Prairie Village public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider a memorandum of understanding with the YMCA to study the market feasibility of building a community center, along with changes to the 2023 exterior and sustainability grant programs and election of the 2023 Council President. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes, an expenditure ordinance, and reappointment of the City Clerk.

• Memorandum of understanding with YMCA to study community center feasibility
• 2023 exterior grant program changes
• 2023 residential sustainability grant program changes
• Election of 2023 Council President
• Approval of expenditure ordinance #3021

The City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with the YMCA to conduct a second market feasibility study for a potential community center, with a cost not to exceed $34,000. The approval was amended to include a question about respondents' impressions of the YMCA and whether partnering with the agency would impact their support. The motion passed 7-5 after the amendment passed 8-4. The council also approved changes to the 2023 exterior and sustainability grant programs, and ratified Ron Nelson as 2023 Council President.

• Approved MOU with YMCA for market feasibility study, cost not to exceed $34,000 (7-5, amended 8-4)
• Approved 2023 exterior grant program changes: appraised value max raised to $375,000, city match to 25%, min homeowner investment lowered to $2,000, program opens Feb 1, 180-day completion, budget increased to $90,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 residential sustainability grant program changes: city match to 25%, min homeowner investment lowered to $2,000, added insulation-only option, program opens Feb 1, 180-day completion, budget kept at $30,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified Ron Nelson as 2023 Council President (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditure ordinance #3021, and City Clerk reappointment (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a lot split for two new homes and two site plan applications. The body will also discuss recommendations from the Ad-Hoc Housing Committee.

• Lot split request for 2211 W. 71st Street to allow two single-family homes
• Site plan for a monument sign at 5250 W. 94th Terrace
• Site plan exception for a fence at 7433 Village Drive
• Discussion of Ad-Hoc Housing Committee Recommendations
• Approval of 2023 Meeting Dates

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a lot split at 2211 W. 71st Street, a monument sign at 5250 W. 94th Terrace, and a fence exception at 7433 Village Drive, all unanimously. The commission also approved the 2023 meeting dates and discussed housing policy options, including zoning changes and a potential joint work session with the City Council.

• Approved lot split at 2211 W. 71st Street (unanimous)
• Approved monument sign at 5250 W. 94th Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved fence exception at 7433 Village Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet on December 5, 2022, to approve routine consent agenda items such as minutes, financial audits, and license renewals. The meeting will also include presentations on 2023 legislative priorities, including tax law, arts funding, and local control issues, as well as updates on infrastructure projects like the Nall Avenue CARS project.

• Approval of 2023 fee schedule
• Consideration of 2023 contribution allocations for human services and alcohol tax funds
• Adoption of the 2022 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code
• Design agreement for Nall Avenue (67th to 75th Street) CARS project with Affinis Corporation
• Approval of tax rebate program changes for 2023

The Prairie Village City Council approved the 2023 legislative platform, which includes a new section supporting local control over firearms in city facilities and parks, and opposes eliminating the city's sales tax on food. The council also approved $10,000 for United Community Services and $44,000 for alcohol tax funds, adopted updated traffic and offense codes, and approved a design agreement for the Nall Avenue CARS project. Grant program changes for exterior and sustainability grants were approved with amendments, including removing rental equipment as a reimbursable expense.

• Approved 2023 legislative platform (10-0)
• Approved $10,000 contribution to United Community Services (10-0)
• Approved $44,000 contribution to Drug and Alcoholism Council (10-0)
• Adopted 2022 Standard Traffic Ordinance (10-0)
• Adopted 2022 Uniform Public Offense Code (10-0)
• Approved design agreement with Affinis for Nall Avenue CARS project (10-0)
• Approved exterior grant program changes, excluding rental equipment (10-0)
• Approved sustainability grant program changes, excluding rental equipment (10-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider several contracts, including a telecommunications consulting agreement, a construction manager contract for pool repairs, and a small cell facility deployment agreement. They will also discuss the 2023 legislative platform and potential adjustments to the property tax rebate program. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and presentations.

• Agreement with Swartz Consulting, LLC for telecommunications consulting, up to $41,141.25
• Construction manager contract for adult and lap pool repairs (Project ARPABG85)
• Small cell facility deployment and master right-of-way license agreement with ExteNet
• Discussion of 2023 legislative platform
• Consider potential adjustments to property tax rebate program

The Council approved a construction manager contract with KC Gunite for adult and lap pool repairs and authorized a total project budget of $1.85M. Other actions included approving a telecommunications consulting agreement and a right-of-way license for ExteNet. The Council also updated its 2023 legislative platform and expanded eligibility for the property tax rebate program.

