Kechi public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda (minutes, 2022 holiday resolution, and canceling the December meeting), a public forum, and two new business items: an agreement with PEC for Cillessen Water Line construction observation, and Ordinance #1795-21 for taxable industrial revenue bonds for James Mason Properties. The meeting will end with a reception honoring outgoing officials.

• Agreement with PEC for Cillessen Water Line construction observation
• Ordinance #1795-21: Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for James Mason Properties
• 2022 Holiday Resolution
• Cancel Council Meeting on fourth Thursday of December
• Reception for Mayor John Speer and Councilmembers Margaret McCormick and Betty Washington

The Kechi City Council approved an agreement with PEC for water line construction observation, adopted an ordinance authorizing up to $4.4 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for James Mason Properties, and approved a resolution to release the city's opioid claims to the Kansas Attorney General. All motions passed 5-0. The meeting also included approval of the consent agenda and adjournment.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, 2022 holiday resolution, and December meeting cancellation (5-0)
• Approved agreement with PEC for water line construction observation, costs reimbursed by Cillessen (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1795-21 authorizing $4.4M taxable industrial revenue bonds for James Mason Properties (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-735 releasing opioid claims to Kansas Attorney General (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet on November 18, 2021, to address new business regarding audio visual upgrades for the Council Meeting Room. The agenda also includes an interactive dialogue session regarding Old School Taphouse.

• Audio Visual Upgrades for the Council Meeting Room
• Interactive dialogue regarding Old School Taphouse

The council approved a $35,795 proposal from Relevant Audio for audio-visual upgrades to the council meeting room, funded by reallocated CESF grant money that must be spent by December 31, 2021. They also approved a $300 donation for 30 wreaths for veterans at Kechi Township Cemetery. A request from Naomi Fultz for $2,000 for the Historic Museum was not voted on; instead, plans were requested for staff review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Relevant Audio proposal for $35,795 for audio-visual upgrades (5-0-0).
• Approved $300 donation for 30 wreaths for veterans (5-0-0).
• Approved consent agenda including October 28, 2021 minutes and October appropriations report (5-0-0).
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0-0).
• Tabled Historic Museum funding request pending staff review of plans.

City Council

The Kechi City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 28, 2021. The agenda includes approval of the consent agenda (meeting minutes and a meeting date change) and a public forum. No substantive new or old business is listed.

• Approve consent agenda: Council meeting minutes from October 14, 2021
• Move November meeting from Nov. 11 to Nov. 18
• Public forum for resident comments (5-minute limit)

The Kechi City Council met on October 28, 2021, and approved the consent agenda and the meeting agenda, which included a 20-minute executive session for non-elected personnel discussion. No old or new business was discussed, and no binding action was taken during the executive session. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm.

• Approved consent agenda including October 14 minutes and moving November meeting to Nov. 18 (5-0)
• Approved agenda with 20-minute executive session for non-elected personnel (5-0)
• Entered executive session for non-elected personnel discussion (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25pm (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will review a request to allow physical therapy as a home occupation in the R-1 Single Family District. The meeting also includes discussion regarding an upgrade for meeting room technology.

• CU-2021-06: Conditional use request for physical therapy in R-1 Single Family District
• Meeting room technology upgrade discussion
• Approval of September 23, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of September 2021 Appropriations Report

The Kechi City Council approved a conditional use request allowing physical therapy as a home occupation in an R-1 Single Family Residential District, adopting the Planning Commission's recommendation and Ordinance No. 1794-21. The motion carried 4-0. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the September 2021 appropriations report, and amended the September 23, 2021 meeting minutes to revise wording about staffing and the mill levy.

• Approved Ordinance 1794-21 for physical therapy home occupation in R-1 district (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including September 2021 appropriations report (4-0)
• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes with verbiage changes (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 23, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The main items are adopting the 2022 city budget, an appropriation ordinance for fiscal year 2022, and two ordinances related to the Uniform Public Offense Code and Standard Traffic Ordinance. The consent agenda includes meeting minutes and the August 2021 appropriations report.

• Adopt 2022 City Budget and authorize City Clerk to certify to Sedgwick County Clerk
• Adopt Appropriation Ordinance 1793-21 for Fiscal Year 2022
• Uniform Public Offense Code – Ordinance No. 1791-21
• Standard Traffic Ordinance – Ordinance No. 1792-21
• Consent agenda: minutes from August 26 and September 9, 2021, and August 2021 appropriations report

The council adopted the 2022 city budget with amendments removing a wage increase for council and mayor, a new police officer position, and a new administrative position, redirecting $154,000 to parks and streets. The amended budget passed 3-2. The council also adopted the corresponding appropriation ordinance 1793-21 by the same 3-2 vote.

• Adopted amended 2022 budget, removing council/mayor wage increase, new police officer, and new admin position (3-2)
• Adopted Appropriation Ordinance 1793-21 for FY2022 (3-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 1791-21 incorporating Uniform Public Offense Code (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1792-21 incorporating Standard Traffic Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Cillessen utility easement expansion and dedication (5-0)
• Approved printer agreement with Digital Office Systems, pending legal review (5-0)
• Approved three change orders for Young Industrial 3rd project (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda and agenda with executive session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting, including a public hearing on a conditional use application for a home occupation (CU-2021-06, Bonnesen). No preliminary or final plats, unfinished business, or new business are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on CU-2021-06 – Bonnesen Home Occupation
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2021
• No preliminary plats, final plats, unfinished business, or new business

The Kechi Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a physical therapy home occupation at 521 N. Prairie Creek Dr. The recommendation will be considered by the Governing Body at a later meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine approval of agenda and minutes.

• Approved agenda for 9/14/2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from 7/13/2021 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use CU-2021-06 for physical therapy home occupation (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold public hearings on exceeding the 2022 revenue neutral rate and on the proposed 2022 city budget, followed by possible adoption of a resolution to exceed the rate. The council will also consider extending the COVID leave personnel policy and a special event permit for a kite festival. A budget workshop is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. prior to the meeting.

• Public hearing to exceed 2022 revenue neutral rate
• Public hearing on proposed 2022 city budget
• Resolution to exceed revenue neutral rate
• COVID leave personnel policy extension
• Kite festival special event permit

The Kechi City Council adopted Resolution 21-733 to exceed the revenue neutral rate, allowing property taxes up to 36.76 mils, and approved the 2022 recommended budget. The budget includes a 6.5% COLA, 2% merit increase, and new staff positions. The council also extended the COVID leave policy through December 31, 2021, and approved a special event permit for the Kite Festival.

• Adopted Resolution 21-733 to exceed revenue neutral rate (4-0)
• Approved 2022 recommended budget (4-0)
• Extended COVID leave policy to December 31, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Kite Festival special event permit (4-0)
• Directed staff to notify potential renter that old city hall will not be sold or leased

City Council

The City Council will consider an extension to the COVID leave personnel policy and review the K-254 Corridor Management Study & Plan. The meeting also includes a request for a hydro-vac purchase and a special event permit for the Kite Festival.

• COVID leave personnel policy extension
• K-254 corridor management study & plan
• Kite Festival special event permit
• Hydro-vac purchase request

The Kechi City Council approved two actions: authorizing Mayor Speer to sign a letter of intent for a KDOT Corridor Management Study of K-254, with Kechi's estimated share at $6,500, and purchasing a hydro-vac machine from Ring-O-Matic for $22,600. Both motions passed 4-0. The council also approved the consent agenda and recessed until a budget workshop on September 9, 2021.

• Authorized Mayor to sign letter of intent for K-254 Corridor Management Study (4-0)
• Approved hydro-vac purchase from Ring-O-Matic for $22,600 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June and July appropriations reports (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Recessed to budget workshop on September 9, 2021 (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold a special meeting on August 23, 2021. The agenda is limited to the publication of the 2021 budget hearing.

• 2021 Budget Hearing Publication

The Kechi City Council held a special meeting and approved the publication of the maximum property tax levy for the 2022 budget, along with the notice for a public hearing on September 9, 2021. The total budget expenditures are $6,437,354, with a property tax levy of $877,582, approximately 36.76 mills. The motion passed unanimously 4-0.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Authorized publication of maximum property tax levy and public hearing notice for 2022 budget (4-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet to consider supplemental agreements for gas line relocation and the Kechi Rd. and Oliver project. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding land disturbance fees and new rules for operating worksite utility vehicles and golf carts.

