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- Approval of previous minutes: The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 regular meeting. A motion to approve was made and a voice vote recorded as \"aye.\" No dissent was recorded in the transcript.

- Resolution of support (B2401): The commission voted to approve the resolution of support for The Prime Company\u0000s proposed affordable housing project at 300 Santa Fe Street. Motion language in the record: \"I move the support of resolution B 24 0 1.\" The transcript records a voice vote in favor with no dissent.

- Nonbinding industrial revenue bond resolution of intent (B2402): The commission voted to approve a nonbinding IRB resolution of intent for the same project. Motion language in the record: \"I move, approval of the resolution B 24 0 2 non binding industrial revenue bond resolution.\" The transcript records a voice vote in favor with no dissent. Staff noted the IRB resolution is nonbinding and any formal IRB issuance would return for further approval.

- Fee-waiver letter for 300 Santa Fe: The commission approved a fee-waiver letter (staff described a $40,000 development-fee waiver in the presentation). Motion language in the record: \"I move approval of the fee waiver letter.\" Voice vote recorded in favor with no dissent.

- Consent agenda (claims and payroll): The commission approved claims for July 3 through July 17, 2025 totaling $2,742,036.62 and payroll number 14 (effective 07/11/2025) in the net amount $463,957.77. A motion was made and the commission voted by voice in the affirmative; no dissent was recorded in the transcript.

Where motions were made, the transcript records motion language and that votes were taken by voice. Individual roll-call tallies by named commissioners were not specified in the transcript excerpts available; outcomes are recorded as approved on the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Leavenworth City Commission Meeting July 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved previous minutes, adopted incentives and support for an affordable housing project at 300 Santa Fe, and approved consent 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},6584608,"Staff previews solid-waste survey; commissioners ask for simpler wording and an August town-hall",426,1830000,2256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444646-ea5813f22412f5d84e7600c043b36a00&start=1830&end=2256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444646-ea5813f22412f5d84e7600c043b36a00/thumbnail_1830000.jpg","/articles/6584608/Kansas/Staff-previews-solid-waste-survey-commissioners-ask-for-simpler-wording-and-an-August-town-hall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584608-ae4c3710cd98146678e509a71648f741/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945023&Signature=exPf65FlbIJY2DJL9Lo-9ZxLygmJikLVfjpTQfnRiGUwZyDa2hiKYrkSN8viA-QMJvgwZnxPWDKX7R4-U9X-c1V2Oan36XQzbvyrTesoWP2a2lvxF39y40MJN5KSetyIMeaPrY2SfIw1sRU~Li156M7HuVoyp019~77H0dXOtoYfqerDcgIPucx09artT2uTedgeAxGj-mRg-MsEI3dEuQGpoJuDk0yaEnIsUtM4cER5mYbLW~X~k4e9tGMeIlsJo5wPuJl1zpEGC0BNht-vCLVfIZxvZvkbYblbZIdNAsNafRqEdnkUad4JiXKQMwOtMNc7NGoDZbdm7lCVAQzgwA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a draft solid-waste survey and asked the commission for direction on public outreach and wording. Trevor, a staff presenter, said the draft outlines four service options and that the team is seeking feedback to make the survey clear and usable for residents.

Commissioners and staff critiqued specific questions as potentially confusing and recommended placing short cost summaries next to each option so respondents would not need to cross-reference pages. Commissioner feedback included requests to simplify language about assessed valuations and to present direct household-dollar impacts for several example home values.

Trevor described staff\u0000s plan for outreach that would highlight the commission\u0000s preferred direction (identified internally as \"option 2.5\") while keeping the other options visible. He proposed a town hall and demonstration on Aug. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. to collect public comment and gather input; staff also said about 30 residents had already signed up for a city pilot texting system that could be used for notifications.

