Wyandotte County, KS

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee will consider a series of land bank property applications, including grouped approvals for sales and transfers with no opposition, one opposed transfer, and two extension requests. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Land bank sales: 10 applications for single-family homes and one multi-family (Pillar KC) at various addresses, including 711 Ruby Dr, 2811 Hiawatha St, and 2831 Glenrose Ln
• Land bank transfers: 14 applications for gardens, yard extensions, and a donation, including 3115 N 23rd St, 2900 Brown Ave, and 6140 Freeman Ave
• Opposed transfer: Melissa Jimenez Mejia garden at 23 S 18th St, with concern from Prescott Neighborhood Group about applicant residency
• Extension requests: Josh Waits (1830 S 10th St) and Norlito Castillo (925 Ann Ave) for additional option agreement extensions
• Approval of minutes from June 29 and August 3, 2026 meetings

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee will consider a resolution for the Fifth Amendment to the Kaw River Bridge Cooperative and Development Agreement, receive the Second Quarter 2026 investment report, and get updates on the Midtown Station project and economic development incentives. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Resolution: Fifth Amendment to Kaw River Bridge Cooperative and Development Agreement
• Presentation: Second Quarter Investment Report 2026 (April 1–June 30, 2026)
• Update: Midtown Station RFP with Eastside Innovation
• Presentation: Overview of Economic Development Incentives (STAR Bonds, IRBs, CIDs, TDDs, TIF, Neighborhood Revitalization Act)

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The Wyandotte County Library Board is holding a special meeting to set the budget amount. The agenda includes only a call to order, the budget item, and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Set Budget Amount

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Board of Commissioners

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Planning & Zoning

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Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

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Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

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Board of Commissioners

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Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

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Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

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Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

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Board of Commissioners

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Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

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Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

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Board of Commissioners

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Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

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Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes a rezoning for agriculture, several short-term rental permits, and a downtown improvement district finding. They will also consider a special use permit for a short-term rental that was recommended for denial, a budget workshop continuation, and an extension of the emergency declaration.

• Rezone 8811 Leavenworth Road from R-1 to A-G Agriculture for livestock and farming (COZ2026-015)
• Special use permits for short-term rentals at 2651 Minnesota Ave, 3131 S 47th St, 4448 Rainbow Blvd, 7917 Tauromee Ave, 1945 W Lawrence Ct, 3237 Kimball Ave
• Special use permit for auto glass repair at 2810 S 44th St, Suite B (SP2026-053)
• Special use permit for short-term rental at 1710 N 90th St recommended for denial (SP2026-035)
• Resolution to extend emergency declaration (Tracking #21864)

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The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and public viewing options, with no listed discussion or action items.

• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams with call-in option
• Public viewing at 849 N. 47th Street, Suite C, Kansas City, KS 66102

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The Wyandotte County Library Board will hold an in-person meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. at the Main Library Branch, 625 Minnesota Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The agenda contains only procedural notice details and no specific discussion or decision items.

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a public hearing to receive comment on the proposed 2026 amended budget and 2027 budget, and to consider a resolution and ordinance approving the intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate for tax year 2027. The commission will then vote on the ordinance and resolution.

• Public hearing on proposed 2026 amended budget and 2027 budget
• Consideration of exceeding revenue neutral rate for tax year 2027
• Ordinance O-____-26 and Resolution R-____-26 to approve exceeding revenue neutral rate
• Resolution R-56-26 adopted July 16, 2026, notified intent to exceed revenue neutral rate

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including applying for a $5 million HUD lead hazard control grant, a Department of Justice Model Cities Initiative grant, and a sales tax election for countywide and city retailers' sales taxes. They will also hold a budget workshop and approve land bank property transfers and options. The meeting begins with an executive session closed to the public.

• Resolution to apply for $5,000,000 HUD Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant (10% match from existing funds)
• Resolution to apply for FY2026 Model Cities Initiative grant (no match required, awards $75M-$150M if selected)
• Ordinance/resolution for election on special purpose countywide and city retailers' sales tax
• Land Bank transfers: 2 gardens and 8 yard extensions; options: 24 single-family homes, 2 multi-family, 2 commercial properties
• MOU with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 4

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The Community Benefits Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss old business including a financial report of $372,897.36, and take action on adjusting fund distribution and making recommendations to the Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee. The board will also discuss a proposed ordinance update for 2027.

• Approval of minutes from June 16 and July 14, 2026
• Financial report: $372,897.36
• Action: Adjust distribution of funds
• Action: Recommendations to ED/F Standing Committee
• Proposed Ordinance Update for 2027 (October meeting)

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works & Safety Standing Committee will consider several resolutions, including accepting a $4,367,592 federal COPS grant to fund 12 patrol officer positions for three years, and multiple other grant awards for police, traffic enforcement, and victim services. The committee will also hear informational presentations on transit, illegal dumping, infrastructure funding, and a proposed Public Works Citizens Academy. The agenda is substantive, with multiple funding decisions and policy items.

• Resolution to accept $4,367,592 COPS Hiring Program grant for 12 patrol officers (Tracking #21801)
• Resolution to accept $426,019 VOCA grant with 20% cash match (Tracking #21802)
• Resolution to accept $160,000 STEP traffic enforcement grant (Tracking #21806)
• Resolution to approve Second Amendment to Waste Management residential solid waste agreement (Tracking #21804)
• Presentation on local and regional transit initiatives (Tracking #21621)

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration & Human Services Standing Committee will consider a resolution to apply for a $5,000,000 HUD Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant (requiring a $500,000 match funded by existing personnel), authorize a Fleet Services training MOU with Turner School District, and approve a November 3, 2026 citywide retailers' sales tax election. The committee will also receive informational presentations on technology infrastructure, performance and innovation, and UGTV broadcast system modernization. The agenda includes routine items like call to order, agenda revisions, and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution to apply for $5,000,000 HUD Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes grant (LHC-2600-DC-0013) with 10% match from existing personnel
• Resolution authorizing MOU with Turner School District for Fleet Services Training Program
• Ordinance/resolution to hold November 3, 2026 election on citywide retailers' sales tax, fast-tracked to August 20, 2026 Board of Commissioners meeting
• Presentation on Technology Infrastructure Department annual update
• Presentation on UGTV Broadcast system modernization

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee is holding a special hybrid meeting on August 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM to conduct a budget workshop focusing on specific departments' needs. The agenda lists the Appraiser, Economic Development, and Finance Department (including its divisions) as the focus areas. The public can observe via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in person.

• Budget workshop for Appraiser department
• Budget workshop for Economic Development department
• Budget workshop for Finance Department divisions: Accounting, Delinquent Tax Sale, Finance, Motor Vehicle, Payroll, Purchasing, Treasury

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The Adult Community Corrections Advisory Board of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet on August 12, 2026. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion, listing only the meeting logistics. The session will be held in a hybrid format at the Community Corrections Office or via Zoom.

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The Law Enforcement Advisory Board of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet in a hybrid format on August 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items (welcome, minutes, chair discussion) and reports from Chief Oakman and Sheriff Soptic. The main item is a 30-45 minute presentation by Brenda Leiker on Community Corrections Projects. The board's duties include advising on law enforcement problems and serving as a liaison between police, sheriff, and the public.

• Presentation by Brenda Leiker on Community Corrections Projects (30-45 minutes)
• Reports from Chief Oakman and Sheriff Soptic
• New LEAB chair appointed: Curtis Nicholson
• Audits noted: Inmate Trust Fund (Sheriff), KCKPD Payroll IC, RFP for new Police Station West Patrol
• Meeting location changed to KCKPD Headquarters, 700 Minnesota Ave.

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board did not hold a meeting on August 12, 2026, because it lacked a quorum. No decisions were made or items discussed.

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The Wyandotte County Park Board will hold a hybrid meeting to receive staff updates on various projects. The agenda includes a Public Works Projects Update and departmental reports from Parks and Recreation staff. No specific votes on new ordinances or contracts are listed, as the meeting focuses on informational updates.

• Public Works Projects Update
• Recreation Updates from Shaya Lockett
• Park Updates from Vincent Billaci
• Department Updates from Angel Ferrara
• Employee of the Month Recognition

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration & Human Services Standing Committee is holding a special budget workshop to review proposed capital improvement program (CIP) requests for the Health Department and Technology Division for fiscal years 2027-2031. The agenda includes detailed funding tables for specific projects, such as an electronic medical records system replacement and a 311 customer management system replacement. No final decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• Health Department: $1,000,000 for Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) Software Replacement
• Health Department: $1,050,000 for 1st Floor Renovations (AUTO-3873)
• Technology: $585,000 (city) and $390,000 (county) for 311 Customer Management System Replacement (CRM)
• Technology: $1,191,000 for Tax Management System Replacement & Orion Software
• Technology: $800,000 for Fiber Connectivity Program (AUTO-3947)

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works & Safety Standing Committee is holding a special budget workshop to review specific departmental needs for the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The agenda includes detailed funding tables for Fire, Police, and Public Works departments, covering equipment, facilities, and debt-financed projects. No final votes or decisions are recorded in the provided text, which serves as a notice and data summary for the workshop.

