Fairway public meetings in 2025

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances and resolutions to create the 53rd Street Community Improvement District, adopt a development agreement with W. VinZant Restaurants, and update the Master Fee Schedule. The council will also consider a building permit extension, a State Park Road preliminary project study, and sign deviation requests for two Shawnee Mission Parkway properties. Routine items include approving claims, the 2026 holiday schedule, and a stormwater design agreement.

• Public hearing and Ordinance #1840 to create 53rd Street Community Improvement District
• Resolution 2025-K: Development Agreement with W. VinZant Restaurants
• Resolution 2025-M: update Master Fee Schedule
• Building permit extension for 4120 Brookridge Drive
• Sign deviation requests for 4150 and 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway

The Council approved Resolution 2025-K adopting a Development Agreement with W. VinZant Restaurants for the former Houlihan's building at 2820 West 53rd Street, to be redeveloped as the American Fire restaurant. The agreement establishes a Community Improvement District (CID) with a 2% sales tax to reimburse the developer up to $1,658,055 over 22 years. The Council also adopted Ordinance #1840 creating the 53rd Street Community Improvement District, approved a building permit extension for 4120 Brookridge Drive, adopted resolutions for the State Park Road study and updated fee schedule, and approved sign deviations for two Shawnee Mission Parkway businesses.

• Approved Resolution 2025-K adopting Development Agreement with W. VinZant Restaurants (7-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #1840 creating the 53rd Street Community Improvement District (unanimous)
• Approved building permit extension for 4120 Brookridge Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-L adopting State Park Road Preliminary Project Study (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-M updating Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved sign deviation requests for 4150 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved sign deviation requests for 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-F (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review five site plan requests, including a fence height exception, a new home with window hierarchy exceptions, two sign deviations, and a solar panel installation. The agenda also includes introducing a new commissioner and approving prior minutes.

• Fence height exception at 5811 Cherokee Dr (max 10 ft vs 6 ft limit)
• New single-family residence at 5447 Canterbury Rd with window hierarchy exceptions
• Sign deviations at 4100 and 4150 Shawnee Mission Parkway for temporary and permanent signs
• Roof-mounted solar panels at 5935 Reinhardt Dr
• Next meeting set for December 29, 2025

The Fairway Planning Commission approved a fence height exception for 5811 Cherokee Drive, allowing a fence up to 10 feet where 6 feet is the limit, with conditions including obtaining a building permit. The commission also approved site plans for a new home at 5447 Canterbury Road, sign deviations for tenants at 4100 and 4150 Shawnee Mission Parkway, and roof-mounted solar panels at 5955 Reinhardt Drive. All decisions were made at the November 24, 2025 meeting.

• Approved fence height exception at 5811 Cherokee Drive (5-1)
• Approved new single-family residence at 5447 Canterbury Road with window hierarchy exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved sign deviations for Pause at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway, including blade sign (5-1)
• Approved sign deviations for PVOLVE at 4150 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved roof-mounted solar panels at 5955 Reinhardt Drive (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider four ordinances and resolutions: regulating electric-assisted bicycles and scooters, regulating alcohol consumption on public property, adopting the 'Branching to Tomorrow' Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and calling a public hearing on creating a 53rd Street Community Improvement District with a sales tax. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, claims, and a technology services agreement. The meeting also includes proclamations, committee reports, and public comment periods.

• Ordinance #1837: e-bike and e-scooter regulations
• Ordinance #1838: alcohol consumption on public property
• Resolution 2025-G: adopt 'Branching to Tomorrow' Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Resolution 2025-H: public hearing for 53rd Street Community Improvement District and sales tax
• Consent agenda: approve claims (Ordinance #1836) and 2026 IT services agreement with Johnson County

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will consider several site plan reviews, including new single-family residences at 5500 Canterbury and 6018 Buena Vista St, a fence location exception at 5300 Pawnee Ln, and a review of its own by-laws. One previously continued item (3517 Eastvale) has been withdrawn. The meeting will also introduce a new commissioner and set the next meeting date.

