Great Bend City Council meeting
Sept. 19 - 6:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
The council meeting will be livestreamed for the public to view on the city council Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/gbcitycouncil/.
Agenda
OPENING: Pledge of Allegiance
A. Consent Agenda
B. Old Business
C. Recognition of Visitors and Announcements
The public is free to comment on items not listed on the agenda. Comments should be limited to three minutes.
D. New Business
1. Councilmember Reports
2. Administrator's Update
3. CVB / Community Coordinator Report
4. Abatements
5. 2023 Blue Cross Blue Shield Rates
The city expected a double-digit increase in the 2023 premiums. The city has been presented with an approximately 28% increase due to high utilization. The city budgeted a 7% increase to the health insurance premiums to minimize the burden to employees. The city states the reserve funds are strong, but this will likely impact them and force a significantly larger contribution in 2024.
6. City-Owned Parking Lot
The city council agreed to consider options for an agreement with Joe Andrasek doing business as Poor Boy Properties LLC for the long-term use of the city-owned parking lot near 12th & Williams. A motion to approve the long-term renewable lease agreement with Poor Boy Properties.
7. Conditional Use Permit for Air BnB
Sharon and Leon Alexander and Michelle Abedi have applied for a conditional use permit to allow for the operation of an Air BnB in an R-1 zone located at 2107 27th Street.
8. Proposed Lease of Building at Airport
The storage building at 731 Ave. B has not been leased for several years. Tony's Aerial Spraying has requested a lease for the storage of equipment for $1,800 per year.
ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of the meeting, the city council will gather for a work session to discuss the Quality of Life Capital Improvement plan.