El Dorado public meetings in 2021

City Commission

This is a work session agenda for the El Dorado City Commission. The commission will discuss orientation and preview items for the upcoming regular agenda, including a CIC annexation agreement. No formal decisions are scheduled; it is a preparatory meeting.

• Commission orientation discussion
• CIC annexation agreement to be placed on regular agenda
• Meeting minutes for consent agenda

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 20, 2021, to consider a FAA Airport Rescue Grant Agreement and a Lake Recreation Master Plan. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and an appropriation ordinance totaling $1,235,264.54. A work session will follow on commission orientation and CIC annexation.

• FAA Airport Rescue Grant Agreement
• Lake Recreation Master Plan
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 11-21 for $1,235,264.54
• Approval of City Commission minutes from December 6, 2021
• Work session: Commission Orientation and CIC Annexation

The El Dorado City Commission approved a $32,000 FAA Airport Rescue Grant for the Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport and voted to discontinue the Lake Recreation Master Plan project. Both motions passed 4-0. The consent agenda, including minutes and an appropriation ordinance of $1,235,264.54, was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Appropriation Ordinance No. 11-21 for $1,235,264.54 (4-0)
• Approved FAA Airport Rescue Grant Agreement for $32,000 for Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport (4-0)
• Discontinued Lake Recreation Master Plan project (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a work session to discuss several policy items, including a tall weeds and grass ordinance, a CIC annexation agreement, and a refuse rate plan. They will also preview the regular agenda, which includes advisory appointments and commission orientation. No votes are scheduled during this work session.

• Tall Weeds and Grass Ordinance discussion
• CIC Annexation Agreement discussion
• Refuse Rate Plan discussion
• Advisory Appointments on regular agenda
• Commission Orientation on regular agenda

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session, not a regular meeting, and made no final decisions. They agreed to discuss the Storandts' decorative grass proposal in January while still planning to have a tall weeds and grass ordinance. Staff will bring an annexation ordinance for CIC land to the next regular meeting, and the refuse rate plan was removed for more work.

• Agreed to discuss Storandts' decorative grass proposal in January
• Directed staff to bring CIC annexation ordinance to next regular meeting
• Removed refuse rate plan from agenda until staff completes proposal

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone five acres at 300 SE 40th from Agricultural Residential (A-R) to Residential Suburban (R-S). They will also discuss ordinance amendments regarding mobile food vendor regulations and improvement financing. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Case No. 21-07-REZ: rezoning 5 acres at 300 SE 40th from A-R to R-S
• Ordinance amendment: Mobile Food Vendor Regulations
• Ordinance amendment: Improvement Financing

The Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted 7-0 to recommend approval of Case No. 21-07-REZ, a request to rezone five acres at 300 SE 40th from A-R Agricultural Residential to R-S Residential Suburban. The applicant, Tim Wescott, stated the purpose is to create a new lot for a family member to build a home. The recommendation will go to the governing body for final decision.

• Approved minutes of October 28th meeting as revised (7-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 5 acres at 300 SE 40th from A-R to R-S (7-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items, including hotel incentives, 9th Avenue improvement projects, and a Lake Recreation Master Plan. They will also preview the regular agenda, which includes an FAA Airport Rescue Grant. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• El Dorado Hotel Incentive Discussion
• 9th Avenue Improvement Projects
• Lake Recreation Master Plan
• FAA Airport Rescue Grant
• Augusta Wholesale Water Agreement (scheduled for Dec. 20)

The El Dorado City Commission held a special work session on December 15, 2021, discussing several items but taking no formal votes. They declined to adjust the infrastructure policy to allow the city to pay for a sewer extension for a proposed hotel development east of El Dorado. They agreed to move forward with the 9th Avenue improvement project as planned, noting a railroad's verbal agreement to pay $300,000. They also agreed to not continue with the lake recreation master plan, seeking alternative approaches.

• Declined to change infrastructure policy for hotel sewer extension
• Agreed to proceed with 9th Avenue improvement project as planned
• Agreed to discontinue lake recreation master plan, explore alternatives

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a regular meeting with a ceremonial transition of members, including appreciation for outgoing commissioners and swearing in new members. The main business items are new business items: Vice-Mayor appointments, a FEMA Building Resilient Communities grant application, the National Opioid Settlement case, and a budget amendment. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes and 2022 cereal malt beverage licenses for multiple local businesses.

• 2022 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for Casey's, Dillons, Dollar General, QuikTrip, Walmart, and others
• FEMA Building Resilient Communities (BRIC) Grant Application
• National Opioid Settlement Case
• Budget Amendment
• Vice-Mayor Appointments

The El Dorado City Commission held its final 2021 meeting, swearing in new members Kelly Tetrick, Leon Leachman, and Mayor Bill Young. The commission approved the consent agenda, including 2022 cereal malt beverage licenses, and passed motions to apply for a FEMA flood mitigation grant, join a national opioid settlement, and amend the 2021 budget. Commissioner Kendra Wilkinson was selected as Vice-Mayor for 2022.

• Adjourned the old commission sine die and swore in new members Kelly Tetrick, Leon Leachman, and Mayor Bill Young.
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and 2022 cereal malt beverage licenses for multiple businesses.
• Selected Commissioner Kendra Wilkinson as Vice-Mayor for 2022.
• Directed staff to apply for the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant for flood plain structure relocation.
• Approved Resolution No. 2932 to join the national opioid settlement and assign the city's claims to the Kansas Attorney General.
• Approved an amendment to the 2021 Operating Budget for the Economic Development Sales Tax fund.
• Adopted the Federal and State Legislative Agenda for 2022.
• Agreed to hold a work session on December 20th at 5:30 p.m.

One Time Event

This is a routine meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, receiving an activities report, discussing new business, and hearing the director's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approve September 15, 2021 minutes
• Activities report
• New business
• Director's report

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider several action items, including a hazardous materials agreement with Butler County, a special use permit for public assembly at 323 S. Main Street, authorization for the Myers East Addition public infrastructure, proposed parks and recreation ordinances, a playground for Graham Park, an IRB agreement with Orscheln's, a Kansas Collegiate Baseball agreement, and the sale of G.O. Bonds, Series 2021. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, including an appropriation ordinance of $1,840,701.10, and an executive session for non-elected personnel and succession plans.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 10-21 in the amount of $1,840,701.10
• Special Use Permit at 323 S. Main Street (Public Assembly)
• Myers East Addition Public Infrastructure Authorization
• Orscheln's IRB Agreement
• Sale of G.O. Bonds, Series 2021

The City Commission approved a $6.34 million general obligation bond sale for capital projects, a fire truck, and refinancing, plus a new HazMat agreement with Butler County. It also approved a special use permit for a public assembly venue at 323 S Main Street, three park-related ordinances, a playground equipment bid, and an agreement with the Kansas Collegiate Baseball League. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a paving contract.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,840,701.10 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Approved HazMat agreement with Butler County, $16,000/year (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for public assembly at 323 S Main St (5-0)
• Awarded $321,083.50 paving/sewer contract to McCullough Excavation (4-0, Badwey abstained)
• Approved three park ordinances: fines, animal restrictions, dusk-to-dawn curfew (5-0)
• Approved ABCreative bid for Graham Park North playground equipment (5-0)
• Approved Orscheln's industrial revenue bond ordinance (5-0)
• Authorized Kansas Collegiate Baseball League agreement for McDonald Stadium (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a FEMA BRIC grant application for acquiring repetitive loss properties in the floodplain, with a required $125,000 local match. They will also review the city's federal and state legislative agenda. The regular meeting will include consent agenda items like minutes, an appropriation ordinance, and Orscheln's industrial revenue bond closing documents, plus regular agenda items such as a park curfew ordinance and a special use permit for 323 S. Main Street.

