City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2026Official site

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Russell, KS
Meeting Date
October 20, 2026

Video will appear here as soon as Russell City Council posts it — usually within a day of the meeting

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

28 items on the agenda.

CALL TO ORDER•Item 1.

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE•Item 2.

INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA•Item 3.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS•Item 4.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Members of the public are welcome to use this time to make comments about City matters. (A maximum of five minutes)

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item a.

New Employee Introductions

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item b.

Employee Service Awards - 2026

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item c.

Community Impact Award Presentation - August 2026

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item d.

Community Impact Award Presentation - September 2026

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item e.

Public Hearing - Establishing a Redevelopment District Ordinance TIF District Creation 2026

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item f.

R.O.A.R - The Easel Project The Easel Project

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item g.

2027 Budget Hearing 2027 Notice of Public Hearing Publication

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item h.

Public Hearing for Dangerous Structures at 415 N. Lincoln St. 25-26 Fixing a Time and Place for Public Hearing for 415 N Lincoln St. Dangerous Structures Checklist and Report 415 N. Lincoln.

415 N. Lincoln St. Preliminary letter. O&E Report. Enforcing Officer statement 415 N Lincoln. Front of house. NW corner. N. Side of house. NE corner. Rear of house. S. Side of house. SW corner. Garage. Grange and carport.

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS•Item i.

Water Conservation, Production, and Conservation

Conditions Outlook November - January

CONSENT AGENDA•Item a.

Consent Agenda

October 6, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes Appropriation Ordinance A.10.26 September 2026 Bank Reconciliation Revenue & Expense Report - September 2026 Check Report - October 2026 Check Report > $10,000 - October 2026 Sales Tax Distribution 2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item a.

Ordinance Establishing a Redevelopment District

Ordinance TIF District Creation 2026

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item b.

Adopt 2027 Budget

2027 Budget Workbook 2027 Budget Hearing Review

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item c.

Amendment #3 to KDHE Loan Agreement for KPWSLF Project #3057 - Water Plant A Rehabilitation

KPWSLF Project No. 3057 Amendment No. 3

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item d.

Resolution Ordering the Repair or Removal of Unsafe Structures at 415 N Lincoln St.

Resolution to Make Safe or Remove 415 N. Lincoln St

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item e.

Kansas Department of Commerce CDBG Perfect Print Restoration Extension Request

KDOC Extension Request Letter & Contract Extension Request Form

UNFINISHED BUSINESS•Item f.

Holland Hotel Housing Grant Agreement - Office of the Kansas Governor and Kansas Department of Commerce

NEW BUSINESS•Item a.

Deines Cultural Center Restroom Renovation

PWC Estimate Timberline Construction Estimate On The Level Estimate

NEW BUSINESS•Item b.

Credit Card Processing Fees

InvoiceCloud Offer Global Payments Offer

DEPARTMENT REPORTS•Item a.

Department Reports 911 Report Sept. 2026 City of Russell Fire Operating Statistics Sept. 2026 Code Enforcement Report 9-2026 Permit Report 9-2026 Police Department Activity September 2026

DEPARTMENT REPORTS•Item b.

Christmas Light Contest

PUBLIC FORUM•Item 10.

PUBLIC FORUM

Members of the public are welcome to use this time to engage with the Governing Body about City matters. (A maximum of ten minutes)

GOVERNING BODY/CITY MANAGER COMMENTS•Item 11.

GOVERNING BODY/CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

EXECUTIVE SESSION•Item 12.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT•Item 13.

ADJOURNMENT