Louisburg public meetings in 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to commercial sign regulations, including allowing signs on all four sides of a building and restricting internally lit signs facing residential districts. Other new business items include discussions on the Gold Bridge Treatment Center, a property at 807 S. Fifth, the Southtrails development, and approval of the 2026-2027 meeting calendar. The meeting will also adopt the agenda and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on text amendment 24002 to modify commercial sign regulations
• Tim Payne – Gold Bridge Treatment Center discussion
• Malcolm Knarr – 807 S. Fifth discussion
• Greg Prieb II – Southtrails discussion
• Approve 2026-2027 Planning Commission calendar

The Louisburg Planning Commission approved Text Amendment 24002 as presented, with no public comments received. The commission also approved the 2026 and 2027 meeting and submittal calendars, and scheduled a special meeting for Jan. 7, 2025, to discuss a request from Tim Payne. A request from Malcom Knarr regarding 807 S. Fifth St. was tabled because he was not in attendance.

• Approved Text Amendment 24002 (5-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 meeting and submittal calendars (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for Jan. 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Tim Payne's request (5-0)
• Tabled Malcom Knarr's request regarding 807 S. Fifth St. due to his absence
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved Nov. 20, 2024, meeting minutes (4-0-1)

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold a workshop at 6 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on December 16. The council will discuss and potentially act on the final contract for an ERP software system, a storm sewer extension, trail lighting, 2025 FLIP considerations, and a recommendation for S. Second and Mulberry. Routine items include approval of bills, minutes, and department reports.

• ERP Software System Final Contract
• Storm Sewer Extension Additional Storm Line
• Trail Lighting under Administration
• FLIP 2025 Considerations
• S. Second and Mulberry Recommendation

The council approved a three-year contract with Tyler Technologies for an ERP software system and technology upgrades, with a 4-1 vote. They also directed staff to collect a past-due special assessment payment directly from a taxpayer to prevent a tax sale. A storm sewer extension project was tabled until January, and a FLIP-Commercial program motion died for lack of a second and was tabled.

• Approved Tyler Technologies ERP contract and Connect IT upgrades (4-1)
• Directed staff to collect past-due special assessment payment from Mr. Campbell (5-0)
• Tabled storm sewer extension additional storm line until January
• Tabled FLIP-Commercial program after motion died for lack of second
• Approved tree trimming bid from Reasonable Lawn and Tree up to $6,050 (5-0)
• Approved amended agenda (5-0)
• Approved December 2, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills (5-0)

Convention and Tourism Committee

The committee will review a budget update from City Administrator Law. Members will discuss potential events and activities to sponsor in 2025, including the possibility of adding music to Farmers Market activities.

• Budget update for CTC
• Discussion of 2025 activity calendar
• Proposal for music during Farmers Market activities

The Convention and Tourism Committee discussed adding regular music and activities to the Louisburg Farmer's Market starting in April, with a sub-committee formed to work on the project. No formal decisions were made; the item remains a discussion. The committee also approved the agenda and minutes by consensus.

• Agenda approved by consensus
• Minutes of Oct. 16, 2024 approved by consensus
• Sub-committee formed (Ptacek and Reynolds) to plan Farmer's Market activities

Park & Tree Board

The Park & Tree Board will discuss a proposal to host the 2025 United Schutzhund Clubs of America Working Dog Championship. The board is also reviewing city codes and the annual condition of city parks.

• Proposal for 2025 Working Dog Championship at Lewis-Young Park soccer fields (April 30-May 4 or May 7-11)
• Annual city code review of Sec 12 Article 3
• Annual Parks Condition Review
• Farmers Market block decision
• Discussion on contracted tree trimming

The Park and Tree Board approved a request from the United Schutzhund Clubs of America to hold the Working Dog Championship at Lewis-Young Park on May 7-11, 2025. The board also voted to recommend that the city block at S. 2nd and Mulberry continue as open space for multiple uses, including expanding the farmers market and considering a shade structure. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural items and reports.

• Approved Working Dog Championship at Lewis-Young Park for May 7-11, 2025 (6-0)
• Recommended S. 2nd and Mulberry block remain open space for multiple uses, including farmers market expansion (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 11, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a workshop to plan for the upcoming year. The body will discuss the 2025 activity calendar, the HPC brochure, and Holiday Magic activity.

• 2025 activity calendar
• Holiday Magic activity
• HPC brochure

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will consider the 2025 holiday calendar, renewal of community marketing board appointments, an ordinance related to the Wea Creek industrial revenue bond, and bids for farm ground leases. Department reports include a professional audit services RFP and manhole rehabilitation bids.

• 2025 Holiday Calendar – continued discussion
• 2025 CMB (Community Marketing Board) Renewals
• Wea Creek IRB (Industrial Revenue Bond) Ordinance
• Farm Ground Lease Bids
• Professional Audit Services RFP

Planning Commission

The commission will deliberate a text amendment to Section 806 of the zoning code that would allow wall signs on all four sides of commercial buildings in the C-2 Central Business District, unless abutting residential zones. This follows an Oct. 30 discussion where sign restrictions were debated. The agenda also includes electing a commission secretary.

