February 2, 2026 Commission Minutes

GOODLAND CITY COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

February 2, 2026                                                                                                                       5:00 P.M.

Mayor Jason Showalter called the meeting to order with Vice-Mayor J. J. Howard, Commissioner Angie Cloyd, Commissioner Sarah Artzer and Commissioner Brook Redlin responding to roll call. 

Also present were Dustin Bedore – Director of Electric Utilities, Jason Erhart –Chief of Police, Joshua Jordan – IT Director, Kenton Keith – Director of Streets and Facilities, Neal Thornburg – Director of Water and Wastewater, Danny Krayca – Director of Parks, Zach Hildebrand – Code Enforcement/Building Official, Jake Kling – City Attorney, Mary Volk – City Clerk and Kent Brown – City Manager.

Mayor Showalter led Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 01/20/26 Commission Meeting Minutes
  2. Appropriation Ordinances: 2026-03, 2026-03A and 2026-P03

ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve Consent Agenda seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 

PRESENTATIONS & PROCLAMATIONS

  1. Bert Mosier: SCCD Economic Director and Jessica Dinkel: SCCD CVB Director Updates – Jessica stated, we want to thank city for support of our activities.  I have been attending meetings with NW Kansas Travel Council, I-70 Council and Highway 24 Alliance.  We are rolling out 2026 schedule of events.  We keep Monday morning emails with community events updated and sent out.  Mayor Showalter asked, have you started planning for Flatlanders?  Jessica stated, yes, we are setting up website for vendors to sign up.  Mayor Showalter stated, I know there is a lot of planning to do for the event.  Jessica stated, we have bands reaching out to play at summer events or Flatlanders.  Commissioner Cloyd stated, Monday emails are extremely valuable to keep public informed.  Bert stated, we have assisted a number of new and existing businesses with financing for a number of projects this year.  Tourism is economic development.  We are sponsoring NJCAA qualifier Region 6 Golf Tournament the end of May.  We are sponsoring a development grant for gun club with two college tournaments this year and helping Sherman County Speedway.  Mayor Showalter stated, you have a lot going on that you cannot talk about; we appreciate what you do for the community.  Commissioner Cloyd asked, do we know the number of people that visit the easel?  Jessica stated, we average about 5,000 a year but that is only those that sign the guest book.  We encourage visitors to go to museum, look at murals in town and get them into town.  I have been in conversation with Cameron Cross to refurbish easel this year.  I am sharing contracts to get project moving.  Bert stated, we have two new murals coming.  One will be on Hallmark and one on County Museum.  Mayor Showalter stated, we appreciate all you do. 

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

  1. Resolution 2026-01: Set Public Hearing for 517 Sherman Ave. – Environmental Code – Zach stated, I have been dealing with property since April 2025.  They were making progress and communicating with me, but have stopped.  They have cleaned property up a little since they knew it was coming before commission.  A few of the items on the property include two inoperable vehicles, power equipment, a motorcycle, pool with stagnant water and a roof sitting on ground.  The accessory structure is gone but rest of property is not cleaned up.  Resolution sets public hearing to move forward with cleanup.  Mayor Showalter asked, how is this different than other properties since it is labeled environmental code?  Zach stated, this is for exterior of property.  I normally do not bring environmental codes to commission.  Commissioner Cloyd asked, does property owner have a specific list of items that need cleaned up?  Zach stated, I provided them Article II of environmental code that outlines what cannot be on property.  Commissioner Artzer asked, if we declare structure unfit, they have leave property.  Will they have to leave property with this violation?  Zach stated, they can remain on property with environmental code violation.  Commissioner Cloyd asked, they are responsible for costs to clean property?  Zach stated, yes if we end up cleaning property.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve Resolution 2026-01: Set Public Hearing for 517 Sherman Ave. – Environmental Code seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0.