• Site Plan Review – 5500 Canterbury: new single-family residence with window hierarchy exceptions
• Site Plan Review – 6018 Buena Vista St: new single-family residence with window hierarchy exceptions
• Site Plan Review – 5300 Pawnee Ln: fence location exception on a corner lot
• Review Planning Commission By-Laws
• 3517 Eastvale application withdrawn

The Fairway Planning Commission approved three site plans, all unanimously. A new single-family residence at 5700 Canterbury was approved with exceptions to window hierarchy, plus a condition to add transom windows on the left elevation. A fence exception at 5300 Pawnee Lane was approved to replace a 4-foot fence with a 6-foot privacy fence. A new residence at 6018 Buena Vista St. was approved with exceptions to window hierarchy and the 15% window/door opening requirement, with a condition to remove shutters from the rearmost window on the right elevation. The Commission also approved the Planning Commission Bylaws.

• Approved site plan for 5700 Canterbury (new single-family residence with window hierarchy exceptions), with staff conditions and added transom windows on left elevation (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 5300 Pawnee Lane (exception to fence location for 6-foot privacy fence on corner lot), subject to staff conditions (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 6018 Buena Vista St. (new single-family residence with window hierarchy and 15% window/door opening exceptions), with staff conditions and removal of shutters from rearmost right-elevation window (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 29, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Application for 3517 Eastvale withdrawn by applicant

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is meeting to handle routine business including consent agenda items, committee reports, and a presentation. The Administration & Finance Committee discussed a draft e-scooter ordinance, a potential property tax rebate program funded by council stipends, and the ongoing search for a new police station site. The council will also consider approving claims and appropriations for September 2025.

• Draft e-scooter ordinance discussed: 150-watt limit for younger users, 10 mph speed cap, supervision age possibly lowered to 14
• Property tax rebate program proposed, funded by council stipends in 2026
• Police station site search continues; no feasible locations identified
• Consent agenda includes approval of September 2025 claims and appropriations (Ordinance #1835)
• Planning Commission approved variances for 5734 Windsor Dr, 5516 Canterbury, 6119 Lockton Ln, 6220 Reinhardt Dr, 5720 Reinhardt Dr

The Fairway City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including meeting minutes, September 2025 claims and appropriations, and two mayoral appointments to the Planning Commission. The Council also heard a detailed update on the stalled Brew Top/American Fire restaurant project at the former Houlihan's site, where the developer has missed multiple deadlines for a CID petition and development agreement. No formal action was taken on the restaurant project.

• Approved consent agenda items A, B, and C unanimously
• Appointed Michael Tamburini to Planning Commission (Ward 1, term to Feb 2026)
• Appointed Doug Dalgleish to Planning Commission (term to Feb 2026)

Meeting

The Fairway Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from property owner Lance Larson for property at 3517 Eastvale Dr. The request seeks to allow construction across lot lines on three lots of common ownership, which is otherwise prohibited by Code Section 15-150(a). The board will also introduce new board member Jennifer Sheffield and approve minutes from the July 29, 2024 meeting.

• Variance request for construction across lot lines at 3517 Eastvale Dr
• Public hearing on variance from Code Section 15-150(a) lot merger requirements
• Introduction of new board member Jennifer Sheffield
• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2024 meeting
• Staff recommends conditions if variance granted, including one-year building permit deadline

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance request by Lance Larson to allow a building permit for construction activity crossing lot lines on two lots of common ownership at 3517 Eastvale Drive. The approval is subject to staff recommendations, including applying for a greenspace exception and obtaining a building permit within one year. The board found that the applicant met all five criteria for granting the variance.

• Approved variance request for 3517 Eastvale Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 29, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:18 P.M. (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a block party application from the Fairway Homes Association. The council will decide whether to approve a temporary street closure and grant an exception to allow alcohol consumption on the street. The event is scheduled for October 5, 2025, on Fairway Road.

• Temporary street closure of Fairway Rd from Shawnee Mission Parkway to State Park Rd, Oct 5, 1-7 pm
• Request for exception to allow public consumption of alcohol on city streets
• Application fee of $25 and refundable barricade deposit of $150 paid
• No alcohol sales; attendees may bring their own alcohol if approved
• Chief Thurlo approved location as not adjacent to a city park

The Fairway City Council held a special meeting to consider a block party application from the Fairway Homes Association for its annual Fall Festival on October 5. The application was received after the regular meeting deadline, but the council agreed to consider it at this special meeting. The council unanimously approved the application, which includes permission to serve alcohol in public.

