Derby public meetings in 2025

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to discuss a sign exception request. The board is also scheduled to adopt minutes from a May 1, 2025, meeting.

• Sign Exception: Request to permit two electronic message sign monitors at 840 N. Woodlawn Blvd. (Derby Church of the Nazarene) within 100 ft. of R-1 zoned properties

Community Development Advisory Board

The Community Development Advisory Board will meet to discuss a grant funding request for a business facade improvement. The board will also consider the adoption of minutes from the November 5, 2025, meeting.

• Commercial Facade Improvement Program grant request of $14,170.17 for 455 N. Water Street

Derby City Council

The Derby City Council will consider approving its 2026 legislative agenda, updating employment agreements, and adopting new building codes. The body will also authorize the sale of a city business park lot and a construction contract for a new water treatment facility.

• Adoption of 2026 Legislative Agenda
• Construction Manager at Risk Agreement for Water Treatment Facility
• Sale of West End Business Park Lot to Expert Exteriors LLC
• Adoption of Updated Building Codes
• Zone Change: Lot 17, Block 12, Rainbow Valley Addition

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider a zone change request for the property at 1418 N. Rock Rd., moving it from the R‑1 Single‑Family Residential District to the B‑3 General Business District. If approved, the recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council and is subject to platting the property within one year. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of the November 20, 2025 minutes and a public forum.

• Adopt minutes of the November 20, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Public forum for community comments
• Zone change request for 1418 N. Rock Rd. from R‑1 Single‑Family Residential to B‑3 General Business

Derby City Council

The Derby City Council will consider authorizing contracts for paving improvements and public infrastructure serving new housing developments. The body will also review a management agreement for Rock River Rapids and hold an executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment contract.

• Authorize paving contract with Pearson Construction for $848,040
• Authorize construction contract with Mies Construction up to $2,915,250
• Authorize ONEOK encroachment and no objection agreements for Sky Ridge Addition
• Authorize Senior Center Funding Agreement
• Review Rock River Rapids Management Agreement

Planning Commission

The Derby Planning Commission will adopt the minutes from the November 6 meeting. It will consider approving site plans for Christian Brothers Automotive on Lot 2D, Block B, Marc Addition. The commission will also receive and file the annual review of the comprehensive plan, begin updating zoning and subdivision regulations, and appoint a steering committee to oversee the process.

• Adopt minutes of the November 6, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Approve site plans for Christian Brothers Automotive, Lot 2D, Block B, Marc Addition
• Receive and file the annual review of the comprehensive plan
• Initiate update of zoning and subdivision regulations
• Appoint a steering committee to oversee the comprehensive plan update

Derby City Council

The Derby City Council will consider several consent agenda items, including the minutes from the October 28 meeting and a OneOK encroachment agreement for Rock Rd. In new business, the council will vote to authorize a $5,791,801.30 contract with Mies Construction for Phase 1 public improvements serving the Sky Ridge Addition. The council will also vote on a fee resolution update, a consent annexation process policy, and an ordinance allowing alcohol at Decarsky Park. An executive session will review the City Manager evaluation.

• Approve $5,791,801.30 contract with Mies Construction for Phase 1 public improvements for Sky Ridge Addition
• Approve fee resolution update
• Adopt consent annexation process policy resolution
• Adopt ordinance permitting alcohol at Decarsky Park
• Approve OneOK encroachment agreement for Rock Rd (consent agenda)

Community Development Advisory Board

The Community Development Advisory Board will consider authorizing the City Council to sell Parcel B, Lot 3/Block B in the Derby Industrial Park 2nd Addition (West End Business Park) to Expert Exteriors LLC for $1 plus development requirements. The board will also receive and file the Economic Development Manager's report. The meeting includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and a public forum.