• Approved $1.85M total budget and contract with KC Gunite for pool repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Swartz Consulting, LLC for telecommunications consulting (Unanimous)
• Approved master right-of-way license agreement with ExteNet (9-0)
• Approved appointment of Melissa Prenger as City Engineer (9-0)
• Approved increasing property tax rebate eligibility to 65% of median family income (9-0)
• Added support for immediate elimination of sales tax on food to legislative platform (9-0)
• Added local control of firearms and arts funding to legislative platform (9-0 and 8-1)
• Added support for Medicaid expansion to legislative platform (6-3)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2477 to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 4401 Somerset Drive. The consent agenda includes routine items such as contract renewals, appointments, and a server purchase. The Council will also discuss possible changes to the public comment period at meetings.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2477 to vacate right-of-way at 4401 Somerset Drive
• Memorandum of agreement with Little Government Relations for lobbying services in 2023 at $10,000
• Renewal of Blue Valley Public Safety contract for outdoor warning siren maintenance
• Purchase of new secondary storage server and backup software for City data
• Discussion of possible changes to public comment period at Council meetings

The Prairie Village City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2477, vacating the city-owned right-of-way adjacent to 4401 Somerset Drive, after a public hearing with no speakers. The council also approved the consent agenda, including contracts and appointments, but removed the City Engineer appointment for a future meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions on public comment changes and housing initiatives were informational only.

• Approved Ordinance 2477 vacating right-of-way at 4401 Somerset Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with items 1-7, including lobbying contract, siren maintenance, IT services, storage server, and appointments (unanimous)
• Removed City Engineer appointment from consent agenda for later consideration

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission holds a work session to discuss recommendations from the Ad-Hoc Housing Committee on zoning changes to increase attainable housing. The focus is on reviewing proposed amendments to allow more 'missing middle' housing types like accessory dwelling units, small-lot houses, and row houses in single-family zoning districts. No decisions are made at this meeting; staff recommends continuing discussion and planning public forums in early 2023.

• Discuss allowing accessory dwelling units in R-1A and R-1B districts
• Review proposals to permit small-lot detached houses in R-1A and R-1B districts
• Consider allowing 2-unit houses (duplexes) in R-2 district with smaller lot sizes
• Explore 3-4 unit buildings in R-3 and R-4 districts with neighborhood-scale standards
• Plan public engagement forums after January 2023

The Planning Commission held a work session to discuss potential zoning updates for attainable housing, following City Council recommendations. Commissioners agreed to focus first on R-3, R-4, commercial, and mixed-use districts, deferring changes to R-1 and R-2. No formal decisions were made; the commission scheduled another work session for December 6 to continue discussions before public forums in January.

• Prioritized review of R-3, R-4, commercial, and mixed-use zoning over R-1 and R-2 (consensus)
• Scheduled another work session for December 6 to align on housing definitions and approach
• Deferred discussion of ADU standards in R-1A/R-1B to later meetings
• Requested staff provide definitions for 'Attainable Housing' and 'Missing Middle' at future meetings

City Council

The City Council will review recommendations from a compensation and classification study to set new salary ranges. The body is also considering 2023 health insurance providers and traffic calming measures on Cherokee Drive.

• Approval of 2022 compensation/classification study and implementation recommendations
• Consideration of 2023 City health, dental and vision insurance providers
• Traffic calming on Cherokee Drive from 71st Terrace to 71st Street
• Expenditure ordinance #3019
• Appointments to the Arts Council

The City Council unanimously approved a $1.697 million compensation and classification study implementation, setting new salary ranges at 60% above market average, adding new job classifications, and moving employees to market rates within 3-5 years. The plan includes a 1.5% salary range adjustment in January 2023 and uses ARPA funds, 2023 budget funds, and General Fund balance to cover costs. The council also approved the 2023 employee insurance benefit package with an 8% average renewal rate increase.

• Approved $1.697M compensation study implementation (unanimous)
• Adopted new salary ranges at 60% above market average (unanimous)
• Added new classifications including Master Police Officer and Deputy Police Chief (unanimous)
• Approved 1.5% salary range adjustment for January 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 employee insurance package with 8% average rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditure ordinance #3019, Arts Council appointments, and traffic calming on Cherokee Drive (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 11, 2022, with two non-public hearings: a building line modification for a property at 3605 W. 71st Street and a site plan for a monument sign at 7457 Cherokee Drive. No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the September 13 meeting.

• PC2022-124: Building line modification at 3605 W. 71st Street (R-1A zoning)
• PC2022-125: Site plan for monument sign at 7457 Cherokee Drive (R-1B zoning)
• Approval of September 13, 2022 minutes

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a building line modification for a home at 3605 W. 71st Street and a monument sign for Global Montessori School at 7457 Cherokee Drive. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0). No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved building line modification at 3605 W. 71st Street (5-0)
• Approved monument sign at 7457 Cherokee Drive with conditions (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Prairie Village Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a 36-inch egress window well to encroach beyond the 50% limit of the required 6-foot side-yard setback at 7431 Belinder Ave. The applicant, Anthony Fiorello, seeks approval under R-1B zoning for a remodeling project.

• Variance request for egress window well at 7431 Belinder Ave. (R-1B zoning)
• Encroachment of 36-inch well beyond 50% of 6-foot side-yard setback
• Public hearing scheduled for BZA2022-02
• Applicant: Anthony Fiorello
• Staff recommends approval subject to conditions

The Board approved a variance for an egress window well to encroach into the required side setback at 7431 Belinder Ave. The decision followed a review of five required factors regarding property uniqueness and hardship.

• Approved variance for egress window well setback at 7431 Belinder Ave. (5-0)
• Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a memorandum of understanding with the YMCA to study the market feasibility of a community civic center. The body will also consider updates to the remote participation policy for public meetings and traffic calming on Cherokee Drive.

• Proposed MOU with YMCA for a market feasibility study not to exceed $30,000
• Proposed updates to City Council Policy CP028 regarding remote participation in public meetings
• Discussion of traffic calming on Cherokee Drive from 71st Terrace to 71st Street
• Discussion of 2022 compensation/classification study recommendations
• Discussion of Variety KC donation for Harmon Park inclusive play equipment

The City Council unanimously adopted amended recommendations from the Ad Hoc Housing Committee, removing multi-unit housing from consideration in R-1A and R-1B zones, and re-sent them to the Planning Commission. The Council also approved a $30,000 MOU with the YMCA for a second market feasibility study for a community civic center, and approved a $1.7 million compensation plan for city employees.

• Adopted amended housing recommendations excluding multi-family units from R-1A/R-1B zones (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with YMCA for market feasibility study, cost not to exceed $30,000 (11-1)
• Approved updates to remote participation policy CP028 (unanimous)
• Approved compensation plan with $1,697,000 in costs, effective Nov 1 (unanimous)
• Approved traffic calming measures on Cherokee Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized design of Harmon Park playground without Variety KC donation (11-1)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a franchise ordinance and agreements for Google Fiber and a contract for resurfacing tennis courts at Windsor Park. The body will also consider updates to the policy regarding remote participation for public meetings.

• Google Fiber franchise ordinance and related agreements
• Contract with McConnell and Associates for Windsor Park tennis court resurfacing
• Resolution 2022-15 to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 4401 Somerset Drive
• Bid award for 2022 tree trimming program
• Updates to City Council Policy CP028 regarding remote participation for public meetings

The Council transitioned Google Fiber from a video service provider to a franchise model and approved a contract for tennis court resurfacing. The body also approved several expenditure ordinances and a right-of-way vacation.

• Approved Ordinance #2476 granting Google Fiber a contract franchise (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Google Fiber network cooperation and structure attachment agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $104,739.40 contract with McConnell and Associates for Windsor Park tennis court resurfacing (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure ordinances #3017 and #3018 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2022-15 to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 4401 Somerset Drive (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 tree trimming program bid award (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hear five public hearings on zoning exceptions for solar panels, fences, fenestration, impervious coverage, and a monument sign. The meeting will also discuss recommendations from the Ad Hoc Housing Committee.

• Site Plan Exception for Solar Panel Installation at 7813 Canterbury Street
• Site Plan Exception for Fence at 7401 High Drive
• Design Review for Exception to Fenestration Requirements at 6841 Linden Street
• Site Plan Exception for Impervious Coverage Area at 9119 Alhambra Street
• Site Plan for Monument Sign at 8340 Mission Road

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved four site plan exceptions: solar panels at 7813 Canterbury Street, a fence at 7401 High Drive, fenestration requirements at 5220 W. 69th Street, and a monument sign at 8340 Mission Road. A request for an impervious coverage exception for a pool at 9119 Alhambra Street was not approved due to lack of a second. The commission also discussed recommendations from the Ad Hoc Housing Committee, including potential zoning changes to allow more housing types.

• Approved solar panel exception at 7813 Canterbury Street (unanimous)
• Approved fence setback exception at 7401 High Drive (unanimous)
• Approved fenestration exception at 5220 W. 69th Street (unanimous)
• Approved monument sign at 8340 Mission Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Denied pool deck impervious coverage exception at 9119 Alhambra Street (no second)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2023 budget and a tax rate above the revenue neutral rate. They will also consider a storm drainage repair contract, a City Hall remodel design agreement, and several routine consent items including a debris management agreement.

• Public hearing and resolution for 2023 tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate
• Public hearing and adoption of 2023 budget
• Storm drainage repair construction contract with Infrastructure Solutions, LLC
• Professional services agreement with Clark & Enersen for City Hall remodel schematic design
• Resolution to vacate right-of-way adjacent to 4401 Somerset Drive

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2023 budget of $27,286,443, which includes a one-mill decrease in the mill levy rate to 18.322 mills, though it still exceeds the revenue neutral rate. The council also approved a storm drainage repair contract, a City Hall remodel design agreement, and set a public hearing for a right-of-way vacation. No public comments were made during the budget or revenue neutral rate hearings.

• Adopted 2023 budget of $27,286,443 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-14 for mill levy rate of 18.322 mills, exceeding revenue neutral rate (unanimous)
• Approved $306,400 storm drainage repair contract with Infrastructure Solutions LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 professional services agreement with Clark & Enersen for City Hall remodel schematic design (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for November 7, 2022, to consider vacating right-of-way adjacent to 4401 Somerset Drive (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including debris management agreement with AshBritt and 2023 Mission Hills contract (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering three non-public hearings regarding residential property modifications. The body will review requests for fence height and design exceptions and a proposal to split existing lots.

• Site Plan Exception for 8-foot privacy fence at 4411 W. 90th Street
• Lot Split for 3900 and 3904 W. 85th Street
• Site Plan Exception for fence at 5330 W. 79th Street

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved three applications: a fence height and design exception at 4411 W. 90th Street, a lot split at 3900 and 3904 W. 85th Street, and a fence setback exception at 5330 W. 79th Street. All approvals were unanimous (6-0), with one abstention on the minutes approval. No public hearings were held.

• Approved fence site plan exception at 4411 W. 90th Street (6-0)
• Approved lot split at 3900 and 3904 W. 85th Street (6-0)
• Approved fence setback exception at 5330 W. 79th Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting (5-0, one abstention)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet on August 1 to decide on several contracts, including a $395,000 road-resurfacing project with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company, and discuss the 2023 budget process, including a required public hearing on exceeding the revenue-neutral tax rate.

• Approve $395,000 contract with Superior Bowen for 2022 UBAS road-resurfacing program
• Approve $395,000 contract with Superior Bowen for 2022 CARS program
• Approve $395,000 inspection contract with Trekk Design Group
• Approve pedestrian bridge reconstruction agreement
• Approve $245 annual solid waste assessment ($18 increase) for 2023 budget

The Prairie Village City Council approved four construction contracts, including a $1,042,200.97 CARS program project on Nall Avenue and a $395,000 UBAS asphalt program. A motion to extend the Bird scooter pilot program failed 3-7. A debris management agreement with AshBritt was moved to the next meeting.

• Approved $395,000 UBAS asphalt contract with Superior Bowen (10-0)
• Approved $1,042,200.97 CARS program contract for Nall Avenue (10-0)
• Approved $133,203.91 inspection contract with Trekk Design Group (10-0)
• Approved pedestrian bridge repairs at Tomahawk/Ash and Roe/75th (10-0)
• Approved $16,919 parks branding agreement with BBN Architects (10-0)
• Moved AshBritt debris management agreement to next meeting (10-0)
• Denied Bird scooter MOU extension, 3-7

City Council

The City Council is discussing the 2023 budget and the intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate, which requires a public hearing. The body is also considering several special event permits and financial authorizations.

• Resolution #2022-13 regarding intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2023 budget
• Ordinance approving the Prairie Village Jazz Festival as a special event with alcohol sales
• Short-term special use permit for the KU Kickoff event at Corinth Square
• Resolutions 2022-03 through 2022-12 designating officials authorized for financial transactions
• Expenditure ordinances #3015 and #3016

The City Council approved Resolution #2022-13, declaring intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2023 budget, which proposes a mill levy of 18.322 mills (down from 19.322) and a solid waste fee increase to $245 per household. The resolution sets a public hearing for September 6, 2022. The consent agenda, including expenditure ordinances and special event permits, was also approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #2022-13 to exceed revenue neutral rate and set public hearing for Sept 6 (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditure ordinances #3015 and #3016 (11-0)
• Approved Jazz Festival special event and alcohol waiver (consent agenda)
• Approved short-term special use permit for KU Kickoff event (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three non-public hearing applications. These include requests for new monument signs at an apartment complex, a fence height exception, and a property replat.

• PC2022-114: Application for 3 monument signs at Kenilworth Apartments (4120 W. 94th Terrace)
• PC2022-115: Site plan exception for an 8-foot high privacy fence at 4411 W. 90th Street
• PC2022-116: Request for replat at 7631 Reinhardt and 7641 Reinhardt

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a request for three new monument signs at the Kenilworth Apartments, subject to conditions including landscape plan approval. They also approved a replat of two lots on Reinhardt Street into three lots for redevelopment. A fence exception request at 4411 W. 90th Street was continued to the August 2022 meeting after the applicant proposed revised plans.

• Approved three monument signs for Kenilworth Apartments, 4120 W. 94th Terrace (6-0)
• Approved replat of 7631 and 7641 Reinhardt Street into three lots (6-0)
• Continued fence exception at 4411 W. 90th Street to August 2022 meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting (5-0, one abstention)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a residential property. The applicant seeks to build an addition closer than the required 14 feet to a building on an adjacent lot.

• Public hearing for BZA2022-01: Variance of Required Side Setback at 5106 W. 69th Terrace
• Approval of BZA minutes from September 14, 2021

City Council

The City Council will discuss a preliminary 2023 budget and recommendations for preserving attainable housing. The body is also deciding on several street and concrete repair contracts and the appointment of a Deputy City Administrator.

• Traffic calming installation on 69th Street from Nall Avenue to Fonticello Street estimated at $10,000
• Contract with Superior Bowen for the 2022 concrete repair program
• Contract with Harbour Construction for the 2022 street repair program
• Contract with McConnell and Associates for Taliaferro Park tennis court resurfacing
• Ordinance 2474 to delete Article 8 (Sign Regulations) of Chapter 16 from the municipal code

The Prairie Village City Council accepted the Ad Hoc Housing Committee's recommendations to preserve attainable housing and directed staff to begin implementation. The Council also approved contracts for concrete repair, street repair, residential street rehabilitation, and tennis court resurfacing, and ratified the appointment of Nickie Lee as Deputy City Administrator. All votes were 11-0.

• Accepted Ad Hoc Housing Committee recommendations and directed staff to implement (11-0)
• Ratified Nickie Lee as Deputy City Administrator (11-0)
• Approved $595,000 concrete repair contract with Superior Bowen (11-0)
• Approved $200,000 street repair contract with Harbour Construction (11-0)
• Approved $3,456,781 residential street rehabilitation contract with Superior Bowen (11-0)
• Approved $19,948.40 tennis court resurfacing contract with McConnell and Associates (11-0)
• Approved preliminary 2023 budget as recommended by Finance Committee (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering two lot splits for duplex ownership and a revision to the Final Development Plan for Meadowbrook Park. The body will review these non-public hearing items to determine if they meet city ordinance standards.

• Lot split for 4101 and 4105 W. 85th Street (PC2022-111)
• Lot split for 4201 and 4203 W. 85th Street (PC2022-112)
• Revision to Final Development Plan for Meadowbrook Park (PC2022-113)

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved two lot splits for duplex properties at 4101/4105 and 4201/4203 W. 85th Street, allowing individual ownership of each unit, subject to conditions. It also approved a revision to the Meadowbrook Park final development plan to permit detached garages on cottage and manor lots, with edits to drawings for consistency. The minutes were approved, and no public hearings were held.

• Approved lot split for 4101 and 4105 W. 85th Street (6-0)
• Approved lot split for 4201 and 4203 W. 85th Street (6-0)
• Approved revision to Meadowbrook Park final development plan allowing detached garages (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting (3-0, with three abstentions)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet to discuss routine approvals, a traffic study on Nall Avenue, and a proposal to delete the city’s sign regulations chapter from the municipal code. A compensation study presentation and a Pride Month proclamation are also on the agenda.

• Consider agreement with Transystems for $22,000 traffic study on Nall Avenue from 67th to 75th Street
• Consider approval of Ordinance 2474 to delete Article 8 (Sign Regulations) from Chapter 16 (Zoning and Planning)
• Presentation on compensation study by McGrath Consulting
• Pride Month proclamation by Mayor Eric Mikkelson
• Consider renewal of special use permit for service station at 9440 Mission Road

The City Council voted 11-0 to direct McGrath Consulting to model financial and salary impacts of setting employee compensation at the 60th percentile of the local market. The council also approved a special use permit renewal for a service station, a consent agenda including a traffic study, and recommended approval of an ordinance deleting duplicate sign regulations and traffic calming measures on 69th Street.

• Approved motion to direct McGrath Consulting to model 60th percentile compensation midpoint (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2473 renewing special use permit for service station at 9440 Mission Road (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Transystems traffic study on Nall Avenue (11-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2474 deleting duplicate sign regulations (11-0)
• Recommended approval of traffic calming measures on 69th Street (11-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss infrastructure projects including electric vehicle charging stations and pool repairs. The body is also reviewing a traffic study for Nall Avenue and various equipment purchases.

• Bid award to Teague Electric for two electric vehicle charging stations with a $20,000 transfer from Building Reserve
• Design agreement with Lamp Rynearson for lap and adult pool repairs
• Agreement with Transystems for a traffic study on Nall Avenue from 67th Street to 75th Street
• Contract with Vance Brothers for 2022 crack seal / microsurfacing program for $362,000
• Ordinance to approve Juneteenth as a Special Event allowing alcohol sales in barricaded public areas

The City Council approved a bid award to Teague Electric for installing two electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall for $38,943, funded by a $20,000 transfer from the Building Reserve. It also approved a $101,746 design agreement with Lamp Rynearson for pool repairs to the lap and adult pools, with construction expected in October 2022. The consent agenda, including the crack seal/microsurfacing contract and police vehicle purchase, passed 11-0. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and proclamations.

• Approved $38,943 bid to Teague Electric for EV charging stations (11-0)
• Approved $101,746 design agreement with Lamp Rynearson for pool repairs (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Vance Brothers crack seal contract and police vehicle purchase (11-0)
• Approved agenda for May 16, 2022 (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to renew a special use permit for a service station, car wash, and convenience store. The body will also consider several lot splits and site plan exceptions for residential properties.

• Renewal of special use permit for Minit Mart at 9440 Mission Road
• Lot split request for 4109 W. 85th Street and 4113 W. 85th Street
• Lot split request for 7540 Delmar Street
• Site plan exception for a retaining wall at 7801 Chadwick Street
• Site plan exception for a fence at 9119 Alhambra Street

The Prairie Village Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit renewal for the Minit Mart service station at 9440 Mission Road, with no expiration date. It also approved a lot split at 4109 W. 85th Street, a site plan exception for a retaining wall at 7801 Chadwick Street, a fence exception at 9119 Alhambra Street, and a lot split at 7540 Delmar Street. All votes were unanimous except the fence exception, which passed 3-1.

• Recommended approval of Minit Mart special use permit renewal (4-0)
• Approved lot split at 4109 W. 85th Street (4-0)
• Approved retaining wall site plan exception at 7801 Chadwick Street (4-0)
• Approved fence site plan exception at 9119 Alhambra Street (3-1)
• Approved lot split at 7540 Delmar Street (4-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will vote on several items, including a $421,747 insurance renewal, a contract with Vance Brothers for the 2022 crack seal/microsurfacing program, and a donation to Dolyna, Ukraine. They will also consider a clarifying amendment to the PVPD pension plan and a purchase of new projectors for Council Chambers. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and a presentation on the 2023 Capital Infrastructure Program budget.

• Consider Ordinance 2471, creating placement and duration regulations for portable storage units
• Consider purchase of new projectors and screens for Council Chambers
• Consider donation to Dolyna, Ukraine
• Consider alternative contractor selection and approval of contract with Vance Brothers, Inc. for the 2022 crack seal / microsurfacing program
• Consider second clarifying amendment to PVPD pension plan

The City Council approved Ordinance 2471 regulating portable storage units, keeping the 14-day limit but delaying the effective date to July 1, 2022. A proposed amendment to extend the limit to 21 days failed. The council also approved a $10,000 donation for radios to Ukraine, a contract with Vance Brothers for crack seal/microsurfacing, and new projectors for Council Chambers.

• Approved Ordinance 2471 with 14-day limit, effective July 1, 2022 (9-0)
• Failed to amend ordinance to 21-day limit (3-6)
• Approved $10,000 for walkie-talkie radios for Ukraine (9-0)
• Approved contract with Vance Brothers for 2022 crack seal/microsurfacing (9-0)
• Approved purchase of new projectors and screens for Council Chambers (9-0)
• Approved Second Clarifying Amendment to PVPD Pension Plan (9-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 18, 2022, with a hybrid format. The agenda includes routine consent items, proclamations for Arbor Day and Earth Day, and several new business items, including 2023 budget discussions, insurance renewals, and a letter to federal officials regarding Ukraine. The Council will also discuss a proposed ordinance regulating portable storage units.

• Approval of expenditure ordinance 3013
• Lease agreement with Dish Wireless and lease termination with Sprint/T-Mobile on city-owned cell tower
• Ordinance 2470 amending 2018 International Existing Building Code for storm shelter requirements at educational facilities
• 2023-2027 parks capital improvement program discussion
• Intergovernmental agreement with WaterOne for water main relocation on Windsor Road

The Prairie Village City Council approved several items, including the 2022-2023 insurance renewals with Travelers and Lloyd's at a rate not to exceed $421,747, the five-year parks capital improvement program, an intergovernmental agreement with WaterOne for water main relocation on Windsor Road, an interlocal agreement with Kansas City, Missouri for State Line Road repairs, and the 2023-2027 County Assistance Road System program. The council also adopted a letter to federal officials supporting Ukraine and recommended approval of an ordinance regulating portable storage units.

• Approved insurance renewals with Travelers and Lloyd's at a rate not to exceed $421,747 (11-0)
• Advanced five-year parks CIP for inclusion in full CIP package (11-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with WaterOne for Windsor Road water main relocation (11-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with KCMO for State Line Road repairs, each city paying ~$152,640.52 (11-0)
• Approved 2023-2027 CARS program for road repairs (11-0)
• Adopted letter to federal officials supporting Ukraine with added refugee language (11-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2471 regulating portable storage units (11-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss 2023 budget requests for various community committees and the 2023-2027 parks capital improvement program. The body is also considering several routine procurement bids and a resolution supporting Ukrainian leaders.

• School Resource Officer agreement with Shawnee Mission School District
• Bid award to Edwards Chemical for swimming pool chemicals
• Bid award for highway rock salt
• Purchase of a replacement wheel balancer
• Proposed amendment to 2018 Internal Existing Building Code regarding storm shelters at educational facilities

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Ukrainian city leaders, approved all 2023 committee budgets, and recommended amending the 2018 International Existing Building Code to require storm shelters only for major school additions with gymnasiums, allowing Shawnee Mission East High School's addition to proceed. The Council also recommended approval of the 2023-2027 parks capital improvement program, excluding Harmon Park restroom and pavilion renovations, and will continue discussing those projects and pool budgeting.

