Goddard public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Goddard City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of the December 17, 2025 accounts payable totaling $1,769,983.46, a revised Hotel Transient Guest Tax Charter Ordinance, and a low‑bid award for the Bridger at Maple Phase 2 paving project. In new business, council members will consider a City of Goddard Boundary Resolution and discuss proposals for updating the city’s comprehensive plan.

• Consent agenda: approve $1,769,983.46 accounts payable for December 17, 2025
• Consent agenda: adopt revised Hotel Transient Guest Tax Charter Ordinance
• Consent agenda: award low bid for Bridger at Maple Phase 2 paving
• New business: City of Goddard Boundary Resolution
• New business: discussion of Comprehensive Plan proposals

City Council

The Goddard City Council and Planning Commission will meet to approve the reappointment of Planning Commissioners Preston Black and Justin Parks to three-year terms. The agenda includes a consent agenda for accounts payable and paving contracts, as well as a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Re-appoint Planning Commissioners Preston Black and Justin Parks
• Accounts Payable: $611,321.70
• Low Bid Award for Paving of 23rd South Addition and 167th West Addition
• Hawkins Ln. Contract Approval
• Comprehensive Plan Proposal and Presentations

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will consider a Light Industrial Façade item, a discussion about KORA and KOMA, and an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The Board of Zoning Appeals will address an agenda layout modification. Routine consent agenda items such as approval of the November 10, 2025 minutes will be handled by a single motion.

• Light Industrial Façade
• Discussion about KORA and KOMA
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Board of Zoning Appeals – Agenda Layout Modification
• Approval of Minutes – November 10, 2025 (Consent Agenda)

City Council

The Goddard City Council meeting on December 1, 2025 will address routine items such as the call to order, pledge, agenda approval, citizen comments, and a consent agenda for minutes and accounts payable. The primary new business item is the consideration of a condemnation ordinance for the Goddard City Center utility easement. The council will vote on adopting the resolution to begin the condemnation process.

• Condemnation Ordinance for Goddard City Center Utility Easement (new business)
• Consent agenda: approval of November 17, 2025 minutes
• Consent agenda: Accounts payable – November 19, 2025 $42,257.40 and November 25, 2025 $520,122.10

The council approved the consent agenda with a 4-0 vote. It waived the reading of the Condemnation Ordinance and then adopted Ordinance No. 1031, authorizing eminent domain to acquire easements for the City Center utility extension, both with 5-0 votes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 pm with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Waived reading of Condemnation Ordinance (5-0)
• Adopted Condemnation Ordinance No. 1031 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a low bid award for paving, water, and storm sewer work on South Hawkins Lane. The body will also discuss a Senior Center report, a fraud alert presentation from the Sedgwick Co. Register of Deeds, and a park amendment.

• Low bid award to Pearson Construction for South Hawkins Lane improvements totaling $1,217,000
• Rustic Creek Park Amendment
• Title VI Plan regarding non-discrimination in programs receiving federal assistance
• Bond Reimbursement Resolution
• Monthly Water Consumption Report showing a 19.1% decline in usage from 2024

Council voted 4‑0 to reject all bids for the Willow's Ridge Addition infrastructure, choosing to split the work into smaller components. The council also approved the mayor to sign an amended agreement for Rustic Creek Park (4‑0). The regular agenda and a consent agenda were each approved unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 12:47 pm after a brief executive session.

• Reject all bids for Willow's Ridge Addition infrastructure (4‑0)
• Approve mayor to sign Rustic Creek Park amendment (4‑0)
• Approve regular agenda (4‑0)
• Approve consent agenda items (4‑0)
• Enter executive session for attorney consultation (4‑0) – no action taken
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous 4‑0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes minutes and accounts payable items totaling $1,878,083.28. The meeting also features new business items such as a request to implement Tyler Technologies ERP software, purchase agreements for North Park real estate, and a proposal to remove R-1B from the zoning code. Additional topics include a light‑industrial zoning introduction and requirements for emergency warning systems.

• Accounts Payable: $785,251.28 (Nov 17), $282,659.60 (Nov 17), $810,172.41 (Nov 12)
• Tyler Technologies ERP Software Implementation Request
• North Park Remnant Real Estate Purchase Agreements
• Removal of R-1B from Zoning Regulations
• Light Industrial Zoning Introduction

The council authorized the City Manager and CFO to execute the Tyler Technologies ERP software agreement, with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the Fouts property purchase and Braun/Schmidt land swap, also 4‑0. The Hawkins Lane Community Improvement District ordinance was adopted unanimously. A resolution to begin condemnation for a utility easement was approved by a unanimous vote.

• Approved ERP software contract (4-0)
• Authorized real estate purchase of Fouts property and Braun/Schmidt land swap (4-0)
• Adopted Hawkins Lane CID ordinance (4-0)
• Approved resolution to begin utility easement condemnation (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission meeting will approve the October 14 minutes on the consent agenda, discuss a series of eight Board of Zoning Appeals items, and receive an economic update from the city planner. No old or new business items are listed for this session.

• CUP Hopper Mini‑Storage rezoning
• Overlay District Strategic Growth Zone
• R‑4 zoning modification
• Overlay District US 54‑96 Bypass
• Removal of R‑1B from zoning regulations

City Council

The Goddard City Council will vote on a 2025-A ordinance and resolution to approve a bond sale. It will also review a request for proposals to update the Comprehensive Plan. The consent agenda includes payment of $603,914.38 and $380,984.33 in accounts payable and a $2,101,461.35 contract for the Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek. The council will adopt a proclamation naming November 15, 2025 as Child Entrepreneurs’ Day and receive the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.

