By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
Various governmental agencies will shut down Monday, Jan. 19, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. That will not be the case for the Great Bend City Council, which will handle a large agenda that includes various housekeeping items.
After selecting a new council president, the body will also consider a meeting time change. Meetings are currently held at 6:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday's of each month. If proposed resolution would change the meeting time to 5:30 p.m.
The council will also consider an ordinance regarding intentional damage to city-owned water meters, and conduct an annual review of the master fee schedule.
The council will also consider a contract with M & P Project to re-establish the motocross racing park at the Expo Complex for the 2026-2028 seasons.
Finally, the body will consider procedure for council meetings. The council sat through a work session on the matter following the Jan. 5 meeting. One key part of the procedure involves the public comment section. The council currently allows visitors to speak for up to three minutes on items that are not listed on that meeting's agenda.
The Great Bend City Council will meet Monday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.