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1. When can I give public comments at a City Commission meeting?

Public comments about items not on the evening's agenda can be made at the first meeting of each month during the Public Comment section. Public comments about items on the agenda can be made at each meeting as the Commission addresses the particular topic.

To give public comment, residents are asked to wait for the public comment period to open and be recognized by the mayor. Residents should speak at the podium, giving their name and address before their comments.

If you need special accommodations prior to the meeting, contact the City Manager's Office at 785-587-2404.

2. How can I have my special event recognized with a proclamation or presentation?

The mayor makes proclamations for special events and special presentations on behalf of the City. To have these items placed on an agenda, contact the City Clerk's Office (785-587-2407) at least two weeks prior to the meeting date on which you'd like to be recognized. For other mayor appearances, please contact the City Manager's Office at 785-587-2404.

3. What is the consent agenda?

Consent agenda items are of a routine or housekeeping nature and are considered and approved under one motion unless removed at the request of the City Commission.

4. What is the general agenda?

General agenda items are considered and approved individually by the City Commission. The items are typically introduced by city administration. Members of the public are given the opportunity to comment on the item. Following public comment, the City Commission discusses the item and decides the appropriate action to take.

5. When and where are City Commission agendas available?

City Commission agendas are available on Fridays prior to a Tuesday meeting. New and archived agendas are available online, along with minutes and videos from previous meetings. If you have questions about items on the agenda, contact the City Clerk's Office at 785-587-2407.