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Welcome to the Official Website of the
City of Yates Center, Kansas.

620-625-2118 (Office and Police Department)

For non emergencies after hours, weekends or holidays, call the

Sheriff's Office at 620-625-2147

Department and Employees

ADMINISTRATION

Janet Thompson, City Clerk

Chelsea Goodson, Deputy City Clerk/Municipal Court Clerk

ANIMAL CONTROL

Kristen Cagle

STREET DEPARTMENT

Rodney Ryther, Supervisor

Elijah Cagle

CITY TREASURER

Susan Reser

CODE ENFORCEMENT

Kristen Cagle

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Michael Strode, Chief of Police

Vinson Baker, Assistant Chief of Police

Christopher Bowman, Officer

WATER DEPARTMENT

Scott Grogg, Water & Wastewater Supervisor

Joseph Jordan, Water & Wastewater

CITY ATTORNEY

Brian P. Duncan

MUNICIPAL JUDGE

William Lacy

Council Committees

ADMINISTRATIVE

Kee (Chair)

Shaffer

Atkin

Barney

PUBLIC WORKS

Stewart (Chair)

Barney

Atkin

Kee

PARKS & PUBLIC LANDS

Reed (chair)

Shaffer

Cathcard

Cavender

SAFETY

Cathcard (Chair)

Reed

Cavender

Stewart

BUDGET & FINANCE

Kee

Cathcard

Reed

City Maintenance Request

We appreciate your help in keeping the City of Yates Center in proper condition by reporting needed services/repairs. Send a service request here!

Employment Opportunity

The City of Yates Center is soliciting bids to mow all properties owned by the city for the 2023 season.
Bid specifications and bid sheet available at Yates Center City Hall, 117 East Rutledge. Sealed bids to be returned to Yates Center City Hall by 5:00pm, Friday, February 17, 2023 (mailed or hand delivered) to be opened at the February 21 council meeting. For more information call
620-625-2118 or e-mail cityhall@cityofyatescenter.com. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Employment Opportunity

The City of Yates Center is accepting bids on mowing for code enforcement. Bid specifications and bid sheet available at Yates Center City Hall, 117 E Rutledge. Sealed bids to be returned to Yates Center City Hall by 5:00pm on Friday, February 17, 2023 (mailed or hand delivered) to opened at the February 21 council meeting. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For more information call 620-625-2118 or e-mail cityhall@cityofyatescenter.com.

Employment Opportunity

The City of Yates Center is accepting sealed bids for trimming trees above city streets for code enforcement of city ordinance for the 2023 season. Bid specifications and bid sheet available at Yates Center City Hall, 117 E Rutledge. Sealed bids to be returned to Yates Center City Hall by 5:00pm on Friday, February 17 (mailed or hand delivered) to opened at the February 21 council meeting. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. For more information call 620-625-2118 or e-mail cityhall@cityofyatescenter.com.

Employment Opportunity

The City of Yates Center is accepting bids to lease the following tracts for the 2023 season. The term
of each lease will be three years with the exception of Tract 3 which will be a one year lease.
Hay Ground
Tract 1 – Approximately 37 acres on the west side of South Owl Lake
Tract 2 – Approximately 72.81 acres on the east and west sides of the Yates Center Reservoir
Tract 3 – Approximately 17 acres at the former YC Airport
Farm Ground
Approximately 14.67 acres south of the nursing home on Highway 75.
Bid sheet and maps available at Yates Center City Hall, 117 East Rutledge. Sealed bids to be returned to Yates Center City Hall by 5:00pm, on Friday, February 17, 2023 (mail or hand delivered) to be opened at the February 21 council meeting. For information call 620-625-2118 or e-mail at cityhall@cityofyatescenter.com. The city reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

Employment Opportunity

Yates Center Police Dept. is accepting applications for a police officer. We are a stable, progressive department responsible for 24/7 coverage of the city. We are located approximately 90 minutes south of Topeka, and 90 minutes east of Wichita where US 75, and US 54 meet. Candidates should possess a community-oriented mindset and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
This is a full-time position. We work 12-hour shifts and are scheduled for 84 hours every 2 weeks, with payroll on a bi-weekly basis, and 26 pay periods per year.
All uniforms and equipment provided including patrol rifles. Excellent benefits package including KPERS, BC/BS health insurance (single/Family plan available), vacation, holiday pay with a total of 12 holidays a year, and sick leave.
Salary DoQ. Experience counts. The city offers annual cost of living and merit-based pay increases.
Minimum of 21 years of age. Clean record with no disqualifying convictions. No Brady/Giglio Disclosure Requirements. KLETC is desired but not required. US Citizen, high school graduate, able to pass a psychological and physical assessment. Applicants without certification will be required to attend KLETC within 1 year of employment. Lateral or out-of-state experience is welcome, and Kansas offers qualified applicants reciprocity. Applicants must possess a valid Kansas Driver's License and be able to pass a background check. Candidate should be self-motivated, community-oriented, able to work with limited supervision, and have the highest level of integrity. Basic typing skills are required.
Applications may be obtained from the city in person, or by request to be mailed or e-mailed.

Yates Center Police Dept.
117 E. Rutledge
Yates Center, Kansas 66783
(620) 625-2118
mstrode@cityofyatescenter.com

Employment Opportunity

The City of Yates Center is accepting applications for swimming pool manager and assistant manager for the 2023 season. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 117 E Rutledge. Applications accepted until positions are filled. For more information contact City Hall 620-625-2118. To have an application e-mailed contact us at cityhall@cityofyatescenter.com. The City of Yates Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Opportunity

The City of Yates Center is accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2023 season. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 117 E Rutledge. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. For more information contact City Hall 620-625-2118. To have an application e-mailed contact us at cityhall@cityofyatescenter.com. The City of Yates Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Opportunity

The City of Yates Center is accepting applications for a water, wastewater operator.
Starting wage $12/hour, depending on experience. Applications and job description may be picked up at city hall, 117 East Rutledge, Yates Center, Ks. or email: jthompson@cityofyatescenter.com
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For additional information or questions contact Scott Grogg, water plant 620-625-2102, city hall 620-625-2118 or E-Mail: ycwater@cityofyatescenter.com.
The City of Yates Center is an equal opportunity employer.

Sales tax for the City of Yates Center as of October 1, 2022 will be 8.75%

Public Notices

We are looking for interested citizens to be part of a Planning Commission and also an Appeals Board. The Planning Commission consists of 5 members and the Appeals Board consists of 3 members. Members must live within city limits and no further than 3 miles outside of Yates Center or own a property in the City of Yates Center. This will be a non-paid position. Please contact city hall (620-625-2118) or any council member if interested.

Bid Notices

The City of Yates Center is compiling a list of contractors interested in bidding on the cleanup of properties in violation of city codes. 1,000,000 liability insurance and work comp coverage required. For more information, or to be put on the list to notify for bids, contact Yates Center City Hall at 620-625-2118 or cityhall@cityofyatescenter.com

Council Members

Justin Weston (Mayor)
Amber Barney
Kelly Shaffer
Jason Cathcard
James Reed
Charyl Stewart
John Atkin
Chris Cavender
Lyle Kee

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Water Quality Report

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