• Approved Fairway Homes Association Block Party Application (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will hold public hearings on exceeding the revenue neutral rate and adopting the 2026 budget, and will consider the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. The council will also consider two ordinances: one updating traffic regulations by incorporating the 52nd edition of the Standard Traffic Ordinance, and another amending dog and cat regulations. The consent agenda includes approving August claims and appropriations and a block party request for 6009 Catalina.

• Public hearing to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
• Public hearing to adopt 2026 Budget
• Consider 5-year CIP Budget
• Ordinance #1833: traffic regulations (Standard Traffic Ordinance, 52nd ed.)
• Ordinance #1884: dog and cat regulations

The Fairway City Council adopted the 2026 budget on September 8, 2025, holding the mill levy flat for the tenth consecutive year. The $7,087,213 general fund budget (excluding reserves) is a 0.09% increase from 2025 and includes a 4% merit-based salary increase for full-time employees. The budget also includes $2,217,048 in Priority 1 capital improvement projects for 2026.

• Adopted 2026 budget with flat mill levy (19.929 mills)
• Approved $7,087,213 general fund budget (0.09% increase)
• Included 4% merit salary increase for full-time employees
• Budgeted $2,217,048 for 2026 Priority 1 capital projects
• Transferred $150,000 to Equipment Reserve Fund for CIP equipment
• Transferred $30,000 from Public Works for future street sweeper
• Budgeted $200,000 contingency in Administration Department

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is reviewing and will adopt the 2026 budget, which holds the mill levy flat for the tenth consecutive year. The General Fund budget is $7,087,213, a 0.09% increase from 2025, and includes a 4% merit-based salary increase for full-time employees. The budget also outlines capital improvement projects and transfers to reserve funds.

• General Fund budget of $7,087,213 for 2026
• 4% merit-based salary increase for full-time employees
• $150,000 transfer to Equipment Reserve Fund
• Street maintenance projects on 59th, Suwanee, Tahoe, Windsor Dr., Windsor Cir.
• Tennis court resurfacing and shade structure installation

The Fairway Planning Commission approved a fence location exception at 6042 Fontana Street, a new single-family residence at 6043 Alhambra Street with window and material exceptions, and a greenspace exception at 5711 Windsor Drive contingent on the applicant meeting a 64% greenspace requirement. The commission continued a site plan review for 5734 Windsor Drive to the September 29, 2025 meeting due to insufficient information.

• Approved fence exception at 6042 Fontana Street (unanimous)
• Approved new residence with exceptions at 6043 Alhambra Street (unanimous)
• Approved greenspace exception at 5711 Windsor Drive with 64% greenspace condition (unanimous)
• Continued site plan review for 5734 Windsor Drive to September 29, 2025 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including approving the July 2025 claims and minutes, and acting on new business items such as a sign replacement in Reinhardt Estates, two block party applications, and authorizing the mayor to sign agreements for the Fairway Pool Pavilion Project. The agenda also includes monthly reports from standing and special committees, public comment periods, and an executive session for attorney-client privileged communications. The accompanying administration report notes the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Reinhardt Estates monument sign and two new single-family residences at 6101 Buena Vista St and 6101 El Monte St.

• Consider Planning Commission recommendation for a sign replacement in Reinhardt Estates
• Consider Block Party applications for Reinhard Homeowners Association and Angie Gipson
• Consider authorizing Mayor to sign agreements for Fairway Pool Pavilion Project
• Approve Claims and Appropriations – Ordinance #1831 – July 2025
• Planning Commission approved new single-family residences at 6101 Buena Vista St and 6101 El Monte St

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review three site plan requests: two new single-family residences at 6101 Buena Vista St and 6101 El Monte St, each seeking exceptions to window hierarchy and primary entrance size, and a monument sign installation on the 63rd Street island by the Reinhardt Estates Homes Association. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting date for August 25, 2025.

• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 6101 Buena Vista St with exception requests
• Site plan review for new single-family residence at 6101 El Monte St with exception requests
• Monument sign installation on 63rd Street island (Property ID: GD802000000004) by Reinhardt Estates Homes Association
• Approval of minutes from June 30, 2025 meeting
• Set next meeting date for August 25, 2025

The Fairway Planning Commission unanimously approved three site plans: a new single-family residence at 6010 Buena Vista St. with exceptions for window hierarchy and primary entrance size; a new single-family residence at 6101 El Monte St. with similar exceptions; and a monument sign for Reinhardt Estates HOA on the 63rd Street Island. All approvals were subject to staff recommendations, including conditions like obtaining building permits within one year. The sign plan will go to City Council on August 11, 2025 for final approval.

• Approved site plan for 6010 Buena Vista St. (new home with exceptions) unanimously
• Approved site plan for 6101 El Monte St. (new home with exceptions) unanimously
• Approved monument sign for Reinhardt Estates HOA on 63rd Street Island unanimously
• Approved minutes of June 30, 2025 meeting unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 6:07 P.M.

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider a special use permit extension for a leasing trailer at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway, a first amendment to the Johnson County Mental Health co-responder memorandum of understanding, and a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate, which sets a public hearing date. The council will also hold a public forum on the 2026 draft budget, which proposes a 0.26% increase over 2025 and an 8.10% increase in public safety spending. Consent agenda items include approving June 2025 claims and appropriations and a letter of understanding with Envision Lawn and Tree for fall leaf collection.

• Special Use Permit extension for leasing trailer at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• First Amendment to Johnson County Mental Health Co-responder Cooperative MOU
• Public Forum: 2026 Draft Budget (0.26% increase; 8.10% public safety increase)
• Resolution 2025-G to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate, setting public hearing date
• Consent agenda: June 2025 claims (Ordinance #1829) and Envision Lawn and Tree leaf collection agreement

The Council approved the consent agenda, a special use permit extension for a leasing trailer, and an amendment to the Johnson County Mental Health Co-Responder MOU. They also approved Resolution 2025-G to exceed the revenue neutral rate, with a public hearing set for September 8, 2025. The 2026 draft budget was presented, keeping the mill levy unchanged for the tenth consecutive year.

• Approved consent agenda including June 2025 claims and leaf collection LOU (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1830 extending special use permit for leasing trailer at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Johnson County Mental Health Co-Responder MOU (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-G to exceed revenue neutral rate, setting public hearing for Sept 8 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will consider six site plan requests, including new single-family homes, solar panels, and various exceptions, plus a public hearing on extending a temporary leasing office trailer permit. The meeting also includes approving the May 19, 2025 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• New single-family residence with front building line and window hierarchy exception at 5915 Reinhardt Dr
• Generator location exception at 5760 Windsor Cir
• Roof-mounted solar system at 5306 Canterbury Rd
• New single-family residence with window hierarchy and fence location exceptions at 5942 Alhambra Rd
• Extension of Special Use Permit 2024-1 for temporary leasing office trailer at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway

The Fairway Planning Commission unanimously approved all six site plan reviews and one special use permit extension on its June 30, 2025 agenda. Approvals included new single-family residences at 5915 Reinhardt Drive and 5942 Alhambra Road, a generator location exception at 5760 Windsor Circle, a roof-mounted solar system at 5306 Canterbury Road, a side setback and driveway width exception at 5721 Lockton Lane, and a fence location exception at 5942 Delmar Street. The commission also approved a 3-month extension of Special Use Permit 2024-1 for a temporary leasing office trailer at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved site plan for new single-family residence at 5915 Reinhardt Drive with front setback and window hierarchy exceptions (unanimous)
• Approved generator location exception at 5760 Windsor Circle (unanimous)
• Approved roof-mounted solar system at 5306 Canterbury Road (unanimous)
• Approved new single-family residence at 5942 Alhambra Road with window hierarchy and fence location exceptions, including $2,000 Tree Fund payment (unanimous)
• Approved side setback and driveway width exceptions at 5721 Lockton Lane with added shrubbery requirement (unanimous)
• Approved fence location exception at 5942 Delmar Street (unanimous)
• Approved 3-month extension of Special Use Permit 2024-1 for temporary leasing office trailer at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a presentation on the 2024 financial audit, consideration of bids for 2025 capital improvement projects, and a solid waste disposal services agreement with Waste Corporation of Missouri. The most significant items are two ordinances related to a 6.2-acre property at 4100/4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway: a rezoning to B-3P with an updated development plan and a special use permit for indoor recreation (fitness club). The council will also consider a resolution adopting a Community Improvement District development agreement assignment.

