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1) Approval of financial statement (motion: \"I move approval of the financial statement\"). Moved by Commissioner Reuter; seconded by Commissioner Barrick. Outcome: Approved (vote recorded as 5–0).

2) Consent Agenda — two items: removal of a loading zone at 12th and Main (to gain two parking spaces) and a beverage license for the Wild West Festival. Motion to approve Consent Agenda items A and B moved by Commissioner Reuter; seconded by Commissioner Musil. Outcome: Approved (vote recorded as 5–0).

3) 2025 Street Maintenance contract awards. Motion: \"Authorize the city manager to enter contracts for construction as presented in the amounts specified to be paid out of the funds identified by staff.\" Moved by Commissioner Barrick; seconded by Commissioner Reuter. Outcome: Approved (5–0). See separate article for contract and bidder details.

4) City share for joint projects with Ellis County. Motion: \"Authorize the city manager to expend $377,000 from the Commission Capital Reserve for city share of the 40 Eighth and Vineyard to 70th projects.\" Moved by Commissioner Reuter; seconded by Commissioner Musil. Outcome: Approved (5–0). See separate article for project scope and funding breakdown.

5) Executive Session motion. The commission moved into executive session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters and acquisition of real property for a period not to exceed 40 minutes. Motion was made and seconded; outcome: approved (aye recorded).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","February 27th, 2025 [Commission Meeting]","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal motions and votes taken at the meeting: financial statement approval, consent agenda, 2025 street maintenance contract awards, $377,000 for county joint projects, and move into executive session.","taxTitle","Hays City, Ellis County, Kansas","taxId",52149,"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},6304421,"Hays to contribute $377,000 toward two county road projects; county to manage construction",478,2366000,2844000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2462392-c7bbe6a4c310b98806c2716a305cda61&start=2366&end=2844","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2462392-c7bbe6a4c310b98806c2716a305cda61/thumbnail_2366000.jpg","/articles/6304421/Hays-City/Ellis-County/Kansas/Hays-to-contribute-377000-toward-two-county-road-projects-county-to-manage-construction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304421-378f6d14a967807c90e938c608381e09/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448386&Signature=Cj1ilJune7K5jaeu~-UWSB0ER~TzVjMYltEhljOPioVTZA1IBFZxDuf6JB6fr-G4Itq4O-cIRWCpge4Tu8nJvT69B7BlYNCh7CT-s0vPug1mmQrQPUwvKozsCZoy-6lSuMjiorVyWf2MzaxCstjZmhztQ5UvCh5N-xBwuSjzJEOYmriE6cJySewys6TLvWb2am6~7bJfH2XkOpJ~EWALzy31Vg-TJjY8K8TiGMlK6mAsYW2jrlVjB7YsJxCOa8bhDA6ZXQoydTfjMPhNg9fFjXHxebAZLYK0hy-2SOpNz9M52Dkb2spFfvRTgaxK3aUIBtpNoCz-OxlKSuYxFd4hbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City Manager Toby Doherty presented two proposed city‑county partnership projects and asked the commission to authorize the city's share of construction costs.

Doherty described the first project on 40 Eighth Street as a county‑owned section that would undergo a 4‑inch mill, transverse/base repairs as needed, and two 2‑inch overlays; the county will manage the work, perform striping and maintain ownership for two seasons to monitor for transverse cracks before the city accepts maintenance responsibility. The project quote for the mill and overlay is $415,000; the city had previously pledged $200,000 when the county pursued a KDOT cost‑share grant, and Doherty recommended the city again provide $200,000 of the cost.

The second project covers Vineyard Road to 70th Avenue. Doherty said the county will reconfigure and stabilize the base and modify ditches where needed; Bettis Asphalt would then perform two 2‑inch overlays. The city accounts for the overlay cost on the city's section at $177,000; the county will cover its portion and manage the project.

Doherty asked the commission to authorize spending $377,000 from the Commission Capital Reserve for the city's share of both projects. Commissioner Reuter moved to authorize the city manager to expend $377,000; Commissioner Musil seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5–0).

