Mulvane, KS
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on downtown alcohol consumption area and e-bike rules
The Mulvane City Council will consider several ordinances, including establishing a downtown Common Consumption Area for alcohol, regulating electric mobility devices, and approving a lease-purchase for a police vehicle. They will also vote on sewer and water rate amendments and a franchise agreement with Evergy. The meeting includes approval of the July financial report and consent agenda items totaling over $2.3 million.
- Ordinance establishing a Common Consumption Area in downtown Mulvane, allowing alcohol consumption with restrictions (no glass, specific hours)
- Ordinance regulating electric-assisted bicycles, scooters, and similar devices, including sidewalk restrictions in a Central Business District
- Ordinance authorizing a lease-purchase agreement for a police department vehicle
- Ordinances amending sewer and water rates
- Consent agenda includes payroll of $296,512.54 and July warrant register of $1,985,207.24
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 17, 2026
Page
Call Regular Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated August 3, 2026
2-4
Correspondence
Public Comments (State Name and Address – 5 minutes)
Appointments, Awards and Citations
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Ordinance for Establishing a Common Consumption Area – J. T. Klaus
5-12
2. Ordinance for Electric Mobility Devices – Gordon Fell/J.T. Klaus
13-18
3. Resolution Establishing Central Business District for Sidewalk Restriction – J.T. Klaus
19-20
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Adoption of the 2026 UPOC & STO Ordinances – Gordon Fell/J.T. Klaus
21-32
2. Ordinance Authorizing a Lease Purchase Agreement for PD Vehicle – Gordon Fell/J.T. Klaus
33-61
3. Evergy Franchise Ordinance – J. T. Klaus
62-71
4. Ordinance Amending Sewer Rates – Jacob Coy
72-78
5. Ordinance Amending Water Rates – Jacob Coy
79-82
6. ICMA TV Feature – Austin St. John
83-87
ENGINEER:
1. Project Review and Update
88
LAND BANK:
1. Approval of Land Bank Minutes dated February 2, 2026
89-90
2. Set Budget Public Hearing – Rachael Blackwell
CITY STAFF:
City Clerk
City Administrator
1. July Financial Report
91
2. League of Kansas Municipalities Annual Conference
92
City Attorney
1. Executive Session
93
CONSENT AGENDA:
94-106
1. Payroll dated 8/14/26 – $296,512.54
2. Electric Supplies from Wesco - $12,960.33
3. Replacement Injectors for Engine 10 from Mid-Continent Sales - $24,000.00
4. Purchase of Road …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
City Council
Council to select auditor for 4-year contract; lowest bid is $39,985
The City Council will consider accepting a proposal from GBN, P.A. for annual audit services for fiscal years 2026–2029, with the first year costing $39,985. The agenda also includes approval of consent items for payroll, utility bills, and a pedestrian bridge payment. The meeting will open with public comments and approval of prior minutes.
- Proposal for audit services from GBN, P.A. for 4 years starting at $39,985 (FY2026)
- Consent agenda: Payroll $300,734.55, City utility bills $25,255.66, English Park Pedestrian Bridge payment $41,158.14
- Public comments allowed (5 minutes per speaker, state name and address)
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✓ Decided: Council approves GBN audit contract for 2026-2029
The Mulvane City Council approved a four-year audit services contract with GBN, P.A., the lowest bidder, covering fiscal years 2026 through 2029. The council also approved the consent agenda, including payroll, utility bills, and a bridge payment. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates only.
- Approved GBN, P.A. audit services contract for FY2026-2029 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda: payroll $300,734.55, utility bills $25,255.66, bridge payment $41,158.14 (unanimous)
- Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, August 3, 2026
Pa
ge
Call Regular Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 20, 2026 2-6
Correspondence
Public Comments (State Name and Address – 5 minutes)
Appointments, Awards and Citations
OL
D BUSINESS:
NE
W BUSINESS:
1. Proposal for Audit Services – Debbie Parker 7-69
ENG
INEER:
1. Project Review and Update 70
CI
TY STAFF:
City Clerk
City Administrator
City Attorney
CO
NSENT AGENDA: 71-74
1. Payroll dated 7/31/26 – $300,734.55
2. City Utility Bills for June - $25,255.66
3. English Park Pedestrian Bridge – PSE Contractors Pay Appl. #3 - $41,158.14
AN
NOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS AND NEXT AGENDA ITEMS:
Next City Council Meeting – Monday, August 17, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
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JOURNMENT:
1
MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 20, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who called the meeting to order.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Gerber, Kurtis Westfall, Tim Huntley, Grant Leach,
Terry Lane.
