Garden City public meetings in 2025

Traffic Advisory Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting after a motion by Cricket Turley and a second by Beverly Schmitz Glass. The committee then adjourned the October 3 meeting following a motion and second by the same members. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (motion by Cricket Turley, second by Beverly Schmitz Glass)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Cricket Turley, second by Beverly Schmitz Glass)

Public Utilities Advisory Board

The Public Utilities Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting after a motion by Mary Eves and a second by Sherri Nelson. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:26 p.m. following a motion by Raylene Dick and a second by Mary Eves. No other actions were decided.

• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Mary Eves, second by Sherri Nelson)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 p.m. (motion by Raylene Dick, second by Mary Eves)

Public Utilities Advisory Board

The board reported that there were no minutes to approve because the July meeting was cancelled. Staff presented updates on a sales‑tax proposal, solid‑waste costs, the Star Bond project, and a sidewalk extension. The meeting was then adjourned.

Cultural Relations Board

The Cultural Relations Board approved the December minutes. A vacant board position will be filled after reviewing two applications at the next meeting. The board discussed speaker changes for the Diversity Breakfast and planned event logistics. Members considered sending a representative to the Welcoming Interactive event in Detroit.

• Approved December minutes (motion passed)

Cultural Relations Board

The September 8, 2025 Cultural Relations Board meeting was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or discussed.

Cultural Relations Board

The Cultural Relations Board meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or actions taken.

Community Health Advisory Board

The Community Health Advisory Board approved the February 2025 meeting minutes with a 7‑0 vote. The board was informed that the City Commission had approved the board’s funding recommendation and had held a retreat, but no further actions were taken by the board. The meeting adjourned at 12:38 PM.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (7-0)

Community Health Advisory Board

The April 8, 2025 Community Health Advisory Board meeting recorded only agenda items and staff updates. No approvals, denials, or votes were documented. The minutes contain no substantive decisions.

Community Health Advisory Board

The Garden City Community Health Advisory Board met on February 11, 2025 and approved the January meeting minutes. All three motions to approve were moved, seconded, and passed with six votes in favor and none against. Members Southern and Elliott were absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved January meeting minutes (6-0)

City Commission

The commission approved an appropriation ordinance for $1,977,575.22 and rezoned 2505 N. 8th Street to a Public Facilities District. It also annexed new land, authorized multiple lease and service contracts, and adopted resolutions on a financial emergency status, a GAAP waiver, and a demand‑response non‑opt‑in. All actions were approved unanimously by the members present.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 25‑80‑2025A for $1,977,575.22 (5‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 2505 N. 8th Street to Public Facilities District (5‑0)
• Approved annexation of land into city limits (4‑0, Commissioner Landgraf absent)
• Approved Special Retail Service Contract with Radiant Power Solutions LLC (5‑0)
• Approved lease of ~3 acres at 325 S. Jennie Barker Road to Radiant Power Solutions LLC (5‑0)
• Approved leasing 18 vehicles through Enterprise Fleet Management ($192,782) (5‑0)
• Approved resolution declaring no financial emergency exists (5‑0)
• Approved resolution waiving GAAP for fiscal year 2025 financial statements (5‑0)

City Commission

The City Commission adopted an appropriation ordinance for $4,998,764.52 and amended the STAR Bond District to add property and change the district plan. It also approved several grant distributions, a master services agreement for the regional airport, a police vehicle upgrade, a utility rate study, and an easement for Wheatland Electric Cooperative.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2581‑2025A for $4,998,764.52 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3007‑2025 amending the STAR Bond District (4‑0‑1 abstain)
• Approved $6,950 Art Grant distribution (5‑0)
• Approved $14,550 Community Grant distribution (4‑1)
• Approved $50,000 AFAC fund distribution (5‑0)
• Approved Master Task Order with HNTB Corp for Garden City Regional Airport (5‑0)
• Approved police department upgrade of the HUM‑V vehicle (5‑0)
• Approved Wheatland Electric Cooperative easement request (5‑0)

City Commission

The commission approved an appropriation ordinance (No. 2584‑2025A) allocating $3,954,933.55 for city claims. It adopted a Vision Zero policy (Resolution No. 3175‑2025) and a Motor Vehicle Nuisance resolution (Resolution No. 3176‑2025). The body also authorized the sale of $75,000 of radio equipment to Seward County, renewed a contract with Revere Healthcare Solutions for the Grow Well Clinic, appointed Katie Hahn to the Public Safety Advisory Board, and approved a Wheatland Electric Cooperative easement request.

• Approved $3,954,933.55 appropriation ordinance No. 2584‑2025A (5‑0)
• Approved Vision Zero policy Resolution No. 3175‑2025 (5‑0)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Nuisance Resolution No. 3176‑2025 (5‑0)
• Approved sale of radio equipment to Seward County for $75,000 (5‑0)
• Approved contract renewal with Revere Healthcare Solutions for Grow Well Clinic (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Katie Hahn to Public Safety Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Approved Wheatland Electric Cooperative easement request (5‑0)
• Approved extension of interim police chief services agreement with Scott City (5‑0)

City Commission

The commission approved a resolution to issue approximately $8.5 million in industrial revenue bonds for a 48‑unit affordable housing project. It also adopted an appropriation ordinance for $2,278,864.13 and approved several rezoning ordinances and a lease amendment with Meadowlark Dairy Nutrition. Additionally, the board authorized a $50,000 distribution of AFAC funds and a fee‑waiver request for the same housing development.

• Approved Resolution No. 3170 authorizing $8.5 M industrial revenue bonds for affordable housing (unanimous)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2583‑2025A for $2,278,864.13 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3010‑2025 correcting rezoning to R‑1 south of Sunset Memorial Gardens (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3011‑2025 amending legal description for rezoning to I‑3 Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3012‑2025 rezoning 1801 Palace Drive to R‑3 Multiple Family Residential (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3169 ratifying lease/purchase amendments with Meadowlark Dairy Nutrition (unanimous)
• Approved fee‑waiver request for Zimmerman Properties to construct 48 affordable housing units (unanimous)
• Approved distribution of $50,000 AFAC funds to listed community organizations (unanimous)

City Commission

The commission adopted an appropriation ordinance for $1,728,169.29 and created the Icon Cinemas Community Improvement District with a retailer sales tax. It also adjusted municipal water and sewer rates, approved a $3,600,000 bid to build a one‑million‑gallon water tower, and authorized a $708,880.29 change order for the Valley View Cemetery expansion. Additional actions included approving a police‑facility construction‑manager RFQ, appointing a cultural‑relations board member, and contracting Hutton/GMCN for zoo project designs.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance No. 2582‑2025A for $1,728,169.29 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3009‑2025 creating Icon Cinemas Community Improvement District and retailer sales tax (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 3008‑2025 adjusting water and sewer rates (5‑0)
• Approved $3,600,000 bid from Gerard Tank & Steel, Inc. for water tower construction (5‑0)
• Approved Request for Qualifications for a Construction Manager at Risk for police facility (5‑0)
• Approved $708,880.29 change order for Valley View Cemetery Expansion Project (5‑0)
• Approved appointment of Rakhi Save to Cultural Relations Board (5‑0)
• Approved contract with Hutton/GMCN for zoo architectural design services (5‑0)