• Sale of Parcel B, Lot 3/Block B (West End Business Park) to Expert Exteriors LLC for $1 plus development requirements
• Economic Development Manager report – receive and file

Derby City Council

The Derby City Council will vote on authorizing $31,895,000 of General Obligation Bonds Series 2025‑B and $7,415,000 of Temporary Notes Series 2025‑2. It will also consider a zoning change from R‑1A to R‑2 for a parcel south of 55th St. and west of Woodlawn Blvd. Additional items include new employee health and dental insurance contracts and agreements for ESRI cloud services.

• Zoning change: R‑1A “Urban Density Residential District” to R‑2 “Two‑Family Residential District” south of 55th St. and west of Woodlawn Blvd.
• Authorize issuance of $31,895,000 in General Obligation Bonds Series 2025‑B.
• Authorize issuance of $7,415,000 in Temporary Notes Series 2025‑2.
• Approve contracts with ESRI ($144,100) and ROK Technologies ($232,892) for enterprise and cloud hosting services.
• Authorize new employee health, dental, and pharmacy benefit contracts with Luminare Health Benefits, ProviDr's Care, Everlong, Oread, and Delta Dental.

Derby City Council

The Derby City Council will consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, a street closure for a Cruise & Grill event, and donations. New business includes a zoning change from single‑family to industrial, approval of the Spring Ridge 4th Addition final plat, a $2.18 million contract to rebuild McIntosh Road, and a $2.59 million purchase of water‑treatment equipment. The council will also update its list of priorities.

• Approve $2,591,000 purchase of water‑treatment equipment from WesTech Engineering, LLC
• Authorize $2,183,621 contract with Pearson Construction, LLC for McIntosh Rd. reconstruction
• Adopt zoning change from R‑1 "Single‑Family Residential" to M‑1 "Industrial" and special use for a public utility north of 95th St. S. and east of Hillside Ave.
• Approve final plat for Spring Ridge 4th Addition and related public‑improvement resolutions
• Consent agenda items including street closure for Cruise & Grill event and 2025 holiday events

Senior Services Advisory Board

The Derby Senior Services Advisory Board will hold a public forum, approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting, and review a proposed logo and branding for the senior center. The board will also receive updates on the My Active Center program and hear a director’s report with board comments. The meeting concludes with a comment/feedback card session before adjourning.

• Public Forum
• Senior Center Logo and Branding presentation
• Approval of Advisory Board Meeting Minutes (August 13, 2025)
• My Active Center program update
• Director update and board comments

The board approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote and selected a new two‑tone green logo for the senior center. The City Council approved the 2026 budget, adding an Assistant Director position to the senior center. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Selected new senior center logo and branding (board decision)
• City Council approved 2026 budget adding Assistant Director position (mid‑year 2026)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a zone change request for property south of 55th St. S. and west of Woodlawn Blvd. to allow two-family residential use. The body will also consider a final plat for Derby Corporate Park 2nd Addition and site plans for two businesses.

• Zone change: South of 55th St. S. and west of Woodlawn Blvd. from R-1A Urban Density Residential to R-2 Two-Family Residential
• Final Plat: Derby Corporate Park 2nd Addition
• Site Plan Review: Andy's Frozen Custard (Lot 2A, Block B, Marc Addition)
• Site Plan Review: Burger King site improvements (Lot, Block A, Sachi Addition)
• Vacation: Reserve GC-4, The Oaks Addition Plat Text

Derby City Council

The Derby City Council will vote on several high-cost infrastructure and equipment acquisitions. The meeting includes discussions on bond financing for public improvements and updates to the city's traffic ordinances and personnel policies.

• Contract with Nowak Construction for North Interceptor Force Main not to exceed $2,298,913.86
• Purchase of a new fire engine from Conrad Fire Equipment and HGACBuy for $1,018,691.42
• Adoption of the 52nd Edition of the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities
• Sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2025-B and Temporary Note Series 2025-2
• Assessment Ordinance for Nuisance Abatement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will forward a recommendation to the City Council to change the zoning of a property from the R‑1 “Single‑Family Residential District” to the M‑1 “Industrial District” and to approve a special use for a public utility on the site north of 95th St. S. and east of Hillside Ave. The commission will also consider approving a preliminary plat for an addition to the Derby Water Treatment Facility, subject to staff comments and discussion. Minutes from the August 7 and August 21, 2025 meetings will be adopted.

