August 4, 2025 Commission Minutes

GOODLAND CITY COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

August 4, 2025                                                                                                                                  5:00 P.M.

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

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

Mayor Showalter led Pledge of Allegiance

PUBLIC HEARING

  1. Unfit Structure at 404 Harrison Ave. – Mayor Showalter opened public hearing for unfit structure at 404 Harrison Ave. at 5:00 p.m. Zach stated, this property was discussed at a meeting back in June, the property recently changed ownership.  Debra Bennett, current tenant, was present and gave the commission an update on her efforts to find a home to rent.  Mayor Showalter closed the public hearing for unfit structure at 404 Harrison Ave at 5:05 p.m.

PUBLIC COMMENT

PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 07/21/2025 Commission Meeting Minutes
  2. 06/26/2025 Commission Work Session Minutes
  3. Appropriation Ordinances: 2025-15, 2025-15A; 2025-15B; 2025-P15

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

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

  1. Resolution 2025-20 – Unfit Structure 404 Harrison Ave – Kent stated, this was a resolution proposed by Zach including the time line for the demolition of 404 Harrison Ave.  This does include a time line of 60 days, not 30 days. Mayor Showalter stated, the commission does not want to kick someone out of their home, but we were given a job of taking care of these properties by the tax payers. I understand the rental market is tough currently and therefore approve the 60 days.  ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to approve Resolution 2025-20: A resolution finding that the structure located at 404 Harrison Ave. is unsafe and dangerous and directing that the structure be demolished and the premises be made safe and secure seconded by Commissioner Redlin.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 
  2. Charter Ordinance #24 – KSA 14-570 – Not applying 8th St. Project to debt limit – Kent stated, this is a Charter Ordinance prepared by Gilmore & Bell to allow the financing for 8th Street Improvements to not count towards the debt limit by exempting itself per provisions of K.S.A. 14-570 and 14-571. One reason to continue with this ordinance is due to the fact the project does have a funding source approved by voters. Mayor Showalter questioned if the city was to do an ordinance like this, would there be any future incident that could occur putting the city in negative situation.  Kent stated, I do not see any but adopting this charter ordinance may help with proposed project in the near future. ON A MOTION by Vice-Mayor Howard to approve Carter Ordinance #24: A Charter Ordinance exempting the City of Goodland, Kansas, from the provisions of K.S.A. 14-570 and K.S.A. 14-571 and providing substitute and additional provisions on the same subject relating to public improvements and the issuance of bonds for the purpose of paying for said improvements seconded by Commission Myers.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 

FORMAL ACTIONS

  1.  Merchant McIntyre proposal for Federal Funding Action Plan – Kent stated, this was presented at the previous meeting and it was requested to be discussed at this meeting.  This proposal is for the next 90 days with a cost of $10,000 per month.  At the end of the 90 days the commission will have another decision regarding continuing with the contract.  There was a question from the commission last meeting about the funding under the current federal administration.  Merchant McIntyre provided a list of projects in appropriations legislation totaling over 24 million dollars. I had discussions with Merchant McIntyre and a representative from Economic Development Administration (EDA) that indicated an encouraging response and that an application would be well received. The application submitted would have a possible 60% grant funding. Commissioner Artzer stated, I am not sure how much would be accomplished in the 90 days and with the price for this time frame she was concerned.  Kent stated, I cannot answer that question, but looking at the scope of work, the first step itself would benefit the city.  Mayor Showalter stated, I agree this is a lot of money upfront, but we need to keep taking these steps to try and keep the liability off the taxpayers.  ON A MOTION by Commission Redlin to approve the Federal Funding Actin Plan as presented by Merchant McIntyre Associates seconded by Commissioner Myers.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 
  2. Change Order #1 – Industrial Park – SW drainage basin – Andrew stated, the change order for $18,293.00, was to use remaining grant money and allow for additional dirt work and install a rock ditch.  ON A MOTION by Commissioner Redlin to approve Change order #1 for the Industrial Park Southwest drainage basin project as presented seconded by Commissioner Artzer.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 
  3. Pay Estimate #1 – final – Industrial Park – SW Drainage basin – Andrew stated, this is the final payment to Sporer for the project at Industrial Park. ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to the pay estimate #1 to Sporer Land Development for $61,293.00 seconded by Commissioner Redlin.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0. 

DISCUSSION

  1. Ordinance 1802 – Temporary Community Event Permit – Kent stated, this ordinance would setup procedures for a temporary community event permit.  Jason has put this together and would have all the details for review. Jason stated, this permit allows for the sale of cereal malt beverages or alcohol at a location and allows patrons to travel in the area requested.  If more than one vendor asks for the permit, there would need to be boundaries dividing the two areas.  Each vendor would be required to have a cup with their logo to help security keep their patrons in their approved area.  Parks are not included in this ordinance currently; this would be a decision for the commission. Each application would be required to provide a map, and if more than one applicant, they would need to give a detailed breakdown of how security would be handled in their area. Commissioner Redlin asked, who was in charge of cleanup.  Jason stated, it would be the responsibility of the permit holder to cleanup.  Commissioner Myers asked, could there be a limit on the number of applicants.  City Attorney Kling suggested not limiting the number of applicants but limit the amount of space for each applicant. Commissioner Redlin asked, is there a deadline for applicant to apply.  Jason stated, the ordinance states 30 days prior to event, with the understanding if this ordinance is not approved this meeting, we are pushing the 30 days for Flatlanders. Mayor Showalter stated, I would like to see the deadline be 60 days prior to event instead of 30 days. City Attorney Kling stated, it is worth mentioning the permit applicants have a large responsibility handling their responsibilities. Mayor Showalter asked for Jason to please provide an update and his review after the first event. Jason asked if parks would be included in this permit.  Mayor Showalter stated, the commission was not in favor of that at this time.  ON A MOTION by Mayor Showalter to approve Ordinance 1802 seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  MOTION carried on a VOTE of 5-0.

REPORTS

  1. City Manager – 1. Manager Memo is included in packet. 2. Chip and seal project update. Kenton stated, this project went well and was completed on Thursday. There was a total of 4 vehicles towed. Fogg seal will be completed on September 25th & 26th. 3. Sherman County Historical Society Newsletter 4. Waterworth presentation – next meeting 5. First Responder Award Ceremony August 23rd, 2025 at 7p.m. Chief Erhart stated this will be for the first responded of the large accident in March.  This may be moved to the Max Jones Fieldhouse because of the size of people attending. This is the biggest pileup in Kansas, and required some recognition to those agencies that helped keep the death toll down. Mayor Showalter will be heading the event, with some special quests attending.  There will be a special guest speaker also. This is an event open to the public, with the possibility of live stream.

Vice-Mayor Howard – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Artzer – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Myers – 1.  No Report

Commissioner Redlin – 1. No Report

Mayor Showalter– 1.  Thanked the City crews for all their help during the High School Reunion.  There were almost 900 people registered for the event.

ADJOURNMENT WAS HAD ON A MOTION BY Mayor Showalter seconded by Vice-Mayor Howard.  Motion carried by unanimous VOTE; meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.  Next meeting is scheduled for August 18th, 2025.

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ATTEST:                                                                               Jason Showalter, Mayor

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Shauna Johnson, Deputy City Clerk

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