{ "city": "Russell", "state": "KS", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-russellks/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council will consider rezoning land from R‑1 residential to A‑1 agricultural", "summary": "The Russell City Council meeting on June 2, 2026 will discuss several public‑interest topics. Items include presentations on water supply, the Russell Market Square project, and a historic‑district designation for Kansas Main Street. The council will review unfinished business such as library and recreation funding requests, a CDBG contract amendment, and an ordinance amending electric rates. New business includes a special‑event application for Freedom Fest, a rezoning proposal changing R‑1 single‑family land to A‑1 agricultural, and a resolution to hold a public hearing on creating a Community Improvement District.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=156", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=156", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=156" }, { "date": "2026-07-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Russell City Council to hold public hearing on dangerous structure at 15 Amber Drive", "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a dangerous structure at 15 Amber Drive and discuss the 2027 Budget's Special Revenue Funds. The body is also reviewing bids for a utility backhoe replacement and a lift station replacement on Cindy Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=157", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=157", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=157" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Russell City Council to discuss 2027 budget enterprise funds", "summary": "The City Council will discuss enterprise funds for the 2027 budget and review water source and conservation outlooks for July through September 2026. The body will also consider amendments to the Holland Hotel housing grant and development agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=159", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&event_id=159" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council discusses 2027 budget requests and fire code adoption", "summary": "The City Council will review several 2027 budget requests for the Recreation Commission, Public Library, and various outside entities. The agenda also includes discussions on water conservation, an aerator purchase, and a resolution regarding FEMA BRIC grant eligibility.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=155", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=155", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=155" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council discusses budget requests and a public hearing for 15 Amber Drive", "summary": "The City Council will review funding requests from several outside entities for the 2027 budget. The agenda also includes a request for a public hearing regarding dangerous structures at 15 Amber Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=154", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=154", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=154" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council discusses public safety, nuisance abatement, and street maintenance", "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding dangerous structures at 930 N. Lincoln Street. The agenda includes discussions on a smooth drum roller purchase, an asphalt streets maintenance plan, and the removal of general nuisances from 950 East 7th.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=153", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=153", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=153" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council discusses budget goals, water projects, and special event applications", "summary": "The City Council will review the 2025 financial review and 2027 budget goals. Discussion items include water source conservation, an electric rate study, and several special event applications for Wicked Fest and Waudby's 100th Anniversary.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=152", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=152", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=152" }, { "date": "2026-04-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council discusses property acquisitions and bond refunding", "summary": "The City Council will review several items including potential real property purchases and a resolution for Dogwood Energy Center bond refunding. The meeting also includes updates on water production, the R-9 Water Project, and ladder truck replacement.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=151", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=151", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=151" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider issuing general obligation bonds Series 2026-A", "summary": "The Russell City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026-A, and a resolution prescribing the sale and delivery of those bonds. Other business includes a contract for golf course clubhouse operations, a real estate purchase at 611 E 4th, pickleball court addition, and a public hearing on dangerous structures at 930 N. Lincoln Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with routine approvals and department reports.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=149", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=149", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=149" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Safe Streets for All comprehensive plan work order", "summary": "The City Council will discuss and likely vote on a work order for the Safe Streets for All comprehensive plan, water well rehabilitation bids, a gravel purchase for Memorial Park parking lot, and an amendment to a CDBG agreement for 621 N. Main Street. A draft ordinance creating a Municipal Golf Course Board is also up for review. The agenda includes several routine items such as minutes, department reports, and public comment periods.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=150", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=150", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=150" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Russell City Council to discuss charter changes, water projects, and property sale", "summary": "The Russell City Council will consider a proposed charter ordinance regarding councilmember and mayor terms, review water source development at the R9 Ranch, and discuss the sale of property at 611 E 4th. The meeting also includes presentations on a community impact award and an Eagle Scout cemetery project.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=148", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=148", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=148" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider water watch, bond sales, and financial reports", "summary": "The Russell City Council will meet to discuss water conservation, authorize the sale of general obligation bonds, and approve financial reports and contracts. The meeting includes public comments and department reports.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=147", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=147", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=147" }, { "date": "2026-01-29", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Electric generation bond review and water source project update on agenda", "summary": "The Russell City Council will meet on December 16, 2025, to discuss or decide on several items including an electric generation bond review and upcoming issuance (Resolution 28-23), a water source project update, and multiple unfinished business items such as year-end transfers and a CDBG pay request for Perfect Print Restoration. The council will also consider a charter ordinance changing councilmember and mayor terms, an animal control trapping ordinance, and a snow and ice removal policy.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=145", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=145", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=145" }, { "date": "2026-01-29", "body": "City Council", "headline": "New mayor and council sworn in, council reorganizes", "summary": "The Russell City Council will administer oaths of office to newly elected Mayor Jim Cross and council members for Wards I-IV, then elect a council president and approve a resolution for official depositories and newspaper. Unfinished business includes two ordinances amending animal control regulations (keeping, care, control and trapping) and a resolution on leased vehicles. A new business item is a resolution to waive GAAP reporting requirements.", "agenda_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=146", "minutes_url": "https://russellks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=146", "source": "https://russellks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=146" } ] }