City Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 03, 2026 05:30 PM 118 W Central Ave, Arkansas City, KS

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I.Routine Business

1. 1.Roll Call

2. 2.Opening Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance

3. 3.Additions or Deletions (Voice Vote)

4. 4.Approval of the Agenda (Voice Vote)

II.Awards and Proclamations

1. 1.Proclaim February 12, 2026 as Hope Day in Arkansas City. 

III.Recognition of Visitors/Staff

1. 1.Recognize Officer Hailey Ladner, who was nominated for the Veterans of Foreign Wars State of Kansas Officer of the Year Award.   

IV.Consent Agenda (Voice Vote)

Note: All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and enacted by one motion. There should be no separate discussion. If such discussion is desired, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and then considered separately under Section VI: New Business.

1. 1.Approve the January 20, 2026, regular meeting minutes as written.

2. 2.A Resolution authorizing the City of Arkansas City to allocate Unpledged Healthcare Sales Tax Funds in the amount of $8,799.00 to SCK Health for uncompensated care provided to the community, consistent with Ordinance No. 2019-02-4481 and the City’s intent to annually appropriate available revenues for health care purposes. (Voice Vote)

3. 3.Consent Agenda: Ratify Mayor Tad Stover’s re-appointment of:  

   Duane Ostman to the Historic Preservation Board

   Lloyd Colston to the Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals Board

V.New Business

Fire/EMS Department

• 1.A Resolution authorizing the City of Arkansas City to accept a quote submitted by Fire Master Fire Equipment. to purchase Genesis spreader and cutter extrication tools, for an amount not to exceed $24,444.00. (Voice Vote)

Environmental Services Department

• 1.A Resolution authorizing the City of Arkansas City to allow the rehabilitation of the 12” Sewer line from Linden to Birch between C St. and D St., utilizing Nowak Construction Company, Inc. to purchase materials and service equipment for an amount not to exceed $178,996.00. (Voice Vote)

• 2.A Resolution authorizing the City of Arkansas City to accept a bid submitted by Friendly Ford to purchase a new 2026 Ford Maverick Truck, for an amount not to exceed $31,472.84. (Voice Vote)

• 3.A Resolution authorizing the City of Arkansas City to accept a bid submitted by Red Equipment to purchase of a Combination Jet/Vacuum Truck for an amount not to exceed $559,000.00, and to pursue lease bids for financing. (Voice Vote)

City Manager Department

• 1.A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and to take any actions necessary to implement the agreement. (Voice Vote)

• 2.A Resolution accepting a Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Award for park improvements, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign and seal Grant Agreement No. 25-PF-027 and attachments. (Voice Vote)

VI.Reports - For Information Only

VII.Items for Discussion by City Commissioners

VIII.Comments from the Audience for Items not on the Agenda

The public will be allowed to speak on issues or items that are not scheduled for discussion on the agenda.  Individuals should address all comments and questions to the Commission.  Comments should be limited to issues and items relevant to the business of the Governing Body.  The Commission will not discuss or debate these  items, nor will the Commission make decisions on items presented during this time.  Each person will be limited to three (3) minutes.

IX.Adjournment