Edwardsville public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Council declared a vacancy when Chuck Stites took a county office, then appointed Greg Scott to fill it. Both votes passed 3-2 with the mayor breaking ties. The Council also adopted ordinances creating a TIF district and a Rural Housing Incentive District, approved the amended FY2021 budget, and updated the fee schedule.

• Declared vacancy on City Council due to incompatible offices (3-2)
• Appointed Greg Scott to fill Council vacancy (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including bills of $513,012.98 (4-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 1048 creating Woodend TIF District (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1049 creating Rural Housing Incentive District (5-0)
• Approved amended FY2021 budget (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1050 amending fee schedule (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider Resolution 2021-21 regarding a Sewer System Expansion Development Agreement with Compass Commodity, Group 300, LLC and Scannell Properties #516, LLC. The meeting also includes a request to enter executive session for legal consultation regarding housing developments.

• Resolution 2021-21: Sewer System Expansion Development Agreement with Compass Commodity, Group 300, LLC and Scannell Properties #516, LLC
• Approval of bills paid totaling $154,716.80
• Executive session request regarding housing developments in Edwardsville
• Cancellation of the December 27, 2021 City Council meeting

The Edwardsville City Council voted 5-0 to table Resolution 2021-21, which would have authorized the mayor to sign a First Amendment to the Sewer System Expansion Development Agreement with Compass Commodity, Group 300, LLC, and Scannell Properties #516, LLC. The amendment was requested because the developer plans to subdivide the Bonner Springs property, requiring the entire sewer system to be public. Councilmembers expressed concerns that the change did not benefit the city. The council also approved the consent agenda, entered executive session, and cancelled the December 27 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of November 8, 2021 and bills paid of $154,716.80 (5-0).
• Tabled Resolution 2021-21 regarding the sewer system expansion agreement amendment (5-0).
• Approved motion to recess into executive session for legal consultation (5-0).
• Approved motion to return from executive session (5-0).
• Approved cancellation of the December 27, 2021 City Council meeting (5-0).

Planning Commission

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a residential property at 1550 S 94th Street, allowing a narrower driveway and lot width than standard requirements. The Planning Commission discussed the 2022 meeting schedule and reviewed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan related to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The agenda also included staff reports on development updates and approval of previous minutes.

• Resolution 2021-01-V: Approval of variance for 1550 S 94th Street (minimum lot width and driveway width)
• Review of 2022 Planning Commission Schedule
• Work Session: Comprehensive Plan amendment review (Connecting Edwardsville PSP / Parks and Recreation Master Plan)
• Staff Reports: Development Updates

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board will review cemetery finances, hear updates on the Historic Cemetery Restoration and River Front Park Redevelopment projects, and consider using Special Sales Tax funds for a snow plow. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and advisory reports.

• Consider use of Special Sales Tax funds for snow plow installation on City Park vehicle (approx. $8,300)
• Review Cemetery Activity: financial statement and burial/plot sales
• Hear Historic Cemetery Restoration project update
• River Front Park Redevelopment project update: cost estimates, funding sources, phasing
• Approve minutes of October 13, 2021

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board approved the purchase and installation of a snow plow for the City Park vehicle using Special Sales Tax funds, costing approximately $8,300. The board also accepted the October 13, 2021 minutes with a minor wording adjustment and approved the Cemetery Activity Report. Updates were heard on the Historic Cemetery Restoration and River Front Park Redevelopment projects, with no action taken on those items.

• Approved October 13, 2021 minutes with minor wording adjustment (4-0)
• Accepted Cemetery Activity Report as presented (4-0)
• Authorized snow plow purchase and installation using Special Sales Tax funds (4-0)

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider several items, including setting a public hearing for a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district, hearing an update on the 98th Street project, and voting on Ordinance No. 1047 revising the Health and Sanitation chapter. They will also decide on using Special Sales Tax funds for vegetation management and for purchasing an ARCTIC compressor and fill station. The agenda includes routine consent items like approving minutes and a $1.46 million bill payment.

• Resolution 2021-20 sets public hearing for a new TIF district
• Ordinance No. 1047 revises Chapter 6 – Health and Sanitation
• Special Sales Tax funds for vegetation management at City Park and Phyllis J. Freeman Memorial Trail
• Special Sales Tax funds for ARCTIC compressor and fill station acquisition
• Approval of consent agenda including $1,458,868.45 in bills and final plat for Eagle View Estates at 1650 S. 102nd Street

The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2021-20, setting a public hearing for the creation of a Redevelopment District (Tax Increment Financing District). They also approved the consent agenda, adopted Ordinance No. 1047 revising health and sanitation codes, and authorized $44,290 plus up to $5,000 for a new ARCTIC compressor and fill station. The council discussed but did not pursue a vegetation management project using goats, and heard updates on the 98th Street project and quarterly budget review.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills paid ($1,458,868.45), and preliminary/final plat for 1650 S. 102nd St. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-20 setting public hearing for TIF district (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1047 revising Chapter 6 – Health and Sanitation (5-0)
• Authorized $44,290 plus up to $5,000 for ARCTIC compressor and fill station (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for legal consultation on TIF district (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the creation of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment district. The agenda also includes considering a lease-purchase agreement for public safety vehicles and reviewing vegetation management funds for City Park.

