Sterling public meetings in 2021

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider adopting a resolution to waive generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the 2021 fiscal year, allowing financial reports to be prepared on a cash basis. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approving minutes, accounts payable totaling $123,695.59, and a cereal malt beverage license for Dos Amigos, plus recognition of Commissioner Jonathan Zimmerman for years of service.

• GAAP waiver resolution for fiscal year 2021
• Accounts payable: $123,695.59 (including KMEA purchased power $45,024.18, Blue Cross health insurance $24,592.33, Appel Co. electric boring $16,645.12, Mayer Co. sewer cleaning $13,081.80, Walton Plumbing water service $7,300)
• Cereal malt beverage license for Dos Amigos
• Recognition of Jonathan Zimmerman for years of service to City Commission

The Sterling City Commission extended City Manager Craig Crossette's contract to July 14, 2025, by a unanimous vote. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including minutes, accounts payable, and a CMB license. Officer Nick Sowers was appointed to the rank of Corporal. The meeting included three executive sessions on non-elected personnel matters.

• Extended City Manager Craig Crossette's contract to July 14, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved November 15, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Approved 12-3-2021 accounts payable
• Approved CMB license for Sterling Rock N Bowl
• Appointed Nick Sowers to rank of Corporal

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider appointing Nick Sowers to Corporal, approve routine consent items including accounts payable of $27,989.37 and a cereal malt beverage license for Sterling Rock N Bowl, and hear a quarterly review from Freedom Claims Inc. regarding the city's health benefits plan. The meeting also includes an executive session on non-elected personnel matters.

• Appoint Nick Sowers to Corporal for Sterling Police Department
• Approve accounts payable of $27,989.37
• Approve cereal malt beverage license for Sterling Rock N Bowl
• Freedom Claims Inc. quarterly review of health plan
• Executive session on non-elected personnel

The Sterling City Commission approved a utility easement with Dylan and Michayla Flickinger and Resolution No. 868 for that easement, both by unanimous vote. They also approved a Core and Main invoice for $16,684.00, which exceeded the City Manager's spending limit. The consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes, accounts payable, and CMB licenses, was approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda with changes: deleted Item D2 and added G3 for Core and Main invoice.
• Approved consent agenda: Nov 1 meeting minutes, 11-10-2021 accounts payable, CMB licenses for Dillons, Casey's, Double Shot Liquor.
• Approved utility easement between City and Dylan and Michayla Flickinger (unanimous).
• Approved Resolution No. 868 for utility easement (unanimous).
• Approved Core and Main invoice for $16,684.00 (unanimous).

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will hear a presentation from the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (KMEA) about the city's power supply, and will consider approving a permanent utility easement agreement with Dylan and Michayla Flickinger for a new underground electric service connection. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable of $277,398.71, and cereal malt beverage licenses for Dillons, Caseys, and Double Shot. The commission will also recognize John Wagerle for a KMEA service award and appoint Nick Sowers to the rank of Corporal for the Sterling Police Department.

• Consider permanent utility easement with Dylan and Michayla Flickinger for new electric service
• KMEA presentation on city power supply and February 2021 cold weather event
• Accounts payable of $277,398.71
• Appoint Nick Sowers to Corporal for Sterling Police Department
• Cereal malt beverage licenses for Dillons, Caseys, Double Shot

The Sterling City Commission approved three ordinances and a grant application. Ordinance No. 2541 amended burn site regulations, Resolution No. 867 authorized Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon pedestrian traffic signs, and Ordinance No. 2542 established a land bank. The commission also approved a Sunflower Trails grant application for a trail around Sterling College. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Commissioner Jones absent.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2541 amending burn site regulations (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 867 for Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon pedestrian traffic signs (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2542 establishing a land bank (4-0)
• Approved Sunflower Trails grant application for trail around Sterling College (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October 18 minutes and October 28 accounts payable (4-0)
• Entered executive session for 15 minutes to discuss non-elected personnel (4-0)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider several new business items, including an ordinance restricting activities at the city burn site, a resolution to install pedestrian traffic signs, an ordinance creating a city land bank, and a grant application for a trail project. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes and accounts payable of $74,123.

• Ordinance amending burn site rules: bans stumps, firearms, ATVs, river access; limits materials to trees, limbs, grass clippings; fines up to $500
• Resolution to install stop signs and flashing crosswalk beacons at Cleveland Ave and N. Broadway
• Ordinance creating a City Land Bank
• Sunflower Trails Grant Application for Sterling College Loop Project
• Accounts payable for $74,123 including $41,396.51 for KMEA substation project

The Sterling City Commission approved an Interlocal Agreement for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, with Commissioner Rivas abstaining. The commission also appointed Nancee Miles to the Sterling Housing Authority, with Commissioner Jones abstaining. The meeting included approval of the consent agenda and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Appointed Nancee Miles to Sterling Housing Authority (4-0-1, Jones abstained)
• Approved consent agenda including October 4, 2021 minutes and 10-14-2021 accounts payable (all ayes)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement Neighborhood Revitalization Program (4-0-1, Rivas abstained)
• Entered executive session for non-elected personnel discussion (all ayes)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing an interlocal agreement to extend participation in the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) for five years. This program provides scaled property tax abatements for new development in Rice County.

• Interlocal Agreement for Neighborhood Revitalization Program extension
• Appointment of Nancee Miles to Sterling Housing Authority
• Review of accounts payable totaling $331,559.90
• Vogts Parga Cleveland Project Payment: $187,792.50

The Sterling City Commission approved the joint construction and ownership agreement for the City-County Emergency Medical Services Building with Rice County, along with a related quit-claim deed. The commission also adopted the 2021 Standard Traffic Offense Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, and approved an Eagle Scout's request to place a flag collection box at City Hall.

• Approved EMS building construction agreement with Rice County (4-0)
• Approved quit-claim deed between City of Sterling and Rice County (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2539, 2021 Standard Traffic Offense Ordinance (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2540, 2021 Uniform Public Offense Code (4-0)
• Approved Jonas Gunther's flag collection box at City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Sept. 20 minutes and accounts payable (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is reviewing a plan to pay a $130,468 liability to GRDA resulting from the February 2021 Polar Vortex. Staff recommends a 12-month payment plan to address the outstanding costs.

• GRDA Extraordinary Power Cost Recovery Plan ($130,468)
• EMS Building Construction Agreement with Rice County
• Adopt 2021 Standard Traffic Offenses Ordinance
• Adopt 2021 Uniform Public Offense Code
• Accounts Payable for September 30th: $314,078.52

The Sterling City Commission approved the joint construction and ownership agreement for the City-County Emergency Medical Services Building with Rice County, along with a quit-claim deed. They also approved two ordinances adopting the 2021 Standard Traffic Offense Ordinance and the 2021 Uniform Public Offense Code. The commission approved an Eagle Scout project to place a flag collection box at City Hall and entered executive session for attorney-client matters.

• Approved EMS building construction agreement with Rice County (4-0)
• Approved quit-claim deed between City of Sterling and Rice County (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2539 adopting 2021 Standard Traffic Offense Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2540 adopting 2021 Uniform Public Offense Code (4-0)
• Approved Jonas Gunther's Eagle Scout flag collection box at City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with change moving item G2 after executive session (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September 20 minutes and 9-30-2021 accounts payable (unanimous)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several new business items, including a proposed annexation at 0 Avenue W, a real estate purchase on W. Forest St. for $11,000, an easement vacation near 511 E Jackson, a joint EMS facility construction agreement with Rice County, and a public hearing on the 2022 budget. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $232,856.45. An executive session is scheduled to discuss confidential economic development data.

• Annexation of 0 Avenue W. into city limits via ordinance
• Purchase of real estate on W. Forest St. for $11,000
• Easement vacation near 511 E Jackson with condition for future utility access
• EMS Facility Construction Joint Agreement with Rice County
• 2022 Budget Hearing and Approval

The Sterling City Commission approved the 2022 budget after a public hearing with no comments. They also approved Ordinance No. 2538 to annex property owned by FAC Installation LLC on W. Garfield, approved a contract to purchase real estate on W. Forest St. for up to $11,000, and approved an easement vacation on E. Jackson with conditions. In addition, the commission approved an agreement with Pyle Construction for more duplexes after an executive session.

