Herington public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda that included minutes from the December 2 meeting, several appointments to the Planning Commission, Housing Authority and CVB, and CMB approvals for local businesses. A resolution waiving the state GAAP requirement was approved. The proposed ordinance to change municipal solid waste collection fees was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: Dec 2 minutes; appointments of Rhonda Rice, Josh Lawrenz, Christine Trapp, Phillip Moore, Lisa Schlesener; CMB approvals for Pizza Hut, Casey’s Retail Company, North Agrimart LLC, Ampride, Uncle Bob’s Bowling (3-0)
• Approved resolution waiving state GAAP requirement (3-0)
• Tabled municipal solid waste collection fee amendment (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a proposal for new business and consider a real estate contract for Lot #4 in the Herington Commercial District. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend municipal solid waste collection fees.

• Real estate contract for Lot #4 Herington Commercial District
• Ordinance amending fees for Municipal Solid Waste Collection
• Proposal for new business in the Herington Commercial District
• WPA Restroom unveiling on December 6, 2025
• Christmas in Herington Celebration on December 6, 2025

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes, each by a 3-0 vote. Two items—consideration of the real estate contract for Lot #4 in the commercial district and an ordinance to amend municipal solid waste collection fees—were both tabled to the December 16 meeting, also by 3-0 votes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including prior minutes (3-0)
• Tabled Real Estate Contract for Lot #4, Commercial District (3-0)
• Tabled Ordinance amending municipal solid waste collection fees (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Herington Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting and adopt the agenda for the November 18, 2025 session. Commissioners will discuss the Steering Committee’s presentation to the City Commission scheduled for February 3, 2026 and will designate a presenter on behalf of both bodies. The agenda also notes that there will be no regular meeting in December 2025, with the next meeting set for January 27, 2026.

• Approve minutes of the October 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Approve agenda for the November 18, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
• Discuss upcoming Steering Committee presentation to the City Commission on February 3, 2026
• Designate a presenter for the Steering Committee presentation
• No regular meeting in December 2025; next meeting January 27, 2026

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the adoption of a 2025 Master Fee Schedule Ordinance to consolidate city fees, rates, and charges. The body will also consider a street right-of-way vacation for Union Pacific Railroad and a letter of support for a railroad merger.

• 2025 Master Fee Schedule Ordinance
• Petition to vacate street right-of-way for Union Pacific Railroad
• Letter of support for Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern merger
• CDBG Closeout Form authorization
• Small Business Saturday Proclamation for November 29, 2025

The commission approved the Master Fee Schedule Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1902) and authorized the mayor to sign it. It also approved a letter of support for the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger and the CDBG closeout form. Two items related to a street right‑of‑way for Union Pacific were tabled to the Dec. 16 meeting. The agenda, prior minutes, and the meeting were formally approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from Nov 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Master Fee Schedule Ordinance No. 1902 (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign letter of support for Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger (5-0)
• Tabled petition to vacate street right‑of‑way for Union Pacific (to 12/16) (5-0)
• Tabled order vacating street right‑of‑way for Union Pacific (to 12/16) (5-0)
• Approved CDBG closeout form and authorized mayor’s signature (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-1, 1 dissent)

Land Bank

The Herington Land Bank Board approved the agenda and consent items, including minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. The board voted to approve a lot purchase agreement for 1402 Gehrke Court, authorizing the sale to Ryan and Samantha Mulvaney with G&H Homes as the builder. The board also approved updated documents for the Herington Land Bank. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

• Approval of agenda (motion carried 3‑0)
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from July 1 2025 (motion carried 3‑0)
• Lot purchase agreement for 1402 Gehrke Ct – sale to Ryan and Samantha Mulvaney, builder G&H Homes (motion carried 3‑0)
• Approval of updated documents for the Herington Land Bank (motion carried 3‑0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to receive updates from department heads and the city manager. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Department head updates from Public Works, Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement

The commission voted 3-0 to approve the meeting agenda. A motion to approve the October 21 minutes was made and seconded, but the vote outcome was not recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a 3-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Motion to approve October 21 minutes was made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on October 21, 2025 will consider variance requests for 1402 Gehrke Ct, 435 S 5th Street (Water Treatment Facility), and 316 S 1st Street. The commission discussed the ongoing zoning code review, directing steering‑committee members to submit recommendations and planning a January presentation to the City Commission. No additional agenda items were offered. Standard procedural items such as minutes approval, agenda approval, and a public forum are also on the agenda.

• Consider Variance Request for 1402 Gehrke Ct
• Consider Variance Request for 435 S 5th Street, Water Treatment Facility
• Consider Variance Request for 316 S 1st Street
• Steering committee members to submit zoning code recommendations to Rhonda Rice
• Plan for a January presentation of zoning regulations to the City Commission

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a road maintenance agreement with Lyon Township and appointments for the Herington Housing Authority. The meeting includes a public hearing to finalize a CDBG emergency grant and discussions on 2026-2027 lake and reservoir projects.

• Road maintenance agreement with Lyon Township for Herington Lake and Herington Reservoir roads
• Appointments to Herington Housing Authority: Isabel Martinez, Patty Evans, and Dan McDonald
• Public hearing for finalization of CDBG Emergency Grant
• KDOT Title VI Updated Plan – 2025 for Hilltop Public Transportation Program
• Proposed 2026-2027 projects including disc golf course lease purchase and camp site upgrades

The commission approved the agenda and consent agenda items, then approved a road maintenance agreement with Lyon Township for Herington Lake and Reservoir roads. Mayor Gares appointed Isabel Martinez and Patty Evans to the Herington Housing Authority Board. The commission also approved the KDOT Title VI updated plan for the Hilltop public‑transportation program. The meeting was adjourned with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from Oct 7, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved road maintenance agreement with Lyon Township (3-0)
• Appointed Isabel Martinez to HHA Board (3-0)
• Appointed Patty Evans to HHA Board (3-0)
• Approved KDOT Title VI updated plan for Hilltop transportation (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will consider several contracts and agreements, including a $16,870 order for new electric poles from Stella‑Jones. Other items include a franchise agreement with Ideatek Telcom, a design and construction authorization with Union Pacific Railroad, two pipeline crossing agreements with Union Pacific, and a private land purchase near 220 E. Hellen St. for $800. The commission will also discuss the master fee schedule and a possible fee increase for 2026.

• Order of new electric poles – $16,870.00 to best bid of Stella‑Jones
• Franchise Agreement with Ideatek Telcom, LLC to operate a telecommunications system
• Design and Construction Authorization Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad
• Pipeline Crossing Agreement #1 with Union Pacific Railroad at Mile Posts 171.50 (Herington Subdivision) and 171.49 (Lost Springs Subdivision)
• Private land purchase near 220 E. Hellen St. – .82 acres for $800

The commission unanimously approved a $16,870 purchase of electric poles, a franchise agreement with Ideatek Telcom, LLC, and a construction authorization with Union Pacific Railroad. It also approved two separate pipeline crossing agreements with Union Pacific. The proposed private land purchase near 220 E. Helen St. was postponed to a future meeting.

• Approved purchase of electric poles from Stella-Jones for $16,870 (5-0)
• Approved franchise agreement with Ideatek Telcom, LLC (5-0)
• Approved construction authorization agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (5-0)
• Approved Pipeline Crossing Agreement #1 with Union Pacific Railroad (5-0)
• Approved Pipeline Crossing Agreement #2 with Union Pacific Railroad (5-0)
• Deferred private land purchase near 220 E. Helen St. to future agenda
• Approved consent agenda items, including September minutes and CVB board appointments (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Herington Planning & Zoning Commission will consider the minutes from the August 26 meeting and approve the agenda for this session. Commissioners will review and consider other zoning regulations and discuss an upcoming presentation from the steering committee to the governing body. The meeting also includes a public forum for resident comments.

• Approve minutes from August 26, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Approve the meeting agenda
• Review and consider other zoning regulations
• Discuss upcoming steering committee presentation to governing body
• Public forum for resident comments (max 3 minutes each)

The commission accepted the August 26 minutes and approved the agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. Members agreed that the steering committee will submit recommendations to Rhonda Rice, and Thatcher Moddie will compile them for the City Commission. The commission plans a January presentation on zoning regulations and will seek consultant quotes. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted August 26 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Steering committee members to submit recommendations to Rhonda (consensus)
• Thatcher to compile recommendations for City Commission (consensus)
• Planning Commission to present zoning regulations to City Commission in January (consensus)
• Thatcher to obtain consultant quotes for presentation (consensus)
• Thatcher to bring updated commissioner renewal list to next meeting (consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will consider authorizing two 20-year public hunting agreements with KDWP, accepting immediate payments totaling $223,385, and ordering new electric poles for $17,758.59. The body will also discuss a sales tax resolution and approve a street closure for an event.

• 20-year Public Hunting Agreement with KDWP for Herington Reservoir ($210,700)
• 20-year Public Hunting Agreement with KDWP for Herington Lake ($12,685)
• Order of new electric department poles ($17,758.59)
• Street closure for Broadway Station event (Sept 20)
• Discussion on sales tax resolution and guidance

The commission approved a charter ordinance change exempting Herington from K.S.A. 12‑1651 and authorized the mayor’s signature. It terminated the existing VPA contract with KDWP, refunding $9,600, and approved two 20‑year public hunting agreements with KDWP, receiving one‑time payments of $210,700 for the reservoir and $12,685 for the lake. The council also tabled a new pole order, set a 3% COLA for employees, and approved the consent agenda items.

• Approved charter ordinance change exempting city from K.S.A. 12‑1651, 5‑0
• Terminated current VPA contract with KDWP and approved $9,600 refund, 5‑0
• Approved 20‑year public hunting agreement for Herington Reservoir, accepted $210,700 payment, 5‑0
• Approved 20‑year public hunting agreement for Herington Lake, accepted $12,685 payment, 5‑0
• Tabled order for new electric poles for Electric Department, 5‑0
• Set 3% straight COLA for city employees (decision after discussion)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, street closure, waiver), 5‑0
• Adjourned meeting, 5‑0

Land Bank

The Land Bank Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss the sale of a residential lot and update official property donation and purchase documents. The board will also consider scheduling a future meeting to allow public comment on the sale process.

• Proposed sale of 1402 Gehrke Ct to Ryan and Samantha Smith for $5,000
• Requirement for buyer to build a single-family home of at least 1,000 square feet
• Review of updated Property Donation Guide and Property Donation Form
• Review of updated Property Purchase Process Guide and Property Purchase Application
• Discussion on rescheduling the November 4, 2025 meeting due to Election Day

The board approved the agenda and consent agenda items unanimously. It approved the lot purchase agreement for 1402 Gehrke Ct, authorizing staff to execute contracts and schedule closing. Updated land‑bank documents were approved, and the next meeting was set for November 4, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from July 1, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved lot purchase agreement for 1402 Gehrke Ct, authorizing staff to sign and close (3-0)
• Approved updated Herington Land Bank documents with further staff review (3-0)
• Scheduled next land bank meeting for November 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings to discuss the 2026 budget and a proposal to exceed the revenue neutral rate for property taxes. The body will decide whether to certify the 2026 budget at 87.000 mills.

