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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

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 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 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

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 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