Goodland commission approves Sunday liquor sales, deems 122 West 14th unsafe and clears several appointments

The Goodland City Commission on an evening meeting approved several administrative and policy actions, most notably an ordinance allowing optional Sunday retail liquor sales and a resolution declaring 122 West 14th an unsafe structure and giving the owner 30 days to begin repairs or demolition.

Commissioners clarified wording in Ordinance 17‑69 to state retail packaged liquor hours as 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. on other days, and emphasized the measure provides an option for businesses rather than a requirement to open on Sundays. The commission approved the ordinance on a roll call vote.

Following a public hearing on the structure at 122 West 14th, the commission approved Resolution 16‑26 to deem the property unsafe and dangerous. The resolution gives the owner 30 days to commence repair or demolition; if the owner does not act, the city may solicit bids and pursue demolition itself.

The commission also approved a two‑year renewal agreement with the city attorney at the stated rate presented in the packet ($5,200 per month), reappointed Tammy Hayes to the cemetery board, approved Chris Douglas as director 2 on the Kansas Municipal Energy Association (KMEA) board of directors for a two‑year term, and amended a previously awarded pavement contract so the contractor-of-record will be Bettis Asphalt and Construction Inc. instead of McCormick Asphalt Paving.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 17‑69 (allow optional Sunday retail liquor sales): approved on roll call; text clarified to specify hours for packaged liquor sales.
- Resolution 16‑26 (122 W. 14th: unsafe/dangerous structure): approved on roll call; owner given 30 days to begin repair/demolition before city action.
- City attorney contract (two‑year renewal, $5,200/month): approved on roll call.
- Cemetery board appointment (Tammy Hayes): approved on roll call.
- KMEA director appointment (Chris Douglas): approved on roll call.
- Contract assignment (McCormick → Bettis Asphalt): approved on roll call.

What the commission said and next steps
The resolution on 122 West 14th followed a public hearing during which commissioners and staff described the owner’s prior contact and recent permit activity but noted limited follow‑through. The commission closed the hearing and advanced the resolution to move the enforcement timeline forward. For items approved, staff will proceed with contract paperwork and, where applicable, administer the 30‑day notice period or coordinate contract assignment. No additional required approvals were identified during the meeting.