Junction City Commissioners took action on a variety of items Tuesday night.
--They approved the hiring of an architect firm to provide a conceptual design for a proposed new animal shelter. The cost has been capped at $9,200.
--Bayer Construction will be employed for U.S. Department of Agriculture mandated improvements to Homer's Dam. The cost will vw $893,794 with a one half million grant paying part of that cost and the city the remainder.
--The commission declined a Geary County offer to pay for EMS Services January to March. The issue is currently in litigation as differences between the two entities on EMS costs continue.
--The final day of work for Junction City Manager Allen Dinkel is scheduled for July 17. He is retiring. There will be an offer to a private firm not to exceed a cost of $4,000 per week, to provide interim city management services. That service is required due to the city manager form of government used by the City.
--City Manager Allen Dinkel observed that last Friday's severe thunderstorm was close to a 700 to 800 year storm level. There was commission praise for community help following the storm.