Basehor public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new citywide retailer sales tax and two residential rezoning applications. The meeting includes a swearing-in ceremony for the Mayor and council members.

• Ordinance No. 977: Proposed 0.5% citywide retailer sales tax
• Rezoning to R-2 Two-Family Residential: North side of Evans Road, East of 166th Street
• Rezoning to R-2 Two-Family Residential: South side of State Ave., East of 166th Street
• Resolution 2025-20: Budget amendments for certain funds
• Appointment to Leavenworth County Port Authority

Councilmember Ben Sims moved to accept the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report. Councilmember Shari D. Standiferd seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Accepted consent agenda (minutes and Treasurer's Report) – passed 5-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests for Ad Astra Basehor Property LLC to change land use from R-0 to R-2. The body will also review a preliminary plat for Homestead Estates and discuss the 2026 Text Amendment Schedule.

• Preliminary Plat for Homestead Estates
• Public hearing: Rezoning Ad Astra Basehor Property LLC Tract 1 from R-0 to R-2
• Public hearing: Rezoning Ad Astra Basehor Property LLC Tract 2 from R-0 to R-2
• Work session: 2026 Text Amendment Schedule

The Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Homestead Estates (5‑0). After public hearings, the commission approved rezoning of Tract 1 to R‑2 (3‑2) and denied rezoning of Tract 2 to R‑2 (5‑0). The regular meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved preliminary plat PPP-002-25 Homestead Estates (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for rezoning Tract 1 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for rezoning Tract 1 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tract 1 to R‑2 (3-2)
• Opened public hearing for rezoning Tract 2 (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for rezoning Tract 2 (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of Tract 2 to R‑2 (5-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss two rezoning applications for parcels on Evans Road and review agreements with KDOT for the Coralberry and Basehor Town Center trails. The body will also consider waiving building permit fees for a USD 458 early learning center addition.

• Rezoning to R-1 Single-Family Residential for a parcel on the south side of Evans Road, East of 158th Street
• Rezoning to R-2 Two-Family Residential for a parcel on the south side of Evans Road, East of 158th Street
• KDOT agreements for Trails at Basehor Town Center (Project No. 52 N-0825-01) and Coralberry Trail (Project No. 52 N-0824-01)
• Resolution 2025-19 to waive building permit fees for USD 458 Early Learning Center Addition at 15880 Garden Parkway
• Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) for Grayhawk Multifamily Housing

The council unanimously accepted the consent agenda, waived $458 in building‑permit fees for the Early Learning Center addition, and authorized the mayor to sign two KDOT trail agreements. It approved rezoning of a parcel on Evans Road to R‑1 single‑family residential (4‑1) and rejected rezoning of a nearby parcel to R‑2 two‑family residential (4‑1). The slab‑on‑grade text amendment was tabled, the meeting entered an executive session, and then adjourned.

• Accepted consent agenda (5-0)
• Waived $458 building‑permit fees for Early Learning Center addition (Resolution 2025-19) (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute two KDOT trail agreements (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 974 rezoning to R‑1 single‑family residential (4-1)
• Declined Ordinance No. 975 rezoning to R‑2 two‑family residential (4-1)
• Tabled Slab on Grade text amendment (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes minutes, the treasurer’s report, and the approval of Fareway Grocery Store’s 2026 cereal malt beverage (CMB) license. The council will also vote on three rezoning ordinances: PRZ-004-25 for All‑In Enterprises LLC, PRZ-003-25 for the Albert G. Hoelting Trust, and PRZ-005-25 for the Albert G. Hoelting Trust. A work‑session item will address updates to the adopted Building and Fire Codes.

• Approve Fareway Grocery Store’s 2026 Cereal Malt Beverage license
• Ordinance No. 971 – Rezoning request PRZ-004-25 by All‑In Enterprises LLC
• Ordinance No. 972 – Rezoning request PRZ-003-25 by the Albert G. Hoelting Trust
• Ordinance No. 973 – Rezoning request PRZ-005-25 by the Albert G. Hoelting Trust
• Work‑session update to adopted Building and Fire Codes

The council accepted the consent agenda without objection. It approved Ordinance Nos. 971, 972 and 973, rezoning three parcels in Section 2, Township 11, Range 22. The body recessed into an executive session, reconvened, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 971 rezoning PRZ‑004‑25 (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 972 rezoning PRZ‑003‑25 (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 973 rezoning PRZ‑005‑25 (unanimous 4-0)
• Recessed into executive session (unanimous 4-0)
• Reconvened regular session (unanimous 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests for Kansas Ave Basehor Property LLC. The body will also consider a final plat for the 7th phase of the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens development.

• Final Plat for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens Phase 7 (41 multi-family lots)
• Rezoning request for Kansas Ave Basehor Property LLC Tract 1 from R-0 to R-1
• Rezoning request for Kansas Ave Basehor Property LLC Tract 2 from R-0 to R-2
• Staff request to withdraw PADM-007-25 from further study
• Proposed change for the November Planning Commission meeting date

The commission unanimously approved the final plat for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens Phase 7. It also unanimously rezoned Kansas Avenue Property LLC Tract 1 from R‑0 to R‑1. The rezoning of Kansas Avenue Property LLC Tract 2 from R‑0 to R‑2 was approved by a narrow 4‑3 vote, with Commissioners Lally, Spillman, and Owen voting no. Additionally, the November meeting date was changed to November 18, 2025 by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved final plat for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens Phase 7 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Kansas Ave Property LLC Tract 1 from R-0 to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of Kansas Ave Property LLC Tract 2 from R-0 to R-2 (4-3)
• Changed November Planning Commission meeting date to November 18, 2025 (7-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council will vote on Resolution 2025-16 to formally adopt a Memorial Bench Donation Policy. A pending rezoning and preliminary development plan for Pinehurst Ridge (PRZ-002-25, PPDP-002-25) was withdrawn by the applicant. In the work session, staff will discuss a possible resolution to prohibit temporary or permanent cancellation of solid waste and recycling services.

• Withdrawal of Pinehurst Ridge rezoning and preliminary development plan (PRZ-002-25, PPDP-002-25)
• Resolution 2025-16 – adopt Memorial Bench Donation Policy
• Work session discussion on solid waste requirements and potential resolution to prevent service cancellations

The council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-16, establishing a memorial bench donation policy. It voted to enter executive session twice—first for legal matters and then for personnel matters—and to reconvene each time. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-16 memorial bench donation policy (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for legal matters (5-0)
• Reconvened to regular session after legal executive session (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Reconvened to regular session after personnel executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted the consent agenda and held public hearings on the 2026 Revenue Neutral Property Tax Rate and the proposed 2026 operating budget, receiving no public comments. It then approved Resolution 2025-13 to adopt the 2026 operating budget, Resolution 2025-15 to accept the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan, and Resolution 2025-14 to establish the 2026 pay plan. The work session addressed Brush Dump operational hours.

• Resolution 2025-13: approval of the 2026 City of Basehor Operating Budget
• Resolution 2025-15: acceptance of the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan
• Resolution 2025-14: establishment of the 2026 Pay Plan for city employees
• Public hearing on the 2026 Revenue Neutral Property Tax Rate (no comments submitted)
• Work session item: Brush Dump Operational Hours

The council accepted the consent agenda, which covered the meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, and Ordinance No. 970 amending trail regulations. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0. The council then adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m., also by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, treasurer’s report, Ordinance No. 970) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:32 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the final plat for the Bobcat Woods residential development and a conditional use permit for a telecommunications tower. The body will also discuss revised policies for Industrial Revenue Bonds and Community Improvement Districts.

• Ordinance No. 968: Final Plat for Bobcat Woods Subdivision (148 single-family lots on 92 acres)
• Ordinance No. 969: Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunication tower at 1216 North 155th Street
• Revised Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) Policy
• Revised Community Improvement District (CID) Policy
• Discussion on Ordinance No. 931 regarding trail regulations

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 969, granting K2 Towers III, LLC a conditional use permit for a telecommunication tower at 1216 North 155th Street. The council also approved the final plat for the Bobcat Woods Subdivision, revised the Industrial Revenue Bond policy, and revised the Community Improvement District policy (4‑1). A memorial bench donation honoring Cody Lee Lamping was accepted.

• Approved final plat for Bobcat Woods Subdivision (5-0)
• Accepted memorial bench donation honoring Cody Lee Lamping (5-0)
• Approved revised Industrial Revenue Bond Policy (5-0)
• Approved revised Community Improvement District Policy (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 969 conditional use permit for telecom tower at 1216 N. 155th St. (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning applications, including a request to change an Albert G Hoelting Trust parcel (R22755) from R‑0 to R‑2. Additional rezoning requests for All‑In Enterprises LLC (R22565) and another Albert G Hoelting Trust parcel (R310487) will also be considered. The commission will review two text amendments to the subdivision and zoning regulations that raise living‑floor‑area requirements. A short‑form plat for Epic Estates, LLC will be discussed as well.

