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On water and wastewater, staff said the city is beginning planning for the next permit cycle with an emphasis on phosphorus limits and early preparation for potential nitrogen requirements. Staff said prior plant renovations completed a few years ago will need reassessment for treatment strategy: the city will evaluate whether adding mechanical treatment for phosphorus would be less expensive over time than chemical treatment and operations. The city has a meeting scheduled in Topeka on June 18 with Tom Stiles (who is retiring) to seek guidance before regulatory staff turnover.

On supply projects, staff reported two new towers are erected for a supply well project; pumps and related equipment are expected to be installed before the generator delivery, which was reported as back‑ordered and not due until October or November. Staff said the wells will require testing and that adequate river flow will be necessary for accurate testing. Geotechnical borings were performed to about 40 feet to inform tower base design.

On capital projects and scheduling, the manager said the hike‑bike trial contractor start date was pushed back and the new start date is June 2; the contract includes a liquidated damages clause. A ribbon cutting for wayfinding signs was scheduled for June 5. A budget workshop will be held June 6 at the water treatment plant with the city auditor scheduled to meet with commissioners at 11 a.m.

The manager also noted the city reviews inflation indexes and bond market reports (Piper Sandler) in budget planning; year‑to‑date CPI was reported at about 1.54 percent in the transcript and prior years’ CPI values were summarized.

Commissioners asked about traffic signal timing and synchronization at local intersections; staff said it will coordinate with police and traffic engineers and may present recommendations to remove some signals where they are no longer needed.

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The proclamation cites the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s creation of Preservation Week (1971) and its expansion to Preservation Month in 2005, and it references the National Historic Preservation Act’s role in recognizing historic places. The proclamation names Etzanoa (spelled in the transcript as “Etcenoa”) — identified as a large historic Wichita‑people settlement located in present‑day Arkansas City — and highlights ongoing archaeological excavation and educational work by the Etzanoa Conservancy, including an Etzanoa Field School offered in partnership with Cowley College and Wichita State University.

The proclamation urges residents to recognize the city’s diverse heritage through appropriate activities and celebrations during June 2025.

","The mayor proclaimed June 2025 as Archaeology and Historic Preservation Month in Arkansas City, highlighting local archaeological work at the Etzanoa site and partnerships with Cowley College and Wichita State University.",{"_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},6540424,"Arkansas City swears in three new public-safety hires",388,611000,999000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411554-0b09a98f44979dd86110b7df7f05c891&start=611&end=999","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411554-0b09a98f44979dd86110b7df7f05c891/thumbnail_611000.jpg","/articles/6540424/Arkansas-City/Cowley-County/Kansas/Arkansas-City-swears-in-three-new-public-safety-hires","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540424-03d4001c0a247763362203be3deec5f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188197&Signature=CoRJyo-xPkT6FEwFwuYAiq5IrGbalihRyFG-0NywwJJ~~M0vEiKePKpYYghdP4U64HaPHrUlQMgh~9Un220V~Zh9uR5a9rOGA5aISY2wGAcSHVcySAJ5hFk28U0boxfZ48ezbJSIlCRKdhzDoQawy8u9LSQGBAKIebysaLSlBaIsrKdhwRAzXt48m0gTeglagtcTx9zTrIVBlea-Iz9-H-EF-LPxGOYocj1NFux0IHIwv1uWdZGtWb5uS4qJKHPT2ozW80~eN-J9WGofh3VzAZzLmTGQaEio-ksmCymmPJFdqeu~qWvfUy7cCmlUyhKsb0YyZB2Q02zXwF2UCq7HoQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arkansas City Commission introduced and administered the oath of office to three newly hired public-safety employees: police officers Caleb Reinhart and Kevin Hornick and animal control officer Eric Petrie.

A city staff member told the commission that Officer Reinhart began full‑time employment on March 4 and had enrolled in basic training at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC), but was on light duty after a knee injury. Staff said Officer Hornick started as a full‑time officer on April 10 and has many years of prior law‑enforcement experience, including prior service at Arkansas City PD and promotions within the county sheriff’s office. The animal control officer, Petrie, was described by staff as having strong test scores during the hiring process and prior volunteer work with a humane society; staff said Petrie began as a full‑time animal control officer on April 23.

The city clerk administered the oath of office; the sworn text on the record included a pledge to support the U.S. and Kansas constitutions, to serve the community and agency, and to faithfully discharge duties. The commission welcomed the new employees and expressed appreciation for their service.

