Bonner Springs public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission will vote on a final plat for Cedar Ridge 2nd Plat at 407 S. 132nd Terrace, with staff recommending approval subject to stipulations. The commission will also consider approving the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes with a correction to the case number for a special use permit.

• Final Plat FP-03-25 for Cedar Ridge 2nd Plat at 407 S. 132nd Terrace — staff recommends approval with stipulations
• Consent agenda: approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes with correction (SUP case number changed to SUP-03-25)

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, city operation claims, board appointments, and the 2026 meeting schedule. In new business, council members will vote on a special use permit for the Evergy Whippoorwill Substation, several contracts and purchases ranging up to $66,099, and updates to city fees and the 2026 pay plan. All items are presented with staff recommendations for approval.

• Special Use Permit – Case No. SUP-03-25 for Evergy Whippoorwill Substation
• Network Switch Replacement agreement with DataEdge, not to exceed $20,000
• Farmers Market Security Camera Project contract up to $20,000
• Purchase of a 2019 World Trans 23T recreation bus for $66,099
• Final Change Order for 2025 Street Resurfacing Project with Phillips Sitework for $12,380

City Council

The City Council will meet at 120 Oak for a tour to comply with the Kansas Open Meetings Act. No city business will be discussed or action taken.

• KOMA compliance tour at 120 Oak
• No city business to be discussed
• No action to be taken

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will consider three new business items: a final plat for Spencer's Way at 3800 Loring Road, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, and a resolution authorizing interlocal agreements for NRP Plan No. 7. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes, city operations claims, and cereal malt beverage license renewals for Wood Oil Co. and Queen's Price Chopper. The meeting is a regular session starting at 7:30 p.m. on November 24, 2025.

• Final plat approval for Spencer's Way at 3800 Loring Road
• Adoption of Unified Development Ordinance amendments (BSZO-01-25)
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreements for NRP Plan No. 7 with USD #204, KC Kansas Community College, and Wyandotte County
• Claims for city operations ($ amount not specified in agenda)
• Cereal malt beverage license renewals for Wood Oil Co. and Queen's Price Chopper

The Bonner Springs City Council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It accepted the dedication of public right of way and easements for the final plat of Spencer's Way at 3800 Loring Road. The council adopted amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. It also authorized execution of interlocal agreements for NRP Plan No. 7, all with unanimous approval.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted dedication of public right of way for Spencer's Way (3800 Loring Road) (unanimous)
• Adopted Unified Development Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of interlocal agreements for NRP Plan No. 7 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission will consider staff recommendation to approve the Special Use Permit (SUP-02-25) for Evergy's Whippoorwill Electrical Substation, subject to listed conditions. The commission will also review a replat request (RP-03-25) for 319 Lake Forest Drive. Minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting will be approved. A Community Development Director report will be presented.

• Approve Special Use Permit SUP-02-25 for Evergy Whippoorwill Electrical Substation
• Replat request RP-03-25 for 319 Lake Forest Drive
• Approve minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Community Development Director report (no action)

The commission approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. It then approved the Special Use Permit (SUP-03-25) for Evergy's Whippoorwill Electrical Substation, also by a 5-0 vote, and will forward the permit to City Council on December 15 for final action. The commission also approved the replat of 319 Lake Forest Drive (RP-03-25) with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP-03-25 for Evergy Whippoorwill Electrical Substation (5-0)
• Approved replat RP-03-25 for 319 Lake Forest Drive (5-0)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee will consider approving August 2025 meeting minutes, review responses to the North Park Playground RFQ and make recommendations on vendor selection, and receive updates on cemetery and recreation matters.

• Motion to approve August 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of North Park Playground RFQ vendor proposals and recommendation on rejection, interview, or hire
• Cemetery Update report
• Recreation Update report

City Council

The City Council will decide on issuing Industrial Revenue Bonds for Compass70 and awarding $37,690 in facade improvement grants. The body will also consider expanding the School Resource Officer program with USD 204 to two officers.

• Industrial Revenue Bonds for Compass70 (Scannell Building 3A, Lot 5)
• Facade Improvement Program awards totaling $37,690
• School Resource Officer agreement with USD 204 to expand to two officers
• Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department
• Senior Center services contract extension with Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas for $8,223

The council adopted an ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for the Compass70 (Scannell Building 3A, Lot 5) project, with unanimous approval. It also approved the police department's purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, expanded the School Resource Officer program with USD 204, and awarded $37,690 in facade improvement grants. All items were approved unanimously.

• Adopted ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Compass70 (unanimous approval)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for Police Department (unanimous approval)
• Authorized contract with USD 204 to expand School Resource Officer program (unanimous approval)
• Awarded 2025 Facade Improvement Grants totaling $37,690 (unanimous approval)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous approval)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:29 p.m. (unanimous approval)

City Council

The Council will hold a workshop on the Wyandotte County Vision Zero Action Plan (informational only). At the regular meeting, they will consider consent agenda items including license renewals and policy approvals, and new business including a resolution waiving GAAP requirements, a STEP grant continuation, and an ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for the Compass70 (Scannell Building 3B, Lot 1) project.

