City commissioners are set to discuss how the library board should work now that members are to be elected.
At a meeting Monday, commissioners will consider a resolution that would set the terms for the new library board structure. For years, the board has been made up of appointments from the city and township. But under a new state law advocated for by city and library officials, elections will be held to decide who governs the library.
The new resolution would keep the board at five members, but all five will now be elected. Terms for two board members will expire in 2027, and terms for the other three will expire in 2029. From then on, elections will be held every two years, with terms staggered so each member serves for four years before being up for election again.
Board spots left vacant before a term is completed will be filled by appointment. Library board members are not paid.
The resolution is a joint agreement between the city and township. City staff will present the resolution to township leaders during a May 5 meeting.
In other business, the commission will consider permitting the sale of alcohol at three events this summer.
The Convention and Visitors Bureau has asked for community support to help put on Main Street Market this summer, but will also hold an expanded Fourth of July celebration due to the World Cup and the 250th anniversary of the United States. Plus, the CVB is planning to host a new Kaw River Fest, which could include some elements of the defunct EudoraFest, including a car show and apple dumplings.
The commission will consider permits to allow the sale of alcohol at the Kaw River Fest, CPA Picnic and Main Street Market on July 3.
Also on Monday, commissioners will consider authorizing the purchase of a vac trailer for the Public Works Department. The 2026 budget includes $133,410 for such a purchase and the meeting agenda says the expense will be below the budget line, pending price increases due to tariffs.
Plus, the commission will vote on allowing the replacement of the Public Works Compound security gate, which has not been fully operational for months. The city received a lowest bid of $15,640 to repair the gate. Half of the cost will come out of the general fund budgeted for public works. The other half will be split between water, sewer and electric utility funds.
Commissioners will also read a proclamation declaring March 3 through 9 as Public Service Recognition Week.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall.