GOODLAND CITY COMMISSION
Special Joint Commission Meeting
City Commission and Sherman County Commission
November 17, 2025 5:00 P.M.
Sherman County Chairman Steve Evert called the meeting to order with Sherman County Commissioner Kevin Zimmerman responding to roll call. Sherman County Commissioner Harvey Swager was reported absent.
Vice-Mayor J. J. Howard called the meeting to order with Commissioner Ann Myers, Commissioner Sarah Artzer and Commissioner Brook Redlin responding to roll call. Mayor Jason Showalter was reported absent.
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.
Also present from Sherman County were Ashley Mannis – Sherman County Clerk and Bret Mangan – Sherman County Attorney. Topside Manor Board Members present are Ron Schilling, Jacque Livengood, Mike Mirsch and Kevin Rasure.
Vice-Mayor Howard led Pledge of Allegiance
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS
- County Request for Property West of Topside Manor – Vice-Mayor Howard stated, joint meeting is to discuss property west of Topside Manor that Sherman County would like for the manor to build a storage shed. Kevin stated, we provided a map outlining the property requesting. The property is a strip of land estimated at 70‘west of Topside to line up with our fence. We have a retention pond west of manor that we cannot change. We would like the entire length with our future plan of another Topside. Vice-Mayor Howard stated, there is a city easement and sewer there. We do not want to include the manhole in transfer. Bret stated, it would go north and south with fence to property line. Commissioner Redlin stated, we are working with a developer for a housing district in the area. Kent stated, the MIH application for housing includes lots north and to the west of manor. There are no detailed plans yet for the housing. Commission did pass ordinance to include property in RHID district. If we develop new housing, will it take away where new utilities will go? It is unknown when housing will become reality. Kevin stated, when the original Topside was built, it was really tight on the property. The extra space would be nice with development of new Topside. It is economic development. Ron stated, the building was going to be in corner but the State will not allow with duckpond, so this seems to be where it should go. Kent stated, if you go along north boundary, it will have street access. Commissioner Artzer stated, I have no objection to plan. Commissioner Myers asked, how many lots do we have left for housing. Kent stated, that is unknown at this time. Kevin asked, were there plans for it to be a street or alley? Kent stated, the plans are not final. The initial application is for lots to the north. Mike stated, it would be nice to run 2nd Street to highway for full access. Vice-Mayor Howard stated, I have no problem doing something with this strip of land, it is economic development. Neal, do you have a problem if we allow them to have this strip of land? Neal stated, I do not see a problem with it. Commissioner Artzer asked, is it zoned RHID? Kent stated, that is not a zone, but identifying the land as an RHID district. We will not have to rezone the property. Consensus of commission is in favor of allowing them to use the land. Kent stated, we will have engineering work on a survey and have attorneys put paperwork together for the transfer. Kevin stated, I would like to thank the city for working with Topside Manor.
- Off-Site Generator Update – Sherman County asked for an update on the generator for the 911 backup location. Kent stated, the application needs to be completed by end of week. I received a call from the grant consultant completing application and he has all information needed except signatures, then will send application in.
ADJOURNMENT FOR SHERMAN COUNTY COMMISSION WAS HAD ON A MOTION County Commissioner Zimmerman seconded by County Chairman Evert. Motion carried by unanimous VOTE; meeting Adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT WAS HAD ON A MOTION Commissioner Redlin seconded by Commissioner Myers. Motion carried by unanimous VOTE; meeting Adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
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ATTEST: J J Howard, Vice-Mayor
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Mary P. Volk, City Clerk