Colby public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Agendas
The Colby City Council will discuss a $33,100 warranty extension payment for CAT Engine No. 9. New business includes designating the Event Center at 1200 S Franklin Ave as the regular meeting location, approving a $109,145.15 payment to Midlands Contracting for the Waterline Improvement Project, and authorizing the redemption of Colby Medical Center’s industrial revenue bonds. The consent agenda covers several payroll and general warrant ordinances, encumbrance approvals, and appointments of a municipal court judge and city attorney.
- Discuss $33,100 payment for warranty extension of CAT Engine No. 9
- Approve location of regular council meetings at Event Center, 1200 S Franklin Ave
- Approve $109,145.15 payment to Midlands Contracting for Waterline Improvement Project
- Authorize redemption of Colby Medical Center industrial revenue bonds (Resolution No. 1242)
- Approve payroll ordinances (Nos. 3929, 3930) and general warrant ordinances (Nos. 3931, 3932)
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss a progress report on the Villa High Renovation Project. Members are deciding on several equipment payments and the 2026 terms for the City Attorney and Municipal Judge. The meeting includes approvals for city boundary resolutions and official newspaper designation.
- Payment of $33,100.00 for CAT Engine No. 9 warranty extension
- Annual contract of $5,250.95 (2026-2029) with AXON for two in-car cameras
- Repair estimate from Johnson Service Company for the sewer plant
- Ordinance No. 1704 regarding City Attorney compensation and duties for 2026
- Ordinance No. 1705 regarding Municipal Judge and Clerk compensation and duties for 2026
City Council Agendas
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the amended 2025 Use of Funds. Members will consider a development agreement with Colby Investment Group and a municipal code change regarding water rates. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of four newly elected officials.
- Ordinance No. 1703 to change municipal code and water rates effective February 1, 2025
- Star Bond Development Agreement with Colby Investment Group
- Police vehicle trade-ins to Tubbs and Sons of Colby not to exceed $44,800.00 and $38,500.00
- Two new police vehicles from Tubbs and Sons of Colby not to exceed $49,800.00 and $45,000.00
- Public hearing on the proposed amended 2025 Use of Funds
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss the sale of 314.52 acres of dry land and the regulation of skateboards on walking trails. Members will also consider rezoning requests and set a public hearing for the proposed amended 2025 Use of Funds.
- Bid award to Frahm Farmland, Inc for 314.52 acres of dry land for $1,140,135.00
- Ordinance No. 1699 rezoning property at N Grant Ave and W 5th St
- Ordinance No. 1702 rezoning property at 735 Kings Court
- 2025 Employee Longevity Checks totaling $23,500.00
- Ordinance No. 1701 regarding skateboards on walking trails
City Council Agendas
The City Council will consider and vote on several contract approvals and purchase requests. Items include a $124,354.28 final payment to Weigel Concrete for the Taxi‑Lane Extension at Shalz Field, a pay request up to $323,055.30 to resurface College Drive from Range to Country Club, and a $38,595.00 purchase of a transformer from Midwest Transformers. Additional actions are a $2,500.00 irrigation equipment credit from Western Sprinklers, approval of a sign design for Quagliano Field at Young Memorial Park, and a $2,438.28 change order for the Taxi‑Lane Extension, along with project authorization and police vehicle bid letting.
- Approve final pay request to Weigel Concrete $124,354.28 for Taxi‑Lane Extension at Shalz Field
- Approve pay request up to $323,055.30 for resurfacing College Drive from Range to Country Club
- Approve purchase of transformer $38,595.00 from Midwest Transformers (plus freight and sales tax)
- Approve $2,500.00 credit from Western Sprinklers for irrigation equipment and well mediation
- Approve sign design and size for Quagliano Field at Young Memorial Park
City Council Agendas
The City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on Resolution No. 1237, which considers the advisability of issuing taxable industrial revenue bonds and authorizing related documents. The council will also consider several ordinances, including rezoning a lot at the corner of W 5th St and N Grant Ave (Ordinance 1699) and rezoning 1775 W 4th St (Ordinance 1700). Additional items include amending the Open Records provision of the Municipal Code (Ordinance 1698) and discussing transportation rules for the walking trail (Ordinance 1507).
- Public hearing on Resolution No. 1237 for taxable industrial revenue bonds
- Approve Resolution No. 1237 authorizing issuance of those bonds
- Approve Ordinance No. 1699 to rezone lot at W 5th St & N Grant Ave from R-1 to R-2
- Approve Ordinance No. 1700 to rezone 1775 W 4th St from C-2 to C-M
- Amend Chapter I, Article 8 Open Records in the Municipal Code (Ordinance 1698)
City Council Agendas
The Colby City Council will consider and vote on several major items, including adopting the STAR Bond Project Plan and creating a Community Improvement District within that area. It will also vote on two taxable revenue bond authorizations: $14,000,000 for the Wooden, Inc. hotel project and $11,000,000 for the WWS, Inc. hotel project. Additional actions include awarding the STAR Bond Project underwriting contract to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company and addressing a walking‑trail ordinance and a gym‑floor purchase.
- Approve Ordinance No. 1696 adopting the STAR Bond Project Plan
- Approve Ordinance No. 169 7 creating a Community Improvement District within the STAR Bond District
- Approve Ordinance No. 1694 authorizing $14,000,000 taxable revenue bonds for the Wooden, Inc. hotel project
- Approve Ordinance No. 1695 authorizing $11,000,000 taxable revenue bonds for the WWS, Inc. hotel project
- Award bond underwriting contract for the STAR Bond Project to Stifel, Nicolaus & Company
City Council Agendas
The Colby City Council will discuss and act on several items, including a lease amendment with American Towers LLC and a presentation on a proposed roundabout at the K24/K83 intersection. The council will vote on payments for engineering services, storm‑damage repairs, and a change order, and will adopt the City of Colby Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan 2026‑2030. Additional consent agenda items include approvals of minutes, ordinances, proclamations, and abatement resolutions.
- Approve the Proposed 3rd Amendment to the Tower Lease with American Towers LLC
- Presentation on a Proposed Roundabout at the 9 Mile Corner (K24/K83 Intersection) east of Colby
- Approve payment of $48,000 to Penco Engineering for inspection and testing of K‑25
- Approve payment of $159,135 to Phillips Southern Electric Co. for baseball field storm‑damage repair
- Approve and adopt the City of Colby Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan 2026‑2030
City Council Agendas
The City Council will discuss and act on several contracts, including a new generator and airport office space. The body is also setting public hearing dates for the 2026 budget and the STAR Bond Project Plan.
- Real estate acquisition and contract for $1,760,000.00 with a $176,000.00 earnest payment
- KMEA Mid-States Master Services Agreement for a new generator not to exceed $350,000.00
- Amendment to Airport Management Contract for High Planes Aviation office space
- Public hearing for October 7, 2025, regarding STAR Bond Project Plan and Comprehensive Plan
- Public hearings for September 2, 2025, regarding the 2026 Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate