Melissa Fisher

The agenda includes a consent agenda covering routine items such as meeting minutes, salary and appropriation ordinances, pledged collateral report, journal entries, and drinking establishment license renewals. The council will consider the Certificate of Election Results and install newly elected members. A public hearing is scheduled for a dangerous structure at 9 E. Chippewa, followed by consideration of a resolution of findings. New business includes conditional use permits, plat approval, traffic control device schedule update, approval for a patio area, land purchase agreement with Kodion Energy, permit cost reduction, an Axon Enterprise proposal, bids for Wea Creek Water Line Relocation, and a retail liquor license for Paola Market. The council will also discuss miscellaneous matters and hold an executive session regarding non-elected personnel matters.

The Paola City Council meeting addressed several key items, including a CDBG project revision for 110 E. Peoria and the approval of Resolution #2025-023 declaring it a blighted building. The council approved the 2026 Employee Benefits Renewal with various insurance providers. A preliminary site plan for a new Kodion Energy facility was approved, and a bid for MXU upgrades was accepted to improve meter reads. The Transportation Safety Action Plan was adopted via Resolution #2025-024. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of a vehicle for Public Works. Staff reports included updates from the Fire Department, Public Works, and Zoning Administration. The meeting also covered miscellaneous matters from the council and mayor, including election congratulations and upcoming events.

The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine business items, public comments, unfinished business regarding a CDBG project revision for 110 E. Peoria, and several new business items. These include the 2026 Employee Benefits Renewal, the Kodion Preliminary Site Plan, an MXU Upgrade, and the Transportation Safety Action Plan Resolution #2025-024. Additionally, there are staff reports and miscellaneous matters from the council and the mayor.

The council discussed and approved several items, including the 2025 annual employee bonus, updates to the Paola Industrial Park Covenants & Restrictions, and a revised sidewalk cost-share program. They approved the purchase of a Vac-Con truck and a lease financing bid from First Option Bank for new Ford Explorers. Additionally, they discussed and approved a proposed increase in Paola Municipal Court fees and moved the November City Council meeting date. The council acknowledged the EMMA filing and set a public hearing for a dangerous structure. Staff reports were heard from various departments, and the council entered an executive session to discuss the City Manager's evaluation, ultimately approving a COLA and full merit increase.

The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine business items, public comments, and new business. New business items include discussion and potential action on the 2025 annual bonus, updates to the Paola Industrial Park Covenants & Restrictions, an update on the Sidewalk Cost-Share Program, the purchase of a Vac-Truck, lease financing bids, a proposed Paola Municipal Court Fee Increase, a change to the November City Council Meeting Date, confirmation of notification of EMMA filing, and a dangerous structure at 9 E Chippewa St. The agenda also includes staff reports, miscellaneous matters from the council and mayor, and an executive session for non-elected personnel matters.