Eudora's E-Newsletter
Your monthly newsletter from the City Manager with up-to-date information about the City of Eudora, local news, and upcoming meetings & events.
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City Commission Meeting Recap
The City Commission of Eudora held its regular, semimonthly meetings on Monday, January 9th, and Monday, January 23rd at City Hall.
- Elected Tim Reazin as the Mayor of the governing body for 2023.
- Elected Tim Bruce as the Vice Mayor of the governing body for 2023.
- Approved Resolution 2023-02 setting aside funds for CIP projects.
- Adopted the 2021 International Fire Code.
- Approved the revised and updated City of Eudora Handbook.
- Approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City and Freedom Real Estate Holdings LLC.
- Approved a proclamation declaring January 2023 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
- Approved Downtown Grant Program award amounts.
- Approved the City to enter into a contract with Raftelis to conduct city manager recruitment and hiring.
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Engage Douglas County
Engage Douglas County is hosting a presentation titled "Drugs in the Age of Fentanyl," presented by Libby Davis. Davis founded a nonprofit organization in memory of her son, Cooper, who passed away at the age of 16 from fentanyl poisoning.
The presentation will take place at 6:30 PM, Tuesday, February 28th, at the Lawrence Public Library. To register, visit: https://www.dccca.org/events/drugs-in-the-age-of-fentanyl/
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Eudora Friday and Fun Fellowship
Seniors, mark your calendars!
The next Friday and Fun Fellowship will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the Eudora Community Center.
Our speakers will be Kevin Joles, the Division Chief for EMS for Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, and the Eudora Fire Chief, Mindy Andrasevits. Don't forget to bring your favorite snack or dessert!
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Douglas County Sheriff's Office Citizen's Academy 2023
Applications are now open for the 2023 Douglas County Sheriff's Office Citizens Academy. The academy is a seven-week program that begins in late April, and will meet on Thursday evenings and two full Saturdays. The academy will give participants a knowledge of the duties of the Sheriff's Office, including tours and lessons.
For a link to the application and more information, visit: https://bit.ly/DGSOCitizens
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Douglas County Emergency Management Severe Weather Preparedness
Severe weather season is just around the corner. Douglas County Emergency Management is offering an information class on "Weather 101" from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM on Thursday, March 2nd, 2023. The class will include information about severe thunderstorm development, identification of storm features, and safety tips. The class will be held in the Flory Meeting Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, and is open to the public at no cost. Additionally, March 6th through March 10th is Severe Weather Awareness Week. During this week, there will be a state-wide tornado drill on Tuesday, March 7th, 2023.
More information on the class can be found at: douglascountyks.org/events/2022/03/03/weather-101-informational-class-thu-march-3-2022-630-pm-douglas-county-emergency
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Planning Commission Meeting
Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - City Hall and online via Zoom
City Brush Disposal Program
Saturday, February 4th, 2023 @ 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 515 W. 7th St. (behind Wastewater Treatment Plant)
President's Day - City Offices Closed
Monday, February 20th, 2023 - City Offices closed all day
City Commission Meetings
Monday, February 13th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - City Hall and online via Zoom
Monday, February 27th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM - City Hall and online via Zoom
The City Commission - as well as all other public meetings - agenda materials and past meeting minutes are available on the City of Eudora's Website. All meetings have a virtual attendance option. Dial in information is available in the meeting packet on our website.
You can find the latest Parks & Recreation Newsletter here.
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Quote of the Week
"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today."
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
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