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Votes at a glance: Valley Center council approves nuisance ordinance amendment, bids for water and roadwork, and other consent items
Summary
At the meeting the council approved a second‑reading amendment to the nuisance regulations, accepted Planning & Zoning minutes, approved a first reading of the comprehensive plan, awarded two public works contracts, and approved the consent agenda.
The Valley Center City Council took several formal votes on ordinances, contracts and routine items.
Key outcomes:
- Ordinance 14-18-25 (amend nuisance regulations): The council approved the ordinance on second reading. Staff said the ordinance was amended to give the city administrator and public works director authority to grant exceptions for agricultural land in special circumstances.
- Planning & Zoning Board minutes, Jan. 28, 2025: Council voted to accept and file the minutes, a required step before the comprehensive plan presentation and adoption process.
- Ordinance 14-20-25 (Comprehensive Plan): Council approved the Planning & Zoning Board recommendation and approved Ordinance 14-20-25 for first reading (see separate article for details).
- Raw water services and maintenance (2025): Council awarded the 2025 raw water well services contract to Sergeant Drilling in the amount of $54,570. Staff said the bid amounts equate to $18,190 per year on a renewable three‑year basis.
- 2025 roadway upgrade services: Council awarded the negotiated proposal for annual mill-and-overlay work to APAC of Kansas for $283,575 to mill and overlay approximately 18,860 square yards of pavement at a 2‑inch overlay depth on selected street segments.
- Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda as presented.
Each motion carried with the council’s voice vote; individual roll‑call tallies were not specified in the meeting transcript.
