City of Gardner Council Meeting 07/20/2026

The City of Gardner, Kansas held a council meeting on July 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included authorizing the city administrator to execute purchase agreements for property acquisition related to the Grand Street improvements project, approving an addendum with HDR Engineering, Inc. for on-call traffic design services due to increased development demands, and awarding a progressive design-build contract to Burns & McDonald CIS Constructors for the Hillsdale intake structure project, a critical water infrastructure upgrade with a budget of approximately $20.8 million. Additionally, the council authorized the execution of a contract modification to secure 7 megawatts of additional electric capacity through the Kansas Municipal Energy Agency. The meeting also featured the approval of multiple ordinances and resolutions authorizing the issuance and delivery of general obligation bonds and temporary notes totaling several million dollars to finance city projects. Discussions included traffic management concerns related to new developments and the importance of infrastructure improvements to support community growth. The council passed motions on all procurement items presented, reflecting active investment in city infrastructure and services.