• FEMA BRIC grant application for floodplain property acquisition (approx. $500,000 total, $125,000 city match)
• Orscheln's Industrial Revenue Bond closing documents ($3.9 million bond)
• Park Curfew Ordinance
• Special Use Permit for 323 S. Main Street for public assembly
• Sale of G.O. Bonds, Series 2021

The Commission agreed to proceed with a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant application for a repetitive loss property mitigation project. The project would cost $500,000, with the City's share at $125,000. No formal votes were taken on the work session items; the only vote was to adjourn, which carried 3-0.

• Agreed to proceed with FEMA BRIC grant application for flood mitigation (no formal vote)
• Asked staff to explore keeping refuse division within City services (no formal vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (3-0)

City Commission

The agenda contains no items listed under Old Business, New Business, or Discussion Items. The meeting consists of procedural steps including call to order, roll call, and reports.

Planning Commission

The El Dorado Planning Commission is meeting to consider a special use permit for a public assembly venue at 323 S. Main Street. The item was previously tabled and will be the subject of a public hearing, discussion, and possible motion. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and staff updates.

• Public hearing for special use permit (Case No. 21-05) for a public assembly venue at 323 S. Main Street

The Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a special use permit for Connect Church to operate a public assembly venue at 323 S. Main Street. The request had been tabled previously over concerns about tenant notification, but the owner confirmed all six tenants approved. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Approved minutes of September 23, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Case No. 21-05-SUP for special use permit at 323 S. Main Street (6-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a proposed ADA-accessible playground for the west side, changes to park hours and animal rules, and a proposed repeal of the pit bull ordinance. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and an appropriation ordinance.

• Proposed park on the west side with an all-inclusive, ADA playground estimated at $192,000-$212,000, with funding from 2022 sales tax and possible grants.
• Ordinance to change park hours from 11 p.m. to dusk-to-dawn and add a $50 fine for violations.
• Proposed ordinance to ban non-service animals at youth recreational facilities.
• Proposed repeal of the 2015 ordinance that allowed pit bull breeds within city limits.
• Items placed on the regular agenda: approval of meeting minutes and an appropriation ordinance.

The El Dorado City Commission held a special meeting and discussed several items but made no final decisions. They agreed to leave the dangerous animal ordinance as is, and directed staff to consider an ADA park proposal and protections for lit facilities after dark. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Agreed to leave dangerous animal ordinance unchanged (discussion only)
• Directed staff to consider ADA park proposal for west El Dorado
• Agreed to move forward with Kansas Collegiate Baseball League discussion
• Requested protections for activities at lit facilities after dark in park ordinances

Board of Zoning Appeals

The El Dorado Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Case No. 18-01-BZA, a request for a variance to increase the height limit for a wireless communications tower. The board will hear a presentation, take public comment, discuss, and vote on the matter. The rest of the agenda is routine (minutes approval, staff items, adjournment).

• Public hearing on variance to increase height limit for wireless communications tower (Case No. 18-01-BZA)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission approved an agreement allowing Butler Community College to build a live fire training facility, which the city fire department can also use. They also approved a special use permit for an accessory apartment at 1425 E. 6th Avenue and adopted the 2022 salary schedule with entry-level pay increases. The consent agenda, including minutes and an appropriation ordinance, was approved.

• Authorized City Manager to sign Butler Community College Fire Training Facility Agreement (4-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Case No. 21-06-SUP for accessory apartment at 1425 E. 6th Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2930 for 2022 salary schedule (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Appropriation Ordinance 09-21 for $4,017,348.82 (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed condemnation of five properties, then consider resolutions of findings for each. They will also vote on authorizing the purchase and installation of a $189,643 ultraviolet disinfection system for the Water Reclamation Facility, and on a resolution authorizing the sale of general obligation refunding and improvement bonds. The agenda includes a proclamation for National Clergy Appreciation Month and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Condemnation hearings for 624 N Atchison St, 513 W 5th Ave, 519 W 5th Ave, 814 N Railroad St, 320 W Towanda Ave
• Purchase and installation of UV disinfection system for Water Reclamation Facility for $189,643
• Resolution authorizing sale of general obligation refunding and improvement bonds
• Proclamation of National Clergy Appreciation Month
• Approval of minutes from Sept 20 and Sept 15 meetings

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss several items, including the 2022 salary schedule, a proposed code of procedure for meetings, and an agreement with Butler Community College for a fire training facility. They will also consider placing items on a regular agenda, such as UV disinfection and a public hearing on dilapidated homes. No binding action will be taken during this work session.

• 2022 salary schedule includes new Recreation Leader and Park Technician positions, costing 1.8 mills
• Entry-level pay increase to $15 per hour for some positions
• Proposed Code of Procedure to govern City Commission meetings
• Butler Community College Fire Training Facility Agreement for discussion
• Public hearing on dilapidated homes to be placed on regular agenda

Planning Commission

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests: one for a public assembly venue at 323 S. Main Street and another for an accessory apartment at 1425 E. 6th Avenue. The commission will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting and elect a chairman and vice chairman.

• Public hearing for special use permit for public assembly venue at 323 S. Main Street
• Public hearing for special use permit for accessory apartment at 1425 E. 6th Avenue
• Approval of minutes
• Election of chairman and vice chairman

The Planning Commission tabled a special use permit request for a public assembly venue at 323 S. Main Street, pending discussion with upstairs tenants. They also recommended approval of a special use permit for an accessory apartment at 1425 E. 6th Avenue. Both actions passed unanimously (7-0).

• Tabled SUP for public assembly venue at 323 S. Main St. (7-0)
• Recommended approval of SUP for accessory apartment at 1425 E. 6th Ave. (7-0)
• Approved minutes of April 22, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Elected David Stewart as Chairman and Frank Hughes as Vice Chairman

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2022 budget, which proposes a maximum spending authority of $33.55 million and a total mill levy of 55.909, up from 57.792 in 2021. The commission will also consider withdrawing from a Transportation Alternatives Grant for a bike path extension and approving an employee bonus program.

• 2022 Budget Hearing and Adoption: Ordinance No. S-1332 attesting to an increase in tax revenues; total mill levy 55.909 (2021: 57.792)
• Transportation Alternatives Grant: Consider withdrawing current bike path project (Walnut River/compost site) and resubmit for a new location (12th Ave. to Walnut River Sports Complex)
• Employee Bonus Program: New business item, details not specified
• Consent agenda: Approval of minutes and cleaning contract beginning October 1, 2021

The City Commission adopted the 2022 budget, which includes a 1.8 mill levy increase to fund two new Parks and Recreation positions. The total budget authority is $33,549,287. The Commission also approved withdrawing a Transportation Alternatives grant application and resubmitting for a different location, and approved up to $300,000 for an employee bonus program funded by American Rescue Plan funds.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and cleaning contract (4-0).
• Adopted Ordinance No. S-1332 for 2022 budget with tax revenue increase (5-0).
• Withdrew Transportation Alternatives grant application and will resubmit for a different location (5-0).
• Approved up to $300,000 for employee bonus program from General Fund (5-0).
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 p.m. (5-0).

