McPherson City Commission Meeting - Key Items

Park and Recreation

The commission will approve additional funding of $156.64 for freight costs related to the annual purchase of grass seed and fertilizer, bringing the total to nearly $16,000. The materials will be used to reseed Hess Park and repair flood-damaged areas, plus fertilize downtown facilities.

Two temporary workers will be hired at the golf course for $12/hour through the remainder of the season.

Traffic Changes

Earl Street Conversion: Commissioners will vote to make the 200 block of Earl Street a one-way westbound street to address safety concerns at Lincoln Elementary School. The change aims to reduce congestion during Pre-K drop-off and pick-up times, as parents currently park along both sides of the street creating dangerous conditions.

Infrastructure Projects

The commission will approve $2,842.75 for continued erosion control work at Deerfield Estates South and $7,380 to renew technical support for critical wastewater treatment plant software.

Staff will provide updates on several major road projects including Myers Street reconstruction, North Elm reconstruction, and the completed Sycamore neighborhood asphalt overlay.

Administrative Business

The city will renew its insurance consulting agreements, including a new five-year contract with Iron Insurance Partners starting at $23,500 annually with 2.5% yearly increases.

The annual Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for November 11, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion and proceeding to a ceremony at the Park Department building at 11:00 a.m.

A study session will follow the regular meeting for preliminary discussions on policy matters and expenditures over $3,000.