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Garden City Council approves water‑line contract, backs America250 mural and adds proclamation for John G. Evans
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Summary
The council approved awarding a water‑line contract to Cougar Excavation, adopted Resolution 12‑36‑26 to participate in the America250 mural program (grant‑funded), and added a mayoral proclamation recognizing John G. Evans Day on Jan. 12, 2026; all measures passed during the meeting.
Garden City’s council approved several actions on Jan. 12, 2026, including a construction contract for water‑line work, a resolution to participate in the America250 mural program and a proclamation honoring John G. Evans.
On a motion recorded in the meeting, the council moved "to award the bid and authorize you to enter an agreement with Cougar Excavation for the fortieth and 40 first Street water lines." The motion was seconded and approved by roll call. The clerk recorded affirmative votes from several council members and the presiding officer announced the motion carried.
The council also considered Resolution 12‑36‑26 to join the federal America250 effort and authorize a community mural. Mr. Wadhams briefed the council, saying the effort "would be a group effort between Searls Place, the Grand City Chamber of Commerce, and the Grama City Visitors Bureau, and the city," and that "there is some potential grant money... up to $2,500." He told the council the resolution "would authorize staff to work on it" and that "there would be no expense. It would be covered by a grant." A council member moved to approve the resolution; the motion was seconded and the clerk conducted a roll‑call vote that recorded all yes votes and the resolution passed.
During new business the council voted to add a mayoral proclamation recognizing John G. Evans for his service and proclaiming Jan. 12, 2026 as John G. Evans Day. The proclamation text recited Evans’s years of service and contributions to Garden City and was presented aloud. The meeting then proceeded to a brief installation/swearing sequence and adjourned.
No council action was taken on the development services notice of decision item, and the consent agenda was approved earlier in the meeting by voice vote.
What’s next: the council approved staff authorization to proceed on the mural application and authorized execution of the water‑line agreement; the meeting record shows the items passed and staff will follow up as required by the approved motions.
