Osage City public meetings in 2025

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will meet to consider a new airport runway grading contract and a surcharge for all electric customers. The body will also discuss nuisance geese at the municipal golf course and a cemetery mowing contract.

• Contract approval for New Airport Runway Grading Project
• Ordinance No. 1696: Surcharge for All Electric Customers
• Ordinance No. 1708: Outside storage standards for Industrial Zoning Districts
• Approval of a new pump for Casey’s lift station
• CMB License renewals for Marilynn’s Restaurant, White’s Foodliner, Casey’s General Store #1255, Osage City Municipal Golf Course, and HAAG, Inc. (BP)

The Osage City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, all by unanimous 6‑0 votes. Key actions included a runway grading contract, a new electric surcharge, termination of a cemetery mowing contract, and updates to zoning regulations. The council also cancelled the Jan 13, 2026 regular meeting and set a special meeting for Jan 12, 2026.

• Approved Kirkham Michael contract for runway grading, up to $464,974.54 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1696 surcharge $0.022/kWh for electric customers (6-0)
• Terminated cemetery mowing contract with All American Fencing, 30‑day notice (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1710 adding outside‑storage standards to zoning (6-0)
• Approved purchase of new pump for Casey’s lift station, up to $20,000 (6-0)
• Requested review of insurance policy for possible controlled goose hunt (6-0)
• Cancelled Jan 13 2026 regular council meeting (6-0)
• Scheduled special council meeting for Jan 12 2026 (6-0)

2025 Council Meetings

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding 510 N. 6th Street and consider three ordinances, including two zoning overlays for planned unit developments. The body will also review a proposed three-year pasture lease and discuss boats on the city lake.

• Public hearing for 510 N. 6th Street and Resolution No. 1144
• Ordinance No. 1707 for Huffman II Planned Unit Development zoning overlay
• Ordinance No. 1708 for Osage Legacy (13th & Brant) Planned Unit Development zoning overlay
• Proposed 3-year pasture lease with Daniel Meek for 15.60 acres at $300 per year
• Ordinance No. 1709 Interconnection Agreement

The council approved the agenda and the consent agenda. It approved a three‑year lease of a 15.6‑acre pasture to Daniel Meek and adopted Resolution No. 1144 ordering demolition of an unsafe structure at 510 N 6th St. The body also adopted Ordinances 1707, 1708 and 1709 establishing Planned Unit Development overlays and updating interconnection standards. Additionally, the council gave the city manager a 2 % salary increase.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved 3-year pasture lease with Daniel Meek (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1144 to remove unsafe structure at 510 N 6th St (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1707 for Huffman II PUD overlay (7-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1708 for Osage Legacy PUD overlay (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1709 adopting renewable energy interconnection standards (8-0)
• Approved 2% raise for City Manager Katie Hodge effective Jan 1 2026 (8-0)

2025 Council Meetings

The City Council will vote on construction contracts for the public library and airport infrastructure. The body will also consider a proclamation for Tree City USA and a new appointment to the Tree Board.

• Construction contract with Murray & Sons Construction, Inc. for the Osage City Public Library addition not to exceed $683,100.00
• Construction contract with Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. for airport runway, apron, and lights project
• Approval of Tree City USA Proclamation
• Appointment of Brenda Smothers/Meyer to the Osage City Tree Board

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will consider approving a CDBG‑funded construction contract for the public library addition. It will also vote on amendments to Task Orders 5 and 6 for Phase 2 and Phase 3 sanitary sewer improvements, increasing the contracts to $212,143.13 and $200,682.66 respectively. Additional items include preliminary applications for two Planned Unit Development overlay districts and a discussion of zoning regulation amendments for industrial storage.

• Approve or reject the library addition construction contract (CDBG project)
• Amend Task Order #5 for Phase 2 sanitary sewer improvements to $212,143.13
• Amend Task Order #6 for Phase 3 sanitary sewer improvements to $200,682.66
• Preliminary application for PUD overlay district for Huffman I, Block 1 project
• Preliminary application for PUD overlay district for Osage Legacy Project at 13th & Brant Street

The council unanimously approved the library addition construction contract and the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved amendments to Task Order No. 5 ($212,143.13) and Task Order No. 6 ($200,682.66) for Phase II and Phase III sanitary sewer improvements, authorizing the mayor to sign the agreements. The council approved the preliminary application for the Planned Unit Development overlay for the Osage Legacy project (13 & Brant) and, by a 5‑2 vote, the overlay for the Huffman II housing project. Two motions to table or return the Huffman II overlay were rejected for lack of a second.

