Advisory Boards:
Get Involved in Garden City:
Your City Commission continuously recruits citizens to assist in the decision-making process through voluntary service on one of the 18 Advisory Boards or Commissions. Presently, more than 150 of our citizens are actively involved in such community service. Please click the link below that corresponds to your area of interest.
To be considered for service on an advisory board, complete and return an application. Women and persons of diverse social and ethnic background are especially encouraged to apply as the City of Garden City has a strong commitment to equal opportunity in citizen participation.
Airport Advisory Board:
Studies all phases of the present and future operation, expansion, planning and management of all facilities at the Garden City Regional Airport and makes appropriate recommendations to the City Commission. Resolution No. 1652 establishing this Board states this vacancy must be filled by a city of Garden City resident. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Rachelle Powell, Director of Aviation
Telephone: (620) 276-1190
E-mail: rpowell@garden-city.org
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Alcohol Fund Advisory Board:
Make recommendation to the City and County Commissions concerning the appropriation and use of Alcohol Consumption Tax Funds for programs to aid in the abatement of alcohol and drug abuse. Resolution No. 1553 establishes this Board. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Tanner Lucas, Communications Specialist
Telephone: (620) 276-1160
E-mail: tlucas@garden-city.org
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Building Safety Board of Appeals:
Involved with issues of building construction and permits. Reviews and recommends code amendments and changes in building construction methods. Assists Inspection Dept. in building code interpretation. Ordinance No. 2332 establishes this board. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Kaleb Kentner Director of Planning/Community Development
Telephone: (620) 276-1120
E-mail: khamlin@garden-city.org
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Environmental Issues:
Advises the City Commission on a number of environmental issues including air quality, recycling, energy conservation, water conservation, water quality, solid waste management, etc. Resolution No. 1601 establishes this Board. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Stephen Jones, Stormwater Coordinator
Telephone: (620) 276-1134
E-mail: sjones@garden-city.org
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Golf Board:
Studies all phases of the present and future operation, expansion, planning and management of all facilities at the Buffalo Dunes Municipal Golf Course and makes appropriate recommendations to the City Commission. Resolution No. 998 establishing this Board states all members must be residents of the city of Garden City. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Toby Witthuhn, Golf Superintendent
Telephone: (620) 276-1215
E-mail: twitthuhn@garden-city.org
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Landmarks Commission:
Duties are to advise and make recommendations to the City Commission on historic resources and to look after the architectural and cultural heritage of the community through the preservation of historic landmarks and historic districts. Ordinance No. 2179 establishing this authority states all members must be residents of the City of Garden City. Also, 3 members must be members of the preservation-related profession as defined by the National Park Service. Each individual considered for these three positions must provide his/her credentials that will be maintained on file for public review. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Kaleb Kentner Director of Planning/Community Development
Telephone: (620) 276-1170
E-mail: kkentner@garden-city.org
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Lee Richardson Zoo:
Assist, counsel and advise the Governing Body, the City Manager and the Zoo Director in the operation, care, maintenance, building, development and promotion of the Lee Richardson Zoo, including all facilities located therein. Resolution No. 2069 establishes this Board. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Kathy Sexson, Zoo Director
Telephone: (620) 276-1250
E-mail: ksexson@garden-city.org
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Local Housing Authority:
Serves as governing board which oversees the operation and maintenance of the publicly owned low income housing units at Redwood Place and Pershing Manor. Assists staff in developing operating procedures and budgets. Resolution No. 854 establishing this Authority states all members must be residents of the city of Garden City. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Patrice Vagher, Housing Director
Telephone: (620) 276-1240
E-mail: pvagher@garden-city.org
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Cultural Relations:
The Cultural Relations Board serves to promote cultural diversity throughout the community. Ordinance 2196 establishing this Board states that it will be comprised of nine members who are residents of Garden City and from various racial, social, ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Michelle Stegman, Human Resources Director
Telephone: (620) 276-1172
E-mail: mstegman@garden-city.org
Advisory Board Application
Parks & Tree Board:
Assists, counsels and advises the Governing Body in the operations, care, maintenance, building, development and promotion of all parks within the city limits. Ordinance No. 2194 establishing this Board states all members must be residents of the city of Garden City. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Alan Geier, Parks Superintendent
Telephone: (620) 271-1574
E-mail: ageier@garden-city.org
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Planning Commission:
Makes recommendations on applications for annexation, rezoning and subdivisions to insure the orderly growth and anticipated physical development of the Holcomb, Garden City and Finney County area. Ordinance No. 933 establishing this Commission states vacancy must be filled by those who reside within Finney County. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Kaleb Kentner Director of Planning/Community Development
Telephone: (620) 276-1170
E-mail: kkentner@garden-city.org
Advisory Board Application
Police/Citizen Board:
Studies all problems, concerns, policies and programs of the Police Dept. in an effort to solve problems and promote a smooth, harmonious relationship between police and public. Resolution No. 1387 establishing this Board requires one representative from 12 special interest groups. The vacancies are for each of the following: Business, African American, Hispanic, Homemaker, and Ministerial Alliance. All members must be residents of the city of Garden City. Return to List
Staff Liaison: James Hawkins, Chief of Police
Telephone: (620) 276-1300
E-mail: jhawkins@garden-city.org
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Recreation Commission:
Semi-autonomous board responsible for the planning, development and operation of the varied recreation programs for the community. Ordinance No. 736 establishes this Commission. Return to List
Staff Liaison: John Washington, Recreation Superintendent
Telephone: (620) 276-1200
E-mail: washingtonj@gcrec.com
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Traffic Advisory Committee:
Advises the City Commission with regard to vehicle and pedestrian traffic control on and about City streets and rights-of-way. Resolution No. 1760 establishes this Committee. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Sam Curran, Public Works Director
Telephone: (620) 276-1260
E-mail: scurran@garden-city.org
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Youth Council:
The purpose of the Youth Council is to advise the Governing Body on issues related to or affecting youth in Garden City and further (1) to motivate all young people to help build up the Garden City community; (2) to help the youth of Garden City aspire to become successful leaders; and (3) to encourage local youth in their efforts to bring about change for the betterment of the community. Membership shall reflect the diverse ethnic composition of the community, ages 15 to 18, grades 10 through 12, and the terms of their service will run until their high school graduation. Resolution No. 1973 establishes this board. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Matt Allen, City Manager
Telephone: (620) 276-1160
E-mail: mallen@garden-city.org
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Zoning Board of Appeals:
Serves as a quasi-judicial board to review and approve requests for variances from the zoning regulations and grant conditional use permits when appropriate. Board hears appeals from enforcement decisions, conditional use permits, variances, and all actions of Board are final unless challenged in District Court. Ordinance No. 1081 establishing this Board states all members must be residents of the city of Garden City. Return to List
Staff Liaison: Kaleb Kentner, Director of Planning/Community Development
Telephone: (620) 276-1170
E-mail: kkentner@garden-city.org
Advisory Board Application
If you are interested in serving on an advisory board and meet the specified qualifications, complete an application and return it to the Office of the City Manager, City Administrative Center, 301 N. 8th Street, PO Box 499, Garden City, Kansas 67846.