Goddard public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider several new business items, including the creation of a City Land Bank, formation of a Senior Citizens Advisory Board, and modifications to 2025 Senior Funding. They will also discuss a bid award for a pump station with Rural Water District #4, an engineering agreement for Goddard Galleria sewer and water, and a master services agreement with Garver USA. Consent items include accounts payable totaling over $544,000 and renewal of two Planning Commission terms.

• Re-appoint Darrin Cline and Ryan Walker to Planning Commission
• Creation of City Land Bank
• Goddard Sports IRB Phase II and PILOT Amendment
• City/Rural Water District #4 Pump Station Bid Award
• Engineering Services Agreement for Goddard Galleria Addition sewer and water

The council approved a $635,920.12 pump station project with Rural Water District #4, including a $314,725 construction bid and $41,000 generator purchase. They also created a Senior Citizens Advisory Board and a City Land Bank, and authorized industrial revenue bonds for the Genesis Sports Complex Phase II. Several service agreements were approved, including mowing and engineering services. The meeting included citizen comments on trash service and local business support.

• Approved pump station bid to Utility Maintenance Contractors for $314,725 and total project expenditure of $635,920.12 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance creating Senior Citizens Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved ordinance creating City Land Bank (5-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Goddard 6s sports project (4-0, Traylor abstained)
• Approved 2025 Senior Center funding modification to $41,000 and $5,000 renovation (unanimous)
• Authorized mowing RFP for 2025 season (unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Garver USA (unanimous)
• Approved Engineering Services Agreement with Baughman for Galleria Addition (unanimous)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hear a presentation and discuss the Water Master Plan, which identifies current and future water distribution system deficiencies including low pressures, inadequate fire flows, and storage capacity. The plan recommends pipe looping, storage, and pumping improvements for projected growth phases.

• Water Master Plan presentation and discussion
• Plan identifies low fire flow (only 33% of hydrants satisfactory under Phase 3 demands)
• Projected water demands increase from 0.62 MGD (current) to 1.56 MGD (Phase 3)
• Recommendations include pipe looping, water storage, and supply pumping improvements

The Goddard City Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation on the Goddard Water Masterplan from PEC. No formal decisions were made; the council discussed findings and recommendations, including a proposed new water tower and pipe looping improvements. The estimated total cost for all recommended improvements is approximately $10,200,000.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission meeting on December 9, 2024, is largely procedural, with a consent agenda for approving previous minutes and no old or new business. The main discussion item is a year-in-review report from the city planner, presenting data on permits, valuations, and fees—no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Consent agenda: Approval of November 13, 2024, minutes
• City Planner's Year in Review report with 2024 development data

The Goddard Planning Commission met on December 9, 2024, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No zoning appeals, old business, or new business were considered. The meeting consisted of a year-in-review report from the Community Development Director, including permit statistics and project updates, followed by commissioner comments. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 13, 2024 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will discuss and potentially act on a mosquito fogging discussion, a Kansas Gas franchise ordinance, authorizing bids for salt storage, a development agreement for Goddard Apartments with an intent resolution for industrial revenue bonds, a proposal from Retail Attractions Inc., updating the water services fee schedule, awarding a bid for the 183rd Turn Lanes Project, and a year-end goals review. The council will also approve consent agenda items including accounts payable of $751,992.95 and a proclamation for Mitten Tree Day.

• Mosquito Fogging Discussion
• Kansas Gas Franchise Ordinance
• Goddard Apartments Development Agreement and IRB Intent Resolution
• Master Fee Schedule Update for Water Services
• Award Bid for 183rd Turn Lanes Project

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Goddard North Park Masterplan and Phase 1 design. They are also asked to authorize an easement for a new water pump station to increase capacity for the growing population.

• Authorization of a 0.06-acre easement in the 167th West Addition for a water pump station
• Engineers estimate of $528,050 for the pump station project
• Proposed 80%/20% cost share agreement between the City and Rural Water District #4
• Use of $374,000 in remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the project
• Presentation of the Goddard North Park Masterplan and Phase 1 Schematic Design

City Council

The Goddard City Council will discuss several new business items, including a resolution of intent to establish a single-hauler solid waste and recycling system, a review of the Community Engagement Director position, a petition for a lift station assessment, and county road annexations. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling over $524,000, low bid awards for road projects (23rd South Phase 1 and Arbor Creek South Phase 1), and a hazard mitigation plan resolution. The council will also recognize Community Development Director Micah Scoggan for his AICP credential.

• Resolution of Intent for Single Hauler Solid Waste and Recycling
• Community Engagement Director Position Review
• Accounts payable: Nov 7 $275,053.28 and Nov 13 $249,204.91
• Low bid awards for 23rd South Phase 1 and Arbor Creek South Phase 1 road projects
• SE Corridor Lift Station Assessment Petition and County Road Annexations

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit (CUP-24-2) for an outdoor RV sales lot on the former Vermeer Great Plains property off Kellogg. A second CUP related to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is also on the agenda. The city planner will present proposed modifications to subdivision and zoning regulations.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP-24-2) for outdoor RV sales lot at Vermeer Great Plains building off Kellogg, requested by Johnny Ketelson Recreational Vehicles Inc.
• County Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) — Board of Zoning Appeals item F.2.
• City Planner report on proposed modifications to Subdivision and Zoning Regulations.

City Council

The City Council will discuss preliminary concepts for a 10-year Roadways Capital Improvement Program and Well 5 repairs. The body is also considering an ordinance to amend rules regarding street closures, loud noise, and fireworks.

• Review of Preliminary Concepts for Roadways 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Discussion of Well 5 Repairs
• Ordinance amending Street Closures, Loud Noise and Fireworks
• Accounts payable for October 22, 2024: $2,000.00
• Accounts payable for October 23, 2024: $963,823.01

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new community improvement fee, a real estate purchase, and amendments to subdivision regulations and the master fee schedule. The body will also receive a presentation from the Ad Hoc Water Committee and review the 3rd Quarter Financial Report.

• Ordinance for Community Improvement Fee
• Real Estate Purchase
• Lot Split Amendment to the Subdivision Regulations
• Master Fee Schedule Amendment Resolution
• Accounts payable of $112,795.67

City Council

The Goddard City Council is holding a special TriGov meeting to discuss two reports: a housing study by the Hoffman Strategy Group and a demographic study by USD #265 Goddard Public Schools. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to presentations and discussion.

• City of Goddard Hoffman Strategy Group (HSG) Housing Study
• USD #265 Goddard Public Schools Davis Demographic Study

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will act as the Board of Zoning Appeals to consider a conditional use permit for a detached garage. The body will also discuss amendments to subdivision regulations regarding lot splits and the adoption of an overlay district.

• Conditional Use Permit Case #CUP-24-1 for a 2,400 square foot detached garage
• Lot Split Amendment to the Subdivision Regulations
• Overlay District Adoption
• Tri-Gov Meeting scheduled for October 16th at 6 PM

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider several new business items including a public hearing on a proposed single-hauler solid waste and recycling program (ROI), a hearing on an industrial revenue bond for Goddard Apartments, and a first reading of a cereal malt beverage ordinance. The council will also review annual goals and approve temporary notes for infrastructure projects in Arbor Creek South, Rustic Creek, and Goddard City Center. Recognition of Court Clerk Cathy Schroeder as 2024 Outstanding Court Clerk and approval of consent agenda items including accounts payable totaling over $1.38 million are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on a single-hauler solid waste and recycling program (ROI)
• Industrial Revenue Bond hearing for Goddard Apartments
• First reading of a Cereal Malt Beverage Ordinance
• Approval of temporary notes (Step 2) for Arbor Creek South Ph 1, Rustic Creek Ph 2, and Goddard City Center projects
• Consent agenda includes accounts payable: Sep 20 $686,297.84, Sep 25 $445,100.72, Oct 2 $248,194.13

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider and vote on a cereal malt beverage application as the only substantive new business item. The meeting also includes procedural items: call to order and adjournment.

• Approval of a Cereal Malt Beverage Application

City Council

The City Council is reviewing petitions and engineering agreements for several development projects. This includes a proposal to amend a resolution for sanitary sewer improvements in the Rustic Creek Addition.

