Goddard public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a public hearing on re-spreading special assessments for Clover Leaf and Elk Ridge, and consider several new business items including annexations, final plats, a software purchase, and demolition. The agenda also includes appointments to the Planning Commission and recognition of Mayor Hunter Larkin.

• Public hearing on re-spread of Clover Leaf & Elk Ridge special assessments
• Annexation of Arbor Creek South Development
• Final plats for Goddard City Center and 2nd Addition
• Software purchase Placer AI
• IRB issuance for Rusted Bean

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider approving two final plats for the Goddard City Center development, located south of US 54 and east of 183rd. The first plat, the Goddard City Center 2nd Addition, covers 10.60 acres zoned C-2 General Business and includes 5 lots for future commercial use. The second plat, the Goddard City Center Addition, covers 10.30 acres zoned PUD and includes 4 lots for future commercial use. Both approvals are contingent on final engineering review of storm water requirements. The meeting also includes a farewell to Commissioner Doug Hall and a year-in-review report.

• Goddard City Center 2nd Addition Final Plat: 5 lots, 10.60 acres, C-2 zoning, south of US 54 and east of 183rd
• Goddard City Center Final Plat: 4 lots, 10.30 acres, PUD zoning, south of US 54 and east of 183rd
• Farewell to Doug Hall, Planning Commission member for 12 years
• Year in Review: 37 agenda items in 2023, including 8 plats, 8 rezonings, and 4 site plans

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold public hearings on the Clover Leaf & Elk Ridge special assessment re-spread, an industrial revenue bond issuance for Camp Bow Wow, and two annexations (Paul Norris and Withrow). The council will also recognize outgoing Council Member Sarah Leland and enter executive sessions for personnel and attorney-client matters.

• Public hearing: Clover Leaf & Elk Ridge special assessment re-spread
• IRB issuance for Camp Bow Wow
• Paul Norris Annexation
• Withrow Annexation
• Recognition of Council Member Sarah Leland

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a regular meeting with several new business items, including a rezoning request for 321 North Pine Street, an amended agreement with Transystems for turn lanes at 183rd and 54, a re-spread of Clover Leaf and Elk Ridge special assessments, a community garden proposal, a storm water master plan update, and a community center update with a change order. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $890,877.73, and a temporary license for the Chamber's Christmas on Main Street. The meeting will also recognize Officer Matthew Mellington for DUI enforcement.

• Rezoning 321 North Pine Street
• Transystems amended agreement for 183rd and 54 turn lanes
• Re-spread of Clover Leaf & Elk Ridge special assessments
• Community garden proposal
• Accounts payable: $599,477.70 (11/08/2023) and $291,400.03 (11/15/2023)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 321 N Pine St from R-1 to R-2 to allow a duplex, along with several other zoning and variance requests. The agenda also includes a site plan for Casey's General Store and a discussion on overlay districts. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2023.

• Rezoning 321 N Pine St (Case #ZONE-23-4) from R-1 to R-2 for a duplex
• Variance request for Goddard Trails End (Case #VAR-23-2)
• Variance consideration for setbacks at Big Arm Development
• Lot split at Clover Leaf
• Site plan for Casey's General Store

City Council

The City Council will discuss several new business items, including potential storm water fee changes and infrastructure repairs. The meeting also includes the review of accounts payable totaling over $1.7 million across three periods.

• Discussion of Cloverleaf, Bridger at Maple, and 183rd & 54 Modification
• Discussion regarding Storm Water fees
• WWTF Blower Motor Repair
• Review of accounts payable for 10/18 ($742,654.26), 10/25 ($98,394.31), and 11/01 ($923,375.73)
• Standard Traffic Ordinance 2023 Edition and Uniform Public Offense Code Ordinance 2023 Edition

City Council

The Goddard City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several new business items, including an update on the Hawkins Lane annexation, a new Main Extension fee and program, a resolution amending the master fee schedule, an interjurisdictional sidewalk agreement, and a property abatement resolution. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling over $913,000.

• Accounts payable totaling $913,069.26 for two pay periods
• Resolution amending the Master Fee Schedule
• Interjurisdictional Sidewalk Agreement
• Resolution for Abatement of Property
• Hawkins Lane Annexation Update

City Council

The Goddard City Council is holding a special joint workshop to discuss two planning topics: nonconforming lots in Old Goddard and duplexes/duplex ratios in new developments. No formal decisions are being made; the council will receive and file the information. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2023.

