Frequently Asked Questions

Small floatation devices are allowed but not in the deep end of the pool.

Patrons are NOT allowed to bring food and/or beverages into the facility. Concessions are available.

Patrons may return to the facility during the day if they leave.

Group rates are not available.

The pool is located outside with a patio surrounding the area.

Lifejackets are not provided.

Birthday party packages are not available, but the facility is available for private rentals. The fees for the 2-hour period during non-business hours are listed on the website or you may contact (785) 251-2600 for availability and cost.

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There is not an age restriction on the slide. Patrons must be 48 inches tall to use the slide. Patrons must use the slide individually.

During inclement weather, patrons will be informed upon entry that in the event the facility closes no refunds will be given.

Rivets are allowed on swim suits. However, patrons with rivets on swim suits are not allowed to use the slide as the metal will damage the finish on the slide.

The water temperature varies during the summer as the pool is not equipped with a heater.

The lap swim area is 25 yards.

You need to make arrangements with a private trash provider to pick up trash from your place of business.

You will be asked to fill out and sign a Business Service Utility Application agreeing to pay for the water and sewer service at the location requested. The Utility Service Application needs to be returned to City Hall before service can be turned on. Review the Business Application Information sheet for additional details regarding billing. A meter deposit must also be paid before the water meter is turned on. The minimum deposit is $75. Where it is evident that a $75 deposit is insufficient to cover service provided, the service deposit may be increased to cover the estimated consumption. On your first bill an Activation Charge of $25 is applied. Refer to the City Code Book, Section 15-109 and Section 15-202 for further information concerning water and sewer rates. There are taxes billed on water as well as a state Water Protection Fee.

Animal exercise areas are designated in the City Park.

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Adult water aerobics are available at the Rossville pool. Contact Shawnee County Parks and Recreation at (785) 267-1156 or the Rossville Swimming pool at (785) 584-6306 for details.

The shelter house in the City Park can be reserved for special events. Contact City Hall for availability of dates.

The City of Rossville does not have a designated campground in the City Park, but does allow overnight camping if approved by the mayor or city council. Cost for overnight parking permit is $5 per day and does include use of available utilities. Contact City Hall in advance for permit.

The shelter house in the City Park can be reserved for special events. Contact City Hall for availability of dates.

Yes some 50 amp plugs are available throughout the City Park.

The City Park shelter house can be reserved for special events and the party room at the Buhler Recreation Center (Swimming Pool) may be rented for special occasions. Call City Hall for more information on reservations.

The contact number for the pool is (785) 584-6306

Signs may be purchased by completing a Applicaton for advertising sign and submitting to City Hall with fee.

Enrollment applications for Rossville Community Recreation Association are available on City website or at City Hall.

Contact City Hall to check availability of dates and to be added to the shelter house calendar.

Contact the pool at (785) 584-6306 or Shawnee County Parks and Recreation at (785) 267-1156. Ext 2611 to reserve.

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Check Shawnee County Parks and Recreation website for specific hours.

Specific information on swim lessons can be found on the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation website.

Check the information on the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation website for specific pool opening dates. The pool is generally open Memorial Day weekend through Mid-August.

The City Park is located at Main and Parkway on the South edge of Rossville next to the swimming pool and Joe Campbell Memorial Stadium and in close proximity to the Rossville High School. Terry L Andrick Memorial Park is located at Main and East Perry Street.

The City website has information about events scheduled at the City Park and the Swimming Pool as well as the events scheduled at Joe Campbell Memorial stadium or you can contact City Hall for information on events

You can contact the swimming pool at (785) 584-6306 or Shawnee County Parks and Recreation (785) 267-1156, Ext 2611 to sign up for lessons.

You may apply for service by mail or by coming to City Hall located at 438 Main. You need to complete and sign a Residence Service Utility Application Form agreeing to pay for water, sewer and trash service at the service location requested. The Residence Application Information sheet provides additional details regarding our city services. Positive identification is required when applying for service. If you apply for service at City Hall please bring your Social Security Card and one form of picture ID. If you are applying by mail complete the Positive Identification form and return with your Residence Service Utility Application. A $75 meter deposit must be paid before the water meter is turned on. The meter deposit may be mailed with the Residence Service Utility Application and Positive ID form if handling the application by mail. We reserve the right to increase the deposit at time of application due to past payment history before service is established. On your first bill there will be an Activation Charge of $25 billed to your account for turning water on and establishing the account.. Auto Pay for Water Bills: The City of Rossville now has the ability for you to establish automatic payment of your monthly water bill. Once the Auto Pay Application Form is approved and established, your bank account is automatically debited each month for payment on the date the bill is due. Questions can be directed to City Hall. On Line Payment is also available on our website using your checking or savings account, Visa or Master Card. A service fee and processing fee applies to these types of payments. These types of payments are also accepted in our office. The water consumption on the bill is figured in hundreds of gallons. You can use up to 2,000 gallons for a minimum monthly water and sewer charge. Refer to Section 15-109 and Section 15-202 of the City Code Book for further information concerning water and sewer rates. A state water protection fee is billed monthly on your account and is identified on your water bill as WPF.

You subscribe to trash pickup at the time you apply for residential water and sewer services. Trash service is billed monthly to those subscribers using Shawnee County, the company under contract by the City to provide trash pickup. This charge is billed with your water and sewer charges.

Trash is picked up every Wednesday. Recycling is picked up every other Wednesday. Shawnee County provides containers for trash and recycling.

