The Minneola City Council met in regular session on June 17, 2024, in the Civic Connection. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with the following Council members present: Marvin Jensen, Chad Kirk, Dustin Laudick, and Wesley Orr. Mayor Carol Sibley presided. Also present were Tyler Knox, City Manager and Brenda Stewart, City Clerk.

The revised plat (dated 6/13/24) for the Sunrise Addition was received and reviewed. The re-plat moved the Cottonwood/Magnolia alley to the east by 10’ and the City will vacate 10’ of the alley to the west. The re-plat had to take place because the alley as originally drawn would go over current structures and trees. The revised plat cost $4,400.00. Marvin made a motion to approve the revised plat and pay the EBH invoice, Wesley seconded, motion passed 4/0. The drawing was signed and notarized.

The Council reviewed the Appleton Addition plat dated 4/26/24. Dustin made a motion to approve the plat, Chad seconded, motion passed 4/0. The drawing was signed and notarized.

Council member Debbie Buckley arrived.

Chinowa and Kirk McFadden met with the Council for the possibility of re-zoning 302 S. Main St. The zoning change would be from R-1 Residential to C-1 Central Business District. Chinowa handed out information on the proposed “Bluff Creek Coffee Shop.” Not only would it be a coffee shop, but they would also have snacks, gifts, and Wildcat merchandise. There is quite a bit of remodeling that they plan to do including windows, doors, paint, flooring, handicap ramp, and landscaping. Brenda handed out an outline of the steps to rezone. The first item is they need to turn in the completed application and a complete listing of any properties within 200’. Once received, the City can follow the necessary steps and the Council can schedule a public hearing date.

Ashley Tedford, Pool Manager, reviewed some ideas that she has come up with:
• Occasional extra late-night swims on Friday or Saturday nights. Discussion took place about paying the guards and the manager. Marvin made a motion that the guards can include the time on their timecards as long as they do not go over 40 hours, and the entry fee will be changed to $3.50. The extra $1.00 entrance fee will be reimbursed to the pool manager for any extra night swims. Wesley seconded, motion passed 5/0. Brenda will check on noise curfews.
• She is planning a special day for 4th of July, including games like water corn hole, special music, and free popsicles.
• She is considering additional swims on Sundays, before or after the regular hours, and having a baby swim or adult swim.
Ashley also discussed some maintenance issues:
• The one lifeguard chair support is extra rocky where it connects to the chair. The guards do not feel secure sitting there. Chad made a motion to replace the support pole, Marvin seconded, motion passed 5/0.
• The umbrellas continue to move, and one came out of the holders during a recent windstorm. The Council discussed different options on how to secure the umbrellas. It was decided that the guards should not open the umbrellas when the wind is strong.
• Part of the lifeguard certification and training is on using an AED. Ashley read information about the effectiveness of using an AED and handed out pricing. Tyler mentioned that if we purchase one, it should match what the County currently has. Marvin made a motion to purchase an AED that work with the Counties equipment, Debbie seconded, motion passed 5/0. Tyler was asked to contact Millie Fudge about the AED.
• The men’s urinal is not functional and a Do Not Use sign has been posted.
Ashley also mentioned a compliment the guards received this year.

Wesley made a motion to approve the minutes from May 20, 2024, Dustin seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Financial Reports for May 2024 were reviewed. The JE transferring funds to cover the bond payment and CCLIP was completed. There were no questions.

Tyler updated the Council on several items:
1. The KDOT CCLIP project is going well. They anticipate being done in August. The motel sign on Paraiso’s property was legal, but the State decided to remove it and the City will not pay to have it replaced. There is a lip where the new concrete meets the asphalt. The State will need to fix this. Tyler mentioned that the construction company, Smokey Hills, has been great to work with.
2. The summer help has been doing great.
3. He plans to call Don Paddock to inspect the pool.
4. The City has been spraying for mosquitos when the wind has permitted.
5. Bucklin plans to chip seal 13 blocks this summer. We will go over and help them.
6. He will work on getting the barriers for Front and Cherry Street. He will call the Co-op to see if they can help offload them.

USD 219 plans to bring “Reality U” to the school again in September. This program teaches students about finances in an interactive and engaging way. The Council agreed to help if we can once donations are finalized.

The 2023 Audit with Kennedy McKee is scheduled for June 24-28.

The current City dog ordinances about pit bulls were reviewed. The City is aware that there are several pit bulls or part pit bulls in Minneola. The pit bull Ordinances from Dodge City, Greensburg, and Spearville’s were reviewed. The Kansas legislation for specific breeds was reviewed. The Council decided to table the decision and have Tyler and Brenda write a revised ordinance.

The new FLSA overtime rule goes into effect July 1, 2024. There is a lot of information about this rule and it is confusing. The Council had numerous questions about the rule and asked Brenda to contact the Kansas League of Municipalities. This will be tabled until the July meeting.

The Council agreed to move July’s Council meeting date to July 22, so we will have enough Councilmen to have a quorum.

Carol reminded everyone of the City employee/Council members BBQ on July 27, 7:00 pm.

The fire department asked permission to use the southeast corner of Community Park to set off the fireworks display. The fireworks display will be on July 6. Marvin made a motion approving the use, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Marvin made a motion to approve the bills as presented, Debbie seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Debbie made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Marvin seconded, motion passed 5/0. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm.

City Clerk