• Discussion of nonconforming lots in Old Goddard, including possible overlay district
• Review of subdivision regulations regarding nonconforming lots and structures
• Discussion of duplexes and duplex ratios in new developments
• Review of definitions for dwelling types (single-family, two-family, multi-family)
• No financial or legal considerations for duplex discussion

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting followed by a special joint workshop with the City Council. The regular agenda includes a lot split case, a pre-plat for the Goddard City Center 2nd Addition, and approval of the September minutes. The joint workshop will discuss non-conforming lots in Old Goddard and duplexes/duplex ratios in new developments.

• Lot Split Case # SPLT-23-05
• Goddard City Center 2nd Addition pre-plat
• Joint workshop on non-conforming lots in Old Goddard
• Joint workshop on duplexes and duplex ratios in new developments

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a public hearing on assessing $110,000 to 172 lots in the Arbor Creek development for the SE Corridor Lift Station, with each lot paying $639.54. They will also consider replacing the lift station pump. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and citizen comments.

• Public hearing on $110,000 assessment for SE Corridor Lift Station (172 lots, $639.54 each)
• Lift station pump replacement discussion
• Consent agenda: accounts payable totaling $1,716,306.64
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2023

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold public hearings and consider several development-related items, including a reinvestment housing incentive district, a final PUD, and a Hawkins Lane annexation agreement. They will also set the 2024 budget and consider a city code prohibiting storage in city parks. The agenda includes routine consent items and a library board appointment.

• Reinvestment Housing Incentive District Act Resolution
• Hawkins Lane Annexation Agreement
• 2024 RNR & Budget Public Hearings & Adoption
• Adoption of City Code Prohibiting Storing in City Park
• Accounts payable totaling $173,655.08

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a variance for facade requirements, a lot split for Goddard Galleria, and a final planned unit development (PUD) for TWP Addition. The agenda also includes a report from the city planner on a new city administrator and a joint workshop with the City Council.

• Variance for Facade Requirements #VAR-23-1
• Lot Split for Goddard Galleria #SPLT-23-4
• Final PUD for TWP Addition
• New City Administrator report
• Joint workshop with City Council scheduled for October 9, 2023

The Planning Commission approved a lot split for the Goddard Galleria and a façade requirement variance for a boat and RV storage building. The commission also reviewed a final Planned Unit Development layout for the Tanganyika Wildlife Park Addition.

• Approved façade variance for southern boat and RV storage building (6-0)
• Approved lot split for Goddard Galleria case #SPLT-23-4 (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0-2)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a regular meeting with several items of unfinished and new business. They will revisit a request to allow a vending machine in the right-of-way and a rezoning request for 1001 S Goddard Rd. New business includes an impact fee policy for broken infrastructure, a public hearing for an industrial revenue bond for Rusted Bean, a fireworks and sound waiver for the Aquatics Center, a charter change for the municipal library, a flag design discussion, a chamber proposal, and a budget presentation.

• Rezoning request for 1001 S Goddard Rd
• Impact Fee Policy for Broken Infrastructure
• IRB Public Hearing for Rusted Bean
• Charter Change for Municipal Library
• Budget Presentation

The City Council approved a rezoning request for a property on South Goddard Road and adopted an ordinance to recover costs for damaged infrastructure. The council also granted a partial tax abatement for the Rusted Bean Coffee Shop and updated the municipal library's charter.

• Approved rezoning of 1001 South Goddard Road from R-2 to C-2 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #933 to recover costs from builders for damaged infrastructure (5-0)
• Approved a 20% annual tax abatement for five years for Rusted Bean via IRB (4-1)
• Denied two-year tax abatement for Rusted Bean (2-3)
• Denied ten-year stair-step tax abatement for Rusted Bean (1-4)
• Approved fireworks and sound waiver for Genesis Aquatics Center on Sept 18 (5-0)
• Adopted Charter Ordinance #16 reducing library board members to seven, all residing in city limits (5-0)
• Voted to disallow a vending machine in the public right of way at 222 N Main (5-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a $2,050,083.90 contract for the Bridger at Maple development and authorized the purchase of two police vehicles. The council also approved a rezoning request for a Casey's gas station and a final plat for the 23rd Street South Addition. Several other requests, including a vending machine placement and a different rezoning request, were tabled.

