The agenda for the Fort Scott City Commission, 6 p.m. March 20 at city hall, 123 S. Main.

I. ROLL CALL:

ADAMSON BARTELSMEYER NICHOLS PARKER MITCHELL

II. FLAG SALUTE

III. INVOCATION: Dave Martin, City Manager

IV. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

V. CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of March 6^th, 2018.

2. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1211-A totaling $284,110.34.

3. Resolution No. 12-2018 and Notice of Hearing With Reference to Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 1602 E. Oak – Public Hearing Date – 5/1/2018 at 6:15 p.m.

4. Resolution No. 13-2018 and Notice of Hearing With Reference to Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 504 S. Judson – Public Hearing Date – 5/1/2018 at 6:15 p.m.

5. Certificate of Appropriateness – Alterations to 22 & 22 ½ N. Main Street

VI. APPEARANCE/COMMENTS/PUBLIC HEARING:

1. APPEARANCE:

Mike Trim – School Resource Officer

Jackie Sellers – Senior Citizens/Taxi update

B. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Concerning Items Not on Agenda – 3 minute limit per citizen)

C. PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMENTS:

6:15 p.m. Resolution 14-2018 – Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure and Accessory Structure located at 1523 E. Wall Street

6:15 p.m. Resolution 15-2018 – Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure and Accessory Structure located at 1601 E. Wall Street

6:15 p.m. Resolution 16-2018 – Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure and Accessory Structure located at 13 N. Holbrook Street

6:15 p.m. Resolution 17-2018 – Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 523 S. Main Street

6:15 p.m. Resolution 18-2018 – Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 108 W. Oak Street

6:15 p.m. Resolution 19-2018 – Resolution Directing the Repair or Removal of an Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure located at 309 S. Lowman Street

VII. CONSIDERATION:

1. Presentation of 2018 Comprehensive Plan – Diana Endicott, Chairperson, Fort Scott Planning Commission

2. Supplemental Agreement for Construction Engineering on the South Main (Highway 69) Widening Project and 18^th/23^rd Street Intersection Project

VIII. COMMENTS:

1. Director Updates:

2. Commission:

3. City Attorney:

4. Director of Finance:

5. City Manager:

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

I MOVE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE

SESSION FOR ________________________________ IN ORDER TO

(see below justification)

DISCUSS ______________________________________. THE

EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE ___________ MINUTES AND THE OPEN

MEETING TO RESUME AT ________________.

Justifications for Executive Sessions:

• Personnel matters of non-elected personnel

• Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

• Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency

• Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships

• Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property

IX. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: ROLL CALL

The following are theMinutes of March 6, 2018 Regular Meeting #5

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held March 6^th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Adamson, Bartelsmeyer, and Parker were present with Mayor Mitchell presiding. Commissioner Nichols was absent.

INVOCATION: Allen Schellack, Chaplain, Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries, said a prayer asking God for guidance for the city and all government and city officials.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Tim Harper, Rachel Pruitt, Clayton Miller, Frank Adamson, Paul Ballou, Rhonda Dunn, Deb Needleman, Darrell Parker, Terry Hughes, Susan Galemore, Janet Braun, Rose Good, Tom Robertson, Allen Schellack, Deb McCoy, Diana Morriss, Allyson Turvey, Jody Hoener, Roy Hoener, Jerald Mitchell, Tim Harloff, and Jason Silvers, representing the Fort Scott Tribune.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

Flood Safety Awareness Week Proclamation – March 4-10, 2018 – Mayor Mitchell read a proclamation which proclaims March 4-10, 2018 as Flood Safety Awareness Week in the City of Fort Scott.

Introduction of new City employees – Deb Needleman, Human Resource Director, introduced Allyson Turvey as a new City employee. Ally started in April 2017 in a shared position with the Chamber and Tourism. She is now full time with the City and assists the Economic Development Director and Community Development Director as well as the Tourism Director.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND APPROPRIATIONS/CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of February 20^th, 2018.

2. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1210-A totaling $561,766.74.

3. Approval of Archer Daniels Midland Amended Agreement – purchase of treated wastewater from City of Fort Scott

4. Resolution No. 11-2018 and Notice of Hearing With Reference to Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure and Accessory Structure located at 310 N. Cleveland – Public Hearing Date – 4/17/2018 at 6:15 p.m.

Parker moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Bartelsmeyer seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA.

APPEARANCE/COMMENTS/PUBLIC HEARING:

1. APPEARANCE: None

B. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Concerning Items Not on Agenda – 3 minute

limit per citizen) –

Terry Hughes – Mr. Hughes appeared before the Commission and told them he lives at 3^rd and Hill Street and needs some Fort Scott bricks. He needs about 900 bricks to finish his project he is working on. He is pouring a pad by the alley and will install the bricks in there.

City Manager asked the Commission to let himself and Chad Brown work together with Mr. Hughes and see what the City can do.

Diana Morriss – Ms. Morriss stated she didn’t appear at the last meeting due to the weather. She expressed her concerns in a letter to the Commission last week about the closing of the Beaux Arts Center. She asked the Commission to be fair and just and when errors are made to correct them.

City Attorney said that the City did not make any mistakes. The City of Fort Scott did not do anything administratively to shut down this building. The owners did that themselves. The City is willing to sit down and talk with them. There were no errors made. The owners need to come and talk to the City.

Deb McCoy – Ms. McCoy said she is here with the same concerns. She would like to see this issue moved forward in a positive way. This closure has affected many people’s plans for this year.

City Attorney said that the City is anxious to resolve this situation and is waiting on the owners of the building to meet with them.

Rose Good – Ms. Good said that she is also concerned about the Beaux Arts Center. She moved here 17 years ago and she would like to commend Rhonda Dunn on the good job she is doing in cleaning up the City. She is glad that the codes are being enforced no matter who you are. We need to make sure that we are the best looking town we can be and keep moving forward. She commended Dave Martin as the City looks better since he became City Manager than it has for years before.

City Manager said that he is still waiting to meet with the Duncan’s. He has reached out to Bobby Duncan but has not heard anything. He does not know what else the City can do.

Mayor Mitchell said the Commission would like the building to remain open but the owners need to meet with the City officials.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Parker moved to open the Public Hearing at 6:15 p.m. Bartelsmeyer seconded. Motion carried.

OPENED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:15 P.M.

6:15 p.m. Resolution 10-2018 directing the repair or removal of an alleged unsafe and dangerous structure and accessory structure located at 1234 E. Elm Street – Rhonda Dunn, Codes Director, informed the Commission that this structure is in bad need of repair. It has been on the dangerous and unsafe status since 2010. It sold in 2014 to Jerrod Cowlishaw at a tax sale. This structure has no electricity or water to it. She recommended giving the property owner 30 days to either repair or remove this structure.

Discussion was held if less than 30 days can be given and the City Attorney advised it is up to the Commission.

Mitchell moved to give the property owner 10 days to either repair or remove this structure. Parker seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 10-2018 DIRECTING THE REPAIR OR REMOVAL OF AN UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS STRUCTURE AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1234 E. ELM STREET. STRUCTURE MUST BE BROUGHT UP TO 2012 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE BY MARCH 21^st, 2018 OR DEMOLITION PROCEEDINGS WILL BEGIN.

Mitchell moved to close the Public Hearing at 6:19 p.m. Bartelsmeyer seconded. All voted aye.

CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:19 P.M.

CONSIDERATION:

1. Consideration of Fitness Bids – Buck Run Community Center – Tom Robertson, Buck Run Community Center Director, informed the Commission that bids were received on February 14^th, 2018 for the purchase of two new treadmill machines for the fitness room at Buck Run. He asked the Commission to approve the bid from Mid-States Fitness Equipment of Wichita, Kansas totaling $9,300. There were other bids that were less, but they did not meet the bid specifications.

Bartelsmeyer moved to approve the bid from Mid-States Fitness Equipment of Wichita, Kansas in the amount of $9,300. Parker seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED BID FROM MID-STATES FITNESS EQUIPMENT OF WICHITA, KANSAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,300.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW TREADMILLS AT BUCK RUN COMMUNITY CENTER.

2. Consideration of 124 E. Wall Bids – CDBG Grant and Approval of Project – Susan Galemore, Grant Administrator for Southeast Kansas Regional Planning Commission, informed the Commission that this project was recently rebid a second time. There were three bids received with the low bid from Hofer & Hofer of Humboldt, Kansas in the amount of $150,084. This amount is still about $50,000 over the projected budget for the project as the grant amount is $95,000.

Jon Garrison prepared a spreadsheet which reflects the grant in the amount of $95,000, the City of Fort Scott contribution of $30,000, and the Economic Development Grant in the amount of $3,000. The owner’s contribution is $49,759.00 total. The total project is $177,759.00.

Jody Hoener thanked the City for all their assistance with this project.

Bartelsmeyer moved to approve the low bid from Hofer & Hofer of Humboldt, Kansas in the amount of $150,084 with the payments approved as shown. Parker seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED LOW BID FROM HOFER & HOFER OF HUMBOLDT, KANSAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,084 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE BUILDING AT 124 E. WALL STREET.

3. Consideration of Tourism Center Upgrade Bids – Dave Martin, City Manager, informed the Commission that the upgrade of the tourism center was recently rebid after specifications were drawn up by AG Engineering. There were three bids received: Buildet, LLC of Nevada, Missouri in the amount of $13,800; Great Expectations of Fort Scott in the amount of $15,169.71; and JBHS, LLC of Uniontown, KS in the amount of $19,885.11. City Manager recommended the Commission approved the local bid from Great Expectations. It is 9% higher or $1,367.71 more than the low bid. This amount will be split between the CVB, Economic Development and Community Development budgets.

Mitchell moved to approve the local bid in the amount of $15,169.71 from Great Expectations of Fort Scott for the upgrade at the Tourism Center. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED LOCAL BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,169.71 FROM GREAT EXPECTATIONS OF FORT SCOTT FOR THE UPGRADE AT THE TOURISM CENTER.

4. Consideration of Memorial Hall Rental Contract – Rachel Pruitt, Economic Development Director, informed the Commission that she has had no contact from the buyer who was interested in purchasing Memorial Hall a couple of years ago. She has not heard from him since the fall of 2017. Discussions were held between staff about making Memorial Hall a revenue generator. The building houses the Codes Department still. She said that Larry Gazaway looked at over ten different facility contracts. He came up with a contract for individuals or organizations who would like to rent the facility. It has been approved by the City Attorney. She said that for profit events will be treated differently than not for profit events. She stated that with the revenue that is made from the renting of the building that upgrades will be done to the building such as painting and updating of the windows.

Bartlesmeyer moved to approve the Memorial Hall Rental Contract. Adamson seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED MEMORIAL HALL RENTAL CONTRACT.

5. Consideration of Ground Lease Bids for land at Wastewater Treatment Plant – Dave Martin, City Manager, informed the Commission that bids were taken for the lease of approximately 104 acres at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. There were four bids received with the high bid from J.W. Endicott in the amount of $15,000. Approval was recommended.

Parker moved to approve the high bid from J. W. Endicott in the amount of $15,000 to farm the 104 acres at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Bartelsmeyer seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED THE HIGH BID FROM J. W. ENDICOTT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 TO FARM THE 104 ACRES AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.

COMMISSION/STAFF:

1. Director Updates: Rhonda Dunn – Rhonda gave the Commission an update on the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team and the Food Alliance Board. She also updated the Commission on the PedNet program, which is focusing on sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycling, and trails.

B. City Commission:

Adamson – Nothing to report.

Bartelsmeyer – Nothing to report.

Nichols – Not present

Parker – Nothing to report.

Mitchell – Thanked the individuals who spoke tonight for their comments.

C. City Attorney: Nothing to report.

3. Director of Finance: Nothing to report.

3. City Manager: Nothing to report.

ADJOURNMENT:

Parker moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:46 p.m. Mitchell seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 6:46 P.M.

The next regularly scheduled meeting is to be held on March 20^th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

RECORDED BY:

____________________

DIANE K. CLAY

CITY CLERK

For the full agenda packet, click here, then click on the image.

3-20-2018 agenda packet

The Design Review Board will meet on Thursday, March 15^th, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at the City Hall Commission Meeting room at 123 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, Kansas. This meeting will be held to discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations to the building at 22 & 22 ½ N. Main Street. This meeting is open to the public.

The Fort Scott City Commission meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at city hall, 123 S. Main. The  phone number of city hall is 620-223-1550. Following the agenda in this feature are the previous meetings minutes.

The agenda’s Commission for 6 p.m. March 6 is as follows:

I. ROLL CALL:

ADAMSON BARTELSMEYER NICHOLS PARKER MITCHELL

II. FLAG SALUTE

III. INVOCATION: Allan Schellack, Chaplain, Fort Scott Compassionate Ministries

IV. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS: Recognition of City Employees

V. CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of February 20^th, 2018.

2. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1210-A totaling $561,766.74.

3. Approval of Archer Daniels Midland Amended Agreement – purchase of treated wastewater from City of Fort Scott

4. Resolution No. 11-2018 and Notice of Hearing With Reference to Alleged Unsafe and Dangerous Structure and Accessory Structure located at 310 N. Cleveland – Public Hearing Date – 4/17/2018 at 6:15 p.m.

VI. APPEARANCE/COMMENTS/PUBLIC HEARING:

1. APPEARANCE: None

B. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Concerning Items Not on Agenda – 3 minute limit per citizen)

C. PUBLIC HEARINGS/COMMENTS:

6:15 p.m. Resolution 10-2018 directing the repair or removal of an alleged unsafe and dangerous structure and accessory structure located at 1234 E. Elm Street

VII. CONSIDERATION:

1. Consideration of Fitness Bids – Buck Run Community Center

2. Consideration of 124 E. Wall Bids – CDBG Grant and Approval of Project

3. Consideration of Tourism Center Upgrade Bids

4. Consideration of Memorial Hall Rental Contract

5. Consideration of Ground Lease Bids for land at Wastewater Treatment Plant

VIII. COMMENTS:

1. Director Updates:

2. Commission:

3. City Attorney:

4. Director of Finance:

5. City Manager:

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

I MOVE THAT THE CITY COMMISSION RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE

SESSION FOR ________________________________ IN ORDER TO

(see below justification)

DISCUSS ______________________________________. THE

EXECUTIVE SESSION WILL BE ___________ MINUTES AND THE OPEN

MEETING TO RESUME AT ________________.

Justifications for Executive Sessions:

• Personnel matters of non-elected personnel

• Consultation with an attorney for the body or agency which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship

• Matters relating to employer-employee negotiations whether or not in consultation with the representative or representatives of the body or agency

• Confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade secrets of corporations, partnerships, trusts and individual proprietorships

• Preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real property

IX. MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT: ROLL CALL

The minutes of the previous meeting:

CITY OF FORT SCOTT

CITY COMMISSION MEETING

Minutes of February 20, 2018 Regular Meeting #4

The regular meeting of the Fort Scott City Commission was held February 20^th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Room, 123 S. Main, Fort Scott, Kansas.

ROLL CALL:

Commissioners Adamson, Bartelsmeyer, Nichols and Parker were present with Mayor Mitchell presiding.

INVOCATION: Dave Martin, City Manager, said a prayer asking God for guidance for the city and all government and city officials.

AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE: Travis Shelton, Rachel Pruitt, Clayton Miller, Frank Adamson, Paul Ballou, Rhonda Dunn, Deb Needleman, Robert Taylor, Matthew Wells, Patrick Wood, Denton Wescoat, Karen Gazaway, Larry Gazaway, Katlyn Stahl, Abby Fangman, Liseth Arana, Courtney Russell, Izzy Russell, Jade Russell, Samantha Hunt, Trey Hunt, Mersadies Roof, Amy Roof, Jenna Graham, Kimberly Graham, Ashlyn Graham, Alvin Metcalf, Sr., Alvin Metcalf, Jr., Alexis Metcalf, Candy Stroud, Rick Zingre’, Brandon Brown, Melissa Swisher, Teresa Russell, Kevin Russell, Hannah Vann, Jody Hoener, Amanda Roof, Edwin Roof, Addie Smith, Dakota Hall, and Jason Silvers, representing the Fort Scott Tribune.

PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS:

Recognition of Fort Scott High School Girls Wrestling Team – Mayor Mitchell recognized the Fort Scott High School Girls Wrestling Team which consisted of 12 girls. The team was formed in 2017/2018. There were 8 girls recently who placed at the State Wrestling Championship held in McPherson on February 10^th, 2018. Those girls include: Jenna Graham, Mersadies Roof, Breya Brown, Alexis Rusk, Hannah Vann, Addie Smith, Jade Russell and Sam Hunt. The FSHS Girl’s Wrestling Team finished 2^nd in the State of Kansas. The City is proud of each of these girls and their accomplishments. They were each presented with a Certificate of Recognition.

Introduction of new City employees – Deb Needleman, Human Resource Director, introduced Denton Wescoat and Karen Gazaway. Denton will be the IT System Administrator and Karen is the new Water Utility Clerk.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND APPROPRIATIONS/CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of February 6^th, 2018.

2. Approval of Appropriation Ordinance 1209-A totaling $320,132.82.

3. Approval of Archer Daniels Midland Agreement – Purchase of treated wastewater from City of Fort Scott

4. Certificate of Appropriateness – Installation of Bicycle Racks in downtown area

5. Certificate of Appropriateness – Approval of final Gordon Parks sign to be installed on Iron Star Building

Bartelsmeyer moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Nichols seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA.

APPEARANCE/COMMENTS/PUBLIC HEARING:

1. APPEARANCE: None

B. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Concerning Items Not on Agenda – 3 minute

limit per citizen) –

Robert Taylor – Mr. Taylor said he moved to Fort Scott two years ago. He would like to address the closure of the Beaux Arts Center. He said they have been forced to move out due to the Kansas State Fire Marshal and the Fire Prevention Code violations. It would cost a lot of money to bring the building up to code. This puts an establishment out of business and is bad for the community. It diminishes the tax base and cultural base as the Beaux Arts Center helped support the local arts base in Fort Scott. He asked that the City give the owners reasonable accommodations and rescind the letter that was sent to the State Fire Marshal’s office.

City Manager responded and said what was sent to the State Fire Marshal’s office was the code foot print. It is an important document that you need when you change occupancy of a building which is what has occurred at this location. A complaint was filed with the State Fire Marshal’s office that there was a change of occupancy for this building. The City has tried to work with the owners but they chose to close their doors.

Matthew Wells – Mr. Wells asked why the code foot print for the Beaux Arts Center was funded using City taxpayer funds. He also asked why the report was sent to the State Fire Marshal’s office before confirming the size of the windows and doors. Lastly, he asked about the other downtown businesses and if the City would lose more businesses due to changes in occupancies in their establishments.

Mayor Mitchell said that the Beaux Arts Center did not have to close their doors. The City’s first and foremost concern is safety for all of our citizens. The City would work with them as they would any other business.

Paul Ballou, Fire Chief, said that his department had been working with the Duncan’s for some time.

Rick Zingre’, architect, said he did the code foot print for the Beaux Arts Center. He said that the City is always willing to give variances and exceptions. The change in occupancy from business to assembly is why the State Fire Marshal’s office requires the extra exit on the third floor.

Rachel Pruitt informed Mr. Wells that the code foot print was paid for with the downtown building improvement grant that is only for historical buildings.

City Manager said that he had a meeting with them this morning and asked them to reconsider again and they told him they were done.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None

CONSIDERATION:

1. Consideration of Zoning Change – A change of zoning from R-2 (Medium Density Residential District) to MU (Mixed Use District) – For Tract #1 at 1907 S. Horton – Approval of Ordinance No. 3530 – Rhonda Dunn, Community Development Director, informed the Commission that this zoning change went before the Planning Commission on February 1^st, 2018. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change. This property is where the old trailer park used to be located across from the college. This property has been purchased by Patrick Wood and Jake Gross who have formed Two Dogs Barking, LLC.

Patrick Wood informed the Commission they plan to put a strip mall in the southwest corner of this property along Horton Street and a 12 unit apartment building along the northwest corner. The apartment building would be appealing to young professionals and be on an upscale level. He is working with Rhonda Dunn and Rachel Pruitt as he would like to put some retail business in this parcel of land. He hopes to be able to apply for a T.I.F. for this location.

Mitchell moved to approve Ordinance No. 3530 – Zoning change from R-2 to MU for the property at 1907 S. Horton Street. Parker seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3530 CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OR DISTRICTS OF CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY K.S.A. 1973 SUPP. 12-708 – CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO MU (MIXED USE DISTRICT) FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1907 S. HORTON STREET.

2. Consideration of Zoning Change – A change of zoning from R-2 (Medium Density Residential District) to R-3 (High Density Residential District) for Tract #2 at 1920 S. Huntington – Approval of Ordinance No. 3531 – Rhonda Dunn, Community Development Director, informed the Commission that this zoning change went before the Planning Commission on February 1^st, 2018. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the zoning change.

Patrick Wood said they are still deciding what to do with this property. This zoning will allow for housing at this area.

Mitchell moved to approve Ordinance No. 3531 – Zoning change from R-2 to R-3 for the property at 1920 S. Huntington Street. Bartelsmeyer seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED ORDINANCE NO. 3531 CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS OR DISTRICTS OF CERTAIN LANDS LOCATED IN THE CITY OF FORT SCOTT, KANSAS UNDER THE AUTHORITY GRANTED BY K.S.A. 1973 SUPP. 12-708 – CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) TO R-3 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT) FOR THE PROPERTY AT 1920 S. HUNTINGTON STREET.

3. Consideration of playhouse placement – Dave Martin, City Manager, informed the Commission that a playhouse has been given to the City of Fort Scott by Pittsburg State University. The Men’s Kiwanis group has worked on the playhouse to make it safer for children. City Manager said that they need a location now to put the playhouse and asked the Commission for their input. The Public Works Director would like to see it placed at Ellis Park. They would pour a concrete slab and the playhouse would be placed on top of that. There are other parks where it could be placed also.

Nichols moved to allow City Staff to make the decision where to place the playhouse. Parker seconded. All voted aye.

APPROVED TO ALLOW CITY STAFF TO MAKE THE DECISION FOR THE BEST PLACE TO PUT THE PLAYHOUSE THAT WAS DONATED TO THE CITY BY PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY.

4. Consideration of Fitness Equipment purchase – Buck Run Community Center – City Manager asked for this to be tabled since Tom Robertson was not present.

5. Consideration of Natural Gas Supply Agreement with Constellation for Memorial Hall and the Public Works building – Jon Garrison, Director of Finance, informed the Commission that several weeks ago he was approached by Constellation New Energy about switching our natural gas supplies from Kansas Gas Service to Constellation at Memorial Hall at 1 E. 3^rd Street and the Public Works building at 2104 S. Sidney. He said that he has not checked with Kansas Gas Service yet to see if they would match their rate. He asked that this be tabled at this time and brought back in two weeks.

COMMISSION/STAFF:

1. Director Updates: None

B. City Commission:

Adamson – Remarked that the City did a great job on the streets.

Bartelsmeyer – Remarked that the Beaux Arts Center is important to our community and she hopes they reconsider their decision to close.

Nichols – Remarked that he noticed in the Planning Commission meeting notes that the new Comprehensive Plan will be coming before them at the first meeting in March. He will not be present at that meeting and asked if it could be moved to the second meeting in March.

Parker – Remarked that she appreciated the comments tonight at the meeting.

Mitchell – Nothing to report.

C. City Attorney: Not present.

3. Director of Finance: Nothing to report.

3. City Manager: Remarked that he has reached out to the owners of the Beaux Arts Center and hopes they reconsider their decision to close.

ADJOURNMENT:

Mitchell moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:57 p.m. Bartelsmeyer seconded. All voted aye.

ADJOURNED MEETING AT 6:57 P.M.

The next regularly scheduled meeting is to be held on March 6^th, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

RECORDED BY:

____________________

DIANE K. CLAY, CITY CLERK