Junction City public meetings in 2024

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several new business items, including contracts for infrastructure projects using ARPA funds, water and sewer rate increases, and an industrial revenue bond for CAMSO Manufacturing. Special presentations on the McFarland Roundabout and 12th Street community improvements are also scheduled. The consent agenda includes routine appropriations, grant applications, and salary range adjustments.

• Ordinance No. S-3304: issuance of industrial revenue bonds for CAMSO Manufacturing not to exceed $60,000,000
• Ordinance No. G-1311: 2025 water rate increase
• Ordinance No. G-1312: 2025 sewer rate increase
• Award Fire Station 2 Remodel bid to Riley Construction for $103,662 using ARPA funds
• Award park equipment bids for North/South/MLK/Bramlage Parks ($499,806) and Corondo Park ($290,302) using ARPA funds

City Commission

The Junction City City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes an Appropriation Ordinance of $536,371.90 and several small pre‑approvals. New business items include discussions on designating 7th Street as an Art District, a banner agreement, a Brownfield Assessment MOA, and contracts for sewer root treatment ($39,758.60) and sanitary sewer cleaning ($384,150). The commission will also consider a resolution to prioritize budgeting for runway replacement at the local airport.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-23 for $536,371.90 (plus $5,819.77 pre‑approvals)
• Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for 2025
• Sewer root treatment contract with Duke's Root Control for $39,758.60
• Sanitary sewer cleaning contract with ACE Pipe Cleaning for $384,150.00
• Resolution R-3107 to prioritize and budget runway replacement

City Commission

This meeting consists of a call to order, an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel, and adjournment. No public votes or ordinances are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural.

• Executive session to discuss non-elected personnel

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting only to hold an executive session regarding non-elected personnel. No other business is scheduled; the agenda is purely procedural.

• Executive session under Kansas law to discuss non-elected personnel matters

The Junction City Commission held a special meeting on November 23, 2024, primarily in executive session to discuss applicants for the City Manager position. No substantive decisions were made during the open portions of the meeting; the only action was to authorize the City Attorney to negotiate employment with a selected candidate. The meeting adjourned without any public votes on policy or contracts.

• Held executive session for 4 hours and 1B minutes to discuss city manager applicants (unanimous)
• Held executive session for 30 minutes to discuss city manager applicants (unanimous)
• Held executive session for 10 minutes to discuss city manager applicants (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney Stites to negotiate employment with selected candidate (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:48 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several special presentations, including an update from the EDC, snow removal procedures, and a proclamation designating 7th Street as the Arts District. Under new business, the commission will vote on removing one property from the dangerous structures list, discuss two others, and approve bids for demolishing six dangerous structures. Other items include a $79,930 change order for water system repairs, a temporary grant easement for Homers Pond Dam, and updates to animal ordinances.

• Proclamation declaring 7th Street between Washington and Jefferson as the Arts District
• Request to remove 330 West 12th Street from dangerous/unsafe structures list
• Approval to solicit demolition bids for six properties: 211 E 5th, 224 E 5th, 428 W 13th, 508 S Adams, 1024 S Washington, 1402 Rucker Road
• Consideration of Ordinance No. G-1310 updating animal ordinances
• Awarding fiscal sustainability plan bid to Columbia Capital Management for $31,400

The Commission approved a call center agreement with Highland Enterprises LLC and authorized the solicitation of bids for the demolition of several dangerous structures. Commissioners also approved a $31,400 fiscal sustainability plan, updated animal ordinances, and authorized $50,000 for an animal shelter expansion.

• Approved call center agreement with Highland Enterprises LLC (5-0)
• Removed 330 West 12th St. and 204 East 2nd St. from dangerous structures list
• Approved demolition bids for 211 East 5th, 224 East 5th, 428 West 13th, 508 South Adams, 1024 South Washington, and 1402 Rucker Road
• Approved $79,930 change order for 2024 Water System Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1310 updating animal ordinances (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 for animal shelter dog room expansion (5-0)
• Approved $31,400 fiscal sustainability plan bid to Columbia Capital Management (5-0)
• Tabled proclamation regarding 7th Street arts designation

City Commission

The City Commission will review the Land Bank minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting. It will also consider an offer from Guadalupe Robles Jr. and Nancy Elizabeth Robles to purchase Lots 36 and 37, Block 2, Sutter Woods Division for $10,000.

• Consideration of the Land Bank minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting
• Consideration of the offer from Guadalupe Robles Jr. & Nancy Elizabeth Robles to purchase Lots 36 & 37, Block 2, Sutter Woods Division for $10,000

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on several infrastructure contracts and appropriation ordinances. The body will also discuss three properties identified as dangerous and unsafe structures and consider a rezoning on East 3rd Street.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-21 for $1,928,936.81
• Bank Stabilization Bid award to Olgoonik Enterprise, LLC for $447,725
• 2024 Stormwater Improvements Phase I award to Olgoonik Enterprise, LLC for $140,698
• Water System Improvements Change Order #3 for $73,089.25
• Proposed use of $500,000 in ARPA funds for Parks & Recreation

City Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural items and an executive session to discuss confidential data.

• Executive session for discussion of confidential data

City Commission

The Junction City City Commission will discuss a proposed plan to use $500,000 of ARPA funds from the Parks & Recreation department. They will also consider a Change Order #3 for water system improvements costing $73,089.25 and a routine appropriations ordinance of $1,711,118.06. Additional consent agenda items include ambulance contract adjustments, a permit fee waiver for the YMCA remodel, and other routine financial adjustments.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-20 for $1,711,118.06 (plus $170.00 for Gross Wrecker)
• September 2024 ambulance contractual obligation adjustments of $15,022.85 and bad debt adjustments of $16,608.70
• Waiver of permit fee for the Junction City Family YMCA remodel
• Proposed plan to allocate $500,000 ARPA funds from the Parks & Recreation department
• Change Order #3 for 2024 Water System Improvements in the amount of $73,089.25

General

The City Commission will discuss Ordinance No. S-3301, which would authorize the city to file litigation against the Board of Zoning Appeals. The litigation concerns a Conditional Use Permit at 343 East Chestnut Street. No other items are on the agenda.

• Ordinance No. S-3301 – authorize litigation against Board of Zoning Appeals over Conditional Use Permit at 343 East Chestnut St

City Commission

The Land Bank is meeting to review minutes from September 17, 2024. The body is also considering a proposal from Perry and Cheryl Martin to purchase several lots in the Manns Ranch Addition #1 and Sutter Woods Subdivision.

• Offer from Perry & Cheryl Martin to purchase Lots 19-21, Block 2 (Manns Ranch Addition #1) and Lot 56, 57, & 60, Block 2 (Sutter Woods Subdivision) for $30,000

City Commission

The Junction City City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes Appropriation Ordinance A-19 for $1,676,613.09 and related pre‑approvals. New business includes Ordinance No. G‑1309 on daycare and child facilities, discussion of neighborhood revitalization suggestions, and consideration of a letter of intent for a call center. The Commission will also decide on awarding the 2024 sidewalk repairs bid to Bayer Construction for $230,565 and the bulk deicing salt bid to Independent Salt Co., as well as discuss ARPA funds and 6th Street curb work.

• Appropriation Ordinance A‑19: $1,676,613.09 (plus $4,616.35 pre‑approvals)
• Ordinance No. G‑1309 concerning daycare and child facilities
• Award of 2024 Sidewalk Repairs bid to Bayer Construction, $230,565
• Award of Bulk Deicing Salt bid to Independent Salt Co. of Kanapolis
• Discussion of ARPA funds and 6th Street curb and apron improvements

City Commission

The Land Bank is reviewing two purchase offers for residential lots and an amendment to a previous resolution regarding property allocations for SilverRock Ventures, LLC.

• Offer from Perry & Cheryl Martin to purchase Lots 19-21, Block 2 (Manns Ranch Addition #1) and Lot 60, Block 2 (Sutter Woods Subdivision) for $20,000
• Offer from Patrick & Jonnie C. Farr to purchase Lot 45, Block 2 (Sutter Woods Subdivision) for $5,000
• Amendment to Resolution No. 18-2024 to swap Lots 14 & 15 for Lots 36 & 37 in Sutter Highlands Subdivision for SilverRock Ventures, LLC

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2025 budget. The body is also considering several ordinances, grant applications, and infrastructure change orders.

• Public hearing for the Proposed 2025 Budget
• Appropriation Ordinance A-18 for $992,888.57 and Verizon pre-approval for $6,520.40
• Change Order #2 for 2024 Water System Improvements for $151,046.50
• Change Order #1 for 2023 Sidewalk repairs for $11,309.74
• Request to bid for the purchase of a new Fire Engine

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will meet to enact routine items via consent agenda and vote on new business including a $397,280.39 appropriation ordinance, payroll approvals, and an ordinance amending fireworks regulations. The meeting will also discuss payroll ordinance changes, water system improvements, and award contracts for fire station pavement work and tree removal.

• $397,280.39 appropriation ordinance with vendor payments (First Citizen’s Bank, Bramlage Properties)
• Ordinance No. G-1307 amending fireworks sale/storage regulations
• Change Order #08 for 2023 Water System Improvements Project
• Award $243,382 pavement improvements for Fire Station No. 1, No. 2, & Grant Avenue North to Bayer Construction Company
• Award $52,700 tree removal at various locations to Outdoors Unlimited

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from its last meeting and consider an offer from Junghans Agency to purchase lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $15,000. The board will also discuss amending a previous resolution to remove specific lots from a construction offer.

• Review of August 6, 2024 Land Bank minutes
• Junghans Agency offer to purchase Lots 2-7, Block 4 for $15,000
• Request to reserve 17 lots for 1 year
• Amendment to Resolution No. 19-2024 to remove Lots 4 & 5, Block 2

City Commission

The City Commission will review an appropriation ordinance and a contract for water line improvements. The body will also discuss the fireworks ordinance, day care ordinances, and the commitment of remaining ARPA funds.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-16 in the amount of $1,093,179.60
• Water Line Improvements Phase II to Serve Rosa Meyer Residence contract for J & K Contracting, L.C. for $116,180
• Request for Highwind Brewery to sell and serve Cereal Malt Beverages at Heritage Park on August 29, 2024
• Vacation of the 8-foot side yard setback from Lot 1 & Lot 18, Block 5; Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• July 2024 ambulance contractual obligation adjustments for $28,993.64 and bad debt adjustments for $19,011.04

City Commission

The Land Bank is reviewing amendments to previous resolutions regarding property lots in Sutter Highlands Subdivision and Olivia Farms. The body is also considering a new purchase offer for multiple lots in the Sutter Highlands Addition.

• Offer from C & C Homes LLC to purchase multiple lots in Sutter Highlands Addition for $35,000
• Amendment to Resolution No. 17-2024 to remove Lots 47 & 48, Block 4, Sutter Highlands Subdivision and add Lot 50, Block 3, Deer Creek Addition # 2
• Amendment to Resolution No. 07-2024 to remove Tract A, Block 2, Olivia Farms 2nd Plat from C & C Homes LLC offer
• Approval of Land Bank minutes from July 16, 2024

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the 2025 City Budget and a potential public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The body is also considering several contracts, grant applications, and a bid solicitation for a dangerous structure.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-15 for $2,898,142.23
• Resolution No. R-3104 to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2025 City Budget
• Solicitation of bids for the Dangerous and Unsafe Structure at 338 West 15th Street
• Application for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program
• Agreement between Junction City Police Department and USD 475 for SRO services

City Commission

The Junction City Land Bank will consider approving minutes from its July 2 meeting and two offers to purchase city-owned lots. The offers are from SilverRock Ventures LLC for $10,000 and Jerry Cromwell Construction Inc. for $17,500. The meeting is scheduled for 6:50 PM on July 16, 2024.

• Consideration of Land Bank minutes from July 2, 2024
• Offer from SilverRock Ventures LLC to purchase Lots 14 & 15, Block 1, Sutter Highlands Subdivision for $10,000
• Offer from Jerry Cromwell Construction Inc. to purchase Lots 4, 5, 9 & 10, Block 2 and Lots 10-12, Block 4, Deer Creek Addition #2 for $17,500

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will vote on several items including the sale of a parking lot, school zone time changes, replats for a new Early Childhood Center and library, and a final plat for Jackson Landing. They will also discuss the 2025 city budget and consider multiple change orders for water and wastewater treatment plant projects.

• Offer to purchase parking lot at SE corner of 6th and Washington Street
• Ordinance G-1246 amending school zone time changes
• Ordinance S-3298 replat for Early Childhood Center and new Public Library site
• Ordinance S-3299 final plat for Jackson Landing Project
• 2025 City Budget Discussion

The Junction City Commission approved a 2025 budget mill levy rate of 50.115, which exceeds the revenue neutral rate of 47.115, after a motion to stay at the revenue neutral rate failed. The commission also approved several ordinances, including school zone time changes, a replat for a new early childhood center and library site, and the final plat for the Jackson Landing project. In executive session, the commission moved to counter Geary County's EMS offer with a flat fee of $145,000 per month for fiscal year 2024. Several water treatment plant items were pulled from the agenda due to costs exceeding KDHE lending amounts.

• Approved consent agenda including $639,730.14 appropriation ordinance (5-0)
• Approved support for Rotary Club 2024/2025 project with public works assistance (5-0)
• Approved JCPOA Agreement as written (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1246 amending school zone time changes (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-3298 replat for Early Childhood Center and new public library site with USD 475 amendment (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5-3299 final plat for Jackson Landing Project (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Storm Sewer Improvements K-18 deducting $1,807.00 (5-0)
• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 2 items: Construction Allowance Authorization 001, Change Order No. 1, and Amendment No. 5 to Service Authorization No. 29 (5-0 each)

General

The Junction City Commission is meeting to discuss the budget. The agenda contains only a call to order, a budget discussion item, and adjournment, with no other listed business.

• Budget discussion

The Junction City Commission met on July 15, 2024 for a budget work session with Mayor Pat Landes presiding and all commissioners present. The minutes list department heads and staff who were introduced or present, but record no motions, votes, or budget actions. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn at 7:03 p.m., which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned the budget work session at 7:03 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will meet for a training session focused on the city budget. No formal votes or policy decisions are scheduled for this meeting. Training on municipal finances helps officials make informed spending choices that directly affect local services and future tax rates.

• Training session on the city budget (6:00 p.m.)
• No rezoning, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

City Commission

The Junction City City Commission will review minutes from a June 18 Land Bank meeting and consider four offers to purchase specific lots in the Deer Creek Addition, Sutter Woods Subdivision, and Sutter Highlands Subdivision. These transactions involve properties managed by the city's Land Bank program.

• Italian Development Group, Inc.: $12,500 for Lots 32-36, Block 3; Deer Creek Addition #2
• Sanchez Construction LLC: $35,000 for multiple lots in Deer Creek Additional #2, Sutter Woods Subdivision, and Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• Seth Nezos: $5,000 for Lot 51, Block 3 Deer Creek Addition #2
• Rolling Hills Construction, LLC (Zachary McDaniel): $15,000 for multiple lots in Deer Creek Addition #2 and Sutter Highlands Subdivision

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved four separate offers to purchase various lots in the Deer Creek, Sutter Woods, and Sutter Highlands subdivisions. The board also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2024, meeting.

• Approved $12,500 sale of Lots 32-36, Block 3; Deer Creek Addition #2 to Italian Development Group, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 sale of multiple lots in Deer Creek Additional #2, Sutter Woods, and Sutter Highlands to Sanchez Construction LLC (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 sale of Lot 51, Block 3 Deer Creek Addition #2 to Seth Nezos (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 sale of multiple lots in Deer Creek Addition #2 and Sutter Highlands to Rolling Hills Construction, LLC (5-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the condemnation of several properties. The agenda also includes discussions on a new animal shelter design, water system improvements, and dam construction.

• Public hearings for property condemnations at 211 East 5th Street, 224 East 5th Street, 330 West 12th Street, 428 West 13th Street, 508 South Adams Street, 617 North Washington Street, 1024 South Washington Street, and 1402 Rucker Road
• Bid award for Homers Pond Dam Improvements to Bayer Construction for $893,749.40
• Change Order #1 for 2024 Water Systems Improvements to J & K Contracting, LC for $207,628.35
• Request to hire WDM Architects for a new Animal Shelter Facility conceptual design
• Appropriation Ordinance A-13 for $778,910.42

The Commission approved resolutions declaring eight specific properties as dangerous and unsafe structures unfit for human habitation. Other key actions included approving a dam improvement bid and hiring an interim city manager.

• Declared 8 properties dangerous/unsafe (Resolutions R-3096 to R-3103)
• Approved $893,749.40 bid to Bayer Construction for Homers Pond Dam Improvements
• Approved contracting GPS as interim City Manager with $4,000 weekly cap (3-2)
• Approved $207,628.35 change order for 2024 Water Systems Improvements (4-1)
• Approved $9,200 cap to hire WDM Architects for animal shelter conceptual design
• Denied Geary County's $133,500.00 EMS offer (4-0)
• Approved sale of Lot 62, Block 2, Sutter Woods Subdivision for $4,000.00
• Appointed Steve Roesler to Economic Development Commission and Meggan Holm to Library Board

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a work session regarding the 2025 budget. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• 2025 Budget Work Session

The Junction City Commission met on June 24, 2024 for a budget work session, with Mayor Pat Landes presiding and all five commissioners present. According to the minutes, the session covered 2024 budgets for City Administration and a list of outside groups and departments, including Junction City Main Street, the C.L. Hoover Opera House, Freedom Fest, Highland Cemetery, the Dorothy Bramlage Library, ATA Bus, the Flint Hills Metropolitan Planning Organization, and two Chamber of Commerce councils. The minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or dollar figures for any budget item. The only recorded action was a motion to adjourn at 8:17 p.m., which carried 5-0.

• Adjourned the budget work session at 8:17 p.m. (5-0, Underhill moved, Larson seconded)
• No budget items were voted on, approved, denied, or tabled in the recorded minutes

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review its May minutes and discuss the Olivia Farms Lift Station. The primary action is a vote on an offer from C&C Homes to buy multiple residential lots in the Olivia Farms development for $17,000.00. This transaction would transfer property ownership within the city.

• Review May 21, 2024 Land Bank minutes
• Discuss Olivia Farms Lift Station updates
• Vote on C&C Homes offer of $17,000.00 for Lots 42-47, Block 1; Lots 1-2, Tract A, 3-7, 11, 15, & 16 Block 2; Olivia Farms 2nd Plat

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved minutes from its May 21, 2024 meeting and accepted an offer from C&C Homes to buy several Olivia Farms 2nd Plat lots for $17,000.00. City Manager Dinkel and Public Works Director Ibarra also gave details and answered questions about the Olivia Farms Lift Station. The board adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Approved May 21, 2024 Land Bank minutes (4-0)
• Approved C&C Homes offer to purchase Lots 42-47, Block 1; Lots 1-2, Tract A, 3-7, 11, 15 & 16, Block 2, Olivia Farms 2nd Plat for $17,000.00 (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:49 p.m. (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances including a special use permit for 2032 Northwind Drive and a code administrative reorganization. Discussion items include water and wastewater extensions on annexed property and the removal of traffic structures at specific 7th Street intersections.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-12 for $3,575,812.40
• Ordinance No. S-3296 special use permit for 2032 Northwind Drive
• Water & Wastewater Extensions on previously annexed property
• Removal of Traffic Structures on 7th Street at Clay, Jackson, and Jefferson Streets
• Ordinance No. G-1306 codes administrative reorganization

The Junction City Commission approved a consent agenda including a $3,575,812.40 appropriation ordinance and ambulance adjustment items. It approved a special use permit for 2032 Northwind Drive on a 3-1 vote, with Mayor Landes dissenting. The commission also approved a Cattle Drive event route, a T-Mobile grant application for downtown alley improvements, a Harmony Fest special permit, water service funding for annexed property, and a 5-year VxRail hardware support renewal paid with ARPA funds. A discussion on removing traffic structures on 7th Street was tabled for further review.

• Approved consent agenda including $3,575,812.40 appropriation ordinance A-12 (4-0)
• Approved Cattle Drive event route for July 13, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved T-Mobile grant application for Downtown Alley Improvement Project (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for 2032 Northwind Drive, Ordinance No. 5-3296 (3-1, Landes nay)
• Approved Harmony Fest special permit for Heritage Park (4-0)
• Approved funding water service to annexed property with 5-year hookup requirement (3-1, Landes nay)
• Tabled removal of traffic structures at 7th Street and Clay, Jackson, Jefferson intersections (4-0)
• Approved 5-year VxRail Hardware Support Renewal & VM Software Subscription with ARPA funds (3-0, Gordon abstained)

General

This agenda contains no substantive business items and consists entirely of procedural boilerplate. The commission will only conduct mandatory Kansas Open Meetings Act training with Jay Hall before adjourning.

• Mandatory Kansas Open Meetings Act training with Jay Hall

The City Commission held a special meeting focused on training. No substantive legislative decisions or policy changes were recorded.

• Completed Kansas Open Meetings Act training provided by Jay Hall

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances regarding land use and a final plat for Forest Park Lane. The meeting includes discussions on the 2025 City Budget and an application for library building funds. Additionally, the Commission will review an agreement for an Interim City Manager.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-11 for $1,131,711.69
• Ordinance No. S-3295: final plat for 1307 Forest Park Lane
• Ordinance No. S-3296: special use permit for 2032 Northwind Drive
• Ordinance No. S-3297: rezone 129 East Home Street to Multiple Family Residential District
• FY 2024 Defense Community Infrastructure Pilot Program application for the Library Building Project

The Commission approved a rezoning request for 129 East Home Street and a final plat for 1307 Forest Park Lane. Several requests were denied or tabled, including a donation for the C.L. Hoover Opera House and a rental request for a concert at Rathert Field.

• Approved rezoning of 129 East Home Street to Multiple Family Residential District (4-1)
• Approved final plat for 1307 Forest Park Lane (5-0)
• Approved Juneteenth Special Event Permit (5-0)
• Approved Payroll No. 9, 10, and 11 (3-2)
• Denied rental of Rathert Field for Country Music Concert (2-3)
• Denied special use permit for 2032 Northwind Drive (2-3)
• Tabled $150,000 donation request for C.L. Hoover Opera House (5-0)
• Tabled Interim City Manager Agreement with Government Professional Solutions (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review the minutes from its May 7, 2024 meeting. The board will also consider an offer to purchase Lots 12 and 13, Block 4 of Deer Creek #3 for $8,000.00.

• Review of May 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• $8,000.00 offer for Lots 12 & 13, Block 4 of Deer Creek #3

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the purchase of Lots 12 and 13 in Block 4 of Deer Creek Addition #3 by Jeremy and Jessica Riley for $8,000.00. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from their previous meeting on May 7, 2024. All motions passed with no opposing votes.

• Approved May 7, 2024 Land Bank minutes (5-0)
• Approved $8,000 purchase of Lots 12 & 13, Block 4 Deer Creek Addition #3 by Jeremy & Jessica Riley (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will discuss the 2025 city budget and ARPA funds. The agenda includes a rezoning request for 1510 Rucker Road and various infrastructure contracts. The commission will also hear a presentation regarding a new food pantry facility.

• Bid award for 2024 Water System Improvements to J & K Contracting, LC in the amount of $1,022,515.00
• Rezoning of 1510 Rucker Road from Mobile Home District to General Commercial District
• Change Order #1 for 2023 Alley Repairs to Stallbaumer Contracting, LLC ($8,587.56)
• Acquisition of temporary and permanent easements at 1014 South Spring Valley Road
• Selection of an Executive Recruitment firm for a City Manager

The Commission approved a major contract for water system improvements and a $50,000 donation to the Geary County Food Pantry. Other actions included rezoning a property on Rucker Road and authorizing easements on South Spring Valley Road.

• Approved 2024 Water System Improvements bid to J & K Contracting, LC not to exceed $1,022,515.00 (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 donation and waiver of building permit and inspection fees for Geary County Food Pantry (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1510 Rucker Road from Mobile Home District to General Commercial District (4-1)
• Approved selection of GPS as executive recruitment firm for City Manager not to exceed $19,500.00 (4-1)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-10 for $962,707.95 and Verizon items for $6,397.02 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for 2023 Alley Repairs to Stallbaumer Contracting, LLC not to exceed $8,587.56 (5-0)
• Approved temporary and permanent drainage easements at 1014 South Spring Valley Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-3095 authorizing IRB Series 2018 (5-0)

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from the April 2nd meeting and discuss electric extension costs for street lighting and a lift station in Oliva Farms. The board will also consider multiple offers to purchase various land parcels.

• Offer from C & C Homes, LLC to purchase Olivia Farms 2nd Plat lots for $17,000.00
• Offer from LL Investments to purchase several lots for $25,000.00
• Offer from Bourbon Creek, LLC to purchase Sutter Woods Subdivision lots for $25,000.00
• Offer from ADM Construction, LLC to purchase Deer Creek #3 lots for $10,000.00
• Discussion on electric extension costs in Oliva Farms

The Board approved funding for electric extensions in Olivia Farms and accepted several property purchase offers. One offer from C & C Homes, LLC was tabled after a counter-offer motion failed.

• Approved up to $151,383.02 for Olivia Farms street lighting and lift station electricity (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 purchase offer from LL Investments for multiple lots in Deer Creek and Sutter subdivisions (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 purchase offer from ADM Construction, LLC for Lots 4-8, Block 1 Deer Creek #3 (5-0)
• Approved $17,000 purchase offer from C & C Homes, LLC for Olivia Farms 2nd Plat lots (5-0)
• Tabled $17,000 offer from C & C Homes, LLC for Olivia Farms 2nd Plat lots (5-0)
• Denied motion to counter C & C Homes, LLC offer with $42,500 (0-5)
• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several ordinances and resolutions regarding the Mallard Attainable Homes RHID and various property easements. The agenda also includes multiple public hearings for dangerous structures and several contract awards for city services.

• Mallard Attainable Homes RHID ordinance and development agreement
• Rezone of 1510 Rucker Road from Mobile Home to General Commercial District
• Alley Repairs bid award to T & M Concrete Construction Company for $423,100.68
• Sanitation Truck bid award to Elliott Equipment, Co. for $289,717.00
• Police Department Server Upgrade Licensing with CDWG for $66,019.88

The Commission voted to deny the establishment of the Mallard Attainable Homes RHID and its associated development agreement. Other actions included approving several infrastructure bids, granting extensions for unsafe structures, and scheduling multiple public hearings for dangerous buildings.

• Denied Ordinance No. G-1305 to establish Mallard Attainable Homes RHID (4-1)
• Approved $423,100.68 bid for 2024 Alley Repairs to T & M Concrete Construction Company (5-0)
• Approved $289,717.00 bid for 2025 sanitation truck from Elliott Equipment, Co. (5-0)
• Approved $66,019.88 for Police Department Server Upgrade Licensing with CDWG (5-0)
• Approved ESG Application and utility match for Fresh Start Emergency Shelter, Inc. (5-0)
• Sent rezoning of 1510 Rucker Road back to Planning Commission for clarification (4-1)
• Approved public hearing date of July 2, 2024, for 9 dangerous and unsafe structures (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Supplemental Agreement for Spring Valley Road Sidewalk Improvements (5-0)

City Commission

The Junction City Commission will consider several appropriation ordinances and updates on dangerous structures at various West 12th and 13th Street addresses. The agenda also includes a discussion on the process for hiring a new City Manager and potential appointments to the 911 and library boards. Additionally, the commission will review multiple special event permits for upcoming local festivities.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-8 for $227,058.21 and funds for Woodriver Energy and CL Hoover Opera House
• A $15,750.00 feasibility study regarding Spin City
• Updates on dangerous and unsafe structures at 424 West 13th Street, 430 West 12th Street, and 432 West 12th Street
• A request to apply for an FAA Grant for runway 18/36 rehabilitation
• Appointment of Captain Odell to the 911 Board

The City Commission approved a request to submit an RFP for hiring a City Manager and authorized several board appointments. Other actions included approving a feasibility study for Spin City and funding for a sidewalk easement.

• Approved RFP to hire a City Manager (3-2)
• Approved $15,750 feasibility study for Spin City with Bruce McMillan (3-2)
• Approved appointment of Captain Odell to the 911 Board (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Rina Neal and reappointment of Abby Allen and Beth Hudson to the library board (5-0)
• Approved $1,200 temporary grant of easement for Spring Valley Road sidewalk to Bernard Schroeder (5-0)
• Approved application for FAA Grant for primary runway 18/36 rehabilitation (4-1)
• Approved sole source purchase of Bunker Gear from Delta Fire & Safety (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Appropriation Ordinance A-8 for $227,058.21 and various special event permits (5-0)

General

The Land Bank will review the March 19th meeting minutes and discuss community mail receptacles. The body will also consider two offers to purchase specific lots in Olivia Farms and Mann's Ranch Addition #1.

• Offer from C & C Homes, LLC. to purchase Olivia Farms 2nd Plat lots for $17,000.00
• Offer from Italian Development Group, Inc. & Brendan Doyle to purchase Mann's Ranch Addition #1 lots for $25,000.00
• Discussion on Community Mail Receptacles

The Board approved the sale of several lots in Mann's Ranch Addition #1 to Italian Development Group, Inc. & Brendan Doyle. The Board also approved the placement of five mail receptacles in Olivia Farms and tabled a separate land purchase offer.

• Approved sale of Lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 7-12, Block 1 of Mann's Ranch Addition #1 to Italian Development Group, Inc. & Brendan Doyle for $25,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved placement of first 5 mail receptacles in Olivia Farms (5-0)
• Tabled $17,000.00 offer from C & C Homes, LLC. for lots in Olivia Farms 2nd Plat (5-0)
• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several land rezoning requests and a street maintenance contract. The agenda also includes discussions on the Taylor Road Interchange and updates regarding EMS negotiations.

• Rezoning of Ash Street tract from CCS to IL District (Ordinance S-3290)
• Rezoning of 421, 418, & 422 West 15th Street from RD to RM (Ordinance S-3291)
• Award of bid for 2024 Street Maintenance Program to APAC-Kansas, Inc. for $1,582,283.25
• Award of bid for Hazardous Park Tree Removals to Outdoors Unlimited for $12,900.00
• Appropriation Ordinance A-7 for $1,672,005.83 and pre-approvals for $1,448,022.37

The City Commission approved several rezoning ordinances and a street maintenance contract. It also authorized a new RHID and updated ordinances regarding city meetings and disorderly conduct.

• Approved 2024 Street Maintenance Program bid to APAC-Kansas, Inc. for $1,582,283.25
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3290 rezoning Ash Street tract from CCS District to IL District
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3291 rezoning 421, 418, & 422 West 15th Street from RD to RM
• Approved Resolution No. R-3083 establishing a RHID and setting a public hearing
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1304 updating Disorderly Conduct
• Approved Ordinance No. G-1303 concerning Conducting of City Commission Meetings
• Approved $12,900 bid to Outdoors Unlimited for hazardous park tree removals
• Tabled request for Support of a Community Development Block Grant Application

General

The Land Bank will review minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting and discuss electrification concerns. The board will also consider three offers to purchase various lots in the Sutter Highlands and Sutter Woods subdivisions.

• $15,000 offer from Junghans Agency, Inc. for Sutter Highlands Lots 23-25, Block 5
• $15,000 offer from C & C Homes, LLC. for various Sutter Highlands lots
• $17,500 offer from G & G Builders, LLC. for Sutter Woods Lots 12-18, Block 3

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the electrification of all lots in the Sutter Highlands Subdivision. The board also approved purchase offers from Junghans Agency, Inc., C & C Homes, LLC., and G & G Builders, LLC. for various lots in the Sutter Woods and Sutter Highlands subdivisions. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved electrification of all lots in Sutter Highlands Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Junghans Agency, Inc. purchase of Lots 23-25, Block 5, Sutter Highlands for up to $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved reservation of specific lots in Sutter Woods and Sutter Highlands for 1 year (5-0)
• Approved C & C Homes, LLC. purchase of multiple lots in Sutter Highlands for up to $15,000 (5-0)
• Approved G & G Builders, LLC. purchase of Lots 12-18, Block 3, Sutter Woods for up to $17,500 (5-0)
• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several ordinances regarding land annexations on Liberty Hall Road, Spring Valley Road, and Glenn Dean Road. The agenda also includes a water system change order update and contract awards for park maintenance and stadium construction.