• PEC Supplemental Agreement #1 - Gas Line Relocation
• PEC Supplemental Agreement #4 - Kechi Rd. and Oliver
• Land Disturbance Fee Resolution #21-731
• Ordinance #1790-21 regarding worksite utility vehicles and golf carts
• Resolution #21-732 regarding worksite utility vehicles and golf carts

The Kechi City Council approved an ordinance and resolution to permit work-site utility vehicles (UTVs) and golf carts on city streets, with conditions including seatbelts, yearly permits, inspections, insurance, and licensed drivers. The council also approved a supplemental agreement to modify the Kechi Rd and Oliver intersection contract, adopted a land disturbance fee resolution, and closed out a gas line replacement contract. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Ordinance 1790-21 allowing UTVs and golf carts on streets (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-732 establishing UTV and golf cart license fees (4-0)
• Approved PEC Supplemental Agreement #4 for Kechi Rd and Oliver intersection (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-731 establishing land disturbance and grading permit fee (4-0)
• Approved close out of PEC gas line replacement contract, reducing amount to $58,500 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and KMGA board appointment (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including employee salaries and appropriation reports, and to discuss new business involving the Kansas Office of Recovery and a bond ordinance for industrial revenue bonds for Cillessen Properties, LLC. The agenda also includes a public forum and discussion on the old city hall.

• 2021 Annual Employee Salary Compensation
• May 2021 Appropriation Report
• Bond Ordinance 1789-21 authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Cillessen Properties, LLC
• Discussion on old city hall

The council approved a $1.8 million industrial revenue bond for Cillessen Properties, LLC to build a third building for equipment and expand staffing. It also authorized the city administrator to apply for $303,171.74 in American Rescue Plan funds. The consent agenda was partially approved, and the meeting recessed to a budget workshop on August 12, 2021.

• Approved Bond Ordinance 1789-21 for $1.8M IRBs for Cillessen Properties (4-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign Kansas Office of Recovery application for $303,171.74 (4-0)
• Approved item #3 of consent agenda: 2021 Annual Employee Salary Compensation (4-0)
• Approved agenda with 10-minute executive session and recess to August 12 budget workshop (4-0)
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel; no binding action taken
• Recessed to budget workshop on August 12, 2021 at 6:00pm (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss items related to the Kansas Office of Recovery. No specific details regarding the discussion topics or actions were provided in the agenda.

• Kansas Office of Recovery discussion

The Kechi City Council approved a motion to notify the County Clerk of its intent to raise the Revenue Neutral Rate and hold a public hearing on September 9, 2021. The motion passed 5-0. The council also approved the meeting agenda, which was amended to include this item.

• Approved the agenda, changing Item II A to 'Revenue Neutral Rate' (5-0).
• Approved a motion to notify the County Clerk of the City's intent to raise the Revenue Neutral Rate and hold a public hearing on September 9, 2021 (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:40pm (4-0-1, with Matt Brewer abstaining).

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings, preliminary plats, final plats, or unfinished business on the agenda. The only substantive item is a review of the city's Comprehensive Plan under new business. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as approval of the agenda and minutes.

• Review of Comprehensive Plan

The Kechi Planning Commission met July 13, 2021, and approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes. No public hearings, plats, or unfinished business were on the agenda. The only substantive item was a staff review of the city's Comprehensive Plan, covering its purpose, guidelines, and strategic goals; no decisions were made on it. The meeting adjourned at 7:55pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 8, 2021 minutes (4-0)
• Reviewed Comprehensive Plan — no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council is holding its regular meeting, preceded by a budget workshop. The agenda includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes, employee salary compensation, and the May 2021 appropriation report. Under new business, the council will hear from the Kansas Office of Recovery. During interactive dialog, the council will discuss the old city hall and the 2022 budget.

• 2021 Annual Employee Salary Compensation
• May 2021 Appropriation Report
• Kansas Office of Recovery presentation
• Discussion on old city hall
• Discussion on 2022 budget

City Council

The Kechi City Council is meeting to handle old and new business, including a gas rate resolution, a conditional use request for an additional storage building at 622 N Shawnee Dr, and a public hearing on issuing up to $4,400,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds for James Mason Properties, Inc. A budget workshop precedes the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.

• Gas Rate Resolution 17-729 (old business)
• Conditional use request CU-2021-05 for additional storage building at 622 N Shawnee Dr (Ordinance 1778-21)
• Public hearing on Resolution 21-728 to issue up to $4,400,000 taxable industrial revenue bonds (James Mason Properties, Inc.)
• Public forum for resident comments (5-minute limit)

The Kechi City Council approved a natural gas rate resolution that adds a temporary surcharge to repay costs from February's cold-weather event, with language added to end the fee when the loan is paid off. They also approved a conditional use permit for an additional storage building at 622 N Shawnee Cir. and passed a resolution of intent to issue up to $4.4 million in industrial revenue bonds for a trucking facility, which could lead to a 10-year tax abatement. The meeting included a public forum where a resident asked the city to consider allowing work-site utility vehicles on streets, which the council asked police to research.