• Zone change from R‑1 to M‑1 and special use approval for public utility (north of 95th St. S. and east of Hillside Ave.)
• Preliminary plat approval for Derby Water Treatment Facility addition
• Adoption of August 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adoption of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Derby City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure projects, including park renovations and a corridor study. The body is also considering a zoning change for a property near 55th St. S. and Woodlawn Blvd., as well as updates to the city's public offense and water restriction codes.

• High Park Renovation: Contracts for Conco Construction ($2,217,780), Public Restroom Company ($547,996), and Athco ($1,698,141.49)
• Rock Road Corridor Study: Agreement with Garret Fanning Transystems not to exceed $59,000
• Zone Change: South of 55th St. S. and west of Woodlawn Blvd. from R-1A to R-2
• Adoption of the 41st edition of the Uniform Public Offense Code
• Ordinance regarding permanent watering restrictions and updates to the City Water Conservation Plan

Planning Commission

The Derby Planning Commission will consider approving a preliminary plat for Sterling East 2nd Addition, which would increase the lot count in the Sterling East subdivision by seven lots. The meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Council Room.

• Preliminary Plat: Sterling East 2nd Addition
• Final Plat: Spring Ridge 4th Addition
• Staff recommends approving Sterling East 2nd Addition subject to comments
• Staff recommends approving Spring Ridge 4th Addition subject to comments
• Public Forum scheduled

Senior Services Advisory Board

The Senior Services Advisory Board will meet to discuss National Senior Center Month and receive updates from the Director. Assistant Public Works Director Tom Kiel will provide an update regarding the new senior center building.

• New Senior Center Building update from Tom Kiel
• National Senior Center Month discussion
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Senior Services Advisory Board approved the June 1, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. Members approved the relocation of the ping‑pong table to the game room and the removal of a non‑working clock, replacing it with garden produce on the oak table. The board adjourned the meeting unanimously (7‑0). No new business was introduced.

• Approved June 1, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Moved ping‑pong table near game room (action taken)
• Removed non‑working clock and displayed garden produce on oak table (action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Derby City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of a property and proposed zoning changes for window signage. The body will also review a street closure for a car show and emergency sewer repairs.

• Purchase of property at 355 W. Washington St for $395,000
• First reading of zoning regulation amendments for window signage
• Street closure for Rotary Car Show
• Emergency repairs for Brook Forest Rd. storm sewer
• Evergy Encroachment Agreement at MARC Addition

Senior Services Advisory Board

The Senior Services Advisory Board approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑yes vote. The board adjourned the June 11 meeting by a 6‑yes vote. Members agreed there will be no July meeting and scheduled the next meeting for August 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6 yea)
• Adjourned June 11 meeting (6 yea)
• Decided no July board meeting; next meeting set for Aug 13, 2025

Senior Services Advisory Board

The Senior Services Advisory Board eliminated the Secretary role with a 6‑yea vote. The board also elected Anne as Advisory Board Chair and John as Vice Chair, each passing with 6 yeas. The minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Eliminate Secretary position (6 yea)
• Elect Anne as Advisory Board Chair (6 yea)
• Elect John as Vice Chair (6 yea)
• Approve April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (6 yea)
• Adjourn meeting (6 yea)

Parks & Urban Forestry Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting, with all members voting yea. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other policy or budget decisions were made.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Senior Services Advisory Board

The Senior Services Advisory Board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 6‑yea vote. The board also reappointed members whose terms were expiring to new two‑year terms, a decision made by Mayor Staats and approved by City Council. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (6 yea)
• Reappointed expiring board members for two-year terms (approved by Mayor Staats and City Council)