• Proposed property tax rate of 87.000 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 81.257 mills
• Certification of the 2026 City of Herington Budget
• Proposed $32,546.50 for Raw Water Line Project materials
• Consideration of an easement agreement with Bryan Houchens for Raw Water Line re-routing
• Public hearing for the 2026 City of Herington Budget

The commission approved the agenda and consent agenda minutes unanimously. It adopted Resolution 1022, levying a property tax rate of 87.000 mills and certified the 2026 budget at the same rate. The body also approved an easement agreement for the raw water line and a $32,546.50 material purchase for that project, while rejecting a proposed 3% base‑pay increase. The meeting was adjourned after all motions carried.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1022 property tax 87.000 mills (4-0)
• Certified 2026 budget at 87.000 mills (4-0)
• Approved easement agreement with Bryan Houchens for raw water line (4-0)
• Approved $32,546.50 raw water line material purchase (4-0)
• Denied base‑pay increase of 3% (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Herington Planning Commission will convene on August 26, 2025, to receive an update from the steering committee on the ongoing review of the city’s planning and zoning code. The meeting is procedural with no concrete decisions scheduled, focusing on progress reports and discussion items rather than votes.

The Planning & Zoning Commission accepted the corrected minutes from June 24 and July 22 with a 6‑0 vote. The agenda was approved unanimously. The commission scheduled the planning/zoning code review steering committee to meet on September 11 at 10:00 AM. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Accepted June 24 and July 22 minutes (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Scheduled steering committee meeting for Sept 11 at 10:00 AM (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 19, 2025, to decide on a $15,000 utility easement near Berret’s Addition, approve a land bank budget, and discuss future planning for the vacant hospital building. The meeting also includes a public forum, proclamations, and an executive session for attorney-client discussions.

• Authorize $15,000 payment for permanent utility easement for raw water line near Berret’s Addition
• Approve Land Bank Budget for review by Land Bank Board on September 2, 2025
• Schedule fall 2025 workshop for planning and market study of vacant hospital building
• Announce $50,000 WPA Restroom Restoration Project grant from Dickinson County Community Foundation
• Consider temporary construction easement agreement with Larry Biehler near Trail Road and 500 Ave

The commission authorized a $15,000 payment for a permanent utility easement for a raw water line. It also approved a settlement agreement, the land bank budget, a temporary construction easement, and appointed voting delegates for the 2025 League of Kansas Municipalities conference. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Authorized $15,000 release for permanent utility easement for raw water line (4-0)
• Approved settlement agreement and release (4-0)
• Approved Land Bank Budget and authorized review on Sep 2, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement with Larry Biehler near Trail Road and 500 Ave (4-0)
• Appointed Cynthia Naylor as primary voting delegate to 2025 League of Kansas Municipalities conference (4-0)
• Appointed Mayor Gares as alternate voting delegate to same conference (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes from prior meetings (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a WWTF Revolving Loan Application. The body will also consider engineering agreements for wastewater and road projects and a zoning ordinance amendment.

• Public hearing for WWTF Revolving Loan Application
• Supplemental Engineering Agreement with SMH Consultants for WWTF Phase II Project
• Preliminary Engineering Design Services Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for the SRTS Project
• Ordinance to amend zoning regulations for accessory structure minimum setbacks to 5 ft
• Bid opening for 9 hay leases on August 19, 2025

The commission authorized the mayor to sign all current and future wastewater treatment loan documents and approved a supplemental engineering agreement with SMH Consultants for the WWTF Phase II project. It also approved a preliminary engineering design agreement for the SRTS project and adopted zoning ordinance amendments for minimum setbacks. The 4th budget workshop was scheduled for August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

• Approved agenda addition to consider KDHE loan application documents (4-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign all wastewater treatment loan documents (4-0)
• Approved supplemental engineering agreement with SMH Consultants for WWTF Phase II (4-0)
• Approved preliminary engineering design agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company for SRTS project (4-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendments for minimum setbacks (4-0)
• Scheduled 4th budget workshop for August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• Recessed into executive session on real‑property acquisition matters (4-0)
• Recessed into executive session on personnel matters (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to receive an update from the Steering Committee for Planning/Zoning Code Review. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Update from Steering Committee for Planning/Zoning Code Review

The commission accepted the May 27, 2025 minutes with a change to the “No Public Forum” statement (4‑0). The agenda was approved (4‑0) and the 428 S. 5th St. variance was approved (4‑0). A committee for Planning/Zoning Code review was designated (motion made and seconded). The meeting was adjourned (4‑0).

• Accepted May 27, 2025 minutes with change to “No Public Forum” statement (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved 428 S. 5th St. variance (4-0)
• Designated committee for Planning/Zoning Code review (motion made, seconded; outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the 2026 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate to 85.000 mills. The body will also hold a public meeting regarding a wastewater treatment plant loan application.

• Proposed tax rate increase to 85.000 mills for 2026 budget
• Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements loan application for $3,614,120
• Updated rental agreement for Hilltop Apartment Complex
• Scheduling of CIP Sales Tax Initiative open house workshops (August-October 2025)
• Proposed budget and RNR hearing set for September 2, 2025

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items unanimously. It adopted a resolution to exceed the 2026 Revenue Neutral Rate to 87 mills, passing 3‑2. The commission also set the budget and Revenue Neutral Rate hearing for September 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm, and recessed into executive session.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to exceed 2026 Revenue Neutral Rate to 87 mills (3-2)
• Set budget and RNR hearing for Sep 2, 2025 at 6:00 pm (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the draft 2026 budget, including potential special projects and the City Manager's goals. The body will also review updates to the Capital Improvement Plan and Equipment Reserve.

• Proposed 2026 General Fund expenditures of $3,076,079
• Proposed $43,000 for Code Enforcement
• Proposed $50,000 for Hospital expenditures
• Proposed $159,486 for Capital Improvements
• Proposed $117,696 for Equipment Reserve capital outlay

Land Bank

The Land Bank Board of Trustees will discuss the transfer of land behind the hospital and a public donation program. The board will also consider updating administrative fee language and designating the City Manager to purchase property at a county tax auction.

• Transfer of land behind hospital to City Land Bank
• Public Donation Program for Herington Land Bank (Section 2.3)
• Amended language in Section 5.8.4 regarding administrative fees
• Designation of City Manager as authorized representative for county tax auction

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting, each by a 3‑0 vote. It also approved amended language in Section 5.8.4 to reflect an administrative fee, again by a 3‑0 vote. No action was taken on authorizing the City Manager to purchase property at the upcoming county tax auction.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved amended language in Section 5.8.4 to reflect administrative fee (3-0)
• No action taken on designating City Manager as authorized representative to purchase property

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss transferring $130,000 from the Electric Reserve Fund to the General Fund to cover a 2024 Sewer Fund shortfall. The body is also reviewing the 2026 Public Library budget and a trash billing contract addendum.

• Transfer of $130,000 from Electric Reserve Fund to General Fund for Sewer Fund deficits
• Trash billing contract addendum for 2025-2031 with M&K Trash Services
• Amended resolution for fireworks display at Tri-County Free Fair on July 12 or 13
• Easement agreement with KDWP on City-owned land near Trailhead
• Review of 2026 Public Library Budget

The commission approved a $130,000 transfer from the Electric Reserve Fund to the General Fund to address a sewer fund shortfall. It also approved a fireworks display resolution, the 2025 library budget, an easement agreement with KDWP, and a trash billing contract for 2025‑2031. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved $130,000 fund transfer to General Fund (3-0)
• Approved fireworks display resolution for Tri‑County Free Fair (2-1, Mayor abstained)
• Approved 2025 Library Budget (3-0)
• Approved Easement Agreement with KDWP on city‑owned land (3-0)
• Approved Trash Billing Contract with M&K for 2025‑2031 (3-0)
• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes from June 17, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-1, one dissenting vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance for 428 S. 5th St. The body will also designate a steering committee to review the planning and zoning code.

• Public hearing and decision on variance for 428 S. 5th St
• Designation of a steering committee for Planning/Zoning Code Review

The commission accepted the May 27 minutes with a change to the “No Public Forum” statement (4‑0). The meeting agenda was approved (4‑0). The 428 S. 5th St. variance was approved (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned (4‑0).

• Accepted May 27 minutes with change (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved 428 S. 5th St. variance (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the future of the vacant hospital building at 100 E Helen St and consider a resolution to appropriate private property via eminent domain. The body is also reviewing several contracts for concrete work, insurance, and trash billing.

• Bid for miscellaneous concrete work from Lawrenz Masonry for $24,480.00
• Building insurance payment to Burns & Wilcox for $22,874.24 for 100 E Helen St
• Trash billing contract addendum for 2025-2031 with M&K Trash Services
• Resolution to appropriate private property for public use under eminent domain
• Scheduling of public meetings for a WWTF loan application on July 15 and August 5

The commission adopted a resolution authorizing condemnation of private property under K.S.A. 26-101. It also approved a $24,480 concrete work bid, a $22,874.24 building insurance payment, and scheduled public meetings for a water‑pollution loan fund. The trash‑billing contract addendum was tabled, and a fireworks display resolution for the Tri‑County Free Fair was approved.

• Approved eminent domain resolution (5-0)
• Approved $24,480 concrete work bid to Lawrenz Masonry (5-0)
• Approved $22,874.24 building insurance payment to Burns & Wilcox (5-0)
• Approved fireworks display resolution for Tri‑County Free Fair (4-0)
• Tabled trash‑billing contract addendum for 2025‑2031 (4-1)
• Scheduled public meeting for Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (5-0)
• Approved agenda alteration removing item 5.III from consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss a sales tax resolution for the 2025 ballot and a CDBG agreement for the WWTF Blowers Project. The body will also review resolutions regarding unsafe structures and specific properties on W Main Street.

• Sales Tax Resolution for 2025 Ballot
• Final CDBG Agreement for Urgent Needs Grant – WWTF Blowers Project
• Resolution #967 for 112 W Main Street
• Resolution #968 for 117 W Main Street
• Unsafe Structure resolutions for 901 E Arnold (Lots 1, 19, and 23)

The commission voted 5‑0 to add a 1% sales tax increase to the 2025 ballot and authorized the mayor’s signature. It also approved the final CDBG agreement for the WWTF Blower Project with a 5‑0 vote. Two lapsed Main Street resolutions were formally discontinued by a 5‑0 vote. Three unsafe‑structure resolutions were tabled for the July 1 meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved 1% sales tax increase for 2025 ballot (5-0)
• Approved final CDBG agreement for WWTF Blower Project (5-0)
• Discontinued Resolution #967, 112 W Main St (5-0)
• Discontinued Resolution #968, 117 W Main St (5-0)
• Tabled Resolutions 989, 990, 991 on unsafe structures (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Zoning Guide regarding setbacks for accessory structures in Sections 6-7, 7-7, and 8-7. The body will also discuss a variance for 428 S. 5th St and schedule a public hearing for that item.

