Wyandotte County public meetings in 2021

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution to use the former Reardon Convention Center as a temporary cold weather shelter for the unhoused. The commission will also schedule an executive session to discuss a candidate for employment and a private personnel matter. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Resolution to use former Reardon Convention Center as temporary cold weather shelter (Tracking #211313)
• Schedule executive session for personnel discussion (Tracking #211306)

Full Commission

This agenda is a notice for an executive session of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, to be held after the regular commission meeting on December 16, 2021. The session will address a personnel matter. No other business items are listed.

• Executive session on personnel matter
• Meeting at 5th floor conference room, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission voted to extend the COVID-19 mask mandate through December 16, 2021, and adopted a new paid childbirth and parental leave policy. They also approved appointments, a two-year meeting calendar, a cash and investment policy, bond sale authorization, and other routine items. The meeting included a public hearing agenda and an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Adopted R-101-21 extending mask mandate through Dec 16, 2021 (6-4 vote)
• Adopted R-107-21 new paid childbirth and parental leave policy (10-0)
• Approved Oliver Singleton to Housing Authority (10-0)
• Approved sale of 2022-A bonds and 2022-I temporary notes (R-104-21)
• Approved Land Bank option applications for 5 new homes and 1 yard extension

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special virtual session on December 16, 2021, at 5:30 PM for a legislative program update. The agenda contains no specific items for decision or discussion beyond this update. Public participation is available via Zoom, YouTube, or UGTY, and in-person viewing is offered in the Municipal Office Building lobby.

• Special session for legislative program update
• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar (ID: 817 1055 9182, passcode: 584320)
• Public observation via YouTube, UGTY, or in-person at Municipal Office Building lobby

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting to review the November minutes, discuss the administrator's monthly report, and consider the status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments. They will also discuss ethics training sessions and the commission's website. New business includes a potential review of the UG Ethics Code and proposed amendments, with a continued review of Sections 266-267. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters or legal opinions.

• Review of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Discussion of ethics training sessions and schedule
• Review of UG Ethics Commission Website
• Potential review of UG Ethics Code and proposed amendments
• Executive session for personnel matters or legal opinions

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County/KCK Board of Park Commissioners will hold a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adopting the agenda, approving previous minutes, hearing visitor comments, electing officers for December, and receiving staff updates on contracts and projects. No old business is reported.

• December officer elections for First Vice Chairman, Second Vice Chairman, and Secretary
• Spring contracts going out for RFP 2022
• Mowing contracts up for 2022
• Updates on project progress, aquatics, recreation, and grant projects

Committee/Task Force

This meeting of the Wyandotte County Committee/Task Force was cancelled because no quorum was present. No business was conducted or discussed.

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee voted 5-0 on four items: extending a moratorium on enforcement against pre-existing murals in residential zoning districts, extending COVID-19 emergency suspensions of certain zoning code sections for six months, amending the donated sick leave policy, and adding a new paid childbirth and parental leave policy. The committee also received an informational update on the Workday ERP project scheduled to go live June 30, 2022. A proposed ordinance on a vehicle stipend for the mayor was removed from the agenda.

• Extended moratorium on mural enforcement in residential districts (A-G, R, R-1 through R-6, R-M, TND T-1 through T-4) - vote 5-0
• Six-month extension of COVID-19 emergency suspensions of Chapter 27 (Planning and Zoning) and Chapter 32 - vote 5-0
• Amended Human Resources Guide on donated sick leave - vote 5-0
• New paid childbirth and parental leave policy added to HR Guide, approved with modifications - vote 5-0
• Workday ERP project update: go-live scheduled June 30, 2022 (information only)

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works & Safety Committee met on December 6, 2021, and removed a resolution to purchase manual defibrillators from Zoll Medical Corporation from the agenda. The committee also received a quarterly update from the Fire Department for information only. No other action items were considered.

• Removed Item No. 1: Resolution approving lease-purchase of defibrillators from Zoll Medical Corporation (Tracking #211207)
• Item No. 2: Fire Department quarterly update presentation (Tracking #211209)

Full Commission

This is a special session of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, called solely for an executive session regarding litigation. The meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2021, at 5:15 PM in the 5th floor conference room at 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS. No other business is listed on the agenda, making it purely procedural and closed to the public.

• Executive session regarding litigation

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee approved all action items, including a resolution to issue up to $48 million in industrial revenue bonds for Hudson Apartments, LLC at 3600 Rainbow Blvd., and fast-tracked it to the full commission meeting on December 2, 2021. Other approvals included a state revolving loan application, adoption of the Cash and Investment Policy, sale of 2022-A bonds and 2022-I temporary notes, and approval of Visit Kansas City, Kansas documents. Two budget reports were presented for information only. The meeting was held remotely and adjourned at 6:51 PM.

• Resolution of intent to issue up to $48,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for Hudson Apartments, LLC at 3600 Rainbow Blvd.
• Resolution authorizing application for a Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund loan.
• Resolution adopting the Unified Government's Cash and Investment Policy with no changes.
• Resolution authorizing sale of 2022-A general obligation bonds and 2022-I temporary notes.
• Resolution approving 2022 Budget, Marketing Plan, and new Five-Year Agreement with Visit Kansas City, Kansas.

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a virtual special session on November 18, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The sole purpose is to receive Commission Infrastructure Subcommittee reports. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Special session called for Commission Infrastructure Subcommittee reports
• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar (ID: 899 7555 2242, Passcode: 703291)
• Public can observe via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in person at Municipal Office Building lobby

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission will consider several items, including a new agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, multiple industrial revenue bond issuances, and an extension of the local mask mandate. They will also hold a public hearing on the Neighborhood Stabilization Program closeout and consider land bank applications.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge No. 40 (2022-2024)
• Issue IRBs up to $3.2M and $6M for Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies at 1700 Kansas Ave.
• Issue IRBs up to $29M and $22M for NP Turner Industrial Buildings 2 and 3 at 6825 Orville Ave.
• Amend Local Health Order 8/05/21 to extend mask mandate until Jan 6, 2022
• Public hearing on Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP1) closeout

Committee/Task Force

The Areawide Advisory Council of the Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging is meeting virtually to conduct routine business: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and council concerns. The agenda includes a director's report on activities in both counties and other business. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Director's report on Leavenworth and Wyandotte County aging programs
• Council concerns from Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for December 22, 2021
• Virtual meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee approved several items, including a resolution to assign the Unified Government's opioid litigation claims to the Kansas Attorney General, a partnership agreement for the Bank On program, and a request for a public hearing to close out the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. The committee also approved minutes from prior meetings and received a museum update for information only.