FORMAL ACTIONS

  1. Sherman County: Warranty Deed for portion of property west side of Topside Manor – Kent stated, we discussed property at joint meeting in November.  Property is outlined in deed to transfer property to Sherman County.  Property starts outside manhole, goes to fence at discharge pits, then north to street ROW on north of Topside then back to Topside property.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve the Warranty Deed to Sherman County for portion of property on the west side of Topside Manor and authorize the mayor to sign seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 
  2. Lease Agreement: Office Area at Airport Terminal – Kent stated, proposed agreement is to lease room #10 office space at Airport Terminal Building.  The agreement is dependent on lessee paying for utility connections to have water/sewer extended for a sink in office area.  Lessee intends to operate a barber shop at the location.  There will be new restaurant in April and I have worked with the vendor on space.  Lease will be coming to commission later.  This lease is for consideration of $250 per month.  Commissioner Artzer asked, when will she start?  Kent stated, as soon as utility project is complete but have to have lease agreement in place first.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve the lease agreement for room #10 at the Airport Terminal Building with Cynthia Bohl and authorize Mayor to sign seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0.
  3. Orion Upgrade for Tie Sub-station to Power Plant, Unit 10 Upgrade – Dustin stated, last year we had issues with communication between tie-sub to the plant and the control room with unit 10.  We put money in budget for project.  We are requesting to upgrade outdated Orion System used to communicate from our Tie Sub-station to the Power Plant control room.  The upgrade is also for Unit 10’s PLC to the control room.  Mayor Showalter asked, when do they plan to start?  Dustin stated, late April early May which is good.  Commissioner Artzer asked, do we have money in budget?  Mary stated, yes, we budgeted $35,000 for project.  Dustin stated, KMEA Mid-States submitted a quote to do both projects.  Orion Upgrade is $13,702 and the PLC for Unit 10 is $6,030 for a total of $19,732.  ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to approve bid from KMEA Mid-States to upgrade Orion System and the PLC to Unit 10 for a total cost of $19,732 seconded by Commissioner Redlin.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0.
  4. Purchase Police Vehicle: Replace K9 Vehicle – Jason stated, we have had a lot of trouble with K9 vehicle and are paying a lot in maintenance.  I have money in my equipment budget in MERF for the vehicle purchase.  Vehicle only has 88,000 miles but runs constantly with K9.  Vehicle quote does not include ballistic door but J R Audio can make the fit for the door cheaper than Ford.  I received a bid from Dan Brenner Ford for a new unit with delivery to J R Audio to finish outfitting vehicle for total cost of $69,184.98.  J R Audio bid is more because of extra equipment needed for K9.  Mayor Showalter asked, can you reuse any equipment?  Jason stated, not the K9 equipment.  It has been in place for over ten years and the kennel will not fit in vehicle.  The computer, printer and radio can be reused.  We will use what we can.  Commissioner Artzer asked, are you selling vehicle?  Jason stated, we have sold two others on Purple Wave and would sell this one.  I do not recommend keeping the vehicle.  Commissioner Artzer asked, do those funds go back into MERF equipment?  Jason stated, yes to my equipment.  Kent stated, police vehicles do not generate big funds when sold.  Commissioner Cloyd asked, are there other sites we could use?  Kenton stated, we use Big Iron for larger equipment.  Mayor Showalter stated, the vehicles run all the time and are pretty rough.  Vice-Mayor Howard asked, what is the turnaround time?  Jason stated, I will get car ordered but J R Audio is backed up.  He thought it would be scheduled in August.  I predict we will have vehicle in couple months then will take to J R Audio to work into their schedule.  ON A MOTION by Vice-Mayor Howard to approve the purchase of the vehicle from Dan Brenner Ford and outfitting with J R Audio for total cost of $69,184.98 seconded by Commissioner Cloyd.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0.
  5. 321 Broadway: Transfer property to USD352 for costs incurred by the City – Kent stated, this is property at 321 Broadway that the city purchased at Sheriff’s Sale.  Intention is for the school to purchase property for costs city incurred on purchase.  The school plans to move the house they own from 1200 block of Cherry Avenue to this site for housing teachers/employees of the district. City costs incurred for purchase is $500 and quiet title process for $3,150.14 for total of $3,650.14.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Artzer to approve to transfer the Deed for 321 Broadway to USD352 for costs city incurred and authorize the mayor to sign seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 

DISCUSSION

REPORTS

  1. City Manager – 1.  Manager memo is in the packet.  2. I would like to schedule a tour of city facilities to highlight different operations.  Looking at March or April when it works for the Commission.  Consensus of Commission is to plan for Wednesday April 8th at 5 p.m. with alternate date April 15th.  3.  Zach stated, judgement by court was made for Lot D-5 and tenant has been vacated.  Property owner asked for 30 days which I granted since they are working with us.  4.  Have to do some electrical work in airport restaurant which requires us to replace panel that is out of code.  Work will be completed by an electrician.  We are also looking at flooring from restroom to office that we will have to replace after water and sewer is ran.  Street crew cleaned up counter for restaurant area.  5. Working with KMEA Mid-States on preliminary engineering for grant application.  They estimate two years but looking to see how can modify schedule.  We have had good response from Merchant McIntyre on EDA grant and looking at positive response for EDA.  They are also working with Moran’s office to help with second entrance and proceeding in right direction.  6.  Vice-Mayor Howard asked, on west side of town Ideatek is still working on Saturday and Sunday.  I thought we had ordinance to stop weekend work.  Have they been notified of ordinance?  Zach stated, yes, I was not aware they are still working on the weekend.  We will discuss it with them. 
  2. City Commissioners

Vice-Mayor Howard – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Artzer – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Cloyd – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Redlin – 1.  Thanks to street crew for cleaning up counter at airport.  Appreciate your help.

ADJOURNMENT WAS HAD ON A MOTION BY Commissioner Redlin seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  Motion carried by unanimous VOTE; meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.  Next meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2026.

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ATTEST:                                                                                Jason Showalter, Mayor

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Mary P. Volk, City Clerk

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