Pratt public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission held a workshop on December 19, 2025. Commissioners discussed a water rate analysis and a comprehensive fee schedule, as well as reflections from an exiting commissioner and goals for 2026. Additional topics included salaries, cost‑of‑living adjustments, merit raises, infrastructure needs, and renewal of several city agreements. No formal decisions or dollar amounts were listed in the agenda.

• Water Rate Analysis discussion
• Comprehensive Fee Schedule discussion
• Review of yearly agreement renewals (senior citizens, humane society, municipal judge, public defender)
• Discussion of future infrastructure needs and potential funding sources
• Consideration of community center, municipal building, and city hall options for police department

The City Commission unanimously approved a new tiered water rate schedule to better match service costs and encourage conservation. The commission also unanimously approved the 2026 Comprehensive Fee Schedule, which includes sewer and water rate increases, a UTV registration fee, and a false fire alarm fee. Additionally, the commission unanimously approved a 2% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) with remaining funds available for merit and bonus use.

• Adopt tiered water utility rate schedule (unanimous)
• Approve 2026 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approve 2% COLA with merit/bonus allocation (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss several infrastructure and administrative items. The body will consider approvals for a new sanitation truck, a Community Center remodel for the Police Department, and the 2026 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses.

• Funding request and lease purchase for new sanitation truck
• Community Center remodel for the Police Department
• Municipal Building door replacement
• 2026 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses
• Movement of funds from General Fund to Police Department Capital Reserves

The commission unanimously approved several items, including appointments to the Travel and Tourism Board, door replacement contracts, a sanitation truck purchase, and the 2026 cereal malt beverage licenses. It also moved $95,000 from the Capital Equipment fund to the General Fund, transferred up to $595,000 to the Capital Improvement Fund, and approved a $944,000 renovation of the Community Center. Additionally, the revised Law Enforcement Center agreement was approved.

• Approved Travel and Tourism Board appointments (Megan Bell Ford, Brittany Novotny, Josie Fox, Justine Fross) – unanimous
• Approved door replacement contracts: Pratt Glass for 12 insulated doors ($52,055.25) and Kessler Construction for wood doors ($14,200) – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 2027 Freightliner sanitation truck from Truck Center Companies for $224,930 – unanimous
• Approved payment plan for sanitation truck with Fusion Bank ($51,494.46 installments); one commissioner abstained
• Approved movement of $95,000 from Capital Equipment to General Fund and up to $595,000 from General Fund to Capital Improvement Fund – unanimous
• Approved $944,000 Community Center renovation with JA Knight and Sons – unanimous
• Approved revised Law Enforcement Center agreement – unanimous
• Approved 2026 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for nine businesses – unanimous

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold a joint meeting with County officials at 12:00 PM on Monday, December 1, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion on the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and an open session for additional business. The meeting will take place in the City Commission Room at 619 S. Main.

• Joint City/County meeting scheduled
• Discussion of Neighborhood Revitalization Program
• Open session for additional business items

The commission discussed the current Neighborhood Revitalization Program, noting it does not meet state statutory requirements. Commissioners reached a consensus to form a subgroup that will develop alternatives or new ideas for the program. The meeting also noted a delay in the LEC building remodel and that Tyson Eisenhauer and Cody Smith will prepare an addendum to the existing agreement. No formal votes were recorded for these actions.

• Form a subgroup to develop an alternative Neighborhood Revitalization Program (consensus)
• Tyson Eisenhauer and Cody Smith to prepare an addendum to the current LEC agreement

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss funding for a new sanitation truck and a city-wide access line fee increase for telecom franchises. The body will also review beverage licenses and a property nuisance abatement.

• Funding request for new sanitation truck
• Ordinance 2520: City-Wide Access Line Fee Increase (Telecom Franchise)
• Resolution 120125: Abatement of property nuisance at 1313 N. Ninnescah
• 2026 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses
• Planning Commission vacancy recommendation of Brittany Rupe

The commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2520 raising the telecom access line fee to $2.75 per line. It also unanimously appointed Brittany Rupe to the Planning Commission, authorized nuisance abatement at 1313 N. Ninnescah, and voted 4-1 to close city offices on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Requests for a new sanitation truck and the 2026 CMB licenses were tabled.