• Industrial Revenue Bonds for Compass70 (Scannell Building 3B, Lot 1)
• Resolution waiving GAAP requirements for financial reporting
• Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant continuation
• Cereal malt beverage license renewals for Lin's Chinese Restaurant, QuikTrip #285, QuikTrip #199
• Tiblow Transit Title VI Policy approval

The Bonner Springs City Council approved the Tiblow Transit Title VI Policy with a 4-2 vote. It also adopted a resolution waiving GAAP compliance for financial reporting, continued the STEP traffic‑enforcement grant, and authorized industrial revenue bonds for the Compass70 project. The consent agenda was approved without item 4.

• Approved Tiblow Transit Title VI Policy (4-2)
• Waived GAAP compliance for financial reporting (unanimous)
• Continued Special Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant (unanimous)
• Authorized industrial revenue bonds for Compass70, Ordinance No. 2602 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda excluding item 4 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission will consider several items, including approval of the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes with a case‑number correction. Commissioners will vote on a final plat for Spencer’s Way at 3800 Loring Road, a special use permit for Evergy’s Whippoorwill Electrical Substation, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. A brief report will note the addition of a new staff member.

• Approve August 19, 2025 minutes (case number change to BSCP-01-25).
• Approve final plat for Spencer’s Way, 3800 Loring Road (FP-02-25).
• Approve special use permit for Evergy substation (SUP-02-25) with conditions.
• Approve amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (BSZO-01-25).
• Report new staff member (no action required).

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Final Plat for Spencer’s Way at 3800 Loring Lane with staff stipulations. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the revisions to the Unified Development Ordinance and will forward them to the City Council meeting on November 10.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat for 3800 Loring Lane, Spencer's Way (6-0)
• Approved revisions to the Unified Development Ordinance (6-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting Neighborhood Revitalization Plan No. 7. It will also consider a resolution to approve a development agreement with EMAP KC, LLC for the 118th and State STAR Bond District. Additional items include contract extensions, award of an aquatic park assessment contract, a concrete project change order, and an interlocal waste‑service agreement.

• Public hearing and ordinance to adopt Neighborhood Revitalization Plan No. 7
• Resolution to approve development agreement with EMAP KC, LLC for the 118th and State STAR Bond District
• Two‑year audit contract extension with GordonCPA ($17,375 for FY 2025, $17,985 for FY 2026)
• Award of Aquatic Park Conditions Assessment contract to Counsilman‑Hunsaker for $14,400
• Change Order No. 1 with Celtic Concrete, final payment $33,540, raising total contract to $135,455

The Bonner Springs City Council unanimously approved the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan No. 7 and a development agreement with EMAP KC, LLC. It also approved a two‑year audit contract, an Aquatic Park conditions assessment contract, a change order for the 2025 Concrete Project, and an interlocal waste‑services agreement. All items were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Neighborhood Revitalization Plan No. 7 (unanimous)
• Adopted development agreement with EMAP KC, LLC (unanimous, Resolution 2025-08)
• Approved two‑year audit contract with Gordon CPA (unanimous)
• Awarded Aquatic Park Conditions Assessment contract to Counsilman‑Hunsaker for $14,400 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Celtic Concrete for $33,540, raising project total to $135,455 (unanimous)
• Authorized interlocal agreement with Unified Government for waste services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:27 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will hold a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session for discussing development agreements under the attorney consultation exception. The open meeting will resume with no action taken. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Executive session to discuss development agreements under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2)

The council moved twice to go into executive session under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2) to discuss development agreements related to Comprehensive Plan amendments, then resumed the open meeting each time. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:50 p.m.

• Moved to executive session for Comprehensive Plan discussion – motion passed
• Resumed open meeting at 7:11 p.m. – motion passed
• Moved to executive session again for Comprehensive Plan discussion – motion passed
• Resumed open meeting at 7:50 p.m. – motion passed
• Adjourned the special council meeting – unanimous approval

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will hold a regular meeting with a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week and citizen comments. New business includes proposed amendments to the city's comprehensive plan, an updated agreement for the state setoff program, a $375,675 concrete bid award for a vehicle storage building, setting a public hearing for Neighborhood Revitalization Plan No. 7, and adopting a Facade Improvement Grant program. The consent agenda covers minutes and claims.

• Comprehensive Plan amendments (BSCP-01-25) updating Vision 2025 and Beyond
• Bid award of $375,675 to Harbinger Concrete, Inc. for vehicle storage building slab and site concrete
• Public hearing set for October 13 on Neighborhood Revitalization Plan No. 7
• Facade Improvement Grant program proposed for adoption
• Updated Municipal Agreement for State of Kansas Setoff Program

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, adopted amendments to the Vision 2025 Comprehensive Plan, and approved an updated municipal agreement with the Kansas Setoff Program. It also awarded a $375,675 contract to Harbinger Concrete for a vehicle storage building slab, set a public hearing for Neighborhood Revitalization Plan No. 7 on Oct 13, and adopted a Facade Improvement Grant program.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Vision 2025 Comprehensive Plan amendments (unanimous)
• Approved updated Municipal Agreement with Kansas Setoff Program (unanimous)
• Awarded $375,675 vehicle storage building slab contract to Harbinger Concrete (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Neighborhood Revitalization Plan No. 7 on Oct 13 (unanimous)
• Adopted Facade Improvement Grant program (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 p.m. (unanimous)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee will discuss the North Park Playground under new business. It will also revisit the 19th Hole under old business. Reports on the cemetery and recreation programs will be presented, followed by a session for citizen concerns.

• Discussion of the 19th Hole (old business)
• Discussion of North Park Playground (new business)
• Cemetery Update report
• Recreation Update report
• Citizen concerns session

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on amending the 2025 budget and adopting the 2026 budget, which includes $34.6 million in expenditures and $5.6 million in property tax revenue. The meeting also includes a workshop on a new facade improvement grant program and the swearing in of a new police officer.

• Public hearing on 2025 budget amendments and 2026 budget
• Approval of 2026-2030 Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Bonner Springs Recreation Foundation
• Workshop on Neighborhood Revitalization Project and new Façade Improvement Grant
• Swear in of new Police Officer Thomas

The council voted 7‑1 to exceed the revenue‑neutral property‑tax rate. It then unanimously adopted the 2025 budget amendments and the 2026 budget, approved the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans, and approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bonner Springs Recreation Foundation. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously.

• Approved resolution to exceed the revenue‑neutral property‑tax rate (7‑1, Kipp dissent)
• Adopted 2025 budget amendments and 2026 budget ($34,597,590 expenditures, $5,574,102 ad valorem tax) – unanimous
• Approved 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement and Equipment Plans – unanimous
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Bonner Springs Recreation Foundation – unanimous
• Approved Consent Agenda – unanimous
• Sworn in new police officer Corey Thomas
• Opened public hearing on property‑tax increase, budget amendments, and 2026 budget – motion passed
• Closed public hearing – motion passed

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and a memorandum of understanding with the Recreation Foundation. The body will also address a corrected public hearing notice regarding the 2026 Budget and the revenue neutral rate.

• Award bid for 2025 Street Resurfacing Program to Phillips Paving for $518,325.40
• Award bid for 2025 Concrete Project to Celtic Concrete for $101,915
• Final payment of $176,399 to CM Concrete, Inc. for Second Street/West Morse Avenue Sidewalk Project
• Memorandum of Understanding with the Bonner Springs Recreation Foundation
• Corrected notice of public hearing for exceeding the revenue neutral rate and adoption of the 2026 Budget

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, awarded the 2025 Street Resurfacing contract to Phillips Paving for $518,325.40 and the 2025 Concrete contract to Celtic Concrete for $101,915. It also accepted the Second Street/West Morse Avenue sidewalk project, approved final payment of $176,399 to CM Concrete, Inc., and adopted a corrected notice of public hearing for exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate along with the 2026 budget. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:10 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Street Resurfacing bid to Phillips Paving – $518,325.40 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 Concrete bid to Celtic Concrete – $101,915 (unanimous)
• Accepted Second Street/West Morse Avenue sidewalk project and approved final payment to CM Concrete, Inc. – $176,399 (unanimous)
• Approved corrected notice of public hearing for exceeding revenue‑neutral rate and adoption of 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed revisions to the 2025 and Beyond Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends approval of the amendments. The commission will also consider approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan revision (BSZO-01-25)
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously opened and then closed the public hearing for BSZO-01-25. Finally, the commission unanimously approved the proposed revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and sent the item to the City Council for consideration.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Opened public hearing BSZO-01-25 (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing BSZO-01-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan revisions and forwarded to City Council (unanimous)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee will consider several items. It will vote to approve the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. The committee will also nominate a ROSA member to serve on the Bonner Springs Recreation Foundation board. Additional reports on the cemetery and recreation programs will be presented, followed by a citizen concerns segment.

• Approve ROSA minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting
• Nominate a ROSA member to the Bonner Springs Recreation Foundation board
• Discuss the “19th Hole” item from old business
• Receive a cemetery update report
• Receive a recreation program update report

City Council

The city council will vote on notices of public hearings for proposed 2025 budget amendments and for the 2026 budget, which would exceed the revenue neutral rate. They also consider an agreement with GettingGreatRates.com for a water/wastewater rate analysis costing up to $19,427, and an ordinance to vacate a utility easement for Sandstone Townhomes. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, claims for operations, and two public use requests for police training and Tiblow Days.

• Notice of public hearing for 2025 Budget Amendments scheduled for September 8, 2025
• Notice of public hearing to exceed revenue neutral rate and adopt 2026 Budget, also September 8, 2025
• Agreement with Carl Brown / GettingGreatRates.com for Utility Rate Analysis, cost not to exceed $19,427
• Ordinance EV-01-25 to vacate utility easement for Sandstone Townhomes
• Consent agenda includes claims for city operations and public use requests for Police Grappler Training and Tiblow Days

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It also unanimously approved a notice and schedule for a public hearing on the 2025 budget amendments and a 5‑1 vote approved a notice and schedule for a public hearing on exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate and adopting the 2026 budget. The council unanimously approved a utility rate analysis agreement for water and wastewater services (cost not to exceed $19,427) and adopted a utility easement vacation ordinance for Sandstone Townhomes (Ordinance No. 2599).

