Jim Pruetting
City Administrator
Welcome to the City of Gardner’s Annual Report website.
I am excited to present the 2023 City of Gardner Annual Report, which showcases the city’s significant achievements over the past fiscal year. This report offers a comprehensive overview of our efforts to advance the community’s interests in alignment with the four strategic goals set by our governing body. These goals include:
Jim Pruetting
City Administrator
Welcome to the City of Gardner’s Annual Report website.
I am excited to present the 2023 City of Gardner Annual Report, which showcases the city’s significant achievements over the past fiscal year. This report offers a comprehensive overview of our efforts to advance the community’s interests in alignment with the four strategic goals set by our governing body. These goals include:
As you explore this site and listen to the mayor’s address, we hope you gain a deeper understanding of the crucial work and key milestones that have propelled our city forward. The positive transformations throughout Gardner are a result of the dedication and enthusiasm of our city employees, the active participation of our residents, and the unwavering support of our businesses and partners. We are reaching new heights in our pursuit of a more dynamic and prosperous community. Thank you for being a part of our journey!
Mayor Todd Winter’s 2024 State of the City Address
City of Gardner Mayor Todd Winters delivered his State of the City address on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Listen to his message, “Preserving our Past, Embracing our Present, and Preparing for our Future,” and learn about Gardner’s most recent accomplishments and plans to address the city’s continued growth and development.
Mayor Todd Winter’s 2024 State of the City Address
City of Gardner Mayor Todd Winters delivered his State of the City address on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Listen to his message, “Preserving our Past, Embracing our Present, and Preparing for our Future,” and learn about Gardner’s most recent accomplishments and plans to address the city’s continued growth and development.
Gardner is Reaching New Heights: Highlighted Projects of 2023
Gardner is
Reaching New Heights:
Highlighted Projects of 2023
Leadership
Our leadership team is the cornerstone of our success. Collaborating closely with staff, they offer robust support and strategic guidance, ensuring we deliver the essential products and services that enable our community to thrive. Their deep expertise and intimate knowledge of the community are matched only by their heartfelt dedication and compassion. They tirelessly work to strengthen Gardner and secure its future, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to the community every day.
Our leaders are passionately devoted to our community.
Leadership
Our leadership team is the cornerstone of our success. Collaborating closely with staff, they offer robust support and strategic guidance, ensuring we deliver the essential products and services that enable our community to thrive. Their deep expertise and intimate knowledge of the community are matched only by their heartfelt dedication and compassion. They tirelessly work to strengthen Gardner and secure its future, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to the community every day.
Our leaders are passionately devoted to our community.
Economic Development
We have wholeheartedly committed to the sustainability of our community, ensuring Gardner is primed and prepared for continued business growth and advancement. Our unwavering dedication to economic development and proactive strategies to attract and retain businesses have yielded substantial benefits, helping to diversify our tax base, create job opportunities and enhance the variety of services available. Gardner’s future is radiant and will remain a vibrant, progressive city – an ideal destination for business development.
Gardner is on a trajectory of promise.
Economic Development
We have wholeheartedly committed to the sustainability of our community, ensuring Gardner is primed and prepared for continued business growth and advancement. Our unwavering dedication to economic development and proactive strategies to attract and retain businesses have yielded substantial benefits, helping to diversify our tax base, create job opportunities and enhance the variety of services available. Gardner’s future is radiant and will remain a vibrant, progressive city – an ideal destination for business development.
Gardner is on a trajectory of promise.
Reaching New Heights
Infrastructure &
Asset Management
We remain steadfast in our commitment to financing and maintaining our infrastructure, recognizing it as the foundation upon which Gardner thrives. Robust infrastructure facilitates economic development, attracts investment, and accommodates future population growth, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for our city.
We’re shaping our future.
Infrastructure &
Asset Management
We remain steadfast in our commitment to financing and maintaining our infrastructure, recognizing it as the foundation upon which Gardner thrives. Robust infrastructure facilitates economic development, attracts investment, and accommodates future population growth, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for our city.
We’re shaping our future.
Quality of Life
Gardner continues to lead as one of Kansas’s fastest-growing cities, driven by its top-tier schools, exemplary safety standards, resilient community ties, and unparalleled quality of life. Our dedication to enriching the Gardner experience includes diverse activities and services designed to meet the social needs of every resident.
Gardner is a wonderful place to call home.
Quality of Life
Gardner continues to lead as one of Kansas’s fastest-growing cities, driven by its top-tier schools, exemplary safety standards, resilient community ties, and unparalleled quality of life. Our dedication to enriching the Gardner experience includes diverse activities and services designed to meet the social needs of every resident.
Gardner is a wonderful place to call home.
Fiscal Stewardship
Gardner stands firm on a foundation of financial strength, underscored by our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the city’s resources. We have demonstrated this through smart refinancing strategies and prudent investments, delivering cost savings directly to our residents. Recognized for our robust financial management and transparent practices, Gardner has earned multiple achievement awards. This dedication to excellence enables us to support numerous Capital Improvement Projects and other vital city initiatives. We strive to maintain our financial health.
We strive to maintain our financial health.
Fiscal Stewardship
Gardner stands firm on a foundation of financial strength, underscored by our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the city’s resources. We have demonstrated this through smart refinancing strategies and prudent investments, delivering cost savings directly to our residents. Recognized for our robust financial management and transparent practices, Gardner has earned multiple achievement awards. This dedication to excellence enables us to support numerous Capital Improvement Projects and other vital city initiatives. We strive to maintain our financial health.
We strive to maintain our financial health.
Blazing New Trails