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- Approval of previous meeting minutes (April 22, 2025): Motion to approve carried unanimously.

- Mayor's appointments: The commission reappointed David Ramirez to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Bridal Stevens to the Leavenworth Planning Commission, both to terms ending May 1, 2028. The motion to reappoint carried (vote recorded in the meeting as 4-0).

- Transient merchant permit waiver (Hawthorne Park, June 22 art show concurrent with Leavenworth Family Pride picnic): The commission approved a waiver allowing up to 5'10 local artists to sell art on city park property during the event. The motion passed (recorded in the meeting as 3-2).

- Resolution B-23-98 (Leavenworth Main Street special events; street closure and possession/consumption of alcohol for specified events): The commission adopted the resolution to permit two Main Street events (June 7 and July 12) to close part of Cherokee Street and allow alcohol within a roped-off footprint per state regulations. Vote: 5-0.

- Claims and payroll: The commission approved claims for 04/18/2025 through 05/08/2025 totaling $2,816,927.11 and approved payroll net amounts for payrolls effective 04/18/2025 ($418,363.11) and 05/02/2025 ($406,474.31). The motion carried in the consent vote.

Procedure note: For items with limited debate or routine nature, the commission moved and voted during the meeting's consent and new business sections. Where specific tallies were recorded in the transcript those tallies are included above; not every roll-call name was read aloud in the minutes portion of the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leavenworth City Commission meeting May 13, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its May 25 meeting the Leavenworth City Commission approved previous minutes, reappointed two planning-board members, granted a transient-merchant permit waiver for the Leavenworth Family Pride picnic art show, adopted a Main Street special-events alcohol resolution and approved claims and payroll.","taxTitle","Leavenworth City, Leavenworth County, Kansas","taxId",53903,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567539,"Commission approves resolution starting condemnation process for Tenth Street intersection improvements",552,1479000,2031000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291170-d84b4f584d233c4fff97680035a3e6e3&start=1479&end=2031","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291170-d84b4f584d233c4fff97680035a3e6e3/thumbnail_1479000.jpg","/articles/6567539/Kansas/Commission-approves-resolution-starting-condemnation-process-for-Tenth-Street-intersection-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567539-168661d926f1185038b7ed0e739ac6b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770950857&Signature=MpOwgbZBX~vvH9Gwjsf118m0OED8UzvRsR6ZpT1Nq~81qU3IW86B4p2LqqVJ~oPEoa83Evtb2d8H3q3FUqikb8jDgie3~8e1DFFWBo-RiGWZhAPeLwjAQBPRZ4FhtpsR3l03tGtr7xCC1LxyEc-t-BO0m8HTkGSRyRiyL2uw8MGvVsYfU6L5w2YftC8-I0GjHgPoj5rAv2zRzUK7VAIQ4HZegJROLBCkdYZU22NdkQ~MMrf-~nPEaP7oiA-oCnkox9SWhmdQHFOfldn673xpgX~BOf-B4f~79VtT9Nk~e8pqp3csttR74fpFQOOxhGzdURY1RebQn~0nvdMqxYRL9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leavenworth City Commission on May 25 approved Resolution B-23-99 to begin a condemnation process to acquire temporary and permanent easements for the Tenth Of Limits Street intersection improvement project.

City staff and the project consultant told commissioners the project will add turn lanes and modern traffic signals; plans require both temporary construction easements and permanent right-of-way. Staff said six property interests were initially identified, three easement agreements have been reached, and three remain under negotiation. The city said it will continue negotiating with property owners and will only use condemnation if those talks fail.

Why it matters: Staff told the commission that easements and rights-of-way must be secured before the project can be bid; the work is scheduled to be advertised in September with construction likely to start in spring 2026. Staff also outlined the city's responsibilities for associated legal and appraisal costs and stressed that any condemnation would include just compensation to property owners.

Commissioners asked about timing and the nature of the parcels at issue, and whether easements were temporary or permanent. Staff said some of the needed rights are temporary construction easements that will be restored to yard or pre-construction condition after work, while other corners require permanent right-of-way for the widened turn lanes and Americans with Disabilities Act upgrades. Commissioners pressed staff to keep negotiating and suggested tabling if more direct contact with property owners could yield agreements; staff replied the condemnation resolution is a parallel step to avoid jeopardizing project funding.

The commission voted to approve the resolution. City staff said they will continue outreach to property owners, provide updates to the commission, and pursue negotiated agreements where possible.","The Leavenworth City Commission voted to approve Resolution B-23-99 to begin acquiring temporary and permanent easements needed for the Tenth Of Limits Street intersection project after staff said three property agreements remain unresolved.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6567545,"City and county officials press for coordinated approach on property-tax lid, economic development and regional services",2699,2461000,5160000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3291170-d84b4f584d233c4fff97680035a3e6e3&start=2461&end=5160","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3291170-d84b4f584d233c4fff97680035a3e6e3/thumbnail_2461000.jpg","/articles/6567545/Kansas/City-and-county-officials-press-for-coordinated-approach-on-property-tax-lid-economic-development-and-regional-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6567545-5194a12f5aeace402a5b04436a848f0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770950857&Signature=lWXBvLif4WE6tQvFrwPpWMxzoIWTHa~-ju3hu6w7zmlH~W05UR4mXDM0w-NrZR0G3Nb7iUMcDqjuFB-~dCnCPq-rOfaX11Y51C9SYcOwdYtOQSg~dSSyBzqmDLLo4ZmLxMG4lCrOZStxUdBEaBwlNwNmI65tp98zrKi4Nz10GIQFtNtT14yw8uhM8J57zdaM3g9fetqcaeil2An7wCFcUdmZ4nWB0u44ymFK2BXahkHZT2Dwgu-P6WoGocRoIZHfVtZGzyU1VvvHsc-qvZL7-yhb4JkSqPTYU~PmEntJTbz7ikDiF5oF1JeD9JhpiwTTnnMNZBDT5xT2j8WcFRLwVQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Leavenworth City and Leavenworth County officials used a May 25 joint meeting to discuss several multi-jurisdictional issues, including a proposed property-tax lid constitutional amendment, options for the city's solid-waste transfer station, regional coordination on economic development and transit, and potential funding for a countywide emergency radio upgrade.

The meeting opened with a county presentation on a proposed property-tax lid constitutional amendment that would cap annual valuation increases on owner-occupied homes at roughly 3 to 4 percent and require revaluation when property changes hands. Mark (county staff member) said the measure previously passed the Kansas Senate but failed to pass the House and that county leaders are asking cities to consider sending letters of support in the next legislative cycle.

Why it matters: Commissioners said property-tax pressure is a persistent concern for residents and local government budgets, and they expressed interest in coordinating advocacy and educational outreach to state lawmakers before the next session.

City and county officials also discussed the city's solid-waste transfer-station service. City staff described three options under review: fully privatize collection, build a city-owned transfer station on city property, or contract with a local private operator that proposes to build a transfer facility. County representatives asked for a detailed cost breakdown (transportation, staffing, fuel and contract hauling costs) so the two governments can compare options. City staff said hauling costs are the largest driver of fees at the transfer station.

Economic development coordination drew substantial attention. County and city leaders discussed whether to continue funding multiple entities (Leavenworth County Development Corporation, Port Authority and others) separately or to pursue a refreshed, joint approach to business recruitment and downtown revitalization. Commissioners agreed to hold follow-up, joint study sessions and to invite local economic partners to a city economic-development roundtable.

Regional transit and mobility services were also reviewed. City staff described the pilot Ride LB program and noted that some cities (including Lansing) have expressed interest in joining. Commissioners and county staff discussed existing countywide transportation provided by the Council on Aging and whether a regionalized model or stronger partnerships could expand service to workers and rural residents.

Finally, county officials raised a potential funding gap for the public-safety radio/9-1-1 system. County staff explained that statewide changes in how 9-1-1 fees are assessed and broader shifts to mobile and VoIP phone services have reduced traditional fee revenues. The county said replacing aging radio infrastructure and consoles could cost millions and floated funding options including a countywide sales tax or an alternative user-fee model. City and county leaders agreed to continue exploring funding scenarios.

No formal votes on policy or funding were taken at the meeting. Officials identified several next steps: staff will compile cost-detail reports on solid-waste operations, the city and county will schedule joint study sessions on property-tax legislation and economic development coordination, and county and city staff will continue conversations about transit partnerships and radio-system funding.","Leavenworth City and Leavenworth County leaders met May 25 for a joint discussion that covered a proposed property-tax lid constitutional amendment, solid-waste options, regional transportation and a possible countywide sales tax to fund emergency radio upgrades. No formal action was taken; commissioners agreed to pursue follow-up study sessions.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Leavenworth commission approves minutes, two reappointments, permit waiver, Main Street alcohol resolution and claims

Commission approves resolution starting condemnation process for Tenth Street intersection improvements

City and county officials press for coordinated approach on property-tax lid, economic development and regional services