Prairie Village public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet on December 20, 2021, to discuss and vote on several items, including zoning regulation amendments for site plan applicability, fences, walls, and multi-tenant signs. The council will also consider the 2022 legislative platform, an agreement to release and assign opioid claims to the Kansas Attorney General, and a service agreement for Public Works project management software. Additionally, updates will be provided on the Meadowbrook bond refinance and a First Washington presentation.

• Ordinance 2464 amending zoning regulations related to site plan applicability, fences, walls, and sign standards for multi-tenant buildings
• Consider approval of the 2022 legislative platform
• Resolution approving the execution and delivery of an agreement to release and assign the City's opioid claims to the Kansas Attorney General and certifying substance abuse mitigation costs in excess of $500
• Consider service agreement for Public Works project management software
• Meadowbrook bond refinance update

The Council approved amendments to zoning regulations regarding site plans, fences, and signs. It also adopted the 2022 legislative agenda and authorized an agreement to receive state opioid addiction funds. A motion to reinstitute a mask mandate was denied.

• Approved Ordinance 2464 amending zoning regulations for site plans, fences, and signs (13-0)
• Approved 2022 legislative platform with 'Tax Lid' renamed to 'Tax Law' (11-1)
• Denied amendment to 2022 legislative agenda supporting medical marijuana (8-4)
• Approved resolution to assign opioid claims to Kansas Attorney General to receive state funds (Unanimous)
• Denied motion to draft ordinance reinstituting a mask mandate (7-5)
• Approved $20,000 service agreement with Virtual Project Manager, LLC for Public Works software (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditure ordinance #3009 and judge/prosecutor appointments (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to recommend zoning regulation amendments to the Governing Body. The meeting also includes a review of a fence exception site plan and the approval of 2022 meeting dates.

• PC2021-123: Proposed Ordinance 2464 to amend zoning regulations for site plan applicability, fences and walls, and multi-tenant building sign standards
• PC2021-122: Site plan for fence exception at 7647 Falmouth Street (Applicant: Josh Haith)
• Approval of 2022 meeting dates

The Planning Commission recommended updates to zoning regulations regarding site plan applicability, sign approval processes, and corner lot fence placement. The commission also approved a specific fence exception for a residential property.

• Recommended approval of zoning regulation changes for site plans, fences, and signs (5-0)
• Approved site plan for fence exception at 7647 Falmouth Street (5-0)
• Approved November 3, 2021 meeting minutes with amendments (5-0)
• Approved 2022 meeting dates (5-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will hold a hybrid meeting on December 6, 2021, featuring the swearing-in of new councilmembers and votes on routine items such as the 2022 fee schedule, software services agreement, and sidewalk construction on Nall Avenue. The meeting also includes presentations from Evergy and United Community Services, as well as a discussion on the 2022 legislative platform.

• Swearing in of new Councilmembers
• Approval of 2022 fee schedule (COU2021-89)
• Approval of software services agreement with OpenGov for permitting and code enforcement (COU2021-87)
• Approval of sidewalk construction on Nall Avenue from 79th Street to 81st Street (COU2021-88)
• Consideration of 2022 contribution allocations for human service fund grants and alcohol tax funds (COU2021-85, COU2021-86)

The City Council ratified the reappointment of the Deputy City Administrator and approved a software services agreement with OpenGov for permitting and licensing. Councilmembers also finalized the 2022 legislative platform, which includes support for the legalization of recreational marijuana and opposition to state-imposed tax limits. Additionally, the Council approved the 2022 fee schedule and a partial sidewalk construction project on Nall Avenue.

• Ratified reappointment of Jamie Robichaud as Deputy City Administrator (12-0)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to United Community Services (12-0)
• Approved $44,000 contribution for 2022 community programs (12-0)
• Approved $50,292 OpenGov software services agreement (12-0)
• Approved Nall Avenue sidewalk construction from 79th to 81st Street (12-0)
• Approved 2022 city fee schedule (12-0)
• Adopted 2022 legislative platform revisions (various votes)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider several new business items, including adopting ordinances to clarify nuisance and abatement code, hiring a part-time crime analyst, approving a property tax rebate program, and adopting standard traffic and offense codes. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a proclamation for Small Business Saturday.

• Adoption of Ordinances 2459, 2460, 2461 to clarify nuisance, unsafe structure, and abatement provisions
• Hiring part-time Crime Analyst at $25/hour, up to 20 hours/week, cost shared with Mission Hills
• Approval of property tax rebate program (COU2021-82)
• Adoption of 2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code
• Renewal of Blue Valley Public Safety contract for outdoor warning siren maintenance in 2022

The City Council approved a property tax rebate program funded with $20,000 from the general fund, using the average home value as the property value cap on a first-come, first-serve basis. Council also approved three ordinances clarifying nuisance and abatement rules, hired a part-time crime analyst, and adopted the 2021 state offense and traffic codes. Two amendments to the rebate program — a five-year resale refund and limiting aid to the tax increase — failed.

• Approved property tax rebate program with average home value cap, first-come first-serve (9-3)
• Amendment to require rebate repayment if home sold within five years failed (8-4)
• Amendment to limit aid to the year's tax increase failed (9-3)
• Approved Ordinance 2459 creating new nuisance/abatement article (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinances 2460 and 2461 amending and eliminating conflicting nuisance provisions (unanimous)
• Approved hiring part-time Crime Analyst at $25/hour, max 20 hours/week (11-1)
• Approved 2021 Uniform Public Offense Code changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Standard Traffic Ordinance changes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a revised conditional use permit for a drive-up ATM location and a revised site plan for the Homestead Country Club. The body will also discuss cleanup revisions to zoning regulations regarding signs, fences, and site plans.

• Conditional Use Permit for a drive-up ATM at 3500 W. 75th Street
• Revised site plan for Homestead Country Club at 4100 Homestead Court
• Discussion of zoning regulation revisions for site plan, sign, and fence criteria

The Commission approved a conditional use permit for a drive-up ATM with specific noise and lighting restrictions. An application for site changes at Homestead Country Club was continued to a future meeting for more information.

• Approved conditional use permit for drive-up ATM at 3500 W. 75th Street (unanimous)
• Continued Homestead Country Club revised site plan application to a future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved October 5, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a property tax rebate program and the hiring of a part-time Crime Analyst. The body is also considering updates to municipal code regarding nuisances and unsafe structures.

• Consideration of a property tax rebate program
• Proposed installation of stop signs at 74th Street and Village Drive
• Approval of 2022 employee medical, vision, and dental plans
• Proposed hiring of a part-time Crime Analyst
• Consideration of Ordinances 2459, 2460, and 2461 regarding nuisance and unsafe structure abatement

The Prairie Village City Council approved a property tax rebate program for low-income homeowners, limited to those whose assessed home value is at or below the previous year's median. The council also approved switching employee medical insurance from United Healthcare to Cigna for 2022, adopted new and revised investment policies for retirement funds, and recommended hiring a part-time crime analyst. All other agenda items passed unanimously.

• Approved property tax rebate program (Option 1: city property taxes only) limited to homeowners with assessed value at or below previous year's median (8-1, McFadden opposed)
• Amendment to increase maximum assessed value to 1.5 times median failed (5-4)
• Approved 2022 employee insurance benefit package, switching medical insurance from United Healthcare to Cigna (9-0)
• Adopted revisions to Council Policy 055 and new Council Policy 054 for retirement fund investment policies (9-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinances 2459, 2460, and 2461 to clarify nuisance, unsafe structure, and abatement provisions (9-0)
• Recommended hiring part-time Crime Analyst at $25/hour, up to 20 hours/week, cost shared with Mission Hills (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including stop signs at 74th Street and Village Drive, and lobbying services agreement with Little Government Relations (9-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will decide whether to commit to the Cities Race to Zero climate initiative, adopt an ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors, and award a $122,100 contract for the 2021 tree-trimming program. The meeting will also include routine approvals, committee reports, and public participation.

• Approve $122,100 bid award for 2021 tree-trimming program to Smith Brothers Lawn & Landscape LLC
• Consider ordinance banning conversion therapy of minors (penalty up to $1,000 fine)
• Commit to Cities Race to Zero climate initiative with interim 2030 carbon-reduction targets
• Consider appointment of City Treasurer (Nickie Lee)
• Consider Meadowbrook TIF project bonds and amended development agreement

The City Council approved an ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors and committed to the 'Cities Race to Zero' climate initiative. The Council also authorized refunding bonds for the Meadowbrook TIF project and established 2022 compensation ranges. A proposal to extend the COVID-19 facemask mandate was denied.

• Approved Ordinance #2456 banning conversion therapy of minors with fines up to $1,000 (11-1)
• Approved commitment to 'Cities Race to Zero' climate initiative (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2021-15 establishing 2022 compensation ranges (unanimous)
• Denied extension of facemask ordinance to November 7 (7-5)
• Approved issuance of Special Obligation Tax Increment Revenue Refunding Bonds for Meadowbrook TIF Project (unanimous)
• Approved amended and restated development agreement for Meadowbrook project (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Scott McDonald as City Treasurer at $400 per month (unanimous)
• Approved installation of stop signs at 74th Street and Village Drive (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will review two site plans at this meeting: one for a taller rear fence at 5108 W. 76th Street and another for the redevelopment of the old Macy’s building at 4000 W. 71st Street. Both items will be discussed and potentially decided upon during the public hearings portion of the agenda.

• Site Plan Approval for Fence Exception at 5108 W. 76th Street (PC2021-120)
• Site Plan for Redevelopment of old Macy’s Building at 4000 W. 71st Street (PC2021-121)
• Zoning: R-1A for fence exception; C-2 for Macy’s redevelopment
• Applicant: Robert Kohl for fence; Kimley-Horn & Associates; GRI Prairie Village, LLC for Macy’s

The Planning Commission approved a fence height exception for a property on 76th Street and a site plan for the redevelopment of the former Macy's building at 4000 W. 71st Street. Both items were approved unanimously with staff-recommended conditions regarding design, landscaping, and pedestrian access.

• Approved fence height exception at 5108 W. 76th Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Macy's building redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet on October 4, 2021, to consider routine items such as approving meeting minutes and renewing a $46,125 IT services contract with Johnson County DTI. The meeting also includes discussions on banning conversion therapy for minors and joining the 'Cities Race to Zero' climate initiative.

• Renew IT services contract with Johnson County DTI for $46,125
• Consider ordinance banning conversion therapy of minors (COU2021-70)
• Consider joining 'Cities Race to Zero' climate initiative (COU2021-71)
• Approve Meadowbrook bonds refinancing update from Columbia Capital
• Install public EV charging station at Harmon Park skate park

The City Council approved an ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors with a fine of up to $1,000. The Council also recommended joining the UN-backed Cities Race to Zero climate initiative, including a requirement to consider cost-effectiveness.

• Approved ordinance banning conversion therapy of minors with fines up to $1,000 and no jail time (11-1)
• Recommended approval of commitment to Cities Race to Zero climate initiative (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to climate initiative to include consideration of cost and cost-effectiveness (8-4)
• Approved September 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of IT services between Johnson County DTI and the City (unanimous)
• Motion to end mask mandate failed (no second)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet remotely to decide on extending a COVID-19 face-covering ordinance, adopt a climate action plan, and approve a flood-control project design. Routine approvals and committee reports are also on the agenda.

• COU2021-65: Consider extending face-covering ordinance during COVID-19 emergency
• COU2021-68: Consider ordinance banning conversion therapy of minors
• COU2021-67: Design amendment for Mission Road at 68th Street flood control project (MIRD0007 Phase 2)
• Approval of expenditure ordinance #3006 (Consent Agenda)
• Approval of September 7, 2021 meeting minutes (Consent Agenda)

The Prairie Village City Council voted to extend the city's mask ordinance through October 31, 2021, and approved a hybrid meeting plan for future sessions. The council also approved a $299,938 design amendment with Affinis Corporation for the Mission Road flood control project and directed staff to draft an ordinance banning conversion therapy for minors. Additionally, the council approved placing a public electric vehicle charging station near the Harmon Park skate park.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including September 7, 2021 minutes and expenditure ordinance #3006 (unanimous)
• Extended mask mandate to October 31, 2021 (11-1, Myers opposed)
• Approved hybrid meeting plan for Council meetings (unanimous)
• Approved phase two design amendment with Affinis Corporation for the Mission Road at 68th Street flood control project in the amount of $299,938.00 (unanimous)
• Moved to Council Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft ordinance language banning the conversion therapy of minors modeled after Roeland Park (10-2, Myers and Runion opposed)
• Approved installation of a public electric vehicle charging station adjacent to the Harmon Park skate park (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission met remotely to discuss three development applications: a final development plan for the Meadowbrook Shopping Center redevelopment at 5300 W. 95th Street, a conditional use permit for a drive-up ATM at 3500 W. 75th Street, and a new monument sign for an adult senior living facility at 7105 Mission Road. The Commission recommended approval of the preliminary development plan for the shopping center redevelopment and the ATM permit, while continuing discussions on signage changes.

• Final Development Plan for Meadowbrook Shopping Center redevelopment at 5300 W. 95th Street (new 14,000 sq. ft. daycare building, playground, parking changes)
• Conditional Use Permit for drive-up ATM at 3500 W. 75th Street (6' x 10' canopy, 6 parking spaces replaced)
• New monument sign for adult senior living facility at 7105 Mission Road
• Continuation of building signage and monument sign applications for 3500 W. 75th Street
• Traffic flow concerns raised for proposed daycare drop-off at Meadowbrook Shopping Center

The Planning Commission approved a final development plan for the Meadowbrook Shopping Center at 5300 W. 95th Street, allowing partial demolition of an existing building, construction of a new two-story building, cosmetic changes to existing buildings, and site improvements. The new building's primary use will be a childcare center. Approval passed 7-0 with staff-recommended conditions, including landscape plan amendments and fence design review before building permits. The Commission also approved the August 3, 2021 minutes 5-0, with two members abstaining.

• Approved final development plan for Meadowbrook Shopping Center at 5300 W. 95th Street (7-0)
• Approved August 3, 2021 regular meeting minutes (5-0, two abstentions)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Prairie Village Board of Zoning Appeals meets to consider an application for a building coverage variance to allow the installation of an 80-square-foot shed at 3913 West 69th Street. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 6, 2021 meeting. Residents may participate in the public hearing by submitting written comments or signing up to speak live with City Clerk Adam Geffert.

• Public hearing for BZA2021-03 regarding a building coverage variance for a shed at 3913 West 69th Street (Applicant: Matt Sayers)
• Approval of Board of Zoning Appeals minutes from April 6, 2021

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for a building coverage variance at 3913 W. 69th Street. The applicant sought to install an 80 square foot shed that would have exceeded the R-1B district's 30% lot coverage maximum.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Denied building coverage variance for shed at 3913 W. 69th Street (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss exceeding the revenue neutral tax rate and adopt the 2022 budget. The proposed 2022 mill levy is 19.321, slightly above the revenue neutral rate of 18.386. The meeting will also include committee reports on a shopping center development and bond issuance.

• Hearing to exceed revenue neutral rate (18.386 to 19.321 mills) for 2022 budget
• Consider approval of revised preliminary development plan for Meadowbrook shopping center at 5300 W. 95th St.
• Consider resolution authorizing sale of Meadowbrook TIF refunding bonds
• Consider memorandum of understanding with Bird Rides, Inc. for e-scooter pilot program
• Consider reappointment of City Administrator

City Council approved the 2022 budget and a mill levy rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The Council also authorized a bond refunding for the Meadowbrook TIF project and approved a revised development plan for the Meadowbrook shopping center.

• Adopted 2022 budget of $38,834,206 (10-2)
• Approved mill levy rate in excess of revenue neutral rate for 2022 (10-2)
• Approved revised preliminary development plan for Meadowbrook shopping center (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of special obligation TIF revenue refunding bonds for Meadowbrook (10-2)
• Ratified reappointment of Wes Jordan as City Administrator (unanimous)
• Authorized one-year pilot program MOU with Bird Rides, Inc. (7-6)
• Approved implementation of a hybrid meeting model (9-3)
• Approved August 16, 2021 meeting minutes with amendment (7-5)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider an ordinance requiring face coverings indoors during the COVID-19 public health emergency, following a spike in cases. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, a committee report on Diversity Committee funding, and a discussion on a Bird Rides e-scooter pilot program.

• Ordinance COU2021-59: requiring face coverings or masks during COVID-19 public health emergency
• Consent agenda: alcoholic beverage waiver for Harmon Park for Prairie Village Jazz Festival (Sept 11, 2021)
• Consent agenda: change to animal enumeration process to postcard-based system
• Consider approval of $1,000 for Diversity Committee for Jazz Fest tent and materials
• Memorandum of understanding with Bird Rides, Inc. for one-year pilot program

The City Council approved an ordinance requiring face coverings in indoor public spaces through September 30, 2021, with an exemption for businesses that require proof of vaccination. Additionally, the Council authorized a one-year pilot program for electric scooters with Bird Rides, Inc. The Council also approved $1,000 in funding for a Diversity Committee exhibit at the upcoming JazzFest.

• Approved indoor mask mandate with vaccination exemption (10-1)
• Approved $1,000 funding for Diversity Committee exhibit (11-0)
• Approved one-year electric scooter pilot program with Bird Rides, Inc. (6-4)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditure ordinance #3005 (10-1)
• Approved agenda for August 16, 2021 (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three development applications: a revised preliminary/final development plan for the Meadowbrook Shopping Center at 5300 W. 95th Street (CP-1 zoning), a new building signage and monument sign application at 3500 W. 75th Street (C-0 zoning), and a new monument sign application at The Village at Mission, 7105 Mission Road (R-1B zoning). The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• PC2021-117: Revised Preliminary/Final Development Plan for Meadowbrook Shopping Center exterior remodel, 5300 W. 95th Street (CP-1 zoning)
• PC2021-116: New Building Signage and Monument Sign Application with Conditional Use Permit for Drive-up Service, 3500 W. 75th Street (C-0 zoning)
• PC2021-118: New Monument Sign Application at The Village at Mission, 7105 Mission Road (R-1B zoning)

The Prairie Village Planning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary development plan for redevelopment at the Meadowbrook Shopping Center while continuing the final development plan to the next meeting. The commission also approved a conditional use permit for a drive-up ATM at 3500 W. 75th Street with lighting and curb modifications, approved a monument sign for The Village at Mission, and continued signage requests for 3500 W. 75th Street.

• Continued Meadowbrook Shopping Center final development plan to next meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Meadowbrook preliminary development plan to City Council with staff conditions and elimination of 94th Terrace on-street parking (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for drive-up ATM at 3500 W. 75th Street with lighting restrictions and curb extension (5-0)
• Continued building signage application for 3500 W. 75th Street to September meeting (5-0)
• Continued monument sign application for 3500 W. 75th Street to September meeting (5-0)
• Approved new monument sign for The Village at Mission at 7105 Mission Road with staff conditions (5-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider approving a $595,000 contract with Superior Bowen for the 2021 concrete repair program, which includes sidewalk, curb, and ADA ramp repairs. The council will also discuss a change to the animal enumeration process and vote on routine consent items, including the 2022 Mission Hills contract and budget, and winter covers for city statuary.

