El Dorado public meetings in 2024

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will meet to consider the preliminary plat for Cedar Ridge Estates. The agenda includes a public hearing and discussion on the proposed development.

• Consideration of Cedar Ridge Estates preliminary plat
• Public hearing for Cedar Ridge Estates
• Approval of October 24, 2024 minutes

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will vote on Appropriation Ordinance No. 11‑24 for $5,965,717.47. It will also consider a resolution to redefine the city’s boundary limits and repeal Resolution No. 2954, and the adoption of the 2025 fee schedule. Consent‑agenda items, including meeting minutes, will be approved unless a commissioner moves to separate them. The meeting includes public comments, reports and updates from the City Manager and advisory boards.

• Approve Appropriation Ordinance No. 11‑24 in the amount of $5,965,717.47
• Consider Resolution to re‑define city boundary limits and repeal Resolution No. 2954
• Approve the 2025 Fee Schedule
• Approve City Commission and Advisory Board Updates
• Approve City Commission meeting minutes from Dec 2 2024 and work‑session minutes from Dec 11 2024

The El Dorado City Commission approved a resolution adopting the 2025 fee schedule, which includes increases to refuse, water, and sewer fees. The refuse increase is expected to generate about $120,000 in additional revenue, water about $250,000, and sewer about $100,000. The commission also approved a resolution redefining city boundaries to include annexed land and affirmed the urban area boundary with no changes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $5,965,717.47 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Approved resolution redefining city boundary limits, repealing Resolution No. 2954 (5-0)
• Approved urban area boundary resolution with no changes (5-0)
• Approved 2025 fee schedule with fee increases (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session featuring a joint meeting with the Aquatic Center Committee. The session also includes a preview of items for the regular and Land Bank consent agendas.

• Joint meeting with Aquatic Center Committee

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session to discuss a proposed indoor/outdoor aquatic center with the Aquatic Center Committee. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational, covering topics like facility size, staffing, location, fundraising, and potential funding mechanisms such as a sales tax or Star Bond. The commission also previewed the upcoming regular agenda.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 PM (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an amendment to the 2024 budget. The body is also considering resolutions regarding urban boundary lines, functional classification systems, and downtown parking restrictions.

• Public hearing and consideration of an amendment to the 2024 Budget
• Removal of on-street regulatory parking restrictions in the downtown core
• Termination of the Holiday Inn Express Community Improvement District
• Agreement for airport taxiway edge lighting upgrades
• 2025 Cereal Malt Beverage Licenses for 13 locations including Pizza Hut and Wal-Mart

The El Dorado City Commission approved amendments to the 2024 budget for five funds, including Prairie Trails, street sales tax, excess sales tax, CNG, and data processing. They also approved resolutions to maintain urban area boundaries and functional road classifications, remove downtown parking time limits, authorize airport taxiway lighting upgrades, and terminate the Holiday Inn Express Community Improvement District. All motions passed 5-0.

• Approved 2024 budget amendments for five funds (5-0)
• Approved Urban Area Boundary Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Functional Classification Resolution (5-0)
• Approved removal of downtown on-street parking restrictions (5-0)
• Authorized airport taxiway edge lighting upgrade agreement with Olsson (5-0)
• Approved ordinance terminating Holiday Inn Express CID (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will act on approval of a $2.88 million appropriation, consider three zoning ordinances, and approve the placement of traffic control devices on Park Avenue. The meeting will also include the El Dorado Chamber of Commerce report and public comments.

• Approval of Appropriation No. 10-24 ($2,879,149.58)
• Consideration of an ordinance zoning land in the C-2 Central Business District
• Consideration of an ordinance amending zoning regulations
• Consideration of an ordinance establishing the Appeal Board
• Consideration of a resolution approving traffic control devices on Park Avenue

The El Dorado City Commission unanimously approved rezoning 119 W Ash from C-1 to C-2 to allow residential apartments, designated the city website as the official newspaper, and made the Planning Commission the Board of Zoning Appeals. They also approved a stop sign at Park Avenue and Summit Street and the consent agenda including a $2.88M appropriation.

• Approved rezoning 119 W Ash to C-2 Central Business District (5-0)
• Approved ordinance designating city website as official newspaper (5-0)
• Approved Planning Commission to serve as Board of Zoning Appeals (5-0)
• Approved resolution for traffic control devices on Park Avenue (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,879,149.58 appropriation (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission work session will discuss the current fee schedule and a proposed amendment to the 2024 budget. After the work session, the regular agenda will place meeting minutes, land bank items, and other matters on the consent agenda, and an executive session will be held. The meeting will also include reports from the City Commission and the City Manager.

• Fee Schedule discussion
• 2024 Proposed Budget Amendment
• Consent agenda items: meeting minutes
• Land Bank consent agenda items
• Executive session

The El Dorado City Commission met in a work session to discuss the proposed 2025 fee schedule, preview upcoming 2024 budget amendments, and review the regular agenda. The commission also reached a consensus not to allow goats within the city limits and adjourned the meeting after voting unanimously.

• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance regarding special assessments for internal improvements (Project No. 597). The body will also review taxable industrial revenue bonds for a senior apartments facility and a real estate contract for the El Dorado Business Park.

• Public hearing and ordinance for special assessments on property for internal improvements (Project No. 597)
• Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (Gordy Heritage, LLC) for a senior apartments facility
• Commercial Real Estate Contract for El Dorado Business Park
• El Dorado Main Street Quarterly Report
• Gold Fest Recap

The El Dorado City Commission approved a $2.1 million contract for road improvements and denied a rezoning request for a commercial development. The meeting also included a public hearing on special assessments and a report on the City of Gold Festival.

• Approved $2.1M road contract (5-0)
• Denied rezoning at 4th & Main (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved special assessments ordinance (5-0)
• Approved IRB for Gordy Heritage senior apartments (5-0)
• Approved Landmark Commercial Real Estate contract (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Transportation Master Plan and the disposition of the Civic Center. The meeting includes a preview of upcoming resolutions regarding Industrial Revenue Bonds and special assessments for Project No. 597- Garcia Qt.

• Transportation Master Plan discussion
• Civic Center Disposition discussion
• Resolution Issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds
• Project No. 597- Garcia Qt Special Assessments

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session to discuss the city's transportation study and the future of the Civic Center. Commissioners directed staff to obtain a professional assessment of the costs required to renovate the Civic Center to address safety concerns. No formal votes were taken on these items as the meeting was a work session.

• Requested staff assessment of Civic Center renovation costs
• Reviewed upcoming November 4, 2024, meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 119 W Ash. The body will also consider amendments to the zoning ordinance concerning publications and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Rezone 119 W Ash from C-1 to C-2
• Zoning ordinance amendments to publications
• Zoning ordinance amendments to the Board of Zoning Appeals

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider several agenda items, including the approval of Appropriation Ordinance No. 09-24 for $2,073,529.14. The commission will also vote on the 2025 salary schedule for city employees and on a resolution to establish a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District. Additional items on the consent agenda include work session minutes and the expiration of the El Dorado Community Partners CMB license.

• Approve Appropriation Ordinance No. 09-24 for $2,073,529.14
• Approve the 2025 Salary Schedule for city employees
• Consider the Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) Resolution
• Approve expiration of the El Dorado Community Partners CMB License (Nov 15, 2024)
• Adopt City Commission Work Session Minutes (Oct 2, 2024) and Meeting Minutes (Oct 7, 2024)

The El Dorado City Commission approved the 2025 salary schedule, which includes a 6% market adjustment as approved in the 2025 budget, and made several title and classification changes without increasing budgeted expenses. The commission also approved resolutions for a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRB) for the redevelopment of the historic Masonic Hall at 124 S Main by Frontier Development Group, estimated at $3.5 million. The consent agenda, including an appropriation ordinance of $2,073,529.14, was approved 4-0. No substantive decisions were made on other matters.

• Approved 2025 Salary Schedule Resolution with 6% market adjustment (4-0)
• Approved RHID resolution for Masonic Hall redevelopment at 124 S Main (4-0)
• Approved IRB intent resolution for Masonic Hall project (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,073,529.14 appropriation ordinance (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission met on October 16, 2024, to tour the Lake Gate Tower. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during this session.

• Conducted tour of Lake Gate Tower (no action taken)

City Commission

The City Commission will set a public hearing date to consider assessments for Project No. 597. It will also consider a resolution supporting a moderate‑income housing grant application and related tax credit programs. Additionally, the commission will review an ordinance to partially vacate a utility easement in the Greens at Prairie Trails subdivision.

• Set public hearing date for the proposed assessments for Project No. 597
• Consider resolution supporting a Moderate‑Income Housing Grant Application to Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Kansas Historical Society Heritage Trust Fund, and Kansas Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit for Frontier Development Group
• Consider ordinance for partial vacation of a utility easement in the Greens at Prairie Trails subdivision
• Consent agenda: approve City Commission Work Session minutes (Sept 11, 2024) and City Commission Meeting minutes (Sept 16, 2024)

The Commission voted 4-0 to schedule a public hearing for November 4 to assess costs for the completed Garcia Court sewer extension. They also approved Frontier Development Group's application for a moderate-income housing grant to redevelop the historic Masonic Hall. Additionally, the Commission passed an ordinance to partially vacate a utility easement in the Greens at Prairie Trails subdivision.

• Approved consent agenda for Sept 11 and Sept 16 minutes (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Nov 4 regarding Project No. 597 sewer assessments (4-0)
• Accepted Frontier Development Group application for Moderate-Income Housing Program (4-0)
• Approved ordinance for partial vacation of utility easement in Greens at Prairie Trails (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:48 p.m. (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a compensation study presentation by The Arnold Group and matters regarding dangerous structures and code enforcement. The body will also preview items for the regular agenda, including moderate income housing and a sanitary sewer project.