• Approved Resolution 21-729, adding language that the gas surcharge expires when the loan is repaid
• Approved CU-2021-05 and adopted Ordinance 1788-21, allowing an additional storage building at 622 N Shawnee Cir.
• Approved Resolution 21-728, authorizing the mayor to sign, to start the process for up to $4.4 million in industrial revenue bonds for a trucking facility
• Adjourned to a budget workshop on July 8, 2021

City Council

The Kechi City Council approved Ordinance 1787-21 establishing rules for temporary special events and Resolution 21-727 setting permit fees ($50 for event types 1-4, $100 for type 5). The council also indicated a preference for a tiered per-unit gas surcharge (Proposal 2) to repay a state loan from the February cold weather event, with an ordinance to be drafted for the next meeting. An off-agenda easement dedication for Young Industrial was approved.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-1-0), including minutes, settlement agreement, and drainage easement
• Approved agenda (5-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1787-21 for temporary special events (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-727 setting special event permit fees (4-1-0)
• Indicated preference for gas rate Proposal 2 (tiered per-unit surcharge) for loan repayment
• Approved Young Industrial 3rd Street Easement Dedication (4-0-0)
• Adjourned to June 24, 2021 budget workshop (4-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission met to conduct a public hearing regarding a conditional use application for a storage building at 622 N. Shawnee Dr. The agenda also included the introduction of three new members and discussion of updates to the Comprehensive Plan UAI Update. No preliminary or final plats were scheduled for review.

• Public Hearing CU-2021-05: Fowler/Hobson – Storage Building, 622 N. Shawnee Dr.
• Introduction of new members Mark Bradberry, Lucas Harber, and Britt Hopper
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan – UAI Update
• Review of Planning Commission Bylaws update

The Kechi Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for an additional 17x34 ft storage building at 622 N. Shawnee Dr. The recommendation will go to the Governing Body on June 24, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included officer appointments and a review of bylaws.

• Recommended approval of conditional use permit CU-2021-05 for a 578 sq ft storage building at 622 N. Shawnee Dr. (5-0)
• Approved the agenda (5-0)
• Approved the minutes from May 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Reappointed Richard Wolf as Chairman, Oscar Thomison as Vice Chairman, and Chris Morlan as Recording Secretary (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss new business. The primary item on the agenda involves the hiring of a court clerk at Level 10, Step A.

• Hire Court Clerk – Level 10, Step A

The Kechi City Council held a special meeting on June 3, 2021, and approved the hiring of Kate Watson for the Administrative Assistant (Court Clerk) position at Level 10 Step A, as recommended by City Administrator Kamme Sroufe. The motion passed unanimously 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved hiring Kate Watson as Administrative Assistant (Court Clerk) at Level 10 Step A (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2021, at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda includes several new business items: road maintenance for Hillside Road and Shawnee Drive, a special event application and permit fee, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling at 1700 E 98th St, a total access control vacation for the same property, recommended zoning regulation changes (Section 10.15), and a conditional use permit for a bar/tavern in the C-1 district at 210 E Kechi Rd. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with minutes and planning commission appointments, a public forum, and interactive dialog.

• Hillside Road maintenance
• Shawnee Drive road maintenance
• Special event application and permit fee
• CU-2021-04 – 1700 E 98th St – accessory dwelling
• CU-2021-02 – 210 E Kechi Rd – bar/tavern in C-1

The Kechi City Council approved a conditional use permit for the Old School Taphouse at 210 E Kechi Rd, allowing it to operate as a bar/tavern in the C-1 district. The approval came with modified conditions, replacing the Planning Commission's required 8-foot privacy fence with council-approved screening, while keeping the recommended operating hours. The council also adopted a zoning regulation change requiring bars and taverns to obtain conditional use permits when near residential areas.

