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Goddard public meetings in 2021

37 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 20, 2021

City Council

Council to consider rezoning and annexation for ICT Development

The Goddard City Council will consider a rezoning request and annexation agreement for ICT Development, along with an investment and disbursement agreement for a general obligation bond and the purchase of new police radios. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $465,627.66, and cereal malt beverage license renewals.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for duplexes despite protest petition

The Goddard City Council approved a rezoning request by Garver LLC to change land at 215th and 23rd from R-1 to R-2, allowing duplexes without a conditional use permit. The vote was unanimous, despite a protest petition and citizen concerns about low-income housing, flooding, traffic, and safety. The council also approved annexation of the land, an investment agreement with Security Bank of Kansas City, and the purchase of two police radios.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review carport CUP, variance, rezoning, and Tanganyika Wildlife Park plats

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider several zoning items, including a conditional use permit for a carport, a variance, a rezoning for ICT Development, and a conditional use permit for an accessory apartment. They will also review preliminary and final plats for the Tanganyika Wildlife Park Addition. The meeting includes a city planner report on 2021 and the retirement of Doug VanAmburg.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission denies rezoning for 202-lot development at 215th & 23rd

The Goddard Planning Commission voted 3-1-2 to deny a rezoning request from ICT Development to change 202 lots at 215th and 23rd from R-1 to R-2, which would have allowed duplexes. The motion to approve included a proposed protective overlay to guarantee a 60% single-family / 40% duplex split, but failed. The denial is a recommendation that will go to the City Council for final determination.

Mon Dec 6, 2021

City Council

Council to consider IRB bond amendments for Dove Estates senior care projects

The Goddard City Council will consider amendments to industrial revenue bond agreements for Dove Estates Senior Care and Dove Estates Memory Care, an upgrade to G-Works software, and receive an emergency snow route presentation. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $285,433.13. The meeting also includes executive sessions for attorney consultation, personnel matters, and real property acquisition discussions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $13,360 for new city software modules

The Goddard City Council approved the purchase of two new software modules, FrontDesk and HR Hub, for $13,360.00 to upgrade the city's administrative and accounting systems. The council also adopted a resolution approving interest rate reductions on two industrial revenue bonds for Dove Estates. The meeting included two executive sessions, with no binding action taken in either.

Mon Nov 15, 2021

City Council

Council to consider ICT Development request for 88-acre platting at 215th West & 23rd Street South

The Goddard City Council will consider a request from ICT Development for assistance and development participation regarding the platting of 88 acres at the northeast corner of 215th West and 23rd Street South. The council will also review a special use application at 401 E Industrial Road, a fireworks request for the Christmas on Main Street event, a uniform public offense code correction, and a report on snow route removal. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $281,878.57.

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✓ Decided: Council funds $100K waterline for 88-acre development

The Goddard City Council approved transferring $100,000 from the General Fund to the Capital Improvement Fund to contribute toward a 12-inch waterline for future development at 215th Street West and 23rd Street South. The council also approved a special use permit for a restaurant and bar at 401 East Industrial Road, adopted Ordinance #878, and approved a fireworks display for the Christmas on Main Street event. Ordinance #879, amending the Uniform Public Offense Code, was also adopted.

Mon Nov 8, 2021

Planning Commission

Goddard Planning Commission considers restaurant special use and building reclassification

The Commission is reviewing a special use application for a restaurant and bar at 401 E Industrial St. They are also considering changing the classification of a building at 219 N Main St from an accessory to a principal structure.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves restaurant/bar special use at 401 E Industrial St

The Goddard Planning Commission approved a special use application for a restaurant and bar at 401 E Industrial St, contingent on legal review by the City Council. They also approved reclassifying a building at 219 N Main St from accessory to principal use, with a requirement to wrap the east side per design guidelines. Both motions passed 5-0.

Mon Nov 1, 2021

City Council

Council reviews development request for 88 acres at 215th West and 23rd Street South

The Council will review a request from ICT Development for assistance with platting 88 acres. The developer is seeking city help with sanitary sewer service and water main extensions.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to study $100K waterline aid for ICT Development

The Goddard City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to work with ICT Development and present at the next meeting the fiscal impact of contributing $100,000 toward a 12-inch waterline for a proposed residential development at 215th St W and 23rd St S. The council also approved renewing two planning commissioners' terms, a $1,000 check to the Goddard Women's Club, and the purchase of an OpenGov building permit module for $8,043. Mayor Larkin recused himself from all matters related to ICT Development due to a potential conflict of interest.