Doherty said the work will likely begin after the county completes KDOT work in the area and that mill/overlay work is typically scheduled during warm months, suggesting work later in summer. Commissioners praised the county partnership and said the projects address long‑standing needs on those corridors.","Commission approved a $377,000 contribution from Commission Capital Reserve for two joint projects with Ellis County: improvements to 40 Eighth Street and overlay work on Vineyard Road to 70th Avenue. Ellis County will manage work and initially retain ownership for a probationary period on one project before the city assumes maintenance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":46,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304427,"City of Hays approves 2025 street‑maintenance contracts; major mill‑and‑overlay and alley work slated",926,1508000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2462392-c7bbe6a4c310b98806c2716a305cda61&start=1508&end=2434","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2462392-c7bbe6a4c310b98806c2716a305cda61/thumbnail_1508000.jpg","/articles/6304427/Hays-City/Ellis-County/Kansas/City-of-Hays-approves-2025-streetmaintenance-contracts-major-millandoverlay-and-alley-work-slated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304427-e1ae939bc12b6cdc744ae8e1320374c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448386&Signature=DGXhM701Zz5LXgtzgMxo8TwKRDr1HcexsFso~arya0EVLOoWf80m~5Sr7FVGv4p60~2erfNHiyD0GsiAGVCw3yVMN6ZPFbTz0kKr7tMu85eIVtA-jKBmwi9TCi809uOKtAN~yFLKR--TL7tDJuCT3qCFj4-zMYOHAxpmgudESlUfmz7r-9eIuiwhbKEXKXVh7oJSlnYMsL2fpPaC-qvLUK6YPUkaYic781t76wnkmXi~423gmarT99Opc5nUG6zaMWsIFhGbOkq8xVBClATCNgUI0BWOEqzK21ml4zqYjyf5TchKZeTrJ-fYJ4-J5SLwh-TrcV2iS8tl3ER-CWbvfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jesse Rohrer, Director of Public Works for the City of Hays, presented the recommended awards for the 2025 Street Maintenance construction program and asked the commission to authorize the city manager to enter contracts for the projects using funds in the city's special highway accounts.

Rohrer said the city budgeted just over $1,100,000 for street maintenance for 2025 and described eight bid packages opened on Feb. 4. Low bids and notable awards included:

- Seal coat (select asphalt streets north of 27th and east of Vine; east of Canterbury between 13th and 22nd): Circle C Paving — $226,800.
- Poly patch (rubberized tar repair): Stripe and Seal of Hays — $40,600.
- Curb and bridal repairs (on 10th Street between Elm and Ash): Morgan Brothers — $58,500.
- Two concrete alley reconstructions (including area adjacent to depot apartments and the alley south of 8th Street between Main and Oak): Morgan Brothers — combined $74,050.
- Mill and overlay on East 17th (Canterbury to Wheatland), 2‑inch mill and full asphalt overlay: Bettis Asphalt — $259,232.70.
- East 19th Street concrete reconstruction (200 block between Oak and Pine): Morgan Brothers — $124,652.78.

Rohrer said the pavement‑marking package received no bids and was reissued for rebid, with award to be returned to the commission once bids are opened. He described a $10,000 sidewalk replacement set‑aside and roughly $100,000 allocated to in‑house service division work and contingencies.

Commissioner Barrick moved to authorize the city manager to enter contracts for construction as presented; Commissioner Reuter seconded. The motion passed unanimously (5–0).

Rohrer said core samples and prior inspections supported the decision to mill and overlay on East 17th; with regular follow‑up maintenance such as asphalt rejuvenator or seal coat, he said the city expects many years of service from the reconstructed surface. He also noted staff had checked references for bidders unfamiliar to the city and that some firms (Bettis Asphalt) have recent KDOT or county work in the area.

