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 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 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 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 Pratt City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026 city budget and a property tax rate exceeding the revenue-neutral rate. They will also discuss police facility progress, radio funding, parking ordinance changes, generator purchases, transformer replacement, and sidewalk projects.

• 2026 Proposed City of Pratt Budget public hearing
• Resolution 090225 levying property tax rate exceeding revenue-neutral rate
• Approval of Ordinance 2507 Parking Sign Enforcement
• Letter of Intent for purchase of Cat Diesel Generators
• 2025 Curb, Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Project funding

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 Pratt City Commission will meet to review and potentially approve several items, including the closure of Lemon Park for Oktoberfest and Jackson Street for the Filley Fest. They will also discuss the 2024 audit and the disposal of obsolete city equipment.

• Closure of Lemon Park for Oktoberfest
• Closure of Jackson St. from 4th St. to 5th St. for Filley Fest
• Approval of 2024 Audit
• Approval of Obsolete City Equipment

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 City Commission will meet to discuss funding and infrastructure requests. Key items include revenue bonds for the electric utility system and a mill levy request for the Airport Authority.

• Airport Authority Mill Levy Request
• Resolution 080425 Electric Utility System Revenue Bonds
• Waste Water Facility Repairs ratification
• KDOT Project Funding Approval

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 City Commission will meet to discuss several appointments and public safety agreements. The body is also reviewing funding for utility infrastructure and special event permits.

• Appointment of Joe Ohler as Chief of Police
• Road closure for Pratt High School Back to School Block Party on August 15, 2025
• Resolution 072125 allowing alcohol sales for the Liverpool Legends Concert
• Funding request for asbestos removal and replacement of Generator 5
• USD 382 School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding

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 City Commission will discuss several operational approvals, including health insurance renewals and a mill and overlay project. The body is also considering two ordinances regarding utility procedures and property zoning.

• Ordinance 2510: Rezoning of 223 S. Oak
• Ordinance 2509: Amending disconnection procedures
• 2025 Mill and Overlay Project
• Health insurance renewal
• Recreation Department funding request for a mower

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 will consider requests for street closures for local events and a resolution regarding The Point. The body will also discuss an ordinance concerning City Attorney duties and the recording of commission meetings.

• Closure of Rochester Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street for Kid’s Fair Pool Party
• The We Try Triathlon
• Resolution 061625 Intent to Support The Point
• Ordinance 2508 City Attorney Duties
• Recording and posting of Commission Meetings

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 City Commission is conducting budget workshops to discuss funding and requirements for various city departments. The session includes reviews of public safety, administration, and finance.

• Budget discussions for Fire Department, including safety and equipment
• Budget discussions for Police, Animal Control, and Municipal Court
• Budget discussions for Planning and Code Enforcement
• Budget discussions for City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk
• Budget discussions for Finance

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 City Commission is meeting to conduct budget workshops. The body will review the overall budget and assess funding for various city departments and services.

• Business assistance, donations, and service contracts
• Parks and Cemetery budgets
• Streets, Public Works, and Noxious Weeds
• Water, Wastewater, and Sanitation
• Electric production and distribution

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 City Commission will discuss several ordinances, including updates to zoning definitions and the creation of restricted parking zones. The body will also review a mitigation plan and a membership for the Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Ordinance 2505 & 2506: Amendments to add zoning definitions
• Ordinance 2507: Establishing enforceable restricted parking zones
• Resolution 060225: Adoption of a mitigation plan
• Approval of Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce Platinum Membership for 2025-2026
• Discussion of the B-29 Museum 5K

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 City Commission and County will hold a joint meeting to discuss an LEC agreement and budget overviews. The session includes an executive session for attorney-client privilege.

• Discussion of LEC Agreement
• Discussion of Budget Overviews

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 City Commission will meet to consider a land bank ordinance and adjustments to dispatch salaries. The body will also review a funding request for a transformer and a resolution regarding alcohol service at the Green Sports Complex.

• Resolution 051925 regarding alcohol service at Green Sports Complex
• Funding request for transformer
• Ordinance 2504 regarding Land Bank
• Dispatch salaries

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 Pratt City Commission will discuss and vote on multiple funding requests for equipment purchases, including water main replacement materials, street, sanitation, and wastewater service trucks. The agenda also includes a resolution for a cornhole fundraiser at the Municipal Building, a proclamation for the Pilot Club, and approval of a mural at Merchant Park. Additionally, the commission will consider an ordinance to establish a land bank (Ordinance 2504) and updates to electric fees and the comprehensive fee schedule.