Mon Oct 18, 2021

City Council

Council to consider bid award for Arbor Creek Phase 2 paving and grading

The Goddard City Council will consider awarding a construction bid for Arbor Creek Addition Phase 2 paving and grading to Pearson Construction, and will discuss a request from ICT Development for assistance with platting 88 acres at 215th West and 23rd Street South. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $276,298.42, and receiving board reports. Quarterly reports from city departments will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Council awards Arbor Creek Phase 2 paving bid to Pearson Construction

The Goddard City Council unanimously approved awarding the Arbor Creek Addition Phase 2 grading and paving improvements contract to Pearson Construction for $242,311.50, the lowest of four bids, and authorized the mayor to execute the agreement. The council also tabled a request from ICT Development for financial assistance for an 88-acre platting project to the November 1 meeting for further financial review. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and third-quarter reports, were approved or received without substantive decisions.

Mon Oct 11, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review new veterinary clinic site plan

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a new veterinary clinic at Casado St and Martens Dr, proposed by Skip Koster and designed by Alloy Architecture. The clinic would relocate from 19912 W Kellogg Dr to a larger building to meet increased demand. The commission will also approve the consent agenda, including minutes from the September 13 meeting, and receive a city planner report on upcoming plating projects.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves site plan for new veterinary clinic

The Goddard Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new veterinary clinic to be built at the corner of Casado St and Martens Dr. The clinic, submitted by Alloy Architecture on behalf of Skip Koster, will be a 8,827 SF building in the C-2 General Business District. The motion to approve carried 5-0.

Mon Oct 4, 2021

City Council

Council to consider rezoning 1001 S Goddard Rd to allow duplexes

The Goddard City Council will consider a rezoning request for property at 1001 S Goddard Rd and adjoining land, changing it from R-1 to R-2 to allow duplex development. The council will also discuss a sewer and water benefit fee structure, a partnership with Sedgwick County for records management software, and several other items including a property sale and a grading change order. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $208,002.48.

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✓ Decided: Council approves rezoning for duplexes at 1001 N Goddard Rd

The Goddard City Council approved a rezoning request for 1001 North Goddard Road, changing the zoning from R-1 to R-2 to allow duplex development. The council also authorized the sale of city-owned land to Uneeda Storage, LLC, approved a change order for grading at Rustic Creek, and directed staff to draft an ordinance for new water and sewer benefit fees.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to adopt said ordinance. Councilmember Traylor seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
5 yea
Zimmerman yea · Leland yea · Larkin yea · Traylor yea · Proctor yea
🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Mon Sep 20, 2021

City Council

Council to consider traffic code, offense code, and garage size ordinance

The Goddard City Council will consider approving the 2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, and an ordinance increasing the allowed detached garage square footage. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, accounts payable totaling $386,001.86, and receiving board reports, plus an executive session for attorney consultation.

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✓ Decided: Goddard City Council adopts 2021 traffic and public offense codes

The Goddard City Council unanimously adopted the 2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, incorporating state model codes by reference. It also approved an ordinance increasing the allowable detached garage square footage on residential lots from 720 to 1,440 square feet. The council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and accounts payable, and held an executive session for attorney consultation with no binding action taken.

Mon Sep 13, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning, STAR Bond softball diamonds

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 1001 N Goddard Rd and adjoining property, and discuss STAR Bond phase 2 softball diamonds. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a city planner report on subdivision changes, and citizen comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves rezoning for duplexes at 1001 N Goddard Rd

The Goddard Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for property at 1001 N Goddard Rd and adjoining land, changing it from R-1 to R-2 to allow duplex development. The motion carried 5-1, with Commissioner Cline opposed. The commission also approved an amended site plan for Phase 2 softball diamonds at the Goddard Genesis development, which passed 6-0.

