De Soto public meetings in 2021

Planning Commission

The De Soto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 371 acres at the northwest corner of 103rd and Edgerton Road from Johnson County RUR (Rural Agriculture) to De Soto M-1 (Light Industrial). The commission will also discuss solar regulations and a text amendment allowing limited restaurant sales in M-1 districts, and consider a final replat for Corridor 10 Commerce Park. The agenda includes standard procedural items like approving minutes and disclosures.

• Public hearing on rezoning 371 acres to M-1 at 103rd and Edgerton Road
• Discussion of solar regulations in M-1 zoning district
• Discussion of text amendment allowing limited restaurant sales in M-1
• Consider final replat for Corridor 10 Commerce Park
• Approve minutes of November 23, 2021 meeting

The De Soto Planning Commission voted 4-3 to deny a rezoning request for 371 acres at 103rd and Edgerton Road (Gabriel Property) to M-1 industrial, after a public hearing. The motion to recommend approval failed 3-4. The commission also approved a final re-plat for Corridor 10 Commerce Park and discussed solar regulations and a possible text amendment for restaurant sales in M-1.

• Denied rezoning of 371 acres to M-1 at 103rd and Edgerton Road (4-3)
• Motion to recommend approval of rezoning defeated (3-4)
• Approved final re-plat for Corridor 10 Commerce Park (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes of November 23, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding meeting attendance and access. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the text.

The De Soto City Council approved a resolution and ordinance authorizing the issuance of $20 million in industrial revenue bonds for Intervet Inc. (d/b/a Merck Animal Health). The council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Flint Development for a 350-acre light industrial development at Edgerton Road and 103rd Street, with one councilmember recused and one voting no. The consent agenda, including minutes and Pay Ordinance No. 915, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes and Pay Ordinance No. 915 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Flint Development for Gabriel and Heitzman Properties (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1063 for $20M Industrial Revenue Bonds for Intervet Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2522 authorizing $20M Industrial Revenue Bonds for Intervet Inc. (5-0)

Park Board

The De Soto Park Board is meeting on December 6, 2021. The agenda contains only a link to meeting materials, with no listed action items or discussion topics. This appears to be a procedural or informational meeting.

City Council

This is a procedural meeting notice for the De Soto City Council on December 2, 2021. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision, only instructions for public participation and viewing. No substantive actions are listed.

The De Soto City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Flint Development for a 350-acre light industrial development at Edgerton Road and 103rd Street (3-1, with one abstention), and adopted Resolution No. 1063 and Ordinance No. 2522 authorizing the issuance of $20 million in industrial revenue bonds for Intervet Inc. (Merck Animal Health). The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and Pay Ordinance No. 915. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the bonds.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Flint Development for Gabriel and Heitzman properties (3-1, Honomichl abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1063, intent to issue $20M industrial revenue bonds for Intervet Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2522 authorizing $20M industrial revenue bonds for Intervet Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November 18, 2021 minutes and Pay Ordinance No. 915 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Chris and Connie Pearson to rezone 32235 W 95th Street from Rural Agriculture (RUR) to Residential Suburban (RO). The property was recently annexed into De Soto and needs a city zoning category. Staff recommends approval, noting the current business use on the property must comply with city code. The commission will also consider a final plat for Carriage House #10 and discuss solar regulations in the M-1 district.

• Public hearing on rezoning 32235 W 95th Street from RUR to RO
• Consider final plat for Carriage House #10
• Discuss solar regulations in M-1 zoning district
• Approve minutes from October 26 and revised August 24 meetings
• Set December 28 Planning Commission meeting date

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for the property at 32235 W 95th Street, changing it to rural suburban. They also approved the final plat for Carriage House #10, which will be forwarded to the City Council for final approval. The commission discussed solar regulations for the M-1 zoning district, with staff to develop draft regulations in 2022, and moved the December meeting to December 21st.

• Approved the Planning Commission agenda (motion carried).
• Approved the minutes from the October 26, 2021 meeting (motion carried).
• Approved the revised minutes from the August 24, 2021 meeting (motion carried).
• Approved the rezoning request for 32235 W 95th Street to rural suburban (motion carried).
• Approved the final plat for Carriage House #10, forwarded to City Council (motion carried).
• Moved the December 28, 2021 meeting to December 21, 2021 (motion carried).

City Council

The provided agenda text contains only procedural information regarding meeting attendance and remote viewing options. No specific legislative items or discussions are listed in the document.

