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Greensburg public meetings in 2025

25 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 15, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg City Council to consider water rates and land bank donation

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved water rate increase and reappointed board members

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.

Mon Dec 1, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council will consider a 2026 cost‑of‑living adjustment resolution

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a new water rate increase plan effective Jan 1 2026

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.

Mon Nov 17, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council will consider the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment

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.

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✓ Decided: Council orders electric fuel adjustments to be added to bills Jan 1, 2026

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.

Mon Nov 3, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council will consider the 2026 Employee Benefits package

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026 employee benefits renewal and agenda additions

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.

Mon Oct 20, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council will consider a construction services agreement with Lochner Consulting

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.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Lochner consulting contract for airport utility project

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.

Mon Oct 6, 2025

Mayor & City Council

City Council to consider land bank property purchase applications

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.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves sale of three Land Bank properties for $300 each

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.

Mon Sep 15, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council will discuss fees, a mower purchase, and a swimming pool financial report

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.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves mower purchase and new contracts

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.

Tue Sep 2, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg council to hold 2026 budget hearing and adopt 2025 budget

The Greensburg Mayor and City Council will meet to conduct a public hearing on the 2026 budget and consider adopting the proposed 2025 budget. Routine items such as approval of minutes and an appropriation ordinance are listed on the consent agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopted the 2026 budget and approved land‑bank property bids

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.

Mon Aug 18, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider ordinances on interconnection and special purpose vehicles

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.

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Mon Aug 4, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg council to set 2026 budget hearing date and review finance ordinance

The Greensburg Mayor and City Council will meet to review the 2026 budget and discuss a Special Purpose Vehicle Ordinance. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and an appropriation ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Council agreed to rescind the Special Purpose Vehicle Ordinance

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.

Mon Jul 21, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg City Council to review 2026 draft budget

The City Council will review the draft budget for 2026 and the financial report for the second quarter of 2025. The body will also consider two ordinances.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously adopts 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Public Offense Code

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.

Mon Jul 7, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg City Council to review 2026 General Fund draft budget

The City Council will review the draft budget for the 2026 General Fund. The body will also consider a bid for a water tower generator and discuss a county tax sale.

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✓ Decided: Council approved water tower generator bid and budget resolution

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.

Mon Jun 16, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg City Council to review water tower generator bids

The City Council will consider a bid for a water tower generator and a memorandum of understanding with the Iroquois Center for Human Development. The meeting also includes an introduction from Statera Ag LLC.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted ICHD memorandum of understanding (3‑0 vote)

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.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg City Council to review 2024 audit and business park intent

The City Council will receive a presentation on the 2024 audit from Jim Kennedy and Kennedy McKee. Members will also discuss a letter of intent for the business park and potential tornado donations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Business Park Letter of Intent and $5,000 tornado donations

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.

Tue May 20, 2025

Mayor & City Council

✓ Decided: Council approved $1,500 fireworks funding for July 4 display

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.

Mon May 19, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg City Council to discuss 4th of July fireworks funding

The City Council will meet to consider a funding request for 4th of July fireworks. The body will also address appointments for the Greensburg Tree Board and an appropriation ordinance.

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Mon May 5, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider engine brake ordinance and PACE solar resolution

The Greensburg City Council will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an appropriation ordinance (Ordinance #1291) on the consent agenda. Under new business, the council will discuss city sirens, consider an ordinance regulating engine brakes (Ordinance #1127), and a KPP Energy resolution regarding the PACE Solar Project. The meeting will also include citizen comments limited to three minutes each.

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✓ Decided: Council approves PACE Solar Project resolution (4-0)

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.

Mon Apr 21, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider appropriation ordinance #1290, tourism board appointments

The Greensburg City Council will vote on a consent agenda including approval of meeting minutes and Appropriation Ordinance #1290. They will issue a proclamation for Arbor Day 2025 and discuss revisions to tourism bylaws, tourism board appointments, and the use of engine 'Jake' brakes. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

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✓ Decided: Council approved tourism bylaws changes and appointed board members

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.

