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Staff said engineering had prepared cost estimates for infrastructure to serve anticipated growth to the north and southwest; the materials will be brought to the commission for future discussion as the city plans for development. The manager also reported that Central Avenue paving is proceeding, with milling mostly complete and only the center lanes remaining before final adjustments and cleanup.

On neighborhood maintenance, the manager reminded residents that \"city regulation prohibits the mowing of grass or placing the grass placing grass clippings into the street.\" Staff explained clippings can clog storm drains in heavy rain, potentially causing localized flooding, and advised residents to aim mowers away from streets or bag clippings.

On federal programs, staff said the city is in the planning phase for the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) safety action planning program, which will focus specifically on safety and identify projects eligible for federal implementation funding. The manager said the recently completed transportation master plan will help shorten the SS4A process.

The manager also previewed summer activities — Thankful Thursdays, the Fourth of July and the Celebration of Freedom — and noted the local baseball team (the Walnuts) is still seeking host families for players. No formal actions were taken; staff said more detailed proposals will return to the commission for future consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","El Dorado, KS City Commission Meeting - 05/05/2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff reported work on infrastructure cost estimates for growth areas, progress on Central Avenue paving, enforcement guidance on grass clippings in streets, and summer event planning including host-family requests for baseball players.","taxTitle","El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas","taxId",70735,"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},6031109,"Commission approves liquor-tax distributions and first-quarter financial reports",41,2114000,2155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493034-e936d9a9a5ce96cd852bc7974f5570af&start=2114&end=2155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493034-e936d9a9a5ce96cd852bc7974f5570af/thumbnail_2114000.jpg","/articles/6031109/El-Dorado/Butler-County/Kansas/Commission-approves-liquor-tax-distributions-and-first-quarter-financial-reports","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031109-98311cf1f85ca80933a0e647290e1b22/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133657&Signature=facHOrBpPydCGY~jmqi1W9ZgD2W9ZcZBfSWPrdFRTZnaDfT7tvpoH96i1TJqR7Mv5HbfhLnN7PWdKrYV5AFl6Z~N6McUSR0GkLONtAUdCOH61Cem6nE9KD1kQa9P742GxaGHCS4RAfyDRRf45~38OxgH3J672meTSfxM8QiYqPHegeLk6HM6Y8L0WCvVpSFhS4xUTpslNS7bmM6vmTPce~pgTwRvdJ1aZYCIihnZ3I-JL8ydDZM5wAG6OY~qh5YVHwghRnCVRTVFLLlucshl9VGhPmWZR2NX32G4llipTT90oZcNNo3daq6ebdcjMrDbqacF36832QAQN~TVTa~snQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission approved the consent agenda by voice vote on May 20, adopting minutes and routine financial actions.

The consent agenda included approval of the city commission minutes from April 21, 2025; approval of annual liquor-tax distributions of $8,587 to Sunlight Children's Advocacy Center, $17,175 to Family Life Center and $10,305 to Tri County CASA; and acceptance of the city’s first-quarter financial reports. A commissioner moved the consent agenda; the motion was seconded and the chair announced the motion carried after an aye vote.

No separate discussion or roll-call tallies were recorded on these consent items during the meeting.","By voice vote the commission approved the consent agenda including liquor tax distributions: $8,587 to Sunlight Children's Advocacy Center, $17,175 to Family Life Center and $10,305 to Tri County CASA, and accepted first-quarter financial reports.",{"_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},6031113,"Commission awards bid for airport taxiway lighting; staff authorized to apply for FAA grants",157,2169000,2326000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493034-e936d9a9a5ce96cd852bc7974f5570af&start=2169&end=2326","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493034-e936d9a9a5ce96cd852bc7974f5570af/thumbnail_2169000.jpg","/articles/6031113/El-Dorado/Butler-County/Kansas/Commission-awards-bid-for-airport-taxiway-lighting-staff-authorized-to-apply-for-FAA-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031113-af79e7bb1a11fb5643aae0ff1aa2c116/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133657&Signature=CEHSrxSJzlYQG8ifjkEuM8uHQL~IQbDbkK5BhANBfLsWt1ZNMlS~Hg~XEak0zNFztHtCh-9xc64Y0OCSLMGRdzRTte73qBIf4SAcCgR2tDdaWF3oJHhxmOMHEiq5shtgu2YX4F9hfYe15mM7J0VaT1eb9RoaT2kC5UXd87q2r~9OXWM-UYPbYOYRf5rJXrDmcCpkAhH9KloYcpEwzarMkqbv-rhuV-O8QCBYeO0NLO3tfsxiWM0F6oyT0qgYoQMUlC4GDyXHxyPkBNJZ8zwusowW1w6tBWnfLR-Mo1L2myKRJDohPt8wVjh~0j8vtauq7DxAf8mTMwNjSu34STw6kQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission voted to award construction and related contracts for airport lighting and to authorize staff to pursue Federal Aviation Administration grant funding at its May 20 meeting.