One Time Event

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss Graham Park playground equipment, receive a fall activities update, and handle new business and a director's report. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major decisions or financial details specified.

• Approve July 21, 2021 minutes
• Graham Park playground equipment discussion
• Fall activities update
• New business
• Director's report

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed replacing the North Playground at Graham Park with new equipment funded by sales tax dollars, with a maximum budget of $50,000. Staff recommended three options (ABCreative, Athco 2, and Playscapes option 2) for public feedback, and the board had no objections. No formal votes were taken on this or other items; the only motion was to adjourn, which passed 5-0.

• No objection to sending three playground equipment options to the public for feedback
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45pm (motion carried 5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss placing the 2022 budget hearing on a regular agenda, and to consider several policy items including a proposed $300,000 employee bonus program for pandemic service, a bike path grant relocation, truck parking rules, and a code of procedure. No binding action will be taken at this work session.

• Proposed employee bonus: $125/month, capped at $2,250, total up to $300,000
• Bike path grant: mothball Walnut River route, apply for 12th Ave extension
• Truck parking: consider allowing trucks on El Dorado Avenue near Holiday Inn Express
• Code of Procedure: adopt rules for meeting conduct and public comment
• 2022 Budget Hearing and Adoption to be placed on regular agenda

The El Dorado City Commission held a special meeting with no final votes on substantive items. They agreed to keep existing truck parking rules after a hotel request, and placed an employee bonus proposal and a bike/pedestrian path grant change on the next regular agenda for votes. They also reviewed a new code of procedure for future discussion.

• Agreed to keep truck parking rules the same, denying a hotel's request to allow semis to park on a nearby road.
• Placed the employee bonus program proposal on the next regular agenda for a vote.
• Placed the bike/pedestrian path grant application change on the next regular agenda for a vote.
• Reviewed a new code of procedure for meetings, with discussion deferred to a future meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m. with a motion carried 4-0.

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral rate for the 2022 budget, and consider several contracts including a KDOT corridor management study for K-254, GPS fixed base station and mapping services, and adoption of the Standard Traffic Ordinance. The agenda also includes proclamations for Suicide Awareness Month and Constitution Week, a presentation from Journey to Recovery, and consent agenda items including approval of minutes and an appropriation ordinance.

• Public hearing on intent to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2022 budget
• Consider participation in KDOT Corridor Management Study for K-254 at not to exceed $11,100
• Professional Services Agreement with Ozark Laser Systems, Inc. for GPS Fixed Base Station
• Professional Services Agreement with SAM, LLC for GPS Mapping Services
• Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 08-21 in the amount of $1,166,403.95

The El Dorado City Commission approved a property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate for the 2022 budget via Resolution No. 2832, after a public hearing with no comments. They also adopted updated traffic and public offense codes, authorized participation in a KDOT corridor study, and approved contracts for GPS services and a land bank agreement.

• Approved Resolution No. 2832 to levy property tax above revenue neutral rate (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1356 referencing Uniform Public Offense Code 2021 (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1357 referencing Standard Traffic Ordinance 2021 (4-0)
• Authorized letter of intent for KDOT K-254 corridor study at not-to-exceed $11,000 (4-0)
• Authorized contract with Ozark Laser Systems for GPS fixed base station (3-0)
• Authorized agreement with SAM, LLC for GPS mapping services (4-0)
• Approved MOU and real estate contract with JB Rentals, LLC for land bank property (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider two resolutions: one authorizing the purchase and financing of fire fighting equipment, and another scheduling a public hearing on October 4, 2021 to address dangerous structures. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an appropriation ordinance totaling $1,483,868.04. The meeting also includes a presentation from a local church about an upcoming rally and public comments.

• Resolution authorizing purchase and financing of fire fighting equipment
• Resolution scheduling public hearing on Oct 4, 2021 for abating/removing dangerous structures
• Appropriation Ordinance 07-21 in the amount of $1,483,868.04
• Approval of minutes from Aug 2, 2021 and special meeting July 28, 2021
• Personal appearance by Pastor David Crook regarding Alive Again Rally

The El Dorado City Commission approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new fire engine and the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance it, with a 4-0 vote. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for October 4, 2021, to consider abating or removing six dangerous structures. The consent agenda, including minutes and an appropriation ordinance of $1,483,868.04, was approved 4-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 2830 authorizing firefighting equipment purchase and bond issuance (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2831 scheduling public hearing on dangerous structures for Oct 4, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriation ordinance 07-21 for $1,483,868.04 (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss placing six dilapidated homes on the regular agenda for potential condemnation and demolition, with a public hearing proposed for October 4, 2021. They will also receive an industrial development update and discuss the Lake Debt Plan. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and an appropriation ordinance.

• Resolution to schedule public hearing for abating/removing dangerous structures at 624 N Atchison, 626 W Carr, 513 W 5th, 519 W 5th, 814 N Railroad, 320 W Towanda
• Discussion of industrial development update and Lake Debt Plan
• Appropriation ordinance for approval
• Land Bank report

The El Dorado City Commission met in special session and reviewed an industrial development update and a lake debt plan from financial advisors Baker Tilly. The Commission directed the City Manager to work with the Federal Government to reduce the lake debt. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only motion was to adjourn, which passed 3-0.

• Directed City Manager to pursue federal debt reduction for lake debt
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving a change order for road work, authorizing utility undergrounding, and discussing the annual audit. The agenda includes public hearings and consent agenda items, with most items being routine approvals.

• Approval of Change Order No. 2 with APAC-Kansas, Inc. for $108,841 to add Pine Street and 3rd Avenue to the 2021 Mill and Overlay Program
• Authorization to participate in a City Connecting Link Improvement Program Project with KDOT
• Authorization to donate real property to the Land Bank of the City of El Dorado
• Approval of Professional Services Agreement with TREKK Design Group for sanitary sewer flow monitoring at not-to-exceed $69,000
• Public hearing on closeout of COVID CDBG-CV Grants

The El Dorado City Commission authorized participation in a project to underground overhead utilities in the 100 block of North Main Street at a not-to-exceed cost of $380,000, with funding from the Economic Development Sales Tax Fund and other city funds. The motion passed 3-2, with Commissioners Guthrie and Badwey voting against. The commission also approved a $108,841 change order for additional street work, authorized a KDOT project application, donated property to the land bank, and approved a sewer flow monitoring contract.

• Authorized underground utility project on North Main, not-to-exceed $380,000 (3-2)
• Approved change order No. 2 with APAC-Kansas for $108,841 for Pine Street and 3rd Avenue mill and overlay (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign KDOT form 1302 for South Main and Central Avenue preservation project (5-0)
• Authorized conveyance of 10.34 acres in North Industrial Park to the Land Bank (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with TREKK Design Group for sewer flow monitoring, not-to-exceed $69,000 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2827 for sanitary sewer improvements for Deer Run Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2828 for paving improvements for Deer Run Addition (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2829 for water supply system improvements for Deer Run Addition (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a work session to discuss items for a future regular agenda, including a real property donation to the Land Bank, a professional services agreement with TREKK Design Group for sanitary sewer flow monitoring, Change Order No. 2 with APAC-Kansas for the 2021 Mill and Overlay Program, participation in KDOT's City Connecting Link Improvement Program, and preliminary engineering for Deer Run Addition public infrastructure. They will also discuss the Downtown Underground Utilities Project, the 2022 budget enterprise funds, and a code of procedure. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Donation of real property to Land Bank
• Professional Services Agreement with TREKK Design Group for sanitary sewer flow monitoring
• Change Order No. 2 with APAC-Kansas, Inc. for 2021 Mill and Overlay Program
• Participation in KDOT's City Connecting Link Improvement Program
• Preliminary Engineering for Deer Run Addition Public Infrastructure

The El Dorado City Commission held a special meeting on July 28, 2021, to discuss the downtown underground utilities project and the 2022 budget for enterprise funds. No formal votes were taken on these items; the commission agreed to vote on the utility project at the next regular meeting. The meeting adjourned with a 4-0 vote.

• Agreed to vote on downtown underground utilities project at next regular meeting
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

One Time Event

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, consider a memorial bench request, review the summer activity report, and discuss fall programs. The agenda also includes new business and a director's report.

• Approve May 19, 2021 minutes
• Memorial bench request
• Summer activity report
• Fall programs discussion

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved a request to place a memorial bench in East Park for the family of Manford and Anneta Moore. The approval includes modified signage to ensure consistency with other benches in the park. The motion carried 4-0.

• Approved memorial bench request for East Park with modified signage and consistency with other benches (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission meeting is largely procedural, with no proclamations or personal appearances scheduled. The only action items are approval of past meeting minutes and a CMB license for Butler Community College at the Butler County Community Building.

• Approval of City Commission Meeting Minutes from February 1, 2016 and Special Meeting Minutes from January 26, 2016
• CMB License for Butler Community College at 206 N. Griffith, El Dorado, KS 67042

The El Dorado City Commission met in special session on July 19, 2021, and discussed participating in a project to underground overhead utilities in the 100 block of North Main Street. Staff presented options ranging from full city funding to creating a benefit district. The Commission tabled the discussion to be continued at the regular meeting, which began immediately after the special session at 6:40 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled discussion on utility undergrounding in 100 block of North Main Street

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider participating in a project to underground overhead utilities in the 100 block of North Main Street, with two options costing up to $340,000. They will also consider a franchise agreement with IdeaTek Telcom for a telecommunications system. The meeting includes consent agenda approval of prior minutes and a discussion of the Beyond Baseball proposal.

• Underground utility project for 100 block of N. Main Street, with city contribution up to $340,000
• Franchise agreement with IdeaTek Telcom, LLC for telecommunications system
• Approval of minutes from June 30 and July 6, 2021 meetings
• Discussion of Beyond Baseball proposal

The El Dorado City Commission tabled a proposal to participate in undergrounding overhead utilities in the 100 block of North Main Street. A motion to fund the project with $200,000 in in-kind labor, $40,000 from the General Fund, and $100,000 from Economic Development failed 2-2. The commission then voted 4-0 to table the topic until the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Tabled downtown utility undergrounding project (4-0)
• Failed motion to fund utility project with $200K in-kind, $40K General Fund, $100K Economic Development (2-2)
• Approved Ordinance 1355 granting IdeaTek Telcom franchise (4-0)
• Approved sales tax committee recommendations (4-0)
• Set RNR hearing for September 7 at 6:30 p.m. (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider a lease agreement with the Pecos Baseball League for use of McDonald Stadium, and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The consent agenda includes approval of a $1,349,221.54 appropriation ordinance, a change order for the 2021 Mill and Overlay Program, a cereal malt beverage license for McDonald Stadium, and authorization to request American Rescue Plan funds. The commission will also discuss an Evergy Downtown Proposal and consider a land bank donation.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 06-21: $1,349,221.54
• Change Order with APAC-Kansas, Inc.: $58,620.00 for Sunset Cemetery addition to 2021 Mill and Overlay Program
• Cereal Malt Beverage License for McDonald Stadium
• Authorization to request American Rescue Plan funds from U.S. Treasury
• Lease Agreement with Pecos Baseball League for McDonald Stadium

The El Dorado City Commission voted 5-0 to table the Evergy downtown underground utility proposal until more information is provided, including cost details for a benefit district and alternative contractor bids. The commission approved the consent agenda, a lease with the Pecos Baseball League for McDonald Stadium, a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate, and the land bank consent agenda.

• Tabled the Evergy downtown underground utility project until further information is provided (5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, appropriation ordinance, change order, and license (4-0).
• Approved a lease agreement with the Pecos Baseball League for McDonald Stadium use (4-0).
• Set a public hearing for August 23, 2021, and authorized notice of intent to exceed revenue neutral rate by 2.096 mills (4-0).
• Approved the land bank consent agenda, including a memorandum of understanding and warranty deed donation (4-0).

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2021 budget, specifically mill-levy funds and the revenue neutral rate. The regular agenda includes approval of a $58,620 change order for adding Sunset Cemetery to the 2021 Mill and Overlay Program, and authorization for the City Manager to request American Rescue Plan funds. No public appearances, old business, new business, or discussion items are listed.

• Discussion of 2021 Budget: Mill-Levy Funds and Revenue Neutral Rate
• Approval of Change Order for $58,620.00 for Sunset Cemetery addition to 2021 Mill and Overlay Program
• Authorization for City Manager to request American Rescue Plan funds from U.S. Treasury

The El Dorado City Commission held a special meeting on June 30, 2021, primarily to review the 2022 proposed budget and the revenue neutral rate process. No formal decisions were made; the Commission agreed to vote on the budget at the next regular meeting. Mayor Bill Young and Commissioner Matt Guthrie requested mill levy and sales tax rates for peer communities for comparison. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. with a 4-0 vote.

• Agreed to vote on the 2022 budget at the next regular meeting (no vote taken).
• Requested mill levy and sales tax rates for peer communities (request made).
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:53 p.m. (motion carried 4-0).

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider several rezoning and development items, including a request to rezone 10 lots in the El Dorado Business Park from office/institutional to light industrial, a rezoning and special use permit for a nursing home at 522 W 5th Avenue, and approval of the Deer Run final plat. The commission will also hear a proposal from Evergy regarding underground utilities. These items were previously recommended for approval by the Planning Commission.

• Rezone 10 lots in El Dorado Business Park from O-I to I-1 (Ordinance No. G-1355)
• Rezone 522 W 5th Avenue from R-1 to R-3 for multifamily residential
• Special use permit for nursing/convalescent home at 522 W 5th Avenue
• Deer Run Final Plat (13 lots, new right-of-way)
• Evergy underground utility proposal

The El Dorado City Commission approved three rezoning and special use permit requests, including rezoning 10 lots in the El Dorado Business Park to light industrial and rezoning 522 W 5th Avenue to multifamily residential with a special use permit for a nursing home. The commission also accepted the Deer Run Final Plat and tabled the Evergy underground utility proposal pending more information from AT&T and Evergy.

• Approved rezoning of 10 lots in El Dorado Business Park to I-1 Light Industrial (Ordinance G-1355) (4-0, Guthrie absent)
• Approved rezoning of 522 W 5th Avenue to R-3 Multifamily Residential (Ordinance G-1356) (4-0, Guthrie absent)
• Approved special use permit for nursing home at 522 W 5th Avenue (Ordinance G-1357) (4-0, Guthrie absent)
• Accepted right-of-way and easement dedications in Deer Run Final Plat (4-0)
• Tabled Evergy underground utility proposal until AT&T and Evergy provide more information (5-0)

General

The El Dorado City Commission will hold public hearings on special assessments for paving projects on Oil Hill/Rocky Rd and Douglas Rd, consider a Community Development Block Grant for 142 N Main, review a YMCA youth recreation proposal, and vote on a bid for water line replacement on Boyer Road. The agenda also includes a budget process presentation and routine consent items.

• Assessment public hearing for Project 533 – Paving Oil Hill/Rocky Rd
• Assessment public hearing for Project 542 – Paving Douglas Rd
• Community Development Block Grant public hearing for 142 N Main
• Bid approval for Project 588 – 12-inch water line replacement on Boyer Road
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 05-21 in the amount of $1,384,286.05

The El Dorado City Commission rejected a YMCA youth recreation proposal by a 3-1 vote, with Commissioner Kendra Wilkinson dissenting. The commission also approved special assessments for two completed road projects (Oil Hill/Rocky Road and Douglas Road), awarded a water line replacement bid, and directed the Vice-Mayor to sign a CDBG grant contract for 142 N Main.

• Rejected YMCA youth recreation proposal (3-1)
• Approved Ordinance G-1353 levying special assessments for Project 533 Oil Hill/Rocky Road (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance G-1354 levying special assessments for Project 542 Douglas Road (4-0)
• Directed Vice-Mayor to sign CDBG grant contract for 142 N Main (4-0)
• Awarded $49,720 bid to Nowak for Project 588 water line replacement (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriation ordinance (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2022 budget process, the excess sales tax program, and a YMCA proposal to run youth sports programs. They will also review the agenda for the June 7 regular meeting, which includes public hearings on assessments for road projects and a CDBG grant contract.

• Discussion of 2022 Budget Process
• Excess Sales Tax Program discussion
• YMCA proposal to run youth soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, and micro baseball starting fall 2021
• Public hearing for assessment on Proj 533-Oil Hill/Rocky Rd
• Public hearing for assessment on Proj 542-Douglas Rd

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests for 522 W. 5th Avenue: a rezoning from R-1 low-density residential to R-3 multifamily residential, and a special use permit for a nursing/convalescent home. They will also consider a final plat for Deer Run Addition and a rezoning of lots in the El Dorado Business Park from O-I office institutional to I-1 light industrial. The meeting includes approval of minutes and staff items.

• Public hearing: Rezone 522 W. 5th Ave. from R-1 to R-3 (Case 21-04-REZ)
• Public hearing: Special use permit for nursing/convalescent home at 522 W. 5th Ave. (Case 21-01-SUP)
• Consideration of final plat for Deer Run Addition (Case 21-01-PLAT)
• Public hearing: Rezone lots in El Dorado Business Park from O-I to I-1 (Case 21-04-REZ)

The El Dorado Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning of 522 W. 5th Avenue from R-1 to R-3 and a special use permit for a nursing/convalescent home. They also approved the final plat for Deer Run Addition and recommended rezoning of several lots in the El Dorado Business Park to I-1 Light Industrial. All votes were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 522 W. 5th Ave to R-3 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for nursing home at 522 W. 5th Ave (6-0)
• Approved final plat of Deer Run Addition (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning El Dorado Business Park lots to I-1 (6-0)

One Time Event

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve past meeting minutes, discuss a YMCA proposal, and review spring activities. The agenda also includes new business and a director's report.

• Approve March 17, 2021 regular and April 6, 2021 special meeting minutes
• YMCA proposal discussion
• Spring activities review

The El Dorado Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted 4-0 to reject the YMCA's revised proposal to take over recreation programming and to continue city-run programs. The board also approved the March 17, 2021 minutes and heard updates on spring activities, including baseball/softball participation and pool staffing. A discussion on a potential fundraiser for the recreation department was held, with next steps to be determined.

• Approved March 17, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Voted to hear new YMCA proposal (4-0)
• Rejected YMCA proposal, continue city recreation programming (4-0)

General

The El Dorado City Commission will consider accepting the Excess Sales Tax Committee's recommendations for allocating $334,812 in excess sales tax funds to projects like McDonald Stadium, a bike path, bleachers, band shell, cemetery paving, and a concession/restroom facility. They will also vote on a rezoning at 120 E. 4th Avenue, open bids for parking lot and traffic way paving, and set public hearings for paving assessments on Oil Hill/Rocky Road and Douglas Road. The agenda includes consent items for minutes, an appropriation ordinance of $2,085,043.76, and liquor permits for the 150th Anniversary and El Dorado Main Street events.

• Appropriation Ordinance 04-21 in the amount of $2,085,043.76
• Rezone from C-1 to C-2 at 120 E. 4th Avenue
• Bid opening for Civic Center Parking Mill and Overlay (Project 571)
• Bid approval for Southwest Traffic Way Mill and Overlay (Project 582)
• Set public hearings for paving assessments on Oil Hill/Rocky Road and Douglas Road

The commission rejected the Excess Sales Tax Committee's proposed allocation of $334,812 for six projects, with Mayor Young and Commissioners Lewis and Wilkinson voting against. The commission approved rezoning at 120 E. 4th Avenue, awarded contracts for two road projects, and set public hearings for special assessments.

• Rejected Excess Sales Tax Committee recommendations (2-3)
• Approved rezoning at 120 E. 4th Avenue to C-2 (5-0)
• Awarded Project 571 Civic Center parking mill and overlay to APAC, KS for $110,609.42 (5-0)
• Awarded Project 582 Southwest Trafficway mill and overlay to APAC, KS for $218,964.37 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Project 533 assessments on June 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Project 542 assessments on June 7, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved expenditure up to $50,000 for traffic signal replacement at Central and Boyer (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a regular meeting with proclamations for Poppy Month and Public Service Recognition Week, a presentation from Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, and public comments. The main action item is authorization for the Myers East Addition public infrastructure. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Authorization for Myers East Addition Public Infrastructure
• Poppy Proclamation for May 2021
• Public Service Recognition Week Proclamation (May 2-8)
• Presentation by Shelly Chinberg with Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2021 and April 14, 2021 meetings

The El Dorado City Commission approved two resolutions authorizing public infrastructure improvements for the Myers East Addition: a sanitary sewer extension and paving on Skyview Drive. The sewer project costs $229,512 and the paving project costs $278,666.77, with the improvement district covering the full sewer cost and part of the paving cost, and the city-at-large covering $92,696.47. Commissioner Nick Badwey abstained from both votes due to a conflict of interest. The commission also approved the consent agenda and heard reports on upcoming city events.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 19, 2021 and Land Bank minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2922 for sanitary sewer improvements in Myers East Addition (4-0, Badwey abstained)
• Approved Resolution No. 2923 for paving improvements on Skyview Drive in Myers East Addition (4-0, Badwey abstained)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to rezone 120 E. 4th Avenue from C-1 General Business District to C-2 Central Business District. The commission will hear a presentation, take public comments, discuss, and may make a motion on the request.

