Bonner Springs, KS

City Council

City Council

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

Planning Commission

City Council

Planning Commission

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

City Council

City Council

City Council

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

Planning Commission

City Council

City Council

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

Planning Commission

City Council

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

City Council

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review three requests to replat land for residential or combined use. The body will also consider continuing a special use permit application for an RV park to a future meeting.

• Special Use Permit SUP-02-26 for The Springs RV Park at 501 N. 134th Street
• Replat RP-01-26 for Coleman Estates No. 2 at 13600 Riverview (15.47± acres)
• Replat RP-02-26 for Maple’s Addition to Tiblow at 313 E Front Street (3.74± acres)
• Replat RP-03-26 for Oak's Addition to Tiblow at 115 & 117 Oak Street (0.40± acres)

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a below-grade residential unit at 125 Oak Street, conditional on staff requirements and a final inspection. The commission also approved final plats for the Bungalows at Bonner Springs (300 S. 130th Street), Lynn Valley Phase 1 (13852 Kansas Avenue), and Mission Prairie Farms (400 S. 118th Street). All four items will move forward to the City Council on October 12, 2026.

• Approved special use permit for below-grade residential use at 125 Oak Street (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Bungalows at Bonner Springs at 300 S. 130th Street (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Lynn Valley Phase 1 at 13852 Kansas Avenue (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Mission Prairie Farms at 400 S. 118th Street (7-0)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on a special use permit for a below-street grade apartment and three final plats for residential developments. The meeting includes a workshop to discuss water rates and proposed short-term rental regulations.

• Special Use Permit SUP-01-26 for a below-street grade apartment at 125 Oak Street
• Final Plat FP-03-26 for Bungalows at Bonner Springs at 300 S. 130th Street
• Final Plat FP-04-26 for Lynn Valley at 13852 Kansas Avenue
• Final Plat FP-05-26 for Mission Prairie Farms at 400 S. 118th Street
• Ordinance amending the FY2027 Pay Plan

Library Board

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council meets Monday, September 28, 2026, starting with a 6:30 p.m. workshop on a utility rate study. At the 7:30 p.m. regular meeting, the council will consider a resolution to set a November 9, 2026 public hearing on the proposed Lynn Valley Reinvestment Housing Incentive District. The consent agenda includes minutes, city operations claims, and a public use request for the Campbell Block Party. Reports from the City Manager, City Council, and Mayor are also listed.

• Workshop at 6:30 p.m. on a utility rate study, with a rate analysis report dated 6-11-26
• Resolution to set a public hearing for November 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. to establish the Lynn Valley Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID)
• Consent agenda: approval of September 14, 2026 City Council minutes
• Consent agenda: approval of claims for city operations, with staff recommending approval
• Consent agenda: public use request for the Campbell Block Party, with staff recommending approval

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes and claims, and adopted a resolution to set a public hearing for November 9, 2026, to establish the Lynn Valley Reinvestment Housing Incentive District. The meeting also included a workshop on utility rates and various reports from staff and council members.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, and Campbell Block Party public use request (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution setting public hearing for November 9, 2026, for Lynn Valley Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (unanimous, Resolution No. 2026-__)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

Library Board

Planning Commission

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a below-street-grade residential use at 125 Oak Street, as well as final plats for four residential developments. Staff recommends approval of all items with conditions. The meeting is open to the public.

• Special Use Permit SUP-01-26 for residential use at 125 Oak Street, with conditions including building permit, parking, and 5-year term
• Final Plat FP-03-26 for Bungalows at Bonner Springs, 300 S. 130th Street, two lots for attached single-family
• Final Plat FP-04-26 for Lynn Valley, 13852 Kansas Avenue, 63 lots and one tract for detached single-family
• Final Plat FP-05-26 for Mission Prairie Farms, 400 S. 118th Street, 7 lots (6 large residential, 1 agricultural)
• Consent agenda: approval of August 18 meeting minutes

The commission approved a special use permit for a below-grade residence at 125 Oak Street and three final plats for residential developments. All approved items will move to the City Council for consideration on October 12, 2026.

