By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
More information will be shared with the Hays city commission today on the plans for a new travel plaza to be built north of Interstate 70 at the west Exit 157.
Triplett, Inc., Salina, is requesting tax increment financing, a community improvement district, and industrial revenue bonds as outlined in the city's economic development policy.
Kim Rupp, city finance director, will discuss a public hearing date and ordinance establishing the tax increment financing district. The primary effect of passing the 0rdinance is locking in the base year assessed valuation of the project site.
Due to the planned reconstruction of the interchange at Exit 157 by the Kansas Department of Transportation, a waterline will have to be relocated.
Collin Bielser, deputy city manager, has more highlights of this afternoon's work session.
The October 19 agenda is available here. The work session begins at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.