The Barton County Commission and the Great Bend City Council both meet Monday, and both plan virtual meetings due to COVID-19 public gathering restrictions.

The commission will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main in Great Bend. The meeting will be open to the public but will also be streamed live due to COVID-19.

It will be streamed through Microsoft Teams. Citizens may view the meeting through their own sign-in or by signing in anonymously. 

To participate, follow the link https://bit.ly/3eobWb7. Those who wish to take part in the discussion of any item can call 620-793-1800 for instructions.

The agenda includes ratification of the USDA Distance Learning And Telemedicine Grant Program and an executive session to discuss matters involving non-elected personnel. 

The Great Bend City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, at the Great Bend Events Center, 3111 10th St. One can also view the meetings on Access TV via Cox Cable Channel 20 or live online at www.facebook.com/gbcitycouncil/. The meeting will be recorded. 

The agenda includes the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, an architectural for the new Police Station and the sales tax resolutions.