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Votes at a glance: Merriam council approves appointments, financing intent and design contract
Summary
The council approved routine and project items by unanimous votes, including a board appointment, a resolution preserving the option to reimburse a library property purchase with future debt, and a design-services agreement for a street project.
At its first 2025 meeting the Merriam City Council approved a set of routine and project items by unanimous 7-0 votes.
Key actions taken:
- Appointment to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board: The council confirmed the appointment of Tyson Boyer (resident of Merriam) to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for a term ending Dec. 31, 2026. The motion passed 7-0.
- Resolution of intent to reimburse purchase of former Antioch Library property: The council approved a resolution of intent that preserves the city's option to reimburse itself through future bond proceeds for the purchase of the former Antioch Library property. City staff said the library board and the county will consider ratification and that the city currently prefers to pay cash but was advised by bond counsel and its financial advisor to reserve a bonding option. The resolution passed 7-0.
- Agreement with BHC for Carter Avenue design: The council approved an agreement with on-call engineering firm BHC for design services for the Carter Avenue (60th Street to 67th Street) improvements project in the amount of $199,985. The project scope includes a 2-inch mill and overlay, curb and gutter and ADA ramp replacement as needed, stormwater improvements and pavement markings; a 5-foot sidewalk is planned to tie into the trail at Chat Lane Park. Design is anticipated to be completed this year with construction in 2026. Vote: 7-0.
- Consent agenda: The council approved consent agenda items 1 through 3, including minutes and routine matters, by voice vote, 7-0.
Vote details and context are recorded in the city record and minutes. Council members voting aye in the roll calls included Council Members Kaldahl, Lehi, Reiter, Silvers, Yachtrich, Chabetta and Hanns. Several items were described by staff as steps in ongoing projects; none created an immediate new tax or long-term borrowing obligation without later council approval.
Why it matters: The design contract advances the Carter Avenue resurfacing and sidewalk connection project, and the resolution preserves a financing option for the city's planned acquisition of the former Antioch Library property while staff continue to evaluate cash purchase versus bonding options.