• Approved CU-2021-02 for Old School Taphouse with modified screening condition (4-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 1784-21 requiring conditional use for bars/taverns near residential zones (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 1786-21 updating Planning Commission terms and adding term limits (5-0)
• Approved Planning Commission appointments: Larry Burk, Richard Wolf, Oscar Thomison, Luke Harber, Britt Hopper, Mark Bradbury (4-1)
• Approved Pearson Contract to resurface east lane of Hillside Road (5-0)
• Approved Pearson Contract for Shawnee Drive mill and overlay (5-0)
• Approved CU-2021-04 and Ordinance 1783-21 for accessory dwelling at 1700 E 98th St (5-0)
• Approved VAC-20201-01 vacating total access control at 1700 E 98th St (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider a rezoning request and a conditional use permit for a dog grooming business at 234 N Sioux St, along with approving routine consent agenda items including annual appointments. They will also discuss an agreement for a law enforcement records system and revisions to the court clerk job description.

• Rezoning Z-2021-01: 234 N Sioux St from R-1 to C-1 (Ordinance 1781-21)
• Conditional Use CU-2021-03: Dog grooming in C-1 Arts & Business District (Ordinance 1782-21)
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies and Sedgwick County for Law Enforcement Records Management System
• Revisions to Court Clerk job description
• Discussion on City Pedestrian Crosswalks and Gas Utility Loan repayment

The Kechi City Council approved a rezoning of 234 N Sioux St from R-1 to C-1 and a conditional use permit for dog grooming at the same address, both by 4-0 votes. They also approved a records management agreement with Tyler Technologies and Sedgwick County, and revised the Court Clerk job description. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a public forum and discussion of crosswalks and gas utility repayment.

• Approved rezoning Z-2021-01 (234 N Sioux St, R-1 to C-1) via Ordinance 1781-21 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use CU-2021-03 for dog grooming at 234 N Sioux St via Ordinance 1782-21 (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Tyler Technologies and Sedgwick County for law enforcement records management (4-0)
• Approved Court Clerk job description revision to provide administrative support at City Hall (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling and a vacation of access control at 1700 E 98th St N. They will also discuss a zoning regulation update and a previously proposed bar/tavern conditional use. The agenda includes an executive session and routine approvals.

• Public hearing: CU-2021-04 – Allen – A-1 Accessory Dwelling, 1700 E 98th St N
• Public hearing: VAC-2021-01 – Allen – Total Access Control, 1700 E 98th St N
• Old business: Zoning Regulation Update
• Old business: CU-2021-02 Smith – Bar/Tavern C-1
• Unfinished business: Comprehensive Plan – UAI Update

The Kechi Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use for a bar/tavern at 210 E Kechi Rd, subject to an 8ft privacy fence, set hours, and City Council approval of a zoning regulation change. They also recommended approval of an accessory dwelling at 1700 E 98th St N and a vacation of total access control to Hydraulic St. All recommendations go to the Governing Body for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of CU-2021-04 accessory dwelling at 1700 E 98th St N (6-0)
• Recommended approval of VAC-2021-01 vacation of total access control to Hydraulic St (6-0)
• Recommended zoning regulation change for bars/taverns to allow conditional use within 250 ft of residential (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval of CU-2021-02 bar/tavern at 210 E Kechi Rd with conditions (4-2-1)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet to address new business regarding the Young Industrial 3rd project. The agenda includes a notice of award and a supplemental agreement.

• Notice of Award for Young Industrial 3rd
• Supplemental Agreement #2 for Young Industrial 3rd

The Kechi City Council approved a $845,911.15 contract with Dondlinger & Sons Construction for sewer, water, and paving infrastructure at Young Industrial 3rd, accepting the low bid. They also approved a $122,500 supplemental agreement with PEC for construction observation and testing. Both motions passed 3-0.

• Approved Dondlinger & Sons Construction bid for $845,911.15 for Young Industrial 3rd infrastructure (3-0)
• Approved PEC Supplemental Agreement #2 for $122,500 for observation and testing services (3-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider several financial and operational items, including approving a data conversion agreement, an amended AT&T water tower lease, and a water pump purchase. The most consequential items are resolutions to issue $1,410,000 in temporary notes for Young Industrial improvements and $1,125,000 in general obligation bonds for capital improvements, which would be funded by a property tax levy.