The commission discussed the program's multi‑year standardized maintenance approach, and commissioners praised staff for sustained street upkeep. No contract amendments or alternate directions were adopted at the meeting.","The commission authorized contracts for the 2025 Street Maintenance program, awarding multiple projects including a mill and overlay on E. 17th and concrete alley work. Bids, low bidders, and program funding were reviewed by Public Works Director Jesse Rohrer.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6304431,"Hays reports 2024 water‑conservation results as city begins AMI meter roll‑out",1131,288000,1419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2462392-c7bbe6a4c310b98806c2716a305cda61&start=288&end=1419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2462392-c7bbe6a4c310b98806c2716a305cda61/thumbnail_288000.jpg","/articles/6304431/Hays-City/Ellis-County/Kansas/Hays-reports-2024-waterconservation-results-as-city-begins-AMI-meter-rollout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6304431-54e416030197da556addbd234fca9be4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448386&Signature=Q4~GH-bkqU3r6djbBJJH7-tjFRS97cjXcN3Zv~~zNpTmG-vt83c39rOp6cwgaRGiSy1e2d3JbMmj~M0xMA9IKrTUcbVX7BA9itq3HxDJzgkkJyWiAfd5~FWUdzceor0AncoyZ5k1Y3FkMV2ud2QcT1j5b1H-7BZKxodf7R1lydJnYvhJtgu-dzIQWH4~7RcKv4aRndrsWjywqDi2fx04VGl4iysBUaEDVZfrSMfm1DrbAaUcI5ll9Vcj2ErEQJ5NIKVgxWjznin597WDMGZhvgPaNL2s1D7oVI7KByd8Ybmg8A-2KphbVxOQk2NsXmgwxwGpkqun563PNEfXHAM1nQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Holly Dickman, Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Hays, presented the city's Water Conservation Program results for 2024 and warned that current drought outlooks predict persistence or development of drought in much of the county.

Dickman told commissioners that 2024 rainfall was \"above average for Hays\" while noting rainfall and snowfall patterns are spotty across the region. She reviewed the city's rebate and outreach programs: 210 toilets were replaced under the toilet rebate program, 91 washing machines were replaced, four smart irrigation controllers were installed through the rebate program, and the city distributed 88 water‑efficient shower heads. Turf‑conversion installs were slower in 2024 compared with 2023. Dickman said the city distributed about 1,600 toilet dye tabs during Fix‑a‑Leak Week, ran more than 3,200 radio spots and roughly 320 TV spots, conducted 46 live radio interviews, and received more than 500 poster‑contest entries.

\"Time flies. But I'm back,\" Dickman said at the start of her report. She described partnerships that reached households countywide, including a Know Your Water project that led to roughly 16 irrigation system assessments for residential properties and plans for phase two of that grant project.

Jeff Crispin, Director of Water Resources, updated the commission on the city's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. Crispin said the commission previously authorized a contract with Core & Main to design and install the AMI system and noted the city hired a billing project manager from Tyler Technologies for $35,000. He told commissioners the city has received nearly $2,000,000 in meters, transmitters, base stations and supplies and that base stations have been installed.

Crispin described initial reporting from installed meters and the contractor's installation process: meter changeouts take under 20 minutes, crews will aim for five installs per day once fully staffed, and the rollout through the city should take about four to six months. He said postcards and a public communications campaign, including a customer portal for usage tracking and alerts, are being rolled out as part of the project.

\"This project eliminates the monthly meter reads, so we don't have to read once a month. We read them multiple times a day,\" Crispin said, describing the project benefits for leak detection and conservation.

Neither the water conservation presentation nor the AMI update required formal action at the meeting; commissioners asked clarifying questions about rebate trends, portal access and early meter reporting. Dickman and Crispin said staff will continue public education and provide further updates as installations and customer‑portal onboarding progress.

Less urgent program items from Dickman's presentation included expanded school presentations, Water Smart Wally TV ads provided to the city at no charge, water‑ambassador training additions and plans for commercial irrigation audits.","Water Conservation Specialist Holly Dickman presented the City of Hays' 2024 water‑conservation program results, while Director of Water Resources Jeff Crispin gave a progress report on the city's Advanced Metering Infrastructure rollout, including contract and installation details.","actionData","errors"]

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