Osage City public meetings in 2023

2023 Council Meetings

The regular meeting scheduled for December 26, 2023, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will review a supplemental agreement to remove a $1,000,000 federal funding cap for the Flint Hills Trail Project. The body is also considering several utility contracts and the scheduling of a special meeting for the installation of elected officials.

• Removal of $1,000,000 federal funds cap for Flint Hills Trail Project
• Power Plant Compliance quote of $22,106.41 for catalyst monitors
• Trenary Tree Care, LLC bids of $25,000 (Dec 2023) and $50,000 (Jan 2024) for tree trimming
• Cereal Malt Beverage License Renewals for 2024
• Surface Water Term Permit application for Osage City Country Club

2023 Council Meetings

The City Council will vote on several equipment purchases and a solar project amendment. Members will also discuss property maintenance and environmental nuisance issues not covered by current ordinances.

• Rush Truck Center quote of $182,490.00 for a 2025 International HV507 SFA Truck
• NCS Replacement Server Project for the Police Department totaling $10,257.00
• First Amendment to the Renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Evergy Kansas Central, Inc for a 1.75 MW Solar Project
• SAM, LLC Utility Mapping Project for locating utilities with GPS equipment
• Discussion on maintenance of properties regarding environmental nuisance issues

2023 Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss a resolution to develop 15 family housing units via Heartland Design Build LLC. The body is also selecting a consultant to update the city's 2016 Strategic Plan and reviewing unofficial November 7 election results.

• Resolution No. 1112 for 15 family units (9 rentals, 6 for sale) by Heartland Design Build LLC
• Strategic Plan consultant bids: Roots & Legacies Consulting, Inc ($11,500) and QRC Consulting LLC ($4,500)
• $75,000 Jones Foundation Grant for tennis and pickleball court refurbishment
• Unofficial election results for Mayor and Wards 1-4
• Appointment process for a vacant Ward 4 Council Member seat

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council approved a Moderate Income Housing proposal by Heartland Design Build, LLC, with the city as sponsor for a KHRC application due November 15, 2023, and passed Resolution No. 1111 supporting a Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit application. They also approved a $2,500 consultant agreement for application preparation, a $74,558.81 solar field fence contract, an $8,525.09 cost increase for parking lot repairs, and a $22,250 used police vehicle purchase. Discussion on property maintenance issues was tabled to November 28, and the council requested research on a historic register nomination for South 9th Street Cemetery.

• Approved MIH proposal by Heartland Design Build, LLC for new rental and owner-occupied housing, city as sponsor
• Approved Resolution No. 1111 supporting Kansas Housing Investor Tax Credit application
• Approved $2,500 consultant fee for MIH application prep and $18,000 post-award administration fee
• Authorized $74,558.81 Kent Fence Company contract for solar field perimeter fence
• Approved $8,525.09 additional cost to Killough Construction for parking lot repairs, total $78,773.09

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will consider approving updated procurement and civil rights policies required for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sewer project before bidding. They will also authorize an engineering firm to apply for FAA-funded runway maintenance and edge light replacement at the municipal airport. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and an executive session for non-elected personnel.

• Approval of cereal malt beverage license for Bunky's Hickory Pit LLC at 27 Market Street
• Approval of special event permits for Osage City Chamber of Commerce for October 14, 2023 on 5th Street
• Approval of updated CDBG Sewer Grant procurement and civil rights complaint policies
• Authorization for Kirkham-Michael to apply for FAA runway maintenance and edge light replacement at Osage City Municipal Airport 53K
• Executive session for non-elected personnel

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council is deciding on several utility-related contracts, including a fence bid for the solar project and a transformer purchase for a new Dollar General. They will also consider a GIS services agreement and a controlled burn resolution. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and project updates.

