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City of Wellington

Founded 1871
Population 8,172

Wellington, Kansas is a rural community in south central Kansas. Located approximately 23 miles south of Wichita, Wellington is the county seat and the largest community in Sumner County. Wellington has been a member of the Kansas Power Pool since 2005. The City provides police and fire protection, with both full-time professional departments. City services include electric, water, wastewater, and trash collection.

The City has several recreational opportunities. There are several neighborhood playgrounds located throughout the City and two lighted walking paths; Century Park and Worden Park. The Wellington Lake Recreation Area, Hargis Creek Watershed Park, and Woods Park offer a relaxing day of fishing. The lake area also offers camping and boating. The Municipal Golf Course offers a challenging game of links on an excellent course. The City also provides a disc golf course and a skate park for recreational activities. The Aquatic Center is a great place to spend a day of fun in the water and sun. The Wellington Recreation Commission’s Fitness Center offers a variety of exercise and workout machines to stay healthy and fit.

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Director of Electric & Water Utilities:  Travis Horsch
Power Plant Phone:  620-326-2561

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City of Waterville

Founded 1870
Population 616

Waterville, Kansas was established in 1870 as a pioneer town at the end of the railroad and beside the Little Blue River.  When the railroad decided to extend West exactly 100 miles from Atchison, Kansas, the site for the City was determined.  It was named by William Osborne, a railroad superintendent, for his hometown of Waterville, New York. Waterville has been a member of the Kansas Power Pool since 2012.

 

Waterville is known for its famous Opera House, which was built in 1903, is located across the street from the Missouri Pacific Railroad tracks and the National Register-listed Weaver Hotel. Designed by Frankfort, Kansas architect A. W. Snodgrass, this two-story limestone building was constructed by area craftsmen with locally quarried limestone and has remained in the ownership of the City since its construction. The bottom floor was built to house the City’s government offices, library, banquet room, kitchen, restrooms, and dressing rooms. An auditorium and raised stage have always occupied the second-floor space.

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City of Udall

Founded 1879
Population 848

The City of Udall, Kansas is nestled deep in south central Kansas and is the gateway to Cowley County. Boasting rich history, fine schools, and a community dedicated to progress and development, the City of Udall is bridging the gap between the past and the future. Only 25 miles south of Wichita on Kansas Highway 15, Udall blends the amenities of town with the beauty of the countryside. Udall offers a wide range of events, from outdoor concerts, seasonal festivals, and sports competitions, to spending time in the local parks, and relaxing with your family for an afternoon of outdoor fun.  Udall has been a member of the Kansas Power Pool since 2009.

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City of St. Marys

Founded 1869
Population 2,651

The City of St. Marys, Kansas was incorporated in 1869 and since 1921 has operated under a City Manager-Commission form of government. The City services include a 24-hour police department, municipal court, volunteer fire department, public works, zoning, code inspection, parks and recreation, golf course, electrical distribution, waste disposal, and water services. While in St. Marys, you can watch little league sports, visit the historic Indian Pay Station, browse through the Pottawatomie Wabaunsee Regional Library, golf at the City course, or visit one of the City’s parks. Only 20 minutes from Topeka and Manhattan, St. Marys offers a small-town atmosphere, with big city opportunities.

Since October of 2007 the City of St. Marys has received all of its electrical power from the Kansas Power Pool.

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City of Oxford

Founded 1871
Population 1,218

Oxford, Kansas is known for The Old Mill.  The mill was built in 1874 by D.N. Cook and John Hewitt. A three-mile race was hand dug parallel to the Arkansas River.  The water running through the mill race provided the electricity necessary to run the mill.  A dam was built across the river to help the mill grow.  The mill’s flour and cornmeal supported the slogan “Oxford’s Best”.  In 1910, Charles Champeny bought the mill in which he worked until he passed away.  The Old Mill has since been restored by its owners.  The Old Mill was placed on the National Historical Register on April 26, 1982.  The Oxford Jr/Sr High School Entrepreneurship Class has recently started serving dinners on weekends.  Oxford has been a member of the Kansas Power Pool since 2008.

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Utility Superintendent:  Patrick Kopfer
Power Plant Phone:  620-455-2223

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City of Mulvane

Founded 1879
Population 6,111

Mulvane, Kansas is located on the county line between Sumner and Sedgwick counties, 20 minutes from Wichita and 15 minutes from McConnell Air Force Base.  The City was founded in 1879 as a railroad/agricultural community and became a member of the Kansas Power Pool in 2012.  The name Mulvane was selected for the City after deciding that Joab Mulvane was inspirational in developing the City.  Mulvane is a progressive city with officials and community members alike, donating their time for the betterment of the community.  There’s something for everyone from schools to assisted living, for your education, health, and fun.

Mulvane celebrated its centennial in 1979. Its history dates back to the opening of Indian Territory for settlement in 1869. Families began to pour into the new territory and by 1872 all land was claimed before the town was founded. Prior to the town’s incorporation, the citizens celebrated their good fortune in coming to this area. In August 1873, Jessie Bowles invited all his neighbors and friends to a harvest picnic. This was the beginning of the oldest annual celebration in the state of Kansas: Old Settlers’ Day. The Old Settler Days celebration has grown every year since and is eagerly anticipated each August.

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Utility Director

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Utility Generation Director:  Kevin Baker
Power Plant Phone:  316-777-9550

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City of Mount Hope

Founded 1887
Population 846

Mount Hope, Kansas is nestled between Wichita and Hutchinson directly adjacent to the four-lane K-96 Highway in northwest Sedgwick County.   Mount Hope has been a member of the Kansas Power Pool since 2006.  It has a population of 816 based on 2010 Census numbers. With its prime location, Mount Hope offers small town living with convenient access to the amenities of a larger city. There are many dining establishments and places to shop within a short distance of Mount Hope. It is a friendly, quiet, and safe community for families of all ages.  Mount Hope has affordable housing available and the potential for more growth with two established “new home” developments.

Mount Hope has a Fitness Center with 24-hour access as well as 3 parks. The City Park has a playground, a swimming pool, and a climate-controlled shelter building that may be rented for family gatherings or parties.

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City of Minneapolis

Founded 1866
Population 2,087

Minneapolis, Kansas is a dynamic and growing community and has been a member of the Kansas Power Pool since 2006. Located in America’s heartland by two intersecting interstate highways, travel to Minneapolis is easy. Highway 81 is the connecting link to its international neighbors to the north and south and passes within a mile of the City. Just 20 minutes to the south lies Interstate 70 and Salina, KS.

Historically, farming and agricultural related businesses have been the mainstay of this community. Also, numerous locally owned businesses and a healthy downtown business district provide consumer goods and services for families and visitors within the community.

With the continued success of its industrial sites and housing development, Minneapolis is a great place to call home. Minneapolis is moving in the right direction. The future looks great with continued hard work and investment. Come for a visit and stay for a lifetime!

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Deputy City Clerk

Plant Superintendent

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Electric Superintendent:  Kevin Baker
Power Plant Phone:  785-392-2152

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City of Marion

Founded 1860
Population 1,980

The City of Marion, Kansas was founded June 1860 when settlers in five covered wagons were told by surveyors at Emporia that there was good, virgin farmland about 60 miles to the southwest. The surveyors called it the best land in the territory.  One of the travelers in the group, George Griffith was the first to build a shanty on the site where the Santa Fe Depot (now the Santa Fe Depot Library) stands and was also the first in Marion County to file for a homestead, doing so on August 8, 1860.  Marion became a member of the Kansas Power Pool in 2009.

The official naming of the settlement came when a post office was established in 1862. Because the settlement was located near the center of the county, the name Marion Centre seemed appropriate.  Marion Centre had increased in population by the early 1870’s to a point where it could file for incorporation as a third-class city.

Marion has the distinction of being the oldest settlement in Marion County and boasts a population today of 2,110 residents. Each year Marion commemorates this fact with the celebration of “Old Settlers Day”.

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City of Luray

Founded 1904
Population 190

Luray, Kansas was established as the community of Lura in the 1870s. In 1887, the spelling of the town’s name was changed to Luray. Luray incorporated as a city in 1904.

The City of Luray holds an annual community festival, Friendship Day, on the first Saturday after Labor Day. It includes a parade, an art show, golf and horseshoe tournaments, free barbecue, and homemade ice cream. Annually since 1938, a local Methodist church has held another community event, the Luray Methodist Men’s Fish Fry, on the third Friday evening of each March. Men from the church prepare and serve fried fish with trimmings and cherry pie, typically attracting hundreds from the surrounding area. Luray became a member of the Kansas Power Pool in 2005.

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