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Edgerton council approves equipment purchase, hears flooding complaint and marks staff milestones
Summary
At its April 10 meeting the Edgerton City Council approved a 72" mower purchase within the 2025 equipment budget, heard a resident's plea about stormwater flooding in The Horseshoe, noted staff retirements and anniversaries, and recessed briefly into an executive session on contract negotiations before returning with no action.
The Edgerton City Council on April 10 approved multiple routine items, heard public comment about localized flooding and recognized staff service before briefly recessing into an executive session on contract negotiations and adjourning at 7:38 p.m.
During public comment resident William La Falce of 516 W 4th St urged the council to address repeated stormwater flooding and swamping on property in The Horseshoe, saying recent development grading contributes to the problem and asking for a prompt solution. Charlie Troutner (707 W Nelson St) thanked the city for mowing and maintaining the community museum; a written comment from Jason Sowers was read into the record.
On equipment, Public Works Foreman Chase Forester recommended replacing a 61" zero-turn mower with a 72" Hustler mower. The council approved purchase from Smitty Lawn and Garden for an amount not to exceed $14,719; the purchase is within the approved 2025 Vehicle & Equipment Program budget of $16,500. Staff noted trade-in offers of about $1,800 but recommended selling the old unit at auction for higher return. The mower purchase motion was moved by Councilmember Bill Malloy and seconded by Councilmember Ron Conus and passed 3-0.
Development Services Director Zach Moore announced Building Inspector Jim Brown will retire April 18 with a celebration at The Greenspace; the city said inspections will continue under contract with GBA until a replacement is hired. City Administrator Beth Linn recognized Utilities Superintendent Mike Mabrey for 35 years of service with the city and asked council to congratulate him.
Mayor Donald Roberts requested a five-minute executive session under the attorney-client exception (K.S.A. 75-4319(B)(2)) to discuss contract negotiations; the council recessed at 7:32 p.m. and returned at 7:37 p.m. with no action taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
