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Hedrick public meetings in 2025

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

Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on truck route, liquor, tobacco, fireworks ordinances

The Hedrick City Council will consider six ordinances and several resolutions at its December 1 meeting. Key items include establishing truck routes, amending codes for tobacco permits, conflict of interest, liquor licenses, public hearings, and fireworks. The council will also set a public hearing on a 25-year electric franchise fee and approve bank signer changes.

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✓ Decided: Hedrick Council adopts six ordinances, approves bills and licenses

The Hedrick City Council adopted six ordinances (truck routes, tobacco permits, conflict of interest, liquor licenses, public hearing requirements, and fireworks) and passed resolutions on an electric franchise fee and bank account signer changes. The council also approved paying all presented bills, approved Pigtail Charlie's liquor license, and tabled 2026 road project discussions until the January 5, 2026 meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
3 yea
BUNNELL yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to discuss Civic Center rent, utility extension, and truck routes

The Hedrick City Council will consider several resident requests, including a discussion on paying Civic Center rent due to volunteer cleaning, a utility bill extension, and a draft ordinance on truck routes. The council will also vote on a resolution to transfer funds from sewer hauling to the general account and review a liquor license application.

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✓ Decided: Council hires community center custodian, denies utility extension

The council approved hiring Heath Cardwell as community center custodian at $15/hour and denied a resident's request for an extension on a water bill and meter pit installation. They also approved paying JD Olinger $18/hour for helping with a water leak, and passed Resolution #34-2025 transferring $2,138.67 from sewer hauling to the general account. Several items were tabled to the December meeting, including the city sign replacement and a truck route ordinance.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider truck route ordinance and finalize tower project payments

The Hedrick City Council will vote on a draft ordinance establishing truck routes and approve final payments and documents for the tower project. Other business includes wastewater treatment plant updates, a contract with KCTC, and authorizing destruction of certain records.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water tower project final documents

The Hedrick City Council approved final documents for Divisions 2 and 3 of the water tower project, including pay applications, notices of acceptability, releases of claims, and lien waivers. The council also passed a resolution authorizing destruction of certain records, approved all bills presented, and allowed Colt Mefford to store and use a rebound machine at the Civic Center. No substantive decisions were made on the proposed truck route ordinance, which was only discussed.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO ALLOW COLT MEFFORD TO STORE THE REBOUND MACHINE AT THE CIVIC CENTER AND USE THERE WITH A RESERVATION MADE TO HOLD OPEN GYM AND THAT COLT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 18. Contact: Ashley Olinger, City…
3 yea · 1 absent
NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea · GREINER yea · BUNNELL absent
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider JetCo software quote, wastewater plant updates, and solar for city properties

The Hedrick City Council will discuss and potentially decide on several operational items, including a JetCo computer/software quote, updates on the wastewater treatment plant, and solar options for city properties. Other business includes approving minutes, financial reports, employee time cards, and bills, as well as considering a resolution to name a depository and reviewing the annual financial report.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $31,325 wastewater computer/software quote

The Hedrick City Council approved a $31,325 quote from JetCo for a computer and software for the wastewater treatment plant. They also approved the annual financial report, a resolution naming a depository, and several property sale contract completions. The council declined a solar quote from Red Lion and tabled a decision on a basketball rebounding machine pending insurance and attorney review.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Aug 4, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to vote on street funds, solar, and wastewater updates

The Hedrick City Council will discuss and vote on several resolutions, including approving the 2025 Street Financial Report, transferring funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account, and authorizing destruction of certain records. Other items include updates on the Civic Center solar project, wastewater treatment plant, and a BBQ Days update. The meeting also covers routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and employee time cards.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Delta Industries quote for wastewater plant work

The Hedrick City Council approved a quote from Delta Industries for work at the wastewater treatment plant, and passed resolutions approving the 2025 street financial report, transferring funds from the Civic Center account, and authorizing destruction of certain records. The council also approved paying all bills presented, buying millings for alleys, and purchasing code supplements for a fireworks ordinance. Several items were discussed but not decided, including future roads projects and adding a bank depository.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
MOTION TO BUY THE MILLINGS FROM MIKE MEFFORD FOR $60 A TRUCK LOAD TO USE FOR ALLEYS AND OTHER PURPOSES. 2ND BY NORRIS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
NORRIS yea · GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 18:30

Regular Council Meeting & Public Hearing

Hedrick Council to hold public hearings on property bids, nuisance abatement, and flood insurance; also considers liquor license, fund transfers, and gift of real estate

The Hedrick City Council will hold two public hearings: one to accept bids for 310 N. Main Street and three lots South, and another on a nuisance abatement at 103 W. East Street. The council will also consider resolutions to transfer funds from Sewer Hauling and the Civic Center account to the General Account, a resolution regarding the National Flood Insurance Plan, acceptance of a gift of real estate at 103 W. Second Street, a Dollar General liquor license, and updates on the wastewater treatment plant, city hall windows, and ordinance enforcement.

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✓ Decided: Council sells city-owned property at 310 N. Main St. for $10,000

The council approved Resolution #25-2025, selling city-owned real estate at 310 N. Main Street and three lots to the south to Julie and Randy Robertson for $10,000. A public hearing was held and two bids were received, with the Robertsons' $10,000 bid accepted over Tom Lillard's $10,500 bid. The council also started nuisance abatement proceedings for 203 N. East Street, giving 30 days to comply before fines begin. Other actions included approving bills, liquor license for Dollar General, and several resolutions transferring funds and accepting a gift of real estate.

Agenda (official) · cached copy · Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO PAY ALL OF THE BILLS. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · BUNNELL yea · NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea
Mon Jun 23, 2025 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Council to vote on KCTC contract, property donation, road damage

The Hedrick City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a contract with KCTC, a donation of property at 103 W. Second St, and road damage issues. Other business includes purchasing an office printer and computer, and addressing the city clerk position and Austin Crowe.

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✓ Decided: Council sets $500 minimum fine for damaging city roads

The council approved a minimum $500 fine for damaging city roads and will send letters to those who have caused damage. They also approved a $1,519.97 computer upgrade for city hall and discussed a potential donation of 103 W. Second Street for storage. A contract proposal from KPMG was discussed but no decision was made.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to decide on sewer hauling credit card payments, property sale, nuisance abatement

The Hedrick City Council will consider several resolutions, including how to handle credit card payments for sewer hauling, declaring a property as surplus for sale, and setting a nuisance abatement hearing for 203 N East St. They will also discuss a sewer problem at 307 W. Second Street, a chicken variance request, and a tobacco permit for Dollar General.

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✓ Decided: Council approves water tower project payments, adopts ordinance

The Hedrick City Council approved multiple resolutions and payments, including Pay App #3 for Division 1 and Pay App #7 for Division 2 of the water tower project, and adopted Ordinance #3-2025 amending Section 53.04 after waiving second and third readings. The council also passed resolutions to declare municipal real estate surplus, set a public hearing for property sale bids, authorize record destruction, transfer funds between accounts, and schedule a nuisance abatement hearing for 203 N East Street. Additionally, they approved a tobacco permit for Dollar General, authorized purchase of new tractor tires, and discussed road repairs, sewer issues, and a chicken variance request that did not gain council agreement.

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Mon May 5, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider tower lease agreements, wastewater plant updates, and liquor licenses

The Hedrick City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items including tower lease agreements, wastewater treatment plant updates, and liquor license applications. The agenda also includes approval of corrected minutes, financial reports, and a resolution to authorize destruction of certain city records.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Northup properties for bid with $10K minimum

The council voted to prepare resolutions to put Northup properties on Main Street up for bid with a $10,000 minimum and a stipulation that a trailer be removed from city limits. They also approved a tobacco license for Elliott Oil, a liquor license for Bougie Barrell, an updated ordinance enforcement policy, and payment of bills and a pay app for a water tower project. Several items were discussed but not voted on, including tower lease agreements and remote meeting access.

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Mon Apr 21, 2025 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Council to vote on FY 2025-2026 budget and $35,000 concrete bid

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. They will also consider a resolution to accept a $35,000 concrete work bid from McClure and Company Concrete Inc. Other items include tower lease agreements and ordinance enforcement.

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✓ Decided: Council approved FY 2025-2026 budget and $35,000 concrete bid

The Hedrick City Council unanimously approved the city's annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 via Resolution #15-2025. They also accepted a $35,000 bid from McClure and Company Concrete Inc. for 2025 concrete work (Resolution #16-2025). A public hearing on the budget drew no comments. The council discussed tower lease agreements and was informed of a planned water outage in May for the new water tower switchover.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 18:15

Special Council Meeting

Public hearing on proposed property tax levy for FY 2025-2026

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2025-2026, followed by a public comment period and closure of the hearing. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council holds public hearing on FY 2025-2026 property tax levy, no public comment

The Hedrick City Council held a special meeting on April 5, 2025, to conduct a public hearing on the proposed property tax levy for fiscal year 2025-2026. No public comments were received. The council approved the agenda and adjourned without taking a vote on the levy itself.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to set public hearing on FY 2025-2026 budget, approve mowing bid

The Hedrick City Council will consider resolutions to approve a mowing bid for the 2025 season and to set a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. Other business includes discussion of a possible road closing for a Ladies Night event, updates on the Hedrick Ball Board, and a housing rental fee/inspection item.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2025-2026 budget levy limits, sets public hearing

The council approved Resolution #13-2025 setting maximum tax dollars from certain levies for the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget and Resolution #14-2025 scheduling a public hearing for written and oral comments. They also approved a mowing contract, a street closure for a Ladies' Night event, and added a junior/cadet firefighter program.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO CLOSE THE STREET AND HAVE BATHROOMS AVAILABLE FOR THE LADIES’ NIGHT EVENT. 2ND BY GRIFFITHS. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. 5 . Hedrick Ball Board Update Ashley Lowenberg Minutes…
3 yea
GREINER yea · GRIFFITHS yea · NORRIS yea
MOTION TO APPROVE ADDING THE JR/CADET FIREFIGHTER PROGRAMS. 2ND BY MEFFORD. ROLL CALL
3 yea
GRIFFITHS yea · NORRIS yea · MEFFORD yea
Mon Mar 10, 2025 · 18:00

