Osawatomie public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will discuss a pre-development agreement with Northland Data Centers and an agreement with SFS Architecture for library expansion. The body will also consider an ordinance to increase the number of chickens allowed within city limits.
- Resolution 1337: Pre-Development Agreement with Northland Data Centers
- Ordinance 3878: Increasing the number of chickens permitted in city limits
- Agreement with SFS Architecture for the Library Expansion
- Resolution 1334: Evaluation of traffic control on main trafficways
- Resolution 1340: Support for West Elementary School LIHTC Application
Library Board
The Osawatomie Public Library Board will discuss a $10,000 gift from the Carnegie Corporation of New York and review responses from architecture firms regarding facility changes. The board will also approve minutes from November 2025 and review the November 2025 circulation and financial reports.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York $10,000 gift announcement
- Review of Architecture Firm Responses
- Approval of November 2025 minutes
- November 2025 circulation report
- October 2025 financials
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a 2025 budget amendment and the 2025 CDBG closeout. The body will also consider resolutions for the Memorial Hall restoration and a pre-development agreement for Northland Data Centers.
- Public hearing for 2025 Budget Amendment and Ordinance 3877
- Public hearing for 2025 CDBG Closeout
- Pay applications including $183,517.20 for Northland Interceptor Sewer and $96,780.00 for Water Treatment Plant Design
- Resolution 1336 regarding Memorial Hall Restoration
- Resolution 1337 Pre-Development Agreement for Northland Data Centers (no action)
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and accepted the 2025 CDBG closeout documents. It adopted Ordinance 3877 to amend the 2025 budget and passed Resolution 1335 declaring the city’s current boundaries. The council also approved awarding the Memorial Hall restoration project to Loyd Builders of Ottawa. All three executive‑session recess motions were approved unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (7-0)
- Accepted 2025 CDBG closeout documents (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance 3877 – 2025 budget amendment (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 1335 – Declaration of city boundaries (7-0)
- Approved Resolution 1336 – Award Memorial Hall restoration to Loyd Builders (unanimous)
- Approved three executive‑session recess motions for personnel matters (unanimous)
Arts Commission
The commission will review unfinished business on the second community mural, including its pickup and display. It will set a preliminary calendar of Arts Commission activities for 2026, listing events such as a Poet Laureate program in April, a Jamboree/LotL in June/July, Arts & Humanities in October, and a Halloween Parade in October. The board will also discuss the America 250 mural opportunity that was forwarded to the commission. No formal decisions are recorded in this agenda.
- Unfinished Business – 2nd Community Mural: pickup and display
- New Business – Preliminary 2026 calendar: Poet Laureate (April), Jamboree/LotL (June/July), Arts & Humanities (October), Halloween Parade (October)
- New Business – America 250 mural opportunity: request for quote, budget options under $5k, $10k, $20k
City Council
The Osawatomie City Council will meet to approve meeting minutes, pay applications, and special event permits. The council will hold public hearings on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant closeout and budget amendment, and will consider resolutions for traffic control evaluation, boundary declaration, budget amendment, and service agreements.
- Pay Application: Western Consultants – Water Improvements - $1,560.00
- Public Hearing: 2025 CDBG Closeout
- Public Hearing: 2025 Budget Amendment
- Resolution: Authorizing Evaluation of Traffic Control on Main Trafficways
- Resolution: Declaration of Boundaries
Library Board
The Osawatomie Public Library Board will approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss an architecture proposal for facility updates.
- Approval of October 2025 minutes
- Review of October 2025 financials
- Introduction of SFS Architecture Proposal
- Policy & Procedure Manual updates
- Director's report on Apple training
City Council
The City Council will discuss accepting a Trailhead Master Plan and authorizing lease purchase financing for irrigation system upgrades. The body will also consider amendments to the traffic control map and right-of-way code regarding backfill requirements.