• Approved resolution to assign UG opioid claims to Kansas Attorney General (Item 4, vote 5-0)
• Approved partnership and grant agreement with Credit & Homeownership Empowerment Services for Bank On program (Item 1, vote 5-0)
• Approved request for public hearing on Nov 18, 2021 for NSP1 closeout, fast-tracked to full commission (Item 2, vote 5-0)
• Approved standing committee minutes from July 26 and September 27, 2021 (vote 5-0)
• Received museum update as information only (Item 3)

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee approved two resolutions: one authorizing a cooperative agreement for emergency communications services among Bonner Springs, Edwardsville, and the Unified Government, and another declaring the Armourdale Industrial District Pump Station project necessary and authorizing a land survey. The committee also received informational presentations on open burning code options, 2022 CMIP projects, and a mowing update.

• Approved resolution authorizing cooperative agreement for emergency communications services (Tracking #211160)
• Approved resolution for Armourdale Industrial District Pump Station project and land survey (Tracking #211162)
• Presentation on potential Municipal Code changes for open burning after large storms (Tracking #211065)
• Presentation on 2022 CMIP projects and selection criteria (Tracking #211164)
• Presentation on Parks & Recreation mowing services update (Tracking #211165)

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee will consider land bank option applications for new single-family home construction and property transfers. The agenda includes 8 proposed new homes by various applicants and transfers for an eco park and a yard extension. No other substantive items are listed.

• Land bank option applications for 8 new single-family homes, including 2 by Dr. Barbara Ann Woods at 2712 Garfield Ave. and 1876 N. 28th St.
• Land bank option applications for 2 homes by Alonzo Burton at 2610 and 2702 N. Hallock St., and 1 home at 720 Stewart Ave.
• Land bank option application for 1 home by Kallie McLaughlin at 3015 N. Baltimore St. and 3020 N. Baltimore St.
• Land bank option application for 1 home by Vincent Galicia at 2806 Merriam Ln., and 1 home by Janet Smith at 3116 S. 36th St.
• Land bank property transfers: Loreana Prince for eco park at 352-358 S. Valley St., and Jaime Ruiz for yard extension at 819 S. Valley St.

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission meeting on November 4, 2021, was largely procedural, with all action items on the consent agenda approved unanimously (9-0). Key approvals include an ordinance amending the responsible bidder definition, a grant application for a public safety training facility, creation of a grant-funded program coordinator position in the Police Department, an overview of levee trail betterments, acceptance of federal funds for homelessness assistance, and a budget revision for Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 PM.

• Ordinance O-144-21 amends 'Responsible Bidder' definition to require OSHA-10 certification and drug/alcohol prevention for certain construction contracts
• Approved application for EDA grant for public safety training facility
• Created grant-funded Program Coordinator position in Police Department Victim Services Unit
• Overview of levee trail system betterments including trail head parks near Rock Island Bridge
• Resolution R-82-21 accepts federal HOME-ARP funds for homelessness assistance and supportive services

Committee/Task Force

This meeting of the Wyandotte County Committee/Task Force was cancelled because no quorum was present. No business was conducted or discussed.

Committee/Task Force

The Areawide Advisory Council of the Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging will meet virtually to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes, council concerns, and a director's report. The report will cover recent funding changes, including a reduction in Senior Care Act funding, and updates on senior programs like congregate meal sites and the Battling Isolation Program.

• Senior Care Act allocation reduced by approximately $18,000
• Congregate meal sites reopen in Wyandotte County except Strangers Rest Baptist Church
• New congregate meal site at Victory Hills Baptist Church with free group exercise
• Tele Access for Seniors position still open with one applicant
• Battling Isolation Program funding available for seniors 60+ in Wyandotte County

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee approved several items, including an ordinance amendment defining 'Responsible Bidder' to require OSHA-10 certification and drug/alcohol prevention programs for certain construction contracts. They also approved applications for an EDA grant for a public safety training facility, creation of a grant-funded Program Coordinator position in the Police Department Victim Services Unit, and an overview of levee trail betterments including trail head parks near the Rock Island Bridge. A quarterly report from Public Works was presented for information only.

• Ordinance amending 'Responsible Bidder' definition (Tracking #211091)
• EDA grant application for public safety training facility (Tracking #211094)
• Grant-funded Program Coordinator position in Police Victim Services (Tracking #211086)
• Levee trail betterments with trail head parks at Rock Island Bridge (Tracking #211093)
• Public Works quarterly report on Central Ave. Bridge, debris pick-up, winter operations

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission will meet remotely to consider several items, including a letter supporting redistricting that keeps Wyandotte and Johnson counties together, an agreement for a school resource officer at Bishop Ward High School, a sewer separation project, and land bank applications for new homes on Freeman Ave. The agenda also includes a revision to remove a land bank item from the Land Bank Board's agenda.

• Redistricting letter of support and testimony urging Kansas Legislature to keep Wyandotte and Johnson counties together in the 3rd Congressional District
• Resolution approving agreement with Bishop Ward High School for KCK Police to provide a School Resource Officer
• Resolution declaring CSO 19 Sewer Separation (Phase 1) a valid improvement project and authorizing a land survey
• Land Bank option application by Circuit Avenue Partners LLC for 7 homes on Freeman Ave. (837-851 Freeman Ave.)
• Agenda revision to delete Land Bank item 211082 from the Land Bank Board's agenda

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on October 14, 2021, at 5:00 PM for an executive session. The agenda includes the County Administrator's quarterly review and labor negotiations, but the quarterly review will not be conducted because four commissioners are absent. The meeting is closed to the public.

• Executive session for County Administrator's quarterly review (cancelled due to four absent commissioners)
• Executive session for labor negotiations

Committee/Task Force

The Board of Park Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a preliminary agenda that includes adopting the agenda and approving minutes from previous meetings. There is no old or new business to report, and the meeting will primarily consist of staff updates on park maintenance, projects, and events.

• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2021, and review of September 8 meeting notes (no quorum)
• Staff updates on mowing, CDBG project at Clifton Park, Klamm Park walking trail, and spray park
• Discussion of KDHE grant opportunities, holiday events, COVID update, and recreation

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee reviewed and voted on multiple Land Bank option applications for new construction and property transfers. Most applications were approved, while some garage requests were not advanced or failed to pass. The committee also approved minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approved 15 single-family home construction applications, including 4 homes by Meredith Vertreese on Garfield Ave. and 2 by Circuit Avenue Partners on Freeman Ave.
• Advanced Circuit Avenue Partners' 2-home application to the 10/28/21 Commission meeting under non-consent agenda.
• Approved two duplexes by Bright Solutions on S. Mill St. and Pennsylvania Ave.
• Approved one garage for Maria Barrios on Reynolds Ave.; failed motion for Jesus Leyva's garage on Cleveland Ave.; no motion for two other garage requests.
• Approved one commercial construction application for Bessie M. Robinson on N. 17th St. and property transfers to The Homes, Inc. and two yard extensions.

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee approved a Community Improvement District (CID) for a new Fairfield Inn near N. 98th St. and Parallel Parkway, adding a 1.5% sales tax to reimburse up to $1,528,714 in construction costs. It also approved waiving certain fees for new homes and duplexes east of 78th Street for two years. Two budget reports were presented for information only. The meeting was held via Zoom.

• Approved CID and development agreement for Legend Hotel, LLC (Fairfield Inn) with 1.5% sales tax and up to $1,528,714 reimbursement
• Approved resolution to waive fees for infill housing east of 78th Street for two years
• Received second quarter budget revision report (information only)
• Received second quarter budget to actuals report (information only)

Committee/Task Force

The Community Corrections Advisory Board is meeting to review and discuss the FY21 quarterly budget correction and year-end outcome report, along with routine items like meeting minutes and future meeting logistics. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Correction to FY21 Quarterly Budget (4th QTR)
• FY21 Year End Outcome Report
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 11, 2021
• Future meeting set for January 26, 2022, via Zoom

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee met and approved two resolutions: one for a School Resource Officer agreement with Bishop Ward High School and one declaring the CSO 19 Sewer Separation project necessary. They also received an informational update on the CORDICO wellness app. The meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved resolution for KCK Police to provide SRO at Bishop Ward High School (6-0)
• Approved resolution declaring CSO 19 Sewer Separation (Phase 1) a valid improvement project (6-0)
• Received update on CORDICO wellness application (information only)

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met and approved a resolution for the Unified Government Mitigation Plan for staff related to COVID-19 and the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The item was fast-tracked to the September 30, 2021 full commission meeting for further discussion. The committee also approved a third amendment to the Legends West Lawn development agreement and the minutes from May 24, 2021.

• Resolution approving Unified Government Mitigation Plan for staff related to COVID-19 and ARPA fund allocation (Tracking #211031), fast-tracked to 9/30/21 full commission, vote 4-1 (Kane no)
• Resolution for Third Amendment to Development Agreement for Legends West Lawn (Item 211071), fast-tracked to 9/30/21 full commission, vote 5-0
• Approval of standing committee minutes from May 24, 2021, vote 5-0

Committee/Task Force

The Areawide Advisory Council of the Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging will hold its September 22, 2021 meeting virtually. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, council concerns, director's reports for both counties, and other business. This is a routine monthly meeting with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Virtual meeting on September 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Council concerns for Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties
• Director's reports for both counties
• Next meeting scheduled for October 27, 2021

Committee/Task Force

The Advisory Commission on Human Relations & Disability Issues is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes updates on health and equity initiatives, discussions on police/law enforcement, systemic racism, and housing/landlord-tenant issues, as well as presentations from community groups. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Revision of July 2021 meeting minutes
• Health and Equity Taskforce updates
• Police/law enforcement discussion
• Systemic racism discussion
• Housing and landlord/tenant discussion

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission will consider extending the local health emergency for COVID-19 through December 16, 2021, and amending Local Health Order 8/05/21 to extend the mask mandate until November 18, 2021. They will also hold a public hearing on creating the Legends Hotel CID, and vote on a large budget package including 2022 budgets, fees, and debt financing for public improvements.

• Resolution extending COVID-19 local health emergency through Dec 16, 2021
• Resolution extending mask mandate until Nov 18, 2021
• Public hearing on creating the Legends Hotel CID
• Budget items: 2022 library and SSMID budgets, sewer and solid waste fees, KCBPU PILOT, 2021 amended and 2022 budgets, CMIP debt financing
• School Resource Officer agreements with Turner and Piper school districts

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting to review the August minutes, discuss old business including monthly reports, ethics code revisions, training sessions, and the commission website, and consider new business such as a potential review of the ethics code and procedures for entrance badges. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approve minutes of August 12, 2021 meeting
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Discussion of potential review of UG Ethics Code (Sec. 264-265)
• Discussion of procedure for obtaining entrance badges
• Executive session for personnel matters or legal opinions

Full Commission

The Unified Government Commission is considering an ordinance and resolution to approve exceeding the revenue neutral rate for the 2021 budget, which is required before adopting a budget with a property tax rate above that rate. The proposed mill levies are 38.4703 mills for Kansas City, Kansas and 39.3273 mills for Wyandotte County. This is a procedural step to authorize the higher tax rates.

• Approval to exceed revenue neutral rate for Kansas City, Kansas at 38.4703 mills
• Approval to exceed revenue neutral rate for Wyandotte County at 39.3273 mills
• Public hearing notice published on website and in weekly newspaper
• Resolution No. R-44-21 adopted July 15, 2021, stating proposed tax rates

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special virtual session on September 2, 2021, at 5:00 PM for a budget workshop. The agenda contains only this workshop, with no specific budget items listed. Public participation is available via Zoom, YouTube, UGTV, or in-person viewing from the Municipal Office Building lobby.

• Special session called for budget workshop
• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar (ID: 895 6782 6979)
• Public access via YouTube, UGTV, or Municipal Office Building lobby

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works & Safety Committee will meet to discuss several items, including a resolution to authorize agreements with Turner and Piper school districts for school resource officers, and presentations on honorary street signs, the 2021 fireworks report, and a fire department update. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Resolution to authorize agreements with Turner School District No. 202 and Piper School District No. 203 for school resource officers
• Presentation on honorary street signs for Pandarama Pre-schools Inc. on Nebraska Ave. between 7th & 8th St.
• Presentation of the 2021 Fireworks Report
• Fire Department quarterly update

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on August 19, 2021, at 5:00 PM to present the 2022 Proposed Budget. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, YouTube, UGTY, or in-person viewing from the Municipal Office Building lobby. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of the 2022 Proposed Budget
• Public access via Zoom webinar (ID: 822 5651 6738, passcode: 859230) and phone
• In-person viewing available in the Municipal Office Building lobby

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including changes to alcohol sales and taxes, a common liquor consumption area at Legends Outlets, and acceptance of federal grants for police equipment and training. They will also consider sewer improvement projects and a public hearing for a hotel CID. One discussion item on burn permits was deleted from the agenda.

• Ordinance O-103-21: Allow Sunday alcohol sales starting at 9 am instead of noon
• Ordinance O-101-21: Establish common liquor consumption area at Legends Outlets in Village West
• Grant: $100,030 for EOD bomb suit and $349,410 for police tasers and training
• Resolutions for sewer repairs at multiple locations including 7424 Tauromee Ave. and 8260 Kaw Dr.
• Resolution R-53-21: Set public hearing for Legends Hotel CID on September 9, 2021

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on August 12, 2021, at 5:00 PM for an ARPA Budget Workshop. The meeting is to discuss the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds. Public participation is available via Zoom, YouTube, UGTV, or in-person lobby viewing.

• Special session called for ARPA Budget Workshop
• Meeting held at 5:00 PM on August 12, 2021
• Public access via Zoom webinar, YouTube, UGTV, or lobby viewing

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is holding a regular meeting to swear in new commissioners, review the administrator's monthly reports, and discuss the status of ethics code revisions and training sessions. They will also review the commission's website and consider potential amendments to specific sections of the ethics code. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel or legal matters.

