Russell public meetings in 2025

City Council

This is a work study session. The Russell City Council will discuss updates on community-supported tax initiatives, including economic development, Russell Regional Hospital, water infrastructure, and the USD 407 November bond election. They will also hear about partnerships with schools for workforce development and grant-funded opportunities like the Main Street Project. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Community Supported Tax Updates: Economic Development, Russell Regional Hospital, Water Source and Infrastructure, USD 407 Bond Election
• Partnerships and Community Improvements: JAG-K Internships, USD 407 Welding Program, USD 407 CNA Program, Russell Regional Hospital
• Grant Funded Opportunities: Main Street Project, Patterson Family Foundation Grants, ADOPT Grant

City Council

The Russell City Council will meet to approve meeting minutes, discuss water conservation, and consider agreements for lagoon mixer services and a commercial mower purchase. The body will also authorize the removal of nuisance vehicles and property at 1325 N. Lincoln Street.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 City Council Minutes
• Lagoon Mixer Service Agreement with Ixom
• Commercial Wide Area Mower Purchase
• Resolution authorizing removal of nuisance vehicles at 1325 N. Lincoln Street
• Animal Control Ordinance - Trap/Neuter/Release Program

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the 2025 amended budget for the 24-7 Travel Store Community Improvement District (CID) Fund. They will also discuss a City Manager employment agreement, a federal grant for road safety (SS4A), and a new employee pay rate schedule for 2026. New business items include authorizing the purchase of a skid steer loader and attachments, and approving a lighted Christmas parade and the Weihnachtsfest special event, including a street closure and a wine-consumption exception on city property.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2025 amended budget for the 24-7 Travel Store CID Fund
• Discussion and possible approval of a City Manager employment agreement
• Authorization of a federal SS4A grant agreement for roadway safety
• Resolution establishing the 2026 employee rate schedule
• Purchase of a skid steer loader and attachments (quotes from White Star Machinery, Bobcat of Salina, and Murphy Tractor and Equipment)

City Council

The Russell City Council will consider a public hearing for a distance restriction waiver, approve consent agenda items including fire department quotes, and discuss unfinished business such as voting wards and a building restoration project. New business includes resolutions for a holiday event, a public transportation grant, golf board appointments, and police vehicle lease and purchase agreements.

• Public Hearing for Waiver of Distance Restriction
• TSI Quote for Russell Fire Department
• Perfect Print - Building Restoration Project Change Order No. 2
• Police Department Vehicle Lease Purchasing Agreement
• Resolution Establishing Employee Rate Schedule

City Council

The Russell City Council will discuss voting ward boundaries and set a public hearing to amend the 2025 budget for the 24-7 Travel Store CID Fund. It will review bids for replacing a wastewater department truck and consider contracts for sandblasting and painting the Duke Johnson Memorial Swimming Pool. The council will also consider ordinances incorporating the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance and the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code, as well as a Title VI non‑discrimination plan for public transportation.

• Public hearing to amend the 2025 budget for the 24-7 Travel Store CID Fund
• Wastewater Department truck replacement bids (Lewis Ford Truck Bid; Brogden GMC Truck bid)
• Ordinance incorporating the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance
• Ordinance incorporating the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code
• Duke Johnson Memorial Swimming Pool sandblasting and painting contract with Joe Tucker Painting

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution ordering the repair or removal of a dangerous structure at 425 E. 1st Street. Other business includes a change order for the Perfect Print building restoration project, discussion on revising voting ward boundaries, and approval of material purchases for the North Residential 1 and 2 electric distribution rebuild.

• Public hearing and resolution for dangerous structure at 425 E. 1st Street
• Perfect Print Building Restoration Change Order No. 1
• Voting wards discussion for potential boundary changes
• North Residential 1 and 2 Electric Distribution Rebuild material purchase
• Proclamations for Public Power Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The council unanimously approved a purchase of material not to exceed $500,000 for the North Residential 1 and 2 electric distribution rebuild. It also unanimously adopted a resolution ordering the repair or removal of unsafe structures at 425 E. 1st St. Additionally, the council approved Change Order No. 4 for the Perfect Print building restoration project and the consent agenda items, including the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, a street‑closure application, and contractor licenses.