• Approve accounts payable: $603,914.38 (Oct 22) and $380,984.33 (Oct 29)
• Award Low Bid contract for Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek: $2,101,461.35
• Adopt Child Entrepreneurs’ Day proclamation for Nov 15, 2025
• Consider Comprehensive Plan Update Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Consider 2025-A Ordinance and Resolution approving bond sale

The council adopted the bond ordinance and resolution authorizing series 2025‑A, accepted the Baker Group’s best bid, and waived the ordinance reading. The council also approved the request for proposals to update the comprehensive plan. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved RFP for comprehensive plan update (5‑0)
• Accepted Baker Group best bid (interest 3.876591%, premium $396,843.06) (5‑0)
• Waived reading of bond ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted bond ordinance authorizing $12,725,000 series 2025‑A (5‑0)
• Adopted bond resolution authorizing sale of series 2025‑A (5‑0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council meeting will include an update from the Community Chamber, a charter ordinance establishing an official city newspaper, and a vote on rejecting the bids for the Hawkins Lane Project improvements. These items are listed under New Business for the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Community Chamber update (discussion)
• Charter Ordinance on Official City Newspaper (proposal)
• Reject bids for the Hawkins Lane Project improvements (vote)

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the October 6, 2025 minutes. It also voted 5‑0 to waive the reading of a proposed charter ordinance that would allow the city website to become the official newspaper. No vote was taken on the recommended rejection and rebidding of the Hawkins Lane project bids.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including Oct 6, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Waived reading of charter ordinance on official city newspaper (5-0)
• Waived reading of ordinance related to Hawkins Lane project (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider several items, including approving a low‑bid construction contract for the Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek development and a supplemental engineering services agreement with MKEC Engineering for $10,000. Other agenda topics include a rezoning request by John Wuthnow, a public hearing for Tacos TJ IRB, and discussion of a Vaulted Deep contract and loader lease. The meeting also covers the 3rd quarter financial report and various policy and resolution items.

• Low Bid Award to Dondlinger for Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek (construction contract)
• Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement with MKEC Engineering – $10,000 fee for design services
• John Wuthnow Rezoning proposal
• Tacos TJ IRB Public Hearing
• Vaulted Deep Contract and Loader Lease

The City Council voted 4‑1 to override the Planning Commission’s recommendation, causing the John Wuthnow rezoning application to fail. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included a $2,101,461.35 low‑bid award to Dondlinger Construction. An IRB intent resolution for Tacos TJ was approved, and the public hearing on the IRB request was opened and closed by unanimous motions.

• Approved consent agenda (including $2,101,461.35 contract) – motion carried unamended
• Rejected John Wuthnow rezoning – override motion passed 4‑1, rezoning failed
• Approved IRB intent resolution for Tacos TJ – motion passed unamended
• Opened IRB public hearing – motion passed unamended
• Closed IRB public hearing – motion passed unamended
• Approved meeting agenda with noted changes – motion carried unamended

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for the John Wuthnow development. The body will also review site plans for two new businesses: Hopper Mini-Storage and Taco TJ Restaurant.

• Rezoning of John Wuthnow Development Case # ZONE-25-4
• Site Plan for Hopper Mini-Storage
• Site Plan for Taco TJ Restaurant

City Council

The Goddard City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a bond sale resolution for GO Bonds Series 2025-A to permanently finance the Arbor Creek, Big Arm, and Goddard Trails End Phase 1 improvements. The council will also act on several permits and contracts, including a temporary liquor permit for the Fall Festival, a street‑closure permit in Cloverleaf Addition, redemption of industrial revenue bonds for Dove Estates and Memory Care projects, and a low‑bid award for the 167th waterline project. New business items include updates from the Goddard Woman’s Club, service agreements with Rural Water District 4 and engineering firms, an amended cereal malt beverage ordinance, a fee‑schedule resolution for KORA and CMB fees, and a land‑swap and purchase for North Park.

• Bond Sale Resolution – GO Bonds Series 2025‑A for Arbor Creek, Big Arm, and Goddard Trails End Phase 1 improvements
• Reflection Mobile Bar Service Temporary Liquor Permit for Fall Festival
• Temporary Street Closure Permit in Cloverleaf Addition
• Redemption of Industrial Revenue Bonds for Dove Estates and Memory Care Projects
• Low Bid Award for 167th Waterline Project

The council approved a Rural Water District 4 service agreement for new development, master service agreements with BHC Engineering and JEO Engineering, and an amended application process for cereal malt beverage licenses. It also adopted a resolution updating the master fee schedule for records and beverage fees, and authorized the mayor or administrator to execute the purchase of the Fouts property and a land swap with the Schmidt‑Braun family for North Park. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Rural Water District 4 service agreement for Willow Ridge Development & Bridger at Maple (unanimously)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with BHC Engineering (unanimously)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with JEO Engineering (unanimously)
• Approved amended application process for Cereal Malt Beverage licenses (unanimously)
• Adopted resolution amending Master Fee Schedule for KORA and CMB fees (unanimously)
• Authorized Mayor/Administrator to execute purchase of Fouts property ($21,000) and land swap with Schmidt‑Braun family for North Park (unanimously)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2025-3. These funds are intended for water looping, a public works facility, and North Park enhancements. The body will also consider several city code additions and a development agreement.

• Proposed $19,115,000 General Obligation Temporary Note Sale, Series 2025-3
• North Park Community Enhancement Project estimated at $5,900,000
• Citywide Water Looping & Reliability Improvement Project estimated at $5,952,328
• Public Works Facility Expansion & Improvements Project estimated at $5,000,000
• Tacos TJ Development Agreement and Consent to Annexation for Prairie Travelers

The council adopted resolutions authorizing the execution of closing documents for Series 2025-3 and Series 2025-4 temporary note sales, securing financing at a 2.83% effective rate. It also approved the development agreement for the Tacos TJ restaurant project. Additional actions included code amendments for cost participation and letters of credit, authorization of a water‑rights contract, and approval of the North Park design for future bidding.

• Adopted Resolution #25-68 authorizing execution of Series 2025-3 note closing documents (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-69 authorizing execution of Series 2025-4 note closing documents (unanimous)
• Approved Tacos TJ development agreement (unanimous)
• Approved City Code changes adding cost‑participation language (roll‑call vote)
• Approved City Code changes adding letters‑of‑credit language (roll‑call vote)
• Authorized Burns & McDonnell water‑rights contract up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Prairie Travelers trail portions into city limits (unanimous)
• Authorized proceeding with North Park final design and future bid advertisement (consensus)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes the August 26 meeting minutes, three September accounts payable items totaling $739,216.43, and an engineering service agreement with KE Miller Willow Development. The council will then discuss new business items: removal of a Letter of Credit from subdivision regulations, removal of oversize infrastructure, and modifications to R‑2 bulk regulations and lot sizes, as well as an Innovative Technologies grant and an interim HR services contract. All items are listed on the September 15, 2025 agenda.