• Consider text amendment to Section 806, Subsection D (C-2 district) to permit wall signs on all four building sides except when abutting residential
• Elect a commission secretary
• Approve minutes from Oct. 30, 2024 meeting
• Public comments on non-agenda items (3-minute limit)

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold a workshop at 6 p.m. followed by a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. They will consider a code update for horses in city parks (continued from Nov. 4), review bids for Amity sidewalk and storm sewer projects, and discuss a building permit fee waiver. Other items include a special use permit for a real estate sign, a race request from Trailcats, and a reappointment to the Recreation Commission.

• Code Update for Horses in City Parks - continued discussion
• Amity Sidewalk Bids and Storm Sewer Bids - Public Works
• Reappointment of Shannen Patterson to Louisburg Recreation Commission
• Special Use Permit for Real Estate Sign
• Building Permit Fee Waiver request

Park & Tree Board

The board will hear a presentation from the Trailcats regarding bike trail updates and a race request for April 2025. Members will also discuss using $5,000 for city-wide tree pruning and removal and review city codes pertaining to public parks.

• Proposal for Lewis-Young Park bike trails and a Kansas NICA Race request for April 26-27, 2025
• Request to use $5,000 in allotted funds for city-wide tree pruning and removal
• Review of Chapter 12 of the city code regarding public parks
• Discussion on the possibility of hiring professional trail builders for the final 3 miles of trail
• Update on playground surfacing and trash can placement along Metcalf

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss the 2024 activity calendar and review the process for historical designation, including a draft brochure. The body will also discuss a cemetery time capsule and the topic of significance.

• Review of Historical Designation Process brochure draft
• Review of 2024 Activity Calendar
• Discussion on Cemetery Time Capsule
• Refresher topic on Significance

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will consider awarding a bid for the Louisburg Aquatic Center renovation and a sewer manhole rehabilitation project. They will also discuss an interconnect agreement with Rural Water District #4, a code update for horses in city parks, and a donation policy for outdoor facilities. The meeting includes public comments and executive sessions.

• Award of bid for Louisburg Aquatic Center (LAC) renovation
• Sewer manhole rehabilitation project
• Rural Water District #4 Draft Interconnect Agreement (continued discussion)
• Code update for horses in city parks (continued discussion)
• Appointment of Christian Brown to Planning Commission

Planning Commission

The Louisburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit (24001 SUP) for an on-site real estate sign for Hidden Creek Development at 911 S. 12th Street. The commission will also discuss signage for a new restaurant and consider multi-use zoning. A scheduled visitor will address a sign at Prime Accounting, 13 S. Broadway.

• Public hearing for SUP 24001: on-site real estate sign for Hidden Creek Development at 911 S. 12th Street
• Scheduled visitor Doug Strubbe regarding a sign at Prime Accounting, 13 S. Broadway
• New business: signage for a new restaurant
• New business: discussion of multi-use zoning
• Approval of minutes from the September 25, 2024 meeting

Fox Hall & Cemetery Board

The board will discuss a proposal to install a trash bay and switch to a 2-yard dumpster for Fox Hall and City Hall, increasing monthly service cost to $108.99. They will also approve 2025 meeting dates and receive reports on Fox Hall rentals and cemetery sales. The previous meeting included selecting Mountain Ridge stone for cemetery entrance walls.

• Trash dumpster proposal: install 2-yard dumpster at $108.99/month for Fox Hall and City Hall
• Proposed 2025 meeting dates: Feb 24, April 28, July 28, Oct 27
• Fox Hall projected rentals: 16 in Oct, 17 in Nov, 15 in Dec (including recurring yoga)
• Cemetery report: 5 burials, 3 plots sold since May
• Previous meeting: selected Mountain Ridge stone for cemetery entrance walls

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold a regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October 21, preceded by a 6 p.m. workshop. The council is expected to discuss and possibly decide on several administrative items, including natural gas connection fees, commercial sewer rate adjustments, a draft interconnect agreement with Rural Water District #4, a code update regarding horses in city parks, and a bid advertisement for the Amity Sidewalk project. An executive session for non-elected personnel is also scheduled.

• Natural Gas Connect Fees – Continued discussion on pass-through costs for new connections
• Commercial Sewer Rate – Continued consideration of winter average for commercial properties
• Rural Water District #4 Draft Interconnect Agreement – Review of draft agreement
• Amity Sidewalk Bid Advertisement – Approval to advertise bids for sidewalk project
• Code Update for Horses in City Parks – Proposed ordinance change

Park & Tree Board

The Park & Tree Board will consider updating city code on horses in parks, review a trail lighting proposal, and continue discussion on the Farmer's Market block. Reports include playground surfacing installation by November and Tree City USA status renewal. No final decisions are expected on code changes at this meeting.

• Discussion on updating city code to regulate horses in parks, referencing Hutchinson and DeSoto ordinances
• Review of city code chapters 12 articles 1–3 as part of broader code review
• Trail lighting committee to meet soon; a Canadian lighting company has provided pricing
• Continued discussion on Farmer's Market block, including a community garden and $10,000 tree planting budget
• City Council approved soliciting bids for aquatic center improvements; bids due Oct. 29

Convention and Tourism Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the creation of a logo and the scheduling of its November meeting. The agenda also includes planning for a community chili dinner event.

• Logo creation
• Planning for Chili Dinner advertising
• Consideration to move the November meeting date

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will discuss several items at its October 7 meeting, including an Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) ordinance for the Wea Creek Apartments project, potential changes to commercial sewer rates and gas connection fees, and an auditor RFP. They will also receive updates on the Louisburg Aquatic Center bid and sewer replacement. An executive session for legal matters is scheduled.

• IRB Ordinance – Wea Creek Apartments
• Commercial sewer rate discussion
• Gas connect fee adjustment
• Louisburg Aquatic Center bid information
• Auditor RFP

Convention and Tourism Committee

The Convention and Tourism Committee will hold a special call meeting to discuss the Chili Feed. The meeting was rescheduled from October 2 due to a lack of quorum.

• Discussion regarding the Chili Feed

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss drafting a Special Use Permit for a real estate sign at Hidden Creek, with proposed stipulations including a three-year review and maintenance of the monument sign. They will also consider allowing RV parking in mobile home parks, as a buyer of Louisburg Estates plans to propose expansion and RV parking. No public hearings are scheduled; only discussion items are on the agenda.

• Discussion on draft language for a Special Use Permit for a real estate sign at Hidden Creek, exempting the 75% lots-sold requirement and requiring a three-year renewal and monument sign maintenance
• Consideration of allowing RV parking in mobile home parks, requested by the buyer of Louisburg Estates (Eric Lindsey of Moonlight Equities)
• Review of prior discussion on a phased paving requirement for the former Mossman Lumber site (now an HVAC business), with owners requesting a two-year allowance
• No public hearings scheduled; the meeting focuses on old business from the August 28, 2024, minutes and new memos

Convention and Tourism Committee

The Convention and Tourism Committee is holding a special meeting with only one agenda item: a discussion about the Chili Feed event. No other business or decisions are scheduled. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing solely on this topic.

• Chili Feed Discussion

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 budget and whether to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR). The council will also continue discussions on farm and hay draft agreements, and conduct a preliminary review of gas connection fees. Department reports include a police officer promotion and pool improvements.

• Public hearing on Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) for 2025 budget
• Public hearing on adoption of 2025 city budget
• Continued discussion of Annual STO & UPOC agreements
• Preliminary review of Gas Connect Fees
• Department reports include Police Sergeant promotion and Public Works pool improvements

The council voted 4-1 to approve the 2025 budget using Alternate 2, which keeps salaries in place and reduces the transfer to the special streets fund from $250,000 to $130,000, resulting in a 3.3 mil fund balance. A motion to approve the staff-recommended Alternate 1 failed 2-3. The council also voted 5-0 to not exceed revenue neutral for the property tax rate.

• Approved 2025 budget with Alternate 2 (4-1)
• Rejected Alternate 1 budget option (2-3)
• Voted 5-0 to not exceed revenue neutral
• Approved bills as presented (5-0)
• Approved Sept. 3, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved road closure for Homecoming parade (5-0)
• Approved police officer promotion to sergeant (4-0)
• Adopted STO and UPOC ordinances with online additions (4-0 each)

Convention and Tourism Committee

The committee will meet to receive a report from Mayor Cook regarding a budget request. Members will also discuss the Kansas Tourism Travel Talk newsletter and provide updates on local events.

• Budget request report from Mayor Cook
• Kansas Tourism Travel Talk newsletter discussion
• Sunflower Summer Program update
• Small Farm Dinner Event update
• Freedom Fest/Love, Kansas report

Park & Tree Board

The Park & Tree Board will discuss a proposal from Rent.Fun to install self-service kayak and paddleboard rentals at Louisburg Lake, including a 50% revenue share and a one-time activation fee of $20,000 to $45,000. The board will also receive updates on blue-green algae at Ron Weers Park and review a farmers market survey. Department heads will report on parks, aquatic center, and Tree City USA status.

• Kayak rental proposal from Rent.Fun: $20k–$45k activation fee, 50% city revenue share, 5-year term, no liability for city
• Blue-green algae watch status at Ron Weers Park
• Farmers market survey results to be reviewed
• Update on Tree City USA status
• Approval of August 12, 2024, meeting minutes

The Louisburg Park and Tree Board voted 5-0 to recommend moving forward with constructing a splash pad at the aquatic center, with funding identified for construction and maintenance. The board also tabled discussion on a farmers market survey for 30 days and agreed to reallocate a $15,000 grant from a potential dog park to resurface the City Park playground. No other formal decisions were made; kayak rental and blue-green algae were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Recommended splash pad at aquatic center (5-0)
• Tabled farmers market survey discussion for 30 days
• Agreed to reallocate $15,000 grant to City Park playground resurfacing

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold a budget workshop before the regular meeting, then proceed with routine approvals and department reports. Under administrator's report, the council will discuss and potentially vote on a resolution to allow alcohol at Cider Run, farm and hay draft agreements, the WALK sidewalk program, and other administrative items. Public works items include crack seal bids and concrete replacement on Metcalf.

• Budget workshop from 5:30-6:30 pm
• Resolution to Allow Alcohol at Cider Run
• Farm and Hay Draft Agreements
• WALK (Walk Around Louisburg, Kansas) Sidewalk Program
• Crack seal bids and concrete replacement on Metcalf

The council approved several spending items, including $95,527.76 for additional street repairs, a $6,427 concrete replacement contract, and a $79,000 crack seal bid. They also approved hiring a part-time public works employee, renewing the city website contract, allowing alcohol at the Cider Run, and using dog park grant funds for playground resurfacing. The minutes from August 19 were approved with an amendment after initial abstention.

