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Finance staff told commissioners that an earlier $27,000 engineering fee that should have been billed to the water department was identified and corrected, reducing the amount that otherwise would have required coverage. Staff described $46,000 in capital outlay for the sewer department that included major repairs (about $30,000 for rebuilt screw pumps), and a revenue shortfall of about $23,000 in the sewer fund. Staff said those combined items and previous misestimations of employee costs contributed to the need for the transfer.

Because the city cannot transfer directly from the electric fund to the sewer fund, staff said the $130,000 will be transferred to the general fund and then journaled into the sewer fund. City staff reported the electric fund had a balance in the range of approximately $1.8 million at the time of the meeting, and that the fund could absorb the transfer. The motion to transfer $130,000 passed on a recorded roll call.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Herington - City Commission Meeting 7/1/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a $130,000 transfer from the electric fund to the general fund to address deficits, including a shortfall in the sewer fund; staff said the move will allow auditors to finalize the draft audit and balance budgets.","taxTitle","Herington, Dickinson County, Kansas","taxId",61725,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512208,"Herington approves trash contract addendum tying fee increases to contractor requests",131,1252000,1383000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115905-d2f4bcde67bb54957313cb926d16fab9&start=1252&end=1383","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115905-d2f4bcde67bb54957313cb926d16fab9/thumbnail_1252000.jpg","/articles/6512208/Herington/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Herington-approves-trash-contract-addendum-tying-fee-increases-to-contractor-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512208-c861e6a663f1e77e8d81eb2cba0e64dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185287&Signature=SJVSWnpyRsj4GDB8qDdscLdKyyMjcmsvg8xkHdvjJfLuaYNsL7qkDNkTPNGDjlSOxzXiaEVABAqCwcbjrLPgZIKAuSFs~02w9TEQ8jR-Lckr12aGydT6bDtSA~Sp5t2hbRklnejt3UlaS0uvaG-fmPxeeBDtvb-d2nc39jtooZ-t95WSh-~1fSTEut~CJlVkyX~~fI6CTZV79ZPxYLAOGctmD6AWzMXJJqpYzENeDScuB9E9PPIvK5YFOM94sxfohajRq-4g41vVP0d1n~7BOGZSz1g7X9EhzqGNIvHSQpk3zUKqn1aM1hS3mmKM9fnuQVquNvgOt6SaivrJmgp4Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Herington City Commission approved an addendum to the city’s trash contract with M and K Trash (referred to in the agenda as MNK), replacing language that appeared to allow automatic $2 increases per billing cycle with language that ties increases to contractor requests and requires commission approval for proposed cost increases.

Staff explained the previous language referenced a $2 increase \"every billing cycle,\" and commissioners queried whether \"billing cycle\" meant monthly or yearly. The revised addendum requires that any change to charges for service be proposed by the contractor (M and K Trash) and then approved by the commission; the city said its intent is to pass through direct cost increases rather than operate the service to generate profit.

A motion to approve the addendum for the term shown in the packet was made and seconded; the commission authorized the city manager to execute the addendum. Recorded votes showed affirmative votes by two commissioners present during the roll call. The exact contract term language as printed in the packet was referenced in the meeting record.","The commission approved an addendum to the city’s trash contract with M and K Trash (MNK) that replaces an automatic $2 per-billing increase with language that triggers increases only when the contractor proposes cost increases; the city manager was authorized to execute the addendum.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512213,"Herington grants KDWP easement for trailhead access and parking, authorizes signature",215,1031000,1246000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115905-d2f4bcde67bb54957313cb926d16fab9&start=1031&end=1246","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115905-d2f4bcde67bb54957313cb926d16fab9/thumbnail_1031000.jpg","/articles/6512213/Herington/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Herington-grants-KDWP-easement-for-trailhead-access-and-parking-authorizes-signature","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512213-467d47abb3cb1797ffee48e3dcda19d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185287&Signature=Mr~PLsUFZogxCGp2y7cyfrBEtRYA4QaXPqJZcfJZh2CUMHBDAiHWfnm~gYt3XGeMyaYNCyVeW47wHYLqqR8ndnOeKQPjdvXkPArwJXJKIs6wtgSCgxwutZASV8uCqzUKYuNd7piJRe1-~r03j72bA295YZ0LrltPZR9JOnywenMQL28FSVoireFigJZEys~ZVh9XBBdkFakQHUlnUgXoJauNGRTBCjBzmMqmj2rgZTMFqj2lEsBP-ozQbLIyRUFN3XPKM4nSMegMrXr0gGMyDzn0cFovSVTjsDLdm42ehtCyUN90zDf5JlqMqAmGHa66QOBBgs7DaBiMF-sWXzS7lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Herington City Commission approved an agreement granting the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) an easement to access and develop the city-owned trailhead parcel and adjacent strip north of nearby houses. The agreement authorizes KDWP to construct and maintain parking, surfacing, lighting, kiosks, signage and other trail-related infrastructure.

City staff described the parcels included in the legal description in the agenda packet and said the KDWP will have authority to \"access, construct, maintain, alter, inspect, repair, replace, protect, grade, relocate, improve, operate parking lot facilities, surface material, lighting, kiosks, signage, other equipment\" on the specified city-owned sections. Staff said KDWP plans to reseed the trailhead area with grass and may bring in dirt or work cooperatively with the city to establish a mowable surface; engineering and surveying for the larger project are underway.