• Public hearing for rezoning 120 E. 4th Avenue from C-1 to C-2

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of Case No. 21-02-REZ to rezone 120 E. 4th Avenue from C-1 General Business to C-2 Central Business District, allowing the applicant to expand a kitchen and dining area. The minutes also include discussion on accessory building permits and a report that the City Commission rejected a prior rezoning recommendation at Boyer and Third due to a protest petition.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 120 E. 4th Ave from C-1 to C-2 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2021 meeting (7-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider several land-use items, including a final plat for Bernita's Acre, a rezoning request at Boyer Road and West Third Avenue, and a vacation of a valley in the 800 block of North Washington. The agenda also includes approval of the consent agenda, which covers meeting minutes and an appropriation ordinance of $1,767,813.21. A proclamation for Arbor Day and a presentation by the El Dorado Municipal Band are also scheduled.

• Appropriation Ordinance 03-21 in the amount of $1,767,813.21
• Final plat for Bernita's Acre
• Rezoning application (R-1 to R-2) at Boyer Road and West Third Avenue
• Valley vacation in the 800 block of North Washington
• Arbor Day Proclamation

The El Dorado City Commission approved a rezoning of 5 acres at the southeast corner of Boyer Road and W. Third Avenue from R-1 to R-2 Medium Density Residential District, excluding Lot 1, Block 3 of Prairie Land Estates Second Addition, via Ordinance No. G-1350. The vote was 3-2, with Mayor Young and Commissioners Lewis and Badwey in favor, and Commissioners Guthrie and Wilkinson against. The commission also accepted easement dedications for the Bernita's Acre Final Plat, approved the consent agenda, and vacated an alley in the 800 block of North Washington.

• Approved rezoning of 5 acres at Boyer Road and W. Third Avenue to R-2 (3-2)
• Accepted easement dedications in Bernita's Acre Final Plat (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. G-1351 vacating alley in North El Dorado Addition (4-0, Badwey stepped out)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss McDonald Stadium and Municipal Pool projects alongside street and sidewalk infrastructure policy. The agenda also includes reviews for the upcoming regular meeting regarding economic development, rezoning, and public infrastructure.

• McDonald Stadium capital projects totaling $802,400
• Deer Run rezoning from R-1 to R-2
• Meyers Addition public infrastructure authorization
• 800 Block of North Washington Valley vacation
• Land Bank Policy and American Legion Donation

The City Commission discussed Capital Improvement Plan requests for McDonald Stadium ($100,000) and Municipal Pool ($163,000) repairs but did not approve them, instead directing staff to fully review each facility and return with a complete cost plan. The Commission also reviewed street and sidewalk infrastructure policies and agreed to leave them unchanged. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Deferred McDonald Stadium and Municipal Pool repair funding pending full facility review
• Left street and sidewalk infrastructure policies unchanged

One Time Event

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a community survey and a community forum. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only. The meeting will adjourn after these discussions.

• Community Survey Discussion
• Community Forum Discussion
• Adjourn

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including proclamations, consent agenda items, and several public hearings. Key items include a sanitary sewer project in South Haverhill, liquor tax allocations, and charter ordinances on commission pay and transient guest tax. The agenda also includes professional services agreements for water and sewer studies, and a discussion on the July 4th fireworks location.

• Public hearing for Project #560 Sanitary Sewer South Haverhill
• Liquor Tax Allocations
• Commission Pay Charter Ordinance
• Transient Guest Tax Charter Ordinance
• Black and Veatch Professional Services Agreement for Water Capacity and Treatment Study

The El Dorado City Commission approved Charter Ordinance 27, increasing mayor pay to $2,000 and commissioner pay to $1,500, effective after the next election. They also approved Charter Ordinance 28 to correct the transient guest tax rate and room threshold, allocated liquor tax funds, and authorized contracts for water and sewer master plans.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and cereal malt beverage license (5-0)
• Allocated $20,874 in liquor tax funds to SCARF, Family Life Center, and Communities in Schools (5-0)
• Approved Charter Ordinance 27 increasing commission pay (3-0, two absent)
• Approved Charter Ordinance 28 correcting transient guest tax (3-0, two absent)
• Approved Ordinance G-1348 for sanitary sewer special assessment (3-0, two absent)
• Closed out Phase I CDBG project at 142 N Main St (3-0)
• Authorized Black and Veatch contract for water master plan up to $189,980 (3-0)
• Authorized Garver contract for sewer master plan up to $70,793 (4-0)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 5 acres at the southeast corner of Boyer Road and W. Third Avenue from R-1 low density residential to R-2 medium density residential. The commission will also consider preliminary and final plats for two additions: Deer Run Addition and Bernita's Acre Addition. These are the main items of new business on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Case No. 21-01-REZ: rezone 5 acres at Boyer Road and W. Third Avenue from R-1 to R-2
• Consideration of preliminary plat for Deer Run Addition (Case No. 21-01-PLAT)
• Consideration of final plat for Bernita's Acre Addition (Case No. 21-02-PLAT)

The El Dorado Planning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of a request to rezone 5 acres at the southeast corner of Boyer Road and W. Third Avenue from R-1 to R-2, allowing two-family homes, with the southern lot in Prairie Land Estates Second Addition excluded. The commission also approved the preliminary plat for Deer Run Addition (13 new lots plus a replat) and the final plat for Bernita's Acre Addition with two variances. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved (8-0) recommendation to rezone 5 acres at Boyer Road and W. Third Avenue from R-1 to R-2, excluding the southern lot in Prairie Land Estates Second Addition
• Approved (8-0) preliminary plat of Deer Run Addition, creating 13 lots and replatting one lot, with adjustment to consider leaving Lot 10 as previously platted
• Approved (8-0) final plat of Bernita's Acre Addition with variances to reduce minimum lot width on Lots 1 and 2 to 49.37 feet and allow Lot 3 access via easement
• Approved (8-0) minutes of the December 17, 2020 meeting

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss four items: 150th Celebration sponsorships, the Snow Removal Plan, the American Rescue Plan of 2021, and the Mask Ordinance & Senate Bill 286. They will also review the April 5 regular agenda, which includes a Holiday Inn CID, liquor tax allocations, a commission pay charter ordinance, a sanitary sewer public hearing, and water/sewer study consultant agreements. An executive session is scheduled for non-elected personnel and succession plans.

• 150th Celebration sponsorships: $50,000 budget; requests from Oil Museum ($5,000) and Miss Frontier pageant ($5,000)
• Snow Removal Plan: policy details plowing priorities, 48-hour curb-to-curb goal, and equipment list
• American Rescue Plan of 2021: discussion of federal funds
• Mask Ordinance & Senate Bill 286: discussion of local mask rule and state bill
• April 5 agenda: Holiday Inn CID, liquor tax allocations, commission pay charter ordinance, 560 S. Haverhill sewer hearing, water/sewer study agreements

The El Dorado City Commission voted 4-0 to repeal the city's mask ordinance (Ordinance G-1346) by approving Ordinance G-1347, citing a state bill that would penalize cities with mask mandates. The commission also discussed the 150th celebration budget, snow removal plans, and American Rescue Plan funds, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved Ordinance G-1347 repealing mask ordinance G-1346 (4-0)
• Agreed to move forward with YMCA survey and community meeting on recreation sports
• Discussed 150th celebration funding, no formal action
• Discussed snow removal plan and salt storage building, no formal action
• Discussed American Rescue Plan spending, no formal action

One Time Event

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to discuss a YMCA proposal, consider sales tax requests, and plan spring activities. The board will also approve the minutes from its February 17 meeting and hear a director's report.