• Approved $500,000 material purchase for North Residential 1 & 2 electric rebuild (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to repair or remove unsafe structures at 425 E 1st St (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Perfect Print Building Restoration Project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: September 16, 2025 meeting minutes; street closure application for 446 E 2nd St; contractor licenses (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will review water treatment plant construction, a proposed purchasing policy, and retiree insurance updates. The meeting also includes public hearings on water conservation and special event applications.

• Water Treatment Plant A Change Order No. 5
• Proposed Purchasing Authority and Procurement Policy
• Proposed Retiree Insurance Policy
• Special Event Applications: Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ
• Resolution to remove nuisance vehicles at 325 W. 13th Street

The council unanimously approved Change Order #5 for the Water Treatment Plant A, adding 265 days to the contract and incurring $232,500 in liquidated damages. It also approved a $205,568.14 draw down for the KDHE Public Water Supply Loan Fund, adopted a new Purchasing Authority and Procurement Policy, and authorized several special events and nuisance‑vehicle removals.

• Approved Water Treatment Plant A Change Order #5 with $232,500 liquidated damages (unanimous)
• Approved KDHE Draw Down #27 for $205,568.14 (unanimous)
• Approved Purchasing Authority and Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amended Retiree Health Insurance Policy (unanimous)
• Approved special event fee waiver of $2,530 and property exemption (unanimous)
• Approved Bricks, Broncs, and BBQ 5k run/walk event (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to remove nuisance vehicle from 325 W. 13th St. (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to remove general nuisances from 325 W. 13th St. (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold two public hearings: one on the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2026 budget and another on the full 2026 budget. The council is also scheduled to adopt the 2026 budget, review the 2024 financial audit, and consider an ordinance prohibiting campers and RVs as permanent residences. Other business includes a real estate purchase at 950 E. Wisconsin, acceptance of a golf sculpture donation, and approval of a new purchasing authority and procurement policy.

• Public hearing and roll call to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) for 2026 budget
• Adoption of the 2026 budget
• Ordinance prohibiting campers and RVs as permanent residences
• Real estate purchase contract for 950 E. Wisconsin
• Play park equipment purchase for Russell Memorial Park

The Russell City Council adopted the 2026 budget and approved a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate. It also approved an ordinance prohibiting campers and RVs as permanent residences, a $911,516.75 play‑park equipment purchase, a real‑estate purchase at 950 E. Wisconsin, and accepted a donated golf sculpture. All motions passed unanimously except the tax‑rate resolution, which passed 7‑0‑2.

• Adopted 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate (7-0-2)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting campers and RVs as permanent residences (unanimous)
• Approved play park equipment purchase $911,516.75 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 950 E. Wisconsin property (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 financial audit (unanimous)
• Accepted donated golf sculpture “Iron Byron” (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new ordinance prohibiting campers and RVs as permanent dwellings and a request for a public hearing regarding a dangerous structure at 425 E. 1st Street. The body is also reviewing water conservation status and a request to redeem industrial revenue bonds for the 24/7 Travel Store Project.

• Ordinance prohibiting recreational vehicles and campers as permanent dwellings
• Request for public hearing for dangerous structures at 425 E. 1st Street
• Industrial Revenue Bond redemption request for 24/7 Travel Store Project
• Public hearing for CDBG #233-CR-006 conflict of interest
• Flooring purchase for Deines Cultural Center

The Russell City Council unanimously approved several actions, including the redemption and payment of taxable industrial revenue bonds for the 24/7 Travel Store Project, a $6,020.20 draw down from the KS Public Water Supply Loan Fund, and a $22,437 flooring purchase for the Deines Cultural Center. It also set a public hearing for a dangerous structure at 425 E 1st St and approved a fireworks display permit for September 26, 2025. No action was taken on the camper/RV ordinance, council meeting rules, or water‑conservation considerations.

