizan $2,384,136.54 para el padrón fiscal de 2025

The City Commission authorized several general obligation bonds and real property purchases for the Animal Shelter and Public Works Building. The board also awarded construction bids to Kindlesparger Construction, LLC for shelter and police department remodels.

• Approved $1.2M bond for Animal Shelter renovation (5-0)
• Approved $1.925M bond for Public Works Building purchase and renovation (3-1-1)
• Approved $1,925,488 real property purchase (3-1-1)
• Awarded $999,625 Animal Shelter Remodel bid to Kindlesparger Construction, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded $177,230 Police Department Office Space Remodel bid to Kindlesparger Construction, LLC (4-1)
• Approved demolition of structure at 617 North Washington (4-1)
• Approved Havana Nights event and liquor consumption on City property (5-0)
• Approved Oktoberfest Cereal Malt Beverage License (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider two Land Bank resolutions regarding the Sutter Highlands Subdivision. The items involve a property sale to private buyers and a reciprocal lot purchase for cleanup purposes.

• Sale of Lot 16, Block 1, Sutter Highlands Subdivision to Erik J. Poveda and Diana M. Neira Sanchez for $5,000
• Purchase of Lot 15, Block 1, Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $5,000 to facilitate a lot swap

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of two lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $5,000 each. The board also requested that a specific lot offer be placed on the next agenda.

• Approved Resolution No. 03-2026 to sell Lot 16, Block 1, Sutter Highlands Subdivision to Erik J. Poveda and Diana M. Neira Sanchez for $5,000
• Approved Resolution No. 04-2026 to sell Lot 15, Block 1, Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $5,000
• Approved request to place Brad Chauncey's lot offer on the next agenda
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider several routine items, including approving an appropriation ordinance, accepting a federal grant, and awarding a construction bid for the Old Highway 40 Sanitary Sewer & Water Improvements project. They will also discuss a $10,000 request for a joint tourism marketing campaign and review the Economic Development Commission/Chamber of Commerce budget. A special presentation on the Fort Riley Safe Passage Program is scheduled.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-16th for $1,093,492.58
• Award bid to J & K Contracting for $372,148 for Old Highway 40 sewer/water improvements
• Accept $18,553 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Consider $10,000 joint tourism marketing campaign request
• Discuss Economic Development Commission/Chamber of Commerce budget

The Junction City Commission approved a $372,148 bid for the Old Highway 40 Sanitary Sewer & Water Improvements project and a $67,559.50 change order for the 2026 Water System Improvements project. It also approved a $10,000 joint tourism marketing campaign (4-1), approved paying the Chamber of Commerce EDC invoice minus $21,000, and reversed a prior $73,000 Military Affairs Council approval. The consent agenda, including a $1,093,492.58 appropriation ordinance, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 for 2026 Water System Improvements ($67,559.50) (5-0)
• Awarded Old Highway 40 Sanitary Sewer & Water Improvements bid to J&K Contracting ($372,148) (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 Joint Tourism Marketing Campaign (4-1, Yoskowitz nay)
• Approved paying Chamber of Commerce EDC invoice minus $21,000 paid to MAC Director (5-0)
• Reversed Aug 4 Budget Work Session approval of $73,000 for Military Affairs Council (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,093,492.58 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Patti Noriega to Economic Development Commission (5-0)

City Commission

La Comisión de Junction City se reunirá para aprobar una ordenanza de apropiación de $9.65 millones, cancelaciones de servicios públicos, nómina y actas de reuniones. También discutirán adquisiciones de bienes raíces, un memorando de entendimiento del departamento de bomberos y considerarán la compra de dos máquinas Bobcat por un total de $189,841.79.

• Consideración de la Ordenanza de Apropiación A-15 por $9,646,319.34
• Consideración de la compra de una excavadora compacta Bobcat E60 Series por $86,112.01
• Consideración de la compra de un cargador compacto Bobcat T86 Compact Rack Loader por $103,729.78
• Consideración de la Ordenanza No. S-3334 para la fusión administrativa de lotes en 1733 & 0000 Sutter Woods Road
• Consideración de solicitud de demolición para estructura peligrosa en 338 West 15th Street

The Junction City Commission voted 3-1, with one abstention, to authorize buying about 13 acres with structures at 375 Grant Avenue and adjacent vacant property from Silver Rock Ventures for $1,925,000, and to direct staff to close by September 1, 2026 or a mutually agreeable later date. The commission also approved an Industrial Revenue Bond request with a 10-year property tax exemption and a $40,000-a-year pilot payment, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Junction City Fire Department and the Fort Riley Fire Department. Several executive sessions were held on potential real property acquisition; the minutes state no decisions were made and no actions taken in those closed sessions. Other actions included an administrative lot merger at 1733 & 0000 Sutter Woods Road, equipment purchases, and extensions for dangerous and unsafe structures.

• Approved purchase of about 13 acres with structures at 375 Grant Avenue and adjacent vacant property from Silver Rock Ventures for $1,925,000 (3-1, Pinaire abstained)
• Approved Industrial Revenue Bond request with 10-year property tax exemption and $40,000/year pilot payment (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Junction City Fire Department and Fort Riley Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved administrative lot merger for 1733 & 0000 Sutter Woods Road, Ordinance No. 5-3334 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of E60 Series Bobcat Compact Excavator for $86,112.01 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of T86 Bobcat Compact Track Loader for $103,729.78 (5-0)
• Tabled memorial tree and bench request by the Laster family for staff review of criteria (5-0)
• Approved 3-month extension for Dangerous & Unsafe Structure at 424 West 13th Street (4-0, Pinaire abstained)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to hold a budget discussion. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Budget discussion

The Junction City Commission held a budget work session and voted on several 2027 budget appropriations. They approved funding for the Opera House, Military Affairs Council, Highland Cemetery, Mainstreet, Juneteenth, ATA Bus, Freedom Fest, and Fresh Start, while denying the Harmony Center request. A motion to fund Harmony Fest was not seconded and died.

• Approved $179,000 for Opera House (5-0)
• Denied $120,000 request for Harmony Center (5-0)
• Approved $73,000 for Military Affairs Council (5-0)
• Approved $60,000 for Highland Cemetery (5-0)
• Approved $85,000 for Mainstreet (4-0, Butler abstained)
• Approved $10,000 for Juneteenth (5-0)
• Approved $122,000 for ATA Bus (4-1, Pinaire nay)
• Approved $50,000 for Freedom Fest (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider a $3.2 million appropriations ordinance, approve the purchase of an ambulance for $327,336, and appoint members to the Homelessness Task Force.

• Consideration of Appropriation Ordinance A-14 for $3,227,448.24
• Consideration of Homelessness Task Force appointments
• Consideration of JCPD & USD 475 Agreement for School Resource Officers
• Consideration of ambulance purchase bid for $327,336
• Consideration of Westwood Boulevard Street Maintenance Phase 1 project

The Junction City Commission approved a series of bids and agreements, including a $1,610,009.62 roundabout at McFarland & Eisenhower and $1,528,489.80 for Westwood Boulevard concrete maintenance, both awarded to Ebert Construction Co., Inc. The Commission also approved a $327,336 ambulance purchase from Braun Northwest, a $62,510.86 SCBA breathing air compressor system from Conrad Fire Equipment Inc., and a $123,020 golf course storage building from Rolling Hills Construction. It approved a school resource officer agreement with USD 475 for 2026-2027, Ordinance No. G-1327 changing school zone times, and Resolution No. R-3151 on city staffing positions. The Commission appointed members to the Homelessness Task Force and Stephen Capizzi to the Economic Development Commission, and voted 3-2 to install four-way stops at five intersections.

• Approved JCPD & USD 475 school resource officer agreement for 2026-2027 (5-0)
• Approved $327,336 ambulance purchase from Braun Northwest (5-0)
• Approved $62,510.86 SCBA breathing air compressor system from Conrad Fire Equipment Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1327 changing school zone times for new Early Childhood Center (5-0)
• Approved $1,528,489.80 Westwood Boulevard Street Maintenance Phase 1 - Concrete to Ebert Construction Co., Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $1,610,009.62 McFarland & Eisenhower Roundabout to Ebert Construction Co., Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $123,020 Rolling Meadows Golf Course storage building to Rolling Hills Construction (5-0)
• Approved four-way stops at 4th & Adams, 3rd & Adams, 3rd & Madison, 12th & Webster, & 8th & Eisenhower (3-2)

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad está llevando a cabo una discusión presupuestaria que cubre ingresos, deuda y la tasa del impuesto predial. Este es el único tema sustancial en la agenda, además de comentarios públicos y clausura.

