WAKEENEY — WaKeeney is looking a the possible development of a new residential subdivision.

During the Jan. 21 city council meeting, members continued discussion of a proposal to relocate the north Legion baseball field to city-owned property. That would leave the area open for development.

Council members agreed more research needs to be done in how to finance the project, including grant availabilities.

The complete meeting minutes follow.

RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY 21 JANUARY 2014

                The Governing Body of the City of WaKeeney, Kansas met in a regular session at City Hall 408 Russell Ave at 7:00 PM with the Mayor presiding and the following members present:

Mayor Kenneth Roy and Council Members Mary Jo Clevenger, Irene Dirks, Troy Leiker, Lynelle Shubert, and Allen Weigel

BEING ABSENT:  None

The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written, printed and distributed.

GUESTS:  Tyler Lowry, Ethan Stanton, Sonya Stanton, Kat Muench, Candy Herzog, Charlie Knoll, Terry Eberle, and Janelle Miller

 

CHIEF OF POLICE:  Terry Eberle provided his monthly departmental report.  A recent lockdown at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital and TCHS were discussed at length with the Chief of Police.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR:  City Administrator Hardy Howard informed the Governing Body that the Kansas Department of Commerce has yet to announce CDBG awards and is pending completion of the federal budget.

City Administrator presented to the Governing Body revised water meter tap fees.  After a review of the new rates, Mary Jo Clevenger motioned to approve the new rates.  Irene Dirks seconded. Motion carried.

Ordinance #1433 repealing Chapter XIII, Article I of the WaKeeney City Code referencing sidewalks was reviewed by the Governing Body.  After a discussion, Lynelle Shubert motioned to approve ordinance #1433.  Troy Leiker seconded. Motion carried.

The Governing Body discussed the upcoming alley clean up that will begin in early March.  Public notices will appear in the local newspaper and on cable TV.

 

MAYOR:  Kenneth Roy discussed with the City Council an idea to place a city logo on the welcome to WaKeeney wall at S. Main Street and Barclay.  No decision was made.

The Governing Body discussed further the possible relocation of the north Legion baseball field to city-owned land adjacent to the south ball fields, and then using the north field for a new residential subdivision.  Grant funding and cost estimates will be explored further to determine the feasibility of the idea.

No further business appearing, the meeting was adjourned.