• Resolution 21-725: Issue $1,410,000 in temporary notes for Young Industrial improvements
• Bond Ordinance 1780-21: Issue $1,125,000 in GO bonds for capital improvements
• Bond Resolution 21-726: Authorize sale of $1,125,000 in GO bonds
• Approve data conversion agreement with GWorks for accounting software
• Approve water pump purchase bid proposal

The Kechi City Council approved several financial items, including a $13,200 data conversion agreement with GWorks, a $1.41M temporary note for Young Industrial 3rd, and $1.125M in bonds for capital improvements. They also approved a water pump purchase and an AT&T tower lease amendment. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved GWorks data conversion agreement for $13,200 (4-0)
• Approved AT&T tower lease amendment (4-0)
• Approved purchase of two water pumps from JCI for $9,876 (4-0)
• Accepted 1st Bankers Bank bid for $1.41M temporary note (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-725 for $1.41M temporary notes (4-0)
• Accepted Commerce Bank bid for $1.125M bonds (4-0)
• Approved Bond Ordinance 1780-21 for $1.125M bonds (4-0)
• Approved Bond Resolution 21-726 for $1.125M bonds (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a bar/tavern and a pet grooming business, both located at 234 N Sioux St. The body will also discuss an update to the Comprehensive Plan and a zoning regulation update. No preliminary or final plats are scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing for CU-2021-02 Smith – Bar/Tavern C-1
• Public hearing for Z-2021-Moreland C-1 Arts & Business at 234 N Sioux St
• Public hearing for CU-2021-03-Moreland -Pet Grooming at 234 N Sioux St
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan – UAI Update
• Discussion of Zoning Regulation Update

The Kechi Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning (Z-2021-01) and a conditional use permit (CU-2021-03) for a property at 234 N Sioux St, allowing a pet grooming business in a former hair salon. The commission also tabled a bar/tavern conditional use (CU-2021-02) and a zoning regulation update to the May 11, 2021 meeting. All votes were 5-0.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-2021-01 at 234 N Sioux St (5-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use CU-2021-03 for pet grooming at 234 N Sioux St (5-0)
• Tabled bar/tavern conditional use CU-2021-02 to May 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Tabled zoning regulation update to May 11, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agenda with text change (5-0)
• Approved March 9, 2021 minutes with name correction (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider three ordinances revising building, health, and recycling codes, and discuss a sanitary sewer condition assessment. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and planning discussions on utility and road maintenance topics.

• Ordinance 1777-21: Revisions to building codes (Chapter IV)
• Ordinance 1778-21: Revisions to health codes (Chapter VIII)
• Ordinance 1779-21: Recycling program amendment (Chapter XV, Article 5, Section 15-508)
• PEC sanitary sewer condition assessment
• Evergy Kechi circuit tie discussion

The City Council unanimously adopted three ordinances updating the municipal building, health, and recycling codes. The council also approved a $105,600 contract for a sanitary sewer condition assessment. A resident's request regarding a crosswalk at Chippewa and Oliver was referred to staff for a report back in May.

• Adopted Ordinance 1777-21, revising building and construction codes (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 1778-21, revising health and welfare codes (5-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 1779-21, amending the recycling program code (5-0).
• Approved the PEC Sanitary Sewer Condition Assessment contract for $105,600 (5-0).
• Approved the consent agenda and the meeting agenda as written (5-0).
• Referred the crosswalk concern at Chippewa and Oliver to staff for review and a May report (5-0).

City Council

The Kechi City Council is meeting to consider resolutions for sewer utility rates and connection fees. The agenda also includes a discussion on special assessment taxes for Kechi Business Park improvements.

• Resolution 21-723 establishing sewer utility rates
• Sewer and water utility connections fee resolution
• Ordinance 1776-21 regarding special assessment taxes for Kechi Business Park improvements
• Rock Pointe 3 stormwater inspection contract
• Young Industrial 3 redesign

The Kechi City Council adopted Resolution 21-723 establishing new sewer utility rates, and Resolution 21-724 setting tiered water and sewer connection fees. The council also approved Ordinance 1776-21, amending the special assessment for the Kechi Business Park improvements to a 15-year term. Additionally, the council approved a supplemental agreement for the Young Industrial 3rd redesign and a stormwater inspection contract for Rock Point 3rd.

• Adopted Resolution 21-723 establishing new sewer utility rates.
• Adopted Resolution 21-724 establishing tiered water and sewer connection fees.
• Approved Ordinance 1776-21, changing the special assessment period for Kechi Business Park improvements from 20 to 15 years.
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #1 for the Young Industrial 3rd redesign, increasing the contract by $7,500.
• Approved the Rock Point 3rd stormwater inspection contract with Mid-Kansas Construction Service, pending City Attorney approval.
• Approved the Consent Agenda, including the April 11, 2021 meeting minutes and the City Hall landscaping contract renewal.
• Approved the agenda with the addition of a Covid Mask Mandate Update as a communications item.