• Compensation Study Presentation by The Arnold Group
• Code Enforcement and Dangerous Structures discussion
• Moderate Income Housing
• Proj 597 Sanitary Sewer - Garcia Ct
• Vacate Partial Easement

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session on October 2, 2024, with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed a compensation study presented by The Arnold Group and requested staff return with an implementation plan. They also discussed code enforcement procedures and asked staff to provide flow charts and statistical data at a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a motion carried 4-0.

• Requested staff return with implementation plan for compensation study
• Requested staff provide flow charts and statistical data on code enforcement

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold public hearings on the city's intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate and on the proposed 2025 budget. Commissioners will consider a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate, the 2025 budget, and an ordinance to zone certain land in the R-2 Residential Medium-Density District and amend the zoning map. The agenda also includes approval of Appropriation No. 08-24 for $3,016,762 and a liquor resolution from the Rotary Club of El Dorado.

• Public Hearing on intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate
• Public Hearing on the proposed 2025 budget
• Approval of Appropriation No. 08-24 for $3,016,762.00
• Consideration of an ordinance to zone land in the R-2 Residential Medium-Density District and amend the zoning map
• Rotary Club of El Dorado Liquor Resolution

The El Dorado City Commission approved the 2025 budget and a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue-neutral rate, both by 5-0 votes. The commission also approved a rezoning request for 319 S Taylor to R-2 Residential Medium-Density District, and authorized Commissioner Kelly Tetrick to assist with planning for a potential Aquatic Center. Public hearings were held on the tax rate and budget, with one resident expressing concerns about the mill levy increase.

• Approved resolution to exceed revenue-neutral rate (5-0)
• Approved 2025 City Budget as presented (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 319 S Taylor to R-2 Residential Medium-Density District (5-0)
• Authorized Commissioner Tetrick to assist with Aquatic Center planning (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Appropriation Ordinance No. 08-24 for $3,016,762.00 (5-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a work session to discuss economic development, infrastructure policies, and a street sales tax. The regular agenda includes a public hearing on budget matters, the adoption of the budget, and the rezoning of 319 S Taylor from R-1 to R-2.

• Public Hearing on RNR & Budget
• Budget Adoption
• 319 S Taylor Rezone (R-1 to R-2)
• Approval of August 28 and September 3 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Street Sales Tax

The El Dorado City Commission met in a work session on September 11, 2024, to discuss economic development policies, infrastructure policies, and street sales tax policies. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and previewing the upcoming regular agenda. The meeting adjourned with a motion carried 4-0.

• Discussed economic development policies (no action)
• Discussed infrastructure policies (no action)
• Discussed street sales tax policies (no action)
• Reviewed upcoming regular agenda for September 16, 2024 (no action)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 PM (4-0)

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will meet to discuss an update to the municipal traffic code. The meeting includes a GoldFest update and standard reports from the City Manager and Advisory Boards.

• Ordinance amending section 10.04.010 of Title 10, Chapter 10.04 of the El Dorado Municipal Code regarding traffic
• GoldFest update

The El Dorado City Commission approved an ordinance amending the municipal code to allow UTVs on city streets, following citizen requests. The motion carried 4-0. The consent agenda was also approved 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from August 19, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending traffic code to allow UTVs on city streets (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss housing. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including a traffic ordinance amendment and a Gold Fest update.

• Housing discussion
• Amendment to the Standard Traffic Ordinance
• Gold Fest update

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session on August 28, 2024, where City Manager David Dillner reviewed the Housing Policy with the Commission and they discussed it. The Commission also previewed the upcoming regular agenda for September 3, 2024. No formal decisions were made during this session; the meeting adjourned at 7:09 PM.

• Reviewed Housing Policy with Commission (discussion only)
• Previewed September 3, 2024 regular agenda (discussion only)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:09 PM (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The El Dorado Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially vote on reclassifying a property at 319 S Taylor from R-1 to R-2 zoning. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and the scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of June 27, 2024 minutes
• Public hearing for rezone 319 S Taylor from R-1 to R-2
• Next meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024 at SUP 401 S Haverhill Rd

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will vote on an appropriation ordinance for $3,744,024.38 and consider multiple resolutions and contracts, including a development agreement for the Red Coach Inn Express Community Improvement District, a sewer interceptor bid, amendments to the municipal code, and the sale of a city‑owned property. These items are listed under New Business and will be acted on by motion unless removed from the consent agenda.

• Approve Appropriation Ordinance No. 07-24 for $3,744,024.38
• Authorize consent to assign a development agreement for the Red Coach Inn Express Community Improvement District
• Approve the Constant Creek Sewer Interceptor bid
• Amend Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code on consumption on public property and Chapter 4 establishing a common consumption area
• Authorize sale of the property at 1351 Garcia Court by the El Dorado Land Bank

The City Commission unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the El Dorado Land Bank to sell the 10.34-acre property at 1351 Garcia Court to JB Rentals, LLC, transitioning it to a taxable entity. The Commission also approved a $4,616,953 contract for the Constant Creek interceptor project, amended municipal codes to create a common consumption area, and consented to the assignment of the Red Coach Inn Express CID development agreement. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved sale of 1351 Garcia Court by Land Bank to JB Rentals, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded Constant Creek interceptor contract to Nowak Construction for $4,616,953 (5-0)
• Amended Chapter 9 and Chapter 4 to establish common consumption area (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriation ordinance $3,744,024.38 (5-0)
• Approved consent to assignment of Red Coach Inn Express CID development agreement (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting for a work session to preview items for the regular agenda, the consent agenda, and the Land Bank consent agenda. The session includes reports from the City Commission and the City Manager.