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved notice and schedule for 2025 budget amendment hearing (unanimous)
• Approved notice and schedule for 2026 budget hearing, 5‑1 (Kipp dissenting)
• Approved water and wastewater rate analysis agreement, cost ≤ $19,427 (unanimous)
• Adopted utility easement vacation ordinance for Sandstone Townhomes, Ordinance No. 2599 (unanimous)

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will consider a consent agenda approving minutes, operational claims, and voting delegates for a municipal conference. New business includes a $21,521.91 contract to replace City Hall exterior doors on Cedar and Third Street and an ordinance amendment to rezone a QuikTrip site at 300 S. 129th Street. A workshop session will review special revenue, enterprise funds, and the 2025 Street Preservation Program.

• Approve $21,521.91 contract with KBS to replace exterior doors of City Hall on Cedar and Third Street
• Approve Ordinance 2566 amendment to rezone 300 S. 129th Street for a QuikTrip location
• Budget work session covering special revenue funds, enterprise funds, and multi‑year capital & equipment plans
• Review 2025 Street Preservation Program with resurfacing and concrete project maps and estimates
• Consent agenda items: approve July 14, 2025 council minutes, city operations claims, and voting delegates for the Kansas Municipalities conference

The council unanimously approved a $21,521.91 contract with KBS to replace the exterior doors of City Hall. It also adopted Ordinance 2597 correcting a rezoning for a QuikTrip site at 300 S. 129th Street. The consent agenda was approved and the interim fire chief was sworn in. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Swore in Interim Fire Chief (unanimous)
• Approved $21,521.91 contract with KBS to replace City Hall exterior doors (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2597 correcting rezoning for QuikTrip at 300 S. 129th St (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

At this meeting, the Planning Commission holds a public hearing and considers approval of amendments to the 2025 and Beyond Comprehensive Plan. They also vote on approving the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on BSZO-01-25: amendments to the 2025 and Beyond Comprehensive Plan
• Approval of June 17, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget workshop covering the General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Fund. In the regular meeting, they will consider cancelling a public hearing for industrial revenue bonds for Scannell Properties (Building 2), authorizing a notice to exceed the revenue neutral rate while maintaining the current mill levy of 38.834, and approving a replat at 1755 S. 136th Street. Consent items include minutes, claims, and public use requests for Bubble Run and Tiblow Days.

• Budget workshop for General, Library, and Debt Service Funds
• Cancellation of public hearing for Scannell Properties IRB (Building 2, Lot 3 North)
• Notice of intent to exceed revenue neutral rate, mill levy kept at 38.834, public hearing set for Sept 8
• Replat of Lots 6-10, East Grandview Subdivision at 1755 S. 136th Street
• Public use requests: Bubble Run and Tiblow Days amended request

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It cancelled the public hearing on industrial revenue bonds for Scannell Properties' Building 2 project. The council also authorized staff to notify county clerks of the city’s intent to exceed the revenue‑neutral rate, keeping the mill levy at 38.834, and set a public hearing for September 8, 2025. Finally, the council unanimously accepted the dedication of public right‑of‑way for the replat of Lots 6‑10 at 1755 S. 136th St.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Cancelled public hearing on industrial revenue bonds for Scannell Properties (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to notify county clerks of intent to exceed revenue‑neutral rate and set Sep 8 hearing (unanimous)
• Accepted dedication of public right‑of‑way for replat of Lots 6‑10 at 1755 S. 136th St (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget work session on financial outlook and a regular meeting to vote on several ordinances and contracts. Key decisions include a potential tax rate increase and facility maintenance bids.

• Bid award to Redhammer Roof Group for roof and window replacements totaling $198,262
• Ordinance to increase the Transient Guest Tax Rate to 8%
• Ordinance to allow sidewalk use for businesses
• Contract with PowerDMS by NeoGov for $2,500.13
• Trade of a Matrice 210 V2 Drone for four Trek Police Bicycles with KCKPS Police Department

The council unanimously approved a bid for roof and window replacements totaling $198,262. It also adopted an ordinance raising the transient guest tax to 8% and another allowing businesses to use sidewalks. Additional unanimous approvals included a police equipment grant, a drone‑for‑bicycle trade, and a PowerDMS contract costing $2,500.13.

• Approved $198,262 roof and window replacement bid (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance increasing transient guest tax to 8% (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance permitting sidewalk use for businesses (unanimous)
• Accepted Hero Fund USA grant for police grappler bumper (unanimous)
• Approved trade of Matrice 210 V2 drone for four Trek police bicycles (unanimous)
• Authorized PowerDMS by NeoGov contract for PowerAction subscription at $2,500.13 (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for a special exception at 1755 S. 136th Street to grant relief from dimensional standards. Staff recommends approval with four stipulations, including plat filing, building permits, engineer review, and compliance with the zoning ordinance. The board will also consider approval of the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for Special Exception BZA-01-25 at 1755 S. 136th Street for relief from dimensional standards
• Staff recommendation to approve with stipulations (plat filing, building permits, engineer review, compliance with zoning ordinance)
• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved Special Exception BZA-01-25 for 1755 S. 136th Street, allowing a deviation from the required lot width‑to‑depth ratio. Both actions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Jan 21, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing on Special Exception BZA‑01‑25 (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on Special Exception BZA‑01‑25 (5‑0)
• Approved Special Exception BZA‑01‑25 for 1755 S. 136th St (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider approving a replat of Lots 6–10 of the East Grandview Subdivision at 1755 S. 136th Street into the new 'East Grandview New Addition,' with conditions. They will also review proposed revisions to the 2025 and Beyond Comprehensive Plan, with a public hearing set for July 15, 2025, but no action will be taken at this meeting.

• Action on replat RP-02-25 for Lots 6–10 of East Grandview Subdivision, 1755 S. 136th Street, creating East Grandview New Addition
• Review of proposed amendment to the 2025 and Beyond Comprehensive Plan (BSZO-01-25) with public hearing scheduled July 15, 2025
• Consent agenda includes approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the May 20, 2025 meeting (7‑0). It also unanimously approved the replat of Lots 6‑10 in the East Grandview Subdivision (7‑0), which will be forwarded to the City Council on July 14. Additionally, the commission approved a 10‑year SUP for the quarry with 23 stipulations.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved replat of Lots 6‑10 East Grandview Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved 10‑year SUP for the quarry with 23 stipulations

City Council

The Council will hold a workshop on sidewalk dining use regulations but take no action. At the regular meeting, the consent agenda includes minutes, claims totaling $1,031,778.20, and block party and library use requests. New business includes a rezoning and final plat for Archer Meadows at 13905 Archer Road, renewal of Axon body camera and interview room contracts, and acceptance of police grants.

• Rezoning (BSRZ-01-25) for 13905 Archer Road – Archer Meadows
• Final plat (FP-01-25) for Archer Meadows at 13905 Archer Road
• Axon body camera contract early renewal at $27,490.72 annually
• Axon interview room system agreement renewal at $9,266.51
• Acceptance of police service dog grant from Ryan Griffin Memorial Scholarship Foundation

The Bonner Springs City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance rezoning 13905 Archer Road. It also approved the dedication of public right‑of‑way and easements for the final plat at the same address. The council renewed the Axon body‑camera contract for $34,477.12 annually and the Axon interview‑room system agreement for $9,266.51. Grants for a police service dog and a digital forensics pilot were accepted.

• Approved rezoning of 13905 Archer Road (Archer Meadows) – unanimous
• Accepted dedication of public right‑of‑way and easements for final plat at 13905 Archer Road – unanimous
• Renewed Axon body‑camera contract at $34,477.12 annually – unanimous
• Renewed Axon interview‑room system agreement at $9,266.51 – unanimous
• Accepted police service dog grant from Ryan Griffin Memorial Scholarship Foundation – unanimous
• Accepted Data Pilot Digital Forensics LTP grant – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will vote on an ordinance to redefine current ward boundaries. The body is also considering an agreement for on-site DMV renewal services and updates to the city fee schedule.

• Ordinance to redefine current wards
• Agreement with Unified Government for on-site DMV renewal services
• Resolution to amend the City fees schedule
• Public use request for Tiblow Trot

The council adopted an ordinance to redefine the city’s wards with a 7‑1 vote. It approved an agreement with the Unified Government for on‑site DMV renewal services, pending legal review, by unanimous vote. The council also unanimously adopted a resolution amending the city fee schedule. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Adopted ordinance to redefine wards (7-1)
• Approved agreement with Unified Government for on‑site DMV renewal services (unanimous, pending legal review)
• Adopted resolution amending the city fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 13905 Archer Road from Loring Agricultural District (LA) to Loring Residential District (LR). They will also consider a final plat for the Archer Meadows subdivision. The meeting includes approval of April minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on rezoning BSRZ-01-25 for 13905 Archer Road from LA to LR
• Consideration of final plat FP-01-25 for Archer Meadows subdivision
• Staff recommends approval with stipulations including building permits and plat filing

City Council

The City Council will vote on special use permits for quarry operations and festival camping. The body will also review the 2024 audit and a contract for automated license plate readers.

• Special Use Permit SUP-01-25 for continued operation of Bonner Springs Quarry by APAC-KS, Inc
• Special Use Permit SUP-02-25 for camping during the Country Stampede music festival
• Contract with Electronic Technology Inc (ETI) for two license plate readers using $5,000 in Walmart grant funds
• Acceptance of the 2024 Audit
• Proclamations for National Public Works Week and National Police Week

The council approved a special use permit for the Bonner Springs Quarry (5‑1 vote) and another for the Country Stampede music festival (unanimous). It also accepted the 2024 city audit and authorized a contract with Enforcement Technologies, Inc. to install two license‑plate readers using $5,000 of grant funds.

• Approved Special Use Permit SUP-01-25 for Bonner Springs Quarry (5‑1, McMahan dissenting)
• Approved Special Use Permit SUP-02-25 for Country Stampede camping (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2024 City Audit (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Enforcement Technologies, Inc. for two ALPRs using $5,000 grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to review reports and address new business including facility maintenance. The agenda includes discussions on the 2026 budget and HVAC replacement.

