El Dorado, KS

Planning and Zoning

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Planning and Zoning

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

Planning and Zoning

City Commission

The City Commission will consider two ordinances to amend the city zoning map. The body is also reviewing a library board appointment and a significant appropriation ordinance.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 09-26 for $2,588,255.56
• Ordinance to zone land as R-3 Multiple Family Dwelling District
• Ordinance to zone land as O-I Office Institutional District
• Library Board appointment of Tonya Cogan (term expires December 31, 2029)
• El Dorado Inc Third Quarter Update

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Proposed El Dorado Main Street Work Plan. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda and reports from the commission and city manager.

• Discussion of the Proposed El Dorado Main Street Work Plan

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission meets October 5, 2026 at City Hall, 220 E. First Avenue. New business includes a Memorandum of Understanding with the El Dorado Senior Center and a resolution supporting a Moderate-Income Housing Grant application to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation on behalf of Mr. Nathan Ensminger. Discussion items cover a citizen inquiry about an Evergy easement in Graham Park and a curfew ordinance. The agenda also includes routine items such as minutes approval, a Fire Prevention Week proclamation, and reports.

• Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Dorado and the El Dorado Senior Center
• Resolution supporting a Moderate-Income Housing Grant application to Kansas Housing Resources Corporation on behalf of Mr. Nathan Ensminger
• Citizen inquiry concerning an Evergy easement in Graham Park
• Curfew ordinance discussion
• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes from September 8 and September 21, 2026

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission meets in a work session on September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM at City Hall, 220 E. First Avenue. The session covers three discussion items: safety at Towanda and Summit, the nuisance abatement process, and a curfew ordinance. The agenda also previews regular agenda items and lists commission and city manager reports. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text.

• Work session discussion on Towanda and Summit safety
• Work session discussion on the nuisance abatement process
• Work session discussion on a curfew ordinance
• Preview of consent agenda items, including meeting minutes
• City Commission and City Manager reports

The Commission held a work session to discuss safety evaluations for the Towanda Avenue and Summit Street intersection and a proposed curfew ordinance. No final actions were taken on these items, as the Commission requested further information for both.

• Requested more information on e-scooter and e-bike education and regulation
• Requested more information on surrounding cities' curfew ordinances
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 PM (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and one variance request. The commission will consider rezoning the northeast corner of 12th & Country Club from O-I to R-3, rezoning 930 Douglas Rd from R-1 to O-I, and a variance to reduce setbacks for a communication tower at 927 N Oil Hill Rd. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a staff note about the RHID Prairie Trails 2 and no October meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning northeast corner of 12th & Country Club from O-I to R-3
• Public hearing on rezoning 930 Douglas Rd from R-1 to O-I
• Public hearing on variance for communication tower setbacks at 927 N Oil Hill Rd
• Approval of minutes from 7/23/26
• Staff item: RHID Prairie Trails 2; no October meeting

City Commission

The City Commission will consider the proposed 2027 budget and an appropriation ordinance for $2,502,625.50. The meeting includes discussions on a new housing incentive district and a contract for emergency generator equipment.

• Approval of Appropriation Ordinance No. 08-26 for $2,502,625.50
• Proposed Greens at Prairie Trails Reinvestment Housing Incentive District
• Demolition and removal of condemned structures at 230 Jones
• Approval of the proposed 2027 Budget
• Contract award to Ziegler Electric Service, Inc. for $104,890.00 for generator equipment

The City Commission approved the 2027 Operating Budget and a new public comment policy increasing speaker time to five minutes. The board also authorized the demolition of a condemned structure and approved emergency generator installations.

• Approved 2027 Operating Budget (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 08-26 for $2,502,625.50 (4-0)
• Approved new Public Comment Policy increasing speaker time to 5 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized demolition and site cleanup at 230 Jones (4-0)
• Approved $107,295 for emergency generators and $104,890 installation contract to Ziegler Electric Service, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved resolution to consider establishing Greens at Prairie Trails Reinvestment Housing Incentive District and set public hearing (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a curfew ordinance and safety concerns regarding Towanda and Summit. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming regular agenda items and reports from the City Manager and City Commission.

• Discussion of Curfew Ordinance
• Safety discussion for Towanda and Summit

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold two public hearings on the proposed 2027 budget, including a resolution to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The commission will also consider several infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and a request to suspend a condemnation decision.