• Swearing in of newly appointed UG Ethics Commissioners
• Review of monthly reports of the Administrator
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Discussion of potential review of Ethics Code sections 258-265
• Discussion of website upgrades for new commissioners

Committee/Task Force

The Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular meeting, primarily to hear presentations from Jolt Lighting about a Holiday Light Show at Wyandotte County Park and from Property Law Firm regarding the Bethany Medical Building. The board will also consider adopting the agenda and approving the minutes from the previous meeting, and receive staff updates on mowing, projects, aquatics, and ARPA funds.

• Presentation by Aaron O'Dell (Jolt Lighting) on Holiday Light Show at WYCO Park
• Presentation by Douglas Patterson (Property Law Firm) on Bethany Medical Building
• Staff updates: mowing, project updates, Christmas in July event, new Park Ranger Deputy
• Aquatics, ARPA funds, and Summer Guide updates
• Approval of July 14, 2021 meeting minutes

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee reviewed financial reports and approved several resolutions, including designating eligible financial institutions, partnering with KCMO on an SBA grant, setting a public hearing for the Legends Hotel CID, and amending development agreements for the Downtown Campus and KC Foodie Park. Items were approved unanimously with 6-0 votes.

• Approved resolution designating UG depositories and eligible institutions for investments (Tracking #21963)
• Approved request to explore SBA Community Navigators Grant partnership with KCMO (Tracking #21966)
• Set public hearing for September 16, 2021 to consider creating Legends Hotel CID (Tracking #21965)
• Approved 4th amendment to Downtown Campus Development Agreement, reducing Reardon Center square footage (Tracking #21970)
• Approved 4th amendment to KC Foodie Park Development Agreement extending deadlines (Tracking #21971)

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee reviewed and voted on numerous Land Bank option applications and property transfers. Most items were approved unanimously, including new single-family homes, townhomes, commercial properties, and a community theater. A few items were held over or denied.

• Approved 23 new single-family homes on N. Hallock St. and 6 on N. Valley St.
• Approved 8 single-family homes, 25 townhomes, and 3 commercial lots on Lafayette and Stewart Aves.
• Approved 2 duplexes on Lathrop Ave. and N. 75th St., and 7 row houses on Freeman Ave.
• Approved community theater on N. 7th St. and Troup Ave., and convenience retail center on Quindaro Blvd.
• Denied transfer of 4 lots on N. 32nd and 31st Ter. to Humberto Bolivar.

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission is holding a special meeting to continue a public hearing on the 2021 Annual Action Plan for HUD and to consider adopting a Local Health Order. The health order would add schools to places where face masks are required, due to COVID-19 Delta variant concerns. The meeting includes a resolution to adopt the modified health order.

• Resolution adopting modified Local Health Order adding schools to mask requirement
• Continuation of public hearing on 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD
• Resolution to adopt Local Health Order (Tracking #21976)

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special meeting to continue a public hearing on the Community Development 2021 Annual Action Plan and to consider a resolution adopting a Local Health Order. The meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2021, at 7:00 PM.

• Continuation of public hearing on Community Development 2021 Annual Action Plan
• Consideration of resolution adopting a Local Health Order

Committee/Task Force

The Advisory Commission on Human Relations & Disability Issues is meeting to review and vote on a proposal related to the Safe and Welcoming Ordinance Part II. The agenda also includes updates on health and equity initiatives, discussions on police/law enforcement, systemic racism, and housing/landlord-tenant issues, as well as presentations from community groups on goal alignment.

• Vote on Safe and Welcoming Ordinance Part II proposal
• Speaker: Chief Oakman
• Discussion on police/law enforcement
• Housing and landlord/tenant issues
• Health and Equity Taskforce updates

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Planning and Zoning and Board of Commissioners meeting on July 29, 2021, approved a consent agenda with multiple zoning changes, special use permits, and plan reviews. The board also continued a public hearing on the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan for HUD funding to August 5, and held a public hearing on ARPA funds for information and comment only. A resolution appointing Matthew Willard as County Appraiser was approved.

• Approved change of zone to MP-2 Planned General Industrial for NP Turner Industrial at 725 N 74th Drive and 900 N 69th Street
• Approved special use permits for farm animals, auto storage, short-term rentals, and earthen fill at various addresses
• Approved preliminary plan reviews for Whataburger at 10780 Parallel Parkway and Chipotle at 7750 State Avenue
• Continued public hearing on 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to August 5
• Approved resolution appointing Matthew Willard as County Appraiser

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee voted on four ordinances related to alcohol sales and licensing in Kansas City, Kansas, and discussed burn permit options for storm-damaged trees. The committee approved changing the Sunday start time for alcohol sales from noon to 9 a.m., aligning local codes with state law, adjusting occupational taxes, and creating a common consumption area at Legends Outlets. A discussion on burn permits was held for future consideration.

• Ordinance 21929: Sunday alcohol sales start time changed from noon to 9 a.m. (approved 4-1)
• Ordinance 21930: Conforms municipal code to Kansas HB 2137 changes to liquor laws (approved 5-0)
• Ordinance 21931: Aligns occupational tax with state biennial alcohol licensing schedule (approved 5-0)
• Ordinance 21932: Authorizes common liquor consumption area at Legends Outlets in Village West (approved 5-0)
• Discussion 21939: Burn permit options for storm-damaged trees and air quality measures (forwarded to full Commission)

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee is meeting to vote on several resolutions and grants, including donations of fire equipment, sanitary sewer repairs, and grant applications for police equipment. They will also consider amendments to animal-related ordinances. All items are on the action agenda for approval.

• Donation of obsolete fire equipment valued at $350 to City of Lewis, Kansas Volunteer Fire Department
• Resolution for sanitary sewer stream crossing repairs at seven sites including 2955 N. 62nd St. and 6544 State Ave.
• Resolution for sewer extension at 7424 Tauromee Ave. to eliminate grinder pump
• Grant application for $100,030 (federal JAG) for police equipment including EOD bomb suit and mobile fingerprint scanners
• Grant application for $347,673 (state JAG) for police training and 91 tasers

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session for a budget workshop, followed by an executive session on litigation and labor. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Budget workshop for the Unified Government
• Executive session on litigation and labor
• Special session called by Interim Clerk Brett A. Deichler
• Meeting held at 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution scheduling a public hearing for September 7, 2021, regarding the governing body's intent to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The agenda includes only this item, along with standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public announcements.

• Resolution to schedule public hearing on revenue neutral rate (Tracking #21928)
• Public hearing set for September 7, 2021
• Special meeting held virtually via Zoom and in person at City Hall, 701 N. 7th Street

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County/KCK Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and staff updates on mowing, projects, events, reservations, aquatics, and ARPA funds. No new business or public hearings are listed, so the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of June 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Staff updates: mowing, project updates, Christmas in July event, new park ranger deputy mock
• Staff updates: reservations, aquatics, ARPA funds, summer guide

Committee/Task Force

The Advisory Commission on Human Relations & Disability Issues is meeting to handle routine business, including approving June meeting minutes and receiving updates on a Safe and Welcoming Wyandotte presentation. The main new item is a discussion of an LGBTQ+ history Diversity Mural Project in collaboration with Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC).