• Approved $95,527.76 for additional street repairs (5-0)
• Approved $6,427 concrete replacement contract with KC Concrete (5-0)
• Approved $79,000 crack seal bid from Vance Brothers (5-0)
• Approved hiring part-time public works employee, capped at 24 hours/week (5-0)
• Approved $9,209.86 website renewal with Civic Plus (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 9-3-24 allowing alcohol at Cider Run (5-0)
• Approved $1,680 for playground resurfacing, contingent on foundation approval (5-0)
• Approved August 19 minutes with amendment (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit to allow an on-site real estate sign for the Hidden Creek subdivision, following discussion at the July meeting. Commissioners will also consider allowing RV parking in mobile home parks and a phased approach to hard surface paving of commercial lots. The meeting opens with roll call, pledge, minutes approval, and public comments.

• 24001-Special Use Permit – On-Site Real Estate Sign for Hidden Creek (public hearing)
• Consideration to allow RV parking in mobile home parks
• Consideration to allow phased hard surface paving of commercial lots
• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2024 meeting

The commission discussed but did not vote on allowing a real estate sign at Hidden Creek beyond current limits, leaning toward a Special Use Permit with a three-year term and maintenance requirement. They also discussed a phased paving approach for the former Mossman Lumber site, with no formal action. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved July 31, 2024 minutes as presented (6-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing on Hidden Creek sign with no comments
• Directed staff to draft SUP language for Hidden Creek sign (discussion only)
• Discussed phased paving for former Mossman Lumber site (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will continue discussion on a 10-year tax abatement request for Wea Creek Apartments Phase 2, a 36-unit senior housing project. The council may also consider dissolving the Louisburg Community Connection and moving its funds to the Convention & Tourism Committee. Other routine items include approval of minutes, bills, and department reports.

• Continued discussion on 10-year tax abatement for Wea Creek Apartments Phase 2 (36 senior units on Danford Drive)
• Consideration of Industrial Revenue Bond process (estimated $6.6 million)
• Proposal to dissolve Louisburg Community Connection and transfer funds to Convention & Tourism Committee
• Budget approval for publication
• Amity Trail update and culvert/curb inlet replacement

The council voted 4-1 to deny any tax abatement for the Wea Creek Phase II apartment project, with Ellison dissenting. They also approved the 2025 budget for publication at a 3.3-million-dollar general fund ending balance, including an aquatic center pay increase, in a 3-2 vote. Other actions included accepting a $7,500 culvert repair bid, moving $5,695 from the dissolved LCC account to Convention and Tourism, and accepting the Rec Commission employment agreement.

• Denied tax abatement for Wea Creek Phase II (4-1)
• Approved 2025 budget for publication at 3.3M ending balance (3-2)
• Accepted GB Construction bid for Amity culvert repair at $7,500 (5-0)
• Moved $5,695 from dissolved LCC account to Convention and Tourism (5-0)
• Accepted Louisburg Rec Commission employment agreement (5-0)
• Tabled land lease renewals for farm and hay until Sept 3, 2024

Convention and Tourism Committee

The Convention and Tourism Committee will discuss the Sunflower Summer Program and a potential joint tourism initiative with Paola. They will also revisit a $1,000 donation to Freedom Fest, which is still $400 short of the band fee. An update on the Small Farm Dinner Event is scheduled.

• Discussion of Sunflower Summer Program and joint tourism program with Paola
• Freedom Fest Donation: committee previously approved $1,000, now $400 short of full fee
• Small Farm Dinner Event update

The Louisburg Convention and Tourism Committee met and discussed several items but made no formal decisions. They approved the agenda and amended minutes, and discussed potential participation in the Sunflower Summer program, Freedom Fest support, and a small farm dinner. No votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion by Reynolds, second by Scruggs)
• Approved amended minutes of July 10, 2024, meeting (motion by Scruggs, second by Ptacek)
• Adjourned meeting at 7 p.m. (motion by Ptacek, second by Powell, carried 5-0)

Park & Tree Board

The board will discuss soliciting bids for farming and hay contracts for city land and Lewis-Young Park. Members will also review a request from Cub Scout Troop 3002 to launch rockets at Lewis-Young Park and receive a final report on the 2024 Fishing Derby.

• Request from Cub Scout Troop 3002 to shoot Estes rockets at Lewis-Young Park
• Approval to solicit bids for 5-year leases on 21 acres at 29146 S. Rogers Road and 39 acres at Lewis-Young Park
• 2024 Fishing Derby final report showing $698.40 in costs and $97 in donations
• Review of July 8, 2024, meeting minutes

The Park and Tree Board approved a Scout troop's Estes rocket launch for a merit badge exercise and voted to advertise farm and hay contracts for a five-year term. The board also discussed a kayak rental proposal for Louisburg Lake and received updates on the fishing derby fund and the rescheduled Freedom Fest.

• Approved Scout troop Estes rocket launch for merit badge exercise (4-0)
• Approved advertising farm and hay contracts for five-year term (4-0)
• Approved amended agenda adding kayak discussion (4-0)
• Approved minutes of July meeting (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss the 2024 activity calendar and the process for designating historical properties. The meeting includes a review of a draft brochure and a process overview for historical designations.

• Review of 2024 Activity Calendar
• Review of Historical Designation Process brochure draft
• Review of Historical Designation Process overview
• Discussion of Cemetery Time Capsule
• Refresher topic on Significance

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting to discuss several administrative agreements and public improvements. Key items include a tax abatement request and proposed agreements with the Recreation Commission and Miami County Fire District No. 1.

• Tax abatement request for Wea Creek Apartments
• Proposed agreement with Miami County Fire District No. 1
• Employee agreement for Louisburg Recreation Commission
• Public improvements for Louisburg Landing and Wea Creek Phase II
• Cider Run special event application

Planning Commission

The Louisburg Planning Commission will discuss potential changes to real estate signage rules and wayfinding sign placement. No public hearings are scheduled; the meeting focuses on old business items continued from previous months.

• Discussion of on-site real estate sign regulations, including potential revisions to temporary sign rules
• Discussion of wayfinding signs, including reducing the number of signs per post as per KDOT guidance
• Review of budget priorities and community development director position from June meeting

Fox Hall & Cemetery Board

The Fox Hall/Cemetery Board will consider selecting stone for walls at the cemetery, review a financial update for Fox Hall, and open a time capsule found at the cemetery. They will also hear reports on Fox Hall usage and cemetery sales, and approve minutes from the April 2024 meeting.

• Selection of stone for walls at cemetery (New Business)
• Fox Hall financial update
• Opening of the cemetery time capsule (Old Business)
• Report on Fox Hall usage and projected rentals
• Cemetery sales and burial report (9 burials, 7 plots sold since May)

The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes, then selected Mountain Ridge stone for the entrance and exit walls of the old cemetery section. They also discussed Fox Hall rentals, a time capsule discovery, and upcoming community service work.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 22, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Selected Mountain Ridge stone for cemetery entrance and exit walls (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59pm (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting to discuss one item. The body will consider changing the date for the public hearing regarding the Notice of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate.

• Change the date for the Public Hearing in the Notice of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate

The City Council held a special meeting to correct the date for the public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral rate. Administrator Law mistakenly gave Aug. 19 as the date, but the latest allowable date is Sept. 16. The council voted 3-0 to move the hearing to Sept. 16, which will be held during the regular meeting alongside the budget hearing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Changed Revenue Neutral Rate hearing from Aug. 19 to Sept. 16 (3-0)

City Council

The council will hold a budget workshop from 5:30-6:30 pm, then the regular meeting includes a tax abatement request for Wea Creek Apartments, continued discussion of a pay ordinance and charter ordinance, consideration of the 2025 budget that may exceed the revenue neutral rate, and bids for community signs. Additionally, the council will consider an appointment to the Convention & Tourism Committee and hear from visitors about Halloween on Broadway and the 'Love, Kansas' campaign.

• Tax Abatement Request – Wea Creek Apartments
• 2025 Budget – Consideration to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
• Pay Ordinance and Charter Ordinance – Continued
• Community Sign Bids
• Farmers Market Block Survey

Convention and Tourism Committee

The Louisburg Convention and Tourism Committee will consider incorporating the Louisburg Community Connection as a sub-committee. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fall activities and next steps for Dinner on Broadway.

• Proposal to incorporate Louisburg Community Connection as a sub-committee
• Discussion of fall activity
• Next steps for Dinner on Broadway

Park & Tree Board

The Louisburg Park & Tree Board will meet to approve minutes from the June 10, 2024 meeting. The board also intends to appoint a new board member to a park liaison assignment and receive various area updates.

• Appointment of new board member for park liaison assignment
• Approval of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold a budget workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. before its July 1 meeting. The agenda includes reports on 2024 crack sealing, street markings, and the renovation of LAC. The council will also continue reviews of job descriptions and pay ordinances.

• 2024 Crack Seal and Street Markings
• Design and renovation of LAC
• Job Description and Pay Ordinance reviews
• Potential Fall Citywide Clean-up
• Vacating an alleyway in Downtown

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings regarding an alleyway vacation in the original townsite and a special use permit for real estate signage at Hidden Creek. The agenda also includes a review of a boundary line adjustment on N. Metcalf Road and discussions regarding budget priorities.

• Public hearing for vacating an alleyway in Block 35
• Special Use Permit for real estate signage at Hidden Creek
• Boundary Line Adjustment for two lots on N. Metcalf Road
• Wayfinding sign update along Amity/K-68
• Planning Commission budget priorities discussion

City Council

The council will hold a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting on June 17. Discussions include reviews of gas and water rates, the city brush dump, and bank stabilization at Louisburg Lake Trail. The administration will also discuss mountain bike trail naming and an additional ball field at Lewis-Young Park.

• Gas and water rates review
• Additional ball field at Lewis-Young Park
• Bank stabilization at Louisburg Lake Trail
• City brush dump discussion
• Mountain bike trail naming

Convention and Tourism Committee

The committee will receive a report regarding the Louisburg Stampede. Members will also hear an update from the Dinner on Broadway committee. The meeting includes approval of the April 10, 2024, minutes.

• Louisburg Stampede report
• Dinner on Broadway committee report
• Approval of April 10, 2024, minutes

Park & Tree Board

The Louisburg Park & Tree Board will meet to discuss several park-related items. Topics include a disk golf tournament on August 24, 2024, and trail naming at Lewis-Young Park. The board will also continue discussions regarding wildlife signage and screening south of the Aquatic Center.

• Discussion of disk golf tournament for August 24, 2024
• Trail naming at Lewis-Young Park
• Ball field considerations
• Farmers Market Block discussion
• Continued discussion of wildlife signage and Aquatic Center screening

City Council

The council will conduct a budget workshop followed by a regular meeting. Discussion items include street marking, new police equipment, and reviews of city codes for animals and burn sites.