• Approved library addition construction contract (7-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 7 to Task Order 5, up to $212,143.13, authorize mayor (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Task Order 6, up to $200,682.66, authorize mayor (7-0)
• Approved PUD overlay preliminary application for Osage Legacy (13 & Brant) (7-0)
• Approved PUD overlay preliminary application for Huffman II, Block 1 (5-2)
• Motion to table Huffman II overlay failed (no second)
• Motion to send Huffman II overlay back to Planning & Zoning failed (no second)

2025 Planning & Zoning

The Osage City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on planned unit development (PUD) overlay district applications for two housing projects: Huffman II, Block 1 and the Osage City Legacy project (13 & Brant). The commission will consider approving or denying each PUD overlay district, which is required to subdivide the lots into more than five parcels. Both projects are funded through the U.S. Department of Commerce Moderate‑Income Housing Grant program and are being submitted by Heartland Design+Build. A discussion on the storage definition for Article 15 Industrial Districts was tabled for the next meeting.

• Public hearing on PUD overlay district for Huffman II, Block 1 (lot‑depth deviation 3.5 × width)
• Public hearing on PUD overlay district for Osage City Legacy (13 & Brant) (lot‑depth deviation 3.5 × width)
• Consideration of approval or denial of Huffman II PUD overlay district
• Consideration of approval or denial of Osage City Legacy PUD overlay district
• Storage definition discussion for Article 15 Industrial Districts (tabled)

2025 Council Meetings

At the September 23, 2025 regular meeting, the Osage City Council approved several actions, including a $683,100 grant for the Library CDBG Project. The council also adopted Resolution No. 1142 establishing controlled burn dates from October 1 to December 31, 2025, and approved a fee schedule change for cereal malt beverage licenses. Additional items discussed were the scheduling of November and December council meetings, a condemnation hearing for 510 N. 6 Street, and the purchase of an excavator using cash up to $90,632.

• Approve Murray & Son’s $683,100 bid for Library CDBG Project No. 24-PF-015
• Adopt Resolution No. 1142 setting controlled burn period Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025
• Amend fee schedule: cereal malt beverage licenses $75 on‑premise, $50 off‑premise
• Approve cash purchase of excavator not to exceed $90,632 from Equipment Reserve fund
• Set public hearing for condemnation of 510 N. 6 Street (Resolution No. 1143)

The Osage City Council approved the amended agenda and the September 9 meeting minutes, each unanimously (8‑0). It adopted Resolution No. 1142, authorizing controlled burning of vegetation from October 1 to December 31, 2025 (8‑0). The council also cancelled the November 11 and November 25 meetings and set a new meeting for November 18 (8‑0).

• Approved amended agenda (8-0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1142 for controlled burning Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025 (8-0)
• Cancelled November 11 and November 25 meetings; scheduled November 18 meeting (8-0)

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will hear a public hearing on the 2026 budget and then vote to adopt the proposed budget. The budget includes $1,168,542 in tax levy revenue and allocates funds across general, debt service, library, airport, and utility accounts. The meeting also includes action items such as purchasing a John Deere 60‑P excavator for $90,632 and approving a $75 annual airport land lease.

• Adopt 2026 budget with total expenditures of $15,277,627
• Purchase John Deere 60‑P excavator for $90,632
• Approve Library CDBG Project No. 24‑PF‑015 contractor bid
• Reduce Cereal Malt Beverage license fee by $25
• Approve airport land lease with annual rent of $75

The council adopted Osage City’s 2026 budget unanimously. It approved a $683,100 Library CDBG contract with Murray & Sons, authorized loan‑forgiveness paperwork for the Phase 1 sanitary sewer project, and chose to purchase a new excavator with cash up to $90,632. The council also adopted a revised fee schedule for cereal malt beverage licenses.

• Adopted 2026 budget (8-0)
• Approved Library CDBG Project No. 24-PF-015 bid $683,100 to Murray & Sons (8-0)
• Authorized loan‑forgiveness application for Phase 1 sanitary sewer project (8-0)
• Approved cash purchase of excavator up to $90,632, rejecting lease bid (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1141 setting cereal malt beverage fees $75 on‑premise, $50 off‑premise (8-0)
• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda with minutes amendment (8-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (8-0)

2025 Council Meetings

The City Council will review the 2025 Water Conservation Plan and vote on a drought emergency ordinance. The body is also deciding on sewer project changes, a time extension for a CDBG sewer project, and the purchase of an excavator.

• Ordinance No. 1706 Water Drought/Emergency Ordinance
• Change Order No. 5 for 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project
• Time extension request for CDBG Project 23-PF-004 East Area Sewer Improvement Project
• Purchase of an excavator and financing proposals
• Review of Cereal Malt Beverage License renewal fees

The Osage City Council approved Ordinance No. 1706, creating three water‑conservation stages and related penalties (8‑0). The council also approved a $2,585.17 change order for the 2023 sanitary sewer improvement project, a $90,632 purchase of a John Deere 60‑P excavator with financing proposals, and a $75 annual airport land lease with Hawkeye Helicopter, LLC (each 8‑0). Additionally, a $400,000 KDOT grant for Market Street pavement repair was announced.

• Approved Water Drought Emergency Ordinance No. 1706 (8-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 adding $2,585.17, raising contract to $2,778,977.65 (8-0)
• Approved two‑month extension for CDBG East Area Sewer Improvement project (8-0)
• Approved $25 reduction in Cereal Malt Beverage license fees (8-0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere 60‑P excavator for $90,632 and financing solicitation (8-0)
• Approved airport land lease with Hawkeye Helicopter, LLC, $75 annual rent (8-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (8-0)
• Modified Recreation Director title to Recreation and Community Improvement Director (8-0)

2025 Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss proposed changes to the city’s industrial zoning rules, specifically adding a definition for 'outside storage' in Article 15. The discussion includes requirements for screening, containment, and maintenance of stored materials.

• Proposed 'Outside Storage' definition and requirements for industrial districts (I-1 and I-2)
• Screening requirements: solid fence, wall, or 6-foot vegetative buffer
• Containment rules for loose materials (e.g., gravel, mulch, scrap)
• Preliminary application for Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay District by Joseph Thomas, Heartland Design+Build

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved its consent agenda and then tabled the storage definition discussion for the next meeting. It cancelled the September 17 regular meeting and rescheduled it to September 24, 2025. The commission also set public hearings for the Huffman II and Osage City Legacy Planned Unit Development preliminary applications on September 24, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Tabled storage definition discussion for Industrial Districts (motion carried)
• Cancelled September 17, 2025 meeting and rescheduled to September 24, 2025 (motion carried)
• Set public hearing for Huffman II, Block I PUD application on Sep 24, 2025 (motion carried)
• Set public hearing for Osage City Legacy PUD application on Sep 24, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will decide whether to reopen the east 90 feet of Schenk Street, which was previously vacated in 2001, and set a public hearing to condemn a dangerous property at 510 N. 6th Street. The council will also vote on several ordinances and policies, including a building rental policy update and a credit card policy.

• Approve Ordinance No. 1703 to reopen east 90 ft of Schenk Street as a public street
• Set public hearing for Resolution No. 1140 to condemn unsafe structure at 510 N. 6th Street
• Approve Red Hangar Purchase Agreement
• Approve Building Rental policies for Community Building and Santa Fe Depot
• Approve Credit Card Policy with $2,000 limit for department heads

The Osage City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1703, repealing Ordinance 1387 and re‑establishing a portion of Schenk Street with a 20‑ft north and 40‑ft south easement. It also approved Resolution 1140 to hold a public hearing on an unsafe structure at 510 N 6th St on Sept 23 2025, and authorized the purchase of two high‑service pumps up to $150,000. Additional actions included combining land and fuel‑pump leases for $300 annually, updating rental, credit‑card and travel policies, setting a 2026 budget hearing for Sept 9 2025, and announcing a $46,500 grant for Lincoln Park.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1703 repealing Ordinance 1387 and re‑establishing part of Schenk Street (8‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1140 to set public hearing on unsafe structure at 510 N 6th St for Sept 23 2025 (8‑0)
• Approved purchase of two high‑service pumps from Alexander Pump & Service Inc., up to $150,000 (8‑0)
• Approved combination of land and fuel‑pump leases for $300 annual payment (8‑0)
• Approved updated rental policies for Community Building and Santa Fe Depot (8‑0)
• Approved updated Credit Card policy (8‑0)
• Approved updated Travel policy (8‑0)
• Set 2026 budget public hearing for Sept 9 2025 and announced $46,500 Lincoln Park grant (8‑0)

2025 Council Meetings

The City Council will consider adopting updated 2025 state-standard codes for public offenses and traffic. The body will also review equipment needs for the Water Treatment Plant and discuss expanding the number of city credit cards.

