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On the agenda: Hesston 10.12.26 City Council Meeting — Data Center (Oct 12)

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WhereHesston, Kansas

Body10.12.26 City Council Meeting

Money$175,880.99 on the table

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City Council Meeting
City of Hesston Agenda
Monday, October 12, 2026
Council Chamber/Municipal Court Building
110 E. Smith Street
Present
Susan Swartzendruber, Mayor
Brad Unruh, City Council
Larry Fuqua, City Council
Michael Wallace, City Council
Kevin Logan, City Council
Taylor Redding, City Council

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Jason Thrasher, City Administrator
Valerie Bonham, City Clerk
J.T. Klaus, City Attorney

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Call to Order - 6:00pm

Additions to Agenda
A.

______________________________

Others Present
1._______________________
2._______________________
3._______________________
4._______________________
5._______________________

C. ______________________________
3.

Consent Agenda
A.

Council Minutes

Appropriations

C. Financial Statements
D. Board Minutes

Building Permits

General Consent

Constituency Comments
A.

Constituency Comments

Proclamations and Awards

Public Hearing

Ordinances & Resolutions
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Old Business

New Business
A.

Prairie Lakes Phase III - Developer's Agreement

Multi-Use Trail Pay Application #5

C. Travel and Business Expense Policy
D. Welcome Baskets
10. Other Business
11. Executive Session
A.

Executive Session

12. Adjourn Meeting
A.

Adjournment

Note: Hearing impaired persons may request an interpreter.

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CITY OF HESSTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES of September 14, 2026
Council Meeting No. 14
The regular meeting of the Hesston City Council was held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers/Municipal Court Building located at 110 E. Smith Street.
PRESENT
Council members Larry Fuqua, Michael Wallace (via phone), Taylor Redding and Kevin
Logan, City Administrator Jason Thrasher, City Attorney J.T. Klaus and City Clerk Valerie
Bonham with Mayor Susan Swartzendruber presiding. A quorum was present.
ABSENT
Brad Unruh
OTHERS PRESENT
Superintendent of Public Works Chad Mason (via phone), Police Chief Chris Eilert, Director
of Emergency Services Zach Bergen, Finance Director Anthony Swartzendruber, Parks
Foreman Josh Hastings and Rusty Whitcher with Harvey County Now.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor Swartzendruber asked if there were any additions to the agenda. Hearing none she
proceeded to the next item of business.
CONSENT AGENDA
Kevin Logan moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Taylor Redding seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
CONSTITUENCY COMMENTS
Mayor Swartzendruber opened the floor for constituency comments.
Hearing none, she proceeded to the next item of business.
PUBLIC HEARING
2027 CITY BUDGET REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE PUBLIC HEARING
At 6:03 p.m. Taylor Redding moved to open the Revenue Neutral Rate public hearing. Kevin
Logan seconded. Motion carried 4-0
Anthony Swartzendruber presented background and information on the Revenue Neutral
Rate.
Mayor Swartzendruber asked for public comment. Hearing none she moved to the next item
of business.
RESOLUTION NO. 1205 – REVENUE NEUTRAL RATE
Taylor Redding moved to approve Resolution No. 1205 which authorizes the City to exceed
the revenue neutral rate with the 2027 budget. Kevin Logan seconded. Motion carried 4-0 with
Larry Fuqua, Michael Wallace, Taylor Redding and Kevin Logan voting in favor.
At 6:11 p.m. Mayor Swartzendruber closed the Revenue Neutral Rate public hearing.
2027 CITY BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVE CIP AND 2027 BUDGET
At 6:12 p.m. Taylor Redding moved to open the 2027 City Budget public hearing. Larry Fuqua
seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
Anthony Swartzendruber presented the budget and CIP plans.
Mayor Swartzendruber asked for public comment. Hearing none, she moved to the next item
of business.
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At 6:19 p.m. Mayor Swartzendruber closed the public hearing.
Taylor Redding moved to approve the 2027 City budget and CIP plan as presented. Kevin
Logan seconded. Motion carried 4-0
At 6:20 p.m. Larry Fuqua moved to recess the meeting of the Hesston City Council and convene a
meeting of the Hesston Land Bank. Taylor Redding seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
At 6:23 p.m. Larry Fuqua moved to adjourn the meeting of the Hesston Land Bank and reconvene the
meeting of the Hesston City Council. Taylor Redding seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
ORDINANCE NO. 020-2026-191: UNIFORM PUBLIC OFFENSE CODE
Kevin Logan moved to approve Ordinance No. 020-2026-191 which incorporates the 2026
Uniform Public Offense Code into the Hesston City Code. Larry Fuqua seconded. Motion
carried 4-0.
ORDINANCE NO. 020-2026-192: STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
Taylor Redding moved to approve Ordinance No. 020-2026-192 which incorporates the 2026
Standard Traffic Ordinance into the Hesston City Code. Larry Fuqua seconded. Motion
carried 4-0.
RESOLUTION NO. 1206: SPECIAL EVENT - HESSTIVAL
Taylor Redding moved to approve Resolution No. 1206, authorizing a special event in
connection with Hesstival on Saturday October 10, 2026, including the sale and service of
cereal malt beverages. Larry Fuqua seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
DOWNTOWN HARVEST FESTIVAL – CMB PERMIT
Larry Fuqua moved to approve the Special Event Cereal Malt Beverage application which will
permit the sale of cereal malt beverages during the downtown festival on Saturday, October
10, 2026. Kevin Logan seconded. Motion carried 4-0
ORDINANCE NO. 010-2026-238: FOOD TRUCK PERMITS
Taylor Redding moved to approve Ordinance No. 010-2026-238, updating City Code for Food
Truck permits. Kevin Logan seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
MAIN STREET PARK AND PLAZA PROJECT: FUNDRAISING AND PROCESS
Larry Fuqua moved to approve allowing the City to receive donated funds for the Main Street
Park and Plaza Project and to direct staff to prepare an MOU with the Kansas Horizon
Foundation that outlines the project process and responsibilities. Taylor Redding seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
CHILDREN’S PARK DONATIONS
Kevin Logan moved to accept the donations from John and Roni Caffery and Sharon Stutzman
for Children’s Park and authorizes staff to purchase equipment to be fully reimbursed with said
donations. Taylor Redding seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
1ST RESPONDER FITNESS FACILITY
Kevin Logan moved to authorize Emergency Services staff to proceed with fundraising efforts
in support of the First Responder Fitness Facility Project. Larry Fuqua seconded. Motion
carried 4-0.
MULTI-USE TRAIL APPLICATION #4
Taylor Redding moved to authorize payment of the Multi-Use Trail Application #4 in the
amount of $175,880.99. Larry Fuqua seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
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VACCON DUAL ENGINE COMBO SEWER CLEANER PURCHASE
Kevin Logan moved to authorize staff to proceed with the purchase of the Vaccon vac truck
from Red Equipment in the amount of $595,000, including a $100,000 down payment,
contingent upon the quote meeting the requirements of the Procurement Policy. Staff was
ordered to issue financing requests to three local banks, and return in December with a
recommended 5-year Lease-Purchase ordinance based on the lowest responsible bid. Larry
Fuqua seconded. Motion carried 4-0.
OTHER BUSINESS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION #1
At 7:12 p.m. Taylor Redding moved to enter into an executive session for 10 minutes
pursuant to the exemption deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship (K.S.A. 754319(b)(2)) for the purpose of discussing legal matters, with the open meeting to resume in
the City council chambers at 7:22 p.m. Those present in the executive session include the
Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, and City Attorney. Kevin Logan seconded. Motion
carried 4-0.
At 7:22 p.m. the regular session resumed with no binding action taken during the session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION #2
At 7:22 p.m. Kevin Logan moved to enter into an executive session for 20 minutes pursuant
to the non-elected personnel exemption (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)) for the purpose of discussing
personnel matters. The open meeting would resume in the City council chambers at 7:42
p.m. Those present in the executive session include the Mayor, City Council, City
Administrator, and City Attorney. Larry Fuqua seconded. Motion carried 4-0
At 7:42 p.m. the regular session resumed with no binding action taken during the session.
Taylor Redding moved to approve an unpaid leave of absence for employee Matthew
Scheuermann through November 10, 2026. Larry Fuqua seconded. Motion approved 4-0.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:42 p.m. Michael Wallace moved to adjourn the meeting. Kevin Logan seconded.
Motion carried 4-0.
Recorded by
Valerie Bonham, City Clerk

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
DATE

INVOICE
AMOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

NAME

360lea

I-598504371

360 Document Solutions
Sep Copier Lease: PD

9/11/2026
214.95
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

C-923393460
I-9000133646
I-9000151213

Acushnet Company
Refund
Golf Balls (33 DZ)
Golf Balls (21 DZ)

R
R
R

9/11/2026
9/11/2026
9/11/2026

5.36CR
1,418.60
777.77

074072
074072
074072

I-9000185381
I-9000206408
I-9000240174

Acushnet Company
Golf Balls (6 DZ)
Golf Balls (6 DZ)
Golf Balls (6 DZ)

R
R
R

9/17/2026
268.26
9/17/2026
184.47
9/17/2026
142.59
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074095
074095
074095
2 CHECKS

595.32
2,786.33

I-11974

AngelFire Ammunition
9MM Ammo (8)

9/04/2026
467.16
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074033
1 CHECKS

467.16
467.16

I-2026-07

AT&T Mobility
Wireless Service thru 8/11

9/04/2026
203.96
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074034
1 CHECKS

203.96
203.96

I-86335583

Bound Tree Medical LLC
EpiRite Syringe

9/04/2026
82.78
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074035
1 CHECKS

82.78
82.78

R
R

9/25/2026
115.24
9/25/2026
62.95
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074128
074128
1 CHECKS

178.19
178.19

074096
074096
074096
1 CHECKS

199.17
199.17

acucom

angamm

attmob

boutre

brispe

bumbum

calgol

BrightSpeed ( CenturyLink Lume
I-2026-09: 313402953 Local/ Long Dis/ DSLThru 10/17
I-2029-09: 313402953 Unruh Lift Stn Serv Thru 10/17

I-1828811
I-1830516
I-1830517

Bumper to Bumper of Newton
Fuse
Motor Oil
Wix Filters

R
R
R

9/17/2026
0.76
9/17/2026
187.83
9/17/2026
10.58
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

I-939611075
I-939646903
I-940035239
I-942116399
I-942126898
I-942150522
I-942183777
I-942211247
I-942211451

Callaway Golf Sales Company
Demo Clubs
Demo Club
Driver
Golf Balss (6 DZ)
Putters
Putters
Golf Balls (6)
Golf Balls (24 DZ)
Golf Balls (6 DZ)

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026

1,098.27
370.52
312.32
133.92
670.47
521.17
278.40
535.68
133.92

DISCOUNT

VENDOR I.D.

acucom

STATUS

PAGE:

074071
1 CHECKS

214.95
214.95

2,191.01

074036
074036
074036
074036
074036
074036
074036
074036
074036

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
VENDOR I.D.

citsta

citnew

cobpum

cormai

cormai
cormai

cormai

cormar

NAME

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

STATUS

CHECK
DATE

PAGE:

INVOICE
AMOUNT

DISCOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

I-942234558
I-942356257
I-942411977
I-942437255
I-942455383
I-942664378
I-Finance Charge 26

Putt Rope Cap (6)
Golf Balls (6 DZ)
Golf Gloves
Golf Balls (18 DZ)
Brigade Putt Cap
Golf Balls (114 DZ)
Finance Charges

R
R
R
R
R
R
R

9/04/2026
163.99
9/04/2026
133.92
9/04/2026
216.78
9/04/2026
546.24
9/04/2026
91.76
9/04/2026
3,562.71
9/04/2026
420.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074036
074036
074036
074036
074036
074036
074036
1 CHECKS

9,190.07
9,190.07

I-2026-09 Carts

Citizens State Bank
Sep Golf Cart Lease

9/11/2026
4,462.45
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074074
1 CHECKS

4,462.45
4,462.45

I-2026-09

City of Newton
Council of Governments

9/11/2026
105.72
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074075
1 CHECKS

105.72
105.72

I-G4569353

Cobra Puma Golf Inc
Polos, Hoodies, 1/4 Zip

9/17/2026
1,313.12
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074098
1 CHECKS

1,313.12
1,313.12

I-Z627083
I-Z627105
I-Z627151

Core & Main LP
Fire Hydrant
Valve, Anchor
CTS GASKET

R
R
R

9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026

4,155.37
1,753.45
204.88

074038
074038
074038

6,113.70

I-Z658979

Core & Main LP
USD Water Main Repair

9/11/2026

542.40

074076

542.40

I-Z704280
I-Z716177

Core & Main LP
Ball Meter Valve, Paint
Angle Valve

R
R

9/17/2026
9/17/2026

910.91
445.86

074099
074099

1,356.77

I-Z737432

Core & Main LP
Ball Meter Valves (2)

9/25/2026
1,114.32
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074129
4 CHECKS

1,114.32
9,127.19

C-2724710
I-2885936

Core-Mark MidContinent Inc
Refund
Candy, Pizza, Uncrustables

R
R

9/04/2026
9/04/2026

25.00CR
1,390.58

074039
074039

1,365.58

I-2908362

Core-Mark MidContinent Inc
Candy, Uncrustables, Nuts

9/17/2026

793.28

074100

793.28

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
DATE

INVOICE
AMOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

NAME

cormar

Core-Mark MidContinent Inc
Uncrustables, Beef Patties

9/25/2026
672.96
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074130
3 CHECKS

672.96
2,831.82

Cox Business Communications
I-2026-09: City Hall City Hall TV
I-2029-09: Golf Main Golf Maint: Internet

R
R

9/11/2026
31.47
9/11/2026
74.41
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074077
074077
1 CHECKS

105.88
105.88

coxbus

delden

ditwit

drelaw

dutlai

emeveh

empac

fuqins

graace

gravie

DISCOUNT

VENDOR I.D.
I-2919157

STATUS

PAGE:

I-1085795

Delta Dental of Kansas
2026-10 Dental Premium

9/11/2026
3,093.05
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074078
1 CHECKS

3,093.05
3,093.05

I-P06533

Ditch Witch UnderCon
Trencher Clutch Plates

9/11/2026
163.23
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074079
1 CHECKS

163.23
163.23

I-32662

Dreier's Lawn Irrigation LLC
Irrigations Parts

9/11/2026
20.97
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074080
1 CHECKS

20.97
20.97

I-931944

Dutton-Lainson Company
Pit Lid Mount

9/17/2026
218.28
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074101
1 CHECKS

218.28
218.28

I-1252

Emergency Vehicle Sales, LLC
2026 F550: Ambulance

9/11/2026
369,861.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074081
1 CHECKS

369,861.00
369,861.00

I-18464

Empac Inc
4Q26 EAP Services

9/04/2026
565.80
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074040
1 CHECKS

565.80
565.80

I-3983

Fuqua Insurance Group
2026 Ford F550 Ambulance

9/17/2026
906.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074103
1 CHECKS

906.00
906.00

I-614136/1

Graber Ace Hardware
Hose and Reel

9/25/2026
90.97
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074131
1 CHECKS

90.97
90.97

I-2026-10

Gravie
2026-10 Health Premium

9/17/2026
48,182.29
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001314
1 CHECKS

48,182.29
48,182.29

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

R
R

9/04/2026
9/04/2026

4,500.00
600.00

Harrell's LLC
Kentuckey Bluegrass Seed

9/17/2026
600.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074104
2 CHECKS

600.00
5,700.00

I-2013-1718

Harvey County EDC Inc
Sep Economic Contribution

9/11/2026
3,150.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074082
1 CHECKS

3,150.00
3,150.00

I-2026-27 Police

Harvey County Now
1 Yr Subscirption Police

9/17/2026
168.18
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074105
1 CHECKS

168.18
168.18

I-2026-09-02

Harvey County Register of Deed
Wheatland Sq Dev Agrmt

9/02/2026
17.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074032
1 CHECKS

17.00
17.00

I-2026-08

Harvey County Solid Waste
Aug Landfill/ Sludge Fee

9/04/2026
3,950.94
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074042
1 CHECKS

3,950.94
3,950.94

I-2026-09

Harvey County Treasurer
2026 Ambulance: Tag/Title

9/21/2026
30.75
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074127
1 CHECKS

30.75
30.75

I-54107375006

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling C
Soda, Water, Juice

9/04/2026

I-54336413008

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling C
Water, Juice, Soda

I-2026-09

Heather LeAnn Figger
2026-09 Prosecutor Fee

I-64279820

Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC
Helena Flash (15 Gal)

harllc

I-INV02235046
I-INV02235051

Harrell's LLC
Tall Fescue Blend
Clarelle

I-INV02242208

harnow

harreg

harsol

hartre

heacoc
heacoc

heafig

helagr

STATUS

816.83

DISCOUNT

CHECK
NO
074041
074041

CHECK
STATUS

INVOICE
AMOUNT

NAME

haredc

PAGE:

CHECK
DATE

VENDOR I.D.

harllc

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
AMOUNT

5,100.00

074043

816.83

9/25/2026
728.60
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074132
2 CHECKS

728.60
1,545.43

9/25/2026
800.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074133
1 CHECKS

800.00
800.00

9/17/2026
900.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074107
1 CHECKS

900.00
900.00

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

R
R

9/04/2026
9/04/2026

33.30
81.80

074044
074044

115.10

Hesston Prestige Printing
EVB Letter Ream
Shipping

R
R

9/17/2026
9/17/2026

14.65
84.95

074108
074108

99.60

I-37372

Hesston Prestige Printing
Shipping, Blue Prints

9/25/2026
236.99
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074134
3 CHECKS

236.99
451.69

I-2026-08
I-2026-09

Hesston Resource Center Inc
Grant: Rent, Electric
Grant: Rent, Electric

R
R

9/04/2026
1,607.76
9/04/2026
1,400.51
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074045
074045
1 CHECKS

3,008.27
3,008.27

I-2026-08

Hesston True Value & Rental
Aug Supplies

9/04/2026
671.21
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074046
1 CHECKS

671.21
671.21

I-10018245045

IdeaTek Telcom LLC
Sep Dark Fiber/Internet

9/04/2026
2,223.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074047
1 CHECKS

2,223.00
2,223.00

I-31205032
I-31205226

Imagine IT Inc
2026-09 Microsoft Licensing
Windows 11 VM Upgrade

R
R

9/04/2026
9/04/2026

074048
074048

2,049.50

I-31205433

Imagine IT Inc
2026-09 Managed Services

9/17/2026
5,613.85
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074109
2 CHECKS

5,613.85
7,663.35

I-17391

Impact Tire & Service LLC
A51: Tires (6)

9/17/2026
1,642.50
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074110
1 CHECKS

1,642.50
1,642.50

I-1900202049927

Interstate All Battery Centers
96' Dump Truck

9/11/2026

074083

197.50

I-1900202049960
I-1900202049988

Interstate All Battery Centers
Battery for Dry Creek Lift
Battery for Roller

R
R

9/17/2026
282.50
9/17/2026
197.50
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074111
074111
2 CHECKS

480.00
677.50

hespre

I-37238
I-37244

Hesston Prestige Printing
Thermal Paper Roll
UPS Shipping

I-37300
I-37329

hesres

hestru

idetek

imait

imptir

intall
intall

STATUS

1,249.50
800.00

197.50

DISCOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

INVOICE
AMOUNT

NAME

hespre

PAGE:

CHECK
DATE

VENDOR I.D.

hespre

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
AMOUNT

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

INVOICE
AMOUNT

9/04/2026

348.74

JL Unruh LLC
Fill Sand ( 26.64 tons)

I-6245-524X-268J

Kansas Department of Revenue
2026-08 Sales Tax

I-3Q26 Unemployment

NAME

jlunr

I-26-01331

JL Unruh LLC
Fill Sand

I-26-01469

ksdrev

ksemp

ksgolf
ksgolf

ksone

kspav

PAGE:

CHECK
DATE

VENDOR I.D.

jlunr

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

STATUS

DISCOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

074049

348.74

9/25/2026
424.91
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074136
2 CHECKS

424.91
773.65

9/04/2026
7,669.06
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001307
1 CHECKS

7,669.06
7,669.06

Kansas Employment Security Fun
3Q26 Unemployment

9/17/2026
716.24
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074113
1 CHECKS

716.24
716.24

I-01-366607

Kansas Golf & Turf Inc
Low Lift Blade

9/04/2026

074050

173.63

I-1-366607
I-1-367068

Kansas Golf & Turf Inc
Low Lift Blade
Cutter

R
R

9/11/2026
173.63
9/11/2026
263.57
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074084
074084
2 CHECKS

437.20
610.83

I-6080305

Kansas One Call System Inc
Aug Locates (59)

9/04/2026
78.47
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074051
1 CHECKS

78.47
78.47

I-OEINV-039295
I-OEINV-039299
I-OEINV-039304
I-OEINV-039334
I-OEINV-039407
I-OEINV-039411
I-OEINV-039449

Kansas Paving
Asphalt (12.07 tons)
Asphalt (16.02 tons)
Asphalt (18.03 tons)
Asphalt (16.19 tons)
Asphalt (14.22 tons)
Asphalt (16.05 tons)
Asphalt (16 tons)

R
R
R
R
R
R
R

9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026

844.90
1,121.40
1,262.10
1,133.30
995.40
1,123.50
1,120.00

074052
074052
074052
074052
074052
074052
074052

7,600.60

I-OEINV-039507
I-OEINV-039525

Kansas Paving
Asphalt (11.03 tons)
Asphalt (12.08 tons)

R
R

9/11/2026
9/11/2026

772.10
845.60

074085
074085

1,617.70

I-OEINV-039632
I-OEINV-039636
I-OEINV-039639
I-OEINV-039706
I-OEINV-039741
I-OEINV-039780

Kansas Paving
Asphalt (16.1 tons)
Asphalt (14.43 tons)
Asphalt (14.04 tons)
Asphalt (9.05 tons)
Asphalt (15.01 tons)
Asphalt (16.02 tons)

R
R
R
R
R
R

9/17/2026
9/17/2026
9/17/2026
9/17/2026
9/17/2026
9/17/2026

1,127.00
1,010.10
982.80
633.50
1,050.70
1,121.40

074114
074114
074114
074114
074114
074114

5,925.50

173.63

Page 11 of 83

Page 12 of 83

10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
DATE

INVOICE
AMOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

NAME

kspav

I-OEINV-039880
I-OEINV-039885

Kansas Paving
Asphalt (15.01 tons)
Asphalt (7.01 tons)

R
R

9/25/2026
1,050.70
9/25/2026
490.70
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

I-R1261001135423

Kansas State Treasurer
BI #0162012616677

9/25/2026

109,437.50

001315

109,437.50

I-R1261001135601

Kansas State Treasurer
BI #C99253999

9/25/2026

147,668.99

001316

147,668.99

I-2026-08

Kansas State Treasurer
Court Fees: 2026-08

9/04/2026
258.50
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

I-25-2412
I-25-2758

Kaufman Automotive
#56 Battery and Install
52 Oil Change

R
R

9/17/2026
9/17/2026

I-25-2784

Kaufman Automotive
Oil Change

9/25/2026
90.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074138
2 CHECKS

90.00
561.00

I-HESS-2026-07

Kansas Municipal Gas Agency
Sep Nom/ Jul Act'l Nat'l Gas

9/04/2026
39,030.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001308
1 CHECKS

39,030.00
39,030.00

C-2608-540280
I-2607-536913
I-2607-537459
I-2607-537493
I-2607-537709
I-2607.537161
I-2608-538165
I-2608-538667
I-2608-538740
I-2608-539245
I-2608-539477
I-2608-540273
I-2608-540281
I-2608-540817
I-2608-541123

Kropf Lumber Inc
Flush Lever
Rebar
CPLG (6)
9" Pruning
Handle
Milwaukee Inkzall
Schlage Entry Keypad
Quikrete Concrete
Quikcrete
Tubing Cutter
Stretch Cord
Flush Lever
Flush Lever
Sprayer Extension
Rebar

R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R

9/04/2026
9.19CR
9/04/2026
63.00
9/04/2026
5.94
9/04/2026
23.49
9/04/2026
21.49
9/04/2026
4.49
9/04/2026
149.99
9/04/2026
34.74
9/04/2026
34.74
9/04/2026
24.99
9/04/2026
3.49
9/04/2026
9.19
9/04/2026
9.99
9/04/2026
21.99
9/04/2026
105.30
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
074054
1 CHECKS

503.64
503.64

kstre
kstre

kauaut

kmga

krolum

374.00
97.00

DISCOUNT

VENDOR I.D.

kstre

STATUS

PAGE:

074137
074137
4 CHECKS

1,541.40
16,685.20

074053
3 CHECKS

258.50
257,364.99

074115
074115

471.00

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
DATE

INVOICE
AMOUNT

VENDOR I.D.

NAME

laninc

I-17007

Landia Inc
Blades for Sewer Pumps-Hickory

9/17/2026
1,997.18
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

I-11492

The League of Kansas Municipal
Job Posting: Fire/EMS Chief

9/17/2026

I-20018284

The League of Kansas Municipal
26 Conference 8/10: TR

I-2192495
I-2193702
I-2194177

Life-Assist Inc
Gloves,Electrodes, Sanicloth
I-Gel, Gloves
I- Gel

I-62754

leakan
leakan

lifass

louglo

margol

maraut

midkan

STATUS

PAGE:

DISCOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

074117
1 CHECKS

1,997.18
1,997.18

074118

200.00

9/25/2026
275.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074139
2 CHECKS

275.00
475.00

R
R
R

9/04/2026
831.78
9/04/2026
176.78
9/04/2026
42.08
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074056
074056
074056
1 CHECKS

1,050.64
1,050.64

Lou's Gloves Inc
X-Large Gloves (10 boxes)

9/11/2026
110.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074086
1 CHECKS

110.00
110.00

I-5538-7

MGS Mark's Golf Service
Golf Cart Rental (2)

9/25/2026
80.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074140
1 CHECKS

80.00
80.00

I-55886
I-56000
I-56004
I-56028
I-56034
I-56140

Martin Auto Parts Inc
Washers and Screws
Cap, Oil, Filter
Grease Cap
Rocker Switch, Touch Switch
Oil Change: F350
Oil Filter

R
R
R
R
R
R

9/04/2026
9.90
9/04/2026
86.79
9/04/2026
1.30
9/04/2026
51.98
9/04/2026
101.41
9/04/2026
27.99
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074057
074057
074057
074057
074057
074057
1 CHECKS

279.37
279.37

I-366030304
I-366030305
I-366030537
I-BUL101035326

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Associa
Aug Fuel Usage: Premium Unlead
Aug Fuel Usage: Fieldmaster
Sep Fuel Usage: Unleaded
Aug Fuel Usage; Roadmasterd

R
R
R
R

9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026
9/04/2026

1,669.80
772.10
4,862.44
2,648.10

074058
074058
074058
074058

9,952.44

I-366030635
I-366030644

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Associa
Sep Fuel Usage: Prem Unleaded
Sep Fuel Usage: Fieldmaster

R
R

9/11/2026
9/11/2026

662.58
794.35

074087
074087

1,456.93

200.00

Page 13 of 83

Page 14 of 83

10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
DATE

INVOICE
AMOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

NAME

midkan

I-366030899

Mid-Kansas Cooperative Associa
Sep Fuel Usage: Unleaded

9/25/2026
5,837.83
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074141
3 CHECKS

5,837.83
17,247.20

I-1411271465

Motorola Solutions Inc
Body Cam: Oct 2026-Sep 2027

9/17/2026
195.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074119
1 CHECKS

195.00
195.00

I-36172

Newton Medical Center
2026-07 Drug Charges

9/04/2026
29.12
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074059
1 CHECKS

29.12
29.12

I-2026-08

Nex-Tech LLC
Yard Waste Internet Service

9/04/2026
100.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074060
1 CHECKS

100.00
100.00

I-351492

Nisly Brothers Trash Service I
Aug Refuse/Recycle/ Sludge Fee

9/04/2026
22,472.42
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074061
1 CHECKS

22,472.42
22,472.42

I-59190739

Nutrien Ag Solutions
Tempo, Pathway, Fescu

9/17/2026
445.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074120
1 CHECKS

445.00
445.00

I-4120129-0

Office Plus of Kansas
Perforated Towels

9/04/2026
86.99
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074062
1 CHECKS

86.99
86.99

I-2660252317

Pace Analytical Services LLC
KDHE E-COLI Sample

9/04/2026

I-2660253487

Pace Analytical Services LLC
KDHE W-Water Sample

I-336145

Park Warehouse
Trash Cans (7)

I-2026-07-29b

Pitney Bowes Bank Inc Purchase
Refill Postage Meter

newmed

nextec

nisbro

nutag

offplu

pacana
pacana

parwar

pitpur

300.00

DISCOUNT

VENDOR I.D.

motsol

STATUS

PAGE:

074063

300.00

9/25/2026
657.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074142
2 CHECKS

657.00
957.00

9/25/2026
3,935.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074143
1 CHECKS

3,935.00
3,935.00

9/11/2026
349.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001309
1 CHECKS

349.00
349.00

Page 14 of 83

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
DATE

INVOICE
AMOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

NAME

plarec

I-1108259754
I-1108259755

Playscape Recreation LLC
Children's Park Equipment
Children's Park Equipment

R
R

9/25/2026
34,358.90
9/25/2026
31,601.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074144
074144
1 CHECKS

65,959.90
65,959.90

I-9770

Prairie Landworks Inc
Multi-Use Trail

9/17/2026
175,880.99
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074121
1 CHECKS

175,880.99
175,880.99

I-09/2026
I-2026

PSHRA Kansas Chapter
PSHRA 1 Year Subscirption
PSHRA Kansas Membership

R
R

9/17/2026
600.00
9/17/2026
120.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074122
074122
1 CHECKS

720.00
720.00

I-INV11490843

Quench USA Inc
Water Unit Contract

9/11/2026
69.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074088
1 CHECKS

69.00
69.00

I-2026-09

Randall J Pankratz PA
2026-09 Court Fee

9/25/2026
1,083.33
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074145
1 CHECKS

1,083.33
1,083.33

I-PO3220

Red Equipment LLC
Solenoid

9/04/2026

074064

328.63

I-P03244

Red Equipment LLC
Vac Truck Parts

9/11/2026
705.37
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074089
2 CHECKS

705.37
1,034.00

I-3047685506
I-3047686911

Rush Truck Centers of Kansas I
Vac Truck Alternator
Vac Truck Part

R
R

9/17/2026
9/17/2026

074123
074123

514.90

I-3047849893

Rush Truck Centers of Kansas I
Clamp for Vac Truck

9/25/2026
60.90
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074146
2 CHECKS

60.90
575.80

I-10900

Scorpius Industries LLC
Splashpad Manifold

9/25/2026
2,200.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074147
1 CHECKS

2,200.00
2,200.00

I-8015299381

Shred-it
Sep Shredding: Police

9/11/2026
139.40
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074091
1 CHECKS

139.40
139.40

pshra

queusa

ranpan

redequ
redequ

rustru

scoind

shred

328.63

435.00
79.90

DISCOUNT

VENDOR I.D.

pralan

STATUS

PAGE:

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
DATE

INVOICE
AMOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

NAME

spefan

I-1585839

Spencer Fane LLP
City Attorney Fee 2026-08

9/25/2026
3,500.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074148
1 CHECKS

3,500.00
3,500.00

I-4001355202609

Surency
2026-09 Vision Premium

9/04/2026
599.67
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074065
1 CHECKS

599.67
599.67

I-534314

S & Y Enterprises
Snack Sticks (160)

9/04/2026
520.00
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074066
1 CHECKS

520.00
520.00

I-2026-09

T-Mobile
Tablet Service thru 9/20

9/25/2026

074149

44.14

I-2026-09: PD

T-Mobile
Phone Service thru 9/20

9/25/2026
664.16
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074150
2 CHECKS

664.16
708.30

I-C100-00316784

Tyler Technologies Inc
ExecuTime Svcx 10-26/- 9/27

9/04/2026
4,417.50
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074067
1 CHECKS

4,417.50
4,417.50

I-1900308113

UniFirst Corporation
Wipers/ Laundry Bags

9/04/2026
79.15
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074068
1 CHECKS

79.15
79.15

I-INV01160442

USA Blue Book
Zero Oxygen, 500 mL (3)

9/17/2026
174.44
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074125
1 CHECKS

174.44
174.44

I-7020

USD 460 Hesston
HS Tennis Courts: Light Repair

9/04/2026
140.74
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074069
1 CHECKS

140.74
140.74

I-IN20265005

Utility Safety and Design Inc
Public Awareness Mailing

9/17/2026
947.20
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074126
1 CHECKS

947.20
947.20

I-2026-08

VISA ( 3383 Golf Course )
Aug Charges

9/25/2026
654.29
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001317
1 CHECKS

654.29
654.29

syent

tmobil
tmobil

tyltec

unifir

usablu

460adm

utisaf

vs3383

44.14

DISCOUNT

VENDOR I.D.

surenc

STATUS

PAGE:

Page 16 of 83

Page 17 of 83

10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

CHECK
DATE

INVOICE
AMOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

NAME

vs2625

I-2026-08

VISA ( 2625 Hesston Police )
Aug Charges

9/25/2026
2,219.53
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001318
1 CHECKS

2,219.53
2,219.53

I-2026-08

VISA ( 2948 Jason Thrasher )
Aug Charges

9/25/2026
4,634.72
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001319
1 CHECKS

4,634.72
4,634.72

I-2026-08

VISA ( 3201 Public Works )
Aug Charges

9/25/2026
741.81
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074151
1 CHECKS

741.81
741.81

I-2026-08

VISA ( 3375 Admin )
Aug Charges

9/25/2026
1,864.43
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001320
1 CHECKS

1,864.43
1,864.43

I-2026-08

VISA ( 3615 Hesston Fire/EMS )
Aug Charges

9/25/2026
1,042.32
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

001321
1 CHECKS

1,042.32
1,042.32

I-42651507

Xerox Financial Services
Sep Copier Lease: City Hall

9/04/2026
538.77
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

074070
1 CHECKS

538.77
538.77

I-Walters 9/2026

Cheryl Walters
Shelter Refund

9/11/2026

60.00

074073

60.00

I-Moore 9/2026

Rob Moore
Golf Membership Ref

9/11/2026

1,125.00

074090

1,125.00

I-Hurd 9/2026

Chris Hurd
Shelter House Ref

9/17/2026

85.00

074097

85.00

I-Dilks 9/2026

Erin Dilks
Heritage Refund

9/17/2026

85.00

074102

85.00

I-Healthy Blue 9/26

Healthy Blue
Refund LDJ

9/17/2026

37.90

074106

37.90

I-Kingsley 9/2026

Jenson Kingsley
Golf Membr Rf

9/17/2026

120.35

074112

120.35

9/17/2026

85.00

074116

85.00

vs3201

vs3375

vs3615

xerfin

1
1
1
1
1
1
1

Kingdom Life
I-Kingdom Life9/2026 King Refund

DISCOUNT

VENDOR I.D.

vs2948

STATUS

PAGE:

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10/01/2026 2:57 PM
VENDOR SET: 01
City of Hesston
BANK:
99
CITIZENS STATE BANK
DATE RANGE: 9/01/2026 THRU 9/30/2026
VENDOR I.D.

NAME

I-Gomez 9/2026

Sarah Gomez
King Refund

I-Matz 09/2026

Jessica Matz
Tree Incentive

* * T O T A L S * *
REGULAR CHECKS:
HAND CHECKS:
DRAFTS:
EFT:
NON CHECKS:

INVOICE
AMOUNT

9/17/2026

150.00

9/25/2026
98.75
*** VENDOR TOTALS ***

DISCOUNT

CHECK
NO

CHECK
STATUS

CHECK
AMOUNT

074124

150.00

074135
9 CHECKS

98.75
1,847.00

INVOICE AMOUNT
770,312.36
0.00
362,752.13
0.00
0.00

DISCOUNTS
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

NO
126

INVOICE AMOUNT
1,133,064.49

DISCOUNTS
0.00

CHECK AMOUNT
1,133,064.49

126

1,133,064.49

0.00

1,133,064.49

0 VOID DEBITS
VOID CREDITS

0.00
0.00

CHECK AMOUNT
770,312.36
0.00
362,752.13
0.00
0.00

VENDOR SET: 01
BANK: 99

PAGE:

CHECK
DATE

STATUS

NO
115
0
11
0
0

VOID CHECKS:
TOTAL ERRORS:

A/P HISTORY CHECK REPORT

BANK: 99
TOTALS:

TOTALS:

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CITY OF HESSTON

MONTHLY FINANCIAL
STATEMENT

For the Month Ended
September 30, 2026

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CITY OF HESSTON
Monthly Financial Statement
As of September 30, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Pooled Cash and Debt (Exhibit I) – The City’s total pooled cash position is approximately $11.8 million,
of which $6.0 million is invested in four $1.5 million CDs with maturities of twelve months and with APYs of
3.62 percent, 3.90 percent, 3.65 percent and 3.77 percent. The City’s debt of $8.8 million is made up of five
General Obligation bonds that are paid primarily through special assessments, two PBC Bonds for the
library building and the recreation project, one golf grounds equipment lease-purchase, a golf cart leasepurchase, and the gas utility low-interest loan.

Operating Expenditures to Budget (Exhibit I) – As of the end of September, all funds are within budget,
which is in line with what would be expected at this point in the fiscal year. To date, all fund expenditures
are $8.7 million, or 64.5 percent of the annual budgeted expenditures. Expenditures in September included
$369,861 to Emergency Vehicle Sales, LLC for the City’s new 2026 ambulance which was paid from the
Equipment Reserve Fund. The Golf Course made a $4,500 payment to Harrell’s, LLC for 3,000 pounds of
tall fescue grass seed for overseeding. Additionally, the Public Works department paid $16,685 to Kansas
Paving for 238 tons of asphalt for street patching.
The General Fund (Exhibit II) – Year-to-date General Fund expenditures are $2.1 million, or 59.6 percent
of the annual budget. Year-to-date General Fund revenues are $3.0 million, or 85.7 percent of the annual
budget. Sales Tax accounted for 52.5 percent of the month’s General Fund revenues, as it included both
the August and September distributions from the State and County. Within the General Fund, five revenue
sources make up approximately 90.0 percent of the total General Fund revenues. These key revenues
include Property Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Interest Income, Franchise Fees, and Motor Vehicle Tax. The
following graphs compare year-to-date collections with the two previous years, and the current year budget.
Sales & Use Tax

Property Tax
$1,350,000

$1,322,967

$1,318,625

$1,300,000

$700,000
$600,000

$1,200,000
$1,150,000

$930,157

$900,000
$800,000

$1,245,539

$1,250,000

$1,000,000

$718,047
$599,907

$628,079

2024 YTD

2025 YTD

$500,000
$400,000

$1,121,836

$300,000

$1,100,000

$200,000

$1,050,000

$100,000
$0

$1,000,000
2024 YTD

2025 YTD

2026 Budget

2026 YTD

2026 Budget

2026 YTD

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Interest Income
$500,000
$450,000

$440,318

$461,139

Franchise Fees
$450,000

$465,979

$400,000

$350,000

$351,939

$350,000

$300,000

$304,738

$301,910

2024 YTD

2025 YTD

$315,983

$250,000

$200,000

$150,000

$150,000
$100,000

$100,000

$50,000

$0
2024 YTD

2025 YTD

2026 Budget

2026 YTD

Motor Vehicle Tax
$160,000

$120,000

$2,500,000

$97,558

$91,169

2026 YTD

$3,283,049

$3,000,000
$99,766

2026 Budget

General Fund Key Revenue
$3,500,000

$143,946

$140,000

$100,000

$420,000

$400,000

$2,802,152

$2,727,836

$2,566,564

$2,000,000

$80,000

$1,500,000

$60,000

$1,000,000

$40,000

$500,000

$20,000
$0

$0
2024 YTD

2025 YTD

2026 Budget

2026 YTD

2024 YTD

2025 YTD

2026 Budget

2026 YTD

County-wide sales and use tax revenue are up 3.2 percent through September, when compared with the
same period last year. Franchise fee revenues are up 4.7 percent when compared with the same period
last year. Overall, General Fund revenues and expenditures are in line with what would be expected at this
point in the fiscal year.
Golf Fund (Exhibit III) – The following is a 5-year comparison of Golf Course budget activity:

(less) Transfers & ARPA Rev.
Golf Course
YTD Comparison
Year
Revenue Expense Rev. vs. Exp
2022
$546,611 $580,088
($33,477)
2023
$618,648 $656,973
($38,325)
2024
$623,950 $665,688
($41,738)
2025
$530,212 $657,162 ($126,950)
2026
$659,654 $792,574 ($132,920)
(less) ARPA Rev: '22 & '23

Golf Budget - YTD
$900,000
$800,000
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0
2022

2023
Revenue

2024

2025

2026

Expense

When comparing the 2026 year-to-date revenues with the same period last year, the largest changes in
2026 are in greens fees, which increased 27.9 percent, and membership fees which increased 30.3 percent.
Additionally, golf cart fees increased 13.5 percent when compared to the same period in 2025. Year-todate expenditures are up 20.6 percent compared to the same period in 2025, which is primarily due to
increased personnel expenditures related to Pro Shop seasonal and part-time employees working
considerably more hours in 2026 than in 2025. Contractual expenditures are up 10.7 percent, and
commodity expenditures are up 34.2 percent when compared to the same period in 2025.

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Utility Operations (Exhibit IV - X) – The following graphs compare year-to-date gas and water usage over
the past five years, in addition to showing gas and water usage over the last 4 months. Year-to-date gas
consumption is down 15.2 percent compared to the same period in 2025, which is primarily due to the mild
winter weather earlier this year, in addition to continued low industrial consumption. Year-to-date water
usage is up 51.4 percent compared to the same period in 2025.
Water Usage (GAL): YTD

Water Usage (GAL): Last 4 Months
50,000,000

250,000,000
215,331,100

207,229,500
200,000,000

191,323,200

46,474,100

45,000,000
40,000,000

201,111,000

40,841,700

35,000,000
30,000,000

150,000,000
142,201,600

28,813,400

25,000,000

100,000,000

20,000,000

22,080,700

15,000,000
50,000,000

10,000,000
5,000,000

0
2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Jun-26

Gas Consumption (MCF): YTD

Jul-26

Aug-26

Sep-26

Gas Consumption (MCF): Last 4 Months
10,000

300,000
262,197

8,375

250,000

8,000

7,292

243,409
200,000

203,718

194,846

165,277

6,312

6,551

Jul-26

Aug-26

6,000

150,000
4,000
100,000
2,000

50,000

0
2022

2023

2024

2025

Jun-26

2026

Sep-26

Economic Development & Revolving Loan (Exhibit XI) – The Revolving Loan fund has a balance of
$186,080 available for new loans. There is currently a moratorium on this program.
Transient Guest Tax (Exhibit XII) – The table below shows a 5-year comparison of Transient Guest Tax
Fund proceeds through September 2026. These funds are passed on to the Chamber / Convention and
Tourism Board.

Transient Guest Tax Revenue - YTD
Transient Guest Tax
YTD Comparison
Year
Revenue
2022
$24,688
2023
$25,224
2024
$23,667
2025
$27,343
2026
$25,309

$30,000
$25,000

$24,688

$25,224

$23,667

2022

2023

2024

$27,343

$25,309

$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$0
2025

2026

Public Building Commission (Exhibit XIII) – This fund is in line with what would be expected at this point
in the fiscal year.

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Exhibit I

CITY OF HESSTON
POOLED CASH
As of September 30, 2026

01 - General
02 - Library
03 - Library Maintenance
04 - Special Street & Highway
06 - Golf
07 - Ambulance (EMS)
08 - Community Service Program
09 - Bond & Interest
12 - Utility
13 - Utility Maintenance Reserve
27 - Construction
30 - Capital Improvement
31 - Transient Guest Tax
33 - Economic Development
34 - Golf Maintenance Reserve
38 - Special Law Enforcement
42 - Fire Equipment Tax
45 - Equipment Reserve
46 - Special Parks
47 - Utility Deposits
48 - Gift Certificates (Golf)
50 - Revolving Loan Fund
55 - PBC
56 - HLB

BEGINNING
BALANCE
$3,019,765
2,080
25,777
388,366
85,134
317,626
84,184
87,802
4,550,675
774,335
111,986
607,948
0
40,240
36,854
9,548
952,198
979,357
2,744
68,935
4,621
186,080
5,163
21,181

TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH

$12,362,599

CURRENT
ACTIVITY
$107,274
(16,564)
0
(25,000)
(23,876)
(32,507)
(1,260)
(73,120)
36,644
0
(52,821)
(69,895)
0
0
0
1,720
3,443
(372,202)
268
(150)
55
0
0
0

CURRENT
BALANCE
$3,127,039
(14,484)
25,777
363,366
61,258
285,119
82,925
14,682
4,587,319
774,335
59,165
538,054
0
40,240
36,854
11,268
955,641
607,155
3,012
68,785
4,676
186,080
5,163
21,181

($517,990) $11,844,609

CITY OF HESSTON
INDEBTEDNESS
As of September 30, 2026
General Obligation Bonds
PBC Bonds - Library Building
PBC Bonds - Rec. Project
Temporary Notes
Lease Purchase Agreements
State Gas Utility Loan
TOTAL INDEBTEDNESS

$2,665,000
235,000
3,205,000
0
264,395
2,429,240
$8,798,635

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Exhibit I

CITY OF HESSTON
EXPENDITURE COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026

01 - General
02 - Library (Appropriations)
03 - Library Maintenance
04 - Special Street & Highway
06 - Golf
07 - Ambulance (EMS)
08 - Community Service Program
09 - Bond & Interest
12 - Utility
13 - Utility Maintenance Reserve
27 - Construction
30 - Capital Improvement
31 - Transient Guest Tax
33 - Economic Development
34 - Golf Maintenance Reserve
38 - Special Law Enforcement
42 - Fire Equipment Tax
45 - Equipment Reserve
46 - Special Parks
50 - Revolving Loan Fund
55 - PBC (Library Bldg. Payment)
56 - Hesston Land Bank

ANNUAL
BUDGET
$3,497,765
313,997
0
115,000
949,222
619,297
45,000
789,844
5,062,046
0
0
0
35,000
23,100
0
0
0
0
70
0
65,756
0

CURRENT
MONTH
$204,171
15,234
0
25,000
87,669
43,537
3,008
109,438
325,378
0
175,938
69,895
0
0
0
400
0
372,202
0
0
0
0

YTD
ACTUAL
$2,083,562
303,009
0
25,000
792,574
428,954
30,360
724,088
2,944,395
123,119
333,417
271,791
25,309
2,500
68,232
14,711
0
535,870
0
0
65,756
0

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$11,516,097

$1,431,870

$8,772,647

64.5%

Standard

75.0%

FUND

% OF
AVAILABLE
BUDGET
BUDGET
59.6% $1,414,203
96.5%
10,988
0
21.7%
90,000
83.5%
156,648
69.3%
190,343
67.5%
14,640
91.7%
65,757
58.2%
2,117,651
(123,119)
(333,417)
(271,791)
72.3%
9,691
10.8%
20,600
(68,232)
(14,711)
0.0%
0
(535,870)
0.0%
70
0
100.0%
(0)
0.0%
0
$2,743,450

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Exhibit II

CITY OF HESSTON
GENERAL FUND COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026

ACCOUNT

ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

YTD
ACTUAL

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

REVENUE:
Property Tax
Motor Vehicle Taxes
Local Sales Tax
Franchise Taxes
Court Fees & Costs
Interest on Investments
Lease Revenue
Fees
Miscellaneous Income
Reimbursements
Intra Fund Transfers

$1,325,164
152,536
930,157
420,000
58,910
465,979
3,600
33,185
20,269
93,925
0

$24,012
47,807
163,909
41,047
3,150
18,244
394
2,798
4,833
6,257
0

$1,324,044
103,465
718,047
315,983
40,685
351,939
3,000
28,830
36,172
81,354
0

99.9%
67.8%
77.2%
75.2%
69.1%
75.5%
83.3%
86.9%
178.5%
86.6%
0.0%

$1,120
49,071
212,110
104,017
18,225
114,040
600
4,356
(15,903)
12,571
0

TOTAL REVENUE

$3,503,725

$312,452

$3,003,517

85.7%

$500,208

EXPENDITURES:
Administration
Police
Street
Fire
Parks
Municipal Court
Lease Purchase
Transfers
Other Expenses

$258,422
1,200,341
463,213
345,477
374,702
45,400
1,000
615,000
194,210

$17,301
89,666
45,144
17,811
25,321
2,162
0
0
6,766

$184,416
823,282
342,731
218,819
258,322
33,248
0
65,000
157,742

71.4%
68.6%
74.0%
63.3%
68.9%
73.2%
0.0%
10.6%
81.2%

$74,006
377,059
120,482
126,658
116,380
12,152
1,000
550,000
36,468

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$3,497,765

$204,171

$2,083,562

59.6%

$1,414,203

$5,960

$108,281

$919,956

NET GAIN/(LOSS)

GENERAL FUND REVENUE/EXPENSE
$1,000,000

($913,996)

Revenue
Expense

$900,000
$800,000
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0

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Exhibit III

CITY OF HESSTON
GOLF FUND COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026

ACCOUNT

ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

YTD
ACTUAL

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

REVENUE:
Green Fees
Golf Cart Fee
Commission Golf Lessons
Practice Facility
Banquent Room Rental
Miscellaneous
Tournament Fees
Membership Fees
Concessions
Golf Shop Sales
Advertisement Proceeds
Reimbursements

$300,885
115,515
1,500
3,100
2,300
1,350
68,950
118,000
83,071
48,965
750
0

$34,814
9,884
0
228
250
28
3,870
3,383
7,523
3,814
0
0

$290,857
101,732
1,040
2,019
1,225
4,188
48,352
89,104
75,569
44,353
0
1,215

96.7%
88.1%
0.0%
65.1%
0.0%
310.3%
70.1%
75.5%
91.0%
90.6%
0.0%
0.0%

$10,028
13,783
460
1,081
1,075
(2,838)
20,598
28,896
7,502
4,612
750
(1,215)

TOTAL REVENUE

$744,386

$63,794

$659,654

88.6%

$84,732

EXPENDITURES:
Personnel
Contractual Services
Commodities
Capital Outlay
Reimbursement
Transfers

$478,691
126,450
248,575
95,506
0
0

$41,368
5,066
36,773
4,462
0
0

$395,946
94,311
218,984
82,119
1,215
0

82.7%
74.6%
88.1%
86.0%
0.0%
0.0%

$82,745
32,139
29,591
13,387
(1,215)
0

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$949,222

$87,669

$792,574

83.5%

$156,648

Net Before Franchise Fees
Add: Transfer

($204,836)
185,000

($23,876)
0

($132,920)
0

5.1%
0.0%

($71,916)
185,000

NET GAIN/(LOSS)

($19,836)

($23,876)

($132,920)

GOLF FUND REVENUE/EXPENSE
$140,000

$113,084

Revenue
Expense

$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000
$20,000
$0

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Exhibit IV

CITY OF HESSTON
HISTORICAL UTILITY INFORMATION
As of September 30, 2026

PER UNIT COST OF GAS
$14.00
$12.00
$10.00
$8.00
$6.00
$4.00
$2.00
$0.00

VOLUME OF GAS USAGE (MCF'S)
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0

VOLUME OF WATER USAGE (GALS.)
50,000,000
40,000,000
30,000,000
20,000,000
10,000,000
0

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Exhibit V

CITY OF HESSTON
COMBINED UTILITY FUND COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026

ACCOUNT

ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

YTD
ACTUAL

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

GAS
Revenue
Expenditures
NET GAIN/(LOSS)

$2,819,799
3,182,978
($363,179)

$78,788
223,742
($144,954)

$1,913,789
1,819,840
$93,949

67.9%
57.2%
-25.9%

$906,010
1,363,138
($457,128)

WATER
Revenue
Expenditures
NET GAIN/(LOSS)

$812,000
816,318
($4,318)

$170,597
45,372
$125,225

$903,682
479,073
$424,608

111.3%
58.7%
-9833.4%

($91,682)
337,245
($428,926)

SEWER
Revenue
Expenditures
NET GAIN/(LOSS)

$781,500
772,750
$8,750

$62,400
32,225
$30,174

$560,710
431,223
$129,487

71.7%
55.8%
1479.9%

$220,790
341,527
($120,737)

REFUSE
Revenue
Expenditures
NET GAIN/(LOSS)

$319,000
290,000
$29,000

$26,860
24,038
$2,822

$241,038
214,259
$26,779

75.6%
73.9%
92.3%

$77,962
75,741
$2,221

COMBINED FUND
Revenue
Expenditures
NET GAIN/(LOSS)

$4,732,299
5,062,046
($329,747)

$338,645
325,378
$13,267

$3,619,219
2,944,395
$674,823

76.5%
58.2%
-204.6%

$1,113,080
2,117,651
($1,004,570)

COMBINED UTILITY FUND REVENUE/EXPENSE
$900,000

Revenue
Expense

$800,000
$700,000
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0

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Exhibit VI

CITY OF HESSTON
UTILITIES: REVENUE OVER / (UNDER) EXPENSE
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026
2021
$92,743
(222,980)
463,156
555,447
693,532
570,561
547,897
662,216
464,882
408,885
464,466
405,931

JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC

2022
$189,201
512,111
657,760
596,097
988,077
984,202
1,082,806
1,271,524
974,641
1,223,205
1,280,537
1,362,125

2023
$508,823
578,091
847,490
974,771
948,300
972,426
1,084,281
1,063,548
1,203,049
1,215,483
1,329,241
1,198,974

2024
$112,974
296,293
396,269
628,059
497,209
588,488
664,713
571,749
641,164
632,717
526,405
712,479

2025
$116,669
242,704
505,204
509,186
382,944
452,350
490,975
337,254
422,691
406,554
446,121
236,050

2026
($95,660)
202,452
223,701
361,819
434,105
417,509
484,533
661,556
674,823

UTILITY FUND (REVENUE OVER / (UNDER) EXPENSE
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$0
-$200,000

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

-$400,000

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

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Exhibit VII

CITY OF HESSTON
GAS COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026

ACCOUNT

ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

YTD
ACTUAL

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

REVENUE:
Gas Fees & Sales
Less: Gas Purchases

$2,819,799
1,556,765

$78,788
39,030

$1,913,789
972,756

67.9%
62.5%

$906,010
584,010

NET GAS MARGIN

$1,263,034

$39,758

$941,034

74.5%

$322,000

EXPENDITURES:
Personnel
Contractual
Commodities
Capital Outlay
Reimbursements
Transfers

$393,513
96,200
48,000
628,500
0
460,000

$30,724
5,041
1,279
147,669
0
0

$290,314
74,169
14,745
467,856
0
0

73.8%
77.1%
30.7%
74.4%
0.0%
0.0%

$103,199
22,031
33,255
160,644
0
460,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$1,626,213

$184,712

$847,084

52.1%

$779,129

NET GAIN/(LOSS)

($363,179)

($144,954)

$93,949

GAS FUND REVENUE / EXPENSE
$600,000

($457,128)

Revenue
Expense

$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
$0

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Exhibit VIII

CITY OF HESSTON
WATER COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026
ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

REVENUE:
Water Fees & Sales

$812,000

$170,597

$903,682

111.3%

($91,682)

TOTAL REVENUE

$812,000

$170,597

$903,682

111.3%

($91,682)

EXPENDITURES:
Personnel
Contractual
Commodities
Capital Outlay
Reimbursements
Transfers

$389,368
182,250
74,000
35,700
0
135,000

$30,180
3,879
2,852
3,765
4,698
0

$285,967
137,648
26,832
20,096
8,532
0

73.4%
75.5%
36.3%
56.3%
0.0%
0.0%

$103,401
44,602
47,168
15,604
(8,532)
135,000

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$816,318

$45,372

$479,073

58.7%

$337,245

($4,318)

$125,225

$424,608

ACCOUNT

NET GAIN/(LOSS)

YTD
ACTUAL

WATER FUND REVENUE/EXPENSE
$250,000

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

($428,926)

Revenue
Expense

$200,000

$150,000

$100,000

$50,000

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Exhibit IX

CITY OF HESSTON
SEWER COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026

ACCOUNT

ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

YTD
ACTUAL

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

REVENUE:
Sewer Fees & Sales

$781,500

$62,400

$560,710

71.7%

$220,790

TOTAL REVENUE

$781,500

$62,400

$560,710

71.7%

$220,790

EXPENDITURES:
Personnel
Contractual
Commodities
Capital Outlay
Reimbursements
Transfers

$309,050
215,400
42,750
7,000
0
198,550

$23,983
4,878
3,068
0
296
0

$229,222
173,485
21,245
299
6,971
0

74.2%
80.5%
49.7%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

$79,828
41,915
21,505
6,701
(6,971)
198,550

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$772,750

$32,225

$431,223

55.8%

$341,527

$8,750

$30,174

$129,487

NET GAIN/(LOSS)

SEWER FUND REVENUE/EXPENSE
$250,000

($120,737)

Revenue
Expense

$200,000

$150,000

$100,000

$50,000

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Exhibit X

CITY OF HESSTON
REFUSE COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026
ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

REVENUE:
Refuse Fees & Sales

$319,000

$26,860

$241,038

75.6%

$77,962

TOTAL REVENUE

$319,000

$26,860

$241,038

75.6%

$77,962

EXPENDITURES:
Contractual

$290,000

$24,038

$214,259

73.9%

$75,741

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$290,000

$24,038

$214,259

73.9%

$75,741

NET GAIN/(LOSS)

$29,000

$2,822

$26,779

ACCOUNT

YTD
ACTUAL

REFUSE FUND REVENUE / EXPENSE
$50,000

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

$2,221

Revenue
Expense

$40,000

$30,000

$20,000

$10,000

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Exhibit XI

CITY OF HESSTON
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026

ACCOUNT

ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

YTD
TOTAL

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

REVENUE:
Transfer From Utilities

0.0%

TOTAL REVENUE

0.0%

EXPENDITURES:
Contractual Services*
Commodities (33-501-315)
Capital Outlay (33-501-401)
Reimbursements
Transfer to Transient Guest Tax

$21,600
1,500
0
0
0

$0
0
0
0
0

$2,500
0
0
0
0

11.6%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%

$19,100
1,500
0
0
0

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$23,100

$2,500

10.8%

$20,600

NET GAIN / (DEFICIT)

($23,100)

($2,500)

($20,600)

* The Housing Incentive expenditure is included in the Economic Development Contractual Services line item. This line includes:
(33-501-205), (33-501-207), (33-501-219), (33-501-228).

HOUSING INCENTIVE PROG.

$20,000

$2,500

12.5%

$17,500

Note: Housing Incentive Program activity includes incentives paid as well as those committed, but unpaid.

REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM
As of September 30, 2026
BALANCE
1/1/26
$0
$0

ACCOUNT
TOTAL
Available Funds

CURRENT
MONTH
$0
$0

YTD
TOTAL
$0
$0

BALANCE
YTD
$0
$0

$186,080

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Exhibit XII

CITY OF HESSTON
TRANSIENT GUEST TAX COMPARISON OF ACTUAL TO BUDGET
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026
ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

REVENUE:
Transient Guest Tax

$35,000

$25,309

72.3%

$9,691

TOTAL REVENUE

$35,000

$25,309

72.3%

$9,691

EXPENDITURES:
Contractual Services
Transfer to Chamber/CVB

$35,000

$25,309

72.3%

$9,691

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$35,000

$25,309

72.3%

$9,691

ACCOUNT

NET GAIN / (DEFICIT)

YTD
TOTAL

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

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Exhibit XIII

CITY OF HESSTON
PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION FUND #55
For the Ninth Month Ended September 30, 2026
ANNUAL
BUDGET

CURRENT
MONTH

REVENUE:
Transfer from General Fund

$65,000

0.0%

TOTAL REVENUE

$65,000

0.0%

EXPENDITURES:
Library Bond Payment - Principal
Library Bond Payment - Interest

$60,000
5,756

$0
0

$60,000
5,756

100.0%
100.0%

$0
(0)

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

$65,756

100.0%

($0)

NET GAIN / (DEFICIT)

($756)

ACCOUNT

YTD
TOTAL

% OF
BUDGET

AVAILABLE
BUDGET

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HPL Board of Trustees

August 17, 2026

Hesston Public Library, 300 North Main

Minutes
Library trustees present: Kim Lehman, Cheryl Peachey Stoner, Jen Person, Johann Reimer, Gerry Selzer;

Director: Abigail Skiles Absent: Roxana Koch, Hannah Nicholson

July Minutes
a.

Johann Reimer moved to accept, Jen Person seconded, motion

carried 5-0.

Cheryl Peachey Stoner moved to accept, Kim Lehman seconded,

motion carried 5-0.
Public Comment

Monthly Reports
a. Librarian's Report

Two pages have left to attend college, and Olivia Yoder has
started this month.

Staff has been rearranging storage spaces so the archive storage
room can

be used for programming supplies.

Abigail has been looking at 2 different ILS programs, Apollo and Koha,

for library inventory/management.
b. Circulation Report

Normal, ILL slightly improved from past months, but still
lower than optimal.
Fines and fees intake is increasing as tracking improves.
c. Programming Report
Summer programs are wrapping up. Therapy dog visits were
well received and attended. Hamilton was well attended. Silent book
group attendance is small but loyal. Greg Heinrichs is on board with

the library doing the Bored Room and HRCE taking over Hang.
d. Financial Report

Community Foundation transfers are taken care of.

Abigail got two grants from SCKLS! Will assist with half the

(EST. 2024)

August Agenda
a.

HESSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY GOALS

first year's DNS filter subscription and half of a new staff cataloging
computer and half of a new receipt printer.
We are on track for budget at this point of the year.
Strategic Plan Progress Assessment
a. Both of the front doors have been repaired to open easily and
smoothly, and latch closed firmly.
b. Closing out objective 7-Johann and Abigail identified 4 core
services the library provides. See tab in strategic plan document.
Library Policy Update
a.
Jen Person moved to update the Internet Safety Policy to read
"The library utilizes Line of Sight and a DNS filter to restrict

Goals...
Hesston Public Library,
in collaboration with

Board and Staff, will
engage community
members with

programming and
services for all ages and

interests.
Hesston Public Library,

in collaboration with
Board and Staff, will
increase non-tax funding

opportunities to support
the library

Hesston Public Library,
in collaboration with

Board and Staff, will
further operational

excellence through its

staff, services and
facilities.

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access to

visual depictions of child pornography and materials considered harmful to minors

or obscene."

(HPL policy pg. 42) Cheryl Peachey Stoner seconded; motion carried 5-0.

Mill Levy Discussion
a.

