Great Bend City Council meeting
Oct. 17 - 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. Conditional Use Permit for Group Daycare Center
Notice of the request and of a public hearing on the request were given to surrounding landowners within 200 feet for a group daycare center. The daycare center will be located at 4507 Farmers Plaza Lane.
4. Amendment of Zoning Regulations - Boarding Kennels
The issue has recently arisen that kennel businesses are not allowed in residential districts. A recent request from Larry & Jennifer Kurtz, at 5908 Broadway, to continue the operation of their kennel business from their residence led to discussion by city staff regarding the permitting of such businesses. The result of the discussion was that staff concluded that certain circumstances might justify permitting of such kennel businesses in residential districts. A motion will be made to allow for a conditional use permit to be issued for a dog boarding kennel in an R-1 zone.
5. Conditional Use Permit for a Dog Boarding Kennel
A motion to adopt a resolution for a conditional use permit for a dog boarding kennel at 5908 Broadway.
6. Abatements
7. Temporary Premise Extension
Dry Lake Brewing has requested a temporary extension of premise on Oct. 29 to host a Halloween party. A motion will be made to close the alley from Lakin Avenue to Forest Avenue and closure of parking stalls on city-owned parking lot at Lakin and Williams on Oct. 29 from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.
8. Ordinance Limiting Living in Recreation Vehicles to Campgrounds and RV Parks
Existing ordinances could be interpreted to prohibit the use of an RV parked on a lot as a residence. However, they do not clearly do so. A motion will be made to limit living in recreational vehicles to campgrounds and RV parks.
9. Annexation of Cambridge Development
Housing Opportunities, Inc. (HOI) is the sole owner of approximately 24 acres south of Walmart. It has been working with the Planning Commission to rezone the property to a planned unit development. HOI has requested to connect the anticipated development into the city's sanitary sewer. The governing body approved the connection to the sanitary sewer, conditioned upon HOI requesting annexation. HOI has requested annexation. A motion will be made to approve annexing certain lands adjoining the corporate city limits.
10. City Attorney / Prosecutor Contract
For the past year, the city has contracted with Watkins Calcara for attorney & prosecutor services. The current agreement is based on 40 hours a month for attorney and 40 hours a month for prosecutor. The base fee for services is $14,000 per month, with additional hours billed at $200 an hour. The city wants a more full-time presence. Following overtures to Allen Glendenning for a full-time position, a new contract has been proposed. Allen will serve as city attorney/prosecutor, the fee will remain at $14,000 per month, Watkins Calcara will provide workers comp and other applicable insurance and the city will continue to provide a legal staff position to assist. The term of the new agreement is for three years ending Nov. 2025.
11. 2023 Health Insurance Options
Following the Sept. 19 council meeting, the city reached out to Humana, Aetna, United Healthcare and Cigna and received no response. Julie Yarmer with Freedom Claims Management contacted the city about their services. The city contacted Mike Minton to discuss options and he will present options too.
ADJOURNMENT