Russell public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The city council will continue a public hearing on a dangerous structure at 737 E. Oakdale Ave and consider a resolution to order its repair or removal. Members will also discuss a City Manager employment agreement, review golf course rules and regulations, and vote on a special event application for Weihnachtsfest and the Lighted Christmas Parade. New business includes a memorandum of understanding with Russell Regional Hospital, replacement of a golf course non-dedicated turf sprayer, approval of 2024 audit services, and ordering power poles for North Residential Circuits 1 and 2 rebuild.
- Continuance of public hearing and possible resolution to make safe or remove dangerous structure at 737 E. Oakdale Ave
- Discussion of City Manager employment agreement
- Review and consideration of Russell Municipal Golf Course rules, regulations, and policies
- Special event application for Weihnachtsfest and Lighted Christmas Parade
- Memorandum of Understanding with Russell Regional Hospital
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a work study. The session focuses on current and future city projects and the financial implications regarding reserve and highway funds.
- Review of City Project Tracking as of 10.25.24
- Discussion of Capital Improvement and Special Highway Funds
- Discussion of Electric and Water Reserve Funds
City Council
The Russell City Council will discuss new business items, including a contractor agreement to replace the Runway 17-35 PAPI system, wind cone, tower and rotating beacon. It will also consider a temporary traffic regulation (No. 2024-01) and two ordinances that incorporate the 2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance and the 2024 Uniform Public Offense Code. Additional items include quotes for replacement batteries for Gas Turbine #2. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, department reports, and public comment periods.
- Contractor Agreement – Replace Runway 17-35 PAPI System, South Supplemental Wind Cone, Tower and Rotating Beacon (Atlas Electric, LLC)
- Temporary Traffic Regulation No. 2024-01
- Ordinance Incorporating the 2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance
- Ordinance Incorporating the 2024 Uniform Public Offense Code
- Gas Turbine #2 Replacement Battery Quotes
City Council
The Russell City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to make safe or remove a dangerous structure at 737 E. Oakdale Ave. Other items include flood damage repairs at Deines Cultural Center, a public transportation grant, a lagoon mixer service agreement, purchase of an electric bucket truck and a replacement pickup, and an ordinance amending golf course trail fees.
- Public hearing and resolution for dangerous structure at 737 E. Oakdale Ave.
- Deines Cultural Center flood damage repairs with carpet flooring estimates from Gordan Carpet Center and Centennial Flooring
- Purchase of an electric distribution bucket truck from Terex or Altec with warranty options
- Electric department replacement pickup bids from Lewis Ford, Brogden, Hays Chevrolet
- Ordinance amending golf course trail fees
City Council
The Russell City Council will hear public comments, a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and water‑resource outlooks. It will vote on consent agenda items and discuss unfinished business, including the Safe Streets for All grant with the Kansas Department of Transportation, a KDHE water‑supply loan drawdown, and the city manager vacancy. New business will include a contract for animal impound and veterinary services and a parade application for the RJSHS Homecoming Parade.
- Safe Streets for All Grant Agreement – Kansas Department of Transportation (U‑2501‑01)
- KDHE Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 – Drawdown #25
- Animal Impound and Veterinary Services Contract with Russell Veterinary Services (2024)
- Parade Application – RJSHS Homecoming Parade
- Consent agenda items: September 17, 2024 City Council minutes and contractor licenses
City Council
The City Council will review recommendations for water source production and conservation. The body is also considering agreements for airport runway grading and road reconstruction, as well as the removal of nuisances at specific properties.
- Preliminary Engineering Agreement for North Fossil Reconstruction from 13th to 15th Streets
- Contractor agreement with Malm Construction Company for airport runway grading
- Resolutions for nuisance and vehicle removal at 326 W. 14th Street and 337 W. 14th Street
- Special event application and temporary CMB license for Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ
- Police patrol vehicle replacement (KHP Fleet Invoice P9)
City Council
The Russell City Council will consider adopting the 2025 budget under Unfinished Business. New Business includes resolutions and ordinances on interconnection standards for residential and commercial renewable electric generation, rates and requirements for those systems, amendments to sewer regulations, designation of bank account signers, and a Generative Artificial Intelligence policy. Presentations will cover the July Community Impact Award and recent NOAA drought and precipitation outlooks. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items, department reports, and public comment periods.
- Adopt the 2025 Budget (Unfinished Business)
- Resolution adopting interconnection standards for residential and commercial customer‑owned renewable electric generation facilities
- Ordinance amending City Code Section 15-325 to include rates, charges, and requirements for customer‑owned renewable generation facilities
- Ordinance amending Article 6 of Chapter 15 of the City Code – Sewer Regulations
- Resolution designating signers on City bank accounts
City Council
The Russell City Council will review water conservation recommendations and consider grant applications for water projects and lift station repairs. The body will also set a public hearing for a dangerous structure at 737 E. Oakdale Avenue.
