Local government

City council approves 2009 budget
By David Oakes
August 28, 2008
The Eudora City Council Monday approved Monday the city’s 2009 budget. Cuts were made in several areas in order to raise the mill levy by 2.5 mills instead of four mills. Total expenditures will be $10,960,594.
Council moves closer to wall repair
By David Oakes
August 14, 2008
The Eudora City Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution declaring the retaining wall in the 700 block of Main Street unsafe and dangerous after a public hearing. The resolution directed the owners of the wall to repair the structure and make it secure within 30 days. If they fail to do so, the city would condemn the wall, make repairs and charge the owners.
City Council will vote Monday on budget
By David Oakes
August 7, 2008
The City Council made no decisions during a study session for the 2009 budget Thursday. They will meet again Thursday to further discuss the budget before public hearings, which will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the City Council meeting in Eudora City Hall.
City to raise sewage rates
By David Oakes
July 31, 2008
Eudora residents will see an increase in the cost of sewage within the next two months as a result of upgrades that need to be made to the wastewater system. According to the results of a wastewater report by BG Consultants, the system cannot handle flows during peak times. One of the ways that problem will be alleviated is through the wastewater lagoon and headworks project, which will cost about $1.2 million. The City Council on Monday gave permission for BG to put the project out for bids.
City officials set to discuss economic development
By David Oakes
July 24, 2008
The Eudora City Council will discuss the need for economic development during budget meetings next week after listening to a presentation from a market research company at a council meeting July 14.
Council gives lobbyist new contract
By David Oakes
July 17, 2008
Despite a tight budget, the Eudora City Council chose to extend the contract of lobbyist Kevin Barone until Dec. 31 of this year.
City feels budget crunch
By David Oakes
July 10, 2008
Eudora City Administrator Cheryl Beatty presented city council members with a tough choice at a budget workshop last week. The council could raise the mill levy four mills for 2009 or limit the mill levy increase to two mills and cut jobs or programs, the city administrator said.
2009 budget forces grim choices on Eudora City Council
4 mill increase proposed
July 8, 2008
A proposed 2009 budget City Administrator Cheryl Beatty presented to the Eudora City Council week would as resident to make up revenue lost to the current housing downturn with higher property taxes and fees for city services.
Council will further discuss Durr House
By David Oakes
June 26, 2008
Eudora City Council members decided to set aside time at a budget meeting Monday to discuss the city’s role in the purchase of the Durr House. Earlier this month, the council discussed the possibility of purchasing the 109-year-old home and transforming the homestead of three generations of the Durr family into a historical museum and headquarters of the Eudora Chamber of Commerce.
Condemnation hearing set for Main St. wall
By David Oakes
June 26, 2008
The Eudora City Council at a meeting Monday approved a public hearing for the condemnation of the Main Street wall. The hearing will take place at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11 at Eudora City Hall during a city council meeting.
Procedures manual may improve efficiency
By David Oakes
June 12, 2008
The Eudora Planning Commission is one step closer to approving a new procedures manual that would increase the efficiency of the process through which developers must go when beginning projects.
City council awards streetscape bid
By David Oakes
12:00 a.m., May 29, 2008 Updated 05:14 p.m.
After six years of talks and planning, the revitalization of downtown Eudora is one step closer to beginning after the City Council Tuesday awarded bids for the streetscape and storm drain project.
City increases dog fines
By David Oakes
May 15, 2008
Citing a new charge by the Douglas County Humane Society, the city of Eudora now has increased the amount an owner will be charged each time a dog is sent to the pound.
Eudora Planning Commission recommends LMH preliminary plat
By David Oakes
May 9, 2008
Planning commissioners recommend approval of LMH clinic
Condemnation process begins for wall
By David Oakes
12:00 a.m., May 1, 2008 Updated 05:51 p.m.
he Eudora City Council Monday approved Monday a resolution to condemn the Main Street wall. The city must acquire a certified record of ownership and then place public notices in the newspaper for two weeks. A hearing will occur June 23 and the owners will have 30 days to appeal the decision. After the appeals process is finished, the city will be able to make changes to the wall. The whole process should be finished between August and September.

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