By BECKY KISER
Hays Post
The Hays City Commission will meet on Tuesday instead of Thursday due to the Christmas holiday.
Doug Williams of Grow Hays will present an explanation of available economic incentives.
Commissioners will then vote on six items for two development projects that were reviewed during last week's work session.
Tallgrass 4th Addition
Jesse Rohr, public works director, will present recommended bid awards related to the new Tallgrass 4th Addition housing development in east Hays, a joint venture between Heart of America Development Corporation and the city.
The low bidder for street, storm sewer, water and sanitary sewer improvements was Hess Services, Hays, at slightly more than $4 million. Rohr also recommended a construction inspection agreement with Sloan Engineering and Inspection, Hays, for $196,000.
Platting and zoning of the proposed 101-lot development were completed in early 2025. The project is planned to be built in one phase, beginning in March.
I-70, Exit 161
A rezoning request from agriculture to commercial general district and annexation of the city-owned 90 acres on both sides of Interstate 70, Exit 161, will be presented by Rohr. The south side acreage is the site of the city's tree farm, which Rohr said would be relocated as development gets underway.
A $3.9 million contract for the installation of water, sewer and street infrastructure has already been approved with Smoky Hill, Salina.
Funding for construction services will be paid from general obligation bonds. A portion of the project will be funded with a $2 million state grant acquired by Grow Hays.
The initial new infrastructure would serve about 11 buildable lots, ranging in size from 2 to 8 acres, for commercial and residential development.
Boundary update
Kim Rupp, city finance director, will present an updated city boundary map following the annexation of two properties, Berexco and Covenant Estates 1st Addition Annexation, into the city limits this year.
CARE Council
The reappointment of Hali Bielser, Hays resident, to the CARE Council will be considered.
Lease and option to purchase for Agiliti
Agiliti is requesting the city of Hays approve an assignment from FF, LLC (Frickey-Sizewise) to Agiliti for creating a lease and option to purchase signed in 2011. The city purchased the property and leased it back to FF, with an option to purchase. As part of its expansion project, Agiliti is purchasing the land and facility from FF and also seeking the lease and option to purchase the adjacent parcel. The city receives $500 annually as part of the existing lease.
The complete agenda is available here. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. in Hays City Hall, 1507 Main.