Olathe, KS

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions for industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-ins for three manufacturing buildings totaling 1.5 million square feet at 167th & Lone Elm Road. They will also vote on a $10.5 million bond for a commercial facility at 200 West Santa Fe, a special use permit for Starfish Project Foundation (recommended for denial), and amendments to the municipal code. The consent agenda includes routine items like plat approvals, a pool contract, and a fire station GMP.

• Public hearings on Resolutions 26-1070, 26-1071, 26-1072 for IRBs and tax phase-ins for manufacturing facilities at 167th & Lone Elm Road
• Ordinance 26-42 authorizing $10,521,660 in taxable IRBs for CB Olathe Holdings LLC at 200 West Santa Fe
• Special use permit for Starfish Project Foundation at W. 135th St & S. Brougham Dr (Planning Commission recommends denial 5-3)
• Ordinances 26-43 and 26-44 amending Public Offense and Traffic Codes
• Consent agenda includes Mill Creek Pool & Splashpad contract, Fire Station No. 4 GMP, and deer bow hunting resolution

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to continue the zoning amendment for the 167th Street Logistics Centre, and another public hearing for a special use permit for golf and utility cart sales at McCoy Custom Carts. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and two final plats for the Parkside Reserve subdivision, adding 88 lots total. The meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber.

• Final plat FP26-0012: Parkside Reserve, Eighth Plat, 40 lots on 24.27 acres, southwest of 167th Street and S. Black Bob Road
• Final plat FP26-0013: Parkside Reserve, Ninth Plat, 48 lots on 13.75 acres, southwest of 167th Street and S. Black Bob Road
• Public hearing RZ26-0008: Zoning amendment for 167th Street Logistics Centre, 51.05 acres, northeast of W. 167th Street and S. Monticello Road, continuance requested
• Public hearing SU26-0005: Special use permit for motor vehicle sales (golf and utility carts) for McCoy Custom Carts, 3.11 acres at 25149 & 25229 W. 151st Street

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss whether the 2027-2031 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) conforms with the Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, and no other business is on the agenda.

• Discussion on PLN26-0003: 2027-2031 CIP conformity with Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan
• Applicant: City of Olathe
• Staff contacts: Kate Messer and Kim Hollingsworth

City Council

City Council

The Olathe City Council will meet on August 4, 2026, to conduct routine business including approval of minutes, land dedications, contract renewals, and a rezoning request. The meeting will also include a public hearing for citizen concerns and a planning session discussing water/sewer budgets, capital plans, and industrial revenue bond requests for large manufacturing projects.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting
• Acceptance of land dedications for Olathe Fire Station No. 4 (1.61 acres) and Stonebridge Manor 5th Plat (6.76 acres)
• Renewal of crack repair material contract with Crafco, Inc.
• Amendment to Fire Protection Services Agreement with Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No. 1
• Vote on rezoning 5-acre mixed-use site (133rd and Black Bob) from AG to PD district

The Olathe City Council approved Ordinance 26-40, rezoning about 5 acres at 133rd and Black Bob Road from agricultural to planned district for a mixed-use development, with Councilmember Felter recused. The council also approved the consent agenda (minus Item F), including several plats and contracts, and failed a motion to settle a tort claim involving flooding. Two executive sessions were held with no action taken, and the council accepted reports on industrial revenue bonds for manufacturing facilities.

• Approved Ordinance 26-40 rezoning for 133rd & Black Bob Mixed Use (6-0, Felter recused)
• Failed motion to authorize tort claim settlement for flooding (0-7)
• Approved consent agenda excluding Item F (7-0)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 meeting
• Approved Resolution 26-1069 assigning benefits to Olathe H2 LLC and Swami H2 LLC
• Approved final plat for Olathe Fire Station No. 4 (FP26-0015)
• Approved final plat for Stonebridge Manor 5th Plat (FP26-0011)
• Approved renewal of crack repair material contract with Crafco, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for community food and personal support services. The body will also review several site plans and plats for residential and municipal projects.

• Public hearing for Starfish Project Foundation special use permit southwest of W. 135th Street and S. Brougham Drive
• Revised preliminary site development plan for Faith Technologies Incorporated on 126.3 acres southwest of W. 167th Street and S. Lone Elm Road
• Final plat for Olathe Fire Station No. 4 at 13301 S. Mur-Len Road
• Final plat for Stonebridge Manor, Fifth Plat, on 6.76 acres southeast of W. 167th Street and S. Mur-Len Road
• Minor plat for Villas at Hilltop Farms at 17218, 17222, and 17226 W. 174th Terrace

City Council

The Olathe City Council meeting will address several public‑safety and development actions, including hearings on unsafe structures at 617 N. Water St. and 414 E. Cedar St. The council will also vote on Ordinance 26‑38 and Resolution 26‑1067 to issue General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2026A, and on Ordinance 26‑37 to annex about 71 acres north of W. 175th St. and US‑169. Additional items include contract awards and renewals for city facilities and services.

• Public Hearing on Resolution 26‑1058 declaring 617 N. Water St. unsafe and ordering repairs or demolition by Aug 20 2026
• Public Hearing on Resolution 26‑1059 declaring 414 E. Cedar St. unsafe and ordering repairs or demolition by Aug 20 2026
• Ordinance 26‑38 and Resolution 26‑1067 authorizing issuance of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2026A
• Ordinance 26‑37 requesting annexation of approximately 70.99 acres north of W. 175th St. and US‑169
• Award of contract to Vazquez Commercial Contracting LLC for construction of the Olathe Girls Softball Complex Concession/Restroom Facility Project

The Olathe City Council approved the annexation of approximately 70.99 acres located one-fourth mile north of W. 175th Street and U.S. 169 Highway (Ordinance 26-37). The council also authorized the issuance of General Obligation Improvement Bonds (Series 2026A) and Temporary Notes (Series 2026-A), and approved an ordinance for payment of an eminent domain award for the Santa Fe, Ridgeview to Mur Len Improvements Project. Several resolutions were approved, including declaring two structures unsafe and ordering repairs or demolition by August 20, 2026, and a consent agenda covering routine items such as licenses, contracts, and bond sales.

• Approved annexation of 70.99 acres near W. 175th St. and U.S. 169 (Ordinance 26-37) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-1058 declaring 617 N. Water St. unsafe, ordering repairs/demolition by Aug 20 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-1059 declaring 414 E. Cedar St. unsafe, ordering repairs/demolition by Aug 20 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-38 and Resolution 26-1067 authorizing GO Improvement Bonds, Series 2026A (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-1068 authorizing GO Temporary Notes, Series 2026-A (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-39 for eminent domain award payment for Santa Fe, Ridgeview to Mur Len project (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda less items I, L, M, N (7-0)
• Approved contract to Vazquez Commercial Contracting for Olathe Girls Softball Complex Concession/Restroom Facility (6-0, Schoonover abstained)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget workshop regarding the proposed 2027 General, Library, and Debt Service funds. The meeting includes discussion of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and a resolution regarding property tax levies.

• Overview of Proposed 2027 General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Fund budgets
• Proposed 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan for Vertical and Transportation projects
• Resolution No. 26-1057 regarding intent to levy property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate
• Selection of Aetna for network, medical, and pharmacy claims administration (2027-2031)

The Olathe City Council held a special budget workshop to review the proposed 2027 General Fund, Library Fund, Debt Service Fund budgets, and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The council approved Resolution No. 26-1057, declaring intent to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. They also confirmed Aetna as the health plan carrier for network, medical, and pharmacy claims administration for 2027 through 2031.

• Approved Resolution 26-1057 declaring intent to levy property tax above revenue neutral rate (unanimous)
• Confirmed Aetna for network, medical, and pharmacy claims administration 2027-2031 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and site plan for a mixed-use project near W. 133rd Street and Black Bob Road. Additionally, the commission will review platting requests for Veloria Estates, Hidden Lake Estates, and Villas at Deer Cove.

