Prairie Village public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will decide on changes to the 2024 exterior and residential sustainability grant programs, adopt a 2024 legislative platform, and consider updates to local ordinances. Routine items such as approval of minutes, contracts, and fee schedules are also on the agenda.

• Increase exterior grant max home value from $375,000 to $400,000
• Reallocate $30,000 in unused 2023 exterior grant funds to 2024 programs
• 2024 exterior grant budget raised to $90,000; sustainability grant to $40,000
• Consider adoption of 2023 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code
• Consider removing smoking ban from Prairie Village Municipal Code

The Prairie Village City Council approved the 2024 legislative platform, adopted the 2023 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code, and made changes to the exterior and sustainability grant programs. The Council also elected Dave Robinson as Council President after a motion to ratify Inga Selders failed.

• Approved 2024 legislative platform (10-1)
• Adopted Ordinance #2489 incorporating 2023 Standard Traffic Ordinance (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2490 incorporating 2023 Uniform Public Offense Code (11-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #2491 removing Smoking sections from Municipal Code (11-0)
• Approved 2024 exterior grant program changes (11-0)
• Denied motion to remove rental homes from exterior grant eligibility (2-9)
• Approved 2024 residential sustainability grant program changes (11-0)
• Elected Dave Robinson as Council President (7-4)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to a special use permit for Kansas City Christian School at 4801 W. 79th Street. The proposed changes include installing a turf field, bleachers, fencing, a scoreboard, and a press box. The commission will also consider a site plan for a memorial wall at 6641 Mission Road and approve 2024 meeting dates.

• Amendment to special use permit for Kansas City Christian School turf field, bleachers, fencing, scoreboard, and press box at 4801 W. 79th Street
• Site plan for memorial wall with exception at 6641 Mission Road
• Approval of 2024 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Continued discussion of potential updates to R-2, R-3, R-4, C- and MXD zoning districts

The Prairie Village Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of an amended special use permit for Kansas City Christian School to install a turf field, bleachers, a press box, a scoreboard, and fencing at 4801 W. 79th Street. The recommendation includes conditions limiting non-school use to times when school is in session and prohibiting third-party use during summer break. The commission also approved a site plan for a memorial wall at Village Presbyterian Church and discussed potential zoning updates for R-2, R-3, R-4, C-, and MXD districts, but took no final action on those updates.

• Recommended approval of amended special use permit for KCCS turf field and accessories (6-1, Birkel opposed)
• Approved site plan for memorial wall at Village Presbyterian Church, 6641 Mission Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved November 2023 minutes with a note about public hearing speaker notification (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider 2024 contribution allocations for human service grants, alcohol tax funds, and opioid settlement funds, as well as property tax rebate program recommendations and a possible stop sign installation. The meeting also includes recognition of outgoing councilmembers and swearing in of new ones, plus an update from First Washington.

• Consider 2024 contribution allocation for Human Service Fund grants (COU2023-71)
• Consider 2024 contribution allocation for Alcohol Tax Funds and Opioid Settlement Funds (COU2023-72)
• Consider 2024 property tax rebate program recommendations (COU2023-74)
• Consider installation of stop signs at 69th Street and Fonticello (COU2023-75)
• Discuss 2024 legislative platform

The Prairie Village City Council approved a $10,500 contribution to United Community Services for 2024 human service fund grants, with one councilmember opposed. They also approved $44,000 in alcohol tax funds and $50,000 in opioid settlement funds for the Drug and Alcoholism Council of Johnson County, also 11-1. The council approved changes to the 2024 exterior and sustainability grant programs, including raising the appraised value cap to $400,000 and shortening project completion time to 120 days. A motion to change the legislative platform's marijuana stance to medical cannabis failed 8-4, but a motion to change the term to 'cannabis' passed 11-1.

• Approved $10,500 contribution to United Community Services for 2024 human service fund grants (11-1)
• Approved $44,000 alcohol tax funds and $50,000 opioid settlement funds for Drug and Alcoholism Council of Johnson County (11-1)
• Approved 2024 exterior and sustainability grant program changes: appraised value cap raised to $400,000, project completion time reduced to 120 days, unspent 2023 funds reallocated (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 allocation for 2024 property tax rebate program, maintaining income limits at 65% of HUD median family income (unanimous)
• Approved installation of stop signs at 69th Street and Fonticello Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items #1-#4, including 2024 cereal malt beverage licenses and Blue Valley Public Safety contract (unanimous)
• Approved Windsor Park trail project form submittal to KDOT (unanimous)
• Failed motion to change legislative platform to support medical cannabis (8-4)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a contract for audit services and review ethical complaints. The body is also scheduled to consider updates to the city's code of ethics.

• Consider audit services contract (COU2023-68)
• Consideration of ethical complaints by Mr. Mike Sullinger (COU2023-69)
• Consideration of updated code of ethics (COU2023-70)
• Expenditure ordinance #3032
• Reappointment of City Municipal Judges and Prosecutor

The Prairie Village City Council unanimously dismissed all ethics complaints filed by resident Mike Sullinger against Mayor Mikkelson and Councilmembers Cole Robinson, Selders, Graves, Limbird, and Nelson, with each cited member recusing from their own vote. The council also approved a three-year audit services contract with Gordon CPA, LLC, replacing BT & Co., and removed a code of ethics update from the agenda for future consideration.