• Approved Ordinance 2520 increasing telecom access line fee to $2.75 per line (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brittany Rupe to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 120125 authorizing nuisance abatement at 1313 N. Ninnescah (unanimous)
• Approved city office closure on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025 (4-1)
• Tabled funding request for new sanitation truck (no vote)
• Tabled discussion of 2026 CMB licenses (no vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review the sale of obsolete balcony chairs from the Municipal Building. The body will also consider a funding request for a drum mulcher and a new IT compliance policy.

• Sale of obsolete Municipal Building balcony chairs
• Funding request for a drum mulcher
• PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance Policy

The commission unanimously approved the purchase of a Vermeer drum mulcher for $24,000 to maintain Green Trails and Lemon Park trails. It also declared over 600 historic municipal building chairs obsolete, allowing flexible disposal. The PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance Policy was approved, and both the meeting agenda and prior minutes were adopted without dissent.

• Approved $24,000 drum mulcher purchase (unanimous)
• Declared 600+ municipal building chairs obsolete, permitting disposal (unanimous)
• Approved PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved November 17 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 3 and November 6 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a franchise agreement. The primary item on the agenda is Ordinance 2519.

• Discussion and/or approval of Ordinance 2519 regarding South Central Wireless, Inc Franchise

The commission reviewed Ordinance 2519, a franchise agreement with South Central Wireless, Inc. After discussion, Mayor Farmer moved to approve the ordinance, Commissioner Meyer seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. The agreement raises the per‑access‑line fee from $0.04 to $2.75. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2519 South Central Wireless franchise agreement (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the adoption of 2024 Building and Safety Codes and the dissolution of the Building Board. The body will also review funding requests for city equipment and alcohol sales resolutions for local events.

• Ordinance 2518 to dissolve the Building Board
• Adoption of 2024 Building and Safety Codes (IBC, IFC, IFGC, IMC, IPC, IRC, and NEC)
• Funding requests for a salt spreader, 5th St. Alley Project, and a used KHP unit for DARE/SRO
• Alcohol sales resolutions for HiFi Dueling Piano's and Key of G: Garth Brooks Tribute Concert
• Dangerous structures proceedings for 412 South Main, 712 North Pine, and 117 North High

The commission unanimously approved the closure of Lemon Park for the See Spot Run fundraiser, a new geologist agreement for Well #17, purchase of a $15,531.75 salt spreader, and a $32,500 5th Street alley renovation. It also approved alcohol sales at two municipal events (4‑1 votes), an eight‑year fire‑truck lease with Peoples Bank (3‑0), the dissolution of the Building Board, and adoption of the 2024 International Building Code. All actions were recorded as carried.

• Approved Lemon Park closure for See Spot Run (unanimous)
• Approved Mid‑State Hydro geologist agreement for Well #17 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 5‑yard Salt Dogg spreader for $15,531.75 (unanimous)
• Approved 5th St. Alley project funding $32,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 110325‑A alcohol sales Dec 31, 2025 (4‑1)
• Approved 8‑year fire‑truck lease with Peoples Bank (3‑0, one abstention)
• Approved Ordinance 2518 dissolving the Building Board (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2511 International Building Code, 2024 edition (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will discuss and possibly approve four items: the closure of Lemon Park for the Christmas in the Park event on November 22, a general contractor agreement for the Point Pavilion, a funding request to purchase a used truck for the Parks Department, and a letter of support for the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroad merger. Each item will be considered for approval by the commission.

• Closure of Lemon Park for Christmas in the Park on November 22
• General Contractor Agreement for the Point Pavilion
• Funding request for a used truck purchase for the Parks Department
• Letter of support for the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroad merger

The City Commission unanimously approved the General Contractor Agreement for The Point Visitor Center and Recreation Project, a $10 M guaranteed maximum price contract. They also approved the closure of Lemon Park for the Christmas in the Park event on November 22, and the purchase of a used 2003 Chevy C4500 dump truck for $22,000. The commission declined to provide a letter of support for the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern railroad merger.

