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1. Who do I contact for hanger leasing?

Please contact Steve Gross to lease a hanger.

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1. Do I need a permit?

A permit is required for all work performed by contractors or homeowners common work that requires permits include, but are not limited to: decks, fences, finishing basements, remodeling rooms, building garages and / sheds, roof repairs, porches, heat and air units, plumbing and electrical.

2. Can I build on a utility easement?

No, structures cannot be built in easements. Plot plans submitted for approval with the permit application must sh ow these easements and indicate where the structure will be located outside of the easement.

3. Do I have to be a certified tradesperson to work on my own home or a friend/relative's home?

You may perform construction work without having a trade certificate provided you are both the owner and occupant of the home. However, you must still obtain a permit, and have inspections completed during construction. If you are doing work on your secondary residence or a friend/relative's property, you need to have a trades license as well as the proper permits and inspections.

4. Who issues permits for work done in the public right-of-way (i.e. curbs, sidewalks, etc)?

Permits for work done in the public right-of-way are issued and inspected by the building inspector and/or Street Supervisor.

5. What contractor's licenses are issued by Building Inspections?

The following licenses are issued by Building Inspections: Building Contractor, Roofing Contractor, (roofing contractors must have Kansas Roofing registration) Demolition Contractor, Sign Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Plumbing Contractor and Electrical Contractor. Most licenses require successful completion of the Block and Associates (Prometric or ICC) exam.

6. What certificates does Building Inspections issue to tradespersons?

Building Inspections issues certificates for the following trades, upon successful completion of the Block and Associates exam (Prometric or ICC) : Journeyman Plumber with Gas, Master Plumber with Gas, Journeyman Electrician, Master Electrician, Journeyman Mechanical and Master Mechanical, Sprinkler Installer. The following certificates are issued without successful completion of the Block and Associates (Prometric or ICC) exam: General building trades and tree trimmers.

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1. When are the City’s Council meetings?

City Council meetings are held the first Monday of each month, at 6:30 p.m.

2. Are the Council meetings open to the public?

The public is always welcome to each Council meeting. However, the public may not attend Council Executive Sessions.

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1. Where are the Council Meetings held?

The Council meetings are held at City Hall, 417 Broadway, Larned, KS 67550.

2. How often are city elections held?

City elections are held each year.

3. When are the Council Meetings held?

Council meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, at 6:30 pm.

4. What is the term of the Mayor?

The Mayor is elected from the city at large for a two year term.

5. What are the terms of the Council Members?

The Council Members are elected for a term of two years from their respective wards, and serve staggered terms with an election of one position in each ward annually.

6. Are there term limitations?

There are no limits on the numbers of terms that may be served.

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1. Can I pay my ticket before court?

You are able to pay your ticket prior to court by mailing or coming into the City Offices 417 Broadway, Larned, KS 67550.

2. When is Court?

Court dates are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. Court is at City Hall, 417 Broadway, Larned, KS 67550.

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1. Who do I call if the power goes out?

You will call City Hall at 620-285-8500 (24 hours a day).  Do NOT call Dispatch or 911.

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1. What days are the city offices closed ?

Christmas Day,New's Year Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day,Thanksgivining Day & Friday Following Thanksgiving Day.

2. When and where are city council meetings held ?

The city council meetings are scheduled on the first monday of each month. Meetings are held at the city office building located at 417 Broadway St. and begin at 6:30 pm. The public is always welcome to attend.

3. Who do I call and talk to about my city bill ?

You may call the city office at 620-285-8500 and speak to the utility clerk with any questions or concerns you may have about you city bill. The city office is open from 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday.

4. Do I need to obtain a permit to have a garage sale ?

No permit is required to have a garage sale in the city of Larned.

5. What types of fish are in the city fishing pond ?

Each year the city stocks the fishing pond with Bluegill,Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Carp and Trout. The fishing pond is open year round.

6. Where can I go to get housing information ?

The city of Larned owns and operates a 20 unit duplex housing community named Prairie Vista, call 620-285-8519 for more information. You can also contact the Chamber of Commerce along with local realtors for listings on rental apartments and homes.

PRAIRIE VISTA DUPLEX APARTMENTS

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1. How do I get inmate information?

Inmate information is available by calling 620-285-8545.

2. How do I arrange bail ?

Call 285-8545 for more information.

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1. Making Payments on Line

Go to https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com/larnedks

2. What do I need to do to start a new service, transfer service, or disconnect a service?

To start a new service you need to fill out an application, we need a copy of a photo ID and proof of social security number. The deposit to start services is $25.00, there is an electric connection fee of $25.00 and a water connection fee of $25.00. To transfer services within Larned your account must be current and in good standings. There is a $15.00 electric transfer fee and a water transfer fee of $15.00, as well as an application to fill out.  To stop services a disconnect form must be signed and filled out at City Hall with a forwarding address to receive a final bill..

3. When will I receive my bill?

Bills come out the first of each month, they are due by the 15th or a 10% late fee will apply.

4. How can I pay my bill?

We accept cash, check, Visa, and Mastercard. You can mail your check, bring it into City Hall or we have a drop box, you can call to make your card payment over the phone, or you can pay online. We also can set you up on automatic bank withdrawal from your checking account or credit card, this will be drafted the 15th of each month, if the 15th falls on a weekend then it will be drafted the next business day.

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1. What is the field crew doing and why?

The Larned Water Department is implementing a common utility maintenance procedure called unidirectional flushing. It involves opening specifically-selected fire hydrants and closing specifically selected valves under controlled conditions to scour the inner surface of water distribution pipes. The scouring process helps to remove corrosion scale and sediment that accumulate naturally over time. If otherwise left in place, these deposits could degrade water quality and restrict pipeline carrying capacity.

2. I lost water service. Why, and what do I do?

Though not intentional, this happens from time-to-time during the flushing program.
During flushing, certain valves are closed to provide control over the direction of flow. It is likely that a valve closure resulted in loss of supply to your block. The field crew will be sent to your block immediately to investigate and identify which valves may be closed and need to be re-opened.

3. Will I be paying for the water used in flushing?

No, each residence and business is individually metered at the service connection to determine consumption. Your utility bill is based on your specific meter readings.

4. Why does flush water (hydrant or Sink) appear discolored?

The color is due to the presence of solids that are scoured from the surface of the pipes.
These may include sand, sediment, iron (rust), and manganese, all of which are naturally-occurring and common to virtually every water system. At the levels that cause mild discoloration, these solids are not harmful, although they may impart an undesirable taste to the water.

5. How do I get rid of the discolored appearance?

Customers are advised to fully open their cold water faucets in their kitchen and bathroom to flush this water out of their service piping and plumbing lines. In most cases, the water should begin to run clear again within a minute. If it does not clear, please let us know and we will have a field crew sent to your house to investigate further.

6. Is the water safe to drink?

Yes, the LWD has maintained compliance with all state and federal drinking water quality standards. The LWD performs frequent monitoring throughout the system to ensure the safety and aesthetic quality of your water. Each year, the LWD prepares the Consumer Confidence Report for all our customers. This report summarizes the results of testing and provides a comparison to regulatory standards. We are performing flushing as a proactive measure to further enhance water quality and help ensure continued compliance.

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1. When can I add or change structure sizes or placement?

Sec 3.61 - No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used or occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or altered except in conformity with these regulations.

2. How big of an accessory building may I build?

In all zones within the City limits and the 3-mile jurisdiction anything over 864 square feet requires a conditional use permit. For application, see the Zoning Administrator. Fee is $75.