• Approval of Accounts Payable: $152,190.54 (Sept 4), $572,827.23 (Sept 10), $14,198.66 (Sept 11)
• Engineering Service Agreement with KE Miller Willow Development
• New Business: removal of Letter of Credit from Subdivision Regulations
• New Business: Oversize Infrastructure Removal
• New Business: R‑2 Bulk Regulations and Lot Size Modifications

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It authorized the execution of a $4,422,139.94 North Park grant and approved changes to subdivision regulations for letters of credit, oversized infrastructure cost sharing, and R‑2 bulk zoning. The council also approved an innovative traffic‑flow grant concept, an interim HR services contract, and related ordinances.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Approved changes to Article 12 of subdivision regulations for letters of credit (roll call)
• Approved changes to Article 12 for oversized infrastructure cost sharing (roll call)
• Approved Ordinance #1017 R‑2 bulk regulations and lot size modifications (roll call)
• Approved moving forward with Innovative Technologies Grant concept submission
• Approved execution of interim human resources services contract
• Authorized Mayor/City Staff to execute North Park grant agreement

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will meet to discuss proposed amendments to subdivision regulations, including removing the letter-of-credit policy for infrastructure guarantees and modifying R-2 zoning bulk regulations. The board will also hear updates on annexations, permits, and a new planning commissioner appointment.

• Letter of credit modification and removal from subdivision regulations
• Oversizing costs modification and removal from subdivision regulations
• R-2 zoning bulk regulations and lot size modifications
• Rachel Brookes Estates Annexation
• Goddard Apartments update

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2026 budget, the revenue neutral rate, and special assessments for GO Bond 2025-A. The body will also consider property annexations and a land purchase option for future water wells.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 Budget
• Public hearing on Special Assessments & Ordinance – GO Bond 2025-A
• Public hearing and resolution to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR)
• Accounts payable for August 21 ($254,997.92) and August 27 ($1,865,910.86)
• Property annexations for Martin Parcel 1, 2, and Rachel Brooke Estates

The council approved Ordinance 1013, which creates special assessments on property owners to fund internal infrastructure projects. A motion to waive the formal reading of the ordinance was also passed. The mayor’s recommendations to appoint Preston Black to the Planning Commission and Deb Dugan to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board were unanimously approved. The consent agenda, including the revenue‑neutral‑rate public hearing, was adopted without opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 1013 levying special assessments (unanimous)
• Waived reading of the special‑assessment ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved mayor’s recommendation to appoint Preston Black to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved mayor’s recommendation to appoint Deb Dugan to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda, including revenue‑neutral‑rate hearing (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Maple Tree petitions and resolutions (unanimous)
• Approved the public hearing on special assessments (unanimous)

City Council

The joint meeting of the Goddard City Council and Planning Commission will review proposed changes to the city’s financial-guarantee policy for new subdivisions. Staff recommend moving the letter-of-credit requirement from subdivision regulations into the city code and lowering the occupancy threshold for full release from 80 % to 35 % of homes.

• Remove letter-of-credit policy from subdivision regulations and add to city code
• Lower full release threshold from 80 % to 35 % certificate of occupancy
• Draft ordinances published August 14, 2025; Planning Commission public hearing held September 8, 2025
• Next regular meetings: City Council September 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM; Planning Commission September 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM

The council approved the agenda unanimously. A motion to take a ten‑minute break was also passed unanimously. No other actions were formally adopted; other items were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ten‑minute break (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a Part 1 Design+Build agreement with Hutton Corporation for a new Public Works facility. The body will also review a recap of the 2026 Budget Engagement Event.

• Proposed $195,000 lump sum contract with Hutton Corporation for design and preconstruction services
• Proposed new Public Works facility located in the 1100 block of South 199th Street West
• Preliminary construction estimate of $3.25 million
• 2026 Budget Engagement Event Recap

The council voted unanimously to authorize the mayor or city staff to execute the Part 1 agreement with Hutton for the design of the new public works facility. The Part 1 contract has a fixed fee of $195,000 and is funded by the 2025‑3 temporary note. The agenda was also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Part 1 agreement with Hutton (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of Goddard Police Department vehicles and hold a hearing for the Willow Development CID. The body will also consider several resolutions regarding temporary note sales for city and developer projects.

• Accounts payable for August 06 ($517,066.94) and August 14 ($697,053.16)
• Goddard Police Department vehicle purchase
• Willow Development CID Hearing
• GO Temp-Note Sale Resolutions 2025-3 and 2025-4
• Final Re-Plat for Goddard Trails End 3rd Addition

The council voted to deny Ordinance #1012 that would change parking standards in the Central Business District. It approved the $85,675 purchase of a new police vehicle, the final re‑plat of the Goddard Trails End 3rd Addition, and an amendment to Resolution 25‑32 that updates financing for the North Park, Public Works Facility, and Water Looping projects. The consent agenda was approved unanimously and the Willow Development CID hearing was continued to the September 2 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Denied Ordinance #1012 parking standards for Central Business District (motion Hall, seconded Traylor)
• Approved $85,675 police vehicle purchase (motion Leonard, seconded Collins)
• Approved final re‑plat of Goddard Trails End 3rd Addition (motion Hall, seconded Leonard)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 25‑32 to reflect updated project costs and financing (motion Leonard, seconded Hall)
• Continued Willow Development CID public hearing to Sept 2 (no speakers heard)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a variance request for the Goddard Trails End development and review both preliminary and final re-plats for the Goddard Trails End 3rd Addition. The body will also discuss modifications to parking minimums and C-1 parking requirements.

• Variance request #VAR-25-1 for Goddard Trails End
• Preliminary Re-Plat for Goddard Trails End 3rd Addition
• Final Re-Plat for Goddard Trails End 3rd Addition
• Parking Minimums Modification
• C-1 Parking Requirement Removal

City Council

The City Council will discuss GO Bonds for Trail’s End, Big Arm, and Arbor Creek 2nd Addition. The body is also considering a low bid award for the Goddard Galleria and leases for a mini excavator and skid steer.

• Accounts payable totaling $1,245,248.08 across three dates in July
• Low bid award for Bridger at Maple Phase 2
• GO Bond 2025-A for Trail’s End, Big Arm, and Arbor Creek 2nd Addition
• Low bid award for Goddard Galleria
• Leases for mini excavator and skid steer with trailer purchase

The City Council unanimously approved three key actions: the GO Bond 2025‑A final cost and assessment roll, the award of the low‑bid Goddard Galleria construction contract to Pearson Construction, and an ordinance raising the transient guest tax from 6% to 9%. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved GO Bond 2025‑A final costs and assessment rolls (unanimous)
• Awarded low‑bid Goddard Galleria contract to Pearson Construction (unanimous)
• Approved transient guest tax increase to 9% (unanimous)
• Approved lease of excavator and skid steer plus purchase of trailer (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including multiple resolutions and a $2,177,160 low‑bid award (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is discussing a strategic annexation project with TCRS, LLC involving three land tracts. The city proposes a $1 million forgivable loan to help the developer acquire Parcel 1 in exchange for the annexation of Parcel 1, Parcel 2, and Rachel Brooke Estates.

• Proposed $1,000,000 forgivable loan to TCRS, LLC for the purchase of Parcel 1
• Proposed annexation of Parcel 1, Parcel 2, and Rachel Brooke Estates
• Ordinance authorizing the city to borrow funds for the loan via general obligation bonds
• Agreement to exempt Rachel Brooke Estates from mandatory utility connections
• 2026 Budget Workshop regarding Special Revenue and Reserve Funds

The council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding with TCRS, LLC and authorized a $1,000,000 forgivable loan to fund the purchase of Parcel 1. An ordinance was also passed granting the City Administrator authority to execute the loan agreement, promissory note, and mortgage. All related motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with TCRS, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized City to proceed with $1,000,000 forgivable loan (unanimous)
• Granted City Administrator (or designee) authority to execute Loan Agreement, Promissory Note, and Mortgage (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss employee health insurance renewals and amendments to off-street parking and R-1 zoning. The body is also reviewing financial reports and a public works vehicle purchase.

• Accounts payable for July 9 ($1,146,422.75) and July 16 ($506,284.05)
• Employee health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield & Freedom Claims, Inc.
• R-1 Modification and Off Street Parking Article 5 Amendment
• Community Improvement District Willow’s Ridge petition and resolution
• Phase 1 Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek petitions

The council unanimously approved amendments to the R-1 single‑family zoning regulations, allowing smaller lots and taller structures. It also authorized the employee health‑insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield, approved the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado pickup for $42,808.25, and sent the off‑street parking amendment back to the planning commission for revision. Additionally, the Society of Child Entrepreneurs received the city’s Chamber of Commerce nonprofit membership.

• Approved Society of Child Entrepreneurs for Chamber of Commerce nonprofit membership (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple resolutions (unanimous)
• Authorized employee health‑insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield, absorbing 12.87% rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning amendment reducing lot size and increasing height limits (unanimous)
• Returned off‑street parking amendment to planning commission for re‑wording (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT pickup for $42,808.25 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss modifications to R-1 zoning, including setback reductions and permitted uses. The body is also reviewing amendments to parking space minimums and C-1 parking lot requirements.

• Setback Reduction and Permitted Uses R-1 Amendment
• Parking Space Minimums Amendment
• C-1 Parking Lot Requirement Removal
• Minimum Lot Size Requirements R-1 Amendment

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop focusing on special revenue funds, utility funds, and the Public Works vehicle replacement schedule. The session will review financial roadmaps for water, sewer, storm water, highways, and parks and recreation.

• 2026 Budget Workshop for Special Revenue, Water, Sewer, Storm Water, Highway/Street, and Parks and Recreation funds
• Public Works vehicle plan including a new dump truck lease starting in 2026 at $31,000 annually
• Planned 2028 purchase of a Ravo Street Sweeper for $150,000
• Planned 2028 purchase of two X-Mark mowers for $30,000
• Planned 2035 replacement of New Holland Backhoe for $135,000

Council members and staff presented the 2026 budget workshop, reviewing enterprise and special revenue funds, equipment leases, vehicle purchases, and revenue sources for water, sewer, storm‑water, streets, and parks. The discussion focused on financial trends and planning needs, but no actions were approved, denied, or voted on. The meeting was adjourned after a motion that carried anonymously.

• Meeting adjourned (motion carried anonymously)

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including a new public works facility and water looping. The body is also reviewing a funding resolution for the library and a notice of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate.

• Proposed $5M engineering and design contract for streets and water looping
• Discussion of Hutton Design-Build Public Works Facility
• Notice of Intent to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate
• Proclamation supporting the Mayor’s Goddard Go Van Fundraising Challenge
• Appointment of a member to the Library Board

The council adopted a resolution expressing intent to finance $16 million of capital projects, including North Park, a new public works facility, and water‑looping improvements. It also approved an employee referral bonus policy, appointed Ryan Whittit to the Library Board, and authorized a $5 million engineering and design contract for street and water projects. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted $16 million intent resolution for capital projects (unanimous)
• Approved employee referral bonus policy (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Whittit to the Library Board (unanimous)
• Authorized $5 million contract with CED for engineering/design services (unanimous)
• Approved revised library funding formula (unanimous)
• Authorized notice to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting partial defeasance of GO Bonds (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for property acquisition discussions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a special session to conduct a budget workshop for the 2026 General Fund, Bond and Interest Fund, and Library Fund. The session focuses on projected revenues and expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.

• 2026 Bond & Interest Fund budgeted revenue of $2,113,952
• 2026 Bond & Interest Fund budgeted expenditures of $2,357,415
• 2026 Library Fund budgeted revenue of $283,988
• 2026 Library Fund budgeted payments to library of $287,815
• Review of $22,485,000 in outstanding General Obligation bond debt as of January 1, 2025

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Staff presented a detailed overview of the 2026 General Fund, Bond and Interest Fund, and Library Fund, but no budget items were formally approved. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

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

City Council

The City Council will discuss a proposed Standby and On-Call Policy to formalize compensation and expectations for after-hours city services. The body will also review sound waivers and fireworks permits for two upcoming community events.

• Proposed Standby and On-Call Policy including $1.00 per hour standby pay with an estimated annual cost of $15,796
• Sound waiver and fireworks permit for Summer Ball Showdown (July 30 - August 3)
• Sound waiver, street closures, and fireworks permit for Genesis Run (September 27)
• 2026 Budget Workshop discussion
• Personnel Policy amendment to remove Section 5.13

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included a sound waiver and fireworks display. Councilmembers Leonard and Hall moved and seconded a motion that was carried unanimously to adopt a new standby and on‑call policy for hourly employees, with an estimated annual cost of $15,796. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted new standby and on‑call policy for hourly staff (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and service contracts, including a speed limit reduction on 167th Street and a concept presentation for Goddard Trails End Phase 2. The body will also review a territory release agreement for the Arbor Creek South Rural Water District.

• North Park Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Administration contract award
• 167th Street speed limit reduction
• Arbor Creek South Rural Water District Territory Release Agreement
• Mayer Co. sewer cleaning contract
• Garver presentation on Goddard Trails End Phase 2 Concept

The council approved several major actions, including the North Park design‑build contract with Schaefer Architecture, a 45 mph speed limit on 167th Street, a water‑district territory release for Arbor Creek South, and a five‑year sewer‑cleaning contract. The consent agenda and a motion to enter executive session were also approved unanimously.

• Approved North Park Architectural, Engineering, and Construction Administration contract with Schaefer Architecture (unanimous)
• Adopted 45 mph speed limit on 167th Street between US 54 and Maple (unanimous)
• Approved Rural Water District Territory Release Agreement for Arbor Creek South (unanimous)
• Approved $225,680 sewer cleaning contract with Mayor Specialists over five years (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, accounts payable, and firework application (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for preliminary real‑property acquisition discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a policy amendment to reduce minimum lot width and depth for the R-1 zoning district to allow for more housing variety. The body will also review a concept for Goddard Trails End Phase 2 and a Public Works salt and sand building.

• Proposed reduction of R-1 minimum lot size from 60’x100’ to 40’x80’
• Garver presentation on Goddard Trails End Phase 2 Concept
• Discussion of Public Works Salt / Sand Building
• City Planner economic update

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to adopt the Capital Improvement Plan and hold an IRB hearing for PrairieLand Partners. The body is also considering ordinances regarding fireworks, vacant properties, and the Main Extension Fee Program.

• IRB Hearing for PrairieLand Partners
• Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan Resolution
• Ordinance amending the Main Extension Fee Program
• Fireworks Ordinance
• Vacant Property Ordinance

The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the Vacant Property Ordinance, the industrial revenue bond intent for the PrairieLand Partners project, a change order for the 183rd Street project, an amendment to the Main Extension Fee Program, and updates to the fireworks ordinance. It also adopted the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan to guide future city investments. All motions passed unanimously.

• Appointed Aubrey Collins as Vice Mayor (unanimous)
• Approved Vacant Property Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved IRB Intent Resolution for PrairieLand Partners project (unanimous)
• Authorized City Staff to execute 183rd St project change order (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Main Extension Fee Program (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Fireworks Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes & accounts payable) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will address the resignation of Council Member Fish and appoint a new council member and vice mayor. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Sedgwick County Emergency Management Team regarding disaster preparedness.

• Resignation of Council Member Fish
• Appointment of a new Council Member to a term ending in 2028
• Appointment of a new Vice Mayor for a term expiring in 2026
• Emergency preparedness presentation by Sedgwick County Emergency Management

The council unanimously accepted Vice Mayor Keaton Michael Fish's resignation. Council members then unanimously appointed Naomi Leonard to serve the remainder of the unexpired term. The agenda was approved unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Vice Mayor Keaton Michael Fish (unanimous)
• Appointed Naomi Leonard to vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations from the Ad Hoc Water Committee and discuss the Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering a rezoning request for Prairie Land Partners and a public hearing regarding Tanganyika Transportation Development.

• Rezoning for Prairie Land Partners Case #ZONE-25-3
• Public hearing and ordinance for Tanganyika Transportation Development (TDD)
• Final Plat for Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek
• Accounts payable totaling $482,855.49 across four dates
• Discussion on Vacant Building Ordinance

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and filed the Ad Hoc Water Committee recommendations. It also received and filed the Capital Improvement Plan recommendations. The council voted unanimously to approve rezoning case #ZONE-25-3 for a 70,000‑sq‑ft John Deere retail and service center, and to approve the final plat for the Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek development.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved and filed Ad Hoc Water Committee recommendations (unanimous)
• Received and filed Capital Improvement Plan recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning application case #ZONE-25-3 for John Deere retail center (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek development (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Goddard Planning Commission will decide on a rezoning request for 26 acres at US 54/400 and 215th Street to allow a 60,000 sq ft John Deere retail and service center. They will also review a site plan for Norris Collision Center addition and both preliminary and final plats for Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek. Additionally, the city planner will report on the International Council of Shopping Centers conference.

• Rezoning for Prairie Land Partners (ZONE-25-3) to I-1 Industrial for a John Deere center (60,000 sq ft) at southeast corner of US 54/400 and 215th
• Site plan for Norris Collision Center addition
• Preliminary plat for Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek
• Final plat for Villas at Pleasant Ridge Creek
• City Planner report on International Council of Shopping Centers Las Vegas

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 25-24, which authorizes Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system improvements to the public water supply system under a different state statute to resolve a publication timing issue with the previous resolution. The total estimated project cost is $1,236,063.90, financed through general obligation bonds. Adoption of the new resolution allows the temporary note closing to proceed as scheduled.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 25-24 authorizing $1,236,063.90 in SCADA improvements and general obligation bonds
• Amendment of Resolution No. 25-19 to replace references from Resolution No. 25-2 to Resolution No. 25-24
• Project financed through temporary notes and general obligation bonds; prior resolution faced publication delay

The council approved, by unanimous vote, Resolution 25-24 authorizing the SCADA system upgrades and the issuance of general‑obligation bonds to cover the costs. The motion was moved by Councilmember Traylor and seconded by Councilmember Fish. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 25-24 to authorize SCADA improvements and bond issuance (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a personnel structure assessment RFP award and an annexation petition for the southeast corner of 215th and US-54. The body will also review monument signs, a condemnation ordinance, and site plan review modifications.

