Prairie Village public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet to approve routine items including the 2026 fee schedule, grant program changes, and an ordinance amending Board of Zoning Appeals fees. They will also discuss a resolution to improve language access for voters and review the 2026 legislative platform. A presentation from First Washington will update on capital improvements and leasing at local shopping centers.

• Consider approval of 2026 fee schedule
• Consider Ordinance #2515 amending Section 16-401 (Board of Zoning Appeals fees)
• Consider Resolution 2025-11 for 2026 arts council receptions with free alcohol
• Consider 2026 exterior and residential sustainability grant program changes
• Discuss 2026 legislative platform

The City Council approved a non-binding resolution supporting improved language access for voters whose primary language is not English, despite concerns from some members that state legislation would be more appropriate. The council also adopted changes to its 2026 legislative platform, including a new housing section supporting local control over housing decisions, after amending it to remove a specific reference to accessory dwelling units. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved non-binding resolution for voter language access (8-2)
• Adopted legislative platform items A and B (10-0)
• Adopted new 'Housing' section in legislative platform (9-1 after amendment)
• Amended housing section to remove 'accessory dwelling units' reference (6-5)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditure ordinance #3057 and 2026 fee schedule (10-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (10-0)

Arts Council

The Arts Council discussed the 2026-2027 calendar and exhibition schedule, including upcoming receptions and themes. The council also decided not to renew its Café membership for 2026. The meeting minutes record no other formal votes or final decisions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Decided not to renew Café membership for 2026
• Discussed 2026-2027 calendar and exhibition schedules

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a property-specific sign plan for the Shops of Prairie Village. The body will also discuss the 2026 action plan and approve meeting dates for 2026.

• PC-25-24: Property-specific sign plan for Shops of Prairie Village at 6920 Mission Road

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a property-specific sign plan for the Shops of Prairie Village at 6920 Mission Road, with conditions. The plan updates sign standards for the shopping center, including limits on sign sizes and quantities, and was approved unanimously. The commission also approved the 2026 meeting calendar and discussed priorities for the 2026 action plan.

• Approved sign plan PC-25-24 for Shops of Prairie Village with conditions (7-0)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (7-0)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 meeting (6-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council will swear in new members and elect a council president. The body is deciding on financing for a municipal complex project and recommendations for the 2026 property tax rebate program.

• Approval of municipal complex project financing
• 2026 property tax rebate program recommendations
• Amendments to Chapter II Animal Control and Regulation Article 1
• Agreement with Gordon CPA, LLC to audit 2025 financial statements
• Electrical proposal from Pro Circuit for Harmon Skate Park lights

The City Council authorized the issuance of up to $28 million in general obligation bonds to finance the municipal complex project, which includes rebuilding city hall and renovating the police department and municipal court. Additionally, the council amended animal control ordinances to prohibit primate ownership while allowing an existing pet monkey to remain under a future conditional license. The council also set the 2026 property tax rebate program parameters and updated exterior and sustainability grant programs.

• Authorized $28M in general obligation bonds for municipal complex (11-0)
• Approved $955,000 transfer to Municipal Complex CIP Fund (11-0)
• Amended animal ordinance to ban primates with grandfather clause (10-1)
• Elected Cole Robinson as 2025 council president (10-1)
• Set 2026 property tax rebate program at $100,000 with 65% income limit (7-4)
• Increased 2026 exterior grant budget to $87,000 (11-0)
• Increased 2026 sustainability grant budget to $54,000 (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including 2025 audit agreement (11-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss traffic calming measures on Tomahawk Road and consider several 2026 fund allocations for human services and opioid settlement funds. The meeting includes presentations from Evergy and United Community Services.

• Traffic calming measures on Tomahawk Road from Roe Avenue to 71st Street
• Design agreement with Trekk Design Group for Roe Avenue from 63rd Street to 83rd Street
• Interlocal agreement with Johnson County for 75th Street and Briar Street culvert replacement
• 2026 contribution allocations for Human Services Fund, alcohol tax funds, and opioid settlement funds
• Contract with CivicPlus for website redesign and meeting management system

The council approved a $11,500 contribution to United Community Services for 2026 human service fund grants, with one dissenting vote. It also approved $44,000 in alcohol tax funds and $50,000 in opioid settlement funds for substance use programs, adopted updated traffic and offense codes, and approved traffic calming on Tomahawk Road. A proposed animal control amendment to ban monkeys under 20 pounds was approved, but a motion to grandfather an existing monkey failed.

• Approved $11,500 UCS human services contribution (10-1)
• Approved $44,000 alcohol tax and $50,000 opioid settlement funds to UCS (11-0)
• Adopted 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance (11-0)
• Adopted 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code (11-0)
• Approved traffic calming on Tomahawk Road (11-0)
• Approved animal control ordinance changes, including monkey ban (10-1)
• Denied grandfather clause for existing monkey (7-4)
• Approved consent agenda with 10 items (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two site-plan reviews and one exception request. The body will also consider approval of minutes from the October 7 meeting.

• Site plan review for fence/wall exception at 7901 Reeds Road (R-1A zoning, applicant Benjamin Dollar, Willow Outdoor)
• Site plan review for courtyard and façade improvements at 6971 Tomahawk Road (C-2 zoning, applicant First Washington Realty / Kimley Horn and Associates)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 7, 2025

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a site plan for a fence exception at 7901 Reeds Road, allowing a 4-foot fence closer to the street than normally permitted. The commission also approved a site plan for courtyard and façade improvements at the Prairie Village Shops, 6971 Tomahawk Road. Both approvals were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved fence exception at 7901 Reeds Road (6-0)
• Approved courtyard and façade improvements at 6971 Tomahawk Road (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings to consider two zoning variance requests. The board will decide if these requests meet city regulations regarding building coverage and setbacks.

• BZA2025-03: Request to increase building coverage from 30% to 32.19% at 6748 Fontana Street
• BZA2025-04: Request to exceed the 576 s.f. accessory building limit at 5112 W. 67th Street
• BZA2025-04: Appeal of a staff determination that a building at 5112 W. 67th Street is a detached accessory living quarter

Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee approved sending a non-binding voter access resolution to the Prairie Village City Council for consideration, with a date to be determined in consultation with staff. The resolution, which would require election materials in Spanish to be available upon request at in-person polling places and through advanced voting, was discussed with Johnson County Election Office representative Fred Sherman and supported by ACLU of Kansas speaker Logan DeMond. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting and recognized Chi Nguyen's final meeting as a councilmember.

• Approved minutes from October 14 meeting (unanimous)
• Passed motion to send voter access resolution to city council (date TBD)

Tree Board

The Tree Board reviewed the recent Fall Seminar, received updates on tree mapping and pruning projects, and confirmed membership status for 2026. No other formal votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting 2026 employee compensation ranges and a community climate action guide. The body will also discuss a contract for a website redesign and a public arts master plan.

• Resolution 2025-09 establishing 2026 employee compensation ranges
• Adoption of community climate action guide
• Funding to solicit a public arts master plan
• Contract with CivicPlus for website redesign and meeting management system
• Amendment to Police Pension Plan for purchase of previous service credit

The Prairie Village City Council approved the community climate action guide, amending it to replace 'require' and 'partner' with 'encourage' (except for one action). It also approved funding to initiate a public arts master plan, using $10,000 from the arts fund and the remainder from the transient guest tax fund. The council adopted Resolution 2025-09 for 2026 employee compensation ranges with a 1.5% increase, and recommended approval of a contract with CivicPlus for website and agenda management systems. The governing body handbook was also recommended for approval.

• Approved community climate action guide with amendments (11-0)
• Approved funding for public arts master plan (11-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-09 for 2026 compensation ranges (11-0)
• Recommended approval of CivicPlus contract for website and agenda systems (11-0)
• Recommended approval of governing body handbook (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including police pension plan amendment (10-0)

Environmental Committee

The Prairie Village Environmental Committee met and approved the agenda and September minutes. Members received updates on the expiring waste diversion contract, the compost pilot program ending in February 2026, and the upcoming City Council vote on the Community Climate Action Plan. No formal decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:27 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will hold a regular meeting with a proclamation recognizing the Mission Road Animal Clinic’s 50th anniversary. The agenda includes routine approvals, committee reports on zoning waivers and permits, and a public hearing on a brewery special use permit at 4000 W. 71st Street.

• Mission Road Animal Clinic 50th anniversary proclamation
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2510 waiver for drinking establishment near church
• Special use permit for brewery at 4000 W. 71st Street (PC-25-16)
• Renewal of special use permit for service station at 3901 Tomahawk Road (PC-25-9)
• Construction contract with Griggs Gutter and Construction, Inc. for DRAIN-24X storm drainage repair program

The Prairie Village City Council approved a special use permit for Big Grove Brewery at 4000 W. 71st Street and a waiver of the distance requirement for a drinking establishment within 200 feet of a church, both unanimously. The council also approved a renewal of a special use permit for a service station at 3901 Tomahawk Road (11-1). The community climate action guide was postponed to the November 3 meeting agenda (8-4).

• Approved Ordinance 2510 waiving distance requirement for drinking establishment within 200' of a church (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2509 special use permit for brewery at 4000 W. 71st Street (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of special use permit for service station at 3901 Tomahawk Road (11-1)
• Approved 2026 employee insurance benefit package (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including construction contracts, bid awards, and reappointment of city treasurer (unanimous)
• Postponed community climate action guide to November 3 meeting (8-4)

Diversity Committee

The committee approved the minutes from their previous meeting. Members discussed upcoming community events, including a town hall on November 5 and an interpretive panel ceremony on November 8, but made no other formal legislative decisions.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee received updates on the successful compost pilot program and discussed the Windsor Park trail project, which will be bid with both concrete and asphalt options for the governing body to decide. The committee informally preferred exploring only asphalt and concrete, with one member supporting a soft surface option. No formal decisions were made on these items; the only formal action was approving the May 14, 2025 minutes and canceling the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Canceled November 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on four site-plan exceptions for single-family homes and a property-specific sign plan for a commercial phase. Two special-use permit renewals and applications are also on the agenda: one for a service station at 3901 Tomahawk Road and another for a restaurant and craft brewery at 4000 W. 71st Street.

• Site plan exception for windows at 6528 Granada Drive (PC-25-15)
• Site plan exception for foundation elevation at 2706 W. 71st Terrace (PC-25-17)
• Site plan for patio with lot coverage exception at 4121 W. 73rd Street (PC-25-19)
• Property-specific sign plan for Corinth Quarter Phase II at 3901 W. 83rd Street (PC-25-20)
• Renewal of special use permit for service station at 3901 Tomahawk Road (PC-25-9)

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved four applications and one sign plan at its October 7, 2025 meeting. These included exceptions to neighborhood design standards for a window percentage at 6528 Granada Drive, a foundation elevation at 2706 W. 71st Terrace, and lot coverage at 4121 W. 73rd Street, as well as a property-specific sign plan for Corinth Quarter Phase II. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved window percentage exception for attached outbuilding at 6528 Granada Drive (unanimous)
• Approved foundation elevation exception for new house at 2706 W. 71st Terrace, with condition to confirm variance amount (unanimous)
• Approved patio expansion with lot coverage exception at 4121 W. 73rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved property-specific sign plan for Corinth Quarter Phase II at 3901 W. 83rd Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 meeting (6-0, Chair Wolf abstained)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider two variance applications for residential properties. The board must determine if the requests meet five specific criteria regarding uniqueness, hardship, and public interest.

• BZA2025-02: Variance for cumulative side setback for an attached outbuilding at 6528 Granada Drive
• BZA2025-03: Variance to increase permitted building coverage from 30% to 32.19% at 6748 Fontana Street

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a cumulative side setback variance for 6528 Granada Drive to allow an attached outbuilding. The board also tabled a building coverage variance request for 6748 Fontana Street to allow the applicant more time to address concerns regarding the uniqueness of the property.

• Approved cumulative side setback variance for 6528 Granada Drive (unanimous)
• Added condition that breezeway at 6528 Granada Drive cannot be enclosed
• Tabled building coverage variance for 6748 Fontana Street (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Environmental Committee

The Prairie Village Environmental Committee approved its agenda and August minutes, then tabled discussion of the recommended 2027 budget until a later meeting. Members recapped the JazzFest composting project and native plant sale, and heard a presentation on the Urban Forestry Event. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 2027 budget discussion
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

JazzFest Committee

The committee reviewed the 2025 Jazz Fest financial results, which met projected budget goals with an estimated $30,000 net balance carried into 2026. The 2026 festival date was set for Saturday, September 12, 2026. Several operational improvements were discussed, including parking for talent, food truck signage, and reducing unsold beverages, but no formal votes were taken.

• Set Jazz Fest 2026 date for Saturday, September 12, 2026
• Noted 2025 festival met budget goals with ~$30,000 net balance for 2026

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider participating in proposed national opioid settlements and approving agreements with the U.S. Department of Transportation and Kansas Department of Transportation for the 'Safe Streets and Roads for All' project. The agenda also includes several proclamations, consent agenda items, and a committee-of-the-whole discussion.

• Consider participation in proposed national opioid settlements
• Consider approval of USDOT and KDOT funding agreements for the 'Safe Streets and Roads for All' project
• Proclamations for Co-Responder Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Johnson County Christmas Bureau 65th Anniversary, and Diaper Need Awareness Week
• Consent agenda: approval of September 2, 2025 minutes, Arts Council appointment, and revisions to CP029
• Public participation for up to 3 minutes per speaker

The council voted 10-0 to authorize the city administrator to sign participation forms for proposed national opioid settlements with Purdue Pharmaceuticals and other manufacturers. It also approved, by a 6-4 vote, agreements for the federal 'Safe Streets and Roads for All' grant, which will fund a transportation safety action plan. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and an arts council appointment, was approved 10-0. An attempt to remove an open discussion item from the agenda failed 8-2.

• Authorized city administrator to sign opioid settlement participation forms (10-0)
• Approved federal SS4A agreement for transportation safety plan (6-4)
• Approved KDOT funding agreement for SS4A project (6-4)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and arts council appointment (10-0)
• Failed motion to remove open discussion item from agenda (8-2)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for two special use permits. The body is considering a new permit for a brewery and the renewal of a permit for an existing service station.

• Special use permit for restaurant and craft brewery at 4000 W. 71st Street (Big Grove Brewery and Taphouse)
• Renewal of special use permit for service station, car wash, and convenience store at 3901 Tomahawk Road (Muhammad Jutt)

The Prairie Village Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit renewal for the service station at 3901 Tomahawk Road, with conditions including unlimited duration. It also recommended approval of a special use permit for Big Grove Brewery and Taphouse at 4000 W. 71st Street, but deferred approval of the proposed signage and silo to a future meeting. Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of special use permit renewal for service station at 3901 Tomahawk Road (6-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for Big Grove Brewery and Taphouse at 4000 W. 71st Street, excluding signage and silo (6-0)
• Deferred consideration of proposed brewery signage and silo to a future meeting
• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Diversity Committee

The Prairie Village Diversity Committee approved a nonbinding resolution supporting improved language access for voters, following a similar measure passed by Roeland Park. The committee also recapped its Service Day, discussed plans for an Environment Forum in November, and rescheduled its November meeting due to the Veterans Day holiday.

• Approved language access for voters resolution (all approved)
• Approved meeting minutes from 8/12/25 (all approved)
• Rescheduled November meeting to 11/10 at 4:30 p.m.
• Confirmed Environment Forum date of 11/5
• Set publicity deadline for Environment Forum to 10/5

Tree Board

The Tree Board approved minutes from the previous meeting and finalized logistics for the upcoming October 1st tree seminar at the Meadowbrook clubhouse. Members also discussed tree mapping software updates, the status of the Deep Roots free tree program, and procedures for reporting tree issues to Public Works.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Selected Chinkapin Oaks for Kansas Forest Service seminar samples

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2026 budget and a proposal to set a mill levy rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The body will also consider a special use permit renewal for a service station and various administrative updates.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026 budget
• Resolution 2025-08 to approve a tax rate in excess of the revenue neutral rate
• Renewal of a special use permit for the service station at 8120 Mission Road
• Contract with Crouch Recreation for $36,776.00 for Bennett Park shelter replacement
• Proposed $50 fee for construction noise ordinance signs

The City Council approved the 2026 budget of $50,862,373 with an ad valorem tax of $12,986,118, and approved Resolution 2025-08 setting a mill levy rate of 18.066 mills, exceeding the revenue neutral rate of 17.213 mills. Both votes passed 8-2. The council also approved a special use permit renewal for the service station at 8120 Mission Road and directed staff to amend Council Policy 29 regarding the president of the council election timing.

• Approved 2026 budget of $50,862,373 with ad valorem tax of $12,986,118 (8-2)
• Approved Resolution 2025-08 for mill levy rate of 18.066 mills, exceeding revenue neutral rate (8-2)
• Approved special use permit renewal for service station at 8120 Mission Road (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fee schedule amendment and Bennett Park shelter replacement (11-0)
• Directed staff to amend Council Policy 29 to move president election to first December meeting (8-0)
• Directed staff to develop a council handbook (8-0)

Environmental Committee

The Prairie Village Environmental Committee approved the sustainability grant for educational institutions, with minor revisions and a new code compliance clause. The committee also discussed the draft Community Climate Action Plan with Keramida, receiving suggestions on sustainable building, lawn electrification, and composting. Updates were given on the Jazz Fest, the KC Can Compost pilot expansion, and upcoming community events.

• Approved sustainability grant for educational institutions (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed draft Community Climate Action Plan with Keramida
• Noted City Council approved expanding KC Can Compost pilot by three bins

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet on August 18, 2025, to consider the reappointment of the City Administrator, an expansion of the food composting program, and a design agreement with Olsson for the 2025/2026 drainage program (DRAIN-25X). The agenda also includes a police pension plan amendment to allow sworn officers to purchase service credit for previous law enforcement roles. The provided source document additionally details past actions from the August 4, 2025 meeting, including the approval of a November 4, 2025 ballot question regarding abandoning the mayor-council form of government.

• Consider design agreement with Olsson for the 2025/2026 drainage program (DRAIN-25X)
• Consider reappointment of City Administrator
• Consider expansion of the food composting program with KC Can Compost
• Consider amending the Prairie Village police pension plan for previous law enforcement service credit

The Prairie Village City Council approved the purchase of three additional smart bins to expand the city's food composting drop-off program following strong early participation. The council also unanimously ratified the reappointment of City Administrator Wes Jordan to a four-year term, approved the consent agenda, and voted to move police pension plan amendments forward for a future vote.

• Approved amended meeting agenda (12-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 4 minutes, expenditure ordinance #3053, and Olsson drainage design agreement DRAIN-25X (12-0)
• Moved police pension plan amendments allowing purchase of service credit forward for final action at a future meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified the reappointment of Wes Jordan as City Administrator for four additional years (12-0)
• Approved the expansion of the food composting drop-off program with the purchase of three additional smart bins (12-0)
• Approved a 30-minute executive session for attorney-client privileged consultations (12-0)

Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee approved a budget of up to $1,000 for supplies for the September 1st Service Day, which will support a coat and winter accessory drive for the JVS closet. Members also confirmed details for the upcoming Hispanic Heritage Event scheduled for September 20th at Harmon Park. Other items, including an update on language access for voters, were held for future meetings.

• Approved agenda (all approved)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved $1,000 budget for Service Day supplies (all approved)

Tree Board

The Tree Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. The board discussed the VillageFest event, planned the fall tree seminar, and reviewed the tree mapping update. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on renewing a special use permit for a service station, car wash, and convenience store at 8120 Mission Road. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and adjournment procedures.

• Renewal of special use permit for service station, car wash, and convenience store at 8120 Mission Road (PC-25-13)
• Building line modification request for 8009 Falmouth Street (PC-25-7)
• Site plan for patio extension with lot coverage exception at 7052 Cedar Street (PC-25-12)

The Prairie Village Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend approval of a special use permit renewal for the service station, car wash, and convenience store at 8120 Mission Road. The permit, originally granted in 1991, was renewed with conditions, including no time limit but revocable by the city. No public comments were made during the hearing.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special use permit renewal for Station Corinth, LLC at 8120 Mission Road (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to facilitate a ballot question for the November 4, 2025 election. The body will also discuss a noise ordinance and review several contracts and equipment purchases.

• Resolution 2025-07 regarding a ballot question for the November 4, 2025 election
• Contract with McAnany Construction for UBAS improvements on 75th Street from State Line to Mission Road
• Purchase of equipment from Paladin for a Drone as First Responder Program
• 2026 Mission Hills contract and budget
• Discussion regarding a noise ordinance

The council voted 11-0 to pass Resolution 2025-07, directing the Johnson County Election Office to place a ballot question on the November 4, 2025 election asking whether to abandon the mayor-council form of government. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a contract for UBAS improvements on 75th Street, and discussed construction noise enforcement. A motion to mirror Mission Hills' noise restrictions and ban construction on federal holidays failed 9-2, while a motion to require construction hour signage at certain sites passed 10-1.

• Approved Resolution 2025-07 to place government-form ballot question (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including UBAS contract with McAnany Construction (11-0)
• Approved expenditure ordinance #3052 (consent agenda)
• Authorized police drone equipment purchase from Paladin (consent agenda)
• Approved 2026 Mission Hills contract and budget (consent agenda)
• Failed motion to mirror Mission Hills noise restrictions and ban federal holiday construction (9-2)
• Approved motion to require construction hour signage at certain sites (10-1)

JazzFest Committee

The Prairie Village Jazz Fest Committee reviewed updates on contracted musical acts, food and beverage vendors, stage technical needs, infrastructure orders, and marketing materials for the upcoming festival. The committee approved a bid from KC Ice to supply ice and approved line-up fans to be ordered. No formal votes or final policy ordinances were enacted.

• Approved KC Ice bid to supply ice

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet to discuss routine items, hear a second-quarter report from the fire chief, and vote on several consent agenda items including approval of meeting minutes, a special event ordinance for the Jazz Festival, and a school crossing guard contract renewal. The council will also consider traffic calming measures on 89th Street and potential updates to ordinances regarding e-bikes and e-scooters.

• Approve minutes of July 7, 2025 meeting
• Authorize Prairie Village Jazz Festival as a special event with alcohol sales in a barricaded area
• Renew school crossing guard contract with All City Management Services, Inc. (ACMS)
• Install traffic calming measures on 89th Street from Roe Avenue to Mission Road ($55,000 total cost)
• Discuss proposed updates to e-bike and e-scooter ordinances

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2507, which establishes new traffic regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters, including helmet requirements for juveniles and restrictions on Class 3 e-bike usage. Additionally, the Council approved a consent agenda that included a police vehicle purchase and event permits for the Prairie Village Jazz Festival. A proposal to implement a Drone as First Responder program was tabled until the August 4 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2507 regarding e-bike and e-scooter traffic laws (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Jazz Festival permits and police vehicle (9-0)
• Tabled discussion on Drone as First Responder program to August 4 (9-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (9-0)

Arts Council

The Prairie Village Arts Council met and approved the agenda and May 2025 minutes. They discussed the upcoming city council agenda, financial updates, and reviewed public art policies from neighboring communities, with a recommendation to defer the 1% for Art proposal. No formal decisions were made on new policies.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred 1% for Art proposal (recommendation)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2026 budget. Members will also discuss traffic calming measures on 89th Street and potential restrictions on residential development.

• Resolution 2025-06 regarding the 2026 budget revenue neutral rate
• Traffic calming on 89th Street from Roe Avenue and Mission Road
• Contract with Byrne and Jones Construction for 2025 street repair program (P5001)
• Sustainability enhancements for new city hall (Project BG510003)
• Proposed ordinance updates for E-scooters and motorized bicycles

The council approved a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate for the 2026 budget, setting a public hearing for September 2, 2025. The proposed budget includes a mill rate of 18.066, a slight decrease from 2025. The council also approved traffic calming measures on 89th Street, including a speed table and traffic circle. In the committee of the whole, they directed staff to investigate enhanced fees and enforcement for construction nuisances, and approved adding bike racks and EV charging stations to the new city hall project.

• Approved resolution to exceed revenue neutral rate for 2026 budget (10-1)
• Approved traffic calming on 89th Street from Roe to Mission (11-0)
• Directed staff to investigate enhanced fees, enforcement, and fines for construction nuisances (11-0)
• Approved $4,000 for two bike racks at new city hall (11-0)
• Approved $35,000 for four EV charging stations at new city hall, with user-paid electricity (11-0, amendment 9-2)
• Directed staff to develop ordinance with e-scooter/e-bike safety measures (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two applications: a building line modification at 8009 Falmouth Street and a site plan for a patio with an exception to lot coverage standards at 7052 Cedar Street. The meeting also includes approval of the June 3, 2025 minutes and other business.

• PC-25-7: Building line modification at 8009 Falmouth Street (R-1A zoning, applicant Joe Woods, MOJO Built)
• PC-25-12: Site plan for patio with exception to lot coverage standards at 7052 Cedar Street (R-1B zoning, applicants James Warford/Ryan DeSpain)
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from June 3, 2025

The commission approved a building line modification for a new house at 8009 Falmouth Street, allowing a 30-foot setback from Somerset Drive instead of the platted 40-foot line, in a 5-1 vote. It also approved a site plan for a patio and sport court at 7052 Cedar Street with an exception to the 40% impervious surface limit, conditioned on no French drain or reservoir tank, in a 6-0 vote. The meeting included no public hearings or other substantive business.

• Approved building line modification at 8009 Falmouth Street (5-1)
• Approved site plan with lot coverage exception at 7052 Cedar Street (6-0)
• Condition added: no French drain or reservoir tank at 7052 Cedar Street

JazzFest Committee

The committee reported that all professional musical acts are contracted with deposits paid, and four food vendors have signed contracts, with two agreements pending. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily updates and planning discussions.

• Confirmed all musical acts contracted and deposits paid
• Signed contracts with Ragusa's, Eat Schmidt, The Mad Greek, Marigolds, and Polar Oasis
• Pending agreements with Hungry Hatch and Butterfluff
• Scheduled discussion with Crawford Distributors for July
• Planned to issue tent, table, and chair order through AAA Rental in July
• Tasked Mike Polich to investigate utility vehicle rental vendor

City Council

The City Council will review a design presentation for the municipal complex and consider resolutions to authorize improvements and a bond sale. The meeting includes a presentation of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report by Gordon CPA, LLC.

• Municipal complex design development presentation
• Resolution authorizing municipal complex improvements
• Bond Sale Resolution
• Amendments to Council Policy 056 regarding debt issuance
• Amendments to Council Policy 001 regarding City Committees

The council approved two resolutions authorizing the municipal complex project and the sale of up to $30 million in general obligation bonds with a 30-year term. The project includes a new city hall at 7820 Mission Road and renovations to the police department and court facilities. The votes were 9-2, with Sharp and Reddell dissenting. The council also amended its financial management policy to update debt limitations.

• Approved Resolution 2025-04 authorizing municipal complex improvements and GO bond issuance (9-2)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 authorizing sale of up to $30M in GO bonds with 30-year term (9-2)
• Amended Council Policy 056 to revise debt policy language (9-2)
• Approved consent agenda including June 2 minutes and Council Policy 001 amendments (10-0)

Diversity Committee

The Diversity Committee approved a motion to ask the Prairie Village City Council and mayor to make a statement supporting immigrants, similar to Kansas City, MO. The committee also discussed joining the Welcoming KC initiative, planned a fall service day, and reviewed updates on the Juneteenth celebration and Hispanic Heritage event.

