El Dorado public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission approved the purchase of a new police body camera system and a design agreement for Gordy Street stormwater improvements. The board also amended a contract with Prairie Trails Golf, LLC and supported pedestrian additions to the Walnut River Bridge project.
- Approved purchase of new police body camera system (5-0)
- Approved supplemental design services agreement with PEC for Gordy Street stormwater improvements (5-0)
- Approved First Amendment to installment contract for deed with Prairie Trails Golf, LLC (5-0)
- Approved resolution supporting pedestrian accommodations on the Walnut River Bridge Project (5-0)
- Approved August 21 and August 30 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Aaron Cline to the Planning Commission (5-0)
- Approved Walnut River Brewery liquor permit Resolution (5-0)
General
The City Commission held a special session to discuss a proposed $1.4 million addition to the Central Avenue Project for a storm sewer pipe. No formal votes were taken on project approvals or budget levies during this session.
- Decided to seek more information on the downtown stormwater project
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
General
The City Commission approved a resolution to amend taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Days Inn Hotel and Suites. The board also authorized design services for the Walnut River lift station and a CDBG grant extension for 142 N Main. A public hearing regarding the demolition of three homes was tabled.
- Approved consent agenda including Gold Fest and Sunflower AMCA Road Run liquor permits (5-0)
- Appointed Debi LaForge to the Planning Commission (5-0)
- Tabled public hearing for demolition of homes at 320 N Emporia, 1108 S Shelden, and 724 N Topeka (5-0)
- Approved resolution to amend taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for Days Inn Hotel and Suites (5-0)
- Approved Walnut River lift station design services contract (5-0)
- Authorized CDBG Commercial Rehab Grant extension for 142 N Main through February 2024 (5-0)