• Purchase of new in-car and body-worn cameras
• 2024 Street Marking and LAC renovation engineering
• Review of Burn Site and Noisy Animals code changes
• Review of Right-of-Way and Utility Management Policy
• Purchase of a new phone system for the police building

Planning Commission

The Louisburg Planning Commission will discuss three main items: a request to vacate an alleyway between the library and MoKan Dial, potential changes to real estate signage regulations, and review of the 'Vibrant Louisburg' section of the comprehensive plan for budget considerations. The meeting also includes routine items like roll call, agenda adoption, and minutes approval.

• Vacating alleyway in Block 35 between library and MoKan Dial for library use
• Discussion of real estate directional and promotional signs, including Hidden Creek developer sign
• Review of Part 2 of Comprehensive Plan 'Vibrant Louisburg' for 2025 budget
• Continued review of Part 2 Comprehensive Plan Community Services & Quality of Life
• Public hearing scheduled for June 26, 2024 if alley vacation moves forward

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold a regular meeting with a budget workshop beforehand. They will discuss the Amity Sidewalk RFP, an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software system, a farmers market survey, a downtown pavilion, a grant pass-through for the Louisburg Stampede, and other administrative items. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, plus reports from departments and the city attorney.

• Budget workshop from 5:30-6:30 pm
• Amity Sidewalk RFP discussion
• ERP Software System discussion
• Farmers Market Survey
• Louisburg Stampede Grant-Pass Through

Park & Tree Board

The Louisburg Park & Tree Board will discuss renewing a metal detecting permit, addressing geese feeding at Louisburg Lake, and reviewing playground surfacing quotes. They will also consider park priorities for the 2025 budget and receive updates on the 2024 Fishing Derby and playground inspections.

• Playground surfacing quotes: City Park $8,071.14 (spider/spinners) and $58,202.61 (play structures), Lewis-Young Park $40,322.78, Ron Weers Park $38,124.42
• Metal detecting permit renewal request from Herald and Deanna Taylor (expired Feb 8, 2023)
• Geese feeding issue at Louisburg Lake; staff recommend signage and possible ordinance
• 2024 Fishing Derby set for June 15, 2024, with $1,213.17 beginning balance
• Park priority list for 2025 budget: pickleball courts (City Park), 4-plex baseball (Lewis-Young), trail lighting (Ron Weers), lazy river (Aquatic Center)

Convention and Tourism Committee

The Louisburg Convention and Tourism Committee is holding its regular May meeting. The main business is hearing reports on the Louisburg Stampede and the Dinner on Broadway committee. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting the agenda, approving April minutes, and public comments.

• Louisburg Stampede report
• Dinner on Broadway committee report
• Approve minutes of April 10, 2024 regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold a workshop to review Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software consultants, then consider several infrastructure and administrative items. These include street and concrete repairs, water tower repair bids, a storm sewer extension, annexation, sewer line extension costs, and cemetery wall bids. The council will also hear from scheduled visitors and receive department reports.

• Workshop to review ERP software consultants
• 2024 General Street Repairs and Concrete Repairs
• Water Tower Repair bids
• Storm Sewer Extension Priority Project
• Annexation - Continued

Historic Preservation Commission

The Louisburg Historic Preservation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss old and new business. Items include reviewing the 2024 activity calendar and the historical designation process, as well as discussing historical era designations and continuing education opportunities. The commission will also consider an invitation to attend a July 22 meeting to open a time capsule at the Fox Hall/Cemetery.

• Review of 2024 Activity Calendar
• Historical Designation Process Review
• Discussion of Historical Era Designations
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Invitation to July 22 Fox Hall/Cemetery board meeting to open Perdue time capsule

Planning Commission

The Louisburg Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. They will receive an update on wayfinding signs, review updated demographics for the comprehensive plan, begin reviewing Part 2 of the plan for 2025 budget considerations, discuss lighting requirements for commercial properties, and consider potential costs for extending a sewer trunk line.

• Update on wayfinding signs
• Review updated demographics for Part 1 of the Louisburg Comprehensive Plan
• Begin reviewing Part 2 of the Louisburg Comprehensive Plan Community Services & Quality of Life for 2025 budget considerations
• Discussion of lighting requirements for commercial properties
• Potential costs for extending trunk line for sewer

Fox Hall & Cemetery Board

The Fox Hall/Cemetery Board will discuss and direct staff on constructing four 3-foot-tall wing walls at the old cemetery entrance/exit to hold Perdue dedication plaques, and decide whether to open a time capsule found during pillar demolition. The board will also receive financial updates and reports on Fox Hall usage and cemetery sales.

• Two bids received for constructing four 3-ft wing walls with inset Perdue plaques at old cemetery entrance/exit; no budget allocated
• Time capsule found in demolished stone pillars; museum advises soft opening with simple tools
• Fox Hall projected rentals: 13 in April, 16 in May, 13 in June, 12 in July
• Cemetery report: 5 burials, 11 plots sold, 1 transferred since January
• Minutes to approve from Feb. 26, Mar. 21, and Aug. 28, 2023 meetings

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 15, 2024, to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and planning items. Key topics include updates on the ERP software system selection, insurance benefit proposals, a rezoning request for 206 S. Metcalf, an annexation recommendation from the Planning Commission, and continued discussions on the Amity sidewalk project and sidewalk improvement options. The agenda also includes several executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Rezoning of 206 S. Metcalf
• Annexation – Planning Commission recommendation to Council
• Sidewalk Improvement Program Option
• Amity Sidewalk – Continued
• Quotes for humanely removing nuisance animals

Convention and Tourism Committee

The Louisburg Convention and Tourism Committee will consider approving a proposed mission statement and discuss next steps for a Rural Mural grant after City Council asked for more research on building partnerships. The committee will also decide whether to pursue a community calendar option. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.

• Approve proposed mission statement on sustainable growth and community pride
• Discuss Rural Mural grant feedback from City Council, including building partnerships
• Decide whether to pursue a community calendar option
• Approve minutes of March 20, 2024 regular meeting

Park & Tree Board

The Louisburg Park & Tree Board will meet to discuss a community garden proposal, conduct playground inspections, and receive updates on trail lighting, a disc golf course, and biking trails. They will also consider adding items to the Master Parks Plan and discuss a fitness court. The meeting includes public comments and reports from members.

• Discussion of community gardens with scheduled visitor Tammi Drake
• Playground inspections at parks and Farmers Market block for tree recommendations
• Update on trail lighting committee
• Update on disc golf course and biking trails
• Discussion of adding items to Master Parks Plan and fitness court

City Council

The Council reviewed the 2023 audit report and approved several municipal updates. Discussions included Amity sidewalk planning, sewer SCADA system purchases, and insurance renewals.

• Approved renewal of city insurance with a wind/hail deductible increase to $50,000
• Approved purchase of a sewer SCADA system and antenna for the McDonald’s lift station
• Approved a $150 incentive credit for lead and copper water surveys
• Authorized drafting an RFP for Amity sidewalk and street work
• Approved the sale of surplus items including a cemetery fence and power washer

Planning Commission

The Louisburg Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for 206 South Metcalf and a text amendment to lower the minimum dwelling size for large-lot estates from 3,000 to 2,000 square feet. They will also discuss advertising signage, continued development of 3-acre estate lots, and an update on wayfinding signs.

• Public hearing on rezoning 206 South Metcalf from C-1 to C-3 General Business District
• Public hearing on text amendment lowering large-lot estate minimum dwelling size to 2,000 sq ft
• Discussion of advertising signage with scheduled visitor Levi Fyock
• Continued discussion of 3-acre estate lots not part of a subdivision
• Update on wayfinding sign committee

Fox Hall & Cemetery Board

The Fox Hall/Cemetery Board is holding a special meeting to discuss a $14,036 bid for constructing four columns and four wing walls at the old cemetery entrance/exit. The board will provide input and a recommendation to the City Council, which requested the meeting. There is no budget authority for this project, so funding would need to be allocated by the Council or added to the 2025 budget.

• Discussion of $14,036 bid for 4 columns (2 ft wide x 4 ft tall) and 4 wing walls (3 ft tall x 5 ft long x 15 in wide) at old cemetery entrance/exit
• No budget authority for the project; funding options are Council allocation or 2025 budget
• Board previously expressed desire to include Perdue dedication plaques (36 in wide x 14 in tall) in the columns
• Earlier rough bid from September 2023 ranged from $8,437 to $11,253 for columns of different sizes

Convention and Tourism Committee

The Louisburg Convention and Tourism Committee will discuss a Kansas Rural Mural grant application, the rodeo parade, community survey results, and an attendance policy. They will also hear from the Chamber of Commerce and Louisburg Stampede, and get an update on the Dinner on Broadway committee.

• Rural Mural grant application: up to $7,500 from Kansas Dept. of Commerce, requires 1:1 match, due May 10
• Rodeo Parade discussion
• Community survey results on making Louisburg vibrant
• Attendance policy review for city boards
• Dinner on Broadway committee update

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes continued discussions on the Amity sidewalk and budget, cemetery pillars, USDI natural gas system management, insurance renewal, sewer SCADA system, and a lead and copper survey request. The council will also consider a request for pool pass donations for Broadmoor School's 7 Mindsets Family Night and approve bills totaling $259,209.22. Three executive sessions are scheduled for non-elected personnel matters.

• Continued discussion on Amity sidewalk and budget
• Continued discussion on cemetery pillars
• Continued discussion on USDI natural gas system management
• Insurance renewal
• Sewer SCADA system and lead & copper survey request

Park & Tree Board

The Louisburg Park & Tree Board will elect officers, hear from a visitor about community gardens, discuss planting trees at the Farmers Market block, and review its 2023 annual report to the City Council. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving updates on park conditions.

• Election of officers and appointment of responsibilities
• Discussion of community gardens with scheduled visitor Tammi Drake
• Discussion of planting trees at the Farmers Market block (604 South 2nd Street)
• Review of 2023 annual report to City Council
• Updates on parks including aquatic center, City Park, Ron Weers Park, Lewis-Young Park

City Council

The Louisburg City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel. No decisions or other business are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss non-elected personnel

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 4, 2024, covering routine approvals and several ongoing items. Key discussions include continued work on the Amity sidewalk and budget, potential changes to the FLIP program, and police department information technology. The agenda also includes several executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Continued discussion on Amity sidewalk and budget
• Potential changes to FLIP (residential/commercial) program
• Police Department information technology update
• Water leak adjustment (Administration report)
• New hire recommendations (Public Works)

Planning Commission

The Louisburg Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to elect officers, discuss a potential text amendment for large-lot estates (including a possible reduction in the 3,000-square-foot minimum home size), and review a rezoning request for 206 South Metcalf from C-1 to C-3. The commission will also continue its annual review of the Comprehensive Plan and discuss annexation. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Annual election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Discussion of large-lot estate text amendment (potential reduction of 3,000 sq ft minimum home size)
• Rezoning of 206 South Metcalf from C-1 to C-3 General Business District
• Continued annual review of Part 1 of the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of annexation

Fox Hall & Cemetery Board

The board will conduct elections for Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer per City Code. Members are also asked to decide on the handling of a recovered time capsule, salvaged dedication stones, and remaining cemetery entrance pillars.

• Election of Board officers (Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Discussion regarding a recovered brass tube time capsule
• Decision on salvaged dedication stones from cemetery pillars
• Review of 2023 cemetery plot sales totaling $15,400
• Discussion of Fox Hall cleaning services and robot vacuum impact

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will consider hiring a full-time police officer, approve a purchasing policy, and discuss several ongoing items including natural gas system management, cleaning proposals, and a sidewalk project. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills.

• Full-time police officer hiring recommendation for Clay J. Perina
• Purchasing policy final approval
• Subsurface Solutions equipment & software for Public Works
• Amity sidewalk & budget discussion
• Landscape maintenance RFP

Convention and Tourism Committee

The Louisburg Convention and Tourism Committee will hold a regular meeting with a brainstorming session for the Dinner on Broadway event, following up on a December discussion. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments, with no public hearings scheduled.

• Brainstorming session for Dinner on Broadway event
• Update on Dinner on Broadway committee from Jennifer and Erin
• Approve minutes of Dec. 13, 2023, regular meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker

Park & Tree Board

The Louisburg Park & Tree Board will hear a presentation on the 2023 progress and management report for Louisburg City Lake from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, and continue discussions on the Master Parks Plan and a possible schedule change for the March 11 meeting. The board will also receive updates from members on parks, the aquatic center, and forestry.

• Review of Louisburg City Lake 2023 progress and management report by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks
• Continued discussion of Louisburg Master Parks Plan
• Continued discussion of possible schedule change for March 11, 2024 meeting
• Scheduled speaker Angela Allen for Louisburg Library event
• Individual area updates from board members

Historic Preservation Commission

The Louisburg Historic Preservation Commission is holding its regular February 2024 meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes and public comments, but no public hearings or specific business items are listed. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023 meeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• No public hearing or non-public hearing business items listed
• Old and new business sections are empty

City Council

The Louisburg City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 5, 2024, to consider several items. They will hear a funding request from the Chamber of Commerce, discuss a traffic signal project at K-68 and Sutherland, and continue discussions on the USDI natural gas system management. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, as well as reports from departments and the mayor.

• Chamber of Commerce funding request for $15,000
• Traffic signal proposal at K-68 (Amity) & Sutherland
• USDI Natural Gas System Management – continued discussion
• Approval of bills totaling $250,800.30
• Consideration of LRC flat fee and cleaning proposals

Planning Commission

The Louisburg Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearing items. They will review Part 1 of the city's Comprehensive Plan as required by state law, receive an annual building and zoning report, and hear from scheduled visitor Tucker Klaasmeyer. The agenda is otherwise routine, including roll call, minutes approval, and public comments.

• Annual review of Part 1 of the Comprehensive Plan (Bright Future Plan)
• Annual Building and Zoning report
• Scheduled visitor Tucker Klaasmeyer
• Approval of December 27, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The Louisburg City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative and infrastructure items. Key topics include a draft purchasing policy, a request for proposals for an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and a traffic signal design/build RFP for K-68 and Sutherland Drive. The council will also hear requests from local groups for pool pass fundraisers and receive reports from departments and the city administrator.

• Draft purchasing policy with spending authority thresholds (up to $2,000 department head, $2,001-$10,000 city administrator, over $10,000 council)
• Request for Proposals for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software
• Traffic signal RFP for K-68 (Amity St.) & Sutherland Drive
• USDI Natural Gas System Management contract discussion
• Pool pass fundraiser requests from LHS softball and LES PTO

Park & Tree Board

The Louisburg Park & Tree Board will meet to discuss a possible schedule change for the March 11, 2024 meeting due to spring break, and to consider dates for April 2024 playground inspections. They will also continue discussions on the Louisburg Master Parks Plan and a Challenger soccer camp with the Louisburg Rec Commission. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Discussion of possible schedule change for March 11, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of potential dates for playground inspections in April 2024
• Continued discussion of Louisburg Master Parks Plan
• Continued discussion of Challenger soccer camp with LRC
• Individual area of responsibility updates

City Council

The Louisburg City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: administering the oath of office to Steve Town and Kalee Smith-Stone. No other business is scheduled.

• Oath of office for Steve Town
• Oath of office for Kalee Smith-Stone

City Council

The Louisburg City Council is holding a regular meeting with a full agenda that includes adopting a new purchasing policy, discussing a request for proposals for an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, and considering two text amendments to the zoning regulations. The council will also review department reports, including updates on natural gas operations, field use fees, and a traffic signal RFP. The agenda includes several administrative items and an executive session for non-elected personnel matters.

• Draft update to Purchasing Policy
• Request for Proposals for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Text amendment 23006-TXA and 23007-TXA
• Field Use Fees discussion
• Traffic Signal Request for Proposals