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Votes at a glance: Derby Council approves park contract, authorizes land deal; several routine items pass
Summary
Council approved major contracts for Dukarski Park Phase 2, authorized negotiation of a $1 land sale to a developer for senior center parking and amenities, and passed several routine and procedural items. Voting was unanimous on recorded items.
A summary of formal actions taken by Derby City Council on Feb. 25, 2025 (votes shown are as recorded during the meeting):
Dukarski Park Phase 2 (construction contracts and equipment purchases) - Action: Authorized issuance of bonds and agreement with Donlinger Construction (not to exceed $17,410,193); authorized inspection services agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants (not to exceed $1,162,825); authorized purchases of artificial turf, site furnishings and appliances ($813,524 total). Contingency: 3% recommended. - Outcome: Approved, motion carried 7-0.
Senior center land agreement (authorizing city manager to negotiate/enter agreement) - Action: Authorize city manager to negotiate and enter into agreement to sell approximately 1.23 acres of city property for $1 plus additional consideration; authority granted to the city manager to approve final form of agreement after consultation with city attorney. - Outcome: Approved, motion carried 7-0.
Pre‑purchase of traffic signal poles (Patriot & Triple Creek) - Action: Authorize city manager to execute purchase for traffic signal poles at Patriot and Triple Creek intersection in amount not to exceed $225,000 to meet procurement and lead‑time needs. - Outcome: Approved, motion carried 7-0.
Rain sensor ordinance update (first reading) - Action: Schedule second reading to update ordinance to allow smart controllers and soil‑moisture sensors as alternatives to stand‑alone rain sensors (modernizes technology language and inspection practices). - Outcome: Motion to schedule second reading approved, 7-0.
Code of meeting procedure and governing body manual (annual update) - Action: Adopt updated meeting code and governing body manual, including a new council statement of values and minor code clarifications. - Outcome: Approved, motion carried 7-0.
Consent agenda highlights (approved on consent, 7-0) - Acceptance of minutes from Feb. 11, 2025. - Street closures for July 27 Just Try Youth Triathlon and June 14 5K Smoke on the Plains event. - Resolution with KDOT to allow the city to obtain benefits under the Federal Aid HSIP safety program; staff said the project carries no local financial responsibility and will fund traffic signal control improvements along K‑15.
El Paso Water Company (separate water board meeting immediately following council) — dividend - Action: Payment of a February dividend of $274,375.72 to the City of Derby as the sole stockholder of the company. - Outcome: Approved, motion carried 8-0 (water board vote).