• Public hearing for Ordinance No. 1046 to establish a TIF redevelopment district
• Resolution 2021-18 regarding a Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) public hearing
• Lease purchase agreement with Bank Midwest for public safety vehicles from Shawnee Mission Ford
• Use of Special Sales Tax funds for vegetation management at City Park and Phyllis J. Freeman Memorial Trail
• Approval of bills totaling $260,221.73

The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1046 establishing a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment district, with no specific incentives authorized yet. They also set a public hearing for a Rural Housing Incentive District and approved the acquisition of public safety vehicles with financing. A proposal to use goats for vegetation management was tabled for further research.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1046 creating a TIF redevelopment district (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-18 setting a public hearing for a Rural Housing Incentive District (3-0)
• Approved acquisition of public safety vehicles and Resolution 2021-19 for lease purchase financing (3-0)
• Tabled vegetation management using goats for further research (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request for a variance at 1550 S 94th Street to allow a single-family home with reduced front lot width and driveway dimensions. The Planning Commission will also discuss a new plat for 1650 S 102nd Street and a mobility strategy presentation.

• Variance request: 1550 S 94th Street (8-foot frontage and narrow driveway)
• Preliminary/Final Plat: 1650 S 102nd Street
• goDotte Countywide Mobility Strategy Presentation

The Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance to Aces Properties LLC for a property at 1550 S 94th Street, allowing an 8-foot-wide driveway and reduced front lot width, subject to an indemnification agreement. The Planning Commission also approved preliminary and final plats for a four-lot subdivision at 1650 S 102nd Street. A presentation on the goDotte Countywide Mobility Strategy was given, and staff reported on housing and transportation projects.

• Granted variance for 8-ft driveway and reduced frontage at 1550 S 94th St, subject to indemnification (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 4-lot subdivision at 1650 S 102nd St (4-0)
• Approved final plat for 4-lot subdivision at 1650 S 102nd St (4-0)
• Approved minutes from September 15, 2021 (3-0-1, Sweeten abstained)

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board will review cemetery finances and maintenance projects, consider a $32,500 goat-grazing brush management project at City Park, hear updates on the historic cemetery restoration, and receive initial concepts for the River Front Park redevelopment. The board will also approve minutes from the August 25, 2021 meeting.

• Cemetery maintenance: dead tree removal ($5,575) and fence removal/repairs (Quality Fence $8,866)
• Goats-on-the-Go brush management at City Park: $32,500 from special sales tax fund
• Historic cemetery access via Edwardsville Dr.: land transfer from St. Martin of the Fields church
• River Front Park redevelopment: presentation of initial concepts and working session
• Cemetery financial activity: consolidated balance $74,146.14

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board approved moving forward with cemetery maintenance projects, including removal of all five dead trees and stump grinding, and fence repair/removal. They also recommended a goat grazing brush management project at City Park at a not-to-exceed cost of $20,000, which will go to City Council for final approval. The board accepted the cemetery activity report and prior meeting minutes, and heard updates on the historic cemetery restoration and River Front Park redevelopment, but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Accepted Cemetery Activity Report as presented (4-0)
• Approved cemetery maintenance projects including removal of all five dead trees and stump grinding (4-0)
• Recommended goat grazing brush management at City Park at not-to-exceed $20,000 (4-0)

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to contract with Orrick & Erskine for right-of-way acquisition services for the 98th St. reconstruction project, at an estimated cost of $71,300. The council will also consider a Planning Commission recommendation to rezone 10600 Kaw Dr. from C-2 to C-3, approve a final plat, and a preliminary/final development plan. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and a $239,336.01 statement of bills.

• Authorize agreement with Orrick & Erskine for ROW acquisition, $71,300, for 98th St. project
• Rezone 10600 Kaw Dr. from C-2 to C-3 and adopt Ordinance No. 1045
• Final plat for 10600 Kaw Dr. and acceptance of public rights-of-way and easements
• Preliminary/Final Development Plan for 10600 Kaw Dr.
• Approve statement of bills totaling $239,336.01

The council approved a rezoning, final plat, and development plan for a new 32,000 sq. ft. office and fleet maintenance building at 10600 Kaw Dr., with conditions. It also authorized a $71,300 contract with Orrick & Erskine for right-of-way services for the 98th St. project, and approved the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $239,336.01 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized $71,300 agreement with Orrick & Erskine for ROW services (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1045 rezoning 10600 Kaw Dr. to C-3 (6-0)
• Approved final plat for 10600 Kaw Dr. with conditions, striking vehicle class restriction (6-0)
• Approved preliminary development plan with conditions, striking condition no. 3 (6-0)
• Approved final development plan with eight conditions, amended condition 7 to support speed reduction (6-0)

City Council

The council approved Resolution 2021-17, which establishes a Rural Housing Incentive District (RHID) on a 10-acre site south of Edwardsville Elementary to address the need for quality housing. The resolution will be sent to the Kansas Secretary of Commerce. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills paid, and went into executive session for legal consultation, taking no action afterward.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $392,318.94 in bills (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-17 creating a Rural Housing Incentive District (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for legal consultation (5-0)
• Returned from executive session with no action taken (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone 12.94 acres at 10600 Kaw Drive from C-2 to C-3 General Commercial, and to approve a preliminary/final plat and development plan for a corporate office and fleet maintenance/distribution facility. The applicant seeks three deviations, including reduced building coverage and a sidewalk waiver. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning, contingent on final development plan approval within 12 months.