• Discusión presupuestaria incluyendo ingresos, deuda y tasa del impuesto predial

City Commission

La Comisión revisará y posiblemente aprobará una ordenanza de apropiación de $2,035,246 para el período del 17 de junio al 8 de julio. También considerará una fusión de lotes para dos parcelas en West 13th Street y la desafectación de una parte de una servidumbre en Saddle Drive. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen una ordenanza sobre la Joint Economic Development Commission.

• Ordenanza de apropiación A-13 por $2,035,246.13
• Ajustes de obligaciones contractuales $23,632.87 y ajustes por deudas incobrables $18,352.55
• Fusión de lotes para 814 & 818 West 13th Street (Ordenanza S-3332)
• Desafectación de servidumbre en 1631 Saddle Drive (Ordenanza S-3333)
• Ordenanza G-1320 sobre la Joint Economic Development Commission

The Junction City Commission voted 3-1, with one abstention, to authorize buying about 13 acres with structures at 375 Grant Avenue and adjacent vacant property from Silver Rock Ventures for $1,925,000, and to let the Mayor sign the purchase agreement. The vote followed four closed executive sessions on acquiring real property; the minutes state no decisions were made in those sessions. The Commission also approved an Industrial Revenue Bond with a 10-year property tax exemption and a $40,000-a-year pilot payment, an MOU with the Fort Riley Fire Department, and several equipment purchases. Two dangerous-structure extensions were approved, and a memorial tree and bench request was tabled.

• Approved purchase of ~13 acres with structures at 375 Grant Avenue and adjacent vacant property from Silver Rock Ventures for $1,925,000 (3-1, Pinaire abstained)
• Approved Industrial Revenue Bond with 10-year property tax exemption and $40,000/year pilot payment (5-0)
• Approved MOU between Junction City Fire Department and Fort Riley Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-3334, administrative lot merger at 1733 & 0000 Sutter Woods Road (5-0)
• Approved purchase of E60 Series Bobcat Compact Excavator for $86,112.01 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of T86 Bobcat Compact Track Loader for $103,729.78 (5-0)
• Tabled memorial tree and bench request by the Laster family for staff review of criteria (5-0)
• Approved 90-day extension for a dangerous and unsafe structure property (4-0, Pinaire abstained)

City Commission

La City Commission discutirá el Interlocal Chamber of Commerce Master Agreement y la estructura de la Economic Development Commission. Se permite el comentario público antes de la discusión.

• Discusión sobre el Interlocal Chamber of Commerce Master Agreement y la estructura de la Economic Development Commission

The joint meeting included a presentation regarding the staffing, funding, and structure of the Junction City Area Chamber of Commerce. Members also discussed the Interlocal Chamber of Commerce Master Agreement and Economic Development Commission structure.

• Discussed JCACC structure, staffing, and funding

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad discutirá y considerará acciones sobre los temas planteados en una reunión conjunta reciente con funcionarios del condado y la cámara de comercio. No hay otros asuntos sustantivos en la agenda.

• Discusión y posible acción sobre los resultados de la reunión conjunta Condado/Ciudad/Cámara

The Commission approved the temporary appointment of Mayor Terry Butler to the Economic Development Advisory Commission for 90 days. The City Attorney and City Manager were directed to draft an amendment for the VIAC/IVAL agreement regarding payment obligations.

• Appointed Mayor Terry Butler to Economic Development Advisory Commission for 90 days (5-0)
• Directed drafting of VIAC/IVAL agreement amendment to avoid dual payment obligations (5-0)

City Commission

La City Commission discutirá los presupuestos propuestos para Harmony Fest 2027, Public Works y Administración, y considerará la Ordenanza R-3151 que establece puestos de empleados. Una sesión ejecutiva actualizará el Chamber Master Agreement.

• Solicitud de presupuesto para Harmony Fest 2027
• Discusión de presupuesto de Public Works, Water, Sewer, Sanitation, & Storm Water
• Discusión de presupuesto de los fondos de Administration, Commissioners, & Enterprise
• Ordenanza No. R-3151 que establece puestos de empleados
• Sesión ejecutiva: actualización del Chamber Master Agreement

The Commission held a budget work session including presentations on department budgets and requests for Harmony Fest. During the meeting, the Commission moved into two executive sessions to consult with the City Attorney regarding the Chamber of Commerce Master Agreement. Resolution No. R-3151 was tabled.

