MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL MEETS                                                May 18, 2026

The Minneola City Council met in regular session on May 18, 2026, in the Civic Connection. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with the following Council members present: Marvin Jensen, Dustin Laudick, Chad Kirk, Debbie Buckley, and Galen Rankin. Mayor Sibley presided. Also present were Tyler Knox, City Manager and Brenda Stewart, City Clerk.

Laurie Minor discussed Community Day permits with the Council and also serving alcoholic beverages and cereal malt beverages. The Waddle Wagon has a state catering license and is getting a permit from Brenda if approved by the Council. Marvin made a motion to approve the Waddle Wagon, Galen seconded, motion passed 5/0. Laurie confirmed the fireworks display has been cancelled due to the recent fires and the current dry weather conditions. The City will put together a check list of requirements for next year’s Community Days.

Matt Shelor discussed the tri-plex they would like to build at 330 S Main Street. The lot was surveyed last week and all of the set backs are met. All 3 will have garages, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. He will get with Tyler concerning the sewer taps and water meters. Marvin made a motion, Chad seconded to allow Matt to proceed with the tri-plex and start the re-zoning process, motion passed 5/0. Matt will get with Brenda concerning re-zoning.

Galen made a motion to approve the minutes from April 20 and May 4, 2026, Debbie seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Financial Reports for April 2026 were reviewed. There were no questions.

Manager Update

• The township is paying to change the lighting at the helipad to a radio light system. The City still needs a contract of who is responsible for the maintenance of the lighting system.
• The swimming pool is up and running and chemicals are balanced. We had minimal repairs this year. The lifeguard training started this last Sunday and they plan to have a free day of swimming on the 23^rd.
• With Magnolia Street being constructed, the gate to the tree pit/recycle center will have to be moved and we will have to fix and install fencing around the pit to prevent dumping. Discussion ensued as to the types of fencing that could be used and the associated costs. Chad mentioned the school has some used 8’ chain link fencing. He will check about the availability and let Tyler know. If that is not available, the Council recommended 4 rows of barb wire or panels.
• Tanner Yost is putting an estimate together of the costs to have C Road turned into concrete. It is a 75/25 grant. The only portion that belongs to the City is in front of the Co-op. Galen made a motion to go ahead and let Tanner apply for the grant with the understanding that the City currently cannot assist financially, Marvin seconded, motion passed 5/0.
• The Magnolia Street water and sewer main lines are in. They plan to start pouring concrete tomorrow.
• The Civic Club storage container delivered last week. It is a brand-new box.
• We will start chip sealing the end of June to beginning of July.

The City-wide garage sale will be on June 6. Flyers are around town and the sign-up sheet in is the post office.

The City received a sponsorship request for the Minneola Wildcat Classic basketball tournament. Marvin made a motion to sponsor at the Purple level, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Appointment sheets were passed out. Debbie made a motion to accept as listed, Dustin seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Galen made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-R04 – GAAP, Waive Annual Requirement of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Fixed Asset Accounting, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0.

The City received an offer from a modular housing firm to purchase all 29 lots and build houses on Magnolia Street. After discussion and review of their drawings, Marvin made a motion to sell them the first six lots (3 on each side) to see their houses and see how they sell, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0. Brenda will get with them and also send our Deed Restrictions. Carol and Debbie would like to see their facility and some houses that are already built.

Attorney Dan Love worked up a Law Enforcement Agreement based on the meeting between him, Tyler, Brenda, Sheriff Hesston, and Deputy Warkentine. Copies of the first draft were reviewed by the Council. The Council agreed the agreement looked fine and to have Attorney Love forward it onto Sheriff Hesston for review.

The Council was reminded that this meeting will be recessed until June 1, at 5:00, where we will review the bids for our temporary notes. It was determined that 3 councilmen will be absent, but two are willing to call in. Brenda will get with Larry Kleeman, Ranson Financial, to confirm that this will work.

The bills were reviewed. Marvin made a motion to approve the bills as presented, Galen seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Debbie made a motion to recess the meeting until June 1, 2026, at 5:00 pm, Dustin seconded, motion passed 5/0. The meeting adjourned at 9:43 pm.

City Clerk