• Approved redemption of industrial revenue bonds for 24/7 Travel Store Project (unanimous)
• Approved $6,020.20 draw down #26 from KS Public Water Supply Loan Fund Project 3057 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Conflict‑of‑Interest Waiver for CDBG Project #233‑CR‑006 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to hold a public hearing on dangerous structure at 425 E 1st St on Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved permit for Russell Celebrations public fireworks display on Sep 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $22,437.00 flooring purchase from Gordon's Carpet Center for Deines Cultural Center (unanimous)
• No action taken on Ordinance Prohibiting Campers and RVs as Permanent Residences
• No action taken on Council Meeting Rules and Procedures

City Council

This is a special work-study meeting. The council will receive updates on the R9 Water Supply Project, discuss potential benefits of a joint Cedar Bluff release, and hear a litigation update. No formal votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Work study on R9 Water Supply Project updates
• Discussion of benefits of joint Cedar Bluff release
• Litigation update

The Russell City Council met on August 27, 2025 for a special session. Updates were given on the R9 Water Supply Project, the Cedar Bluff release benefits, and related litigation. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

City Council

The Russell City Council will consider a second amendment to a development agreement with Russell Development Inc., accept bids for South Main Street improvements, and discuss voting ward boundaries. The council also plans to approve a 10-year capital improvement and equipment reserve plan for 2025–2035 and finalize ordinances regulating electric scooters and skateboards.

• Second Amendment to Development Agreement – Russell Development Inc.
• South Main Street bid acceptance and supplemental agreement No. 2
• Operating requirements for electric scooters and skateboards (ordinance)
• Discussion of voting ward boundaries (1982 city code amendment referenced)
• Approval of 10-year Capital Improvement and Equipment Reserve Plans (CY 2025–2035)

The Russell City Council unanimously approved the bid from Arrowhead Development, Inc. for South Main Street at $719,147.90 and authorized staff to sign the necessary documents. The council also approved a supplemental agreement for South Main Street up to $157,500, a second amendment to the Russell Development Inc. agreement, and the 10‑year Capital Improvement and Equipment Reserve Fund Plan for 2025‑2035. Additional ordinances governing electric scooters, skateboards, bicycles and meeting procedures were also approved unanimously.

• Approved South Main Street bid from Arrowhead Development, Inc. for $719,147.90 (unanimous)
• Approved PEC South Main Street Supplemental Agreement No. 2 up to $157,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Development Agreement with Russell Development Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved 10‑year Capital Improvement and Equipment Reserve Fund Plans for CY 2025‑2035 (unanimous)
• Approved amended ordinance on operating requirements for electric scooters and skateboards (unanimous)
• Approved amended ordinance on operations of bicycles, electric‑assisted scooters, skateboards and penalties (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution governing council meeting rules and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including minutes, appropriation ordinance, and financial reports (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss enterprise funds for the 2026 budget and review updates on water source, production, and conservation. The body will also consider quotes for a waterline extension on South Main Street.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget Enterprise Funds
• South Main Street Infrastructure waterline extension quotes from Core & Main and Municipal Supply, Inc.
• R-9 Water Source Project update
• Russell County Free Fair special event application
• Motorized scooter use

The council unanimously approved the agenda and the consent agenda. It also approved a $21,531.25 quote for a South Main Street waterline extension. Additionally, the council approved a $530.00 waiver for the Russell County Free Fair special event.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved South Main Street waterline extension $21,531.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Russell County Free Fair event waiver $530.00 (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will review water source data and the R-9 Water Source Project, discuss a recycling program, and consider a lease for police in-car and body-worn cameras. The body will also hold an executive session regarding real property acquisition.

• Water Source, Production, and Conservation presentation
• R-9 Water Source Project update
• Postage Machine Lease Agreement (Pitney Bowes, Quadient)
• In-Car and Body Worn Camera Agreement (Axon, Motorola)
• Ordinance amending water and sewer service line sections

The Russell City Council unanimously approved a five‑year, $120,000 agreement for in‑car and body‑worn cameras. It also adopted an ordinance amending Sections 15‑206 and 15‑608 of the City Code concerning water and sewer service lines. The council terminated the acceptance of plastic recyclables effective August 1, 2025, and approved the consent agenda items, including the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes, a library board appointment, and contractor licenses.