• Ordinance No. 1704: Uniform Public Offense Code
• Ordinance No. 1705: Standard Traffic Offense Code
• Review of high service pump and parts for the Water Plant
• Proposal to add four city credit cards for department heads

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1704 Uniform Public Offense Code and Ordinance No. 1705 Standard Traffic Offense Code, each with a unanimous vote. It also approved city credit cards for department heads with a $2,000 limit. The discussion on the building rental policy was tabled to the August 12 meeting.

• Approve agenda (6-0)
• Approve July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1704 Uniform Public Offense Code (6-0)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1705 Standard Traffic Offense Code (6-0)
• Approve city credit cards for department heads, $2,000 limit (6-0)
• Table building rental policy discussion to Aug 12 meeting (6-0)

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will decide on a resolution to declare a nuisance at 519 N. 4th Street due to junk accumulation and mowing violations. The body will also consider an ordinance to re-establish portions of Schenk Street and receive an update on airport projects.

• Resolution No. 1139: Nuisance Abatement for 519 N. 4th Street
• Ordinance No. 1703: Re-establishing the east 90ft. of Schenk Street and 60ft north-south
• Airport Projects update discussion

The Osage City Council approved its amended agenda and the consent agenda, including June 24 minutes. It adopted Resolution No. 1139 declaring a nuisance at 519 N. 4th St. and giving the owner ten days to remedy the conditions. The ordinance to re‑establish the east 90‑ft. segment of Schenk Street was tabled, and the council asked developer Joseph Thomas to seek state guidance on a moderate‑income housing change.

• Approved amended agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including June 24 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1139 finding a nuisance at 519 N. 4th St.; owner given 10 days to abate (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 1703 to re‑establish east 90‑ft. of Schenk Street (6-0, Tice recused)
• Requested Joseph Thomas consult State on moderate‑income housing project change and report at next meeting

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will decide on re-opening a portion of Schenk Street and approving a street maintenance contract. The body will also discuss traffic volume on Lakin Street and a request to allow kayaks and electric motor boats on the City Lake.

• Ordinance No. 1703 to re-establish the east 90ft of Schenk Street and an 80ft north-south easement
• 2025 Street Maintenance Project bid by Killough Construction
• Change Orders No. 1 & 2 for the East Area Sewer Project
• Appointment of Dale Schwieger to the KMGA Board of Directors
• Discussion on allowing kayaks, paddleboards, and electric motor boats on the City Lake

The council approved the 2025 Street Maintenance Project bid from Killough Construction for $290,258.77. It also approved a $52,042.46 change order for the East Area Sewer Project and appointed Utilities Director Dale Schwieger to a two‑year term on the Kansas Municipal Gas Agency board. A motion to reject all boating activities on City Lake was adopted, and the agenda and consent agenda were both approved unanimously.

• Approved $290,258.77 Killough Construction street maintenance bid (6-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for East Area Sewer Project up to $52,042.46 (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Dale Schwieger to KMGA Board (2‑year term) (6-0)
• Rejected allowing kayaks, paddleboards, and electric‑motor boats on City Lake (6-0)
• Approved amended agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including June 10 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

2025 Planning & Zoning

The commission will decide whether to recommend re-opening 90 feet of Schenk Street to the City Council. Members will also discuss storage definitions for industrial districts and updates to the zoning area map.

• Petition to re-open 90 feet of Schenk Street (Action Required)
• Discussion on Article 15 Industrial Districts storage definitions
• Discussion on adding conditional use permits to the Map of Planning and Zoning Areas

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, including the May 21 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that the City Council reopen the east 90 feet of Schenk Street. The commission also adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved May 21 2025 regular meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Recommended reopening east 90 ft of Schenk Street (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will decide on a loan agreement for wastewater collection system improvements and a conditional use permit for a metal home. The body will also discuss monetary support for the carnival and a revised purchasing policy.

• Ordinance No. 1702: $1,600,000 loan from Kansas Department of Health and Environment for the South Area Project sewer rehabilitation
• Ordinance No. 1701: Conditional use permit for a metal home at 802 N. 12th Street
• Discussion on monetary support for the carnival and installation of 8 new pedestals (initial estimate $12,500)
• Approval of the City's revised Purchasing Policy
• Executive session regarding financial affairs of second parties

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1702, authorizing a loan agreement with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to fund sewer rehabilitation in the South Area. It also approved a conditional use permit for 802 N. 12" Street (Ordinance 1701) and allocated $1,250 to the Fair Board for the 2025 Fair. Additionally, the council adopted a revised purchasing policy raising spending authority to $15,000 and entered a 15‑minute executive session on financial affairs.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1701 conditional use permit for 802 N. 12" Street (8-0)
• Approved $1,250 funding for the 2025 Fair (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1702 loan agreement for sewer rehabilitation (8-0)
• Approved revised purchasing policy increasing authority to $15,000 and striking paragraph 15 (8-0)
• Entered 15‑minute executive session on financial affairs (8-0)
• Approved agenda amendment (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

2025 Council Meetings

The City Council will discuss monetary support for the carnival and the purchase of two locating units for the Water and Gas Departments. The meeting also includes appointments to the Planning and Zoning and Industrial committees.

• Proposed purchase of two locating units from Subsurface Solutions not to exceed $27,000
• Request for monetary support for the carnival by Jim Paul
• Appointment of Colton Williams to the Planning and Zoning Committee
• Appointment of Colton Williams to the Industrial Committee
• Discussion regarding City Manager evaluation and threshold

The council unanimously approved the purchase of two locating units for the Water & Gas Departments, costing up to $27,000. They also increased the City Manager's spending authority to $15,000 and directed staff to develop a flashing‑lights plan. A three‑person committee to evaluate the City Manager was established, and Colton Williams was appointed to two committees.

• Approved agenda amendment (8‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, appointing Colton Williams to Planning & Zoning and Industrial Committees (8‑0)
• Approved purchase of two locating units from Subsurface, not exceeding $27,000 (8‑0)
• Formed three‑person City Manager evaluation committee (no vote recorded)
• Increased City Manager spending authority to $15,000 and directed drafting of purchasing‑policy resolution (8‑0)
• Authorized staff to create and implement a flashing‑lights plan (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 regular meeting (8‑0)

2025 Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a new home build. The body will also review a potential committee appointment and industrial district regulations.

• Public hearing and vote on conditional use permit for metal siding at 802 N. 12th Street
• Recommendation to City Council for appointment of Colton Williams to the Planning and Zoning Committee
• Review of Article 15 Industrial Districts

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent agenda, including the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the conditional use permit for 802 N. 12" Street. It also approved a recommendation to add Colton Williams to the Planning and Zoning Committee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Recommended City Council approve conditional use permit for 802 N. 12" Street (motion carried)
• Approved recommendation to add Colton Williams to Planning and Zoning Committee (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will consider approving a conditional use permit for a metal home at 1401 N. 15th Street, authorizing $3.265 million in bonds for new CAT engines at the power plant, and discuss fireworks regulations, traffic on Lakin Street, and a lease for the Red Hangar.

• Approval of Ordinance No. 1698 for a conditional use permit for a metal home at 1401 N. 15th Street
• Approval of Ordinance No. 1699 and Resolution No. 1138 for issuing $3,265,000 in bonds to purchase CAT engines for the power plant
• Action on a lease for the Red Hangar
• Discussion of potential action on fireworks regulations following recent state law changes
• Discussion of traffic issues on Lakin Street

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1699 authorizing issuance of general‑obligation bonds for the power plant, and Resolution No. 1138 detailing the bond sale. It also approved a conditional use permit for a metal home at 1401 N. 15th Street, a lease with Hawkeye Helicopter for the municipal airport, and payment of a $13,290.25 solid‑waste invoice. Additional actions included adopting Ordinance No. 1700 extending the fireworks selling season, directing staff to study traffic‑calming options on Lakin Street, and authorizing a 90‑day extension for a CDBG sewer project. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1699 authorizing general‑obligation bonds series 2025 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1138 prescribing bond sale details (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1698 conditional use permit for 1401 N. 15th Street (7‑0)
• Approved lease with Hawkeye Helicopter, LLC for airport building (7‑0)
• Approved payment of Osage County Solid Waste invoice $13,290.25 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1700 extending fireworks selling period (7‑0)
• Approved motion to have staff study traffic‑calming options on Lakin Street (7‑0)
• Approved mayor’s authority to request 90‑day extension for CDBG sewer project (7‑0)

2025 Council Meetings

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2024 audit and consider amendments to the 2025 Budget. The body will also review sewer project change orders and a resolution regarding FEMA.

