Ulysses City Council convened November 24, opening with the Pledge of Allegiance before moving through a full agenda of city business and community updates.
City Administrator Luke Grimes presented an update to an older ordinance related to home water reinstatement. Currently, residents requesting water service to be turned back on must do so before 4 p.m. during regular business hours, with service restored the following day. Grimes proposed Ordinance #1365, adding a $20 after-hours fee for reinstatement requests made outside business hours. The council approved the update.
The council next heard a rezoning request from the Pineda family, who asked that the empty lot north of the Catholic Church be rezoned from residential to commercial. While the proposal drew some opposition, the council ultimately voted to approve the change.
Grimes also revisited last year's sale of the evidence building, for $305,000, noting that the city is now exploring updated options for a replacement building located on police department grounds.
Conversation then turned to the Children’s Advocacy Center, which receives annual funding support from the city. Council members discussed the center’s work to establish a mobile interview van to assist children and families. This grew into a broader discussion about the long-term need for a dedicated facility. Grimes will seek bids and cost estimates for a possible future shelter or building.
Council members also discussed the city-owned impound yard, raising questions about the handling of impounded vehicles and whether the site needs to be fenced. The matter will undergo further review.
Before adjournment, council members shared several community updates. • Sarah Britton reminded attendees of key details for the upcoming city Christmas party and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. • Mark thanked residents for turning out to vote and noted the success of the Tumbleweed Bazaar, which featured 75 vendors from multiple states and provided a boost to the local economy. He also commended city crews for their work installing Christmas lights. • Caleb Woods echoed the appreciation for the holiday lights and extended Thanksgiving wishes. • Ken Warner thanked the community for their continued support, and the Mayor offered kudos to city workers, noting the enjoyment families have expressed over this year’s decorations.
With no further business, the council voted to adjourn.
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