• Approved 2022 Budget (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2538 annexing FAC Installation LLC property on W. Garfield (4-0)
• Approved contract to purchase W. Forest St. real estate for up to $11,000 (4-0)
• Approved easement vacation on E. Jackson with condition retaining utility access (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Pyle Construction for more duplexes (all ayes)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission approved the consent agenda, including the August 16 meeting minutes and August 26 accounts payable. They adopted Resolution No. 865 to abate a nuisance at 222 N 9th, after the city manager confirmed property owners were contacted. They also approved Resolution No. 866, a Revenue Neutral Rate increase for the 2021 budget, following a public hearing with no comments. The commission appointed Marvin Hook and Beth Tuszynski to the Rice County Council on Aging.

• Approved the agenda as presented
• Appointed Marvin Hook and Beth Tuszynski to the Rice County Council on Aging
• Approved the consent agenda, including August 16 meeting minutes and August 26 accounts payable
• Adopted Resolution No. 865 to abate a nuisance at 222 N 9th
• Approved Resolution No. 866, the Revenue Neutral Rate increase for the 2021 budget
• Held multiple executive sessions to discuss non-elected personnel and real estate acquisition

Planning Commission

The Sterling Planning Commission met on September 2, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no substantive decisions were made. Chairperson Jeff Laudermilk continued the meeting to September 8, 2021, at 5:15pm at City Hall, 114 N. Broadway.

• Meeting continued to September 8, 2021, due to lack of quorum

City Commission

The Commission is reviewing a proposal to purchase a 2021 Dodge Durango for the Police Department at a cost not to exceed $24,476. The meeting also includes a General Fund Budget Workshop to discuss the 2022 proposed budget and mill levy.

• Purchase of 2021 Dodge Durango patrol unit for up to $24,476
• Appointment of Sara Rivas to the Sterling Library Board
• Review of accounts payable totaling $381,560 for the week of August 12th
• General Fund Budget Workshop regarding 2022 revenue and expenditures
• KMEA EMP3 Purchase Power payment of $83,186

The Sterling City Commission approved the purchase of a new police car, with the amount not to exceed $24,475, following a presentation by Chief Adams. The motion passed unanimously. The commission also appointed Sara Rivas to the Sterling Library Board and approved the consent agenda, which included the August 2, 2021, meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Approved purchase of new police car, amount not to exceed $24,475 (5-0)
• Appointed Sara Rivas to the Sterling Library Board (4-0-1, Rivas abstained)
• Approved August 2, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes (all aye)
• Approved 812-2021 Accounts Payable (all aye)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider an ordinance regulating Bird scooters and other micro-mobility devices, award a bid for the Sterling Medical Center HVAC and plumbing work, and hold a workshop on the Electric Fund budget. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of the new Chief of Police and routine consent agenda items.

• Ordinance to regulate micro-mobility devices (e.g., Bird scooters), including no-ride zones, slow zones, and parking zones
• Bid award for Sterling Medical Center HVAC and plumbing
• Electric Fund Budget Workshop
• Swearing in of Chief of Police Allen Adams
• Accounts payable totaling $16,521.45

The Sterling City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2537 regulating the Bird Scooter public transportation pilot program, and awarded a bid to Walton Plumbing and Heating for the Sterling Medical Center's HVAC and plumbing project not to exceed $93,500. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also swore in Allen Adams as Police Chief and Glenn as Canine Officer, and approved the consent agenda including prior meeting minutes and accounts payable.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2537 regulating Bird Scooter program (5-0)
• Awarded HVAC and plumbing bid to Walton Plumbing and Heating, not to exceed $93,500 (5-0)
• Swore in Allen Adams as Police Chief and Glenn as Canine Officer
• Approved July 19, 2021 regular meeting minutes
• Approved 7-30-2021 accounts payable

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission is meeting to consider approving a one-year pilot program with Bird Scooters Inc. for dockless electric scooters, with no cost to the city. The agenda also includes appointments to the Park Board and routine approval of minutes and accounts payable.