• Contract with Superior Bowen for 2021 concrete repair program, $595,000
• 2022 Mission Hills contract and budget, $1,539,311
• Purchase of winter covers for city statuary, not to exceed $25,000
• Change to animal enumeration process (discussion)
• Approval of July 19, 2021 meeting minutes

The City Council voted to direct staff to draft a local indoor mask ordinance for consideration on August 16 and passed a resolution urging residents and businesses to follow CDC masking guidance. The Council also approved a $518,856.30 contract with Superior Bowen for the 2021 concrete repair program and permanently shifted the annual animal enumeration process to a postcard-based system.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 19 minutes, 2022 Mission Hills contract and budget, and winter statuary covers (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft a local indoor mask ordinance for consideration on August 16 (8-2)
• Declared council position urging individuals and businesses to follow CDC indoor masking guidance (9-1)
• Approved contract with Superior Bowen for the 2021 concrete repair program for $518,856.30 (unanimous)
• Moved to Council Committee of the Whole (unanimous)
• Approved changing the animal enumeration process to a postcard-based system (unanimous)
• Ended Council Committee of the Whole (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet on July 19, 2021, to discuss business including a request to publish the 2022 proposed budget and proposed changes to employee handbook policies, such as paid parental leave and new city holidays. The agenda also includes a presentation on a housing study toolkit and consideration of an ordinance for the Prairie Village Jazz Festival.

• Request permission to publish the 2022 proposed budget (COU2021-54)
• Consider new and revised employee handbook policies including paid parental leave, military leave, and adding Juneteenth and Christmas Eve as City holidays (COU2021-55)
• Consider purchase of winter covers for city statuary (COU2021-56)
• Ordinance approving the Prairie Village Jazz Festival as a special event allowing alcohol sales and consumption in a barricaded public area

The City Council authorized staff to publish notice of the public hearing for the 2022 proposed budget, which keeps the same level of services as 2021 and retains a mill rate of 19.321. A move to reallocate $400,000 to the police pension plan failed 9-2. The council also approved new employee handbook policies including paid parental leave, military leave, and Juneteenth and Christmas Eve as City holidays, and approved buying winter covers for city statuary for up to $25,000.

• Authorized staff to publish notice of the 2022 budget hearing (10-1)
• Amendment to reallocate $400,000 to the police pension plan failed (9-2)
• Approved employee handbook changes: paid parental leave, military leave, Juneteenth and Christmas Eve holidays (11-0)
• Approved winter statuary covers for up to $25,000 (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expense ordinance #3004 and Jazz Festival special event alcohol ordinance (11-0)
• Approved the July 19, 2021 agenda (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will review three site plan applications requesting fence exceptions at single-family homes. Two hearings involve replacing existing non-conforming fences with taller wood privacy fences closer to property lines, while the third reviews a revised site plan for a park development. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and a brief training video.

• Site Plan Approval for Fence Exception at 7900 Reeds Road (PC2021-114)
• Site Plan Approval for Fence Exception at 9101 Nall Avenue (PC2021-115)
• Revised Site Plan for Meadowbrook Park – Phase II Development (PC2020-119)
• Approval of June 1, 2021 Planning Commission Minutes
• KOMA Training Video presentation

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for Meadowbrook Park Phase II, including a playground, shelter, parking, and restrooms, with a condition to plant one to two trees if feasible. It also approved a revised site plan for Homestead Country Club that adds pickleball courts and parking, but excluded a proposed covered pickleball structure. A fence exception at 7900 Reeds Road was approved 4-2. The meeting ended with a Kansas Open Meetings Act training video.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 meeting (5-0, one abstention)
• Approved fence exception at 7900 Reeds Road (4-2)
• Approved Meadowbrook Park Phase II site plan with tree planting condition (6-0)
• Approved Homestead Country Club revised site plan, excluding covered pickleball structure (5-1)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet on July 6, 2021, to consider a resolution of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate and set a public hearing date. The council will also review consent agenda items including school crossing guard and school resource officer contracts, an Arts Council appointment, and a special use permit for the KU Kickoff event. Additionally, the committee of the whole will discuss marijuana enforcement diversion agreements and new employee handbook policies.

• Resolution 2021-12 of intent to exceed revenue neutral rate and establish public hearing
• Crossing guard contract renewal with All City Management Services, Inc. at $23.95/hr (2021-2022) and $24.86/hr (2022-2023)
• School resource officer agreement with Shawnee Mission School District at $29.00 per hour
• Appointment of Trudy Williams to the Arts Council for a term ending in 2023
• Short-term special use permit for the KU Kickoff event at Corinth Square

The City Council approved a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2022 budget, scheduling a public hearing for September 7, 2021. Additionally, the Council amended the employee handbook to include eight weeks of paid parental leave, revised military leave pay, and designated Juneteenth and Christmas Eve as official city holidays.

• Approved Resolution 2021-12 to exceed revenue neutral rate (9-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Arts Council appointment (10-0)
• Approved 8 weeks of paid parental leave (8-2)
• Approved revised military leave and new city holidays (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 p.m. (10-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet virtually to receive the 2020 financial audit and vote on routine items like minutes approval and contracts. The meeting includes public participation procedures and discussions on revisions to beverage regulations, federal grant funds, and a drainage program design agreement.

• Approval of 2020 audit presented by Berberich, Trahan & Company, P.A.
• Approval of contract with Great Plains SPCA for animal shelter services
• Consideration of revisions to Chapter III of the Municipal Code on beverages (COU2021-50)
• Establishment of a separate non-budgeted federal grant fund for American Rescue Plan Act funds (COU2021-51)
• Design agreement with GBA, Inc. for the 2021 drainage program (COU2021-52) and discussion on Bird Scooters

The Prairie Village City Council approved Ordinance 2452 creating a separate non-budgeted federal grant fund for the city's $3,382,298.77 American Rescue Plan Act allocation, with staff saying any spending would still come back to the Council. It also approved Ordinance 2451 updating the municipal code on beverages to match new state liquor law, and a $85,251.00 design agreement with GBA, Inc. for the 2021 drainage program covering four repair sites and a drainage study. On Bird Scooters, the council voted 9-0 to direct staff to develop a pilot program for later Council approval rather than starting one now. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2452 creating a non-budgeted federal grant fund for $3,382,298.77 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2451 amending Chapter III 'Beverages' of the Municipal Code to comply with 2021 state liquor law changes (9-0)
• Approved $85,251.00 design agreement with GBA, Inc. for the 2021 drainage program at four locations plus a Canterbury drainage study (9-0)
• Directed staff to develop a Bird Scooters pilot program to return to Council for final approval (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including June 7, 2021 minutes, expenditure ordinance #3003, and a Great Plains SPCA animal shelter services contract (9-0)
• Approved the June 21, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Recessed into a 20-minute executive session on a legal claim with legal counsel; open meeting resumed at 7:56 p.m. (9-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m. (9-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet virtually to vote on three contracts totaling over $3.4 million for park and street projects, and to proclaim June 2021 as Pride Month. The meeting will also include a presentation on Meadowbrook Park Phase 2 development and routine approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of $16,561 supplemental design agreement with BBN Architects for Taliaferro Park shelter and restroom
• Approval of $2,910,000 contract with Superior Bowen for 2021 residential street rehabilitation program
• Approval of $300,000 contract with Amino Brothers Co. for 2021 Street Repair Program
• Pride Month proclamation recognizing LGBT inclusiveness and diversity
• Meadowbrook Park Phase 2 presentation including $1.6 million budget and proposed amenities

The Prairie Village City Council approved four spending items on June 7, 2021: a $16,561 design agreement with BBN Architects for a custom park shelter at Taliaferro Park, a $578,377 construction contract with McAnany Construction for the 2021 UBAS and CARS street program, an $87,964.40 construction administration agreement with Trekk Design Group, and $1,219 for the Juneteenth Freedom Festival. All votes passed unanimously. The council also approved the May 17, 2021 meeting minutes and heard updates on pool leaks, the Prairie Baptist Church parking lot, and American Rescue Act funding.

• Approved Supplemental No. 1 with BBN Architects for Taliaferro Park shelter design, $16,561 (unanimous)
• Approved McAnany Construction contract for 2021 UBAS and CARS program, $578,377 (unanimous)
• Approved Trekk Design Group construction administration agreement, $87,964.40 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,219 in city funds for the Juneteenth Freedom Festival (unanimous)
• Approved May 17, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with addition of Diversity Committee event funding request (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will meet remotely to review three public hearings: two requests for fence exceptions at single-family homes and one building line modification to allow a side addition on a corner lot. The body will also approve minutes from the May 4 meeting and conduct routine procedural items.

• Building line modification for 16-foot side addition at 6840 Linden St (R-1A zoning)
• Site plan approval for fence exception at 7301 Belinder Ave (R-1B zoning)
• Site plan approval for fence exception at 1901 W. 73rd St (R-1B zoning)

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a building line modification for an addition at 6840 Linden St. and site plan approvals for fence exceptions at 7301 Belinder Ave. and 1901 W. 73rd St. The Commission also approved the minutes from the May 4, 2021 regular meeting.

• Approved minutes of the May 4, 2021 regular Planning Commission meeting (5-0, with one abstention)
• Approved building line modification and associated resolution for 6840 Linden St. (6-0)
• Approved site plan for fence exception at 7301 Belinder Ave. (6-0)
• Approved site plan for fence exception at 1901 W. 73rd St. (6-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet virtually to decide on contracts for street design and rehabilitation projects, including Nall Avenue improvements and the 2021 residential street rehabilitation program. The meeting will also feature a presentation on the 2022 capital infrastructure budget.

• Design agreement with Affinis Corporation for Nall Avenue (79th to 83rd Street)
• Construction contract for 2021 residential street rehabilitation program
• Approval of contract with Amino Brothers Co., Inc. for 2021 Street Repair Program
• Approval of Public Works furniture package
• 2022 Budget presentation

The Prairie Village City Council approved three construction and furniture contracts and advanced a preliminary 2022 budget. The 2022 General Fund budget of $25,638,229, a 5% increase over 2021, passed 11-1 with Mr. Runion opposed; two amendments to reallocate $50,000 from street repair failed. The council also approved a design agreement for Nall Avenue sidewalk work, a $2,910,000 street rehabilitation contract with Superior Bowen, a $300,000 street repair contract with Amino Brothers, and a $188,327.66 Public Works furniture contract with Pure Workplace Solutions.

• Approved design agreement with Affinis Corporation for Nall Avenue, 79th to 83rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved $2,910,000 construction contract with Superior Bowen for 2021 residential street rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 street repair contract with Amino Brothers Co., Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $188,327.66 Public Works furniture contract with Pure Workplace Solutions (unanimous)
• Advanced preliminary 2022 General Fund budget of $25,638,229 to City Council for final approval (11-1, Runion opposed)
• Amendment to reallocate $50,000 from street repair for a mill levy reduction failed (10-2)
• Amendment to reallocate $50,000 from street repair to a civic center feasibility study failed (9-3)
• Approved consent agenda including May 3, 2021 minutes and Expenditure Ordinance #3002 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold a virtual meeting to consider two non-public hearing items: a site plan for exterior modifications to the former U.S. Bank building at 6940 Mission Road (PC2021-109) and a wall massing exception for a residence at 4409 W. 64th St. (PC2021-110). No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 6 meeting.

• Site plan approval for exterior remodel of 6940 Mission Road (C-2 zoning) to convert bank to multi-tenant space including restaurant and medical use
• Site plan approval for wall massing exception at 4409 W. 64th St. (R-1A zoning)
• Approval of minutes from April 6, 2021 meeting
• No public hearings scheduled

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for exterior building modifications at 6940 Mission Road (GRI Prairie Village, LLC) to convert the building to multi-tenant space, subject to staff conditions. It also approved an exception to Neighborhood Design Standards for a wall massing exception at 4508 W. 64th Street (Eric and Ashley Seifert). Both votes were 6-0. The meeting included no public hearings and no other business.

• Approved site plan for exterior building modifications at 6940 Mission Road (GRI Prairie Village, LLC) with staff conditions (6-0)
• Approved exception to Neighborhood Design Standards for wall massing at 4508 W. 64th Street (Eric and Ashley Seifert) (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 6, 2021 regular Planning Commission meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council is meeting virtually to consider several items, including revised special use permits for a senior living facility and an animal care/boarding facility, an amended animal ordinance, a contract for crack seal/micro surfacing, and the 2022-2026 County Assistance Road System program. They will also receive a presentation on the 2022 capital infrastructure program budget and discuss traffic calming on 82nd Street. The consent agenda includes routine items like meeting minutes, an insurance committee appointment, and a police vehicle purchase.

• Revised Special Use Permit for senior living facility at 7105 Mission Road (Ordinance 2448)
• Special Use Permit for animal care/boarding facility at Suite 210, 7600 State Line Road (Ordinance 2449)
• Contract with Pavement Management, LLC for 2021 crack seal/micro surfacing program
• Consider 2022-2026 County Assistance Road System (CARS) program
• Purchase of 2021 F-150 Crew Cab for police at $26,349

The Council approved a revised special use permit for the Brighton Gardens senior living facility and a new permit for an animal boarding facility. It also approved a $312,000 road maintenance contract and traffic calming measures on 82nd Street. A motion to direct the City Attorney to review marijuana ordinance options passed 7-6, while a proposal to increase the capital infrastructure budget by $250,000 failed 7-6.