• Accounts payable in the amount of $1,133,543.37
• Annexation petition for SE Corner 215th/US-54
• HR & Personnel Structure Assessment RFP Award
• Condemnation Ordinance
• Special Event Permit for The Goddard Church VBS

The council unanimously approved the annexation petition for about 26 acres at the southeast corner of 215th Street and US‑54. It also approved a contract with McGrath Human Resources Group for an HR and personnel structure assessment. Additional unanimous actions included approving an eminent‑domain ordinance for monument signage, adopting site‑plan review changes, and adopting a resolution supporting tax‑exempt municipal financing.

• Approved annexation petition for ~26 acres at 215th & US‑54 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with McGrath Human Resources Group for HR assessment ($36,937) (unanimous)
• Approved monument signs condemnation ordinance for easement at 167th & Maple (unanimous)
• Approved changes to site‑plan review requirements (unanimous)
• Approved changes to subdivision regulations (article 11) (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution supporting preservation of tax‑exempt municipal financing (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, accounts payable, special event permit) (unanimous)
• Extended executive session by 20 minutes (unanimous, no action taken)

City Council

The Goddard City Council is holding a special meeting as a workshop to discuss the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No other substantive business is on the agenda. The meeting is solely a discussion and planning session.

• 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) workshop discussion

The Goddard City Council held a special Capital Improvement Plan workshop and discussed projects for parks, pathways, streets, sewer, storm water, and water. A community‑engagement event was scheduled for May 15 and an updated draft presentation for May 19. No resolutions were adopted; the 10‑Year CIP resolution will be considered at a later meeting. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will receive the 2024 audit report with an unmodified opinion, discuss a petition for special assessments for Hawkins Estates and Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and consider a resolution to create a Transportation Development District (TDD) for Tanganyika. Other new business includes a monument sign condemnation resolution, a street bid award, and a first reading of an ordinance on keeping of animals.

• 2024 audit presentation with unmodified opinion – receive and file
• Assessment petition and resolution for Hawkins Estates Addition and Tanganyika Wildlife Park Addition
• Tanganyika Transportation Development District (TDD) petition and resolution
• Monument Sign Condemnation Resolution of Intent
• 2025 Street Bid Award

The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent items, filed the 2024 audit and the new financial handbook, and accepted petitions for street, sewer and water improvements in Hawkins Estates, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, and the Tanganyika Transportation Development District, including a public hearing on May 19. It awarded the 2025 street‑bid contract to Pearson Construction for up to $1,522,519 and approved a monument sign easement and a wastewater‑plant catwalk purchase totaling $21,693.10.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Filed 2024 city audit (unanimous)
• Accepted Hawkins Estates and Tanganyika Wildlife Park improvement petition (unanimous)
• Accepted Tanganyika Transportation Development District petition and set public hearing for May 19 (unanimous)
• Awarded street construction contract to Pearson Construction, not to exceed $1,522,519 (unanimous)
• Approved monument sign easement resolution of intent (unanimous)
• Approved catwalk purchase and installation at wastewater plant, total $21,693.10 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a draft 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and consider a rezoning request. The body will also address a temporary note sale and petitions for the Willows Ridge development.

• 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Workshop
• Rezoning of 183rd and Maple (Case #ZONE 25-2)
• GO Bond Temp-Note 2025-1 Note Sale and Resolution
• Willows Ridge Petitions

The council approved the rezoning of the northeast corner of 183rd Street and Maple from R‑1 single‑family to R‑2 two‑family residential, passing the motion 4‑1. The agenda and consent agenda, which included the GO Bond Temp‑Note 2025‑1 and Resolution 25‑19, were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda – unanimous
• Approved consent agenda (minutes, GO Bond Temp‑Note 2025‑1, Resolution 25‑19, Willow Ridge petitions) – unanimous
• Waived reading of rezoning ordinance – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 183rd St & Maple from R‑1 to R‑2 – vote 4‑1
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider preliminary and final plats for the Maple Tree Development and the Goddard Trails End 2nd Addition. The body will also review site plans for the Bridger at Maple Club House and an exhibit addition at Otter and Penguin.

• Rezoning 183rd and Maple Case # ZONE-25-2
• Preliminary and Final Plat for Maple Tree Development
• Preliminary and Final Re-plat for Goddard Trails End 2nd Addition
• Site Plan for Bridger at Maple Club House
• Administrative Site Plan Review for Otter and Penguin Exhibit Addition

City Council

The council will consider several key items including a draft 10-year Capital Improvement Program, a code enforcement recodification ordinance, and a presentation on The Villas at Prestwick development. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling over $1.4 million. Other new business includes a final plat for Willows Ridge, a debt risk analysis report, and an RFP for HR assessment.

• Review Draft 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2025–2034
• Code Enforcement Recodification Ordinance
• Presentation on The Villas at Prestwick development
• Final Plat Willows Ridge
• Debt Risk Analysis Report

The council unanimously approved the final plat for the Willows Ridge development, authorizing 33 single‑family homes on the southeast corner of Maple and 183rd. It also approved a revised Pro Code Compliance agreement for code enforcement services at $2,700 per month, and adopted a code‑enforcement recodification ordinance. Additionally, the council authorized an RFP to hire an independent HR firm and approved a contract with Kevin Baker. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.

• Approved final plat for Willows Ridge Development (unanimous)
• Approved Pro Code Compliance agreement at $2,700 per month (unanimous)
• Approved Code Enforcement Recodification Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved RFP for independent HR assessment (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Kevin Baker (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recognized Dani Mueting as Community Engagement Director (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a low-bid award for water, storm, and street improvements at Rustic Creek Phase 2. The council is also discussing the Hawkins Lane annexation and water well electric service improvements.

