RUSSELL — The Russell City Council will host the Hays City Commission at a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at Russell City Hall, 133 W. Eighth.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the R9 Ranch development.

It has been more than a year since the Russell City Council agreed to sign a letter of support for the project, designed to offer a long-term solution to the water shortage in the region.