The De Soto City Council approved a pre-development agreement with Sunflower Redevelopment Group and annexed 6,376 acres south of K-10, with Councilmember Honomichl recusing from the annexation vote. The council also set a public hearing for a TIF district, approved the Golden Lane final plat, and adopted a comprehensive plan update on infrastructure. All votes were unanimous except the annexation, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved pre-development agreement with Sunflower Redevelopment Group (5-0)
• Approved annexation of 6,376 acres south of K-10 and Resolution 1062 (4-0, Honomichl abstained)
• Approved Resolution setting public hearing for TIF district formation (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Golden Lane (5-0)
• Adopted comprehensive plan update on infrastructure planning (6-0, including Mayor)

City Council

This is the agenda for the November 4, 2021 De Soto City Council meeting. The agenda contains only procedural information about how to attend or observe the meeting, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The De Soto City Council approved the amended 2022 budget and mill levy via Resolution No. 1058, following a public hearing with no comments. The council also approved an excise tax appeal for the Arbor Ridge Subdivision and adopted changes to the personnel policy. All votes were 4-0, with Council Member Ritter absent.

• Approved Resolution No. 1058 for the amended 2022 budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1059 granting excise tax appeal for Arbor Ridge Subdivision (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1060 adopting changes to personnel policy (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and pay ordinances (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

The De Soto Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Travis Thibault to reduce the required side-yard setback from 7 feet to 6 feet for an existing deck at 8438 Timber Ridge Drive. The deck was built without a permit and does not meet the setback. Staff recommends denial, noting the applicant could remove one foot of the deck instead. The board will vote on six criteria; if any one is not met, the request must be denied.

• Variance request to reduce R2 side-yard setback from 7' to 6' for deck at 8438 Timber Ridge Drive
• Deck constructed without a building permit; applicant seeks to legalize it
• Staff recommends denial; alternative is to remove one foot of the deck
• Public hearing scheduled for November 2, 2021, at 6 pm, City Hall Council Chambers
• Board of Zoning Appeals is final authority; decision appealable to district court

Park Board

The provided meeting record contains only a link to meeting materials and lacks specific agenda text. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussions documented in the provided source.

Planning Commission

The De Soto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a final plat for the Golden Lane Development, which was previously rezoned and approved by the city council. Staff recommends approval, which would allow building permits to be issued. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes.

• Consider final plat for Golden Lane Development
• Approve minutes of September 28, 2021 meeting
• Public hearing (none listed)
• Disclosure of conflicts of interest and outside communications

The Planning Commission approved the final plat for the Golden Lane Development, recommending it to the city council for approval. Commissioner Milburn recused himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest. The meeting also approved the agenda and prior minutes, with no public hearings or old business.

• Approved Planning Commission agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Approved final plat for Golden Lane Development, recommending to city council (6-0, Milburn recused)

City Council

This is the agenda packet for the October 21, 2021 De Soto City Council meeting. The document contains only logistical information about how to attend or participate, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be a standard procedural session.

• No specific agenda items listed in the provided text
• Meeting available via YouTube livestream
• Public participation via GoToMeeting video conference

The De Soto City Council approved Resolution 1057 to issue industrial revenue bonds for the Anderson's Hill development, amending the tax abatement to 100% for the first four years, 75% for the fifth year, and 50% for the remaining five years, in a 4-1 vote. The council also approved Resolution 1056 setting the 2022 ad valorem tax levy, an engineering services agreement for well field rehabilitation design, and a special meeting for the annual retreat.

• Approved Resolution 1056 specifying 2022 ad valorem tax amounts (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance 912, and alcohol permit for Movie in the Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1057 issuing industrial revenue bonds for Anderson's Hill with amended tax abatement (4-1)
• Authorized mayor to sign engineering agreement with George Butler Associates for well field design, not to exceed $72,330 (5-0)
• Scheduled council retreat for October 23 at Johnson County Community College (5-0)
• Authorized staff to accept letter of credit from Don Parr for building permits related to excise taxes (5-0)

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions, with no listed agenda items for decision or discussion. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

The De Soto City Council held a special meeting and approved Resolution 1056, which specifies the ad valorem tax amounts for the 2022 budget. The resolution sets a mill levy that is 0.8 mills above the revenue-neutral rate, with an estimated property tax impact of $80,000. The vote was unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Resolution 1056 for 2022 ad valorem tax amounts (5-0)

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding meeting attendance and remote viewing options. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the text.

The council approved a resolution requesting Johnson County's approval to annex a 358-acre parcel at 103rd Street and Edgerton Road, with Councilmember Honomichl recused. It also approved a rezoning for a 1.3-acre tract to R-3 Multi-Family, a temporary use permit for Reach Church, and the consent agenda. The Miller Park Drainage Project funding was discussed but no decision was made.

• Adopted Resolution 1055 requesting Johnson County approval for 358-acre annexation (4-0, Honomichl recused)
• Approved Ordinance 2519 rezoning 1.3-acre tract at 33391 Lexington Ave to R-3 Multi-Family (5-0, Mayor voting yes)
• Approved temporary use permit for Reach Church event on Oct 31 blocking 83rd and Wea streets (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance 911, and Ordinances 2517 and 2518 (5-0)

Park Board

This agenda contains only a link to meeting materials and no listed agenda items. The De Soto Park Board is meeting, but the specific topics for discussion or decision are not stated in the agenda text.

• No specific agenda items listed

Planning Commission

The De Soto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two new business items: a site plan for a Taco Bell restaurant at 34065 Commerce Drive and changes to the Infrastructure Plan. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes from the August 24th meeting. The infrastructure changes were tabled from the previous meeting pending a final report.

• Site plan for Taco Bell at 34065 Commerce Drive (2,470 SF building with drive-thru)
• Changes to Infrastructure Plan (tabled from August 24th, related to Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant annexation)
• Approve minutes of August 24, 2021 Planning Commission meeting
• Public hearing on rezoning from C-2 to R-3 at 33391 Lexington and Golden Lane (approved in August, not on this agenda)

The De Soto Planning Commission approved the site plan for a Taco Bell at 34065 Commerce Drive and approved changes to the Comprehensive Plan. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 24, 2021 meeting, with one abstention on the minutes.

• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved August 24, 2021 minutes (all ayes, Templin abstaining)
• Approved Taco Bell site plan at 34065 Commerce Drive (6-0)
• Approved changes to Comprehensive Plan (6-0)

City Council

This is the agenda packet for the De Soto City Council meeting on September 16, 2021. The document contains only procedural information about how to attend or participate, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting will be held in person with COVID precautions and also streamed online.

The De Soto City Council held public hearings and then approved Resolution #1054, which exceeds the revenue neutral tax rate, and adopted the 2022 city budget. Both motions passed unanimously. The council also approved a temporary use permit for a downtown fall event, a final plat for Cedar Arc subdivision, and a final replat for Carriage Houses. In executive session, the council granted City Administrator Mike Brungardt a 3.5% pay increase retroactive to the start of his current contract.

• Approved Resolution #1054 exceeding revenue neutral tax rate (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 City of De Soto Budget (5-0)
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for downtown fall event on October 16 (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Cedar Arc subdivision (5-0)
• Approved final replat for Carriage Houses (5-0)
• Granted City Administrator Mike Brungardt 3.5% pay increase retroactive to contract start (5-0)

Park Board

This agenda contains only a link to meeting materials and no listed agenda items. The Park Board is meeting, but the specific topics to be discussed are not stated in the agenda text.

City Council

The provided document contains only meeting access information and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. The agenda text is limited to instructions for public observation and participation.

The council held public hearings on the proposed property tax mill levy in excess of the revenue neutral rate and the 2022 budget, with no public comments. It then approved Resolution #1054 to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate and adopted the 2022 budget, both by unanimous votes. The council also approved a temporary use permit for a downtown fall event, a final plat for Cedar Arc subdivision, and a final replat for Carriage Houses. Additionally, it granted City Administrator Mike Brungardt a 3.5% pay increase retroactive to the start of his current contract.

• Approved Resolution #1054 exceeding revenue neutral tax rate (5-0)
• Adopted 2022 City of De Soto budget (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Downtown De Soto Fall Event on Oct 16 (6-0)
• Approved final plat for Cedar Arc subdivision (5-0)
• Approved final replat for Carriage Houses (5-0)
• Granted City Administrator 3.5% pay increase retroactive (5-0)

Planning Commission

The De Soto Planning Commission approved a rezoning from C-2 to R-3 for a 1.3-acre tract at 33391 Lexington Ave and Golden Lane, allowing multi-family development. They also approved site plans for a 3-unit multifamily and 7,200 SF office building at the same location, and a 10,000 SF building at 33951 W 91st Terrace. A proposed infrastructure plan change for the Sunflower area was tabled until the September 28th meeting.

• Approved rezoning from C-2 to R-3 at 33391 Lexington and Golden Lane (5-0, Milburn recused)
• Approved site plan for 3 multifamily units and 7,200 SF office building at 33391 Lexington (5-0, Milburn recused)
• Approved site plan for 10,000 SF building at 33951 W 91st Terrace (5-0, Milburn recused)
• Tabled infrastructure plan changes for Sunflower area until September 28th meeting (6-0)

City Council

The provided document contains only procedural information regarding meeting access and COVID-19 health recommendations. No specific council actions, discussions, or decisions are recorded in the text.