• Review of items for the Regular Agenda
• Review of items for the Consent Agenda
• Review of items for the Land Bank Consent Agenda
• Executive Session

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will hold a budget discussion and consider work session topics. The commission moved to recess into an executive session to discuss a dispute or litigation update under the attorney‑client privilege exception. The executive session will reconvene later in the evening, time not specified.

• Budget discussion
• Work session discussion topics
• Recess into executive session for attorney‑client privileged discussion of a dispute or litigation update

The El Dorado City Commission met in a special work session to discuss the 2025 budget and work session topics, and to preview the August 19 regular agenda. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the session; the only motion was to adjourn, which passed 5-0. Commissioner Scribner requested a status update on demolition-list houses, and the city manager said he would provide one.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 PM (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider resolutions for the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds and Temporary Notes. The body will also review agreements for a KDOT project on Central Ave and a Transportation Innovation Grant.

• Resolution for General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2024-A
• Resolution for General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2024-1
• KDOT CCLIP SP-Central Ave (Haverhill to Jones) Agreement
• Transportation Innovation Grant Award Agreement
• Adoption of the Standard Traffic Ordinance and the Uniform Public Offense Code

The Commission approved the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds and Temporary Notes, with Robert W. Baird winning the bond bid at 3.275% and Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. winning the notes bid at 3.196%. They also authorized a KDOT preservation project for Central Avenue, accepted a Transportation Innovation Grant for street condition assessment, and adopted updated traffic and public offense codes, including allowing ATVs on city streets. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Ordinance No. G-1418 authorizing GO Improvement Bonds Series 2024-A (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2989 for sale of GO Improvement Bonds to Robert W. Baird (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2990 for GO Temporary Notes Series 2024-1 to Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign KDOT form 1302 for Central Ave preservation project (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to sign KDOT Transportation Innovation Grant agreement (3-0)
• Adopted Uniform Public Offense Code 40th Edition (3-0)
• Adopted Standard Traffic Ordinance 51st Edition with ATV allowance (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, hazard mitigation plan, and financial report (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several financial measures, including the sale of improvement bonds and temporary notes. The body is also considering a notification to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the proposed 2025 annual budget.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 0624 for $1,509,078.55
• Ordinance to zone land as R-1 Residential Low Density District
• General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2024-A
• General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2024-1
• Proposed 2025 Annual Budget revenue neutral rate notification

The City Commission approved a rezoning request for a single-family home and authorized several general obligation bonds and temporary notes for infrastructure projects. The commission also notified the county clerk of its intent to exceed the revenue-neutral rate for the 2025 budget.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 0624 for $1,509,078.55 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning 6.6 acres at River Rd and Stone Rd to R-1 Residential Low-Density (5-0)
• Approved revised redemption provisions for General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2023-1 (5-0)
• Approved offering for sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2024-A (5-0)
• Approved offering for sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2024-1 (5-0)
• Approved notification to County Clerk of intent to exceed revenue-neutral rate for 2025 budget (5-0)

City Commission

A work session is scheduled to discuss the budget and RNR. The regular agenda preview includes a River Road RZ and a resolution authorizing a bond sale.

• River Road RZ
• Bond Sale Resolution Authorizing Sale
• Budget and RNR Discussion

The El Dorado City Commission met in a work session on July 10, 2024. City Manager David Dillner reviewed preliminary 2025 budget projections and the Commission discussed them; the Commission also reviewed the upcoming July 15, 2024 agenda. No substantive decisions were made beyond adjourning the meeting.

• Adjourned the meeting at 6:50 PM (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider Appropriation Ordinance No. 0524 and review minutes from the June 17 meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the McDonald Stadium scoreboard and a right of refusal on property sold to BG Products.

• Approval of Appropriation Ordinance No. 0524 in the amount of $2,342,620.33
• Discussion regarding McDonald Stadium Scoreboard
• Discussion regarding right of refusal on property sold to BG Products

The El Dorado City Commission approved its consent agenda 5-0, including minutes from June 17, 2024, and Appropriation Ordinance No. 0524 totaling $2,342,620.33. In discussion items, the commission gave the City Manager directions to donate the McDonald Stadium scoreboard; the minutes also list a right-of-refusal item on a property the city sold but record no action on it. The City Manager reported the Central Avenue Project remains delayed and is expected to begin the week of July 8, and that the Constant Creek project is still being reviewed after a high bid. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda, including June 17, 2024 minutes and Appropriation Ordinance No. 0524 for $2,342,620.33 (5-0)
• Directed the City Manager to donate the McDonald Stadium scoreboard (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:55 p.m. (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request at the southwest corner of River Road and Stone Road. The commission will also approve minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting.