The commission suggested using photos and drone imagery to give context for proposed changes and asked staff to add simple pros-and-cons language to the survey and public materials. Staff said they would adjust the draft survey, prepare posters and talking points for commissioners and proceed with outreach planning.","City staff presented a draft survey on solid-waste service options, sought feedback to simplify questions and proposed a public forum Aug. 6 (4\u00006 p.m.) to present a preferred option (\"option 2.5\") while leaving other choices available for public review.",{"_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},6584613,"Commission backs developer—s request for support, IRB resolution and fee waiver for 300 Santa Fe affordable housing project",504,1428000,1932000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444646-ea5813f22412f5d84e7600c043b36a00&start=1428&end=1932","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444646-ea5813f22412f5d84e7600c043b36a00/thumbnail_1428000.jpg","/articles/6584613/Kansas/Commission-backs-developers-request-for-support-IRB-resolution-and-fee-waiver-for-300-Santa-Fe-affordable-housing-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584613-87c9da9681cfb7ce41a0153bacf4a7fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945023&Signature=GocQLrTvg4hzuWR6Lvsc2e~g0KLRsp9o-7VcyJsHIom5odfOlrXLomErzlRdIgV59Q7bv-ATgbP84GA8GdQ5dj3m67j1sc8cpmN49AJra0eC3n7dGML34uxyVU06Bsn6ilOi4t6oLbib4iZeHjNdA9emKQKwER~475m4MLr7JiWIWpULmIbUvwRKRl4L0tFKrol0mZrc5vF8GWxKlbX9G64N1QpNw5efc6NT0HCZ4JytWr5m-JXObkPMEv1zw-J0gQlPL1d4r0lrVybyxYktM8gZABJeuBsLI8c~2QRXdMfEfGqYLnhDwccThpmJImNClAdDgTUmGD-Gaj2l8miLSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leavenworth City Commission voted to support a proposed affordable housing redevelopment at 300 Santa Fe Street and approved related nonbinding incentive requests from The Prime Company.

Staff presented the request for a resolution of support, a nonbinding industrial revenue bond resolution of intent and a fee-waiver letter for a proposed conversion of the historic Helmers Building into 115 affordable rental units containing one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Staff said the developer plans to apply to the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC) for low-income housing tax credits and requested the city consider waiving $40,000 in development fees and authorizing $15,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds to enable sales-tax-exempt purchases of construction materials. Staff recommended approval of the package.

Staff described the Helmers Building as built in 1909 and approximately 186,000 square feet, largely underutilized and partly occupied by a local company. The presenter said conversions of historic properties often require incentives for feasibility. \"Based on the developer's financial calculations, the project wouldn't be feasible,\" staff said.

Josh Adrian, vice president of development for The Prime Company, was available by telephone to answer questions but did not address the commission at length during the meeting. Commissioners toured the building earlier and expressed support.

The commission voted to approve three items presented together: resolution of support (resolution B2401), a nonbinding IRB resolution of intent (resolution B2402) and the fee-waiver letter. The votes were taken by voice and recorded as affirmative with no dissent recorded on the transcript.

Staff noted the nonbinding IRB resolution is an intent document and that the developer would return with formal documentation if it proceeds to a local IRB issuance. The city noted it would incur no debt from the IRB authorization and that the sales-tax exemption would apply only to construction materials purchased under the IRB mechanism.","The commission approved a nonbinding resolution of support, a nonbinding industrial revenue bond (IRB) resolution and a $40,000 development-fee waiver for The Prime Company\u0000s proposed conversion of the Helmers Building at 300 Santa Fe into 115 affordable apartments; the developer will apply for state low-income housing tax credits.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6584618,"Commission discusses $3/hour pay increase for pool staff to address staffing shortages",400,1078000,1478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444646-ea5813f22412f5d84e7600c043b36a00&start=1078&end=1478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444646-ea5813f22412f5d84e7600c043b36a00/thumbnail_1078000.jpg","/articles/6584618/Kansas/Commission-discusses-3hour-pay-increase-for-pool-staff-to-address-staffing-shortages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584618-a0d280a2276fa2229f13f941d87991d2/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945023&Signature=fY1W~8uo~R~MtVHoXawqxWc5aKF7MuE~IBJDU5nSeoM94lsg3Ni~9YR48miupxnuIp0pysGSuUdnvDDd0aJ~SWL5wZFmhUl2M53jZrOfcCe5KEUEY3SvtitjgW5cHek-V8pQRieTKPxmPXfzqLj8I0SzEEuIzZFL1HO3xqebNMNQJ59zO27pSdrcyNB86v5dXHUyz1kc0elsjHWlAy892aNhcm~OM7pR30ioLpd6LVBe~5XLFaSmmIgox8O6~NUbuPt2Ipt330ZbBai1Ul5fYTkLmoc2UhtvXBPRsPeiqOV-DqrMmLBEMEiHZXDb16Bv2FwvZzHfpKerI-TAph5xUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff asked the Leavenworth City Commission for informal direction to raise pay for aquatics staff by $3 per hour to better match wages offered by neighboring jurisdictions and improve pool staffing.