• 2026 Budget
• HVAC Replacement
• Concrete Repair
• Carpet Cleaning
• Donation of Art

The Library Board approved moving June, July, and August meetings to the third Monday of each month, starting at 5:30 p.m. The Board also approved Dr. Ted Stolfus' $500 artwork donation for the library’s permanent collection and authorized payment of a $500 invoice from Z&M Winery pending city attorney review. All motions carried.

• Approved change of meeting dates to third Monday (June 16, July 21, August 18) (motion carried)
• Approved acceptance of Dr. Ted Stolfus' $500 artwork donation for permanent collection (motion carried)
• Approved payment of $500 Z&M Winery invoice pending city attorney approval (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda for April 10, 2025 (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will vote on two public works contracts: a $28,840 change order for the 138th Street Project with VF Anderson Builders, and a $67,500 supplemental agreement for inspection services on the Second Street Water Line Improvement Project with Wilson & Company. The council will also consider an animal services agreement with the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City and hold an executive session to discuss a development agreement. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and claims for city operations.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Wilson & Company for Second Street Water Line inspection services, $67,500
• Change Order No. 1 with VF Anderson Builders for 138th Street Project, $28,840
• Agreement with Humane Society of Greater Kansas City for animal-related services (amount not specified)
• Executive session to discuss a development agreement under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2)

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, a $28,840 change order for the 138th Street Project, a $67,500 supplemental agreement for Second Street waterline inspection services, and a contract with the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City for animal services. They also voted to enter an executive session for a development agreement discussion and later resumed the open meeting before adjourning unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with VF Anderson Builders, LLC for $28,840 (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Wilson & Company for $67,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Humane Society of Greater Kansas City animal services contract (unanimous)
• Approved move to executive session for development agreement discussion (unanimous)
• Approved resume of open meeting after executive session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of council meeting at 9:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee will consider old business items including recommendations for Lions Park Basketball Courts and the Cedar Ridge Disc Golf Course 19th Hole. New business includes a scholarship fund fundraiser (2026 Pancake Feed) and an update from the Bonner Springs Recreation Foundation. Reports cover the Recreation Director's Report and a Cemetery Update.

• Lions Park Basketball Courts – action and recommendation
• Cedar Ridge Disc Golf Course – 19th Hole action and recommendation
• Scholarship Fund Fundraiser – 2026 Pancake Feed discussion
• Bonner Springs Recreation Foundation update
• Cemetery update

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the 2026 Budget Calendar. No decisions are listed; the agenda contains only this single procedural item.

• Discussion of the 2026 Budget Calendar

Council members and staff participated in a budget planning workshop. Department heads presented reviews of their departments and outlined future needs. The council and staff compiled a list of goals and needs for the coming years. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two special use permits. One request involves overnight camping for the Country Stampede music festival, and the other is a renewal for the APAC Bonner Springs Quarry.

• SUP-02-25: Request for overnight camping at 633 N. 130th Street and 630 Hall of Fame Drive for the Country Stampede music festival
• SUP-01-25: Renewal of special use permit for APAC-Kansas, Inc. quarry at 1800 S. 121st Street and 800 S. 118th Street
• Proposed quarry blasting hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Proposed quarry rock removal and crushing hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday

The commission approved the Country Stampede special use permit with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved the APAC quarry special use permit by a 5‑2 vote, with Larry Clark and Nick Perica opposing. Both permits are slated for final action at the City Council meeting on May 12. The minutes of the February 18, 2025 meeting were approved as amended.

• Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 meeting (as amended)
• Approved Country Stampede special use permit (7-0)
• Approved APAC quarry special use permit (5-2)
• Scheduled final City Council action on both permits for May 12

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to expand the Westgate TIF District and discuss a residential solid waste collection contract. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases and updates to city fees and ordinances.

• Public hearing and ordinance to expand Westgate TIF District boundaries
• Purchase of 2026 Freightliner Dump Truck for $118,791 and outfitting for $131,178
• Authorization of up to $80,500 for a police vehicle using 2026 capital funds
• Ordinance requiring inspection permits for mobile food trucks
• Funding of $21,995 for Substance Abuse Programs

The council approved a contract with Waste Management to begin residential solid waste collection on June 1, pending a five‑to‑one vote. It also adopted several unanimous actions, including the Farmers' Market public use request, an ordinance expanding the Westgate TIF boundary, and a revised development agreement for the Sandstone housing incentive district. Additional approvals covered a new dump truck purchase, mobile food‑truck inspection permits, a police vehicle funding move, and a contract with Great Plains SPCA.

• Approved Waste Management residential solid waste contract (5-1)
• Approved Farmers' Market public use request (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance expanding Westgate TIF boundary (unanimous)
• Approved amended Sandstone RHID development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Freightliner dump truck $118,791 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance requiring inspection permits for mobile food trucks (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $80,500 for 2026 police vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Authorized Great Plains SPCA animal services contract (unanimous)

Band Commission

The Band Commission is meeting to hold 2025 elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The body will also select and recommend a City Band Director and Assistant Director. Additionally, the commission will discuss the 2025 season schedule and recommend the 2026 budget.

• 2025 elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Selection of City Band Director and Assistant Director
• Recommendation for the 2026 budget
• Discussion of the Bonner Springs City Band 2025 Season Schedule
• Discussion regarding memorial plaques for David Tisch and Paul Folsom

City Council

The City Council will vote on a Special Use Permit for the APAC Kansas Inc. quarry and a memorandum for license plate reader technology. The body is also deciding on several equipment and service contracts for city facilities.

• Purchase of a new belt filter press for the wastewater treatment plant for $399,735
• Special Use Permit for APAC Kansas Inc. at 1800 S. 122nd and 800 S. 118th Street
• MOU with Wyandotte County Sheriffs Office for license plate readers at K7 and Kansas Avenue
• Concession contracts with Jarvy's Shave Ice for Aquatic Park and Lions Park
• Public use request to close portions of 138th Street for City-Wide Clean Up

The council unanimously adopted a special‑use permit for APAC Kansas Inc. to operate a quarry at 1800 S. 122nd St and 800 S. 118th St for 12 months. It also approved a memorandum allowing the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office to install license‑plate readers on K‑7 and Kansas Avenue, and authorized a $399,735 purchase of a belt filter press for the wastewater treatment plant. Additional unanimous approvals included contracts for Aquatic Park and Lions Park concessions, a temporary management‑intern position, and an executive‑session for personnel matters.

• Adopted special‑use permit for APAC Kansas Inc. quarry (12‑month term) – unanimous approval
• Approved MOU for license‑plate reader installation at K‑7 and Kansas Ave – unanimous approval
• Approved purchase of belt filter press for wastewater plant, $399,735 – unanimous approval
• Authorized contract with Jarvy's Shave Ice for Aquatic Park concessions 2025 – unanimous approval
• Authorized contract with Jarvy's Shave Ice for Lions Park concessions 2025 – unanimous approval
• Approved temporary Management Intern position (grade 6, seasonal) – unanimous approval
• Approved executive session for non‑elected personnel matters – unanimous approval
• Adjourned meeting at 9:45 p.m. – unanimous approval

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Bonner Springs Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the Community Center exterior painting project, a Memorial Day service, and tree planting at owned gravesites. Old business items on Lions Park Basketball Court and Cedar Ridge Disc Golf sponsorships are tabled until the next meeting. Reports on cemetery and recreation updates are also scheduled.

• Lions Park Basketball Court action tabled until next meeting
• Cedar Ridge Disc Golf sponsorships tabled until next meeting
• Memorial Day Service discussion
• Tree Planting at Owned Gravesite discussion
• Community Center Exterior Painting presentation and discussion

Library Board

The Bonner Springs Library Board will consider and vote on an elevator service contract, a personnel policy revision for inclement weather and work‑from‑home, a participation agreement for the 2025 Next Search catalog automation, and an approval of a promotion. The board will also review revisions to service and collection development policies, an HVAC and exterior lighting proposal, and board membership matters.

• Elevator Service Contract
• Personnel Policy Revision – Inclement Weather, Work‑from‑Home
• 2025 Next Search Catalog Automation Service Participation Agreement
• HVAC Project and Exterior Lighting Proposal
• Service & Collection Development Policy Revision – Confidentiality, Truancy, Library of Things

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will hold a workshop on WM (likely a presentation) then a regular meeting. New business includes awarding bids for a vehicle storage building ($470,880.24), annual mowing ($60,255), and library HVAC hardware ($83,503) and software ($9,800). The council also will vote on appointing a city manager effective March 11, 2025, an ordinance extending camping permits to 96 hours, and setting a public hearing to modify the Westgate Redevelopment District.

• Appoint a city manager and approve contract effective March 11, 2025
• Award $470,880.24 bid for vehicle storage building to ClearSpan
• Award $83,503 for library HVAC hardware (Cool Heat KC) and $9,800 for global controller software (iControls Inc.)
• Adopt ordinance extending allowed camping permit length from current limit to 96 hours
• Set public hearing for April 14, 2025 to modify the original Westgate Redevelopment District

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss non-elected personnel matters. The primary agenda item is an executive session to review candidates for City Manager.

• Executive session to review City Manager candidates

City Council

The City Council will discuss solid waste collection contracts and an interlocal agreement in a 6:30 p.m. workshop. At 7:30 p.m., the council will recognize a VFW officer of the year and proclaim Eagle Scout Tyler Beets, then move through a consent agenda approving recent meeting minutes, city operation claims, and a massage therapy license. New business includes authorizing a part‑time animal control kennel attendant, amending the city pay plan, and adopting a noise‑regulation ordinance.

• Discussion of solid waste collection contracts (1993, 2012) and interlocal agreement
• Approval of minutes from the February 10 and February 20, 2025 council meetings
• Approval of city operation claims and a massage therapy business/license for Jody Schneweis
• Authorization of a part‑time animal control kennel attendant position within the police department
• Adoption of an ordinance establishing regulations concerning excessive noise

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council is holding a special meeting solely to enter an executive session under the attorney consultation exception (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2)) to discuss development agreements. No public action is anticipated; the meeting will resume only to adjourn.