• Proposed $195,000 sanitary sewer improvement for Rustic Creek Addition Phase 2 (36 lots)
• Petitions for Arbor Creek South Phase 1
• Engineering Services Agreement with Baughman for four projects
• Engineering Services Agreement with MKEC for Arbor Creek South Phase 1
• August Financial Report showing total city fund balances of $23,174,932

City Council

The Goddard City Council will discuss and potentially approve permanent general obligation bonds for Arbor Creek Phase 2 and Clover Leaf Phases 2 & 3, as well as a stormwater project. Other new business includes a low bid award for sanitary sewer work in Rustic Creek Phase 2, a discussion on overlay district zoning, and authorizing an RFP for turn lanes on 183rd Street. The consent agenda includes accounts payable totaling over $830,000.

• Proclamation of National Senior Center Month and appointment of Becky Cole to the Library Board
• Accounts payable for Sept 4 and Sept 11 totaling $830,920.67
• Permanent GO Bonds for Arbor Creek Phase 2 and Clover Leaf Phases 2 & 3
• Low Bid Award for Rustic Creek Phase 2 Sanitary Sewer
• Authorizing advertisement of RFP for 183rd Turn Lanes

The Goddard City Council approved several major items, including issuing $1.905 million in general obligation bonds for permanent financing of infrastructure projects, allocating $46,000 for senior center programming, and awarding contracts for wayfinding signs, stormwater drainage, and sanitary sewer work. The council also tabled a proposed duplex moratorium and moved forward with an overlay district process for development restrictions.

• Approved $1.905M GO bonds for Arbor Creek Phase II and Clover Leaf Phase II & III (unanimous)
• Approved $46,000 for Senior Center FY2025 programming and office lease (unanimous)
• Approved $87,064.04 for wayfinding signage contract with Miracle Signs (unanimous)
• Approved $34,960 for stormwater drainage project with McPherson Backhoe (unanimous)
• Awarded $145,506.50 bid to McCullough Excavation for Rustic Creek Phase II sanitary sewer (unanimous)
• Authorized RFP advertisement for 183rd & US54 turn lanes (unanimous)
• Tabled duplex moratorium resolution (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with overlay district process (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion with the Public Works Director regarding city water infrastructure and growth demands. The body will also consider a resolution for a moratorium on duplexes.

• Discussion on City of Goddard Water Infrastructure
• Resolution for Moratorium on Duplexes
• Tri-Gov Meeting scheduled for October 16th

The Goddard Planning Commission held a regular session with no substantive decisions. They received a presentation from Public Works Director Brooke Brandenburg on water infrastructure, including well capacity, usage, and future needs, and discussed a proposed moratorium on duplexes. The commission approved the agenda and minutes, but took no formal action on any items.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed water infrastructure presentation (no vote)
• Discussed duplex moratorium resolution (no action)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2025 budget revenue neutral rate and hold budget hearings. The body will also consider several new business items including a two-family development policy and a facilities assessment proposal.

• 2025 Budget Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) and Budget Hearings
• Accounts payable for August 21 ($4,506,961.90) and August 28 ($212,357.87)
• Draft Resolution for Two-Family Development Policy
• Hutton Proposal Facilities Assessment
• Goddard City Center Addition (Caseys General Store) petitions for improvements

The Goddard City Council adopted the 2025 operating budget and a resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate, adding 6 mills to the property tax levy. The council also approved a $148,825 playground upgrade for inclusive play features, authorized a SCADA system RFP advertisement, and directed staff to draft a 48-month moratorium on duplexes. All other agenda items, including the Standard Traffic Ordinance and truck purchases, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted 2025 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #24-38 to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (unanimous)
• Approved Linear Park playground sensory upgrades up to $148,825 (unanimous)
• Authorized advertisement of SCADA Request for Proposal (unanimous)
• Authorized Hutton Corporation facilities assessment for $27,000 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Goddard Master Park Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #974 (2024 Standard Traffic Ordinance) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft 48-month moratorium on duplexes (3-2)

City Council

The City Council will consider switching health insurance administration to Freedom Claims Management Inc. and renewing Blue Cross coverage, with estimated annual premiums between $406,850 and $501,152. The council also will discuss selecting a monument sign design and hold a workshop on the 2025 budget.