• Park Board appointments: Susan Brown, Anna Flickinger, Ashley Connolly
• Accounts payable for July 16: $283,533.62
• New business: Bird Scooters pilot program MOU
• Executive session on real property acquisition and non-elected personnel

The Sterling City Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Bird Scooters for a pilot program, with no scooters to be delivered until an ordinance is approved and published. They also approved an agreement with the J&L Zimmerman Trust to purchase lots, with Commissioner Zimmerman abstaining. The meeting included two executive sessions, one for real property acquisition and one for non-elected personnel matters.

• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Appointed Susan Brown, Anna Flickinger, and Ashley Connolly to the Park Board for 3-year terms.
• Approved the July 6, 2021, Regular Meeting Minutes and the 7-16-2021 Accounts Payable as part of the Consent Agenda.
• Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Bird Scooters for a pilot program.
• Approved an agreement with J&L Zimmerman Trust to purchase lots, with Commissioner Zimmerman abstaining.

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider an ordinance to extend Sunday alcohol sales hours for liquor stores from noon to 9 a.m., aligning with state law, and will vote on a KDOT agreement for the E. Cleveland walking path project. They will also discuss a food truck fee resolution and hold a street fund budget workshop. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and accounts payable.

• Ordinance to amend Sunday alcohol sales hours for liquor stores (9 a.m.–8 p.m.)
• KDOT agreement for E. Cleveland Pathway project: total $410,808, KDOT $302,157, City $108,651
• Resolution for food truck fee
• Street Fund Budget Workshop
• Accounts payable for June 30, 2021: $19,983.55

The Sterling City Commission approved exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2022 Budget, setting the mill levy at 50.078 and scheduling a public hearing for September 6, 2021. They also approved Ordinance No. 2536 to change Sunday liquor sales times, an agreement with KDOT for the E. Cleveland Pathway Project, and Resolution No. 864 reducing food truck permit fees.

• Approved exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for 2022 Budget with mill levy at 50.078, hearing set for Sept 6, 2021 (vote 4-1, Rivas nay)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2536 changing Sunday liquor sales time and cleaning up Code Book language (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with KDOT for E. Cleveland Pathway Project, estimated cost $410,808, KDOT pays $302,157, city pays remainder (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 864 reducing food truck annual permit fee to $100 for non-residents and $50 for residents (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 21, 2021 meeting minutes and 6-30-2021 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Held executive session to discuss real property acquisition (15 minutes, excluding Commissioner Zimmerman)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider a zoning amendment to rezone 307 S. 7th St. from R-1 Single-Family to R-2 Multi-Family, following a Planning Commission recommendation. They will also review an engineering agreement for the E. Cleveland Corridor Project and hold a water and sewer budget workshop. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable, and event permits.

• Rezoning of 307 S. 7th St. from R-1 to R-2 for an 8-unit multi-family complex
• Engineering agreement for E. Cleveland Corridor Project
• Accounts payable for June 17 totaling $168,756.93
• Strongman Special Event Permit and Sterling Athletics Fireworks Tent Application
• Water and sewer budget workshop

The Sterling City Commission approved a zoning amendment to rezone 307 S 7th from R-1 Single Family to R-2 Multi Family, and approved a $46,000 engineering agreement with Kirkham Michael for the Cleveland Corridor Project. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes, accounts payable, a special event permit, and a fireworks stand application, was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2535, rezoning 307 S 7th from R-1 to R-2
• Approved $46,000 engineering agreement with Kirkham Michael for Cleveland Corridor Project
• Approved consent agenda including June 7 meeting minutes, accounts payable, Strongman Special Event Permit, and Sterling Athletics fireworks stand application

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider approving a contract with Vogts Parga for the W. Cleveland/Broadway street project, receive the 2020 audit presentation, and vote on resolutions for a hazard mitigation plan and increasing out-of-city daily pool pass fees. They will also discuss Senate Bill 13 property tax lid and revenue neutral rate. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, accounts payable, and fireworks permits.