• Approved revised special use permit for Brighton Gardens senior living facility (12-1)
• Approved special use permit for animal care and boarding facility at 7600 State Line Road (11-2)
• Approved Ordinance 2450 removing cat control section from Municipal Code (11-1)
• Approved $312,000 contract with Pavement Management, LLC for 2021 road maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved 2022-26 County Assistance Road System (CARS) funding application (unanimous)
• Approved traffic calming speed tables on 82nd Street (unanimous)
• Failed motion to increase 2022 capital infrastructure budget by $250,000 (7-6)
• Passed motion to direct City Attorney to review marijuana ordinance options (7-6)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will hear a presentation on a $636,885 energy audit that recommends upgrades like LED lighting and solar panels, projecting $53,688 in annual savings. The meeting will also vote on routine items including minutes approval, expenditure ordinance, and bids for pool chemicals and highway rock salt.

• Approval of Expenditure Ordinance #3001
• Consider bid award for purchase of swimming pool chemicals
• Consider bid award for highway rock salt
• Consider approval of new residential sustainability grant program
• Presentation of energy audit with $53,688 projected annual savings

The City Council approved a new residential sustainability grant program and several consent agenda items. The Council Committee of the Whole recommended an amendment to the animal ordinance regarding cat control. A motion to have a presentation on pension obligation bonds was denied.

• Approved residential sustainability grant program (10-2)
• Approved Expenditure Ordinance #3001 (unanimous)
• Approved short-term special use permit for Franklin Park event (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for swimming pool chemicals (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for highway rock salt (unanimous)
• Denied motion for presentation on pension obligation bonds (7-5)
• Recommended approval of amended animal ordinance regarding cat control (9-3)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permits: a revised permit for an addition to the Brighton Gardens senior care facility at 7105 Mission Road, and a new permit for Destination Pet at 7600 State Line Rd. The commission will also consider a new monument sign application for GRI Corinth South, LLC. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom, with public comments accepted by email or live by prior sign-up.

• Revised Special Use Permit for Brighton Gardens senior care addition at 7105 Mission Road (PC2021-106)
• Special Use Permit for Destination Pet at 7600 State Line Rd., Suite 210 (PC2021-107)
• New monument sign application and revised signage criteria for GRI Corinth South, LLC at 4101-4117 W. 83rd St. (PC2021-108)
• Approval of March 2, 2021 Planning Commission minutes

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a revised special use permit for an addition and remodel at the Brighton Gardens senior living facility at 7105 Mission Road, with conditions including no increase in capacity and drainage and landscaping requirements. It also recommended approval of a special use permit for Destination Pet, an animal care facility at 7600 State Line Rd., Suite 210, and approved a monument sign plan for the Corinth South Shopping Center at 4101–4117 W. 83rd St. All three motions passed 6-0. The Commission also approved the minutes of its March 2, 2021 meeting, 5-0.

• Recommended approval of revised special use permit for Brighton Gardens addition/remodel at 7105 Mission Road, with conditions (6-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for Destination Pet animal care facility at 7600 State Line Rd., Suite 210, with conditions (6-0)
• Approved monument sign site plan and sign standards for Corinth South Shopping Center at 4101–4117 W. 83rd St., with conditions (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the March 2, 2021 regular Planning Commission meeting (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Prairie Village Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Stephanie Allen for a variance from the required side setback to build a garage addition at 5209 W. 65th Place. The board will also consider approving minutes from its January 5, 2021 meeting. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom and live-streamed on Facebook.

• Variance request BZA2021-02: 1.75-foot side setback variance for a 22x30-foot garage addition at 5209 W. 65th Place (R-1A zoning)
• Applicant states neighbor support from Gerald and Sheida Bates at 5201 W. 65th Place
• Public comments due by 5 p.m. April 6 via email to [email protected]
• Approval of minutes from January 5, 2021 BZA meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance from the required side setback to allow a 22-foot by 30-foot garage addition at 5209 W. 65th Place. The motion passed 4-1, with Mr. Birkel opposed because he did not believe the required hardship factor was met. The approval carries conditions limiting the variance to the submitted site plans and requiring it be recorded with the County Register of Deeds within one year. The Board also approved the minutes of its January 5, 2021 meeting, 5-0.

• Approved side setback variance for a 22' x 30' garage addition at 5209 W. 65th Place (4-1, Birkel opposed)
• Variance limited to submitted site plans: about 1' 4" encroachment at the northwest corner and about 19.25% cumulative side setbacks
• Variance must be recorded with the County Register of Deeds within one year of approval
• Approved minutes of the January 5, 2021 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet remotely to hear presentations on the 2021 pool complex modified opening plan and a proposed residential sustainability grant program. Routine items like approval of meeting minutes and bids will also be considered.

• Approval of March 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Consider pool painting bids
• Consider Change Order #2 with McCownGordon for Public Works facility construction (BG700002)
• Consider adding new historic trail signage in Prairie Village
• Consider agreement with Johnson County for enforcement of County Health Order

The Prairie Village City Council approved its 2021-22 insurance renewal with Travelers and HDI Specialty at a rate not to exceed $373,394, and approved 2022 budget requests for VillageFest ($20,000), JazzFest ($10,000), the Arts Council ($14,500), the Diversity Committee ($10,000), and the Environmental Committee ($8,000). The council also approved a new agreement allowing Johnson County to enforce its updated health order within city limits, and approved about $6,000 for historic trail signage. In a committee-of-the-whole session, the council recommended a residential sustainability grant program 10-1, after rejecting an amendment to limit it to owner-occupied homes under $500,000.

• Approved consent agenda, including pool painting bids and Change Order #2 with McCownGordon for the Public Works facility (11-0)
• Approved revisions to Council Policy 001, including adding 'and reappointments' to Planning Commission selection language (11-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of historic trail signage at an approximate cost of $6,000 (11-0)
• Approved government enforcement services agreement with Johnson County for local health officer orders (11-0)
• Approved 2021-22 insurance renewal with Travelers and HDI Specialty at a rate not to exceed $373,394 (11-0)
• Approved 2022 budget requests: VillageFest $20,000, JazzFest $10,000, Arts Council $14,500, Diversity Committee $10,000, Environmental Committee $8,000 (each 11-0)
• Directed staff to return with a plan for resuming in-person meetings with flexibility for remote attendance (10-1, Nelson opposed)
• Recommended approval of a residential sustainability grant program to the City Council (10-1, Myers opposed); amendment limiting it to owner-occupied homes under $500,000 failed 10-1

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code and consider various infrastructure and policy items. The agenda includes design agreements for residential street programs and park improvements, as well as a proposal to join a racial equity pilot program. The meeting will be held via video call-in.