A city recreation staff member described the proposal and presented estimated costs: an additional $20,000 to $25,000 for the remainder of 2025 (the presenter said the lower end was more likely) and a planned increase to the 2026 temporary labor line from roughly $30,000 to about $51,000 once all hours are included. The presenter said the adjustment would take effect at the start of the next pay period if implemented.

The presenter said the pay bump was intended to bring Leavenworth into parity with nearby pools in Lansing and Atchison and to reduce turnover. \"This is bringing us up to $3 an hour adjustment across the board,\" the recreation staff member said. Staff also described existing incentives such as reimbursement for lifeguarding certification, differential pay for swim lessons, and year-round employment opportunities.

Commissioners and staff discussed operational needs. The presenter said the pool requires five guards on deck to open all areas safely; when staff are short the city sometimes closes specific areas such as the slide or diving board to reallocate personnel. Commissioners expressed support for the increase but noted that a limited pool of candidates in the area might limit the immediate benefit of a wage increase.

City Finance staff indicated that funding for any 2025 cost would come from general fund reserves and would not \"blow\" the budget, but that the increase would alter next year\u0000s budget assumptions. Commissioners sought a consensus to move forward with the adjustment; staff said they were seeking that consensus and would proceed with implementation steps and budget updates.","Staff proposed a $3-per-hour increase for aquatics staff to match regional wages; estimated cost about $20,000 for the remainder of 2025, with ongoing budget and temporary labor increases planned for 2026 funded from general fund reserves.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6584621,"City auditors issue clean opinion on Leavenworth—s 2024 financial statements",679,437000,1116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444646-ea5813f22412f5d84e7600c043b36a00&start=437&end=1116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444646-ea5813f22412f5d84e7600c043b36a00/thumbnail_437000.jpg","/articles/6584621/Kansas/City-auditors-issue-clean-opinion-on-Leavenworths-2024-financial-statements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6584621-adfb1fab5cc3085f21a78eaab6223cb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770945023&Signature=IPlI0AcKio3wHximqZk7r990Kq2rle7INamgq18q9YgJfM7DKZ4GkUEAsPNb0JarQlE2CWC39HCL7t~OyjEKmuHL52nIWuNLOjFj3mwRRX-27seHsqHY8b7hCAwJepr8RYrTj13o0eYgn1v~oNOF8vdDizHMBgXtgx-hiaMOM5xFy-5b9TxqFWLqvnA5lqZ3puboNgznn6qC5Eq5tpbVel0XxzKkMRQ3VKiYY9yJ49RwNGM2IrQEZyfAg~1gxcbAgpYRzLStgf0JUTRQvjLpXTfNFsY8cjgDccixRF0qm5mD3kQvxheet2lKLw8pZU4mveHk~OBxF68btWzjS24alQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Leavenworth City commissioners heard a presentation from Hood & Associates on the audit of the city\u0000s financial statements for the year ended Dec. 31, 2024. Michael Keenan, CPA, the lead auditor, told the commission the firm issued an unmodified opinion on the city\u0000s financial statements.

Keenan said the audit included the annual comprehensive financial report and a single-audit review of federal awards. He told the commission the audit did not identify any illegal acts or material weaknesses in internal control and that the city complied, in all material respects, with finance-related laws and regulations. \"We have issued what's called an unmodified opinion,\" Keenan said.

The auditors identified the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) as the city\u0000s single major federal program and said some ARPA funds remain to be spent. Keenan characterized the remaining ARPA balance as roughly in the single-digit millions (described in the presentation as approximately $8 million) and said the remaining funds must be spent within the program\u0000s scheduling requirements.

Keenan also reviewed the management letter and recommended that city management continue cross-training key employees to reduce dependence on long-tenured staff and maintain ongoing cybersecurity vigilance. He noted the city had received the Government Finance Officers Association certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting for 30 consecutive years and staff had submitted the 2024 report for the anticipated 31st consecutive year.

City Manager Scott Peterson and Finance staff were acknowledged for cooperation during the audit. Keenan closed by offering to answer follow-up questions and to provide contact information for later queries.

Commissioners did not take formal action on the audit presentation; the item was presented for review and acceptance on the record.","Independent auditors delivered an unmodified (clean) opinion on the city\u0000s fiscal 2024 financial statements, identified ARPA as the single major federal program and recommended staff cross-training and continued cybersecurity attention.","actionData","errors"]

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