• Approved special use permit for below-grade residential use at 125 Oak Street (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Bungalows at Bonner Springs, 300 S. 130th Street (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Lynn Valley, 13852 Kansas Avenue (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Mission Prairie Farms, 400 S. 118th Street (7-0)
• Approved August 18, 2026, meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2027 budget of $37,636,123 in expenditures and a 2026 ad valorem tax of $5,626,781, along with 2026 budget amendments. The council will also consider a preliminary plat for Mission Prairie Farms at 400 S. 118th Street, an ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Bonner Springs Senior Villas, and an amendment to a Kansas Housing Resources Corporation grant for 120 on Oak. The workshop includes a discussion on e-mobility devices, and the consent agenda covers minutes, claims, appointments, and a homecoming parade request.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2027 budget ($37,636,123 expenditures) and 2026 ad valorem tax ($5,626,781)
• Preliminary plat PP-02-26 for Mission Prairie Farms at 400 S. 118th Street
• Ordinance authorizing Industrial Revenue Bonds for Bonner Springs Senior Villas (Phase 1)
• Amendment to Kansas Housing Resources Corporation ARPA grant for 120 on Oak
• 2027-2031 Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans

The Bonner Springs City Council approved the 2027 budget with $37,636,123 in budgeted expenditures and a 2026 ad valorem tax for the 2027 budget of $5,626,781, along with 2026 budget amendments. The council also approved the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans, a preliminary plat for Mission Prairie Farms at 400 S. 118th Street, an ordinance authorizing Industrial Revenue Bonds for Bonner Springs Senior Villas, and an amendment to a Kansas Housing Resources Corporation grant agreement for 120 on Oak. All votes were unanimous among the seven members present; Councilmembers Kipp and McMahan were absent. A public hearing on the budget was opened at 7:47 p.m. and closed at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, claims, board appointment, and Homecoming Parade request (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for 2027 Budget and 2026 Budget Amendments at 7:47 p.m. (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 budgeted expenditures of $37,636,123 and 2026 ad valorem tax for 2027 budget of $5,626,781, plus 2026 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved 2027-2031 Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat PP-02-26 for Mission Prairie Farms, 400 S. 118th Street, with staff stipulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2625 authorizing Industrial Revenue Bonds for Bonner Springs Senior Villas (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign amendment to Moderate-Income Housing (ARPA) grant agreement with Kansas Housing Resources Corporation for 120 on Oak (unanimous)

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on levying a property tax that exceeds the revenue neutral rate. The council will hear public comments and consider a resolution to approve the tax increase. Staff recommends approval. The agenda also includes a budget update, but no action is required for that item.

• Public hearing on property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate
• Resolution to exceed revenue neutral rate
• Budget updates (no action required)

The City Council held a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2026-11 to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The City Manager also provided updates regarding library funding and the impact of the proposed mill levy, though no action was taken on those items.

• Opened public hearing for property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-11 to exceed the revenue neutral rate (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will vote on a consent agenda, a bid award, two ordinances, and a purchase agreement. Key actions include awarding a contract for a shelter at Center Park and amending the cereal malt beverage license process to remove council approval. The council will also authorize a purchase agreement for the Centennial Park Extension project.

• Bid award to CM Concrete Inc. for Center Park Shelter Installation, $88,160
• Ordinance to remove City Council approval requirement for cereal malt beverage licenses
• Purchase agreement for Centennial Park Extension project
• Appointment to Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Board
• Approval of claims for city operations

The City Council approved a contract for the Center Park Shelter Installation and adopted an ordinance to change how cereal malt beverage licenses are approved. The Council also authorized the City Manager to sign a purchase agreement for the Centennial Park Extension project.

• Approved August 10, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved City Operations claims (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Awarded $88,160 contract to CM Concrete Inc. for Center Park Shelter Installation (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2624 to remove Council approval requirement for cereal malt beverage licenses (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign purchase agreement for Centennial Park Extension project

Library Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bonner Springs Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a request for a special exception to exceed the maximum lot width-to-depth ratio for six lots in the Mission Prairie Farms development at 400 S. 118th Street. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. Staff recommends approval of the special exception with conditions.