OTHERS PRESENT: Austin St. John, Debbie Parker, J. T. Klaus, Joel Pile, Chris Young, Mike
Robinson, Gordon Fell, Jimmie Ashmore, Kristan Colvin , Cory Colvin, Fred Heersche, Karen
Heersche, Lori Lane, Gary Kunc, Gary Sorber, Bruce Coffman, Andrea Robinson, Amber Roper,
and other interested citizens.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All stood for the Pledge …
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 3, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who called the meeting to order.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Gerber, Kurtis Westfall, Tim Huntley, Grant Leach,
Terry Lane.
OTHERS PRESENT: Austin St. John, Debbie Parker, Joel Pile, Chris Young, Mike Robinson,
Gordon Fell, Christy Fell, Lori Lane, Gary Kunz, Bruce Coffman.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Allen.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Leach, second by Westfall to approve the Regular meeting minutes dated July 20,
2026.
MOTION approved unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: Councilmember Huntley advised he noticed two e-bikes with
passengers and no helmets riding along K-15 Highway.
Councilmember Gerber spoke about the recent cyberattacks at municipal water and wastewater
plants in Minnesota. Her husband is willing to provide a risk assessment evaluation and will
contact Public Works/Utility Director, Jacob Coy.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public Safety Director, Gordon Fell, demonstrated an Informational
Dashboard for the Public Safety Department. With the help of EMS Lieutenant, Araon Palmer,
staff created this useful dashboard to provide information to the Fire, EMS, and Police
Departments. The dashboard displays call logs, city events, weather and radar, department
newsletters, calendar, time, traf …
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
City Council
Council to vote on 10-year comprehensive plan, $383K casino tax request
The City Council will consider adopting the Onward Mulvane 2026-2036 Comprehensive Development Plan, a policy document guiding growth and land use. They will also decide on a $383,000 Transient Guest Tax distribution to the Kansas Star Casino, which would fulfill a $3.8 million funding obligation. Other items include a special event district request, a police vehicle purchase, and a change order for the English Park Pedestrian Bridge.
- Ordinance No. 1606 approving Onward Mulvane 2026-2036 Comprehensive Plan
- Transient Guest Tax request from Kansas Star Casino for $383,000
- Request for Special Event District for MOS
- Purchase of marked PD vehicle from SERV
- English Park Pedestrian Bridge Change Order No. 1 from PSE Contractors
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✓ Decided: Council approves $383K casino tourism tax request, final payout
The Mulvane City Council unanimously approved the Kansas Star Casino's 2026 Transient Guest Tax request of $383,000, which brings total distributions to $3.8 million and fulfills the city's funding obligation under the current arrangement. The council also unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1606 adopting the Onward Mulvane 2026-2036 Comprehensive Plan, Resolution No. 2026-9 authorizing a Special Event for the Old Settlers Celebration, and a $64,299.77 purchase of a marked police vehicle. A $13,281 change order for the English Park Pedestrian Bridge was approved, and consent agenda items totaling over $1.8 million were passed.
