Iola public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Iola City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a 2021 budget amendment, renew cereal malt beverage licenses, consider a natural gas supply contract addendum, and vote on a resolution related to the Kansas opioid settlement. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and reports.

• Public hearing and approval of 2021 budget amendment
• Cereal malt beverage license renewals for 2022 (on-premises: El Jimador, Coronado's)
• Natural gas supply contract addendum with Constellation NewEnergy-Gas Division and BP Energy Company
• Kansas Opioid Settlement Resolution #2021-16
• Kansas Pride Program Resolution #2021-17

The Iola City Council approved the 2021 budget amendments as published, renewed cereal malt beverage licenses for two businesses contingent on fire inspection, approved a natural gas supply contract addendum with BP Energy Group and Constellation NewEnergy, and passed Resolution #2021-16 to certify opioid-related costs for settlement eligibility. All votes were unanimous. No public comments were heard.

• Approved 2021 budget amendments as published (unanimous)
• Approved cereal malt beverage license renewals for 2022, contingent on fire inspection (unanimous)
• Approved natural gas supply contract addendum with BP Energy Group and Constellation NewEnergy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-16 for opioid settlement claim process (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council will consider several items, including a $150,465 purchase of three laminated power poles for the 69kV system, a potential affiliate membership in the Kansas Main Street Program, renewal of cereal malt beverage licenses, and setting a public hearing for 2021 budget amendments. The council will also enter executive session to discuss trade secrets.

• 69kV power pole replacement: $150,465 purchase from Laminated Wood Systems
• Kansas Main Street Program affiliate membership ($400 annual fee)
• Cereal malt beverage license renewals for 11 businesses
• Set public hearing for 2021 budget amendments
• Executive session on trade secrets

The Iola City Council approved the purchase of three laminated power poles from Laminated Wood Systems for $150,465, and joined the Kansas Main Street Program as an affiliate member for $400. They also approved the amended ACARF contract, renewed cereal malt beverage licenses, and set a public hearing for December 13, 2021, on 2021 budget amendments.

• Approved $150,465 purchase of three laminated power poles from Laminated Wood Systems
• Approved $400 affiliate membership in Kansas Main Street Program
• Approved amended ACARF contract
• Approved cereal malt beverage license renewals for off-premises sales
• Approved cereal malt beverage license renewals for on-premises consumption
• Set public hearing for December 13, 2021, on 2021 budget amendments
• Approved consent agenda including November 8, 2021, minutes and appropriations
• Recessed into executive session for trade secrets discussion

City Council

The Iola City Council will consider approving a $7,500 CDBG CV-3 grant disbursement to Norman Printing for COVID-19 pandemic relief, renew the Axon camera contract, and review a site plan for 2100 N. State. The council will also enter executive session for contract negotiations. Consent agenda items include approval of the October 25 meeting minutes and appropriations.

• CDBG CV-3 grant disbursement of $7,500 to Norman Printing
• Axon camera contract renewal
• Site plan approval for 2100 N. State
• Executive session for contract negotiations
• Consent agenda: minutes and appropriations approval

The Iola City Council approved a five-year EMS contract with Allen County after an executive session on contract negotiations. It also approved $15,000 in CDBG CV-3 grant funds ($7,500 each) for Norman Printing and Hawley Honey, renewed the Axon contract, and approved a site plan for a new T-Mobile building at 2100 N State. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved EMS contract with Allen County for five-year term (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 CDBG CV-3 grant for Norman Printing (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 CDBG CV-3 grant for Hawley Honey (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Axon Enterprise contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new T-Mobile building at 2100 N State (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council approved a $71,868.72 contract with Stanfield Roofing, Inc. to replace the flat roof on the Recreation Building, which was leaking in areas over the ladies restroom and the Little Theater. The council also authorized engaging Gordon CPA, LLC for FY2021 audits, approved the 2022 holiday list and meeting date changes, approved a 5.9% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees, and authorized preparing an RFP for a new ambulance. A request to allow the CITF/Pride group to solicit grants for restoring the Eleanor Toilet was supported by consensus.

• Approved $71,868.72 roof replacement contract with Stanfield Roofing, Inc. (all in favor)
• Authorized staff to engage Gordon CPA, LLC for FY2021 financial audits (all in favor)
• Approved 2022 holiday list and revised council meeting dates (all in favor)
• Approved 5.9% COLA for all employees for 2022 (all in favor)
• Authorized staff to prepare RFP for new ambulance (all in favor)
• Council consensus to encourage CITF/Pride to solicit grants for Eleanor Toilet restoration

City Council

The Iola City Council approved the purchase of a new Spartan fire engine from Feld Fire of Grain Valley, Missouri, for $618,231, with Council Member Peterson voting against. The council also approved up to $71,769 for necessary firefighting equipment, with Ballard and Peterson voting against. Other actions included approving CDBG-CV3 grant disbursements, a partial easement release for the Super 8 Motel, a C.M.B. license for Paul Porter, and a curfew extension for Riverside Park.

• Approved $618,231 fire truck bid from Feld Fire (6-1)
• Approved up to $71,769 for firefighting equipment (5-2)
• Approved $30,000 CDBG-CV3 grant disbursement to four businesses
• Approved partial easement release for Vishnu Corporation (Super 8)
• Approved C.M.B. license for Paul Porter at 20 W Jackson
• Approved Riverside Park curfew extension to midnight on Oct 22, 23, 29, 30

City Council

The Iola City Council approved waiving the nightly curfew at Riverside Park from October 11-17 to allow carnival staff to camp during Farm City Days. The council also tabled a CMB license request for Paul Porter until October 12. A proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month was read. The meeting included an executive session on potential litigation and contract negotiations, and a roundtable discussion about a blighted property at 1336 N Walnut, but no formal action was taken on that property.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, and Iola Housing Authority board appointment (unanimous)
• Declared October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month via proclamation
• Tabled CMB license for Paul Porter until October 12 (unanimous)
• Approved waiving Riverside Park curfew for carnival staff camping Oct 11-17 (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for attorney-client privilege (15 min) and contract negotiations (30 min)

City Council

The Iola City Council voted 6-2 to move forward with steps to provide city-wide EMS service to the Iola area, with Council Members Slaugh and Peters voting against. The council also approved the 2020 audit, disbursement of CDBG CV-3 grant funds, a utility easement supplement for Super 8's trash enclosure, and accepted a FEMA grant for firefighter training. The EMS item was initially tabled to accommodate the auditor's late arrival.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, GAAP waiver, STO/UPOC ordinance, and Farm City Days event request (unanimous)
• Accepted 2020 audit report (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG CV-3 grant disbursement to three qualified businesses (unanimous)
• Approved supplement to utility easement agreement with Vishnu Corporation for Super 8 trash enclosure (unanimous)
• Tabled Fire/EMS city service discussion to accommodate auditor (unanimous)
• Approved motion to move forward with city-wide EMS service (6-2, Slaugh and Peters opposed)
• Accepted Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $58,057.14 with local match (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council approved Resolution 2021-14 to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2022 budget and approved the 2022 budget as published, both unanimously. The council also approved a $142,449 grant agreement with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for the Mo-Pac Recreational Trail Project and funded a Thrive Allen County labor study at a cost of $1,500. No public comments were made at either public hearing.

• Approved Resolution 2021-14 exceeding the revenue neutral rate for 2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget as published (unanimous)
• Approved $142,449 grant agreement with Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks for Mo-Pac Trail (unanimous)
• Funded Thrive Allen County labor study at $1,500 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, board appointment, and insurance renewal (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council approved ordinances raising residential solid waste collection fees and natural gas rates, both needed to support the 2022 budget. It also set a public hearing on the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2022 budget for August 23, 2021, and authorized participation in the Kansas Housing Assistance Program. Rental fees were waived for a fundraising corn hole tournament benefiting the Ron Moore Law Enforcement Memorial Scholarship.

• Approved Ordinance #3500 setting new residential solid waste collection fee (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance #3501 setting new natural gas rate structure (all in favor)
• Set public hearing for 2022 Budget Revenue Neutral Rate on Aug 23, 2021 (all in favor)
• Authorized staff to execute documents for Kansas Housing Assistance Program (all in favor)
• Waived rental fees for Aug 28 corn hole tournament for Ron Moore Memorial Scholarship (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including July 26 minutes and appropriations (all in favor)

City Council

The Iola City Council is meeting to approve routine items and act on several spending decisions: emergency connectivity funds for the public library, demolition bids for four condemned structures, and fire truck and equipment bid awards. The agenda also includes a request to waive rental fees for an animal rescue fundraiser and an executive session on contract negotiations.

• Approve minutes from July 12 and July 19 meetings and appropriations
• Waive rental charges for ACARF/Second Chance craft show Nov 5-6 at Dr. John Silas Bass North Community Building
• Award demolition of 321 N Walnut, 405 S Third, 503 North St, 610 N Third to Mueller & Sons for $8,500
• Consider Iola Public Library emergency connectivity funds
• Award fire truck and equipment bids; executive session on contract negotiations

The Iola City Council rejected a $629,858 bid for a new fire engine from W.S. Darley & Co. because it did not meet torque specifications, and instead voted to rebid the engine with all vendors required to meet specifications within 30 days. The council also approved a $8,500 bid from Mueller & Sons to demolish four dangerous structures, and approved the city as sponsoring agency for the library's Emergency Connectivity Funds application. The consent agenda, including minutes and appropriations, was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved city as sponsoring agency for library Emergency Connectivity Funds application (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 bid from Mueller & Sons for dangerous structure removal (unanimous)
• Rejected $629,858 fire engine bid from W.S. Darley & Co. (3-4)
• Approved rebidding fire engine with all vendors meeting specifications (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss contract negotiations. Most of the meeting will be held in executive session, meaning the public portion is limited. The agenda contains no other items.

• Contract negotiations discussion
• Executive session for most of the meeting

The Iola City Council met in special session solely to discuss contract negotiations. The council voted unanimously to enter two executive sessions totaling 60 minutes, then adjourned without taking any public action. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Recessed into 10-minute executive session for contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Recessed into 50-minute executive session for contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council will review the 2021 budget presentations from various departments and consider approving the demolition of a fire-damaged garage at 524 N. Chestnut. The council will also vote on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate, setting a public hearing for August 23, 2021. The meeting includes consent agenda items, an executive session on personnel, and public comments.

• Demolition approval for garage at 524 N. Chestnut, destroyed by fire on April 8, 2021
• Resolution 2021-12 to exceed revenue neutral rate, with maximum mill levy of 48.003 mills
• 2021 budget presentations for General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Miscellaneous Funds
• Executive session to discuss employee grievance
• Appropriations approval and minutes approval

City Council

The Iola City Council will review and approve the consent agenda, which includes approving minutes, appropriations, demolition of a fire-damaged garage at 524 N. Chestnut, and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The main focus is a round table with 2021 budget presentations from all city departments. The council will also hear public comments and reports.

• Demolition approval for garage at 524 N. Chestnut, destroyed by fire, deemed imminent danger
• Resolution 2021-12 to exceed revenue neutral rate, setting a public hearing for August 23, 2021, with a maximum mill levy of 48.003 mills
• 2021 budget presentations for General Fund, Enterprise Funds, and Miscellaneous Funds
• Consent agenda includes minutes approval and appropriations approval

The Iola City Council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, appropriations, demolition approval for 524 N Chestnut, and Revenue Neutral Rate Resolution 2021-12. The council also heard budget presentations for 2021 and 2022 from department heads, and held two executive sessions to discuss an employee grievance. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as revised (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including demolition at 524 N Chestnut and Revenue Neutral Rate Resolution 2021-12 (all in favor)
• Allowed resident Joe Hess two extra minutes to speak on flooding at Recreation Building (all in favor)
• Held executive session for employee grievance (15 min, non-elected personnel)
• Held second executive session for employee grievance (15 min, non-elected personnel)

City Council

The Iola City Council is holding a special meeting solely to tour the Peerless Manufacturing facility at 2702 N State Street. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is limited to the facility tour.

• Special meeting at 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2021
• Location: Peerless Manufacturing Plant, 2702 N State Street
• Purpose: tour the facility

City Council

The Iola City Council is meeting to decide on a new fire engine purchase, approve tourism fund distributions, and consider event requests including a Relay for Life park curfew extension. The agenda also includes consent items, an executive session on personnel, and routine reports.

• Fire engine bid award: recommend Darley Vision from W.S. Darley & Co. at $653,230.54 plus $36,768.72 in equipment from Conrad Fire
• Convention & Tourism Fund disbursement: $46,000 recommended to six groups including Chamber of Commerce ($35,000) and Veteran's Day Parade ($3,000)
• Relay for Life: request to hold event in Riverside Park July 10, 2021 with curfew lifted until 2:00 a.m. and waived building rental fees
• Consent agenda includes minutes, appropriations, Rotary Day in Park resolution, and Relay for Life request
• Executive session for non-elected personnel grievance discussion

The Iola City Council tabled the fire truck and equipment bid award to obtain more information on the two engine options, despite the Darley engine and Conrad Fire equipment falling within budget. The council approved Resolution 2021-10 allowing the Allen County Fair Association to sell cereal malt beverages at Riverside Park July 23-25, and to stay until 1:00 a.m. on those evenings. The consent agenda, including minutes, appropriations, Rotary Day in the Park, and Relay for Life requests, was approved. The council also approved the Convention and Tourism Fund disbursement as recommended, with Farm City Days to be considered after submitting an application.

• Tabled fire truck and equipment bid award for more information (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2021-10 for Allen County Fair CMB license at Riverside Park July 23-25 (all in favor)
• Approved Allen County Fair Association to remain in Riverside Park until 1:00 a.m. on event evenings (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, Rotary Day in the Park, and Relay for Life requests (all in favor)
• Approved Convention and Tourism Fund disbursement as recommended (all in favor)

City Council

The Iola City Council will vote on Flood Plain Ordinance #3498, the only substantive new business item. The agenda also includes routine consent items (minutes and appropriations) and public comments. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Flood Plain Ordinance #3498
• Consent agenda: minutes of May 24, 2021 meeting and appropriations approval
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

The Iola City Council approved Ordinance #3498, adding mechanical freeboard requirements to floodplain regulations, which is expected to reduce flood insurance premiums for homeowners by 5% starting April 2022 and an additional 8% by October 2022. The consent agenda, including minutes and appropriations, was also approved. No public comments were made.

• Approved Ordinance #3498 adding mechanical freeboard requirements to floodplain regulations and authorized necessary signatures.
• Approved the consent agenda, including May 24, 2021 meeting minutes and appropriations.
• Approved the agenda as posted.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m.

City Council

The Iola City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution #2021-10 for a CDBG-CV3 grant, and will also consider Ordinance #3499 for 519 S. Ohio Street, a library room dedication, and a lease agreement for 80 acres of industrial land. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, appropriations, board appointments, and a fireworks display. An executive session on trade secrets is scheduled.

• CDBG-CV3 Grant Public Hearing & Resolution #2021-10
• Ordinance #3499 for 519 S. Ohio Street
• 80 Acre Industrial Land - Lease Agreement
• Iola Public Library Room Dedication
• Appropriations approval including $12,429.30 to Berry Tractor and Equipment

The Iola City Council approved annexation ordinance #3499 for 519 S. Ohio, allowing the property owner to connect to the city sanitary sewer system once proper easements are installed. The council also approved a CDBG-CV3 grant resolution, a library room dedication, and a farm lease agreement. The meeting included two executive sessions for trade secrets discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, board appointments, and Elks fireworks display (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2021-10 for CDBG-CV3 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved annexation ordinance #3499 for 519 S. Ohio (6-1, Myrick opposed)
• Approved library study room dedication in honor of Roger Carswell (unanimous)
• Approved farm lease agreement with Doug Strickler for 80-acre industrial tract (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council will consider awarding the annual chip seal project oil bid, discuss applying for CDBG-CV3 grant funding with Thrive Allen County, and discuss the Cedarbrook green space. The consent agenda includes approval of the April 26, 2021 minutes and appropriations.

• Annual Chip Seal Project - Oil Bid Award
• CDBG-CV3 Grant Funding Opportunities - Thrive Allen County (application and public hearing)
• Cedarbrook Green Space Discussions - Thrive Allen County
• EMS Service Discussions (round table)
• Appropriations approval (consent agenda)

The Iola City Council approved the purchase of 44,000 gallons of RS-1P emulsion oil from Vance Brothers for the annual chip seal project. They also approved Thrive Allen County to write and administer the CDBG-CV3 grant application for $7,500, and set a public hearing for May 24. The Council voted to move forward with the Cedarbrook green space project, authorizing a legal survey of the property. No other substantive decisions were made; EMS contract discussions were informational only.

• Approved purchase of 44,000 gallons RS-1P emulsion oil from Vance Brothers (unanimous)
• Approved Thrive Allen County to write and administer CDBG-CV3 grant for $7,500 (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for CDBG-CV3 grant on May 24, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized legal survey of Cedarbrook property to move forward with green space project (7-1, Ballard opposed)

City Council

The Iola City Council will review and approve the consent agenda, including minutes and appropriations, and consider two new business items: a sanitary sewer request for 519 S. Ohio and acceptance of a roof replacement bid. The meeting also includes public comments and council reports.

• Sanitary sewer request for 519 S. Ohio
• Roof replacement bid acceptance
• Appropriations approval
• Minutes approval for April 12, 2021 and amended January 25, 2021

The Iola City Council denied a request from the property owner at 519 S Ohio Street to connect to the city sanitary sewer system without annexing into city limits. The motion to deny passed 5-1, with Council Member Myrick voting against. The council also approved a $27,790 roof replacement bid from Borens Roofing Inc for the Wartsila generation building.

• Denied sewer connection without annexation for 519 S Ohio (5-1)
• Approved $27,790 roof replacement bid from Borens Roofing Inc
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriations
• Approved agenda as posted

City Council

The Iola City Council will consider several items, including a special use permit for a used tire collection and processing facility at 17 E Portland, an ordinance to combine the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, and authorization to seek bids for roof and HVAC replacement at the recreation building using remaining flood insurance proceeds. The council will also discuss an electric generation purchase contract and a request to close Jefferson Avenue for the farmers market.

• Special use permit for 17 E Portland for used tire collection and processing
• Ordinance #3497 to combine Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals
• Ordinance #3496 regarding accessory structure size
• Electric generation purchase contract
• Recreation building roof and HVAC replacement funded by $302,211.01 flood insurance proceeds

The Iola City Council approved a special use permit for solid waste collection and processing at 17 E. Portland, with one dissenting vote. They also approved planting fruit trees on city green space lots, combined the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, increased accessory structure limits, and authorized a $325,000 purchase of a 2 MW generator.

• Approved special use permit for solid waste collection at 17 E. Portland (7-1)
• Approved planting fruit trees on green space lots (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Ordinance #3497 combining Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #3496 increasing accessory structure size to 1500 sq ft and 3 structures on lots over 18,000 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved $325,000 contract with High Plains Power Systems for 2 MW Caterpillar generator (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP for roof and HVAC replacement at Recreation Community Building (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council will consider several new business items, including a request for $1,000 in free water for the Humanity House Community Garden, approval of a master service agreement with KMEA Mid-States for on-call electric engineering services, and a memorandum of agreement with the Kansas Forest Service to pursue a $9,690 matching grant for firefighter protective equipment. The council will also discuss potential recreational uses for the Cedarbrook greenspace with Thrive Allen County. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, appropriations, a library board appointment, and a Relay for Life boot block request.