• Awarded $2,050,083.90 bid to Mies Construction for Bridger at Maple infrastructure (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two police vehicles for a total not to exceed $126,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning for Casey's gas station (Ordinance #931) (Unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 23rd Street South Addition Development (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,841.83 for a new sliding gate from Kansas Fence Company (Unanimous)
• Appointed Ashleigh Pearce and Lucretia Burch to the Library Board (Unanimous)
• Approved pro-bono design services from Travis Self for a city flag (Unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning request for 1001 S Goddard Rd and vending machine request in ROW

City Council

The Goddard City Council is holding a special meeting via Zoom, with the sole substantive item being a 30-minute executive session to consult with the City Attorney about non-elected personnel and employer-employee negotiations. The meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session for consultation with City Attorney on personnel and negotiations (K.S.A. § 75-4319(b)(1), (2), (3))

The City Council held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss non-elected personnel and employer-employee negotiations. No binding action was taken during the session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• No binding action taken in executive session
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests to General Business District (C-2): one for a Casey's gas station on 183rd south of US 54, and another for a tract at 1001 S Goddard Rd. They will also review the final plat for the 23rd South Addition and a site plan for Goddard Crossing. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and reports from the city planner.

• Rezoning for Casey's Gas Station (ZONE-23-2) to C-2 on 1.19 acres west of 183rd south of US 54
• Rezoning for 1001 S Goddard Rd (ZONE-23-3) to C-2 for potential business lease
• 23rd South Addition Final Plat review
• Site Plan for Goddard Crossing
• Consent agenda: approval of June 12, 2023 minutes

The Planning Commission approved rezoning requests for a Casey's gas station and a commercial office space. The commission also approved the final plat for the 23rd South Addition development contingent on drainage and utility approval.

• Approved rezoning for Casey’s Gas Station # ZONE-23-2 to General Business District (C-2) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning for 1001 S Goddard Rd Case# ZONE-23-3 to General Business District (C-2) (5-0)
• Approved final plat for 23rd South Addition contingent upon approval of drainage and utilities (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held two executive sessions to discuss terms of employment. Mayor Larkin announced that no binding action was taken during either session.

• Entered executive session to discuss employment terms (unanimous)
• Entered second executive session to discuss employment terms (unanimous)

City Council

The Goddard City Council is holding a special meeting on August 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss possible employment with candidates, under the employer-employee relations exception. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with call to order and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss possible employment with candidates (K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(3))

The City Council held a special meeting that consisted of an executive session to discuss employment terms. Mayor Larkin announced that no binding action was taken during the session.

• Recessed into executive session to discuss terms of employment (unanimous)
• No binding action taken in executive session

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 7, 2023, with new business items including an annexation request for House of Blues, purchase of a mosquito fogger, repair of Linear Park pour-in-place, award of a low bid for Big Arm water and sewer, and crosswalk painting. The agenda also includes consent items (minutes and accounts payable) and an executive session to discuss a real estate sale exception.

• Annexation request for House of Blues
• Mosquito fogger purchase
• Linear Park pour in place repair
• Big Arm water and sewer low bid award
• Crosswalk painting

The City Council approved the annexation of land for a proposed Casey’s General Store and awarded several public works contracts. The council also decided not to hold the scheduled Dog Swim Day event. No binding action was taken during the executive session.

• Approved annexation ordinance #930 for commercial development (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Clarke Grizzly ULV Sprayer for $19,250 (4-1)
• Approved $8,087.94 contract with Taylormade Company for Linear Park surface repair (5-0)
• Awarded $230,616.00 low bid to Nowak Construction for Big Arm water and sewer improvements (5-0)
• Approved $8,400.00 contract with NLC Construction LLC for citywide crosswalk painting (5-0)
• Decided not to hold Dog Swim Day event on August 13th

City Council

The Goddard City Council is holding a special meeting with two executive sessions: one to negotiate employment terms with John Deardoff, a Local Government Advisor from the Kansas League of Municipalities, and another to discuss a matter involving a Goddard citizen to protect their privacy. No other business is listed; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session to negotiate employment terms with John Deardoff, Kansas League of Municipalities
• Executive session to discuss a citizen matter for privacy protection

The City Council held a special meeting consisting of two executive sessions. Mayor Larkin announced that no binding action was taken during either session.

• Recessed into executive session to discuss employment terms (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss matters involving a citizen (unanimous)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a public hearing on an Industrial Revenue Bond for Camp Bow Wow, consider a low bid award for RCUT construction, and review street maintenance bids. The council will also discuss a site plan facade dispute for the Pickle Ball Building, approve fireworks display waivers, and consider a police department camera system purchase. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling over $1.7 million.

