Great Bend City Council meeting
Aug. 15 -- 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
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. Abatements
5. Initiating Amendment to the Zoning Regulations
Larry and Jennifer Kurtz live at 5908 Broadway, which is zoned R-1. Last year, they obtained a Multiple Animal Permit from the city and a license from the state to operate a kennel in order to board dogs for pet owners. The zoning official received a complaint and provided notice to the clerk that current zoning regulations do not allow the operation of a kennel in R-1 districts. The Clerk has, therefore, given the notice required that the multiple animal permit cannot be renewed this year. The only way in which a dog boarding operation may be operated in a residential zone is if the regulations are amended. There will be a motion to initiate an amendment to the zoning regulations and direct the city attorney to present proposed amendments to the Planning Commission.
6. 2021 Audit Report
7. Police & Municipal Court Building Guaranteed Maximum Price
The bid deadline was 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8. McCownGordon immediately began reviewing and verifying the bids. The city team met with McCownGordon to give final review and determine a recommendation.
8. Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI)
Bids were received for the Automated Meter Reading (AMR) with an add alternate for Automated Meter Infrastructure (AMI). Zenner USA was the low bid at $2,461,631.70 (includes alternate). There is an annual cost of $10,274 associated with the system for data hosting, software, maintenance to collectors, repeaters, etc. Cellular usage through Verizon is also an additional cost of $300 a year.
ADJOURNMENT