• Rezoning of 4.99 acres from AG to PD for 133rd and Black Bob Mixed Use (The Row at Uptown)
• Preliminary site development plan and plat for 39 lots at Villas at Deer Cove
• Final plat for 39 lots at Villas at Deer Cove southwest of College Boulevard and Cedar Creek Parkway
• Minor plat for one lot at 14222 and 14236 S. Pickering Street
• Minor plat for two lots at 25384 and 25385 W. 107th Terrace

City Council

The Olathe City Council will vote on infrastructure change orders, land plat dedications, and vendor contracts. A public hearing addresses amendments to the Major Street Map. Staff will also present the 2027 proposed budget, CDBG funding recommendations, and a request to annex nearly 71 acres near US 169.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 26-35 amending the Major Street Map
• Plat approvals for Lone Elm Commerce Center and 175 Commerce Center East
• Change orders for 119th Street improvements and Pioneer Park Phase 1
• Contract award to Aetna for city health and pharmacy claims administration
• Presentation of the 2027 proposed budget and 70.99-acre annexation request near US 169

The Olathe City Council tabled a decision on awarding the city's self-funded medical and pharmacy claims administration contract to Aetna until the July 14, 2026 meeting, after some members requested more time to consider the change. The council approved Ordinance 26-35 amending the Major Street Map, Ordinance 26-36 amending procurement policies, and the consent agenda, which included plat approvals, change orders, and contract renewals. They also approved renewing the Marathon Health onsite clinic agreement for up to two one-year terms with two no-cost services added.

• Tabled the Aetna contract award decision until July 14, 2026
• Approved Ordinance 26-35 amending the Major Street Map
• Approved Ordinance 26-36 amending procurement policies for public improvement contracts
• Approved the consent agenda, including final plats for Lone Elm Commerce Center Sixth Plat and 175 Commerce Center East
• Approved Change Order No. 9 with Pyramid Contractors for 119th Street improvements
• Approved Change Order No. 3 with Sands Construction for Pioneer Park Phase 1
• Approved an agreement with Johnson County for watershed improvement studies
• Approved renewal of the Marathon Health onsite clinic contract

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special call session to discuss personnel issues regarding a municipal judge position. The meeting is limited to an executive session and does not include public discussion items.

• Personnel matter regarding a municipal judge position

The City Council held a special called meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding a municipal judge position. After two closed sessions totaling about 40 minutes, the council reconvened and took no formal action. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Motion to recess into executive session for up to 30 minutes (personnel matter - municipal judge) carried 4-0
• Motion to extend executive session for up to 10 minutes carried 4-0

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on several land development proposals. These include final plats for commercial properties and special use permits for auto dealerships. The agenda also covers routine plat approvals and the election of commission officers.

• Final plat and easement vacation for Lone Elm Commerce Center (44.1 acres near W. 167th St. and Lone Elm Rd.)
• Special use permit renewal for Car City auto sales at 1501 E. Santa Fe St.
• Special use permit for a new Rivian auto dealership at 601 N. Lindenwood Dr.
• Minor and final plats for lots on S. Chestnut St. and W. 175th St.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on issuing industrial revenue bonds and a tax phase-in for a massive 1.1 million square foot industrial facility at 175th Street and Hedge Lane. They will also vote on rezoning 7.7 acres for Lone Elm Townhomes, issuing up to $6.6 million in bonds for a retail project on Cherry Street, and amending the residential building code. Several routine consent items include bond sales, software contract renewals, and infrastructure agreements.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 26-1053 for industrial revenue bonds for 1,102,793 sq ft facility at 175th & Hedge Lane
• Rezoning (Ordinance 26-29) for Lone Elm Townhomes on 7.7 acres at 119th & Lone Elm
• Ordinance 26-32 authorizing $6.6 million taxable industrial revenue bonds for Cherry Santa Fe retail project at 114-126 N Cherry Street
• Consideration of $5.3 million in General Obligation Temporary Notes and Improvement Bonds (Resolution 26-1054)
• Contract amendment with Nabholz Construction for City Hall Parking Garage Project

The Olathe City Council approved several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. Key actions included authorizing up to $6.6 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for a new restaurant/retail project, approving industrial bonds for the 175 Commerce Center, and adopting a rezoning for the Lone Elm Townhomes. All items were voted on and recorded as approved.