• Rezoning 10600 Kaw Drive from C-2 to C-3 (12.94 acres)
• Preliminary/final plat and development plan for 32,000 sq ft office/warehouse
• Three requested deviations: 10% building coverage, Metl-Span wall panels, sidewalk waiver
• Public hearing for rezoning (2021-03-Z), plat (2021-04-PPT/FPT), development plan (2021-05-PPN/FPN)

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning from C2 to C3, a preliminary/final plat, and a preliminary/final development plan for 10600 Kaw Drive, allowing a fleet vehicle service center with deed restrictions limiting vehicles to class seven, three axles or fewer, and prohibiting semis. The commission also approved deviations from design standards, including use of metal panels and no sidewalks, with conditions. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved the minutes from July 21, 2021, 4-0-1 (Commissioner Smith abstained).
• Approved rezoning of 10600 Kaw Drive from C2 to C3, 6-0.
• Approved the preliminary plat with conditions, 6-0.
• Approved the final plat with conditions, 6-0.
• Approved the preliminary development plan with staff recommendations, modified condition 9, and deviations, 6-0.
• Approved the final development plan with conditions, 6-0.

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider certifying the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget, which failed in a 3-3 vote at the August 23 meeting. The council will also discuss a special event permit for Journey Pro Wrestling, a staff update on the property at 9711 Steele Rd., a presentation on rural Housing Incentive Districts, and a resolution to set a public hearing for a Tax Increment Financing District. Consent agenda items include approving minutes, paying bills totaling $184,496.29, and selecting Gordon CPA as auditor.

• Certify FY2022 Annual Budget (previously failed 3-3)
• Resolution 2021-16 setting public hearing for TIF District
• Special event permit for Journey Pro Wrestling at Edwardsville City Park on Sept 17
• Staff update on property at 9711 Steele Rd. (possible demolition)
• Approve bills paid $184,496.29

The City Council certified the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget with a budget authority of $10,754,872 and ad valorem tax revenue of $3,507,833, with an estimated mill levy of 42.298. The vote was 4-1, with Councilmember Mellott dissenting, preferring the original staff-recommended budget. The council also approved the consent agenda, a special event permit for Journey Pro Wrestling, and Resolution 2021-16 setting a public hearing for a TIF district.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills of $184,496.29, auditor selection, and GAAP waiver (5-0)
• Approved special event permit for Journey Pro Wrestling pending final security review (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-16 setting public hearing for TIF district on October 25 (5-0)
• Certified FY22 budget with $10,754,872 authority and 42.298 mill levy (4-1)

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting and the Cemetery Activity Report as presented. The board discussed options for securing permanent access to the historic cemetery site, including a potential ownership transfer or easement with St. Martin in the Fields church, with no official action taken. They also held a kickoff discussion with Stantec Consulting for the River Front Park Redevelopment Project, reaching a general consensus on passive uses and river activation.

• Approved the minutes of the July 14, 2021 meeting (6-0).
• Approved the Cemetery Activity Report as presented (5-0).
• Discussed options for securing access to the historic cemetery site; no action taken.
• Heard staff updates on the 2021 Edwardsville AutumnFest; no action required.
• Conducted a kickoff discussion with Stantec Consulting for the River Front Park Redevelopment Project; no action taken.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget and requests to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The agenda also includes a potential contract for the 102nd Street full-depth repair project.

• Public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget
• Public hearing regarding exceeding the revenue neutral rate (RanR) for FY2022
• Contract authorization for McAnany Construction for the 102nd Street full-depth repair project
• Approval of bills totaling $188,511.14
• Public hearing regarding the property at 1951 S. 98th St.

The City Council failed to adopt the FY2022 annual budget in a 3-3 vote, with Mayor McTaggart voting and Councilmembers Caiharr, Shriver, and Stites dissenting. The council delayed action on the demolition of the property at 9711 Steele Rd. until September 13, 2021, and approved several other items including the 2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance, the 2021 Uniform Public Offense Code, a road repair contract, and a resolution exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The budget will be reconsidered at a later meeting after staff provides options to balance revenues and expenditures.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $188,511.14 in bills (4-0-1, Shriver abstaining)
• Delayed action on 9711 Steele Rd. demolition until September 13, 2021 (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-13 for property at 1951 S. 98th St. (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1043 (2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance) (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1044 (2021 Uniform Public Offense Code) (5-0)
• Authorized contract with McAnany Construction for 102nd Street repair (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-14 exceeding revenue neutral rate (5-1, Stites dissenting)
• FY2022 budget certification failed (3-3)

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider several significant items, including authorizing an agreement for a tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment district, a contract for the River Front Park Redevelopment Project, and setting the maximum FY2022 budget with a public hearing. They will also vote on special event permits for AutumnFest 2021 and adopt updated traffic and public offense codes.

• Authorize agreement with SA Legal Advisors for TIF redevelopment district
• Contract with Stantec Consulting Services for River Front Park Redevelopment Project
• Set maximum FY2022 budget and call public hearing for August 23, 2021
• Special event permits for Fastenal BK5K Race and Outfield Beer Co. alcohol sales during AutumnFest
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1043 (2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance) and No. 1044 (2021 Uniform Public Offense Code)

The council authorized the City Manager to contract with SA Legal Advisors to create a TIF redevelopment district, approved special event permits for Fastenal's BK5K race and Outfield Beer Co. for AutumnFest, and authorized a $41,000 contract with Stantec for River Front Park design. It also set a public hearing for the FY22 budget, which includes a one-mill levy decrease, and tabled two ordinances adopting state traffic and offense codes until August 23.

• Authorized City Manager to contract with SA Legal Advisors for TIF district creation (4-0)
• Approved Fastenal BK5K special event permit, waived daily fee (4-0)
• Approved Outfield Beer Co. alcohol sales permit for AutumnFest, waived daily fee (4-0)
• Authorized $41,000 contract with Stantec for River Front Park redevelopment phase 1 (4-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 1043 (Standard Traffic Ordinance) and 1044 (Uniform Public Offense Code) until Aug 23 (4-0)
• Set public hearing for FY22 budget on Aug 23, with proposed one-mill levy decrease (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will approve the July 12 minutes and a statement of bills totaling $304,140.81. Staff will present the 2022 Annual Budget, focusing on proposed General Fund expenditures. The Council will also consider actions regarding a property at 9711 Steele Rd. and a replat for 1857 S. 105th Terrace.

• Approval of Statement of Bills paid in the amount of $304,140.81
• Staff update and potential action regarding property at 9711 Steele Rd.
• Consideration of Planning Commission recommendation for replat/final plat at 1857 S. 105th Terrace (2021-02-FPT)
• Staff presentation on 2022 Annual Budget development focusing on General Fund expenditures
• Executive Session for legal counsel consultation regarding a project in the City’s industrial park

The Council approved Resolution 2021-12, granting the new owner of 9711 Steele Rd. an additional 30 days to submit permits for rehabbing the property, instead of proceeding with demolition. They also approved a replat/final plat for 1857 S. 105th Terrace and heard a budget presentation for FY22, which includes increased road funding and a proposed 1-mill levy decrease. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $304,140.81 in bills (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-12 granting 30-day extension for 9711 Steele Rd. rehab (3-0)
• Approved replat/final plat for 1857 S. 105th Terrace (4-0)
• Recessed into executive session for legal consultation; no action taken

Planning Commission

The Edwardsville Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a final plat/replat for a 0.51-acre residential lot at 1857 S 105th Terrace. The replat is needed to adjust the front yard setback and refine utility easements for a proposed accessory structure. Staff recommends approval with conditions. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and staff reports on development updates.

• Replat/final plat for 1857 S 105th Terrace (2021-02-FPT) – owners Kevin and Haley McGinnis, applicant Larry T. Hahn Jr. of Hans Surveying
• Staff recommends approval with conditions, including final technical review and approval from UG GeoSpatial Services and County Surveyor
• Replat will be forwarded to City Council for final approval if recommended
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021 meeting
• Staff reports on development updates

The Edwardsville Planning Commission approved a replat/final plat for 1857 S 105th Terrace, allowing the owners to redefine utility easements to build an accessory structure. The motion passed 4-0. The commission also discussed road classification updates, a Riverfront Park development, and the 110th and Riverview project, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved replat/final plat for 1857 S 105th Terrace (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 19, 2021 (4-0)

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The CPPS Board is reviewing a recommendation to authorize contract negotiations with Stantec for the River Front Park Development Project. The board will also consider an Adopt-A-Planter program for the Edwardsville Cemetery and hear public comments regarding an abandoned cemetery.

• Recommendation to negotiate contract with Stantec for River Front Park development
• Proposed Adopt-A-Planter Program for six locations at Edwardsville Cemetery
• Public comment from Mary Kimbrough regarding the abandoned cemetery
• Review of cemetery financial activity and recent burial/plot sales

The CPPS Board approved moving forward with contract negotiations with Stantec Consulting Services for the River Front Park Redevelopment Project, with costs to be paid from the City's Special Sales Tax Fund and an emphasis on historical signage. The board also approved the Adopt-A-Planter Program for the Edwardsville Cemetery, accepted the June Cemetery Activity Report, and directed staff to provide regular updates on the historic cemetery restoration, starting with securing access.

• Approved the minutes of the June 9, 2021 meeting (6-0).
• Accepted the June Cemetery Activity Report as presented (5-0).
• Approved moving forward with the Adopt-A-Planter Program as presented (6-0).
• Approved the panel recommendation of Stantec Consulting for the River Front Park Redevelopment Project and to proceed with contract negotiations, with costs from the Special Sales Tax Fund and emphasis on historical signage (6-0).
• Directed staff to provide regular updates on the historic cemetery restoration, starting with a discussion on securing access at the August meeting.

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider approving the consent agenda, set a public hearing for a potentially dangerous property at 1951 S. 98th St., and hear a staff presentation on revenue projections for the 2022 annual budget. The council will also recess into executive session to discuss a project in the city's industrial park with legal counsel.

• Approve consent agenda including minutes of June 28, 2021 and bills paid totaling $341,604.67
• Set public hearing for potentially dangerous and unfit property at 1951 S. 98th St.
• Staff presentation on FY22 budget revenue projections
• Executive session for legal consultation on industrial park project

The City Council approved Resolution 2021-11, setting a public hearing date for a potentially dangerous and unfit property at 1951 S. 98th St. The property had unpermitted construction activity, and the resolution starts the clock for the owner to abate dangerous conditions. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills paid of $341,604.67, and held executive sessions with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda, including minutes of June 28 and bills paid of $341,604.67, with a note to amend minutes (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-11 setting a public hearing date for the dangerous property at 1951 S. 98th St. (5-0).
• Held executive sessions for legal consultation; no action taken as a result.

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider Resolution 2021-08 to substitute projects authorized by 2020 General Obligation Bonds, conduct a public hearing on property at 9711 Steele Rd., and consider authorizing a pavement striping contract for the 2021 Surface Seal Project. They will also hear a staff presentation on mill levy implications of the Revenue Neutral Rate and take any necessary actions.

• Resolution 2021-08 substituting projects authorized by 2020 GO Bonds
• Public hearing on property at 9711 Steele Rd. (Resolution 2021-09)
• Contract for pavement striping for 2021 Surface Seal Project
• Staff presentation on mill levy implications of Revenue Neutral Rate
• Consent agenda: approve minutes and bills paid $74,664.67

The City Council adopted Resolution 2021-08, version 2, which allocates excess funds from the 2020 General Obligation Bonds to both the 98th Street project and public safety facilities. The vote was 3-2, with Councilmembers Stites and Shriver dissenting. The council also approved the consent agenda, adopted Resolution 2021-09 regarding the property at 9711 Steele Rd., authorized a pavement striping contract not to exceed $35,000, and adopted Resolution 2021-10 stating intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate but not exceed the current FY21 mill levy.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes of June 14, 2021 and bills paid of $74,664.67 (5-0).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-08 version 2, allocating bond funds to both 98th St. and public safety facilities (3-2).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-09 regarding the property at 9711 Steele Rd. (5-0).
• Authorized City Manager to contract for pavement striping not to exceed $35,000 (4-1).
• Adopted Resolution 2021-10 stating intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate but not exceed current FY21 mill levy (6-0).

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider approving a replat for properties along Richland Ave. and authorizing a contract with Hall Brothers INC. for the 2021 Surface Seal Project. The body is also scheduled to vote on Ordinance No. 1042, which updates the city's alcohol sales regulations, and Resolution 2021-08 regarding substitutions of projects authorized by 2020 General Obligation Bonds. Additionally, staff will present preliminary revenue projections for the development of the 2022 Annual Budget.

• Replat approval for 10326 Richland Ave./340 S. 103rd St./316 S. 102nd St. (Case 2021-01-FPT)
• Authorization of contract with Hall Brothers INC. for the 2021 Surface Seal Project
• Resolution 2021-08 substituting projects authorized by 2020 General Obligation Bonds
• Ordinance No. 1042 updating City alcohol sales regulations
• Approval of Statement of Bills totaling $443,878.48 for the period May 20–June 9, 2021

The City Council approved the consent agenda, a replat for properties on Richland Ave. and 102nd/103rd St., a $125,000 contract with Hall Brothers INC. for the 2021 Surface Seal Project, and Ordinance No. 1042 updating alcohol sales regulations to align with state law. No action was taken on reallocating GO Bond funds, with discussion to continue.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $443,878.48 in bills, 5-0.
• Approved replat of 10326 Richland Ave./340 S. 103rd St./316 S. 102nd St. with conditions, 6-0.
• Authorized City Manager to contract with Hall Brothers INC. for surface seal at not-to-exceed $125,000, 5-0.
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1042 allowing Sunday alcohol sales 9 a.m.-11 p.m. and CMB 9 a.m.-8 p.m., 5-0.
• Tabled reallocation of $1,250,000 from GO Bond funds to 98th St. project; no vote taken.

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board approved the May 2021 minutes and the May Cemetery Activity Report, both by 5-0 votes. The board heard a presentation from Edwardsville Elementary Principal Tracy Johnson about new playground funding and discussed potential trail and soccer partnerships, but took no action. Planning for community events, including a June 25 cookout and AutumnFest on September 17-18, was reviewed with no action required.

• Approved May 12, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May Cemetery Activity Report as presented (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a new compensation plan and a resolution requesting the termination of a local health order. The agenda also includes a presentation on street maintenance projects and a review of the 2020 financial statement.

• Adoption of Resolution 2021-06 regarding the City’s Compensation Plan
• Resolution 2021-07 to request termination of Local Health Order 4/29/21
• Business license application from Liquor Xpress at 9701 Kaw Drive
• Presentation regarding street maintenance projects
• Approval of bills totaling $266,849.76

The Edwardsville City Council approved the 2020 financial audit, a business license for Liquor Xpress at 9701 Kaw Drive, Resolution 2021-06 to adjust the city's compensation plan, and Resolution 2021-07 requesting termination of a local health order. All votes were 5-0. The council also heard a street maintenance presentation with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $266,849.76 in bills (5-0)
• Accepted 2020 audit prepared by Gordon CPA (5-0)
• Approved Liquor Xpress business license at 9701 Kaw Drive, conditioned on planning items (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-06 for compensation plan proposal #1 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-07 requesting termination of Local Health Order 4/29/21, with amendment removing 'strongly' (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a replatting request for properties at 10326 Richland, 340 S 103rd Court, and 316 S 102nd Street. The meeting also includes updates on the Comprehensive Plan redline review status.

• Public Hearing: Replatting of 10326 Richland / 340 S 103rd Court / 316 S 102nd Street

The Edwardsville Planning Commission approved a replatting request for properties at 10326 Richland, 340 S 103rd Court, and 316 S 102nd Street, with conditions, in a 5-0 vote. The item had been previously approved by the Council but required minor changes due to errors. The applicant and owner did not appear at the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of staff reports and discussion.

• Approved replatting at 10326 Richland / 340 S 103rd Court / 316 S 102nd Street with conditions (5-0)
• Approved minutes for January, February, and March 2021 (5-0)

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board will review cemetery finances and recent activity, and begin developing a Request for Qualifications for the River Front Park Development Project. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and advisory reports from city staff.