• Approved motion to ask city council/mayor to make a statement supporting immigrants (all approved)
• Approved agenda (all approved)
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/8/25 (all approved)
• Formed sub-committee (Karen, Ciara, Anitha) to organize fall service day
• Discussed joining Welcoming KC committee and sending a representative

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three site plan applications for residential properties and a request for temporary athletic lighting. The body will also discuss amendments to its bylaws regarding meeting times and remote participation.

• PC-25-6: Temporary lighting site plan for athletic practices at 7500 Mission Road
• PC-25-8: Site plan exception for an exposed foundation at 7900 Canterbury Street
• PC-25-10: Site plan review for a fence/wall with an exception at 8714 Mission Road
• Proposed amendments to Planning Commission bylaws regarding meeting times and remote participation

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a site plan for temporary lighting at Shawnee Mission East High School, allowing early-morning practices during heat events, with a condition allowing staff to authorize future use without new approval. The commission also approved an exception for an exposed foundation at 7900 Canterbury Street and a fence exception at 8714 Mission Road, with the fence setback amended to 5 feet from the sidewalk. Bylaw amendments changing meeting start time to 6 p.m. and allowing remote participation were also approved.

• Approved temporary lighting site plan at 7500 Mission Road (5-0), with conditions including staff authorization for future years
• Approved exposed foundation exception at 7900 Canterbury Street (5-0)
• Approved fence/wall exception at 8714 Mission Road (5-0), amended to require 5' from sidewalk
• Approved bylaw amendments for 6 p.m. meeting start and remote participation (5-0)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, issue proclamations, and discuss several significant items. Key discussions include the preliminary 2026 budget, LEED certification for the new city hall, potential restrictions on residential development/redevelopment, and whether to revise Charter Ordinance 28, which allows the city to issue bonds without a public vote. The agenda also includes consent items like an expenditure ordinance and a computer server purchase.

• Preliminary 2026 budget presentation
• Discussion of LEED certification for new city hall (Project BG510003)
• Potential restrictions on residential development/redevelopment
• Discussion of revising Charter Ordinance 28
• Expenditure ordinance #3050 and computer server purchase

The council voted 8-3 to direct staff to pursue LEED Gold certification for the new city hall at 7820 Mission Road, after a motion for LEED Platinum failed 7-4. The council also approved the preliminary 2026 budget with a mill levy reduction, and rejected a motion to repeal Charter Ordinance 28 that would have required voter approval for bond issuance.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, expenditure ordinance #3050, appointment, and server purchase (11-0)
• Directed staff to pursue LEED Gold certification for new city hall (8-3)
• Rejected LEED Platinum certification for new city hall (4-7)
• Approved preliminary 2026 budget with mill levy reduction to 18.076 mills (9-2)
• Moved residential development restrictions discussion to a future meeting (9-2)
• Rejected motion to repeal Charter Ordinance 28 (2-9)

VillageFest Committee

The VillageFest Committee approved two Spirit Award nominations and confirmed Chick-fil-A as a vendor. The committee also reviewed logistics for the July 4 event, including coffee orders, a Bradley Fighting Vehicle display, and parking permissions. No other formal decisions were made; most items were status updates.

• Approved two Spirit Award nominations (unanimous)
• Confirmed Chick-fil-A vendor agreement for VillageFest 2025
• Ordered coffee from Starbucks in PV Shops (14 gallons total)
• Scheduled credit card terminal order for June 2
• Scheduled invitation of city and political leaders for Patriotic Program in first week of June

Environmental Committee

The Prairie Village Environmental Committee approved a volunteer sign-up proposal for VillageFest and discussed the KC Can Compost pilot, aiming for containers by late June. The Community Climate Action Plan survey closed with about 500 responses, and a consultant will deliver a summary. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved VillageFest volunteer sign-up proposal
• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

JazzFest Committee

The committee confirmed the talent lineup for JazzFest 2025, with contracts drafted and sent to five artists. Food vendors were confirmed, and composting efforts with KC Can Compost were finalized, including a contract requirement for compostable service items. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed and confirmed.

• Confirmed lineup of 5 acts for JazzFest 2025; contracts sent to artists
• Confirmed food vendors: Ragusa's, Eat Schmidt, Marigold's, The Hungry Hatch, The Mad Greek, Polar Oasis, Butterfluff Popcorn
• Added contract language requiring compostable service items for single-serving food sales; Butterfluff Popcorn exempt
• Approved rental of utility vehicle for 2025 setup/teardown
• Confirmed KCPT marketing package at same cost as 2024
• Scheduled next committee meeting for June 24, 2025

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee voted unanimously to advance a composting pilot program to the City Council. The program, developed with KC Can Compost, would install smart cans at three parks and cost $450 for installation plus $11,232 annually for maintenance. The committee would contribute $3,000 and request additional funding from the City Council.

• Advanced composting pilot program to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved up to $50 for seedball supplies for Deep Roots plant sale (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with amendment to move Deep Roots discussion earlier (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss LEED certification levels for the new city hall project (BG510003). Members will also consider potential restrictions on residential development and redevelopment.

• Discussion of LEED certification for new city hall (Project BG510003)
• Discussion of potential restrictions on residential development/redevelopment
• Appointment to the Diversity Committee
• National Public Works Week proclamation

Arts Council

The Prairie Village Arts Council unanimously approved its agenda, consent agenda, and a Kansas Arts Network membership. The City Council approved the 2026 budget, which includes concerns about complementary alcohol at events but did not affect approval. The new City Hall will include art space, with a design preview scheduled for June 2nd. The council discussed proposing an Impact Fee for commercial developers, with an option to place public art on-site instead of paying the fee, to be introduced to the council in late 2025.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Kansas Arts Network membership (unanimous)
• City Council approved 2026 budget (unanimous)

Diversity Committee

The Prairie Village Diversity Committee met on May 13, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No formal decisions were made, but the committee discussed upcoming events, including a TED-talk style immigration forum with 34 RSVPs, a Juneteenth celebration on June 7, and the Welcoming KC/JoCo launch on May 16. Action items were assigned to members for follow-up, such as sharing event information and volunteer links.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes from 4/8/25 (all in favor)
• Assigned action: Rachael to provide PDF of Welcoming KC overview
• Assigned action: Chi to identify committee involvement with Welcoming KC
• Assigned action: Tim to share handouts from immigration forum
• Assigned action: Committee to promote immigration forum to increase attendance
• Assigned action: Rachael to send volunteer links for Juneteenth
• Assigned action: Chi to check with Lilian on Hispanic Heritage event planning

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will receive a 2026 Capital Infrastructure Program budget presentation and hear updates on municipal complex improvements. The meeting includes routine approvals, proclamations, and a public participation period, but no major decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Purchase of replacement drainage camera system equipment
• Bid for plumbing services
• Design agreement with Affinis Corporation for 2025 residential street program (PAVP2025) and Windsor Park trail (federal aid project BG900005)
• Funding transfer for municipal complex improvement project (CIP BG510003)

The council approved a $3,060,000 construction contract with Superior Bowen for the 2025 residential street rehabilitation program, and approved a $195,000 transfer of funds into the municipal complex improvement project. The council also discussed the timeline for the municipal complex project, including potential bond issuance before possible changes to tax-exempt status of municipal bonds. No final decision was made on the municipal complex project itself.