- Approved $383,000 Transient Guest Tax request from Kansas Star Casino (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance No. 1606 adopting Onward Mulvane 2026-2036 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-9 for Special Event alcohol sales and street closures for Old Settlers Celebration (unanimous)
- Accepted quote #5152 from SERV for $64,299.77 to purchase and upfit a 2026 Ford Police Interceptor (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 with PSE Contractors for $13,281 for English Park Pedestrian Bridge (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda: payroll $310,110.03, chemical purchase $26,450, warrant register $1,471,767.64 (unanimous)
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 20, 2026
Pag
e
Call Regular Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated July 6, 2026 2-5
Correspondence
Public Comments (State Name and Address – 5 minutes)
Appointments, Awards and Citations
1. 20 Year Service Award for Jimmie Ashmore 6-8
2. 10 Year Service Award for Kristan Colvin 9-10
3. Employee of the Month – Case Walker and Kendall Ronningen 11-13
OL
D BUSINESS:
NE
W BUSINESS:
1. Transient Guest Tax Request from the Kansas Star Casino – Austin St. John 14-17
2. Ordinance Approving Onward Mulvane 2026-2036 Comprehensive Plan – Joel Pile 18-112
3. Request for Special Event District for MOS – Joel Pile 113-118
4. Purchase of Marked PD Vehicle from SERV – Gordon Fell 119-120
ENG
INEER:
1. English Park Pedestrian Bridge – Change Order No. 1 from PSE Contractors 121-124
2. Project Review and Update 125
CI
TY STAFF:
City Clerk
City Administrator
1. June Financial Report 126
City Attorney
CO
NSENT AGENDA: 127-133
1. Payroll dated 7/17/26 – $310,110.03
2. Chemical Purchase from Univar Solutions for WWTP - $26,450.00
3. Warrant Register for June - $1,471,767.64
AN
NOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS AND NEXT AGENDA ITEMS:
Council Workshop – Monday, July 27, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. at the PIX
Next City Council Meeting – Monday, August 3, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
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JOURNMENT:
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council conven …
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 20, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who called the meeting to order.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Gerber, Kurtis Westfall, Tim Huntley, Grant Leach,
Terry Lane.
OTHERS PRESENT: Austin St. John, Debbie Parker, J. T. Klaus, Joel Pile, Chris Young, Mike
Robinson, Gordon Fell, Jimmie Ashmore, Kristan Colvin, Cory Colvin, Fred Heersche, Karen
Heersche, Lori Lane, Gary Kunc, Gary Sorber, Bruce Coffman, Andrea Robinson, Amber Roper,
and other interested citizens.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Allen.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Leach, second by Gerber to approve the Regular meeting minutes dated July 6, 2026.
MOTION approved unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: Councilmember Lane advised he spoke to the owner of Horsepower
Ranch, Weston Champlin. Champlin would like the ability to have events at the property and
would like assistance from the City to move forward. The City will need to know specific requests
and suggested scheduling a meeting with Champlin, the Mayor, City Attorney, City Administrator,
and Councilmember Lane.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Fred Heersche was present to show support for Service Award
recipients, Jimmie Ashmore and Kristan Colvin. They both do a great job. Heersche also
complimented the two Employees of the Month, Case Wal …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
City Council
Council to consider transient guest tax requests and set budget hearing
The Mulvane City Council will consider two transient guest tax requests, set a public hearing date for the 2027 budget, and discuss electric mobility devices. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as payroll and utility bills.
- Transient Guest Tax request from Mulvane Rodeo Arena for $2,000
- Transient Guest Tax request from Mulvane Community Foundation
- Set public hearing date for RNR and 2027 Budget
- Discussion regarding electric mobility devices
- Consent agenda includes payroll totaling $612,526.57 and utility bills of $25,000.28
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✓ Decided: Council sets Sept. 9 public hearings for 2027 budget and tax rate
The Mulvane City Council approved two transient guest tax requests, set public hearings for the revenue neutral rate and 2027 budget, and directed staff to draft an ordinance on e-bike and micro-mobility device regulations. All motions were approved unanimously. The council also approved consent agenda items including payroll and utility bills.
- Approved $2,000 transient guest tax request for Mulvane Rodeo Arena (unanimous)
- Approved $1,950 transient guest tax request for Mulvane Community Foundation's America's 250th celebration (unanimous)
- Authorized Finance Director to notify county of intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate at 57.300 mills (unanimous)
- Set Revenue Neutral Rate and 2027 Budget public hearings for Sept. 9, 2026, 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
- Directed staff and city attorney to research and create ordinance on micro-mobility devices and e-bikes (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items 1-6 including payroll, utility bills, and purchases (unanimous)
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, July 6, 2026
Page
C
all Regular Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 15, 2026 2-7
Correspondence
Public Comments (State Name and Address – 5 minutes)
Appointments, Awards and Citations
O
LD BUSINESS:
N
EW BUSINESS:
1. T
ransient Guest Tax Request – Mulvane Rodeo Arena – Jackie McColpin 8-11
2. T
ransient Guest Tax Request - Mulvane Community Foundation – Nancy Farber Mottola 12-15
3.