- Water source, production, and conservation recommendation
- Kansas Water Office Water Projects Grant Application
- Public hearing for dangerous structures at 737 E. Oakdale Avenue
- Special Event Application - Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ 5k Run
- Public Fireworks Display Permit
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget. The council will also consider the appointment of an interim city manager.
- Public hearing for the proposed 2025 budget
- Appointment of an interim city manager
City Council
The City Council will discuss a proposed amendment to zoning regulations regarding fences, walls, and hedges. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2023 financial audit and recommendations for water source and conservation.
- Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment regarding the classification of fences, walls, and hedges
- 2023 Financial Audit Presentation
- Water Source, Production, and Conservation Recommendation
- CDBG Perfect Print Grant No. 23-CR-006 Draw Down #1
- Ratification of 2025 Budget Public Hearing Date Change
City Council
The City Council will discuss the 2025 budget and set dates for a revenue neutral rate hearing and public hearing. The body is also reviewing federal assistance applications and consultant agreements for airport runway improvements.
- 2025 Budget discussion and scheduling of public hearings
- Federal assistance application for Airport Runway 17-35 grading
- Federal assistance application to replace Runway 17-35 PAPI systems, south supplemental wind cone, and rotating beacon
- Consultant agreements for airport runway grading and PAPI system replacement
- Appropriation Ordinance A.7.24
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a resolution to make safe or remove a structure at 1226 N. Elm Street. The meeting also includes discussions on water source recommendations, the 2025 enterprise fund budgets, and a vacancy for the Ward I councilmember position.
- Public hearing for dangerous structures at 1226 N. Elm Street
- Discussion of 2025 Budget - Enterprise Funds
- Review of Ward I Councilmember Vacancy Questionnaire Responses
- Water source, production, and conservation recommendation
City Council
The City Council will review several 2025 budget requests for the public library, recreation commission, and various outside entities. The agenda includes discussions on water source recommendations, a city emergency operations plan, and sanitary sewer rehabilitation. Additionally, the council will address redevelopment plans for the 24/7 Travel Store Project.
- Redevelopment project plan for the 24/7 Travel Store
- Ordinance amending City Code Section 7-309 regarding fireworks
- Resolution adopting a City Emergency Operations Plan
- Sanitary sewer line rehabilitation estimates from Johnson Service Company and Insituform Technologies
- Asphalt chip sealing bids from Circle C Paving and APAC
City Council
The City Council will address several items including an ordinance amendment regarding minor curfews and personnel policy changes. The meeting also includes discussions on funding requests for the 2025 budget and a public hearing request for a structure at 336 E Wisconsin.
- Public hearing for CDBG West Wichita Ave Mill & Overlay
- 2025 Budget Requests: Main Street, Chamber of Commerce, Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center, and Options Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
- Ordinance amending City Code regarding curfew for minors and penalties
- Resolution amending personnel policy on city employee residency requirements
- Public hearing request for a dangerous structure at 336 E Wisconsin
City Council
The City Council is conducting a work study session focused on city projects and common goals. Discussion items include the three-year priorities for 2024-2026 and the Comprehensive Development Plan.
- Council's Three-Year Priorities (2024 - 2026)
- City of Russell Comprehensive Development Plan 2016 - 2036
- Resolution 09-23 regarding County Wide 1% Retailers Sales Tax funds
- Resolution 06-19 regarding Additional 0.5% Russell County Sales Tax funds
- City Mill Levy and Revenue 2014 to 2024
City Council
The City Council will review the 2025 budget goals and a recommendation regarding water source production and conservation. The agenda also includes discussions on curfew ordinances, employee residency requirements, and the annexation of city-owned land at Fossil Lake.
- 2025 Budget financial review and goals
- Main Street Revitalization engineering work order 23-01
- Ordinance regarding animal impoundment and boarding fees
- Public hearing request for dangerous structures at 1226 N. Elm Street
- Street Department Westside metal roof restoration estimates
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider making safe or removing a structure at 1424 N. Fossil Street. The agenda also includes discussions on increasing animal impound fees and proposed changes to zoning regulations for accessory buildings.
- Public hearing for dangerous structures at 1424 N. Fossil Street
- Proposed zoning regulation changes for accessory structures and empty lots
- Discussion of increasing City Animal Impound and Boarding Fees
- Resolutions for nuisance removal at 525 W. 7th Street and 1250 N. Kilian Street
- Kansas Department of Commerce CDBG Grant agreements
City Council
The City Council will review unfinished business regarding a transient guest tax and a public water supply loan fund. New business includes a code of conduct resolution, an animal impound contract, and a grant application for the Connecting Link Improvement Program.