• Revision of June meeting minutes
• Update on AIRR's Safe and Welcoming Wyandotte presentation
• Commissioner goal updates
• Discussion of LGBTQ+ history Diversity Mural Project with KCKCC

General

This agenda is a notice of an executive session following the regular commission meeting. The session is for preliminary discussion of acquiring real property and consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation. No decisions or public actions are listed.

• Executive session for preliminary discussion of real property acquisition
• Consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners held a combined Planning & Zoning and regular session, voting on zoning changes, special use permits, and other land-use items. They approved most consent agenda items, including a zoning change for an industrial site, and rejected two items related to a heavy industrial zone and master plan amendment. The commission also held a public hearing and approved an ordinance for the Riverfront Redevelopment District's Area 4 plan.

• Approved COZ2021-014: change from R-1(B) to R-2(B) for duplex at 88 South 7th Street Trafficway (10-0)
• Rejected COZ2021-015 and MPL2021-004: industrial zoning and master plan amendment at 828 North 49th Street, sent back to planning (10-0)
• Approved Resolution R-43-21 establishing moratorium on mural prohibition enforcement in residential districts (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-92-21 for Riverfront Redevelopment District Area 4 plan after public hearing (10-0)
• Approved $369,335 VOCA grant application for Victim Services Unit (10-0)

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on July 1, 2021, at 5:00 PM for a budget workshop. The meeting will be held in the 5th floor conference room at 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS, with public access via Zoom or YouTube due to COVID-19. The agenda contains only procedural details for the special session, with no specific budget items listed.

• Special session for budget workshop
• Meeting at 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS
• Public access via Zoom webinar and YouTube
• Zoom webinar ID: 816 2835 1321

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee will meet to consider a resolution adopting the Fourth Amendment to the KC Foodie Park Development Agreement, which would extend various deadlines by six months. Staff recommends holding the item until the developer starts Phase I construction. The committee will also approve minutes from March 29 and May 3, 2021.

• Resolution: Fourth Amendment to KC Foodie Park Development Agreement (Tracking #21888) to extend deadlines by six months
• Staff recommendation to hold the resolution until Phase I construction begins
• Approval of standing committee minutes from March 29 and May 3, 2021

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee will review three Land Bank option applications: one for eight row homes with accessory dwelling units, one for a commercial multi-purpose community center, and one for a large storage facility. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings. The storage facility application is not recommended for approval by staff and the Land Bank Advisory Board.

• Land Bank application for 7 lots on Freeman Ave. for 8 row homes and 8 ADUs by Bart Maffry
• Land Bank application for 500 Freeman Ave. for a commercial multi-purpose community center by Metropolitan Leadership Institute, Inc.
• Land Bank application for 4 lots on N. 61st St. (33.38 acres) for a storage facility by David L. Spehar
• Approval of standing committee minutes from March 29 and May 3, 2021

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on amended STAR Bond project plans for the Village East district, revisions to storm sewer regulations, a supplemental indenture for Dairy Farmers of America bonds, and the appointment of an interim county appraiser. The agenda also includes approval of casino grant fund disbursements and multiple land bank property transfers.

• Public hearing on First Amended and Restated STAR Bond Project Plans for Project Areas 2B, 3, and 5 in Village East
• Ordinance O-81-21 revising MS4 storm sewer regulations to comply with 2020 KDHE permit and EPA comments
• Resolution R-41-21 authorizing supplemental indenture for Industrial Revenue Bonds (Dairy Farmers of America Project)
• Resolution R-42-21 appointing Matthew Willard as Interim Wyandotte County Appraiser effective July 1, 2021
• Approval of 2021 UG/Hollywood Casino grant fund disbursements

Full Commission

This is a notice for a special session of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, convening the Commission Infrastructure Committee on June 24, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural details for the meeting, including remote participation options via Zoom and phone, with no specific agenda items listed.

• Special session of the Commission Infrastructure Committee
• Meeting held June 24, 2021, at 5:00 PM in the 5th floor conference room, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS
• Public access via Zoom webinar (ID: 826 4616 9836, passcode: 449378) or phone
• Notice dated June 21, 2021, signed by Interim Clerk Brett A. Deichler and Mayor/CEO David G. Alvey

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee will meet via Zoom to consider a proposal to reduce the annual coin-operated amusement license fee from $75 to $25 per device. The item is listed for information only, meaning no final decision is expected. The committee will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Proposal to reduce coin-operated amusement license fee to $25 annually per device (current fee $75), submitted by Rachel Miskec, Lori Wilson, and Greg Talkin
• Approval of standing committee minutes from February 22 and March 22, 2021

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission voted to extend the local COVID-19 health emergency through September 15, 2021, and approved a second expansion of the Village East STAR Bond District. They also approved revisions to sewer regulations, scheduled a public hearing for the 2021 Annual Action Plan, and approved two plats for new developments.

• Resolution R-40-21 extending COVID-19 health emergency to Sept 15, 2021 (vote 10-0)
• Ordinance O-79-21 revising MS4 sewer regulations (vote 9-1)
• Public hearing set for July 29, 2021 on 2021 Annual Action Plan
• Plat approved for The Estates of Goodman's Meadow at 123rd and Parallel Parkway
• Ordinance O-80-21 approving second expansion of Village East STAR Bond District (vote 10-0)

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on June 10, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The public portion is a presentation on the Diversity, Equality, & Inclusion Program, followed by an executive session regarding litigation. The public can observe or listen to the special meeting portion only via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom.

• Presentation on Diversity, Equality, & Inclusion Program
• Executive session regarding litigation
• Public access via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom webinar

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee will consider two ordinances to expand and amend the Village East STAR Bond District, a resolution on industrial revenue bonds for Dairy Farmers of America, and a first quarter budget report. The committee may also revise the agenda and approve minutes.

• Ordinance approving second expansion and amendment to Village East STAR Bond District plan
• Ordinance approving amended project plans for Project Areas 2B, 3, and 5 in Village East
• Resolution authorizing supplemental indenture for Industrial Revenue Bonds (Dairy Farmers of America Project)
• First Quarter 2021 Budget to Actuals report (for information only)

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners held a regular session on May 27, 2021, addressing a consent agenda of zoning changes, special use permits, and ordinances, plus a non-consent agenda with contested items. Most items were approved unanimously, but two applications were remanded back to the Planning Commission, and a motion to extend the COVID health order failed. The meeting also set public hearings for the Rock Island Bridge project and the Village East STAR Bond District expansion.

