Greensburg public meetings in 2025

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will discuss water rates and a property donation. The body will also review a CMB application for Family Dollar and make appointments to city commissions.

• Resolution 2025-09 regarding Water Rates
• Consideration of donation of 135 N. Main by the Land Bank Board
• CMB Application: Family Dollar
• Appropriation Ordinance #1306
• Appointments for Recreation Commission and Economic Development

The council approved Resolution 2025-09, raising water rates for residential, commercial, institutional, governmental and out‑of‑city customers. It also reappointed Aaron Zadina to the Recreation Commission (2026‑2029) and Steve Kirk to the Economic Development Board (2026‑2028). No action was taken on the proposed donation of the property at 135 N. Main. The council entered a brief executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (4-0)
• Reappointed Aaron Zadina to Recreation Commission (4-0)
• Reappointed Steve Kirk to Economic Development Board (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 water rate increase (4-0)
• Motion to enter executive session for personnel matters passed unanimously (4-0)
• No action taken on donation of 135 N. Main property

Mayor & City Council

The Greensburg City Council will discuss the Water Fund, consider Resolution 2025-08 for a 2026 cost‑of‑living adjustment, and review an application to purchase 302 S. Maple as a Land Bank Board matter. Routine items on the consent agenda include approval of the November 17 minutes and Appropriation Ordinance #1305.

• Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting November 17, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Appropriation Ordinance #1305 (consent agenda)
• Water Fund Discussion
• Resolution 2025-08: 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment
• Land Bank Board application to purchase 302 S. Maple

The council adopted option 2 for the Water Fund, adding a monthly minimum charge and a $0.50 per 1,000‑gallon rate increase, effective Jan 1 2026 (4‑0). It also approved a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2026 (3‑1). The Land Bank Board voted to sell 302 S. Maple to private buyers for $300 (4‑0). The agenda and consent agenda were each approved unanimously.

• Approved Water Fund option 2 rate increase (4-0)
• Approved 3% Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026 (3-1)
• Approved sale of 302 S. Maple for $300 (4-0)
• Approved agenda with addition (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with addition (4-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Greensburg City Council will meet on November 17, 2025. The council will approve the minutes from the November 3 meeting and adopt Appropriation Ordinance #1304 as part of the consent agenda. It will discuss the electric and water fund status and consider a cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2026. No other actions will be taken unless a member moves an item off the consent agenda.

• Approval of Minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting
• Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance #1304
• Discussion of electric and water funds
• Consideration of the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment

The council approved the meeting agenda with one addition (4‑0) and the consent agenda (4‑0). It voted unanimously to instruct staff to begin adding Energy Cost Adjustments (ECAs) to electric customer bills starting January 1, 2026. Discussion of water‑rate changes was tabled for a future meeting. A resolution to approve a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2026 will be drafted for a later vote.

• Approved agenda with addition (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (4‑0)
• Instructed staff to add ECAs to electric bills Jan 1 2026 (unanimous 4‑0)
• Tabled water fund rate‑increase discussion (no vote)
• Will draft resolution for 3% COLA approval at future meeting

Mayor & City Council

The Greensburg City Council will meet to approve routine items on the consent agenda, including the minutes from the October 20, 2025 regular meeting and Appropriation Ordinance #1303. The council will also discuss the 2026 Employee Benefits. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the October 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance #1303
• Discussion of 2026 Employee Benefits

The council approved an agenda addition for a 2026 CMB License for Quick Pick with a 3-0 vote. The Consent Agenda, including the same addition, was also approved unanimously. Council members voted 3-0 to adopt the proposed renewal of employee benefit packages for 2026.

• Approved agenda addition for CMB License Quick Pick 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with the same addition (3-0)
• Approved renewal of 2026 employee benefit packages (3-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Greensburg City Council will vote on a construction services agreement with Lochner Consulting. They will also receive the third‑quarter financial report. Routine consent agenda items will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and adopt Appropriation Ordinance #1302.

• Lochner Consulting – Construction Services Agreement
• 3rd Quarter Financial Report
• Approval of Minutes – September 15, 2025 (consent agenda)
• Adoption of Appropriation Ordinance #1302 (consent agenda)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 3-0 vote. It then approved the Lochner Consulting-Construction Services Agreement for the airport utility project, with a fee not to exceed $21,089, also by a 3-0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved Lochner Consulting-Construction Services Agreement (fee up to $21,089) (3-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Mayor and City Council will meet to discuss business items including beverage licensing and the designation of a voting delegate. The council will also convene as the Land Bank Board to review applications for purchasing properties.

• Ordinance #1301 regarding Cereal Malt Beverage Licensing
• CMB License for Dillons
• Applications to purchase properties from the Greensburg Land Bank
• Designation of a voting delegate for the KPP Annual Meeting
• Proclamation for Public Power Week October 5-11, 2025

The council voted 4-0 to sell three properties—204 W. Morton, 321 E. Nebraska, and 722 S. Walnut—for $300 each, pending final deed transfer. It also adopted Ordinance #1132 updating the Cereal Malt Beverage Licensing code unanimously. Stacy Barnes was designated as the city’s voting delegate to the KPP annual meeting, with Mick Kendall and Christy Gibson as alternates, also by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Cereal Malt Beverage Licensing Ordinance #1132 (unanimous)
• Designated Stacy Barnes as KPP voting delegate; Mick Kendall and Christy Gibson as alternates (4-0)
• Approved sale of 204 W. Morton, 321 E. Nebraska, and 722 S. Walnut for $300 each, pending deed (4-0)

Mayor & City Council

The Greensburg City Council meeting will review the current fee schedule, consider an engagement letter from Kennedy McKee, adopt Resolution 2025-07 regarding KORA fees, evaluate proposals to purchase lawn mowers, and receive a financial report on the city swimming pool. An executive session will be held to discuss a pending real‑estate acquisition.

• Fee Schedule Review
• Kennedy McKee Engagement Letter
• Resolution 2025-07 KORA Fees
• Consider Mower Purchase(s)
• Swimming Pool Financial Report

The Greensburg City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda without dissent. Council chose to keep the existing fee schedule unchanged. They approved a three‑year engagement with Kennedy McKee for up to $17,000 per year and adopted Resolution 2025‑07 to charge KORA fees based on actual costs. Finally, the council authorized the purchase of two Grasshopper mowers for $26,799.32 from the equipment reserve.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Decided to leave the fee schedule unchanged (consensus)
• Approved 3‑year engagement with Kennedy McKee (up to $17,000/year) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑07 to amend KORA fee code (4-0)
• Approved purchase of Grasshopper Model 335 72" and 61" mowers for $26,799.32 (4-0)

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the agenda after removing Item of Business 5 and passed the consent agenda, both unanimously. It adopted the proposed 2026 budget without amendment. Ordinance 1131 authorizing other motor vehicles on city streets was approved unanimously. The council also authorized Administrator Barnes to bid on tax‑sale properties for the Greensburg Land Bank, with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda with Item of Business 5 removed (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (3-0)
• Adopted the 2026 Budget (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1131 Other Motor Vehicles (3-0)
• Authorized Barnes to bid on tax‑sale properties for the Land Bank (3-0)
• Moved to executive session on financial data (3-0)

Mayor & City Council

The City Council will discuss two new ordinances and a consultant agreement with Lochner. The body will also address a Planning Commission appointment and a voting delegate designation for the LKM annual meeting.

• Ordinance #1129: Repealing Chapter XIV, Article 5 Special Purpose Vehicles
• Ordinance #1130: Interconnection and Interconnection Standards
• Consultant Agreement with Lochner
• Appropriation Ordinance #1298
• Planning Commission appointment

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously (4‑0 each). It adopted the draft 2026 budget, kept the mill levy at 66.714, and set a public hearing for September 2 at 6:00 p.m., also passing 4‑0. After discussion, council members reached consensus to rescind the current Special Purpose Vehicle Ordinance, with staff to draft a replacement ordinance for the next meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted 2026 budget draft and set hearing date (4-0)
• Rescinded current Special Purpose Vehicle Ordinance (consensus)

Mayor & City Council

The Greensburg City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It then adopted Ordinance 1128, updating the Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, with a unanimous vote. Council reached consensus to continue preparing the official 2026 draft budget document.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1128 – Standard Traffic Ordinance & Uniform Public Offense Code (unanimous)
• Consensus to move forward with official 2026 draft budget preparation (no formal vote)

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved the Pioneer Services bid for a water‑tower generator with a 3‑0 vote and one abstention. The council also approved Resolution 2025‑06 for the 2026 budget by a 4‑0 vote. The county tax‑sale discussion will be placed on a future agenda.

• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved Pioneer Services water tower generator bid (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 for 2026 budget (4-0)
• County tax‑sale discussion to be added to a future agenda

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 3‑0 vote. It adopted the Memorandum of Understanding with the Iroquois Center for Human Development, also by a 3‑0 vote. The water‑tower generator bid was tabled because a council member abstained and there were not enough members present to vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Adopted ICHD memorandum of understanding (3‑0)
• Tabled water‑tower generator bid (no vote)

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the Business Park Letter of Intent with Statera Ag LLC for a manufacturing facility, voting 4-0. The council also approved a $5,000 donation to each of the tornado‑affected communities of Grinnell and Plevna, also 4-0. The agenda and the consent agenda were each approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Business Park Letter of Intent (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 donations to Grinnell and Plevna (4-0)

Mayor & City Council

The council unanimously approved a $1,500 funding request for the 2025 July 4 fireworks display. All three expiring members of the Greensburg Tree Board were re‑appointed for three‑year terms. The body entered a brief executive session to discuss financial data, then adjourned at 6:25 p.m.

• Approved $1,500 fireworks funding (4-0)
• Re‑appointed Tom Corns, Dea Corns, and Travis Barnes to the Tree Board (4-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (4-0)
• Entered executive session on financial data (4-0)
• Returned to open session with no further action

Mayor & City Council

The Greensburg City Council approved Ordinance 1127 prohibiting engine "jake" braking with a unanimous vote. It also adopted Resolution 2025-05 for the KPP Energy PACE Solar Project by a 4‑0 vote. Council reached consensus to keep the town’s time sirens sounding at noon, 1 p.m., and 6 p.m., and gave administrative approval for H&H Sno Cones to park its trailer near City Hall.

• Approved Ordinance 1127 banning engine "jake" brakes (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 for the PACE Solar Project (4-0)
• Kept time sirens sounding at noon, 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. (consensus)
• Approved H&H Sno Cones trailer parking near City Hall (administrative)

Mayor & City Council

The council adopted the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved revisions to the Tourism Board bylaws, adding the mayor as a possible appointee, and confirmed two board appointments: Karen Couch (term ending Dec. 31, 2027) and Mayor Matt Christenson (term ending Dec. 31, 2028). Council also reached consensus to amend the noise ordinance to include “jake” braking, with the ordinance draft to be presented at a future meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Tourism Bylaws revisions to allow mayor or council member appointment (4-0)
• Approved Tourism Board appointment of Karen Couch (term to 12/31/2027) (4-0)
• Approved Tourism Board appointment of Mayor Matt Christenson (term to 12/31/2028) (4-0)
• Council consensus to modify noise ordinance to include “jake” braking (no vote recorded)

Mayor & City Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, each by a 4‑0 vote. It adopted Ordinance 1126, repealing Chapter 5, Article 3 Business Regulations for amusement devices, with unanimous support. Council also approved the eFog street‑sealing bid for the W. Garfield to S. Main area, voting 4‑0. An executive‑session motion was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1126 repealing amusement device regulations (unanimous)
• Approved eFog street‑sealing bid (4-0)
• Entered executive session per K.S.A. 75‑4319(b) (unanimous)