- Pay application for Killough Construction, Inc. (5th Street Terrace) for $410,796.99
- Pay application for Pro Design Contractors, LLC (Northland Interceptor Sewer) for $149,934.92
- Pay applications for BG Consultants totaling $215,040.50 across four projects
- Resolution 1332 regarding lease purchase financing for irrigation system upgrades
- Ordinance 3876 amending Right of Way Code for backfill requirements
The council approved the consent agenda and unanimously adopted four resolutions: the Mile Zero Trailhead Master Plan, financing for golf‑course irrigation upgrades, an updated traffic‑control map, and an amendment to the right‑of‑way code. No other actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved consent agenda (all yeas)
- Adopted Resolution 1331 – Mile Zero Trailhead Master Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1332 – Lease‑purchase financing for golf‑course irrigation system upgrade (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1333 – Updated City intersection control map to reflect field‑verified stop signs (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 3876 – Amended right‑of‑way code to require back‑fill standards and 14‑day surface restoration (unanimous)
Library Board
The Board of Trustees will discuss a proposal from SFS Architecture and review updates to the Policy & Procedure Manual. The meeting also includes reports on mechanical systems, circulation, and a food program brainstorm.
- Introduction of SFS Architecture Proposal
- Review of Policy & Procedure Manual updates
- Follow-up on Schindler and HVAC mechanical systems
- Discussion of 2025 Kansas Notable Books
- Brainstorming for a food program
City Council
The Osawatomie City Council will consider several resolutions, including a development agreement for 500 and 510 Main, a GAAP waiver for the 2026 fiscal year, a policy on audio‑visual recordings of meetings, an updated 2026 fee table, and authorization to apply for a HEAL grant for 510 Main. The meeting also includes a consent agenda, public comments, and unfinished business items. All items will be acted on by motion unless a council member requests separate discussion.
- Resolution 1329 – Approving the Development Agreement for 500 and 510 Main
- Resolution 1326 – GAAP Waiver for 2026 Fiscal Year
- Resolution 1327 – Direction on AV Recordings of Council Meetings
- Resolution 1328 – 2026 Fee Table
- Resolution 1330 – Authorizing the Application for a HEAL Grant for 510 Main
The council voted to approve the consent agenda items for the October 23, 2025 meeting. All council members present voted yeas. No other motions or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved consent agenda (all yeas)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will adopt its agenda, review a handout on zoning regulations, consider the calendar for adoption, and receive a brief update from the city manager. All agenda items are procedural and no specific rezoning actions or contracts are listed.
- Adoption of the agenda (action required)
- Review of zoning regulations handout
- Calendar for adoption discussion
- City/City Council update from City Manager Glendening
- Adjournment (motion of the body, action required)
City Council
The City Council will discuss several resolutions, including updated trail commission procedures and yard waste pickup. The body is also reviewing multiple pay applications for infrastructure projects and a special event permit for a car stereo competition.
- Resolution 1323: Authorizing increase in callout pay for volunteer firefighters
- Killough Construction Inc. payment for 5th Street Terrace: $265,048.65
- Pro Design Contractors, LLC payment for Northland Interceptor Sewer: $168,268.09
- Allen Skeens payment for Appraisal and Easement Acquisition Services: $40,850.00
- Resolution 1322: Authorizing bi-annual yard waste pickup days
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and adopted the Arts and Humanities Month proclamation. They approved a twice‑yearly curbside yard waste collection program (Resolution 1322) with all members voting yea. They also approved increased call‑out pay for volunteer firefighters (Resolution 1323) and replaced the Border War BBQ with the Bikes, BBQ and John Brown event (Resolution 1324), the latter passing 6‑1.
- Approved consent agenda (yeas: all members)
- Approved Arts and Humanities Month proclamation (yeas: all members)
- Approved Resolution 1322 bi‑annual yard waste pickup program (yeas: all members)
- Approved Resolution 1323 increase volunteer firefighter call‑out pay (yeas: all members)
- Approved Resolution 1324 replace Border War BBQ with Bikes, BBQ and John Brown (yeas: 6, nays: 1)
- No action on Resolution 1321 standardization of appointed boards and commissions (no motion)
- No action on updating Intersection Control Map (no motion)
- No action on videoing council meetings (no motion)
Arts Commission
The Arts Commission will meet to discuss the Porchfest event and the Arts and Humanities Month proclamation. The commission is required to take action regarding a costume contest for the Halloween Parade in coordination with the Chamber of Commerce.
- Action required: Halloween Parade Costume Contest with Chamber of Commerce
- Discussion: Porchfest Event Review
- Discussion: Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation
City Council
The Osawatomie City Council meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025 was cancelled and the packet was provided for information only. The agenda listed a consent agenda that includes the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, pay applications, and special event permits, but none were acted upon. No public hearing, new business, or resolutions were considered.
- Consent agenda item A – September 25, 2025 Agenda
- Consent agenda item B – September 11, 2025 Meeting Minutes
- Consent agenda item C – Pay Application(s)
- Consent agenda item D – Special Event Permit(s)
Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's report, including HVAC and circulation updates, and discuss next steps for the library expansion. The meeting follows the finalization of the Hocus Pocus Halloween Party fundraiser scheduled for November 1.
- Hocus Pocus Halloween Party fundraiser on November 1 at City Auditorium
- Approval for Director to spend up to $800 on DJ services for fundraiser
- First Option Bank $1,000 sponsorship for fundraiser
- Discussion of library expansion next steps
- HVAC update and Schindler account update
City Council
The City Council will consider several pay applications for sewer, water, and road projects. The meeting also includes approvals for upcoming community event permits for October and November.
- Pro Design Contractors, LLC: Northland Interceptor Sewer Pay App #4 - $528,492.32
- Killough Construction: 5th Street Terrace Pay App #2 - $101,437.65
- BG Consultants: Water Distribution Project - $64,200.00
- BG Consultants: Water Treatment Plant - $5,914.00
- Special event permits for Porchfest 2025, Halloween Parade, and Second Wind Foundation Fundraiser
The Osawatomie City Council approved the consent agenda, which included several pay applications and special event permits. The motion was made by Councilmember Dickinson, seconded by Filipin, and passed unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting by a motion from Bratton, seconded by Diehm, also passed unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. The Constitution Week proclamation was accepted unanimously. The council appointed LKM conference delegates and alternates unanimously. Resolution 1320 to levy a property tax above the revenue‑neutral rate was approved by a 5‑2 vote.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Accepted Constitution Week proclamation (unanimous)
- Appointed LKM voting delegates Bret Glendening and Tammy Seamands, alternates Nick Hampson and Dale Bratton (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1320 to levy property tax above revenue‑neutral rate (5-2)
Library Board
The Board of Trustees will review a volunteer work plan for the elevator and a proposal to relocate a water fountain. Members will also discuss a proposal for a Fall/Winter fundraiser.
- Elevator Volunteer Work Plan Proposal
- Water Fountain Relocation Proposal
- Fall/Winter Fundraiser Proposal
- July 2025 circulation report
- July 2025 financial report
City Council
The council unanimously approved a Construction Manager at Risk contract with Bowen Engineering for the Osawatomie Water Treatment Plant, not to exceed $2,506,000 and pending USDA and KDHE concurrence. They also approved an application to extend the CDBG grant for 525 Main Street. The consent agenda was approved without the Bikes, BBQ & John Brown special event permit, and the council entered a brief executive session before adjourning.
- Approved consent agenda without the Bikes, BBQ & John Brown permit (Yeas: All)
- Approved CMAR contract up to $2,506,000 for water treatment plant (Yeas: All)
- Approved application for extension of CDBG grant for 525 Main Street (Yeas: All)
- Recessed into executive session for attorney consultation (Yeas: All)
- Adjourned meeting (Yeas: All)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It also approved Resolution 1317 to renew the Waste Management solid waste contract with two five‑year renewal options. Ordinance 3873 adopting the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code was approved. Ordinance 3874 adopting the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance was approved.
- Approved consent agenda (Yeas: All)
- Approved Resolution 1317 renewing Waste Management contract (Yeas: All)
- Approved Ordinance 3873 adopting 2025 UPOC (Yeas: All)
- Approved Ordinance 3874 adopting 2025 STO (Yeas: All)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also adopted Resolution 1315 to formalize a school resource officer agreement with USD 367 and Resolution 1316 authorizing the city manager to sign a matching‑grant agreement with the Miami County Community Foundation. Finally, Ordinance 3872 amending the city code’s vegetation notice provisions was approved by a 5‑2 vote.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1315 – school resource officer cooperative agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 1316 – authorize city manager to sign agreement with Miami County Community Foundation (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 3872 amending Section 8‑208 of the city code (5‑2)
City Council
The council voted to approve the consent agenda items presented for June 26, 2025. All council members present voted yea. No other motions or decisions were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved consent agenda (all yeas)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda. It accepted the completed 6th Street project and released $376,349.83 in retention. It awarded the redevelopment of 500 and 510 Main Street to US Federal Properties, Tessere Architecture and Atlas Consulting, authorizing the city manager to negotiate a development agreement. It authorized the mayor to contract with Aetna for city employee health insurance.
- Approved consent agenda (yeas: all)
- Accepted 6th Street project completion and released $376,349.83 retention (yeas: all)
- Awarded redevelopment of 500 & 510 Main St to US Federal Properties, Tessere Architecture, Atlas Consulting; authorized negotiation of development agreement (yeas: all)
- Authorized mayor to enter contract with Aetna for employee medical insurance effective July 1, 2025 (yeas: all)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda, which included the meeting agenda, minutes, and special event permits for Dale & Jo’s and Eddie’s fireworks stands. A unanimous vote authorized Resolution 1310 to replace two failing 30‑inch culverts under Main Street between Brown Circle Drive and 14th Street using a concrete box culvert. No action was taken on the charter ordinance revising the transient guest tax, as details are still being worked out. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved consent agenda (agenda, minutes, fireworks permits) – Yeas: All
- Approved Resolution 1310 authorizing drainage culvert replacement on Main St – Yeas: All
- No action on charter ordinance revising transient guest tax rules – pending
- Adjourned meeting – Yeas: All
City Council
The Osawatomie City Council approved several items, including the consent agenda, a library board appointment, and multiple resolutions. They accepted a demolition contract for condemned properties, adopted the 2024 city audit, authorized material purchases for a 2,100‑foot water main extension, approved the sale of an old fire engine, and updated the Levee Emergency Preparedness Plan. All motions passed with unanimous yeas.
- Approved consent agenda (all yeas)
- Approved appointment of Nicole Young to Library Board (all yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1306 – demolition contract for five condemned properties, $47,000 (all yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1303 – acceptance of 2024 city audit (all yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1304 – purchase of material for Northland water main extension, $59,837.37 and $62,203.20 quotes (all yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1307 – sale of retired Engine 41, proceeds to fire department CIP (all yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1308 – update to Osawatomie Levee Emergency Preparedness Plan (all yeas)
City Council
The Osawatomie City Council approved the consent agenda, the 2025 Arbor Day proclamation, and appointed Kim Coffelt to the Library Board. It authorized temporary road closures for the Lights on the Lake Celebration (June 28) and the Alumni Celebration (May 24). The council approved Resolution 1300, issuing $1.53 M in general‑obligation temporary notes and awarding the bid to Farmers Bank & Trust. It also authorized RFPs to sell the former Indian Ridge and Hickory Valley parcels and approved a change order of up to $150,000 for the 2025 Mill & Overlay project.
- Approved consent agenda, including $117,979.27 pay application (All yeas)
- Approved 2025 Arbor Day proclamation (All yeas)
- Approved appointment of Kim Coffelt to Library Board (All yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1298 – temporary road closure for Lights on the Lake (All yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1299 – temporary road closure for Alumni Celebration (All yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1300 – issuance of $1.53 M temporary notes, bid awarded to Farmers Bank & Trust (All yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1301 – authorize RFP for sale of former Indian Ridge property (All yeas)
- Approved Resolution 1305 – change order up to $150,000 for 2025 Mill & Overlay project (All yeas)
City Council
The council approved several contracts and plans. Resolution 1292 awarded the 5th Street Terrace infrastructure contract to Killough Construction for $1,239,237.16 (6‑1 vote). Resolutions 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, and 1297 were each approved unanimously, covering a street resurfacing contract, the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, the 2025 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan, city‑property mowing contracts, and the Northland Interceptor Sewer project.
- Approved 5th Street Terrace contract to Killough Construction $1,239,237.16 (6‑1)
- Approved Parker Ave resurfacing contract to All Pro Asphalt & Maintenance, LLC $134,014.80 (unanimous)
- Adopted 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved mowing contracts split between Scarecrow Farm Lawn Care and Bradford Lawns (unanimous)
- Approved Northland Interceptor Sewer contract to Pro Design Contractors $1,769,018.88 (unanimous)
City Council
The Osawatomie City Council approved the 2024 electric systems report, amended the 2025/2026 salary schedule, authorized a design contract for street improvements, annexed a triangular piece of city-owned land, and updated the traffic control map. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Resolution 1288 – Acceptance of 2024 Annual Electric Report (Yeas: All)
- Approved Resolution 1289 – Amendment to 2025/2026 salary schedule (Yeas: All)
- Approved Resolution 1290 – Authorization of design contract with BG Consultants for 2025/2026 street improvements (Yeas: All)
- Approved Ordinance 3871 – Annexation of city‑owned land (Yeas: All)
- Approved Resolution 1291 – Amendment to traffic control map, adding stop and yield signs (Yeas: All)