• Approved Resolutions 26-1051 & 26-1052 (amend/assign master resolution) – unanimous yes
• Approved Resolution 26-1053 for industrial revenue bonds for 175 Commerce Center – 5-1 (no: Schoonover)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (minutes, licenses, expense reports, bond series, contracts) – unanimous yes
• Approved Ordinance 26-29 rezoning for Lone Elm Townhomes – 5-1 (no: Essex)
• Approved Ordinance 26-30 repealing prior land‑use plans – unanimous yes
• Approved Ordinance 26-32 authorizing up to $6.6 M industrial revenue bonds for Cherry Santa Fe project – unanimous yes
• Approved Contract Amendment No.1 with Nabholz Construction for City Hall Parking Garage – unanimous yes
• Approved Resolution 26-1056 authorizing Super Critical Water Oxidation Pilot Project – unanimous yes

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Olathe Planning Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on multiple industrial revenue bond and tax phase-in requests for new office, warehouse, and industrial facilities across Olathe. They will also consider a rezoning for Lone Elm Townhomes (recommended for denial) and an ordinance to terminate tax increment financing for a redevelopment district. Consent agenda items include a special use permit for a medical waste treatment facility, a traffic signal supplies contract, and electrical lighting maintenance.

• Industrial revenue bonds for 76,800 sq ft office at 167th & Lone Elm Road
• Industrial revenue bonds for two warehouse/office facilities (260,870 and 80,000 sq ft) near Monticello Dr & Erickson Road
• Industrial revenue bonds for 33,000 sq ft facility at 15680 S Keeler Terrace
• Industrial revenue bonds for 646,380 sq ft facility at 159th & Clare Road
• Rezoning for Lone Elm Townhomes (R-3) at 119th & Lone Elm Rd, recommended denial 5-0

The Council approved multiple industrial revenue bond projects for office and warehouse construction, totaling over 1.7 million square feet. An ordinance amending the North Ridgeview Road Overlay District was adopted to remove conflicting requirements north of College Boulevard. The consent agenda included a special use permit for a medical waste facility and various contracts. A rezoning request for Lone Elm Townhomes was discussed but no final vote is recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Resolution 26-1044 (Public Art Committee appointments) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-1045 (IRB for 76,800 sq ft office building) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-1046 (IRB for two industrial warehouses) (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 26-1047 (IRB for 33,000 sq ft industrial facility) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-1048 (IRB for 646,380 sq ft industrial facility) (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 26-1049 (IRB for business park) (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 26-27 (North Ridgeview Overlay District amendment) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including special use permit for medical waste facility (7-0)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider a motion to recess into executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding a municipal judge position. The meeting is a special call with no other public business.

• Executive session to discuss personnel for a municipal judge position

The City Council met in special session and immediately recessed into executive session to discuss personnel matters for a municipal judge position. After two executive sessions totaling 105 minutes, the council reconvened and adjourned without taking any formal action.

• Recessed into executive session for 60 minutes to interview municipal judge applicants (unanimous)
• Extended executive session for additional 45 minutes (5-0)
• Reconvened with no formal action taken

City Council

The Olathe City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters related to a municipal judge position. No other public business is on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matters of a municipal judge position

The council held a special meeting in executive session to interview applicants for a municipal judge position. After multiple extensions, they voted unanimously to authorize the Human Resources Director to negotiate with a candidate, subject to final approval by the full governing body.

• Authorized HR Director to enter negotiations with municipal judge candidate (7-0)

City Council

This is a special meeting with only one item: a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding a municipal judge. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session for personnel matter: municipal judge position

The council recessed into executive session to discuss personnel matters for a municipal judge position. After extended sessions, the meeting reconvened with no formal action taken.

• No substantive decisions were made

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to identify needs for 2027 CDBG funding. Under new business, they will vote on a rezoning for Forest View Townhomes, an ordinance to expand alcohol sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and eminent domain payments for the Santa Fe-Ridgeview to Mur Len improvements. The consent agenda includes plats for Stellar Apartments and I-35 Logistics Park, contracts for traffic signal supplies, and resolutions for public hearings on structures at two addresses.

• Rezoning for Forest View Townhomes (76 units) at southwest K-7 and 119th St
• Ordinance to allow extended alcohol sales during 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Eminent domain awards for Santa Fe improvements (McDonald's and Brogden Properties)
• Final plat for I-35 Logistics Park (53.71 acres, 2 lots)
• Contracts for traffic signal supplies with Traffic Control Corp and Traffic Signal Controls Inc

The council approved a rezoning from County Rural to Residential Low-Density Multifamily for the 72-unit Forest View Townhomes development at K-7 Highway and 119th Street (Ordinance 26-21), with discussion about traffic, on-street parking, and guest parking. They also approved expanded alcohol sales hours during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Ordinance 26-23), and authorized eminent domain awards for the Santa Fe/Ridgeview to Mur Len Improvements Project (Ordinances 26-25 and 26-26). The consent agenda, including plat approvals and contracts, was approved unanimously. A public hearing on 2027 CDBG funding was held with no public comments.