• Funding request for water main replacement materials
• Funding request for street service truck
• Funding request for sanitation service truck
• Ordinance 2504 to establish a land bank
• Update to electric fees and comprehensive fee schedule

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 will discuss and potentially approve several funding requests, including permission to seek bids for replacing three blocks of water main, funding for cemetery fencing, a lawn mower, and a 2025 alley project. They will also consider Ordinance 2504 to create a land bank. These items are up for discussion and possible approval.

• Seeking bids to replace 3 blocks of water main (Kelvin Clay, Water Superintendent)
• Funding request for cemetery fencing (Jeff Gilmore, Cemetery Sexton)
• Funding request for lawn mower (Jeff Shanline, Wastewater Superintendent)
• Funding request for 2025 alley project (Russ Rambat, Public Works Director)
• Discussion of Ordinance 2504 for a potential land bank (Cody Smith, City Attorney)

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 City Commission will meet to discuss several infrastructure and administrative items. Key agenda points include utility facility repairs and the establishment of emergency snow routes.

• Roof replacement over portion of the Power Plant
• Ordinance 2502 regarding Emergency Snow Routes
• Adding a halfpipe to the skateboard park
• Kansas Water Users Association request for Rattlesnake Quivira Project
• TYR Agreement

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)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will discuss and potentially approve several items, including a consulting contract with EBH, insurance renewal with Strong's Insurance, Ordinance 2503 amending code violation notices, a conditional use permit for Full Cycle Waste Solutions, and a proposal to stream commission meetings. The meeting also includes reports and an executive session for non-elected personnel.

• Discussion/approval of EBH Consulting Contract 2025
• Discussion/approval of Insurance Renewal with Strong's Insurance Inc
• Discussion/approval of Ordinance 2503 Amending Notices for Code Violations
• Discussion/approval of Conditional Use for Full Cycle Waste Solutions
• Discussion/approval of Streaming Commission Meetings

The Pratt City Commission approved the EBH Consulting contract for 2025, the insurance renewal with Strong's Insurance (Commissioner Hostetler abstained due to conflict of interest), Ordinance 2503 amending code violation notices, and a conditional use permit for Full Cycle Waste Solutions. The commission also discussed but did not vote on streaming meetings, and approved an amendment to the Employee Personnel Policy Manual after executive sessions.

• Approved EBH Consulting Contract for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved insurance renewal with Strong's Insurance (Hostetler abstained, conflict of interest)
• Approved Ordinance 2503 amending code violation notices (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Full Cycle Waste Solutions (unanimous)
• Allowed use of Lemon Park for Funny Bunny 5K (no formal vote recorded)
• Amended Article E-7(g) Section 2 of Employee Personnel Policy Manual (after executive session)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss and potentially approve several funding requests and board appointments. The meeting includes a review of a proposed ordinance amendment regarding livestock.

• Ordinance 2501 amendment to allow up to 3 chickens
• Funding request for a backhoe from Water Supervisor Kelvin Clay
• Funding request for Municipal Building curtains from Tourism Ambassador Tiffany Riley
• KDOT Agreement presented by Public Works Director Russ Rambat
• Closure of Lemon Park for the Kid’s Fair on April 26, 2025

The Pratt City Commission approved Ordinance 2501, amending the livestock code to allow up to 5 chickens per household within city limits, with roosters excluded and ducks struck from the allowance. The commission also approved several other items, including a $196,399 backhoe purchase, a $38,240 curtain replacement, and a KDOT road overlay agreement. All other motions passed unanimously except the chicken ordinance, which passed 4-1 with Commissioner Schmidt voting no.

• Approved Ordinance 2501 allowing up to 5 chickens per household, no roosters, striking ducks (4-1)
• Approved $196,399 backhoe purchase from Murphy Tractor for Water Department (unanimous)
• Approved $38,240 curtain purchase from A-to-Z Theatrical Supply for Municipal Building (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT agreement for mill and overlay on W 54 Hwy from Jackson St. to Mound St. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 021825 for St. Paul Lutheran Church 125th Anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved Lemon Park use for Triathlon Fundraiser on June 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved closing 6th Street Park for Kid's Fair on April 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Lori Jones and Tanya Mantey to Cemetery Board; Jan Meyer re-appointed with Commissioner Meyer abstaining

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will discuss and potentially approve several items including a backhoe funding request from the Water Supervisor, a KDOT agreement, and appointments to the KMEA Board and Cemetery Board. Other business includes a resolution for St. Paul Lutheran Church's 125th anniversary and a triathlon fundraiser.

• Discussion and/or approval of Resolution 021825 for St. Paul Lutheran Church 125th Anniversary at the Municipal Building
• Discussion and/or approval of Triathlon Fundraiser- Kyra Kissinger
• Discussion and/or approval of Backhoe Funding Request- Kelvin Clay, Water Supervisor
• Discussion and/or approval of KDOT Agreement- Regina Goff, City Manager
• Discussion and/or approval of KMEA Board Appointment and Cemetery Board Appointments

The Pratt City Commission did not meet on February 18, 2025, due to weather conditions. All agenda items were moved to the next regular meeting. No decisions were made.