• Approve $77,755 bid from Kent Fence Company for Osage City Solar Project
• Approve $10,334 quote from T & R Electric Supply for transformer for new Dollar General
• Authorize mayor to sign GIS services agreement totaling $32,205 for first year
• Approve Resolution No. 1110 for controlled burn from Oct 1 to Dec 31, 2023
• Appoint Broch Burton to Osage City Tree Board

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will hold a regular meeting on September 12, 2023, with a housing assessment presentation and several purchase approvals on the agenda. They will also discuss a potential grant for a pickleball court and receive project updates. The meeting includes two executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Housing assessment presentation by QRC Business Consulting LLC
• Approval of $10,992.14 invoice for three 25KVA transformers for Branine Motors
• Approval of $15,100.39 for GameTime 33' Sky Run Zip Track at Lincoln Park
• Approval of $32,070.00 for Ecoturf Playground Safety Surface at Lincoln Park
• Discussion on applying for Jones Grant for Pickleball Court with 10% match (~$10,000)

The Osage City Council approved payments for transformers, a zip‑track, and a playground safety surface. It also approved a $10,000 city match for a Jones Park grant to resurface tennis/pickleball courts. The request to place the South 9th Street Cemetery on the State Historic Register was tabled. Several short executive‑session periods were authorized.

• Approved $10,992.14 Anixter invoice for three transformers for Branine Motors (carried)
• Approved $15,100.39 GameTime 33’ Sky Run Zip Track for Lincoln Park (carried)
• Approved $32,070.00 Ecoturf Playground poured‑in‑place safety surface for Lincoln Park (carried)
• Approved $10,000.00 city match for Jones Park grant to resurface tennis/pickleball courts (carried)
• Tabled request to place South 9th Street Cemetery on State Historic Register (carried)
• Approved 5‑minute executive session for attorney consultation (carried)
• Approved additional 10‑minute executive session for attorney consultation (carried)
• Approved 20‑minute executive session for non‑elected personnel (carried)

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing and consider amending the 2023 natural gas fund budget from $1,239,019 to $1,841,819 in expenditures due to higher natural gas prices. They will also vote on two ordinances incorporating state traffic and offense codes, discuss KRWA services and the Flint Hills Trail, and address a sales tax adjustment on a previously approved pole bid.

• Public hearing and approval of 2023 gas fund budget amendment to $1,841,819
• Ordinance No. 1683: Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities, 39th Edition
• Ordinance No. 1684: Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities, 50th Edition
• Stella-Jones electric pole bid: add sales tax to $24,040.00, total not to exceed $27,000.00
• Approval of 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage License for White's Foodliner

The Council approved a budget amendment for the natural gas fund to account for higher prices in 2023. They also adopted updated public offense and traffic ordinances and approved a corrected bid for electric poles.

• Approved 2023 Gas Fund Budget Amendment to $1,841,819 expenditures
• Approved Ordinance No. 1683 incorporating the Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities, 39th Edition
• Approved Ordinance No. 1684 incorporating the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities, 50th Edition
• Approved Stella-Jones Electric Pole bid not to exceed $27,000.00 including sales tax
• Approved 2023 Cereal Malt Beverage License for White’s Foodliner

2023 Planning & Zoning

The Osage City Planning and Zoning Commission will consider setting a public hearing for September 20, 2023, on a petition to vacate an undeveloped portion of Ellinwood Street. The commission will also hold a workshop led by attorney Jim Kaup on land use regulation procedures and practices.

• Set public hearing for September 20, 2023, on petition to vacate undeveloped Ellinwood Street east of Van Buren Street, filed by Jeanette Stromgren
• Workshop by Jim Kaup on regulation of land use by cities in Kansas
• Approval of July 5, 2023 regular meeting minutes

2023 Council Meetings

The City Council adopted the 2024 annual budget and approved several ordinances regarding building codes and land use. The council also authorized contracts for water system GIS and electric poles, and granted a six-month extension on a property condemnation.

• Adopted 2024 Annual Budget with $13,284,878 total expenditures
• Approved $28,605 lump sum payment and $3,600 annual cost to SAM for Water System GIS
• Approved Ordinance No. 1680 amending 2009 International Building Code regarding fence and accessory structure permits
• Approved Ordinance No. 1681 for Dollar General parking lot variance
• Approved Ordinance No. 1682 for conditional use permit for metal home at 1013 Brant Street
• Extended condemnation ordinance for 420 North 5th property by six months
• Approved $24,040 bid from Stella-Jones for 40 electric poles
• Selected October 9th for the next Mayor's Summit

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider several items, including approving a parking lot variance for a new Dollar General store and a conditional use permit for a metal home. They will also set a budget hearing for the natural gas fund, approve a network switch purchase, and discuss other operational matters.