• YMCA proposal discussion
• Sales tax requests
• Spring activities planning
• Approval of February 17, 2021 minutes
• Director's report

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board voted 5-0 to host a community feedback session regarding the YMCA's proposal for youth sports programming, after discussion about the proposal's details and concerns. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes 5-0. Staff reported on sales tax requests totaling $506,071 for various park projects, and provided updates on spring activities and facility improvements.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (5-0).
• Approved hosting a community feedback session on the YMCA youth sports proposal (5-0).
• Discussed YMCA proposal details, including pricing, leagues, and scholarships, without a final decision.
• Heard sales tax requests totaling $506,071 for projects like McDonald Stadium, West Park, and bleacher replacements.
• Noted spring activity registrations: 146 soccer players, 25-27 baseball/softball teams, 60 walking program participants.
• Set Pitch, Hit and Run for April 12th.
• Discussed plans for online registration system (target June) and seasonal hiring.
• Reported facility work: McDonald Stadium fence repaired, softball field fencing ongoing, batting cage at Central expected soon.

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold public hearings on four street paving and sewer projects, including Hunton Road, Simpson Road, 5th Avenue, 2nd Avenue, and a sanitary sewer project. They will also consider a $1.6 million appropriation ordinance and discuss the 4th of July fireworks location and a response to EFABC. The meeting includes a presentation from El Dorado Inc. and routine consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on paving Hunton Road and Simpson Road (total cost $1,204,880.51)
• Public hearing on paving 5th Ave (School-Hunton) and 2nd Ave (School-Diagonal)
• Public hearing on Project #560 Sanitary Sewer South Haverhill
• Public hearing on District 142 CDBG Phase II
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 02-21 in the amount of $1,625,513.79

The El Dorado City Commission approved two paving resolutions: one for Hunton Road and Simpson Road (Resolution No. 2919) and another for 5th Avenue and 2nd Avenue (Resolution No. 2920), both by 5-0 votes. The commission also set a public hearing for April 5, 2021, to consider assessments for the completed sanitary sewer project on South Haverhill (Project No. 560). Additionally, the commission approved three motions related to a Community Development Block Grant application for the building at 142 N Main, including certifying legal authority, authorizing the mayor to sign the application, and executing administrative services contracts. The discussion on leaving the EFABC stadium partnership was held with no action taken, and the 4th of July fireworks location discussion was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Appropriation Ordinance No. 02-21 for $1,625,513.79 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2919 for paving Hunton Road and Simpson Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2920 for paving 5th Avenue and 2nd Avenue (5-0)
• Set public hearing for April 5, 2021 for Project No. 560 sanitary sewer assessments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2921 to apply for CDBG grant for 142 N Main (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute CDBG administrative services contract (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to execute all CDBG application documents (5-0)
• Tabled 4th of July fireworks location discussion until Broncos schedule published

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss economic development housing incentives and a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. They will also review the agenda for the March 15 regular meeting, which includes public hearings on sewer improvements, CDBG Phase II, and street improvements, as well as a response to EFABC and a charter ordinance on commission pay.

• Discussion of economic development housing incentives, including tax rebates and grant programs
• CDBG application discussion
• Public hearing on 560 S. Haverhill sewer
• Public hearing on District 142 CDBG Phase II
• Public hearing on 5th/Simpson/Hunton improvements

The El Dorado City Commission held a special meeting and agreed to move forward with a CDBG grant application for District 142, as no other businesses were ready to apply. The Commission also approved moving forward with sending out an RFP for a project, based on responses received from the State and the Corps of Engineers. The meeting included a 5-0 vote to enter executive session for legal discussion and a 5-0 vote to adjourn.

• Approved moving forward with the CDBG grant application for District 142.
• Approved moving forward with sending out the RFP for a project.
• Voted 5-0 to recess into executive session for legal discussion.
• Voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting.

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will vote on consent agenda items including a $1.5 million appropriation ordinance and equipment leases, and discuss new business such as a KDOT resurfacing agreement, a business park lot sale, and whether to continue the mask mandate. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Severe Weather Awareness Week and public comment opportunities.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 01-21 for $1,545,090.24
• KDOT agreement for Central Ave resurfacing (Taylor Ave to Griffith St)
• Mask mandate continuation discussion
• Business Park lot sale
• Leases for John Deere skid-steer ($6,885) and excavator ($7,845)

The El Dorado City Commission voted 4-1 to extend the mask mandate through May 1, 2021, with Mayor Bill Young dissenting. The commission also approved the consent agenda, the El Dorado Inc. work plan, a KDOT resurfacing agreement, a modified grant for a 16-hole miniature golf course, the 2021 Strategic Plan, and authorized negotiations for a business park land sale.

• Extended mask mandate (Ordinance G-1346) 4-1
• Approved consent agenda including $1,545,090.24 appropriation ordinance 5-0
• Approved El Dorado Inc. work plan 5-0
• Authorized KDOT Agreement 49-21 for Central resurfacing 5-0
• Amended grant agreement for 16-hole miniature golf course 5-0
• Approved 2021 Strategic Plan 5-0
• Authorized negotiation for Business Park lots G, H, I, J, Q sale 5-0

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss three items: increasing commissioner pay, appointing a citizen board for the Land Bank, and reviewing the El Dorado Inc. work plan. They will also review the agenda for the March 1 regular meeting, which includes a KDOT resurfacing agreement, an excess sales tax grant, and a business park lot sale. No final votes are expected at this work session.

• Proposed pay increase: commissioners to $1,200/year, mayor to $1,500/year, effective after November election
• Discussion on appointing five citizens to the Land Bank Board of Trustees
• Review of El Dorado Inc. 2021 work plan for industrial, commercial, and housing development
• KDOT agreement for resurfacing Central Ave from Taylor Ave to Griffith St
• Excess sales tax grant agreement with Wade Wilkinson

The El Dorado City Commission agreed to set commissioner pay at $1,500 per year and the mayor's pay at $2,000 per year. They also agreed to form a land bank board of trustees with three commissioners, two industry officials, and two ex-officio members. The commission reviewed the El Dorado Inc. work plan and discussed various reports, including a request to move forward with Simpson Construction for stadium repairs.

• Agreed to set commissioner pay at $1,500 per year and mayor pay at $2,000 per year.
• Agreed to place three commissioners, two industry officials, and two ex-officios on the land bank board of trustees.
• Reviewed the draft work plan for El Dorado Inc. for 2021-2022.
• Asked the City Manager to relay to EFABC the desire to move forward with Simpson Construction for stadium repair work.

One Time Event

The El Dorado Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a YMCA proposal for youth sports programming, along with updates on special events, programs, and projects. The agenda is largely routine, with the YMCA proposal being the only substantive item.

• YMCA proposal for youth sports programming
• Approval of December 2, 2020 minutes
• Special events update
• Program update
• Project update

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board discussed a YMCA proposal to take over the city's youth sports programming, with concerns raised about pricing, scholarships, and staff impact. The board voted to table the issue until the March meeting, allowing time for community outreach. No other substantive decisions were made; the board approved the previous meeting's minutes and received updates on special events and programs.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (4-0)
• Tabled YMCA youth sports programming proposal until March meeting

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold public hearings on two street paving projects (Hunton/Simpson and 5th/2nd Avenues), consider a $1.5 million appropriation ordinance, and discuss other business including advisory board appointments, equipment leases, a sales tax grant, and a business park lot sale. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and department reports.

• Public hearing on paving Hunton Road and Simpson Road (total cost $1,204,880.51)
• Public hearing on paving 5th Ave (School-Hunton) and 2nd Ave (School-Diagonal)
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 01-21 for $1,545,090.24
• Public Utilities Equipment Leases
• Excess Sales Tax Grant Agreement with Wade Wilkinson

City Commission

The City Commission will tour the CDBG project at District 142, then discuss the proposed $25,000 budget for the city's 150th Anniversary celebration. They will also review the regular agenda for February 15, 2021, which includes consent agenda items, a public hearing for 5th/Simpson/Hunton, public utilities equipment leases, a miniature golf grant, the strategic plan, and lot sales.

• $25,000 from tourism fund for 150th Anniversary celebration
• Tour of CDBG project at District 142
• Public hearing for 5th/Simpson/Hunton
• Public Utilities Equipment Leases
• Business Park Lot Sale and Willet Lot Sale

The El Dorado City Commission approved fundraising by the 150th Celebration committee (not city staff), declined to support selling buttons for entry, requested the event be held downtown, and increased the budget to $50,000. They also reviewed the upcoming regular agenda and agreed to send a letter prepared by the City Manager regarding EFABC concerns. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved fundraising by the 150th Celebration committee, not city staff
• Rejected selling buttons for entry to 150th Celebration activities
• Requested 150th Celebration event be held downtown
• Increased 150th Celebration budget to $50,000
• Agreed to send City Manager's letter regarding EFABC concerns
• Requested staff review commission pay for similar city sizes and forms of government

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a public hearing on the 9th Avenue (Gordy-Taylor) paving project, receiving department presentations from Public Utilities and Engineering, and making advisory board appointments. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Black History Month and approval of prior meeting minutes. No other major decisions are listed.

• Public hearing for 9th Ave (Gordy-Taylor) paving project
• Department presentations from Public Utilities and Engineering
• Black History Month proclamation
• Advisory board appointments
• Approval of minutes from January 19 and January 13 meetings

The El Dorado City Commission approved Resolution No. 2918 for the 9th Avenue paving project, with a total cost of $1,244,987.38. The vote was 3-2, with Commissioners Lewis and Badwey opposed. The commission also approved the consent agenda and advisory board appointments, both unanimously.

• Approved Resolution No. 2918 for 9th Avenue paving improvements (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 19 and Jan 13 special meeting (5-0)
• Accepted advisory board appointments as presented (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the draft strategic plan and review the agenda for the February 1 regular meeting. The strategic plan outlines vision, mission, core values, and six strategic priorities including fiscal stewardship, infrastructure, and economic development. The regular agenda review includes a public hearing on 9th Ave., department reports, and advisory board appointments.

• Draft strategic plan with vision, mission, and core values
• Strategic priorities: fiscal stewardship, municipal workforce, infrastructure, economic development, quality of life, municipal operations
• 9th Ave. public hearing scheduled for Feb. 1
• Department reports from Engineering and Public Utilities
• Advisory board appointments

The El Dorado City Commission discussed separating from the EFABC (El Dorado Facility and Butler County? — not specified) due to concerns about costs and limited public access. They agreed to inform EFABC of their intention at the next meeting and give them a month to respond before moving forward with a motion to leave. The Commission also agreed to send a 30-day notice to the Holiday Inn owner regarding the CID (Community Improvement District) due to uncollected funds and lack of progress.

• Agreed to notify EFABC of intent to leave and give one month to respond (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to send Holiday Inn owner a 30-day letter before initiating CID cancellation (no vote recorded)
• Recessed into executive session for non-elected personnel discussion (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

General

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 19, 2021, to consider several items, including a proclamation for the city's 150th anniversary, a rezoning application, a right-of-way vacation, equipment purchases, and continuation of the mask ordinance. They will also receive department presentations from Public Works and Parks and Recreation, appoint a vice-mayor, and consider accepting a new community brand. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and an appropriation ordinance of $1,692,318.26.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 12-20 in the amount of $1,692,318.26
• Application to rezone 7.7 acres at 737 2540 Kinder Drive
• Vacate right-of-way in Riverside Addition
• Proposed equipment purchases
• Mask ordinance continuation

The El Dorado City Commission voted 4-1 to extend the mask ordinance for 45 days, with Mayor Bill Young dissenting. The commission also approved a rezoning of 7.7 acres at 2540 Kinder Drive to R-1 Low Density Residential, vacated right-of-way in Riverside Addition, adopted a new city brand, and authorized 2021 equipment purchases. Commissioner Gregg Lewis was absent.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $1,692,318.26 appropriation (4-0)
• Selected Gregg Lewis as Vice-Mayor for 2021 (4-0)
• Adopted new city brand and 150th anniversary badge (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 7.7 acres at 2540 Kinder Drive to R-1 (4-0)
• Vacated right-of-way in Riverside Addition, maintaining utility easement (4-0)
• Authorized 2021 equipment purchases including patrol cars, dump trucks, and mowers (4-0)
• Approved mask ordinance extension for 45 days (4-1, Mayor Young opposed)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the El Dorado Lake Recreation Master Plan Request for Proposals and advisory board appointments. They will also review the agenda for the January 19 regular meeting, which includes items like a rezone of the 2500 block of Kinder Drive, a 9th Ave. vacation, and vehicle purchases. The meeting is for discussion and review; official action will be taken at the regular meeting.

• Discussion of El Dorado Lake Recreation Master Plan RFP
• Advisory board appointments for BOZA, CTC, Library, Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation, and Sales Tax
• Review of January 19 regular agenda including rezone of 2500 block of Kinder Drive
• 9th Ave. vacation
• Authorization to purchase 2021 vehicles and equipment

The El Dorado City Commission held a special meeting and made one substantive decision: to delay issuing the lake master plan request for proposals (RFP) until staff consults with the State of Kansas on allowable actions. The commission also agreed to discuss leaving the EFABC at an upcoming work session, but no formal action was taken on that item. The meeting adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Delayed lake master plan RFP until state consultation (5-0)
• Agreed to discuss EFABC departure at upcoming work session (no vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several street improvement projects and a rezoning application. The agenda also includes department presentations for fire and police services.

• Public hearings for paving 9th Avenue (Gordy – Taylor)
• Public hearings for paving Hunton Road and Simpson Road
• Public hearings for paving 5th Ave and (School-Hunton) 2nd Ave (School-Diagonal)
• Evergy Easement (Wetlands and Water Reclamation Facility)
• Application to Rezone 2242 and 2278 SE Highway 54