The council approved Resolution 1053 authorizing up to $4,325,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds and a 75%, 10-year tax abatement for Alcove Development's mixed-use project at Lexington Avenue and Golden Lane. The council also approved special alcohol permits for De Soto Days and Beer 30 charity bike runs, and discussed infrastructure plans for the Southwest Growth Area without taking action.

• Approved Resolution 1053 for Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $4,325,000 for Alcove Development (5-0)
• Approved special alcohol permit for De Soto Days beer garden (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permit and special alcohol permit for Beer 30 charity bike run on August 21 (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permit and special alcohol permit for Beer 30 charity bike run on September 11-12 (5-0)

City Council

The council approved an engineering services agreement with CFS Engineering for the Ottawa Street Reconstruction project, not to exceed $249,541, contingent on the City Attorney's review and a schedule to let bids by May 2022. They also approved temporary use permits for De Soto Days and Cookin' on the Kaw, and accepted a low bid for repairs to the Water Department Distribution Building. The 2022 budget was discussed but not adopted.

• Approved engineering services agreement with CFS Engineering for Ottawa Street project, not to exceed $249,541 (5-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for De Soto Days, including parade and noise permits (6-0)
• Approved temporary use permit for Cookin' on the Kaw BBQ contest (6-0)
• Accepted low bid from Trifecta Concrete Solutions for Water Department Distribution Building repairs, not to exceed $8,740 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Pay Ordinance No. 907 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The De Soto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider two final plats: Cedar Ark, a minor subdivision creating two lots on Hillview Drive, and Carriage Houses Phase 10, a re-plat for a building in the Carriage Houses development. They will also discuss updating infrastructure maps in the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is open for in-person and virtual participation.

• Final Plat for Cedar Ark: 2 lots on Rural Suburban zoning, combining 4 tracts, new house on western lot, access from Hillview Drive
• Final (re) Plat for Carriage Houses (Tract K): Phase 10 final plat, 3.26 acres, 142,089.60 sq ft, near Gardner Road and W 83rd Street
• Discussion on updating Infrastructure maps (Water, Sewer, Roads) in Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing (no items listed)
• Call to public for non-agenda items (4-minute limit)

The De Soto Planning Commission approved the final plat for Cedar Ark, a minor plat creating two lots on a tract zoned Rural Suburban, and the final (re)plat for Carriage Houses (Tract K). The commission also discussed updating infrastructure maps (water, sewer, roads) in the Comprehensive Plan and directed staff to pursue a public hearing. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Fisher absent.

• Approved final plat for Cedar Ark (6-0, Fisher absent)
• Approved final (re)plat for Carriage Houses (Tract K) (6-0, Fisher absent)
• Directed staff to pursue a public hearing for infrastructure map updates in the Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The De Soto City Council is holding its regular July 15, 2021 meeting, with the agenda containing only procedural items and no specific policy decisions, rezonings, or contracts listed. The meeting will be held in person with COVID precautions and also streamed online for public observation.

• Meeting to be held in person with social distancing and COVID health recommendations
• Public can observe via the City's YouTube channel
• Meeting materials available on Google Drive
• Public participation available via GoToMeeting video conference

The De Soto City Council approved Resolution No. 1051, allowing the property owner at 8520 Corliss Road to discharge a bow and arrow outside a building within city limits, after the owner complied with notification requirements. The council also approved a Temporary Use Permit for De Soto Reach Church's anniversary celebration on August 1st, including a road closure on 83rd Street, and approved the consent agenda items, including pay ordinance and alcohol-related ordinances. No public comments were made, and no old business was discussed.

• Approved Resolution No. 1051 for bow and arrow use at 8520 Corliss Road
• Approved Temporary Use Permit for De Soto Reach Church's anniversary celebration on August 1st
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance No. 906, Ordinance No. 2515, Resolution No. 1052, and Senior Center facility use agreement
• Discussed setting a date for Revenue Neutral Public Hearing for 2022 budget
• Noted city closed on purchase of approximately 30 acres of land
• Discussed proposed council retreat dates of October 2nd or 9th
• Noted two vacancies on the park board and discussed seeking applicants

Park Board

This is a procedural agenda for the De Soto Park Board meeting on July 7, 2021. The only listed item is a link to meeting materials, with no specific discussion or action items detailed.

City Council

This is a procedural meeting notice for the De Soto City Council on July 1, 2021, providing instructions for in-person attendance, remote viewing, and participation. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting access via YouTube livestream
• Public participation via GoToMeet video conference
• Meeting materials available on Google Drive

The De Soto City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes, Pay Ordinance 905, and Ordinance 2512 on alcohol retail sales. It authorized General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds (Ordinance 2514 and Resolution 1050), with refinancing expected to save about $1.0 million. The council also approved a rezoning at 30665 W. 95th St., a contract for emergency management services, a siren pole replacement (up to $6,250), the final plat for Anderson's Hill, a temporary use permit for the De Soto Half Marathon, and staff engagement for a sewer force main replacement. Councilmember Daniels was absent; Ritter recused from Pay Ordinance 905a.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance 905, and Ordinance 2512 (alcohol retail law change)
• Approved Pay Ordinance 905a (Ritter recused)
• Approved rezoning of 30665 W. 95th St. from RUR to Residential Suburban
• Authorized General Obligation Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (Ordinance 2514)
• Approved Resolution 1050 for bond sale and delivery
• Approved contract for Emergency Management and Special Projects services
• Approved siren pole replacement not to exceed $6,250
• Approved final plat for Anderson's Hill and temporary use permit for De Soto Half Marathon

Planning Commission

The De Soto Planning Commission will consider approving the site plan and final plat for Anderson's Hill, a proposed development of three duplexes (six units) at the corner of Shawnee Street and 82nd Street. The site plan was tabled from the May meeting pending completion, and staff now recommends approval with a condition on the landscape plan. The final plat would re-plat four tracts into three lots.

• Consider site plan for Anderson's Hill: 3 duplexes (6 units), each 2,010 sq ft, 3-bedroom/2.5-bath, with garage and 2 parking spaces per unit
• Consider final plat for Anderson's Hill: re-plat of 4 tracts into 3 lots (Lot 1: 8,241 SF, Lot 2: 7,560 SF, Lot 3: 8,499 SF) at Shawnee Street and 82nd Street
• Staff recommends approving site plan with condition: landscape plan must identify trees/shrubs by common and botanical name, size, and number, plus planting detail
• Public improvements include 5-foot sidewalk along Shawnee Street and regrading/widening alley from 82nd Street
• No additional stormwater detention needed as impervious area is essentially same as original built-out condition

The Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council approval of both the site plan and final plat for Anderson's Hill, a development of three duplexes (6 units) at Shawnee and 82nd Street. Commissioner Milburn recused himself from both votes. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 25th, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried, 5-0)
• Approved the minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting (motion carried, 5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of the Anderson's Hill site plan (motion carried, 4-0, with Milburn recused)
• Recommended City Council approval of the Anderson's Hill final plat (motion carried, 4-0, with Milburn recused)

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion. The meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2021, with options for in-person attendance, YouTube viewing, and video conference participation.

• No substantive agenda items listed

The City Council approved resolutions authorizing up to $6.755 million in general obligation bonds, including $2.1 million for main trafficway improvements (Ottawa Street Reconstruction, Roundabout Project, Lexington Avenue Pedestrian Crossing) and refunding approximately $4.655 million in callable bonds. The council also approved a temporary use permit for the MS 150 bike ride, accepted a $27,124 bid for pump replacement, authorized a one-year fleet lease with Enterprise Fleet Management, and tabled a rezoning request for 30665 West 95th Street pending a correction.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance No. 904, and Ordinance 2511 correcting legal description of annexed land.
• Directed staff to proceed under contract with Midland Wrecking for property at 8225 Delaware.
• Authorized up to $2.1M GO bonds for main trafficway improvements and refunding of $4.655M bonds, totaling $6.755M issuance.
• Authorized the sale of GO improvement and refunding bonds, series 2021.
• Approved temporary use permit for MS 150 bike ride signage and pavement markings.
• Accepted low bid of $27,124 from Environmental Process Systems for pump replacement at Main Lift Station.
• Authorized staff to proceed with one-year fleet lease with Enterprise Fleet Management for four vehicles.
• Tabled rezoning of 30665 West 95th Street from RUR to RO until correction is published.

Park Board

This is a procedural agenda for the De Soto, Kansas Park Board meeting on June 7, 2021. The agenda contains only a link to meeting materials and no specific items for discussion or decision.

City Council

The De Soto City Council is holding its regular meeting on June 3, 2021, with options for in-person, YouTube, or video conference participation. The agenda is largely procedural, covering standard meeting business such as public comment and council actions, but specific items are not detailed in the provided text.