• Public hearing for amending the 2025 Budget
• Change Order No. 3 and No. 4 for the Sewer Project
• Approval of Railroad Cars order
• FEMA Resolution No. 1137
• Discussion and potential action on Downtown Flower Baskets

Council approved the 2025 budget amendment and authorized several infrastructure contracts—including a bridge material purchase up to $28,150, Change Order 3 for $56,273.37, Change Order 4 for $141,835, and roof repairs up to $42,300. They also adopted the Kansas Homeland Security Region J Hazard Mitigation Plan, rejected the downtown flower basket project, and tabled changes to the fireworks ordinance. Additionally, they approved a one‑year lease for the Hawkeye Helicopter building at $1,000 per month.

• Approved 2025 Budget Amendment (8-0)
• Approved purchase of bridge replacement materials up to $28,150 (8-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for sewer project up to $56,273.37 (8-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for sewer project up to $141,835 (8-0)
• Adopted Kansas Homeland Security Region J Hazard Mitigation Plan (8-0)
• Approved one‑year lease of Hawkeye Helicopter building $1,000/month (8-0)
• Approved roof repairs for water plant up to $42,300 (7-1)
• Rejected downtown flower basket installation (8-0)

2025 Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for 1401 N. 15th Street. The body will also review an application for 802 N. 12th Street to allow metal siding on a proposed home.

• Public hearing and vote on Conditional Use Permit for 1401 N. 15th Street
• Review of Conditional Use Permit application for metal siding at 802 N. 12th Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved its consent agenda. It voted to recommend that the City Council approve the conditional use permit for 1401 N. 15th Street. The commission also set a public hearing for a separate permit at 802 N. 12th Street on May 21, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (motion carried)
• Recommended City Council approve conditional use permit for 1401 N. 15th St (motion carried)
• Set public hearing for 802 N. 12th St on May 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will discuss a potential large-scale solar farm project and a request for downtown flower baskets. The body is also tasked with approving bond sale documents for new CAT generators and updating electric customer user rates.

• Potential support for Northern Harrier Solar project by Evergy
• Bond sale documents for new CAT Generators
• Ordinance No. 1697 regarding Electric Customer User Rates
• Ordinance No. 1696 Surcharge
• Approval of GRDA Agreement and Resolution No. 1136 for 1 MW

The Osage City Council approved two resolutions authorizing general‑obligation bonds to finance electric‑utility system improvements and a 2026 bond series. It also approved a change order increasing a sewer‑inspection contract by $2,712 and adopted Ordinance 1697 repealing Ordinance 1688. The council authorized a power‑purchase agreement with the Grand River Dam Authority and set a work session for May 20. Discussions on downtown flower baskets and the proposed solar farm were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved Resolution No.1133A authorizing electric‑utility improvements and a general‑obligation bond (8‑0)
• Approved Resolution No.1135 authorizing the 2026 series of general‑obligation bonds (8‑0)
• Approved Change Order No.2 increasing contract price by $2,712 to $2,578,284.17 (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No.1697 repealing Ordinance No.1688 (8‑0)
• Approved Resolution No.1136 authorizing the power‑purchase agreement with GRDA/KMEA (8‑0)
• Authorized the mayor to sign the power‑purchase agreement (8‑0)
• Set a work session for CIP & Equipment on May 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (8‑0)
• Tabled discussion on downtown flower baskets and the solar‑farm proposal for future consideration (8‑0)

2025 Council Meetings

The City Council will consider switching insurance providers to KCAMP, which could result in approximately $100,000 in savings compared to 2024. The body will also act on budget amendments for the General and Sanitation funds and a resolution to write off delinquent utility accounts.

• Review of KCAMP insurance proposal vs. current EMC coverage
• Budget amendments for Sanitation and General Funds
• Resolution No. 1133 to write off 10 delinquent utility accounts
• Fireworks permit application for Garrett’s Fireworks
• Discussion regarding local industry

Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the March 11 minutes, a utility account write‑off resolution, and a fireworks permit. Members voted 7‑0 to adopt KCAMP’s insurance proposal, to approve Resolution No. 1134 establishing an interlocal cooperative agreement with KCAMP, and to set a public hearing for April 22 2025 on a sanitation and general fund amendment. A motion to authorize a broker‑of‑record letter for the Airport and Equipment Breakdown policies was introduced, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda items (minutes, utility write‑off, fireworks permit) (7-0)
• Approved KCAMP insurance proposal, giving notice to EMC (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1134 interlocal cooperative agreement with KCAMP (7-0)
• Authorized City Staff to execute broker‑of‑record letter for Airport and Equipment Breakdown policies (vote not recorded)
• Set public hearing for April 22 2025 on sanitation and general fund amendment (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

2025 Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Board will review a conditional use permit application for 1401 N. 5th Street submitted by Bruce & Dawn Shoepflin and may set a public hearing. The board will also approve minutes from the January and February meetings.

• Review of Conditional Use Permit for 1401 N. 5th Street
• Potential setting of public hearing for the permit
• Approval of January 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Approval of February 19, 2025 no-meeting minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved its consent agenda, which included the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes and the February 19, 2025 no‑meeting minutes. The commission voted to set a public hearing on April 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a conditional use permit for 1401 N. 5th Street submitted by Bruce and Dawn Schoepflin. All motions were declared carried.

• Approved consent agenda – January 22, 2025 minutes – motion carried
• Approved consent agenda – February 19, 2025 no‑meeting minutes – motion carried
• Set public hearing for April 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. on conditional use permit for 1401 N. 5th St. – motion carried

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will consider approving Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Improvements project, increasing the contract by $6,720.17 to $2,575,572.17. They will also vote on a CDBG grant agreement for library improvements, approve backhoe repairs, and discuss a KCAMP insurance proposal and CAT engines. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and a resolution allowing controlled burns from March 12 to May 31, 2025.

• Consider Change Order No. 1 for sewer project (increase $6,720.17)
• Approve CDBG Grant Agreement 24-PF-015 for library improvements
• Approve backhoe repairs (action required)
• Discuss KCAMP insurance pooling proposal (information/potential action)
• Resolution No. 1132 for controlled burn period March 12 – May 31, 2025

The Osage City Council approved a sewer change order for $6,720.17, a CDBG grant agreement for library improvements, and backhoe repairs not to exceed $37,000. They also heard information-only presentations on a KCAMP insurance proposal and CAT engine financing options, with consensus on a 10-year bond term. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved sewer Change Order No. 1 for $6,720.17 (7-0)
• Approved Grant Agreement No. 24-PF-015 for library improvements (7-0)
• Approved backhoe repairs not to exceed $37,000 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 25 minutes and controlled burn resolution (7-0)

2025 Council Meetings

The City Council will consider several contracts for cemetery, airport, and trail maintenance. The body will also review a contract for KDHE administrative support and receive an insurance presentation.

• Bids for American and Union Cemeteries mowing: All American Fencing ($29,000/year), Dalen Kistner ($30,000/year), and Pankaskie Co LLC ($32,000/year)
• Flint Hills Walking Trail landscaping options from Hallgren Lawn and Landscape: mulch option ($32,015 total) or rock option ($32,448 total)
• Bids for airport, 9th Street Cemetery, and City Lake mowing: Dalen Kistner ($6,300/year) and Jordan Keeffe ($13,000/year)
• Governmental Assistance Services contract for KDHE Administrative Support
• KMEA Board of Directors action item

The Osage City Council approved three mowing/landscaping contracts: All American Fencing for cemetery mowing at $29,000/year for 3 years, Hallgren Lawn & Landscape for the Flint Hills Walking Trail at $32,448 total over 3 years, and Dalen Kistner for airport, cemetery, and lake mowing at $6,300 for one year. The council also approved a $35,000 contract with Governmental Assistance Services for KDHE administrative support on a sewer project, and appointed Dale Schwieger and Craig Croucher to KMEA Board Director positions. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved All American Fencing bid for cemetery mowing, $29,000/year for 3 years (8-0)
• Approved Hallgren Lawn & Landscape option 2 for trail landscaping, not to exceed $32,448 over 3 years (8-0)
• Approved Dalen Kistner bid for airport, cemetery, and lake mowing, $6,300 for one year (8-0)
• Approved contract with Governmental Assistance Services for KDHE admin support, not to exceed $35,000 (8-0)
• Appointed Dale Schwieger as KMEA Director No. 1 (8-0)
• Appointed Craig Croucher as KMEA Director No. 2 (8-0)

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will hold a public hearing to evaluate the performance of CDBG Grant No. 22-CR-002 for the rehabilitation of the Star Block building at 520-522 Market Street, and consider approving closeout documents. The council will also review and approve Resolution No. 1131 authorizing a power purchase agreement with KMEA and GRDA, and consider reimbursement requests for the Flint Hills Trail Project and a connecting link agreement with Osage County. An executive session on financial affairs or trade secrets is scheduled.

• Public hearing and closeout for CDBG Grant No. 22-CR-002 for the Star Block building (520-522 Market Street) — final retainage of $2,500 to be released
• Resolution No. 1131 authorizing power purchase agreement between the City and Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA) with Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA)
• Reimbursement request from BG Consultants for additional work on the Flint Hills Trail Project due to KDOT/contractor changes
• Connecting link agreement between Osage City and Osage County for 0.57 miles at $342 reimbursement
• Executive session (15 minutes) for data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of second parties

The Osage City Council approved Resolution No. 1131 authorizing a power purchase agreement with the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA) to secure power from the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA), and authorized the mayor to sign the agreement. The council also approved closeout documents for Grant No. 22-CR-002 for the Star Block Building rehabilitation, a supplemental reimbursement request for BG Consultants related to the Flint Hills Trail Project, and a connecting link agreement with Osage County for road maintenance. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 28, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign closeout documents for Grant No. 22-CR-002 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1131 for KMEA/GRDA power purchase agreement (8-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign the power purchase agreement (8-0)
• Approved BG Consultants supplemental reimbursement request for Flint Hills Trail Project (8-0)
• Approved connecting link agreement with Osage County for $342 for .57 miles (8-0)
• Entered executive session for 15 minutes; no action taken

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will decide on the purchase of a new electronic community sign and a used 2022 Dodge Charger for the Police Department. The meeting also includes a report on the Mayor’s Summit held in Burlingame.

• Purchase of an electronic community sign from Schurle Signs for $38,940
• Purchase of a 2022 Dodge Charger from the Kansas Highway Patrol for $31,225
• Discussion of highlights from the Mayor’s Summit held January 23

The Osage City Council approved two purchases: a new electronic community sign from Schurle Signs for $38,940, funded partly by stakeholder donations, and a used 2022 Dodge Charger from the Kansas Highway Patrol for $31,225 for the police department. Both motions passed 7-0. The council also reviewed highlights from the Mayor's Summit held January 23.

• Approved purchase of electronic community sign from Schurle Signs for $38,940 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Dodge Charger from Kansas Highway Patrol for $31,225 (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 14, 2025 minutes and December 24, 2024 no-meeting minutes (7-0)

2025 Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning variance for 822 Romine Ridge. The body will decide whether to recommend approval or denial of the application to the City Council.

• Public hearing for zoning variance at 822 Romine Ridge to allow a shop in front of the primary residence
• Proposed shop includes approximately 25 feet extending in front and a 15-foot concrete porch overhang

The Osage City Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a variance request by Tim Gogolski to build a shop in front of his residence at 822 Romine Ridge. After hearing opposition from a neighboring property owner, the commission voted 3-2 to deny the variance request, recommending denial to the City Council.

• Approved consent agenda including December 18, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied zoning variance for 822 Romine Ridge (3-2)

2025 Council Meetings

The Osage City Council will consider two conditional use permits: Ordinance No. 1694 for a duplex at 33 Main Street and Ordinance No. 1695 for an Air BNB at 1028 California Street, both in R-1 zones. They will also review vehicle purchases for the Street, Parks & Rec, and Water departments, a SCADA system for the Gas Department, and catalyst monitors for the Power Plant. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and resolutions for budget appropriation, GAAP waiver, official newspaper designation, and depository designations.

• Approval of Ordinance No. 1694 – conditional use permit for 33 Main Street (duplex)
• Approval of Ordinance No. 1695 – conditional use permit for 1028 California Street (Air BNB)
• Review and approval of vehicle purchases for Street, Parks & Recreation, and Water departments
• Review and approval of a SCADA system for the Gas Department
• Review and approval of purchase of catalyst monitors for the Power Plant

The Osage City Council approved two conditional use permits (33 Main Street and 1028 California Street for an Air B&B), purchased vehicles for three departments, and approved equipment purchases for water, gas, and power plant operations. All votes were 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1694 for conditional use permit at 33 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1695 for conditional use permit at 1028 California Street (6-0)
• Approved Parks & Recreation vehicle purchase from Branine Chevy, not to exceed $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved Street Department vehicle purchase from Branine Chevy (6-0)
• Approved Water Department vehicle purchase from Branine Chevy (6-0)
• Approved service body for Water Department vehicle from Knapheide, not to exceed $21,071 (6-0)
• Approved SCADA system for Gas Department from Micro Com of Olathe, KS, not to exceed $25,000 (6-0)
• Approved two catalyst monitors for Power Plant from Power Plant Compliance, not to exceed $25,000 (6-0)