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Josh said the CCLIP kickoff meeting is scheduled for Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and that this year's CCLIP project will mill and overlay Madison from Eighth Street to the Arkansas River bridge; final construction is expected during asphalt season between March and June after the contractor sets a date. He also said the state and city agreements for the hike-bike trail are complete and the city is awaiting a contractor schedule.

On the legislative front, Josh said Senate Bill 86 (a Heartland Flyer funding hearing) will be heard Feb. 6 at 10:30 a.m., and he provided written testimony. He said Senate Bill 117 addresses language related to Struthersville and property-tax issues and would be presented to the Senate Commerce Committee in early to mid-February.

Josh also reminded commissioners of community events and recognitions: invitations to the Cherokee Strip Land Museum open houses (Feb. 7 or Feb. 11), the SCK Health Foundation gala on March 1, a Humane Society fundraising gala (\"Wags and Whiskers\") on April 5 and that HR director Marlon McFarland will be honored at the Wichita Business Journal HR Professional Awards on Feb. 13. He said a table of seven is available for the awards event and asked commissioners to let staff know by the end of the next day.

During commissioner reports, one commissioner raised a citizen question asking whether donations listed in obituaries that name the Humane Society reach that organization and whether there is accountability; the commissioner said donations appear in budget line items and asked staff to follow up. Josh said he would ask staff (Randy) to check into the matter and report back.

Other remarks included commissioner praise for the Creekstone site and the Cherokee Strip Land Museum improvements; these were anecdotal and informational. No formal commission action was recorded on these updates during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Arkansas City Commission Meeting February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City Manager Josh briefed the commission on upcoming street and trail projects, legislative hearings (SB86 and SB117), museum events, HR recognition and community fundraisers; no formal actions were taken on these updates.","taxTitle","Arkansas City, Cowley County, Kansas","taxId",55213,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342796,"Commission approves conditional use permit for short-term rental at 311 Highland Drive",240,701000,941000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253129-8ac5f52ca9ca0762a18ec0a3f41168eb&start=701&end=941","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253129-8ac5f52ca9ca0762a18ec0a3f41168eb/thumbnail_701000.jpg","/articles/6342796/Arkansas-City/Cowley-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-short-term-rental-at-311-Highland-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342796-58324ef74254714513b9a525e181b94e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776446219&Signature=b0b5bQjDc2A86ON0Zbp9XVngo5r4EXoWltwj3QrP18spd3QPvrWfNgHx7xlueHdWzml4hVSE98iwoh6crslJpVBYQ4roXmFoaHIJNXeI~sMAk1jLqVZzvkzvVqrKcgL62ShX-ruVyPWid4WR9nKxbibDvzvlD-zIVql9gAIi3YwRpXGB2LW~R6gBBUuBVclAkm9zM94UWXj7ojMwLPjOBDtntcjJtkwGcxwgj8Mt5RT365xWfKeaoT8EUjJizzKTMchrXx0LHqogCeSAozf7FA299b40H1Nns1xRY2Nhu-AwKr3BHgks3u8z0iJql5~IX6EXbuWyDrThTnjTXhi06Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arkansas City Commission granted a conditional use permit allowing a short-term rental at 311 Highland Drive, requested by Bodea Enterprises LLC, with conditions set by the planning commission and written into the ordinance.

City Manager Josh summarized the planning commission's recommendation and the four conditions: a maximum of five guests per night, no pets allowed, off-street parking when feasible, and that the facility meet applicable Americans with Disabilities Act and fire-safety standards as determined by the building official. He also noted the permit is tied to the current owner and will expire upon sale of the property.

Josh told the commission the city began regulating short-term rentals at the end of 2023 and said staff and the planning commission considered neighborhood impacts and housing supply when drafting conditions. He also said short-term-rental platforms typically collect transient guest taxes when applicable.

Commissioner votes were recorded by roll call: Commissioners Spillman, Stover, Warren and Tweedy and Mayor Beeson all voted yes and the ordinance passed.

The ordinance amends the zoning use at the single property to permit the short-term rental under the listed conditions; enforcement and building-code compliance were assigned to city staff for follow-up.","The Arkansas City Commission granted a conditional use permit to allow a short-term rental at 311 Highland Drive for the current owner, with conditions including a five-guest maximum, no pets, off-street parking when feasible and required ADA and fire-safety compliance; the permit expires on sale.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6342801,"Arkansas City approves $37,552 Arnold Group pay study and ongoing compensation tool",265,429000,694000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2253129-8ac5f52ca9ca0762a18ec0a3f41168eb&start=429&end=694","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2253129-8ac5f52ca9ca0762a18ec0a3f41168eb/thumbnail_429000.jpg","/articles/6342801/Arkansas-City/Cowley-County/Kansas/Arkansas-City-approves-37552-Arnold-Group-pay-study-and-ongoing-compensation-tool","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6342801-e61b61ce38536fae357773aca1b63323/orig.mp4?Expires=1776446219&Signature=Dnr5u-00ovxtSLFBk~y29qanE6Hquq7pC7DA~sUViXoclFfhk4X5tm5mlCuTcmG4~l1lfsrc7nRK-rIS3wAT~5I1-BLRmvyEKFI43lhDMyUUt708c~LAga-CNH~ughKbmGPS-Oqiit4uwQfQ0BqyBmkgqmT~RpWrqkNH-4~b6CmFucbWNY-EpO2Z0XbAI1in3I~BzwYN7sdX034PkHExydtbpaBXRotNos~7n8fw-3mKzoiXmi4HGZ~8Wdxbn2eOn81kQ9J1bu5oFg18rR8prZXLzsSKifnK3eMLEWia1ftEYNZD90JhMGZdkrvjV8t57mqXmwuu0ZIHB1xrd17t2w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arkansas City Commission voted to approve a resolution authorizing the city to contract with the Arnold Group for an employee classification plan, salary survey and a three-year compensation support package at a total cost of $37,552.

City Manager Josh described the work as a comprehensive external pay study and an ongoing tool to manage pay ranges and entry-level placement. \"Pay scales get out of whack,\" Josh said, explaining the study will compare the city's pay plans to comparable cities and private employers and provide tools to adjust entry pay and manage qualifications.

The contract cost is structured as $15,021 in year one and $11,266 in both years two and three, Josh said. He told commissioners the expense will be shared across departments and funded from the general fund and enterprise funds that employ staff, specifically water, sewer and sanitation.

Josh also noted the city's HR director, Marlon McFarland, was ill and not present; Josh and commissioners said an external study was needed because the city has not previously used an outside firm to benchmark pay. Commissioners who spoke during the discussion said compensation was a primary driver of staff turnover.

A motion to adopt the resolution was made and seconded; the commission voted in favor and the measure passed.

The action does not create new positions or automatically change pay; it authorizes the study and purchase of the management tool and support package described in the Arnold Group proposal.","The Arkansas City Commission approved a three-year contract with the Arnold Group for an employee classification plan, salary survey and compensation-management tool costing $37,552 to be paid over three years; funding will come from multiple city funds.","actionData","errors"]

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City manager updates include CCLIP kickoff, trail agreements, state hearings and community events

Commission approves conditional use permit for short-term rental at 311 Highland Drive

Arkansas City approves $37,552 Arnold Group pay study and ongoing compensation tool