• Contract with Vogts Parga for W. Cleveland/Broadway Street Project, not to exceed $648,024.65
• 2020 Audit Presentation
• Resolution for Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution Increasing Out of City Daily Pool Pass Fee
• Accounts Payable for June 4th: $268,866.14

The Sterling City Commission approved a $648,024.65 contract with Vogts Parga for the W. Cleveland/Broadway project, approved the 2020 audit, and adopted a hazard mitigation plan. A proposal to raise pool fees to $3 for non-residents failed, but a $2 fee increase was approved. The commission also discussed Senate Bill 13's impact on the 2022 budget and held executive sessions on personnel matters.

• Approved 2020 audit (4-0)
• Approved Vogts Parga contract for W. Cleveland/Broadway project, not to exceed $648,024.65 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 862 hazard mitigation plan (4-0)
• Denied pool daily pass fee increase to $3 for non-residents (2-2)
• Approved pool daily pass fee increase to $2 for non-residents (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fireworks permits (all aye)

Planning Commission

The Sterling Planning Commission approved a zoning amendment for Pyle's apartment complex at 307 S. 7th Street and the associated site plan for the multi-family living complex (Pyle Project #2). Both motions passed unanimously (5-0). The commission also approved the agenda and consent agenda, and opened and closed a public hearing for the zoning amendment.

• Approved zoning amendment for Pyle's apartment complex at 307 S. 7th Street (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Pyle Project #2 multi-family living complex (5-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Opened public hearing for zoning amendment (4-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider selecting a contractor for the W. Cleveland and Broadway intersection street project, with a low bid of $648,024.65 from Vogts-Parga Construction LLC. They will also discuss a sewer lagoon non-discharge project, a breed ban ordinance amendment, and a directional boring bid for the College underground project. The agenda includes routine items like appointing a housing authority board member and approving accounts payable.

• Select contractor for W. Cleveland/Broadway street project; low bid $648,024.65 from Vogts-Parga Construction
• Approve pre-application for Sewer Revolving Loan Fund for non-discharge lagoon project (est. $1.3M)
• Breed ban ordinance amendment
• Consider directional boring bid for College underground project
• Approve Moxley grant applications

The Sterling City Commission approved a $648,024.65 contract with Vogts Parga for the W. Cleveland and Broadway intersection project, and approved a Sewer Revolving Loan Fund pre-application for lagoon non-discharge. Ordinance No. 2534 was passed to allow service dogs under the breed ban. The Commission also accepted a $19,160 bid from Appel Company for directional boring, and voted to submit a Moxley grant application for a welcome sign and disc golf course at Sterling Lake (4-1).

• Approved Vogts Parga as contractor for W. Cleveland and Broadway intersection project, not to exceed $648,024.65 (5-0)
• Approved Sewer Revolving Loan Fund Pre-Application for Lagoon Non-discharge (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2534 amending breed ban to allow service dogs (5-0)
• Accepted Appel Company bid of $19,160 for directional boring for Sterling College Underground Project (5-0)
• Approved submitting Moxley Grant Application for welcome sign and 9-hole disc golf course at Sterling Lake (4-1)
• Appointed Rylee Hayes to Public Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 3 minutes, accounts payable, and special events permit for FCCLA celebration (5-0)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider approving a health insurance renewal with Blue Cross and Freedom Claims Inc., which is expected to reduce costs by 8% compared to a 7.6% increase without the change. The commission will also hold a public hearing on blighted properties, approve roof work for Sterling Medical, and discuss a splash pad shade structure. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, accounts payable of $128,516.31, and a Cub Scouts event at Sterling Lake.