Set Public Hearing Date for RNR and 2027 Budget – Rachael Blackwell 16
4. Discussion Regarding Electric Mobility Devices – Gordon Fell 17-19
EN
GINEER:
1. Project Review and Update 20
C
ITY STAFF:
City Clerk
City Administrator
City Attorney
C
ONSENT AGENDA: 21-30
1. Payroll dated 6/18/26 - $304,185.41
2. Payroll dated 7/3/26 - $308,341.16
3.
City Utility Bills for May - $25,000.28
4. T
ype II Chat from Williams Diversified Materials, Inc. not to exceed $25,000
5. E
MC Work Comp Audit Additional Premium - $10,237.00
6. Purchase of Mobilgard 410 NC Oil from Hampel Oil - $26,485.42
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NNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS AND NEXT AGENDA ITEMS:
Next City Council Meeting – Monday, July 20, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
Council Workshop – Monday, July 27, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. at the PIX
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 15, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who ca …
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
July 6, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who called the meeting to order.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Gerber, Grant Leach, Terry Lane.
OTHERS PRESENT: Austin St. John, Debbie Parker, J. T. Klaus, Joel Pile, Chris Young, Mike
Robinson, Gordon Fell, Rachael Blackwell, Nancy Farber Mottola, Beckie Bowers, Bruce
Coffman, Velda Leach, Norma Pyeatt.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Allen.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Leach, second by Gerber to approve the Regular meeting minutes dated June 15,
2026.
MOTION approved unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
APPOINTMENTS, AWARDS AND CITATIONS: None
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. Transient Guest Tax Request – Mulvane Rodeo Arena:
The 2026 Mulvane Old Settlers Rodeo will be August 21st and 22nd. Mulvane Rodeo Arena
President, Jackie McColpin, submitted an application for transient guest tax funds in the amount
of $2,000.
MOTION by Leach, second by Gerber to authorize the City Administrator to approve the 2026
request from the Mulvane Rodeo Arena for Transient Guest Tax funds in the amount of $2,000.
MOTION approved unanimously.
2. Transient Guest Tax Request – Mulvane Community Foundation:
Nancy Farber Mottola and Beckie Bowers provided information to th …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
City Council
Council to sell $5.44M in bonds for water, sewer, street projects
The council will open bids and vote to issue $5,440,000 in general obligation bonds to finance the Harvest Point and Emerald Valley Estates infrastructure improvements and the Main A sanitary sewer project. They will also consider several permits and purchases, including fireworks permits, a transient guest tax request, a common consumption area request, and vehicle purchases for utilities and public safety.
- General Obligation Bonds Series A, 2026 sale for $5,440,000 to fund Harvest Point and Emerald Valley Estates improvements and Sewer Project
- Fireworks permit fee and temporary zoning request from Baptist Church (Cameron Tucker)
- Transient guest tax request from KHSRA (Austin St. John)
- Request for common consumption area from Brad Burnett
- Utility and public works vehicle purchase ($44-93K range) and public safety vehicle purchase ($94-142K range)
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✓ Decided: Council approves $5.225M bond sale for capital improvements
The Mulvane City Council accepted the low bid from Robert W. Baird & Co. for the sale of $5.225 million in General Obligation Bonds, Series A 2026, and adopted the related ordinance and resolution. The council also approved several fee reductions and vehicle purchases, and directed staff to prepare an ordinance establishing a downtown Common Consumption Area.