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold public hearings on a de-annexation request and on special assessments for the Kechi Business Park improvements, and will consider an insurance renewal, a gas audit, and a state loan application for February 2021 weather costs.

• De-annexation hearing for Kirk & Doris Wagner property at 6332 N Hillside (Ordinance 1776-21)
• Special assessment hearing for Kechi Business Park improvements (Ordinance 1773-21)
• Resolution 21-721 authorizing sale of $1,125,000 General Obligation Bonds for business park improvements
• Resolution 21-722 to apply for Kansas low-interest loan for February 2021 extreme weather energy costs
• EMC insurance renewal and KCC gas audit

The Kechi City Council denied a de-annexation request from Kirk and Doris Wagner for property at 6332 N Hillside, voting 3-0-1 (with Betty Washington disqualified). The council also approved the liability insurance renewal for $78,250, adopted Ordinance 1773-21 for special assessments on Kechi Business Park improvements, and approved Resolution 21-721 for the sale of $1,125,000 in general obligation bonds.

• Approved the Consent Agenda (minutes of Feb. 25, 2021 meeting and February appropriations report) 4-0-0.
• Approved the meeting agenda with a 20-minute executive session 4-0-0.
• Approved the 2021-2022 Property and Liability Insurance renewal at $78,250 4-0-0.
• Denied the de-annexation request for 6332 N Hillside (Kirk and Doris Wagner) 3-0-1.
• Adopted Ordinance 1773-21 levying special assessment taxes for Kechi Business Park improvements 4-0-0.
• Approved Resolution 21-721 authorizing the public sale of $1,125,000 in General Obligation Bonds, Series A, 2021 4-0-0.

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a conditional use application (CU-2021-02) for a bar/tavern in a C-1 zoning district. The commission will also discuss an update to the Comprehensive Plan (UAI Update) under unfinished business. No preliminary or final plats are scheduled.

• Public hearing: CU-2021-02 Smith – Bar/Tavern C-1
• Discussion: Comprehensive Plan – UAI Update
• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2021

The Kechi Planning Commission voted 5-0 to table the conditional use request (CU-2021-02) for a bar/tavern at 210 E. Kechi Rd. The decision was made to allow the Zoning Administrator and City Administrator to investigate concerns raised during the public hearing, including trash pickup times, drainage, parking, and potential noise and light impacts. The item will be reconsidered at the next meeting.

• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the minutes from the February 9, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Tabled the conditional use request for a bar/tavern at 210 E. Kechi Rd until the next meeting (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM (4-0).

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 25, 2021, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes several new business items: a conditional use request for an oversize storage building at 421 N Shawnee Dr., an update to zoning regulations, a new noise ordinance, and a financial services agreement with Piper Sandler. Old business includes a rezoning case for Northwoods 2nd to R-1A. The council will also discuss water/sewer rates and a gas utility update, including an emergency expenditure for a KMGA gas collateral call.

• Conditional use request CU-2021-01 for oversize storage building at 421 N Shawnee Dr. (Ordinance No. 1771-21)
• Update zoning regulations (Ordinance No. 1772-21)
• Noise ordinance creating Chapter VIII, Article 7, Title Noise Pollution (Ordinance No. 1774-21)
• Piper Sandler financial services agreement
• Rezone portion of Northwoods 2nd to R-1A (Ordinance No. 1773-21)

The Kechi City Council denied a request to rezone Northwoods lots from R-1 to R-1A, which would have increased the number of lots from 23 to 38. The council also adopted ordinances amending zoning regulations, establishing a noise ordinance, and approving a conditional use for an oversize storage building. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Denied rezoning Z-2020-01 for Northwoods lots (5-0)
• Approved conditional use CU-2021-01 for oversize storage at 421 N Shawnee Dr (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1772-21 amending zoning regulations (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1774-21 establishing a noise ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Piper-Sandler financial services agreement (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Covid Leave Policy (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reorganization, and merit increase (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting, addressing several new business items including a KDOT grant award, a bond resolution for the Kechi Business Park, and a resolution to authorize a public hearing on de-annexation. The council will also discuss utility pole relocation, a sewer and water rate study, emergency COVID leave policy, and a road project redesign. The agenda includes routine consent items and a public forum.

