HAVEN Kan. — The Haven City Council approved two land purchases that will be a part of the new Wildcat Landing development during Monday’s meeting. The two option to purchase agreements were for resident Myron Miller for $11,750 and USD 312 for $50,000.
City Clerk Leslie Atherton noted the smaller purchase could come out of the Economic Development 2022 budget, and the larger purchase could be covered by funds set aside for a housing development in the capital improvement fund.
The city tried for a moderate-income housing grant for 2022, but was unsuccessful. The city still wants to continue to move forward with Wildcat Landing as much as makes sense, with a few other grant options available in the future. Atherton said she thinks Haven will look like a more attractive grant candidate once the land has been purchased.
Also Monday night, the council appointed a new member. Austin Borden was appointed to the vacant seat on the council and also was appointed as the third member to the Ambulance Board.
The council also approved two public works purchases. One for generator repairs at the water tower at a cost not to exceed $18,000 and another for replacing a light pole at the intersection of Arlington and K-96 that was damaged in a vehicle accident. Insurance will likely pay for the damaged light, which will cost about $12,000 to replace.
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