• Review cemetery financial statement and burial/plot sales
• Develop Request for Qualifications for River Front Park Development Project
• Approve minutes of April 14, 2021
• Advisory reports from Assistant City Manager and Parks & Rec Supervisor

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board approved the April minutes and the May Cemetery Financial Activity Report, with a note that staff would investigate a discrepancy in figures. The board also reviewed and provided input on the River Front Park development, including amenities like restrooms, playgrounds, and dog parks, which will be incorporated into the final RFQ. No final decisions were made on the RFQ, which is tentatively scheduled for City Council approval on July 26, 2021.

• Approved April 14, 2021 minutes with typo corrections (6-0)
• Approved May Cemetery Financial Activity Report with staff to research figure difference (6-0)

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider approving the consent agenda, including bills of $334,978.46, and the 2020 audit report. They will also set a public hearing for a dangerous structure at 9711 Steele Rd., hear a Q1 budget review, and discuss a county health order amendment. An executive session on legal counsel is also scheduled.

• Approve statement of bills totaling $334,978.46
• Consider 2020 financial statements and audit report by Gordon CPA
• Resolution 2021-05 to set public hearing for dangerous structure at 9711 Steele Rd.
• Quarter 1 Budget Review for 2021 presentation
• Discussion on Unified Government Resolution R-34-21 amending Local Health Order

The City Council approved a resolution to set a public hearing date for a dangerous and unfit structure at 9711 Steele Rd. They also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills paid. The 2020 financial audit was discussed but no action was taken, and the council discussed a potential resolution regarding a Wyandotte County health order, with language to be developed for the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bills paid (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05 setting public hearing for dangerous structure at 9711 Steele Rd. (5-0)
• Held executive sessions for legal consultation; no action taken
• Discussed 2020 financial audit; no action taken
• Discussed potential resolution on Wyandotte County health order; no vote

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to submit a Project Programming Request to KDOT for the 98th Street Corridor project, following a presentation by BHC on the preliminary design. The council will also approve consent agenda items, including minutes and a $134,495.08 statement of bills, and may enter executive session to discuss a project in the industrial park. Public comments are invited.

• Consider authorizing City Manager to execute Project Programming Request with KDOT for 98th Street Corridor Project
• Hear presentation by BHC on 98th Street preliminary design project
• Approve consent agenda: minutes of April 12, 2021 and statement of bills totaling $134,495.08
• Consider motion to recess into executive session for legal consultation on industrial park project
• Public comments (limited to 3 minutes)

The City Council approved a Project Programming Request with KDOT for the 98th Street Corridor Project, allowing it to be let for bid in federal fiscal year 2024. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills paid. No executive session was held. A presentation on the 98th Street preliminary design was given, but no action was taken.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $134,495.08 in bills (5-0)
• Approved KDOT Project Programming Request for 98th Street Corridor (5-0)
• No executive session held; item deferred pending materials

Planning Commission

The Edwardsville Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will review specific sections of the city's Comprehensive Plan, including Growth Management, Community Character, Parks and Recreation, and Economic Development. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and staff development updates.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan sections: Growth Management (pp. 61-68), Community Character (pp. 69-75), Parks and Recreation (pp. 77-79), Economic Development (pp. 81-89)
• Approval of minutes from January 20, February 17, and March 17, 2021 meetings
• Staff report on development updates

The Edwardsville Planning Commission held a regular meeting on April 21, 2021, but took no formal votes or decisions. The meeting was primarily a discussion of the comprehensive plan, focusing on growth management, community character, parks and recreation, and economic development. Members discussed code enforcement challenges, housing availability, and potential park reserve policies, but no actions were taken.

• No formal decisions or votes were made during the meeting
• Minutes for January, February, and March were not approved due to lack of quorum

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board will review cemetery finances, consider a $3,800 headstone maintenance project, review fence removal quotes, and discuss a grievance about cremated remains. They will also review survey results for River Front Park development. The meeting includes standard agenda items like approving minutes and advisory reports.

• Consider authorizing up to $3,800 for phase 1 headstone cleaning of 104 monuments
• Review fence removal quotes between $8,000 and $16,000
• Discuss Aubrey Wright's request to allow four cremated remains in a standard plot
• Review River Front Park survey results from utility billing mailing
• Review cemetery financial activity; total balance $71,436.10

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board approved a headstone cleaning project for 104 monuments in the old cemetery section at a cost not to exceed $3,800, using cemetery funds. They also approved the March cemetery financial report and adopted a policy exempting pre-existing plots from the three-cremated-remains limit, allowing up to four for those plots. The fence removal project and park survey were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved March Cemetery Financial Activity Report (6-0)
• Approved headstone cleaning project not to exceed $3,800 (6-0)
• Approved Wright grievance: pre-policy plots exempt from 3-cremated-remains limit (6-0)

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider approving the consent agenda, hear presentations on the American Recovery Act and pay plan adjustments, and vote on a telecommunications franchise for Unite Private Networks LLC. The council will also enter executive session to discuss legal matters related to sewer and industrial park development agreements.

• Approve consent agenda including minutes and bills totaling $380,877.94
• Hear City Manager presentation on American Recovery Act of 2021 impacts
• Hear City Manager presentation on adjustments to the City's pay plan
• Consider Ordinance No. 1041 granting a telecommunications franchise to Unite Private Networks LLC
• Executive session for legal consultation on sewer and industrial park development agreements

The Edwardsville City Council approved Ordinance No. 1041, granting a telecommunications franchise to Unite Private Networks LLC, with a 5-0 vote. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bills paid, and held executive sessions for legal discussions on development agreements, taking no action. Presentations on the American Recovery Act and pay plan adjustments were heard, with no formal decisions made.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes and $380,877.94 in bills) 5-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 1041 granting telecom franchise to Unite Private Networks LLC 5-0
• Held executive sessions for legal discussions on sewer and industrial park development agreements; no action taken

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider several contracts and ordinances, including mowing services at the cemetery, contractor licensing, and design work for the 98th St. project. They will also discuss a sewer development agreement with Compass Commodity Group and Scannell Properties, and may enter executive session for legal consultation. The agenda includes routine consent items and public comments.

• Contract with Supreme Green Landworks for cemetery mowing
• Ordinance No. 1040 adopting contractor licensing
• Contract with Blue Moon Hauling for Riverview Ave. & 102nd St. culvert installation
• Resolution 2021-03 for reimbursement of 98th St. project costs from future bonds
• Sewer Development Agreement with Compass Commodity Group 300, LLC and Scannell Properties #516, LLC

The Edwardsville City Council approved a contractor licensing ordinance (4-1), authorized a sewer development agreement with Compass Commodity Group and Scannell Properties (4-1), and approved contracts for cemetery mowing, a culvert installation, and design work for the 98th St. project. All other agenda items passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including $933,037.20 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Supreme Green Landworks for cemetery mowing (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1040 for contractor licensing (4-1)
• Authorized contract with Blue Moon Hauling for Riverview Ave. & 102nd St. culvert project (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-03 for reimbursement of 98th St. project costs (5-0)
• Authorized contract with BHC for 98th St. design work (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-04 for sewer development agreement with Compass/Scannell (4-1)

Planning Commission

The Edwardsville Planning Commission met and reviewed sections of the comprehensive plan, including future land use, public services, natural environment, and transportation. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a discussion. Minutes from January and February were not approved due to lack of a quorum.

• Reviewed comprehensive plan sections on future land use, public services, natural environment, and transportation
• Discussed maintaining small-town character amid street improvements on 110th Street and Riverview
• Noted that the 2011 plan supersedes the previous 50-year plan
• Discussed potential for shared facilities with neighboring cities like Bonner
• Discussed street classifications and federal funding implications
• No formal votes or approvals were taken

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board will elect officers, review draft bylaws, and discuss 2019 recreational programming enrollment. They will also consider the draft 2020 programming calendar, schedule a pre-season walkthrough with White Lawn & Landscape, and review the cemetery agenda including an RFP for digging services and capital projects.

• Election of CPPS Board President, Vice President, and Secretary
• Review of draft bylaws
• Consideration of draft 2020 programming calendar
• RFP for digging services at Edwardsville Cemetery
• Review of cemetery ordinances and capital projects

The board voted 4-0 to recommend Supreme Green Landworks for the cemetery mowing contract, despite a lower bid from WCO Enterprises, because WCO lacked a local contact. They also approved consolidating cemetery checking and money market accounts, approved a rental policy for the Community Center starting April 1 with a 100-person capacity, and accepted the minutes and financial report. No action was taken on maintenance projects or survey results, which will be revisited in April.

• Approved minutes of February 10, 2021 (4-0).
• Accepted March Cemetery Financial Activity Report (4-0).
• Recommended Supreme Green Landworks for cemetery mowing contract (4-0).
• Approved consolidation of Cemetery Money Market and checking accounts (4-0).
• Approved Community Center rental policy with April 1 reopening and 100-person capacity (4-0).

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2020 Departmental Year-End Report, then consider several ordinances and appointments. Key items include repealing the snow and ice removal ordinance, amending sidewalk maintenance rules, and hearing a presentation from Alcove Development on the Towne Center project. The council will also consider a community service sentencing ordinance and appoint a permanent judge pro tempore.

• Repeal Ordinance 1038 removing snow and ice from sidewalks
• Amend Ordinance 1039 for sidewalk maintenance along arterial roads
• Consider Ordinance 1040 on community service sentencing in Municipal Court
• Appoint David Duckers as permanent judge pro tempore
• Approve consent agenda including bills paid of $168,967.69

The Edwardsville City Council voted 2-3 to reject Ordinance No. 1040, which would have granted the Municipal Court Judge explicit authority to sentence community service. The council approved three other ordinances, including one to repeal snow and ice removal codes and another to amend sidewalk maintenance rules. No formal action was taken on the Towne Center project after a presentation by Alcove Development.

• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes and bills paid of $168,967.69, 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1038, repealing snow and ice removal from sidewalks code, 5-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1039, amending sidewalk maintenance code, 5-0
• Rejected Ordinance No. 1040, on community service sentencing, 2-3
• Approved appointment of David Duckers as permanent judge pro tempore, 5-0
• Took no formal action on the Towne Center project after discussion

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several equipment acquisitions, including a new ambulance and a parks maintenance truck. The agenda also includes the approval of $836,198.06 in bills and a request to enter executive session regarding real property.