- Accepted Robert W. Baird & Co. low bid for $5.225M GO Bonds (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 1605 authorizing $5.225M in Series A 2026 bonds (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-8 setting bond terms (unanimous)
- Reduced fireworks permit fee to $3,000 and granted temporary zoning for First Baptist Church (unanimous)
- Reduced fireworks permit fee to $3,000 for Mulvane FFA (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 Transient Guest Tax funds for KHSRA State Finals (unanimous)
- Directed preparation of ordinance for downtown Common Consumption Area (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of four vehicles from Rusty Eck Ford totaling $200,817.68 (unanimous)
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 15, 2026
Pag
e
Call Regular Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated June 1, 2026 2-5
Correspondence
Public Comments (State Name and Address – 5 minutes)
Appointments, Awards and Citations
OLD
BUSINESS:
1. General Obligation Bonds Series A, 2026 Bond Sale – Greg Vahrenberg 6-29
2. Accept Winning Bid for Bond Sale
3. Adopt Bond Ordinance
4. Adopt Bond Resolution
NEW
BUSINESS:
1. Fireworks Permit Fee & Temporary Zoning Request – Baptist Church – Cameron Tucker 30-33
2. Fireworks Permit Fee – Mulvane FFA – Kyle Caruthers 34
3. Transient Guest Tax Request – KHSRA – Austin St. John 35-38
4. Request for Common Consumption Area – Brad Burnett 39-43
5. Utility and Public Works Vehicle Purchase - Jacob Coy 44-93
6. Public Safety Vehicle Purchase (Fire/EMS) – Gordon Fell 94-142
7. PMIB Loan – J. T. Klaus 143-146
ENGI
NEER:
1. Project Review and Update 147
CIT
Y STAFF:
City Clerk
City Administrator
1. May Financ e Report 148
City Attorney
1. Executive Session 149
CON
SENT AGENDA: 150-157
1. Payroll dated 6/5/26 - $303,461.82
2. Pay Appl. #3 – Apex Excavating – Main “A” Sanitary Sewer Phase 4 - $271,730.28
3. May Warrant Register - $714,583.26
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OUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS AND NEXT AGENDA ITEMS:
Budge
t Workshop – Monday, June 22, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. at the Police Dept.
Next City Council Meeting – Monday, July 6, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
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MULVANE CITY COUNC …
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 15, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who called the meeting to order.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Gerber, Kurtis Westfall, Tim Huntley, Grant Leach,
Terry Lane.
OTHERS PRESENT: Austin St. John, Debbie Parker, J. T. Klaus, Joel Pile, Chris Young, Mike
Robinson, Kyle Caruthers, Aaron Palmer, Jacob Coy, Gordon Fell, Brad Burnett, Lisa Rooney,
Nancy Farber Mottola, Jason Mundell, Amy Mundell, Pete Swart, and other interested citizens.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Allen.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Leach, second by Huntley to approve the Regular meeting minutes dated June 1,
2026.
MOTION approved unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: Mayor Allen announced the retirement of Deputy Fire Chief, Lowell
Ester, on November 1, 2026. Mayor Allen has a great respect for all Ester has done for the
community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Nancy Farber Mottola was present to show support for the
establishment of a Common Consumption Area, which is on the agenda as New Business #4.
Mottola was excited for the opportunity this brings to businesses and the community at large.
APPOINTMENTS, AWARDS AND CITATIONS: None
OLD BUSINESS
1. General Obligation Bonds Series A, 2026:
On May 18, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution 2026-6 authorizing and provi …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
City Council
Council to consider Horsepower Ranch utilities, postage meter, fireworks permit
The Mulvane City Council will consider three new business items: a utilities agreement for Horsepower Ranch, a postage meter agreement, and a fireworks display permit. The consent agenda includes payroll, utility bills, library A/C replacement, and a pedestrian bridge payment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and engineer project updates.
- Horsepower Ranch Utilities agreement
- Postage Meter Agreement
- Fireworks Display Permit
- Payroll dated 5/22/26 - $269,554.17
- Replace A/C at Library (Library Sales Tax) – Kruse Corporation - $16,399.00
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✓ Decided: Council discusses Horsepower Ranch utilities, approves postage meter and fireworks permit
The council discussed a request from Horsepower Ranch to receive electric service before annexation, but took no vote; staff will continue exploring options. The council unanimously approved a new postage meter lease saving $13.81/month and a commercial fireworks display permit for the Mulvane Patriots home opener, waiving the $1,000 fee. Consent agenda items including payroll, utility bills, and a bridge contract were also approved.
- Approved Postage Meter Rental Agreement with Quadient Leasing (unanimous)
- Approved commercial fireworks display permit for June 5, 2026, waived $1,000 fee (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda: payroll $269,554.17, utility bills $18,100.81, A/C replacement $16,399.00, bridge payment $78,994.17 (unanimous)
- Discussed Horsepower Ranch electric service prior to annexation; no action taken
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, June 1, 2026
Pa
ge
Call Regular Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 18, 2026 2-7
Approval of Special Meeting Minutes dated May 26, 2026 8-9
Correspondence
Public Comments (State Name and Address – 5 minutes)
Appointments, Awards and Citations
O
LD BUSINESS:
N
EW BUSINESS:
1. H
orsepower Ranch Utilities – Austin St. John 10
2. P
ostage Meter Agreement – Debbie Parker 11-19
3. Fireworks Display Permit – Joel Pile 20-28
EN
GINEER:
1. Project Review and Update 29
C
ITY STAFF:
City Clerk
City Administrator
City Attorney
C
ONSENT AGENDA: 30-37
1. Payroll dated 5/22/26 - $269,554.17
2.
City Utility Bills for April – $18,100.81
3. R
eplace A/C at Library (Library Sales Tax) – Kruse Corporation - $16,399.00
4. PSE Contractors – Pay Appl. #2 - $78,994.17 - English Park Pedestrian Bridge
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NNOUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS AND NEXT AGENDA ITEMS:
Chamber Appreciation Picnic – Thursday, June 11, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the PIX
Next City Council Meeting – Monday, June 15, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who called the meeting to order.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Gerber, Kurtis Westfall, Tim Huntley, Grant Leach,
Terry Lane.
OTHERS PRESENT: Austin St. Joh …
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📄 From the minutes
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
June 1, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who called the meeting to order.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Kurtis Westfall, Tim Huntley, Grant Leach, Terry Lane.
OTHERS PRESENT: Austin St. John, Debbie Parker, J. T. Klaus, Joel Pile, Chris Young, Mike
Robinson, Westen Champlin , Garrett Champlin, Kennadie Adams, Brad Burnett, Gary Sorber,
Nick Ryan, Lori Lane, Michelle Lonergan, Aaron Lonergan, Aaron Palmer, Sherry Leach, Bruce
Coffman.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Allen.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Leach, second by Huntley to approve the Regular meeting minutes dated May 18,
2026.
MOTION approved unanimously.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Leach, second by Westfall to approve the Special m eeting minutes dated May 26,
2026.
City Attorney, J.T. Klaus, advised the information provided in the Special meeting minutes was
not correct. Klaus pointed out the difference between a special sales tax and a general sales tax
per Kansas law. A special sales tax lasts for up to 10 years and can be for whatever period you
pick, and a general sales tax lasts indefinitely until it is repealed. It was noted that the correct
information was received.
MOTION approved unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: Councilmembers Huntley and Leach both ex …
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Mon May 18, 2026
City Council
Council to adopt special assessments for Harvest Point and Emerald Valley improvements
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance levying special assessments totaling $4,716,163.46 on properties in Harvest Point Phase 1 and Emerald Valley Estates Second Addition for completed water, sewer, street, stormwater, and grading improvements. The council will also consider adopting a resolution to create a Director of Tourism Development position and approve the Styx Creek Flood Mitigation Master Plan.
- Public hearing and adoption of special assessment ordinance for Harvest Point Phase 1 and Emerald Valley Estates Second Addition improvements — total assessments of $4,716,163.46
- Adoption of resolution creating a Director of Tourism Development position
- Approval of Styx Creek Flood Mitigation Master Plan
- Change Order No. 1 from Apex Excavating, LLC for Main 'A' Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 4
- Consent agenda includes payroll of $266,501.21 and April warrant register of $1,684,713.44
budgetdevelopmentflood-mitigationinfrastructuresewerspecial-assessmentstourismwater
✓ Decided: Council creates tourism director position, approves $5.44M bond sale
The council unanimously approved creating a full-time Director of Tourism Development position and establishing a Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee. It also adopted a special assessment ordinance for two subdivision improvements and authorized the public sale of approximately $5,440,000 in general obligation bonds. The 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan was approved, along with the Styx Creek Flood Mitigation Master Plan and engineering services for Phase 9.