• Health insurance renewal with Blue Cross and Freedom Claims Inc., estimated annual premium between $261,704.64 and $306,045.24
• Public hearing for blighted properties
• Approve Sterling Medical roof work
• Splash pad shade structure
• Accounts payable for April 29, 2021: $128,516.31

The Sterling City Commission approved the health insurance renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield, accepted a bid for roof repairs at the Sterling Medical Center, and approved a shade structure for the splash pad. They also held a public hearing and passed a resolution declaring a property at 218 S. 2nd unsafe and ordering demolition or repair by June 1.

• Approved health insurance renewal with Blue Cross and Blue Shield (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 861 declaring 218 S. 2nd unsafe, requiring demolition or repair by June 1 (5-0)
• Accepted Wray Roofing's bid not to exceed $42,490 for Sterling Medical Center roof repairs (5-0)
• Approved purchase of splash pad shade structure from Superior Shade, not to exceed $10,218.61 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 19 minutes, accounts payable, and Girl Scouts special event permit (5-0)

City Commission

The Commission is reviewing a proposal to contract with Freedom Claims Inc. for health insurance administration services. The goal of the proposal is to manage costs through a high deductible or health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) model.

• Proposed contract with Freedom Claims Inc. at an administration fee of $52 per employee per month
• Consideration of a tree trimming agreement
• Consideration of an ordinance changing Jake Brake language
• Consideration of a resolution to install stop signs on 7th Street at Jefferson
• Review of the Sterling Police Department Quarter 1 2021 Report

The Sterling City Commission approved a contract with Freedom Claims Management to administer the city's health insurance, and approved a $17,000 tree trimming agreement with Royer Brothers. They also approved Ordinance No. 2533 changing 'Jake Brake' to 'Engine Braking' in the code. Resolution No. 860 regarding stop signs was not approved. All other agenda items were routine approvals.

• Approved contract with Freedom Claims Management for health insurance administration (4-0)
• Approved $17,000 tree trimming agreement with Royer Brothers (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2533 changing 'Jake Brake' to 'Engine Braking' (4-0)
• Resolution No. 860 on stop signs not approved
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and accounts payable (all aye)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing up to $60,000 for the purchase and overhaul of a used 2014 Dulevo 5000 street sweeper from the City of McPherson. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and accounts payable, which are deferred to the next regular meeting. The main decision is whether to approve the purchase and which bank to finance it through.

• Authorize purchase of 2014 Dulevo 5000 street sweeper for $40,000 from City of McPherson
• Request $60,000 expenditure authority for purchase and overhaul (including $20,000 for parts and repairs)
• Consider financing options: Alden State Bank (2.45% interest, $13,000 annual payments) or First Bank (2.65% interest, $12,984.88 annual payments)
• Consent agenda items (minutes, accounts payable) deferred to April 19 regular meeting

The Sterling City Commission held a special meeting to discuss and act on the purchase of a street sweeper. They approved the purchase of a Dulevo Street Sweeper from the City of McPherson, authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $60,000, with a unanimous vote. They also selected Alden State Bank to finance the sweeper and miscellaneous parts, with one abstention.

• Approved purchase of Dulevo Street Sweeper from City of McPherson, expenditure not to exceed $60,000 (4-0)
• Selected Alden State Bank to finance street sweeper and parts (3-0-1, Rowland abstained)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will hear a presentation on the Polar Vortex's impact on the electric utility, consider authorizing bids for the W. Cleveland/Broadway street project, and vote on ordinances regarding alcohol sales hours and special events. The agenda also includes routine consent items and proclamations.

• Authorize release of Request for Bids for W. Cleveland/Broadway project (est. $596,699.40, KDOT grant $507,194.49)
• Consider alcohol sales hours ordinance and special events alcohol ordinance
• Authorize College Electric Underground Project
• Approve accounts payable of $216,072.95
• Proclamation honoring Sterling HS girls basketball state championship

The Sterling City Commission approved the purchase of $80,000 in cylinder heads and cores for damaged power plant engines, authorized the release of bids for the W. Cleveland/Broadway project, and approved an engineering agreement for the E. Cleveland sidewalk and ADA crossings. They also approved a grant application for the E. Cleveland and 1st Street project, approved a 50/50 cost-share underground electric project with Sterling College, and adopted Ordinance No. 2531 allowing alcohol sales except between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. The commission denied Ordinance No. 2532, which would have allowed alcohol at special events on public property.