• Approved five‑year In‑Car and Body Worn Camera agreement for $120,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Sections 15‑206 and 15‑608 of City Code (unanimous)
• Terminated acceptance of plastic recyclables beginning Aug 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: May 20, 2025 meeting minutes, library board appointment, contractor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved R‑9 Water Source Project update as part of consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold public hearings and discussions on the 2026 budget, including special revenue funds, the revenue neutral rate, and enterprise funds. Additionally, the council will hear a presentation on water source, production, and conservation in light of drought conditions. New business items include a special event application for Freedom Fest, a fireworks permit, and a discussion on motorized scooter use and Main Street traffic signals. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, a postage machine lease agreement, department reports, and an executive session for preliminary discussion on real property acquisition.

• Public hearings on the 2026 budget: Special Revenue Funds and Revenue Neutral Rate, and discussion of Enterprise Funds
• Water source, production, and conservation presentation with drought monitor data
• Postage Machine Lease Agreement – comparing Pitney Bowes and Quadient proposals
• Special Event Application and Public Fireworks Display Permit for Freedom Fest
• Discussion of motorized scooter use and Main Street traffic signals

The Russell City Council approved its consent agenda, a $9,597 postage‑machine lease, the Freedom Fest special event application, and a permit for a July 4 fireworks display, all by unanimous vote. No action was taken on proposed motorized‑scooter code changes or Main Street traffic‑signal options. The meeting adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items (June 3 minutes, appropriation ordinance, etc.) unanimously
• Approved $9,597 postage‑machine lease with Quadient, authorizing the mayor to sign, unanimously
• Approved Freedom Fest special event application unanimously
• Approved permit for July 4 (or July 5) public fireworks display, authorizing the fire chief to cancel for weather, unanimously
• No action taken on motorized scooter code discussion
• No action taken on Main Street traffic‑signal options

City Council

The City Council will discuss levying funds for the 2026 budget and consider the purchase of a 10 MVA Step-Up Substation Transformer. The meeting includes reviews of water conservation data and an agreement with the Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc.

• Discussion of levying funds for the 2026 Budget
• Purchase of 10 MVA Step-Up Substation Transformer via Virginia Transformer Proposal
• Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc. Agreement
• Occupancy Agreement for Visitor's Center and Russell Main Street, Inc.
• Special Event Application for Russell Saddle Club Beer Garden and Concert

The council approved several items on the consent agenda, including routine financial reports and a contractor license. It also approved a $515,469 purchase of a 10 MVA step‑up transformer with a $15,000 freight charge, and adopted a resolution declaring a Stage II water warning. Additional actions included appointing Pam Smith to the Housing Board, exempting a city property tract for a special event, and setting hearings for the 2026 budget and a CDBG conflict of interest. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Pam Smith to the Housing Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring a Stage II water warning (unanimous)
• Approved exemption of city property tract per code section 3-207 for Russell Saddle Club event (unanimous)
• Approved occupancy agreement with Russell Main Street, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 10 MVA step‑up transformer for $515,469 plus $15,000 freight (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center, Inc. (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for CDBG Project #23‑CR‑006 on Aug 5 2025 (unanimous)
• Set 2026 Revenue Neutral Rate Hearing and Budget Hearing for Sep 2 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will review several new business items, notably a design work order for the PEC R9 waterline, a commercial lease for the airport maintenance building, and a real estate contract with Flintwood, LLC. The council will also discuss roof repair contracts for park shelters and bathrooms. Unfinished business includes the Rental Registration Program ordinance.