• Public comment and participation via GoToMeeting
• Meeting available via YouTube live stream
• Meeting materials accessible via Google Drive

The De Soto City Council approved all fireworks sales permits, including a fee waiver for the VFW, and accepted the low bid of $205,657.50 from Kansas Heavy Constructors for the 82nd Street sidewalk project. Council directed staff to bring back an updated bid and schedule for demolition of the property at 8225 Delaware, despite requests for more time from the buyer. The 2020 audit report and a parade permit for DHS Homecoming were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance No. 903, and revised real estate purchase contract for Sports Complex Land (5-0)
• Approved all fireworks sales permits with fee waiver for VFW (5-0)
• Directed staff to bring back updated bid and schedule for demolition of 8225 Delaware property
• Accepted 2020 audit report as presented (5-0)
• Approved parade permit for DHS Homecoming (5-0)
• Accepted low bid of $205,657.50 from Kansas Heavy Constructors for 82nd Street sidewalk project (5-0)
• Approved fireworks display application for City's 4th of July event (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to rezone property at 30665 W 95th Street from Rural Agriculture to Residential Suburban. The commission will also consider the final plat for Anderson’s Hill.

• Public hearing for rezoning 30665 W 95th Street from RUR to RO
• Consideration of Final Plat for Anderson’s Hill
• Review of property owner Mark Gulley's rezoning application

The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of a rezoning request for 30665 W. 95th Street from Rural AG (County RUR) to RO (City Residential Suburban), following annexation. The Commission also tabled the Final Plat for Anderson's Hill to the June meeting, preferring to review the Site Plan first. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of rezoning at 30665 W. 95th St. to RO (4-0)
• Tabled Final Plat for Anderson's Hill to June meeting (4-0)

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the May 20, 2021 De Soto City Council meeting. It provides instructions for in-person attendance, YouTube viewing, and remote participation, but lists no specific agenda items.

The De Soto City Council approved Resolution No. 1047 authorizing $1.8 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds and an 87% tax abatement for 10 years for a new 20,000-square-foot warehouse adjacent to 8997 Commerce Drive, built for Custom Foods. The council also approved several other items, including a tractor lease, an engineering contract amendment, a Future Land Use Map update, a zoning text amendment, and a final plat. Fireworks sales permits were tabled to the next meeting for staff to confirm contact with applicants.

• Approved Resolution No. 1047 for $1.8M IRBs and 87% tax abatement for 10 years for warehouse project (5-0)
• Approved 4-year tractor lease with Kubota Credit Corp at $8,820/year (5-0)
• Approved supplemental agreement with PEC for surveying services up to $20,700 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2509 adopting amended Future Land Use Map (5-0)
• Tabled fireworks sales permit applications to next meeting (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2510 allowing specialty contractors in C-2 district (5-0)
• Approved Carriage House Phase 10 final plat (5-0)
• Appointed Justin Milburn to Planning Commission (5-0)

City Council

This is the agenda for the De Soto City Council meeting on May 6, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural information about how to attend or participate, with no specific items listed. The meeting will be held with COVID-19 precautions and can be viewed online.

The De Soto City Council unanimously selected the Ottawa Street project as the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. The council also approved several contracts and agreements, including Phase II design services for Miller Park drainage, an easement grant to Evergy, a donation for the fishing derby, a band shell design agreement, and an administrative fee payment. A tractor lease for the Street Department was tabled for further information.

• Selected Ottawa Street project for 2022 CDBG (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance 901, and annexation of 8.833 acres at 30665 W. 95th St. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1046 supporting Art in Public Places program (5-0)
• Accepted Arts Council's selection of Tim Mispagel's sculpture for downtown (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Phase II engineering contract with Affinis for Miller Park drainage, $29,340 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to grant easement to Evergy for roundabout project (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Kaw Valley Sportsman's Association for fishing derby (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement with Indigo Design for Riverfest band shell design (5-0)

Park Board

This is the agenda for the De Soto, Kansas Park Board meeting on May 3, 2021. The agenda text contains no specific items, only a link to meeting materials. No decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

• No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Planning Commission

The De Soto Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to allow specialty trade contractors (NAICS 238) in the C2 zoning district, either by right or with a special use permit. They will also discuss an update to the Future Land Use Plan, consider a revised development plan and final plat for Carriage Houses Phase 10, and handle routine agenda items.

• Public hearing on text amendment to add specialty contractors (NAICS 238) to C2 district permitted uses
• Discussion of Future Land Use Plan update, including Sunflower property commercial zoning
• Consider revised development plan for Carriage Houses
• Consider final plat for Carriage Houses Phase 10
• Approve minutes of March 23, 2021 meeting

The De Soto Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of a text amendment to allow specialty contractors as a permitted use in the C-2 zoning district, removing the special use permit requirement for businesses listed under Section 238. The Commission also recommended approval of an update to the Future Land Use Plan, which includes changes for property north of 91st Street and west of Edgerton Road, and annexation-related zoning for the former Sunflower Army Ammunition Plant area. Additionally, the Commission approved the Final Development Plan for Carriage Houses No. 5 and recommended approval of the Final Plat for Carriage House Phase 10. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Manson absent.

• Recommended approval of text amendment allowing specialty contractors as permitted use in C-2 district (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Future Land Use Plan update including SAAP annexation area changes (6-0)
• Approved Final Development Plan for Carriage Houses No. 5 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Final Plat for Carriage House Phase 10 (6-0)

City Council

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The De Soto City Council approved a parade permit for the Kansas Law Enforcement Ride for the Fallen, a convoy/bicycle event on May 6th. The council also received and discussed the first draft of the 2022 budget, which includes a proposed mill levy of 23.233 and $2.7 million in capital improvement projects. No other substantive decisions were made; the consent agenda was approved as a routine matter.

• Approved parade permit for Kansas Law Enforcement Ride for the Fallen (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance No. 900, and Fee Resolution No. 1045 (unanimous)

Park Board

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City Council

The De Soto City Council approved the 2021 street repair bid from Little Joe's, including an additional $80,000 contingency for cul-de-sac projects and a 5% contingency for the projects. The council also approved a temporary use permit for a downtown spring event, a lease for a new vacuum unit for the Water Department, and a resolution for the CARS program application. All votes were unanimous, with Council member Ritter recusing himself from one vote.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from March 18, 2021, and Pay Ordinance No. 899.
• Approved Pay Ordinance 899a (Ritter recused).
• Approved Little Joe's bid for 2021 street repairs, including $80,000 contingency for cul-de-sacs and 5% contingency for projects.
• Approved a temporary use permit for the Downtown Spring Event on May 1st, including street closure of 83rd Street from Wea to Shawnee.
• Authorized the City Administrator to sign a lease for a vacuum unit for the Water Department from NCL Government Capital at $16,997.16 annually.
• Adopted Resolution No. 1044 approving the Five-Year CARS application for 2022-2026.
• Agreed for the City Attorney to sign a 90-day extension of the contract for additional park land purchase.

Planning Commission

The De Soto Planning Commission will discuss a text amendment to allow specialty trade contractors, such as plumbing and HVAC businesses, in the C2 Business General zoning district. Currently, construction uses are not permitted in C2, and two existing businesses are non-compliant. The commission will also consider approving the agenda and minutes from the January 26, 2021 meeting.

• Text amendment to allow specialty contractors (NAICS 238) in C2 zoning district
• Two existing C2 businesses are not in compliance with current zoning code
• Approval of minutes from January 26, 2021 meeting
• No public hearings scheduled

The De Soto Planning Commission discussed allowing specialty contractors (e.g., plumbing, HVAC) in the C2 zoning district and agreed that a special use permit is the preferred approach. No formal action was taken; staff will prepare the matter for a future public hearing. The commission also discussed revising the Future Land Use plan for the Sunflower property toward light commercial use, with no decision made.

• Approved Planning Commission agenda (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of January 26, 2020 meeting (all ayes)
• Agreed to pursue special use permit for specialty contractors in C2 district (discussion only)
• Adjourned at 6:36 p.m. (all ayes)

City Council

The De Soto City Council approved two building maintenance bids: $7,500 to Seal KC and $14,562.03 to Dormakaba. The Council tabled the 2021 street repair bid to consider adding an increased scope to the project. The Council also approved a $480 per year monitoring agreement for the city's new security system.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including the March 4, 2021 minutes and Pay Ordinance No. 898.
• Approved a $7,500 bid from Seal KC for Community Center maintenance.
• Approved a $14,562.03 bid from Dormakaba for Community Center maintenance.
• Tabled the 2021 street repair bid to consider adding an increased scope to the project.
• Approved a $480 per year monitoring agreement for the city's new security system.

City Council

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The De Soto City Council approved a $830,080.55 bid from Linaweaver Construction for the 91st & Lexington roundabout project, along with an $80,000 contingency. They also approved an ordinance to vacate a public easement for the school district's water line relocation, and authorized agreements for excise tax collections and environmental assessments. The meeting included a public hearing and citizen comments on street resurfacing and a demolition postponement.