• Public hearing on resolution to levy property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate for 2027 budget
• Budget hearing for 2027 proposed use of funds and ad valorem tax
• KDOT City Connecting Link Improvement Program: resurfacing N. Main Street from McCollum Street to north city limits
• KDOT City Connecting Link Improvement Program: resurfacing Central Avenue from Jones Street to Denver Street
• Purchase of two Bobcat excavators from White Star Machinery & Supply for $141,282

The City Commission approved a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate and authorized several KDOT-funded road and path projects. The board also approved the purchase of new excavation and fleet equipment. A motion to suspend condemnation for two properties failed to pass.

• Approved property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate (4-0)
• Approved KDOT resurfacing of N. Main Street from McCollum Street to north city limits (4-0)
• Approved KDOT resurfacing of Central Avenue from Jones Street to Denver Street (4-0)
• Approved KDOT multi-use bike and pedestrian path on 12th Avenue (3-1)
• Authorized $141,282 purchase of two Bobcat excavators (4-0)
• Authorized $85,427.69 purchase of Bobcat skid steer and angle broom (4-0)
• Motion to suspend condemnation of 109 Poplar St and 1241 Shelden St failed (2-2)

City Commission

Planning and Zoning

Special Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is considering a resolution to call a special election for voters to decide on an ordinance that would prohibit high-impact data centers and Tier 2 and Tier 3 battery energy storage systems. The stated purpose is to protect residents' health, safety, and welfare. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution to call a special election on prohibiting high-impact data centers and Tier 2/3 battery energy storage systems

The City Commission voted to place an ordinance regarding data centers and battery storage systems on the November general election ballot. The resolution authorizes a special election to let voters decide on prohibiting high-impact data centers and specific battery energy storage systems.

• Approved recess into executive session to discuss legal appeal (5-0)
• Approved amended resolution calling for a special election (5-0)

Parks and Recreation

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and receive updates on recreation programming and the ballfield improvement plan. The board will also consider a request for a memorial bench and hear the director's report.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes
• Recreation programming update
• Request for memorial bench
• Ballfield improvement plan status report
• Director's report

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is meeting to consider several significant items, including a 1% citywide sales tax to support Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, a special use permit for a cellular tower, a rezoning request, and two property demolitions. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and a water utility SCADA system upgrade.

• Ordinance to levy 1% citywide retailers' sales tax for Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital
• Special Use Permit for cellular tower at 1590 SW Boyer Road
• Rezone 229 N. Washington Street from R-2 to R-3
• Demolition of condemned structures at 109 Poplar Street and 1241 Shelden Street
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 07-26 for $1,893,995.14

The City Commission approved a 1% citywide retailers' sales tax to support Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital and established a goal to eliminate roadway fatalities by 205 and passed ordinances for a Gold Fest Common Consumption Area. The Commission also authorized the demolition of two condemned structures and approved a special use permit for a cellular tower.

• Approved 1% citywide retailers' sales tax for Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital (5-0)
• Established goal to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2050 (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for cellular tower at 1590 SW Boyer Road (5-0)
• Authorized demolition of condemned structure at 109 Poplar Street (5-0)
• Authorized demolition of condemned structure at 1241 Shelden Street (5-0)
• Approved ordinances establishing a Common Consumption Area for Gold Fest (5-0)
• Denied rezoning request for 229 N. Washington Street (3-1-1)
• Approved $1,893,995.14 Appropriation Ordinance No. 07-26 (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the public comment policy, a code of ethics policy, and the final review of the proposed 2027 budget. They will also preview upcoming regular agenda items, including a special use permit for a cell tower, a rezoning request, and demolition of condemned properties.

• Special Use Permit - 1590 SW Boyer Rd Cell Tower
• Rezone R-2 to R-3 - 229 N Washington
• Demolition of Condemned Properties
• Acceptance of One Cent Sales Tax Election Results
• 2027 Proposed Budget - Final Review

City Commission

The City Commission will consider awarding a contract to Pearson Construction, LLC for Project No. 637. The body will also review two ordinances to update the municipal code regarding traffic and public offenses.

• Contract award to Pearson Construction, LLC for Project No. 637 in the amount of $394,405.85
• Ordinance amending Section 10.04.010 regarding the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities, 53rd Edition
• Ordinance amending Section 9.04.010 regarding the Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities, 42nd Edition
• El Dorado Inc Second Quarter Report presentation
• El Dorado Main Street presentation

The City Commission approved a contract to Pearson Construction, LLC for Project No. 637 to resurface Central Avenue (K-254). The commission also passed two ordinances to update municipal traffic and public offense codes based on new state standards.

• Approved May, June, and July 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Awarded $394,405.85 contract to Pearson Construction, LLC for Central Avenue resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending traffic regulations via the Standard Traffic Ordinance, 53rd Edition (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending municipal code via the Uniform Public Offense Code, 42nd Edition (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to review the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss the 2027 budget. The meeting also includes a preview of the adoption of the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code and a bid for a road project.

• 2027 Budget discussion
• 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation
• Adoption of the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance
• Bid approval for Mill and Overlay project on Central Avenue from Haverhill Road to Boyer Road

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session on July 29, 2026, to review the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and discuss the 2027 Preliminary Budget. No formal votes were taken; the commission directed staff to bring back options for using between 50% and 100% of the assessed valuation increase in the budget. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Directed staff to bring back budget options using 50-100% of assessed valuation increase
• Reviewed August 3, 2026, regular agenda (no action)
• Adjourned at 6:32 PM (motion by Leachman, seconded by Wilkinson)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss two applications. Item 1 is a special‑use permit request for the property at 1590 SW Boyer Rd. Item 2 combines a rezoning request with a special‑use permit for 229 N Washington. The commission will vote on each after discussion.

• Special use permit request – 1590 SW Boyer Rd – presentation, public hearing, discussion, motion
• Rezone and special use permit request – 229 N Washington – presentation, public hearing, discussion, motion

Sales Tax Advisory Committee

City Commission

The commission will consider a resolution approving a special use permit for a 1,500 square foot single‑family barndominium at 301 South High. They will also approve the City Commission meeting minutes from June 20, 2026 as a consent agenda item. A presentation on the need for foster homes will be given, but no action will be taken on it.

• Resolution approving a special use permit for a 1,500 sq ft barndominium at 301 South High
• Approval of City Commission meeting minutes from June 20, 2026 (consent agenda)
• Presentation by Morgan Moore with TFI on the need for foster homes (informational only)
• Public comments from residents (no decisions)
• No old business or discussion items scheduled

The El Dorado City Commission approved a special use permit (Case No. 26-03-SUP) allowing construction of a 1,500-square-foot single-family barndominium at 301 S. High Street, exceeding the administrative approval threshold by 58 square feet. The motion carried 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included public comments, a consent agenda approval, and reports on vandalism and water main repairs.

• Approved special use permit for 1,500-sq-ft barndominium at 301 S. High (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:53 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold an executive session and then consider a proposed ordinance that would prohibit the installation and operation of high‑impact data centers and Tier 2 and Tier 3 battery energy storage systems. The ordinance is intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of El Dorado residents. No other items are on the agenda.

• Executive Session (Attorney‑Client privileged discussion)
• Consideration of ordinance prohibiting installation and operation of High Impact Data Centers
• Consideration of ordinance prohibiting Tier 2 and Tier 3 Battery Energy Storage Systems

The City Commission voted to declare a citizen-initiated ordinance petition invalid and seek a declaratory judgment in court. The Commission also approved an interim resolution to suspend certain development applications and building permits.

• Declared petition invalid and sought declaratory judgment (5-0)
• Approved interim resolution suspending certain use applications and building permits (4-1)

General

The El Dorado City Commission will consider approving appropriations for the 2026 budget and stadium repairs, and will hold a public hearing on unsafe structures at four addresses. The body will also discuss creating a housing incentive district and authorizing notice to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2027 budget.

• Approval of $1.8M and $2.1M appropriations for 2026
• Approval of $303,924 bids for McDonald Stadium repairs
• Public hearing on structures at 230 Jones, 109 Poplar, 1241 Shelden, and 1118 W Towanda
• Consideration of unsafe structure resolutions for the same addresses
• Consideration of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and Community Improvement District (CID)

The El Dorado City Commission approved resolutions declaring four structures unsafe or dangerous and directing repairs or removal. It also approved ordinances and resolutions creating a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District and Community Improvement District for the Greens at Prairie Trails 2nd Addition, and a development agreement for the 124 S. Main RHID. The Commission authorized the City Clerk to notify the county of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2027 budget.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriations totaling $4.2M (5-0)
• Declared structures at 230 Jones, 109 Poplar, 1241 Shelden, and 1118 W Towanda unsafe (5-0 each)
• Approved Ordinance G-1466 designating main trafficways (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 3058 authorizing infrastructure improvements for Greens at Prairie Trails (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1467 for stormwater improvements and bond issuance (4-0-1, Tipton abstained)
• Approved Ordinance G-1465 creating Community Improvement District for Greens at Prairie Trails (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 3057 designating Reinvestment Housing Incentive District for Greens at Prairie Trails (5-0)
• Approved development agreement for 124 S. Main RHID with $1.5M reimbursement cap (5-0)

General

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the preliminary 2027 budget. The meeting includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including a public hearing on dangerous structures and a potential tax rate increase.