• PEC R9 Waterline Design Work Order
• Commercial Property Lease – Airport Maintenance Building
• City Facility Roof Repairs – multiple contractors
• Real Estate Contract – Flintwood, LLC (Mesner Development MOU and deed)
• Rental Registration Program ordinance (Ordinance 1938)

The council approved the consent agenda items, including the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, contractor licenses, and a housing appointment certificate. It unanimously approved a $485,500 work order for the PEC R9 waterline design and a $15,351.41 bid for park shelter and bathroom roof repairs. No action was taken on the Flintwood, LLC real‑estate contract, and the council discussed forming a committee to study a rental registration program.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved PEC R9 waterline design work order $485,500 (unanimous)
• Approved roof repair bid from Joiner Construction $15,351.41 (unanimous)
• No action on Real Estate Contract – Flintwood, LLC
• Discussed formation of rental registration program committee (no vote)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss non‑elected personnel (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2025, featuring presentations on the 2024 financial review, 2026 budget goals, and water conservation. Unfinished business includes a real estate contract with Flintwood, LLC, a commercial lease for the airport maintenance building, a federal grant application for the airport PAPI and beacon project, and an asphalt streets maintenance plan. New business includes a special event application for Wicked Fest and a resolution to remove nuisances at 1325 and 1337 N. Elm Street.

• Real estate contract with Flintwood, LLC for city development
• Commercial property lease for airport maintenance building
• Federal grant application execution for airport PAPI and beacon project
• Resolution authorizing removal of nuisances at 1325 and 1337 N. Elm Street
• Special event application for Wicked Fest & Wicked Wilson Gravel Bike Race

The council unanimously approved a real estate contract and limited warranty deed with Flintwood, LLC for a senior housing development. It also approved the execution of a federal grant application for the Airport PAPI and Beacon Project and authorized the mayor to sign the grant documents. The council further approved quotes up to $176,150 for the 2025 Asphalt Street Maintenance Plan, a resolution to remove nuisances from 1325 and 1337 N. Elm Street, and the consent agenda items.

• Approved Real Estate Contract and Limited Warranty Deed with Flintwood, LLC for senior housing development (unanimous)
• Approved execution of grant application for Airport PAPI and Beacon Project and authorized Mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Approved quotes up to $176,150 for 2025 Asphalt Street Maintenance Plan (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to remove general nuisances from 1325 and 1337 N. Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including prior meeting minutes, Appropriation Ordinance A-4-25, April 2025 financials, contractor and arborist licenses, street closure and parade applications (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will discuss several budget and grant items, review departmental reports, and consider new ordinances. Unfinished business includes a police department roof repair change order and a federal aviation grant agreement. New business features a required‑water‑service ordinance and an application to the Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program. The meeting also includes public comment periods and an executive session for privileged matters.

• Ordinance consideration – Required Water Service for Residential Properties
• Police Department Roof Repair Change Order – R&R Roofing Estimate
• Federal Aviation Administration FY 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant Agreement 3-20-0071-019-2025
• Second Amendment to Holland Hotel Housing Grant Agreement – Kansas Governor and Dept. of Commerce
• Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program Application – Russell City C‑8 2026

The council approved the consent agenda items and adopted an ordinance setting the order of business. It approved a police department roof repair change order for $84,799 and authorized the mayor to sign the FAA airport grant and a Holland Hotel housing grant amendment. The council also authorized staff to submit a $1,233,989 Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program application. No action was taken on the required water service ordinance.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved police department roof repair change order $84,799 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending City Code Section 1-214(d) (unanimous)
• Approved FAA FY 2025 Airport Infrastructure Grant agreement, mayor authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Holland Hotel Housing Grant, mayor authorized to sign (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of Kansas Local Bridge Improvement Program application $1,233,989 (unanimous)
• No action taken on ordinance requiring water service for residential properties
• No action taken in executive session on real property acquisition

City Council

The Russell City Council will vote on the final plat for the Flintwood Subdivision and a commercial lease for the airport maintenance building. Council will also consider a supplemental engineering agreement with KDOT for the North Fossil Reconstruction project and an addendum to the R-9 Ranch lease agreement. Presentations include a Police Week proclamation and outside entity funding requests for the 2026 budget, along with an update on water source, production, and conservation.