• Proposed amendments to Zoning Guide Sections 6-7, 7-7, and 8-7 regarding accessory structure setbacks
• Discussion on variance for 428 S. 5th St
• Scheduling of public hearing for June 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 29, 2025 minutes and voted to recommend the Comprehensive Plan to the City Commission. Discussion of Bed and Breakfast zoning was tabled for the next work session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted March 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended Comprehensive Plan to City Commission (5-0)
• Tabled Bed and Breakfast zoning discussion (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review and potentially adopt a 10-year Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also deciding on several vehicle purchases and a property acquisition from the Rural Hospital Group.

• Purchase of 2024 Dodge Durango Police Cruiser for $55,732.47
• Purchase agreement for 601 Commercial Drive, Lots 1&2 from Rural Hospital Group
• Bucket truck lease purchase with $50,000 down payment or direct purchase for $207,297.00
• Potential contract extension for Municipal Solid Waste Collection through January 31, 2030
• Resolution adopting the 2026-2036 Herington Capital Improvement Plan

The Herington City Commission approved the 2026‑2036 Capital Improvement Plan and authorized several purchases, including a police cruiser, a commercial property, and a bucket truck. A resolution on a sales‑tax initiative was tabled until the City Attorney can attend. The commission also set dates for upcoming budget workshops.

• Approved agenda (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items and appointment of Linda Polston to Library Board (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Dodge Durango police cruiser up to $58,000 (5‑0)
• Approved purchase agreement for 601 Commercial Drive, Lots 1 & 2 and authorized mayor’s signature (5‑0)
• Approved lease‑purchase of bucket truck up to $207,300 from Altec (5‑0)
• Approved resolution adopting the 2026‑2036 Capital Improvement Plan (5‑0)
• Tabled sales‑tax initiative resolution until City Attorney is present (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will meet to consider a lease purchase for a bucket truck with a $50,631.48 down payment, amendments to personnel policy, and a proposal to designate a city apartment for healthcare professionals. The meeting will also include updates on code enforcement issues, a temporary waiver for public property consumption, and the adoption of the 2025 Region F Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Lease purchase for bucket truck with $50,631.48 down payment and 4-year term
• Amendments to Personnel Policy
• Discussion of designating a city apartment for healthcare professionals
• Temporary waiver for public property consumption at Broadway Station for May 17, 2025 event
• Resolution to adopt the 2025 Region F Hazard Mitigation Plan

The commission approved its agenda and the consent agenda items, including the 2025 Region F Hazard Mitigation Plan. A motion to approve changes to the personnel policy passed 3-1. The lease‑purchase proposal for a bucket truck was tabled after a 3-1 vote, and the meeting recessed into executive session (4-0) before adjourning (4-0).

• Approve agenda (4-0)
• Approve consent agenda items, including hazard mitigation plan (4-0)
• Table lease‑purchase bucket‑truck proposal (3-1)
• Approve personnel policy changes (3-1)
• Recess into executive session (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)

Land Bank

The Land Bank Board of Trustees will consider purchasing the property at 1458 Gehrke Court for $3,000 plus closing costs. The board will also receive an update from the City Manager regarding the City Land Bank and Tax Auction Policy meeting with Dickinson County.

• Proposed purchase of 1458 Gehrke Court for $3,000 plus closing costs
• City of Herington reimbursement of costs from excess MIH State Grant funding
• Update on meeting with Dickinson County regarding City Land Bank and Tax Auction Policy

The trustees approved the meeting agenda (3‑0) and the April 1 minutes (3‑0). They voted to purchase 1458 Gehrke Court for $3,000 plus closing costs, contingent on city reimbursement, with the motion passing 3‑1. The meeting was then adjourned (4‑0).

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 1 minutes (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 1458 Gehrke Court for $3,000 plus closing costs, contingent on city reimbursement (3-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving previous meeting minutes and hold a public forum. The main discussion item is a recommendation for updates to minimum setbacks in residential areas, to be reviewed with the Code Enforcement Department. This topic was tabled from the March 25 meeting because the Fire Chief was unavailable. The commission may also address additional agenda items.

• Consider minutes of January 28, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Public forum for public comments (received by email or deposit box before 8:00 AM)
• Discussion on recommendation for updates to minimum setbacks in residential areas
• Item tabled from previous meeting due to absence of Fire Chief
• Possible additional agenda items

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously accepted the March 25, 2025 minutes and approved the agenda with a correction and a commissioner‑comments section. The commission discussed updates to residential setback requirements but took no action. A work session was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on June 24. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted March 25, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with correction and comments section (5-0)
• Scheduled work session for June 24 at 10:00 a.m. (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission is holding a special meeting and public hearing on April 23, 2025, to consider applying for a Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (Urgent Need) to replace two aging blowers at the wastewater treatment facility. The estimated project cost is $85,830 with a grant request of $94,413. The commission will also consider related certifications, resolutions, and authorization for the mayor to sign documents.

