City of Hutchinson - Government

🚧 Road Closure – South Severance & East Avenue C 🚧

South Severance Street will be closed at the East Avenue C intersection as crews work to repair a storm line beneath the roadway.

Expected Closure: June 9–22

Please use the attached map for the designated detour route. Traffic will be directed to Plum Street to navigate around the closure.

Planning Commission Meeting – Tomorrow

The Planning Commission will meet Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

Agenda highlights include:

•Public Hearing -SUB-26-0005 Landing View Acres Addition – Final Plat - Generally located at the southeast corner of East 23rd Avenue and Lucile Street; three-quarters of a mile east of K-61 Highway and one-half mile south of East 30th Avenue.

•Public Hearing -ZON-26-0003 – Consider Temporary Text Amendment to Chapter 27 of the Code of the City of Hutchinson, concerning Large-Scale Data Centers and Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems initiated by the City Council by
Resolution No. 2026-18. The purpose of the temporary text amendment is to add interim definitions, temporarily classify new Large-Scale Data Centers and Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage Systems as uses requiring a Conditional Use Permit and provide an interim, case-by-case public review while permanent zoning amendments are studied, drafted, and considered.

Full agenda found here: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/ks-hutchinson/404c082d-bb88-4838-90a5-18149770dff3

Law enforcement agencies within Reno County will be conducting Active Shooter training at Hutchinson Middle School 8, 200 West 14th Ave, all week.

🌱 It's Grass Season, Hutchinson! 🌱

With warmer temperatures and spring rains, grass and w**ds are growing quickly across our community. Now is a great time to stay on top of mowing and property maintenance, including sidewalks, alleys, and rights-of-way adjacent to your property.

Keeping grass and w**ds trimmed does more than improve curb appeal. It also helps reduce places where pests, rodents, insects, and other unwanted critters can live and hide. Grass, w**ds, and indigenous vegetation over 12 inches may be considered a nuisance under City Code.

To help residents stay ahead of the growing season, the City has begun using courtesy door hangers that provide a 72-hour reminder to address concerns before a formal notice is issued.

Once a formal notice is served, property owners have 10 days to bring the property into compliance. Please remember that only one formal w**d notice is issued per calendar year. After that, if grass or w**ds exceed 12 inches, the City may mow the property and assess abatement costs, a $150 administrative fee, and related charges to the property.

A little mowing goes a long way in helping keep Hutchinson clean, safe, and beautiful for everyone.

❓Questions? Contact Building and Neighborhood Services at 620-694-2611, Option 2.

🐾 See you at Atwood’s tomorrow!

Come one, come all to Atwoods tomorrow Saturday May 30th to meet some of our dogs looking for homes!

12-3pm Saturday we will have multiple dogs available for adoption for 1/2 the normal adoption fee. Don't find the right fit there? Then swing by the shelter to view all our other animals.

The June 2nd City Council meeting will take place at City Hall as scheduled at 5:30pm. You can reach council members via phone or email outside meeting times. Their contact information is posted at https://www.hutchgov.com/295/City-Council

Here is what’s on this week’s agenda:
• Public Hearing Landmark CID
• Consider an Ordinance Authorizing the Creation of the Landmark CID; Approval of Development Agreement.
• Discussion of Ceremonial Proclamations, Recognitions, and Similar Matters Policy.
• Consider bid results for IRA Grant Tree Removal Project.

Executive Session to follow

To stream City Council meetings, please go to our YouTube channel or the City’s page.

For the complete agenda packet, click here: https://content.civicplus.com/api/assets/ks-hutchinson/aedae332-26c5-4f1b-afe9-35dc48c05555

With the amount of rain falling in a short period of time today and potentially the next few days, some temporary street flooding and standing water can occur - especially during peak rainfall.

The good news is that Hutchinson’s drainage ditches, stormwater infrastructure, and levee system are actively doing what they are designed to do: move large amounts of water safely through the community as quickly as possible.

City crews have also been out proactively cleaning inlets and checking stormwater infrastructure to help ensure everything continues running smoothly during these rain events.

When rainfall happens faster than storm drains can immediately collect it, temporary ponding in low areas may still occur. Residents are encouraged to slow down, avoid driving through standing water, and continue using caution during heavy rain events.

The City of Hutchinson is currently seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Landmarks Commission.

We are specifically looking for:
➡️A member with a background or interest in history/historic preservation
➡️ A member with a background in finance

The Landmarks Commission plays an important role in helping preserve and protect Hutchinson’s historic character, landmarks, and heritage while advising on matters related to historic preservation throughout the community.

Serving on a board or commission is a meaningful way to get involved, share your expertise, and help shape the future of Hutchinson while honoring its past.

Interested residents can learn more and apply here: https://www.hutchinsonks.gov/296/Application-for-City-Boards-and-Committe

The City of Hutchinson is beginning a public process to review how data centers and battery energy storage systems are addressed in our zoning regulations.

As technology and energy infrastructure continue to evolve, the City wants to ensure our regulations are clear, thoughtful, and aligned with community goals.

A dedicated webpage has been created with information about:
• The current regulations
• Recent City Council actions
• The proposed interim ordinance
• The public engagement and review process
• Timeline

As this process moves forward, the City remains committed to transparency, public engagement, and providing clear information to the community.

Community members will have opportunities to provide input through public meetings and stakeholder discussions as the process moves forward.

Learn more here: https://www.hutchinsonks.gov/644/Planning-for-Data-Centers-and-Battery-En