• Rezoning 6.2 acres at 4100/4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway from B-3 to B-3P with updated development plan (Ordinance #1827)
• Special Use Permit for indoor recreation at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway (Ordinance #1828)
• Solid waste residential disposal services agreement with Waste Corporation of Missouri, LLC
• Consider bids for 2025 Capital Improvement Projects
• Resolution 2025-F adopting assignment of Community Improvement District Development Agreement

The Council approved a rezoning ordinance for 4100/4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, removing the Planning Commission's recommended traffic study requirement. It also approved a special use permit for indoor recreation at the same site, a solid waste disposal contract with WCA of Missouri, and the 2025 Capital Improvement Project bid from Kansas Heavy Construction. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance #1827 rezoning 6.2 acres at 4100/4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, removing traffic study requirement (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #1828 special use permit for indoor recreation at 4100 Shawnee Mission Parkway (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-F assigning CID Development Agreement, subject to developer paying outstanding legal fees (8-0)
• Approved solid waste disposal agreement with Waste Corporation of Missouri, LLC d/b/a WCA of Missouri (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Capital Improvement Project bid from Kansas Heavy Construction (8-0)
• Accepted 2024 Financial Audit report (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 2025 claims and prior minutes (8-0)

Meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a rezoning update to the B-3P Development Plan for 4100 and 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, expanding permitted uses for existing commercial spaces. The Commission also recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for indoor recreation, with conditions including a third-party traffic study and operating hours limited to 5:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. The Commission also approved a site plan for a new single-family home at 6033 Delmar, granting a window hierarchy exception and denying a driveway width exception.

• Approved rezoning update to B-3P Development Plan for 4100 and 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, subject to staff recommendations and a third-party traffic study (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for indoor recreation, subject to staff recommendations and operating hours of 5:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new single-family residence at 6033 Delmar, subject to staff recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved exception request for window hierarchy on the right façade of the 6033 Delmar residence (unanimous)
• Denied exception request for driveway width at 6033 Delmar, based on applicant's agreement to reduce width to 20 feet (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the April 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider a resolution allowing temporary parking on grass for the Kansas City Country Club, an ordinance amending building permit denial grounds, and a sign deviation request for 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway. The consent agenda includes approving April claims and the 2026 stormwater project intent form. Committee reports cover a $570,000 crosswalk study, police station space needs, and a rejected pit bull ban request.

• Resolution 2025-E: temporary grass parking for Kansas City Country Club swim meets
• Ordinance #1825: amends building code to deny permits for properties with delinquent taxes
• Sign deviation request for 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Consent agenda: approve April 2025 claims (Ordinance #1824) and 2026 stormwater project intent
• West 53rd Street crossing study: $570,000 estimated for sidewalk and RRFB crosswalk

The Fairway City Council approved three consent agenda items and three new business items, all unanimously. Notably, Ordinance #1825 requires staff to verify property owners are current on City taxes or debts before issuing building permits, with a life-safety exception. The Council also approved temporary grass parking for Kansas City Country Club swim meets and a sign deviation for 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway. The meeting included proclamations for Public Works and Police Weeks, and reports from the fire district and city committees.