- Approved creation of Director of Tourism Development position (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-7 establishing Convention and Tourism Advisory Committee (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 1604 levying special assessments for Harvest Point Phase 1 and Emerald Valley Estates Second Addition improvements (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2026-6 authorizing public sale of ~$5,440,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series A, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Styx Creek Flood Mitigation Master Plan (unanimous)
- Approved $77,195 engineering services agreement with Young & Associates for Phase 9 of Styx Creek plan (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 with Apex Excavating for $73,219.97 deduct on Main 'A' Sanitary Sewer Phase 4 (unanimous)
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Monday, May 18, 2026
Pa
ge
Call Regular Meeting to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 4, 2026 2-5
Correspondence
Public Comments (State Name and Address – 5 minutes)
Appointments, Awards and Citations
1. 10 Year Service Award for Sheila Janssen 6-7
OLD
BUSINESS:
1. Public Hearing for Special Assessments – J. T. Klaus 8
2. Adopt Special Assessment Ordinance – J. T. Klaus 9-21
3. Adopt Public Sale Resolution – J. T. Klaus 22-42
4. Director of Tourism Development Position – Lisa Rooney 43-79
Adopt Resolution
NEW
BUSINESS:
1. Capital Improvement Plan – Austin St. John 80-82
ENGI
NEER:
1. Styx Creek Flood Mitigation Master Plan 83-126
Approve Styx Creek FMMP
Engineering Services for English Park (Phase 9) 127-131
2. Main “A” Sanitary Sewer Improvements Phase 4 132-138
Change Order No. 1 from Apex Excavating, LLC
Supplemental Oversight Engineering Fees 139
3. Project Review and Update 140
CIT
Y STAFF:
City Clerk
City Administrator
1. April Finance Report 141
City Attorney
CON
SENT AGENDA: 142-148
1. Payroll dated 5/8/26 - $266,501.21
2. April Warrant Register - $1,684,7 13.44
ANN
OUNCEMENTS, MEETINGS AND NEXT AGENDA ITEMS:
Special Council Meeting – Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. at the PIX
Next City Council Meeting – Monday, June 1, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
ADJ
OURNMENT:
1
MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 4, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City …
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📄 From the minutes
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MULVANE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 18, 2026 6:00 p.m.
The Mulvane City Council convened at the City Building at 211 N. Second at 6:00 p.m. Presiding
was Mayor, Brent Allen, who called the meeting to order.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Trish Gerber, Kurtis Westfall, Tim Huntley, Grant Leach,
Terry Lane.
OTHERS PRESENT: Austin St. John, Debbie Parker, J. T. Klaus, Joel Pile, Chris Young, Mike
Robinson, Andrea Walker, Brittany Kruger, Nancy Farber Mottola, Terry Wright, Bruce Coffman,
Rylee Edwards, Terolynn Lander, Renae Petersen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: All stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Allen.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Leach, second by Gerber to approve the Regular meeting minutes dated May 4, 2026.
MOTION approved unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE: Councilmember Huntley was contacted regarding the appearance of a
yard, which has been resolved. Huntley was also contacted regarding the Director of Tourism
Development Position.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Andrea Walker expressed her disappointment in re -addressing the
Director of Tourism Development Position while other issues concerning properties without
occupancy permits were still outstanding. Walker feels the permitting and inspection process
should be restructured.
Nancy Farber Mottola expressed her support for the Director of Tourism Development Position.
Mottola felt this position was important to the community and the appropriate use of transient …
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💰 Federal awards (top 8 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $95,688 | LARKINS KATHY A Department of Defense · CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR |
| $30,240 | LARKINS KATHY A Department of Defense · MCCONNELL AFB CHAPEL CATHOLIC RE COORDINATOR IAW ATTACHED PWS |
| $10,029 | KMI, INC Department of Defense · 8510389152!COUPLING,BOSS |
| $7,282 | KMI, INC Department of Defense · 8511969163!COUPLING,BOSS |
| $7,111 | KMI, INC Department of Defense · 8509893808!COUPLING,BOSS |
| $5,727 | KMI, INC Department of Defense · 8509872421!ELBOW,BOSS |
| $5,643 | KMI, INC Department of Defense · 8510183725!COUPLING,BOSS |
| $4,005 | KMI, INC Department of Defense · 8511805952!ADAPTER,STRAIGHT,FL |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.