Commission approves new radar vision system for U.S. 77 intersection

Street resurfacing bids come in $50,000 under estimate

New splash pad scheduled for ribbon-cutting ceremony

Well 16 goes online following PFAS testing delays

Commission approves new radar vision system for U.S. 77 intersection

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — The Arkansas City Commission unanimously approved a $21,175 bid from Gades Sales Co. Inc. to purchase a new radar vision system for the intersection of U.S. 77 and Summit Street. The system, which uses radar to detect approaching vehicles and control traffic signals, came in $8,000 under the engineer's budget estimate. Public Works officials noted this will likely be the final major intersection in the city to require the radar upgrade, joining existing systems at the Skyline Road and Kansas Avenue intersections.

Street resurfacing bids come in $50,000 under estimate

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Bids for a major mill and overlay project stretching from Eighth Street to Madison Avenue came in roughly $50,000 below the engineer's original estimate, according to city staff. The project, funded through the City Connecting Link Improvement Program, is currently awaiting final paperwork from the Kansas Department of Transportation and project engineers. The city commission is expected to formally review and award the street repair bid at its next scheduled meeting.

New splash pad scheduled for ribbon-cutting ceremony

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Arkansas City residents will soon have a new way to cool off, as the city prepares to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its highly anticipated Wilson Park splash pad. The grand opening event is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 22, directly following the commission's noon budget work session. City officials expressed hope for favorable, sunny weather to officially open the water feature to the public.

Well 16 goes online following PFAS testing delays

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. — Arkansas City's newly drilled offset water well, Well 16, is officially online after unexpected delays due to PFAS testing. City Manager Randy Frazer reported that while the well was on hold pending Kansas Department of Health and Environment regulatory guidance regarding chemical levels, the city will conduct further testing before considering new, costly treatment infrastructure. Officials believe any initial elevated reading could be a residual effect from the well's recent construction, noting that official state regulations regarding PFAS are still pending.

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