• Removed code of ethics update (COU2023-70) from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditure ordinance #3032, and reappointment of municipal judges and prosecutor (unanimous)
• Approved audit services contract with Gordon CPA, LLC for 2023-2025 with two one-year renewal options (unanimous)
• Dismissed ethics complaints against Mayor Mikkelson (unanimous)
• Dismissed ethics complaints against Cole Robinson (11-0, Robinson recused)
• Dismissed ethics complaints against Selders (11-0, Selders recused)
• Dismissed ethics complaints against Graves (11-0, Graves recused)
• Dismissed ethics complaints against Limbird (11-0, Limbird recused)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a three-year audit services contract with Gordon CPA, LLC, replacing BT & Co. after a competitive RFP process. The Council Committee of the Whole voted to dismiss all ethics complaints filed by resident Mike Sullinger against Mayor Mikkelson and Councilmembers Cole Robinson, Inga Selders, Ian Graves, Bonnie Limbird, and Ron Nelson, following the city attorney's recommendation that the complaints lacked merit. The council also removed a proposed code of ethics update from the agenda to revisit at a later date.

• Approved audit services contract with Gordon CPA, LLC for 2023-2025 with two one-year renewal options (unanimous)
• Dismissed all ethics complaints against Mayor Mikkelson (unanimous)
• Dismissed all ethics complaints against Councilmember Cole Robinson (11-0, Robinson recused)
• Dismissed all ethics complaints against Councilmember Inga Selders (11-0, Selders recused)
• Dismissed all ethics complaints against Councilmember Ian Graves (11-0, Graves recused)
• Dismissed all ethics complaints against Councilmember Bonnie Limbird (11-0, Limbird recused)
• Dismissed all ethics complaints against Councilmember Ron Nelson (11-0, Nelson recused)
• Removed code of ethics update (COU2023-70) from agenda to revisit later (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding site plan changes for a drive-through facility and a private school's turf field. The body will also consider a site plan for a monument sign.

• PC2023-113: Site plan for relocated drive-through facilities and new signs at 6920 Mission Road
• PC2023-114: Special use permit amendment for Kansas City Christian School to install a turf field at 4801 W. 79th Street
• PC2023-115: Site plan for a monument sign at 4600 W. 89th Street

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a site plan for new drive-through signs at the Starbucks at 6920 Mission Road, with conditions including a traffic study. The commission also continued a request by Kansas City Christian School to install a turf field at 4801 W. 79th Street to a later meeting, pending more information. A monument sign at 4600 W. 89th Street was approved with conditions to meet city standards.

• Approved site plan for drive-through signs at 6920 Mission Road (unanimous)
• Continued special use permit amendment for turf field at 4801 W. 79th Street to Dec. 5 (unanimous)
• Approved monument sign at 4600 W. 89th Street with conditions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss architectural services for a community center and options for new City Hall construction. The body is also considering several vehicle replacements and the addition of a school crossing guard.

• Agreement with BNIM for architectural design services for community center project BG500002
• Purchase of one replacement Ford F-550 truck and two replacement Freightliner dump trucks
• Addition of a school crossing guard at 63rd Street and Roe Avenue
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-05 establishing amended 2024 employee compensation ranges
• Adoption of municipal operations climate action plan

The Prairie Village City Council approved a $95,000 architectural design services agreement with BNIM for the community center project, splitting costs with the YMCA. The council also approved several other items, including a $172,054.78 purchase of a replacement Ford F-550 truck and a $490,170.66 purchase of two Freightliner dump trucks, both with equipment, and the disposal of old assets by auction. A school crossing guard was added at 63rd Street and Roe Avenue, and the council selected a single-story City Hall option (3-E) for new construction, estimated at $28.7M-$30.2M.

• Approved $95,000 BNIM architectural design agreement for community center (10-1)
• Approved $172,054.78 purchase of Ford F-550 truck and equipment, disposal of asset #5429 by auction (11-0)
• Approved $490,170.66 purchase of two Freightliner dump trucks and equipment, disposal of assets #5430 and #5447 by auction (11-0)
• Approved addition of school crossing guard at 63rd Street and Roe Avenue (11-0)
• Approved proceeding with option 3-E for City Hall new construction (11-0)
• Approved renovating Harmon Park existing shelter (option #4) (11-0)
• Approved parks branding and signage with green-based design (11-0)
• Authorized staff to pursue procurement of pickleball noise mitigation materials (11-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet to decide on a storm drainage repair contract with Pfefferkorn Engineering & Environmental, LLC, a design agreement for the 2024 drainage program with GBA, Inc., and adoption of 2024 compensation ranges. The Council will also consider a municipal operations climate action plan and ratify appointments to the Arts Council.

• Construction contract with Pfefferkorn Engineering & Environmental, LLC for storm drainage repair program
• Design agreement with GBA, Inc. for 2024 drainage program
• Adoption of Resolution 2023-04, establishing 2024 compensation ranges
• Consideration of municipal operations climate action plan
• Ratification of Arts Council appointments: Bob Bahr, Gina Ciampi, Jessica Gattorna, Joanna Polley, Maddie Samuel

The Prairie Village City Council approved the 2024 employee insurance benefit package, switching medical coverage to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City after negotiations reduced the renewal rate from 17.3% to 6.9%. The council also approved a $237,000 storm drainage repair contract, a $158,970 design agreement for the 2024 drainage program, and a 1.5% compensation range adjustment for 2024. Additionally, the council adopted a municipal operations climate action plan aimed at net-zero emissions by 2050.

• Approved 2024 employee insurance package with BCBSKC as medical carrier (10-0)
• Approved $237,000 construction contract with Pfefferkorn Engineering for storm drainage repair (9-0)
• Approved $158,970 design agreement with GBA, Inc. for 2024 drainage program (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 establishing 2024 compensation ranges with 1.5% adjustment (9-0)
• Adopted municipal operations climate action plan (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditure ordinance #3031, and Arts Council appointments (10-0)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on a conditional use permit for a drive-up ATM at 5368 W. 95th Street and a site plan for an emergency generator at 7340 Windsor Street. The meeting will also include continued discussion on potential updates to residential and mixed-use zoning districts.

• Conditional use permit for drive-up ATM at 5368 W. 95th Street (PC2023-112)
• Site plan for emergency generator at 7340 Windsor Street (PC2023-110)
• Continued discussion on updates to R-2, R-3, R-4, C-, and MXD zoning districts

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a drive-up ATM at 5368 W. 95th Street, with a five-year term, and approved a site plan for a standby emergency generator at 7340 Windsor Street with conditions. The commission also discussed potential zoning updates to R-2, R-3, R-4, C-, and MXD districts, supporting proposed strategies and next steps.

• Approved conditional use permit for drive-up ATM at 5368 W. 95th Street, with 5-year term (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for standby emergency generator at 7340 Windsor Street, with staff conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 11, 2023, regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved summary of August 22, 2023, work session (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider removing accessory dwelling units and lot size modifications from its prioritization list. The body will also discuss updating neighborhood design guidelines and review several infrastructure and equipment contracts.

• Purchase of a new telephone system and service agreement with Allegiant Technologies
• Bid award for the 2023 tree trimming program
• Agreement with Evergy Metro, Inc. for Mission Road mill and overlay from 79th Street to 83rd Street
• Change order for the 2023 residential paving program construction contract
• Removal of accessory dwelling units and lot size modifications from the Council prioritization list

The City Council voted to formally clarify the scope of its housing initiative, explicitly listing which projects are currently prioritized and which are not being developed. The Council also reviewed two options for updating neighborhood design guidelines to address the scale of new home construction, ultimately moving to further discuss a proposal focused on refined massing standards.

• Approved agenda (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda (11-0)
• Approved housing initiative scope clarification (8-3)
• Moved to Council Committee of the Whole (11-0)
• Advanced 'Option 2' for neighborhood design guidelines (11-0)
• Ended Council Committee of the Whole (11-0)

City Council

The City Council will review requests to purchase two new police SUVs and a new telephone system. The meeting also includes several public health and safety proclamations and a presentation from Evergy.

• Purchase request for two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Police SUVs
• Purchase of a new telephone system and service agreement with Allegiant Technologies
• Evergy presentation
• National Suicide Prevention Month proclamation
• Diaper Needs Awareness Week proclamation

The City Council approved the purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles and recommended a new telephone system and service agreement with Allegiant Technologies. The council also received presentations from Evergy regarding utility service improvements.

• Approved purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles for $99,000.00 (10-0)
• Recommended approval of new telephone system and service agreement with Allegiant Technologies for no more than $89,330.79 (10-0)
• Approved September 5, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (10-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to discuss the 2024 budget and a proposal to set a mill levy rate that exceeds the revenue neutral rate. The body will also consider the adoption of the 2024 budget.

• Public hearing regarding the City exceeding the revenue neutral rate
• Resolution 2023-03 to approve a tax rate in excess of the revenue neutral rate for 2024
• Public hearing and consideration of the 2024 budget adoption
• Consideration of a council policy to establish a public arts fund
• Approval of expenditure ordinance #3029

The City Council approved the 2024 budget with a total mill levy of 18.309 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 15.806 mills, and adopted the budget with ad valorem tax of $11,724,185. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a policy to establish a public arts fund, and held a public hearing before the votes. All votes were 11-0.

• Approved Resolution 2023-03 for mill levy rate exceeding revenue neutral rate (11-0)
• Adopted 2024 budget with ad valorem tax of $11,724,185 (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditure ordinance #3029 and public arts fund policy (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission held a work session to discuss potential changes to housing policies and zoning districts, but took no formal votes or decisions. The commission reviewed options for R-2, R-3, R-4, and commercial districts, and agreed to keep R-2 as 'no change' for now. Staff will bring back additional information on existing multifamily projects and standards at a later meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Commission agreed 'no change' is preferred for R-2 duplex districts
• Commission requested additional info on existing R-3 projects not meeting current standards
• Commission agreed there are opportunities for expanded residential in commercial/mixed-use areas
• Next housing policy discussion scheduled for October; September meeting to cover neighborhood design guidelines

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss potential updates to the R-2, R-3, R-4, C-, and MXD zoning districts, following a public forum and survey. The discussion focuses on balancing housing options with neighborhood character, as outlined in the Village Vision 2.0 comprehensive plan. No formal decisions are expected; the goal is to give staff direction for drafting possible zoning ordinance changes, with public hearings to follow if warranted.

• Discussion of potential updates to R-2, R-3, R-4, C-, and MXD districts
• Review of public forum summary and survey results
• Preliminary discussion on zoning strategies for non-single-family and mixed-use housing
• Possible timeline for draft changes: late 2023 or early 2024

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider several items, including a special use permit renewal for Queen of Paws, professional service agreements for City Hall and road projects, and a new public arts fund policy. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Sexual Harassment Awareness Day and routine consent items.

• Renewal of special use permit for Queen of Paws at 8827 Roe Avenue (Ordinance #2488)
• Professional services supplemental No.1 with Clark & Enersen for City Hall improvements
• Design addendum with Affinis Corporation for 2023 CARS project on Nall Avenue from 67th to 75th Street
• Council policy to establish a public arts fund
• Proclamation of Sexual Harassment Awareness Day on August 31, 2023

The City Council approved a professional services supplemental agreement for City Hall improvements and a design addendum for the Nall Avenue CARS project. The Council also renewed a special use permit for a pet business and recommended the establishment of a public arts fund.

• Approved $360,000 supplemental agreement with Clark & Enersen for City Hall improvements (unanimous)
• Approved design addendum with Affinis Corporation for Nall Avenue project (unanimous)
• Approved 10-year special use permit renewal for Queen of Paws at 8827 Roe Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of a council policy to establish a public arts fund (unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council held a special meeting to consider legal action regarding petitions filed on August 1, 2023. After a 30-minute executive session with the city attorney, the council unanimously authorized the Mayor, City Administrator, and City Attorney to pursue or defend legal proceedings as needed, including under state statutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized legal proceedings regarding Aug. 1 petitions (unanimous)
• Held 30-minute executive session for attorney consultation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and City Attorney will discuss three recently submitted petitions. These include a proposal to limit rezoning for multi-family housing and two petitions regarding the city's form of government.

• Discussion of petition to limit rezoning for accessory dwelling units or multi-family dwellings in single-family residential zones
• Discussion of petition to abandon the mayor-council form of government
• Discussion of petition to adopt a mayor-council-manager form of government
• Agreement with Evergy Metro, Inc. for Mission Road mill and overlay project (83rd Street to 95th Street)
• Construction contract for Windsor Park restroom improvements and electrical service repairs

The City Council unanimously approved two contracts for Windsor Park: a $32,684 agreement with Pro Electric for electrical service repairs and a $401,047.60 construction contract with Combes Construction for a new permanent restroom. The restroom project was value-engineered to reduce costs, with a $45,000 transfer from the park reserve fund to cover the deficit. The council also discussed three citizen petitions regarding zoning and the city's form of government, which remain under review by the Johnson County Election Office.

• Approved $32,684 electrical repair contract with Pro Electric at Windsor Park (unanimous)
• Approved $401,047.60 restroom construction contract with Combes Construction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditure ordinance #3028 and Mission Hills contract (unanimous)
• Discussed three petitions on zoning and form of government; no action taken pending election office review

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will decide on storm debris removal costs and hear a 2022 audit presentation. They will also discuss community center planning, employee benefits, and a franchise renewal for a telecommunications provider.

• Authorize $500K–$750K for storm debris cleanup after July 14 windstorm
• Renew franchise agreement with Unite Private Networks, LLC for telecom services
• Approve $395K contract with McAnany Construction for road resurfacing (UBAS program)
• Consider agreements for community center planning with YMCA and Johnson County Library
• Hear 2022 audit presentation by BT&Co., P.A.

The City Council approved moving forward with new construction for City Hall, with a cost ceiling of $30 million, as recommended by the Finance Committee. The council also authorized up to $750,000 for storm debris removal following the July 14 storm, approved agreements for employee benefits consulting, community center design studies, and owner's representative services, and set a public hearing for the 2024 budget.

• Approved new City Hall construction (Option 3, Phase A) with $30M cost ceiling (9-0)
• Authorized storm debris removal expenditure up to $750,000 (9-0)
• Approved agreement with Holmes Murphy & Associates for employee benefits consulting (9-0)
• Approved MOU with Johnson County Library for community center/library study (9-0)
• Approved MOU with YMCA for community center/library study (8-1)
• Approved $143,100 agreement with Benson Method for owner's representative services (9-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-02 to exceed revenue neutral rate, setting Sept 5 public hearing (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including franchise renewal and Jazz Festival permits (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a request to renew a special use permit for an animal daycare facility. The body will also consider design standard exceptions for a residence and a site plan for a monument sign.

• Renewal of special use permit for animal daycare at 8827 Roe Avenue (PC2023-108)
• Exception to neighborhood design standards for windows and entrances at 2216 W. 71st Terrace (PC2023-107)
• Site plan for monument sign at 3500 W. 75th Street (PC2023-109)

The Planning Commission recommended renewing a special use permit for a pet daycare and approved a design exception for a residential remodel. The commission also approved a site plan for a new monument sign at 75th Street and Windsor Street.

• Recommended approval of 10-year special use permit renewal for Queen of Paws Boutique and Spa (unanimous)
• Approved exception to neighborhood design standards for windows and entrances at 2216 W. 71st Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for monument sign at 3500 W. 75th Street (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Prairie Village Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to reduce the required front-yard setback from 30 feet to 23.42 feet for a garage addition at 2216 W. 71st Terrace. The variance is sought due to a drainage culvert that limits buildable space on the 0.36-acre lot.

• Variance of front setback from 30 ft to 23.42 ft for garage addition at 2216 W. 71st Terrace
• Applicant: Jon Gary Wainscott
• Zoning: R-1B Single-Family Residential
• Design exception for front elevation transparency (7.35% vs. 15% required)
• Public hearing scheduled for BZA2023-02

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for a garage addition that does not meet the required 30-foot front setback. The decision was based on a drainage culvert that limits the buildable area of the lot.

• Approved front setback variance of 6.58’ for 2216 W. 71st Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved May 2, 2023, meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will receive a preliminary presentation for the 2024 budget. The body is also considering contracts for road work and school crossing guard services.

• Contract with All City Management Services (ACMS) INC. for crossing guards not to exceed $83,462.00
• Contract with McAnany Construction for the 2023 UBAS program
• Inter-agency agreement with Johnson County for Mission Road mill and overlay from 83rd to 95th
• Expenditure ordinance 3027
• Preliminary 2024 Budget Presentation

The Prairie Village City Council approved a $395,000 contract with McAnany Construction for the 2023 ultra-thin bonded asphalt surface (UBAS) program, and approved an interlocal agreement with Johnson County for the Mission Road mill and overlay project, with the city's share at $121,196.40. Both motions passed 10-0. The council also recommended approval of the preliminary 2024 budget, which totals $31,586,176 in expenditures, a 13% increase over 2023, and includes financing options for a municipal complex and community center.

• Approved $395,000 UBAS construction contract with McAnany Construction (10-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County for Mission Road mill and overlay, city share $121,196.40 (10-0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary 2024 budget of $31,586,176 (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditure ordinance #3027 and school crossing guard contract renewal (10-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will vote on a $4.49 million construction contract with VF Anderson Builders for the Mission Road near 68th Street flood-control project. The meeting also includes routine approvals and a Pride Month proclamation.

• Approve $4,494,094.49 construction contract with VF Anderson Builders for Mission Road flood-control project
• Renew Homestead Country Club special use permit at 4100 Homestead Court
• Approve $1,379,701 interlocal agreement with Johnson County Wastewater for sewer upgrades
• Approve $1,354,650 interlocal agreement with Johnson County for stormwater project funding
• Proclaim June 2023 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month

The City Council approved a five-year renewal of the special use permit for the Homestead Country Club. The Council also approved the consent agenda and reappointed the Public Works Director.

• Approved renewal of special use permit for Homestead Country Club at 4100 Homestead Court (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including May 15 meeting minutes and expenditure ordinance #3026 (11-0)
• Reappointed Keith Bredehoeft as Public Works Director for a four-year term (11-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider multiple agreements and construction contracts for the Mission Road near 68th Street flood control project. The council will also consider a special use ordinance and alcoholic beverage waivers for the upcoming Juneteenth Freedom Celebration event. Additionally, the agenda includes presentations on historical trails, public works, police week, and sustainability management.

• Interlocal agreement with Johnson County Wastewater for sanitary sewer construction cost reimbursement for Project MIRD0007 (Mission Road near 68th Street flood control project)
• Interlocal agreement with Johnson County for project construction cost reimbursement for Project MIRD0007
• Construction contract with VF Anderson Builders, LLC for Project MIRD0007
• Construction administration agreement with Trekk Design Group for Project MIRD0007
• Change order for construction contract of Mission Road CARS project

The City Council unanimously approved a construction contract with VF Anderson Builders, LLC for $4,494,094.49 for the Mission Road near 68th Street flood control project, along with $100,000 in change order authority. Two interlocal agreements with Johnson County and Johnson County Wastewater for cost reimbursements were also approved. The council also authorized a change order for the Mission Road repaving project from 83rd to 95th Street. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations, proclamations, and committee reports.

• Approved $4,494,094.49 construction contract with VF Anderson Builders for Mission Road flood control (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 change order authority for the same project (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County Wastewater for up to $1,379,701 sewer cost reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County for up to $1,354,650 construction cost reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved $106,973.20 construction administration agreement with Trekk Design Group (unanimous)
• Authorized change order for Mission Road CARS project from 83rd to 95th Street (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Juneteenth event alcohol waivers (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Prairie Village Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Dan McCarthy for a variance to allow an existing garage to remain 5.3 feet from the side lot line, instead of the required 7 feet, at 5200 W. 69th Street. The applicant is demolishing the existing home and building a new one, and the garage, built in 1996, does not meet current setback rules. The board must find all five statutory criteria are met to approve the variance.

• Public hearing on variance BZA2023-01 for 5200 W. 69th St. to allow 5.3-ft side setback instead of required 7 ft
• Applicant states new garage would cost $50,000 and pool removal/replacement $180,000 if variance denied
• Staff report notes property is 0.90 acres, zoned R-1A, and garage is a legal nonconforming structure
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting
• Meeting held at 7700 Mission Road, Council Chambers, 6:30 p.m.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to allow a garage to be built 5.3 feet from the side setback instead of the required 7 feet. The decision allows the applicant to retain an existing garage during the construction of a new home.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved side setback variance for 5200 W. 69th Street (6-1)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on renewing a special use permit for Homestead Country Club at 4100 Homestead Court. It will also consider a lot split at 4000 W. 85th Street to allow individual ownership of a duplex building as part of a senior housing development. Additionally, the Commission will discuss future housing zoning changes in R-2, R-3, R-4, mixed-use, and commercial areas.

• Renewal of special use permit for Homestead Country Club at 4100 Homestead Court (R-1A zoning)
• Lot split at 4000 W. 85th Street and 4004 W. 85th Street for senior housing duplex (R-1A zoning)
• Amendment to special use permit for Highlawn Montessori School playground expansion at 3401 Somerset Drive (R-1A zoning)
• Continued discussion on housing zoning changes in R-2, R-3, R-4, mixed-use, and commercial areas

The Prairie Village Planning Commission unanimously approved a five-year renewal of the special use permit for Homestead Country Club at 4100 Homestead Court, with conditions from prior permits remaining in effect. The renewal period was shortened from the staff-recommended ten years to five years. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included updates on upcoming housing forums.

• Approved renewal of special use permit for Homestead Country Club for 5-year term (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 7, 2023 meeting (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2023 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including inclusive playset improvements and design agreements for Harmon Park. The body is also considering maintenance contracts for the city's streetlight system and a special use permit for Highlawn Montessori School.

• Amendment of special use permit for Highlawn Montessori School at 3531 Somerset Drive
• Construction contract and package for Harmon Park inclusive playset improvements
• Design agreement with BBN Architects, Inc. for Harmon Park improvements
• Streetlight maintenance agreement with Black and McDonald
• Underground line location agreement with Integrity Locating Services

The City Council unanimously approved a construction contract with Combes Construction for the Harmon Park inclusive playground improvements, along with related design and playset agreements. The Council also approved a special use permit amendment for Highlawn Montessori School, a second addendum to the planning services contract with Multistudio, and several other contracts and programs. A motion to livestream meetings to the City website instead of Facebook was approved.

• Approved $859,708.86 construction contract with Combes Construction for Harmon Park playground (unanimous)
• Approved $735,841.82 agreement with All Inclusive Rec for Harmon Park playset (unanimous)
• Approved $99,280 design agreement with BBN Architects for Harmon Park pavilions/restrooms (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit amendment for Highlawn Montessori School (unanimous)
• Approved second addendum to Multistudio planning services contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-2028 CARS program (unanimous)
• Approved streetlight maintenance agreement with Black and McDonald (unanimous)
• Approved livestreaming meetings to City website instead of Facebook (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a work session to determine which residential zoning topics require further staff research and public input. Members will use a prioritization exercise to rank specific housing and land-use issues. No final ordinances are being voted on at this meeting.

• Discussion on whether to pursue a city-specific housing study
• Review of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) occupancy and rental rules
• Evaluation of Neighborhood Design Guidelines regarding house size and scale
• Review of R-1 building permit fee structures and incentives
• Discussion on R-1 lot size requirements and short-term rental regulations

City Council

The City Council will discuss contracts for the 2023 concrete and street repair programs and a change order for drainage repairs. The body will also consider adjustments to the property tax rebate program and review 2024 budget requests.

• Contract with Kansas Heavy Construction for 2023 concrete repair program
• Contract with McConnell & Associates for 2023 street repair program
• Change order #1 for drainage repair program improvements
• Adjustment to property tax rebate program
• Mattress removal and recycling agreement with Sleepyhead Beds

The City Council voted 10-2 to move forward with the next phase of considering a community center and library, including drafting MOUs with the YMCA and Johnson County library and an RFQ for an owner's representative. The council also approved contracts for concrete and street repairs, a change order for drainage repairs, an adjustment to the property tax rebate program, and several 2024 budget funding requests.

• Approved next phase of community center/library study (10-2)
• Approved $595,000 concrete repair contract with Kansas Heavy Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 street repair contract with McConnell & Associates (unanimous)
• Approved $43,380 change order for drainage repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $100 income limit increase for property tax rebate program (10-2)
• Approved 2024 VillageFest funding of $37,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 JazzFest funding of $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Arts Council funding of $10,000 plus $10,000 to Public Arts Fund (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit amendment for Highlawn Montessori School. The body will also continue discussions on housing zoning for several residential and commercial areas.

• PC2023-105: Amendment of special use permit for Highlawn Montessori School at 3401 Somerset Drive for playground and open space expansion
• Discussion on housing in R-2, R-3, R-4, mixed use, and commercial zoning areas

The Planning Commission voted 4-2 to recommend approval of a special use permit amendment for Highlawn Montessori School to expand its playground onto 3401 Somerset Drive, excluding the proposed driveway. The driveway was removed from the application after concerns about traffic and safety. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final decision.

• Recommended approval of PC2023-105 for playground expansion at 3401 Somerset Drive, excluding the driveway (4-2)
• Motion to recommend approval passed with Birkel and Wallerstein in opposition
• Approval of minutes deferred to May 2 meeting due to lack of attending members
• Continued housing discussion on R-2, R-3, R-4, mixed use, and commercial zoning areas

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several items, including adopting the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of antisemitism and renewing the city’s insurance policies for the 2023-2024 coverage year. The council will also hear presentations on fentanyl awareness, public transportation, and a proclamation for SevenDays 2023. Additionally, the Planning Commission will consider a renewal of a special use permit for a service station at 7720 State Line Road.

• Adopt IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism (Resolution 2023-01)
• Renew city insurance policies with Travelers and Lloyds for $465,027
• Renew special use permit for service station at 7720 State Line Road (PC2023-103)
• Consider additional funding for 2023 property tax rebate program (COU2023-16)
• Amend City ward boundaries (COU2023-17)

The City Council approved an ordinance to redraw ward boundaries to balance population distribution. The Council also renewed city insurance policies and granted a special use permit for a service station.

• Approved Ordinance #2482 to amend City ward boundaries (11-0)
• Approved renewal of City insurance coverage with Travelers and Lloyds for May 2023-May 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #2481 renewing special use permit for service station at 7720 State Line Road (9-3)
• Approved additional $5,000 for 2023 property tax rebate program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 adopting the IHRA Working Definition of Antisemitism (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several interlocal agreements with Johnson County regarding the Mission Road near 68th Street Flood Control Project. The body will also consider a design agreement for the 2023 residential street program and hear a presentation on bike lanes on Mission Road.

• Interlocal agreements for design costs of Project MIRD0007: Mission Road near 68th Street Flood Control Project
• Design agreement with Affinis Corporation for the 2023 residential street program
• Purchase of a 2023 R1250 BMW police motorcycle for $21,332.85
• Purchase of a 2023 Ford Utility PI AWD hybrid vehicle for $45,582.00
• Bid awards for highway rock salt and swimming pool chemicals

The Prairie Village City Council approved three interlocal agreements and a design contract for the Mission Road near 68th Street flood control project, including reimbursements from Johnson County and Johnson County Wastewater. The council also approved a design agreement for the 2023 residential street rehabilitation program. All votes were 8-0.

• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County for $550,000 design cost reimbursement (8-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County Wastewater for $161,750 sewer design reimbursement (8-0)
• Approved engineering design contract amendment with Affinis Corporation for $301,557.64 (8-0)
• Approved design agreement with Affinis Corporation for 2023 paving program at $171,500 (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to renew a special use permit for a service station and convenience store. The body will also consider a lot split application for two properties on W. 85th Street.

• Renewal of special use permit for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh service station and convenience store at 7720 State Line Road
• Lot split request for 4000 W. 85th Street and 4004 W. 85th Street by Kevin Green Homes

The Prairie Village Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit renewal for the Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh service station at 7720 State Line Road, with conditions including a landscape plan and no expiration date. The commission also approved a lot split at 4000 and 4004 W. 85th Street to allow individual ownership of duplex units. Both actions passed 4-0 and will go to the City Council for final approval.

• Recommended approval of special use permit renewal for Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh service station (4-0)
• Approved lot split at 4000 and 4004 W. 85th Street for duplex unit ownership (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 7, 2023 meeting (3-0, one abstention)

City Council

The City Council will discuss 2024 budget goals and consider several infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes a presentation on the 68th Street flood control project and a proclamation for Women's History Month.

• Contract with Vance Brothers, Inc. for 2023 crack seal/micro surfacing program for $362,000
• Construction contract for the 2023 residential street rehabilitation program
• Agreement with KERAMIDA for sustainability program management
• Purchase request for police vehicles
• Financial donation to Shawnee Mission East PTA for senior after-graduation party

The City Council approved a $2,495,000 construction contract with Superior Bowen for the 2023 residential street rehabilitation program, along with up to $200,000 in change order authorization. They also approved an agreement with KERAMIDA for sustainability program management for 2023, funded up to $50,000. The consent agenda, including a police vehicle purchase and a crack seal/micro surfacing contract, was approved 11-0. A motion to allow the Mayor to donate $2,500-$3,000 to the Shawnee Mission East PTA for an after-graduation party passed 9-2.

• Approved $2,495,000 construction contract with Superior Bowen for 2023 street rehabilitation (11-0)
• Approved agreement with KERAMIDA for sustainability program management (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police vehicle purchase and crack seal/micro surfacing contract (11-0)
• Approved 2024 budget goals and objectives as presented (11-0)
• Approved Mayor's discretionary donation of $2,500-$3,000 to Shawnee Mission East PTA (9-2)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet to decide on two new agreements for drainage and stormwater work, hear a committee report on city committees, and ratify several volunteer appointments to city boards. The meeting also includes routine approvals like minutes and an expenditure ordinance.

• Design agreement with GBA, Inc. for 2023 drainage program
• Memorandum of agreement with Mid-America Regional Council for stormwater engineering standards update
• Approval of expenditure ordinance #3023
• Ratification of volunteer appointments to Parks and Recreation, Environmental, Diversity, and other committees
• Changes to CP001 – City committees, including Diversity Committee leadership and meeting schedule

The City Council approved a design agreement for the 2023 drainage program and a memorandum to update regional stormwater engineering standards. The Council also adopted the 2024 budget planning calendar.

