Larned public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Larned City Council will consider Appropriations Ordinance #11 for $1,166,666.29 and discuss a sidewalk assessment waiver agreement for a potential mixed-use development at 423 Broadway. Old business includes finalizing interconnection and parallel generation policy language and setting residential ($250) and commercial ($500) application fees. New business includes wastewater manhole rehabilitation, an airport consultant agreement, and a walk reconstruction at the corner of 5th and Broadway.
- Appropriations Ordinance #11 for $1,166,666.29
- Sidewalk assessment waiver for 423 Broadway tied to roof repair by April 2025
- Interconnection policy clean-up and fee setting: $250 residential, $500 commercial
- Wastewater manhole and facility rehabilitation
- Walk reconstruction at corner of 5th and Broadway
City Council
The Larned City Council will consider accepting a $1,113,000 FAA grant for lighting and electrical system improvements at Larned/Pawnee County Airport. The total project cost is $1,171,579, with a 5% local match of $58,579 split equally between the city and county ($29,289 each). The council must choose between two project timelines: Option 1 (design now, construction fall 2025/spring 2026) or Option 2 (delayed design, construction spring 2027). Staff and the consultant recommend Option 1 to avoid potential cost increases.
- FAA grant of $1,113,000 covering 95% of the airport lighting and electrical project
- Local match of $58,579 to be split equally between Larned and Pawnee County
- Two timeline options: Option 1 (construction in 2025-2026) vs Option 2 (construction in 2026-2027)
- Project includes replacement of Runway 17/35 lights, PAPIs, REILs, wind cone, rotating beacon, taxiway lighting, and construction of an electrical vault
- Current lighting system is 25 years old, incandescent, and has failing components
City Council
The Larned City Council has called a special work session to discuss an Airport Lighting Proposal. The meeting will be held at the Santa Fe Trail Center following a Housing Work Session. This is a discussion item with no formal action expected.
- Airport Lighting Proposal
City Council
The Larned City Council will vote on an $860,061 appropriations ordinance and consider waiving an $8,911 sidewalk assessment to allow the redevelopment of 423 Broadway. They will also discuss adopting interconnection and parallel generation policies for solar customers, adopting the 2021 IBC building code, and accepting a Safe Routes to Schools grant. A work session on housing incentives is set for November 18.
- Appropriations Ordinance #10 for $860,061.17
- Sidewalk Assessment Waiver for 423 Broadway ($8,911)
- Adoption of Interconnection and Parallel Generation Policies for electric customers
- Adoption of 2021 International Building Code with exemptions
- Safe Routes to Schools Grant Acceptance
City Council
The City Council will consider a $741,167.96 appropriations ordinance and discuss several items including a Kansas Gas Service franchise renewal, purchase of a police/fire truck, airport roof repair, and a rate study contract. A public hearing is also scheduled.
- Appropriations Ordinance #9 for $741,167.96
- Kansas Gas Service Franchise Renewal
- Purchase of PD/FD Truck
- Airport Roof Repair
- Rate Study Contract
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025 municipal budget and the intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The body will consider approving a proposed mill levy of 51.085 and an appropriations ordinance.
- Public hearing on 2025 Municipal Budget
- Resolution to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (proposed mill levy of 51.085)
- Appropriations Ordinance #8 for $1,191,743.65
- Zoning change for Matt Watkins Construction
- Zoning change and text amendment for Pawnee County
City Council
The Larned City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 5, 2024. They will consider Appropriations Ordinance #7 for $1,413,350.23 and discuss the 2025 municipal budget, which proposes a mill levy of 51.085—slightly below the 2024 levy but above the Revenue Neutral Rate for the first time. Other new business includes an advisory committee policy and Christmas decorations. Consent agenda items include approval of tourism committee appointments.
- Appropriations Ordinance #7 for $1,413,350.23
- 2025 Larned Municipal Budget: proposed mill levy 51.085, exceeding Revenue Neutral Rate
- Discussion of Advisory Committee Policy (recommendations to Council are recommendations only)
- Discussion of Christmas decorations downtown
- Tourism Committee appointments: 7 members with staggered 1–4 year terms
The Larned City Council approved Appropriation Ordinance #7 totaling $1,413,350.23 for city expenses and transfers. The council also set a September 16 work session on energy contracts and discussed the 2025 budget, noting a slightly lower mill levy of 51.085. No other substantive decisions were made; items like the advisory committee policy and Christmas decorations were only discussed.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved Appropriation Ordinance #7 for $1,413,350.23 (unanimous)
- Scheduled energy work session for September 16, 2024 at 6:30 PM
City Council
The Larned City Council will hold a special work session at 6:30 PM on July 22, 2024, at 417 Broadway. The sole purpose is to review a bid from Brentwood Builders LLC for a project identified as 'BASE fen (DE bid).' No other items are scheduled for discussion.
- Review of BASE fen (DE bid) from Brentwood Builders LLC
City Council
The City Council is evaluating a proposed 2025 budget that prioritizes infrastructure, public safety, and community development. The body will discuss whether to increase property taxes, utility transfers, or seek new revenue sources to fund these investments.
- Proposed 2025 Fire Department budget of $218,000, including a new contract with State Hospital facilities
- Proposed purchase of a dual-purpose police/fire pickup truck estimated at $63,000 to $67,000
- Proposed addition of a fourth full-time employee for the Parks/Cemetery Department
- Proposed $12,000 for fountain ring repairs and $10,000 for flooring in the fire station
- Proposed $40,000 total cost to replace Watchguard server hardware and software
City Council
The Larned City Council has requested a special work session for July 9, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss downtown revitalization.
- Downtown revitalization discussion
City Council
The City Council will review the 2023 Audit Report and discuss several new business items. Topics include fire service contracts, street maintenance plans, and property transfers. The council will also address Appropriations Ordinance #5 for $852,062.67.
- Appropriation Ordinance #5 for $852,062.67
- 2024 Street Maintenance Plan
- Fire Services Proposal and contracts
- Upgrade to the 911 Recorder System
- Lease Agreement – Tyree Ag, Inc.
City Council
The Larned City Council will consider applying for a Community Development Block Grant to fund long-needed improvements to the Larned Community Center, including HVAC, sound system, and ADA upgrades. They will also hear presentations from the library and airport, and vote on several routine items such as the appropriations ordinance and a beer license for Santa Fe Trail Days.
- Appropriations Ordinance #4 for $872,233.44
- Application to sell cereal malt beverages for Santa Fe Trail Days, May 24-26
- CDBG grant application for Community Center improvements (25% match required)
- Agreement with BG Consultants for Preliminary Architectural Report at $5,800
- Safe Routes to Schools Resolution
City Council
The Larned City Council will meet to consider adopting the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, approve an appropriations ordinance for $698,338.41, and hear a presentation from the Pawnee County Economic Development Commission. The agenda also includes public comments and a staff presentation by the code enforcement officer.
- Adoption of the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
- Appropriations Ordinance #3 for $698,338.41
- Presentation by Pawnee County Economic Development Commission
- Public comments period
- Staff presentation by Code Enforcement Officer Will Tice
City Council
The Larned City Council will consider appropriating $708,242.44, hear a public comment about a hockey court request, and discuss several new business items including an engagement letter, wastewater manhole rehabilitation, a KDOT grant application, and pool table purchases. The agenda also includes recognition of a police training graduate and a financial report.
- Appropriations Ordinance #2 for $708,242.44
- Public comment by Krystoffer Womack regarding hockey court request
- Engagement letter with Mark Tremaine
- Wastewater manhole rehabilitation project
- KDOT CCLIP FY 2026 application
City Council
The Larned City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss several items, including a Safe Routes to Schools grant, wastewater manhole rehabilitation, requests from the Larned Country Club, an update on the Downtown Streetscape Infrastructure Project, a request from Operation Christmas Magic for assistance in purchasing new Christmas decorations, and roofing bids including the airport roof. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; the council will receive and consider these items.
- Safe Routes to Schools Grant Discussion
- Wastewater Manhole Rehabilitation
- Larned Country Club Requests
- Update on Downtown Streetscape Infrastructure Project
- Operation Christmas Magic request for city assistance in purchasing Christmas decorations
City Council
The Larned City Council will vote on an appropriations ordinance totaling $1,016,648.31, consider a request from the Larned Country Club for $25,000 in financial and labor assistance for new golf cart sheds, and discuss establishing a Rural Housing Incentive District for downtown upper-story housing. The council will also open and consider bids for roofing repairs on city facilities damaged by a hailstorm, and review the annual MWE contract renewal and other items.
- Appropriations Ordinance #1 for $1,016,648.31
- Larned Country Club request for $25,000 for cart shed demolition and construction
- Resolution to establish a Rural Housing Incentive District for downtown upper-story housing
- Roofing bids for city facilities damaged by hailstorm, opened at 6:25 pm
- Annual MWE contract renewal and Operation Christmas Magic request
City Council
The City Council will swear in officials, select a Council President, and designate city banks. The meeting includes discussions on a new state communications mandate and an update on the Downtown Streetscape Project.
- Appropriations Ordinance #12 for $701,136.72
- Contract for auditing and non-auditing services not to exceed $18,180
- NRP Interlocal Agreement Extension
- GAAP Waiver Resolution for 2024
- New State Mandate on 800 MHz communications system presentation