• Approval of final plat for Flintwood Subdivision
• Commercial property lease for airport maintenance building
• Supplemental engineering agreement for North Fossil Reconstruction with KDOT
• Addendum to R-9 Ranch lease agreement with City of Hays
• Outside entity funding requests for 2026 budget (Western KS Child Advocacy, Options Domestic & Sexual Violence, Russell Chamber, Russell Main Street)

The council authorized the mayor to sign the final plat for the Flintwood Subdivision once all signatures are completed. It also approved the R‑9 lease agreement addendum, a commercial property lease for the airport maintenance building, and a preliminary engineering agreement for the North Fossil Street reconstruction. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved commercial property lease for airport maintenance building (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary engineering agreement for North Fossil Street reconstruction and authorized mayor to sign (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign final plat of Flintwood Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to 2024 R‑9 lease agreement (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss real property acquisition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:26 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Council will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding for property development with Mesner Development Company, as unfinished business. Other items include a recycling program review, purchase of a control panel for Plant B, water well rehabilitation, and replacement of a time management system. The agenda also features presentations on water conservation and employee recognitions, along with consent agenda items and department reports.

• Memorandum of Understanding for property development – Mesner Development Company
• Recycling Program Review
• Plant B Claricell Control Panel Purchase (WesTech Panel Proposal)
• Water Well Rehabilitation (Downey Drilling)
• Ordinance providing for additional crosswalks on Main Street

The council unanimously approved a $316,263 single‑bid waiver for the CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation Project for Perfect Print, LLC. It also approved a $130,795.74 quote from R & R Roofing to repair the city building roof. The consent agenda items, including prior meeting minutes and appropriations, were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:09 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved city building roof repair quote $130,795.74 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation Project bid $316,263 for Perfect Print, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Compiled information on regulating rentals (staff action)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council meeting will address routine agenda items, public comments, and several presentations. Unfinished business includes the Rental Registration Program ordinance. New business features review of multiple roofing contractor quotes for a city building roof repair and a single‑bid waiver request for CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation Project #23‑CR‑006.

• Roof repair quotes from Roofmasters Roofing, High Plains Roofing, and R&R Roofing
• Single‑bid waiver request for CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation Project #23‑CR‑006 (Perfect Print, LLC)
• Ordinance 1938 Rental Registration Program (unfinished business)
• Street Closure Application for Simpson Elementary Career on Wheels Day (consent agenda)
• Sales Tax Distribution 2025 (consent agenda)

The Russell City Council unanimously approved a single‑bid waiver for CDBG Commercial Rehabilitation Project #23‑CR‑006, awarding a $316,263 contract to Keller Construction and Fencing and authorizing the mayor to sign. The council also unanimously approved a $130,795.74 quote from R & R Roofing to repair the city building roof. Additionally, the consent agenda items—including the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes, Appropriation Ordinance A‑3‑25, March 2025 financials, a contractor license, and a street‑closure application—were approved unanimously. No other motions were denied.

• Approved single‑bid waiver for CDBG Project #23‑CR‑006, $316,263 contract to Keller Construction and Fencing (unanimous)
• Approved quote from R & R Roofing to repair city building roof, $130,795.74 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: March 4, 2025 meeting minutes, Appropriation Ordinance A‑3‑25, March 2025 financials, contractor license, street‑closure application (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:09 p.m. passed (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution regarding a dangerous structure at 425 W. 7th Street. The body will also discuss water conservation, a street extension project, and a zoning change request.

• Public hearing and resolution to make safe or remove structure at 425 W. 7th Street
• Proposed ordinance rezoning lands from R-1 Single Family residential to PUD Planned Unit Development for Flintwood LLC
• Kansas Department of Commerce Grant Agreement and PEC Design Agreement for South Main Street Extension
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of South Maple Street
• Appointments of Dave Sturgeon and Kayla Schneider to KMEA Director positions

The Russell City Council approved several items unanimously, including a resolution to repair or remove the unsafe structure at 425 W. 7th Street. It also approved the Kansas Department of Commerce grant and design agreements for the South Main Street Extension, an ordinance to vacate part of South Maple Street, and a rezoning ordinance converting R-1 residential land to a Planned Unit Development district. The council set the date for the Annual Community Clean‑Up Day on April 5, 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and certificate renewals (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to repair or remove unsafe structure at 425 W. 7th St (unanimous)
• Approved Kansas Department of Commerce Grant Agreement for South Main Street Extension (unanimous)
• Approved PEC Design Agreement for South Main Street Extension (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to vacate a portion of South Maple Street (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning ordinance changing R-1 Single Family Residential to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Community Clean‑Up Day for April 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 41:30 a.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review an option to purchase real estate agreement with Mesner Development for senior housing. The meeting also includes presentations on water conservation and various administrative approvals.

• Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement for Senior Housing Development with Mesner Development
• Appropriation Ordinance A.1.25
• Review of water source, production, and conservation data from NOAA and US Drought Monitor
• Approval of 2025-2026 Contractor Licenses
• Arborist Renewals

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included the January 7, 2025 minutes, the December 2024 bank reconciliation, and various financial reports. It also approved the Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement for a senior housing development. After recessing into executive session with no further action, the council adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement for senior housing development (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session; no action taken (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a purchase power agreement with the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency and an extension with Grand River Dam Authority. Other business includes bids for a metal roof repair, an accessible door at Deines Cultural Center, and a police patrol vehicle replacement.

• Resolution authorizing execution of a Purchase Power Agreement between City of Russell and Kansas Municipal Energy Agency
• Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) Purchase Power Agreement extension (4 MW)
• Unfinished business: City Facilities Metal Roof Repair – R&R Roofing addendum and original bid
• New Business: Deines Cultural Center Accessible Front Door Purchase – bids from Quality Glass, LLC and O'Ryan Electric
• New Business: Police Patrol Vehicle Replacement – 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

The council unanimously approved the purchase of a new 2025 Ford Police Interceptor Utility for $54,637.50. It also approved a Purchase Power Agreement with the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency and the resolution authorizing its execution. Additional approvals included a metal‑roof repair addendum, an accessible front‑door bid, and the consent agenda items.

• Approved $54,637.50 police vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Purchase Power Agreement with Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing execution of the Purchase Power Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved metal‑roof repair addendum, raising total bid to $41,829.43 (unanimous)
• Approved $23,036.35 accessible front‑door purchase for Deines Cultural Center (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: Jan 21, 2025 council minutes, Russell Recreation Commission appointment (Rick Webb), contractor licenses (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 5:15 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Russell City Council will discuss several new business items, including a Kansas Gas Franchise Fee Ordinance (Ordinance 1814) and a resolution waiving GAAP reporting requirements for 2025. Other items include a quote for a fire department fit‑testing machine, a request for a public hearing on dangerous structures at 425 W. 7th Street, and a resolution declaring a Stage 1 Water Watch. The council will also review presentations on water resources and adopt routine items such as the consent agenda and unfinished business agreements.

• Kansas Gas Franchise Fee Ordinance (Ordinance 1814 - Kansas Gas Service Franchise Agreement)
• Resolution Waiving GAAP Reporting Requirements for 2025
• TSI Fit Tester Quote for fire department fit‑testing machine
• Resolution Setting Hearing for dangerous structures at 425 W. 7th Street
• Resolution Declaring Stage 1 Water Watch

City Council

The Russell City Council will meet on December 17, 2024, to discuss water source and conservation, year-end transfers, and multiple bids for facility repairs. Key decisions include a Build Kansas matching grant agreement for electric distribution rebuild, metal and shingle roof repair bids, and Deines Cultural Center HVAC replacement bids. The council will also consider resolutions amending golf course tournament fees and adopting tournament policies.

• Build Kansas Matching Grant Agreement for Electric Distribution Rebuild - North Residential Circuits 1 and 2
• Deines Cultural Center HVAC System replacement bids from Comfort Pro, Shubert Heating, Werth Heating
• Metal roof repair bids for city facilities from Arredondo, R&R Roofing, Tailored Roofing
• Shingle roof repair bids from six contractors including Burwell Construction and Central Kansas Roofing
• Resolution amending golf course tournament fees and course closure for tournaments

City Council

The Russell City Council will review drought reports and website updates, and consider purchasing bunker gear, HVAC systems, and transformers. The body will also review capital improvement plans and employee pay schedules.

• Review of water source, production, and conservation
• Approval of 15 kV Siemens Breaker Purchase
• Deines Cultural Center HVAC system replacement
• North Residential 1 and 2 transformer rebuild
• Resolution establishing employee rate schedule