• Public hearing to consider CDBG Urgent Needs Application for wastewater blower replacement
• Consideration of Urgent Needs Certifications document and authorization for mayor to sign
• Consideration of Statement of Assurances and Certifications
• Consideration of Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan
• Authorization of staff to proceed with grant application for $94,413 (estimated project cost $85,830)

The commission approved the agenda unanimously and adopted several resolutions, including legal authority to apply for the 2025 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant and assurances for wastewater system funding. Commissioners also approved the Residential Anti‑displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan and authorized the mayor to sign the city budget sheet. Staff were authorized to proceed with the urgent needs grant application requesting $94,413, covering an estimated project cost of $85,830. The meeting adjourned with a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1014 authorizing grant application (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1015 assuring wastewater funding (5-0)
• Approved Residential Anti‑displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign City Budget Sheet (5-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with urgent needs grant application for $94,413 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-1)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will discuss and vote on several operational and financial items, including authorizing up to $82,830 for two new blowers from Aerzen for the wastewater treatment facility, contingent on an emergency grant award from Kansas Commerce. They will also consider a $15,600 low-to-moderate income survey, a Safe Routes to School agreement with KDOT, and a temporary construction easement for a raw water line near 801 W Trapp St. A special meeting and public hearing for a CDBG emergency grant application is scheduled for April 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

• Authorize initial funds release up to $82,830 for purchase of two new blowers from Aerzen, funded from Electric Reserve Fund and reimbursed later if needed
• Consider proposal for Low-to-moderate income survey through Governmental Assistance Services for $15,600, paid from Capital Improvement Fund
• Consider Safe Routes to School Agreement between City of Herington and Kansas Department of Transportation, authorize Mayor to execute
• Consider temporary construction easement agreement related to work on raw water line near 801 W Trapp St, authorize amendments
• Schedule special meeting and public hearing for CDBG Emergency Grant Application on April 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM

The commission authorized an initial release of up to $82,830 to purchase two new sewer plant blowers, with a 3-1 vote. It also scheduled a special CDBG emergency grant meeting for April 23, approved a $15,600 low‑to‑moderate income survey, and authorized the mayor to execute a Safe Routes to School agreement with KDOT. All items were adopted except the two actions that received a dissenting vote from Commissioner Scarff.

• Approved $82,830 initial funds release for two sewer blowers (3-1)
• Scheduled special CDBG emergency grant meeting for April 23 (4-0)
• Approved $15,600 LMI survey from Capital Improvement Fund (3-1)
• Authorized mayor to execute Safe Routes to School agreement with KDOT (4-0)
• Approved agenda change moving item 15 to 5a (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including April 5 minutes and fire marshal agreement (4-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss potential litigation (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will discuss insurance on Hilltop Apartments for 2026 and deferred maintenance of the Hilltop Complex. Department heads from Public Works, Police, Fire, and Code Enforcement will provide updates. The commission will also hold an executive session for preliminary discussion on real property acquisition.

• Discussion on insurance for Hilltop Apartments for 2026
• Discussion on deferred maintenance of Hilltop Complex
• Executive session for preliminary real property acquisition discussion
• Department head updates: Public Works, Police, Fire, Code Enforcement
• Approval of consent agenda: minutes from March 18, 2025

The commission recessed into executive session and later resumed without further action. It approved the meeting agenda, including a presentation and a proposal to purchase the former Herington Hospital building for up to $150,000, authorizing the city manager to execute related contracts. The consent agenda items and the motion to adjourn were also approved.

• Recessed into Executive Session (4-0)
• Approved agenda additions 6a and 6b (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: March 18 minutes and designation of Seth Biehler as KMEA Director #1 (4-0)
• Approved consideration/purchase of Herington Hospital building up to $150,000, authorizing city manager (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Land Bank

The Land Bank Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and act on administrative policies and procedures. The board will also consider setting a minimum administrative fee for lot purchases.

• Discussion and action on Administrative Policies and Procedures for the Land Bank
• Proposed minimum administrative fee of $250 or 5% of total lot appraised value for transactions

The Herington Land Bank approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It also adopted its administrative policies and procedures. A minimum administrative fee of $250 or 5% of the appraised lot value was approved for all land bank transactions. All motions passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (consent agenda) (4-0)
• Approved administrative policies and procedures (4-0)
• Approved minimum administrative fee of $250 or 5% of lot value for all transactions (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss the acquisition of real property. The body will consider a purchase agreement and whether to authorize the City Manager to execute related documents.

• Executive session regarding the acquisition of real property
• Proposed purchase of local real estate (amount and location not specified)

The commission approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It then voted 4-0 to recess into executive session twice to discuss a real‑property acquisition under K.S.A. 78‑4319(b)(4). Finally, the commission adjourned the meeting with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss property acquisition (first recess, 4-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss property acquisition (second recess, 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will review a potential Memorandum of Understanding with a rural hospital group and discuss Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project applications for 2025. Commissioners are also expected to identify goals for the 2025-2026 Comprehensive Plan.

• Consider MOU Agreement with Rural Hospital Group
• Discuss 2-3 Potential CDBG Project Applications for 2025
• Receive Presentation on CDBG and Grant Writing Program
• Comprehensive Plan Discussion: identify 2-3 goals for 2025-2026
• Appointment of Chase Krause to BCTA

The Herington City Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Rural Hospital Group, pending staff review and mayor's signature, by a 5-0 vote. The commission also approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included appointing Chase Krause to BCTA. Two executive sessions were held regarding real property acquisition, with no action taken afterward. The meeting adjourned 4-1, with Commissioner Scarff dissenting.