🏢 Building at this address: 3 m tall
Tue Sep 7, 2021

City Council

Council to award Arbor Creek Phase 2 utility bid and hold budget hearings

The Goddard City Council will consider awarding a construction bid for storm water, sanitary sewer, and water distribution improvements in Arbor Creek Addition Phase 2, and will hold public hearings on the revenue neutral rate and the final 2022 budget. They will also discuss the demolition of 101 N Cedar St, with options including moving forward with demolition, allowing the new owner to proceed, or tabling the matter.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2022 budget, exceeds revenue neutral rate

The Goddard City Council approved the 2022-2023 operating budget with a total mill levy of 33.226 mills, maintaining the same rate as the prior year, and adopted Resolution 21-37 to exceed the revenue neutral rate as required by state law. The council also awarded a $236,533.50 construction contract to Nowak Construction for Arbor Creek Addition Phase 2 infrastructure, allowed the demolition of 101 North Cedar to proceed through the permitting process, and approved several smaller purchases and service contracts.

Mon Aug 16, 2021

City Council

Goddard City Council considers new R-4 high density zoning and utility purchases

The City Council is reviewing a proposal for a new R-4 High Density zoning classification and the purchase of a replacement van for Public Works. The agenda also includes the appointment of Frank Petsche to the Library Board and review of recent accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts R-4 high-density residential zoning ordinance

The Goddard City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #873, adding the R-4 'Residential High-Density District' zoning classification to the city's zoning regulations. The council also approved the purchase of a Vermeer LP573SGT Hydro-excavator for $63,601.00 for the Public Works Department, funded from the Equipment Reserve Fund. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and the reappointment of Frank Petsche to the Library Board, were approved unanimously. The council held an executive session for attorney consultation, with no binding action taken.

Mon Aug 9, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider preliminary and final plats for JAL Subdivision at Main St and US-54

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider approving preliminary and final plats for the JAL Subdivision, a 2.64-acre commercial development at Main St and US-54, and will also review a conditional use permit for boat and RV storage in the county. The agenda includes an administrative cleanup item to amend subdivision regulations with new land use definitions. The meeting will also include a report on a STAR Bond site plan change.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves CUP for boat/RV storage, JAL plats

The Goddard Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for boat and RV storage at 740 S 199th St W, a preliminary and final plat for the JAL subdivision at Main St and US-54, and an amendment to Article 2 of the subdivision regulations adding land use definitions. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The commission also discussed a potential STAR Bond site plan amendment but took no action.

Mon Aug 2, 2021

City Council

Goddard Council to weigh new zoning class, fireworks show, police vehicle sales

The Goddard City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several new items, including a proposed new zoning classification, a fireworks show for National Night Out, and updates on road projects and police vehicle sales. The council will also receive the 2020 audit and appoint a new library board member.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new Rural Urban Intent zoning classification

The Goddard City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #872, creating a new 'Rural Urban Intent' (RUI) zoning classification to accommodate rural properties annexed into the city without immediate city services. The council also approved a fireworks display for National Night Out, authorized the sale of a surplus police vehicle, and received the 2020 audit and road project updates.

Mon Jul 19, 2021

City Council

Goddard City Council discusses Arbor Creek funding and budget hearings

The City Council will consider a bid acceptance for the Arbor Creek Phase 2 temporary note sale and a bid award for new City Hall A/C units. The agenda also includes authorizing a notice of hearing for the 2022–2023 operating budget.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $930K in notes for Arbor Creek Phase 2 improvements

The Goddard City Council accepted a bid from Country Club Bank for $930,000 in General Obligation Temporary Notes to fund sanitary sewer, storm water sewer, paving, and water distribution for Arbor Creek Addition Phase 2. The council also awarded a bid to Fenix for new A/C units at City Hall for $9,432.30, adopted a resolution removing food truck license fees from the Master Fee Schedule, and authorized publication of a notice for a public hearing on the 2022-2023 budget, which proposes no increase in the property tax rate.

