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City submits finalized 2026 budget to county clerk; administrator updates council on TA timeline and staffing
Summary
The city administrator reported work with Schwab Eaton on the TA sidewalk timeline and confirmed submission of the finalized 2026 municipal budget to the Labette County Clerk; staff training and upcoming community events were also announced.
At the Sept. 11 meeting, the City Administrator reported that staff are working with consultant Schwab Eaton to develop a project timeline for the Transportation Alternative sidewalk grant, including identifying which utilities may be affected. The administrator also reported that utility employees attend monthly KMU safety training on fall protection.
The minutes state that the finalized 2026 Municipal Budget was submitted to the Labette County Clerk (submission recorded during the administrator’s report). City office staff training on daily operations (court procedures, bank reconciliation, payroll, utility billing and utility processes) was noted. The administrator announced upcoming community events: city‑wide rummage sales on Sept. 20, bulk trash Sept. 22–24, Boo Bash on Oct. 18, Poker Run on Nov. 1 and Altamont Christmas Parade on Dec. 12.
The report signals preparatory work ahead of sidewalk construction and routine administrative steps for budget and staffing; the TA timeline and specific utility impacts remain pending further updates from Schwab Eaton and staff.