• Approved MOU Agreement with Rural Hospital Group, pending staff review and mayor's signature (5-0)
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from March 4, 2025, and appointment of Chase Krause to BCTA (5-0)
• Held executive sessions for real property acquisition discussion; no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (4-1, Commissioner Scarff dissenting)

City Commission

The City Commission will receive a presentation from Rural Hospital Group regarding a proposed $6 million Rural Emergency Hospital in Herington. The body will also consider authorizing the City Manager to begin contract negotiations for a related land deal.

• Presentation on a proposed 7,520 sq ft Rural Emergency Hospital ($6 million project)
• Authorization for City Manager to begin contract negotiations for a land deal with REH
• Consideration of a Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company
• Presentation on the Brownfield Program Steering Committee and visioning sessions
• Reminder of Comprehensive Plan discussion scheduled for March 18, 2025

The Herington City Commission tabled two agenda items related to a potential Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) to the March 18, 2025 meeting: a presentation from Rural Hospital Group and authorization for the City Manager to begin contract negotiations for a potential land deal. The commission also approved a wireline crossing agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and received department updates.

• Approved agenda with correction (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 25 minutes (5-0)
• Tabled REH presentation to March 18 (5-0)
• Tabled land deal negotiations with REH to March 18 (5-0)
• Approved Wireline Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad and authorized City Manager's signature (5-0)

Land Bank

The Herington Land Bank Board of Trustees will meet on March 4, 2025, to discuss and potentially adopt administrative policies and procedures, set prices and conditions for property sales, and designate a point of contact for inquiries. The board will also discuss property maintenance needs (mowing) and approve minutes from a January 21, 2025 special meeting.

• Discussion and action on administrative policies and procedures for the Land Bank
• Discussion and action to set prices and conditions for sale of properties, pending final adoption of policies
• Discussion and action to designate a point of contact for inquiries, pending final adoption of policies
• Discussion on property maintenance needs (mowing)
• Approval of minutes from the January 21, 2025 special meeting

The Herington Land Bank met and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. Members tabled a proposal to set minimum property sale prices at Dickinson County's appraised value after it failed 2-3, deferring action to the April 1, 2025 meeting. They approved designating the City Manager, with the City Clerk as alternate, as the point of contact for inquiries. The city will continue mowing land bank properties until resources allow otherwise.

• Approved the meeting agenda, 5-0
• Approved minutes from the January 21, 2025 special meeting, 5-0
• Tabled setting property sale prices and conditions to the April 1, 2025 meeting after a motion failed 2-3
• Designated the City Manager as point of contact for land bank inquiries, with the City Clerk as alternate, 5-0
• Adjourned the meeting, 5-0

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will hold a business meeting on February 25, 2025. Items for discussion include restrooms at Tripp Field and conditions for billing trash service. The commission will also consider authorizing a contract for audit services with Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris. The consent agenda includes several board reappointments.

• Discuss and authorize mayor's signature on audit services contract with Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris for year ending Dec 31, 2024
• Discussion on restrooms at Tripp Field
• Discussion on conditions for billing trash service
• Reappointment of David Kahle to KMEA board (Director 1, term to 4/30/2027)
• Reappointment of Andy Urbanek, Nathan Lawrenz, and Scott Stroda to Board of Construction Trades and Appeals

The Herington City Commission approved the agenda and consent agenda, including reappointments and appointments to boards. They authorized the mayor's signature on the audit services contract for 2024 with Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris, naming Megan Lawrenz as designated contact. Discussions were held on Tripp Field restroom repairs and trash billing, but no decisions were made on those topics. The meeting included an executive session on contract negotiations with no action taken.

• Approved agenda with Fire and Code Department updates moved to future agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and board appointments (5-0)
• Approved audit services contract with Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris for 2024 (5-0)
• Held executive session on contract negotiations; no action taken

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss purchasing and repairing electrical regulators and updating Land Bank bylaws. The body is also considering a temporary ordinance waiver for an upcoming event and two board appointments.

• Purchase of a 167 KVA – 219 AMP Regulator for $11,625 from Sunbelt Solomon
• Approval of a Regulator Repair Estimate for $5,100 from Sunbelt Solomon
• Resolution to temporarily waive the ATV Ordinance for the Tri-County Fairboard Poker Run on April 5, 2025
• Appointment of Rhonda Rice to the CVB and Herington Housing Authority
• Consideration of updated 2025 Land Bank Bylaws

The Herington City Commission approved the purchase of a 167 KVA – 219 AMP regulator for $11,625 from Sunbelt Solomon and a repair estimate for $5,100 from the same company. They also approved a resolution temporarily waiving the ATV ordinance for a Tri-County Fair Board Poker Run on April 5, 2025, and updated Land Bank Bylaws for 2025. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved purchase of 167 KVA – 219 AMP regulator for $11,625 from Sunbelt Solomon (3-0)
• Approved regulator repair estimate for $5,100 from Sunbelt Solomon (3-0)
• Approved resolution temporarily waiving ATV ordinance for Tri-County Fair Board Poker Run on April 5, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved updated Land Bank Bylaws for 2025 (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and discuss updates to residential minimum setbacks. The body will also review preemptive rezoning based on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and identify goals for 2025.