• Rezoning request at the southwest corner of River Road and Stone Road
• Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will review a rezoning application for SE 20th St & SE Bluestem Rd. The agenda also includes consideration of an economic development incentive policy and a shared law enforcement response agreement.

• Rezoning SE 20th St & SE Bluestem Rd from Agricultural-Residential to Residential Suburban
• Approval of the Economic Development Incentive Policy
• MOU for shared response between Butler County Sheriff and Police Chiefs
• Approval of the Rocky Creek Meadows Plat
• Extension of the Community Development Block Grant timeline

The City Commission approved the rezoning of 39 acres at SE 20th Street and SE Bluestem Road to Residential Suburban and approved the Rocky Creek Meadows plat. The commission also authorized a timeline extension for a CDBG Commercial Rehab Grant to allow for elevator equipment delivery.

• Approved rezoning of 39 acres at SE 20th St & SE Bluestem Rd from A-R to R-S (5-0)
• Approved Rocky Creek Meadows final plat (5-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign CDBG Commercial Rehab Grant contract amendment for timeline extension (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Norm Wilks to Planning Commission Board (5-0)
• Approved Economic Development Incentive Policy (5-0)
• Approved MOU between Butler County Sheriff and Police Chiefs for shared response at large-scale events (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Minutes from June 3, 2024 (5-0)

City Commission

This agenda for the El Dorado City Commission work session contains only procedural previews and reports. The document indicates that this meeting is canceled.

City Commission

The El Dorado City Commission will consider resolutions regarding athletic facility improvements and the adoption of service, license, and permit fees. The agenda also includes a quarterly report from El Dorado Main Street and approval of recent meeting minutes.

• Resolution for construction of certain athletic facility improvements
• Adoption of city service, license, and permit fees
• Approval of Llewellyn Distillery CMB License
• El Dorado Main Street quarterly report

The City Commission authorized a resolution for the construction of athletic facility improvements to provide bonding authority. The Commission also adopted a resolution establishing a comprehensive list of service, license, and permit fees to allow for more flexible updates to the fee model.

• Approved consent agenda, including Llewellyn Distillery CMB License (4-0)
• Approved resolution for construction of athletic facility improvements (4-0)
• Approved resolution adopting service, license, and permit fees (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to review the general Capital Improvement Program, utility rate proposals, and economic development incentive policy. The meeting also includes a preview of resolutions regarding BG Stadium improvements and the city fee schedule.

• Utility Rate Proposal discussion
• Economic Development Incentive Policy discussion
• General CIP Review
• BG Stadium Improvements Resolution
• Fee Schedule Resolution

The City Commission held a special session to review capital improvement plans, economic development incentive policy, and proposed utility rate increases. The Commission agreed to revise the work session schedule. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Agreed to revise the work session schedule
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 PM (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a rezoning request for 39 acres and a plat for Rocky Creek Meadows. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Rezoning of approximately 39 acres at SE 20th St. & SE Bluestem Rd.
• Plat for Rocky Creek Meadows
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on condemnation proceedings and consider several land use requests. The body will also review the safety of six specific properties and establish strategic priorities for the commission.

• Rezoning of 78.3 acres from A-R Agricultural Residential to R-3 Residential Multiple Family Dwelling
• Resolutions declaring 434 W Cave Springs, 1108 Shelden, 308 N Taylor, 724 N Topeka, 616 W Towanda, and 817 N Washington as unsafe or dangerous
• Annexation of property on the north side of W. Towanda Avenue
• Consideration of the Belly Acres Addition Plat
• Approval of Walnuts CMB license

The City Commission approved resolutions declaring five specific properties unsafe or dangerous, requiring repair or removal. The board also approved a rezoning request for 78.3 acres to R-3 Residential and annexed land on W. Towanda Avenue.

• Approved unsafe/dangerous resolutions for 434 W Cave Springs, 1108 Shelden, 724 N Topeka, and 616 W Towanda (5-0)
• Approved unsafe/dangerous resolution for 308 N Taylor with 90-day progress requirement (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 78.3 acres to R-3 Residential Low-Density District (5-0)
• Accepted the Belly Acres Addition Plat (5-0)
• Approved annexation of land on the northwest side of W. Towanda Avenue (5-0)
• Approved City Commission strategic priorities for Housing, Quality of Life, Economic Prosperity, Safety and Connectedness, and Community Beautification (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Walnuts CMB License and Planning Commission appointment of James Barnaby (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Central Avenue Improvement Project and the Utility CIP. The meeting also includes a preview of upcoming items regarding property annexations and rezoning.