• Approved General Contractor Agreement for The Point Pavilion ($10 M GMP) – unanimous
• Approved closure of Lemon Park for Christmas in the Park on Nov 22, 2:00‑5:30 pm – unanimous
• Approved purchase of used 2003 Chevy C4500 dump truck for $22,000 – unanimous
• Declined to provide a letter of support for the Union Pacific‑Norfolk Southern merger – unanimous

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will discuss and possibly approve several items, including funding for the Pratt Teen Center, a municipal building contract with JA Knight & Sons, and a donation agreement for the municipal building. The commission will also consider a parking and loading/unloading restriction request from USD 382 and cost‑sharing agreements with KDOT for bridge projects on Maple Street, North Oak and North Pine. Additional topics include the Pratt Area Economic Development Corporation, the Point Agreement, and a request for a Rover X camera controller.

• JA Knight & Sons Municipal Building Contract
• Municipal Building Donation Agreement
• USD 382 Request for Parking and Loading/Unloading Restrictions
• KDOT Spring 2025 Cost Sharing Mill and Overlay for Maple Street Bridge
• KDOT Fall 2025 Cost Sharing Mill and Overlay for North Oak and North Pine

The City Commission approved a $350,000 contract with JA Knight & Sons to replace the Municipal Building windows, and accepted a $350,000 anonymous donor agreement for the same project. It also approved $600 per month funding for the Pratt Teen Center, a $26,260 architect agreement for The Point project, and a $18,895 purchase of a Rover X Camera Controller. Additional approvals included Resolution 100625 for parking and loading signs, and KDOT cost‑share agreements for the Maple Street Bridge and for North Oak and North Pine streets.

• Approved $600/month funding for Pratt Teen Center (unanimous)
• Approved municipal building donation agreement of $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved JA Knight & Sons window replacement contract for $350,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 100625 for parking and loading/unloading signs (3‑0, Mayor and Schmidt abstained)
• Approved Point architect agreement with Mann and Company for $26,260 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Rover X Camera Controller for $18,895 (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT cost‑share contract for Maple Street Bridge ($47,805 city share, $143,415 KDOT) (unanimous)
• Approved Fall 2025 KDOT cost‑share for North Oak and North Pine streets ($137,945) (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission meeting on September 15, 2025 will consider several funding and contract items. Items include a grant request for improvements to 6th Street Park presented by the Pratt Pilot Club, and a request from USD 382 for parking and loading/unloading restrictions. The Water Department will request funding for a directional drilling unit, and the Electric Utilities department will request funding to purchase cat diesel generators and to select an engineering contractor for those generators. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as call to order, roll call, reports, and an executive session.

• Pilot Club seeking a grant for 6th Street Park Improvements Project
• USD 382 request for parking and loading/unloading restrictions
• Funding request for a directional drilling unit (Water Department)
• Funding request for purchase of cat diesel generators (Electric Utilities)
• Selection of engineering contractor for the cat diesel generators (Electric Utilities)

The Commission unanimously approved a $14,200,000 purchase of five Cat diesel generators to replace the aging steam unit. They also approved a $316,715.34 purchase of a used 2024 Vermeer directional drilling unit and a contract with Utility HelpNet, Inc. not to exceed $350,000 for engineering work on the generators. The parking and loading sign issue for USD 382 was deferred for further review after the mayor recused himself.

• Approved purchase of 5 Cat Diesel Generators for $14,200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of used 2024 Vermeer Directional Drilling Unit for $316,715.34 (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract with Utility HelpNet, Inc. up to $350,000 (unanimous)
• Mayor Farmer recused himself from vote on USD 382 parking/signage request; commissioners agreed to revisit (no vote)
• Approved September 15, 2025 agenda with amendment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission has called a special meeting for September 11, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room at 619 South Main Street. The agenda consists of a single item: discussion and possible approval of a land purchase. Commissioners will consider whether to proceed with the purchase. No other business is listed.

• Discussion and/or approval of land purchase

The commission approved the use of $250,000 from the city budget to purchase the 110‑acre Green Trails property. The expense will be reimbursed by a $200,000 Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks grant and a $50,000 Peoples Heartland Foundation grant. Mayor Farmer made the motion, Commissioner Schmidt seconded it, and the motion carried unanimously. The land was appraised at $250,000 and back taxes are estimated at less than $5,000.

• Approved $250,000 land purchase of Green Trails, reimbursed by grants (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 090225 to levy a property tax rate above the revenue‑neutral level. The 2026 City budget was also approved unanimously. Several capital purchases were authorized, including $18,962 for new police radios and $25,560.50 for a 500 kVA transformer. Ordinance 2507 for library parking‑sign enforcement passed 4‑1, while the diesel‑generator purchase was tabled.