• Tabled Resolution No. R-3151 establishing employee positions (4-1)
• Approved first executive session for attorney-client consultation (5-0)
• Approved second executive session for attorney-client consultation (5-0)

City Commission

La junta del Land Bank de Junction City discutirá varias propiedades, incluyendo 1302 Oakview Drive y servicios eléctricos en Mann's Ranch. También votarán una resolución para aceptar la oferta de $2,500 de Jason McGlothin para comprar el Lote 26 en Deer Creek Addition. Además, discutirán la eliminación de lotes específicos del inventario del Land Bank.

• Discusión sobre 1302 Oakview Drive
• Discusión sobre servicios eléctricos propuestos en Mann's Ranch
• Consideración de la Resolución No. 02-2026 para vender el Lote 26, Manzana 1, Deer Creek Addition a Jason McGlothin por $2,500
• Discusión sobre la eliminación de lotes específicos del Land Bank

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved removing Deer Creek and Sutter Woods lots from the Land Bank for future city use, each by a 3-1 vote. A proposal to remove the Turkey Hollow lot failed on a 2-2 tie, and an offer to purchase a Deer Creek lot died for lack of a second. Discussions on electrical services at Mann's Ranch and removing Prairie Ridge lots were tabled.

• Removed Deer Creek lots from Land Bank for city use (3-1)
• Removed Sutter Woods lots from Land Bank for city use (3-1)
• Denied removal of Turkey Hollow lot from Land Bank (2-2 tie, motion died)
• Offer to purchase Lot 26, Block 1, Deer Creek Addition for $2,500 died without a second
• Tabled discussion on electrical services at Mann's Ranch
• Tabled discussion on removing Prairie Ridge lots from Land Bank (4-0)

City Commission

La Comisión de Junction City revisará y votará sobre varios nuevos asuntos comerciales, incluyendo un contrato de drenaje de $140,145 para Rimrock Park, enmiendas a las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado, y un permiso de uso especial para un estudio de tatuajes en 122 East 7th Street. Los comisionados también considerarán solicitudes de presupuesto de 2027 de organizaciones locales, una solicitud de subvención DCIP y una medida de votación sobre gallinas. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen una extensión de seguridad para una estructura insegura en North Washington Street.

• Adjudicar contrato de drenaje de $140,145 para Rimrock Park a J & K Contracting
• Aprobar la Ordenanza G-1318 que modifica las tarifas mínimas mensuales de agua
• Aprobar la Ordenanza G-1319 que modifica la estructura de tarifas de uso de alcantarillado
• Otorgar permiso de uso especial para un estudio de tatuajes en 122 East 7th Street
• Revisar solicitudes de presupuesto de 2027 para Fresh Start, Dorothy Bramlage Library y Mainstreet

The Commission approved several ordinances including updates to water and sewer rates, a special use permit for a tattoo parlor, and a $1.2 million bond for animal shelter renovations. Several items, including an intersection control evaluation and a ballot discussion regarding chickens, were tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Appointed William Thornberg to Freeman Field Advisory Board (5-0)
• Tabled Intersection Control Evaluation discussion (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. R-315 (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to extend Military Affairs contract indefinitely (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-3150 for community infrastructure grant application (5-0)
• Awarded bid for Rimrock Fire Trailage improvements to Jafontraiting, LLC ($140,145) (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-3331 for tattoo parlor special use permit at 122 East 7th Street (5-0)

City Commission

La Comisión considerará elementos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluyendo una ordenanza de asignación de $2.1M y un permiso para el festival de Juneteenth. Los nuevos negocios incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato de rehabilitación de puente por $1.76M y la compra de equipo contra incendios. Las presentaciones especiales incluyen proclamaciones y solicitudes de presupuesto para 2027. Los comisionados también discutirán la financiación del desarrollo económico y la asociación con la Cámara de Comercio.

• Ordenanza de asignación A-11 por $2,116,102.46
• Adjudicación de licitación de rehabilitación del puente Washington Street a Reece Construction Co. por $1,758,206.34
• Compra de compresor de aire de JCFD mediante RFP por $90,210
• Compra de equipo de protección de JCFD mediante fuente única por $37,704.40 más flete
• Proclamaciones: Juneteenth Day y National Gun Violence Awareness Day

The Commission voted 3-2 to withhold monetary disbursement to the Economic Development Commission except for payroll, existing contracts, lease obligations, and similar fixed costs, requiring other requests be submitted in writing and reviewed by the City Manager and Finance Director. The Commission also approved a $1.76M contract for Washington Street Bridge Rehab, approved fire department equipment purchases totaling $127,914, and directed the City Attorney to draft notice of intent to restructure the Master Agreement with the Chamber of Commerce and Geary County.

