Larned public meetings in 2024
6 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 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.