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Basehor public meetings in 2021

36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 15, 2021

City Council

Basehor City Council to vote on 2022 wage plan, budget amendments, and debt policy

The Basehor City Council will hold a public hearing on 2021 budget amendments and consider several resolutions, including a debt management policy, investment management, the 2022 wage plan, and budget amendments. The council will also review an animal license resolution and a cereal malt beverage license renewal on the consent agenda, and hear a presentation from Emerge students about a park.

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Wed Nov 17, 2021

City Council

Council to consider rezoning for senior living, pay plan changes

The Basehor City Council will consider a rezoning request for Country Place Senior Living at 15695 Pinehurst Drive, a special use permit for a monument sign expansion at BLMS, and resolutions to establish a Management Analyst position and amend the City Administrator's contract. The agenda also includes Planning Commission appointments and routine consent items. The attached minutes from the prior meeting show routine approvals and staff reports.

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Wed Nov 10, 2021

City Council

Council to consider rezoning Pinehurst Drive property for senior memory care expansion

The Basehor City Council will consider a Planning Commission recommendation to rezone 2.63 acres on Pinehurst Drive east of North 158th Street from CP-2 (General Business) to R-3 (Multifamily Residential) to allow construction of a senior memory care facility as an expansion of the adjacent Country Place Senior Living. The council will also review a special use permit for a monument sign expansion at BLMS 15900 Conley Rd, a resolution to establish a Management Analyst position in the 2021 pay plan, and a city newsletter update. An executive session may be held if needed.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider special use permit for larger monument sign at BLMS

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special use permit for USD 458 to expand the monument sign at Basehor-Linwood Middle School, 15900 Conley Rd. The proposed sign would exceed the size allowed by code, and the applicant also requests a waiver of the $125 permit fee. The meeting will also include approval of the October 12, 2021 minutes and a planning director's report.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves monument sign expansion at 15900 Conley Rd (4-0)

The Basehor Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit (PSUP-001-21) for a monument sign expansion at BLMS, 15900 Conley Rd. The applicant, HTK Architects, said the expansion would improve visibility along 158th St and that nighttime illumination changes were made to address neighborhood concerns. The motion passed 4-0 with no public comments. The meeting also approved the October 12, 2021 minutes (4-0) and adjourned at 7:14pm.

Wed Oct 27, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on Falcon Lakes speed limits and annexation zoning rules

The Basehor City Council will consider two ordinances: one setting speed limits in Falcon Lakes Subdivision, and another establishing how annexed properties are zoned. The zoning text amendment was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission after a public hearing on Oct. 12, 2021.

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Tue Oct 26, 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

BZA to consider 1.1-foot front yard setback variance for garage at 5007/5009 N. 145th St.

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a two-unit residence at Lot 5, Highlands of Falcon Lakes (5007/5009 N. 145th St.). The applicant, New Mark Homes, KC, LLC, seeks to allow a garage to encroach 1.1 feet into the 30-foot front yard setback. Staff recommends approval. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021

City Council

Basehor Council to consider 160-acre annexation and design contracts

The Basehor City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a petition for voluntary annexation of 160 acres, an annexation agreement, and two design engineering agreements for 155th St and the Metro Green Trail. They will also discuss appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

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Wed Oct 13, 2021

City Council

Council to consider annexation agreement for 160.73 acres

The City Council is considering a voluntary annexation of 160.73 acres requested by property owners Ms. Dodd and Ms. Scott. The annexation agreement outlines conditions including retaining agricultural zoning until development, residential estate-style lots along Kansas Avenue, park land dedication, and potential de-annexation if development approvals fail. The council will also request Leavenworth County approval by a 2/3 vote.

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✓ Decided: Council approves two Olsson engineering agreements for 155th St and Metro Green Trail

The Basehor City Council held a special meeting and approved two engineering agreements with Olsson Design Engineering for the 155th Street project and the Metro Green Trail project, both unanimously (4-0). The council also approved three appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Two agenda items related to annexation were removed from the agenda.

Tue Oct 12, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning for senior memory care facility

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a request to rezone 15695 Pinehurst Drive from CP-2 to R-3 for a senior memory care facility, and a text amendment to Article 4 of the Basehor Zoning Regulations. The commission will also review minutes from the September 14 meeting and receive a planning director's report. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves rezoning of 15695 Pinehurst Dr from CP-2 to R-3

The Basehor Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 15695 Pinehurst Drive, changing the zoning from CP-2 to R-3, with stipulations as presented. The commission also approved a text amendment to Article 4 of the Basehor Zoning Regulations. Both motions passed 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Sep 22, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Council moves 5 items to special meeting, approves basketball court and sewer moratorium

The Basehor City Council approved the consent agenda and moved five agenda items—including annexation resolutions and design agreements—to a special meeting on October 13, 2021. The council also authorized a new youth basketball court at Basehor City Park and approved extending the sewer moratorium under Ordinance No. 830. No action was taken in executive session, and the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

Tue Sep 14, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hear Comprehensive Plan presentation

The Basehor Planning Commission will hear a presentation from Confluence on the Comprehensive Plan, a key guiding document for future development. The agenda also includes approval of the July 13, 2021 meeting minutes and a report from the Planning Director. No public hearings or action items are listed for this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission hears Comprehensive Plan update, approves July minutes

The Basehor Planning Commission met on September 14, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting by a 6-0 vote. The commission received a presentation from Confluence on the Comprehensive Plan update, including the project scope, schedule, and the Parks Master Plan. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm.

Wed Sep 8, 2021

City Council

Basehor Council to seek county funding for city projects

The Basehor City Council is holding a special meeting to attend the Leavenworth County Commission meeting and present a request for county participation in funding certain city projects. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

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Wed Sep 8, 2021

City Council

Basehor City Council to consider annexing 160.73 acres near 158th St and Kansas Ave

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a voluntary annexation petition for a 160.73-acre agricultural tract near 158th Street and Kansas Avenue, including a proposed annexation agreement. They will also hear presentations from the Leavenworth County Port Authority on industrial building construction and from Olsson Design Engineering on the 155th St / Metro Green Trail. Other items include authorizing a new youth basketball court at Basehor City Park and a request to extend the sewer moratorium.

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Wed Aug 25, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Basehor City Council approves 2022 operating budget and revenue neutral rate

The Basehor City Council held public hearings on the revenue neutral rate and the 2022 proposed operating budget, hearing resident questions about property tax impacts and budget line items. The council then unanimously approved the revenue neutral rate (Resolution 2021-28), the 2022 operating budget (Resolution 2021-29), the 2021 amended wage plan (Resolution 2021-26), and adopted the Standard Traffic Ordinance Code (Ordinance No. 828) and the Uniform Public Offense Code (Ordinance No. 829). The council also approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes, treasurer's report, and a special event permit for the farmers market. No action was taken in executive session.

Wed Aug 11, 2021

City Council

Basehor City Council to discuss 2022 budget and new city ordinances

The City Council will hold a work session to review the draft of the 2022 proposed budget and an amended wage plan. The meeting also includes discussions on updates to traffic and public offense codes.

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Wed Jul 28, 2021

City Council

Basehor Council to discuss Heartland Market plat and new ARPA fund

The City Council will consider a short form final plat for Heartland Market at 158th Street and U.S. 24/40, as well as creating a new fund for American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes the appointment of committee members and a contract award for the Pavement Management Program.

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Wed Jul 14, 2021

City Council

Council to consider Heartland Market plat and 2022 budget draft

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the 2022 operating budget and the creation of a new ARPA fund. The session also includes consideration of Ordinance No. 826 regarding the Heartland Market final plat.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on Heartland Market commercial plat

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide whether to approve the Heartland Market short form final plat, which would create one commercial lot at the corner of 158th Street and U.S. 24/40 (State Avenue). Staff recommends approval with conditions, including KDOT approval for traffic improvements and payment of impact fees. The meeting also includes approval of the June 8, 2021 minutes and a planning director's report.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Heartland Market final plat

The Basehor Planning Commission approved the Heartland Market Short Form Final Plat (PFP-003-21) with stipulations as presented, in a 5-0 vote. The project was found in compliance with Short Form Final Plat requirements, though the applicant is still working with KDOT on entrance/exit details and may need to widen 158th St. No public comments were made during the hearing. The commission also approved the June 8, 2021 meeting minutes.

Wed Jul 7, 2021

City Council

Council and school board discuss shared City Hall and USD 458 offices

The Basehor City Council and USD 458 Basehor-Linwood School Board are holding a joint special work session to discuss building a shared facility on the City's Civic Campus to house both City Hall and School District administration offices. The agenda includes discussion of a phased timeline, a master plan for the Civic Campus, and concept plan options. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

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Wed Jun 23, 2021

City Council

Council to consider 90-day septic moratorium and speed limit change

The Basehor City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a 90-day moratorium on new private septic systems to review sewer policies, a speed limit reduction in Cedar Falls Subdivision, and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate with a public hearing. The council will also set the 2022 budget hearing date, review the FY 2020 audit, and consider waiving a fireworks permit fee for BLHS Band.

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✓ Decided: Basehor Council approves septic moratorium, speed limit cut, and budget hearing dates

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved a septic system moratorium (Ordinance 823), reduced the speed limit in Cedar Falls Subdivision (Ordinance 824), and set public hearings for August 25, 2021 on the revenue neutral rate and the 2022 operating budget. The council also approved the FY 2020 audit report and waived the fireworks permit fee for the BLHS Band. All votes were 3-0.

Wed Jun 16, 2021

City Council

Basehor City Council holds special work session on 2022 budget

The Basehor City Council is holding a special work session solely to discuss the 2022 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a discussion-only meeting.

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Wed Jun 9, 2021

City Council

Council to consider police chief appointment, city hall design, speed limits

The Basehor City Council holds a special meeting and work session on June 9, 2021. They will consider appointing Kevin Self as Chief of Police, discuss City Hall design with HTK Architects, and review ordinances on a septic system moratorium and reducing speed limits in Cedar Falls Subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Basehor Council appoints Kevin Self as Chief of Police

The Basehor City Council held a special meeting on June 9, 2021, and unanimously approved the appointment of Kevin Self as Chief of Police, effective July 1, 2021. The meeting was adjourned shortly after at 7:02 p.m.

Tue Jun 8, 2021

Planning Commission

One58 Plaza final plat public hearing continued to July 13

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the One58 Plaza Short Form Final Plat (PFP-003-21), which was continued from the May 11 meeting and will be continued again to July 13, 2021. The agenda also includes a training presentation for commissioners and annual elections for chair and vice-chair. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes and reports.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission continues One58 Plaza plat hearing to July 13

The Basehor Planning Commission voted 6-0 to continue the public hearing for the One58 Plaza Short Form Final Plat (PFP-003-21) to the July 13, 2021 meeting. The commission also approved the May 11, 2021 minutes (6-0) and held annual elections, re-electing Jon Gallion as Chair and Stacy Tatkenhorst as Vice Chair. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a training presentation and a staff report on residential building permits.

Wed May 26, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on solar panel permit, comprehensive plan contract, and land bank transfer

The Basehor City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a conditional use permit for solar panels (Ordinance 821), a professional services agreement with Confluence for a comprehensive plan and parks master plan (Resolution 2021-16), an agreement with Indigo Design Inc for Tomahawk Valley (Resolution 2021-17), authorizing public improvements (Resolution 2021-15), and transferring property into the Basehor Land Bank (Ordinance 822). The council will also renew health insurance with BCBS (Resolution 2021-18), make annual city and planning commission appointments, and consider a special use permit for the Centerpoint HOA pool. A proclamation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2021, is also on the agenda.

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Wed May 12, 2021

City Council

Council to consider $59,180 Tomahawk Valley Park design contract

The Basehor City Council will consider authorizing a $59,180 agreement with Indigo Design, Inc. for final design and construction administration of Tomahawk Valley Park, including a playground and trail loop. They will also review a proposal with Confluence for a Comprehensive Plan and Parks Master Plan, and discuss a resolution for public improvements funded by general obligation bonds. A conditional use permit for solar panels at 2006 North 147th Street is on the agenda, along with a discussion-only item on the 2021-2022 medical and dental plan.

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Tue May 11, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider solar panel permit at 2206 N. 147th St.

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a ground-mounted solar panel array at 2206 N. 147th Street. Staff recommends approval. The commission will also recognize outgoing Commissioner Mike Fonkert and swear in new Commissioner David Howard. The One58 Plaza final plat is continued to June 8, 2021.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves conditional use permit for solar panel system

The Basehor Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a ground-mounted solar panel system (PCU-001-21) as presented, with a 6-0 vote. The commission also continued the public hearing for the One58 Plaza short form final plat (PFP-003-21) to the June 8, 2021 meeting. Minutes from the January 12, 2021 meeting were approved, and a new commissioner was sworn in.