• Approved resolution supporting Ukrainian city leaders (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 committee budgets for Arts Council, Diversity, Environmental, JazzFest, VillageFest (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Ordinance 2470 amending storm shelter requirements for educational facility additions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023-2027 parks CIP, excluding Harmon Park restroom/pavilion renovation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including school resource officer agreement, pool chemicals, road salt, wheel balancer (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating a utility easement at 4415 W 89th Street, consider proposed 2022 Transient Guest Tax expenditures, and vote on a design agreement for the 2022 residential street program. The consent agenda includes approving meeting minutes, an expenditure ordinance, and a revised retirement plan document with Voya Financial that would extend supplemental retirement benefits to police officers.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2469 to vacate a public utility easement at 4415 W 89th Street
• Consider proposed 2022 Transient Guest Tax expenditures
• Consider design agreement with Affinis Corporation for 2022 residential street program
• Approve expenditure ordinance #3012
• Approve revised 401(a) plan document with Voya Financial, extending plan to police officers at estimated annual cost of $182,841

The Council approved a design contract for the 2022 residential street program and vacated a public utility easement. Additionally, the Council authorized specific 2022 expenditures from the transient guest tax budget for local events.

• Approved design agreement with Affinis Corporation for 2022 residential street program for $238,005 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2469 to vacate and discontinue a public utility easement at 4415 W. 89th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Committee recommendations for 2022 transient guest tax expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved March 7, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure ordinance #3012 (unanimous)
• Approved revised plan document and adoption agreement with Voya Financial for 401(a) supplemental retirement plan (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss 2023 budget goals and objectives. The body is also considering a design agreement with BBN Architects, Inc. to replace a temporary restroom with a permanent facility at Windsor Park.

• Design agreement with BBN Architects, Inc. for Windsor Park restroom
• Discussion of 2023 Budget goals and objectives
• Women’s History Month proclamation
• Appointment of members to the Arts Council, Diversity Committee, and Civil Service Committee

The City Council unanimously approved the 2023 budget goals and objectives, which include maintaining employee stability through a pay and benefits review and combining financial transparency with citizen participation goals. The Council also approved a design agreement with BBN Architects for a permanent restroom at Windsor Park. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates.

• Approved 2023 budget goals and objectives (unanimous)
• Approved design agreement with BBN Architects for Windsor Park restroom (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Feb 22 meeting minutes and committee appointments (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet remotely to decide on extending the COVID-19 mask ordinance and whether to vacate a public utility easement at 4415 W. 89th Street. The meeting will also consider routine approvals like minutes and contracts, including a $521,367.57 construction project for Taliaferro Park.

• Consider repealing Ordinance 2466 requiring face coverings or masks
• Consider approval of Resolution 2022-01 to vacate public utility easement at 4415 W. 89th Street
• Approval of construction contract for Taliaferro Park shelter and restroom improvements ($521,367.57)
• Approval of expenditure ordinance #3011
• Consider Ordinance 2467 correcting nuisance abatement numbering error

The City Council voted 11-0 to repeal the local mask mandate, making the change effective upon publication on March 1, 2022. The Council also approved a resolution to begin the process of vacating a public utility easement at 4415 W. 89th Street, setting a public hearing for March 21. Additionally, the Council approved the 2023 budget calendar and referred the use of transient guest tax funds to the Finance Committee for further review.

• Approved repeal of mask mandate Ordinance 2466 via Ordinance 2468 (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 to vacate utility easement at 4415 W. 89th Street (11-0)
• Approved return to hybrid meeting format for Council and committees (11-0)
• Approved 2023 budget calendar (11-0)
• Referred transient guest tax fund usage to Finance Committee (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Taliaferro Park construction contract (11-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet virtually to decide on a construction contract for Taliaferro Park shelter and restroom improvements and to consider an agreement with Witt O’Brien’s for consulting on American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes routine approvals, a Black History Month proclamation, and a mattress recycling program proposal.

• COU2022-15: Construction contract for Taliaferro Park shelter and restroom improvements (BG460001)
• COU2022-13: Agreement with Witt O’Brien’s for ARPA fund consulting services
• COU2022-14: Consider extending COVID-19 face-covering ordinance
• Approval of 2022 agreements with Johnson County Parks and Recreation District
• Consider approval of revisions to CP509 swimming pool schedule

The Prairie Village City Council unanimously extended the COVID-19 mask ordinance to March 16, 2022, and approved a consulting agreement with Witt O'Brien's for American Rescue Plan Act funds. It also approved a mattress recycling program with Sleepyhead Beds, revised pool hours, and awarded a $521,367.57 construction contract for Taliaferro Park improvements.

• Extended mask ordinance to March 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Witt O'Brien's consulting agreement for ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved mattress recycling program with Sleepyhead Beds (unanimous)
• Approved pool schedule revisions (11-1, Herring opposed)
• Awarded Taliaferro Park construction contract to Combes Construction for $521,367.57 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, park district agreements, committee appointments, and recreation fees (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will review a site plan for a 7,600 sq ft addition to Shawnee Mission East High School at 7500 Mission Road. The addition includes classrooms, storage, and an outdoor environmental learning space. Staff recommends approval with the condition of planting five additional replacement trees between the addition and 75th Street.

• Site Plan Approval for 7,600 sq ft addition to Shawnee Mission East High School at 7500 Mission Road
• Addition includes classrooms, storage, and outdoor environmental learning space
• Staff recommends approval with condition: plant 5 additional replacement trees between addition and 75th Street
• Zoning: R-1A (Single-Family Residential with institutional uses allowed)
• Applicant: Duane Cash, Insight Design Studio, for Shawnee Mission School District

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 7,600 square foot addition at Shawnee Mission East High School. The approval requires the planting of five additional replacement trees to comply with the tree protection ordinance. The commission also reelected its current officers.

• Approved site plan for building addition at 7500 Mission Road with condition to plant five additional trees (6-0)
• Reelected Greg Wolf as Chair, James Breneman as Vice-Chair, and Adam Geffert as Secretary (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a comprehensive compensation and benefits study for city employees and a proposed incentive package for recruitment and retention. The body is also deciding on several equipment purchases and interlocal agreements.

• Purchase of three 2022 Ford Utility Hybrid Police Interceptors for $111,192.00
• Consulting services agreement with McGrath Human Resources for a compensation and benefits study
• Interlocal agreement with Johnson County for Nall Avenue from 79th Street to 83rd Street
• Purchase of a replacement street sweeper and disposal of asset #5424
• Change order #1 with Superior Bowen for stormwater work at 5424 W. 86th Street

The Prairie Village City Council approved an employee incentive package aimed at recruitment and retention, including a supplemental retirement plan for police officers, a one-time 3.8% inflation bonus, sign-on bonuses, and time-in-service bonuses. The council also approved a $128,875.40 change order for stormwater work at 5424 W. 86th Street, a $25,675 compensation and benefits study with McGrath Human Resources, and changes to the 2022 exterior and sustainability grant programs. Reappointment of City Attorney David Waters for a two-year term and a $25,000 authorization for COVID-19 emergency purchases using ARPA funds were also approved. The 2022 recreation fee schedule and revisions to the swimming pool schedule were approved, with one councilmember opposing the pool schedule changes.

• Approved employee incentive package for recruitment and retention (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 with Superior Bowen for stormwater work at 5424 W. 86th Street, $128,875.40 (unanimous)
• Approved consulting services agreement with McGrath Human Resources for compensation and benefits study, $25,675 plus travel (unanimous)
• Approved changes to 2022 exterior grant and residential sustainability grant programs (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Waters as City Attorney for a two-year term (11-0, one absent)
• Authorized up to $25,000 of ARPA funds for COVID-19 emergency purchases in 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 recreation fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to CP509 – Swimming Pool Schedule (11-1, Herring opposed)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet virtually to decide whether to reinstate a face-mask ordinance for indoor public spaces due to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Johnson County. The proposed ordinance would require masks indoors but removes business responsibility for enforcement and signage requirements.

• COU2022-03: Ratify virtual meeting format continuation
• COU2022-04: Consider Ordinance 2465 to reinstate indoor mask mandate with $25 max fine
• Draft Ordinance 2465 amends Chapter 11, Article 2 of Prairie Village Municipal Code
• Public participation requires advance registration with City Clerk Adam Geffert

City Council

The City Council passed an ordinance requiring face coverings or masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, effective January 18 and expiring February 16. The Council also ratified the decision to continue conducting city meetings in a virtual format.

• Approved Ordinance #2465 requiring face coverings or masks (unanimous)
• Ratified decision to conduct City meetings in a virtual format (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Motion to call the question on Ordinance #2465 denied (11-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering a revised site plan for the Homestead Country Club at 4100 Homestead Court. The proposal follows a previous denial and seeks approval for new structures including a pickleball court and pool deck.

• Proposed 65’ x 65’ enclosed pickleball court structure
• Proposed 72’ x 50’ covered poolside deck on the south side of the pool
• Proposed 15’ x 18’ accessory storage structure
• Review of site impervious coverage currently at 49.81%

The Planning Commission approved a revised site plan for 4100 Homestead Court. The plan includes a new storage shed, an enclosed pickleball structure, and a covered poolside deck.

• Approved revised site plan for Homestead Country Club (7-0)
• Approved 15’ x 18’ storage shed
• Approved 65’ x 65’ enclosed pickleball structure with requirement to plant 6 to 8 trees around the perimeter
• Approved 72’ x 50’ covered poolside deck
• Approved December 7, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to elect its 2022 President and discuss efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The body will also review reports on sustainability grants and receive a presentation from Dynamhex.

• Election of 2022 Council President
• Approval of service agreement for Public Works project management software
• Report on 2021 Exterior and sustainability grants and 2022 program changes
• Discussion on City efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19

The City Council elected Chad Herring as 2022 Council President and approved modifications to the 2022 exterior and sustainability grant programs, including increasing the appraised value limit for exterior grants to $350,000. Additionally, the Council authorized the purchase of 100 COVID-19 test kits for residents and directed staff to draft a letter to the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners regarding COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

• Elected Chad Herring as 2022 Council President
• Approved 2022 exterior and sustainability grant program changes (unanimous)
• Increased exterior grant appraised value limit to $350,000 (10-2)
• Authorized purchase of 100 COVID test kits with $5,000 cap (unanimous)
• Directed staff to draft letter to County Commissioners on COVID mitigation (11-1)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and software agreement (unanimous)