• Withheld most EDC funding except for fixed costs (3-2)
• Awarded Washington Street Bridge Rehab to Reece Construction for $1,758,206.34 (unanimous)
• Approved JCFD SCBA air compressor system purchase via RFP for $90,210 (3-2)
• Approved JCFD bunker gear purchase from Delta Fire & Safety for $37,704.40 (unanimous)
• Directed City Attorney to draft notice of intent to restructure Chamber/Geary County Master Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including appropriations ($2.1M), Juneteenth event permit, payroll, and prior minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

La Junction City Commission realiza una sesión de trabajo para discutir propuestas de presupuesto para varios departamentos, incluyendo Refugio de Animales, Parques y Recreación, Policía e IT. No se programan votaciones formales; esta es una reunión solo de discusión. Se permite comentario público.

• Discusión de presupuesto del Refugio de Animales
• Discusión de presupuesto de Parques y Recreación, Golf, Piscina, Spin City, 12th Street Community Center, Mantenimiento de Edificios
• Discusión de presupuesto del Departamento de Policía y Despacho
• Discusión de presupuesto de IT

The Junction City Commission held a budget work session where department heads presented proposed 2027 budgets for the Animal Shelter, Parks & Recreation, and Police Department. No votes or decisions were taken on any budget items. The meeting adjourned after the presentations and public comment with no public input.

• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

La comisión considerará aprobar una oferta de $322,150 para la reparación de grietas con masilla en múltiples calles y subdivisiones. También votarán sobre la autorización de la eliminación de violaciones del código en nueve propiedades y la concesión de varias servidumbres de servicios públicos y carreteras. Otros asuntos incluyen una licencia para eventos especiales para Freedom Sings y un nombramiento para la junta de la biblioteca.

• Adjudicar oferta de $322,150 a Parking Lot Maintenance LLC para la reparación de grietas con masilla en toda la ciudad en 2026
• Autorizar la eliminación de violaciones del código en nueve propiedades (p. ej., 125 E 12th St, 136A E Vine St, etc.)
• Conceder servidumbre permanente cerca de Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church para carretera y servicios públicos ($4,069.20)
• Conceder servidumbres de servicios públicos en Redbud Ridge No. 1 para líneas de servicios públicos
• Aprobar el evento especial Freedom Sings Meet and Greet y la licencia de bebidas de malta de cereal para el 30 de junio

The commission approved the consent agenda including appropriations, adjustments, and a special event. They appointed a library board trustee and authorized abatement of nuisance conditions at nine properties. The key decision was awarding a $322,150 contract for citywide mastic crack repair to Parking Lot Maintenance LLC. Several permanent and temporary easements were also granted.

• Approved consent agenda including $1.25M appropriation (5-0)
• Appointed Diane Briestensky-Leonard to Library Board (5-0)
• Approved abatement resolutions for 9 properties (each 5-0)
• Awarded $322,150 crack repair contract to Parking Lot Maintenance LLC (5-0)
• Granted permanent easement near Faith Lutheran Church for $4,069.20 (5-0)
• Granted utility easement near Faith Lutheran Church for $927.71 (5-0)
• Granted utility easements in Redbud Ridge No.1 (5-0)
• Granted temporary construction easement for McFarland Roundabout for $480.32 (5-0)

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal considerará más de $1.4 millones en gastos, incluido un proyecto de mantenimiento de calles de $792,789 en 12 carreteras. También discutirán una ordenanza propuesta sobre gallinas y considerarán solicitudes para comprar una ambulancia, una cámara de alcantarillado y otros equipos. En la agenda figuran nombramientos para la Junta de la Autoridad de Vivienda y una solicitud de $10,000 en fondos para opioides para mejoras de instalaciones.

