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Jun 10, 2025
REMINDERS FOR THE 2025 SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL
Prepare for an unforgettable experience at the Smoky Hill River Festival’s “Epic Arts Party” this week! Here's everything you need to enhance your enjoyment and ensure a smooth experience.
The Smoky Hill River Festival occurs in scenic Oakdale Park, one of Salin
Jun 10, 2025
Ordinance 25-11248 Vacating Utility Easements for K-AIRES
ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-11248
AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF A NORTH-SOUTH PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT AND A TWENTY-FOOT WIDE EAST-WEST PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 8, BLOCK 1 OF THE SCHILLING SUBDIVISION NO. 3 IN THE CITY OF SALINA, SALINE
Jun 10, 2025
Ordinance 25-11249 Santa Fe Showdown as a Special Event
ORDINANCE NO. 25-11249
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR WITHIN THE SPECIAL EVENT BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, Calvin Calp of Calvin’s Customs and Hot Rod Repair (the “Applicant”) has made application for a
Jun 10, 2025
Ordinance 25-11250 Feast on the Fe as a Special Event
ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-11250
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A SPECIAL EVENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CONSMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR WITHIN THE SPECIAL EVENT BOUNDARIES
WHEREAS, The Local Food Works Foundation (the “Applicant”) has made application for a Special Event Pe
Jun 10, 2025
Ordinance 25-11251 Amending Alcohol Code
ORDINANCE NUMBER 25-11251
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING, RESTRUCTURING, AND RESTATING SALINA CODE CHAPTER FIVE – “ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES” AND IN DOING SO, ADOPTING NEW SECTION 5-33 PERTAINING TO COMMON CONSUMPTION AREAS; ADOPTING NEW ARTICLE IV – “CATERERS”; AND ADOPTING N
Jun 10, 2025
KENWOOD PARK DRIVE TO BE CLOSED DURING THE SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL
Kenwood Park Drive will be closed on Thursday, June 12, at 3 pm through Sunday, June 15, at 9 pm to allow pedestrians safe access to and from the Smoky Hill River Festival as they enter the park on the Event Center Bridge.
From the North, the public is encourage
Jun 09, 2025
Salina Arts and Humanities Offices Closed June 11
Salina Arts & Humanities offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, to prepare for the Smoky Hill River Festival.
The offices will re-open in the Headquarters trailer at the Festival in Oakdale Park on Thursday, June 12, 2025, on the
Jun 09, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing by Planning Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission to consider the following application(s):
Application #Z25-5, filed by Gary Norris, requesting a change in zoning district classification from RS (Residen
Jun 09, 2025
OVERNIGHT PAVEMENT MARKING IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN JUNE 9th
Beginning Monday, June 9th at 8:00 PM, Heartland Traffic Services of Kansas City, Kansas, will refresh pavement markings at key intersections along Ohio Street, Magnolia Road, and 9th Street. Crews will work overnight from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM for approximately one week,
Jun 04, 2025
CITY COMMISSION NOTIFICATION
City Commissioners are invited to attend:
Event: Salina RAD Homes LP Ribbon Cutting
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Location: 1309 Osage Ct.
This is not a meeting of the governin
Jun 03, 2025
Statement Regarding the Cozy Inn vs. City of Salina Case
STATEMENT REGARDING THE COZY INN, ET AL. V. CITY OF SALINA[1] Case No. 6:24-cv-01027-TC
On February 19, 2024, the Cozy Inn sued the City of Salina. The lawsuit was filed by Plaintiffs’ attorneys, the Kansas Justice Institute, which according to their website is
Jun 02, 2025
City of Salina’s City Scope Podcast Now Available
The City of Salina announces that its new podcast, “City Scope,” is now available on Apple Podcasts, as well as on Spotify, Amazon, and iHeartRadio, by searching for “City of Salina”.
The video version of the program is available on the City’s YouTube channel at
Jun 02, 2025
PAVEMENT MARKING IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN JUNE 4
Beginning Wednesday June 4th, Heartland Traffic Services of Kansas City, Kansas, will refresh pavement markings at key intersections along Ohio Street, Magnolia Road, and 9th Street.
Crews will use painting equipment with mobile traffic control to apply the ne
May 30, 2025
New Director of Public Works Appointed
Interim City Manager Jacob Wood has appointed Ron Marsh as thenew Director of Public Works. The search generated 24 candidatesfrom across the country.
Mr. Marsh brings 34 years of management experience to the City ofSalina. He served as the administrative manager
May 29, 2025
UTILITY CONSTRUCTION NOTICE S OHIO ST AND BELMONT BLVD
Beginning Monday, June 2, 2025, Smoky Hill Construction will be working in the intersection of Belmont Blvd and S Ohio St. Pavement will be removed, and a water main will be disconnected from service. Southbound Ohio St traffic at Belmont Blvd will be reduced to
May 29, 2025
2024 Water Consumer Confidence Report Now Available
The Consumer Confidence Report for water quality for the City of Salina for the calendar year of 2024 is now available online.
Copies of the report will be available and included in the June 2025 Water Billing Notifications and can be found on the City’s website:
May 27, 2025
2025 FESTIVAL MEDALLION QUEST WINNER CONFIRMED ON MAY 27
Salina Arts & Humanities announces that the winner of the 2025 Festival Medallion Quest (FMQ) is Maddie Lytle.
On Tuesday, Lytle and her mother, Susan Schreiber, took their lunch break together to search for the Medallion. The most recent clue, “clear your mind,
May 23, 2025
Museum First Thursday Presentation - World War II Close To Home
While most of the fighting may have been halfway around the world – the war – in many ways, was very personal and close to home. Join Dr. Andrew Orr as he shares how World War II infiltrated so much of “normal” American life. He’ll discuss the drives, drills, ration boo
May 23, 2025
Intersection Reconstruction at Crawford and Roach
Beginning Tuesday, May 27, Vogts-Parga Construction, LLC of Moundridge, Kansas, will begin reconstruction work at the intersection of Crawford Street and Roach Street.
The project will begin with the replacement of the eastbound lanes of Crawford Street. During
May 22, 2025
Notice of Public Hearing by Planning Commission
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Planning Commission to consider the following application(s):
Application #CU25-1, filed by Preston Pannell, on behalf of Salina Auto Body, requesting approval of a
May 21, 2025
Special City Commission Meeting May 22
Salina City Commissioners will hold a special City Commission meeting Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the City-County Building, Room 107 to consider:
final approval of City Manager search recruitment brochure prepared by GPS (Government Professional Solu
May 21, 2025
General Services Hours on Memorial Day
On Monday, May 26, sanitation crews will maintain their regular collection schedule. However, please note the following adjustments to facility hours:
- The landfill will close at 2:00 p.m.
- The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility, Salina Drive-thru Rec
May 21, 2025
The Smoky Hill Museum Puts More Items on Exhibit
Date and Time: Tuesdays through Fridays 11-5, Saturdays 10-5
Location: Smoky Hill Museum, 211 W Iron and Zoom
Admission: Free
Stop by the Smoky Hill Museum to see different items on display in four exhibit areas of the m