El Dorado public meetings in 2022
27 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss administrative reorganizations and a new agreement with the Chamber of Commerce. The body is also reviewing a proposed Code of Procedure for its meetings and public hearings.
- Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with El Dorado Chamber of Commerce regarding Civic Center use
- Governing Body Code of Procedure
- City Manager’s Office Reorganization
- Advisory Board Appointments
- Proposed $260,000 compensation payment to the Chamber upon agreement termination
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an amendment to the adopted 2022 budget. The body will also review financial reports and a large appropriation ordinance.
- Appropriation Ordinance No. 11-22 for $4,851,174.12
- Public hearing and consideration of a Budget Amendment to the 2022 Budget
- Professional Services Agreement with Davis Manley Lane, LLC for Municipal Court prosecutorial services
- Boundary Resolution for the amendment of city geographic boundaries
- Excess Sales Tax Committee Recommendation discussion
City Commission
The City Commission is reviewing a proposal to sell the Civic Center, including whether to use a competitive bid process or negotiate with Real Life Church. The body is also discussing a variance request for a rehabilitation project at 107 N. Main Street that may impact the downtown historic district.
- Potential sale of the Civic Center, appraised at $1.6 million
- Variance request for rehabilitation project at 107 N. Main Street
- Discussion on the potential impact of 107 N. Main project on the downtown historic district
- City Manager evaluation in executive session
- Governing Body Evaluation
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss a special use permit for 1859 Terrace Drive and a proposal for UV disinfection upgrades at the Wetlands and Water Reclamation Facility. The body is also considering a resolution to amend the city pay plan and recommendations from the Excess Sales Tax Committee.
- Appropriation Ordinance No. 10-22 for $6,952,890.71
- Special Use Permit for 1859 Terrace Drive
- 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for 13 locations
- UV Disinfection Upgrades at the Wetlands and Water Reclamation Facility
- Resolution amending the City of El Dorado Pay Plan
City Commission
The meeting scheduled for November 21, 2022, was canceled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and public comment policies.
One Time Event
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review a proposed Ballfield Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also discuss fall activities and winter programming.
- Proposed Ballfield Capital Improvement Plan
- Fall Activities Report
- Winter Programming
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding special assessments for paving and sewer improvements. The body will also consider a new Community Improvement District and a municipal code amendment regarding tall weeds and grass.
- Public hearing for Projects 584 and 585 (Myers East Paving and Sanitary Sewer Improvements)
- Creation of a Community Improvement District at 142 North Main Street
- Bid award for the CDBG Commercial Project at 142 North Main Street
- Municipal Code Amendment to Chapter 8 regarding tall weeds and grass
- Paving project cost of $256,728.06 and sewer project cost of $187,811.61
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss several local projects and proposals. The body will review a request from the Butler Homeless Initiative and a proposal from Real Life Church to purchase the Civic Center.
- 9th Avenue Improvement Project
- Native Grass Planting Amendment
- Butler Homeless Initiative Request
- Real Life Church proposal to purchase Civic Center
- City Manager's evaluation in executive session
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a special use permit. The commission will discuss and vote on whether to allow an eight-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Road.
- Public hearing for Case No. 22-01-SUP: eight-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Road
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a residential fence at 1859 N. Terrace Road. The commission also reviewed the status of the Kinder rezoning deed restrictions and discussed potential updates to the Comprehensive Plan.
- Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
- Recommended approval of Case No. 22-01-SUP for an 8-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Drive (7-0)
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting to act on a multi-million dollar appropriation ordinance and discuss several infrastructure and zoning projects. The body will also set a public hearing for paving and sewer work.
- Approval of Appropriation Ordinance No. 09-22 for $3,250,222.55
- Setting a public hearing for Myers East Paving and Sewer Projects
- Kinder Drive Rezoning
- Access Road and Parking Lot Improvement Project at Captain Jack Thomas Memorial Airport
- KDOT CCLIP
City Commission
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. There are no items listed for old business, new business, or discussion.
Planning and Zoning
The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and a special use permit. The body will also consider a final plat for a residential addition.
- Case No. 22-04-REZ: Rezoning 5.38 acres at the north end of N. Kinder Drive from A-R to R-1
- Case No. 21-01-PLAT: Final plat of Deer Run 2nd Addition
- Case No. 22-01-SUP: Special use permit for an eight-foot fence at 1859 N. Terrace Road
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to vote on a significant appropriation ordinance and discuss infrastructure and environmental contracts. The agenda includes the approval of a nutrient trading framework and a resurfacing project.
- Appropriation Ordinance No. 0822 for $1,437,880.08
- Approval of KDHE MOU/Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Contract for Nutrient Trading Framework
- Project 594 – CCLIP Resurfacing Project
- League of Kansas Municipalities Delegate Selection
City Commission
The City Commission will conduct public hearings to discuss the proposed 2023 operating budget and a request to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The proposed budget sets a maximum spending authority of $32,107,280.
- Public hearing on 2023 Budget and Revenue Neutral Rate
- Proposed 2023 maximum spending authority of $32,107,280
- Proposed flat mill levy of 58.194 mills
- Approval of BASE Grant expenditures
- Approval of Series 2022-1 Temporary Notes
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the 2023 Capital Improvement Plan and daycare options. The meeting includes a preview of the regular agenda, which features a budget hearing and project approvals.
- 2023 Capital Improvement Plan discussion
- Revenue Neutral Rate and Budget Hearing for 2023 Proposed Budget
- Temporary Note Bid Approval
- BASE Grant Project Approval
- Daycare discussion
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to vote on a significant appropriation ordinance and the adoption of a standard traffic and public offense code. The meeting also includes reports from the City Manager and Advisory Boards.
- Appropriation Ordinance No. 08-22 for $1,687,928.03
- 2022 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code Adoption
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the proposed 2023 budget, the 9th Avenue Improvement Project, and amendments to weed and grass control. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including traffic and public offense codes.
- Proposed 2023 Budget discussion
- 9th Avenue Improvement Project discussion
- Amendment to weed and grass height restrictions (6-inch limit for most residential/commercial zones; 12-inch for I-1 and I-2)
- Creation of Natural Landscape Permits for native grasses
- Proposed fines up to $100.00 for weed and grass ordinance violations
City Commission
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No new business, old business, or discussion items are listed for action.
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to decide on employee cost of living adjustments and approve several infrastructure bids. The body is also reviewing an appropriation ordinance and liquor licenses.
- Appropriation Ordinance No. 06-22 for $1,594,547.67
- Bids for Project No. 597 Sanitary Sewer-Garcia Ct
- Bids for Project No. 569 Paving Hunton & Simpson and No. 570 Paving 2nd & 5th
- Bid for Project No. 604 2022 Sales Tax Resurfacing Residential Streets
- CMB Licenses for Sluggers and El Dorado Community Partners
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the budget and hear from the El Dorado Correctional Facility. The meeting includes a preview of upcoming decisions regarding street paving bids and infrastructure petitions.
- Bids for Project 569: Paving of Hunton and Simpson
- Bids for Project 570: Paving of 2nd and 5th
- Project 604: 2022 Sales Tax Resurfacing Bids
- Adlesperger-Smith Addition public infrastructure petitions
- Return of MIH Grant
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to discuss a request from Gordy Heritage, LLC and set a public hearing for the Revenue Neutral Rate. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Professionals Day.
- Gordy Heritage, LLC Industrial Revenue Bond Request
- Setting a Public Hearing for the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)
- Parks and Recreation Professionals Day proclamation
City Commission
The City Commission is discussing a request from Gordy Heritage, LLC to issue industrial revenue bonds to rehabilitate two senior apartment complexes. The body will determine if the project justifies a deviation from current policy, as the policy does not explicitly allow bonds for multi-family housing.
- Industrial Revenue Bond request of $11,500,000 for Gordy Square (200 N. Gordy) and Heritage House Apartments (211 N. Gordy)
- Proposed 10-year, 100% ad valorem property tax abatement on bond-financed property
- Proposed annual payment-in-lieu of taxes (PILOT) of $50,000
- Setting a public hearing for the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)
One Time Event
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The board will also receive reports on baseball, softball, the pool, and park projects.
- Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
- Pool update
- Park projects report
- Baseball and softball report
City Commission
The City Commission will meet to decide on an appropriation ordinance and a purchase for a combination sewer truck. The body will also discuss the Downtown Underground Electric Project and annual fund transfers.
- Appropriation Ordinance 05-22 in the amount of $1,096,214.45
- Resolution No. 2941 for a Temporary Liquor Permit for Gold Fest on September 24, 2022
- Purchase authorization for a Combination Sewer Truck
- Downtown Underground Electric Project
- Annual Equipment Reserve and Building Reserve Fund Transfers
City Commission
The City Commission is discussing a proposed ordinance to change regular meeting start times from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The body is also reviewing water and sewer studies, a downtown electric project, and revenue neutral rates.
- Ordinance to change regular meeting times to 5:30 p.m.
- Authorization for vac truck purchase
- Temporary liquor permit for Gold Fest on September 24, 2022
- Water and Sewer Studies overview
- Downtown Electric Project discussion
City Commission
The City Commission is meeting to decide on funding for the Annual Street Maintenance Program and the distribution of liquor tax revenues to non-profit organizations. The body will also review bids for infrastructure and water tower painting.
- Approval of $124,023.16 estimate from Pro-Seal for Annual Street Maintenance Program
- Liquor tax distributions to SCARF, Family Life Center, and Tri-County CASA
- Deer Run Addition Public Infrastructure Bids for Projects 590 & 591
- Industrial Water Tower Painting Bids
- BASE Grant Local Match Authorization Resolution
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding Case No. 22-02-BZA. The board is deciding whether to grant a variance to reduce front and rear setbacks at 228 N. Alleghany Street.
- Public hearing for Case No. 22-02-BZA regarding front and rear setback variances at 228 N. Alleghany Street