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Votes at a glance

- Permanent utility easement and settlement (Bell): The commission authorized a permanent utility easement in exchange for $15,000 and authorized a settlement agreement and release with Kimberly Bell and John Bell that acknowledges the easement and payment. Motion and second were made; the measure passed with the commission recording unanimous “Aye” votes.

- Land bank budget approval: The commission approved a land bank budget that includes a $10,000 starting fund balance/transfer to establish the land bank’s working funds. The commission noted the land bank board will receive and file the budget at its September meeting. The motion passed with unanimous “Aye” votes.

- Temporary construction easement with Larry Beeler: The commission authorized a temporary construction easement near Trail Road and 500 Avenue to allow the city to tap a water line and complete a short section of work the city said will enable a planned RV fill station (no dump station at this phase). City staff said construction on the property portion is expected to take less than a week, with the city aiming to do the work in September or October so the line is in place; the full fill-station and road loop work may follow later. The motion passed with unanimous “Aye” votes.

- League conference delegates: The commission appointed Commissioner Naylor as the primary voting delegate for the 2025 League of Kansas Municipalities conference and Mayor Gares as the alternate.

Details and context

The $15,000 easement and matching settlement concerning a portion of land near Barrett’s Addition was described by staff as a permanent utility easement to permit utility work on the Bells’ property. The settlement and authorization were presented together; the commission authorized the mayor to sign the agreement.

On the land bank budget, staff described a modest starting fund ($10,000) and a conservative spending plan, noting the land bank is not expected to be highly active immediately but could receive property transfers or hay-lease revenue in the future. The land bank board will review and file the budget at its September meeting.

For the temporary construction easement with Larry Beeler, staff said the city plans to cut under a road and run a short line through the corner of the property to place a fill station connection point; one property-owner request — that the property owner be able to apply later for a residential water connection — was addressed in the easement language and noted to be subject to existing contract commitments with Hope and Woodbine water services.

Several motions passed by voice vote with commissioners responding “Aye.” Meeting minutes will record the official roll; the meeting transcript records unanimous approval for these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Herington - City Commission Meeting 8/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Harrington City Commission on Aug. 19 authorized a permanent utility easement and settlement with Kimberly and John Bell, approved a $10,000 initial land bank transfer, OK’d a temporary construction easement for a planned RV fill station and named delegates for the 2025 municipal league conference.","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},6483685,"Community Foundation of Dickinson County gives $49,513 to renovate Father Padilla Park restrooms",2192,228000,2420000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5601232-5e9cbceb8bf93135e217dd786bee2d75&start=228&end=2420","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5601232-5e9cbceb8bf93135e217dd786bee2d75/thumbnail_228000.jpg","/articles/6483685/Herington/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Community-Foundation-of-Dickinson-County-gives-49513-to-renovate-Father-Padilla-Park-restrooms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483685-17fe1939718b24c400a48ed137b068ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117287&Signature=aHZEq4wq1ErMKWB5EMzJAGMsIS5Q4dlsxNaU2ueHECOy10vMtKhBIGQIxyVnMRb7yGliHz33VSBcSvSjc-hg79TtNEEnEItOyDeYomT8EuQGyTLlH0OzlO8JL0KaCviU8aq31SvYGQCrs6YAHQZvyRg-h9DrWnOmk4CW~ptuVDD~kVX22Lv-Dr7eQScmWiKWfSAir0FIfIo8d3EKCnmjx5S2f6hcv0uAVixFYLOWJCNwG3zq-BgFkg0vqlH8wv1JSdnifcGVMJiTe6pH0Cg44wLM3vK~nr2iM0rLfzOiUL0Vn419Dit~Ohg-vkFCwMfOwBazkiWqX049S1AO0zed0w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Foundation of Dickinson County presented a $49,513 check to the Harrington City Commission on Aug. 19 to pay for renovation of the restrooms at Father Padilla Park.

The foundation’s executive director, Elizabeth Wiese, told the commission the board chose to fund a single restroom project in Harrington and asked the city to place signage at the park noting the gift. “Doing bathrooms is not glamorous, not exciting,” Wiese said. “But we felt that we had the ability to do this and we’re being proactive.”

Wiese said the foundation asked city staff for cost estimates, selected one site and is presenting the check to the city for the restroom redo. She said the foundation would like a photo opportunity and asked for a sign at the park reading that the restroom was provided by the foundation.

City staff later told the commission the project is expected to start after Labor Day and that the existing restrooms likely will be closed for the remainder of the park season while work proceeds. The city manager said the city will complete sewer and water work first and then turn construction over to the contractor.

The foundation’s donation also came with a public photo and a planned ribbon-cutting when the project is complete, according to meeting remarks.

No formal vote was required for receipt of the donation; the presentation was made during the announcements and community presentations portion of the Aug. 19 meeting.

The foundation and city officials did not provide a contractor name or a firm construction schedule at the meeting; the commission asked staff to coordinate timing and public notice before work begins.","The Community Foundation of Dickinson County presented a $49,513 check to Harrington city officials to finance renovation of the restrooms at Father Padilla Park and requested donor signage; city staff said the work will begin after Labor Day and the restrooms will be closed for the remainder of the season.",{"_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},6483675,"Commission hears update on vacant hospital building; staff recommends market study and outreach",257,1959000,2216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5601232-5e9cbceb8bf93135e217dd786bee2d75&start=1959&end=2216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5601232-5e9cbceb8bf93135e217dd786bee2d75/thumbnail_1959000.jpg","/articles/6483675/Herington/Dickinson-County/Kansas/Commission-hears-update-on-vacant-hospital-building-staff-recommends-market-study-and-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6483675-29dd518fe98b3cbcbdba1493cbae67fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117287&Signature=l8ZhFwLtEbHITScnypcHCJJagZm5iNF7MW47N14vs8GLpYI0n~MPRxpyHXwWA74O68W0Y3Lcb4NGP9TmV2Z70q2zc15T5pD-WuvNwQ00izcyG9hvo3LdJSA7YS5qN0uzX68AmIUpnCykgMMuXzOCAloRKRXCSztLjcagq43NpsmPbmlKygHgljFHH76K~8AbfOoOw3Z0geRaMSfu4jnI7UM~SPzuFfzLfdBtvRqr-fpynPu6ERZJXuwBEhVywCIh881-n2ckkjZSVW0ypLmahzf4HvBCMEV-YiIatMxUkLfv5FT~ERJH69xekuz8oC8t5D46yDZXqcW~Ka3-yBkZNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff updated the Harrington City Commission on Aug. 19 about the status of the city’s vacant hospital building, saying the structure is being cleared of remaining medical waste and nonessential documents and is listed with a realtor.

The maintenance supervisor and contracted hazardous/medical waste firm have removed medical waste, staff said, and sensitive files are being shredded before the building is shown. A realtor took photos and the property is on the market with “stipulations we previously discussed,” the city manager told the commission.

Staff recommended a workshop or extended meeting within the next month to consider a market study and outreach strategy if the listing does not produce a viable buyer. The city manager said staff has applied for a grant that, if awarded, would help pay for a market study to analyze community demographics and identify potential end uses — such as assisted living, nursing care or other uses consistent with zoning — and noted that some uses could require rezoning.

Commissioners said they did not want to delay action and suggested scheduling a workshop sooner than the end of the year to explore options and recruitment strategies. City staff said the 2026 budget includes money for basic maintenance and winterization while the city markets the property.

No formal action was taken at the Aug. 19 meeting; the commission directed staff to schedule a workshop and continue marketing the property and pursuing grant funding for a market study.","City staff reported the vacant hospital building is being cleared, listed with a realtor and that staff has applied for a grant to fund a market study; the commission discussed holding a workshop soon to plan next steps if the property does not attract buyers.","actionData","errors"]

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Harrington commission authorizes utility easements, land bank budget and temporary construction easement; appoints league conference delegates

Community Foundation of Dickinson County gives $49,513 to renovate Father Padilla Park restrooms

Commission hears update on vacant hospital building; staff recommends market study and outreach