• Authorize contract with Freedom Claims Management Inc. to administer a high-deductible health plan with HRA
• Authorize Blue Cross health insurance renewal for city employees
• Estimated annual premium between $406,850.88 and $501,152.48
• Monument Sign Design Selection for city signage
• 2025 Budget Workshop scheduled as new business

City Council

The Goddard City Council will discuss and possibly act on a new water rate ordinance after delaying the previous one at the last meeting. They will also receive the 2025 budget presentation and set public hearing dates. Other items include a rezoning request at 124 W. 2nd Street, an ordinance to exempt the library from alcohol prohibition, and a change order for roadway projects.

• New Water Rate Ordinance (replacing previously delayed ordinance)
• 2025 Budget Presentation and Call for Public Hearings
• Rezoning 124 W. 2nd (Baptist Church)
• Ordinance Exempting Library from Alcohol Prohibition
• Change Order #3 for 2024 Roadway Projects

The council voted to publish the 2025 budget with a 6-mill increase (37.265 total mills) and set a public hearing for September 3. It also adopted ordinances for rezoning the former Baptist church, exempting the library from alcohol prohibition, and implementing a temporary water rate reduction. A public hearing on a single-hauler trash proposal was scheduled for October 7.

• Adopted 2025 budget notice with 6-mill levy increase (37.265 mills), hearing Sept. 3 (unanimous)
• Rezoned 124 W 2nd Ave from C-1 to R-1 (Ordinance 971, 5-0)
• Exempted library from alcohol prohibition (Ordinance 972, 5-0)
• Adopted water rate ordinance with 6-month tier reduction (Ordinance 973, 5-0)
• Set public hearing Oct. 7 on single-hauler solid waste resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of $7.38M GO Temporary Notes for 167th West project (Resolution 24-36, unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for road projects, $11,010.67 (unanimous)
• Appointed Ad Hoc Water Committee and library board member (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request to convert a former church at 124 W 2nd Ave from C-1 to R-1 single-family residential, and a variance request by Big Arm Development to reduce side yard setbacks from 6 to 4.5 feet for duplexes. The commission will also receive a presentation from broker Kit Corby on two-unit housing.

• Rezoning of 124 W 2nd Ave from C-1 Central Business District to R-1 Single Family Residential (ZONE-24-4)
• Variance for Big Arm Development to reduce side yard setbacks from 6 ft to 4.5 ft for duplexes on lots 2-19 Block A and 1-11 Block B (VAR-24-2)
• Presentation by Kit Corby, supervising broker at Keller Williams, on two-unit housing experience
• Staff report includes site plan for TAAG Church Addition and a housing update (informational, no vote)

The Goddard Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for the former Baptist church at 124 W 2nd Ave from C-1 to R-1, allowing conversion to a single-family residence. It also approved a variance for the Big Arm development to reduce side yard setbacks from 6 to 4.5 feet. Both items will go to the city council for final approval.

• Approved rezoning ZONE-24-4 for 124 W 2nd Ave from C-1 to R-1 (7-0)
• Approved variance VAR-24-2 for Big Arm development to reduce side yard setbacks from 6' to 4.5' (5-2)
• Approved the agenda (6-0)
• Approved the minutes from July 8, 2024 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 pm (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review petitions for the 167th W Addition and hold discussions on future housing. The body is also considering sound waivers for fireworks and a battle of the bands event, as well as a request for proposals for wayfinding signage.

• Accounts payable totaling $499,181.90 across four dates in July and August
• 167th W Addition Petitions
• Wayfinding Signage RFP
• Sound Waiver and Fireworks Display Approval GFFT
• Battle of the Band’s Sound Waiver

The Goddard City Council voted unanimously to delay the implementation of the water rate increase in Ordinance 967 by one month and to change all water rate usage tiers to $4.50 per unit for 5-6 months, with plans to form an Ad Hoc Water Committee. The council also approved multiple resolutions for infrastructure improvements in the 167th West Addition, adopted sound waivers for two events, and approved an RFP for wayfinding signage. No action was taken on future housing discussions or the Placer AI presentation.

• Delayed water rate increase implementation by one month (unanimous)
• Changed all water rate usage tiers to $4.50 per unit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-30 for water line improvements in 167th West Addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-31 for street improvements in 167th West Addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-32 for sanitary sewer improvements in 167th West Addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-33 for storm water drain improvements in 167th West Addition (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 969 for sound waiver and fireworks permit for Genesis Foundation event (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 970 for sound waiver for Battle of the Bands events (unanimous)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will discuss the proposed 2025 budget, which includes a 10-mill increase in the property tax levy to fund capital improvements such as street projects and N. Park development. The Council will also vote on a sound ordinance waiver and a fireworks display permit for the Summer Ball Showdown baseball tournament, scheduled for July 31–August 4.