• Adjudicación de la licitación de mantenimiento de calles a Shilling Construction por $792,789 en Eisenhower, Allen, Haven, 12th, Coronado, Webster, Filley, East 4th/5th/6th/7th y Reynolds
• Solicitud de JCFD para comprar una ambulancia por un monto no superior a $330,000
• Compra de un sistema UPS de torre por $107,190
• Discusión de la ordenanza sobre gallinas
• Nombramiento de Yurii Zhupnyk y Natalie Waldo para la Junta de la Autoridad de Vivienda

The City Commission approved the consent agenda, including appropriations, police grant application, special events, and payroll. They approved multiple purchases: a $330K ambulance, $107K UPS system, $50K slope mower, $199K sewer camera, and awarded the 2026 Street Maintenance project to Shilling Construction for $792,789. Personnel policies were updated (4-1) and several board appointments and a $10K opioid fund grant were approved.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Call Center purchase Third Addendum (5-0)
• Approved JCFD ambulance RFP not to exceed $330K (5-0)
• Awarded $792,789 street maintenance contract to Shilling Construction (5-0)
• Approved $107,190 tower UPS system from Economy Electric (5-0)
• Approved $50,926 slope mower from Key Equipment (5-0)
• Approved $199,743 sewer camera from Elliot Equipment (5-0)
• Approved updated Personnel Policies for 2026 (4-1)

City Commission

La Comisión llevará a cabo discusiones presupuestarias para los departamentos de Building & Codes, Legal & Court y Fire. Estas presentaciones informarán las próximas decisiones fiscales. También está programado el comentario público.

• Discusión presupuestaria del Departamento de Building & Codes
• Discusión presupuestaria del Departamento de Legal & Court
• Discusión presupuestaria del Departamento de Fire

The commission held a budget work session to review proposed 2027 budgets for Building & Codes, Legal & Court, and EMS & Fire departments. No votes were taken on any budget proposals. The only action was a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned at 6:53 pm (5-0)

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad considerará aprobar una subvención de la FAA de $4,038,000 para la rehabilitación de la pista 18/36 en Freeman Field, con la ciudad pagando $509,393. Otros asuntos nuevos incluyen la reclasificación de una propiedad en 1304 W. 14th St., la aprobación final del plano para lotes cerca de Sawmill Road, la adjudicación de un contrato para mejoras de pavimento en la carretera del aeropuerto y el centro de convenciones por $413,373.55, y la compra de vehículos policiales por $146,211.10. La agenda de consentimiento incluye una ordenanza de apropiación de $1,511,003.98 y una licencia de cerveza para Casey's. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen una extensión de 3 meses para una estructura peligrosa en 338 W. 15th St.

• Reclasificación de 1304 W. 14th St. a Comercial Vecinal
• Plano final para 2440 Sawmill Road (Lote 31, 32, mitad del 33)
• Subvención de rehabilitación de pista de $4,038,000 en Freeman Field (contrapartida FAA 90/10)
• Oferta de mejoras de pavimento de $413,373.55 a APAC-Kansas Inc.
• $146,211.10 para dos Chevy Tahoe 2026 para el departamento de policía

The commission approved a $4.038M engineering agreement for Freeman Field runway rehab with a 90/10 FAA match, and a $413K bid for Airport Road pavement improvements. It also approved a rezoning at 1304 W 1st St to Neighborhood Commercial (4-0-1). After initial failure, a 3-month last extension was granted for a dangerous structure at 338 W 15th St (3-1-1).

• Approved consent agenda including $1.51M appropriations (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 1304 W 1st St to Neighborhood Commercial (4-0-1)
• Hired Benesch Engineering as airport consultants for 5 years (5-0)
• Approved engineering agreement for Runway 18/36 rehab, $4,038,000 with 90/10 FAA grant (5-0)
• Awarded bid for Airport Road & Convention Center pavement improvements to APAC-Kansas, $413,373.55 (5-0)
• Approved $146,211.10 for two police Chevy Tahoes (5-0)
• Failed initial 3-month extension for dangerous structure at 338 W 15th St (2-2-1)
• Approved final 3-month extension for dangerous structure at 338 W 15th St (3-1-1)

City Commission

La Comisión de Junction City considerará la adjudicación de un contrato de $1,027,278 para Mejoras del Sistema de Agua 2026 a J & K Contracting. Otros asuntos nuevos incluyen una ordenanza de fusión de lotes para parcelas en Chisholm Trail, adjudicaciones de licitaciones para servicios de corte de césped y una resolución de apoyo al Jardín Comunitario de la Calle 12. La agenda de consentimiento incluye una ordenanza de apropiación de $2.67 millones y aprobaciones para eventos especiales como Mud Bog y Run for the Wall. Los asuntos pendientes cubren políticas de personal actualizadas.

• Ordenanza de Apropiación A-7: $2,670,294.78
• Adjudicación de licitación para Mejoras del Sistema de Agua 2026: $1,027,278 a J & K Contracting
• Adjudicación de licitación para la luz de baliza de descenso del Aeropuerto Freeman Field: $121,714 a Atlas Electric
• Corte de césped contractual para predios descuidados: $85 por lote a Terry’s Mowing-n-Then Some
• Fusión de lotes para 931 y 1001 Chisolm Trail mediante la Ordenanza S-3328

The City Commission approved a $1,027,278 contract for water system improvements, a $121,714 airport beacon light contract, and mowing contracts. They also approved applying for a BRIC grant with $200,000 match for a communication tower. Personnel policy updates were tabled.

• Approved $2,670,294.78 appropriation ordinance (consent)
• Approved BRIC grant application with $200K match (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-3139 supporting 12th Street Community Garden
• Approved lot merger for 931 & 1001 Chisolm Trail
• Approved mowing contract for blights at $85/lot
• Approved $1,027,278 water system improvements to J&K Contracting
• Approved $121,714 airport beacon light to Atlas Electric
• Tabled 2026 Personnel Policies

City Commission

The Junction City City Commission will consider a series of resolutions authorizing staff to abate violations of City Code Section 235 at several West 12th Street locations and other sites. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as a $964,810.44 appropriation ordinance and contract approvals for water‑plant pump replacement, golf‑course equipment, and police firearms. Additional topics are a homelessness task force resolution and a $46,024 wastewater‑treatment upgrade.

• Resolution R-3133 authorizing abatement at 315 West 11th Street
• Resolution R-3134 authorizing abatement at 420 West 12th Street
• Resolution R-3135 authorizing abatement at 628 West 12th Street
• Bid award to Clark Well & Equipment for Well #17 pump replacement ($58,330)
• Bid award to Van‑Wall Equipment for Greens Mowers for Rolling Meadows Golf Course ($113,500)

The Junction City Commission approved the Appropriation Ordinance A‑6 for $964,810.44 and related contractual and bad‑debt adjustments. It also approved several Section 235 code‑violation abatement resolutions, multiple bid awards for city services, and created a task force on homelessness. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A‑6 for $964,810.44 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2026 contractual adjustments of $30,805.60 and bad‑debt adjustments of $29,680.27 (unanimous)
• Approved Section 235 code‑violation abatement resolutions for 315 West 11th, 420 West 12th, 628 West 12th, 635 West 14th, 819 West 10th, 1225 Pershing Drive, 1416 North Franklin, and 1821 North Jefferson (unanimous)
• Approved award of Greens Mowers contract for Rolling Meadows Golf Course to Van‑Wall Equipment for $113,500 (unanimous)
• Approved award of pump replacement for Well #17 at the Water Treatment Plant to Clark Well & Equipment for $58,330 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a service‑water flushing connection and new flowmeter for the East Waste Water Treatment Plant for $46,024 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of a Homelessness Task Force (Resolution No. R‑3138) (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for the Regional Partnership Grant Program (RPGP) (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a consent agenda including a $5.6 million appropriation ordinance and the Derby Days special event. New business includes a final plat for East Chestnut Street, a CDBG grant agreement for Highwind Brewery, and updates to personnel policies. Unfinished business features a traffic study discussion.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-5 for $5,614,729.13
• Request for $10,000 in support of Juneteenth Celebration
• Final plat on properties at 00000 East Chestnut Street
• Commercial Rehabilitation (CDBG) Grant agreement for Highwind Brewery
• HDR Work Change Directive #120 for $29,298 at Water Treatment Plant

The commission approved the consent agenda, which included a $5,614,729.13 appropriation, the Derby Days special event, payroll items, and the February 17 meeting minutes. It also approved several individual items: a $10,000 Juneteenth entertainment request, a $41,3'10 opioid‑treatment grant to The Restoration Center, Ordinance No. 5‑3327 for a final plat on East Chestnut Street, a Commercial Rehabilitation CDBG grant for Highwind Brewery, Ordinance R‑3128 updating personnel‑policy leave rules, and a directive to add conditioned air to the Water Treatment Plant elevator costing 529,298. Additionally, April 20‑22 was declared the Week of Community Cleanup.

• Approved consent agenda (including $5,614,729.13 appropriation) (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 Juneteenth entertainment request (5-0)
• Approved $41,3'10 opioid‑treatment grant to The Restoration Center (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5‑3327 final plat on East Chestnut Street (5-0)
• Approved Commercial Rehabilitation CDBG grant for Highwind Brewery (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Ordinance R‑3128 personnel‑policy update (5-0)
• Approved HDR Work Change Directive #120 for Water Treatment Plant air space (529,298) (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a resolution supporting a federal BUILD grant for the Grant Avenue Road Project and vote on several interlocal agreements and purchases. Consent items include a $2.6 million appropriation ordinance and a Walmart Community Grant application for the fire department.

• Resolution No. R-3127 supporting BUILD Grant for the Grant Avenue Road Project
• Purchase of two Zoll Auto Pulse NXTs for the Junction City Fire Department at $57,049.78
• Interlocal service agreements for the Animal Shelter with Geary County Sheriff's Office and City of Milford
• Amendments to the agreement with the Junction City Police Officer's Association
• Ordinance No. S-3326 authorizing litigation against SVS

The Junction City Commission approved several items, including a $57,049.78 purchase of two Zoll Auto Pulse NXTS devices. It also approved a resolution supporting the BUILD Grant for the Grant Avenue Road project, interlocal service agreements for the animal shelter, an ordinance authorizing litigation against SVS, and a letter of support for the 2026 Predevelopment Technical Assistance Grant Program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved purchase of two Zoll Auto Pulse NXTS ($57,049.78) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-3127 supporting BUILD Grant for Grant Avenue Road project (5-0)
• Approved interlocal service agreements between Animal Shelter & Geary County Sheriffs and Animal Shelter & City of Milford (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-3326 authorizing litigation against SVS (5-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for 2026 Predevelopment Technical Assistance Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved Agreement of Amendments between City and Junction City Police Officers Association (5-0)
• Approved the consent agenda as presented (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider awarding a $1.29 million bid for Grant Avenue street maintenance and a $791,807 bid for parking lot improvements. Other items include approving the 2024 annual financial report, purchasing $170,802 in access control system upgrades, and several property-related ordinances and resolutions.

• Award bid for Grant Avenue Street Maintenance (2'' mill & overlay) to Shilling Construction Company for $1,292,882.60
• Award bid for 12th Street & Community Center Parking Lot Improvements to Bayer Construction Company for $791,807.15
• Purchase upgrades to Access Control Systems at city buildings (CJIS & HIPAA compliance) for $170,801.69
• Consideration of abatement resolutions for properties at 803 W. 4th Street and 1615 Pierce Avenue
• Ordinances for lot merger of 705 & 729 E. 7th Street and final plat for Karen Lane lots 10-16

The commission approved the consent agenda and the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. It also approved several contracts, including a $170,801.69 upgrade to access control systems, a $1,292,882.60 Grant Avenue Street Maintenance contract, and a $979'1 ,807.15 improvement for the 12th Street and Community Center parking lot. Additional actions included approval of change orders for street projects, two ordinances affecting lot mergers and platting, and an addendum to the City Manager’s employment agreement.

• Approved 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved $170,801.69 access control system upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $1,292,882.60 Grant Avenue Street Maintenance contract (5-0)
• Approved $979'1 ,807.15 12th Street & Community Center Parking Lot improvements (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 for 2024 Street Maintenance project $9251,248.10 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3324, administration lot merger of 705 & 729 East 7th Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-3325, final plat for 00000 Karen Lane, Lots 10‑16 (5-0)
• Approved addendum to City Manager employment agreement (4-1)

City Commission

The Land Bank is meeting to review minutes from January 6, 2026. The body will consider a resolution regarding a property purchase offer from Junghans Agency, Inc.

• Resolution No. 01-2026: Offer from Junghans Agency, Inc. to purchase Lot 4, Block 10 (Sutterwoods Subdivision) and Lots 2-9, Block 3 (Mans Ranch #2) for $22,500

The Land Bank Board approved the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. The board then adjourned the session. Finally, the board approved Resolution No. 01‑2026 to purchase Lot 4, Block 10; Sutterwoods Subdivision Lots 2‑9, Block 3; and Mans Ranch from Junghans Agency for $22,500. All motions carried with no dissenting votes.

• Approved January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01‑2026 to purchase Lot 4 Block 10, Sutterwoods Subdivision Lots 2‑9 Block 3, and Mans Ranch for $22,500 (unanimous)