• Executive session to discuss development agreements with legal counsel

Library Board

The Bonner Springs Library Board will discuss and take action on HVAC replacement bids, a policy revision on confidentiality, and the library director job description. The meeting includes reports from the librarian, Wyandotte County Library Board, Friends of the Library, and the Fundraiser Committee. Old business includes board membership.

• HVAC Replacement Bids
• Policy Revision - Confidentiality
• Library Director Job Description
• Faxing discussion
• Board Membership (old business)

City Council

The council will hold a workshop to discuss a proposed noise ordinance and seek direction. During the regular meeting, they will consider creating a new zoning district for entertainment and amusement parks, a special use permit for contractor garages at 23920 W. 43rd Street, and an amendment to a KDHE water plant loan agreement. Consent agenda items include minutes, claims, and appointments.

• Workshop: Noise ordinance discussion; council to provide guidance to Chief of Police
• BSZO-04-24: Amend Unified Development Ordinance to create ENT (Entertainment and Amusement) zoning district
• SUP-04-24: Special use permit for contractor garages at 23920 W. 43rd St.
• KDHE Water Plant Loan Agreement Amendment No. 2 – mayor authorized to sign
• Executive session to discuss development agreements with attorney

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council is holding a special meeting solely to conduct an executive session to review candidates for the city manager position. The session is authorized under the non-elected personnel exception. No public action is expected; the council will resume open session with no action taken.

• Executive session to review City Manager candidates under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will hear a presentation from the US Army Corps of Engineers on the Spring Creek Flood Plan Study. Action items include a public hearing and resolution for industrial revenue bonds for Scannell Properties (Building 2), approval of a $1 million fire engine, a $400,000 ambulance, a $55,803 police vehicle, and creation of a new police Investigative Services Assistant position. The council will also vote on a pay plan amendment, purchase of an aerial bucket truck and dump truck, and a resolution to set a public hearing to amend the Westgate Redevelopment District.

• Public hearing and resolution of intent to issue industrial revenue bonds for Scannell Properties (Building 2)
• Approve purchase of a Type 1 Fire Engine from Conrad Fire Equipment for up to $1,000,000
• Approve purchase of an ambulance from Pinnacle Emergency Vehicles for up to $400,000
• Approve purchase of a Police Tahoe from Don Hattan Chevrolet for $55,803
• Resolution to set a public hearing on March 10, 2025 to modify the Westgate Redevelopment District

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 705 W. Morse Avenue to reduce east and west setbacks from 25 feet to 10 and 5 feet respectively. The board will also consider adoption of its own by-laws and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on variance BZA-08-24 for 705 W. Morse Avenue to reduce east setback to 10 ft and west setback to 5 ft
• Proposed stipulations include driveway access from S. 137th Street, hard surface requirement, and building permit
• Consider adoption of Board of Zoning Appeals By-Laws
• Approval of November 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a rezoning at 13040 Cannan Drive from GC to HC with staff stipulations, a special use permit for contractor garages at 23920 W. 43rd Street with 15 conditions, and a Unified Development Ordinance amendment to create an ENT (Entertainment and Amusement Park) zoning district. A fourth rezoning item for properties near 720 N. 118th Street and State Avenue has been removed from the agenda at the applicant's request, with no action taken.

• Rezoning (BSRZ-05-24) at 13040 Cannan Drive from GC to HC with vehicle-for-sale cap of 31
• Special Use Permit (SUP-03-24) for contractor garages at 23920 W. 43rd Street with 14 conditions
• Unified Development Ordinance Amendment (BSZO-04-24) to create ENT zoning district
• Rezoning (BSRZ-04-24) for 720 N. 118th Street and three State Avenue parcels removed from agenda
• Future items: BZA setback variance in Lake of the Forest, replat at 1715/1725 S. 138th Street, rezoning for Mattel Adventureland Theme Park, SUP renewal for Bonner Quarry

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop for a utility billing hearing and a regular meeting to discuss city operations. The council is considering an ordinance to adopt changes to the Fire Department section of the Code of Ordinances.

• Utility Billing Hearing
• Ordinance to amend Chapter VII Fire, Article 1 Fire Department of the Code of Ordinances
• Massage Therapy Business Establishment and Massage Therapist license for Whitney McAtee at Bonner Springs Integrative Health
• Approval of claims for City operations

Library Board

The Bonner Springs Library Board will hear reports including the End of Year report and updates from the librarian, Wyandotte County Library Board, and Friends of the Library. Under new business, the board will consider policy revisions for meeting room and service, an HVAC service contract, and the purchase of laptops. A first look at library board membership is also on the agenda. A separate Fundraising Committee meeting will follow the main meeting.

• End of Year report
• Policy Revisions – Meeting Room & Service
• HVAC Service Contract
• Purchase of Laptops
• Library Board Membership - First Look

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single agenda item: an executive session to discuss next steps in the city manager candidate search. No public discussion or action is expected on the matter.

• Executive session under K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1) to discuss city manager candidate search next steps