City staff explained bids for taxiway-edge lighting on Taxiways B and C, rehabilitation of the rotating beacon and electrical work tied to the annual Airport Capital Improvement Program. The staff presentation said the project is funded through two FAA grants (a 90/10 arrangement described in the materials) and that the low bid came in \"substantially under the engineer's estimate.\" Staff estimated the city’s portion at roughly $16,000 to $17,000 toward a larger project cost.

A motion to \"award the construction contract to Third Generation Electric for project implementation\" passed after a second. Commissioners then approved Amendment No. 1 to Olson's professional services agreement to include construction-phase and closeout services, and authorized the city manager to sign the FAA grant application and to accept the subsequent FAA grant when awarded.

No roll-call vote totals were recorded in the meeting minutes; commissioners voted by voice and the chair announced motions carried.","The commission awarded the airport taxiway lighting construction contract to Third Generation Electric, authorized an FAA grant application and approved an amendment to a professional services agreement for construction-phase services.",{"_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},6031119,"City proclaims Bicycle Safety Week; residents urge better bike routes and BMX support",1229,168000,1397000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493034-e936d9a9a5ce96cd852bc7974f5570af&start=168&end=1397","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493034-e936d9a9a5ce96cd852bc7974f5570af/thumbnail_168000.jpg","/articles/6031119/El-Dorado/Butler-County/Kansas/City-proclaims-Bicycle-Safety-Week-residents-urge-better-bike-routes-and-BMX-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031119-ab073bf22a4f7eecf6cb7bd95c0a4cb7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133657&Signature=YED7QgTUtnwtDUR4J-fA9nKPOVWHr9XrGWPu1BDa4LJsEqo0YzJIbK-VOZi2Aoh7t3hXB-uPxZNZb59VkBAK3PWOCnQqqHywoUJftH1VJZQh5P938MHEM0i~7JB7cCw8xi119oHiJLY4DecKDGAAF2XTSrf8IXv58MPfrNO6~vjN8fZ7Iy7TICwF3UNSeHRClYLyMf0SdZVQf8aC3TLSiKnJFufLiOPMIC2QOtBl3kxKTo65UutjwQZWZ9iAVk9~fZ4wKQUFxNjtxgpWg76I5uX9hygGdD~u1Ym1v4zXjeXTU~4xerKs1tD0tctj6j6IaWBmoeBDRR4F2Otrck0~1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Commission proclaimed May 12–18 as Bicycle Safety Week and the meeting included public comments urging the city to expand bike infrastructure and support local BMX programming.

Mayor Bill Young read the bicycle-safety proclamation during the meeting and said the city is committed to \"ensuring the safety of all who share our roadways, whether on bicycles, in vehicles, or on foot.\" The mayor also proclaimed May 11–17 as National Police Week and recognized public servants during opening remarks.

During the public-comment period, Tom Hermerich, a longtime El Dorado resident, described donating refurbished helmets and helping children with bicycles: \"I help kids out in the neighborhood with their bikes, give them helmets, flashing lights,\" he said, and urged the commission to \"take this opportunity for cycling and and blow it up.\" Hermerich suggested marking bicycle routes on streets and connecting routes to regional trails and nearby destinations to bring more riders downtown.

Another speaker representing local BMX activity said the community’s BMX track and young riders are active and traveling to competition; the speaker said the local track produced podium finishes and noted USA BMX livestream coverage for an upcoming national event. That speaker also described efforts to refurbish donated bikes and asked whether the city could divert some confiscated or auctioned bikes to local youth programs instead of disposal.

City staff told commissioners the city is preparing a Safe Streets for All (SS4A) safety action planning effort, a federal program that proceeds in two phases: planning and then project identification for federal implementation grants. The city manager said the SS4A work \"will be looking solely at safety and how do we make our system safer\" and confirmed that bike and pedestrian networks will be one focus. The manager said the transportation master plan completed recently will shorten the SS4A process because some information and public input already exist.

No formal action was taken on public comments. Staff said they will include bicycle and pedestrian questions in the upcoming safety-plan public outreach and continue coordination with community groups.","Mayor Bill Young proclaimed Bicycle Safety Week and National Police Week. During public comment residents advocated for expanded bike routes, bike donations and BMX track support; city staff said a Safe Streets for All safety plan will prioritize bike and pedestrian networks.",{"_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},6031124,"El Dorado Main Street reports accreditation, grants and downtown redevelopment plans",1026,353000,1379000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5493034-e936d9a9a5ce96cd852bc7974f5570af&start=353&end=1379","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5493034-e936d9a9a5ce96cd852bc7974f5570af/thumbnail_353000.jpg","/articles/6031124/El-Dorado/Butler-County/Kansas/El-Dorado-Main-Street-reports-accreditation-grants-and-downtown-redevelopment-plans","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6031124-2a7e42b633f58eac1acd2043fb727c0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771133657&Signature=BffFOGsy5kz8ZpBmjKcPLEqY2zk7rhoIKyhOfd6F3E9PTsQMG0deojw67utNEb-2URv6DovFX3r2g-2p7IaS84ee0oNFc0gmhwGTDGSQ43OCQG~oFoBr8x3X28Na6cwffnH7nUeG5mTbeSPJZNsunjeXlt-MT3WIsMmcF~hOKzmic1LrNQkNE9OyYOORattm-uwbb-Tl4k1edKMe1yXibyUjL7VvSSCXMf2Rx5yNr9L4OO-pM-qVtrB8QM0G~xGOyGehjtvYyyKiFxUaprdhpYASNaX2RyAxqMTM3nlspZswCxSYr-DGkcf69vhuQ9YNjD9Hb~UC9V7~ztAcxBPjPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","El Dorado Main Street reported progress on downtown redevelopment, new funding and events during the City Commission meeting on May 20.

The quarterly presentation, delivered by El Dorado Main Street Director Emily Canel, highlighted organization and economic-vitality work downtown and noted that the nonprofit has received full accreditation from Main Street America and the state Main Street organization. \"El Dorado Main Street works to preserve historic buildings, support downtown businesses and attract new enterprise, produce special events, and ensure quality experiences await in the downtown district,\" Canel said.

The report said Main Street is administering nine loans through its downtown loan program and is continuing to work on the Masonic Building rehabilitation, a project tied to a moderate-income housing grant and involving Frontier Development and Sun Group Realty. Canel said Main Street was recently awarded a HEAL grant for $100,000 to support a new downtown restaurant at District 142 and that a tourist-attraction grant application has been submitted for the Wiffle Ball Stadium.

Canel also described fundraising and promotional efforts. Main Street launched a new event called the Hot Shot Golf Challenge, scheduled for June 7; the presentation listed a $50 ticket price, a 100-ticket limit, and a large raffle prize described as a Pebble Beach Pro Am package. She said the organization logged 251 volunteer hours in the first quarter and added two board members.

Design and physical improvements were also discussed. Canel described collaboration with the city on a new facade program, free facade design assistance for the Knowles Building, the reinitiation of a historic building lecture series, and a private-foundation artscape grant of $10,000 to install a sculpture under consideration for a location near McDonald Street. She said the organization is working on a historic rehabilitation tax-credit application for the Knowles Building and exploring second-story residential feasibility in multiple downtown buildings.

The presentation closed with an appeal for continued coordination among city leadership, business owners, developers and preservation partners. No formal commission action was requested or taken on the presentation.","El Dorado Main Street told the City Commission it earned full accreditation, is administering nine downtown loans, secured a $100,000 HEAL grant and is pursuing multiple facade, second-story and historic rehabilitation projects.","actionData","errors"]

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