Russell public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will consider bids for upgrading East Residential 1 and 2 electric distribution circuits. The agenda also includes discussions regarding additional generation for the electric utility and water source conservation recommendations.
- Bids from Altitude Energy LLC, Great Plains Power LLC, and IES Commercial for circuit upgrades
- Additional generation options for the electric utility including a 15 MW quote
- Fire hose purchase using LSSE Grant Funds
- Resolution establishing fees for accessing and copying open public records
- Raw Waterline Alignment Evaluation via PEC Work Order No. 23-03
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding dangerous structures at 209 E 13th St and 353 W 7th St. The agenda also includes a review of water source, production, and conservation recommendations. Additionally, the council will consider a special event application for Weihnachtsfest and a Christmas parade.
- Public hearing for dangerous structures at 209 E 13th St
- Public hearing for dangerous structures at 353 W 7th St
- Water source, production, and conservation recommendation
- Special event application for Weihnachtsfest and Lighted Christmas Parade
- General nuisance resolution for campers at 209 E 13th St
City Council
The City Council will review recommendations regarding water source production and conservation. The agenda also includes discussions on nuisance resolutions, a fireworks permit, and golf course equipment purchases.
- Water Source, Production, and Conservation Recommendation
- Resolution Determining the Advisability of Issuing Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds
- Public Fireworks Display Permit
- General Nuisance Resolution for 711 E 5th Street
- General Nuisance Resolution for 535 N Franklin Street
City Council
The council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2024 budget and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The agenda also includes discussions on water conservation, housing grants, and potential hearings for dangerous structures.
- 2024 Budget Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing and Resolution
- Hearings for dangerous structures at 209 E 13th and 353 W 7th
- Moderate Income Housing Program Grant Agreement No. 23-0107-SGF
- Quote for a new Water Department truck (2023 GMC Sierra 1500)
- Special event applications for Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ
City Council
The City Council will consider ordinances for a Community Improvement District related to the 2023 Hotel Project and updates to the Transient Guest Tax. The meeting also includes discussions on water conservation recommendations and infrastructure project updates.
- Public hearing notice for a Community Improvement District for the 2023 Hotel Project
- Charter Ordinance 20 regarding Transient Guest Tax rates
- W. Wichita Avenue Mill and Overlay Project update
- Water source, production, and conservation recommendations
- Street closure application for RHS Booster Club Horseshoe Painting
City Council
The City Council will review the 2022 Financial Audit presentation and consider its approval. The agenda also includes discussions on water conservation, a motor grader purchase, and nuisance vehicle removal.
- Presentation of the 2022 Financial Audit
- Water source, production, and conservation recommendation
- KDOT Access Management Grant Reimbursement Request #5 to Venture Corporation
- Resolution to remove nuisance vehicles from 326 & 337 W. 14th St.
- Purchase of a used 2015 John Deere 670G Motor Grader