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Goodland commission proclaims National Police Week, Building Safety Month and approves multiple bids and contracts
Summary
During a May 2025 meeting, the Goodland City Commission read proclamations for National Police Week and Building Safety Month and approved demolition bids, a mowing contract, a consultant to evaluate power‑supply proposals ($3,975), and an amended water‑tower inspection contract ($3,900).
The Goodland City Commission opened the meeting with proclamations for National Police Week (May 11–17, 2025) and Building Safety Month (May 2025) before moving through a series of routine but substantive procurement and contract decisions.
Proclamations: Mayor Jason Showalter read a National Police Week proclamation, noting national figures cited in the text and announcing a public reading at the police department on Thursday at 4 p.m. The mayor also proclaimed May 2025 as Building Safety Month and recognized local building and fire prevention officials and trade professionals.
Consent agenda: The commission approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes and appropriation ordinances (2025‑09 and 2025‑P09) by motion and roll call.
Bids and contract awards: For demolition/removal work, staff presented IFB 20250501 for 1615 Center Avenue and IFB 20250503 for 302 West 15th. Commissioners were told two bids were received for the 1615 Center property (Goody's, $6,500, 30 days; S & M Repair, $8,000, 20 days). Citing timing concerns for removing multiple structures, commissioners decided to award one property to S & M Repair at $8,000 (motion passed). For 302 West 15th, the commission awarded the job to Goody's at $6,500.
Mowing contract: The commission approved a one‑bid mowing contract to Damon Rickard at $44 per hour (same rate as the previous year) and noted the city’s prior mowing expenditures.
Power supply evaluation: Commissioners approved a $3,975 consultant contract with Midwest Municipal Solutions to evaluate two power‑supply proposals (Sunflower and a KMEA/other option), perform levelized cost of energy comparisons, incorporate low‑growth and demand forecasts (including hypothetical industrial load such as a grain mill and bakery), and brief the commission. Staff said the consultant would deliver a comparative report and recommendations in roughly four weeks.
Water tower inspection contract: An amendment to the 2023 inspection contract with Viking Industries was approved to allow use of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for inspections and reduce the charge to $3,900 versus a previously referenced higher figure.
Other business and reports: Commissioners discussed a possible joint meeting with the County Commission to consider topics such as a backup 9‑1‑1 dispatch facility in the Police Department building and the relevant grant that carries a 75/25 match (staff said the city’s share would likely be approximately 25%). The city manager reported receiving an EMC dividend and that the state awarded the transportation van grant for fiscal year 2026; citywide cleanup efforts were reported as successful though county pickup numbers were not yet available.
Votes at a glance: the consent agenda and all presented contract awards, the power‑supply evaluation contract, and the Viking inspection amendment were approved by roll call during the meeting. No public commenters spoke at the session, and commissioners closed the meeting after routine reports.