• Low bid award to Mies Construction for $1,120,749.45 for Rustic Creek Phase 2
• Hawkins Lane Annexation
• Public Hearing for IRB Overland Property Group
• Water Well Electric Service Improvements
• Extending IRB Expiration

The council voted unanimously to waive the reading and approve the annexation ordinance for Hawkins Lane and adjacent land. It also approved the property tax exemption for Overland Property Group, the $1,120,749.45 low‑bid award to Mies Construction for Rustic Creek Phase 2, and the bids from Atlas Electric and Evergy for water‑well electrical upgrades costing $35,796.21. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved Hawkins Lane annexation ordinance (unanimous)
• Waived reading of Hawkins Lane annexation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved property tax exemption for Overland Property Group (unanimous)
• Approved low‑bid award to Mies Construction for Rustic Creek Phase 2 ($1,120,749.45) (4‑0)
• Approved bids from Atlas Electric and Evergy for water‑well electrical upgrades ($35,796.21) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including IRB expiration extension (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider several new business items, including a rezoning request for the Villas at PRC, renewals for 2025-2026 insurance, purchase of a police vehicle, amendments to the sewer ordinance, and changes to pool party rates. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling over $1.3 million, and a low bid award for the Goddard City Center. The meeting also features an executive session for legal consultation and personnel matters.

• Rezoning of Villas at PRC (New Business #3)
• 2025-2026 Insurance Renewals with Freedom Claims Management update (New Business #1-2)
• Goddard Police Department 2025 Vehicle Purchase (New Business #5)
• Sewer Ordinance Wording Amendment (New Business #7)
• Master Fee Schedule Change of Pool Party Rates (New Business #12)

The Goddard City Council denied a rezoning request for the Villas at PRC development, which would have changed approximately 45 acres from R-1 single-family to R-4 high-density residential for senior duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes. The council also approved multiple contracts and purchases, including insurance renewals, police vehicles, water and sewer main improvements, and a mowing contract. All other agenda items were approved unanimously, with one abstention on the consent agenda.

• Denied rezoning case #ZONE-5-1 for Villas at PRC (3-1, Mayor Liebe opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, minutes, and low bid award to Nowark Construction (3-0, Traylor abstained)
• Authorized insurance renewals with Seedpod, KMIT, and MPR, adopting KMIT Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved $79,338 for two police vehicles plus up to $25,000 for equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized water main project up to $84,044 and sewer rehabilitation with Mayer Specialty Services for $66,671 (unanimous)
• Awarded 2025 mowing contract to Hamilton Lawncare at $3,110 per mowing plus $50 per acre (unanimous)
• Approved condemnation resolution #25-12 for easement acquisition (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution #25-13 raising pool party rental fee to $200 for residents (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for roughly 45 acres at the northeast corner of 183rd and Maple from R-1 (Single Family Residential) to R-4 (High Density Residential) to allow senior-living duplexes, twin homes, triplexes, and quadplexes. The commission will also review preliminary and final plats for the Willow Development and hear a project development update from the city planner. A final decision on the rezoning goes to the City Council on March 17.

• Rezoning for Marv Schellenberg Development Villas at 183rd and Maple (Case ZONE-25-1) — 45 acres from R-1 to R-4 for senior housing
• Preliminary Plat for Willow Development
• Final Plat for Willow Development
• Approval of February 10, 2025, meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• City Planner report on development project updates

The Goddard Planning Commission voted 3-3 on a rezoning request for a 45-acre senior living development at 183rd and Maple, causing the motion to fail. The commission did approve the preliminary and final plats for the 33-lot Willows Ridge single-family development, contingent on stormwater plan review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rezoning for Villas at PRC (ZONE-25-1) denied on 3-3 vote
• Approved Willows Ridge preliminary plat (6-0)
• Approved Willows Ridge final plat (6-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will vote on a master fee schedule change and consider authorizing bidding for 2025 street projects and maintenance. They will also hear a presentation on the 2026 budget calendar and discuss drainage at Means Park. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable totaling over $1.18 million, and a low bid award for Arbor Creek South paving.

• Master fee schedule change (new business item)
• Authorize bidding for 2025 5 in 5 Street Projects and 2025 Street Maintenance
• Presentation of 2026 budget calendar
• Means Park drainage discussion
• Low bid award to Pearson for Arbor Creek South Paving, Storm Water Phase 1 (consent agenda)

The Goddard City Council unanimously approved a development agreement and industrial revenue bond (IRB) intent resolution for The Reserves at Meadow, a four-story, 60-unit mixed-use project by Overland Property Group, with two-thirds of units reserved for low-income residents. The council also approved fee schedule changes for sewer, water, and storm water infrastructure, authorized bidding for 2025 street projects, approved a $72,000 Means Park drainage project, and authorized an RFQ for North Park architectural services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved development agreement and IRB intent resolution for The Reserves at Meadow (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for IRB on March 25 at 12 PM (unanimous)
• Adopted master fee schedule changes for sewer, water, and storm water fees (unanimous)
• Authorized bidding for 2025 street rebuilds and maintenance projects (unanimous)
• Approved Means Park drainage project up to $72,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized RFQ advertising for North Park architectural engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including low bid award to Pearson for Arbor Creek South Paving (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an economic development grant from KDOT for the Goddard Galleria roadway and review bid awards for a salt-sand structure and the 167th Development. The body will also review the 2024 Goddard Senior Center report and a donation request from the Lions Club.

• Agreement with KDOT for Economic Development Grant for Goddard Galleria Roadway
• Low bid award to Nowak Construction for 167th Development
• Salt-Sand Structure bid awards
• Accounts payable for February 2 ($97,127.94) and February 12 ($221,215.65)
• Lions Club 2025 donation request

The Goddard City Council unanimously approved an agreement with KDOT for a $2,014,688 economic development grant to support the Goddard Galleria Roadway project, with a $200,000 city match. The council also approved a $13,500 donation request from the Lions Club, a salt storage structure construction not to exceed $303,289.53, and awarded a $3,171,449.55 bid to Nowak Construction for the 167th West addition. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved KDOT grant agreement for Goddard Galleria Roadway (unanimous)
• Approved Lions Club 2025 donation request of $13,500 (unanimous)
• Approved salt storage structure construction up to $303,289.53 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Nowak Construction for 167th West addition at $3,171,449.55 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable, minutes, and January financial report (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss an economic development grant from KDOT for the Goddard Galleria roadway and review bid awards for a salt-sand structure and the 167th development. The body will also review the 2024 Goddard Senior Center report and a donation request from the Lions Club.