• Approved consent agenda: prior minutes, April 2025 claims, and 2026 stormwater project intent (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-E allowing temporary grass parking for KC Country Club swim meets on June 11 and 18 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #1825 requiring debt verification before building permits (unanimous)
• Approved sign deviation request for 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway (unanimous)
• Held executive session for non-elected personnel matter (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review three items: a site plan for a new shelter at the Neale Peterson Park pool complex, a signage plan and deviation request at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, and a public hearing for rezoning and a special use permit at 4100 and 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway. The meeting also includes approval of the March 31, 2025 minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Site plan review for 40' x 25' shelter at 6136 Mission Rd (Neale Peterson Park pool complex)
• Signage plan and deviation request at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Public hearing for rezoning B-3P development plan and special use permit at 4100 and 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway
• Approval of minutes from March 31, 2025 meeting
• Set next meeting date for May 19, 2025

The Fairway Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for a 40x25-foot shelter within the pool complex at 6136 Mission Road, subject to staff conditions. They also approved a signage plan and deviation request for 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, with a condition to correct the light temperature to 3000K. A public hearing on rezoning and a special use permit for 4100 and 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway was continued to May 19, 2025, due to incomplete mailings.

• Approved site plan for pool shelter at 6136 Mission Road (unanimous)
• Approved signage plan and deviations at 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway, with condition to correct light temperature to 3000K (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for rezoning and special use permit at 4100 and 4210 Shawnee Mission Parkway to May 19, 2025 (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will consider approving a new five-year residential solid waste agreement with Green For Life (GFL) for 2026-2030, which staff negotiated jointly with Westwood and Roeland Park at a below-market rate. The council will also consider an amendment to the 2025 CARS Program cooperative agreement. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes, March claims) and monthly reports from committees, including a fire activity report and financial statements.

• Approve agreement with Green For Life (GFL) for residential solid waste disposal services for 2026-2030
• Consider amendment to 2025 CARS Program cooperative agreement
• Approve claims and appropriations – Ordinance #1823 – March 2025
• Proclamations for Arbor Day and Earth Day
• Monthly reports from standing committees and Tree Board

The Fairway City Council approved an amendment to the 2025 CARS Program Cooperative Agreement, switching the lead agency from Fairway to Roeland Park. The council also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and March 2025 claims. The GFL solid waste contract was removed from the agenda and will be considered May 12, 2025.

• Approved Amendment to 2025 CARS Program Cooperative Agreement, switching lead agency to Roeland Park (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Minutes of previous meeting and Claims/Appropriations Ordinance #1823 for March 2025 (unanimous)
• Removed GFL solid waste contract from agenda; to be considered May 12, 2025

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will consider a site plan review request from Jay Childs of Built to Fit Remodels, on behalf of property owners Stan McClurg and Kelly Krase, for an exception to the side setback requirement for an addition at 6119 Lockton Ln. The existing structure has a side setback 6 feet less than the required 12.5 feet, and the new addition would be non-conforming by 2.5 feet. The commission will also hold its annual election for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary, and set the next meeting date for April 28, 2025.

• Site plan review for 6119 Lockton Ln: exception to side setback for a room addition
• Annual election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Set next meeting date for April 28, 2025
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting

The Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for an addition at 6119 Lockton Lane, granting an exception to the side setback requirement. The addition will reduce the existing non-conformity by 2.5 feet, and approval is subject to staff-recommended conditions. The Commission also elected officers for the year.

• Approved site plan for 6119 Lockton Lane addition with side setback exception (unanimous)
• Elected Wendy Bailey as Chair
• Elected Ben Zwick as Vice Chair
• Elected Abbie Aldridge as Secretary

Meeting

The Fairway City Council is meeting to consider Resolution 2025-D approving the CARS 5-Year Plan for 2026-2030, and to act on a consent agenda that includes approving February 2025 claims, appointing a city treasurer, and engaging an auditor. The agenda also includes monthly reports from committees and departments, with no major policy decisions expected beyond the CARS plan.

• Resolution 2025-D: Approve CARS 5-Year Plan 2026-2030
• Approve Claims and Appropriations – Ordinance #1822 – February 2025
• Approve Mayoral Appointment of Andrew Sheppard as City Treasurer
• Approve Annual Engagement Letter with Marr & Co. for 2024 Financial Audit
• Approve Agreement with Melissa Garrett for program offerings at Shawnee Indian Mission

The Fairway City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-D, the CARS 5-Year Plan 2026-2030, which is required for the city to be eligible for up to 50 percent funding on CARS projects. The council also unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, claims, a mayoral appointment, an audit engagement letter, and an agreement for program offerings at the Shawnee Indian Mission. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only reports and discussion.