• IRB public hearing for Camp Bow Wow
• Low bid award for RCUT construction
• Street maintenance bid
• Police Department camera system purchase
• Accounts payable totaling $1,756,430.41

The City Council approved a construction bid for U.S-54/400 highway improvements and granted tax abatements to Camp Bow Wow. The Council also vetoed a Planning Commission decision regarding the façade of a pickleball building and appointed a new Library Board member.

• Approved 10-year staggered tax abatement and sales tax abatement for Camp Bow Wow (5-0)
• Vetoed Planning Commission decision to require additional façade material for pickleball building (4-0)
• Approved $4,903,378.26 bid from Pearson Construction for U.S-54/400 highway improvements (5-0)
• Appointed Ashleigh Pearce to the Library Board (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #928 waiving noise and fireworks rules for Chamber of Commerce events (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #929 waiving noise and fireworks rules for Summer Ball Showdown (5-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider several financial and administrative items, including a master fee schedule change, ordinances and resolutions for the sale of temporary notes and general obligation bonds for street projects, bid awards for the community center, and a police vehicle purchase. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $247,571.49, and a fireworks sales application. An executive session is scheduled for attorney-client privileged consultation.

• Master Fee Schedule Change
• Bridger at Maple Temp Note Sale Ordinance and Resolution
• Community Center Bid Awards
• G.O. Bond Sale Ordinance & Resolution – Street Projects
• PD Vehicle Purchase

The City Council approved the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to fund street and road improvements. The council also awarded bids for community center renovations and paving projects, and authorized the purchase of two police vehicles.

• Approved issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023-A, not to exceed $1,720,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $129,183 in bids for community center interior, flooring, and foundation work (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two upfitted police Tahoes for a total not to exceed $147,000 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $626,119 low bid from Pearson Construction for Arbor Creek Second Addition paving (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-35 for sale of taxable General Obligation Temporary Notes for $3,990,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-34 to amend Master Fee Schedule for sewer plant equity fees (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a preliminary plat for the 23rd South Addition development, consisting of 212 lots for duplexes and single-family homes. Approval was made conditional upon the submission of drainage and utility layouts. The commission also approved lot splits for Clover Leaf Farms.

• Approved lot split requests for Clover Leaf Farms Parcels I, J, and K (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 23rd South Addition development conditional on drainage and utilities (5-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a joint workshop to discuss two planning topics: nonconforming lots in Old Goddard and duplexes/duplex ratios in new developments. The council will consider directing staff on potential changes to subdivision regulations, including a possible overlay district for nonconforming lots, and will discuss duplex policies amid residential growth.

• Discussion of nonconforming lots in Old Goddard and potential overlay district
• Review of subdivision regulations Article 8 on nonconforming lots and structures
• Discussion of duplexes and duplex ratios in new developments
• Financial note: publication cost for public hearing on subdivision regulation changes
• Legal note: 20-day publication requirement before formal adoption (K.S.A 12-757)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider several financial and development items, including resolutions for a street repair bond sale, an Industrial Revenue Bond discussion for Rusted Bean and Tap fee reimbursement, and resolutions for the sale of Bridger at Maple Phase 1. They will also discuss a contract with the League of Kansas Municipalities, bid awards, and code violations on Main Street. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

• Street Repair Bond Note Sale Resolutions
• IRB Discussion Rusted Bean and Tap Fee Reimbursement
• Resolutions for the Offering for Sale Bridger at Maple Phase 1
• Bid Award Goddard Trails End Improvements – Mies Construction
• Code Violations on Main Street Regarding Blight

The City Council authorized the sale of General Obligation bonds for street improvements and temporary notes for the Bridger at Maple Phase 1 project. Council also approved a tap fee refund for the Rusted Bean and granted permits for Lions Club events.

• Approved Resolution 23-32 to sell G.O. Bonds (est. $1.72M) for street and road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 23-33 to sell Taxable G.O. Temporary Notes (est. $3.815M) for Bridger at Maple Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved tap fee refund for water and sewer for the Rusted Bean and accepted a formal IRB application (unanimous)
• Approved contract with League of Kansas Municipalities for executive search (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks and sound waiver for Lions Club show on July 1 or 2 (5-0)
• Approved road closure and sound waiver for Lions Club car show on April 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Directed staff to post North Park salvage items for sale to fund residential fencing (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council denied a request to cost-share public road improvements for the Goddard Galleria. The council approved a special use permit for a seasonal bar and outdoor venue and adopted an ordinance adding administrative fees to temporary notes. Several infrastructure resolutions for Bridger at Maple Phase 1 were also adopted.

• Denied request for 50% cost share of $547,000 public road improvements (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for seasonal bar and outdoor venue at 183rd St and US 54 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #923 adding a 5% administrative fee on temporary notes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-26 for sanitary sewer improvements at Bridger at Maple Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-27 for storm water drainage improvements at Bridger at Maple Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-28 for street improvements at Bridger at Maple Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-29 for water improvements at Bridger at Maple Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Approved road closure and sound waiver for Spring Hill HOA block party on May 21st (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for a detached garage, a special use permit for Ben Healy, and an administration fee text amendment. The agenda also includes citizen comments and a city planner report. The meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2023, at 7 p.m.

• C.U.P. Detached Garage at 2009 N Hawkins Lane
• Special Use Permit for Ben Healy (Case #SUP-23-1)
• Administration Fee Text Amendment
• Joint Workshop Update Reminder
• Economic Update

The Planning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for a temporary seasonal bar and outdoor venue through 2025 with an option for one additional year. The commission also approved a Conditional Use Permit for a detached garage exceeding standard size limits. A proposal to add a 5% administrative fee to temporary note petitions was introduced for review.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for 2,312 sq ft detached garage at 2009 N Hawkins Lane (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for seasonal bar and outdoor venue at 183rd St and US 54 through 2025 with an option for one more year (7-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including support for an interjurisdictional sidewalk, petitions for the Bridger at Maple Phase 1 development, an Industrial Revenue Bond request from Camp Bow Wow, a security proposal from Imagine IT, and a request for proposals for an executive search firm for a City Administrator. The agenda also includes routine consent items like approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $660,304.35.

• Support for interjurisdictional sidewalk
• Petitions for Bridger at Maple Phase 1 (Resolutions)
• IRB Request for Camp Bow Wow
• Security Shield Proposal – Imagine IT
• RFP Executive Search Firm – City Administrator

City Council

The Goddard City Council is holding a special meeting/workshop to discuss improvements and upgrades to the Community Center. The agenda includes a public discussion on this topic, followed by adjournment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public discussion on Community Center improvements and upgrades

The City Council held a special session to discuss and tour potential improvements for the community center. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during the meeting.

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider several items including a rezoning request for the Ben Healy property, approval of state-funded STAR Bond signs, a temporary note sale for Arbor Creek Phase 3, and discussions on IRB policy, taxable/non-taxable bonds, an engineering service agreement with MKEC, and cost-sharing for the Goddard Galleria public road improvements. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $502,873.44.

• Rezoning of Ben Healy Property (Case # ZONE-23-1)
• State Funded STAR Bond Signs
• Temp Note Sale - TN 2023-3 Arbor Creek Phase 3
• Engineering Service Agreement with MKEC
• Cost Share Discussion of Goddard Galleria Public Road Improvement

The council approved a rezoning request for 9.45 acres to allow commercial properties and a temporary bar. Other actions included authorizing STAR Bond signage and approving a temporary note sale for Arbor Creek Phase 3.

• Approved rezoning of Ben Healy property from R-1 to C-2 (Ordinance #921)
• Authorized mayor to sign MOU for state-funded STAR Bond signs
• Accepted bid from Northland Securities for Arbor Creek Phase 3 temporary notes at 3.637% interest
• Approved Resolution 23-25 to draft a formal Industrial Revenue Bonds policy
• Decided to reserve non-taxable bond issues for at-large projects for the current calendar year
• Approved revised Engineering Services Agreement with MKEC Engineering for Arbor Creek Phase 3
• Tabled consideration of cost share for Goddard Galleria public road improvements

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider a zone change for Ben Healy Land, discuss a special use for a temporary building, review a preliminary plat for 167th West Addition, and discuss a commercial lot for boat and RV storage. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a city planner report. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and possible action.

• Zone change for Ben Healy Land (Case #ZONE-23-1)
• Discussion on special use for a temporary building
• Preliminary plat for 167th West Addition
• Discussion on boat and RV storage commercial lot
• Approval of minutes from March 13, 2023

The commission approved a rezoning request for commercial development and a preliminary plat for a 155-lot residential addition. Members also agreed to proceed with a public notice for a temporary bar application.

