By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
Several items related to new housing and business developments in Hays will be discussed Thursday during the city commission work session.
Planned development of The Grove, north of HaysMed on Canterbury Drive, and the final plat for the Depot Addition, 10th and Walnut, will be presented by Jesse Rohr, director of public works.
A date to set a public hearing for establishing The Grove's reinvestment housing incentive district will presented by Collin Bielser, deputy city manager.
Rohr will also discuss two issues related to the location of the new Astra Bank to be built at 27th and Main. Rohr will review the final plat and the rezoning of the property from public and institutional district to neighborhood shopping district and residential multi-family.
Nuisance abatement recommendations for properties at 1700 Marshall Road and 515 East 11th will be made by Rohr.
A charter ordinance will be discussed by Finance Director Kim Rupp which would allow the city to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds to finance projects in its capital improvements plan by simple adoption of a resolution. Bielser said it would provide greater flexibility for the city to authorize certain capital improvement projects.
Commissioners will also get another look at the proposed 2025 budget and suggest any changes. The mill levy remains at 25 mills, the same as its been for a number of years. The public hearing will be held in September.
The complete July 18 agenda is available here. The work session begins at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.