The City of Haysville, KS - City Council - September 14, 2026

The City Council meeting of Haysville, Kansas, held on September 14, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions. The council approved multiple resolutions related to capital improvement projects, including paving, sewer, water, and wastewater improvements for the Wheatland Village Addition Phase 2, with project costs totaling over $10 million and financed through temporary notes and general obligation bonds. The council also approved a three-year enterprise agreement with ESRI for GIS software at a cost of $61,800 and awarded a contract to Don Linger Facility Services for repainting the activity center interior for $32,550. Additionally, the council approved a solar panel installation project for city facilities, awarding a contract to Hutton Solar for $741,800, funded from capital improvement funds. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to an administrative appeal hearing regarding the denial of a business license for Crown Auto Sales, focusing on compliance with city codes and background investigations. The council ultimately denied a conditional use permit for a proposed gas station development, citing community concerns and environmental considerations. Discussions also covered public safety technology, specifically the use of Flock cameras, with council members debating data privacy and law enforcement utility. The meeting concluded with updates on code enforcement cases and the approval of the 2027 city budget, including pay chart revisions and job description changes.