• Presentation on 2021 International Energy Conservation Code
• Design agreement with Affinis Corporation for 2021 residential street program
• Design agreement with BBN Architects, Inc. for Harmon Park improvements
• Consideration of United Community Services Racial Equity in Cities pilot program
• Ordinance for private outdoor event and alcohol sales at Meadowbrook Inn

The City Council approved a new tree protection ordinance and a design agreement for an inclusive playset at Harmon Park. Council also authorized a residential street design contract and approved a special event permit for the Meadowbrook Inn.

• Approved Ordinance 2446 adopting tree protection standards (10-1)
• Approved change to 2021 pool hours and hiring 15-year-old lifeguards (8-3)
• Approved Ordinance 2447 for private outdoor event at Meadowbrook Inn (7-5)
• Approved $120,870 design agreement with Affinis Corporation for 2021 Residential Street Program (11-0)
• Approved $77,910 design agreement with BBN Architects, Inc. for Harmon Park inclusive playset (11-0)
• Approved joining Racial Equity in Cities pilot program with 2021 expenditure capped at $9,000 (11-0)
• Denied motion to update 2018 energy codes to 2021 codes (7-4)
• Approved Expenditure Ordinance #3000 via consent agenda (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will meet remotely to decide whether to recommend a new tree-protection ordinance that sets size-based limits on tree removal and requires protective fencing during construction. Staff also plans to hear three public cases: a patio expansion at Blue Moose Bar and Grill, a food-trailer conditional use at Meadowbrook Inn, and a prior site-plan approval for Va Bene Restaurant’s patio fencing.

• Amend Chapter 19.47 zoning rules to add tree-protection requirements (PC2021-104)
• Site-plan approval for Blue Moose Bar and Grill patio expansion at 4160 W. 71st Street (PC2021-103)
• Conditional-use permit for food trailer at Meadowbrook Inn, 4901 Meadowbrook Parkway (PC2021-105)

The Commission recommended a new tree protection ordinance for City Council consideration. It also approved a patio expansion for Blue Moose Bar and Grill and a conditional use permit for a food trailer at Meadowbrook Inn.

• Recommended approval of tree protection ordinance amendments (6-1)
• Approved site plan for Blue Moose Bar and Grill exterior patio expansion (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit and site plan for food trailer at Meadowbrook Inn (6-0)
• Approved February 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet virtually to decide on adopting updated building codes, a police policy manual contract, and a special use permit for a classic car show at Meadowbrook Park. The meeting also includes routine approvals and committee reports, with no major policy debates scheduled.

• Approve ICC 2018 Building Codes adoption
• Consider $ contract with Lexipol for Police Department policy manual management
• Approve short-term special use permit for classic car show at Meadowbrook Park on April 10, 2021
• Consider addendum to Renewables Direct participation agreement with Evergy
• Approve adoption of 2022 budget goals and objectives

The City Council approved a comprehensive set of 2018 International Building Codes and related ordinances. Other actions included approving a classic car show permit and a police policy management contract.

• Approved short-term special use permit for classic car show at Meadowbrook Park on April 10, 2021 (8-4)
• Approved addendum to Renewables Direct participation agreement with Evergy (12-0)
• Adopted 2018 International Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, Energy Conservation, and Existing Building Codes (12-0 each)
• Adopted 2018 International Residential Code (11-1)
• Adopted 2017 National Electric Code (12-0)
• Adopted 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa, Property Maintenance, and Fire Codes (12-0 each)
• Approved 2022 budget goals and objectives (12-0)
• Approved $14,322.50 annual contract with Lexipol for Police Department policy manual management (12-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet on February 16, 2021, to conduct city business, including committee appointments and various infrastructure and policy agreements. The meeting will be held via video call due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public participation available through advance registration.

• Approval of 2021 agreements with Johnson County Park and Recreation District
• Interlocal agreement with Kansas City, MO for State Line Road project
• Design agreement with Affinis Corp. for Mission Road at 68th Street flood control
• Traffic calming proposal for Belinder Avenue from 71st Street to 75th Street
• Discussion on adoption of the ICC 2018 Building Codes

The Prairie Village City Council voted 8-4 to move the ICC 2018 Building Codes forward to the City Council for approval and adoption, after a motion to table the discussion failed 4-8. The council also approved a design agreement with Affinis Corp. for the Mission Road at 68th Street flood control project and traffic calming measures on Belinder Avenue, both 12-0. The 2022 budget calendar was approved 12-0, and the council directed staff 12-0 to get expert input on the differences between the 2018 and 2021 building codes. The consent agenda passed 12-0 except for committee appointments, which passed 9-3.

• Approved design agreement with Affinis Corp. for MIRD0007 Mission Road at 68th Street flood control project (12-0)
• Approved traffic calming on Belinder Avenue from 71st Street to 75th Street, including two speed display signs (12-0)
• Approved 2022 budget calendar (12-0)
• Motion to table ICC 2018 Building Codes discussion failed (4-8)
• Approved moving ICC 2018 Building Codes forward to City Council for approval and adoption (8-4)
• Directed staff to obtain expert summary of differences between ICC 2018 and 2021 codes, emphasizing energy conservation (12-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 (12-0)
• Approved committee member appointments, item 3 (9-3)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan application from Va Bene restaurant at 4002 W. 83rd Street (also listed as 8232 Mission Road) to add an enclosed patio seating area. The meeting also includes approval of the January 5, 2021 minutes and other routine business. No other public hearings are scheduled.

• Site plan approval for exterior patio fencing and façade revisions at Va Bene Restaurant, 8232 Mission Road (PC2021-102)
• Staff recommends approval of the patio enclosure, which is about 24' by 14' with a 7' by 10' pocket, using wood and metal frames
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from January 5, 2021

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for an enclosed patio seating area at Va Bene Restaurant. The commission also noted an upcoming public hearing for a tree protection ordinance and the recent approval of the Village Vision 2.0 comprehensive plan.

• Approved site plan for exterior patio fencing and façade at 8232 Mission Road (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2021 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet virtually to consider several routine consent items and three new business items: adopting a hazard mitigation plan, approving a small cell facility deployment and master right-of-way license agreement, and reaffirming COVID-related expenditures. The council will also discuss the 2021 recreational fee schedule in committee of the whole. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major land-use or policy decisions listed.

• Resolution 2021-11 adopting the hazard mitigation plan
• Small cell facility deployment and master right-of-way license agreement
• Reaffirm expenditures and authorize additional Coronavirus Relief Funds for COVID expenses
• 2021 recreational fee schedule
• Consent agenda: expenditure ordinance #2998, stop signs at 71st Terrace and Eaton, Council Policy 001 revisions

The Prairie Village City Council approved a hazard mitigation plan (Resolution 2021-11) and a small-cell facility deployment and master right-of-way license agreement with AT&T, which passed 9-0 with one abstention. The council also reaffirmed Coronavirus Relief Fund expenditures to date and authorized staff to spend remaining COVID-related funds, and approved the 2021 recreation fee schedule with flexibility for pandemic adjustments. All other items, including the consent agenda, passed 10-0.

• Approved Resolution 2021-11 adopting the Region L hazard mitigation plan (10-0)
• Approved small-cell facility deployment and master right-of-way license agreement with AT&T (9-0, McFadden abstained)
• Reaffirmed Coronavirus Relief Fund expenditures to date and authorized staff to spend remaining funds for COVID-related expenses (10-0)
• Approved 2021 recreation fee schedule with staff flexibility for pandemic adjustments (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 19 minutes, expenditure ordinance #2998, stop signs at 71st Terrace and Eaton, and Council Policy 001 revisions (10-0)
• Approved the February 1, 2021 meeting agenda (10-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. (10-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet virtually to consider adopting the revised comprehensive plan (Village Vision 2.0), approve routine consent agenda items, and discuss several public works and policy matters. The meeting includes a public hearing on the comprehensive plan, a final change order for a drainage project, updates to alcohol ordinances, and discussions on a playground and marijuana ordinance changes.

• Consider Ordinance 2433 to adopt Village Vision 2.0 comprehensive plan
• Approval of interlocal agreement with Johnson County for Reinhardt and 84th Terrace drainage project
• Final change order for Delmar and Fontana low water crossing removal with VF Anderson Builders, LLC
• Updates to Alcohol and Cereal Malt Beverage Ordinances
• Consider installation of stop signs at 71st Terrace and Eaton Street

The Council approved the Village Vision 2.0 comprehensive plan and updated liquor ordinances. They also authorized a final change order for a drainage project and approved the location of a new inclusive playground at Harmon Park.

• Adopted Village Vision 2.0 comprehensive plan (9-4)
• Approved $240,945 final contract change order for Delmar and Fontana drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2432 updating alcohol and cereal malt beverage ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved recommended location for Harmon Park inclusive playground (unanimous)
• Directed staff to investigate feasibility of reducing marijuana penalties (unanimous)
• Approved installation of stop signs at 71st Terrace and Eaton Street (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Council Policy 001 to make Diversity Task Force permanent (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including drainage agreement and 2021 exterior grant program (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a two-story addition at 2001 W. 71st Terrace, which would sit between 3.2 and 3.875 feet from the east lot line and about 10 feet from the rear lot line, closer than the R-1B district's six-foot side and 25-foot rear setback requirements. The motion passed 4-2, with Mr. Valentino and Mr. Birkel opposed and Mr. Breneman abstaining due to technical issues. The Board also approved the May 5, 2020 minutes and reelected its chair, vice-chair, and secretary.

• Approved side and rear yard variance for a two-story addition at 2001 W. 71st Terrace, with conditions (4-2; Valentino and Birkel opposed, Breneman abstained)
• Approved May 5, 2020 BZA minutes as presented (5-0; Brown and Breneman abstained due to technical issues)
• Reelected Patrick Lenahan as BZA Chair (5-0; Lenahan and Breneman abstained)
• Reelected Jonathan Birkel as Vice-Chair (5-0; Birkel and Breneman abstained)
• Reelected Adam Geffert as BZA Secretary (6-0; Breneman abstained)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of Village Vision 2.0, the city's revised comprehensive plan, to the City Council, with a condition that the Commission review the plan every year. The plan updates the 2007 Village Vision and includes Council changes on housing affordability definitions, village center height and scale, lot splits, the civic campus, and 75th Street. The Commission also approved a site plan exception for a new house at 3111 W. 79th Street (7-0) and reelected its officers (5-0, two abstentions).

• Recommended approval of Village Vision 2.0 comprehensive plan to City Council, conditioned on annual Planning Commission review (7-0)
• Approved site plan exception for a new house at 3111 W. 79th Street (7-0)
• Approved December 1, 2020 minutes as amended to include Wallerstein's concerns about an unshown rear building at PC2020-123 (5-0, Brown and Breneman abstained)
• Reelected Greg Wolf as Chair, James Breneman as Vice-Chair, and Adam Geffert as Secretary (5-0, Wolf and Breneman abstained)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet via video call-in to consider routine consent agenda items, including a $44,991 IT services renewal with Johnson County DTI and a police vehicle purchase. New business items include considering the appointment of a Chief of Police and the election of a 2021 Council President. The meeting packet also includes committee reports from the Diversity Task Force and proposed tree protection regulations.

• Renewal of IT services agreement with Johnson County DTI for $44,991.00
• Police vehicle purchase request
• Design agreement with BBN Architects, Inc. for park projects at Taliaferro Park
• Harmon Park skate park construction contract and transfer of $50,000 from park reserve
• Consider appointment of Chief of Police

The Prairie Village City Council ratified Major Byron Roberson as the city's seventh Chief of Police and elected Courtney McFadden as 2021 Council President, both unanimously. The council voted 9-3 to direct staff to present a plan for a permanent diversity committee to the Committee of the Whole, and unanimously directed staff to research removing exclusionary covenants and deed restrictions. It also ratified a 2021 legislative platform 8-4 after amending climate-change language, and approved changes to bulk item pickup and the exterior grant program.

• Ratified appointment of Major Byron Roberson as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Elected Courtney McFadden as 2021 Council President (unanimous)
• Directed staff to present a permanent diversity committee plan to the Committee of the Whole (9-3)
• Directed staff to research eliminating exclusionary covenants and deed restrictions (unanimous)
• Ratified 2021 legislative platform as amended on climate language (8-4)
• Approved consent agenda including police vehicle purchase, BBN Architects park design agreement, and Harmon Park skate park contract with $50,000 park reserve transfer (unanimous)
• Approved splitting annual bulk item pickup into four weekends (unanimous)
• Increased exterior grant appraised value threshold to $275,000 (11-1); rollover of 2020 funds to environmental grant program (9-3); home grant program expansion failed 7-6 after mayoral tie-break