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission holds a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a resolution on Covenant Housing and bond issues, site options for a future water treatment plant, and travel and tourism funding. Other discussions include the economic impact of Pratt Community College, repairs to Engine 2, and options for posting meetings virtually.

• Discussion and/or Approval of Resolution 020325 on Covenant Housing and Bond Issues
• Discussion of PCC Economic Impact by Dr. Calvert
• Discussion and/or Approval of Site Options for Future Water Treatment Plant
• Discussion of Travel and Tourism Funding with Pratt Area Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion and/or Approval of Engine 2 Repairs

The City Commission approved Resolution 020325 for Covenant Housing bond-related documents, $40,000 for Engine 2 repairs, and a KDOT cancellation agreement removing the city from an airport agreement. They also rescinded Bruce Givens' appointment to the Pratt Area Economic Development Corporation. Discussions on streaming meetings and travel funding were held without decisions.

• Approved Resolution 020325 for Covenant Housing bond documents (unanimous, Hostetler abstained)
• Approved $40,000 Engine 2 repairs from Daniel Soto (unanimous)
• Approved KDOT Cancellation Agreement (unanimous)
• Rescinded Bruce Givens' appointment to Pratt Area Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City/County Commission will discuss two major topics: the future of the Pratt Area Economic Development Corporation, including funding, bylaws, direction, and staffing; and the Law Enforcement Center, focusing on relocating the Pratt Police Department to the Community Center and planning dispatch location and budget for 2026. No votes or decisions are scheduled — only discussion.

• Discussion on Pratt Area Economic Development Corporation funding, bylaws, direction, and staffing
• Discussion on relocating Pratt Police Department to the Community Center
• Discussion on dispatch location and budget for 2026

The City Commission met in joint session and received updates from the Pratt Area Economic Development Corporation (PAEDC) and discussed the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) space needs. No formal votes or decisions were made; the LEC Committee will work through details and report back.

• Heard PAEDC update on finances and progress
• Discussed LEC space needs and agreed to have LEC Committee report back
• No formal votes taken

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will discuss and potentially approve funding requests for a parallel tile transformer and electric meters. They are also set to appoint Todd Hoffman as Fire Chief and recognize 2024 service awards. The meeting includes reports from the city manager, attorney, and department heads.

• Discussion and/or approval of funding request for Parallel Tile Transformer
• Discussion and/or approval of funding request for Electric Meters
• Appointment of Todd Hoffman as Fire Chief
• Recognition of 2024 Service Awards
• Open agenda for city matters (3-minute time limit)

The Pratt City Commission approved a $215,000 engineering services contract with Utility HelpNet for the Parallel Tile Transformer substation upgrade, funded upfront and reimbursed by grant funds. They also approved a $199,810.62 purchase of 875 electric meters from Border States. Todd Hoffman was appointed Fire Chief. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $215,000 engineering services contract with Utility HelpNet for substation upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved $199,810.62 purchase of 875 electric meters from Border States (unanimous)
• Appointed Todd Hoffman as Fire Chief (oath administered)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pratt City Commission will hold its regular meeting on January 13, 2025, starting with reorganization including election of mayor and vice-mayor. Business items include discussion of new business incentives for Sunrise Oilfield Supply, approval to send bids for a water department backhoe replacement, and appointments to the planning commission and travel and tourism board.

• Discussion/approval of new business incentives for Sunrise Oilfield Supply
• Approval to send out bids for water department backhoe replacement
• Planning commission board appointments
• Travel and tourism board appointment
• Travel and tourism funding discussion

The Pratt City Commission held its annual reorganization, electing Kyle Farmer as Mayor and Doug Meyer as Vice-Mayor after a nomination for Monte Hostetler failed. The commission also approved appointments to the Planning Commission and Travel and Tourism Board, and designated the city website as the official news source. No major policy decisions were made; most items were routine appointments and recognitions.

• Kyle Farmer elected Mayor (motion carried)
• Doug Meyer elected Vice-Mayor (motion carried)
• The Peoples Bank, Legacy Bank, and Fusion Bank designated as official city depositories (motion carried; Hostetler abstained)
• City website designated as official city newspaper/news source (unanimous)
• Doug Enick appointed to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Steve Mills and Bryan Barnard re-appointed to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Bev Aldrich appointed to Travel and Tourism Board (unanimous)
• Minutes of Dec 16, 2024 meetings approved (unanimous)