Johann and Abigail went to the City Council meeting to discuss the city's suggested change in

They followed up by meeting with Anthony
Swartzentruber, city financial officer, and Jason Thrasher, city administrator, showing the
numbers and demonstrating how we could make that work, budget-wise.
Gerald Selzer moved to change Hesston Public Library's original request of 6 mills for the
2027 budget to 5.5 mills for the 2027 budget. Johann Remier seconded; motion carried 5-0.

our mill levy share from 6 mills to 5.5.

b.
c.

Abigail and Johann will continue in discussion with the City Council about mill levels for the
next several years, with the goal of setting up a memo of understanding to be voted on at a

future meeting.

Other Business

Executive Session

10. Jen Person moved to adjourn, Gerald Selzer seconded; motion carried 5-0.

Next meeting: September 21, 5:00 p.m.

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HPL Board of Trustees | September 21, 2026
Hesston Public Library, 300 North Main

Minutes
Library trustees present: Roxana Koch, Kim Lehman, Hannah Nicholson, Cheryl Peachey Stoner, Jen Person,
Gerry Selzer; Director: Abigail Skiles
Absent: Johann Reimer
1. August Minutes
a. Jen Person moved to accept, Kim Lehman seconded, the motion
passed unanimously.
2. September Agenda
a. Gerry Selzer moved to accept, Hannah Nicholson seconded, the
motion passed unanimously.
3. Public Comment
4. Monthly Reports
a. Librarian’s Report
KLA Conference October 28-30 in Wichita–Abigail will attend the
entire event; Hanneke, Janelle, and Grace will all attend on Thursday the
29th; the library will be closed on the 29th.
Abigail will be gone on vacation October 5-10.
The Little Free Library at King Park was damaged but is now repaired.
SCKLS came and updated the library’s network switches, making
them more secure and separating staff and patron use more definitively.
Abigail attended a webinar on accessing and using census bureau
data.
b. Circulation Report
Total circulation is up over last year. Digital is higher. 84 more
circulations per day on average. Foot traffic is up proportionally.
c. Programming Report
Going well. Story Time on Wednesdays is well attended. Bored
Room after school M-W going well, relaxed atmosphere. Library Pen Pals up
to 26 participants.
Many upcoming programs:
Friday Sept. 25 - Dolly Parton program; Cheryl volunteered to help.
Wednesday, Sept. 30 closing at 3:00 for Homecoming parade.
October 10th–Fall Hesstival from 9:00-2:00. Hannah volunteered to
help.
October 23 at 4-6:00 - Winnie the Pooh program
Mah Jongg group for adults starting soon – Abigail got a SCKLS grant
to pay for 3 sets and materials to use.
Note that staff is sometimes stressed by the additional questions and
work in general that is expected of them when programming is increased.
d. Financial Report
5. Strategic Plan Progress Assessment

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Kim and Abigail will meet this week to discuss items ID #2.
ID #14–doors have been repaired; there is a possibility the library could get a screen for the
community room from the schools.
ID #5–the board may be ready to discuss a new Vision Statement after the SCKLS Conference, the
Library Values Webinars, and perhaps the holidays. The board will plan a time to have this discussion
at the October board meeting.
6. Update on ILS Process
Currently the library uses Insignia. Apollo and Koha are two programs Abigail and the staff have been
looking at as a replacement. Apollo is $2500 a year; Koha is $12,000 first year; $3,600 annually after
that. Both systems are widely used by Kansas libraries. All systems have pros and cons, but the main
considerations are the Interlibrary Loan issue that affects library funding, effective text notifications,
the relationship between the library and the ILS company, and whether the digital collection is
included in the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog).
7. Meeting with the City Council
The board discussed what we’ve done in the past and what they might do in the future. An annual
meeting is mentioned in the library license agreement; what should this look like? The board agreed
to table this until the October board meeting when the board chair is present.
8. Other Business N/A
9. Executive Session N/A
10.Hannah Nicholson moved to adjourn, Jen Person seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
Next meeting : October 19, 5:00 p.m.

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2026 HCEDC Project Tracker
Project Long Haul
Sept. 2026

Manufacturing and
Distribution

10-20 acres of rail served land

Working on RFP response currently- due Oct. 2nd

KS Dept. of Comm
Project Ram
Sept. 2026

Unmanned Vehicle
Manufacturing

50-100 acres for 150-300k SF facility

Rail access is required. 50-100 acres requested. Submitted BNSF certified sites
under ownership by Robelli. $150M CI and 500 FTE by year 5, 1500 by year 10.
Facility to contain production, R&D, testing, and warehousing.

KS Dept. of Comm
Project Demeter
Sept. 2026

Manufacturing

Existing building 2M SF

Unable to submit due to lack of inventory and infrastructure requirements. (60MW
capacity by second year of operation). Project is estimated to initially create 2000
jobs and ramp to 4000 by year 5. Capital investment wasn’t provided.

KS Dept. of Comm
Project Petri
Sept. 2026

Analytical Testing Lab

5-10k SF new building on 1-2 acres

GSLI
Project Atlas
Aug. 2026

Aerospace

Existing building 120k- 240k SF or 20acre greenfield site for new build.

GWP
Project BioBlend
Aug. 2026

Biotech Manufacturing

1-5 acres, with new 25k SF Building

Food Distribution

5-10 acres for 150K SF building

Facility will provide food safety environmental and related testing services. The
project is expected to create 10 jobs in year 1 and up to 20 by year 5. This is a
national search. Submitted KLP, Halstead and Burrton land options. This is a
national search.
Runway access land is required. Site would support composite manufacturing,
assembly, research, and testing. Job creation is 250 FTE by year 5 and 500 FTE by
year 10. Capital investment provided $60-$80M. Options were submitted at the
Newton City-County Airport
Company is seeking an existing new building to support ingredient blending,
production, quality control, raw material storage, and finished goods warehousing.
Estimated job creation ins 20-40 in during the first 2 years with a ramp up to 75 by
year 5. Submitted the building under construction with Air Capital Investments and
multiple available land options.
Company looking to expand cold food/ frozen distribution with new location. The
ideal location will have reliable transportation networks. Capital investment not
provided, job creation estimated at 100 FTE. Submitted Halstead, Burrton, and KLP.

Biotech Lab & Manufacturing

15-25 acres for 200k SF building

GSLI
Project Freezer Burn
July 2026
GSLI
Project Genesis
July 2026
GSLI

Red- Eliminated/ Closed

Green- Still in running

Gray- Unable to submit

Global Biotech company looking to expand in research, lab, and manufacturing
operations. Preference is an existing building but will consider new build. Capital
investment not provided. Job creation is 125. Submitted KLP sites as an option
along with the Masterbrand facility and Halstead Hospital.

Gold- Complete/ located in HC
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2026 HCEDC Project Tracker
Project Pantry
July 2026

Food Manufacturing and
Distribution

10 acres for 20k SF facility

Met at IFT show. Capital investment is estimated at $90M, and job creation of 200
by year 3. This would be light manufacturing, inventory storage, and order
fulfillment. Submitted Halstead IP, KLP and CD Customs old building.

GSLI
Project Flowmaster
June 2026

Manufacturing

3 acres for 12k SF building

Submitted KLP and Halstead Industrial Park, and land by airport owned by Midwest
Transformers. This is a US based industrial pump manufacturer seeking expansion
location. New job creation is estimated at 20 FTE.

GSLI
Project Nike
May 2026

Aviation

New building- greenfield site near
Newton City- County Airport

Direct
Project Ironline
May 2026

Manufacturing

10-15 acres greenfield site for 200k
SF facility

Need- more details but press release should go out 9/29 from Company. Signed
NDA- Company and consultant came for a site visit/ project meeting on May 6th to
discuss potential Center for Excellence, R&D facility & MRO. Project is estimated at
$53M CI and would create 75 FTE with an average salary of $150K.
Heavy Industrial to support rail equipment remanufacturing for freight, passenger,
and transit rail equipment. The project would create 125 FTE and capital investment
was not provided. Submitted KLP land options and Halstead Industrial Park.

Aviation

7 acres for new build (size not
provided)

Submitted sites at the Newton City- County Airport. Project estimates 25 FTE for
FBO type services. Capital investment is $30M. This is a global private aviation
service provider.

GSLI
Project Kansan
May 2026

Food Processing

Seeking existing 100K SF high end
newer building

Unable to submit due to lack of building

KS Dept. of Comm
Project Fast
May 2026

Roofing & Ventilation Industry

Greenfield 30-acre site of 60k SF
facility

European company in the roofing and ventilation industry. $15M CI and 20 FTE.
Property must be in a metro and less than 1 hour from airport. Submitted KLP and
Schaben Industrial Park land options.

GWP
Project Independence
April 2026

Manufacturing

Existing building only- 250SF or larger

Submitted Masterbrand and Halstead Hospital. Rail not required. Normal water and
gas usage, high electric- 40 MW. Preference is to lease.

GSLI
Project Flight Path
May 2026

KS Dept. of Commerce

Red- Eliminated/ Closed

Green- Still in running

Gray- Unable to submit

Gold- Complete/ located in HC
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2026 HCEDC Project Tracker
Project Pine Pressure
April 2026

Building manufacturer

Seeking 60-80 acres

Project CI $70M. Building size not provided. Job creation estimated at 100.
Company is looking at 6 states, including KS for mill operations and storage yard.
Submitted available sites in Newton and the KLP. Strong hwy access is important.
Potential rail access also a consideration.

Aviation Manufacturing

100 acre site for 600k SF facility

Food Processing

20K SF Existing building

Aviation Manufacturing

10K SF addition to existing building

Project will create 1500 new FTE by the end of year 5. Projected Capital Investment
is $615M. Lengthy requirements and special conditions supplied in RFP. Submitted
3 options in Newton. The land the EDC has first right of refusal on, the City owned
parcel off of First St., and land on the east side of the runway. 2nd round of RFP sent
out. Met with company leadership. Site visits expected Aug, and decision Q4.
Project will create 12 new FTE with a capital investment of $3.2M. Company will
process specialty small batch runs, as well as R&D and new product development.
Took to the City Comm. In exec. session. City is working on a development
agreement for a 3 year, tiered abatement. Hopefully this will go in front of the
commission at the end of May.
Existing company located in Newton would like to expand building. Project will
create 10 FTE with CI of $3M.

Direct
Project Walker
March 2026

Manufacturing

Greenfield land for new 120,000K SF
building for new venture that
supports existing operations

Direct & KS Dept. of Comm
Project Agricore
March 2026

Machinery Manufacturing

Company is seeking a 10-20K SF
Manufacturing facility for new US
operations in the Midwest

GSLI
Project Tribe
Feb. 2026

Automotive Manufacturing

10–100-acre site

Site priorities are proximity to hwy and truck access, willingness to offer IRBs, tax
abatements, workforce training. Multi-state search. International company looking
at domestic locations to increase supplier footprint. Submitted KLP and Halstead.

KS Dept. of Comm
Project Packline
Feb. 2026

Packaging Manufacturing

Existing building or build to suit 50100k SF

Job creation estimate is 30-60 FTE. CI not provided. Jobs include machine operators,
extrusion techs, quality control, maintenance, logistics, and management. Rail

GSLI
Project Gotham
April 2026
KS Dept. of Comm
Project Sugar
March 2026
Direct
Project Island
March 2026

Red- Eliminated/ Closed

Green- Still in running

Gray- Unable to submit

Company already owns land for this project, but we are competing between Newton
and their Pennsylvania operations. Project is estimated at $87M CI and will create
82 new jobs. Company reached out to meet directly tomorrow to discuss local
incentives.
Capital investment is estimated at $17M and 30 FTE. States being considered are
Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska. Submitted Lou’s building that is under
construction, and Cora Lee Thompson’s building off old 81.

Gold- Complete/ located in HC
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2026 HCEDC Project Tracker
GSLI
Life Sciences Manufacturing

50- 100K SF Existing building only
with 35’ ceiling height throughout

access is preferred. Central US location and competitive operating costs important.
Submitted Halstead & KLP.
International company conducting a multi-state search for new supplement
manufacturing facility. Unable to submit.

KS Dept. of Comm
Project Gold Metal
Feb. 2026

Manufacturing

275-acre greenfield site

Priority off of I-35 or I-135. Unable to submit.

KS Dept. of Comm
Project Forward Motion
Jan. 2026

Automotive Manufacturing

70,000 SF Existing building

Submitted Lou’s land with quick build spec building. Company wants a long-term
lease. Project would create 50 FTE (production operations, technicians, engineers,
and logistics). Capital investment is not provided. National search

GSLI
Project Paperworks
Jan. 2026

Manufacturing

50–70-acre site for 400,000 SF facility

GSLI
Project Stress/ Anxiety
Jan. 2026

Manufacturing

Building renovation with utility
upgrade at existing site

Direct
Project Speculative
Jan. 2026

Logistics

Halstead Spec Building

Corrugated box manufacturer looking for Midwest location. The project would
create 150 jobs over a 5-year period. Capital investment estimate is $100M. Rail
access for inbound products is strongly preferred. Submitted BNSF Sites and the 70
acres off 1st street.
The new building renovation is estimated at $6M Capital Investment for the building
and M&E. The project would create 90 new jobs over the next five years with an
average wage of $23/ hr. Ran a ROI for utility cost share incentive between the
company and the City of Newton
Office, testing, professional space for environmental products company interested in
3-year lease. 1 FTE with additional PT as needed.

Direct
Project Catalan
Dec. 2025

Manufacturing

400K SF building on 30-50 acres rail
served

Packaging manufacturing company looking for expansion location. Submitted BNSF
certified sites. Capital investment is estimated at $80M, with 150 FTE. Company is
looking at Wichita, KC, OKC, and Tulsa.

GWP
Project Mimosa 2
Dec. 2025

Aviation

36k SF hangar

Project considering expansion. Ask is for the City/ County/ Airport to build a large
hangar on the east side of the runway to house products for testing. Additional
buildout and lengthened lease terms for the existing lease are also being discussed.
Site plan received from the company.

Project BioGranite
Feb. 2026

Direct

Red- Eliminated/ Closed

Green- Still in running

Gray- Unable to submit

Gold- Complete/ located in HC
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2026 HCEDC Project Tracker
Project Ape
Sept. 2025

Materials Manufacturing

10 acres rail served

Direct

Red- Eliminated/ Closed

Green- Still in running

Gray- Unable to submit

Project is a supplier to GAF. They came for a site visit to look at land in the KLP. We
have not received the BIQ back yet with project information. Jan. 2026, project is
moving forward and a Feb. agenda for Newton. IRB’s, 20 acres, $22.7M CI and 23
FTE.

Gold- Complete/ located in HC
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Board of Directors Meeting
Minutes
Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Online or Harvey County EDC Board Room

500 N Main, Suite 109
Newton, Kansas 67114
316-283-6033 Office
316-283-8732 Fax
[email protected]
www.HarveyCoEDC.org

In Attendance: Bob Myers, Carrie Budde, Carl Harris, Derrick Klassen, Tessa Wendling, Ethan Reimer, Terry Scott,
Ron Lang, Tim Sweigart, Jason Thrasher, Pam Stevens, Daniela Rivas, and Beth Shelton.
Guest: Jorge Batista
Absent: Marla Villanueva, Kenneth Mullins, Jeremy Ashby, Karl Matlack, Bradley Harris, Kevin Frymire, Tony
Wheeler, Kim Ryan, Andrea Braker, Sal Lujano, and Joel Gaeddert.

II.

III.

IV.

Tim Sweigart called the meeting to order. Sweigart welcomed new board member Derrick Klassen from
Hesston to the HCEDC board. Sweigart reminded the committee of their purpose: to sustain and
advance the local economy of Harvey County.
Minutes of the June Meeting
a. Beth Shelton presented the minutes from June 24, 2026. Bob Myers moved to accept the
minutes as presented. Ron Lang seconded. Motion carried.
Financial report
a. June financials: Shelton presented the June financials to the group. Carl Harris moved to accept
June financials as presented. Boy Myers seconded. Motion carried.
EDC Activity Updates
a. Beth Shelton provided activity updates. Project Freezer Burn is a food distribution project looking
for 5-10 acres to build a 150K SF building. Shelton submitted Halstead, Burrton, and the KLP for
consideration. Project Genesis is a biotech lab and manufacturer looking for 15-25 acres to build
a 200K SF building. Their preference is an existing building, but they will consider a new building.
The job creation is 125 new jobs. Shelton submitted to the Masterbrand facility and Halstead
Hospital. Project Pantry is a food manufacturing and distribution center looking for ten acres. The
capital investment is $90 million, with two hundred new jobs by year 3. Shelton submitted
Halstead IP, KLP, and CD Customs old building. Update on the Mega Project Gotham. This is a
quick timeline, and we will have site visits in August, and they will decide in the fourth quarter.
The project will create 1500 new FTE by the end of year 5. Shelton discussed the challenges faced
by Park Aerospace, including their decision to expand in Tulsa and changes in local leadership.
b. Marketing update. Beth Shelton reported her experience from the Farmborough Air Show,
emphasizing the importance of regional collaboration and the dedicated support for Wichita and
the region in aviation. Shelton shared the upcoming IMTS Manufacturing Show in Chicago and
the Team Kansas event in St. Louis.
c. Retention visits. Jennifer Mueller reported on three business retention visits. At Prestressed
Concrete Inc., Brian Curtis shared that the company employs 80 people and aims to grow to 150–
175 employees. Starting wages range from $16.00 to $18.50 per hour, depending on skill level.
Leadership is strengthening community ties and engaging employees outside work, including
sponsoring recreation center teams and the recent Mexican American Softball Tournament,
which drew strong workforce participation. Mueller also met with Park Aerospace Corp.
leadership. The company employs 138 people and needs fifty more to fully staff two shifts. After
connecting with the new HR Director at the Newton Area Chamber breakfast, Mueller arranged
recurring meetings and discussed working with the Brooks Trade Center to build local talent
pipelines. She followed up by sharing Dian Mosier's contact information and encouraging
participation in Newton High School's upcoming "Railerpaloosa" event in August. At Martin
Machine & Welding, Traci Lee and Theron Whitmer reported that the company employs sixty
people and is recruiting to reach 70–75 employees across two shifts. Business volume has

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increased over the past six months after the company hired an innovative marketing firm.
Because its machine-shop work is custom and nonrepetitive, the company is not currently
considering automation. It continues successfully to use workforce programs through the
Hutchinson Correctional Facility.
Upcoming meetings: Aug. 5- YMCA Board, Economic Vitality Main Street, KHF Building Weekly
Meeting, 11- Executive Board, Railerpaloosa, 12- GAF Community Event, 13- GWP Regional
Meeting, 14- Public/Private Group, 19- Hesston Monthly lunch, 20- Evergy Quarterly Meeting,
26- EDC Annual Meeting.

New Business
a. Shelton announced that Jason Jones had left the HCEDC Board and Executive Board. Carl Harris
moved to appoint Carrie Budde to the Executive Committee, Ron Lang seconded, and the motion
carried.
b. Shelton proposed a date change for the September board meeting due to schedule conflicts. The
new date is September 30, 2026.

VII.

Old Business
a. Data Center informational update. After careful consideration, the board considered not hosting
the event and is instead looking at the possibility of bringing in a speaker to a board meeting.

VII.

Adjournment

Respectfully submitted,

Jennifer Mueller

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DATE
ADDRESS
OWNER
CONTRACTOR
TYPE I
SUB-TYPE
1/6/2026 213 S. LANCASTER AVE.
J. TUCKER
ERIE CONSTRUCTION MIDWEST, LLC REROOF
Other
1/8/2026 100 EMBER WAY
B. BIGHAM
ROOFING SERVICES UNLIMITED
REROOF
Other
1/12/2026 5 EMBER WAY CIR.
J. VOTH
ROOFING SERVICES UNLIMITED
REROOF
Other
1/16/2026 251 S. STREETER AVE.
J. PARROTT
GOERING HARDWARE
REPAIR SANITARY SEWER
Other
1/20/2026 3 WHEATFIELD CT.
P. UNRUH
ROBL BUILDING COMPANY
CUSTOM HOME
New Residential
2/9/2026 226 N. MAIN ST.
D. ERB
SELF
DEMOLITION OF BUILDING
Demolish
2/24/2026 609 RANDOM CT
W. THOMPSON
SELF
WORKSHOP STORAGE ADDITION
Other
2/26/2026 120 KINGSWAY
J. KREHBIEL
LIFESTYLE HOMES GROUP, INC
BATHROOM REMODEL
Other
3/2/2026 100 N. LANCASTER AVE.
FUQUA INSURANCE GROUP KING SOLAR, INC.
SOLAR ARRAY
Other
3/2/2026 300 N. MAIN ST.
CITY OF HESSTON
SELF
ELECTRIC & HVAC MINI SPLIT
Other
3/9/2026 409. N. STREETER AVE.
C. HOOVER
ROOFING SERVICES UNLIMITED
REROOF
Other
3/11/2026 418 S. WEAVER ST.
N. LADD
SELF
FENCE, SHED, REMODEL
Remodel Residential
3/17/2026 7901 N. HOOVER
DAN'S CYCLE
SELF
FENCE
Other
3/19/2026 7616 W. DUTCH AVE.
SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS
REDDI
PIPELINE
INDUSTRIES
SEWER LINE REPAIR
Other
3/24/2026 408 S. MAIN ST.
E. GRAVES
FRONTIER ELECTRIC, LLC
STANDBY GENERATOR, ATS
Other
4/1/2026 849 SOUTH MEADOWS DR. E. WADE
PARTRIDGE ROOFING SERVICES
REROOF
Other
4/7/2026 7616 W. DUTCH AVE.
SOUTHERN STAR CENTRAL GAS
REDDI
PIPELINE
INDUSTRIES
BATHROOM PLUMBING
Other
4/10/2026 821 SOUTH MEADOWS DR. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
KING SOLAR, INC.
SOLAR ARRAY
Other
4/13/2026 200 S COLLEGE DR.
V. VOGTS
SELF
FENCE
Other
4/20/2026 104 WILLOW LN.
K. KURKOWSKI
ROOFING SERVICES UNLIMITED
REROOF
Other
4/20/2026 109 KINGSWAY
J. YOST
SELF
CUSTOM HOME
New Residential
4/21/2026 330 E. WILLIAM ST.
Z. WRIGHT
ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC.
REROOF
Other
4/23/2026 505 CLOVER LN
D. PENNER
MR. ELECTRIC OF WICHITA
EV CHARGER
Other
4/27/2026 6 FAIRWAY DR.
R. HAMMOND
VOTH CONSTRUCTION, LLC
POOLHOUSE
Other
5/4/2026 506 WEDGEWOOD CT.
J. SCHUMANN
SELF
EGRESS WINDOW
Other
5/5/2026 216 E. HICKORY ST.
D. SWEELEY
ILLUMICAST, LLC
EGRESS WINDOWS
Other
5/8/2026 3 KNOTT CT.
S. SLIEF
PARTRIDGE ROOFING SERVICES
REROOF
Other
5/14/2026 5 KNOTT CT.
A. NICKS
PARTRIDGE ROOFING SERVICES
REROOF
Other
5/14/2026 9 BENTGRASS DR.
L. FRICK
EDGE CONTRACTING, LLC
PAVILLION
Other
5/18/2026 312 E. SMITH ST.
S. FRY
SELF
SHED
Other
5/21/2026 506 N. WEAVER ST.
K. HOLZRICHTER
ROBINSON ELECTRIC, INC.
NEW PERMANENT ELECTRIC METEROther
6/2/2026 430 N. STREETER AVE.
E. ESAU
SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION
ADDITION
Remodel Residential
6/3/2026 106-B KINGSWAY
R. BISHOP
ALL STATES HOME IMPROVEMENT, LLCDECK
Other
6/10/2026 800 RANDOM CT.
B. DIRKS
SELF
SHED
Other
6/10/2026 120 MEADOW LN.
J. THOMPSON
EX CAT CONSTRUCTION
SUNROOM ADDITION
Remodel Residential
6/16/2026 244 S. MAIN ST.
K. MATUSE
EX CAT CONSTRUCTION
GARAGE CONVERSION
Remodel Residential
6/18/2026 506 N. WEAVER ST.
K. HOLZRICHTER
EBELING POOLS
SWIMMING POOL
Other
6/24/2026 445 S. MAIN
SCHOWALTER VILLA
STURDI-BILT
SHED
Other
6/29/2026 509 CLOVER LN.
D. PENNER
KING SOLAR, INC.
SOLAR ARRAY
Other
7/1/2026 417 N. WEAVER ST.
S. BOCKHAUS
SELF
CARPORT
Other
7/14/2026 524 N. WEAVER
J. STINCHCOMB
STANLEY RATZLAFF CONSTRUCTION REMODEL
Remodel Residential
7/14/2026 150 N. RIDGE RD.
HESSTON SCHOOL USD 460 REMCO DEMOLITION
DEMOLITION OF BUILDING
Demolish
7/15/2026 409 N. WEAVER
J. HOHEISEL
SONS OF FENCES
FENCE
Other
7/21/2026 211 E. PINE ST.
W. WIEBKE
SELF
FENCE
Other
7/27/2026 225 E. SPRUCE
D. CRANDALL
ROOFING SERVICES UNLIMITED
REROOF
Other
7/29/2026 48 PARK VIEW RD.
N. NOVACK
STURDI-BILT
GAZEBO
Other
7/31/2026 1 KNOTT CT.
T. WIDENER
PARTRIDGE ROOFING SERVICES
REROOF
Other
8/4/2026 7901 N. HOOVER RD.
S. OWENS
LUMINEO SIGNS
SIGN
Other
8/12/2026 233 S. COLLEGE DR.
Z. BEIMS
PARTRIDGE ROOFING SERVICES
REROOF
Other
8/17/2026 801 SOUTH MEADOWS DR. M. L'ECUYER
PARTRIDGE ROOFING SERVICES
REROOF
Other

RESIDENT COST BUSINESS COST PERMIT #
26,728
26-4034
25,000
26-4035
10,000
26-4036
10,000
26-4037
690,152
26-4038
500 26-4039
3,000
26-4040
45,000
26-4041
34,366 26-4042
7,900 26-4043
8,000
26-4044
45,000
26-4045
6,800 26-4046
8,400 26-4047
11,800
26-4048
12,695
26-4049
5,900 26-4050
17,241
26-4051
1,280
26-4052
12,000
26-4053
490,000
26-4054
11,000
26-4055
2,415
26-4056
250,000
26-4057
5,100
26-4058
11,000
26-4059
12,131
26-4060
10,829
26-4061
75,000
26-4062
3,000
26-4063
5,000
26-4064
80,000
26-4065
30,000
26-4066
12,000
26-4067
70,000
26-4068
50,000
26-4069
61,874
26-4070
7,584
26-4071
30,048
26-4072
2,600
26-4073
75,000
26-4074
305,000
26-4075
5,800
26-4076
3,500
26-4077
7,000
26-4078
3,500
26-4079
19,869
26-4080
65,000 26-4081
19,307
26-4082
13,788
26-4083

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8/19/2026 8 BLUEGRASS CT.
S. PERSON
8/19/2026 421 N . WEAVER ST.
B. THOMAS
8/19/2026 737 RANDOM RD.
J. MCGEHEE
8/26/2026 405 N. WEAVER ST.
L. BIRCH
8/28/2026 4517 W. HARVEST LN.
G. STANSBURY
9/1/2026 709 SOUTH MEADOWS DR. D. MCLINN
9/2/2026 606 E. LINCOLN BLVD.
A. PATEL
9/3/2026 7901 N. HOOVER RD.
DAN'S CYCLE
9/10/2026 8200 N. HOOVER RD.
D. MENDENHALL
9/16/2026 100 N. RIDGE RD.
HESSTON USD 460
9/17/2026 301 S WEAVER ST.
H. WEAVER
9/17/2026 116 E. AMOS ST.
M. DERKSEN
9/24/2026 4 PARK VIEW RD.
J. SCHUMANN
9/28/2026 725 LEWIS DR.
E. CAMPBELL
9/28/2026 116 MEADOW LN.
M. ZUCCONI

PARTRIDGE ROOFING SERVICES
PADGETT EXCAVATION INC.
TIMEPROOF USA ROOFING
ACOSTA ROOFING, LLC
ROOFING SERVICES UNLIMITED
SELF
RANDY PUGH CONSTRUCTION
LUMINEO SIGNS
SELF
SELF
RABER ROOFING
RABER ROOFING
EDGE CONTRACTING, LLC
SELF
PARTRIDGE ROOFING SERVICES

REROOF
SEWER LINE REPAIR
REROOF
REROOF
REROOF
DECK
ROOF REPLACEMENT
SIGN
NEW BUILDING / FENCE
VESTIBULES
REROOF
REROOF
REMODEL BATH & ADDITION
REMODEL BATHROOM
REROOF

Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Other
Remodel Institutional
Other
Other
Remodel Residential
Remodel Residential
Other

19,000
6,785
22,627
9,000
10,000
5,000
7,100
31,651
10,000
800,000
4,000
7,700
150,000
15,000
16,844

26-4084
26-4085
26-4086
26-4087
26-4088
26-4089
26-4090
26-4091
26-4092
26-4093
26-4094
26-4095
26-4096
26-4097
26-4098

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BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED BY MONTH
HESSTON 2026

Jan-26
Jan-26
Feb-26
# Permits Total Val. # Permits

Type of Permit
New Residential
Remodel Residential
New Institutional
Remodel Institutional
New Business
Remodel Business
Addition to Business
Demolish
Move In
Residential Garage
Other

Total

New Residential
Remodel Residential
New Institutional
Remodel Institutional
New Business
Remodel Business
Addition to Business
Demolish
Move In
Residential Garage
Other

45,000

500

New Residential
Remodel Residential
New Institutional
Remodel Institutional
New Business
Remodel Business
Addition to Business
Demolish
Move In
Residential Garage
Other
Total

45,000

490,000

71,728

3,000

77,266

312,531

761,880

48,500

122,266

802,531

Jun-26
Total Val.

200,000

Jul-26
Jul-26
Aug-26
Aug-26
# Permits Total Val. # Permits Total Val.

75,000

305,000

122,060

141,506

42,269

165,507

122,060

341,506

422,269

165,507

Sep-26
Sep-26
Oct-26
# Permits Total Val. # Permits

Type of Permit

Total

Mar-26
Mar-26
Apr-26
Apr-26
# Permits Total Val. # Permits Total Val.

690,152

May-26
May-26
Jun-26
# Permits Total Val. # Permits

Type of Permit

Feb-26
Total Val.

165,000

800,000

82,295

1,047,295

Oct-26
Total Val.

Nov-26
Nov-26
Dec-26
Dec-26
# Permits Total Val. # Permits Total Val.

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2025 Year to Date Building Permit Totals
YTD Total
# Permits

Type of Permit
New Residential
Remodel Residential
New Institutional
Remodel Institutional
New Business
Remodel Business
Addition to Business
Demolish
Move In
Residential Garage
Other
Total

YTD
Total Val.

2
8
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
52

1,180,152
530,000
0
800,000
0
0
0
305,500
0
0
1,018,162

$3,833,814

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Agenda Item Summary
Meeting date: October 12, 2026
Subject: Constituency Comments
Recommendation: Mayor Swartzendruber opens the floor to
constituency comments.

Background Information:
Members of the audience may address the City Council on any item
not listed on the agenda. Please limit your comments to 5 minutes.
If your comment pertains to an item listed on the agenda the Mayor
may solicit public comments specific to that issue when the agenda
item is taken up by the Council.

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Agenda Item Summary
Meeting date: October 12, 2026
Department: Administration
Subject: Prairie Lakes Phase III - Developer’s Agreement
Recommendation: Approve the agreement.

Background Information:
Briefed by: Rick Weaver, Bluestem Communities
City Administrator Jason Thrasher
City Attorney J.T. Klaus
Summary: Bluestem Communities is ready to begin Phase III of the
Prairie Lakes Subdivision. This phase includes seven new duplexes along
both sides of Hollyhock Drive. The work also includes new water, sewer,
and street infrastructure from one end of Hollyhock Drive to the
intersection with Bluestem Drive.
Bluestem plans to finance the project themselves and will not use city
bond financing. The engineer’s estimate for the required public
infrastructure is $539,000.
All infrastructure must be installed to city standards. The city will inspect
the work during installation and will take ownership of the street and
utility improvements when the project is complete.
The developer’s agreement requires an escrow account to be established
in an amount equal to 100% of the cost of the required improvements,
to ensure payment for the construction of the improvements, plus an

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additional 15% ($80,850) to be held for 18 months as security for the
correction of any defects in materials or workmanship.
Motion / Action: I move to approve the Developer’s (Subdivider’s)
Agreement for the Prairie Lakes Addition (Third Phase), contingent upon
the Developer providing all required sureties as specified in Section 4.1 of
the Agreement prior to issuance of any permits or commencement of
construction.
Attachments: Prairie Lakes III Developer’s Agreement
Engineering Estimates
Engineering Layout
Development Map

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After recording, return to:
BLUESTEM DEVELOPMENT, INC.
Attn: James M. Krehbiel, CEO
3001 Ivy Dr.
North Newton, Kansas 67117
Telephone: (620) 327-3400

DEVELOPER’S (SUBDIVIDER’S) AGREEMENT
(Developer Installed Improvements)
THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 2026, by
and between the City of Hesston, Kansas, hereinafter referred to as “City” and Bluestem
Development, Inc., a Kansas corporation, hereinafter generally and collectively referred to as
“Developer”.
WHEREAS, the City has approved and accepted the final plat of Prairie Lakes Addition
(Third Phase) in the City of Hesston, Kansas, dated the 2nd day of March, 2013 (the “Subdivision”
or “Addition”); and
WHEREAS, the Developer, at its own cost, desires to make certain public improvements
to all or a portion of the Subdivision referred to above; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to assure uniform compliance with specifications,
implementation of the Subdivision Regulations, and workmanlike standards for all public
improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed, as follows:
1.

The City agrees to allow Developer to make the following public and other improvements
shown on the proposed final plat:
(1)
(2)
(3)

Street Improvements (Hollyhock Drive to the intersection of
Hollyhock and Bluestem Drive to serve the Addition);
Water Improvements necessary to serve the Addition; and
Sanitary Sewer Improvements necessary to serve the Addition

(the “Improvements”) and agrees to allow Developer to contract for such Improvements at
its own cost. The engineer’s estimate for the total cost of construction and installing the
Improvements is $539,000.

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Developer, jointly and severally, agrees to make all such Improvements at its sole and
absolute cost, all pursuant to the plans and specifications of said Addition which plans and
specifications have been or will be contemporaneously approved with the execution of this
agreement by the governing body of the City. Developer shall pay for all engineering,
inspections and testing directed by the City, as well as construction and associated costs of
the Improvements.

Developer, jointly and severally, agrees that all Improvements will in every respect comply
with the policies, ordinances, and regulations currently existing within the City and all
contractors utilized shall meet or exceed all prerequisites established by the City for any
such public Improvements.
A.

All Improvements constructed or erected shall be subject to inspection by the City
engineer or other designated official responsible for setting and enforcing the
applicable design and construction standards (the “City Official”). The Developer
shall give the City Official at least 48-hour notice prior to the performance of any
inspection work.

After notice is received, the City Official may conduct an on-site inspection to
determine whether the work complies with the approved engineering plans and
specifications. If, in the opinion of the City Official, the work does not comply
with such final drawings, the City Official shall have authority to order that all such
work shall be terminated until such time as necessary steps are taken to correct any
defects or deficiencies.

Upon completion of all Improvements, the Developer shall notify the City Official,
who shall thereupon conduct a final inspection of all Improvements installed. If
such final inspection indicates that there are any defects or deficiencies or
deviations from the final engineering plans and specifications, the City Official
shall notify the Developer in writing and the Developer shall, at its sole cost and
expense, correct such defects or deviations within a reasonable period of time, not
to exceed six months from the date of notification. When such defects, deficiencies,
or deviations have been corrected, the Developer shall notify the City Official that
the Improvements are again ready for final inspection.

After the final inspection is made and before acceptance of any Improvement by
the City’s governing body, the Developer shall file a sworn statement with the City
Official, which is executed by the Developer certifying that all obligations incurred
in the engineering and construction of the Improvements involved have been
properly paid and settled.

If a final inspection indicates that all Improvements contain no defects, deficiencies,
or deviations, within ten (10) days from the submittal of the Developer’s sworn
statement that all obligations are paid, the City Official shall certify to the City’s

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governing body and/or utility involved that all Improvements have been installed
in conformity with engineering plans and specifications.
F.

Upon the receipt by the City’s governing body of the above-referred City Official’s
certification that Improvements have been constructed in conformity with plans,
specifications, policies, ordinances, and regulations, the City’s governing body
shall thereupon by resolution or by letter (if utility) formally accept such
Improvements. The Improvements shall become the sole property of the City or
utility company involved.

Developer, jointly and severally, agrees to provide the City with good and sufficient
sureties to insure completion, payment, and maintenance, as follows:
A.

Completion and payment 100% guaranteed by:
(__)

Contractor’s corporate
$______________.

payment

and

performance

bond

(X)

Escrow account established with the City for $539,000

(__)

Letter of Credit for $_________________________________.

for

Additionally, the financial surety to be provided by the Developer shall also include
an amount equal to 15% of the cost of all Improvements which shall be held by the
City for a period of 18 months following the completion of construction and
acceptance of such Improvements by the City. The 15% so held by the City shall
guarantee the costs associated with the correction of any defect in material or
workmanship furnished for such Improvements which might be latent in character
and not discernable at the time of final inspection or acceptance. Said 15% shall
also guarantee against any damage to such improvements caused by the settling of
the ground, base, or foundation thereof. The 15% retainage may be utilized by the
City to cause the repair of any defects or deficiencies as identified above and the
balance of said 15% (if any) remaining at the expiration of 18 months shall be
returned to the Developer or paid to the order of the Developer without payment of
interest. Developer agrees to satisfy this requirement as follows:
(__)

Maintenance bond for $_________________________ for 18 months.

(X)

Escrow account established with the City for $80,850

(

Letter of credit for $__________________________ for 18 months.

)

for 18 months.

“Developer, or Developer’s contractor, shall maintain general, professional
liability, and errors and omissions insurance of not less than $1,000,000 during all
phases of construction. The City shall be named as an additional insured under the
policy and shall be entitled to such evidence of coverage (including an

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endorsement) as the City shall request. Developer agrees to indemnify and hold
the City harmless on account of any claim or claims arising from contractor’s work.
5.

All temporary construction facilities must be removed upon final inspection.

All lots within the Subdivision/Addition covered by this agreement shall be kept clean and
mowed to a height not to exceed twelve (12) inches.

No construction will be allowed on any portion of the Subdivision/Addition unless the
Developer or the designated contractor has first obtained from the City Official the proper
building and zoning permits.

The Developer will record this agreement, as approved by the City, with the Harvey County
Register of Deeds. A copy of this agreement showing said recording along with a copy of
the recorded plat shall be furnished to the City Official before building and/or zoning
permits are issued.

The terms and conditions set forth herein shall be binding upon the heirs, personal
representatives, trustees, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto.

10.

In entering into this agreement, the Developer represents it has familiarization with the
City’s Subdivision Regulations and all policies of the City applicable to the Improvements
contemplated under the terms of this agreement. Nothing herein is intended or shall be
construed to grant to the Developer either, directly or indirectly, a variance, waiver, or
departure from any such policies, ordinances, or regulations. Any waiver of the required
Improvements or guarantees for installation may be made only by the governing body of
the City.
[Remainder of Page Intentionally Left Blank]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands to this Agreement on the
date and year first above written.
CITY OF HESSTON, KANSAS
[seal]
Susan Swartzendruber, Mayor
ATTEST:

Valerie Bonham, City Clerk
“CITY”
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF KANSAS
COUNTY OF HARVEY

)
)
)

ss:

BE IT REMEMBERED that on this ____ day of _________________, 2026, before me
the undersigned, a notary public in and for the County and State aforesaid, came Susan
Swartzendruber and Valerie Bonham, Mayor and City Clerk, respectively, of the City of Hesston,
Kansas, a municipal corporation, who are personally known to me to be the same persons who
executed, as such officers, the within instrument of writing on behalf of the City of Hesston and
such persons duly acknowledged execution of the same to be the act and deed of said City of
Hesston, Kansas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the
day and year last above written.
[seal]
Notary Public
Name (Printed)
My Commission Expires:
_____________________

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BLUESTEM DEVELOPMENT, INC.,
a Kansas corporation

By
James M. Krehbiel, Chief Executive Officer
“DEVELOPER”
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF KANSAS
COUNTY OF HARVEY

)
)
)

ss:

BE IT REMEMBERED that on this ____ day of _________________, 2026, before me
the undersigned, a notary public in and for the County and State aforesaid, came James M. Krebhiel
who is personally known to me to be the Chief Executive Officer of Bluestem Development, Inc.,
a Kansas corporation (the “Developer”), who is personally known to me to be the same person
who executed, as such officer, the within instrument of writing on behalf of the Developer and
such person duly acknowledged execution of the same to be the act and deed of said Developer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, the
day and year last above written.
[seal]
Notary Public
Name (Printed)
My Commission Expires:
_____________________

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CERTIFIED ENGINEERING DESIGN, P.A.
1935 West Maple
Wichita, KS 67203
(316) 262-8808

ENGINEER'S OPINION OF PROBABLE COST
September 30, 2026

PHASE 3
Type of Work: WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST PHASE 3 PRAIRIE LAKE, PRAIRE LAKES ADDN.
Project Location: HESSTON, KS
Bidding Item
Quantity
Unit Unit Price
Amount
8" Pipe in Place(C900)
640 L.F.
50.00
Fire Hydrant Assembly
1 Each
7,000.00
8" Valve Assembly
1 Each
4,000.00
8" Anchored Valve Assembly
1 Each
4,500.00
2" Blowoff Assembly
1 Each
1,500.00
1" Long Services
4 Each
1,500.00
1" Short Services
3 Each
1,200.00
Type A Compaction
640 L.F.
10.00
Testing
1 L.S.
1,000.00
Construction Staking
1 L.S.
1,200.00
Site Clearing & Restoration includes BMP's
1 L.S.
1,500.00

TOTAL

$32,000.00
$7,000.00
$4,000.00
$4,500.00
$1,500.00
$6,000.00
$3,600.00
$6,400.00
$1,000.00
$1,200.00
$1,500.00
$68,700.00
$10,305.00
$8,244.00
$6,870.00
$3,435.00
$97,554.00

Annual

$98,000
$34,300.00
$14,000.00
Monthly

$1,123.40

$93.62

SUBTOTAL
Contingencies (15%)
Engineering(12%)
Construction Inspection(10%)
Temp. Notes, Fiscal, Legal, Administration (5%)

For Waterline Petition Use:
Developer's Letter of Credit required for Petition(35%)
Cost per Unit for 7 residential units
ASSESSMENT PER UNIT FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Monthly Payment for 20 years @ 5% per unit(w/7 lots at $14,000 per Lot)(20 YR TERM)

Type of Work:SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST PHASE 3 PRAIRIE LAKE, PRAIRIE LAKES ADDN.
Project Location: HESSTON, KS
Bidding Item
Quantity
Unit Unit Price
Amount
8" Sanitary Sewer Pipe in place (SDR 35)
700 L.F. $
60
8" PVC Stub & Cap
2 Each $
500
Standard ManholeType P 0'-6'(4' Dia.)
2 Each $
5,000
MH Additional Depth
16 L.F. $
100
8"x4" Wye & Riser Short Service Assembly
4 each $
1,000
8"x4" Wye & Riser Long Service Assembly
3 each $
2,000
Contractor Construction Staking
1 L.S. $
1,500
Type A Compaction
655 L.F. $
10
Testing
1 L.S.
1,000
Site Clearing and Reconstruction
1 L.S. $
2,500
SUBTOTAL
Contingencies (15%)
Engineering(12%)
Construction Inspection(10%)
Temp. Notes, Fiscal, Legal, Administration (5%)
TOTAL

For Sanitary Sewer Petition Use:
Developer's Letter of Credit required for Petition(35%)
Cost per Unit for 7 lots
ASSESSMENT PER UNIT FOR MAIN ST. SAN. SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
Monthly Payment for 20 years @ 5% per unit(w/7 units at $15,429 per unit)(20 YR TERM)

$42,000.00
$1,000.00
$10,000.00
$1,600.00
$4,000.00
$6,000.00
$1,500.00
$6,550.00
$1,000.00
$2,500.00
$76,150.00
$11,422.50
$9,138.00
$7,615.00
$3,807.50
$108,133.00

$108,000
Annual

$37,800.00
$15,428.57
Monthly

$1,238.03

$103.17

Type of Work: STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOR WEEST PRAIRIE LAKE, PRAIRIE LAKES ADDITION
Project Location: HESSTON,, KS
Quantity
Unit Unit Price

Amount

31' Bk to Bk Curb Street Paving
Unclassified Excavation
Embankment(95% ASTM D-698)
6" Compacted Subgrade(Moisture Conditioned 95%
ASTM D-698)
Curb & Gutter
Inlet Hookup
6" PCC Pavement(Fiber Mesh)(4000 #)(AE)
5" Reinforced Crushed Rock Base
Type 1A Curb Inlets
36" RCP Storm Sewer Pipe Emergency Outlet
36" RCP Storm Sewer Pipe End Sections
Stone Rip Rap
5' Sidewalk(Street)
5' Sidealk(Commons Area)
ADA Handicap 5' Wheel Chair Ramp
Construction Staking

627
2656

C.Y.
C.Y.

5.00
1.50

$3,135.00
$3,984.00

2478
1440
2
1972
2478
0
0
0
100
2955
1159
2
1

SY
L.F.
Each
SqYd
SqYd
Each
LF
Each
SY
SF
SF
Each
L.S.

5.00
15.00
500.00
60.00
12.00
10000.00
150.00
1000.00
100.00
6.00
6.00
1000.00
2500.00

$12,390.00
$21,600.00
$1,000.00
$118,320.00
$29,736.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$10,000.00
$17,730.00
$6,954.00
$2,000.00
$2,500.00

L.S.

5000.00
SUBTOTAL

TOTAL

$5,000.00
$234,349.00
$35,152.35
$28,121.88
$23,434.90
$11,717.45
$332,775.58

For Street Improvement Petition Use

$333,000

Site Clearing & Restoration(Inc. Seeding Fertilzing
Mulching)(.1 acre)(Premium Fescue Blend)

Contingencies (15%)
Engineering(12%)
Construction Inspection(10%)
Temp. Notes, Fiscal, Legal, Administration (5%)

Developer's Letter of Credit required for Petition(35%)
Cost per Unit for 7 residential units
ASSESSMENT PER UNIT FOR MAIN ST. SAN. SEWER IMPROVEMENTS

Annual

$116,550.00
$47,571.43
Monthly

$3,817.25

$318.10

TOTAL SPECIALS COST FOR Water, Sewer, Street Specials for 8 residential units

$77,000.00

Monthly Payment for 20 years @ 5% per unit(w/7 units at $47,571 per Lot)(20 YR TERM)

TOTAL Water, Sewer, Street Developer's Letter of
Credit req'd. for Petition(Assume35% Req'd.)

$188,650.00

ALL COST
TOTALS

$539,000

Engineer:__________________________________
Harlan D. Foraker, P.E.