","The commission administered the oath of office to two police officers and one animal control officer who recently completed hiring steps; staff described their backgrounds and start dates.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6540427,"Commission approves consent agenda, including $1,200 health allocation and billboard cost share",192,978000,1170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411554-0b09a98f44979dd86110b7df7f05c891&start=978&end=1170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411554-0b09a98f44979dd86110b7df7f05c891/thumbnail_978000.jpg","/articles/6540427/Arkansas-City/Cowley-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-consent-agenda-including-1200-health-allocation-and-billboard-cost-share","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540427-f9fc02302decbb9f60abb846bb1bae6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188197&Signature=T~TEXe0lFSfTVJkBJd-HpRw~VKyod4XbH1Vjih6hHF4AktVivPwEFhKWgqmgJj7EpQviXrQIEer74TamZ-hm~dNEPdDeWlp4ukiqeTQu2QLmR8jhJ2~stHzD4jAc7~NEtL2AUkbv4BKVSgKEwGKE9~22R5hFV7lUzzkO~34MQScVsTm5ofjvC2eDhA~9549zOPRiPiEChqBX55IliozmPmjXP1lvKuC-eNlWGUahwJ7s6nnY0wcuHaVZPCEffh4l4RwG5W63~dctbdVk~dqdfCXmcxybcwkEmPwPA-a0NiGueUUJJzBk~DLzT6Ogcez-AIWCFfH1YTZf7WU8M2nzpg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arkansas City Commission approved its consent agenda, which included three items: approval of the May 6, 2025 regular meeting minutes; a resolution allocating $1,200 in unpledged health-care sales tax funds to STK Health to cover uncompensated care; and a resolution authorizing payment of $1,874.34 from the transient guest tax fund to Cardinal Sign LLC as the city’s 50% share to replace a billboard frame at Exit 213 in partnership with Visit Arc City.

During discussion, commissioners asked whether parish/business partners would donate installation labor for the billboard replacement; staff said Cardinal and a partner would donate labor while a local contractor would assist with installation because of access issues. Commissioners also described the billboard’s location (Exit 213) and noted the city owns the sign location and had maintained a presence there since the 1990s.

A motion to accept the consent agenda carried with unanimous voice vote recorded as “Aye;” no roll‑call tally was recorded in the meeting transcript.

","The commission approved the consent agenda, which included: approval of May 6 meeting minutes; a $1,200 allocation from unpledged sales health care sales tax to STK Health for uncompensated care; and a $1,874.34 payment from the transient guest tax fund as the city's 50% share to replace a billboard frame at Exit 213.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6540432,"Arkansas City commission authorizes application for $300,000 CDBG housing rehab grant",267,1171000,1438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3411554-0b09a98f44979dd86110b7df7f05c891&start=1171&end=1438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3411554-0b09a98f44979dd86110b7df7f05c891/thumbnail_1171000.jpg","/articles/6540432/Arkansas-City/Cowley-County/Kansas/Arkansas-City-commission-authorizes-application-for-300000-CDBG-housing-rehab-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6540432-16c4d0d69e69267463d77e4a11550d15/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188197&Signature=FBw9l6RJKw~dPZrmHEL7SnY43VB519f8UjzufRvB3beNOSf0UGYsGzV5jlKHiHgJtTb~zQIAtyA5uHVohEXfoXp4N71Ptf3nQLMMfS-MfHhfEQi2PYnioNbyn9plgW76kZfzh42fOePhaynRxxZqGCqsCf0dG-KP3ty11NJil40ueDxwE5M-lfM7MLAKhz1azIhty6un~W9T1mqWHCWk8R6uAwLkgZzZOzxAMBE7f~jtFRksvd~i60Eey-LlAOds53NRyp70mCUluFpKVH0NVx~LScuVEksMiQAVbzxGvn6oYtLqpMMee2~~M7DZ59RWyHFnjOnzAJK5IiMVdhchcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Arkansas City Commission voted to authorize the mayor to sign and submit an application to the Kansas Department of Commerce for a 2025 small cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) under the housing rehabilitation category.

City staff told commissioners the proposed grant is for $300,000 and would support renovation of about nine dwellings — five rental units and four owner-occupied homes — and include demolition of two blighted structures. The staff estimate put the total project cost at $350,000, with a $50,000 local match coming from a mix of landlord contributions, weatherization funds and other city resources; the resolution clarifies the city will commit $4,000 to the project.

The staff presentation noted a recent change to the CDBG program that removed the requirement to target a single neighborhood; that change allows the city to open the grant to the entire community. Staff said the city has received more pre‑applications than the number of units the grant could cover and that applications were distributed across the city rather than concentrated in one area.

Commissioners opened a public hearing on the application; no members of the public spoke and the hearing was closed. The commission then passed a resolution certifying the city’s legal authority to apply and authorizing submission of the application.

City staff said the typical CDBG project cycle takes about two years and that the city may apply again after completion of the current cycle.

The resolution carries no additional conditions in the meeting record; the staff packet and future grant documents will specify program guidelines for selecting units and administering landlord contributions.

The commission’s action allows staff to finalize and submit the application to the Kansas Department of Commerce.

","The commission voted to certify legal authority to apply to the Kansas Department of Commerce for a $300,000 small cities Community Development Block Grant to rehabilitate roughly nine homes, with a $4,000 city commitment and additional local match expected from landlords and other sources.","actionData","errors"]

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