• Approved $61,590 design agreement with GBA, Inc. for 2023 drainage program (10-0)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Mid-America Regional Council for stormwater standards update at a cost of $10,000 (10-0)
• Approved 2024 budget calendar (10-0)
• Approved modified agenda (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 6 minutes, expenditure ordinance #3023, committee appointments, and changes to CP001 (10-0)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a site plan for a new monument sign at 5301 W. 75th Street, replacing an existing sign. The commission will also discuss follow-up on its bylaws and recommendations from the Ad-Hoc Housing Committee. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Site plan for monument sign at 5301 W. 75th St. (PC2023-102)
• Discussion of Planning Commission bylaws
• Discussion of Ad-Hoc Housing Committee recommendations

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a replacement monument sign at 5301 W. 75th Street, with a 6-0 vote. The commission also discussed potential changes to meeting times and virtual participation, but decided to keep the 7:00 p.m. start time. They reviewed housing recommendations from the City Council, focusing on zoning districts R-2, R-3, R-4, C-0, C-1, and MXD, and planned future public forums.

• Approved site plan for monument sign at 5301 W. 75th St. (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 10, 2023, meeting (4-0, with two abstentions)
• Decided to keep meeting start time at 7:00 p.m.
• Discussed virtual participation options but took no formal action
• Reviewed housing recommendations and planned public forums for zoning changes

City Council

The City Council will discuss removing specific zoning references from attainable housing recommendations. The body is also considering updates to the 2023 recreation fee schedule and contractor licensing ordinances.

• 2023 recreation fee schedule
• Ordinance 2480 regarding nondomiciled contractor licenses
• Contract renewal with Witt O’Brien’s, LLC for American Rescue Plan Act consulting
• Proposed changes to attainable housing recommendations regarding R-1 and R-2 references
• Discussion on adding Governing Body members to City health, dental, and vision insurance

The City Council voted 6-5 to remove references to R-1, R-2, and by-right from the 'Amended Council Recommendations' on attainable housing that were sent to the Planning Commission, but later amended to keep R-2 language and to table R-1 items for further Council review. The motion to add back R-2 language passed 8-3, and a subsequent motion to add back by-right and R-1 bullets (with a note not to send them to Planning Commission) passed 6-5. The final amended motion passed 6-5. The Council also approved the consent agenda 11-0, recommended changes to the Diversity Committee structure 11-0, and tabled a discussion on adding Councilmembers to city insurance plans until March 6, 2023.

• Removed R-1, R-2, and by-right references from attainable housing recommendations (6-5)
• Added back R-2 language to the recommendations (8-3)
• Added back by-right and R-1 bullets, with a note not to send to Planning Commission (6-5)
• Approved consent agenda including 2023 recreation fee schedule and Ordinance 2480 (11-0)
• Recommended approval of Diversity Committee leadership changes and meeting time (11-0)
• Tabled discussion on Councilmember insurance plan participation until March 6, 2023 (11-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider several items, including a change order for drainage repairs, an ordinance on nondomiciled contractor licenses, the 2023 recreation fee schedule, and a discussion on adding Councilmembers to city health, dental, and vision insurance plans. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as minutes, an expenditure ordinance, an Arts Council appointment, and interlocal agreements with Johnson County for drainage projects and parks.

• Change order #2 for drainage repair program improvements in the 2022 residential street program
• Ordinance 2480 regarding nondomiciled contractor licenses (amending Sections 5-101, 5-103, 5-106, 5-110)
• 2023 recreation fee schedule
• Interlocal agreements with Johnson County for DRAIN-22X: Canterbury Drive and Village Drive, and Windsor Street drainage pipe replacements
• Agreement with Kansas City Crime Commission for 2023 TIPS Hotline Crime Stoppers Program ($4,000 annual fee)

The City Council approved change order #2 with Superior Bowen for storm drainage improvements, increasing the contract by $40,972.50 to a total of $3,967,865.50. They also recommended approval of Ordinance 2480, which changes nondomiciled contractor license renewals to a rolling annual basis, with an amended definition. The 2023 recreation fee schedule was recommended for approval without changing the senior citizen age threshold. Council directed staff to research council pay and health insurance benefits for members, including financial impacts.

• Approved change order #2 with Superior Bowen for storm drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance 2480 for nondomiciled contractor licenses (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 2023 recreation fee schedule without changing senior age threshold (unanimous)
• Approved motion to research council pay and health insurance benefits, amended to include financial impacts (11-1)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a site plan for a monument sign at 3917 W. 84th Street, and will also elect officers and review bylaws. No public hearings are scheduled. The agenda includes only this one non-public hearing item, along with routine administrative business.

• Site plan for monument sign at 3917 W. 84th Street (PC2023-101), applicant Miller Sign Shoppe
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Annual review of Planning Commission bylaws

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new monument sign at 3917 W. 84th Street, replacing an existing sign at the Corinth Gardens apartment complex. The commission also re-elected its current officers and approved its bylaws with a minor correction. No public hearings were held.

• Approved monument sign site plan PC2023-101 for 3917 W. 84th Street (5-0)
• Re-elected Jon Wolf as Chair, James Breneman as Vice-Chair, and Adam Geffert as Secretary (4-0, Breneman abstained)
• Approved Planning Commission bylaws with correction replacing 'a month' with 'among' (5-0)