Mon Apr 7, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider repeal of amusement device business regulations

The Greensburg City Council will consider repealing Chapter 5, Article 3 of business regulations for amusement devices. They will also review quotes for street sealing and receive the 2025 first quarter financial report. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and appropriation ordinance #1289. A 10-minute executive session is scheduled for discussion of financial data or trade secrets.

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✓ Decided: Council approved eFog street sealing contract and repealed amusement device regulations

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.

Mon Mar 17, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider nepotism policy resolution

The Greensburg City Council will discuss and potentially vote on Resolution 2025-04 amending the personnel policy section on nepotism. Other business includes renewing the annual insurance policy, discussing a potential mural location, and reviewing Chapter 5, Article 3 of business regulations regarding amusement devices. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and Ordinance #1288.

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✓ Decided: Council approves pool house as mural site, advances grant process

The Council approved using the former pool house for a mural project, allowing staff to proceed with grant applications. They also approved the annual insurance policy renewal, amended the nepotism policy for part-time/seasonal employees, and directed staff to draft an ordinance abolishing the amusement device code.

Mon Mar 3, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg City Council to review engineering bids for sidewalks project

The City Council will review responses to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Connecting Sidewalks Project. The body will also consider a software renewal agreement and a review of the nepotism policy.

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✓ Decided: Council selects PEC for sidewalk project engineering

The Greensburg City Council approved selecting PEC as the engineering firm for the Connecting Sidewalks Project, based on the highest score from the RFQ review process. The council also approved a $5,022 HVAC controls renewal agreement with BCS. Discussion was held on amending the nepotism policy to allow case-by-case hiring of part-time staff, with a revised policy to be brought back. No final decision was made on the nepotism policy.

Tue Feb 18, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Greensburg City Council to consider bids for airport water/septic project

The Council will vote on a consent agenda including an appropriation ordinance and a rodeo club license. Business items include reviewing bids for the airport water/septic system project and selecting a contractor, as well as reviewing responses from engineering firms for a connecting sidewalks project. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters of non-elected personnel.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $252,027 airport utility contract

The Greensburg City Council approved a $252,027 bid from Kramer Construction for the airport water/septic system project, funded partly by a KDOT grant and city insurance funds. They also approved an agreement with Priority Power for staging area use at the industrial park for the PACE Solar project. A decision on the Connecting Sidewalks engineering firm was tabled to the next meeting. No action was taken in executive sessions.

Mon Feb 3, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to consider solar project resolutions and dump trailer purchase

The council will consider two resolutions (2025-02 and 2025-03) related to the KPP Energy PACE Solar Project. A dump trailer purchase is also up for discussion. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from January 21, 2025, and Appropriation Ordinance #1285. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves PACE solar resolutions and dump trailer purchase

The Greensburg City Council approved two resolutions supporting the PACE Solar Project, enabling KPP Energy to apply for a tax credit that could fund low-income energy assistance, and approved the purchase of a dump trailer for Public Works. Both actions passed unanimously 4-0.

Tue Jan 21, 2025

Mayor & City Council

City Council to discuss airport grant and KPP electric report

The Greensburg City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes and an appropriation ordinance. Items of business include an application for a Kansas Airport Improvement Grant and review of KPP Energy's 2023 financial report and 2024 electric billing. The council will also enter executive sessions for financial and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves KDOT grant application for asphalt runway with 15% match

The Greensburg City Council approved submitting three Kansas Airport Improvement Grant applications for an asphalt runway with a 15% local match, despite a nearly $100,000 higher cost than a 10% match. The council also approved the consent agenda with an added check to Eck Services for $408.00. No other substantive decisions were made; two executive sessions were held with no action taken.

Mon Jan 6, 2025

Mayor & City Council

Council to review appropriation ordinance and annual GAAP waiver

This is a regular City Council meeting with a routine agenda. Items include approval of minutes, an appropriation ordinance (Ordinance #1283), convening as Greensburg Land Bank and Public Building Commission for annual meetings, a GAAP waiver resolution, and end-of-year transfers. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $138K in end-of-year fund transfers

The Greensburg City Council approved Resolution 2025-01 for a GAAP waiver and authorized $138,000 in end-of-year transfers from Streets, Electric, and Sewer funds to other funds. The council also held annual meetings for the Land Bank and Public Building Commission, and received staff reports on winter storm cleanup, airport project bidding, and rate changes.