Mayor Todd Winters delivers 2025 State of the City Address

The City of Gardner, Kansas, held its 2025 State of the City Address on April 30, 2025, where Mayor Todd Winters highlighted significant progress in residential and economic development. Key procurement-related updates included the approval of new housing projects such as the Lonear subdivision with 187 units and the Flint Trails townhome development. Economic growth was emphasized with the Grota development project, featuring eight industrial buildings totaling approximately 2.8 million square feet valued at $365 million, and the upcoming addition of a dual-brand hotel near the I35 and 175th Street interchange. Infrastructure investments were also detailed, including ongoing design and procurement efforts for the I35 Gardener Road interchange phase two, the Gardener Road bridge letting scheduled for June, and the Moonlight Road Bridge replacement. The city is expanding its wastewater treatment capacity and advancing the design and procurement for a new electric substation. These projects reflect the city's strategic investments in transportation, utilities, and public amenities to support its rapid growth and economic vitality.