On the agenda: Gardner Minutes — Flock camera (Aug 3)

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS OF THE GOVERNING BODY CITY OF GARDNER, KANSAS
Page No. 2026 – 48
August 3, 2026
The City Council of the City of Gardner, Kansas met in regular session on August 3, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at Gardner City Hall, 120 East Main Street, Gardner, Kansas, with Mayor Todd Winters presiding. Present
were Councilmembers Mark Baldwin, Kacy Deaton, Mark Wiehn, Steve McNeer, and Kelly Johnson. City staff
present were City Administrator Jim Pruetting; Deputy City Administrator Amy Nasta; Finance Director Matt Wolff;
Police Chief Kelly Herron; Parks Director Jason Bruce; Community Development Director David Knopick; Public
Works Director Kellen Headlee; Utility Director David Hunter; City Attorney Ryan Denk; Clerk Renee Rich. Others
present included those listed on the sign-in sheet and others who did not sign in.
There being a quorum of Councilmembers present, Mayor Winters called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Winters led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Arnold discusses the Flock system the City has a contract with. Asks the city to not allow the contract to renew
and remove the cameras.
Steve Shute echoes what Mr. Arnold said about the Flock cameras. Shared several cases across the US where
information from cameras has been misused. Asks the city get the cameras offline.
Allan Flesberg provides follow up of his report from last year of fireworks being discharged on the property of the
Gardner Municipal Airport. He said the signs and other efforts had a positive effect on this year’s July 4 th celebration
at the airport.
Andy Akright recently moved to Gardner. Said there were a lot of fireworks here, but they just stopped at the right
time following the rules. Thanks Parks & Rec for another great soccer season in the spring. Thank you for funding
sports because it gives many kids an opportunity to play. His son shared some things he likes about soccer.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Standing approval of the minutes as written for the regular meeting on July 20, 2026
2. Standing approval of City expenditures prepared July 16, 2026 in the amount of $1,219,615.66 and July
23, 2026, in the amount of $964,227.45
3. Consider authorizing the City Administrator to negotiate and execute an agreement with ADP for a
payroll, timekeeping, and human resources platform
4. Consider accepting an Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant from the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) for the demolition and removal of obstructions and site clearing in Tract 8 within
the Turf Runway 35 runway protection zone (RPZ)
5. Consider approving a budget amendment to include mandatory overseas import tariffs for the
Substation 4 Transformer purchase
Councilmember Baldwin removes item 5.
Councilmember Baldwin made a motion to approve Items 1 through 4 of the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Deaton Seconded.
With all of the Councilmembers voting in favor of the
motion, the motion carried.
Discussion of item 5:
Consider approving a budget amendment to include mandatory overseas import tariffs for the Substation 4
Transformer purchase
Councilmember Baldwin wants to confirm the amount of the tariff. Utilities Director Hunter said the amount listed is
the maximum amount that has been provided by the supplier.
Councilmember Baldwin made a motion to approve item 4 on the Consent Agenda.

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Councilmember McNeer Seconded.
With all of the Councilmembers voting in favor of the
motion, the motion carried.
PLANNING & ZONING CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consider accepting the dedication of right-of-way and easements on the revised final plat for Magnolia
Fields Final Plat
Councilmember Baldwin made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Deaton Seconded.
With all of the Councilmembers voting in favor of the
motion, the motion carried.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL UPDATES
Chief Herron discusses the one stationary Flock camera deployed. PD is going through accreditation, so all policies
are being reviewed. The General IT policy covers most of the software services. Some technologies having a more
robust policy would be a better thing as some systems may need more robust policies. Tomorrow night is National
Night Out at the pool hosted by PD from 6-8 pm.
Clerk Rich says there is an opening on the Planning Commission and looking for applicants.
Finance Director Wolff reported the draft budget book is on the website right now which is earlier than usual.
City Administrator Pruetting said he had a request for a supplemental budget report for all expenses over $50k.
Councilmember Johnson thanks all who spoke tonight and reminds everyone to vote tomorrow.
Councilmember McNeer thanks PD for showing how community policing is at its best. Said the County Fair was
phenomenal. Would like to look at spending and feels we need to watch budgets fairly close.
Councilmember Wiehn speaks about fireworks comments. Said the school district appreciated the signs and said
they seemed to have had the desired effect. They will continue the efforts for next year. Go vote.
Council Vice-President Deaton asks why the stationary camera rather than just the fleet ALPR. The stationary
cameras are useful for general area of movement. Those on the cars are moving so the general direction is moving.
Asks about audits. Most of the audits are complaint driven. Camera use follows the same policies as criminal justice
systems which require a reason or specific purpose to run a query.
Baldwin asks how many ALPR cameras are in the city. There is one flock camera in this city that the city owns.
There are other non-flock cameras owned by the county. Glad the signs helped with the fireworks this year.
Encourages Andy to keep up the positive attitude and keep coaching.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Councilmember Baldwin made a motion to go into Executive Session at 7:38 pm returned at 7:48 pm.
Councilmember McNeer Seconded.
With all of the Councilmembers voting in favor of the
motion, the motion carried.
Councilmember Baldwin made a motion to resume regular session at 7:48 pm.
Councilmember Deaton Seconded.
With all of the Councilmembers voting in favor of the
motion, the motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, on a motion duly made by Councilmember McNeer and
seconded by Councilmember Deaton the meeting adjourned at 7:48 pm.
City Clerk