• Agreement with KDOT for Economic Development Grant for Goddard Galleria Roadway
• Low bid award to Nowak Construction for 167th Development
• Salt-Sand Structure bid awards
• Accounts payable for February 2 ($97,127.94) and February 12 ($221,215.65)
• Lions Club 2025 donation request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for the Goddard Apartments located off Goddard Road. The proposed development includes four three-story buildings and 163 parking spaces.

• Site plan review for Goddard Apartments: 108 units (54 one-bedroom, 54 two-bedroom)
• Proposed 4 buildings, each 3 stories high, with a maximum height of 46 feet
• Project location: off Goddard Road next to the Sand Box restaurant
• Provision for 163 parking spaces, including 8 ADA spaces
• City Planner report on International Council of Shopping Centers update

The Goddard Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plan for the Goddard Apartments, a 108-unit complex proposed off Goddard Road next to the Sand Box restaurant. The project includes four three-story buildings with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, and is allowed by right under the current general commercial zoning. The commission also discussed and approved conditions regarding private gates to limit traffic through the adjacent Pate Addition, with the developer bearing road extension costs.

• Approved Goddard Apartments site plan (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved minutes from January 13, 2024 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will appoint representatives to regional boards (REAP, WAMPO, SCAC), consider a corporate boundary resolution, and open a public comment period on a potential single-hauler trash service. They will also receive the 4th Quarter 2024 financial report and an update on the ad hoc water committee. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and accounts payable totaling $427,370.77.

• Appoint representatives to REAP, WAMPO Transportation Policy Body, and Sedgwick County Association of Cities
• Corporate Boundary Resolution (Resolution No. 25-6)
• Single Hauler Public Comment Period on trash service
• 4th Quarter 2024 Financial Report
• Accounts payable: $271,086.59 (Jan 22) and $156,284.18 (Jan 29)

The Goddard City Council voted unanimously to end exploration of a single trash hauler system after hearing public comments from residents and haulers. The council also voted 3-2 against contracting with Pro-Code Compliance for code enforcement services. Appointments to regional boards and a resolution establishing updated city limits were approved.

• Ended exploration of single trash hauler system (unanimous)
• Denied Pro-Code Compliance contract for code enforcement (3-2)
• Appointed Mayor Liebe and Councilmember Fish as REAP representatives (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Liebe and Councilmember Hall as WAMPO representatives (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Hall and Councilmember Fish as SCAC representatives (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including accounts payable and minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-6 establishing new corporate city limits (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding its annual goal-setting session to review past plans (2014 Strategic Plan, 2015-2025 Comprehensive Plan, 2017-2022 Business Plan) and set adaptive, action, and technical goals for 2025. The session includes discussion of specific capital projects, equipment purchases, and policy updates. No binding votes are expected; the session is a planning exercise.

• $5-million in 5-years Program for 1st and 3rd Street full-depth reconstruction
• Adopt 10-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Construct City of Goddard/RWD4 Pump Station ($548,736 estimated cost)
• Police vehicle purchases ($130,000) and other equipment totaling $406,500
• Recodifying Code Enforcement Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations

City Council

The City Council will discuss the annexation of 167th Street, Hawkins Lane, and 183rd and Maple. The body is also deciding on a SCADA bid award and annual appropriations and GAAP waiver resolutions.

• Annexation petitions for 167th Street, Hawkins Lane, and 183rd and Maple (NE Corner)
• SCADA bid award and authorizing petition
• Annual Appropriations Resolution and Annual GAAP Waiver Resolution
• Accounts payable totaling $1,212,427.35 across four periods
• Appointment of seven members to the Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Goddard City Council approved a $1.21 million contract with TEC Systems Group for a city-wide SCADA system, authorized general obligation bonds for the project, and adopted the annual appropriations and GAAP waiver resolutions. The council also approved annexations for 167th Street and the northeast corner of 183rd and Maple, and set a public hearing for the Hawkins Lane annexation. The Pro Code Compliance contract was tabled until the February 3rd meeting.

• Approved $1.21M SCADA contract with TEC Systems Group (unanimous)
• Authorized SCADA improvements and general obligation bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Annual Appropriations Resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted GAAP Waiver Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved 167th Street annexation (unanimous)
• Approved annexation at 183rd and Maple (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Hawkins Lane annexation (unanimous)
• Tabled Pro Code Compliance contract until Feb. 3 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the year. The body will also begin the first part of a review of subdivision regulation changes.

• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
• Subdivision Regulation Changes Part 1

The Goddard Planning Commission held its annual organization meeting, electing Jamie Coyne as Chair and Ryan Walker as Vice-Chair after a tie vote. The commission also received and filed a report on potential amendments to the Subdivision Regulations, with further discussion to continue throughout the year. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Jamie Coyne as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Ryan Walker as Vice-Chair after tie-breaker revote
• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024 (5-0)
• Received and filed Subdivision Regulations amendment recommendations
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Goddard City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 6, 2025, to recognize the appointment of Sarah Simon as City Clerk and address a consent agenda that includes accounts payable totaling over $1 million and a cereal malt beverage license for Murphy Gas Station. Under new business, the council will discuss the 167th Street Annexation, the Annual Appropriations Resolution, and the GAAP Waiver Resolution. Meeting minutes from December 16, 2024, are deferred to the next meeting.

• Recognition of Sarah Simon as City Clerk of Goddard
• Consent agenda includes accounts payable: Dec 18 $327,705.16, Dec 30 $648,029.46, Dec 31 $55,730.00
• Cereal Malt Beverage (CMB) license for Murphy Gas Station
• Discussion and possible action on 167th Street annexation petition and ordinance
• Consideration of Annual Appropriations Resolution and Annual GAAP Waiver Resolution