City mulls vote on quorum change for open talks
Commissioner JR Be han backs daylight rule while voting to draft an ordinance. Mayor Janie Perkins opposes unless public benefits. Fuller argues private chats aid discussing personalities. Chamber head Karkiainen warns private talks may mislead, while locals Taylor and others support two commissioners brainstorming outside meetings.
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Garden City
Janie Perkins
Perkins
Fuller
Gary
Commission
Paul Karkiainen
Karkiainen
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Mesa
Crase
Randy Grisell
Grisell
Garden City considers quorum change to four commissioners
Garden City commissioners move to draft an ordinance raising quorum from three to four, with plans for annual votes and agenda requirements for significant city business. Debate centers on two commissioners chatting outside meetings. concerns include Kansas Open Meetings Act and potential serial discussions. The proposal stalls for now, slated for July 12 review.
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Wheat harvests improve. yields around 50 bu/acre noted
Area farmers report a strong wheat crop with average dryland yields near 50 bushels per acre and test weights around 62 pounds per bushel. Harvest in Ulysses is about 70 percent complete while scattered showers slowed activity in parts of Gray and nearby counties. Shares from Co-op managers reflect optimism, with prices ranging from 2.93 to 3.04 dollars per bushel at local markets.
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Ulysses
Dodge City Co-op
Montezuma
Co-Op
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Scott City
Kearny County
Stephanie Einspahr
Lakin
Ken Jameson
Garden City Co-op
Garden City
Dighton
Jameson
Johnson City
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