• Nomination and vote of Commission Chair
• Nomination and vote of Commission Vice-Chair
• Discussion on updates to minimum setbacks in residential areas
• Discussion on preemptive rezoning based on the 2024 Comprehensive Plan land use map
• Discussion on final Comprehensive Plan and 2025 Planning Commission goals

The Herington Planning Commission approved minutes and agenda, elected officers, and tabled discussions on residential setbacks and preemptive rezoning to a Feb. 25 work session. They also discussed the final comprehensive plan and encouraged attendance at a Brownfields workshop.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 25, 2024 (3-0, Wade abstaining)
• Approved agenda with added Brownfields workshop discussion (4-0)
• Elected Marcus Hawkes as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Rhonda Rice as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Tabled residential setback discussion to Feb. 25 work session (4-0)
• Tabled preemptive rezoning discussion to Feb. 25 work session
• Adjourned (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Herington Planning Commission met on March 25, 2025, and approved the minutes and agenda. No substantive decisions were made; the commission tabled discussions on residential setbacks and rezoning, and postponed committee goals. They also discussed filling an open position but took no action.

• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved agenda with noted correction (6-0)
• Tabled residential setback update pending Fire Chief input
• Tabled rezoning discussion based on 2024 Comprehensive Plan
• Postponed committee goals discussion (7.1, 7.3, 8.1) to April 22 work session
• No action on filling open planning commission position

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the lease purchase of two command units for the fire department and a reimbursement agreement for airport lighting. The body will also consider updates to traffic and public offense ordinances and a wastewater agreement with Union Pacific.

• Lease purchase of two Dodge Durango Command Units: $20,000 down payment and $60,000 financed for a total of $71,789.45
• FAA reimbursement agreement for Herington Regional Airport runway lighting project: $29,801.52
• Updated wastewater discharge agreement with Union Pacific (Feb 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2030)
• Standard Traffic Ordinance 1889 and Uniform Public Offense Code Ordinance 1890 (2024 editions)
• Appointments of Marcus Hawkes and Janet Wade to the Planning Commission (2025-2027)

The Herington City Commission approved a lease purchase for two Dodge Durango command vehicles for the fire department, with a $20,000 down payment and $60,000 financed over five years. They also approved a reimbursement agreement with the FAA for runway lighting, adopted updated traffic and public offense codes, and accepted a new wastewater discharge agreement with Union Pacific. The final comprehensive plan was tabled with no action.

• Approved lease purchase of two Dodge Durango command vehicles (4-0)
• Approved FAA reimbursement agreement for runway lighting, $29,801.52 (4-0)
• Adopted Standard Traffic Ordinance 1889, 51st Edition (4-0)
• Adopted Uniform Public Offense Code Ordinance 1890, 40th Edition (4-0)
• Accepted updated wastewater discharge agreement with Union Pacific (4-0)
• Tabled final comprehensive plan and goal setting for 2025

Land Bank

This is a procedural meeting for the Herington Land Bank Board. The board will elect officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer) for the year, discuss potential bylaw amendments, and approve routine resolutions for 2025: setting regular meeting times and dates, designating Central National Bank as the official depository, submitting a budget to the Herington City Commission, and submitting an annual report. No specific property transactions or financial amounts are on the agenda.

• Annual election of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Discussion of potential amendments to Bylaws
• Resolution to establish regular meeting times and dates for 2025
• Resolution to designate Central National Bank as official depository (required by K.S.A. 9-1401)
• Resolution directing submission of a budget and annual report to the Herington City Commission

The Herington City Commission, acting as the Land Bank, reorganized its board, appointing Mayor Eric Gares as Chair, Commissioner Cynthia Naylor as Vice-Chair, and Megan Lawrenz as Secretary and Treasurer. The board voted to change its meeting frequency to every other month (6 times per year) starting in January, designated Central National Bank as the official depository for 2025, and tabled the annual report discussion to the March meeting.

• Reappointed Mayor Eric Gares as Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Cynthia Naylor as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Appointed Megan Lawrenz as Secretary and Treasurer (4-0)
• Amended meeting schedule to every other month, 6 times per year (4-0)
• Designated Central National Bank as official depository for 2025 (4-0)
• Directed Chair and Secretary/Treasurer to submit budget for review (4-0)
• Tabled annual report discussion to March 2025 meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The Herington City Commission will reorganize with oath of office for re-elected commissioners, appoint a mayor and vice mayor, and consider a consent agenda including appointment of Karen Soliz to the Planning Commission and designation of official depositories and newspaper. The main business items are a resolution to waive GAAP accounting standards, adoption of updated Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, and a five-year wastewater discharge agreement with Union Pacific with an updated rate structure.

• Appointment of Karen Soliz to Planning Commission for 2025-2027 term
• Designation of Central National Bank and First National Bank of Hope as official depositories for 2025
• Designation of Dickinson County News Times as official newspaper for 2025
• Discuss and consider GAAP waiver resolution for fiscal year 2025
• Consider five-year wastewater discharge agreement with Union Pacific (Feb 2025–Jan 2030) with updated rate structure

The Herington City Commission approved a five-year wastewater discharge agreement with Union Pacific, an ordinance amending licensing fees, and a resolution waiving GAAP requirements. Two ordinances were tabled, and several appointments were made.

• Approved wastewater discharge agreement with Union Pacific (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1898 amending licensing and fees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1012 for GAAP waiver (5-0)
• Tabled Standard Traffic Ordinance 1889 (5-0)
• Tabled Uniform Public Offense Code Ordinance 1890 (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Gares as Mayor (4-0)
• Appointed Robbin Bell as Vice Mayor (3-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Planning Commission appointment and bank designations (5-0)