- Charter Ordinance 22: Transient Guest Tax at four percent
- KDHE Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 Plant A Draw Down #23
- City Connecting Link Improvement Program Grant Application
- Resolution amending the City of Russell Code of Conduct
- Animal Impound and Veterinary Services Contract
City Council
The City Council will review a proposal for a retailers sales tax to fund water utility infrastructure improvements. The meeting also includes consideration of bids for well rehabilitation and estimates for elevator repairs at the Deines Cultural Center.
- Proposition of a Retailers Sales Tax for water utility infrastructure improvements
- Bids for Downey Drilling and Layne Christensen for well rehabilitation
- TKE and Kone repair estimates for Deines Cultural Center elevator
- Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application
- Water source, production, and conservation recommendation
City Council
The City Council will review a resolution to propose a 1% retailers sales tax to fund water utility infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes discussions regarding general obligation bonds and the West Wichita Ave. paving project. Additionally, the council will receive recommendations on water source conservation based on recent drought and weather outlooks.
- Resolution for a one-cent (1.0%) Retailers Sales Tax to fund water utility improvements
- Draft ordinances for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024-A and Series 2024-1
- Change Order #1 for West Wichita Ave. Mill and Overlay Asphalt & Concrete Repairs Project
- Purchase of a golf course irrigation pump via Fluid Equipment quote
- Water source, production, and conservation recommendations
City Council
The City Council will discuss a recommendation regarding water source production and conservation. The agenda includes unfinished business regarding general obligation bonds and wastewater sewer lagoon loan agreements, as well as new business concerning golf course operations and police patrol vehicle replacements.
- Sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024-A
- Amendment to KDHE Loan Agreement for Wastewater Sewer Lagoons (Project #C20 2052 01)
- KDHE Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project No. 3057 Plant A Draw Down #21
- Golf Course Clubhouse Operations Agreement extension
- Kansas Active Transportation Enhancement Grant Agreement (Project TE-9301-01)
City Council
The City Council will conduct a reorganization including the election of a Council President and oaths of office for several members. The agenda includes discussions on water source recommendations, airport engineering consultant agreements, and a community impact award proposal.
- Election of Council President
- Water Source, Production, and Conservation Recommendation
- Lochner Engineering consultant agreements for Runway 17-35 PAPI System and Grading
- Resolution Supporting Medicaid Expansion in Kansas
- Resolution Waiving GAAP Reporting Requirements for 2024
City Council
The Russell City Council is holding a special meeting for a strategic planning session. The agenda contains only the call to order, the work study session, and adjournment.
- Strategic planning session work study
City Council
The City Council will review a proposed seven-year rotation plan for asphalt road overlays and chip seals. The agenda also includes reviewing bond ordinances for Series 2024-A and considering bids for water plant roof repairs and a new parks department truck. Additionally, the council will receive updates on water source conservation and the R9 Ranch.
- Asphalt streets maintenance plan and funding proposal
- Roof repair bids for Water Production Plant B from Yutzy Roofing Services, LLC and High Plains Roofing
- Request for a hearing regarding a dangerous structure at 1424 N Fossil
- Review of Bond Ordinance and Resolution for Series 2024-A
- Bid from Lewis Automotive Group for a Parks Department replacement pickup truck
City Council
The City Council will review 10-year plans for capital improvement, equipment, and utility reserve funds. The meeting also includes discussions on electrical rate ordinances, sick leave policies, and snow plow replacement bids.
- Review of 10-year plans for Capital Improvement, Equipment, Sanitation, Water, Electric, and Wastewater Reserve Funds
- Bids for Street Department Dump Truck - Snow Plow Replacement from Rush Truck Centers and Grask Truck Group of Kansas
- Ordinance amending electrical rates for energy sold by the municipal electric system
- Special event applications for Weihnactsfest and Lighted Christmas Parade
- LSSE Grant closeout involving a Weis Fire & Safety invoice
City Council
The council will review recommendations for water source, production, and conservation alongside drought and temperature outlooks. The agenda also includes a first amendment to an affordable housing grant agreement and an option to purchase real estate for senior housing development.
- Water Source, Production, and Conservation Recommendation
- First Amendment to Housing Development Grant Agreement
- Resolution declaring 621 N. Main Street as blighted
- Option to purchase real estate for senior housing development
- Taser replacement and service agreement
City Council
The City Council will review a general obligation bond process and recommendations for water source production. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a dangerous structure at 1233 N. Lincoln and a commercial rehabilitation grant for 621 N. Main Street.
- Public hearing for dangerous structures at 1233 N. Lincoln
- Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant: Downtown Commercial Rehabilitation at 621 N. Main Street
- Review of General Obligation Bond process and project recommendations
- Proposal to install permanent pickleball courts in a memorial park tennis court
- Resolution regarding the acquisition and installation of equipment for the power plant