• Proposed 10-mill increase in the General Fund mill levy (total 41.306 mills) to raise approximately $770,000 for capital improvements
• Sound ordinance waiver and fireworks display permit for the Summer Ball Showdown event at 221 N Crowne Drive
• Fireworks scheduled for August 2, 10 pm–midnight, with rain date within event period
• 2025 General Fund budget includes $6.31 million in revenue and $6.28 million in expenditures
• Capital improvement fund to receive first-year transfer of new levy revenue for street projects and N. Park development

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding special assessments for infrastructure improvements in Clover Leaf and Arbor Creek. The body will also discuss water rates, stormwater fees, and several bond sales.

• Special Assessment Hearing for Clover Leaf Phase 2 & 3 and Arbor Creek Phase 2
• Water Rate Ordinance and Stormwater Projects and Fee
• 5 Year Roadway Maintenance Program
• Temp Note Bond Sale 2024-B and 23rd South Addition Phase 1 GO Temp Note Sale
• Accounts payable totaling $739,235.03 across three dates

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to review the Hoffman Housing Study, which forecasts significant population and housing demand through 2033. The meeting also includes a proclamation honoring the life of former Planning Commission Chair Doug VanAmburg. Additionally, officials will hold an open discussion regarding growth, development, and duplex ratios.

• Presentation of Hoffman Housing Study forecasting 871 new households in a 10-minute drive area
• Discussion of opportunities for 215 multi-family rental units and 860 for-sale homes through 2033
• Proclamation honoring the life and contributions of former Planning Commission Chair Doug VanAmburg
• Open discussion regarding growth, development, and duplex ratios

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a reconsideration request regarding the Maple Tree zoning case. The commission will also vote on approving meeting minutes from May and June 2024.

• Reconsideration of Maple Tree Zoning Case 24-3
• Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The Goddard City Council will meet on July 1, 2024, to discuss several new business items. The agenda includes a workshop for the 2025 Enterprise Funds budget and potential police fleet purchases. The council will also address assessment proceedings for temporary notes.

• 2025 Enterprise Funds Budget Workshop
• Police Department fleet purchase
• Assessment Proceedings of Temporary Notes 2024-B
• Accounts Payable for June 26: $798,082.55
• Transystems Professional Consulting Agreement

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss several new business items, including an annexation request for 700 S 199th St W and Maple Tree rezoning. The agenda also includes discussions on 2025 Senior Center funding and the appointment of Arika Bradley to the Library Board.

• Annexation request for 700 S 199th St W
• Maple Tree rezoning and restrictive covenant
• 2025 Senior Center funding
• Appointment of Arika Bradley to the Library Board
• Accounts payable totaling $736,821.66

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning approximately 35 acres near 199th and Maple to R-2 Two-Family Residential District. The proposal includes 88 residential lots consisting of single-family homes, duplexes, and twin homes. If approved, the request moves to the City Council on June 17, 2024.

• Rezoning Case 24-3 for Mapletree development at 199th and Maple
• Proposed creation of 88 residential lots including single-family, duplex, and twin homes
• Appointment of Ryan Shrack as Assistant City Administrator

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a special meeting to address unfinished business on Linear Park trail connectors and lighting, and new business including sound amplification waivers and a fireworks display permit for the Lions Club, plus wastewater treatment plant digester cleaning. The agenda also includes approval of consent items, including minutes and accounts payable totaling $217,440.27.

• Linear Park Trail Connectors and Linear Park Lighting (unfinished business)
• Sound Amplification Waiver Ordinance & Fireworks Display Permit – Lions Club
• Sound Amplification Waiver Ordinance - Perez
• WWTP Digester Cleaning
• Accounts payable: May 22, 2024 for $123,497.43 and May 31, 2024 for $93,942.84

City Council

The Goddard City Council is meeting to consider several development and park items, including the final plat for Arbor Creek South, a bid award for Arbor Creek Phase 3, and a resolution to remediate blight at 210 W 23rd St. They will also hear the 2023 audit presentation and discuss unfinished business on Linear Park trail connectors, lighting, and sensory-inclusive play equipment upgrades. Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $484,102.32.

• Final Plat Arbor Creek South
• Arbor Creek Phase 3 Bid Award
• Resolution to remediate blight at 210 W 23rd St.
• Accounts payable: $349,976.72 (May 8) and $134,125.60 (May 15)
• Grant application for US54 bike/ped bridge design/engineering

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider a variance request for Mayer Specialty, a site plan for the Goddard Trails End Pool House, and the final plat for Arbor Creek South. The agenda also includes approval of the April 8, 2024 minutes and a housing/economic development report from the city planner. No old business is listed.

• Mayer Specialty Façade Variance Case # VAR-24-1
• Goddard Trails End Pool House Site Plan
• Arbor Creek South Final Plat
• Housing Economic Development Report
• Approval of April 8, 2024 minutes

City Council

The Goddard City Council will review a first-quarter financial report, discuss lighting and sensory play equipment upgrades at Linear Park, consider a street bid award for Pearson, and take up a temporary waiver of the alcohol ordinance for Main Street Market. The agenda also includes a recommendation to nominate Randy Reynard to a county emergency communications committee and approval of consent items including accounts payable totaling over $613,000.

• Recommend Randy Reynard to Sedgwick County Association of Cities for SGCO Emergency Communications Committee
• Special Financial Report – 1st Quarter 2024
• Linear Park Lighting and Sensory/Inclusive Play Equipment Upgrades
• Street Bid Award Pearson
• Main Street Market Temporary Waiver of Alcohol Ordinance

City Council

The Goddard City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several new business items, including a first-quarter financial report, upgrades to Linear Park (lighting, sensory play equipment, trail connectors), a street bid award, an annual goal check-in, PC replacements, and a wholesale purchase agreement with RWD 4. The agenda also includes recognizing a donor and recommending a citizen to a county committee.

• Accounts payable totaling $613,662.06 for April 17, 24, and May 1
• Recognize Ben Healy for donating stones to Linear Park Disc Golf Course Hole 13
• Recommend Randy Reynard to Sedgwick County Association of Cities for 911 Emergency Communications Committee
• Discuss Linear Park lighting, sensory/inclusive play equipment, and trail connectors
• Consider street bid award for Pearson

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) ordinance for the Goddard Apartments, a 108-unit complex near 199th and 1st Street. They will also discuss several development items, including the Evening Shade final plat, Willow Development rezoning, and Maple Tree Development preliminary discussion. Other business includes a police radio purchase, a water pressure model work order, and a KDOT agreement for US-54 and 183rd St. The meeting includes recognition of Public Works employee Allen Ralstin.

• Goddard Apartments RHID ordinance and agreements
• Willow Development rezoning
• Evening Shade final plat
• Goddard Police Department radio purchase
• KDOT agreement US-54 & 183rd St.

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request (Case # ZONE-24-2) for two tracts at 183rd and Maple to allow smaller-lot patio homes under R-4 zoning. They will also review preliminary and final plats for Arbor Creek South and Evening Shade, and discuss the Maple Tree Development. The agenda includes routine consent items and a city planner report.

• Willow Development rezoning (ZONE-24-2) for two tracts at 183rd and Maple to R-4 for patio homes
• Arbor Creek South preliminary plat (240 single-family lots)
• Evening Shade preliminary and final plats
• Maple Tree Development preliminary discussion
• March Residential Development Report

City Council

The Goddard City Council will review new business items including the Goddard Apartments RHID ordinance, Rustic Creek Phase 2 improvement petitions, and a temporary suspension of the alcohol ban in Linear Park. The council will also evaluate proposals for cloud accounting software and debt management platforms, alongside processing consent agenda accounts payable totaling $1,618,302.02. These items address local housing development applications, infrastructure improvement petitions, city software procurement, and community event regulations.

• Goddard Apartments RHID ordinance and agreements
• Rustic Creek Phase 2 petitions for improvements
• Temporary suspension of the alcohol ban in Linear Park via ordinance
• G-works cloud accounting platform proposal
• Consent agenda accounts payable totaling $1,618,302.02

City Council

The Goddard City Council will meet to discuss several development projects and policy updates. The agenda includes a rezoning ordinance for TWP PUD and bond ordinances for the Rustic Creek Addition and Bridger at Maple.

