MINNEOLA CITY COUNCIL MEETS                                                June 15, 2026

The Minneola City Council met in regular session on June 15, 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, and Galen Rankin. Mayor Sibley presided. Also present were Tyler Knox, City Manager and Brenda Stewart, City Clerk.

The zoning hearing for 330 S Main was called to order. Michele and Lejay Warren expressed concerns over alley issues, sidewalks possibly being covered by vehicles, driveways, and parking. The Council discussed these items with the Warrens. The Warren’s left the meeting. Marvin made a motion, seconded by Dustin to accept the rezoning from R-1 to R-3, motion passed 4/0. Marvin made a motion to accept Ordinance 2026-04 establishing the change, Chad seconded, motion passed 4/0.

Kirsten Heinz, Pool Manager, explained that the summer season has been really busy. There have been some chemical issues and weather issues. Tomorrow night they are holding a “Glow in the Dark” night.

Brandon Hornback nor Justin Clowdis could attend the meeting but Tyler Knox explained that the City firetruck, Engine #2, does not have a mobile radio. Marvin made a motion to proceed with the purchase of the Motorola radio from Sunny Communications, Galen seconded, motion passed 4/0. The second item discussed was the maintenance of all the radios. The Council discussed that this should be a County issue and Emergency Management’s job. All radios across our County should be updated and all have the same channels and be able to communicate with each other. The Council agreed that we would be interested in helping but only after it had been discussed by the County.

Howard Wideman mentioned that the plaques that were added to the Veteran’s Park look nice. We have been looking at adding lighting and electrical to the Veteran’s Park and Howard said he would try to raise some funding. He mentioned that Southern Pioneer has a grant that we should look at. Howard recommended that we contact the solar farm director and have him come to a Council meeting to explain the process. Howard also brought up redistricting. We will look at the KSA Statutes.

Galen made a motion to approve the minutes from May 18 and June 1, 2026, Chad seconded, motion passed 5/0.

Financial Reports for May 2026 were reviewed. Brenda mentioned that the funds from our temporary note should be here tomorrow which is for Magnolia Street. There were no questions.

Manager Update:

• Chip sealing will start when we get another CDL driver. One maintenance guy has passed but the CDL cannot be active until July 17. The other maintenance guy is re-testing on June 17. We are planning to do chip sealing by ourselves.

Copies of the windfarm allocations to date were handed out.

Southern Pioneer sent out a brochure about rates going up.

Northend Disposal trash day and truck type was discussed. Northend is proposing using a truck with an arm which would require the carts to be located on one side of the alley or on streetside and they would like to move the day of pick-up to Fridays. The Council agreed to have citizen’s place their cart on one side of the alley for pick-up except for the locations that currently put their trach cart in the street, would continue to do so. Council was advised that Northend was supposed to wait to do anything until after tonight’s meeting, but they started today with stickers and notes.

The status of Magnolia Street and the Temporary Notes were reviewed. Marvin made a motion to approve Resolution 2026-R06 establishing the RHID Magnolia Street and calling for a hearing on July 20, Chad seconded, motion passed 4/0. Signatures were also obtained for the Federal Tax Certificate.

Next Thursday, June 25, there is an open house as Prime Craftsmen Homes, the firm that has already agreed to purchase 6 lots. Carol, Chad, Galen, Tyler and Brenda plan to attend.

A thank you from Minneola Healthcare Foundation was passed around for sponsoring their tournament.

Dustin asked about the mowing and trash at the triangle park. Tyler stated it is the states responsibility but we will get it taken care of.

Marvin brought up and the Council discussed the main 4-way intersection. Hwy 283/Hwy 54. There are major concerns about the amount of traffic and that sooner or later there will be a major wreck. All agreed we need some type of traffic control. It was agreed to send out a survey to the general population and get support before we go any further.

Marvin called for an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel for 10 minutes, Galen seconded, motion passed 4/0. Executive session started at 9:10 and ended at 9:20.

Galen made a motion to give the assistant pool manager a pay increase as filed, Marvin seconded, motion passed 4/0.

Marvin made a motion to increase the maintenance personnel’s salaries by 1% once they pass their CDL’s, Chad seconded, motion passed 4/0.

The bills were reviewed. Marvin made a motion to approve the bills as presented, Chad seconded, motion passed 4/0.

Marvin made a motion to adjourn the meeting, Dustin seconded, motion passed 4/0. The meeting adjourned at 9:31 pm.

City Clerk