The dragstrip project at the Great Bend Expo Complex is on the Great Bend City Council agenda for Monday. During the budget work session in July, discussions were had with the City Council to forgive the loan given to the Sunflower Rod and Custom Association during the construction of the previous dragstrip for the concrete crash walls. The loan was for $156,195 and SRCA made annual payments totaling $16,000 at 0% interest. The balance is $124,195. City Administrator Logan Burns will recommend that the council approve forgiving the $124,195 balance.

According to agenda materials, with the reconstruction of the dragstrip and tower currently taking place and the settlements from the lawsuit over the previous dragstrip, this formal step is now in order.

Other items on Monday’s agenda are the pool concept and design contract; notice of protest period for a pool general obligation bond; a report from Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Amanda Gaddis and Public Relations Director Addison Crites; renewal of property and casualty insurance for 2026; and tax levy discussion with a report from councilmember Jolene Biggs.

The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 15 at City Hall and will be livestreamed for the public to view on the city council Facebook page, https://www.faceboo.com/gbcitycouncil/.