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Iola, KS

Iola public meetings in 2022

4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Iola City Council approves 2022 budget amendments and revised revitalization plan

The City Council approved the 2022 Budget Amendments following a public hearing. The council also approved a revised Neighborhood Revitalization Plan to encourage building improvements and remodeling. The consent agenda, including November 28 minutes and year-end appropriations, was approved.

Mon Nov 28, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Iola City Council approves $50,000 economic development agreement with Thrive

The City Council approved a service agreement with Thrive Allen County and granted a non-profit permission to sell concessions and charge admission for basketball games. The council also renewed cereal malt beverage licenses and scheduled a public hearing for 2022 budget amendments.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Iola City Council approves bond issuance for Highway 54 project

The City Council approved a charter ordinance to issue bonds for public improvements related to the Highway 54 project. The council also approved an ordinance regarding accessory structures and passed a consent agenda including appropriations.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

City Council

✓ Decided: Iola City Council approves Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and employee COLA

The City Council approved a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and a cost-of-living adjustment for employees. The council also established a minimum residence size of 600 square feet and reached a consensus to renegotiate EMS/Fire services with the county.