McPherson city council summary
Week of February 4, 2026
General fund ends year $616,000 under budget
City purchases land for sports complex expansion
EMS agreement extended pending new contract
McPherson City Commission reduces meeting frequency to twice monthly
General fund ends year $616,000 under budget
MCPHERSON, Kan. — Finance Director Richard Miller reported that the city of McPherson ended the 2025 fiscal year in a strong financial position, with the General Fund coming in $616,000 under budget and sales tax revenues exceeding projections by 11%. Miller noted that most departments spent less than their allocated funds, highlighting that the Police Department used 91% of its budget while Administration used 99%.
City purchases land for sports complex expansion
MCPHERSON, Kan. — The City Commission approved a real estate agreement to purchase approximately two acres of land from New Hope Church for $65,000 plus closing costs to support the neighboring Grant Sports Complex to the northwest. The property, located on the north side of the church's existing grounds in Eagle's Wings Estates, is scheduled to close on Friday.
EMS agreement extended pending new contract
MCPHERSON, Kan. — City Commissioners approved a motion to extend the current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agreement with McPherson Center for Health to ensure service continuity while the parties finalize a new contract. The pending agreement is expected to incorporate revenue from the half-cent countywide sales tax passed last year.
McPherson City Commission reduces meeting frequency to twice monthly
MCPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission approved a new meeting schedule Tuesday that will reduce regular sessions from every other week to twice monthly, beginning in February. Charter Ordinance 48, passed during the Feb. 3 meeting, clarifies existing language requiring the commission to meet at least biweekly by specifically setting the requirement at twice per month. The commission also adopted Resolution 26-01, which establishes the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2026, with sessions continuing at 8:30 a.m. in the Municipal Center City Commission Room at 400 E. Kansas Ave., followed by study sessions in Conference Room A/B. "As the commission strives to do more with less, we are attempting to be more thoughtful and efficient with staff's time," said Mayor Jim Loving. The change brings McPherson in line with meeting frequencies used by other Kansas cities, and the commission will annually adopt resolutions outlining each year's specific meeting dates. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 17.
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