CERTIFIED ENGINEERING DESIGN, P.A.
Date:

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026

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SITE LAYOUT PLAN
PRAIRIE LAKES ADDN
PHASE 2
DUPLEX FOOTPRINTS REPRESENT
BIG BLUESTEM MODEL(APPR0X.)

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DYCK ARBORETUM

NORTH RIDGE ROAD

N 89º 59’46” E 2645.06

EAST PRAIRIE LAKES DR

WEST PRAIRIE LAKES DR

HOLLY HOCK DRIVE

EAST PRAIRIE

S 00º07’22” E 662.61

LAKES DR

ASTER DRIV

S 89º59’44” W 1321.48

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S 89º 59’40” W 1321.97

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S 00º 04’49” E 662.65

N 00”10’17” W 1325.30

ST
R

HESSTON, KANSAS

PHASE 2

CONCEPTUAL PLAN

This plan is conceptual in nature and is subject to
change without notice.

SCHOWALTER VILLA
Hesston, KS
620-327-3425

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Agenda Item Summary
Meeting date: October 12, 2026
Department: Administration
Subject: Multi-Use Trail Pay Application #5
Recommendation: Approve payment.

Background Information:
Briefed by: City Administrator Jason Thrasher
Summary: PLI has submitted a payment request for work completed and
materials purchased through September. Staff has reviewed the request.
This represents the final payment request, minus the 10% retainage. A
final walkthrough was conducted on October 2nd, and the retainage will
be released once all punch list items have been completed.
Financial Impact: $121,568.59
Source of Funds: Fund 27 - Construction
Motion / Action: I move to authorize payment of the Multi-Use Trail
Application #5.
Attachments: Trail Pay Application #5

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Agenda Item Summary
Meeting date: October 12, 2026
Department: Administration
Subject: Travel & Business Expense Policy
Recommendation: Approve the policy.

Background Information:
Briefed by: Finance Director Anthony Swartzendruber
Summary: The Travel and Business Expense Policy updates and
consolidates the City’s existing policies and procedures for employee
travel and training expenses into a single, comprehensive stand-alone
policy.
The primary changes in this proposed policy relate to travel and training
meals.
• Currently, the City covers the cost of meals, up to a set dollar limit,
for both day-trip training and overnight stay training. This updated
policy will only cover the cost of meals when training requires
overnight travel.
• Currently, employees are provided a set amount they can spend on
a meal, including tip, based on the U.S. General Services
Administration (GSA) published rates for a geographic area. The
meals are paid with either a City credit card, or personally by the
employee. Upon the employee’s return from training, the receipts
are turned in for review, and then payment or reimbursement.

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Instead of reimbursing and/or paying actual receipts for meals, this
updated policy will provide employees with a set meal per diem
based on GSA rates, which will eliminate the need for employees to
turn in receipts for their meals when traveling overnight for
training.
A few benefits of making these changes include:
• The per diem amount is easy to calculate and pay to employees and
doesn’t require employees to keep track of receipts and approved
meal amounts.
• Administration staff will no longer need to follow up with
employees if they spend over the allowed meal limit, don’t turn in
detailed receipts, over tip, or purchase more meals than the City
allows in a given day.
• Overall, the staff time to administer the policy will decrease, and it
should be simpler for departments to implement with staff.
Motion / Action: I move to approve the Travel and Business Expense
Policy.
Attachments:
City of Hesston Travel and Business Expense Policy

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City of Hesston
TRAVEL & BUSINESS EXPENSE POLICY
Adopted October xx, 2026
I.

PURPOSE

This policy establishes an orderly process for the authorization and reimbursement of businessrelated meals and travel expense, both within and outside the City of Hesston (City). The policy
is applicable to all City staff and supersedes any previous travel or business expense policies of
the City.
II.

POLICY STATEMENT

Performance of City official business will necessitate periodic travel by City employees beyond
their offices or locations of normal work activities. The City shall pay for reasonable, essential
travel expenses which directly and logically relate to the conduct of City business. City travelers
shall exercise prudent judgment and show proper discretion for accountable and economic use of
public funds. Expenses shall be documented as required and shall leave no reasonable question
that such expenditures did, in fact relate to and were necessary for conducting City business.
III.

PROCEDURES

Approval







Employees intending to travel on City business for any period including an overnight stay
must submit a request using the City’s Trip Planner Form to their travel approving
official (Department Head or City Administrator) at least 7 days prior to the planned
departure date. The request shall include a completed Trip Planner Form, which requires
the departure/return dates, mode of travel, conference name/location/cost, and the number
of meals that will be purchased.
The travel approving official must approve the request by signing the Trip Planner Form,
prior to the planned departure date.
If the travel is outside of the state, both the Department Head and the City Administrator
must approve the request by signing the Trip Planner Form, prior to the planned
departure date.
All expenses turned in for reimbursement must be submitted utilizing the City’s Trip
Planner and Expense Report Form.
All requests for reimbursement of expenses must be accompanied by signed or initialed
detailed receipts and a completed Trip Planner and Expense Report Form, and must be
submitted to Accounts Payable for processing no later than 5 days after the last day of
travel.

Lodging


The hotel or motel accommodations shall be reasonable and shall be reimbursed on an
actual cost basis consistent with facilities available in proximity to the location of the
conference or business meeting attended.
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





The City will not pay lodging rates higher than the maximum allowed by the Federal per
diem lodging rates (www.gsa.gov/perdiem), with the exception of the single room rate
arranged by the sponsor of the function attended.
The City will not make payment for lodging expenses for anyone other than the
employee.
Hotel or motel accommodations within Kansas shall be sales tax exempt.
Overnight stays for meetings/conferences located less than 50 miles from Hesston will
not be paid or reimbursed.
The traveling employee shall utilize a City purchasing/credit card for reserving and
paying for lodging. A detailed receipt is required.

Transportation


Airfare
o For use when traveling to places more than 500 miles from the City. Airfare will
be reimbursed for actual round-trip economy or tourist class accommodations.
The use of special discount fares is encouraged. Every effort shall be made to
acquire the lowest possible rate and to utilize the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower
National Airport – ICT, and/or the Salina Regional Airport.



Bus/Rail
o May be used as an alternative transportation mode, with the approval of the City
Administrator, when this alternative is more cost efficient than air or by City or
personal vehicle.



City Vehicle
o When available, a City vehicle is the primary preferred mode of travel to places
less than 250 miles from the City. The traveling employee shall first seek to
reserve a departmentally assigned vehicle.
o Travelers using City vehicles shall be particularly conscious of the public image
conveyed during the use of the identified vehicle.



Personal Vehicle
o When a City vehicle is not available, an employee may use a personal automobile
for intrastate travel on City business when safe travel time will not exceed one
half day (250 miles) from the City. Reimbursement will be in accordance with the
Federal Mileage Reimbursement Rate as set by the Internal Revenue Service.
Such reimbursement will not exceed the economy or tourist class airfare for a
required trip.
o No mileage reimbursement will be made for travel from home to work or from
work to home.
o Mileage will be reimbursed on the basis of the most direct route.
o Mileage reimbursement must be documented on a Trip Planner and Expense
Report Form when using a private vehicle for official City business and will serve
as a means for reimbursement. Each employee must maintain a log on a current
basis as travel is performed. This form should be submitted no later than the end
of December to record the reimbursement in the proper fiscal year.
Reimbursement requests after January 10th for a prior fiscal year will not be
reimbursed.
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Registration


Registration fees charged for conventions, seminars, meetings, etc., are reimbursable
expenses when employees attend in their capacity as a City employee. A receipt or other
proof of the amount, such as a copy of the conference announcement setting forth the
cost, must be provided with any payment request.

Meals & Incidental Expenses


Overnight Travel:
o An employee is eligible for reimbursement not to exceed the per diem for the cost
of meals, tips, and incidentals for each full day of travel at the GSA Meals and
Incidental Expenses (M&IE) rate for the travel area. For per diem allowances,
travel begins on the day an employee leaves their home, office, or other point of
departure and ends on the day the employee returns to their home, office, or other
arrival point.
 Per diems will be reimbursed at 75% of the GSA M&IE rate on the first
and last day of travel, excluding any meals provided. For example, if the
daily reimbursement rate is $68 and lunch is provided at the program, the
total allowable reimbursement for the first/last day of travel would be $37.
[Calculation is $68 - $19 lunch = $49 * .75 = $37]. This methodology is
to ensure the employee does not receive a taxable fringe benefit for a meal
that would otherwise be the responsibility of the employee as part of a
standard workday.
 Incidentals, including fees, tips, etc., are included in the GSA M&IE rate
breakdown.
 GSA
M&IE
per
diem
rates
can
be
found
at
https://gsa.gov/portal/content/104877, and search by state or zip code.
 Receipts are not required.
 Request for per diem reimbursement should be made no later than 5 days
after the last day of travel, and shall include the Trip Planner Form that
was previously approved by the travel approving official.
 Employees may request advance payment of the per diem, but the
completed Trip Planner and Expense Report Form must be turned into
Accounts Payable at least 3 days prior to the next weekly check run, which
are on Friday mornings.
 If an advance payment of per diem is provided and for any reason
the travel is shortened or cancelled, the employee is responsible for
reimbursing the City for funds that were advanced and not
accounted for.



Non-reimbursable Meals:
o An employee will not be eligible for per diem at the maximum daily allowance
for meals when any or all meals are furnished as a condition of travel, unless the
provided meal does not meet a special dietary restriction. If less than three meals
are furnished, the employee will receive the amount specified for the nonincluded meal(s). The number of reimbursable meals will be indicated on the
Trip Planner and Expense Report Form with the date the meal(s) was (were)
consumed. Non-reimbursable meals are defined as:
 Any meal included in a registration or conference fee ultimately paid by
the City; or
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


Any meal furnished at no cost to the employee by a school or vendor
while attending a course of instruction, if the cost of the meal is ultimately
paid for by the City as part of the cost of instruction; or
Any meal(s) furnished by a private individual or firm that serves to replace
a meal(s) that would normally be funded as part of the per diem.

Business Meals




Employees (primarily elected officials and department heads) who, during the normal
course of performing their duties, must provide meals for representatives of other
governmental agencies or other persons in order to effectively execute their City
responsibilities may be authorized reimbursement for expenses associated with such
meals. This expense is covered on the actual cost basis, and the following documentation
is required for reimbursement.
o A description of the business purpose of the meal(s), and an explanation of its
necessity to the City;
o A list of all persons, including other City employees, who were in attendance.
Additionally, employees should be prepared to identify and justify the need for
the meal in relation to their responsibilities as a City employee.
Meal expenses for other than authorized individuals will not be paid by the City.
Expenses for meals not otherwise provided for in this section (e.g., City awards
luncheons/dinners, or meals associated with professional service club meetings, etc.) are,
however, authorized for reimbursement. Alcoholic beverages are not reimbursable meal
expenses.
Meals or snacks purchased by City staff for City staff while in the City are generally not
allowed. The exception is that if a meal must be provided for the convenience of
conducting City business and written approval is obtained from the City Administrator
prior to the purchase. A detailed description of the business purpose and who attended
must be submitted with the reimbursement request or with the City-issued
purchasing/credit card request for payment along with a detailed receipt.

Miscellaneous Expenses





Taxi, Airport Bus, Ride Share, Subway – Expenses for such transportation is
reimbursable when reasonable and necessary to carry out City business. Reimbursement
requests must be itemized, and receipts are required for all individual items.
Parking – Reasonable parking costs are reimbursable. This includes parking meters and
long-term parking while traveling. These expenses should be placed on the Trip Planner
and Expense Report Form. Parking charges associated with personal use of a rental car
will not be reimbursed.
Turnpike / Bridge Tolls – These are reimbursable expenses, in addition to the mileage
allowance, when traveling on City business. Receipts are required.

Unauthorized Expenses



Specifically exempted from reimbursement are expenses incurred for attendance at
political rallies or events held for the specific purpose of promoting the candidacy of an
individual for public office.
Expenditures incurred by members of employee’s families will not be reimbursed.
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
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


Reimbursement will not be made for expenditures which do not involve a public purpose,
or those not necessarily incurred in the performance of a public purpose as authorized by
law, i.e. liquor, tickets to shows, sporting events, etc.
If there is an additional lodging fee, such as any form of entertainment, such fee will not
be reimbursed.
Entertainment costs such as movies, personal phone calls, etc., will not be reimbursed.
Other expenses exempted from the reimbursement include theft, loss or damage to
personal property, airline or other trip insurance, personal care services, and fines for
parking or traffic violations.

Policy Exceptions and Conditions





The City Administrator may except any City employee from the provisions of this policy
should it be determined that such exception is warranted by extraordinary or extenuating
circumstances or operating requirements not otherwise accomplished.
Purchasing/Credit Card Use for Payment:
o Employees who utilize a City purchasing/credit card as a use of payment for
registration fees, travel ticket costs, or hotel fees must provide documentation of
advanced travel approvals when submitting monthly credit card receipts to
Accounts Payable.
o Use of the City purchasing/credit card for per diem related expenditures (meals
and incidental expenses) is strictly prohibited.
Overpayment or improper use of City Funds must be repaid by the employee.

Documentation Required for Payment Request Submission for City Purchasing/Credit
Card or Trip Planner and Expense Report Form (Reimbursement Requests):
 All payment request submissions require:
o Documentation showing approval of travel;
o Detailed signed or initialed receipts for lodging, registrations, and miscellaneous
expenses;
o Mileage if applicable;
o M&IE calculation (receipts not required).

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Agenda Item Summary
Meeting date: October 12, 2026
Department: Administration
Subject: Welcome Baskets
Recommendation: Consider the request.

Background Information:
Briefed by: Kansas Representative Mike King
Summary: Representative King requested an opportunity to address the
Council regarding the reinstatement of the practice of providing
welcome baskets to new residents.
Previously, when a new resident signed up for utilities at City Hall, they
were given a card to fill out. City staff then forwarded the card to the
Chamber, which assembled a welcome basket with items from local
businesses and delivered it to the new resident.

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Agenda Item Summary
Meeting date: October 12, 2026
Subject: Executive Session
Recommendation: Recess to Executive Session
Justification: K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)
Purpose: To discuss qualifications of prospective candidates for the
open Fire/EMS Director position.

Executive Session Script
BEFORE:
Mayor: I would entertain a motion to recess this meeting to an
Executive Session for the purpose of:
Justification......Discussion of matters pertaining to nonelected
personnel pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1);
Purpose............. To discuss qualifications of prospective candidates
for the open Fire/EMS Director position.
For a period not to exceed 20 minutes, said regular meeting to
reconvene in open session at approximately _____ p.m.
Said Executive Session to include the Mayor, City Council, City
Administrator, and the City Attorney.
Motion by _______, second by ________, Vote.

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AFTER:
Mayor: Let the record reflect that no decisions were made during
the Executive Session.
The Kansas Open Meetings Act (K.S.A. 75-4319(b) allows bodies
subject to the Act to recess their open meetings for closed or
executive sessions for purposes of discussing certain topics and
those topics only. The subjects that may be handled in an executive
session include the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.

6.
7.

personnel matters of non-elected personnel;
consultation with an attorney for the body or agency
which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client
relationship;
matters relating to employer-employee negotiations
whether or not in consultation with the representative
or representatives of the body or agency;
confidential data relating to financial affairs or trade
secrets of
corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individual
proprietorships;
matters relating to actions adversely or favorably
affecting a person as a student, patient or resident of a
public institution, except that any such person shall have
the right to a public hearing if requested by the person;
preliminary discussions relating to the acquisition of real
property; and
matters relating to security measures, if discussion at an
open meeting would jeopardize the security measures.

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Agenda Item Summary
Meeting date: October 12, 2026
Subject: Adjourn Meeting

At the conclusion of the agenda the Mayor can request a motion
to adjourn the meeting.
Next Regular Council Meeting: November 9th

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