• Approved $80,000 purchase of cylinder heads and cores from Exline for power plant engines (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to release Request for Bids for W. Cleveland/Broadway Project (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Engineering Agreement for E. Cleveland sidewalk and ADA crossings (5-0)
• Approved submittal of 2021 Spring Cost Share Grant Application for E. Cleveland and 1st Street Project (5-0)
• Approved underground electric project at Sterling College with 50/50 cost share (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2531 allowing alcohol sales except between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. (5-0)
• Denied Ordinance No. 2532 allowing alcohol at special events on public property (4-1)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider approving documents and a resolution to accept a $76,000 USDA Rural Development grant for rehabilitation projects at the Sterling Medical Center, with the city contributing $143,000 for a total $219,000 investment. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a public hearing for dangerous structures, and a transportation alternatives grant request.

• USDA Medical Center grant: $76,000 federal, $143,000 city, $219,000 total for HVAC, roof, foundation, electric rehab
• Accounts payable: $157,789.19 for March 11, 2021
• Transportation Alternatives Grant (Form 1302): $417,696 total for Cleveland Ave walking path from Broadway Ave/K-96 to 1st Street
• Set public hearing for dangerous and unfit structures
• Pots N Pedals special event permit

The Commission approved the Mayor's execution of documents for a USDA grant for the medical center, including the Letter of Intent, Request for Obligation of Funds, Grant Agreement, and Application for Federal Assistance. They also approved Resolution No. 856 for the Rural Development Community Facilities Grant application. Additionally, they set public hearing dates for three unsafe structures.

• Approved the Mayor's execution of USDA grant documents for the medical center
• Approved Resolution No. 856 for Rural Development Community Facilities Grant application
• Received and filed the Enforcing Officer's report on dangerous properties at 218 S. 2nd, 213 S. 2nd, and 113 S. 1st
• Approved Resolutions 857, 858, 859 setting public hearings for May 3, 2021 on the three unsafe structures
• Approved the consent agenda including minutes, accounts payable, a grant form, and an event permit

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider approving a KDOT turnback agreement transferring ownership of Broadway Street to the city, along with several utility-related items and a resolution declaring a local state of financial emergency due to the polar vortex. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable.

• KDOT Turnback Agreement: transfer of Broadway Street (old K-14) from south city limit near Beth Drive to north city limit, ~1.55 miles, with KDOT to perform repairs
• Feral Cat Trap Neuter Release (TNR) Program Agreement
• Amend Ordinance 2382 Utility Connection Fees and Deposits
• Resolution Declaring Local State of Financial Emergency for Polar Vortex
• Ordinance Amending Utility Billing Level Pay Program

The Sterling City Commission unanimously approved several items, including declaring a local state of financial emergency due to the Polar Vortex, authorizing a KDOT turnback agreement, re-executing a deed to Luxe Capital LLC, and adopting a feral cat trap-neuter-release program. They also amended utility connection fees and the level pay program. All votes were unanimous.

• Authorized Mayor to execute KDOT Turnback Agreement (5-0)
• Re-executed property deed to Luxe Capital LLC (5-0)
• Authorized Feral Cat Trap Neuter Release Program Agreement with Ark Vet Clinic (5-0)
• Amended Ordinance No. 2382 on utility connection fees and deposits (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 854 declaring local state of financial emergency due to Polar Vortex (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2530 amending utility billing level pay program (5-0)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will review the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) turnback agreement for Broadway Street (K-14), which will transfer the road to the city after a highway reroute project. They will also receive the second part of Q4 2020 departmental reports covering electric, police, finance, and administration. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $123,930.17.