• Fire Department: $9.25M proposed for Fire Station Facility Improvements (PRG00315) over FY26-31
• Fire Department: $14M proposed for Ambulance Replacement (2-3 per year) over FY26-31
• Police Department: $10.95M proposed for Patrol Vehicle Equity Lease Program over FY26-31
• Police Department: $16.5M debt-financed project for KCKPD East Patrol Station
• Public Works: $29.8M proposed for Annual Pavement Preservation Program over FY26-31

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Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

Planning & Zoning

The Wyandotte County Board of Zoning Appeals will review and vote on four specific zoning variance applications. These requests involve changes to lot dimensions, sign allowances, and building size limits at four different addresses. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Variance for lot width-to-depth ratio at 1404 North 59th Street (BOZA2026-005)
• Variance to allow three wall signs at Dave’s Hot Chicken, 1719 Village West Parkway (BOZA2026-013)
• Variance for sign area, quantity, location, and materiality at 1899 American Royal Way (BOZA2026-017)
• Variance from maximum square footage for a 1,600 sq ft accessory shop at 6240 Oak Grove Road (BOZA2026-018)

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Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider final recommendations for spending $1,472,500 from the American Royal Origination Fee on local projects, plus several proclamations, an honorary street renaming, and multiple consent agenda items including grants and budget presentations. The meeting includes routine items like minutes and travel requests, alongside substantive resolutions on housing plans and a library board overhaul.

• Resolution adopting $1,472,500 in American Royal subcommittee recommendations, including $500,000 for fiber infrastructure, $526,000 for downtown grocery store loan, $250,000 for Sunflower Hills Golf Course clubhouse
• Request to rename Campus Boulevard between State Avenue and Delaware Drive as Officer Hunter Simoncic Boulevard
• Resolution to accept $1.3 million DOJ grant for Health Department peer support recovery program (2026-2029)
• Resolution to apply for $150,000/year Kansas Fights Addiction grant for two new peer support specialists
• Charter resolution to abolish and recreate the Wyandotte County Library Board

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee will discuss a resolution regarding the RFP with Eastside Innovation for the Midtown Station Project, which was previously approved 4/1 but referred back for further discussion. They will also receive presentations on the second quarter 2026 financial report and an overview of economic development incentives. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Resolution on Midtown Station RFP with Eastside Innovation (Tracking #21752)
• Second Quarter 2026 Financial Report presentation (Tracking #21748)
• Economic Development Incentives Update Tracking Report covering STAR Bonds, IRBs, CIDs, TDDs, TIF, and Neighborhood Revitalization Act (Tracking #21602)
• Approval of standing committee minutes from June 1, 2026

The committee voted 6-0 to defer the Midtown Station resolution to the August 31, 2026, meeting, allowing time to finalize a feasibility study scope, execute a payment agreement, and initiate the PGAV study. The committee also heard the Second Quarter 2026 Financial Report, which was informational only, and postponed the economic development incentives presentation due to time constraints.

• Deferred Midtown Station resolution to Aug. 31, 2026 EDF meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Heard Q2 2026 financial report (informational, no action)
• Postponed economic development incentives presentation

Planning & Zoning

The Landmarks Commission meeting scheduled for August 3, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Training for Landmarks members will be held at a later date. This agenda contains only procedural cancellation notices.

• Meeting canceled for August 3, 2026
• Next meeting: September 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Training for Landmarks members to be scheduled later

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee will consider resolutions authorizing a HUD annual action plan, amendments to the 2025 annual plan, and designation of Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation as a community housing development organization. They will also hear presentations on SB 418 zoning legislation and building code updates, and vote on numerous land bank property options and transfers, including one with opposition.

• Resolution to submit FY2026 Annual Action Plan to HUD and designate Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation
• Presentation on SB 418, the By-Right Housing Bill effective July 1, 2026
• Land bank options without opposition: 14 single-family, 1 multi-family, 2 commercial properties
• Land bank property transfers without opposition: 10 garden/yard extensions
• Land bank transfer with opposition: 1709 N 26th St (hold request)

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The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations and Disability Issues is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes old and new business, feedback from a LEAB meeting, updates from two sub-teams, and open discussion. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Feedback from LEAB meeting
• Update from two sub teams
• Open discussion

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The Economic Redevelopment Advisory Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting in a hybrid format to discuss current business development and residential updates. The agenda includes a report on business development from the river to east of I-635, a Northeast residential and multi-family update, and old business regarding collaborative planning for the Quindaro Township Site.

• Update on business development within committee boundaries from the river to east of I-635
• Northeast Residential and Multi-Family Update by Michael Sutton
• Collaborative planning with Taliferro & Brown and Viero RE: Quindaro Township Site

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