• Approved Resolution 090225 levying a property tax rate exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate (unanimous)
• Approved the 2026 City of Pratt Budget (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 14 Kenwood NX3300F2 radios for $18,962.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2507 Parking Sign Enforcement (4‑1, Commissioner Schmidt voted no)
• Approved purchase of a 500 kVA Padmount transformer for $25,560.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Orozco Concrete bid of $72,000 for 2025 curb, sidewalk and ADA ramp project (unanimous)
• Tabled Letter of Intent for purchase of Cat diesel generators (deferred)
• Approved purchase of 14 radios from Bucklin Communications (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission approved Resolution 081825 to close Lemon Park for the 2025 Oktoberfest and approved street closures for the Filley Fest. The 2024 city audit was approved unanimously. The commission authorized the City Manager to sell obsolete surplus equipment for $1,000 and passed article E-7(g) defining retirement eligibility. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 081825 to close Lemon Park for Oktoberfest (unanimous)
• Approved closure of Jackson St. and 4th St. for Filley Fest (unanimous)
• Approved the 2024 audit as presented (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sell obsolete equipment for $1,000 (unanimous)
• Passed article E-7(g) defining retirement eligibility (unanimous)
• Approved addition of two executive sessions to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved several key items, including the Airport Authority mill levy request and a utility revenue bond resolution. They also ratified wastewater facility repair costs and accepted additional KDOT funding for road projects. Both the meeting agenda and the July 21 minutes were approved without opposition.

• Approved Airport Authority Mil Levy Request (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 080425 Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds up to $22,105,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ratification of Waste Water Facility Repairs costing $15,640.11 (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT Project Funding Agreement, accepting $800,000 funding (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission appointed Detective Joe Ohler as the city’s Police Chief. It approved a road closure for the Pratt High School block party, authorized alcohol sales at the Liverpool Legends Concert, and adopted the USD 382 School Resource Officer memorandum. The body also approved a $50,000 asbestos‑removal contract and appointed members to the Land Bank Board.

• Appointed Detective Joe Ohler as Police Chief (unanimous)
• Approved 3rd St. closure for PHS Block Party (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 072125 allowing alcohol at Liverpool Legends Concert (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Library Board appointment of William Ponder (unanimous)
• Approved USD 382 School Resource Officer MOU (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 asbestos removal contract with iSi Industrial Services (unanimous)
• Approved Land Bank Board members: Clay Holcomb (1‑yr), Terry Williamson (2‑yr), Brian Moore (2‑yr) (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved a $144,233.30 Mill and Overlay road project on Washington Street. It also approved a car and bike show, reduced‑rate use of a municipal building by Hermes Healthcare, continuation of the city health insurance plan, purchase of a $15,100 John Deere mower, and two ordinances covering utility disconnections and rezoning of 223 S. Oak. Finally, the commission approved notice to the county of intent to exceed the revenue‑neutral rate.

• Approved Car & Bike Show at Lemon Park (unanimous)
• Approved Hermes Healthcare use of Gold Room for $100/day (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of health insurance plan with same funding (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere mower for $15,100 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Mill and Overlay Project for $144,233.30 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2509 amending disconnection procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2510 rezoning 223 S. Oak to R-2 (unanimous)
• Approved notice to county of intent to exceed revenue neutral rate (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission unanimously approved the closure of Rochester Street for the Kid's Fair Pool Party on July 1 1 th, and the closure of Lemon Park for the We Try Triathlon on August 9 th and the See Spot Run 5K on September 27 th. The body also unanimously approved Resolution 061625 to support The Point indoor sports facility, which includes $5.5 million in private donations, a $2.6 million state grant, and a $2 million city pledge. Ordinance 2508 amending City Attorney duties was approved unanimously, and a motion to record and post commission meetings passed 3‑2.

