May 19, 2025 Commission Minutes

GOODLAND CITY COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

May 19, 2025                                                                                                                                    5:23 P.M.

Vice-Mayor J. J. Howard called the meeting to order with Commissioner Sarah Artzer, Commissioner Ann Myers and Commissioner Brook Redlin responding to roll call.  Mayor Jason Showalter was reported absent.

Also present were Joshua Jordan – IT Director, Kenton Keith – Director of Streets and Facilities, Danny Krayca – Director of Parks, Jake Kling – City Attorney, Neal Thornburg – Director of Water and Wastewater, Jason Erhart – Chief of Police, Shauna Johnson – Deputy City Clerk, Mary Volk – City Clerk and Kent Brown – City Manager.

Vice-Mayor Howard led Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT AGENDA

1. 05/05/2025 Commission Meeting Minutes
2. Appropriation Ordinances: 2025-10, 2025-10A and 2025-P10

ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve Consent Agenda seconded by Commissioner Myers.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 4-0. 

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

1. Ordinance 1796 – An Ordinance adopting and amending Sections 19-202, 19-501 and 19-502 of the City of Goodland Municipal Code to adopt an amended definition, use table and use standard for Adult Entertainment Establishment – return from Planning Commission – Kentstated, the proposed Ordinance was heard previously by the City Commission and sent back to the Planning Commission for reconsideration of a couple items.  The two concerns were the 30% requirement of inventory and the 1,000 feet distance requirement.  The Planning Commission met on May 23^rd and has returned the proposed Ordinance with changes to the City Commission.  The first item was amended from 30% to 5% of inventory and the 1,000-foot requirement remains in place. Commissioner Artzer asked, if the 5% was on items sold or the inventory.  Kent stated it was based on 5% of the inventory. ON A MOTION by Vice-Mayor Howard to approve Ordinance 1796 An Ordinance adopting and amending Sections 19-202, 19-501 and 19-502 of the City of Goodland Municipal Code to adopt an amended definition, use table and use standard for Adult Entertainment Establishment seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 4-0. 
2. Ordinance 1797 – An Ordinance pertaining to the licensing of Adult Entertainment Establishments within the corporate limits of the City of Goodland, Kansas, and amending Chapter 8 of the Goodland City Code – return from Planning Commission – Kent stated, similar to above ordinance, the City Commissioner returned this back to the Planning Commission asking that the license fee in section 8-504 be reconsidered.  The Planning Commission would like these fees to remain the same. They understood the City Commission could change, but their position is that they did not want to make it easy for this type of business to set up and operate in Goodland.  Commissioner Artzer stated, I disagree with the recommendation; I feel this was made on a personal opinion and not a governmental decision.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve Ordinance 1797 An Ordinance pertaining to the licensing of Adult Entertainment Establishments within the corporate limits of the City of Goodland, Kansas, and amending Chapter 8 of the Goodland City Code seconded by Commissioner Myers.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 3-1 with Commissioner Artzer casting the dissenting vote. 

FORMAL ACTIONS

1.  Chip Rock Delivery Bid Award – Kenton stated, we received three bids. Low bid was from Heartland Carriers for 900 tons of chip rock at $6.00/ton, which is used in our chip seal/road maintenance program.  Kentondiscussed the price difference from previous year was due to the back hauls and where the rock was purchased from. ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to award the bid for chip rock delivery to Heartland Carriers for $6.00/ton or total amount of $5,400.00 seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 4-0. 
2. Construction Board Reappointments – Kent stated when the board was created in 2022 the commission did not stagger term limits for initial board. This request is to reappoint board members setting term limits as follows: Aimee Kendrick term ending 2026, Cale Ely, Charles Baker, Riley Oharah and Jonathan Payne 2025-2027 and Justin Carter 2025-2028. ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve the appointments and terms as presented to the Construction Board of Trades and Appeals seconded by Commissioner Myers.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 4-0. 
3. Resignation of Mary Ellen Coumerilh from Planning Commission – Kentstated, Mary Ellen Coumerilh has turned in her resignation. She has enjoyed her time with the planning commissioner and learned a lot while on the board. ON A MOTION by Vice-Major Howard to accept the resignation of Mary Ellen Coumerilh from the Planning Commission effective May 31, 2025 seconded by Commissioner Redlin.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 4-0. 

DISCUSSION

1. Planning Work Session – Kent reminded the commission of work session for strategic planning was set for Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
2. Deadline for City Commissioner election application – Kent stated, filing deadline for City Commissioner is 12:00 p.m. June 2, 2025. The 2025 City Candidates Guide from the League of Kansas Municipalities is provided in the packet.  There is additional information pertinent for any person who wishes to file for one of the three commission seats up for election in 2025.

REPORTS

1.  City Manager – 1. Manager Memo is included in packet. 2. Police monthly Activity Report is included in packet. 3. Arts Council has requested replacement of front sidewalk.  4. Reminder LKM City Forum is Wednesday June 4^th at City Hall.

City Commissioners

Vice-Mayor Howard – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Artzer – 1.  I am taking a class on business retention through FHSU.

Commissioner Myers – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Redlin – 1. There is a community group organizing a fund raiser for pool passes to get children to the pool.  If someone wants to donate, they can at Shores or the City.

1. Mayor Showalter– 1.  Absent, No Report

ADJOURNMENT WAS HAD ON A MOTION BY Commissioner Redlin seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  Motion carried by unanimous VOTE; meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.  Next meeting is scheduled for June 2^nd, 2025.

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ATTEST:                                                                               J J Howard, Vice-Mayor

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Shauna Johnson, Deputy City Clerk