• Rezoning request for Albert G Hoelting Trust parcel R22755 – change from R‑0 to R‑2 (public hearing required)
• Rezoning request for All‑In Enterprises LLC parcel R22565 – change from R‑0 to R‑1 (public hearing required)
• Rezoning request for Albert G Hoelting Trust parcel R310487 – change from R‑0 to R‑1 (public hearing required)
• PADM‑007‑25: Text amendment to Basehor Subdivision Regulations to increase living‑floor‑area requirement (public hearing required)
• PADM‑008‑25: Text amendment to Basehor Zoning Regulations to increase living‑floor‑area requirement and prohibit slab‑on‑grade construction (public hearing required)

The commission approved three rezoning requests: R310487 to R-2, R22565 to R-1, and R22755 to R-1, each by a 7‑0 vote. It denied the Pinehurst Ridge rezoning from R-0 to Planned Residential (5‑2) and also denied the associated Preliminary Development Plan (7‑0). The short‑form plat for Epic Estates, LLC was approved unanimously. A text amendment (PADM‑008‑25) requiring basements in new R‑1 single‑family homes was also approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved rezoning R310487 from R-0 to R-2 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning R22565 from R-0 to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning R22755 from R-0 to R-1 (7-0)
• Denied rezoning PRZ-002-25 Pinehurst Ridge from R-0 to PR (5-2)
• Denied Preliminary Development Plan for Pinehurst Ridge (7-0)
• Approved short-form plat for Epic Estates, LLC (7-0)
• Continued PADM-007-25 amendment to October meeting (7-0)
• Approved PADM-008-25 amendment requiring basements in R-1 zoning (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2026 Proposed Operating Budget and the Revenue Neutral Rate. The body will consider resolutions to approve the operating budget, the Capital Improvement Plan, and the 2026 pay plan.

• Public hearing on 2026 Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)
• Public hearing on 2026 Proposed Operating Budget
• Resolution 2025-12 regarding property tax rates exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate
• Resolution 2025-13 to approve the 2026 Operating Budget
• Resolution 2025-15 to accept the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved the 2026 operating budget, a five‑year Capital Improvement Plan, and a 2026 pay plan. It also adopted a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Consent Agenda (minutes, Treasurer’s Report) – 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-12 to levy a property tax rate above the revenue‑neutral rate – 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-13, the 2026 City Operating Budget – 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-15, the five‑year Capital Improvement Plan – 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-14, the 2026 Pay Plan – 4-0
• Adjourned the regular meeting – 4-0

City Council

The City Council will review a preliminary development plan for a multi-family residential project and a presentation on the 2026 budget. The meeting also includes updates to traffic and public offense codes and zoning amendments regarding agriculture districts.

• Preliminary Development Plan for Residences on the Boulevard multi-family residential development
• Ordinance No. 967: Adding no parking zones to the Crestwood Subdivision
• Ordinance No. 962: Adding a section on Agriculture District Zoning to zoning ordinances
• Ordinance No. 963: Adoption of the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance (52nd Edition)
• Ordinance No. 964: Adoption of the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code (41st Edition)

The Basehor City Council approved six ordinances and a preliminary development plan, all by unanimous 4‑0 votes. Ordinances adopted include updates to the traffic code, the uniform public offense code, subdivision regulations, and the addition of an agriculture district to the zoning ordinance. The council also approved a no‑parking zone for the Crestwood Subdivision and the Residences on the Boulevard multi‑family development plan with conditions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 963 adopting the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 964 adopting the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 967 adding No Parking Zones to Crestwood Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved Preliminary Development Plan for Residences on the Boulevard (Case PPDP-003-25) with garage option condition (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 966 adding a definition of “Trail” and street standards to Subdivision Regulations (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 962 adding an Agriculture District and permitted uses to the Zoning Ordinance (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will consider the final plat for the Bobcat Woods Subdivision, a 92-acre single-family development north of Parallel Road and N 151st Street. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a communications tower permit at 1216 N 155th Street.

• Final Plat for Bobcat Woods Subdivision (148 lots)
• Conditional Use Permit for communications tower at 1216 N 155th Street
• Approval of July 8, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• Reports from Special Committees
• Adjournment

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It approved the final plat for the Bobcat Woods Subdivision (5‑0). It approved a Conditional Use Permit for K2 Towers ILI, LLC’s communications tower at 1216 N 155th Street (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Bobcat Woods Subdivision (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for K2 Towers ILI, LLC tower permit (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for K2 Towers ILI, LLC tower (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 budget during a work session. The regular meeting includes decisions on special event permits and the cancellation of two upcoming holiday meetings.