• Approved rezoning of 9.45 acres from R-1 Single Family Residential to C-2 General Business District (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for 167th West Addition featuring 155 residential lots (5-0)
• Agreed to publish public notice for a special use permit for a temporary bar in a retrofitted barn
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, to consider several new business items, including a street closure and sound waiver for the Main Street Farmer's Market, administrative fees for temporary note financing, a petition for annexation and cost share discussion for Hawkins Lane, resolutions for Arbor Creek Phase 3 temporary note financing, a joint workshop with the Planning Commission, and audio equipment for the council chamber. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $572,174.19. The meeting will also include an executive session for personnel matters and contract negotiations.

• Street closure and sound waiver for Main Street Farmer's Market
• Administrative fees for temp note financing
• Petition for annexation and cost share discussion – Hawkins Lane
• Resolutions for Arbor Creek Ph 3 temp note financing
• Accounts payable: $418,329.57 (March 23) and $153,844.62 (March 29)

The City Council authorized the sale of temporary notes for Arbor Creek Phase 3 and approved a sound waiver for the Main Street Farmer's Market. Council also moved to negotiate the annexation and paving of south Hawkins Lane and approved a 5% administration fee for bond-financed projects.

• Adopted ordinance waiving noise restrictions for Main Street Market (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to begin process for 5% administration fee on bond-financed projects (unanimous)
• Approved negotiations for Hawkins Lane annexation and 50/50 cost-share paving with Tanganyika Wildlife Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 23-24 for Arbor Creek Phase 3 G.O. Temp Notes Series 2023-3 (unanimous)
• Scheduled joint workshop with Planning Commission for June 12, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,891 bid from Hopp’s Sound for council chamber audio equipment (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council held a special session to discuss desired qualities and policies for a new City Administrator. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

• Discussed qualities and policies for a new City Administrator

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2023, addressing several new business items including a petition for Arbor Creek Phase 3, mowing bids, library renovations, Flock LPR camera, pool fees and hours, and a resolution for library employee health and dental insurance. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling $131,111.66, and six firework tent applications. The meeting will also include an executive session for attorney consultation.

• Petitions Arbor Creek Phase 3
• Mowing bids
• Library renovations
• Flock LPR camera
• Pool fees and hours of operations

The Council approved multiple resolutions for water, sewer, and paving improvements for Arbor Creek Phase 3. They also authorized contracts for police surveillance cameras, library renovations, and city mowing services.

• Approved six resolutions for water, sewer, paving, and grading improvements for Arbor Creek Phase 3
• Approved two-year contract with Flock for 11 ALPR cameras for $58,850.00
• Approved $27,638.83 for Goddard Library flooring and bathroom fixtures
• Approved mowing services from Hamilton Lawn Management at $2,516.50 per week and $85.00 per hour for nuisance mowing
• Increased annual allocation to Goddard Public Library from $25,000 to $35,000
• Approved changes to pool hours (12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.) and increased admission and pass fees
• Approved RFP for an employment recruiter to fill the City Administrator position

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with discussions on duplexes and non-conformity, as well as a city planner report on administrative changes. The agenda includes no public hearings or rezoning decisions, only discussion items.

• Discussion about duplexes
• Discussion about non-conformity
• City planner report on administrative changes

The Planning Commission held discussions regarding the potential for a percentage-based limit on duplexes in new developments and the creation of a special zoning classification for non-conforming lots in old town. No formal actions were taken on these items; they were received and filed.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (5-0)
• Discussion on duplexes received and filed; no action taken
• Discussion on non-conforming lots received and filed; no action taken

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 6, 2023, with several items of new business. They will consider a rezoning request for 321 North Pine, a land donation from the Lions Foundation, a letter of support for an ABODE grant, and the purchase of public works vehicles and equipment. The council will also discuss hiring a firm for the City Administrator position and an open meeting presentation. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling over $237,000.

• Rezoning of 321 North Pine, Case #Zone 22-8
• Lions Foundation donation of land at 112 West 1st Ave
• Letter of support for ABODE grant (senior housing)
• Public Works vehicle purchase, WWTP UV repairs, dump trailer purchase
• Hiring firm RFP for City Administrator

The City Council approved funding for the Lions Club, a new public works vehicle, and wastewater treatment repairs. The council also supported a senior housing grant and approved a resolution for Goddard Sports LLC, while denying a rezoning request for 321 North Pine.

• Appointed Megan Koenig to the Library Board (unanimous)
• Accepted land donation at 112 West 1st Avenue (unanimous)
• Increased 2023 Lions Club funding from $9,000 to $12,000 (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 321 North Pine from R-1 to R-2 (motion failed for lack of second)
• Supported letter for A.B.O.D.E. grant for senior multifamily apartments (unanimous)
• Approved $56,668.48 for 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and light package (unanimous)
• Authorized $17,234.00 for Xylem Water Solutions USA to repair WWTF UV system (unanimous)
• Approved $15,082.25 purchase of 2023 MAXXD DJX Dump Trailer (unanimous)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 21, 2023, with several action items including a rezoning request for 321 N Pine St, a franchise agreement with Black Hills Energy, and a discussion on the interim administrator position. The council will also consider a new public works hire, a car show rain date change, tree removal on the frontage road, letters of support for ABODE and RAISE grants, a chamber proposal, and year-end department reports. The meeting includes appointments to the SCFD Advisory Board and a Goddard Gratitude Award recognition for April Hernandez, the outgoing library director.

• Rezoning of 321 N Pine St (case # ZONE-22-8)
• Franchise Agreement with Black Hills Energy
• Interim Administrator Position Discussion
• Accounts payable totaling $359,799.63 across three dates
• Executive session for attorney consultation (K.S.A 75-4319 (b)(2))

The City Council decided to divide the responsibilities of an interim city administrator between Matt Lawn, Teri Laymon, and Micah Scoggan, increasing their monthly salaries by $3,500 each. The council also approved a $45,675 proposal for the Chamber of Commerce and authorized a new public works laborer position.

• Approved splitting interim city administrator duties between Matt Lawn, Teri Laymon, and Micah Scoggan with $3,500 monthly salary increases each (5-0)
• Approved $45,675 for Chamber of Commerce proposal (5-0)
• Approved addition of a new public work laborer position (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Russ Lowen to Sedgwick County Fire District #1 Steering Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #918 for Black Hills Energy franchise fee agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #919 for Goddard Lions Club car show sound waiver and road closure rain date (5-0)
• Approved removal of trees on frontage road by public works and seeking bids for stump removal (5-0)
• Denied authorization for mayor to sign letter of support for ABODE grant (2-3)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning 321 N Pine St from R-1 to R-2 for a duplex, vote on a chair and vice chair, and review site plans for 6S Bar and Pickle Ball Courts and the Goddard City Center Addition preliminary plat. The agenda also includes a city planner report on governance changes and economic conditions.

• Rezoning case ZONE-22-8: 321 N Pine St from R-1 to R-2 for a duplex
• Site Plan: 6S Bar and Pickle Ball Courts
• Preliminary Plat: Goddard City Center Addition
• Vote for Chair and Vice Chair
• City Planner Report: Governance Change and Economic Report

The Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for a duplex at 321 N Pine St and a preliminary plat for the Goddard City Center Addition. The commission also approved site plans for a new Starbucks and a bar and grill with pickleball courts, with specific conditions regarding the building façade.

• Approved rezoning of 321 N Pine St from R-1 to R-2 for a duplex (6-1)
• Approved site plan for 6S bar and grill and pickleball courts contingent on façade and landscaping approval (7-0)
• Approved site plan for Starbucks Coffee Shop contingent on façade approval and sign regulation amendment (4-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for Goddard City Center Addition (7-0)
• Selected Shane Grafing as Chair and Doug Hall as Vice Chair for 2023
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 13, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 6, 2023, with a full agenda of new business items. Key decisions include approving the sale of a temporary note (2023-2), accepting a Sedgwick County Senior Grant, and acting on the Ben Healy Annexation Petition. The council will also consider creating a new position for Building Inspections and Code, repairing the Waste Water Treatment Facility blower, replacing the Police Department server, allocating funds to the Chamber for 2023, awarding a bid to Mies Construction, approving severance agreements, and hearing a presentation on hiring a new City Administrator. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $403,422.23.

• Bond Sale of temp note 2023-2
• Sedgwick County Senior Grant
• Ben Healy Annexation Petition
• New position for Building Inspections and Code
• Bid Award Mies Construction

The City Council voted to dismiss the condemnation of parcels owned by Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The council also approved a $2.29M infrastructure contract, a new building inspector position, and severance agreements for two former employees. Multiple residents addressed the council regarding leadership and transparency.

• Dismissed condemnation of parcels owned by Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Unanimous)
• Awarded $2,295,705.85 infrastructure bid to Mies Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved $28,502.51 for Wastewater Treatment Facility blower repair (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,505.47 for new Police Department server (Unanimous)
• Approved $69,893.30 in severance for Brian Silcott and Thatcher Moddie (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer position (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 Sedgwick County senior grant contract (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,000 allocation to the Goddard Chamber of Commerce (Unanimous)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will reconsider rezoning case ZONE-22-5, which was denied at the January 3 meeting after public opposition. The council will also discuss a sign regulation amendment, a final plat for Bridger & Maple, a sound waiver and road closure for the Lions Club Car Show, traffic camera replacement at 199th & Kellogg, a library water line rehab, and the appointment process for a council vacancy.

• Reconsideration of Rezoning Case # ZONE-22-5 (167th & US 54, R-1 to R-2)
• Sign Regulation Amendment
• Final Plat – Bridger & Maple
• Lions Club Car Show Sound Waiver and Road Closure
• Traffic Camera Replacement at 199th & Kellogg

The City Council removed Mayor Larry Zimmerman from office and terminated City Administrator Brian Silcott. Hunter Larkin was elected Mayor, Sarah Leland was elected Vice Mayor, and Aubrey Collins and Keaton Fish were appointed to fill council vacancies.

• Removed Mayor Larry Zimmerman from office (unanimous)
• Elected Hunter Larkin as Mayor (3-1)
• Elected Sarah Leland as Vice Mayor (3-1)
• Appointed Aubrey Collins to City Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Keaton Fish to City Council (unanimous)
• Terminated City Administrator Brian Silcott (5-0)
• Approved $34,763.04 for traffic signal cameras at Kellogg and 199th St (unanimous)
• Approved $7,350.00 for library water line rehabilitation and softener (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests, consider a sign regulation amendment for the C-2 General Business District, review a site plan for a Starbucks coffee shop, and consider the final plat for Bridger & Maple. The agenda also includes approval of the December 12, 2022 minutes and a report from the city planner.

• Public hearing for rezoning 321 N Pine St, case # ZONE-22-8
• Reconsideration of rezoning case # ZONE-22-5
• Sign regulation amendment for C-2 General Business District
• Site plan for Starbucks Coffee shop
• Bridger & Maple final plat

The Planning Commission denied a rezoning request for a large duplex development and tabled a smaller duplex request. The board approved a new Starbucks site plan, a final plat for the Bridger at Maple development, and amendments to business sign regulations.

• Denied rezoning of 69.9+/- acres to R-2 Two-Family Residential (Case # ZONE-22-5) (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 321 N Pine St from R-1 to R-2 (4-0)
• Approved amendment to C-2 general business district sign regulations (4-0)
• Approved site plan for Starbucks at 18731 W. Kellogg Dr, contingent on façade and sign approval (4-0)
• Approved final plat for Bridger at Maple development (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider multiple rezoning requests, approve 2023 financial resolutions, and discuss infrastructure improvements for the Big Arm Addition, including engineering services and bond issuance. The agenda also includes recognition of a new police detective and routine consent items.

• Rezoning at 183rd & US-54 from R-1 to P.U.D (ZONE-22-4)
• Rezoning at 167th & US-54 (A) from I-1 & C-2 to R-1 & R-4 (ZONE-22-6)
• Rezoning at 167th & US-54 (B) from Industrial to R-4 (ZONE-22-7)
• Rezoning at 167th & 23rd from R-1 to R-2 (ZONE-22-5)
• Engineering services agreement with Garver, LLC for Big Arm Addition improvements

The Council approved three rezoning requests for residential and mixed-use developments and denied one request for duplexes. They also authorized several infrastructure improvements and funding for the Big Arm and Trails End additions.

• Approved rezoning 53 acres at 183rd & US 54 to Planned Unit Development (3-1)
• Approved rezoning 50 acres at 167th & US 54 to R-4 and R-1 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning 11.31 acres at 167th & US 54 to R-4 (4-0)
• Denied rezoning 69.9 acres at 167th & US 54 from R-1 to R-2 and referred back to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Approved $104,000 engineering agreement with Garver, LLC for Big Arm Addition (4-0)
• Approved amended water, sewer, and storm water petitions for Trails End Addition (4-0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for Series 2023-2 General Obligation Temporary Notes (4-0)
• Authorized $15,000 for quit claim property acquisition from BNSF and Perez Family (4-0)