• Approved Forest View Townhomes rezoning (RZ26-0004) (7-0)
• Approved expanded alcohol sales hours for 2026 FIFA World Cup (Ordinance 26-23) (7-0)
• Authorized eminent domain awards for Santa Fe corridor project (Ordinances 26-25 and 26-26) (7-0 each)
• Approved consent agenda including final plats, resolutions, and contracts (7-0)
• Opened and closed public hearing for 2027 CDBG needs (no public comments)
• Approved vacation of portion of Alcan and 120th Street right-of-way (Ordinance 26-22) (7-0)
• Authorized survey and land acquisition for 103rd Street Lift Station Replacement (Resolution 26-1043 and Ordinance 26-24) (7-0 each)
• Directed staff to proceed with strategies from executive session on municipal judge position (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider consent items including preliminary site plans for Gateway Landing, Downtown Civic Parking Garage, 167th Logistics Centre, and I-35 Logistics Park buildings. Public hearings will be held on a final plat for I-35 Logistics Park, a special use permit for a medical waste processing facility, and proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for the North Ridgeview Road Overlay.

• Preliminary site plan for Gateway Landing on 26.5 acres at W. 175th & Black Bob
• Preliminary site plan for Downtown Civic Parking Garage at 225 N. Chestnut
• Revised preliminary plan for 167th Logistics Centre on 18.98 acres
• Revised preliminary plan for I-35 Logistics Park Buildings 5 & 6 on 53.72 acres
• Public hearing: special use permit for medical waste processing at Daniels Health, 15670 S. Keeler

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and vote on industrial revenue bonds for a 215,575 sq ft facility and a master resolution for up to 1.34 million sq ft of warehouses. It will also vote on three rezoning ordinances totaling about 178 acres for industrial use near 167th Street and Lone Elm Road, plus a new drone ordinance. Consent items include street dedications, road projects, and contracts for watermain relocation and watershed studies.

• Public hearing on $IRB and tax phase-in for 215,575 sf industrial building at 171st & Lone Elm
• Master resolution for up to 1,340,615 sf of warehouses on 80.45 acres at 171st & Lone Elm
• Rezoning ~80 acres for Hedge Industrial Park East (Ordinance 26-17)
• Rezoning ~37.6 acres for DRG Olathe (Ordinance 26-18) and ~60.5 acres for Lone Elm Commerce Center (Ordinance 26-19)
• New ordinance banning drone takeoffs and landings (Ordinance 26-20)

The council approved three rezoning ordinances to allow industrial development on nearly 180 acres near 167th Street and Lone Elm Road, including Hedge Industrial Park East, DRG Olathe, and Lone Elm Commerce Center. They also approved industrial revenue bonds and tax phase-ins for two Aspen Industrial projects, with Councilmember Schoonover voting no. A drone ordinance was removed from the agenda for later consideration.

• Approved rezoning for Hedge Industrial Park East (Ordinance 26-17, 7-0)
• Approved rezoning for DRG Olathe (Ordinance 26-18, 7-0)
• Approved rezoning for Lone Elm Commerce Center (Ordinance 26-19, 7-0)
• Approved IRB and tax phase-in for Aspen Industrial first phase (Resolution 26-1037, 6-1)
• Approved IRB master resolution for Aspen Industrial (Resolution 26-1038, 6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including various contracts and agreements
• Tabled drone ordinance (Ordinance 26-20) to future meeting
• Accepted reports on additional IRB requests and alcohol sales amendments for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a final plat for the 14.64-acre Stellar Apartments and a rezoning of 12.57 acres for Forest View Townhomes from county rural to low-density multifamily. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, minor and final plats, and preliminary site plans for projects including a car wash, coffee shop, fire station rebuild, and bathhouse.