• Public hearing on special exception BZA-04-26 for Mission Prairie Farms at 400 S. 118th Street
• Request to exceed maximum lot width-to-depth ratio for lots 1 through 6 (UDO § 3.04.B.3)
• Staff recommends approval with conditions including preliminary and final plat approvals
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2026 meeting

Planning Commission

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request for a preliminary plat for Mission Prairie Farms, a 200-acre, 7-lot residential and agricultural development north of Kansas Avenue between 122nd and 118th Street. Staff recommends approval with conditions, including a one-year plat validity, utility extensions, and compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of the July 21, 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing on Preliminary Plat PP-02-26 for Mission Prairie Farms, 400 S. 118th St.
• 200-acre, 7-lot residential and agricultural development
• Staff recommends approval with 8 conditions, including one-year plat validity and utility installation
• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Mission Prairie Farms, a 200-acre, 7-lot development, by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The item will advance to the City Council on September 14, 2026. The commission also approved the minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting.

• Approved July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat PP-02-26 for Mission Prairie Farms (7-0)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will hold a workshop on a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding short-term rentals, followed by a regular meeting. The regular agenda includes consent items (minutes, claims, financial reports, a massage license renewal), several rezoning and plat approvals for properties on S. 122nd, S. 134th, and Kansas Avenue, a resolution for code enforcement abatement, a comprehensive plan amendment for a connectivity and walkability plan, and scheduling public hearings for the 2027 budget and 2026 budget amendments.

• Workshop: Unified Development Ordinance Amendment – Short-Term Rentals
• Rezoning BSRZ-05-26 and Final Plat FP-01-26 for Tiner Acres at 901 S. 134th Street
• Rezoning BSRZ-04-26 and Preliminary Plat PP-01-2026 for Lynn Valley Subdivision at 13852 Kansas Avenue
• Final Plat FP-02-26 for Carter Acres at 706 S. 122nd Street
• Public hearings scheduled for Sept. 14, 2026 for 2027 budget and 2026 budget amendments

The Council reached consensus to direct staff to draft a Unified Development Ordinance amendment for short-term rentals with a 1000-foot density restriction and a maximum of 6 units in central downtown. The Council also approved several rezoning and plat items, including the Lynn Valley Subdivision rezoning and preliminary plat (7-1), and scheduled public hearings for the 2027 budget and 2026 budget amendments.

• Consensus to present short-term rental ordinance with 1000-ft density, max 6 units downtown
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, claims, financial reports, massage license renewal) unanimously
• Adopted Resolution 2026-10 authorizing code enforcement abatement unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 2621 amending Comprehensive Plan with Connectivity and Walkability Plan unanimously
• Accepted final plat FP-02-26 (Carter Acres) unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 2622 rezoning Tiner Acres unanimously
• Adopted Ordinance 2623 rezoning Lynn Valley Subdivision (7-1, Blanks dissenting)
• Approved preliminary plat PP-01-2026 for Lynn Valley (7-1, Blanks dissenting)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget workshop on special revenue and enterprise funds, then a regular meeting to swear in a new police officer and consider several action items. New business includes awarding bids for street resurfacing ($535,829.85) and concrete work ($138,212.00), accepting Sandstone Townhomes infrastructure, and a resolution to create a Rural Housing Incentive District for Lynn Valley with a funding agreement for Circle H Land Development.

• Swear in new Police Officer Chris Phillips
• Award $535,829.85 bid to McAnany Construction for 2026 Street Resurfacing Program
• Award $138,212.00 bid to New Beginning LLC for 2026 Concrete Project
• Accept public infrastructure improvements in Sandstone Townhome development
• Adopt resolution for Lynn Valley Rural Housing Incentive District and approve funding agreement with Circle H Land Development

The Bonner Springs City Council approved two construction bids: $535,829.85 for the 2026 Street Resurfacing Project to McAnany Construction and $138,212 for the 2026 Concrete Project to New Beginning, LLC. The council also accepted public infrastructure in the Sandstone Townhome development, adopted a resolution for a Rural Housing Incentive District, and approved a funding agreement with Circle H Land Development, LLC. All votes were unanimous.

• Awarded 2026 Street Resurfacing bid to McAnany Construction ($535,829.85) (unanimous)
• Awarded 2026 Concrete Project bid to New Beginning, LLC ($138,212) (unanimous)
• Accepted public infrastructure in Sandstone Townhome development (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-09 for Rural Housing Incentive District (unanimous)
• Approved Lynn Valley Reinvestment Housing Incentive District funding agreement with Circle H Land Development, LLC (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a Comprehensive Plan amendment to adopt the Bonner Springs Connectivity and Walkability Plan. It will also consider final plat approvals for Carter Acres and Tiner Acres, and rezoning requests for Tiner Acres, Lynn Valley Subdivision, and the Lynn Valley Preliminary Plat. Additionally, the commission will review a Unified Development Ordinance amendment proposing regulations or a ban on short‑term rentals.

• Adopt Bonner Springs Connectivity and Walkability Plan as amendment to Vision 2025 Comprehensive Plan (BSCP-01-2026)
• Approve final plat for Carter Acres, two lots at 706 S. 122nd Street (FP-02-26)
• Approve rezoning of 5 acres at 901 S. 134th Street from Rural Residential to General Residential (BSRZ-05-26)
• Approve rezoning of Lynn Valley Subdivision (south of I‑70, 13852 Kansas Ave) from Rural Residential to Planned General Residential (BSRZ-04-26)
• Review Unified Development Ordinance amendment on short‑term rentals with options for distance restrictions, district bans, or an outright citywide ban (BSZO-02-26)

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission approved several items, including a comprehensive plan amendment incorporating the Connectivity and Walkability Plan, a final plat for Carter Acres, a rezoning and final plat for Tiner Acres, a rezoning and preliminary plat for Lynn Valley Subdivision, and kept short-term rental regulations as originally written. All approved items will go to the City Council on August 10th. The commission also noted the absence of two members and the arrival of one via Teams.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Amendment BSCP-01-2026 incorporating the Connectivity and Walkability Plan (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat FP-02-26 for Carter Acres at 706 S. 122nd Street (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning BSRZ-05-26 for Tiner Acres from RR to GR at 901 S. 134th Street (5-0)
• Approved Final Plat FP-01-26 for Tiner Acres dividing 40.21 acres into 5 one-acre lots and one 35-acre lot (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning BSRZ-04-26 for Lynn Valley Subdivision from RR to PD-GR at 13852 Kansas Ave (4-1, with one abstention)
• Approved Preliminary Plat PP-01-2026 for Lynn Valley Subdivision (4-1, with one abstention)
• Approved BSZO-02-26 Short-Term Rentals as originally written, maintaining 1,000-foot distance and one-per-block-face rules (4-1)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee will consider approving the minutes from its June 2026 meeting. It will also discuss a Wreaths Across America activity, a Headstone Cleaning Workshop, and receive updates on the cemetery and recreation programs.

• Approve minutes from June 2026
• Discuss Wreaths Across America program
• Discuss Headstone Cleaning Workshop
• Cemetery update discussion
• Recreation update discussion

Library Board

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget worksession regarding tax levy funds before the regular meeting. Key items include an ordinance for industrial revenue bonds for The 120 on Oak apartments and a notice of intent to potentially exceed the revenue neutral rate.

• Budget Worksession: All Tax Levy Funds (General Fund, Library, & Debt Service)
• Ordinance amending Municipal Code regarding storage container regulations
• Ordinance authorizing Industrial Revenue Bonds for The 120 on Oak apartments
• Notice of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate via mill levy change (37.993 to 38.993)
• Public use requests for Tiblow Trot and Tiblow Days

The City Council adopted an ordinance allowing storage containers in all industrial and some commercial zoning districts. Council also authorized the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for The 120 on Oak and scheduled a public hearing for September 8, 2026, regarding exceeding the revenue neutral tax rate.