• Approved Rochester Street closure (July 1 1 th, 3:30‑7:30 pm) – unanimous
• Approved Lemon Park closures for We Try Triathlon (Aug 9 2025) and See Spot Run 5K (Sep 27 2025) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 061625 Intent to Support The Point Project – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2508 Amended City Attorney Duties – unanimous
• Approved Recording and Posting Commission Meetings – vote 3‑2

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission met on June 3, 2025 with all commissioners present. A budget workshop was held featuring a general discussion with AGH, Zach Deeds, the City Manager and department supervisors about the 2026 budget. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

City Commission

The commission held a budget workshop discussing the 2026 budget with the city manager, department supervisors, and AGH. No motions were adopted, approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was recessed at 4:12 p.m. and will reconvene at 5:00 p.m. on June 2.

City Commission

The commission approved Resolution 060225 adopting the Kansas Mitigation Plan, enabling FEMA grant eligibility. Ordinances 2505 and 2506, adding subdivision use definitions, were approved unanimously. Ordinance 2507 to establish enforceable restricted parking zones was tabled for future consideration. The executive‑session reason was changed to “Attorney‑Client Privilege” and the session was entered and exited unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 060225 adopting the Kansas Mitigation Plan (motion carries)
• Approved Ordinance 2505 adding subdivision use definitions (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2506 adding subdivision use definitions (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2507 establishing enforceable restricted parking zones (future revisit)
• Changed executive‑session reason to “Attorney‑Client Privilege” (motion carries)
• Approved agenda with the updated executive‑session reason (motion carries)
• Approved minutes of the May 19, 2025 meeting (motion carries)
• Entered executive session at 6:20 pm (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission met on May 29, 2025 and held a joint meeting. Commissioners discussed the LEC agreement, the upcoming police chief transition, and budget timing pending a state assessment. They also reviewed updates from the Pratt Area Economic Development board, including housing study progress and commercial development plans. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Commission

The commission approved Ordinance 2504 establishing a Land Bank unanimously. It also approved a $39,785 transformer purchase for the Pratt Community College welding program and a resolution allowing alcohol service at the August 22 Paramount concert (4‑1 vote). The succession contract with the Chief of Police was approved unanimously, and the meeting entered and exited executive session by unanimous motions.

• Approved Ordinance 2504 establishing a Land Bank (unanimous)
• Approved $39,785 transformer purchase for PCC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 051925 to serve alcohol at Paramount concert (4‑1)
• Approved succession contract with Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved agenda update and removal of item 10 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss attorney‑client privilege (unanimous)
• Returned from executive session at 6:05 pm (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission unanimously approved a federal‑state funds exchange with the Kansas Department of Transportation. It also approved a corn‑hole fundraiser at the Municipal Building, a mural project at Merchant Park Shelter, and the purchase of water‑main replacement materials for $32,981.95. Service trucks for the Street, Sanitation, and Wastewater departments were authorized, and the electric fee schedule was updated.

• Approved Resolution 050525 for corn‑hole fundraiser at Municipal Building (unanimous)
• Approved mural at Merchant Park Shelter, pending agreement and legal review (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Water Main Replacement Materials for $32,981.95 (unanimous)
• Approved Street Department service truck purchase not to exceed $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Sanitation Department service truck purchase not to exceed $75,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Wastewater Department service truck purchase for $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Federal Funds Exchange Agreement with Kansas DOT (unanimous)
• Approved update to electric fee schedule (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission approved three spending items: a $47,041 cemetery fence replacement, an $11,159.28 lawn mower purchase, and a $26,000 alley reconstruction project. All three motions passed unanimously. Commissioners also advised a private citizen to seek bids for a three‑block water‑main replacement project.

• Approved cemetery fencing replacement $47,041 (unanimous)
• Approved lawn mower purchase $11,159.28 (unanimous)
• Approved alley project $26,000 (unanimous)
• Advised to seek bids for three‑block water main replacement (no vote recorded)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission unanimously approved the re‑appointment of Mark McManaman and the appointment of Keith Sexson to the Airport Authority Board, a $21,248.26 roof repair contract for the power plant, and the TYR energy agreement. It also adopted Ordinance 2502 amending emergency snow routes and added two executive‑session items to the agenda. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved re‑appointment of Mark McManaman and appointment of Keith Sexson to Airport Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved partial power‑plant roof replacement with AR Roofing for $21,248.26 (unanimous)
• Approved the TYR energy agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2502 amendment to Emergency Snow Routes (unanimous)
• Added two executive‑session items (non‑elected personnel and third‑party trade secrets) to agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved entry into and exit from executive sessions on agenda items (unanimous)