• KDOT grant award
• Kechi Business Park bond resolution
• De-annexation resolution to authorize public hearing
• Sewer & water rate study discussion
• Kechi Rd & Oliver St intersection project redesign

The council approved two resolutions setting public hearings for March 11, 2021: one for special assessments on the Kechi Business Park improvements and one for a de-annexation petition. They also accepted a $3,000 KDOT grant for traffic enforcement and discussed utility rates, COVID leave policy, and intersection redesign.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and appropriation report (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $3,000 KDOT STEP grant and overtime exception for Chief Woodrow (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-719 setting public hearing for Kechi Business Park special assessments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-720 setting public hearing for de-annexation petition (5-0)
• Held executive session on non-elected personnel; no binding action taken

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for an accessory building/storage (CU-2021-01 Green) and discuss a zoning regulations update. The agenda also includes a public forum, approval of minutes, and unfinished business regarding the Comprehensive Plan's UAI update. No preliminary or final plats are scheduled.

• Public hearing on CU-2021-01 Green – Accessory Building/Storage
• Public hearing on Zoning Regulations Update
• Unfinished Business: Comprehensive Plan – UAI Update
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021

The Kechi Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use permit for a 16x24 ft storage building at 421 N. Shawnee, and made several zoning regulation changes, including removing duplexes from R1-A, adding pet grooming as a conditional use in C-1, and allowing construction contractor yards in C-3. The commission also voted to require conditional use approval for all prohibited home occupations, with review every two years.

• Recommended approval of CU-2021-01 for a 384 sq ft storage building at 421 N. Shawnee (5-0)
• Removed duplex from R1-A zoning (5-0)
• Added pet grooming as conditional use in C-1 (5-0)
• Allowed construction contractor yard as approved use in C-3, with outdoor storage as conditional use (5-1)
• Changed all prohibited home occupations to require conditional use approval with 2-year review (6-0)
• No change to C-1 parking requirements; exemption for loading areas confirmed

City Council

The Kechi City Council approved the renewal of Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental benefits for city employees for 2021-2022, authorizing the mayor to sign the Grandfathered Attestation. The council also heard presentations on water and sewer rate studies and a PEC contract, but took no action on those items.

• Approved 2021-2022 Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental benefits renewal (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Grandfathered Attestation (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 14, 2021 minutes (5-0)
• Approved agenda with modifications (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold its regular meeting, starting with consent agenda items including minutes, the December 2020 appropriation report, and an annual pay scale adjustment. Under new business, the council will consider several zoning changes, final plat approval, a conditional use permit, and contract awards for the Rock Pointe 3 development.

• Rock Pointe 3: Notice of Award and Summary of Bids, PEC Supplemental Agreement No. 1
• Rezoning west 230 feet of 6450 N Hillside from A-1 to I-1 (Ordinance 1767-21)
• Rezoning portion of 300 E Kechi Rd from R-1 to C-1 (Ordinance 1768-21)
• Final plat for Boy Ander (SD-2020-04)
• Conditional use for accessory dwelling at 10301 N Hillside (Ordinance 1770-21)

The Kechi City Council approved a $498,641 infrastructure contract for Rock Pointe Phase 3, a $115,313.63 supplemental agreement with PEC, and three rezoning requests (Z-2020-02, Z-2020-03, Z-2020-04 denied). They also approved the Boyander final plat and a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved $498,641 infrastructure bid to Mies Construction for Rock Pointe Phase 3 (5-0)
• Approved PEC Supplemental Agreement #1 for $115,313.63 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 6450 N Hillside from A-1 to I-1 (Ordinance 1767-21) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 300 E Kechi Rd from R-1 to C-1 (Ordinance 1768-21) (5-0)
• Approved final plat for Boyander at 234 E Kechi Rd (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of 234 N Sioux St from R-1 to C-2 (Z-2020-04) (5-0)
• Waived fees to reapply for C-1 rezoning within 90 days for 234 N Sioux St (5-0)
• Approved conditional use for accessory dwelling at 10301 N Hillside (Ordinance 1770-21) (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings or plats on the agenda. The main items are updates to the zoning regulations and an update on the Comprehensive Plan's UAI (Urban Area Initiative) update. The meeting is largely procedural, with agenda approval, minutes approval, and public forum.

• Comprehensive Plan – UAI Update (unfinished business)
• Updates/Changes to the Zoning Regulations (new business)
• No public hearings, preliminary plats, or final plats scheduled