• Approved $3,060,000 construction contract with Superior Bowen for 2025 street rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $195,000 fund transfer for municipal complex improvements (11-1)
• Approved consent agenda including drainage camera equipment, plumbing services bid, and design agreement with Affinis (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (11-0)

VillageFest Committee

The VillageFest Committee discussed logistics for the 2025 event, including volunteer needs, vendor interest, and entertainment plans. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion or updates. Key updates included Chick-Fil-A's interest in participating, Fun Services contracted for VillageFest 2026, and confirmation of Kristy Lambert singing the National Anthem.

• Contracted Fun Services for VillageFest 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Confirmed Kristy Lambert for National Anthem (no vote recorded)
• Ordered 300 string bags (no vote recorded)
• Received 96 splash balls (no vote recorded)
• Engraved pie plate for pie contest (no vote recorded)

Environmental Committee

The Prairie Village Environmental Committee approved a motion to pilot composting at JazzFest on September 6, 2025, using KC Can Compost, with all members in favor. The committee also discussed updates on the Community Climate Action Plan, VillageFest plans, and a community compost pilot program with two drop-off locations. No new business was considered.

• Approved pilot composting at JazzFest with KC Can Compost (all in favor)
• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

JazzFest Committee

The Prairie Village City Council approved the 2026 Jazz Fest budget as submitted on April 21, 2025. The committee also finalized volunteer waiver forms, discussed potential talent acts, and confirmed food vendors and technical arrangements for the 2025 event.

• Approved 2026 Jazz Fest budget as submitted by City Council
• Completed and signed annual volunteer waiver forms
• Confirmed food vendors: Mad Greek, Eat Schmidt, 3 entree trucks, Polar Oasis, Butterfluff Popcorn
• Confirmed no generator needed for food trucks; existing circuit to power beverage tent and ice truck
• Approved rental of utility vehicle for 2025 setup/teardown
• Approved refresh of park vinyls and budget estimate of $850 for 100 yard signs and 50 stakes

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet to discuss a food composting pilot program with KC Can Compost, review traffic and pedestrian safety on 66th Street, and consider a financial contribution to its sister-city of Dolyna, Ukraine. The council will also review 2026 budget requests for VillageFest, JazzFest, the Arts Council, the Diversity Committee, and the Environmental Committee during a Committee of the Whole session.

• Consider approval of a food composting pilot program with KC Can Compost
• Consider traffic and pedestrian safety on 66th Street west of Mission Road
• Consider financial contribution to Dolyna, Ukraine (sister-city)
• Consider 2026 budget requests for VillageFest, JazzFest, Arts Council, Diversity Committee, and Environmental Committee
• Consider construction administration agreement with Trekk Design Group for the 2025 residential street program

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved updated pool rules as directed by the health department, with further discussion on the unsupervised child drop-off age provision scheduled for May. They also approved a fence plan to incorporate a former tree site into the Harmon Park community garden. The committee discussed but took no final action on the Hollub Rose Garden elimination, Diversity Committee panel placement, and composting drop-off locations.

• Approved Harmon Park community garden fence plan (unanimous)
• Approved pool rules as directed by health department (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on pool rules age provision to May meeting

Diversity Committee

The Prairie Village Diversity Committee met and approved the agenda and prior minutes unanimously. They discussed upcoming events, including an Immigration Ted Talk, Juneteenth, and Hispanic Heritage, and recommended adding Joe Pachman to the committee.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from last meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Joe Pachman for committee membership
• Adjourned (unanimous)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will vote on several contracts and purchases, including a police drone, drainage projects, and insurance renewals. They will also discuss a financial contribution to sister city Dolyna, Ukraine, and consider traffic safety measures on 66th Street. The agenda includes routine consent items and proclamations.

• Consider purchase of indoor UAV for police operations
• Consider construction contract with WCI, Inc. for DRAIN-25X: 67th Street RCB replacement
• Consider interlocal agreement with Johnson County for project DRAIN-23X
• Consider 2025-2026 insurance renewals
• Consider financial contribution to Dolyna, Ukraine (sister-city)

The Prairie Village City Council approved a $22,900 financial contribution to its sister-city Dolyna, Ukraine, for purchasing drones, passing 6-5. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $846,376.50 storm drainage project and a $119,204 construction administration agreement. A speed limit change on Tomahawk Road was approved 10-1, with one councilmember dissenting due to lack of safety data. The meeting included public comments on a proposed new city hall and police expansion, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved $22,900 donation to Dolyna, Ukraine for drones (6-5)
• Approved $846,376.50 construction contract with WCI, Inc. for DRAIN-25X storm drainage project (11-0)
• Approved $119,204 construction administration agreement with Trekk Design Group (11-0)
• Approved 2026-2030 County Assistance Road System (CARS) program (11-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County for DRAIN-23X storm drainage project (11-0)
• Approved insurance renewal with Travelers and Lloyds at $549,273.20 (11-0)
• Approved speed limit change on Tomahawk Road (10-1)
• Approved consent agenda items #1-#8 and #10 (11-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a pool, patio, and garage at 6528 Granada Drive. The applicant is requesting an exception to the 40% impervious surface limit. The commission will also conduct an annual review of its bylaws.

• Site plan for pool, patio, and garage at 6528 Granada Drive
• Exception request for lot coverage standards at 6528 Granada Drive
• Annual review of Planning Commission bylaws

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a site plan for a pool, patio cover, and detached garage at 6528 Granada Drive, granting an exception to the 40% impervious surface limit. The exception allows up to 120 additional square feet of impervious surface beyond the submitted plan. The commission also discussed annual bylaw review, including potential changes to meeting times and virtual participation.

• Approved site plan PC-25-5 for pool, patio, and garage at 6528 Granada Drive with lot coverage exception (unanimous)
• Allowed up to 120 sq ft additional impervious surface beyond site plan (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Arts Council

The Prairie Village Arts Council unanimously approved a request to increase its budget to $15,000, a $5,000 increase, to cover rising costs and future expenses. They also approved Abby Magariel as Vice Chair for 2025-26 and approved sponsoring a booth at the Prairie Village Art Fair. The council discussed but made no decisions on contributing to the city's 75th Anniversary celebrations.