• Ordinance No. 961 to cancel City Council meetings on November 26 and December 24, 2025
• Ordinance No. 965 regarding Special Event Permits
• Authorization for the Mayor to execute the Kansas Special Warranty Deed
• 2026 Budget Presentation

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included Ordinance No. 961 canceling two scheduled meetings and Ordinance No. 965 for special event permits. The council also unanimously authorized Mayor Dick Drennon to execute a Kansas Special Warranty Deed on the city's behalf. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (Ordinance 961 & 965) – unanimous 4-0
• Authorized Mayor Drennon to execute Kansas Special Warranty Deed – unanimous 4-0
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous 4-0

City Council

The Basehor City Council and the Leavenworth County Board of County Commissioners are meeting for a special joint work session. The agenda consists of a presentation by the City of Basehor followed by an open discussion.

• City of Basehor presentation
• Open discussion between City Council and County Commissioners

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to accept the 2024 external financial audit performed by BT&Co. The meeting includes a work session to discuss the 2026 budget and parking in the Crestwood Subdivision.

• Resolution 2025-11: Acceptance of the 2024 External Audit of Financial Statements
• Presentation from Golden Shovel regarding Leavenworth County Port Authority
• Discussion regarding Crestwood Subdivision parking
• 2026 Budget presentation
• November/December 2025 meeting schedule

Councilmember Garver moved to accept Resolution 2025‑11 for the 2024 financial audit, and the motion passed 5‑0. The council also approved a brief executive session to discuss attorney‑client privileged matters, passing 5‑0. They reconvened the regular session at 7:20 p.m., again with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. by a unanimous 5‑0 motion.

• Accepted FY 2024 audit (Resolution 2025‑11) – passed 5‑0
• Approved 15‑minute executive session on legal matters – passed 5‑0
• Re‑convened regular session at 7:20 p.m. – passed 5‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. – passed 5‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a preliminary development plan for a multi-family community and two regulatory amendments. The body will also review a citizen satisfaction survey presentation.

• Preliminary Development Plan for Residences on the Boulevard: 557 market-rate apartments, duplexes, and townhomes on 57.61 acres
• Proposed amendment to Basehor Zoning Regulations Appendix A to include Agricultural (A)
• Proposed amendment to Basehor Subdivision Regulations regarding trail design standards
• Citizen Satisfaction Survey Presentation

The commission approved the Preliminary Development Plan for Residences on the Boulevard (PPDP-003-25) with four staff‑recommended conditions, 5‑0. It also approved an amendment adding an Agricultural (A) category to the zoning regulations, 6‑0, and adopted the subdivision trail design standards as written, 6‑0, after a proposed 10‑foot width amendment failed 5‑1. Procedural items such as the June 10 minutes and adjournment were also approved unanimously.

• Approved PPDP-003-25 with four conditions (5-0)
• Approved PADM-005-25 adding Agricultural zoning category (6-0)
• Failed amendment to PADM-006-25 for 10‑ft trail width (5-1)
• Approved PADM-006-25 trail standards as presented (6-0)
• Approved June 10, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate and a potential 0.50% citywide retailers' sales tax. The meeting includes a work session on the 2026 budget and special event permits.

• Resolution 2025-09: Intent to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate
• Resolution 2025-10: Proposal for separate special elections for a 0.50% citywide retailers' sales tax
• Ordinance No. 960: Approval of the Final Plat of the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 6th Phase
• 2026 Budget Presentation during the work session
• Proclamation designating July as Parks and Recreation Month

The council unanimously accepted the consent agenda, which included the meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, and Ordinance No. 960 for the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens Phase 6. The council also unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑09, setting a public hearing on a property‑tax rate above the revenue‑neutral level. Additionally, the council unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑10 to call a special election on a proposed 0.5 % citywide retailer sales tax.

• Accepted consent agenda (minutes, treasurer’s report, Ordinance 960) – passed 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2025‑09 on property‑tax rate exceeding revenue‑neutral level – passed 5-0
• Approved Resolution 2025‑10 to call special election on 0.5% retailer sales tax – passed 5-0

City Council

The City Council will consider Ordinance No. 959 to adopt a Planning Commission recommendation to deny the rezoning and preliminary development plan for a 563-lot single-family housing project. The body will also review easement acceptances and the 2026 budget. Staff recommends disapproval of the development plan.

• Ordinance No. 959: Proposed denial of rezoning Section 14, Township 11, Range 22 from Suburban Residential (R-0) to Planned Residential (PR)
• Preliminary Development Plan PPDP-001-25 for 'Meadows at Glenwood' (563 single-family lots)
• Acceptance of construction and utility easements for Boulders at Falcon Lakes, Fourth Plat
• Acceptance of construction and sanitary sewer easements for Basehor-Linwood USD 458 building addition
• 2026 Budget Presentation during the work session

The council adopted Ordinance No. 959, rejecting a rezoning request and a related preliminary development plan. It also accepted several easement agreements for Falcon Lakes and a USD 458 building addition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Ordinance No. 959 disapproving rezoning of Section 14 property (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of Planning Commission’s recommendation disapproving Preliminary Development Plan PPDP-001-25 (4-0)
• Accepted temporary construction and permanent utility easements for Boulders at Falcon Lakes (4-0)
• Accepted temporary construction and permanent sanitary sewer easements for Basehor‑Linwood USD 458 building addition (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment regarding trail requirements for new developments. The body will also discuss setback and lot limits for specific residential and mixed-use zones and review revisions to the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens development plan.

• Public hearing for PADM-004-25: text amendment for trail requirements in new developments
• PFDP-001-25: Proposed revisions to Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens to replace 138 multi-family units with 84 duplexes and reorder development phases
• Discussion on establishing limits to setbacks, lot area, and lot width in Planned Residential Developments and Mixed Use-3
• Reappointment of Tom Lally to the Planning Commission
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Planning Commission elected Jon Gallion as Chair and Stacy Tatkenhorst as Vice Chair, each by unanimous 5‑0 votes. The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. It approved revisions to the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens Final Development Plan (PFDP‑001‑25) by a 6‑0 vote. It adopted a text amendment to the subdivision regulations requiring trails for all new subdivision submissions (PADM‑004‑25) with a 6‑0 vote and closed the public hearing on the amendment also by 6‑0.

• Jon Gallion elected Planning Commission Chair (5‑0)
• Stacy Tatkenhorst elected Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved revisions to Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens Final Development Plan, PFDP‑001‑25 (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing on PADM‑004‑25 text amendment (6‑0)
• Approved PADM‑004‑25 text amendment requiring trails for all subdivision submittals (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review several proposed amendments to the municipal code zoning regulations. The meeting also includes a recognition of Police Chief Kevin Self's retirement and a real estate agreement amendment.

• Ordinance No. 953: Open Spaces Text Amendment
• Ordinance No. 954: Lot Line Adjustment Text Amendment
• Ordinance No. 955: Agriculture Text Amendment
• Ordinance No. 956: R-O Text Amendment
• Ordinance No. 958: Final Plat of Highlands of Falcon Lakes – Third Phase

The Basehor City Council accepted the consent agenda and unanimously approved six zoning‑related ordinances and a final plat for Highlands of Falcon Lakes. Councilmembers also authorized the mayor to sign a first amendment to the real‑estate purchase agreement with Alcove Development for property in the Town Center TIF District. An executive session was held for attorney‑client privileged matters, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted consent agenda (minutes and treasurer’s report) – passed 5-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 953 (Open Spaces text amendment) – passed 5-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 954 (Lot Line Adjustment text amendment) – passed 5-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 955 (Agriculture text amendment creating new zoning district) – passed 5-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 956 (R‑O Suburban Residential text amendment) – passed 5-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 957 (Trash enclosure amendment) – passed 5-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 958 (Final Plat of Highlands of Falcon Lakes – Third Phase) – passed 5-0
• Authorized mayor to execute amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Alcove Development for Town Center TIF property – passed 5-0

City Council

The Basehor City Council will consider resolutions on annexation policy and maintaining a $125,000 purchasing card limit, hear an update from Field of Dreams, and vote on a letter supporting Leavenworth County's Safe Streets for All grant application for County Route 2. The consent agenda includes a policy formalizing that the city will only pursue voluntary annexations upon property owner petition, and the reappointment of Tom Lally to the Planning Commission. A work session will discuss adding a moment of silent prayer to regular meeting agendas.

• Resolution 2025-07 – Policy limiting annexations to voluntary, written requests from all property owners
• Resolution 2025-08 – Maintaining the city's purchasing card limit at $125,000, audited post-pandemic
• Letter of support for Leavenworth County's SS4A grant to improve County Route 2 (158th Street)
• Reappointment of Tom Lally to the Planning Commission for a term through May 31, 2028
• Discussion of adding a moment of silent prayer to regular City Council meeting agendas

The council accepted the consent agenda, which included a policy on annexing unincorporated land and the re‑appointment of a planning commission member. It also approved a resolution keeping the city purchasing‑card limit unchanged. The mayor was authorized to sign a letter of support for Leavenworth County’s Safe Streets for All grant application, and the council entered an agreement with Basehor Community Volunteers for a July celebration.