• Approved the Consent Agenda, including minutes from February 18, 2021, and Pay Ordinance No. 897.
• Approved Ordinance No. 2507 to vacate a public easement on De Soto School District West Campus.
• Authorized the Mayor to execute a Second Amended Agreement with DVP, LLC for excise tax collections for Arbor Ridge and Coker Estates.
• Accepted the low bid from Linaweaver Construction for the 91st & Lexington Roundabout project at $830,080.55, with an $80,000 contingency.
• Accepted proposals for Phase II Environmental Assessment ($7,350) and appraisal ($2,500) for city property at 8160 Shawnee Street.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.

Park Board

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City Council

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The De Soto City Council approved the 2021 Strategic Plan update (Resolution No. 1042) and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2026 (Resolution No. 1043). The council also accepted easements and rights-of-way for the Custom Foods expansion final plat, rezoned a 1.2-acre tract at 8145 Cedar Creek Road from R-A to R-1, and renewed the mowing contract with Kansas Land Management. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Adopted Resolution No. 1042, 2021 Strategic Plan update (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1043, Five-Year CIP for 2022-2026 (5-0)
• Accepted easements and rights-of-way for Corridor 10 Commerce Park 4th final plat (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2506, rezoning 8145 Cedar Creek Road from R-A to R-1 (6-0)
• Approved renewal of mowing contract with Kansas Land Management via Fifth Addendum (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance No. 896, and farm lease (4-0)
• Approved Pay Ordinance 896a (4-0)

City Council

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The De Soto City Council approved a $10,980.09 gate from Allied Fence & Security for Riverfest Park to address ongoing vandalism, with a wi-fi enabled opener included. They also accepted a $5,467.85 bid from Lindsay Fence for a pedestrian barrier on the 83rd Street bridge, and directed staff to contract PEC for surveying services up to $16,035 for the 82nd Street sidewalk project. Discussions were held on the 2021 Strategic Plan and CIP updates, with no formal action taken on those items.

• Approved $10,980.09 gate from Allied Fence & Security for Riverfest Park (4-0, Ritter absent)
• Accepted $5,467.85 bid from Lindsay Fence for 83rd Street bridge pedestrian barrier (4-0, Ritter absent)
• Directed staff to enter Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with PEC for surveying up to $16,035 (4-0, Ritter absent)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Pay Ordinance No. 895 (4-0, Ritter absent)
• Approved Pay Ordinance No. 895a (4-0, Ritter absent)

Park Board

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Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Jean Harte to rezone a tract at 8145 Cedar Creek Road from R-A Residential Agriculture to R-1 Residential Low Density, which would allow a lot split to build a second residence. The commission will also consider approval of the final plat for Corridor 10 Commerce Park 4th, a 3-lot subdivision on 35.23 acres zoned M-1, including a lot for Custom Foods. Staff recommends approval of both items.

• Rezoning at 8145 Cedar Creek Rd from R-A to R-1
• Final Plat – Corridor 10 Commerce Park 4th (3 lots, 35.23 acres)
• Lot 1 (1.82 acres) – Mr. Goodscents headquarters
• Lot 2 (1.82 acres) – Custom Foods site plan approved Aug 2020
• Staff recommends 25' permanent easement for road improvements

City Council

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The De Soto City Council approved a cost-share agreement with KDOT for the Ottawa Street project, committing KDOT to pay up to $500,000 (45% of construction costs). They also approved Ordinance No. 2505 authorizing $7,000,000 in taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, an agreement with Johnson County for an inmate work release program, the 2021 road improvement program recommendations, and a CARS funding agreement for the roundabout project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Pay Ordinance No. 894, and Fee Resolution No. 1041 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign KDOT cost-share agreement for Ottawa Street project (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2505 authorizing $7,000,000 in taxable IRBs, Series 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Johnson County Inmate Work Release Program agreement (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 road improvement program recommendations (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement with Johnson County for CARS funding for roundabout project (5-0)

City Council

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The De Soto City Council approved a $10,390 bid from Denton Excavating dba Midland Wrecking to demolish the unsafe structure at 8225 Delaware Street, with a 30-day period for occupants to remove belongings. The council also approved a special use permit for an O'Reilly's Auto Parts pole sign, a final plat for Carriage Houses #9, and $50,000 in CIP funding for a Southwest Area Plan study. An agreement with Johnson County for health order enforcement was discussed but no motion was made, so no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Pay Ordinance No. 893 (5-0)
• Approved $10,390 demolition bid for 8225 Delaware Street and Resolution No. 1040 (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Carriage Houses #9 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2504 for O'Reilly's pole sign special use permit (5-0)
• Authorized $50,000 CIP funding for Southwest Area Plan study (5-0)
• Ratified Mayor's appointment of David Burns to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Discussed but took no action on Johnson County health order enforcement agreement
• Discussed 2021 Strategic Plan and CIP updates; no formal action taken

Park Board

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