Larned public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Larned City Council will meet to consider several financial and operational items, including approving an appropriations ordinance for $892,366.09, evaluating sealed bids for the sale of Prairie Vista duplexes, and discussing refinancing KDHE loans. The agenda also includes a contract with Bajillion, a CDBG material cost increase request, toddler pool concepts, a fire station concept, and an employee COLA for FY 2022.

• Appropriations Ordinance #11 for $892,366.09
• Evaluate offers for Prairie Vista duplexes
• Refinancing KDHE loans for wastewater plant and water system improvements
• Bajillion contract
• CDBG material cost increase request

The Larned City Council approved the sale of the duplexes (no land) to Lisa Schartz for $1,475,000, with reimbursement to tenants for screen doors, on a 7-1 vote. They also approved three resolutions to begin refinancing two KDHE loans, approved a 6.6% COLA increase for FY 2022, and tabled a change order request for increased material costs until January. The council also received updates on the toddler pool and fire station concepts, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved sale of duplexes to Lisa Schartz for $1,475,000 (7-1, Elmore nay)
• Approved three resolutions to refinance KDHE loans for wastewater and water improvements
• Approved Mammoth Creative contract contingent on county cost share
• Tabled CDBG material price increase request until January meeting
• Approved 6.6% COLA increase for FY 2022
• Approved consent agenda and Appropriation Ordinance #11 for $892,366.09

City Council

The Larned City Council is holding a special meeting to consider offers for the acquisition of Prairie Vista. The agenda contains only this single item of new business, with no other substantive matters listed.

• Consider offers for acquisition of Prairie Vista

The Larned City Council held a special meeting to consider two purchase offers for city property. After hearing presentations from Picket Fence Realty and Clock Realty, the council voted not to accept either offer. The motion to reject both offers passed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Rejected Picket Fence Realty offer of $1,200,000 cash for city property
• Rejected Clock Realty offer of $1,250,000 contingent on financing for city property
• Motion to not accept either offer passed

City Council

The Larned City Council will consider two items: approving a road closure for the Kansas State Steak Cookoff and approving a KDOT agreement for a surface preservation project on South Broadway. The road closure would allow cookoff teams to set up in front of the Haas Building and Lewis Livestock Barn. The KDOT project involves milling and overlaying South Broadway from the railroad tracks at 34th Street to the south city limits, with the city paying $35,594 of the estimated $296,451.50 total cost.

• Road closure of E. 18th between Henry Jordaan Dr and Fair Dr for Kansas State Steak Cookoff, Friday afternoon through Saturday evening
• KDOT CCLIP agreement for surface preservation on South Broadway from railroad tracks at 34th Street to south city limits
• Project estimated cost $296,451.50; city share $35,594.00 from Special Highways Fund
• KDOT to pay 95% of construction and construction engineering costs
• Additional dumpsters and increased police patrol requested for cookoff

City Council

The Larned City Council will meet to approve a $1,394,057.61 appropriations ordinance, discuss the recycling center's new fees, and consider several new business items including a zoning text amendment for concrete ready-mix plants, the sale of Prairie Vista duplexes, and a waterline relocation on North Broadway. They will also hear a staff presentation on project prioritization. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions.

• Appropriations Ordinance #10 for $1,394,057.61
• Zoning text amendment for concrete ready-mix plants
• Sale of Prairie Vista duplexes
• North Broadway waterline relocation
• Purchase of stump grinder for excavator

The Larned City Council approved the EMS Transfer Agreement with Pawnee County, finalizing the transfer of assets and operations effective January 1, 2022. The Council also set a $2.4 million asking price for the Prairie Vista duplexes and established a sealed bid process with special meetings. Additionally, they approved a zoning text amendment allowing concrete ready-mix plants as a conditional use in I-1 districts, a six-month recycling contract with Sunflower Diversified, and several other items.

• Approved EMS Transfer Agreement to Pawnee County (unanimous)
• Set Prairie Vista duplex asking price at $2.4M (5-3)
• Approved sealed bid process and special meeting calendar for Prairie Vista sale
• Approved zoning text amendment for concrete ready-mix plants as conditional use in I-1 (8-0)
• Approved six-month recycling contract with Sunflower Diversified at $800/month
• Approved use of ARPA funds for North Broadway waterline relocation
• Approved emergency abatement code changes, tabled other code amendments
• Approved purchase of stump grinder for $7,204.04

City Council

The City Council work session includes discussions on a six-month electric distribution contract with Midwest Energy and new fee proposals from Sunflower Diversified for recycling. The Council will also review potential financing for a new fire station, updates on swimming pool repairs, and water rights perfection.

• Six-month electric distribution contract with Midwest Energy at cost plus 10% administrative fee
• Proposed $500 monthly fee for twice-weekly recycling pickup by Sunflower Diversified
• Proposed $50 surcharge for trash found in recycling containers
• Potential $600,000 CDBG grant for fire station facilities
• Discussion of the future of Prairie Vista Duplexes and potential sale

The Larned City Council held a work session on October 18, 2021, discussing multiple topics but made no formal decisions. They discussed a proposed recycling fee increase from $500 to $800 per month, the potential sale of the fire station due to size constraints, and the possible listing of Prairie Vista Duplexes for sale. The council also discussed water rights extensions, a wastewater building bid, and winter natural gas concerns.

• Formed committee (Barnes and Murray) to discuss longer-term electric contract with Midwest Energy
• Directed City Manager to meet with Power Play on kiddie pool options
• Deferred recycling fee decision to November 1 meeting
• Directed City Manager to develop fire station concept design and begin grant process
• Mayor to meet with realty companies regarding Prairie Vista Duplexes listing
• Asked staff to educate public on natural gas cost increases

City Council

The Larned City Council will approve Appropriations Ordinance #9 for $1,167,355.99 and consider the sale of city property. New business includes a CCLIP Engineering Agreement, refinancing of KDHE loans, and a fire safety ordinance. The council will also discuss compensation for the Larned Fire Department and the reformation of the Larned Tree Board.

• Appropriations Ordinance #9 for $1,167,355.99
• Sale of City Property
• CCLIP Engineering Agreement
• Refinancing of KDHE Loans
• Ordinance regarding certain Fires and Burning

The Larned City Council approved the sale of a city-owned tract to Kerry Nicholson for $11,557, adopted ordinances on fire regulations and firefighter compensation, and approved refinancing of KDHE loans. They also approved a preliminary engineering agreement for a KDOT grant project and reactivated the Tree Board with new appointments.

• Approved sale of Tract Two (20,532 sq ft) to Kerry Nicholson for $11,557 (motion passed)
• Adopted ordinance on recreational, bonfires, and open fires (7-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing firefighter compensation by $5.00 across the board and fire school daily pay to $80 (7-0)
• Approved Charter Ordinance to refinance KDHE loans (7-0)
• Approved preliminary engineering agreement with Benesch for $21,865 for CCLIP grant project (motion passed)
• Approved Tree Board appointments for 2021 (motion passed)
• Scheduled work session for October 18 at 6:30 PM (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda including appointment of James Armijo to Planning Commission (motion passed)

City Council

The Larned City Council will consider several new business items, including assistance to the Ministerial Alliance, proposed changes to the Larned Recycling Center, heaters for the wastewater production facility, adoption of updated codes with exceptions, and an ordinance establishing a bank account and fund. The council will also approve the consent agenda, which includes appropriations ordinance #8 for $784,833.48 and a permit for the Santa Fe Trail Car Club to use Doerr-Vernon Park. A staff presentation on the code enforcement system is also scheduled.

• Appropriations Ordinance #8 for $784,833.48
• Santa Fe Trail Car Club use of Doerr-Vernon Park on October 3
• Assistance to the Ministerial Alliance
• Larned Recycling Center proposed changes
• Adoption of updated codes with exceptions

The Larned City Council approved the consent agenda, an appropriation ordinance totaling $784,833.48, a $4,000 contribution to the Ministerial Alliance, a bid for wastewater facility heaters, and updated building codes with exceptions. No action was taken on a proposed recycling fee from Sunflower Diversified, and ARPA funds will be tracked in existing accounts.

• Approved consent agenda
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #8 for $784,833.48
• Approved $4,000 contribution to Ministerial Alliance
• Approved Hammeke Electric bid for $35,167.04 for wastewater facility heaters
• Adopted updated building codes with exceptions, effective October 1, 2021
• No action on Sunflower recycling fee proposal; to be revisited
• ARPA funds to remain in current accounts, tracked by Finance Director

City Council

The Larned City Council approved the 2022 municipal budget, a resolution and ordinance for refunding general obligation bonds, and a temporary contract with Midwest Energy for electric distribution services after dismissing five employees. The council also approved paying $173,000 up front for GRDA winter energy charges, purchasing a new vac truck for $453,831, and installing an electric aerator at the fishing pond.

• Approved 2022 municipal budget (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2021-4 for GO bond refunding (motion passed)
• Approved Ordinance 1605 for taxable GO refunding bonds (6-0)
• Approved contract with Midwest Energy for electric services (motion passed)
• Approved paying $173,000 up front for GRDA winter energy charges (motion passed)
• Approved Red Equipment Vac-Con vac truck purchase for $453,831 (motion passed)
• Approved Outdoor Water Solutions electric aerator for fishing pond (motion passed)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #7 for $1,227,888.21 (motion passed)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a Memorandum of Understanding drafted by the County Attorney regarding the consolidation of Larned and Burdett EMS into a county-wide agency. The document outlines the transfer of the Larned EMS building at 123 W. 9th and all equipment to Pawnee County effective January 1, 2022. City Attorney Ron Smith raised concerns about deeding the building versus leasing it and the handling of accounts receivable. The Council is asked to evaluate the MOU and direct staff on next steps.

• Transfer of Larned EMS building at 123 W. 9th to Pawnee County
• Transfer of all Larned EMS equipment and vehicles to Pawnee County
• Transfer of remaining Larned EMT Memorial Fund to Pawnee County
• Negotiation of terms for Larned EMS employee earned leave benefits
• Determination of ownership for Larned EMS accounts receivable

The Larned City Council approved the EMS Memorandum of Understanding as presented, following discussion of accounts receivable from Omni and the possibility of deeding the EMS building while retaining the land. The council also approved the meeting agenda and held a 45-minute executive session for personnel issues, after which no motions were made.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Approved the EMS Memorandum of Understanding as presented
• Recessed into executive session for 45 minutes for personnel issues
• Reconvened with no motions made

City Council

The Larned City Council will consider adopting updated building and fire codes, approve a $853,022.07 appropriations ordinance, and discuss a delay request for a CDBG waterline project. The agenda also includes a dividend check presentation, a tobacco-free parks update, and progress on water tower lights fundraising.

• Appropriations Ordinance #6 for $853,022.07
• Adoption of 2018 International Residential, Building, and Fire Codes; 2017 National Electrical Code; 2018 Uniform Mechanical and Plumbing Codes
• CDBG Waterline Project Delay Request
• EMC Dividend Check presentation from Alliance Insurance
• Water Tower Lights Fundraising Update & Project Advancement

The Larned City Council approved the adoption of 2017 and 2018 building codes, effective October 1, 2021, with a roll-call vote of 8-0. They also approved a stop work order for the CDBG waterline project due to material shortages, effective June 25, 2021. Additionally, the council approved a proposal for new LED water tower lights, and a program for Prairie Vista residents to purchase screen doors.

• Approved the consent agenda with added items: Pawnee County Fair Association to sell cereal malt beverages and Ben Ramsey's appointment to the Planning Commission.
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #6 for $853,022.07 and transfers.
• Accepted Falk Architects option #3 for water tower lights: $95,000 for LED fixtures, $3,000 for power evaluation, and $30,000 discretionary for electrical upgrades.
• Approved tenant-purchased screen doors at Prairie Vista, with installation by Vratil Builders at city cost.
• Approved 2017 and 2018 code adoption with implementation date of October 1, 2021.
• Approved stop work order for CDBG waterline project as of June 25, 2021, due to material shortages.

City Council

The Larned City Council will consider several items, including refunding the Series 2013 General Obligation Bonds, a zoning district amendment, a bench donation, and a railroad crossing signals agreement. The meeting also includes approval of an appropriations ordinance for $694,745.30 and public comments.

• Appropriations Ordinance #5 for $694,745.30
• Refunding of Series 2013 General Obligation Bonds
• Zoning District Amendment
• Bench donation in memory of Joe Snyder
• Railroad Crossing Signals Agreement (Project No. 19-73 X-3317-01)

The Larned City Council approved a rezoning of 223 W 1st and 117 South Santa Fe from R-3 to I-1, allowing construction of mini-storage units, with a 5-0 vote and one recusal. The council also approved the sale of refunding bonds, accepted a bench donation, and approved a railroad crossing signals agreement. A request was made to review the electric utility reserve fund cap.

• Approved rezoning of 223 W 1st and 117 South Santa Fe from R-3 to I-1 (5-0, Murray recused)
• Approved resolution authorizing sale of taxable general obligation refunding bonds, series 2021
• Accepted donation of two six-foot benches in memory of Joe Snyder
• Approved railroad crossing signals agreement with KDOT and K&O Railroad
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #5 for $694,745.30
• Approved agenda with added Utilities item

City Council

The Larned City Council will vote on an appropriations ordinance for $719,493.66, hear presentations on the EMS transfer to Pawnee County and a solar feasibility study, and discuss bond refunding, Christmas lights for the water tower, and pool party fees. The agenda also includes a proclamation for a community read and a consent agenda with minutes, financial statements, and a beer license application.

• Appropriations Ordinance #4 for $719,493.66
• Presentation on EMS transfer to Pawnee County
• Solar origination agreement with POW Solar LLC for feasibility study
• Bond refunding agreement with Clayton Kelley
• After-hours pool party fee structure discussion

The Larned City Council approved an agreement to transfer EMS services to Pawnee County beginning in 2022, allowing both entities to prepare budgets accordingly. The council also approved a feasibility study for solar power at no cost to the city, approved a contract with Piper Sandler for potential bond refunding, and set after-hours pool party fees at $100/hour ($150 with slide).

• Approved EMS transfer to Pawnee County for 2022 (motion passed)
• Approved solar feasibility study with Priority Power at no cost to city (motion passed)
• Approved contract with Piper Sandler for bond refunding, with amendment removing 'gross' (motion passed)
• Set after-hours pool party fee at $100/hour, $150/hour with slide (motion passed)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #4 for $719,493.66 (motion passed)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (motions passed)

City Council

The Larned City Council will consider an appropriations ordinance for $651,511.26, hear presentations on marketing, airport, and bond refunding, and discuss new business including a community garden agreement, police car and EMS equipment purchases, pool fee schedule, and a nuisance ordinance addition. The meeting also includes an executive session for the city manager's evaluation and contract renewal.

• Appropriations Ordinance #3 for $651,511.26
• Purchase of police squad car
• Purchase of LUCAS for EMS
• Pool fee schedule discussion
• Addition to nuisance ordinance

The council approved the consent agenda, including Appropriation Ordinance #3 for $651,511.26. They also approved the purchase of a new police squad car from Janssen Motors for $36,266, a LUCAS device for EMS for $15,227.22, a new mower for $12,773.70, a pool fence for $13,734, and an automatic scrubber for $6,492. The council also approved a revised nuisance ordinance to include inoperable trailers, and directed the city manager to prepare a standing motion for bond refinancing.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda.
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #3 for $651,511.26.
• Approved the Community Garden Agreement with Larned Civic PRIDE.
• Approved purchase of a police squad car from Janssen Motors for $36,266.00.
• Approved purchase of LUCAS for EMS for $15,227.22, with Pawnee County paying 40%.
• Approved transfer of $10,000 from Guaranty Reserve to Dream Homes account.
• Approved purchase of a Grasshopper 729BT mower for $12,773.70.
• Approved pool fence bid from Jamie Walker Fencing for $13,734.00.

City Council

The Larned City Council will consider an appropriations ordinance totaling $717,670.90, hear a presentation on the airport, and discuss the natural gas and extreme low temperature crisis. They will also review the final Property Improvement Program and other old business. The meeting is a regular session, not a Zoom meeting.

• Appropriations Ordinance #2 for $717,670.90
• Presentation on Airport
• Property Improvement Program – Final
• Discussion on Natural Gas and Extreme Low Temperature Crisis

The Larned City Council approved the consent agenda and Appropriation Ordinance #2 for $717,670.90. They decided to keep the natural gas fuel cost adjustment on utility bills the same from March to April, pending more information. The council also set a March 15 launch date for the Property Improvement Program and heard updates on the airport and power plant.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Approved the consent agenda.
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #2 for $717,670.90 in payments and transfers.
• Approved the Mayor's suggestion to keep fuel cost adjustments unchanged from March to April bills.
• Set a March 15 launch date for the Property Improvement Program.

City Council

The Larned City Council will meet via Zoom to consider approving a $905,505 construction contract for the 2020 Water System Improvements, along with an appropriations ordinance totaling $1,007,309.57. They will also discuss the Property Improvement Program, review bids for a CDBG waterline project, and consider a KDOT CCLIP application, an amendment to the fire and burning code, and township fire services contracts.

• Appropriations Ordinance #1 for $1,007,309.57
• Award of water system construction contract to True Solutions, LLC for $905,505
• Discussion of Property Improvement Program
• CDBG Waterline Bids
• Amendment to City Code regarding fires and burning

The Larned City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda, then passed Appropriation Ordinance #1 for $1,007,309.57. They awarded the CDBG waterline project bid to True Solutions, approved the KDOT CCLIP application for FY 2023-2024, and reduced the township fire services contract annual increase from 3% to 1% for 2022-2024. No action was taken on fire code amendments, and a property improvement program was discussed with a $50,000 budget transfer.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #1 for $1,007,309.57
• Awarded CDBG waterline project bid to True Solutions
• Approved KDOT CCLIP application for FY 2023-2024
• Reduced township fire services contract annual increase to 1% for 2022-2024
• Approved agenda and consent agenda
• Discussed property improvement program with $50,000 transfer from electric budget

City Council

The Larned City Council will meet via Zoom to handle routine business including approving appropriations of $577,595.58, hear a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce, and discuss several new business items. The agenda includes replacing a body on a rural fire brush truck, changing an emergency snow route, and continuing discussion of the Property Improvement Program.

• Appropriations Ordinance #12 in the amount of $577,595.58
• Replacement of body on Rural Fire Brush Truck No. 17
• Emergency snow route change
• Property Improvement Program discussion
• Presentation by Alex Filbert, Larned Chamber of Commerce

The Larned City Council approved replacing the body on Rural Fire Brush Truck No. 17 for $69,038, funded by unused SPARKS ambulance funds. Council also approved an emergency snow route change adding Carroll Street from Edwards Ave (K-156 HWY) to Pawnee Valley Hospital, passing 8-0. The council discussed the Property Improvement Program and will continue improvements at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda with added GAAP Waiver and City Depositories items
• Elected Councilmember Murray as Council President
• Approved consent agenda
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance #12 for $577,595.58
• Approved renovation of Rural Fire Brush Truck No. 17 for $69,038
• Approved emergency snow route change to include Carroll Street (8-0)
• Discussed Property Improvement Program; no formal action taken

City Council

The Larned City Council is considering a single consent agenda item: a resolution to waive Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) requirements for the city for the year ending 2021, as allowed by state law. The resolution would direct the city to prepare financial statements on a cash basis instead. This is a routine annual action with no financial impact.

• Resolution No. 2021-01 waiving GAAP requirements for 2021
• Directs financial reports on cash receipts and disbursements basis