• KDOT turnback agreement for Broadway Street (K-14) transfer to city
• Q4 2020 departmental reports: Electric Distribution, Police, Finance, Administration
• Accounts payable for February 10, 2021: $123,930.17
• Approval of February 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Next assigned numbers: Charter Ordinance No. 18, Ordinance No. 2527, Resolution 852

The Sterling City Commission met on February 15, 2021, and approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included the February 1 meeting minutes and February 10 accounts payable. Department reports for the 4th quarter of 2020 were presented, and the KDOT Turnback Agreement was explained, but no formal action was taken on it. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (all aye)
• Approved February 1, 2021 meeting minutes (all aye)
• Approved February 10, 2021 accounts payable (all aye)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2527 establishing a Master Fee Schedule and Resolution No. 853 setting costs and fees, both unanimously. They also approved Ordinance No. 2528 raising court costs to $80.00 and Resolution No. 854 for additional truck route signage, all with unanimous votes. The meeting included re-appointing John Wagerle to the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency and approving the consent agenda.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2527 Master Fee Schedule (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 853 for costs and fees (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2528 increasing court costs to $80.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 854 for additional truck route signage (5-0)
• Re-appointed John Wagerle to Kansas Municipal Energy Agency (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 19 minutes and accounts payable (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss an ordinance to update trailer parking regulations and review a proposed Master Fee Schedule. The body will also consider approving a deed to transfer five residential lots to Luxe KC Design and Build LLC for single-family home construction.

• Proposed ordinance to change trailer parking from a 1-hour limit to a 7-day limit
• Deed transfer of five lots in College View Estates and on 4th Street to Luxe KC Design and Build LLC
• Discussion regarding the adoption of a new Master Fee Schedule
• Appointment of Jeremy Bennett to the Sterling Public Housing Authority Board
• Review of accounts payable totaling $291,037.23

The Sterling City Commission approved Ordinance No. 2526 on parking of trailers and a deed for the Moderate Income Housing Program Residential Development, both by unanimous votes. They also appointed Jeremy Bennett to the Sterling Housing Authority Board and approved the consent agenda. A draft Master Fee Schedule was presented but not adopted, with changes to be made for a later date.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2526 on parking of trailers (5-0)
• Approved deed for Moderate Income Housing Program Residential Development (5-0)
• Appointed Jeremy Bennett to Sterling Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Jan 4 meeting minutes and Jan 15 accounts payable (5-0)

City Commission

The Sterling City Commission will consider approving a KDOT Cost Share Program agreement for reconstructing W. Cleveland Street and the Cleveland/Broadway intersection, funded by a $507,194 grant. The meeting also includes swearing in new commissioners, appointing the mayor and vice-mayor for 2021, and discussing a city code change for trailer parking on streets. Consent agenda items include approving minutes and accounts payable of $46,029.31.

• Approve KDOT agreement for W. Cleveland/Broadway intersection grant project ($507,194 grant)
• Swear in Richard Jones and Robert Boltz as city commissioners
• Appoint mayor and vice-mayor for calendar year 2021
• Discuss extending city code limit on trailer parking in streets (currently 1 hour)
• Approve accounts payable of $46,029.31

The Sterling City Commission held its regular meeting on January 4, 2021. Richard Jones Jr. and Bob Boltz were sworn in as new commissioners, and Todd Rowland was appointed mayor with Steve Rivas as vice-mayor. The commission approved Resolution #852 to correct a city code conflict regarding term commencement, and approved a KDOT agreement for the W. Cleveland/Broadway intersection grant project. The consent agenda, including the December 21, 2020 minutes and accounts payable, was also approved.

• Approved agenda (all aye)
• Approved consent agenda: Dec 21, 2020 minutes and 12-29-2020 accounts payable (all aye)
• Approved Resolution #852 correcting city code conflict on term commencement (moved by Rowland, seconded by Bingle)
• Swore in Richard Jones Jr. and Bob Boltz as city commissioners
• Appointed Todd Rowland as mayor (nominated by Jones, passed)
• Appointed Steve Rivas as vice-mayor (nominated by Rowland, passed)
• Approved KDOT agreement for W. Cleveland/Broadway intersection grant project (5-0: Zimmerman, Rivas, Rowland, Boltz, Jones all yea)