Olathe public meetings in 2022
4 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved two ordinances calling for an April 25, 2023, election to authorize sales tax renewals for street maintenance and parks, trails, and library services. The council also approved several industrial revenue bonds and zoning changes. Additionally, new appointments were made to the Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation boards.
- Approved Ordinance No. 22-62 for April 25, 2023, election on 3/8% sales tax for street repair (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 22-63 for April 25, 2023, election on 1/8% sales tax for parks, trails, and libraries (6-0)
- Approved $30M taxable industrial revenue bonds for BCB Holdings, LLC (6-0)
- Approved industrial revenue bonds for ABF Freight System, Inc. and BPG Olathe 1, LLC (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of OSOS Manor to Residential Single-Family (6-0)
- Approved rezoning of Contractor’s Garage VIII to General Industrial (6-0)
- Approved renewal of special use permits for two quarry operations (6-0)
- Approved purchase of Glock handgun weapon systems for Police Department (6-0)
City Council
The City Council and Planning Commission held a joint discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan and PlanOlathe. The City Council later entered executive session to discuss special use permits SU19-0008 and SU19-0009. Following the session, the Council voted to authorize staff to proceed with directed strategies.
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss special use permits SU19-0008 and SU19-0009 (5-0)
- Approved motion to extend executive session by 15 minutes (5-0)
- Authorized staff to proceed with strategies discussed and directed by the Governing Body (5-0)
City Council
The City Council approved a rezoning request and a 10-year special use permit for a veterinary hospital at College Boulevard and Valley Parkway. The council also adopted a new Industrial Revenue Bond and Tax Abatement policy and updated the municipal code regarding vehicle removal.
- Approved rezoning of 1.43 acres at College Blvd and Valley Pkwy to Regional Center District (7-0)
- Approved 10-year Special Use Permit for Cedar Creek Animal Hospital (7-0)
- Adopted Industrial Revenue Bond and Tax Abatement (IRB) Policy (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance No. 22-58 amending vehicle removal code (7-0)
- Appointed Ron Fredman to the Olathe Public Art Committee (6-0)
- Approved contract with Westland Construction for DPM Self Storage Pipe Repair
- Approved contract with Dimensional Innovations for Downtown Library interactive wall
- Approved contract with Ka-Comm Inc. for Police Department emergency lighting
City Council
City Council adopted a 2022 Water Conservation Plan and updated municipal code regarding water conservation. The council also approved a rezoning request for a car wash and several infrastructure and land dedication requests. A resolution regarding the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex was pulled from the agenda.
- Approved rezoning to C-3 District for Tommy’s Car Wash - Mill Creek Center (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 22-56 and Resolution No. 22-1078 adopting the 2022 Water Conservation Plan (7-0)
- Approved land dedication for Townhomes at Hilltop Farms, First Plat (FP22-0037)
- Approved land dedication for Hilltop Farms (FP22-0038)
- Approved professional services agreements with TREKK Design Group, LLC and Olsson, Inc. for sewer and waterline projects
- Approved emergency purchase of fire apparatus from Conrad Fire Equipment Inc.
- Approved office lease agreement with the Olathe Chamber of Commerce
- Tabled Resolution No. 22-1076 regarding Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex (pulled by staff)