City Of Coldwater

10/09/2026

Coldwater City Council Agenda
Monday, October 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

I. City Clerk announcing quorum present.

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

III. City Council meeting called to order

IV. Approval of the minutes of last meeting, which, if no corrections are offered, shall stand approved.

V. Public Comment (Agenda Schedule Allowance: 5 minutes per spokesperson.)


VI. City Staff Reports

A. Administration
1. Sewer Project Public Meeting
2. Sewer Project Loan Public Hearing
3. Baseball Field Light Grant
4. Lake Land Use
5. Emergency Management
6. Lake UTV & Gate Exception
7. Pocket Park
8. Christmas Decorations
9. Baseball Field Dirt
10. Property Abatement
11. Pool Painting Quote
12. Acquiring 206 S. New York
13. Joining WKREDA
14. Streaming Council Meetings
15. Executive Session – 10 minutes

B. Public Works Director – Charlie Austin

VII. Consideration of Bills to be Paid

VIII. Unfinished Business
1. Tree Limb Pickup
2. Public Works Uniforms

IX. New Business and Response to Public Comment and Requests

X. Adjourn

09/16/2026

City of Coldwater
Employment Opportunity – Full-Time City Clerk

The City Clerk is a key administrative position responsible for the daily business and financial operations of the City. Primary duties include maintaining official City records; utility billing and collections; payroll; accounts payable and receivable; preparation of financial reports; preparation and maintenance of City Council records and minutes; assisting with budget administration; and providing administrative support to the Mayor and City Council.

Qualifications:
The position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and responsibility. The successful applicant should possess strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and the ability to work effectively with the public, City officials, employees, and outside agencies.

Experience in municipal government, accounting, bookkeeping, office administration, or a related field is preferred. Relevant education, qualifications, and experience will be considered.

Compensation & Benefits:
· Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
· KPERS retirement
· 100% City-paid employee health and dental insurance
· 12 days of sick leave per year – unused leave may be banked up to 60 days
· Vacation leave ranging from 12 to 21 days per year, based on years of service – unused leave may be banked up to 15 to 25 days, based on years of service.
· 12 paid holidays
· Annual longevity pay program
· Employee-driven compensatory time program
· City-paid job-related training and professional development opportunities

Application Deadline:
Open until the position is filled.

To Apply or For More Information:

City of Coldwater
239 East Main Street
(620) 582-2940 [email protected]

The City of Coldwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

09/13/2026

Coldwater City Council Agenda
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

I. City Clerk announcing quorum present.

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

III. City Council meeting called to order

IV. Approval of the minutes of last meeting, which, if no corrections are offered, shall stand approved.

V. Public Comment (Agenda Schedule Allowance: 5 minutes per spokesperson.)

VI. City Staff Reports

A. Administration
​1. Photographing & Recording Policy
​2. Mayes Resolution
​3. Personnel Matter Executive Session - 20 Minutes
​4. Lake Manger’s Request for 2027 Employment
​5. Lake Trash
​6. Lake Land Usage
​7. City Owned Land Usage
​8. City Insurance Benefits
​9. Tree Limb Pickup
10. Public works Uniforms
11. Personnel Matter Executive Session – 10 Minutes​
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B. Public Works Director – Charlie Austin


VII.​ Consideration of Bills to be Paid

VIII.​ Unfinished Business
​​1. Traffic Signs
​​2. Code Enforcement
​​3. Chicken Permit Applications

IX.​ New Business and Response to Public Comment and Requests

X. ​Adjourn

09/10/2026

NOTICE: Charlie just received word this morning Vance Brothers LLC (formerly Circle C Paving) will be here tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 11th) to start chip sealing our city streets. The maps highlight the streets they are going to be working on. If you live on these streets, the City asks that you do not park on the streets tomorrow or Monday or until they are finished chip sealing. Thank you very much for your patience and cooperation!

08/07/2026

Coldwater City Council Agenda
Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

I. 2027 Budget Hearing
Adopt 2027 Budget
II. City Clerk announcing quorum present.
III. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
IV. City Council meeting called to order
V. Approval of the minutes of last meeting, which, if no corrections are offered, shall stand approved.
VI. Public Comment (Agenda Schedule Allowance: 5 minutes per spokesperson.)
VII. City Staff Reports
A. Administration
1. Spreier/City Property
2. Property Abatement
3. Code Enforcement
4. Chicken Permit Applications
5. Dog Registration
6. Traffic Signs
7. Pickleball Court
8. Ballfield Lighting Project Bid
9. Set Public Meeting/Hearing for Sewer Project
10. Kansas Water Office Grant

B. Public Works Director – Charlie Austin

VIII. Consideration of Bills to be Paid
IX. Unfinished Business
1. Lake Grass Cutting Program Policy
2. Agreement for Lake Grass Cutting and Removal
3. Records Retention Policy
4. Sale and Purchase of Real Property Policy

X. New Business and Response to Public Comment and Requests
XI. Adjourn

07/16/2026

NOTICE:
Cat Traps Available

Beginning August 3rd, the City of Coldwater will have live cat traps available for residents to borrow to humanely capture stray and feral cats. These traps are part of the City's ongoing effort to address the growing stray cat population in a safe and humane manner.

Cat owners are responsible for ensuring their own cats are properly cared for and can be identified. If your cat is allowed outdoors, please take appropriate steps to prevent it from being mistaken for a stray.

In accordance with the City’s current ordinances, no household may keep more than four (4) cats or feed stray or feral cats. Food left outdoors not only encourages the stray cat population to increase, but also attracts nuisance wildlife such as skunks, raccoons, and opossums.

For cat trap availability, borrowing instructions, or additional information, please contact City Hall during normal business hours. The City of Coldwater appreciates everyone's cooperation in helping reduce the stray cat population and keeping our community clean, safe, and healthy.

07/11/2026

Coldwater City Council Agenda
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

I. City Clerk announcing quorum present.

II. Pledge of Allegiance to the flag

III. City Council meeting called to order

IV. Approval of the minutes of last meeting, which, if no corrections are offered, shall stand approved.

V. Public Comment (Agenda Schedule Allowance: 5 minutes per spokesperson.)

VI. City Staff Reports

A. Administration
​1. Property Abatement
​2. Cat Ordinance
​3. Venture Foods CMB License Renewal
​4. North Lake Land
​5. Chip Seal Policy
​6. Youth Group
​7. Chicken Permits
​8. Comanche Estates Covenants
​9. Lake Grass Bales
10. 2027 Budget
11. Approval of Star Press as Official Newspaper
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B. Public Works Director – Charlie Austin

VII.​ Consideration of Bills to be Paid

VIII.​ Unfinished Business

IX.​New Business and Response to Public Comment and Requests
​​ 1. Thank You Cards

X. ​Adjourn

07/03/2026

06/29/2026

I apologize for not posting this before the weekend.....per the City Council Meeting on March 9, 2026, Mayor Alvarez proposed the council follow what's written in the city code for the selling and discharge of fireworks in the City of Coldwater, and the council agreed, which is as follows:

Person(s) may sell and discharge fireworks from June 27th through July 5th between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00 Midnight on Fridays, Saturdays and July 4th.
Lake Coldwater will also host the fireworks display on July 4th!
(personal fireworks are not allowed to be set off at Lake Coldwater)
Happy 250th Birthday America!!!
We hope everyone has a Safe and Happy 4th!

06/27/2026

UPDATE: Owner has been found!
These dogs are in the City Pound. Do you know who they belong to? If so, please contact Public Works at 620-635-6457. Please Share! Thank You.