Great Bend City Council meeting
Nov. 18 - 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
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. Master fee schedule
A motion will be presented to approve the master fee schedule.
5. .5% sales tax ordinance
A motion will be presented to adopt an ordinance, authorizing the levy of the citywide retailers' sales tax at the rate of one-half of one percent. (.5%).
6. Conditional use permit for NexTech Wireless cell tower
On Oct. 28, 2024, the Great Bend Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a proposed Conditional Use Permit application from NexTech Wireless on property in an A (Agriculture) zoning district in the three-mile limits of Great Bend. The CUP involves NexTech Wireless constructing a 150' self-support cell tower on land owned by Barton Community College, just to the southeast of the new Ag building. A motion to approve the ordinance will be presented to council.
7. Public hearing - Creation of TIF District at 10th Street Redevelopment District
As part of the incentive package for Great Bend Lodging, LLC, a public hearing shall be had to consider the creation of a TIF district at 3017 10th Street for the new proposed hotel and restaurants. Projects financed through TIF involve the creation of an increment in real estate property tax income. A motion will be presented to adopt the ordinance to create a TIF District.
8. Executive session
A motion will be presented to recess in executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning non-elected personnel for the discussion of the Assistant City Administrator position.
Adjournment