Edwardsville public meetings in 2025
15 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission
The Edwardsville Planning Commission approved rezoning project 2025-02-Z for 10600 Kaw Drive, accepting it subject to staff recommendations and a 24‑month implementation period. The commission also held a public hearing on the rezoning, hearing concerns from nearby residents. In addition, the commission discussed a comprehensive plan review and adopted the Planning Commission calendar for 2026.
- Rezoning 2025-02-Z – 10600 Kaw Drive – approved with staff recommendations and 24‑month condition
- Public hearing opened and closed for the rezoning project
- Comprehensive Plan Review – discussion of needed changes
- Planning Commission Calendar 2026 – schedule of future meeting dates set
- Motion to accept rezoning passed 4‑0
City Council
The City Council will discuss a guaranteed maximum pricing proposal for the construction of the Edwardsville Municipal Complex. The body is also considering a property rezoning and a contract for sidewalk extensions.
- Guaranteed Maximum Pricing proposal for Edwardsville Municipal Complex with Fogel-Anderson Construction for $11,083,533
- Contract award to INCO Inc. for $416,871.66 for 104th Street Sidewalk Extension Phase 2 from Metropolitan to Edgehill Road
- Ordinance No. 1098 to rezone 10600 Kaw Drive from C-2 (Commercial Retail) to C-3 (General Commercial)
- Charter Ordinance No. 2025-03 regarding street and alley improvement authority and financing
- Approval of bills paid in the amount of $1,190,595.15
City Council
The Edwardsville City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the November 10 meeting minutes and a Statement of Bills Paid totaling $497,258.70. Council members will consider Ordinance No. 1096, which updates the city’s Standard Traffic Ordinance with new speed limits, parking citation enforcement, and device restrictions. The agenda also calls for a vote on amendments to the Automatic & Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection and a guest presentation on the Wyandotte County Vision Zero Action Plan.
- Approve consent agenda items, including $497,258.70 in paid bills
- Consider adoption of Ordinance 1096 amending the Standard Traffic Ordinance
- Consider amendments to the Automatic & Mutual Aid Agreement for Fire Protection
- Guest presentation on Wyandotte County Vision Zero Action Plan (information item)
- City Manager Report
Planning Commission
The Edwardsville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the rezoning request for 10600 Kaw Drive, moving the property from C‑2 Commercial Retail to C‑3 General Commercial. Staff recommends approval of the rezoning, conditioned on a final development plan being approved within 24 months. The meeting also includes a review of the comprehensive plan, approval of prior meeting minutes, and a period for general public comment.
- Public hearing on rezoning 10600 Kaw Drive (C‑2 to C‑3)
- Comprehensive Plan Review
- Approval of September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
- General public comment period
- Planning Commission comments and adjournment
City Council
The City Council will consider Ordinance 1095 to amend traffic regulations and allow heavy trucks on a southbound lane of 110th Street near Riverview Avenue. The change is tied to an interlocal agreement with Bonner Springs regarding road maintenance and development access.
- Consideration of Ordinance 1095 to amend Section 12.03.122 of the City Code
- Establishment of a 'right hand circuit' truck route via 110th St. and Riverview Ave.
- Removal of long-standing signage prohibiting trucks on 110th St. south of Riverview Ave.
- Exemptions for city vehicles, trash trucks, and vehicles under 12,000 pounds
- Special permit authority for the city administrator for vehicles over 36,000 pounds
Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board
The board will approve the September 10, 2025 minutes, hear public comments, and review the cemetery’s recent financial activity. It will receive updates on public‑works projects at the city park and cemetery, and on parks‑and‑rec programs, including a $4,000 Fastenal grant for playground improvements. No formal actions beyond routine approvals are noted.
- Approve minutes of the September 10, 2025 meeting
- Review cemetery financial summary showing a consolidated balance of $38,977.37
- Public Works update: park restroom ADA openers on backorder, safety covers installed, trail brush hog purchase
- Parks & Rec update: received $4,000 Fastenal grant for playground improvements
- Basketball registration open Oct 1 – Nov 16 with low enrollment
City Council
The Edwardsville City Council will consider several items, including approval of the $202,692.87 Statement of Bills Paid and a resolution adopting the Wyandotte County Emergency Operations Plan. Council members will vote on awarding the solid waste and recycling collection contract and a demolition contract for a structure at 250 N. 110th Street. They will also consider authorizing the preorder purchase of two Police Interceptor Ford vehicles from Shawnee Mission Ford.
- Approve Statement of Bills Paid in the amount of $202,692.87
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-18, the Wyandotte County Emergency Operations Plan
- Award bid for solid waste and recycling collection services
- Award bid for demolition of structure(s) at 250 N. 110th Street
- Authorize preorder acquisition of two Police Interceptor Ford vehicles from Shawnee Mission Ford
City Council
The Edwardsville City Council will consider several items, including a library interlocal agreement, a waiver of GAAP for the next fiscal year's financial statements, and a preorder for new fire department apparatus. A bid from FV Anderson for Project EDV2024-4, which would reconstruct Richland Avenue and resurface 106th Street, will be voted on. The council will also act on an earned interest reserve account resolution and hear the third‑quarter financial report.
- Consider interlocal agreement preserving library board appointments and continuing the library tax levy through FY2026
- Consider Resolution 2025-21 to waive Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for the upcoming fiscal year
- Consider authorizing the preorder acquisition of Fire Department apparatus
- Consider awarding the street construction bid to FV Anderson for Project EDV2024-4 on Richland Ave and 106th St
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-19 designating an earned interest reserve account within the General Fund
City Council
The council will hold a work session to discuss several pending ordinances and resolutions, including Ordinance 1088 that would incorporate the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code. Staff recommends adopting the ordinance, which revises theft, drug, firearm, air‑gun, and other provisions and sets fines from $500 to $2,500. The session also includes a proposal for Resolution 2025-16 to set a policy for displaying flags on city buildings. No formal action is scheduled during this work session.
- Ordinance 1088 – adoption of the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code with multiple amendments
- Resolution 2025-16 – policy for display of U.S., Kansas, and Edwardsville flags on city property
- Ordinance 1089 – regulations addressing excessive noise
- Ordinance 1090 – amendment adding section 8.01.017 on public urination and defecation
- Ordinance 1091 – definitions related to biological sex and related facility regulations
City Council
The Edwardsville City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026 City Budget and vote on its certification for submission to Wyandotte County. The council will also consider an interlocal agreement with the Unified Government for waste services, a sanitary sewer connection agreement with Buc-ees Kansas City, LLC, and approve a special event liquor permit for the 2025 Potato Festival. Additionally, the council will adopt Resolution No. 2025-14 establishing fees for enhanced festival attractions and accept a Statement of Bills Paid of $334,448.21.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2026 City Budget and motion to certify it
- Interlocal agreement with Unified Government for resident waste services
- Sanitary sewer connection agreement with Buc-ees Kansas City, LLC
- Special Event Permit for Cara’s Sweet Shots Mobile Bar Service LLC to sell liquor at the 2025 Potato Festival
- Resolution No. 2025-14 establishing fees for enhanced attractions at the 2025 Potato Festival
Planning Commission
The Edwardsville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for 650 S. 4th St, part of the City Hall/Municipal Campus redevelopment. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from C‑2 Commercial Retail to C‑3 General Commercial to permit a library and a public park/play area. The commission will also consider a preliminary/final site plan for the same property.
- Rezoning request (2023-11-Z) for 650 S. 4th St – change from C‑2 to C‑3 to allow library and public park
- Preliminary/Final Site Plan (2025-03-PPN/FPN) for 650 S. 4th St municipal campus redevelopment
Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board
The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board will review cemetery activity and Public Works updates. The body will also hold open discussions regarding a requested dog park and the possibility of a windmill.
- Open discussion for a requested dog park
- Open discussion for the possibility of a windmill
- Potato-Fest planning
- Review of Cemetery Activity
City Council
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider exceeding the revenue neutral rate (RNR) for the FY2026 budget. The body will also hear a staff presentation on the FY2026 budget and consider setting a formal budget hearing for September 22, 2025.
- Public hearing to consider exceeding the RNR of 36.292 mills with a maximum mill levy of 39.000 mills
- Approval of bills paid in the amount of $155,438.83
- Special event permit for Fastenal's BK5K Run/Walk on September 20, 2025
- Proposed FY2026 Annual Budget with maximum budget authority of $14,761,223
- Executive session for consultation with legal counsel regarding potential litigation
Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board
The Cemetery, Parks, and Public Spaces Board will approve minutes from June 11, 2025, and review financial and burial activity for the cemetery. The meeting also includes an open discussion regarding green space on 4th Street and advisory reports from Public Works and the Parks & Rec Supervisor.
- Approve minutes of June 11, 2025
- Review Cemetery Activity (financials and burial/plot sales)
- Open discussion for green space on 4th Street
- Public Works Updates
- Parks & Rec Supervisor Updates
City Council
The City Council will consider appointing Christy Everhart to fill a vacant council seat and adopting the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance. The body will also review a construction contract for the Fire Department and a sewer agreement with Buc-ees Kansas City.
- Appointment of Christy Everhart to City Council
- Adoption of Standard Traffic Ordinance 1087
- Fire Department renovation GMP proposal from Fogel-Anderson Construction
- Sanitary sewer connection agreement with Buc-ees Kansas City
- Town Center Connector Project eminent domain resolution