Great Bend City Council meeting
Monday, Aug. 7 - 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/.
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. Northbound One-Way Street on Baker Avenue
Through construction of the new Great Bend Justice Center, it has been noticed that the need for parking will increase in this area and to alleviate this, the ability to parallel park on both sides of Baker will help the city attain more spots but will leave only one lane for passage. A motion will be presented to approve an ordinance for northbound, one-way street on Baker Avenue from 11th Street to 12th Street.
4. Adoption of New City Code or Ordinances
The city retained Municode to conduct a recodification of its ordinances pursuant to state statute. A motion will be presented to adopt an ordinance that adopts the new code or ordinances of the City of Great Bend.
5. Amendment of Zoning Regulations
At the April 24, 2023 Planning Commission meeting, members heard the proposed changes to the Great Bend Zoning Regulations that consisted of changes including setbacks, accessory building location, previous inclusions and general editing. A motion will be presented to adopt an ordinance amending the zoning regulations.
6. 4th Ward Council Vacancy
The 4th Ward has been at half representation for several months due to the failure of one of its council members to take the oath or attend any meetings since the last election. When a council member fails to take the oath or is absent at four consecutive regular meetings they are deemed to have resigned and the position is vacant. Brock McPherson has not taken the oath and has been absent at four consecutive regular meetings since the ordinance was passed. The seat should be declared vacant and the mayor should appoint a suitable elector of the 4th Ward to fill the position.
Adjournment