• Request for $1,000 free water for Humanity House Community Garden (Elm Creek)
• Approve master service agreement with KMEA Mid-States for electric engineering services
• Approve Kansas Forest Service agreement and $9,690 matching grant for firefighter gear
• Relay for Life boot block at Madison and Washington Avenues on May 29, 2021
• Discussion of Cedarbrook greenspace recreation ideas with Thrive Allen County

The Iola City Council approved up to $500 in free water for the Humanity House Community Garden for the 2021 season, with Mayor Wells casting the tie-breaking vote after a 3-3 split. The council also approved a KMEA Mid-States service agreement, a Kansas Forest Service agreement, and a 50/50 grant application for firefighter protective equipment. A discussion on the Cedarbrook Greenspace plan was held with no formal action taken.

• Approved up to $500 free water for Humanity House Community Garden (4-3, Mayor broke tie)
• Approved KMEA Mid-States master service agreement for engineering, procurement, and construction services
• Approved Kansas Forest Service Memorandum of Agreement and authorized 50/50 grant application for $9,690 for PPE
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, library board reappointment, and Relay for Life boot block

City Council

The Iola City Council will consider approving a Community Development Block Grant agreement with Thrive Allen County and the Kansas Department of Commerce, hold public hearings on resolutions to remove four dangerous or unsafe structures, and discuss a natural gas purchase contract. The agenda also includes routine consent items and an executive session for contract negotiations.

• Public hearings on resolutions 2021-06 through 2021-09 for removal of structures at 321 N. Walnut, 405 S. Third, 503 North, and 610 N. Third streets
• Community Development Block Grant administrative agreement with Thrive Allen County
• Kansas Department of Commerce agreement for CDBG
• Natural gas purchase contract discussion
• Appropriations approval and KMEA Director 2 appointment

The council approved two agreements with Thrive Allen County and the State of Kansas to fund a new fire engine through a Community Development Block Grant, including a $10,000 administration fee. It also held public hearings and approved resolutions to condemn and demolish four unsafe structures at 321 N Walnut, 405 S Third, 503 North, and 610 N Third. The council approved a fourth supplement to the N&B natural gas sales agreement and authorized the mayor to sign it. In executive session, it approved a memorandum of understanding to discuss the EMS agreement with Allen County.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, appropriations, and appointment of Matthew Rehder as KMEA Director.
• Approved the agreement with Thrive Allen County to administer the CDBG for $10,000.
• Approved agreement #21-PF-012 with the State of Kansas for CDBG funding of a new fire engine.
• Approved Resolution 2021-06 to condemn and demolish the structure at 321 N Walnut Street.
• Approved Resolution 2021-07 to condemn and demolish the structure at 405 S Third Street.
• Approved Resolution 2021-08 to condemn and demolish the structure at 503 North Street.
• Approved Resolution 2021-09 to condemn and demolish the structure at 610 N Third Street.
• Approved the fourth supplement to the gas sales agreement with N&B Enterprises, Inc. and authorized the mayor to sign.

City Council

The Iola City Council will review and vote on several items, including a funding request from Safebase, a CMB license renewal for Corondos, and recognition signage. The agenda also includes a roundtable discussion on economic development tools and incentives, and an executive session for contract negotiations.

• Safebase funding request by Angela Henry
• CMB license renewal for Corondos
• Recognition signage discussion
• Economic development tools and incentive discussion
• Executive session for contract negotiations

The Iola City Council approved a $5,000 per year commitment for five years (total $25,000) to Safebase, contingent on the program receiving a grant. The council also approved a CMB license renewal for Coronado's Restaurant and approved installing signs recognizing Iola as the home of the 52nd Lieutenant Governor, David Toland. The meeting included a discussion on economic development tools and incentives, and an executive session for contract negotiations.

• Approved $5,000/year for 5 years to Safebase, contingent on grant (unanimous)
• Approved CMB license renewal for Coronado's Restaurant for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and installation of signs recognizing Iola as home of 52nd Lt. Gov. David Toland (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, and police forfeiture report (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council will review the 2020 economic development year in review and consider new business including downtown/State Street winter decorations, EMC Insurance renewal, and a request from FMS North America Inc. The meeting also includes approval of the consent agenda (minutes and appropriations) and an executive session for contract negotiations.

• 2020 Economic Development Year in Review
• Downtown/State Street Winter Decorations
• EMC Insurance Renewal
• FMS North America Inc - Request
• Executive session for contract negotiations

The Iola City Council approved waiving transformer, labor, and equipment costs for FMS North America Inc.'s new industrial tire and rubber recycling facility at 17 East Portland, with the company paying for all materials. The council also approved $29,058.57 for new LED winter decorations from Temple Display, LTD, funded from the sales tax fund, and renewed the EMC insurance policy for $485,381 for April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022. The consent agenda, including minutes and appropriations, was approved unanimously.

• Approved $29,058.57 for new LED winter decorations from Temple Display, LTD (unanimous)
• Approved EMC insurance renewal for $485,381 for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Waived transformer, labor, and equipment costs for FMS North America Inc. recycling facility; company pays for materials (6-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriations (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council approved several contracts and grants. They accepted the low bid of $627,598.60 from Heckert Construction for the 2021 Mill & Overlay project, approved the purchase of a new dump truck for $132,200, and awarded a bid for a Ford F-350 truck for $45,131.25. They also authorized the Fire Chief to submit FEMA grant applications with a total project value of $869,300. Discussions were held on an electric vehicle charging station, Kansas Certified Sites program, and the Buckeye Street traffic signal, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved $627,598.60 mill and overlay bid from Heckert Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $132,200 dump truck purchase from Merle Kelly Ford (4-3)
• Awarded $45,131.25 bid for Ford F-350 to Twin Motors Ford (6-1)
• Authorized FEMA AFG grant applications totaling $869,300 with $32,000 city match (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriations (unanimous)

City Council

The Iola City Council will consider several items, including a solar project discussion, a request from Sigg Tire & Repair, setting public hearings for dangerous/unsafe structures at four properties, and accepting bids for crushed rock and fuel. The consent agenda includes minutes, appropriations, and a Kansas Pride Program resolution.

• Solar Project Discussion with Scott Shreve
• Sigg Tire & Repair request
• Public hearings for unsafe structures: 321 N. Walnut, 405 S. Third, 503 North Street, 610 N. Third
• Bid acceptance for AB-3 Crushed Rock
• Bid acceptance for Fuel & Gasoline

The Iola City Council voted 4-3 to investigate a solar field project with POW Solar LLC and authorize necessary signatures. The project would be a 2-megawatt field costing $3.2 million with a $1.6 million upfront payment, with the city buying out after year six. The council also approved several other items, including waiving labor and equipment fees for Sigg Tire & Auto's new shop, setting public hearings for demolition of four unsafe structures, and accepting bids for crushed rock and fuel.

• Approved motion to investigate solar field project with POW Solar LLC (4-3, Mayor Wells casting deciding vote)
• Waived labor and equipment fees for Sigg Tire & Auto electric service installation; customer pays materials minus transformer
• Approved Resolution 2021-01 setting public hearing for demolition at 321 N Walnut Street
• Approved Resolution 2021-02 setting public hearing for demolition at 405 S Third Street
• Approved Resolution 2021-03 setting public hearing for demolition at 503 North Street
• Approved Resolution 2021-04 setting public hearing for demolition at 610 N Third Street
• Accepted Nelson Quarries bid for AB-3 crushed rock at $8.90/ton delivered, with two one-year extension options
• Awarded 2021 fuel and gasoline bid to Hampel Oil at $0.065/gallon gasoline and $0.073/gallon fuel