• Approved COZ2021-008 (3860 Bell Crossing) and COZ2021-011 (6716/6720 Berger Ave) zone changes; remanded COZ2021-012 (3726 N 47th Terrace) back to Planning Commission
• Approved special use permits including SP2021-015 (Mockingbird Lounge, 204 Orchard St) remanded, SP2021-024 (6801 State Ave), SP2021-030 (3150 N 91st St), SP2021-031 (334 N Thorpe St), SP2021-036 (9350 Nelson Ln), SU20-00097 (933 Quindaro Blvd) with stipulations
• Adopted ordinances O-61-21 through O-78-21 covering rezonings, easement vacations, and special use permits (e.g., doggie day care at 7714 Rowland Ave, AirBnB at 2716 N 119th St, beer hall at 101 Central Ave)
• Non-consent: Approved COZ2021-010 (2716/2718 S 53rd St) to RP-2; approved SP2021-028 (2706 Espenlaub Ln) renewal with conditions despite denial recommendation; approved SP2021-037 (2904 Eaton St)
• Set public hearings for Rock Island Bridge project (July 1) and Village East STAR Bond District expansion (June 10); motion to extend COVID health order failed 2-7

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on May 27, 2021, at 5:00 PM to discuss tax delinquency. The public can observe via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda contains no other items beyond this single topic.

• Special session on tax delinquency
• Public access via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom

Committee/Task Force

The Areawide Advisory Council of the Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging will hold its monthly virtual meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, council concerns, and director's reports for both counties. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural and informational.

• Approval of April 28, 2021 meeting minutes
• Council concerns: Leavenworth and Wyandotte County updates
• Director's report for Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties
• Next meeting scheduled for June 23, 2021

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on May 20, 2021, at 5:00 PM for a budget workshop focused on Priority Based Budgeting (PBB) and the 2020 financial proforma. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom due to COVID-19. This is the second budget workshop, indicating ongoing budget discussions.

• Special session called for budget workshop on Priority Based Budgeting (PBB)
• Discussion of 2020 financial proforma
• Public access via Zoom, YouTube, or UGTV due to COVID-19

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session to discuss the 2020-2026 Capital Maintenance Improvement Projects (CMIP). The meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2021, at 5:00 PM, and will be accessible to the public via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom due to COVID-19. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the notice.

• Special session on 2020-2026 Capital Maintenance Improvement Projects (CMIP)
• Public access via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom
• Meeting notice dated April 19, 2021

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session to introduce candidates for the KCK Police Chief position. The meeting is part of the Police Chief Assessment Center process and will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Introduction of KCK Police Chief candidates
• Special session held virtually via YouTube, UGTY, and Zoom
• Meeting scheduled for April 15, 2021, at 5:00 PM

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County/KCK Board of Park Commissioners is holding its regular April 2021 meeting via Zoom. The agenda is largely procedural, including adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and visitor comments. There is no old or new business; staff will provide updates on routine maintenance, summer recreation, and other operational items.

• Routine maintenance and repairs for parks and fields
• First overnight fishing day
• West Shop replacement
• Summer recreation update
• Updated code of ordinances

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners met on April 8, 2021, to decide on planning and zoning items, including zone changes, special use permits, and various resolutions. The board approved most consent agenda items, denied one zone change and one special use permit, and authorized a $500,000 grant application for domestic violence response. Several resolutions were adopted, including one for a property option purchase agreement and one for a memorandum of understanding with SEIU Local #1.

• Approved zone changes for single-family homes at 1825 and 1841 N. 94th St. (COZ2021-001, COZ2021-002)
• Denied zone change from R-1 to A-G at 3505 N. 83rd St. (COZ2021-003)
• Approved special use permits for doggie day care (7714 Rowland Ave.), AirBnb (1127 Southwest Blvd.), kennel (3440 N. 131st St.), and employee parking (4620 Mission Rd.); denied one for equipment storage (3648 N. 115th St.)
• Approved $500,000 grant application for domestic violence response (Tracking #21721)
• Adopted resolution for option purchase agreement for 546 N. 130th St. for $525,000 (R-32-21)

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on April 8, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The meeting is an executive session to discuss the Administrator's quarterly evaluation and a personnel matter. The public can observe or listen to the special meeting portion only via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom.

• Executive session for Administrator's quarterly evaluation
• Executive session for a personnel matter
• Special session held at 5:00 PM on April 8, 2021, in the 5th floor conference room, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, KS
• Public access via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting via Zoom to review the administrator's monthly reports, discuss the status of ethics code revisions and amendments, and plan ethics training sessions. They will also discuss potential review of the UG Ethics Code sections 258-259, upcoming term expirations, and whether future meetings will be held via Zoom or in person. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of monthly reports of the Ethics Administrator
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Discussion of ethics training sessions and schedule
• Potential review of UG Ethics Code Sec. 258-259
• Discussion of upcoming term expirations

Committee/Task Force

The Advisory Commission on Human Relations & Disability Issues will convene on April 5, 2021 at 5:30 pm to approve prior meeting minutes, acknowledge a Department of Justice notice, and receive a landlord-education presentation. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee met and unanimously approved four resolutions: a BPU loan agreement with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, a Kaw River Bridge cooperative agreement, setting a public hearing for the Riverfront Redevelopment District, and adopting TIF and IRB policies. All votes were 6-0.

• Resolution authorizing BPU loan through KDHE State Revolving Loan Fund
• Resolution adopting Kaw River Bridge Cooperative and Development Agreement
• Resolution setting May 13, 2021 public hearing for Riverfront Redevelopment District
• Resolution adopting Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) policies

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee reviewed and approved multiple Land Bank applications for single-family homes, new construction, and property transfers. All votes were unanimous (5-0), with one application held for one month.

• Approved 26 single-family home applications in Rivers Edge East Subdivision (CHWC), including phases 1-3 on N. Getty St. and Roswell Ave.
• Approved individual home applications for Kristi Smith High (202-206 Stewart Ave.), Karan Gupta (844-848 Tauromee Ave.), Maribel Cortez (3517 N. 47th St.), and Habitat for Humanity (3008 N. 30th St.).
• Approved new construction home addition for Victor Alfonso Laozano at 3052 N. 31st St.
• Approved row house project by Luminary Transformations (8 units) at 1026-1038 Oakland Ave., with staff noting rezoning to R-3 required.
• Held for 1 month commercial open air food plaza application by Oliver Tanner at 3119 Strong Ave.

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners held a regular session on March 25, 2021, approving a consent agenda of zoning changes, special use permits, and ordinances. They also approved a resolution revoking certain local health orders and amending the mask and social distancing requirements, and authorized agreements for a hotel development and union memorandums of understanding.

• Rezoning 200 South James Street from M-3 Heavy Industrial to TND (T-6) Traditional Neighborhood Design for mixed-use development
• Rezoning 837 Central Avenue from R-1 Single Family to C-3 Commercial for Gomez Appliances
• Public hearing and ordinance creating a redevelopment district at 6700 Kaw Drive
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Legend Hotel, LLC for an 87-room hotel
• Approved $923,365 KDHE ELC COVID-19 Infrastructure Expansion grant

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is holding a special session on March 25, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes a COVID vaccination update, a presentation by the Youth Fatality Review Board, and an update by the Tax Administration Coordination Committee. The public can observe via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom.

