RUSSELL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Date: TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026 – Time: 4:30 PM CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
OATHS OF OFFICE
Jim Cross, Mayor
Caleigh Befort, Ward I
Chuck Bean, Ward II
Blaine Stoppel, Ward III
Dustin Madden, Ward IV
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS I
Members of the public are welcome to use this time to make comments about City matters. (A maximum of five minutes)
COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Election of Council President
Resolution Designating Official Depositories and Newspaper
PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
Russell Youth Council Representative
Water Source, Production, and Conservation
Employee of the Quarter Recognition
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent Agenda
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance Amending Section 2-107 or Chapter II of the Code of the City of Russell, regulating the keeping, care and control of animals in Russell, Kansas.
Ordinance Adding Article 3 to Chapter II of the Code of the City of Russell, regarding trapping of animals.
Resolution Determining Need of Leased Vehicles, Performance of Required Steps, and Authorizing Legal Review
Snow and Ice Removal Policy
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution Waiving GAAP Reporting Requirements
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Board Meeting Minutes of City Appointed Boards
City Projects Tracking and Grant Funding Awarded
PUBLIC COMMENTS II
Members of the public are welcome to use this time to make comments about City matters. (A maximum of five minutes)
GOVERNING BODY/CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT