Brenda K. Butters

The City Commission meeting included several key agenda items such as the proclamation of Spring Beautification Week and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Commission addressed multiple nuisance resolutions for various properties, approved the Cowley County Humane Society HVAC Replacement Project, adopted a new purchasing policy, approved the renewal of the EGT/City of Winfield Power Plant Gas Transmission contract, and approved the 2026 substation technical support program. Additionally, the commission conducted public hearings regarding CDBG funds and property nuisances, as well as an executive session.

This Restoration Plan for Island Park in Winfield, Kansas, addresses critical physical and environmental needs to enhance a significant community asset. Key focus areas include reservoir dredging to improve water depth and quality, comprehensive bank stabilization through regrading and revetment, and the rehabilitation or replacement of waterfall infrastructure, pump houses, and pumps. The plan also prioritizes enhancing aquatic life through fish habitat restoration and maintaining water quality with an aeration system, ultimately aiming to improve the park's aesthetic, recreational, and ecological value for the community.

The City Commission meeting addressed several items of new business. This included the adoption of three resolutions: Bill No. 2570, authorizing improvements for the Multi-Year Capital Improvement Plan, specifically for the TH Vaughn Tennis Facility; Bill No. 2571, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Development Agreement for tennis court construction and financing; and Bill No. 2572, awarding a contract for facility use at Broadway Sports Complex to Midwest Moos, Inc. A citizen addressed the Commissioners regarding the expansion of Oxford House in Winfield.

The special meeting agenda included organizing the Land Bank by nominating and electing the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer, as well as appointing a non-voting staff member. Key business items involved the consideration and adoption of two resolutions. Bill No. 2607 proposed a resolution setting forth a report to the Governing Body detailing receipts, disbursements, property transactions, and an inventory of all property held by the land bank. Bill No. 2608 authorized and directed the City Manager to execute a contract for Project No. 25-BI940, the renovation of the structure at 818 Main St., with Commerce Construction Services, Inc. for $813,468.00.

The City Commission meeting included a public hearing regarding amendments to the 2025 annual budget, which subsequently led to the adoption of Bill No. 2573, an Ordinance amending the 2025 Annual Budget. The Commission also adopted ordinances amending various chapters of the Winfield City Code related to fees (Bill No. 2574). Several resolutions were adopted, including one amending the Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Bill No. 2575), authorizing an agreement for State Aid resurfacing projects (Bill No. 2576), authorizing contracts for electrical transformer equipment installation at the Steam Power Generation Facility (Bill No. 2577), approving an engineering agreement for gas turbine silencer upgrades (Bill No. 2578), authorizing a Capital Improvement Program for ARPA SLFRF funds (Bill No. 2579), and authorizing pasture and farm lease agreements (Bills No. 2580 and 2581). The Commission approved 2026 CMB License Applications contingent on background checks and inspections. The meeting included an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel matters, following which an addendum to the City Manager's employment contract, adjusting the annual base salary to $170,000.00 effective January 2026, was approved.