• COVID vaccination update
• Youth Fatality Review Board presentation
• Tax Administration Coordination Committee update
• Public access via YouTube, UGTV, and Zoom webinar

Committee/Task Force

The Areawide Advisory Council of the Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging will hold a virtual meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and director's reports, as well as the election of the 2021 chair and co-chair. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Election of chair/co-chair for 2021
• Director's reports for Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties
• Council concerns from both counties
• Next meeting scheduled for April 28, 2021

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee will hear a presentation on the Unified Government's 2021 Comprehensive Fee Schedule and an update on CARES Act funding, both for information only. The committee will also consider fast-tracking a COVID-19 testing and surveillance grant request to the March 25 full commission meeting. No minutes are available for approval.

• Presentation of 2021 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (Tracking #21713)
• Update on CARES Act funding (Tracking #21724)
• Request to fast-track COVID-19 Elec Expanding Infrastructure Grant to March 25 commission meeting (Tracking #21743)

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee will review three items: a grant application for $500,000 to improve criminal justice responses to domestic violence, an ordinance on park hours and restricted activities, and a resolution amending the Parks and Recreation Code of Regulations. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom.

• Grant application for $500,000 from US DOJ Office on Violence Against Women, no match required
• Ordinance amending Chapter 25 on park hours, hunting, firearms, camping, and digging
• Resolution amending Parks and Recreation Code of Regulations, requiring new dock owners to be Wyandotte County residents

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission met remotely and approved several resolutions, including extending the local health emergency for COVID-19 through June 15, 2021, and authorizing participation in the nationwide Stepping Up initiative to reduce mental illness in jails. They also held public hearings on the 2022 budget priorities and on issuing industrial revenue bonds for two multifamily projects. All votes were 9-0.

• Resolution R-16-21 extending COVID-19 local health emergency through June 15, 2021
• Resolution R-17-21 authorizing participation in the Stepping Up initiative
• Public hearing on 2022 Unified Government Budget priorities and 2021 Annual Action Plan
• Resolution R-20-21: intent to issue up to $45,000,000 in IRBs for Milhaus multifamily project
• Resolution R-21-21: intent to issue up to $54,820,000 in IRBs for Legends 267 multifamily project

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is holding a special session on March 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM via Zoom for a COVID-19 vaccine update. Immediately following, an executive session regarding labor will be held in the 5th Floor Conference Room. The public can observe or listen via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom.

• COVID-19 vaccine update
• Executive session on labor
• Public access via Zoom webinar (ID: 826 2559 9934, passcode: 623759)

Committee/Task Force

The Ethics Commission of the Unified Government met to approve minutes, receive the administrator's report on ethics training and complaints, and discuss ongoing review of the ethics code. The meeting was routine, with no public comment and no executive session.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2020 meeting
• Reported 3 new complaints in February 2021, 10 pending, 2 closed
• Discussed ethics training for police, fire, sheriff, and water treatment staff
• Continued review of UG Ethics Code sections 2-258 through 2-259
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2021

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Board of Park Commissioners will hold a procedural meeting via Zoom at 6:00 p.m. on March 10, 2021. The board will adopt the meeting agenda and approve the minutes from the January 13, 2020 meeting. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed for action.

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on March 4, 2021, at 4:00 PM for budget strategic planning. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom due to COVID-19. The agenda contains only the notice and consent to the meeting, with no specific budget items listed.

• Special session called for budget strategic planning
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19
• Public access via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations & Disability Issues is meeting to handle routine business: approving February minutes, hearing a presentation from Nicki Richardson, and receiving overviews of the CHIP event and Juniper Gardens from Tom. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Presentation by Nicki Richardson
• CHIP event overview by Tom
• Juniper Gardens overview by Tom
• Revision of February minutes

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee will vote on resolutions authorizing industrial revenue bonds for two multifamily projects, approve a minor amendment to a Menards development agreement, and consider an option purchase agreement for a Bonner Springs site. It will also vote on a master equipment lease/purchase agreement and a budget revision for COVID-19 vaccination costs, and receive informational updates on motor vehicle registration and budget reports.

• IRBs up to $45,000,000 for Milhaus Multifamily Project
• IRBs up to $54,820,000 for Legends 267 Multifamily Project
• First amendment to 18th Street Expressway Menards development agreement
• Option purchase agreement for 546 N. 130th St., Bonner Springs, KS
• 2021 budget revision for Health Department Levy Fund for COVID-19 vaccinations

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Unified Government Board of Commissioners met to approve multiple rezonings, plats for the Turner Logistics Center, and $96 million in bonds for courthouse improvements and municipal notes. The meeting also included recognition of public service and a vote to lift the COVID-19 health order.

• Approved rezoning of 915 North 69th Street from R-1 to MP-2 for Turner Logistics Center expansion
• Approved plats for Turner Logistics Center Third and Fourth Plats at College Parkway and Orville Avenue
• Authorized $50.3M in General Obligation Municipal Temporary Notes and $45.7M in General Obligation Bonds
• Approved special use permits for a car audio shop at 1315 State Avenue and goats at 7640 Tauromee Avenue
• Voted 10-0 to lift the COVID-19 health order

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is holding a special session on February 25, 2021, at 5:00 PM to discuss the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CMIP) followed by a SOAR update. The public can observe via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom due to COVID-19.

• 5-Year CMIP discussion
• SOAR update
• Special session notice
• Public access via Zoom webinar

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Wyandotte County Administration & Human Services Standing Committee convened virtually on February 22, 2021. The agenda contained only procedural items and no decisions or discussions beyond a non-action update on CARES Act funding.

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee is meeting via Zoom. The main agenda item is an informational update on the Community Connect Program and the deployment and use of body worn cameras, presented by Chief Michael York and Acting Chief Pamela Waldeck. The committee will also approve minutes from November 16, 2020.

• Update on Community Connect Program and body worn cameras (Tracking #21641)
• Approval of standing committee minutes from November 16, 2020

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session to discuss the MARC Climate Action Report, new improvements and enhancements for Parks & Recreation, and the SVV/Casino grant distribution formula. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or YouTube due to COVID-19.

• MARC Climate Action Report discussion
• Parks & Recreation new improvements and enhancements
• SVV/Casino grant distribution formula

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission met virtually to vote on several items, including authorizing legal proceedings to acquire land for the 7th Street Trafficway and Central Avenue Intersection Improvement Project. The Commission also approved resolutions for quiet zone improvements on Swingster Road, capital asset policy revisions, a grant amendment for overdose prevention, and a public hearing for a redevelopment district at 6700 Kaw Drive. Additionally, the Commission approved a subdivision plat and land bank option applications.

• Ordinance to acquire land for 7th and Central intersection project (KDOT Project No. 105 KA-5148-01)
• Resolution adopting quiet zone improvements on Swingster Road with Bonner Springs
• Resolution revising Capital Asset and Equipment Investment and Management Policy
• Amended KDHE grant increased from $50,000 to $57,500 for Overdose Data to Action Program
• Public hearing set for March 25, 2021, for redevelopment district at 6700 Kaw Drive

Committee/Task Force

The Advisory Commission on Human Relations & Disability Issues is meeting to handle routine business, including approving January minutes and assigning a secretary. They will also discuss homelessness in Kansas City, Kansas, and realign their goals and assignments for the coming period.

• Revision of January meeting minutes
• Discussion of Safe and Welcoming Kansas City initiative
• Homelessness in KCK discussion based on Public Library notes
• Assignment of secretary role
• Goals realignment and assignments

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for creating a redevelopment district at 6700 Kaw Drive. They will also review updated Industrial Revenue Bond and Tax Increment Financing policies, and receive the fourth quarter 2020 investment report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is held via Zoom.

• Resolution to set public hearing on March 25, 2021 for redevelopment district at 6700 Kaw Drive
• Review of updated Industrial Revenue Bond policy (information only)
• Review of new Tax Increment Financing policy (information only)
• Fourth Quarter 2020 Investment Report (information only)
• Approval of standing committee minutes from November 2 & 30, 2020

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee will consider six Land Bank option applications for single-family homes, a garage, and property options, and will receive a presentation on the tax sale process. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and is open to the public via Zoom.

• Land Bank option applications for 3 single-family homes: 144 N 61st St, 3008 N 30th St, 841 Shawnee Rd
• Land Bank option application for 1 garage: 741 Shawnee Rd
• Land Bank option applications for 2 property options: 3306 N 33rd St, 1904 S 73rd Ter
• Presentation on tax sale process by Jenna Hillyer, Delinquent Real Estate Manager
• Approval of standing committee minutes from September 28 (Revised), November 2 and 30, 2020

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners held a combined Planning & Zoning and regular session, voting on zoning changes, special use permits, and resolutions. The commission approved a rezoning and plan for a 267-unit apartment complex at 1879 Village West Parkway, and denied a rezoning for a multi-family development at 5115 and 5125 Gibbs Road. The board also adopted resolutions increasing the Sporting KC ticket tax and authorizing up to $20 million in industrial revenue bonds for a student housing project.

• Approved rezoning to RP-6 Planned High Rise Apartment District for 267 units at 1879 Village West Parkway (COZ-0004, MPL2020-014, PR2020-33)
• Denied rezoning to R-4 Garden Apartment District for Tower View Apartments at 5115 and 5125 Gibbs Road (#3243, #MP-2020-8)
• Adopted Resolution R-5-21 increasing Sporting KC ticket tax from $2.25 to $3.50 per ticket
• Adopted Resolution R-7-21 authorizing up to $20,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for KCKCC student housing
• Approved Land Bank option applications for new homes on Armstrong, Oakland, Everett, and 5th Street parcels

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on January 28, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes a COVID-19 and vaccination update, followed by a presentation on the safe & welcoming ordinance. The public can observe via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom.

• COVID-19 & vaccination update
• Presentation on the safe & welcoming ordinance
• Public access via YouTube, UGTV, and Zoom webinar

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met to approve an amended grant agreement for the Kansas Overdose Data to Action program, increasing funding from $50,000 to $57,500. They also received presentations on the 2021 Comprehensive Fee Schedule and an update on CARES Act funding, both for information only. A public appearance discussed tiny houses as a potential solution to homelessness.

• Approved amendment to KDHE Sub-recipient Agreement for Overdose Data to Action, grant increased from $50,000 to $57,500, no match required
• Presentation of 2021 Comprehensive Fee Schedule (for information only)
• Update on CARES Act funding (for information only)
• Public appearance by Kat Hooley-Lickteig on tiny houses for homelessness (for information only)

Committee/Task Force

The Board of Park Commissioners is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items like adopting the agenda and approving previous minutes, plus a discussion on nonresident boat slips at Wyandotte County Lake Park. Staff will provide updates on CARES Act projects, recreation, and shelter rentals. The meeting is largely procedural with one substantive discussion item.

• Discussion on nonresident boat slips at Wyandotte County Lake Park
• Update on CARES Act projects
• Update on recreation and January 4th shelter rentals
• Moment of silence for Beatrice Lee, District #4 appointee

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting to review the administrator's monthly report, discuss the status of ethics code revisions and amendments, and plan ethics training sessions. They will also discuss potential further review of the ethics code and schedule continued review of Sections 268-270. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters or legal opinions.

• Review of Monthly Report of Administrator
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments and schedule for review
• Ethics training sessions and schedule
• Discussion and review of UG Ethics Commission Website
• Discussion of potential review of UG Ethics Code and proposed amendments and schedule for continued review of Sec.268-270

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations & Disability Issues is meeting to handle routine business, including revising October meeting minutes, updating bylaws, and discussing a housing flyer. They will also discuss homelessness in Kansas City, Kansas, as hosted by the KCK public library, and realign their goals.

• Revision of October meeting minutes
• Bylaws revision and signatures
• Housing and November 19th flyer discussion
• Discussion on homelessness in KCK hosted by the KCK public library
• Goals realignment and assignment

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session to discuss a COVID-19 update, the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) budget and marketing plan, and funds related to Casino and Schlitterbahn Vacation Village (SVV). The meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2021, at 5:00 PM and will be accessible via Zoom, YouTube, or UGTV. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• COVID-19 update
• Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) budget and marketing plan
• Casino and Schlitterbahn Vacation Village (SVV) grant funds

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners and Planning & Zoning met on January 7, 2021, to consider and vote on a range of zoning, planning, and administrative items. The commission approved a change of zone and master plan amendment for a 270-unit multifamily development, along with numerous other rezoning, special use permits, plats, and ordinances. A proposed multi-family development at Gibbs Road was held over to a later meeting.

• Approved change of zone and master plan amendment for 270 multifamily units at 1111 North 98th St.
• Approved change of zone for industrial use at 6600 Thorn Drive.
• Approved special use permits for short-term rentals, home occupations, and temporary trailers.
• Approved ordinances rezoning properties at 815 Southwest Blvd, 2951 N 115th St, 2025 S 51st St, 1959 S 51st St, 4811 Parallel Pkwy, 11501 Parallel Pkwy, 10901 State Ave, and 809 Southwest Blvd.
• Approved resolution adopting 2021 CVB budget and marketing plan.

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee approved several resolutions, including a ticket tax increase for Sporting KC events to fund parking improvements, a $600,000 EPA brownfields grant, and up to $20 million in industrial revenue bonds for a KCKCC student housing project. They also heard updates on COVID-19 business efforts and conducted a public hearing on bar and restaurant closing times, taking no action on the latter.

• Approved Second Amendment to Multi-Sport Stadium Specific Venture Agreement, raising ticket tax from $2.25 to $3.50 per ticket
• Approved resolution to join Kansas City Regional Brownfields Assessment Coalition, accepting $600,000 EPA grant
• Approved intent to issue up to $20,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for KCKCC student housing
• Approved Cash and Investment Policy resolution
• Conducted public hearing on bar and restaurant closing times; no action taken