Fri Apr 30, 2021

City Council

Basehor City Council holds planning retreat work session

The Basehor City Council is holding a special work session on April 30, 2021, at the Falcon Lakes Clubhouse. The agenda consists of a City Council Planning Retreat and a possible executive session. This is a planning retreat rather than a regular decision-making meeting, and no specific action items are listed.

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Wed Apr 28, 2021

City Council

Council to consider One58 Plaza and Reilly community improvement districts

The Basehor City Council will hold a public hearing and consider petitions for two community improvement districts (One58 Plaza and Reilly), along with a development agreement for the Reilly project. The council will also vote on several resolutions, including a regional transportation study funding request, a 2021 pay plan amendment, a cleaning services agreement, and declaring surplus equipment. Other items include a planning commission appointment, transferring property to a land bank, and recognizing several local proclamations.

Wed Apr 14, 2021

City Council

Council to consider creating One58 Plaza CID with 1.9% sales tax

The Basehor City Council is holding a work session to discuss creating a Community Improvement District (CID) for the One58 Plaza retail and service center at the northeast corner of State Avenue and 158th Street. The agenda includes an ordinance to establish the CID and a development agreement with Reilly Development, LLC. The CID would impose a 1.9% sales tax within the district to fund up to $3,000,000 of the estimated $14.9 million project. The council will also consider a 2021 pay plan amendment and a cleaning services agreement.

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Mon Mar 29, 2021

City Council

Council to consider creating city land bank

The Basehor City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single ordinance that would establish a city land bank under Kansas law (K.S.A. 12-5901). The agenda contains only this one item, with no other business listed.

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✓ Decided: Basehor City Council approves land bank ordinance 4-0

The Basehor City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved Ordinance No. 818, which establishes a city land bank pursuant to K.S.A. 12-5901. The motion was made by Councilman Garver and seconded by Councilman Sims, passing 4-0. The meeting adjourned shortly after at 6:13 p.m.

Wed Mar 24, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves benefit district for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 3rd Plat

The Basehor City Council approved Resolution 2021-06, creating a benefit district to fund public improvements for the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 3rd Plat and approving a development agreement with Reilly Development, LLC. The council also approved the city liability insurance renewal with EMC, authorized the purchase of a Ford F750 dump truck, and set a public hearing for the One58 Plaza Community Improvement District. All votes were unanimous.

Wed Mar 10, 2021

City Council

Council considers new benefit district for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 3rd Plat

The City Council will consider a petition from Reilly Development, LLC to create a benefit district for street, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer improvements. The council is also reviewing the renewal of the city's property and casualty liability insurance for the 2021/2022 term.

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Wed Feb 24, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Basehor Council approves equipment lease, Grayhawk bonds, Tomahawk Valley deed

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved a lease purchase agreement to finance equipment acquisition, levied special assessments for the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 2nd plat benefit district, authorized special obligation revenue bonds for that project, and accepted the deed to Tomahawk Valley property. The council also discussed a road maintenance plan and heard reports from staff and members. No action was taken in executive session.

Wed Jan 27, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Basehor Council approves 2021 wage plan, settlement, and plat

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved several resolutions and ordinances, including the 2021 wage plan, a settlement agreement, the Baker's Corner final plat, and traffic signage for Garden Parkway. All votes were 5-0. No public comments were made, and no unfinished business was discussed.

Wed Jan 13, 2021

City Council

Council to consider waiving $25,000 Field of Dreams payment due to COVID-19

The Basehor City Council will discuss and receive direction on several items, including whether to reduce or eliminate the remaining $25,000 balance of the 2020 Field of Dreams operating agreement due to COVID-19 impacts. They will also hear presentations on a classification and compensation study and health benefits options, review personnel manual revisions, consider a final plat for Bakers Corner, and discuss infrastructure acceptance procedures and traffic improvements near Garden Parkway schools.

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Tue Jan 12, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider final plat for Bakers Corner at 15900 Hickory

The Basehor Planning Commission will meet to consider approval of the Bakers Corner final plat, a revised two-lot subdivision at 15900 Hickory, and to discuss retreat dates and agenda items. The meeting also includes approval of the December 8, 2020 minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no unfinished business or special committee reports.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves Bakers Corner final plat

The Basehor Planning Commission approved the Bakers Corner Final Plat (PFP-001-21) with staff stipulations, as recommended by staff. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included discussion of retreat dates and a staff report on residential building permits.