• 2027 Preliminary Budget discussion
• Public hearing regarding Dangerous Structures
• Consideration of an RHID/CID for the Greens at Prairie Trails
• Intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 Budget

The Commission held a work session to discuss preliminary budget options for 2027. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

• Discussed 2027 preliminary budget options
• Reviewed July 6th Commission Agenda

Special Commission

The City Commission met for a special session and entered executive session to consult with an attorney regarding a citizen-led petition. No public votes on policy or spending were recorded. A follow-up meeting is scheduled for July 13.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss citizen-led petition (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a special use permit request for the property at 301 S High. Commissioners will vote on the permit after discussion. Staff items include a proposed cell tower at 1590 SW Boyer Rd and a rezoning with transitional housing at 229 N Washington. The meeting also covers routine items such as approving the previous minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Special use permit request – 301 S High (presentation, hearing, discussion, motion)
• Proposed cell tower – 1590 SW Boyer Rd (staff item)
• Rezoning and transitional housing – 229 N Washington (staff item)
• Approval of minutes from 5/28/26
• Next meeting scheduled for 7/23/26

City Commission

The City Commission will attend an information session hosted by Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital regarding an upcoming sales tax question. No official city business will be discussed during this event.

• Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital hosting info session
• Commissioners attending regarding sales tax question

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will meet to discuss local infrastructure and land use permits. The body will consider approvals for off-street parking and a detached accessory building.

• Special Use Permit for a detached accessory building at 720 N Oak Street
• Project No. 640: Off Street Parking improvements at 308 and 318 West Central
• MOU with K-State Extension Butler County Master Gardeners for the 2026 Farmers and Art Market
• Parks and Recreation Board appointment for Christian Locke

The City Commission approved a special use permit for a 1,800 square foot detached accessory structure, overriding a Planning Commission recommendation for denial. The Commission also authorized a $33,081 contract for off-street parking improvements and approved a board appointment and an MOU for the Farmers and Art Market.

• Approved appointment of Christian Locke to Parks and Recreation Board (5-0)
• Approved MOU with K-State Extension Butler County Master Gardeners for 2026 Farmers and Art Market (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1464 granting Special Use Permit for 1,800 sq ft building at 720 N. Oak Street (4-1)
• Approved Resolution No. 3052 and awarded $33,081 construction contract to FYG Construction for Project #640 parking improvements (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss social media use for local officials and the Code of Ethics. The meeting also includes a discussion on the NE Pressure Zone Study.

• Social Media for Local Officials discussion
• Code of Ethics discussion
• NE Pressure Zone Study discussion

The Commission met for a work session to discuss social media policies, the Northeast Pressure Zone Study, and government transparency. The Commission requested that staff and council review and update the current Code of Ethics.

• Requested staff and council update the current Code of Ethics
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45PM (5-0)

Sales Tax Advisory Committee

The Sales Tax Advisory Committee will review the sales tax program and give an update on the 2025 excess sales tax collections and related projects. The committee will also appoint a new chair and select the date for its next meeting. Standard procedural items such as call to order and roll call will be completed.

• Review of Sales Tax Program
• 2025 Excess Sales Tax Collections and Project Update
• Appointment of a Chair
• Selection of next meeting date

City Commission

The City Commission will consider an ordinance amending the zoning regulations to include new definitions, use classifications, and supplementary rules for emerging industrial and infrastructure uses. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss security measures for the meeting itself and approval of the May 4, 2026, commission minutes. Additional items are routine updates and public comments.

• Executive session to discuss security plan for the June 1 meeting
• Approval of City Commission meeting minutes from May 4, 2026
• Ordinance amending zoning regulations to add definitions and regulations for emerging industrial and infrastructure uses
• City Commission and Advisory Board updates
• Public comments (informational only, no action taken)

The commission voted 5‑0 to recess into an executive session to discuss security measures for the meeting. Afterwards, commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the May 4, 2026 work‑session minutes, also by a 5‑0 vote. No public hearing was held. No other actions were decided.

• Recessed into executive session to discuss security plan (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (May 4, 2026 work‑session minutes) (5-0)
• Public hearing not held

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission holds public hearings on two requests: a variance to reduce required setbacks at 502 N Washington and a special use permit for an accessory structure at 720 Oak Street. The commission will also elect a chairman and vice chairman. The next meeting will include a cell tower case at 1590 SW Boyer Road.

• Public hearing on variance (Case 26-03-BZA) to reduce setbacks at 502 N Washington
• Public hearing on special use permit (Case 25-01-SUP) for an accessory structure at 720 Oak Street
• Election of chairman and vice chairman