• Approved consent agenda including June 22 and July 7 minutes (Unanimous; Blanks abstained)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2620 allowing storage containers in some commercial and all industrial zoning districts (5-2)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2619 authorizing Industrial Revenue Bonds for The 120 on Oak (Unanimous)
• Approved raising mill levy rate to 38.993 and set public hearing for September 8, 2026 (Unanimous)

General

The City Council will conduct a workshop regarding the 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. at City Hall.

• 2027 Budget Workshop

The City Council conducted a budget workshop featuring presentations from the City Manager and Finance Director. The session focused on the general fund reserve, budget goals, and community challenges. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2026 Street Maintenance Program during a workshop. The regular meeting includes a resolution to terminate industrial revenue bonds totaling $1,890,000 for the Sterling Screen Printing, Inc./DRI INK LLC project.

• Discussion of the 2026 Streets Program Plan
• Resolution to terminate $890,000 in Series 2006 industrial revenue bonds
• Resolution to terminate $1,000,000 in Series 2012 industrial revenue bonds
• Public use request for the Vaughn Trent Community Services Fundraiser on July 10, 2026

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to terminate industrial revenue bonds for the Sterling Screen Printing, Inc./DRI INK LLC Project. The council also approved the consent agenda, including city operation claims and a public use request. A Waste Management representative provided a first-year contract review.

• Approved resolution to terminate industrial revenue bonds for Sterling Screen Printing, Inc./DRI INK LLC Project (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 8 meeting minutes, city operation claims, and Vaughn Trent Community Services fundraiser request (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

Library Board

City Council

The City Council will meet for a workshop regarding storage container regulations followed by a regular meeting. Key actions include a bid award for pickleball courts, a rezoning request for Minnesota Avenue, and an amendment to the municipal code.

• Award $187,915 bid for North Park pickleball courts to Multisports LLC
• Approve $12,563 change order for Third Generation Electrical Inc. regarding baseball field lighting
• Rezoning of 14150 Minnesota Avenue (BSRZ-03-26)
• Municipal code amendment regarding storage container regulations
• Resolution to extend industrial revenue bonds for Bonner Springs Villas

The City Council awarded a $187,915 contract for pickleball courts and approved the rezoning of 14150 Minnesota Avenue. Council also approved a change order for baseball field lighting and extended industrial revenue bonds for Bonner Springs Villas. Proposed storage container regulations were tabled.

• Awarded pickleball courts bid to Multisports, LLC for $187,915 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 14150 Minnesota Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,563 Change Order No. 2 for Third Generation Electrical Inc. for baseball field lighting (Unanimous)
• Extended termination date of Resolution of Intent for Bonner Springs Villas to December 31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Tabled storage container regulations until July 13th meeting (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including May 26 minutes and claims for city operations (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing and resolution for Industrial Revenue Bonds for Scannell Building 3C at Compass 70 Logistics Center. The agenda also includes a change order for the Public Works Vehicle Storage Building and a resolution to amend the city fee schedule.

• Public hearing and bond resolution for Scannell Building 3C, Lot 4 at Compass 70 Logistics Center
• $36,865.52 change order for Harbinger Concrete at the Public Works Vehicle Storage Building
• Resolution to amend the City of Bonner Springs fee schedule
• Approval of city operation claims totaling $309,896.96
• Proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness

The City Council approved a resolution of intent to issue industrial revenue bonds for Scannell Building 3C at the Compass 70 Logistics Center. Council also approved a concrete work change order for the Public Works Vehicle Storage Building and updated the city fee schedule.

• Approved Resolution of Intent to Issue Industrial Revenue Bonds for Scannell Building 3C, Lot 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved $36,865.52 change order with Harbinger Concrete for Public Works Vehicle Storage Building (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to amend the city fee schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 11, 2026 minutes and claims for city operations (Unanimous)

Library Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for the property at 14150 Minnesota Avenue. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning with nine specific stipulations.

• Public hearing for rezoning BSRZ-03-26 at 14150 Minnesota Avenue
• Approval of April 21, 2026, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for PTS Consulting at 14150 Minnesota Avenue. The project was described as warehouse storage. The item will proceed to the City Council meeting on June 8th.

• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved rezoning BSRZ-03-26 for 14150 Minnesota Avenue (6-0)