• Annexation of 2707 Liberty Hall Road (Ordinance S-3282)
• Annexation of 2701 Liberty Hall Road (Ordinance S-3283)
• Annexation of 506 South Spring Valley Road (Ordinance S-3284)
• Annexation of 604 North Spring Valley Road (Ordinance S-3285)
• Annexation of 224 North Spring Valley Road (Ordinance S-3286)

The City Commission approved construction bids for a concessions building at Rathert Stadium and tree removal at Helland Park Bridge. Several proposed land annexations were pulled from the agenda following public protest.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-6 for $1,104,684.04 and pre-approvals for $62,987.08 (5-0)
• Approved February 2024 ambulance contractual and bad debt adjustments (5-0)
• Approved utility account adjustments/write offs (5-0)
• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Awarded Helland Park Bridge tree removal to Flint Hills Forestry Mulching for up to $5,000.00 (5-0)
• Awarded Rathert Stadium concessions building construction to DM Construction and Remodeling for up to $117,370.01 (4-1)
• Pulled seven land annexation ordinances (S-3282 through S-3288) from the agenda

City Commission

The City Commission will consider changes to the 2023 Water System Improvements and cart path upgrades at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. The agenda also includes requests to surplus department equipment and a grant application for fire department equipment.

• Change Order #5 for 2023 Water System Improvements ($57,299.00)
• Request for additional work on 2023 Water System Improvements ($250,000.00)
• Cart Path Improvements at Rolling Meadows Golf Course
• Walmart Community Grant application for Fire Department equipment
• Appropriation Ordinance A-5 and related pre-approvals

The City Commission approved two payments to J&K Contracting, L.C. for water system improvements totaling $307,299. The board also authorized several equipment surpluses for the fire department and approved cart path improvements at Rolling Meadows Golf Course.

• Approved $320,350.73 Appropriation Ordinance A-5 and $244,163.76 in pre-approvals (5-0)
• Approved Payroll No. 3 & No. 4 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Cereal Malt Beverage licenses for U-Stop until Dec 31, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order #5 for 2023 Water System Improvements to J&K Contracting, L.C. not to exceed $57,299.00 (5-0)
• Approved additional work for 2023 Water System Improvements to J&K Contracting, L.C. not to exceed $250,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved cart path improvements at Rolling Meadows Golf Course (5-0)
• Approved surpusing JCFD furniture, a 1988 Freightliner Mass Causality Unit, and a 2006 Pierce Engine (5-0)
• Approved application for Walmart Community Grant for Fire Department Special Operations Equipment (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several land annexation ordinances and a $383,632.45 ambulance purchase via sole source. The agenda also includes an appropriation ordinance for $1,370,129.20 and updates regarding EMS litigation and negotiations.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-4 for $1,370,129.20
• Seven land annexation ordinances including 2707 Liberty Hall Road and 506 South Spring Valley Road
• Ordinance No. S-3279 regarding residential usage at 360 Grant Ave
• Purchase of an ambulance from American Response Vehicles for $383,632.45
• Ambulance contractual obligation adjustments of $26,252.89

The Junction City Commission tabled seven proposed land annexation ordinances until the March 19, 2024 meeting, following public hearings where residents expressed concerns about city limits and services. The commission approved a $1.37 million appropriation ordinance, a KDOT Safe Streets & Roads for All grant agreement, and the purchase of an ambulance. They also approved residential usage at 360 Grant Avenue and terminated a specific fire grant.

• Tabled Annexation Ordinance S-3282 (2707 Liberty Hall Road) until March 19 (5-0)
• Tabled Annexation Ordinance S-3283 (2701 Liberty Hall Road) until March 19 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled Annexation Ordinance S-3284 (506 South Spring Valley Road) until March 19 (5-0)
• Tabled Annexation Ordinance S-3285 (604 North Spring Valley Road) until March 19 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled Annexation Ordinance S-3286 (224 North Spring Valley Road) until March 19 (5-0)
• Tabled Annexation Ordinance S-3287 (2623 Liberty Hall Road) until March 19 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Tabled Annexation Ordinance S-3288 (2508 Glenn Dean Road) until March 19 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance S-3279 allowing residential usage at 360 Grant Avenue (3-2)

General

The Land Bank will review the January 16th meeting minutes and an annual report of sales activity. The board is also considering several offers to sell various lots in Olivia Farms, Sutter Highlands, and Doc Hargreaves Hilltop #5.

• Special pricing for a commercial lot
• $17,000.00 offer from C&C Homes, LLC for multiple lots in Olivia Farms 2nd Plat and Olivia Farms Subdivision
• $10,000.00 offer from Mission Properties, LLC for lots in Sutter Highlands Subdivision
• $5,000.00 offer from Bradley & Maiah Diel for Lot 4, Block 11 of Doc Hargreaves Hilltop #5

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved the sale of a commercial lot and three residential lot packages. The board also approved the minutes from the January 16, 2024, meeting.

• Approved special pricing for commercial lot at 1032 South Washington Street at $35,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved C&C Homes, LLC offer for Olivia Farms lots not to exceed $17,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved Mission Properties, LLC offer for Sutter Highlands lots not to exceed $10,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved Bradley & Maiah Diel offer for Doc Hargreaves Hilltop #5 lot not to exceed $5,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider ordinances regarding land use rezoning on Ash Street and residential usage at 360 Grant Ave. The agenda also includes discussions on water treatment plant improvements and the purchase of two police vehicles. Additionally, several utility easements and contract amendments are up for consideration.

• Rezoning Ash Street area to Light Industrial District (Ordinance S-3278)
• Purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Police Vehicles for $130,830.78
• Bid award to Lakeside Construction for demolition at 204 East 2nd Street ($3,200.00)
• Ordinance S-3279 allowing residential usage at 360 Grant Ave
• Appropriation Ordinance A-3 for $2,398,933.33 and related items totaling $209,749.86

The Commission approved a $2,398,935 appropriation ordinance and the purchase of two police vehicles. It also approved a light industrial rezoning on Ash Street but denied residential usage at 360 Grant Avenue.

• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-3 for $2,398,935 (3-2)
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Police Vehicles for up to $130,830.78
• Approved Ordinance No. S-3278 to rezone area on Ash Street to light industrial district (3-0-1)
• Denied Ordinance No. S-3279 allowing residential usage at 360 Grant Avenue (2-3)
• Approved option 1 for repairing pipe at Water Treatment Plant
• Rejected bid to Lakeside Construction for demolition of 204 East 2nd Street to revisit in 90 days
• Approved permanent easement for utility improvements from Broderick Teidel
• Approved drainage easement by the Golf Course

General

The Junction City Land Bank will review minutes from the January 2, 2024 meeting. The board will also consider requests to secure land for Fire Station 3 and a future park, as well as the transfer of certain real property to the Land Bank.

• Securing Land Bank lots for Fire Station 3 and a future park
• Transfer of certain real property to the Junction City Land Bank
• Approval of January 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees approved a request to secure Land Bank lots for Fire Station 3 and a future park, and approved transferring certain real property to the Land Bank. The board also approved minutes from its January 2, 2024 meeting. All votes passed; Trustee Pinaire abstained on the property transfer.

• Approved minutes of the January 2, 2024 meeting (4-0, Pinaire absent)
• Approved request to secure Land Bank lots for Fire Station 3 & future park (5-0)
• Approved request to transfer certain real property to the Junction City Land Bank (4-0, Pinaire abstained)
• Adjourned at 6:59 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider several financial appropriations and a bid award for storm water work on K-18. Discussion items include emergency medical services agreements with Geary County and the evaluation of water and waste water plants.

• Appropriation Ordinance A-2 for $1,145,926.30
• Storm Water Improvements on K-18 near Spring Valley Road bid award to J & K Contracting LC for $227,148.00
• Ambulance contractual obligation adjustments of $18,480.88
• Bad debt adjustments of $25,428.00
• Discussion regarding the agreement between Junction City and Geary County for EMS

The Junction City Commission approved a motion requiring Geary County to pay all 2023 EMS bills in full and $165,000 per month for 2024 until a permanent contract is in place; if the county does not agree, the city will discontinue EMS service outside city limits on February 20 at 11:59 p.m. The commission also approved a $227,148.00 storm water improvement bid for K-18 near Spring Valley Road and an amendment to an engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. The consent agenda, including a $1,926,606.28 appropriation ordinance and $369,324.29 in pre-approved items, passed with Commissioner Pinaire abstaining on the appropriation vote.

• Approved EMS funding demand: county to pay all 2023 bills in full and $165,000/month for 2024, or city discontinues EMS outside city limits Feb 20 (4-0, Pinaire abstained)
• Approved $227,148.00 storm water improvements bid on K-18 near Spring Valley Road to J & K Contracting LC (5-0)
• Approved amendment to engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-1 totaling $1,926,606.28 plus $369,324.29 in pre-approved items (4-0, Pinaire abstained)
• Approved remaining consent agenda as presented (5-0)
• Adjourned at 8:11 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct oaths of office for three commissioners and elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor. The agenda includes the consideration of various payroll items, regional council membership, and a sewer cleaning contract.

• Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
• Appropriation Ordinance A-1 for $1,926,606.28
• Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program Segment #1 award to ACE Pipe Cleaning for $497,750.00
• 2024 Flint Hills Regional Council Membership
• Appointment of City Commissioners to Boards and Committees

The Commission appointed Pat Landes as Mayor and Ronna Larson as Vice Mayor. The board approved over $2.3 million in appropriations and payroll, and awarded a sewer cleaning contract. Several commissioners were appointed to various city boards and committees.

• Appointed Pat Landes as Mayor (5-0)
• Appointed Ronna Larson as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved Appropriation Ordinance A-1 for $1,926,606.28 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved pre-approval for items totaling $369,324.29 (5-0)
• Approved Payroll No. 24, Longevity, Vacation Buy Back, Payroll No. 25 & 26 (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-1)
• Awarded Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program Segment #1 to ACE Pipe Cleaning for up to $497,750.00 (5-0)
• Denied 2024 Flint Hills Regional Council Membership renewal (failed for lack of second)

General

The Land Bank will meet to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. The body will also consider the minutes from the December 19, 2023, meeting.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

The Junction City Land Bank Board of Trustees appointed its leadership for the term and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Appointed Pat Landes as chairperson and Ronna Larson as vice-chairperson (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)