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City of Liberal Regular Commission Meeting | 07/14/2026
Published: Jul 14, 2026
City Fleet Management Update and Commendation for Parks Department
The meeting included a presentation by Justin Harper from Enterprise Fleet Management, detailing the city's fleet transition. While not directly about parks, the presentation highlighted the positive impact on city operations, which indirectly supports park maintenance and services. Separately, Commissioner Laura mentioned that the parks look amazing, receiving compliments from her brother visiting from Alabama, and thanked Bruce and the park staff for their hard work.
City to Upgrade Outdated School Zone Flashers
The city commission approved the purchase of new, updated school zone flashers to replace four old and outdated units. The new equipment from Gatis Sales Company, Inc. is compatible with existing infrastructure and uses Bluetooth technology for easier programming, allowing all school zones in an area to be programmed simultaneously from a mobile device. This upgrade is part of a phased replacement plan for the city's outdated school zone systems, many of which were adopted between 2006-2010 and are now discontinued. The purchase is not to exceed $21,000 and is funded from the traffic control portion of the general fund. The equipment being replaced is currently used around Sunflower Elementary and Brightar PreK Center on Pine Street.
City to Host 'Movie in the Park' Featuring 'Moana' on July 25th
The city is preparing for its first 'Movie in the Park' event on July 25th, featuring the film 'Moana.' The event will start at dark, anticipated no earlier than 8:30 PM. Local food vendors will be present, and the event is free to the public. Tim from city staff confirmed the proper copyrights have been obtained. The event is being promoted via social media due to copyright restrictions on other media platforms. This initiative aims to provide family-friendly entertainment during the summer.
Senator Moran Secures $2 Million Grant for Mason Bridge
Commissioner Laura mentioned that Senator Jerry Moran secured a $2 million grant for the Mason Bridge in the county, noting Moran's generosity towards Liberal, Kansas, and Seward County. This grant is in addition to Moran's previous mention of the city's slogan on the Senate floor.
City Commission Approves Fleet Management Changes, Special Use Permit, Annexation, and Security Training
The city commission held its regular meeting, approving the agenda and minutes from previous meetings. They addressed items from citizens, including a thank you for park signs and a discussion about the city's slogan and logo origin. The Enterprise Fleet Management presentation detailed the city's fleet status and financial projections. Several ordinances and resolutions were passed, including a special use permit, an annexation, a notice to exceed the revenue neutral rate, and a security awareness training contract. The commission also approved the purchase of new school zone flashers. Updates were provided on various city projects and upcoming events like the State of the City address and a movie in the park. The meeting concluded with a closed executive session regarding property acquisition.
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