• Public hearing: Final plat for Stellar Apartments (14.64 acres, southeast of W. 133rd St. & S. Blackfoot Dr.)
• Public hearing: Rezoning of 12.57 acres for Forest View Townhomes (southwest of K-7 Hwy & W. 119th St.)
• Consent: Final plat for Brogden Car Wash (1.56 acres, northeast of E. Santa Fe St. & N. Ridgeview Rd.)
• Consent: Preliminary site plan for Fire Station #4 Rebuild (13301 S. Mur-Len Rd.)
• Consent: Preliminary site plan for Millcreek Bathhouse and Splashpad (320 E. Poplar St.)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider adopting the revised City of Olathe Comprehensive Plan, Elevate Olathe, which was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes consent agenda items such as plat approvals, sewer district expansion, and contracts for sewer rehabilitation and software. New business involves ordinances updating trafficway regulations and traffic rules. Reports will cover industrial revenue bonds for warehouse projects and a proposed drone ordinance.

• Ordinance adopting Elevate Olathe comprehensive plan
• Resolution authorizing Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds for improvements
• Resolution authorizing Stormwater Revenue Bonds
• Industrial revenue bond reports for Aspen Industrial project at 171st & Lone Elm
• Report on proposed ordinance regulating drone takeoff and landing

The council voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance No. 26-14, approving the revised City of Olathe Comprehensive Plan, Elevate Olathe, as recommended by the Planning Commission. They also approved several consent agenda items including plats, sewer district enlargement, and contracts for sewer rehabilitation, fire hydrants, software, and a fire department UGV. Two traffic ordinance amendments were passed unanimously, and staff was authorized to proceed with strategies discussed in executive session regarding municipal judges.

• Adopted Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan (Ordinance 26-14) (7-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with executive session strategies on municipal judges (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including 14 routine items (7-0)
• Approved traffic ordinance amendments (Ordinances 26-15 & 26-16) (7-0 each)
• Accepted reports on industrial revenue bonds for Aspen Industrial projects (no vote)
• Heard report on proposed drone ordinance; no action taken

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds public hearings on several rezoning requests to convert rural land to General Industrial (M-2) near W. 167th Street and Lone Elm Road, including an 80.47-acre site for Hedge Industrial Park East. Also on the agenda are final plats for subdivisions, a coffee/car wash site plan, and continuances for two plats.

• Public hearing on rezoning 80.47 acres to M-2 for Hedge Industrial Park East at SW 167th & Lone Elm
• Public hearing on rezoning 37.63 acres to M-2 for DRG Olathe at same vicinity
• Public hearing on rezoning 60.46 acres to M-2 for Lone Elm Commerce Center, Sixth Plat
• Preliminary site plan for Brogden Coffee and Car Wash on 1.7 acres at E. Santa Fe & N. Ridgeview
• Final plat for Heather Ridge Estates, 23 lots near W. 169th Terrace & S. Ridgeview Road

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and consider resolutions to amend development agreements for Blue Springs Safety Storage South and Aspen Funds storage facilities. They will also vote on several infrastructure contracts, including neighborhood street improvements and Quivira Road work, along with routine consent items like travel authorization and ordinance amendments.

• Public hearing on Resolution 26-1028/1029 for Blue Springs Safety Storage South amendments
• Public hearing on Resolution 26-1030/1031 for Aspen Funds storage facility amendments
• Award of contract to G-B Construction for 2026 Neighborhood Street and 107th St Improvements
• Award of contract to McAnany Construction for Quivira Rd (143rd-151st) improvements
• Special assessments for Hedge Lane improvements (171st-167th St)

The City Council approved several resolutions amending development agreements for Blue Springs Safety Storage and Aspen Funds storage facilities, each with a 6-1 vote (Schoonover dissenting). The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including contracts for 2026 Neighborhood Street Improvements and Quivira Road improvements. An ordinance levying special assessments for internal improvements on Hedge Lane was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 26-1028 (Blue Springs Safety Storage master resolution) 6-1
• Approved Resolution 26-1029 (Blue Springs Safety Storage Building 1) 6-1
• Approved Resolution 26-1030 (Aspen Funds master resolution) 6-1
• Approved Resolution 26-1031 (Aspen Funds Building 1) 6-1
• Approved Ordinance 26-13 (special assessments, Hedge Lane) 7-0
• Approved consent agenda (including street improvement contracts) 7-0
• Authorized executive session for personnel matters 7-0
• Approved Mahaffie Advisory Board appointments 7-0