• Central Avenue Improvement Project overview
• Utility CIP review
• Public hearings for condemnation proceeding
• Rezone W Towanda
• Annex W Towanda-North side

The El Dorado City Commission met in a work session on May 15, 2024. The commission discussed the Central Avenue Improvement Project and the Utility Department's capital improvement plans, but the minutes record no decisions on those items. The commission agreed to allow businesses to advertise on Channel 7 but not on social media. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 PM on a 5-0 vote.

• Agreed to allow businesses to advertise on Channel 7 but not on social media
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:10 PM (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a contract award for road improvements and a municipal agreement regarding the BG Products Veterans Sports Complex. The body will also vote on a library board appointment and a large appropriation ordinance.

• Contract award of $6,561,994.30 to Nowak Construction for Central Avenue Improvement Projects
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 04-24 for $1,878,391.67
• Municipal Agreement for improvements at the BG Products Veterans Sports Complex
• Library Board appointment of Cecilia Housman
• Presentation on El Dorado Main Street- IWWW Loan Program

The Commission approved a multi-million dollar contract for paving and utility upgrades on Central Avenue. It also approved a municipal agreement for track and turf improvements at the BG Products Veterans Sports Complex.

• Awarded $6,561,994.30 contract to Nowak Construction for Central Avenue improvement projects (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Agreement for BG Products Veterans Sports Complex improvements (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 04-24 for $1,878,391.67 (5-0)
• Appointed Cecilia Housman to the Library Board through December 31, 2027 (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Work Session Minutes from April 10, 2024, and Meeting Minutes from April 15, 2024 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to review strategic priorities and presentations from HumanKind Ministries and Butler County Emergency Management. The body is also reviewing financing for BG Stadium improvements and bids for the Central Avenue Improvements Project.

• BG Stadium Improvements Financing Plan
• Central Avenue Improvements Project bids
• Library Board appointment of Cecilia Housman
• HumanKind Ministries presentation
• Butler County Emergency Management presentation

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session featuring presentations from Humankind Ministries and Butler County Emergency Management. City Manager David Dillner outlined the city's strategic priorities and presented three financing options for BG Stadium improvements, which the Commission discussed but did not select. The meeting adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Discussed three financing plans for BG Stadium improvements (no selection recorded)
• Reviewed City Commission strategic priorities in five categories
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (carried 4-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request and a plat. The body will also review the minutes from the March 28, 2024 meeting.

• Rezone request for approximately 78 acres on W Towanda
• Plat for Belly Acres West

City Commission

The City Commission approved the rezoning of 200 N Star St. to a central business district and authorized a $225,833 contract for parking lot resurfacing. The board also approved grant agreements for road safety and an ordinance permitting the keeping of quail within city limits.

• Approved rezoning of 200 N Star St. from R-3 to C-2 (5-0)
• Awarded $225,833 contract to APAC Kansas, Inc. for Walnut River Sports Complex parking lot (5-0)
• Authorized grant agreements with FHWA and KDOT for Safe Streets and Roads for All program (5-0)
• Approved ordinance permitting the keeping of quail within city limits (5-0)
• Approved ordinance levying special assessments for internal improvements (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 03-24 for $176,466.32 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 El Dorado Municipal Band Agreement (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the financing structure for BG Stadium improvements, public comment policies, and homelessness. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the consent and regular agendas.

• BG Stadium Improvements Financing Structure discussion
• Public Comment Policy discussion
• Homelessness discussion

The City Commission held a work session to discuss financing for BG Stadium improvements and updates to the public comment policy. The commission also discussed potential assistance for homelessness from the Humankind Group. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider ordinances regarding municipal code excavations and the determination of license, permit, and user-related fees. The body will also review recommendations for the allocation of Excess Sales Tax Funds.

• Ordinance amending Title 12 Chapter 12.12 regarding excavations
• Allocation of Excess Sales Tax Funds based on committee recommendations
• Ordinance pertaining to license fees, permit fees, and other user-related charges

The El Dorado City Commission unanimously approved three main items: an ordinance amending rules for public right-of-way excavations, the allocation of excess sales tax funds based on committee recommendations, and an ordinance shifting the setting of license and permit fees from code to annual resolutions. The meeting also included a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month and reports on city operations, but no public comments were received.

• Approved consent agenda including March 13, 18, and 20 minutes (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Title 12 Chapter 12.12 regarding excavations (5-0)
• Approved Excess Sales Tax Committee recommendations for fund allocation (5-0)
• Approved ordinance moving license and permit fees to annual resolutions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion regarding a rezoning request for 200 N Star. The agenda also includes a follow-up on a previously approved rezoning for approximately 78 acres on W Towanda Ave.

• Rezoning request for 200 N Star
• Public hearing regarding 78 acres on W Towanda Ave

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the disposition of the Civic Center, RHID policy, and a quail ordinance. The meeting also includes a preview of the regular agenda and reports from the commission and city manager.

• Civic Center Disposition
• RHID Policy
• Quail Ordinance

City Commission

The City Commission and Parks and Recreation Board discussed the board's purpose. They agreed the board will review the current parks and recreation master plan and project updates to determine if an updated plan can be created internally or requires a hired company.

• Agreed that Parks and Recreation Board will review master plan and project updates to determine how to proceed with an updated plan

City Commission

The City Commission will consider rezoning requests for properties on SW 10th Street, SE 30th Street, and W. Towanda Avenue. The body is also reviewing an appropriation ordinance and setting public hearing dates for several improvement district assessments.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 0224 for $1,291,475.61
• Rezoning of 33 acres at SW 10th Street and Purity Springs Drive to Residential Suburban District
• Rezoning of 20 acres at SE 30th Street and SE Teter Road to Residential Suburban District
• Rezoning of 78 acres on W. Towanda Avenue to Residential Multiple Family Dwelling District
• Liquor Tax Distributions to Sunlight Children's Services ($7,980), Family Life Center ($18,498), and Tri-County CASA ($9,793)

The City Commission approved rezoning for two residential suburban districts and established a common consumption area via municipal code amendments. A third rezoning request for a multiple-family dwelling district was tabled for further planning commission review. The commission also approved over $1.2M in appropriations and liquor tax distributions.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 0224 for $1,291,475.61 (5-0)
• Approved annual liquor tax distributions to Sunlight Children's Services ($7,980), Family Life Center ($18,498), and Tri-County CASA ($9,793) (5-0)
• Designated City of El Dorado's Website as the Official City Newspaper (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of ~33 acres at SW 10th St and Purity Springs Dr to Residential Suburban District (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 20 acres at SE 30th St and SE Teter Rd to Residential Suburban District (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of ~78 acres on W. Towanda Ave to Residential Multiple Family Dwelling District (5-0)
• Approved ordinance establishing a Common Consumption Area and amending consumption on public property codes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to review guidance and recommendations for city services and policies. The body will discuss updates to the fee schedule and refuse rates.

• Refuse rates
• Fee schedule
• Food truck ordinance
• Street cut policy
• Excess Sales Tax Committee recommendations

The El Dorado City Commission held a work session on March 13, 2024, with no formal votes on policy items. Staff presented a plan for a $1 increase in residential refuse rates and a 20% commercial increase effective July 1, citing a projected negative refuse fund balance. The commission also discussed guidance for the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Excess Sales Tax Committee recommendations, a street cut policy, and a proposed food truck ordinance requiring a $50 monthly or $200 annual fee; commissioners asked staff to make edits to the food truck ordinance. The only recorded motion was to adjourn at 7:23 PM, which carried 4-0.

• No substantive policy decisions were voted on; items were discussed in a work session
• Staff presented a $1 residential and 20% commercial refuse rate increase effective July 1
• Commission asked staff to make edits to the proposed food truck ordinance
• Motion to adjourn at 7:23 PM carried 4-0

City Commission

The City Commission will consider awarding a contract for road work and setting public hearings for the demolition of several dilapidated homes. The body will also review recommendations for excess sales tax.

• Contract bid of $699,655.55 from APAC-Kansas, Inc. for resurfacing N. Main Street from 6th Avenue to McCollum Road
• Public hearings for demolition of homes at 434 W. Cave Springs Avenue, 1108 Shelden Street, 308 N. Taylor Street, 724 N. Topeka Street, 616 W. Towanda Avenue, 817 N. Washington Street, and 619 N. Taylor Street
• Temporary Cereal Malt Beverage License for Butler Community College on March 29, 2024
• Excess Sales Tax Recommendations

The City Commission approved a contract for the resurfacing of N. Main Street and scheduled a public hearing for the potential demolition of six dilapidated homes. The commission also approved a temporary beverage license for Butler Community College.

• Awarded $699,655.55 contract to APAC-Kansas, Inc. for N. Main Street resurfacing
• Approved scheduling of May 20, 2024 public hearing to abate or remove dangerous structures at six properties
• Approved temporary Cereal Malt Beverage License for Butler Community College on March 29, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved City Commission Meeting minutes from February 19, 2024 (5-0)

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and discuss three rezoning requests. The body will also review a future rezoning item for 200 N Star.

• Rezone request for SW 10th
• Rezone request for SE 30th/Teter Rd
• Rezone request for W Towanda
• Proposed rezoning of 200 N Star from R-3 to C-2 (scheduled for 3/28/24)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a housing work plan, a common consumption area ordinance, and the official city newspaper. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including sales tax recommendations and parking bids.

• Ordinance designating a Common Consumption Area
• Housing Work Plan discussion
• N. Main CCLIP Bids for Walnut Complex Parking
• Excess Sales Tax Recommendation
• Hearing for Condemnation Proceedings

City Commission

The City Commission will review the annexation of property in Section 9, Township 26 South, Range 5 East. The body is also considering an appropriation ordinance for $1,581,287.96.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 01-24 for $1,581,287.96
• Annexation of property in the west half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 9, Township 26 South, Range 5 East
• Annual update from the El Dorado Chamber

The City Commission approved the annexation of approximately 78 acres of vacant land along W Towanda Ave to allow for future multi-family housing development. The commission also passed an appropriation ordinance for $1,581,287.96. City Manager David Dillner reported on upcoming projects, including Central Avenue and Constant Creek bids, and noted that the Transportation Master Plan survey is open to the public until the end of March.

