Hoisington City Council at a glance
Here is a brief look at what the Hoisington City Council did Tuesday evening:
• In public comments, heard from residents with concerns about dogs roaming loose in their neighborhood that were to be forwarded to city animal control.
• In new business, heard an update on current Recreation projects.
• Discussed signage enhancements.
• Discussed the city’s power supply mix.
• Approved $750 in transient guest tax funds for the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce’s Third annual Turkey Bowl Saturday, Nov. 16 at Cardinal Lanes.
• Heard a city operations update from City Manager Jonathan Mitchell.
HOISINGTON — Quality of life initiatives at Hoisington’s Bicentennial and Heritage Parks, entrance sign enhancements and the city’s energy portfolio looking toward the future were included in discussions at Tuesday’s meeting of the Hoisington City Council.
While no action was taken on the three main agenda items, the council did vote to provide $750 in transient guest tax funds for advertising of the Hoisington Chamber of Commerce’s Third annual Turkey Bowl on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Cardinal Lanes.
Hoisington City Manager Jonathan Mitchell noted that due to age, several pieces of recreational equipment were in need of replacement at both parks that are being funded with their quality of life endowment. Mitchell noted that the equipment being installed at Heritage park was most likely installed more than 20 years ago. Mitchell also noted that the Hoisington Jets 4-H club had developed a gaga pit project that was slated for Heritage Park.
The city is currently seeking bids to replace city entrance signs at the east and west entrances to the community. “We are currently looking at either recoating those, and we’re still a ways out,” Mitchell said. The city has received two bids and was still awaiting a third.
Regarding the city’s energy supply, Mitchell said that because contracts in the city’s current portfolio are due to expire in 2026, “we need to come up with an effective mix. We already have some wind in our portfolio, we are looking at some solar, there is hydro power, coal and natural gas. We’re just trying to have the right blend of contracts and also keeping some purchasing out of the marketplace for our most economical power.”