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will approve minutes from previous meetings and a final plat for 175th Lone Elm Center. The body will also hold a public hearing on a request to continue a rezoning for Hedge Industrial Park East and discuss the Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of minutes from February 9, 2026, and March 2, 2026 meetings
• Final plat approval for 175th Lone Elm Center (66.7 acres)
• Public hearing on request to continue rezoning for Hedge Industrial Park East (80.47 acres)
• Discussion of the revised Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The council will vote on two major rezonings — for a Dillons grocery store at College Boulevard and S. Lone Elm Road, and for the Olathe Animal Care Campus at E. Santa Fe Street and N. Ridgeview Road. The consent agenda includes routine approvals for travel authorizations, a transit service agreement with Johnson County, and several infrastructure contracts. Informational reports on traffic code amendments and development resolutions will be presented in a planning session.

• Rezoning for Dillons grocery store on 14.11 acres southwest of College Blvd and S. Lone Elm Rd (Ordinance 26-11, PC 7-0 recommendation)
• Rezoning for Olathe Animal Care Campus on 7.44 acres northwest of E. Santa Fe St and N. Ridgeview Rd (Ordinance 26-12, PC 7-0 recommendation)
• Agreement for Johnson County Circulator Route Transit Service
• Award of contract to Leath & Sons, Inc. for Main 11 Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Award of contract to CrowderGulf, LLC for disaster debris management services

The council approved rezonings and site plans for a new Dillons grocery store at Sunnybrook, which staff project will open in Fall 2027, and for the Olathe Animal Care Campus northwest of E. Santa Fe Street and N. Ridgeview Road. Routine infrastructure contracts for sewer rehabilitation, disaster debris management, and municipal software services were approved via consent agenda. Proposed amendments to the city traffic ordinance were tabled for additional staff review and teen council feedback before action.

• Approved rezoning from BP to C-2 District for Dillons at Sunnybrook (Bacon, Vakas, Creighton, Deneault yes; Schoonover, Felter, Essex absent)
• Approved preliminary site plan and final plat for Dillons at Sunnybrook (same vote)
• Approved rezoning from C-3/MP-2 to C-3 District for Olathe Animal Care Campus (same vote)
• Approved contract to Leath & Sons, Inc. for Main 11 Emergency Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Approved contracts to Thompson Consulting Services and CrowderGulf, LLC for disaster debris management services
• Approved agreement with Johnson County for Circulator Route Transit Service
• Approved contract to Avaap U.S.A. LLC for Workday Application Managed Services
• Tabled proposed amendments to the Olathe Traffic Ordinance pending further staff review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 9, 2026 was canceled. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were made.

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider approving contracts for street mill and overlay projects, accepting land dedications for new plats, and appointing members to advisory boards. The meeting also includes a presentation on a 2025 survey and a public hearing on a rezoning request.

• Accept land dedication for Parkside Reserve Seventh Plat (13.36 acres)
• Award contract to McAnany Construction for 135th Street Arterial Mill and Overlay
• Award contract to Freeman Concrete Construction for Local and Collector Street Mill and Overlay Project - Group B
• Consider Ordinance 26-10 to rezone 175th Lone Elm Center to M-2 (General Industrial)
• Consider 5-year lease-to-purchase agreement with Agilent Technologies for lab equipment

The Olathe City Council approved a rezoning ordinance changing 4.7 acres at 175th Lone Elm Center from Rural to General Industrial. It also confirmed appointments to the Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board and the Historic Preservation Board, and approved numerous infrastructure contracts and land dedication requests. The council recessed into an executive session to discuss city information‑system security before adjourning.

• Approved appointment to Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board (Resolution 26-1022)
• Approved appointment and reappointment to Historic Preservation Board (Resolution 26-1023)
• Approved rezoning of 175th Lone Elm Center to M‑2 General Industrial (Ordinance 26-10)
• Approved contract to McAnany Construction for 2026 Local and Collector Street Mill and Overlay Project – Group A
• Approved contract to Freeman Concrete Construction for 2026 Local and Collector Street Mill – Group B
• Approved land dedication for Parkside Reserve, Seventh Plat (FP25-0035) covering 13.36 acres
• Approved executive‑session recess to discuss city information‑system security (K.S.A.75‑4319(b)(12))
• Approved lease‑to‑purchase agreement with Agilent Technologies for lab equipment replacement

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