• Approved annexation of 78 acres in Butler County for R-3 Multi Family zoning (4-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 12-23 for $1,581,287.96 (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:15 p.m. (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss stadium financing, the city's strategic plan, and criteria for capital projects. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda and an executive session.

• BG Stadium Financing
• Strategic Plan
• Capital Project Criteria

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to act on a consent agenda including a large appropriation ordinance and a grant extension. The meeting also includes an annual report from El Dorado Main Street.

• Appropriation Ordinance No. 12-23 for $1,742,683.36
• CDBG Grant Extension
• Designation of the Official City Newspaper
• Parks and Recreation appointment for Brett Remsberg
• El Dorado Main Street Annual Report

The El Dorado City Commission met on February 5, 2024. The commission approved its consent agenda after removing the designation of the official city newspaper and moving it to new business, where it was tabled 5-0 for further discussion. The commission also received the El Dorado Main Street annual report and the City Manager's 2023 Year in Review. No public hearings or old business were held.

• Approved consent agenda with the official city newspaper item removed (5-0)
• Removed official city newspaper designation from consent agenda to new business (5-0)
• Tabled designation of the official city newspaper for further discussion (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session featuring a joint meeting with the Experience El Dorado Committee. The body will discuss the city's strategic plan and criteria for capital projects. The meeting also includes a preview of items for the regular agenda, including an appropriation ordinance and a board appointment.

• Joint meeting with Experience El Dorado Committee
• Discussion of Strategic Plan and Capital Project Criteria
• Appropriation Ordinance No. 12-23
• Parks and Recreation Board appointment for Brett Remsberg
• CDBG Grant Extension

The City Commission conducted a work session to review the strategic plan and criteria for future capital improvement projects. No substantive votes were taken on these items, as they are slated for future discussion or review. The commission also met with the Experience El Dorado board to discuss goals for the coming year.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 PM (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review a request to rezone property on SW Hwy 77 and a request to replat lots in the El Dorado Business Park. The body will also consider a CMB approval for La Casita Mexican Food & Bakery.

• Rezone request for 1358/1360 SW Hwy 77 from A-R Agricultural Residential to R-S Residential Suburban
• Request to replat Lots 12 and 13 Block 1, and Lots 12-14, Block 3 in the El Dorado Business Park
• CMB approval for La Casita Mexican Food & Bakery at 212 E Central Ave

The El Dorado City Commission approved a rezoning request for 1358/1360 SW Hwy 77 from A-R Agricultural Residential to R-S Residential Suburban District, allowing the property to be split into two lots. The commission also approved the KB Farms replat of lots in the El Dorado Business Park. Both motions carried 5-0. The consent agenda, including minutes and a cereal malt beverage license for La Casita Mexican Food & Bakery, was approved 5-0.

• Approved rezoning of 1358/1360 SW Hwy 77 from A-R to R-S Residential Suburban District (5-0)
• Approved KB Farms replat of Lots 12 and 13, Block 1, and Lots 12-14, Block 3 in El Dorado Business Park (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 2, 2024 minutes, advisory board appointments, and La Casita Mexican Food & Bakery CMB license (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss a Medicaid expansion resolution and a memorandum of understanding for an emergency cold-weather shelter. The body will also preview items for a regular agenda, including a rezoning request and a plat for KB Farms.

• Resolution Supporting Medicaid Expansion
• Emergency Cold-Weather Shelter Memorandum of Understanding
• Request to rezone 1358/1360 SW Hwy 77 from A-R Agricultural Residential to R-S Residential Suburban
• Plat KB Farms
• Joint Meeting with the Excess Sales Tax Advisory Committee

The Commission authorized the City Manager to activate the Emergency Operations Plan to allow a temporary cold-weather homeless shelter under a memorandum of understanding with the Butler Homeless Initiative. The Commission declined to move forward with a resolution supporting Medicaid expansion, citing a need for more information. A joint work session was held with the Excess Sales Tax Committee to discuss priorities for allocating 2022 and 2023 funds, with the committee's first formal meeting scheduled for January 24.

• Authorized City Manager to activate Emergency Operations Plan for cold-weather shelter
• Declined to move forward with Medicaid expansion resolution
• Discussed Excess Sales Tax Committee priorities and allocation process
• Scheduled Excess Sales Tax Committee first meeting for Jan 24 at 5:30 PM
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to appoint a Vice Mayor for the 2024 term. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and administrative reports.

• Appointment of a Vice Mayor for the 2024 Term
• Approval of December 13, 2023 Work Session Minutes
• Approval of December 27, 2023 Special City Commission Meeting Minutes

The City Commission appointed a Vice Mayor for the 2024 term. Commissioners also discussed and volunteered for various advisory board and committee assignments.

• Appointed Commissioner Leon Leachman as Vice Mayor for 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from Dec 13 and Dec 27, 2023 (5-0)