• TWP PUD Rezoning Ordinance
• Bridger at Maple Resolution regarding GO Temp Notes
• Rustic Creek Addition Phase 1 Bond Ordinance and Resolution
• Website Redesign and Upgrades
• Personnel Policy Update

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone three properties into the Tanganyika Wildlife Park Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow mixed-use residential, commercial, an animal barn, and a vet clinic. The commission will also hear an informal variance request and a lot split, and will review a new building for Mayer Specialty Services. The meeting includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

City Council

The City Council is considering a contract with Transystems to prepare a proposal for the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. This work supports the US54 Bike/Ped Overpass Project between 183rd Street and 199th Street. The services include developing project workplans, budgets, and construction cost estimates.

• Contract with Transystems for grant writing services not to exceed $20,000
• EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant proposal preparation for the US54 Bike/Ped Overpass Project

City Council

The Goddard City Council approved new regulations for recreational living zoning to limit long-term RV and camper stays. The council also increased the City Administrator's purchase authority and authorized technology upgrades for the Community Center. Additionally, changes were made to the Community Center rental fee schedule and usage policy.

• Ordinance #951: Limits RV/camper stays to no more than 12 months within an 18-month period
• Increased City Administrator purchase authority from $5,000 to $10,000 per transaction
• Approved $7,089.23 for a Community Center access control system
• Approved $6,864.44 for a Community Center audio-visual system
• Updated Community Center rental rates to $45 per hour or $360 per day

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider several new business items, including roadway maintenance projects and a stormwater maintenance fee resolution. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2022 audit and an appointment to the Planning Commission. Additionally, the council will review various city contracts and grant applications.

• Appointment of Jim Milligan to the Planning Commission
• Master Fee Schedule Resolution for Stormwater Maintenance Fee
• Authorization of 2024 Roadway Maintenance Projects
• Accounts payable: $36,533.14 (Jan 19), $150,889.41 (Jan 31), and $510,590.59 (Feb 7)
• Authorization of RAISE Grant Application

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider a new recreational zoning classification for parks and RV parks, review the final plat for the 167th West Addition, and hear a report on development. The agenda also includes a farewell to Chair Shane Grafing. The meeting is largely routine, with the zoning discussion being the most substantive item.

• Discussion of new recreational zoning classification for RV parks
• 167th West Addition Final Plat review
• Development update from city planner
• Farewell to Shane Grafing

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing representatives to several regional organizations, including REAP, WAMPO, and SCAC. The agenda also includes discussions on special assessments for Rustic Creek Phase 1, water well repairs, and sewer manhole rehabilitation.

• Rustic Creek Phase 1 Special Assessment proceedings
• Resolution authorizing GO Bond sale for Rustic Creek Phase 1 and Bridger at Maple
• TranSystems Field Services Agreement for 183rd Turn Lanes Project
• Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation Proposal with Mayer Co.
• Accounts Payable totaling $1,287,893.37 across three dates

City Council

The Goddard City Council has scheduled a special meeting and workshop for January 29, 2024. The primary purpose of this session is for the governing body to conduct a goal setting session.

• Goal Setting Session

City Council

The City Council will hold elections for the positions of Mayor and Vice Mayor for the 2024-2026 term. The council will also appoint a one-councilperson and two-citizen committee to advise on the development of North Park at 183rd and Maple.

• Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor for January 2024 – January 2026
• Appointment of North Park Ad Hoc Committee members
• Approval of accounts payable totaling $1,004,077.07 across four periods
• Public hearing regarding Arbor Creek
• GPD laptop replacement purchase

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting to vote on a chair and vice chair, review a site plan for RV and boat storage, discuss a recreational zoning classification, and consider preliminary and final replats for Goddard Galleria 2nd. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from November and December 2023. A variance request for setbacks and lot coverage at Goddard Trails End is also on the agenda.

• Variance request for setbacks and lot coverage at Goddard Trails End
• Site plan for RV and boat storage
• Recreational zoning classification discussion
• Goddard Galleria 2nd preliminary replat
• Goddard Galleria 2nd final replat