Mon Jul 12, 2021

Planning Commission

Goddard Planning Commission to hear Chamber of Commerce presentation

The Goddard Planning Commission is meeting for a regular session with a light agenda. The main item of new business is a presentation from the Chamber of Commerce. The consent agenda includes approval of the minutes from the June 14, 2021 meeting, and there are no items for the Board of Zoning Appeals, old business, or city planner report.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission hears Chamber report, no decisions made

The Goddard Planning Commission met and approved the agenda and the minutes from June 14, 2021. The only substantive item was a report from the Chamber of Commerce director, which was received and filed with no motion. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

City Council

Council to consider condemning 101 N Cedar St and selling GO notes for Arbor Creek Phase 2

The Goddard City Council will consider a resolution to condemn property at 101 N Cedar St, authorize the sale of a temporary note for Arbor Creek Phase 2 improvements, temporarily waive sound and firework ordinances for the Summer Ball Showdown Event, and purchase a new HVAC system for the chlorine building. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $452,384.00.

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✓ Decided: Council condemns 101 N Cedar St, orders demolition within 60 days

The Goddard City Council adopted Resolution 21-33 to condemn the property at 101 North Cedar Street, giving the owner 14 days to obtain a demolition permit and 60 days to complete demolition to MABCD standards, with the city to raze it if not done. They also approved Resolution 21-34 authorizing the sale of a General Obligation Temporary Note for Phase 2 improvements of Arbor Creek Addition, and adopted Ordinance #871 waiving sound and fireworks restrictions for the Summer Ball Showdown event, with fireworks limited to 11 p.m. Additionally, they approved spending $5,150 from the Water Reserve Fund to replace the HVAC system in the chlorine building.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
that the fireworks display not to exceed 11:00. p.m. Councilmember Proctor seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
4 yea
Leland yea · Zimmerman yea · Traylor yea · Proctor yea
Mon Jun 21, 2021

City Council

Council to consider Arbor Creek Phase 2 sewer, water, paving petitions

The Goddard City Council will hold a public hearing on the CDBG-CV grant program and consider several resolutions for the Arbor Creek Phase 2 development, including petitions for sanitary sewer, storm water sewer, paving, and water improvements, as well as an engineering service agreement with MKEC. They will also consider adopting a hazard mitigation plan for FEMA funding, repairs to Water Well #4, and an ordinance amending the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as approval of minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Goddard Council approves Arbor Creek Phase 2 infrastructure resolutions

The Goddard City Council unanimously approved resolutions for Arbor Creek Phase 2 improvements, including sanitary sewer, storm water, paving, and water systems, with costs assessed 100% to the improvement district. They also approved a $117,312 engineering agreement with MKEC for Phase 2 design. Additionally, the council adopted the Sedgwick County Hazard Mitigation Plan, approved $40,000 for water well #7 repairs, and amended the C-2 zoning district to allow mixed-use developments.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves sign, design, and zoning changes

The Goddard Planning Commission unanimously approved amendments to sign regulations, building design standards, and zoning classifications, including the addition of R-4 High Density Residential and RUI Rural Urban Intent districts. The commission also approved a site plan for the Arbor Creek Club House. All motions passed 6-0.

Mon Jun 7, 2021

City Council

Council to consider STAR Bond ordinance for Aquatic Center & Sports Complex

The Goddard City Council will consider an ordinance authorizing the sale and issuance of Series 2021 STAR Bonds related to the Goddard Aquatic Center & Sports Complex, along with improvements to the Community Center. They will also receive updates on Water Well #7 repairs and 2022-23 budget discussions for ancillary funds. The agenda includes routine consent items such as minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $11.065M STAR bonds for aquatic center and sports complex

The Goddard City Council approved Ordinance 869 authorizing the issuance of up to $11,065,000 in sales tax special obligation revenue bonds for the Olympic Park STAR Bond Project, which will finance the Goddard Aquatic Center and Sports Complex. The council also discussed but took no formal action on repairs to the Community Center, and received an update on Well #7 repairs. The consent agenda, including minutes and accounts payable, was approved unanimously.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
to adopt said ordinance. Councilmember Leland seconded the motion. ROLL CALL:
4 yea
Zimmerman yea · Larkin yea · Traylor yea · Proctor yea
Thu May 27, 2021

City Council

Council to hold hearing on Olympic Park Star Bond plan amendment

The Goddard City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed first amendment to the Star Bond Financing Project Plan for the Olympic Park Star Bond Project District. After the hearing, the council will consider an ordinance to approve the amendment. The agenda contains only this one new business item.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts STAR Bond project plan amendment for Olympic Park

The Goddard City Council held a public hearing and unanimously adopted Ordinance #868, which amends the STAR Bond project plan and development agreement for the Olympic Park district. The amendment adds improvements and adjusts the STAR Bond allocation. No public comments were received, and the ordinance takes effect upon publication.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance as presented. Councilmember Traylor seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. Roll Call Vote:
3 yea
Zimmerman yea · Leland yea · Traylor yea
Mon May 17, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on water/sewer rate cuts, road design deals

The Goddard City Council will consider updated water and sewer rate ordinances that lower monthly debt service fees, approve design agreements for street and intersection improvements, and address an unfit property at 101 N Cedar. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $735K in notes for street/water improvements

The Goddard City Council approved resolutions authorizing $735,000 in temporary notes for Phase 2 street and water improvements in Clover Leaf Farms, and set a July 6 public hearing on condemning the property at 101 N Cedar. It also authorized agreements for road design work on US-54/400, approved an additional $60,000 for water well #7 repairs, and adopted ordinances lowering water and sewer debt service fees.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ordinance establishing water service charges as presented. Councilmember Traylor seconded the motion. Roll Call:
5 yea
Zimmerman yea · Leland yea · Larkin yea · Traylor yea · Proctor yea
Mon May 10, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss zoning, sign rules, design standards, and annexation

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no old business and no Board of Zoning Appeals items. New business includes discussions on sign regulations, design standards, mixed-use zoning, Rural Urban Intent (RUI), high-density (R-4) zoning, the zoning map, and annexation. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with consent agenda approval of minutes and no city planner report.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission discusses sign regs, design standards, zoning changes

The Goddard Planning Commission met jointly with the City Council and Mayor to discuss several proposed zoning and development regulation changes. No formal decisions were made; all items were received and filed for future consideration. Discussions covered sign regulations, design standards for metal buildings, mixed-use zoning, a new Rural Urban Intent (RUI) classification, a high-density R-4 zoning, a revised zoning map, and annexation strategies.

Mon May 3, 2021

City Council

Council to consider Rustic Creek Phase 1 bid award and utility rate review

The Goddard City Council will consider awarding a bid for the Rustic Creek Phase 1 project, discuss replacing IT servers, review utility rate ordinances, and update on an unfit habitation at 101 N Cedar. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approving minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council awards Rustic Creek Phase 1 contracts and lowers utility fees

The Goddard City Council approved multiple construction bids for the Rustic Creek Phase 1 project, including paving, grading, sewer, and water improvements. They also approved the purchase of a replacement server and directed staff to prepare ordinances to lower monthly water and sewer debt service fees, effective in June for July billing. Additionally, they directed staff to prepare a resolution for a public hearing on the unfit habitation at 101 North Cedar.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

City Council

Council to consider Clover Leaf Phase 2 note, Dove Estates replat, road bids

The Goddard City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 19, 2021, with new business including authorization of temporary notes for Clover Leaf Phase 2, final replat of Dove Estates, and bids for annual roadway and street maintenance projects. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $175,289.54, and receiving board reports. A presentation on a potential Eagle Scout project to paint the Community Center is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Clover Leaf Farms Phase 2 water and paving improvements

The Goddard City Council unanimously approved resolutions authorizing Phase 2 water line and paving improvements for Clover Leaf Farms Addition, with estimated costs of $195,000 and $489,000 respectively, fully financed by the improvement district. The council also adopted four resolutions amending Phase 1 improvement resolutions to reflect boundary line adjustments, approved the Dove Estates 2nd Addition re-plat for 31 patio homes, and awarded the 2021 Roadway Maintenance Program bid to Circle C Construction for $100,171.50.

Mon Apr 12, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on garage size increase and Dove Estates replat

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider two main items: a proposed ordinance to increase the allowable detached garage square footage on residential lots from 720 to 1,440 square feet, and preliminary and final plats for the Dove Estates patio homes re-plat, which would change the development from one parcel with 35 homes to 31 parcels with 31 homes. The meeting also includes a staff report on topics like Floor Area Ratio, Transfer of Development Rights, and a commercial zoning amendment, but these are informational only.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission approves RV/boat storage CUP for 19721 W 6th St

The Goddard Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a Conditional Use Permit for RV and boat storage at 19721 W 6th St, despite public opposition from neighbors concerned about property values and code compliance. The recommendation will go to the Sedgwick County Board of County Commissioners for final decision. The commission also approved revised regulations increasing allowable detached garage square footage from 720 to 1440 square feet, and approved preliminary and final re-plats for Dove Estates 2nd Addition.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021

City Council

Council to consider STAR Bonds resolution, police fleet purchase, and fireworks funding

The Goddard City Council will consider several new business items, including a resolution supporting STAR Bonds for economic development, a request for city funding for the annual 4th of July fireworks show, the purchase of fleet vehicles for the police department, and additional bench seating in Linear Park. The council will also hear updates from the Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce, and will enter executive session for legal consultation.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $8,000 for Lions Club fireworks and feast

The Goddard City Council approved an $8,000 contribution to the Lions Club for the July 4th fireworks show and Veterans Day feast, and a $2,500 additional request from the Chamber of Commerce. The council also approved the purchase of two police vehicles for $106,292.31, additional park seating for $17,439.66, and adopted a resolution supporting STAR Bonds. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Mar 15, 2021

City Council

Council to discuss community space framework and NW Bypass agreement

The Goddard City Council will hold a public hearing on condemning a property at 101 N Cedar as unfit for habitation, and discuss a framework for community space with McCown Gordon and Shelden Architecture. They will also consider extending the NW Bypass interlocal agreement with Sedgwick County and KDOT, purchasing wastewater samplers, and reviewing the 2021-2027 Community Improvement Program. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, accounts payable totaling $205,535.37, and fireworks sales applications.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $10K community space framework study

The Goddard City Council approved a $10,000 proposal from Shelden Architecture and McCowan Gordon for a community space framework study, and extended the NW Bypass interlocal agreement with a $5,000 annual contribution (3-2). They tabled a resolution to condemn 101 N Cedar, and approved $13,000 for new wastewater samplers.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review comprehensive plan and zoning items

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on March 8, 2021, with the main new business item being a review of the city's 2015 Comprehensive Plan, as required by state law. The city planner will also report on the Dove Estates re-plat and a proposed agricultural zoning classification. No votes are scheduled on these items; the meeting is largely informational.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission reviews comprehensive plan; no action taken

The Goddard Planning Commission held a regular session on March 8, 2021, and reviewed the city's Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 2015. No formal motion was made regarding the plan. The commission also heard reports on upcoming development projects, including the Dove Estates memory care patio homes, and discussed potential zoning changes and sign regulations.

Mon Mar 1, 2021

City Council

Council to approve $2.195M temp notes for Rustic Creek improvements

The Goddard City Council will consider several financial and operational items, including resolutions and an ordinance for a $2.195 million temporary note sale to fund improvements to the Rustic Creek Addition, a utility debt refinance, and a contract for annual mowing. They will also receive an update on a code violation at 1529 Summerwood Court and authorize a fleet purchase for the police department. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $289,441.89.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.195M temporary note for Rustic Creek improvements

The Goddard City Council approved a resolution authorizing a $2,195,000 temporary note for Rustic Creek improvements, with a 3-year term and redemption option after April 1, 2023. The council also adopted an ordinance and resolution to refinance utility debt, but delayed the bond sale due to rising interest rates, allowing staff to sell when rates are more favorable. Additionally, the council awarded the 2021 mowing contract to Cantrell Cutting Company Inc. for $1,500.14 per week and $70.00 per hour for nuisance mowing.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
[context] Roll Call Vote:
6 yea
Zimmerman yea · Leland yea · Proctor yea · Zimmerman yea · Leland yea · Proctor yea
Resolution 21-11. MOTION: Councilmember Zimmerman moved to waive the reading of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Proctor. The motion passed unanimously. MOTION: Councilmember…
3 yea
Zimmerman yea · Leland yea · Proctor yea
Tue Feb 16, 2021

City Council

Council to consider sewer study, co-op franchise, farm lease, and charter ordinance

The Goddard City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 16, 2021, with new business items including a SW Corridor Sewer Basin Study, a Sedgwick County Electric Co-Op Franchise Agreement, a Farmland Lease Agreement Renewal, and a Charter Ordinance regarding the City Attorney. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $544,234.37, and receiving board minutes. The meeting also includes recognition of a new detective and police awards.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sewer basin study and electric franchise ordinance

The Goddard City Council approved a $13,500 sanitary sewer basin conceptual study for the Southwest Corridor, adopted Ordinance #864 granting Sedgwick County Electric Co-op a 10-year franchise, renewed a farmland lease for $765.60, and adopted Charter Ordinance #15 restructuring the governing body to five members with a voting mayor. All votes were unanimous.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Ordinance 711 that was adopted in 2011. MOTION: Councilmember Proctor moved to waive the reading of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Leland. The motion passed unanimously…
4 yea
Zimmerman yea · Leland yea · Traylor yea · Proctor yea
ordinance and signed by 10% of the electors in the City from the preceding City election, in which case the matter would be sent to the voters to decide. MOTION: Councilmember Traylor moved to waive…
4 yea
Zimmerman yea · Leland yea · Traylor yea · Proctor yea
Mon Feb 8, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review subdivision regulations

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold its annual review of the subdivision regulations, as required by Article 13.105. The commission will discuss potential amendments and record ideas, but no formal action is scheduled. The city planner will also provide an informational report on the annexation calendar and the Dove Estates re-plat.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission reviews subdivision regulations, discusses zoning changes

The Goddard Planning Commission held its annual review of subdivision regulations, discussing potential changes including a new zoning classification for 'Old Goddard,' a one-step final platting process, and a sign moratorium. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational. The commission also noted that a home occupation rule prohibiting firearm sales was rendered null and void by Kansas statute.

Mon Feb 1, 2021

City Council

Council to decide fate of condemned house at 1529 Summerwood Ct

The Goddard City Council will hold a final public hearing on whether to condemn and order repair or removal of the unsafe structure at 1529 Summerwood Ct. The council will also consider financing and bids for Rustic Creek infrastructure improvements, a water/sewer loan refinance, library funding, and year-end reports.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.1M in notes for Rustic Creek development

The Goddard City Council approved several financial measures, including issuing $2.1 million in temporary notes for the Rustic Creek development and refinancing water and wastewater loans to lower utility bills. The council also gave a homeowner until March 1, 2021, to clean up a condemned property, and approved a $25,000 allocation to the library.

Tue Jan 19, 2021

City Council

Council to consider STAR Bond Phase 2, Well #7 repairs, and final plat for McCullough Addition

The Goddard City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 19, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a declaration of unfit habitation for a property, approval of the final plat for McCullough Addition, authorization for Well #7 inspection and repairs, and resolutions for the Rustic Creek Addition temporary note and STAR Bond Phase 2. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $273,841.22, and routine board reports. No unfinished business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes up to $40,000 for well #7 repairs

The Goddard City Council approved several items, including authorizing up to $40,000 for repairs to water well #7, which is currently inoperable. They also adopted resolutions for Rustic Creek Addition improvements (paving, stormwater, water, sewer) and authorized the sale of sales tax special obligation revenue bonds for the Olympic Park STAR Bond project. A final plat for McCullough Addition was approved, and a condemnation hearing was set for March 15, 2021, for a property at 101 N Cedar St.

Mon Jan 11, 2021

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider McCullough Addition preliminary and final plats

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider the preliminary and final plats for the McCullough Addition, a single-family residential lot, and vote on the Chair and Vice Chair positions. They will also receive an economic report and discuss subdivision regulations and zoning map updates.

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Mon Jan 4, 2021

City Council

Council to discuss GAAP waiver, appropriations, boundary, community center, and 2021 goals

The Goddard City Council is holding its regular meeting on January 4, 2021, with a consent agenda including approval of minutes and accounts payable of $197,563.39. New business items include a GAAP waiver, an appropriation resolution, a boundary resolution, a second discussion on a community center, and setting 2021 governing body goals. The agenda is largely routine, with no unfinished business.

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