You would need to contact your team coach to determine if practice is cancelled

A $20.00 late fee will be assessed on all applications received after the registration deadline.

The City Park, except for the tennis courts, close one hour after sunset. Organized events, which have written approval of the City, may remain after sunset. Andrick Memorial Park closes at sunset.

Rossville Community Recreation Association 2013 fees are $50 for one child; $90 for two children; $110 for three children and $130 for four or more children.

The Rossville Community Recreation Association 2013 summer ball program registration deadline is Friday, March 15, 2013

Registrations will be accepted for a short time after the deadline but will include at late fee.

The Rossville Community Recreation Association offers baseball and softball programs for ages 5 to 18 years of age.

Program and registration information can be found on the City website and at the Rossville City Hall, 438 Main Street.

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Yes but only if they have been approved by City Hall for a permit.

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Yes at the Rossville Police Dept. The fee is $25.00 a year. Must have insurance.

Yes, please call the Rossville Police Dept.

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Driver Control Bureau – 915 SW Harrison, Topeka, KS 66612- Docking State Office Bldg. Room 100 – Phone number (785) 296-3671 Office hours 8:30 – 4:30 Mon - Fri

Call the Rossville Police Dept.

Call the Rossville Police Dept.

Contact the Rossville Police Dept. at (785) 584-6047 Mon – Thurs from 9am to 4pm

Call the Rossville Police Dept. to speak with an officer (785) 584-6047 or call Shawnee Sheriff dispatch (785) 368-2200.

Go to City Hall

Call our office or 911 if it is an emergency

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Call the Rossville Police Dept. and give us your address, phone numbers and dates that you will be gone.

A couple of questions you need to ask yourself are: Is the damage over $1000 and/or is there an injury? If those apply….then yes. If it is under $1000 and on private property….then no.

No - the call goes through Shawnee County dispatch.

It shall be unlawful for any minor under 18 years of age to loiter, idle, wander, stroll, play in or be upon the public streets, highways, roads, alleys, parks, playgrounds, or other public grounds, public places, public buildings, or places of amusement or entertainment, or vacant lots or other unsupervised places within the city between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. the following day. The provisions of this section shall not apply to such minors when accompanied by his or her parent, guardian or other adult person having the care and custody of the minor, or when a minor is upon an emergency errand or lawful duty or employment directed by his or her parent, guardian, or other adult having the care and custody of the minor, or when attending school functions and other activities under the supervision of school authorities or organizations sponsored by parent and be upon the streets of the city while returning home from any such function or activity. (Ord. 553, Sec. 1)

The Child Passenger Safety Act
(KSA 8-1343) is a primary law.

REQUIREMENTS :

• All children under age four must be in an appropriate federally-approved child safety seat.
• Children four years of age, but under the age of eight years must be in an appropriate federally-approved child safety seat/booster seat UNLESS the child weighs more than 80 pounds OR is taller than 4'9" in height.
• Children eight years of age but under the age of 14 must be protected by a safety belt.

APPLIES TO :

• All drivers transporting children
• All passenger vehicles designed for carrying 10 passengers or fewer
• Kansas residents and non-residents alike
• All seating positions in vehicle

DOES NOT APPLY TO:

• Vehicles on a truck chassis registered for more than 12,000 pounds
• Farm trucks registered for more than 16,000 pounds

OTHER PROVISIONS :

• Drivers may be stopped solely for a violation of this law.
  • Only drivers may be cited for violations. The fine is $60, but will be waived if the driver provides proof of purchase or acquisition of the appropriate child passenger safety seat(s).
  • There is no violation if the number of children being transported exceeds the number of securing locations and all securing locations are in use by children.
  • Only a single violation exists even when more than one child in a vehicle is not properly restrained.
  • Convictions are not considered moving violations.
  • Persons under the age of 14 are prohibited from riding in any portion of the vehicle not intended for passengers, this includes riding in the back of pickup trucks (KSA 8-1578a).

The Kansas Safety Belt Use Act (KSA 8-2501) applies to occupants age 14 and older.

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(785) 584-6047 or Shawnee County (785) 368-2200

(785) 584-6034

If it is an emergency please call 911. Nonemergency call (785) 368-2200

Please go to the following website for all information about drivers licenses http://www.kansasgdl.org

If under age 16, may drive at any time:

• To/from or in connection with any job, employment or farm-related work
• Over the most direct and accessible route between home and school for the purpose of attendance
• When accompanied by an adult* in front seat who holds a valid driver’s license
• During this time:
  • Must complete additional 25 hours of supervised driving (10 of the 50 hours total must be at night)
  • NO non-sibling minor passengers are allowed
  • NO wireless communication device while driving except to report illegal activity or to summon emergency help

If over age 16, first 6 months, may drive at any time:

• From 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• To/from or in connection with any job, employment or farm-related work
• To/from authorized school activities or religious worship service held by a religious organization
• When accompanied by an adult* in front seat who holds a valid driver’s license
• During this time:
  • One non-immediate family member minor passenger (less than 18 years old) is allowed
  • NO wireless communication device while driving except to report illegal activity or to summon emergency help
  • * at least age 21

Rossville City Website

The Rossville Police Dept. Please call for appointment. The fee is $15.00

Rossville Police Dept. 527 Pearl St. By appointment only.

City Hall or the Rossville City Website at www.rossvillekansas.us

527 Pearl St., Rossville, KS 66533

Rossville Police Dept. (785) 584-6047 or Shawnee Sheriff (785) 368-2200