City Commission
Regular MeetingOttawa, KS · April 10, 2023
Minutes
Study Session Minutes
Ottawa, Kansas
Minutes of April 10, 2023
The Governing Body met at 4:00 pm this date at City Hall with the following members
present and participating to wit: Mayor Crowley, Mayor Pro Tem Skidmore,
Commissioner Graves, Commissioner Caylor and Commissioner Clayton. A quorum
was present. Mayor Crowley called the meeting to order.
Public Comments
None given.
Minutes to Review
The Governing Body reviewed minutes from March 20, 2023 Study Session, March 27,
2023 Study Session and April 3, 2023 Study Session. The Governing Body agreed to
place these items on the next Regular Meeting agenda on April 19, 2023.
Continued Discussion of Extension Request Victory Auto – IRB Sales Tax
Exemption
The Governing Body heard from Special Bond Counsel Tyler Ellsworth, Kutak Rock
LLP, who continued the review of the development agreement with Victory Auto. Mr.
Ellsworth, reviewed the following and answered questions:
• On 2/2/22, the City and Premier Real Estate of Ottawa LLC entered into a
development agreement
• The City adopted Resolution 1914-22 related to the intent to issue Industrial
Revenue Bonds on May 14, 2022
• Developer has communicated that the project timeline has been delayed and
requested an extension of the sales tax exemption for this project
• Reviewed the amended and restated development agreement, resolution
authorizing the agreement, and a resolution amending the intent for Industrial
Revenue Bonds
• Staff recommends consideration and approval of the documents at the next
Regular Meeting
The Governing Body agreed by consensus to place this item on the next Regular
Meeting agenda on April 19, 2023.
Applicant for Cereal Malt Beverage License
The Governing Body heard from City Clerk Melissa Reed regarding a Cereal Malt
Beverage application for consumption off-premises for Casey’s located at 2243
Princeton. The Governing Body agreed by consensus to place this item on the next
Regular Meeting agenda on April 19, 2023.
Oak Star Bank Addition Replat
The Governing Body heard from City Planner Jenna Hillyer, who reviewed OakStar
Bank addition replat and provided the following information:
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• OakStar Bank Addition consists of a single lot and is a replat of Lot 4 and a part
of Lot 5 of ABK Addition which was approved and recorded in 2000
• The City of Ottawa approved a site plan in 2022 for Oak Star Bank
• The project is currently under construction
• During the site plan review, the owner agreed to dedicate an additional 10 feet of
right-of-way on W 23rd Street
• The proposed replat will include the right of way dedication and provide a more
coherent survey and description of the property
• Planning Commission approved replat at the 2/8/23 regular meeting
• Staff believes the proposed replat is in substantial conformance with the
subdivision regulations and recommends approval
The Governing Body agreed by consensus to place this item on the next Regular Meeting
agenda on April 19, 2023.
City Manager's Comments
City Manager Brian Silcott stated that USD 290 had toured city facilities at their in-
service date.
Commissioner's Comments
The Governing Body had no comments.
Mayor's Comments
Mayor Crowley had no comment.
Announcements
Mayor Crowley made the following announcements:
• April 17, 2023 Study Session, 4:00 pm, City Hall
• April 19, 2023 Regular Meeting, 10:00 am, City Hall
Adjournment
There was no further business before the Governing Body, the Mayor declared the
meeting duly adjourned at 4:14 pm.
/s/ Melissa Reed
Melissa Reed, City Clerk
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