• Accepted consent agenda (annexation policy and planning commission re‑appointment) – passed 4-0
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 to maintain purchasing‑card limits – passed 4-0
• Authorized Mayor to execute letter of support for Leavenworth County SS4A grant – passed 4-0
• Entered agreement with Basehor Community Volunteers for July celebration – passed 4-0
• Moved to adjourn the meeting – passed 4-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from Suburban Residential (R-O) to Planned Residential (P-R) and a Preliminary Development Plan for The Meadows at Glenwood. The commission also will consider approval of the final plat for the 6th phase of Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens, adding 35 single-family lots. A development report shows 25 single-family permits issued year-to-date in 2025.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning (PRZ-001-25) and preliminary development plan (PPDP-001-25) for The Meadows at Glenwood
• Final plat approval for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 6th Phase — 35 single-family lots on ~10.16 acres west of N. 163rd and Craig streets
• YTD development report: 25 single-family permits (2025) vs. 75 (2024); 0 commercial permits (2025) vs. 1 (2024)

The commission approved the final plat for the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens‑6" Phase (7‑0). It denied the rezoning request PRZ‑001‑25 for The Meadows at Glenwood (7‑0) and also denied the associated preliminary development plan PPDP‑001‑25 (7‑0). All motions were unanimous.

• Approved final plat for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens‑6" Phase (7‑0)
• Denied rezoning request PRZ‑001‑25 for The Meadows (7‑0)
• Denied preliminary development plan PPDP‑001‑25 for The Meadows (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council will consider Ordinance 952 to establish a fund for the Basehor Town Center Tax Increment Financing district and Ordinance 935 to amend the animal section of the municipal code. A resolution authorizing assignment of documents related to the CREDO Memory Care Project bonds is on the consent agenda. A work session will discuss a policy on annexation of unincorporated land.

• Ordinance 952: Establishing a fund for Basehor Town Center TIF district
• Ordinance 935: Amending Chapter 6 (Animals) of city code
• Resolution 2025-06: Authorizing assignment of documents for CREDO Memory Care Project bonds (Series 2023)
• Work session: Policy on annexation of unincorporated land
• Six proclamations, including Basehor Kindness Day and National Police Week

The Basehor City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including Resolution 2025-06 for tax industrial revenue bonds tied to the CREDO Memory Care Project. It also adopted Ordinance 952 establishing a fund for the Basehor Town Center Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district and Ordinance 935 amending the city’s animal code. The council entered a 30‑minute executive session for litigation consultation, reconvened, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-06 authorizing tax bond documents (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 952 establishing Basehor Town Center TIF fund (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 935 amending Chapter 6 Animals of municipal code (4-0)
• Entered executive session for litigation matters (4-0)
• Re‑convened regular session after executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider two financial items: Ordinance No. 951 to rename and update the Municipal Equipment Reserve Fund to the Municipal Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Fund (MMERF), and Resolution 2025-05 to authorize allocating 5-15% of certain capital project costs (pavement, park, and facility projects over $20,000) into the new fund. A proclamation declaring April 2025 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month will also be made. The work session following the regular meeting has no agenda items.

• Ordinance No. 951 – renaming Municipal Equipment Reserve Fund to Municipal Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Fund (MMERF)
• Resolution 2025-05 – authorizing allocation of 5-15% of eligible project costs (e.g., pavement, parks, facilities over $20,000) to the MMERF
• Proclamation – National Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2025)
• Work session has no agenda items

The council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 951, which updates the Municipal Equipment Reserve Fund. It also approved Resolution 2025‑05, authorizing the allocation of certain project costs to the Municipal Maintenance and Equipment Replacement Fund. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance No. 951 updating Municipal Equipment Reserve Fund (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 allocating project costs to MMERF (4-0)
• Recessed into executive session to consult attorney on litigation matters (4-0)
• Rejoined regular session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request from RO to PR and a preliminary development plan for The Meadows at Glenwood, as well as three text amendments to zoning regulations. They will also consider approval of a final plat for Highlands of Falcon Lakes, Third Phase, containing 19 single-family lots. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and staff reports.

• Public hearing on rezoning from RO to PR and preliminary development plan for The Meadows at Glenwood
• Final plat for Highlands of Falcon Lakes, Third Phase (19 single-family R-2 lots, 12.21 acres)
• Text amendment creating a new Agricultural (A) zoning category (Article 7)
• Text amendment amending Residential Suburban (R-0) zoning category (Article 7)
• Text amendment adding requirements for Refuse Enclosures (Article 8)

The April 8, 2025 Planning Commission agenda listed items such as a final plat for Highlands of Falcon Lakes, rezoning requests, and several text amendments, all of which required public hearings. However, the meeting minutes do not contain any recorded motions, votes, or approvals for these items. The only documented actions were the meeting’s adjournment. No substantive decisions were captured in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council will consider Ordinances 948 and 950 authorizing special assessments and issuing special obligation improvement district revenue bonds for the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 4th and 5th Plat project. The consent agenda includes approval of the 2025/2026 liability insurance policy, revisions to crosswalk traffic schedules at 158th St & Garden Parkway, and adoption of Resolution 2025-04 amending the city's fee/permit schedule. A work session will discuss updating the Municipal Equipment Reserve Fund to a Municipal Maintenance and Equipment Reserve Fund and introducing a fee for city projects.

