Great Bend City Council meeting
Feb. 21 - 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, http://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 limited to three minutes.
D. New Business
1. Councilmember Reports
2. Interim Administrator's Update
3. CVB / Community Coordinator Report
4. Holiday Inn Express Ownership Transfer for Community Improvement District (CID)
In 2015, the city approved development agreement with GBK Ventures to build the Holiday Inn Express and create the Community Improvement District sales tax. This is an additional 2% sales tax in the district for the purpose of financing the costs of the development. They are in the process of transferring ownership to BP Great Bend, LLC. In the original development agreement, the developer may assign the agreement and the rights, duties, and obligations with prior written consent from the city.
5. Abatements
6. Public Hearing for Unsafe Structure at 214 Locust Street
7. 15-minute Business Parking
The Great Bend Tribune has contacted the city to request 15 minute parking for one parking stall in front of their business. The parking would be specified for 15-minute parking between the hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
8. Charter Ordinance #37 - Municipal Officers
The city is currently engaged in recodification for the purpose of updating them and bringing them into line with current practice. One of the ordinances that needs changed to reflect current realities is the ordinance governing the appointment, term and salary of officers. Motion to adopt Charter Ordinance No. 37, appointments of municipal officers.
9. Sublease of Expo Building to the Fair Board
Motion to give permission to the Chamber of Commerce to sublease the Expo Building to the Fair Board.
10. Health & Dental Broker
The city posted Request for Proposals in late December for brokerage services for their health and dental plan. The city received four proposals and are recommending Gallagher Benefit Services / Freedom Claims Management for a combined fee of $40,000.
11. Executive Session
A motion to recess into executive session to seek legal advice concerning contract matters.
ADJOURNMENT
Following the close the meeting, the city council will conduct a work session to discuss quality of life projects.