Pratt public meetings in 2021

City Commission

The City of Pratt has called a special meeting of the Governing Body for a Commissioners Workshop. No specific topics or agenda items for the workshop were listed in the notice.

The Pratt City Commission held a recessed workshop/training session on December 30, 2021. The only formal action taken was the unanimous approval of Resolution 123021, which exempts the city from state requirements for a uniform fiscal accounting system, allowing the city to continue using cash-basis accounting. The remainder of the session was an informational workshop covering municipal government forms, roles, and issue planning, with no other decisions made.

• Approved Resolution 123021, exempting the city from K.S.A. 75-1120a uniform fiscal procedures (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several administrative items including the 2022 global fee schedule and salary ordinance 2118. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a petition to vacate an alley and presentations on the 2020 city audit.

• Public hearing on Petition to Vacate Alley
• Presentation of 2020 City of Pratt Audit by AdamsBrown, LLC
• Consideration of Salary Ordinance 2118
• Approval of 2022 Cereal Malt Beverage License Application for Cigarette Outlet
• Bids for a 1500 KVA Pad Mound Transformer and an Aerial Forestry Truck

The City Commission denied a petition to vacate the alley behind 619 South Jackson Street, citing concerns about utility access, emergency routes, and setting a precedent. The Commission also approved a 3% salary ordinance and a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees, along with several other routine items.

• Denied petition to vacate alley in 600 block of Jackson Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2118 for employee compensation and salaries (unanimous)
• Approved 2% cost-of-living adjustment for all employees (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Cigarette Outlet (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 agreements for Municipal Judge, City Manager, and City Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Global Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 1500 KVA pad mount transformer from Sunbelt-Solomon for $26,754.05 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of aerial forestry truck from Altec Industries for up to $207,169 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is meeting to consider several routine business items, including approval of two contracts for a water study, a resolution designating the city's new outlet as the official website, a salary ordinance, 2022 cereal malt beverage licenses, and the city attorney agreement. They will also present employee service awards and hear reports from city staff and officials.

• Two contract agreements for water study
• Resolution 120221 designating city website
• Salary Ordinance 2118
• 2022 Cereal Malt Beverage License applications
• 2022 City Attorney Agreement

The City Commission approved two contracts for a comprehensive water study: an EBH engineering services contract for $47,500 and a Kansas Water Resources Consulting agreement not to exceed $4,000. The study will examine aging water lines, nitrates, pressure problems, and water rights. The Commission also approved a resolution designating the City website as the official news outlet and approved eight 2022 cereal malt beverage licenses. A proposed 3% salary ordinance was tabled until the December 20 meeting.

• Approved EBH Contract for Engineering Services for water study in the amount of $47,500.
• Approved Kansas Water Resources Consulting Services Agreement not to exceed $4,000.
• Approved Resolution 120621 designating the City website as the official City news outlet.
• Tabled Salary Ordinance 2118 (3% salary increase) until the December 20 meeting.
• Approved eight 2022 Cereal Malt Beverage License Applications.
• Tabled the 2022 City Attorney Agreement until the December 20 meeting.
• Held a one-hour executive session for non-elected personnel; no report was given.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is holding a regular meeting with agenda items covering the Chamber of Commerce, 911 funds, and economic development. No specific actions or proposals are detailed in the agenda, so the meeting appears to be a general discussion of these topics.

• Discussion of Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion of 911 Funds
• Discussion of Economic Development
• Open agenda item

The Pratt City Commission met in recessed session with the County Commission to discuss several topics, but no formal decisions were made. The 911 Communications Board bylaws and budget were discussed, with the Police Chief tasked to find a template and draft bylaws. The City's $1,500 monthly commitment to the Chamber of Commerce was reviewed, and the safety building project was reported on schedule with a June 2022 completion target. The only action taken was adjourning the meeting.

• Adjourned the recessed meeting unanimously.
• Discussed 911 funds and bylaws; Police Chief to find a template and draft bylaws for both commissions.
• Reviewed the City's $1,500 per month commitment to the Chamber of Commerce.
• Noted the safety building is on schedule with a June 2022 completion date and three change orders, one for $300,000.
• Discussed employee salaries for 2022 with no decisions; discussion to continue at the regular meeting.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, a presentation by Prairie Food, and consideration of end-of-year agreements for the Public Defender, Senior Citizens Organization, and Pratt Area Humane Society. The agenda also includes open agenda for city matters and reports from city officials.

• Presentation by Prairie Food President Jeff Roskam
• Consideration of end-of-year agreements for Public Defender, Senior Citizens Organization, and Pratt Area Humane Society
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2021 regular meeting

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved three end-of-year agreements for 2022: the Public Defender Agreement, the Senior Citizens Organizations Agreement, and the Pratt Area Humane Society Agreement. The meeting also included a presentation from Prairie Food, a local company producing a soil microbe food product, and updates on various city projects. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 Public Defender Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Senior Citizens Organizations Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Pratt Area Humane Society Agreement (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the 2021 city budget, with discussion led by Finance Director Brent Carver. The commission will also consider closing Lemon Park for a cross country meet and an ordinance amending Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage. Other items include approving prior meeting minutes and receiving reports from city officials.

• Public hearing and approval to amend the 2021 City of Pratt Budget
• Closure of Lemon Park for 2 hours on November 3rd for a PCC Cross Country Meet
• Ordinance 2117 amending Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage in the original package

The City Commission unanimously approved an amendment to the 2021 budget to account for $156,012 in 911 police funds transferred from the county, which must be used for 911-related equipment and services. The commission also unanimously approved Ordinance 2117, which updates and clarifies Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor in the original package. A request to close Lemon Park for a cross country meet was eliminated because the event was postponed. The commission discussed but did not decide on a contract for a Sandy Creek lot, with a decision tabled until a future meeting.

• Approved amendment to 2021 City of Pratt budget for $156,012 in 911 funds (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2117 on Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Eliminated Lemon Park closure item due to postponed event

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will consider several items, including a recommendation on annexing land at 1401 Parkview Drive, a resolution indicating intent to annex, an ordinance allowing Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage, and approval of a bid for steel poles. They will also discuss Sandy Creek Lots and a park closure for Christmas in the Park.

• Annexation at 1401 Parkview Drive
• Resolution 101821 indicating intent to annex certain land
• Ordinance 2117 authorizing Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage
• Bid for three steel poles for stock
• Park closure for Christmas in the Park

The Pratt City Commission approved the closure of the park for Christmas in the Park on November 20th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Commission tabled a resolution to annex land at 1401 Parkview Drive and a related ordinance, pending further negotiation with the property owners. The Commission also approved a bid for three steel poles and discussed, but did not decide on, the sale of Sandy Creek lots.

• Approved park closure for Christmas in the Park on Nov 20, 2-6 p.m. (unanimous)
• Tabled annexation resolution for 1401 Parkview Drive until next meeting
• Tabled Resolution 101821 (intent to annex certain land) until next meeting
• Approved $14,044.66 bid from Stanion Wholesale Electric for three steel poles (unanimous)
• Accepted Pilot Club International Founders' Week proclamation (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will review a recommendation for the annexation of 1401 Parkview Drive. The meeting also includes consideration of an ordinance regarding Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages.

• Annexation of land at 1401 Parkview Drive
• Resolution 100421 regarding intent to annex certain land
• Ordinance 2117 authorizing Sunday sales of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverage

The Pratt City Commission met on October 4, 2021, but tabled the entire agenda until October 18 due to lack of attendance. The motion to table was made by Commissioner Peters, seconded by Commissioner Farmer, and passed unanimously. No substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled entire Oct. 4 agenda until Oct. 18 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will consider approving a bid for the 2021 Tennis Court Revitalization Project, an ordinance regarding alcohol sales hours, and discuss annexation to clean up city boundaries. They will also receive information on a GRDA winter storm cost recovery agreement. The meeting includes routine items such as minutes approval and reports.

• Bid for 2021 Tennis Court Revitalization Project
• Ordinance 2117 regarding hours for alcohol sales
• Discussion on annexation to clean-up city boundaries
• Information on GRDA Winter Storm Cost Recovery Agreement

The City Commission approved a bid from Multi-Con Inc. for the 2021 Tennis Court Revitalization Project at $179,280, with Mayor Schmidt voting against. The project will replace two courts and resurface eight others, funded by the recreation trust fund. The Commission also discussed but did not vote on an ordinance to extend Sunday alcohol sales hours, deciding to gather retailer feedback first. Additionally, they discussed annexation of nine properties to clean up city boundaries, with a resolution possible at the next meeting.

• Approved the minutes of the September 7 and September 13, 2021 meetings unanimously.
• Approved the bid from Multi-Con Inc. for the tennis court project at $179,280 (4-1, Mayor Schmidt opposed).
• Tabled the ordinance on Sunday alcohol sales hours to allow for retailer input.
• Discussed annexation of nine properties, with a resolution to be considered at the next meeting.
• Discussed GRDA winter storm cost recovery, with a plan to pay $521,000 over 12 months.
• Heard reports on city projects, including the Sandy Creek contract and alleyway repairs.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings on the proposed 2022 City of Pratt budget and the 2022 revenue neutral rate, followed by consideration and approval of both items. The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the City Commission Room, 619 South Main Street.

• Public hearing on 2022 proposed City of Pratt budget
• Consideration and approval of 2022 City of Pratt budget
• Public hearing on 2022 proposed City of Pratt revenue neutral rate
• Consideration and approval of 2022 City of Pratt revenue neutral rate

The Pratt City Commission held a special meeting to approve the 2022 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The commission unanimously approved Resolution 091321, allowing the city to levy a property tax rate of 52.163 mills, above the county-provided revenue neutral rate of 51.891, to keep the mill levy the same as the previous year. The 2022 City of Pratt budget was also unanimously approved. No public comments were made during either hearing.

• Approved Resolution 091321 to exceed revenue neutral rate (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 City of Pratt budget (unanimous)
• Opened and closed revenue neutral rate hearing with no public comment
• Opened and closed 2022 budget hearing with no public comment

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review several business items, including a conditional use permit for Ninnescah Rural Electric and bids for new police department vehicles. The commission will also consider Charter Ordinance 23 regarding the official city website.

• Conditional Use for Ninnescah Rural Electric
• Bid for new Police Department vehicles
• Charter Ordinance 23 naming City Website as Official News Outlet
• Car Show on 6th Street hosted by Miss Kansas on October 30, 2021

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved Charter Ordinance 23, which designates the city website as the official news outlet, replacing the requirement to publish notices in a newspaper. The commission also approved a conditional use for a solar farm, a bid for two police vehicles, a car show, and the sale of a city lot.

• Approved Charter Ordinance 23 naming city website as official news outlet (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Ninnescah Rural Electric solar farm (unanimous)
• Approved bid for two 2022 police interceptors not to exceed $72,794 (unanimous)
• Approved car show fundraiser hosted by Miss Kansas on Oct 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 offer for lot #42 in Sandy Creek Addition (unanimous)
• Approved Legacy Bank Customer Appreciation Day on Oct 1 (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission approved the publication of the 2022 Proposed City of Pratt Budget Hearing and the 2022 Proposed Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing, both scheduled for September 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., in the Hutchinson News. The Commission also approved the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet 4WD Crew Cab Truck from Eddy's Chevrolet for $40,917.43 for the wastewater treatment plant. The meeting included continued discussion on the 2022 budget, grant money, and cross-training for accounting, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved publication of the 2022 Proposed City of Pratt Budget Hearing on September 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Hutchinson News.
• Approved publication of the 2022 Proposed City of Pratt Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing on September 13, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the Hutchinson News.
• Approved the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet 4WD Crew Cab Truck from Eddy's Chevrolet for $40,917.43 for the wastewater treatment plant.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission held a recessed budget work session, meeting with department superintendents to discuss their budgets. The Commission decided to designate the Hutchinson News as the official city newspaper, approving Resolution 081821 unanimously. The meeting recessed until August 26, 2021.

• Approved Resolution 081821 designating Hutchinson News as official city newspaper (unanimous)
• Recessed budget work session until August 26, 2021 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission held a recessed budget work session on August 17, 2021, to discuss department budgets with superintendents. No formal decisions were made; the session was recessed until the next day to continue discussions.

• Recessed budget work session until August 18, 2021, 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will review resolutions regarding alcohol consumption and sales at 6th Street Park and on 4th Street. The meeting also includes discussions on street closures for a teen center event and various utility and public works bids.

• Alcohol sale authorization for 6th Street Park on October 09, 2021
• Alcohol sale authorization for 4th Street between Main and Ninnescash Streets on October 08, 2021
• 4th Street closure for Teen Center Back-to-School Dance on August 28, 2021
• Low bid consideration for a Trailer Mounted Hydro Vac
• Bid consideration for Main Street Alley Replacement

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved several items, including the purchase of a trailer-mounted hydro vac from Foley CAT for $83,709, alcohol permits for the Back to Pratt Jamboree on October 8-9, a street closure for a Teen Center dance, an alley replacement contract, and a fee schedule amendment for utility vehicle registration. The meeting also included reports from city departments and a 45-minute executive session on personnel, with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution 081621 authorizing alcohol sale/consumption at Sixth Street Park on Oct 9 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 081621A authorizing alcohol sale/consumption on East 4th Street on Oct 8 (unanimous)
• Approved 4th Street closure for Teen Center back-to-school dance on Aug 28 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of trailer mounted hydro vac from Foley CAT for $83,709 (unanimous)
• Approved low bid for Main Street alley replacement to Arensdorf Construction for $16,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 081621B amending fee schedule for utility vehicle registration (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is meeting to consider ordinances on alcohol consumption exemptions and utility vehicle street use, plus a conditional use for a concrete plant. They will also discuss employee health insurance and the Sandy Creek Addition.

• Ord. 2116: exempt certain streets and city property from alcohol drinking prohibitions
• Resolution 080221: allow alcohol sale/consumption at Green Sports Complex
• Ord. 2115: authorize work-site utility vehicles, micro utility vehicles, UTVs, and golf carts on city streets
• Conditional use for concrete plant at 319 Simpson Street
• Discussion on employee health insurance and Sandy Creek Addition

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2116, exempting certain streets and city-owned property (including Sixth Street Park and Fourth Street) from alcohol prohibitions, and Resolution 080221 authorizing alcohol sales at Green Sports Complex for Oktoberfest on September 25, 2021. They also approved Ordinance 2115, allowing work-site utility vehicles, micro utility vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, and golf carts on city streets with annual registration fees. Additionally, the commission approved a conditional use for a concrete plant at 319 Simpson Street, renewed employee health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield at a 4.79% increase, and adopted the Sandy Creek Addition committee's recommendation to reduce lot prices.

• Approved Ordinance 2116 exempting certain streets and city property from alcohol prohibitions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 080221 authorizing alcohol sales at Green Sports Complex for Oktoberfest on Sept 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2115 allowing utility vehicles and golf carts on streets with annual registration (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use for Croell, Inc. concrete plant at 319 Simpson Street (unanimous)
• Approved Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance renewal with 4.79% increase (unanimous)
• Adopted Sandy Creek Addition committee recommendation to reduce lot prices (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is holding a special meeting solely for a one-hour executive session to consult with an attorney on privileged matters. No other business is on the agenda, and no decisions or public actions are scheduled. The meeting is procedural in nature, with the only item being the closed attorney consultation.

• Executive session for attorney consultation on privileged matters, lasting one hour

The Pratt City Commission met in special session and, after a one-hour executive session with the city attorney, unanimously rejected a proposed offer to purchase five lots in the Sandy Creek Addition. The Commission then directed the City Manager to immediately establish a committee to handle the development and sale of those lots. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rejected proposed offer to purchase five lots in Sandy Creek Addition (unanimous)
• Directed City Manager to set up committee for development and sale of Sandy Creek lots (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several city matters, including an update on water negotiations with EBH, a bid for a new piston for a dual fuel engine, a possible dog park, and an ordinance allowing work-site utility vehicles and golf carts on city streets. They will also discuss the revenue neutral rate and hear reports from city staff and officials.

• Update on water meeting with EBH
• Bid approval for one new piston for dual fuel engine
• Discussion on dog park
• Ordinance 2015 authorizing work-site utility vehicles, micro utility vehicles, UTVs, and golf carts on streets
• Discussion and approval on revenue neutral rate

The Pratt City Commission voted unanimously to submit a Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate Intent to the county, proposing a mill levy of 53.339 for the 2022 budget, which exceeds the revenue neutral rate of 51.891. The commission also approved the purchase of a piston for $18,522.47 from Fairbanks, and discussed but took no action on a proposed ordinance for work-site utility vehicles and golf carts.

• Approved the minutes of the July 6, 2021 regular meeting.
• Approved the purchase of one piston for $18,522.47 (excluding sales tax) from Fairbanks.
• Voted to submit a Notice of Revenue Neutral Rate Intent to the county, with a proposed mill levy of 53.339 for 2022.
• Discussed but took no action on Ordinance 2015 regarding work-site utility vehicles, micro utility vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, and golf carts on city streets.
• Heard an update on the water system from EBH, with a scope of work to be developed.
• Discussed the dog park proposal, with plans to finalize details through the committee.
• Set a budget work session for August 4-5, 2021, and a revenue neutral rate hearing for September 7, 2021.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is meeting to consider a floodplain management ordinance and a rezoning request, along with appointing a new commissioner. The meeting includes a public hearing on the floodplain ordinance before a vote on it.

• Public hearing and vote on Ord. 2113, Floodplain Management Ordinance
• Appointment of Greg Hayes to fill Don Schwartz's commission term
• Vote on Ord. 2114 to rezone 319 Simpson
• Approval of minutes from June 21 and June 28 meetings

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2113, the floodplain management ordinance, and Ordinance 2114, rezoning 319 Simpson to I-2 Heavy Industrial. They also appointed Greg Hayes to finish Don Schwartz's term on the Library Board. The meeting included reports on the 2022 budget, Sandy Creek development, and other city projects.

• Approved Ordinance 2113, Floodplain Management Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2114, rezoning 319 Simpson to I-2 Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Appointed Greg Hayes to Library Board to finish Don Schwartz's term (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 21 and June 28 meetings (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will consider and possibly approve a new Law Enforcement Center (LEC) agreement between the city and county, and an ordinance creating a Division of Emergency Communications and an Emergency Communications Board. These items are up for discussion and decision at this regular meeting.

• Consideration and approval of a new LEC agreement with the county
• Consideration and approval of Ordinance 2112 creating a Division of Emergency Communications
• Creation of an Emergency Communications Board

The Pratt City Commission and Pratt County Commission jointly approved the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) Agreement, which outlines the city's responsibility for dispatch personnel and clarifies 911 fund usage. They also approved Ordinance 2112, creating a Division of Emergency Communications and an Emergency Communications Board as required by the agreement. The meeting included discussions on economic development funding and the theatre project, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved the LEC Agreement (City motion by Commissioner Farmer, seconded by Deeds, carried unanimously).
• Approved Ordinance 2112 creating a Division of Emergency Communications and an Emergency Communications Board (motion by Commissioner Farmer, seconded by Siemens, carried unanimously).

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is meeting to consider approving a 100 KV generator purchase for the wastewater treatment plant and to discuss Kansas Non-Entitlement funding. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes, open agenda, and reports.

• Purchase of a 100 KV generator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Discussion on Kansas Non-Entitlement Funding
• Approval of June 7 and June 9 meeting minutes
• Recess until June 28 for City/County meeting

The City Commission approved the purchase of a 100 kW generator for the wastewater treatment plant from Central Power Systems for $36,775. The item was not budgeted, but funds were available in the Wastewater Superintendent's line item. The Commission also discussed the Kansas Non-Entitlement Funding, which the city expects to receive (over $980,000) for water, electric, and wastewater infrastructure improvements.

• Approved the minutes of the June 7 and June 9, 2021 meetings.
• Approved the purchase of a 100 kW generator from Central Power Systems for $36,775.
• Held an executive session for attorney-client privilege; returned with nothing to report.
• Recessed to a joint City/County meeting on June 28, 2021.

City Commission

The City Commission reached a consensus to support the Economic Development Board's plan to update its funding matrix to allow up to $100,000 or $125,000 for retail projects, which would enable a $150,000 request from Blanket Assets for the Burkes store. No formal vote was taken; the mayor asked for consensus and all commissioners agreed. The ED Board was expected to adjust the matrix and vote on the project, with a Letter of Intent due Monday.

• Consensus to support ED Board updating matrix for retail projects (unanimous)
• No formal vote on $150,000 for Blanket Assets; deferred to ED Board
• Commissioner Farmer's motion to recommend $150,000 withdrawn

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda. The main substantive item is an update from the Economic Development Board. The rest of the agenda consists of routine items such as approving minutes, an open agenda for city matters, and reports from city staff and officials.

• Update from Economic Development Board
• Approval of May 17, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Open agenda for city matters (3-minute limit)
• Reports from City Manager, City Attorney, department superintendents, Mayor, and Commission

The City Commission discussed a request from Blanket Assets for $150,000 in economic development funds, which exceeded the PAEDC matrix limit of $50,000. No formal action was taken; the Commission recessed to attend a PAEDC meeting on June 9 to continue the discussion. Other reports were given on the pool project, community center grant, and police hiring.

• Approved minutes of May 17, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Recessed to June 9, 2021 PAEDC meeting to discuss Blanket Assets funding (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will consider approving four ordinances related to animal control, including amendments to running at large, animal definitions, and prohibitions on keeping dangerous animals. They will also review bids for a new aerial lift bucket truck, discuss Cody's House, and consider allowing disc golf in parks on June 12th.

• Ordinance 2108 amending running at large
• Ordinance 2109 providing animal definitions
• Ordinance 2110 prohibiting keeping dangerous animals
• Ordinance 2111 providing notice of violation for dangerous animals
• Bids for 2021-2022 Ford F550 Aerial Lift Bucket Truck

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved four ordinances updating animal control rules, including new definitions for dangerous animals and mandatory euthanasia for repeat offenders. They also approved the purchase of a new aerial lift bucket truck for the electric utility and reappointed three members to the Planning Commission. A proposed sober living facility, Cody's House, was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved purchase of 2021/2022 Altec AT37G 4x4 F550 bucket truck for $159,024.46 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2108 amending animal running at large rules (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2109 amending dangerous animal definitions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2110 requiring euthanasia for repeat dangerous animals (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2111 adding notice of violation for dangerous animals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Monte Hostetler, Donna Hoener-Queal, and Bryan Barnard to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved disc golf tournament at May Dennis Park on June 12 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 3 and May 10 meetings (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is holding a joint meeting with the county commission to discuss the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) agreement and other general city/county issues. This is a discussion-only agenda with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Discussion on LEC Agreement
• General discussion on city/county issues

The Pratt City Commission approved the purchase of a 2021/2022 Altec AT37G 4x4 F550 aerial lift bucket truck for $159,024.46, approved four animal control ordinances (2108-2111) to strengthen enforcement and dangerous animal definitions, and approved a disc golf tournament at May Dennis Park on June 12th. The commission also reappointed three members to the Planning Commission and discussed a proposed sober living facility (Cody's House) without taking action.

• Approved $159,024.46 purchase of Altec bucket truck (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2108 amending animal running at large (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2109 defining dangerous animals (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2110 prohibiting keeping dangerous animals (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2111 providing notice of violation for dangerous animals (unanimous)
• Approved disc golf tournament at May Dennis Park on June 12 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Monte Hostetler, Donna Hoener-Queal, Bryan Barnard to Planning Commission (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will consider approving Ordinance 2106 on floodplain management, purchase pipe to improve drainage at the Industrial Park, and hire engineering services for a transmission pole. They will also vote on reappointing Chris Himmelwright to the Library Board.

• Ordinance 2106 – Floodplain Management
• Purchase of pipe for drainage at Industrial Park
• Engineering services with Lutz, Daily and Brain, LLC for transmission pole
• Re-appointment of Chris Himmelwright to Library Board

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2106 updating floodplain management, a $16,500 pipe purchase for Industrial Park drainage, and a not-to-exceed $40,000 engineering contract with Lutz, Daily and Brain for a transmission pole. They also reappointed Chris Himmelwright to the Library Board. The meeting included informational reports and an executive session with no action.

• Approved Ordinance 2106 floodplain management (unanimous)
• Approved $16,500 pipe purchase for Industrial Park drainage (unanimous)
• Approved engineering services with Lutz, Daily and Brain, LLC not to exceed $40,000 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chris Himmelwright to Library Board for four-year term (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Held executive session for 45 minutes, returned with nothing to report

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, a presentation from PRMC on urgent care and health center, and consideration of Ordinance 2106 on floodplain management. The agenda also includes open agenda for city matters and reports from city officials.

• Consideration and approval of Ordinance 2106 – Floodplain Management Ordinance
• Presentation by Susan Page, PRMC President & CEO, on Urgent Care and Health Center
• Approval of minutes from April 5, 2021 regular meeting
• Open agenda for city matters (3-minute limit)

The Pratt City Commission discussed a potential ordinance to regulate urgent care facilities after PRMC raised concerns about a for-profit competitor, but took no formal action. The floodplain management ordinance (2106) was tabled again due to clerical errors needing state correction. The commission approved the minutes of the April 5 meeting and adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Approved April 5, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2106 – Floodplain Management Ordinance (clerical errors)
• Discussed urgent care ordinance but took no action

City Commission

The City Commission will review updates on local events and consider several new ordinances. The meeting also includes a vote on a replacement pickup truck for the Cemetery Department.

• Approval of bid to replace the Cemetery Department pickup truck
• Consideration of Ordinance 2105 establishing term limits
• Consideration of Ordinance 2106 regarding floodplain management
• Consideration of Ordinance 2107 rezoning 1600 E. 1st
• Updates on Oktoberfest and Back to Pratt Jamboree

The Pratt City Commission approved Ordinance 2105, changing commissioner term limits from two terms to three terms and reducing the time before a termed-out commissioner can return from four years to one year. They also approved a $30,554 bid from Lanterman Motors for a new 2022 Ford F-250 for the cemetery department, and approved Ordinance 2107 rezoning 1600 East First Street from C-S Highway Service to C-2 General Commercial. The floodplain management ordinance (2106) was tabled until April 19.

• Approved minutes of the March 15, 2021 regular meeting.
• Approved use of Green Sports Complex for Oktoberfest on September 25, 2021.
• Approved bid from Lanterman Motors for a 2022 Ford F-250 for $30,554.
• Approved Ordinance 2105 amending term limits for city commissioners.
• Tabled Ordinance 2106 (floodplain management) until April 19.
• Approved Ordinance 2107 rezoning 1600 East First Street to C-2 General Commercial.
• Held executive session for non-elected personnel; returned with nothing to report.
• Adjourned the meeting.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will consider and possibly approve three business items: a bid for the East Highway 54 striping project, financing for a new sanitation truck, and an ordinance allowing golf carts on city streets. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes, open agenda, and reports from city officials.

• Approval of bids for East Highway 54 striping project
• Financing for new sanitation truck
• Ordinance 2105 authorizing golf carts on city streets
• Approval of minutes from March 1 and March 5 meetings

The Commission approved a bid from Cillessen and Sons LLC for $87,715 to stripe East Highway 54, with completion required by June 1st. They also approved financing from Fusion Bank for a new sanitation truck at 1.945% interest, with total loan amount of $149,748 and equal installments of $31,728.20 starting April 2022. An ordinance to allow golf carts on city streets was tabled for further discussion. The minutes from March 1 and March 5 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2021 regular meeting and March 5, 2021 recessed workshop/training session.
• Approved bid from Cillessen and Sons LLC for $87,715 for East Highway 54 striping project, to be completed by June 1st.
• Approved financing from Fusion Bank for sanitation truck at 1.945% interest, total loan $149,748, with equal installments of $31,728.20 starting April 2022.
• Tabled consideration of Ordinance 2105 authorizing golf cart operation on city streets until a later meeting.

City Commission

The City Commission unanimously approved Resolution 030521 and Ordinance 2104 to apply for and execute a loan agreement with the State of Kansas under the City Utility Low-Interest Loan Program. The loan, not to exceed $3,760,000, will finance extraordinary electric costs from the February 2021 winter weather event, with a 0.25% interest rate and a 10-year term. The Commission also voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 030521 authorizing the City to apply for a state low-interest loan to cover extraordinary February 2021 winter weather electric costs.
• Approved Ordinance 2104 authorizing the execution of the loan agreement with the State of Kansas and establishing a dedicated revenue source for repayment.
• Approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will discuss a dangerous animal ordinance and pit bulls, consider a 2021 public defender agreement, and approve financing for a new sanitation truck. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Discussion on Dangerous Animal Ordinance and Pit Bulls
• Consideration and Approval of the Public Defender 2021 Agreement
• Consideration and Approval of Financing for the New Sanitation Truck

The City Commission tabled a decision on financing for a new sanitation truck after questions about differing payment terms among bank bids. They also heard public comments from residents concerned about loose dogs, including pit bulls, but took no action on the animal ordinance. The Commission unanimously approved the 2021 Public Defender Agreement with Robert Slinkard.

• Approved 2021 Public Defender Agreement with Robert Slinkard (unanimous)
• Tabled financing for new sanitation truck until next meeting
• Heard public comments on dangerous animal ordinance and pit bulls; no action taken

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is holding its regular meeting to consider several action items, including funding for Christmas lights, reappointing a member to the Airport Authority Board, adopting a hazard mitigation plan, and rezoning a property. They will also discuss a workshop/training opportunity.

• Consideration of Travel and Tourism Funds to purchase Christmas lights
• Reappointment of Tim Barker to a 3-year term on the Airport Authority Board
• Resolution 022221 adopting the Kansas Homeland Security Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Ordinance 2103 rezoning 1121 W. 4th
• Discussion of workshop/training

The Pratt City Commission approved a rezoning ordinance for 1121 W. 4th Street, adopted the Kansas Homeland Security Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan, and reappointed Tim Barker to the Airport Authority Board. A request for $10,000 in Travel and Tourism funds for new Christmas lights was discussed but no motion was made, so it was not approved. The Commission also gave verbal support and $1,000 in funding for a civic community engagement survey.

• Approved Ordinance 2103 rezoning 1121 W. 4th Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 022221 for the Kansas Homeland Security Region E Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tim Barker to a three-year term on the Airport Authority Board (unanimous)
• No motion made on $10,000 Travel and Tourism request for Christmas lights; not approved
• Consensus to support $1,000 funding for civic community engagement survey (4-0-1, Siemens abstaining)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a discussion on the animal ordinance and pit bulls, and consider reappointing Tim Barker to the Airport Authority Board. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and reports.

• Discussion on Animal Ordinance and Pit Bulls
• Reappointment of Tim Barker to Airport Authority Board
• Approval of February 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The February 16, 2021 regular meeting of the Pratt City Commission was called to order but immediately postponed because only Mayor Gary Schmidt and Commissioner Don Peters were present, lacking a quorum. The meeting was rescheduled for Monday, February 22, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. due to extreme weather conditions and the absence of a quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

• Postponed regular meeting due to lack of quorum
• Rescheduled meeting to February 22, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approving minutes from January 18, hearing a report from Pratt Community College on economic impact, and considering a bid for two park mowers. The Commission will also vote on an ordinance to rezone 501 E. 1st from C-S Highway Service to R-2 Residential Dwelling, and make several appointments to boards and committees.

• Bid for two mowers for the Park Department
• Ordinance 2102 to rezone 501 E. 1st from C-S Highway Service to R-2 Residential Dwelling
• Re-appointment of City Manager Bruce Pinkall to KMEA Board of Directors
• Appointment to Economic Development Corporation
• Appointment to Convention & Visitor's Bureau Committee to finish Diana Garten's term

The Pratt City Commission approved the purchase of two Kubota mowers from Wichita Tractor for $27,952, despite it not being the lowest bid. They also rezoned 501 E. 1st from C-S Highway Service to R-2 Residential Dwelling, re-appointed City Manager Bruce Pinkall to the KMEA Board, and made several appointments to local boards and commissions.

• Approved $27,952 for two Kubota mowers from Wichita Tractor (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2102 rezoning 501 E. 1st from C-S to R-2 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Bruce Pinkall as Director #1 on KMEA Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Doug Meyer to Economic Development Corporation (3-2)
• Appointed City Clerk LuAnn Kramer to Convention & Visitor's Bureau (unanimous)
• Appointed Donna Hoener-Queal to Planning Commission (consensus)
• Re-appointed Susan Parsons to Planning Commission (consensus)
• Appointed Robert Schmisseur and Sandi Dobbs to Planning Commission (consensus)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine items such as approving minutes and reappointments to the Cemetery Board. The main business includes considering approval for a community concert in Jack Ewing Park and reviewing a bid for the Green Sports Complex Turf Project.

• Community concert in Jack Ewing Park on January 24th
• Reappointments to the Cemetery Board
• Bid for the Green Sports Complex Turf Project

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold its regular meeting to certify the November 2020 election, swear in newly elected commissioners, and reorganize by nominating a mayor and vice-mayor. They will also consider several business items, including a fee schedule increase, a rezoning request, and approval of a low bid for a highway project.

• Certification of November 3, 2020 election and oath of office for new commissioners
• Reorganization: nominations for Mayor and Vice-Mayor, designation of official depositories (The Peoples Bank, Legacy Bank, First State Bank) and official newspaper
• Approval of Pratt Jamboree event on October 8-10, 2021
• Approval of 2021 Cereal Malt Beverage License for Kwik Shop
• Rezoning of 104 N. Oak from R-4 Multi-Family to C-S Highway Service

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission is holding a special meeting solely for an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, including the mayor, commission, and staff. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss non-elected personnel

The Pratt City Commission held a special meeting on January 7, 2021, with all commissioners present except Commissioner Leslie. The commission entered executive session twice to discuss non-elected personnel, totaling 75 minutes, and returned with nothing to report. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Entered executive session for 45 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel (unanimous)
• Extended executive session for 30 minutes (unanimous)
• Returned from executive session with nothing to report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)