• Parking lot variance for new Dollar General at 111 South Martin Street
• Conditional use permit for metal home at 1013 Brant Street
• Set budget hearing for Aug 22, 2023 to amend natural gas fund from $1,239,019 to $1,841,819
• Approve $12,735.48 for NCS Ubiquiti UniFi & Enterprise Switches
• Authorize mayor to sign audit services letter with Jarred, Gilmore & Phillips

The Council approved a parking lot variance for a new Dollar General and a conditional use permit for a metal home. Officials also scheduled a budget hearing for the natural gas fund and approved network equipment purchases.

• Approved parking lot variance for new Dollar General at 111 South Martin Street (5-2)
• Approved conditional use permit for new metal home at 1013 Brant Street
• Set budget hearing for August 22, 2023 to amend 2023 natural gas fund expenditures to $1,841,819
• Approved $12,735.48 for NCS Ubiquiti UniFi & Enterprise Switches
• Authorized Mayor to sign audit service letter with Jarred, Gilmore & Phillips

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will consider setting the 2024 Annual Budget public hearing for August 8, 2023, and vote on three ordinances: adopting a net metering policy for customer-owned renewable energy, establishing electric customer user rates, and a feline trap-neuter-return program. They will also discuss the Kansas Municipal Gas Agency's choice of WoodRiver Energy for gas supply management.

• Set 2024 Annual Budget Public Hearing for August 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Ordinance No. 1678: Adopting Net Metering Policy & Procedures for Customer-Owned Renewable Energy, repealing Ordinance No. 1617
• Ordinance No. 1679: Establishing Electric Customer User Rates, repealing Ordinance No. 1618
• KMGA authorized WoodRiver Energy for one-year gas supply management with fixed or index pricing options
• Ordinance No. 1680: Feline Trap Neuter Return (TNR) program

The Council adopted two ordinances regarding renewable energy and electric customer rates. A proposed ordinance for Feline Trap Neuter Return was rejected, and the 2024 budget public hearing was scheduled.

• Set 2024 Annual Budget Public Hearing for August 8, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
• Approved Ordinance No. 1678 Adopting Net Metering Policy & Procedures and repealed Ordinance No. 1617
• Approved Ordinance No. 1679 Establishing Electric Customer User Rates and repealed Ordinance No. 1618
• Tabled decision on Kansas Municipal Gas Agency (KMGA) gas pricing splits
• Rejected Ordinance No. 1680 on Feline Trap Neuter Return (6-1)
• Approved June 27, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

2023 Planning & Zoning

The Osage City Planning and Zoning Committee will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two applications: a parking lot variance for a new Dollar General store at 111 South Martin Street, and a conditional use application for a new metal siding home at 1013 Brant Street. Recommendations will go to the City Council on July 25, 2023, after a 14-day protest period. The committee will also consider approving the May 24, 2023 meeting minutes and discuss a possible land use workshop.

• Public hearing for parking lot variance for new Dollar General store at 111 South Martin Street
• Recommendation to City Council on Dollar General parking lot variance
• Public hearing for conditional use application for metal siding home at 1013 Brant Street by Dean Davidson
• Recommendation to City Council on conditional use for metal home at 1013 Brant Street
• Discussion of land use regulatory workshop by Jim Kaup

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will consider routine items including meeting minutes, several board appointments, a $24,942 server purchase, and an on-call city engineer agreement. They will also discuss a behind-the-meter generation policy for private solar/wind, a feline trap-neuter-release ordinance, and a preliminary 2024 budget review.

• Approve NCS PowerEdge T550 Server Replacement quote of $24,942 plus $270/month services
• Approve BG Consultants, Inc. agreement for on-call city engineer services
• Discuss behind-the-meter generation policy for privately owned solar, generators, wind turbines
• Discuss Feline Trap Neuter Release (TNR) ordinance
• Preliminary 2024 Budget Review on State Budget Forms

The Council approved a $24,942 server replacement project and a contract for on-call engineering services. It also voted to update the city's behind-the-meter generation policy for solar and wind. A proposed ordinance regarding Feline Trap Neuter Return (TNR) failed to move forward due to a lack of a second.

• Approved $24,942.00 plus $270 monthly for NCS PowerEdge T550 Server Replacement Project
• Approved BG Consultants, Inc. agreement for on-call engineering services
• Approved incorporating recommended changes to behind-the-meter generation policy into a new ordinance
• Approved appointment of Assistant Chief of Police Tom Harm to Fourth Judicial District Community Corrections Advisory Board (two-year term)
• Approved appointment of Utilities Director Dale Schwieger to Kansas Municipal Gas Agency Board (two-year term)
• Approved appointment of Craig Croucher to Kansas Municipal Energy Agency Board (two-year term)
• Approved appointment of Katie Hodge to Kansas Municipal Energy Agency Board as Permanent Alternate
• Tabled Ordinance No. 1678 regarding Feline Trap Neuter Return (TNR) for further study

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will consider appointing Mike Gilliland to fill the Ward 1 vacancy, approve a conditional use permit for a metal home, and award multiple street maintenance contracts. They will also discuss gas supply options, a budget overview, and demolition updates.

• Appointment of Mike Gilliland to Ward 1 vacancy
• Conditional use permit for metal home at 1546 Laing Street (Ordinance No. 1678)
• Mill & Overlay contract with Killough Construction for $70,248.00
• Chip Seal contract with Harbor Construction for $122,626.48
• Slurry Seal and Crack Seal contract with Vance Brothers for $89,797.63

The City Council appointed Mike Gilliland to the Ward 1 vacancy and approved three street maintenance contracts. They also authorized a conditional use permit for a metal home and approved several funding agreements for sewer and airport projects.

• Appointed Mike Gilliland to Ward 1 vacancy (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1678 for a metal home at 1546 Laing Street
• Approved $70,248 contract with Killough Construction for mill and overlay (7-1)
• Approved $122,626.48 contract with Harbor Construction, Inc for chip seal
• Approved $89,797.63 contract with Vance Brothers for slurry and crack seal
• Authorized transfer of $149,400 in FAA funds to Augusta Municipal Airport
• Authorized $470,801 CDBG grant agreement for sewer improvements
• Approved contract with QRC Business Consulting LLC for housing study (max $15,000)

2023 Planning & Zoning

The Osage City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a new metal siding home at 1546 Laing Street, then make a recommendation to the City Council. They will also set public hearings for a parking lot variance for a new Dollar General store at 103 South Martin Street and a conditional use application for a metal siding home at 1013 Brant Street.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for metal siding home at 1546 Laing Street (Frank Johnson III and Jennifer Johnson)
• Recommendation to City Council on the Laing Street permit, with decision expected June 13, 2023
• Set public hearing for June 22, 2023 on parking lot variance for new Dollar General at 103 South Martin Street
• Set public hearing for June 22, 2023 on conditional use for metal siding home at 1013 Brant Street (Dean Davidson)
• Approval of April 19, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a new metal siding home. The board also scheduled public hearings for a parking lot variance and another metal siding home application.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for metal siding home at 1546 Laing Street
• Set public hearing for Dollar General parking lot variance at 103 South Martin Street for July 5, 2023
• Set public hearing for conditional use application for metal siding home at 1013 Brant Street
• Cancelled July 21st meeting and moved it to July 5th
• Approved April 19, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will hold a public meeting and hearing on a proposed sanitary sewer collection system improvements project, including a $714,199 loan application to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The council will also consider resolutions adopting comprehensive fee schedules effective July 1, 2023, and January 1, 2024, and an ordinance for a conditional use permit for an automotive repair business. Other items include condemnation of structures, a GIS RFP recommendation, and informational updates on the Flint Hills Trail and upcoming elections.

• Public hearing on sewer improvements project, loan request $714,199, total project cost $1,185,000
• Resolution No. 1106 authorizing KDHE loan application for sewer project
• Resolution No. 1107 and 1108 adopting comprehensive fee schedules effective July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024
• Ordinance No. 1677 conditional use permit for Eric and Sandy Loquist automotive repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street
• Resolution No. 1109 condemnation of structures at 602 North 5th Street

The Council authorized several documents and a resolution to apply for a $714,199 loan for a Sanitary Sewer Collection System Improvements Project. Other key actions included approving a new fee schedule, a business permit for an automotive repair shop, and the condemnation of a property.

• Approved Resolution No. 1106 to apply for a $714,199 loan for sewer improvements
• Authorized Mayor to sign sewer project certifications and application forms
• Approved Resolution No. 1107 Comprehensive Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2023
• Approved Resolution No. 1108 Comprehensive Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2024
• Approved Ordinance No. 1677 Conditional Use Permit for automotive repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street
• Approved Resolution No. 1109 for condemnation of structures at 602 North 5th Street
• Approved $46,995.00 quote from T & R Electric for a pad mount transformer
• Tabled GIS Request for Proposal (RFP) review

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing to determine if a structure at 602 North 5th Street should be condemned. The body will also approve resolutions to condemn structures at 420 North 5th Street, 524 North 6th Street, and 804 Market Street. Additionally, the council will adopt a comprehensive fee schedule effective June 1, 2023, and schedule a work session for the 2024 budget.

• Public hearing on condemnation of structure at 602 North 5th Street (Owners: Bryan Sage, Robin Sage)
• Approval of Resolution No. 1103: Comprehensive Fee Schedule effective June 1, 2023
• Approval of Resolution No. 1104: Condemnation of structures at 420 North 5th Street (Owner: Christine Gutierrez)
• Approval of Resolution No. 1105: Condemnation of structures at 524 North 6th Street (Owner: Barbara Ann Moreland)
• Approval of Resolution No. 1106: Condemnation of structures at 804 Market Street (Owners: David W. Moran, Rhonda E. Moran)

The Council accepted Mayor Mike Gilliland's resignation, resulting in Bruce Schoepflin becoming Mayor and Brian Stromgren being appointed Council President. The Council approved the condemnation of three properties and scheduled a 2024 budget work session.

• Accepted resignation of Mayor Mike Gilliland
• Appointed Brian Stromgren as President of the Council
• Approved condemnation of 420 North 5th Street (Resolution No. 1103)
• Approved condemnation of 524 North 6th Street (Resolution No. 1104)
• Approved condemnation of 804 Market Street (Resolution No. 1105)
• Allowed 60 days for improvements at 602 North 5th Street before continuing condemnation
• Tabled Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Resolution No. 1103)
• Scheduled 2024 Budget Work Session for May 30, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.

2023 Council Meetings

The City Council held public hearings for three properties to determine if they should be condemned. In all three cases, the Council voted to proceed with the condemnation process while granting the owners a specific timeframe to show improvements.

• Approved condemnation process for 420 North 5th Street with 90 days to show improvements
• Approved condemnation process for 524 North 6th Street with 30 days to show improvements
• Approved condemnation process for 804 Market Street with 30 days to show improvements
• Approved April 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes

2023 Planning & Zoning

The Osage City Planning and Zoning Commission will consider setting a public hearing for a conditional use permit for a new metal siding home at 1546 Laing Street, to be built by Frank Johnson III and Jennifer Johnson. The board will also attend a workshop led by attorney Jim Kaup on land use regulation, covering zoning, subdivision, and ethics topics. The agenda includes approval of the March 15, 2023 meeting minutes.

• Set public hearing for May 24, 2023 for conditional use permit for metal siding home at 1546 Laing Street
• Workshop presentation by Jim Kaup on Regulation of the Use of Land by Cities in Kansas
• Approval of March 15, 2023 regular meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a parking lot variance for a new Dollar General and a conditional use permit for a metal siding home. Both recommendations will be presented to the City Council on July 25, 2023, following a 14-day protest period.

• Recommended approval of parking lot variance for Dollar General at 111 South Martin Street (3-1)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for metal siding home at 1013 Brant Street (carried)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (carried)
• Approved June 21, 2023 no meeting minutes (carried)
• Scheduled land use regulatory workshop for August 16th

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will decide on a conditional use permit for an automotive service and repair business at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street, with a recommendation to deny. They will also consider an ordinance amending building demolition regulations, a franchise agreement with Clearwave Fiber, and contracts for a water pollution control loan application.

• Conditional use decision for Eric and Sandy Loquist at 264/268 Ellinwood St. (recommendation: deny)
• Ordinance No. 1676 amending building demolition sections 10-359 and 10-360
• Clearwave Fiber franchise and pole attachment agreement
• KDHE Waste Tire Grant of $14,106.40 for playground mulch
• Contracts totaling up to $21,000 for water pollution control loan application and administration

City Council approved a franchise agreement and pole attachment agreement for Clearwave Fiber after a tie-breaking vote by the Mayor. The Council also overrode a Planning and Zoning recommendation to allow an automotive repair business on Ellinwood Street.

• Approved Clearwave Franchise Agreement and Pole Attachment Agreement (5-4, tie broken by Mayor)
• Approved Clearwave Franchise Agreement as Ordinance No. 1677 (5-4, tie broken by Mayor)
• Overrode Planning and Zoning denial for automotive service and repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street
• Approved Ordinance No. 1676 amending building demolition regulations
• Approved $8,500 contract with Governmental Assistant Services for KDHE loan application
• Approved KDHE Administration Services contract not to exceed $12,500
• Appointed Stephanie Cruchelow to the Library Board

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will decide on a conditional use permit for automotive service and repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street, despite a recommendation to deny from the Planning and Zoning Committee. They will also consider a proclamation, a natural gas agreement, and bids for a water plant compressor.

• Conditional use decision on Loquist application for automotive service at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street (Planning and Zoning recommends denial)
• Ordinance No. 1675 authorizing Natural Gas Prepay Participation Agreement with Kansas Municipal Gas Agency
• Bids for duplex reciprocating air compressor: Cullum & Brown $13,261.00, Quality Automotive $13,157.20, North Central Air $11,800.00
• Proclamation honoring Alayna Wurdeman, state winner of Kansas Arbor Day Poster Contest
• Appointments to Industrial and Housing Committees

The City Council approved the sale of the airport red hangar to Hawkeye Helicopter and authorized a contract for a new water plant compressor. The council also approved a natural gas prepay agreement and appointed members to the Industrial and Housing committees.

• Approved sale contract with Hawkeye Helicopter for the airport red hangar
• Approved North Central Air of Downs, Kansas for water plant compressor installation not to exceed $12,500
• Approved Ordinance No. 1675 for Natural Gas Prepay Participation Agreement with Kansas Municipal Gas Agency
• Appointed Colleen Mendoza to the Industrial Committee
• Appointed 12 members and 6 ex-officio members to the Housing Committee
• Tabled conditional use decision for automotive service and repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street until April 11th
• Approved proclamation honoring Alayna Wurdeman

2023 Planning & Zoning

The Osage City Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council on a conditional use permit for automotive service and repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street. The property is zoned R-1. The commission will also hear a workshop presentation on land use regulations and procedures.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for automotive service and repair on Lots 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, Block 29, Original Town, at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street, owned by Eric and Sandy Loquist.
• Recommendation to City Council on the Loquist conditional use application.
• Workshop presentation by Jim Kaup on 'Regulation of the Use of Land by Cities in Kansas' scheduled for April 19, 2023.

The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for a conditional use permit regarding a new home at 1546 Laing Street. A planned land use workshop by Jim Kaup was cancelled due to illness.

• Approved March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Set public hearing for May 24, 2023 regarding conditional use permit for metal siding home at 1546 Laing Street
• Moved regular meeting from May 17, 2023 to May 24, 2023

2023 Council Meetings

The Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a new sanitation compaction body and a natural gas prepay agreement. They also updated demolition permit requirements and approved the sale of the red hangar to Hawkeye Helicopter, LLC.