• Approved budget increase request to $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Abby Magariel as Vice Chair for 2025-26 (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship of a booth at the Prairie Village Art Fair (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 2025 meeting summary (unanimous)

Environmental Committee

The Prairie Village Environmental Committee approved its 2026 budget request of $10,900, a $2,900 increase from 2025, including a new $2,000 school sustainability grant program. The committee also heard updates from the Community Gardens, including a request for a chain-link fence (not acted on) and tabled a composting proposal for JazzFest due to budget constraints. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2026 budget request of $10,900 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled JazzFest composting proposal (no vote)
• No action on Harmon Garden fence request

JazzFest Committee

The committee agreed to maintain the current $35,000 annual budget request for the 2026 Jazz Fest, to be presented to the City Council on April 22. They also confirmed the 2025 account balance of about $42,000, planning to spend the $17,000 surplus first. Several food vendors committed for 2025, and the committee discussed composting and zero-waste initiatives. No formal votes were taken; decisions were made by consensus.

• Maintained $35,000 annual budget request for 2026 Jazz Fest
• Confirmed 2025 account balance of approximately $42,000, to spend surplus first
• Committed food vendors: Mad Greek, Eat Schmidt, Polar Oasis
• Located food trucks and WaterOne Quench Buggy in parking lot west of Harmon Park playground
• Decided food trucks must run on own power; no generator provided
• Butterfluff Popcorn to remain in front of Harmon Park Pavilion
• Added temporary ADA parking in Pool lot to replace lost spots
• Refreshed park vinyls for 2025; Mission Road banners for 2026

Diversity Committee

The Prairie Village Diversity Committee approved its 2026 budget, allocating $2,500 for MLK, $4,000 for Town Hall, $15,000 for Juneteenth, $2,000 for one-off events, $2,500 for Hispanic Heritage, and $500 for miscellaneous, while removing line items for Jazzfest, Art Fair, BIPOC Playdates, and VillageFest. The committee also discussed plans for a TED talk-style town hall on immigration, a Hispanic Heritage event on 9/20, and collaboration with Roeland Park's DEI committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2026 Diversity Committee budget (all approved)
• Removed Jazzfest, Art Fair, BIPOC Playdates, VillageFest line items from budget
• Added Hispanic Heritage as its own budget line item ($2,500)
• Reserved shelter for Hispanic Heritage event on 9/20
• Agreed Indigenous People's Celebration will not be annual due to high effort

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for improvements to the municipal complex at 7820 Mission Road. The body will also review a request for a fence height exception at 7820 Dearborn Drive.

• Site plan and exterior building review for municipal complex improvements at 7820 Mission Road
• Site plan for fence with a height exception at 7820 Dearborn Drive

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved a site plan for a new city hall building on the Mission Road Bible Church property, with conditions, and approved a fence height exception at 7820 Dearborn Drive. The commission also received training on its role and discussed potential review of fence regulations.

• Approved site plan for municipal complex improvements at 7820 Mission Road (6-1)
• Approved fence height exception at 7820 Dearborn Drive (6-1)
• Approved minutes of February 4, 2025 meeting (5-0, with 2 abstentions)

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will meet to discuss routine items, committee reports, and new business including a potential $23 million industrial revenue bond for renovations at the Prairie Village Shopping Center. The council will also hear updates on planning guidelines, budget goals, and traffic safety discussions.

• Consider approval of $23 million industrial revenue bonds for GRI Prairie Village, LLC (Balls Hen House) renovations at 4000 W. 71st Street and 6950 Mission Road
• Consider construction contract with J.M. Fahey Construction for $657,610.50 to resurface Nall Avenue from 75th Street to 79th Street
• Discussion of R-1B neighborhood design guidelines planning commission report
• Discussion of additional funding for property tax rebate program
• Discussion of potential ordinance requiring helmets for juvenile e-scooter users

The Prairie Village City Council approved several measures, including a speed table and lighted crossing beacon on 66th Street west of Mission Road, despite traffic data not meeting the usual threshold. They also approved an additional $10,000 for the property tax rebate program, accepted the planning commission's recommendation not to change R-1B design guidelines, and recommended an ordinance requiring helmets for minors on e-scooters and e-bikes. The council also discussed the YMCA property and held executive sessions on potential acquisition.

• Approved $10,000 additional funding for property tax rebate program (11-0)
• Accepted planning commission recommendation to not change R-1B design guidelines (9-2)
• Recommended approval of speed table and lighted crossing beacon on 66th Street (11-0)
• Recommended approval of Ordinance #2504 requiring helmets for minors on e-scooters and e-bikes (11-0)
• Approved 2026 budget goals and objectives as presented (11-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, committee appointments, and mattress agreement (11-0)

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee unanimously voted to advance a one-year drop-off composting pilot program to the City Council, with the committee contributing $3,000 and requesting additional funding. The program, developed with KC Can Compost, would install smart cans at three parks. The committee also approved up to $50 for seedball supplies for the Deep Roots plant sale and discussed several other initiatives.

• Advanced composting pilot program to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved up to $50 for seedball supplies for Deep Roots plant sale (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with amendment to move Deep Roots discussion earlier (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

JazzFest Committee

The Prairie Village JazzFest Committee discussed operational improvements and growth strategy, confirming Mad Greek Food Truck and Aching Backline for 2025. They agreed to pursue moderate, sustained growth while maintaining attendee experience, and will consider renting a utility vehicle to reduce setup strain. No formal votes were taken; decisions were consensus-based.

• Confirmed Mad Greek Food Truck for JazzFest 2025
• Confirmed Aching Backline for 2025, with higher labor costs budgeted
• Agreed to keep fan order same as 2024 and mark unopened boxes clearly
• Assigned Mary Ann Watkins and Will Fisher to coordinate store poster distribution
• Will contact non-City organizations about exhibitor tents for 2025

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider a resolution of intent to issue approximately $23 million in industrial revenue bonds for GRI Prairie Village, LLC to renovate the Hen House grocery store at 6950 Mission Road and convert 4000 W. 71st Street into multi-tenant space. The council will also review a construction contract with J.M. Fahey Construction for the 2024 CARS Project on Nall Avenue from 75th Street to 79th Street, and discuss a speed limit change on Tomahawk Road.

• Resolution 2025-03 for industrial revenue bonds for GRI Prairie Village, LLC (Balls Hen House)
• Construction contract with J.M. Fahey Construction for the 2024 CARS Project on Nall Avenue from 75th Street to 79th Street (NAAV0007)
• Interlocal agreement with the City of Mission and Johnson County for construction of 63rd Street from Roe Avenue to Nall Avenue (63ST0001 2025 CARS)
• Purchase request for police vehicles
• Discussion of speed limit change on Tomahawk Road from Roe Avenue to Mission Road

Diversity Committee

The committee unanimously approved moving its meeting time to 4:30 p.m. and discussed collaborating with Roeland Park's DEI committee. They also tentatively planned a Hispanic Heritage event for September 20 and reviewed updates on the MLK Service Day and interpretive panel.

• Approved meeting minutes from 1/14/25 (unanimous)
• Moved meeting time to 4:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Tentatively proposed Hispanic Heritage event for September 20 (to discuss in March)

Tree Board

The Prairie Village Tree Board re-elected Lindsay Voitik as Chair and selected Colin McCallister as the newest board member via secret ballot, pending Mayor and City Council approval. The board also set its 2025 meeting months (March, April, May, June, August, November) and chose Harmon Park as the location for the Arbor Day event on April 26, 2025. Several items, including the Tree City USA application and tree canopy coverage, were deferred to the next meeting.

• Re-elected Lindsay Voitik as Chair (motion carried)
• Selected Colin McCallister as new board member via secret ballot
• Approved 2025 meeting months: March, April, May, June, August, November (motion carried)
• Selected Harmon Park as Arbor Day event location (motion carried)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Deferred Tree City USA application and tree canopy coverage to next meeting

Planning Commission

The Prairie Village Planning Commission will meet to consider a site plan exception for a fence or wall at 2110 W. 71st Terrace and a site plan for a generator at 2400 W. 75th Street. The commission will also discuss potential updates to R-1B neighborhood design guidelines and hold elections for its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

• Site plan exception for a fence/wall at 2110 W. 71st Terrace (PC-25-1)
• Site plan for a generator at 2400 W. 75th Street (PC-25-2)
• Discussion on updates to R-1B neighborhood design guidelines
• Election of Planning Commission Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary

The Prairie Village Planning Commission approved two site plans: a fence/wall height exception at 2110 W. 71st Terrace (5-1) and an emergency generator at 2110 W. 71st Terrace (6-0). The commission also elected officers and declined to revisit R-1B design guidelines at this time.

• Approved fence/wall height exception at 2110 W. 71st Terrace (5-1)
• Approved generator site plan at 2110 W. 71st Terrace (6-0)
• Elected Greg Wolf as Chair, Jeffrey Valentino as Vice-Chair, Adam Geffert as Secretary (4-0, with Wolf and Valentino abstaining)
• Decided not to pursue changes to R-1B design guidelines at this time

City Council

The City Council will discuss a request to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds for GRI Prairie Village, LLC (Balls Hen House). The body will also review the exterior design of the new city hall at 7820 Mission Road.

• Discussion of Industrial Revenue Bonds for GRI Prairie Village, LLC (Balls Hen House)
• Discussion of new city hall exterior at 7820 Mission Road
• Agreement renewal with Witt O’Brien’s, LLC for American Rescue Plan Act consulting
• Service agreement for RoadAI public works PCI rating software by Vaisala
• Interlocal agreement with City of Overland Park for shared traffic signal replacement

The City Council unanimously recommended approval of an industrial revenue bond request from GRI Prairie Village, LLC for the renovation of the Hen House grocery store and conversion of the building at 4000 W. 71st Street. The bonds would provide a sales tax exemption on construction costs, with an estimated $2.3 million in total savings, including roughly $233,000 from the city. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a contract renewal for ARPA consulting services and an interlocal agreement with Overland Park for traffic signal replacement. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of $23M IRB request for GRI Prairie Village, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including ARPA consulting agreement renewal with Witt O'Brien's
• Approved service agreement for RoadAI PCI rating software by Vaisala
• Approved interlocal agreement with Overland Park for traffic signal replacement
• Approved regular meeting minutes from January 21, 2025

JazzFest Committee

The committee confirmed JazzFest 2025 for September 6, 2025, and plans to spend $12-15K of the $42,616.97 surplus, drawing only what is needed from the city budget. Talent lineup will include five acts, starting with Shawnee Mission East Blue Knights. Food truck placement and bottled water sales are under review, with a report on revenue impact pending. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed as plans.

• Confirmed JazzFest 2025 date: Sept 6, 2025
• Planned to spend $12-15K of surplus, reducing city budget draw
• Confirmed Water One Quench Buggy for 2025
• Maintained $6 per serving price for adult beverages
• Approved 125 posters (25 with easel backs, 100 without) for marketing
• Confirmed Shawnee Mission Post ad contract with no increase
• Approved Monkey Brain Arts nonprofit exhibitor tent request

VillageFest Committee

The VillageFest Committee discussed plans for the 2025 event, including confirming vendors and entertainment. A proposal to eliminate revenue and non-revenue pop-up tents was discussed to expand other areas like the Little Village. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion notes.

• Proposed eliminating pop-up tents for VillageFest 2025 (discussion only)
• Confirmed Polar Oasis with 2 trucks
• Confirmed David Shepherd for food vendors
• Confirmed Mr. Stinky Feet for live entertainment
• Confirmed Sister Act with hair/face painters, bubble guy, balloon twisters
• Confirmed Fun Services with same lineup as last year
• Confirmed Huey Helicopter
• Confirmed American Waste Systems (Stage) and Sterling Silver Sound

City Council

The Prairie Village City Council will consider several key items, including authorizing general obligation temporary notes for the acquisition of 7820 Mission Road, awarding a contract for the 2025 crack seal/micro surfacing program, and approving a municipal complex improvement plan for the same property. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as expenditure ordinances, interlocal agreements for 75th Street improvements and a culvert replacement, and the 2025 recreation fee schedule. A proclamation recognizing Religious Freedom Day will also be presented.

• Resolution 2025-02 authorizing general obligation temporary notes, Series 2025 for acquisition of 7820 Mission Road
• Contract award to Vance Brothers, Inc. for 2025 crack seal/micro surfacing program
• Municipal complex improvement plan for 7820 Mission Road
• Interlocal agreement with Johnson County for 75th Street improvements from State Line to Mission Road
• 2025 recreation fee schedule and SuperPass interlocal agreement

The council approved the site plan and design for a new city hall at 7820 Mission Road (Option 2A), with minimal renovation for police and municipal court at 7700 Mission Road, in an 8-1 vote. A motion to postpone and explore renovating the existing church building failed 7-2. The council also approved issuing $4.5M in temporary notes for the property purchase, a $425,000 road maintenance contract, and an interpretive panel for Porter Park.

• Approved Resolution 2025-02 for $4.5M temporary notes to acquire 7820 Mission Road (9-0)
• Approved $425,000 contract with Vance Brothers for 2025 crack seal/micro surfacing (9-0)
• Approved Option 2A: new city hall at 7820 Mission Road with minimal police/court renovation (8-1)
• Rejected motion to postpone and explore renovating existing church building (2-7)
• Approved interpretive panel for Porter Park with amendments (7-2)
• Elected Greg Gallagher as 2025 council president (9-0)
• Recommended approval of $12,190 RoadAI pavement software agreement (9-0)
• Recommended approval of $760,000 interlocal agreement with Overland Park for traffic signal replacement (9-0)

Arts Council

The Prairie Village Arts Council tabled a proposal to allocate $6,500 from its balance to the Public Art Fund until the next meeting. The council also approved the agenda and consent agenda, which included the November 2024 meeting summary. Financial updates noted lower entry fees and donations, higher catering costs, and an $8,000 fund balance.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved consent agenda including November 2024 meeting summary unanimously
• Tabled $6,500 allocation to Public Art Fund

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reduce side setbacks for a new garage. The board will also elect its Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

• Public hearing for BZA2024-09: Side setback variance at 7714 Mohawk Drive to allow a building 4' 2" from the side lot line instead of 7'
• Request for building separation of 12' 3" instead of the required 14' at 7714 Mohawk Drive
• Election of Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary