City of Gardner Council Meeting 12/15/2025

The City of Gardner, Kansas held a council meeting on December 15, 2025, where several procurement and development-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of an amended agreement with Olsen for additional design services on the 167th Street roadway improvements project, reflecting unforeseen site conditions and scope adjustments. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a 100-foot community communications tower on city property, and rezoning and development plans for a private K-12 school, New Life Christian Academy, including phased construction and associated infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the council adopted a resolution updating the city's investment policy to comply with recent legislative changes, and approved revised hangar rates at the Gardner Municipal Airport effective January 2026. Other notable discussions involved animal control program updates highlighting cost savings through partnerships and microchip initiatives, and a proposal for an indoor activity space for teens utilizing an existing city building. Motions for consent agenda items and various ordinances passed unanimously, reflecting active governance on capital projects, policy updates, and community development.