Special Council Meeting

Council to award mowing contract and discuss road projects

The Hedrick City Council will hold a special meeting to consider Resolution #9-2025 accepting a bid for the 2025 mowing season. They will also discuss rock in alleys, concrete for sidewalks, and road projects for 2025 and future plans.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2025 roads project plans, tables mowing bid

The Hedrick City Council approved the 2025 roads project plans unanimously. A bid for 2025 mowing (Resolution #9-2025) was tabled until the April 8 regular meeting. The council also authorized purchasing an iPad for the ordinance enforcement employee and trading in the white truck for a new one without a loan. Several other items were discussed but no decisions were made on them.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION 9-2025 UNTIL THE APRIL 8, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL CALL
4 yea
GREINER yea · GRIFFITHS yea · NORRIS yea · BUNNELL yea
Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Hedrick Council to set budget hearing, hire mowing and enforcement staff

The Hedrick City Council will vote on several resolutions, including hiring a mowing contractor and an ordinance enforcement employee, and setting a public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 budget. They will also review mowing bids, discuss tower lease agreements, and consider a Fair Housing Policy update. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, and bills.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts mowing bid, hires ordinance enforcement employee

The council accepted a $600-per-time mowing bid from Mefford Masonry for the 2025 season, pending final approval at a March 10 special meeting. They also passed Resolution #10-2025 hiring an ordinance enforcement employee and approved a $111.31 fund transfer from the Civic Center account to the General account. A public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 budget was set, and the affirmative fair housing policy was adopted.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE BID FROM MEFFORD MASONRY FOR THE 2025 MOWING SEASON PENDING DISCUSSION ON SPRAYING FOR WEEDS AND TO COME BACK AT THE MARCH 10, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE AND…
3 yea
GRIFFITHS yea · GREINER yea · NORRIS yea
MOTION TO TABLE RESOLUTION #9-2025 UNTIL THE MARCH 10, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL CALL
3 yea
NORRIS yea · GRIFFITHS yea · GREINER yea
Mon Feb 3, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to set public hearing for property tax levy, approve wages

The Hedrick City Council will consider resolutions to set a public hearing for the 2025-2026 property tax levy, approve wages for the city clerk and public works employees, and transfer funds from the Civic Center account to the general account. Other items include updates on the wastewater treatment plant, road projects, a possible truck trade-in and loan, and approval of a liquor license for Elliott Oil.

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Mon Jan 20, 2025 · 17:30

Special Council Meeting

Hedrick council to hold budget workshop, review road work quotes

The Hedrick City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop and discuss several administrative items. The agenda includes reviewing quotes for 2025 road work and water meters, as well as a draft job description for an ordinance enforcement employee. The meeting is primarily a working session with no final votes listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council holds budget workshop, discusses 2025-26 spending

The council held a budget workshop for fiscal year 2025-2026 and discussed planned projects. They directed the city clerk to finalize and post the ordinance enforcement employee job description. Council also discussed quotes for 2025 road work and expressed interest in adding $20,000–$30,000 in new road projects. No decision was made on radio read meter quotes.

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Mon Jan 6, 2025 · 18:30

Regular City Council Meeting

Council to consider bids for 310 Main Street, new ordinances, and resolutions

The Hedrick City Council will hold a public hearing on bids received for 310 Main Street, followed by a resolution to accept a bid. They will also consider two new ordinances: one creating a Planning and Zoning Commission and another adding a section on fireman physicals. Several resolutions are on the agenda, including financial support for the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission, approving the 2025 employee handbook, naming a depository, transferring funds, and authorizing CD investments. Other items include library board appointments, a Main Street sidewalk winter policy, and setting a date for a budget workshop.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts planning & zoning commission ordinance

The council approved and adopted Ordinance #1-2025, adding a Planning and Zoning Commission, after waiving second and third readings. They also passed several resolutions, including approving the 2025 employee handbook, naming a depository, transferring funds from the Civic Center account to the General Account, and authorizing CD investments. The council approved the first reading of Ordinance #2-2025 adding fireman physicals, with one abstention, and waived subsequent readings for final adoption. No bids were received for 310 Main Street, and the public hearing was closed with no comment.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
MOTION TO WAIVE THE SECOND AND THIRD READINGS OF ORDINANCE #1-2025 ADDING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. 2ND BY GREINER. ROLL CALL-ALL AYES. MOTION CARRIED. GREINER INTRODUCED ORDINANCE #1-2025…
4 yea
NORRIS yea · MEFFORD yea · BUNNELL yea · GRIFFITHS yea