• Acquisition of an AEV TraumaHawk ambulance for approximately $232,636 via a lease-purchase agreement with Union Bank and Trust
• Purchase of a 2021 Ford F-250 maintenance vehicle for $32,979 using Special Sales Tax funds
• Approval of $836,198.06 in bills, including a $664,000 payment to KDOT for the Riverview Crossroads Project
• Authorization of a digital message board purchase using CARES Act funding
• Executive session request for preliminary discussion regarding real property acquisition

The Edwardsville City Council approved three purchases: a parks maintenance vehicle using Special Sales Tax funds, a new ambulance financed through Union Bank & Trust, and a digital message board funded by CARES Act money. All votes were 5-0. The council also entered executive session to discuss real property acquisition but took no action.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $836,198.06 in bills (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of parks maintenance vehicle using Special Sales Tax funds (5-0)
• Authorized ambulance acquisition and Resolution 2021-02 for lease purchase with Union Bank & Trust (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of digital message board for $15,975 using CARES Act funding (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for real property discussion; no action taken

Planning Commission

The Edwardsville Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss a contractor licensing recommendation and review sections of the city's comprehensive plan, including 'Where We're Going,' 'Community Snapshot,' and 'Land Use.' The meeting also includes staff reports on development updates and approval of minutes from the November 18, 2020 meeting.

• Contractor licensing recommendation
• Review of Comprehensive Plan sections (pp. 2-6, 7-9, 11-15)
• Development updates from staff
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2020

The Planning Commission did not approve the January 20, 2021 minutes due to a lack of quorum. The Commission voted to forward a contractor licensing recommendation to the City Council for consideration on March 8, 2021. The Commission also reviewed sections of the Comprehensive Plan, noting updates needed for the 2020 census and land use table.

• Forwarded contractor licensing recommendation to City Council (unanimous)
• Did not approve January 20, 2021 minutes due to lack of quorum

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board approved several items, including the minutes from previous meetings, a cemetery activity report, a draft RFP for cemetery mowing services, a community survey for River Front Park development, and a spring soccer program with mask requirements. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the earlier items. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved November 18, 2020 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Gardner abstaining)
• Approved cemetery activity report from January 13, 2021 (4-0-1, Gardner abstaining)
• Approved January 13, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Gardner abstaining)
• Approved Cemetery Activity Report as presented (6-0)
• Approved draft RFP for cemetery mowing services and authorized staff to issue bid (6-0)
• Authorized staff to release River Front Park community survey (6-0)
• Approved spring soccer program with mask mandate and skills development league (6-0)

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider several items, including an addendum to the solid waste contract, a review of the Steele Road closure, and a 1.4% cost-of-living adjustment to the pay plan. They will also review sidewalk maintenance ordinance language and hear staff presentations on the municipal court community service program and the 4th quarter budget review.

• Consider Addendum No. 1 to the 2020 Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Agreement (2% increase, ~$5,000 annual cost)
• Review closure of Steele Road between K-32 and Crestwood Drive
• Review existing ordinance language related to sidewalk maintenance
• Consider authorizing 1.4% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) and other adjustments to the pay plan
• Hear staff presentations on Municipal Court Community Service Program and 4th Quarter Budget Review

The City Council approved a 1.4% cost-of-living adjustment for employees, effective Feb. 1, and approved Addendum No. 1 to the 2020 Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Agreement. No formal action was taken on closing Steele Road or amending sidewalk maintenance ordinance, which were only discussed. The consent agenda, including minutes and bills, was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $358,024.03 in bills (5-0)
• Approved Addendum No. 1 to 2020 Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Agreement (5-0)
• Authorized 1.4% COLA effective Feb. 1 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Edwardsville Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect officers, review their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the 2021 planning forecast, including the comprehensive plan review and subdivision ordinance update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or specific development items listed for decision.

• Officer election for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Review of roles, responsibilities, powers, and duties
• 2021 planning forecast: calendar, comprehensive plan review and adoption, subdivision ordinance update
• Staff report on development updates

The Edwardsville Planning Commission held an administrative meeting with no new cases. It approved minutes, reappointed Chairman Bishop and Commissioner Harves, and changed its meeting time to 6 p.m. The commission also discussed roles, legal requirements, and future work items.

• Approved November 18, 2020 minutes (5-0)
• Reappointed Chairman Bishop and Commissioner Harves (5-0)
• Approved changing meeting time to 6 p.m. going forward
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board

The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board will review cemetery financial activity and recent plot sales, discuss infrastructure priorities for parks and cemeteries, and consider the preliminary 2021 Parks & Recreation programming calendar. The agenda includes a work session for these discussions, with no final votes scheduled.

• Review cemetery financial statement and plot sales, including two December 2020 sales
• Discuss infrastructure priorities and projects for Edwardsville Parks and Cemeteries
• Review preliminary 2021 Parks & Recreation programming calendar

The Edwardsville Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board met on January 13, 2021, but did not achieve a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. Approval of the November 18, 2020 minutes and cemetery activity review were postponed to the February meeting. The board held a work session on infrastructure priorities and the 2021 Parks & Rec programming calendar, but no action was taken.

• Approval of November 18, 2020 minutes deferred due to lack of quorum
• Cemetery activity review deferred due to lack of quorum
• Work session on infrastructure priorities and 2021 Parks & Rec calendar held; no action taken

City Council

The Edwardsville City Council will consider adopting the 2019 Kansas Region L Hazard Mitigation Plan and reappointing three members to citizen advisory boards. The agenda also includes approving minutes, paying bills of $415,791.78, and receiving public comments and advisory reports.

• Consider Resolution 2021-01 adopting the 2019 Kansas Region L Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Reappointments to Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board (Amber Duren) and Planning Commission (Mark Bishop, Erin Harves)
• Statement of Bills paid $415,791.78
• Approve minutes of December 14, 2020