Commissioners recorded a motion to approve the easement agreement and to authorize the mayor’s signature. The motion passed with recorded affirmative votes.","The commission authorized an easement and agreement allowing the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to access, construct and maintain trailhead facilities on city-owned parcels and authorized the mayor to sign the agreement.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512217,"Herington approves 2026 public library budget amid questions on county distributions and prior shortfall",312,245000,557000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115905-d2f4bcde67bb54957313cb926d16fab9&start=245&end=557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115905-d2f4bcde67bb54957313cb926d16fab9/thumbnail_245000.jpg","/articles/6512217/Herington/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Herington-approves-2026-public-library-budget-amid-questions-on-county-distributions-and-prior-shortfall","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512217-522ab45c4eb60db7aa80485e8aefb19b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185287&Signature=c82~u6HdZC1UPtXcla8Mh~9623vftH4HUmEFRKvD-3qnbAnxeE1koScZTkgZZQD-MIH5tvNwJpdgOi1Bgy42Fy4dMVbaXhxs71Phz4rBVk9jiI4G-YHEP6y94rb~2-Q9dF2hFWkOX5d59-7-8z-9bS4JqjpA9ZzuOX~HWd0gn0vQaUl32gyURm6NeLrREa-yIuRT~R0pxmLsGHNcAKIrRMJ-e2JQscGmJbwtvaxl5HN05wSKU~88ERNxE7oOGsooWhDccU7cs4svTAQkc6nbttO1HRKV17~tY1X6HXTciQphaHRYK4cfNdqaLz2LrUUoqXVSNLPITLVu2f6PSmUgFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Herington City Commission approved the 2026 public library budget as presented, after discussion about higher insurance premiums, a prior local funding shortfall and the timing of county distributions that complicates audit accounting.

Library staff told the commission the budget reflects higher insurance costs and that last year the library received $72,000 from the city when it had been expected to receive $86,000, creating a $14,000 shortfall. The library representative said the gap was covered by a combination of a donation following the passing of a local supporter, savings and capital-improvement funds after replacing a heating/air unit in prior years.

Commissioners asked how the library planned to cover a $1,700 difference in the current budget. The library representative said grants, donations and savings were used and that the city’s distribution schedule — county funds arriving late in the year — complicates the library’s cash flow and requires auditors to account for revenue timing. Staff said auditors can estimate revenue for audit purposes if necessary.

A commissioner asked whether state statute required a public hearing; the response from staff was that no public hearing was required under the applicable statute for library levies in this instance. The commission made a motion to approve the budget \"as written\" and recorded affirmative votes. The motion passed.","The commission approved the 2026 public library budget as written. Discussion focused on insurance cost increases, a prior $14,000 shortfall in city funding, and audit timing caused by county distribution schedules.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":103,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6512222,"Herington approves fireworks display assessment for July 12 with alternate July 13",48,197000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5115905-d2f4bcde67bb54957313cb926d16fab9&start=197&end=245","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5115905-d2f4bcde67bb54957313cb926d16fab9/thumbnail_197000.jpg","/articles/6512222/Herington/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Herington-approves-fireworks-display-assessment-for-July-12-with-alternate-July-13","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6512222-c80c84c669555d9603559deaab86a3fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185287&Signature=BZD5jzTYlef8Zjetpqdmv-b4wYHdZOzrT3cBCfyzeoNeZiNud60K9WhESeAy4kjreuMcuxldfex~6GfJh2ZK3bQYiXEkxHBToycN6ucgt7XyYZiRgFo4JYZW2d1CJyv8F4FwuGyhVxlLGS1cD67O2hRKA7lDikpdHAC8dqB-1AsK0g5l43u3ZdVyfHn7t3D1JBdLWKIOtxxR9LjwdMRIQm9SH6O8GAU0hm1XwBaJ3bGcd9KpLhqy9sb9gSKqijpcspCb5rjlwKy5fq-MQnPneOvv83~KOs7g6BMwCx8~4yfzPT1QEssZ7uj4udmfgiLD3g2yEiQYjeTNTHUM247iRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Herington City Commission voted to approve an amended resolution authorizing an assessed fireworks display on July 12, 2025, with an alternate shooting date of July 13, and authorized the mayor to sign the agreement.

The vote followed a motion to consider the amended resolution and authorization of signature. A motion and a second were recorded; Commissioner Scarf and Commissioner Bell voted \"aye.\" One commissioner abstained, citing a conflict of interest; the abstention was noted as an abstention for the record. The motion carried.

Commission staff described the resolution as an assessment to permit and authorize the display on the stated dates and to authorize signature. No additional funding questions or changes to the scope of the display were raised during the discussion.

The commission did not record additional conditions or amendments to the resolution during the meeting. The item moved on to the next agenda matter after the vote.","The Herington City Commission approved an amended resolution assessing and authorizing a fireworks display for July 12, 2025, with an alternate date of July 13; one commissioner abstained citing a conflict of interest.","actionData","errors"]

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