• Ordinance 948: Levy of special assessments for Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens 4th & 5th Plat
• Ordinance 950: Issuance of Special Obligation Improvement District Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 (Grayhawk project)
• Consent agenda: 2025/2026 City of Basehor Liability Insurance Policy renewal
• Ordinance 949: Traffic schedule revisions for crosswalks at 158th St & Garden Parkway
• Resolution 2025-04: Amendments to the City of Basehor Fee/Permit Schedule

The council accepted the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 948 to levy special assessments and Ordinance 950 to issue revenue bonds for the Grayhawk at Prairie Gardens project, each passing 5-0. The council also approved Resolution 2025-04 amending the city fee schedule, and adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 948 authorizing special assessments for Grayhawk (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 950 authorizing revenue bonds for Grayhawk (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-04 amending fee/permit schedule (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide if Fareway Meat & Grocery can exceed the allowed number of wall signs. The applicant is requesting four wall signs instead of the two permitted in the CP-2 zoning district.

• PV-001-25: Variance request for Fareway Meat & Grocery at 15840 State Avenue to allow four wall signs instead of two

City Council

The City Council will vote on Resolution 2025-03 to formally adopt updated legal boundary descriptions reflecting properties annexed in 2024. They will also consider a consent agenda item to fund up to $20,000 for the July 4 fireworks display. In the work session, the council will discuss the 2025/2026 liability insurance policy and revise traffic schedule ordinances for pedestrian crossings.

• Resolution 2025-03 updating the city's legal boundary description to include 2024 annexations
• Memorandum of Understanding for up to $20,000 in city funding for the July 4, 2025 fireworks display
• Discussion of the City of Basehor 2025/2026 liability insurance policy (pages 18-34)
• Proposed revision of the traffic schedule ordinance regarding pedestrian crossings (pages 35-47)

The Basehor City Council met on March 12, 2025, with three members present and two absent. They unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included a fireworks funding MOU, and Resolution 2025-03 establishing city boundaries. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including MOU with Basehor Community Volunteers for July 4 fireworks (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 establishing city boundaries (3-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council will hold a regular meeting and work session on February 26, 2025. They will consider a zoning change from R-1 to R-0 at 21062 N 155th Street, previously recommended by the Planning Commission. Other agenda items include appointments for municipal court judge and prosecutor, an appointment to the Leavenworth County Port Authority, and a work session item on a Memorandum of Understanding with Basehor Community Volunteers for funding the July 4th fireworks.

• Zoning change from R-1 to R-0 at 21062 N 155th Street (public hearing)
• Appointment of Municipal Court Judge and Prosecutor
• Appointment to the Leavenworth County Port Authority
• MOU with Basehor Community Volunteers for 4th of July fireworks funding
• Ceremonial signing for 158th Street Improvements authorization

The City Council denied Ordinance No. 948, a zoning change from R-1 to R-O at 21062 N. 155th Street, citing compatibility with nearby R-1 and commercial zoning, suitability of the existing single-family home, and that the request sought to remedy an illegal accessory structure. The motion to deny passed unanimously 5-0. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, reappointing the municipal court judge and prosecutor, and reappointing Vernon J. Fields to the Leavenworth County Port Authority.

• Denied Ordinance No. 948 rezoning from R-1 to R-O at 21062 N. 155th St. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and treasurer's report (4-0)
• Reappointed Bill Hutton as Municipal Court Judge and Nate Sutton as Prosecutor (4-0)
• Reappointed Vernon J. Fields to Leavenworth County Port Authority Board (3-0, Fields abstained)
• Held executive session on personnel matters; no decisions made

City Council

The Basehor City Council will consider a consent agenda with four ordinances updating code enforcement procedures, motor vehicle nuisance definitions, administration/enforcement, and tree/shrub regulations. They will also vote on an ordinance and resolution for General Obligation Bonds Series 2025-A and a zoning change from R-1 to R-0 at 21062 N 155th Street. A work session will follow with a parks and recreation programming update.

