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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2002
Page
1
Jaclyn Radke shares a moment with cousin Patrick Arsenault and friend Amelia during a casual visit. The three appear engaged in conversation in a relaxed setting, reflecting a warm family gathering.
Garden City Commission and Recreation Commission clashed Tuesday night over Big Pool management. They agreed to pursue better communication though no party changed its stance, with Recreation Commission chair Daryl Rindt saying the pool is not a viable product.
City commissioners voiced anger over pool renovations as spending was cut from 1.3 million to 600 thousand in the 2003 budget. Mayor Tim Cruz defended the plan, saying a viable timeline may be five to ten years, depending on progress. See Pool, Page AS.
McMillan's irrigation pond in Kansas has dried up due to reduced runoff and heat. Hundreds of fish died as water levels dropped, prompting concerns from Whitehill of recurring drought impacts on ponds and migratory birds. he expects water return with future snowpack in Colorado.
The Garden City Commission approved a nearly $60 million budget for 2003 with a 2.26 mill property tax increase to raise about $4.2 million. The public hearing drew no public comment as the budget moved forward.
DIGHTON Kansas city officials announce Lane County will assume operation of Dighton's police department to reduce city expenses for a town of about 1,250 residents. City Administrator Bud Newberry calls the move necessary to trim the budget as the department consumes most of the ad valorem tax revenue.
Newberry notes net ad valorem income of about 290000, with 250000 allocated to the city police in 2002. The 2002 police budget stood at 193000, plus about 50000 for medical insurance, KPERS, Social Security and Medicare. State statute requires a county to have a police department, but Dighton, as a third class city, faces obligations.
In Kansas, heavy signups for the no call list overwhelmed the toll free line and delayed access. Attorney General spokesman Mark Ohlemeier said the list, created by a 3 year push, went online after a July 1 law took effect. Over 30,000 registered within a day, with many using the Internet.
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