• Approved $301,047.80 for CXT Precast concession stand and bathrooms (6-1)
• Approved $100,917.00 bid from Truck Component Services for a 2023 Loadmaster compaction body
• Approved KMGA Natural Gas Prepay Participation Agreement
• Renewed Army Reserve 50-year Land Lease
• Approved Resolution No. 1102 for a condemnation hearing at 602 North 5th Street on May 9, 2023
• Approved changing Demolition Permit and Agreement timelines to 90 days and requiring full removal of basement foundations
• Approved sale of the red hangar (Sky Dive) to Hawkeye Helicopter, LLC
• Tabled water plant compressor replacement to seek bids for larger capacity

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will select a contractor for the 2023 mowing season for Union and American Cemeteries, with bids ranging from $1,550 to $1,750 per mow. They will also consider purchasing a used police vehicle, approving a county road link agreement, and setting public hearings on three properties proposed for condemnation. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Cemetery mowing contract: bids from Pankaskie Co. LLC ($1,550/mow, $31,000/yr), Burton Tree & Lawn ($1,650/mow 2023, $1,900/mow 2024), All American Hauling ($1,750/mow 2023, $2,000/mow 2024), Hallgren Mowing ($1,750/mow 2023 only)
• Purchase of 2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit for $25,100 from Kansas Highway Patrol
• Approval of City County Connecting Links Agreement for $342 for Link OS.C-1b along California Street
• Public hearings on April 25, 2023 for condemnation of structures at 420 N 5th St, 524 N 6th St, and 804 Market St
• Authorize KMEA to install two SEL 735 meters on generators #3 and #4 at estimated cost of $14,200

The Council awarded a two-year cemetery mowing contract to Pankaskie Company, LLC and authorized the purchase of a used police interceptor. Additionally, the Council scheduled public hearings for three properties facing potential condemnation for being unsafe or unfit for habitation.

• Awarded 2023-2024 cemetery mowing contract to Pankaskie Company, LLC for $31,000 per year
• Approved $25,100 purchase of a 2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit from Kansas Highway Patrol
• Approved City County Connecting Links Agreement for $342.00 regarding California Street
• Approved Resolution No. 1098 regarding controlled burn conditions (April 1 to May 31, 2023)
• Scheduled public hearings for April 25, 2023, to consider condemnation of 420 North 5th Street, 524 North 6th Street, and 804 Market Street
• Authorized $14,200 for KMEA/Mid-States Division to install two SEL 735 meters at the Power Plant
• Approved fireworks display and alcohol consumption permits for Garrett’s Fireworks on April 22, 2023

2023 Planning & Zoning

The Osage City Planning and Zoning Commission will consider setting a public hearing for a conditional use permit for automotive service and repair on property owned by Eric and Sandy Loquist. The board will also discuss background on the request and plan an April workshop with attorney Jim Kaup on land use regulations.

• Set public hearing for March 15, 2023 on conditional use permit for auto repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street (Lots 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, Block 29)
• Discuss background on Loquist conditional use request
• Plan April 19 workshop with attorney Jim Kaup on zoning and subdivision regulations
• Approve January 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for a conditional use permit regarding automotive service and repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street. The commission also agreed to a shortened land use regulatory workshop with attorney Jim Kaup in April.

• Approved January 18, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Set public hearing for March 15, 2023, regarding conditional use permit for automotive service and repair at 264 and 268 Ellinwood Street
• Agreed to a 1.5-hour land use regulatory workshop with Jim Kaup on April 19, 2023

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will recognize a $400,000 grant for park improvements, hear a presentation on a potential gas prepay agreement, and vote on bids for a grinder pump and building rehabilitation. The agenda also includes updates on sewer grants and a service line warranty program.

• $400,000 Walter S. and Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust grant for Lincoln Park & Jones Park Enhancement Project
• KMGA Prepay Gas Supply Project presentation with potential 25-40 cent discount below market index prices
• Approval of $16,083 bid from Haynes Equipment for E/one Grinder Pump Station at Jones Park ballfields
• Approval of $270,924 bid from Evergreen Design-Build for Star Block CDBG Building Rehabilitation windows, doors, storefront
• Service Line Warranties launch planned for end of February

The Council approved two construction bids for city improvements and received notice of a $400,000 grant for park enhancements. The body also reviewed a gas supply project and updated CDBG grant statuses.

• Approved $270,924 bid from Evergreen Design-Build for Star Block windows, doors, and storefront
• Approved $16,083 bid from Haynes Equipment of Olathe for a grinder pump station at Jones Park ballfields
• Approved January 24, 2023 meeting minutes

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 24, 2023. The main business item is approval of a task order for engineering services related to the Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements, funded through CDBG/KDHE. The council will also discuss a comprehensive fee schedule review and receive information on a missing motor vehicle tax distribution and a police officer retirement.

• Approval of Burns & McDonnell Task Order No. 7, not to exceed $270,000, for sewer improvements (field investigation, design, bid phase services)
• Discussion and direction on comprehensive fee schedule review
• Information: December 2022 motor vehicle tax distribution not received from Osage County Treasurer (approx. $20,000)
• Information: Assistant Chief of Police Eric Loquist retiring Jan 31 after 28 years with Osage City PD
• Consent agenda includes resolutions for GAAP waiver, appropriation by fund, official newspaper, and depositories

The Council approved a task order for Southeast Area Sanitary Sewer Improvements contingent on receiving a CDBG Grant. The body also approved a consent agenda containing four resolutions regarding budget laws, fund appropriations, the official city newspaper, and fund depositories.

• Approved Burns & McDonnell Task Order No. 7 for sewer improvements not to exceed $270,000 (contingent on CDBG Grant)
• Approved Resolution 1094 GAAP Waiver for 2022 Cash Basis & Budget Laws
• Approved Resolution 1095 Appropriation by Fund for the 2023 Budget Year
• Approved Resolution 1096 Designating the Official City Newspaper
• Approved Resolution 1097 Designating Depositories of Funds & Authorized Signatures

2023 Planning & Zoning

The Osage City Planning and Zoning Board will consider changes to housing regulations to address future housing needs, including new construction types like 3-D concrete and patio homes. The discussion is prompted by the Panasonic battery facility in DeSoto, which is expected to drive housing demand and prices in the region. The board will also welcome a new member and consider a zoning workshop offered by a former city attorney.

• Discussion on housing needs and possible changes to housing regulations
• Impact of Panasonic battery facility in DeSoto on local housing market
• Welcome new board member Mike Handly
• Consideration of planning and zoning workshop by attorney Jim Kaup
• Approval of October 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The commission approved a motion to hold a planning and zoning workshop with attorney Jim Kaup at a future meeting. Members also discussed the potential need for housing regulation changes due to market conditions and the impact of the Panasonic battery facility in DeSoto.

• Approved Consent Agenda including October 19, November 16, and December 21, 2022 minutes
• Approved motion to have a workshop presented by Jim Kaup in a future meeting

2023 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions related to a $592,500 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for sewer improvements, as well as close out a prior CDBG grant. The council will also review sanitation rates, approve a new sanitation truck purchase, and discuss a gas supply agreement.

• Public hearing and approval of CDBG closeout documents for Grant No. 20 PF 032 (sanitary sewer improvements)
• Public hearing and application for 2023 Small Cities CDBG funds: $592,500 grant request, $592,500 city match, total project cost $1,185,000
• Approval of Resolution No. 1092 (legal authority to apply) and Resolution No. 1093 (operation/maintenance assurance)
• Approval of $102,685 quote for 2024 International HV607 truck chassis from Rush Truck Center
• Sanitation rate review and recommended rate increase (tabled Dec. 13, 2022)

The City Council approved an increase in trash rates effective July 1, 2023, and authorized the purchase of a new sanitation truck. The council also advanced several CDBG grant applications and closeout documents for sewer improvements.

• Approved sanitation rate increase effective July 1, 2023 (6-1)
• Approved purchase of 2024 International HV607 SBA Truck Chassis for $102,685
• Approved Option to Purchase Real Estate Agreement with Osage County Entertainment, LLC for $21,250
• Authorized Mayor to execute CDBG closeout documents for Grant No. 20 PF 032
• Approved Resolution No. 1092 and 1093 to apply for 2023 Kansas Small Cities CDBG Program
• Approved CDBG application documents and administration contract with Western Consultants not to exceed $30,000 plus $5,000 fee
• Approved Turf Tank MOU with USD 420 for sports surface painting robot
• Authorized City Manager to express interest in KMGA Prepay Gas Supply Project