• Zoning change from R-1 to R-0 at 21062 N 155th Street
• Ordinance and resolution for General Obligation Bonds Series 2025-A
• Ordinance No. 943 establishing code violation investigation and abatement procedures
• Ordinance No. 944 expanding motor vehicle nuisance definitions and shortening storage exception from 30 to 15 days
• Ordinance No. 946 amending tree and shrub regulations

The Basehor City Council approved a consent agenda containing four code amendments and unanimously passed Ordinance No. 947 authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025-A. The bond ordinance provides for a tax levy to repay the bonds and authorizes related documents and actions.

• Approved consent agenda with Ordinances 943-946 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 947 authorizing GO Bonds, Series 2025-A (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Basehor Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on two preliminary plat applications: Bobcat Woods (144 single-family lots on 92 acres) and Highlands of Falcon Lakes, Third Phase. Staff recommends approval of both. The meeting also includes a development report and approval of previous minutes.

• Preliminary Plat PPP-001-24: Bobcat Woods subdivision, 144 single-family lots on 92 acres near N 152nd St & Parallel Rd, zoned R-1
• Preliminary Plat PPP-001-25: Highlands of Falcon Lakes, Third Phase (details not provided in agenda)
• Bobcat Woods includes a proposed lift station, 5-foot sidewalks, and a 20-foot trail easement to connect to future Basehor Town Center
• Property has floodplain (Zone AE and X) with a 3+ acre lot set aside to mitigate concerns
• TIF project plan previously approved by city for Bobcat Woods

The Basehor Planning Commission approved two preliminary plats: Bobcat Woods Subdivision with 144 single-family lots (5-0, with one recusal) and Highlands of Falcon Lakes Third Plat with 19 lots (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and a development report.

• Approved preliminary plat PPP-001-24 for Bobcat Woods Subdivision, 144 single-family lots (5-0, Commissioner Waters recused)
• Approved preliminary plat PPP-001-25 for Highlands of Falcon Lakes Third Plat, 19 lots (6-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt the Bobcat Woods Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project plan, along with a development agreement and a real estate agreement with Alcove Development, LLC. The Council will also consider a resolution authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A. During the work session, the Council will review proposed changes to the Code of Ordinances.

• Public hearing for Bobcat Woods Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Project Plan
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 942 adopting the Bobcat Woods TIF Project Plan
• Consideration of Development Agreement for Bobcat Woods
• Real Estate Agreement between City of Basehor and Alcove Development, LLC
• Resolution 2025-01 authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A

The Basehor City Council held a public hearing and then unanimously approved Ordinance No. 942, adopting the Bobcat Woods Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Project Plan. The council also authorized the Mayor to execute the Development Agreement for the Bobcat Woods TIF Project. Both actions passed without opposition.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and treasurer's report (5-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for Bobcat Woods TIF Project Plan (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 942 approving Bobcat Woods TIF Project Plan (6-0 including mayor)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Development Agreement for Bobcat Woods TIF Project (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a request to rezone a 4.00-acre lot from R-1 to R-0. The change would bring a 1,600-square-foot accessory structure, built without a permit, into compliance with city regulations.

• Public hearing for PRZ-003-24: Rezoning 21062 North 155th Street from R-1 to R-0
• Comprehensive Plan Review

The Basehor Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning request for 21062 N. 155th St. from R-1 to R-0, with no public comment. The motion carried 7-0. The meeting also included approval of the December 10, 2024 minutes and a brief update on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved rezoning of 21062 N. 155th St. from R-1 to R-0 (7-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 Planning Commission meeting minutes (7-0)

City Council

The Basehor City Council will consider several items including a consent agenda item to add a lot line adjustment process to the zoning code, a public hearing and vote on Ordinance No. 941 granting Evergy an electric franchise, a review of the Comprehensive Plan, a text amendment for parks and open spaces, and adoption of 2025 legislative priorities. No action is required on the Comprehensive Plan review.

• Ordinance No. 941 – Electric franchise for Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. to construct and maintain electric facilities within city limits
• Consent Agenda: Lot Line Adjustment text amendment to add administrative lot line adjustment process to the Subdivision Regulations
• Parks/Open Spaces text amendment (specific language not provided in agenda)
• Yearly review of the Comprehensive Plan '2040 and Beyond'
• City of Basehor’s 2025 Legislative Priorities

The Basehor City Council approved Ordinance No. 941 granting Evergy Kansas Central an electric franchise, along with several other items. The council also approved a parks/open spaces text amendment, adopted 2025 legislative priorities, and accepted the consent agenda. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved consent agenda including lot line adjustment text amendment (4-0)
• Approved parks/open spaces text amendment to Zoning Code Article 1, Section 4-109 and Appendix A (4-0)
• Adopted 2025 Legislative Priorities with feedback incorporated (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 941 granting Evergy electric franchise (4-0)