Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Darren Doonan’s organization
Sep 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City of Great Bend Regular Session
The meeting addressed a variety of administrative and operational items, including the approval of various business licenses, street closures for community events, and the installation of a video wall at the Crest Theater. The council approved the fourth amendment to the Moderate Income Housing—American Rescue Plan Act grant agreement for the Zarah Lofts project and selected Gordon CPA for a five-year audit engagement. Additionally, the body authorized a lease agreement with Venture Aggregates for airport property, accepted a bid for the first phase of the Events Center Parking Lot concrete replacement, and approved a formal purchase offer from ILS for land at the airport.
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The meeting included a review of city administration and economic development reports. Key actions involved approval of state revolving funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project, the adoption of the 2026 Uniform Public Offense Code and the 2026 Standard Traffic Ordinance, and the approval of a drainage easement amendment for the University of Kansas Health System. Additionally, the council approved several Façade Improvement Grant awards and authorized a bid for the Crest Theatre audio, visual, and lighting system, while tabling the decision on a video wall.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
City Of Great Bend Regular Session
The council meeting addressed several significant items, including the approval of the 2027 Budget Ordinance No. 4475, which maintains the Revenue Neutral Rate. Representatives from Great Plains Development presented information regarding services available to the city. The council approved a salary resolution as the first step of a compensation study implementation. Additionally, the council authorized a resolution to place a proposed 3/4-cent sales tax measure on the upcoming general election ballot, intended to fund wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation, property tax relief, and infrastructure projects related to a proposed STAR Bond project.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
