City Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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 June 2025 as Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month in Arkansas City.

III.Recognition of Visitors/Staff

1. 1.Introduce and swear in newly hired police officers Caleb Rinehart and Kevin Horinek, and new animal control officer Erica Petry.   (Voice Vote)

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 May 6, 2025, 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 $1,200.00 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.A Resolution authorizing the City of Arkansas City to approve a payment of $1,874.34 from the Transient Guest Tax Fund to Cardinal Sign, LLC, representing the City’s 50% cost share to replace the billboard frame at Exit 213, in partnership with Visit Ark City. (Voice Vote)

V.Old Business

1. 1.Hold a public hearing to consider an application to be submitted to the Kansas Department of Commerce for Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds under the Housing Rehabilitation category. (Voice Vote)

2. 2.1 a.    A Resolution certifying legal authority to apply for the 2025 Kansas Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program from the Kansas Department of Commerce and authorizing the Mayor to sign and submit such an application. (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.Financial Summary

1. 1.April 2025 Financial Summary

X.Adjournment