• Approved Resolution 2025-D, CARS 5-Year Plan 2026-2030 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-E, including minutes, claims, appointment of Andrew Sheppard as City Treasurer, audit engagement with Marr & Co, and agreement with Melissa Garrett for Shawnee Indian Mission programs (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission unanimously confirmed that the Neale Peterson Park Master Plan at 6136 Mission Road conforms to the Comprehensive Plan, allowing the city to proceed with design. The commission also discussed but tabled a potential revision to greenspace requirements in the municipal code, with no decision made. Minutes from prior meetings were approved.

• Approved minutes from December 30, 2024 meeting (unanimous; Deeken and Pfalzgraf abstained)
• Approved minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on greenspace requirement to after New Business (unanimous)
• Confirmed Neale Peterson Park Master Plan conforms to Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will interview and appoint a Ward 4 council member, consider resolutions adopting the Johnson County Hazard Mitigation Plan and amending a development agreement with Fairway AA, LLC, and discuss a funding agreement for 2820 W. 53rd Street. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for pool repairs, park improvements, and a tunnel restoration contract.

• Ward 4 City Council vacancy interviews and appointment
• Resolution 2025-B adopting Kansas Region L Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution 2025-C amending Development Agreement with Fairway AA, LLC
• Funding agreement for 2820 W. 53rd Street (former Houlihan's site)
• Consent: Dondlinger Construction pool drain repairs, Confluence Peterson Park Phase 2 design, Luke Kush's Construction tunnel restoration

The Fairway City Council appointed Whitney Henley to fill the Ward 4 vacancy left by Jenna Brofsky's resignation, following interviews with two finalists. The council also approved a $30,000 study with Burns & McDonnell to analyze safety improvements on 53rd Street, including a crosswalk warrant analysis, after a January accident injured two children. A funding agreement for the proposed 'The Fairway' restaurant at the former Houlihan's site was approved, and David Watkins was elected Council President.

• Appointed Whitney Henley as Ward 4 Councilmember (6-1 vote)
• Approved $30,000 Burns & McDonnell amendment for 53rd Street safety study (7-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 2025-B adopting the Kansas Region L Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-C amending the Development Agreement with Fairway AA, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Funding Agreement for 2820 W. 53rd Street restaurant project (unanimous)
• Elected David Watkins as Council President (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A-G (unanimous)
• Held executive sessions for attorney-client consultation on legal matters

Meeting

The Fairway Planning Commission will review a site plan for 5605 Cherokee Cir, requesting a 57-square-foot exception to the greenspace requirement and a waiver of the watershed analysis for a new spa. They will also discuss potential changes to the city's greenspace standards in the municipal code. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Site plan review for 5605 Cherokee Cir: exception to greenspace requirement (57 sq ft) and waiver of watershed analysis
• Discussion of Fairway Municipal Code Sec. 15-297 greenspace requirements
• Approval of minutes from December 30, 2024 meeting
• Set next meeting date for February 24, 2025

Meeting

The Fairway City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including agreements for stormwater studies and sewer rehabilitation, road improvements on 55th Street and Mission Road, and purchases of pool furniture and park counters. New business includes a presentation on a Johnson County Wastewater pump station project, a resolution on discriminatory covenants, and a mayoral appointment.

• Agreement for State Park Road stormwater study
• 55th Street improvement agreement with Roeland Park
• Mission Road improvement agreement with Johnson County, Roeland Park, Westwood
• Pool deck furniture purchase up to $36,000
• Resolution 2025-A on discriminatory restrictive covenants

The Fairway City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-A, which addresses the removal of discriminatory restrictive covenants from property documents and acknowledges past accomplishments. The council also authorized the mayor to execute a combined agreement for the Shawnee Indian Mission, approved the consent agenda, and accepted Councilwoman Jenna Brofsky's resignation.

• Approved Resolution 2025-A on discriminatory restrictive covenants (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to execute Shawnee Indian Mission agreement after legal review (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-I, including stormwater agreements and purchases (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Councilwoman Jenna Brofsky
• Appointed Jenna Brofsky to Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous)