Iola City Council members will discuss Monday utility tap fees, possible new signage for Riverside Park and a proposal from the Boyer family to develop property they own just north of town into a recreational area.
Council members in January were asked to reconsider how much the city charges developers to connect to the city’s electric, gas and water systems, noting the city lost more than $27,000 in utility connections in 2024.
Council members asked staffers to compare Iola’s charges with communities like Chanute and Fort Scott, before they make a decision.
Also Monday, the Council will hear a proposal from the Southind Extension District for a joint project, along with USD 257, to pay for a digital informational sign to placed at the entrance of Riverside Park.
Assistant City Administrator Corey Shinstock said estimates for such a sign would be about $90,000.
Karlea Boyer and her siblings, descendants of the late Marvin Boyer, will present their development plan after approaching the city in February. The boyers hope to convert the lake into a recreational area, with fishing, hiking, a petting zoo, RV park and construction of tiny homes on 300 acres of property just north of Oregon Road on 1400 Street.
Monday’s 6 p.m. meeting will be at the New Community Building at Riverside Park.
The community is invited.
