Wyandotte County public meetings in 2023

Committee/Task Force

The Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Hybrid meeting: in-person at Municipal Office Building, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS, or via Zoom webinar
• Zoom meeting ID: 898 9298 4236, passcode: 763439

Committee/Task Force

The Unhoused Residents and Neighbors in Need Special Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a virtual meeting on December 18, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and access information; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing available at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Standing Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2023, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission approved several resolutions, including renaming the Bethany Community Center to the Earl Watson, Sr. Community Center and adopting a two-year meeting schedule with two commission meetings per month. They also approved the 2024 holiday schedule, the annual cash and investment policy, and appointments to various boards and commissions. A proclamation for Bob Breitenstein Day was deferred to the January meeting.

• Resolution R-83-23 approved 9/0 to rename Bethany Community Center to Earl Watson, Sr. Community Center
• Resolution R-81-23 approved 9/0 for two-year meeting schedule (Option A: two commission meetings monthly)
• Resolution R-84-23 approved 9/0 for Cash Management and Investment Policy
• Approved 2024 holiday schedule including Juneteenth and Thanksgiving on Nov 28-29
• Approved nominations to boards including Paul Jones to Housing Authority and Tom Burroughs to KCATA

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting to approve minutes from October and November, review the administrator's monthly report, discuss ethics code revisions and training schedules, and update the commission website. They will also consider proposed code changes from the Mayor's Office and the retirement of the Legislative Auditor. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Review and approve minutes from October 12 and November 9, 2023 meetings
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Update on new commissioner information on Ethics Website
• Discussion of proposed changes to UG Ethics Code from Mayor's Office
• Retirement of Legislative Auditor

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Park Board will meet in a hybrid format to conduct regular business, including the election of officers. The agenda includes updates from the Parks and Recreation department and a period for public visitors to speak.

• Election of First Vice-Chairman
• Election of Second Vice-Chairman
• Election of Secretary
• Recreation updates from Shaya Lockett
• Park updates from Angel Ferrara

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission approved a resolution supporting Medicaid expansion and adopted a new ordinance establishing a local tobacco retail license. Commissioners also created a new advisory committee for the Quindaro Ruins project and authorized industrial revenue bonds for a project at 1700 Kansas Avenue.

• Approved $633,537 in industrial revenue bonds for the Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies, LLC project
• Adopted ordinance O-159-23 establishing a local tobacco retail license
• Adopted resolution R-77-23 in support of Medicaid expansion
• Created a new advisory committee for the Quindaro Ruins historical project
• Established a Community Benefits Fund for fees paid by developers receiving incentives

General

The Business and Economic Development Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a meeting. The agenda provided consists only of procedural information regarding meeting access and location.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person meeting at 701 N. 7th Street, Suite 515

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee approved several financial measures, including the termination of the Plaza at the Speedway TIF District and the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for an Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies, LLC project. The committee also approved a new Community Benefits Fund and updated the annual cash and investment policy. These items were recommended for fast-tracking to the December 7, 2023, full commission meeting.

• Ordinance terminating the Plaza at the Speedway TIF District
• Industrial Revenue Bonds for Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies, LLC up to $633,537
• Resolution authorizing the sale of municipal general obligation notes and bonds
• Adoption of the annual Cash Management and Investment Policy
• Creation of a new Community Benefits Fund funded by developer incentive fees

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations and Disability Issues will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss human relations and disability-related topics. The agenda includes updates on health and equity, law enforcement, systemic racism, and housing.

• Health and Equity Taskforce updates
• Law enforcement discussion
• Systemic racism discussion
• Housing and landlord/tenant discussion

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee reviewed and approved Land Bank applications for 9 single-family homes and 14 multifamily units. The committee forwarded these items to the Land Bank Board of Trustees for final consideration.

• Approval of 9 single-family home applications
• Approval of 14 multifamily unit applications

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners approved a plan to perform emergency repairs on the Central Avenue Bridge and seek funding for a new multi-modal bridge. The board also acted on numerous zoning and special use permit applications, including approvals for a water treatment facility, an interactive art gallery, and various short-term rentals. One senior living facility proposal was remanded back to the Planning Commission for further fire safety review.

• Approved emergency repairs and redesign funding for Central Avenue Bridge
• Approved rezoning for water treatment facility at 2443R South 88th Street
• Approved rezoning for Atlas9 interactive art gallery at 9700 State Avenue
• Remanded senior living facility proposal at 9205 Garfield Avenue for fire safety review
• Denied special use permit for short-term rental/alpaca farm at 2914 South 74th Street

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on November 30, 2023, to discuss its 2024 State Legislative Agenda with the state delegation. The agenda includes a wide range of priority items, such as Medicaid expansion, infrastructure funding, revenue flexibility, childcare, and mental health funding. The meeting is a discussion and planning session, not a final vote on legislation.

• Support for Medicaid expansion, estimated to bring $64,237,464 in new annual healthcare spending to Wyandotte County
• Support for state funding for World Cup 2026 preparations
• Support for legalization of medical cannabis with local control and tax revenue sharing
• Support for increased funding for mental health and psychiatric beds
• Support for funding for unhoused services, including permanent supportive housing

Committee/Task Force

The agenda consists entirely of procedural notice details for a virtual and in-person meeting of the Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Task Force. No specific items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision in the provided text. Residents can view the meeting in person at 701 N. 7th Street or via Zoom.

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee approved three items for fast-tracking to the November 30 full commission meeting, including a $17.8 million grant for the Kaw Point Modernization Project. The committee also approved a $110,604 Violence Against Women's Act grant and a FEMA Floodplain Community Rating System report. Additionally, the committee received informational presentations regarding a community-based partnership and a Parks and Recreation quarterly update.

• Approved $17.8M USDA grant for Kaw Point Modernization Project
• Approved $110,604 Violence Against Women's Act grant for Police Department
• Approved 2023 FEMA Floodplain Community Rating System report
• Received presentation on Corvias Infrastructure Services partnership
• Received Parks and Recreation quarterly project update

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee approved two items: a resolution to use $240,000 in ARPA funds as local match for the Northeast KCK Heritage Trail Phase I, and a resolution/ordinance for a Tobacco Retail License that amends the Code of Ordinances. Both items will move to the Full Commission for final action.

• Approved $240,000 ARPA set-aside funds for Northeast KCK Heritage Trail Phase I (Tracking #212772)
• Approved Tobacco Retail License resolution/ordinance amending Code of Ordinances (Tracking #212876)
• Tobacco Retail License approved 4-1, with Commissioner Kane voting no

Committee/Task Force

The Unhoused Residents and Neighbors in Need Special Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a meeting on November 20, 2023. The meeting will be conducted virtually via Zoom and in person at 701 N. 7th Street, Suite 515.

• Meeting of the Unhoused Residents and Neighbors in Need Special Committee

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session to receive updates on PlanKCK and the redevelopment of three UG-owned sites: 18th & Quindaro, 4th & Minnesota, and the former Indian Springs Mall site. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Update on PlanKCK
• Redevelopment of UG-owned site at 18th & Quindaro
• Redevelopment of UG-owned site at 4th & Minnesota
• Redevelopment of former Indian Springs Mall site

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission met and took action on several items, including overriding the mayor's veto of debt project authorizations and approving a new resolution for the same. The commission also adopted resolutions on antisemitism, transit grants, and other routine matters. Several proclamations were read, and a presentation on the Legends Outlet development was given.

• Veto of Resolution R-62-23 and Ordinance O-130-23 overridden; amended R-65-23 and O-133-23 approved 6-0
• Resolution adopting IHRA working definition of antisemitism (R-66-23) adopted 6-0
• Transit grants approved: Edwardsville Microtransit ($43,800 match), 7th Street Corridor ($227,200 match), State Avenue Enhancements ($200,000 match)
• Grant applications approved: Child Death Review ($72,000) and Local Environmental Protection Program ($50,000)
• Ordinance to remove property from Kansas Speedway redevelopment district was removed at applicant's request

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting virtually on November 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The agenda is not provided, so the specific items to be discussed are unknown.

• Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams
• In-person viewing available at Municipal Office Building, Suite 515

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Library Board of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is holding an in-person meeting at the South Branch Library. The agenda includes calling the meeting to order, approving previous minutes, discussing allocations under new business, reviewing 2024 meeting dates, and hearing monthly reports from Turner, Kansas City, Kansas, and Bonner libraries.

• Allocations discussion under New Business
• Review of 2024 meeting dates (Feb 20, May 21, June 18, August 20, Nov 19)
• Monthly reports from Turner, Kansas City, Kansas, and Bonner libraries

Committee/Task Force

The Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, scheduled a hybrid meeting for November 14, 2023. The agenda provides notice of the meeting location in the Municipal Office Building and gives virtual access details via Zoom. No specific discussion topics, ordinances, or contract amounts were listed in the agenda text.

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee met to discuss industrial revenue bonds, performance agreements, and redevelopment districts. Actions included voting to approve industrial revenue bonds for Carnation Partners LLC and setting over a community benefits fund proposal.

• Resolution for industrial revenue bonds not to exceed $11,500,000 for Carnation Partners, LLC
• Second amendment to performance agreement with CPC Land Acquisition Company, LLC (Criterion Development Partners)
• Ordinance to remove property from Project Area A in the Kansas Speedway redevelopment district
• Ordinance/Resolution creating a new Community Benefits Fund from developer incentive fees

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee reviewed multiple applications for Land Bank property transfers. The committee voted on various motions to approve, hold, or deny requests regarding single-family homes, multifamily units, and commercial properties before forwarding them to the Land Bank Board of Trustees.

• Approved multiple Land Bank property applications for transfer
• Held several property applications for 30 days
• Denied application for 1211, 1209 Wood Ave.
• Approved Land Bank transfers PT 1-5

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from October 12, 2023, and to discuss old and new business. This includes the status of ethics code revisions, training sessions, the commission website, and reports on campaign issues and political activity under the ethics code. The meeting also includes a public comment session and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Review and approve minutes of October 12, 2023 meeting
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Ethics training sessions and schedule
• Update on new commissioner information on Ethics Website
• Discussion of issues with respect to political activity under the UG Ethics Code

Committee/Task Force

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board is meeting to discuss its year-end report and receive updates from Police Chief Oakman and Sheriff Soptick. The board also hears a report from Reed Partridge and reviews its duties, which include advising on law enforcement issues and serving as a liaison between police and the community.

• Discussion of year-end report
• Reports from Chief Oakman and Sheriff Soptick
• Report from Reed Partridge
• Review of board duties per ordinance and statute

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Board of Park Commissioners is scheduled to meet on November 8, 2023, to discuss ongoing park projects, including the Kensington Park Project and Clopper Field Project, alongside updates from Parks and Recreation staff. The document packet also includes the approved minutes from the board's October 11, 2023, meeting where staff presented updates on public works projects and recreation programs.

• Kensington Park Project update
• Clopper Field Project update
• Summer Camp Review and Recreation Updates
• Park Project Updates from Director Angel Ferrara

Committee/Task Force

The Business and Economic Development Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a meeting on November 7, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The agenda provided consists entirely of procedural information regarding meeting access, including physical location details and virtual connection instructions.

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations and Disability Issues is holding a hybrid meeting with agenda items including old and new business, updates on health and equity taskforce initiatives, police/law enforcement, systemic racism, and housing/landlord-tenant issues. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Discussion of Health and Equity Taskforce and initiatives/updates
• Police/Law Enforcement discussion item
• Systemic Racism discussion item
• Housing and Landlord/Tenant discussion item

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Planning & Zoning and Board of Commissioners meeting on October 26, 2023, was largely an action agenda with numerous votes on zoning changes, special use permits, and financial authorizations. The commission approved all consent agenda items, including rezonings for apartment conversions and agricultural uses, as well as several special use permits for short-term rentals, auto repair shops, and other uses. Non-consent items included a church parking lot container use, several short-term rental permits, a drinking establishment, and a church expansion. The commission also approved resolutions and ordinances authorizing industrial revenue bonds for multiple projects, including a $52.9 million bond for a multifamily facility and a $45 million bond for a project at 94th and State.

• Approved rezoning for apartment conversion at 290 South 10th Street (Whittier School Lofts)
• Approved rezoning for apartment complex at 745 North 78th Street (TWG Development)
• Approved special use permit for event space with alcohol at 600 North 7th Street (Memorial Hall)
• Approved $52,927,000 industrial revenue bond for 4601 Rainbow LLC multifamily facility
• Approved $45,000,000 industrial revenue bond for Milhaus Properties LLC (94th and State project)

General

The Governing Body of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet in a special session on October 26, 2023. The meeting consists of an executive session for consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation. This session is closed to the public under the Kansas Open Meetings Act.

• Executive session for consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation

Committee/Task Force

The Livable Neighborhoods Task Force is meeting to begin its strategic planning process, led by Lamonica Upton. The agenda includes a welcome and the strategic planning kick-off, with no other substantive items listed.

• Strategic planning kick-off led by Lamonica Upton

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council is holding its monthly meeting virtually on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams with call-in option
• In-person viewing available at Municipal Office Building, Suite 515

Committee/Task Force

The Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a meeting on October 24, 2023. The agenda provided consists only of procedural information regarding meeting access and location.

• Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom and in person at 701 N. 7th Street, Suite 515

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Wyandotte County Administration and Human Services Standing Committee discussed resolutions regarding antisemitism, tobacco retail licensing, transit grants utilizing ARPA funds, and health department grants. The committee approved several items, including transit funding for Edwardsville and the 7th Street Corridor, while holding over a tobacco retail license ordinance for 30 days.

• Resolution adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism (Tracking #: 212817)
• Resolution and ordinance for a Tobacco Retail License held over 30 days (Tracking #: 212706)
• Transit grant for Edwardsville Microtransit utilizing $43,800 in ARPA funds as match (Tracking #: 212813)
• Transit grant for 7th Street Corridor improvements utilizing $227,200 in ARPA funds as match (Tracking #: 212819)
• State Avenue Transit Enhancements utilizing a $200,000 local match from ARPA funds (Tracking #: 212773)

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee is meeting to hear a presentation and discussion on Community Corrections services and its Fiscal Year 2023 year-end report for Adult and Juvenile divisions, submitted by Director Phillip Lockman. The item is for information only, with no action expected. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, agenda revisions, and approval of minutes (none available).

• Presentation on Community Corrections services and FY2023 Kansas Department of Corrections year-end report
• No minutes available for approval
• Commissioner Christian Ramirez absent

Committee/Task Force

The Arts, Culture & Economic Development meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 19, 2023, has been canceled. No other items are on the agenda.

• Meeting cancellation

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on October 12, 2023, at 6:00 PM to discuss the PlanKCK comprehensive update. The session will be conducted in a hybrid format, with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in person at the Commission Chambers. No specific agenda items are listed beyond the comprehensive plan update.

• Special session regarding PlanKCK Comprehensive update
• Hybrid format: in-person, YouTube, UGTV, Zoom
• Public can observe or listen live

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from September 21, 2023, and to discuss old and new business. Old business includes the administrator's monthly report, status of ethics code revisions, training sessions, and the commission website. New business covers updates to commissioner information on the website, a political memorandum, and issues regarding political activity under the ethics code. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters or legal opinions.

• Review and approve minutes of September 21, 2023 meeting
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments – meeting with Mayor
• Ethics training sessions and schedule
• Update on new commissioner information on Ethics Website
• Discussion of political activity under the UG Ethics Code

Committee/Task Force

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding an in-person and virtual meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details; no specific discussion or action items are listed.

• Meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023, at 4:00 PM
• In-person location: 5th-floor conference room, Municipal Office Building, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas
• Virtual access via Zoom webinar with Meeting ID 842 1457 5768

Committee/Task Force

The Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics—no specific items for decision or discussion are listed. The meeting will be held in person at the Municipal Office Building and virtually via Zoom.

• Hybrid meeting: in-person at 701 N. 7th Street, Suite 515, Kansas City, KS, or via Zoom webinar
• Meeting ID: 870 2680 6290, Passcode: 096394
• No agenda items listed beyond meeting notice

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2023, has been cancelled because there were no items to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Committee/Task Force

The Community Safety & Justice Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a hybrid meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details; no specific items for discussion or decision are listed.

• Hybrid meeting in 5th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS
• Zoom webinar available with Meeting ID 893 3844 8040

Committee/Task Force

The Business and Economic Development Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a virtual meeting on October 3, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing available at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Board of Commissioners voted to override Mayor Tyrone Garner's vetoes on sewer service charges, Board of Public Utilities revenues, and the city/county budgets. They also approved a resolution to temporarily suspend the community identification program, and took action on several zoning and special use permit applications.

• Overrode mayor's veto on sewer service charges (O-105-23) with amended 4% change, approved 10/0
• Overrode mayor's veto on BPU revenues (R-59-23) for 2024, approved 8/2
• Overrode mayor's veto on city/county budgets (R-57-23/O-108-23), approved 8/2
• Approved resolution to temporarily suspend community identification program applications
• Denied special use permit for car audio business at 1315 State Avenue due to violations and police calls

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on September 28, 2023, at 5:00 PM to discuss school district updates. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in-person at the Municipal Office Building. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed in the notice.

• Special session regarding school district updates
• Hybrid meeting format with public access options
• Public can attend in person at 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Committee/Task Force

The Community Corrections Advisory Board of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet in hybrid format on September 27, 2023, at 12:00 PM. The agenda includes reviewing meeting minutes from April 26, 2023, and receiving the 29th FY23 Year End Report. The board will also discuss future meeting locations and any board requests for information.

• Review of meeting minutes from April 26, 2023
• 29th FY23 Year End Report presentation
• Discussion on future meeting location (October 25, 2023, via Zoom)
• Board maintenance: nothing at this time

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting virtually on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. The agenda is limited to meeting logistics and contains no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• In-person viewing at Municipal Office Building, 5th floor, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS

Committee/Task Force

The Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a virtual meeting on September 26, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing option at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met on September 25, 2023, and took action on several items. It approved a grant application for a sexual health curriculum in middle schools, approved an ordinance for PILOT relief for older adults and individuals with disabilities, and rejected an ordinance requiring in-district residency and background checks for board members. The committee also received a presentation on HUD lead grants.

• Approved 3-year grant for WYCO SHIFT sexual health curriculum in KCK middle schools (no match funding required)
• Approved ordinance for BPU PILOT relief for older adults and individuals with disabilities, with different rates for residential and commercial
• Rejected ordinance requiring in-district residency and background checks for UG boards and commissions (motion failed 2-3)
• Presentation on HUD KNOw Lead grants received by Wyandotte County Public Health Department

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works & Safety Committee approved two action items: a joint application by the Kansas City Kansas Police Department and the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office for the FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, and updates to the Sewers and Sewage Disposal Ordinance addressing the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program. Both items were approved 6-0. The meeting was held in hybrid format and adjourned at 5:20 PM.

• Approved application for FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (no matching funds required)
• Approved updates to Sewers and Sewage Disposal Ordinance for Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Program
• Both items approved 6-0

Committee/Task Force

The Arts, Culture, and Economic Development Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold an in-person meeting on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at The Stables Building, 1303 Central Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no specific items for discussion or decision.

• In-person meeting at The Stables Building, 1303 Central Avenue

Committee/Task Force

The Unhoused Residents and Neighbors in Need Special Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting virtually on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and access information, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Committee/Task Force

The Land Bank Policy Review Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a hybrid meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 2:30 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details; no specific policy items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

• Hybrid meeting format (in-person and Zoom webinar)
• In-person location: 5th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas
• Zoom webinar ID: 832 5431 2885

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission approved a public hearing and ordinances creating the Homefield Community Improvement District with sales tax, special assessments, and bonds for the baseball project and training facility. It also adopted the 2024 budget with a one-mill levy reduction, set sewer and solid waste fees, and approved amendments to the Kansas Speedway Development Agreement. Several proclamations and informational presentations were also on the agenda.

• Approved Homefield CID, baseball project, and training facility ordinances (O-101-23, O-102-23, O-103-23)
• Adopted 2024 budget with one-mill levy reduction (O-108-23/R-57-23)
• Set sewer service charge (O-105-23) and solid waste fee (O-106-23) effective Jan 1, 2024
• Approved amendments to Kansas Speedway Development Agreement (R-58-23)
• Approved $103,380 federal JAG grant for police department

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee met and approved a resolution authorizing amendments to the Kansas Speedway Development Agreement, including an exception for the Iowa Speedway. The motion passed unanimously with all members present.

• Resolution authorizing amendments to the Kansas Speedway Development Agreement regarding an exception for the Iowa Speedway

Committee/Task Force

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board is meeting to review the August listening tour and July retreat, receive reports from the police chief and sheriff, and hear from the legislative auditor. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Overview of August Listening Tour
• Review of July LEAB Retreat
• Reports from Chief Oakman & Sheriff Soptick
• Report from Legislative Auditor (Reed Partridge)

Committee/Task Force

The Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a hybrid meeting on September 12, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Hybrid meeting format with in-person option at Municipal Office Building, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street
• Virtual participation via Zoom webinar with meeting ID 870 2680 6290

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023, has been cancelled because there were no items to address. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations and Disability Issues is holding a hybrid meeting. The agenda includes old and new business, updates on health and equity initiatives, and discussions on police/law enforcement, systemic racism, and housing/landlord-tenant issues. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of Health and Equity Taskforce updates
• Police/Law Enforcement discussion
• Systemic Racism discussion
• Housing and Landlord/Tenant discussion

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on August 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM for a presentation regarding the Quindaro Ruins. The meeting is hybrid, with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in person at the Municipal Office Building. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation regarding the Quindaro Ruins
• Hybrid meeting format with public access options

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Planning & Zoning and Board of Commissioners meeting on August 31, 2023, included a consent agenda with several special use permits and rezoning ordinances, all recommended for approval and passed 6-0. The non-consent agenda featured special use permits for short-term rentals and a plan review for a church expansion, which was set over one month. The meeting also included proclamations, plat approvals, a resolution to transfer Juniper Gardens, and Land Bank applications.

• Special use permits for short-term rentals at multiple addresses, including 2924 Eaton St, 2822 W 43rd Ave, 4206 Mission Rd, and others
• Rezoning at 9400 State Ave to CP-2 Planned General Business District (O-90-23)
• Special use permit for event center at Margaritaville Resort Hotel, 9400 State Ave (O-91-23)
• Rezoning at 2508 N 12th St and 1208 Cleveland Ave to RP-5 Planned Apartment District (O-93-23)
• Resolution to transfer title of Juniper Gardens to KC Kansas Housing Authority

General

The Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a virtual meeting on August 29, 2023, at 6:30 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing option at 701 N. 7th Street, Suite 515, Kansas City, KS

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee approved two federal grants for the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department: a $103,380 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and a $34,304 Violence Against Women Act grant. They also received a quarterly update from Parks and Recreation. The meeting was routine, with all votes unanimous.

• Approved FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG grant of $103,380 for KCK Police
• Approved application for VAWA grant of $34,304 with $9,090 match
• Received Parks and Recreation quarterly update
• Approved minutes from October 24, 2022

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2023, has been canceled due to a lack of items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting virtually on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. The agenda is limited to procedural details for attending the meeting, with no specific discussion or action items listed.

• Meeting conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams
• In-person viewing available at Municipal Office Building, 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Committee/Task Force

This is a notice for an in-person meeting of the Wyandotte County Library Board on Tuesday, August 22, 2022, at 4:00 P.M. at the F.L. Schlagle Library. The agenda contains only procedural details and no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting location: F.L. Schlagle Library, 4051 West Drive, Kansas City, Kansas 66109

Committee/Task Force

The Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing option in 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas
• Meeting ID: 864 0305 7600, Passcode: 033338

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on August 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM for a budget workshop. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in person. The agenda contains only procedural details for the special session; no specific budget items are listed.

• Special session for budget workshop
• Hybrid format: in-person and virtual options
• Public observation via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission approved a resolution authorizing up to $250 million in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the American Royal Association, and approved a real estate purchase agreement with Kansas City Kansas Community College for properties at 600 and 645 Nebraska Avenue. The commission also adopted ordinances modifying sales tax and utility rebate programs, set a public hearing for a new Community Improvement District, and heard presentations on the financial audit, Willa Gill Center, and summer education program.

• Approved R-52-23: intent to issue up to $250,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for American Royal Association
• Approved R-51-23: real estate purchase agreement with KCK Community College for 600 and 645 Nebraska Avenue
• Approved O-88-23 and R-50-23: modifications to Sales Tax and Utility Rebate Programs
• Adopted R-53-23: set public hearing for September 14, 2023 on Homefield Community Improvement District
• Approved board nominations: Melanie Schwartzkopf (Library), Sarah Lynch (Park), Loren Taylor (Landmarks)

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee approved a resolution expressing intent to issue up to $250,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for the American Royal Association, and fast-tracked it to the August 17 full commission meeting. The committee also approved a real estate purchase agreement with Kansas City Kansas Community College for properties at 600 and 645 Nebraska Avenue, with a directive to protect Willa Gil. A second-quarter 2023 investment report was presented for information only.

• Resolution approving intent to issue up to $250,000,000 in Industrial Revenue Bonds for American Royal Association
• Resolution approving real estate purchase agreement with Kansas City Kansas Community College for 600 and 645 Nebraska Avenue
• Second Quarter 2023 Investment Report presented for information only
• Both resolutions fast-tracked to August 17, 2023 full commission meeting

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee met on August 14, 2023, and approved all items on its action agenda. This included 10 land bank option applications for single-family homes and 2 land bank property transfers. All motions passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote.

• Approved 10 land bank option applications for single-family homes, including properties on S 86th St, Powell Ave, S 14th St, N 70th Ter, Elizabeth Ave, Orville Ave, Sandusky Ave, and N 77th St
• Approved land bank property transfers: yard extension at 1729 S 15th St and Unified Government storm water project at 1060 Minnesota Ave and 1059 State Ave
• Application A9 for 2935 N 77th St was invalidated by approval of A10 for the same address

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting to elect a chairperson, swear in new commissioners, and review the status of ethics code revisions and training. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and discussing the commission's website, with an executive session for personnel matters.

• Election of Chairperson
• Swearing in of newly appointed commissioners
• Review of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Discussion of ethics training sessions
• Executive session for personnel matters

Full Commission

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on August 10, 2023, at 5:00 PM to present the 2024 proposed budget. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in person at the Commission Chambers. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of the 2024 proposed budget
• Hybrid meeting format with public access options
• Special session called by the Mayor/CEO

Committee/Task Force

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding an in-person listening tour meeting on August 9, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The purpose is to listen and build trust for an ongoing community conversation about law enforcement in Wyandotte County. The meeting will take place at the Livable Neighborhoods Offices, 4953 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102.

• Listening tour to build trust regarding law enforcement
• In-person meeting at Livable Neighborhoods Offices, 4953 State Avenue

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Park Board will meet in hybrid format on August 9, 2023, to adopt the agenda, approve July minutes, and hear updates on the CSO 19 project and PlanKCK. Staff will also report on fall sports, recreation programs, and park project updates. No public hearings or major decisions are listed.

• CSO 19 project update
• PlanKCK update
• Fall sports registration (soccer and volleyball, $20 fee, deadline Aug. 18)
• Park project updates by Director Angel Ferrara
• Recreation updates by Shaya Lockett

Committee/Task Force

The Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Hybrid meeting: in-person at Municipal Office Building, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS, or via Zoom webinar

Committee/Task Force

The Community Safety & Justice Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a hybrid meeting on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Hybrid meeting in 9th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS
• Zoom webinar available with Meeting ID 893 3844 8040

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners held a hybrid meeting on July 27, 2023, covering Planning & Zoning and full Commission agendas. They approved multiple consent and non-consent items, including zoning changes, special use permits for short-term rentals and a used car dealership, a preliminary plan for townhomes, and several plats. The meeting also included proclamations and a presentation on the Citywide Comprehensive Plan update.

• Approved change of zone to A-G Agriculture for properties at 5744 Tauromee Ave, 3000 S 74th St, and 3542 N 51st St
• Approved special use permits for short-term rentals at 4610 Lloyd St, 2716 N 119th St, 2602 N 107th Ter, 1945 Lawrence Ct, 4016 Springfield St, 3716 Springfield St, 2737 S 53rd St, 31 S Tremont St, and 2602 Essex
• Approved preliminary plan review and master plan amendment for townhomes at 825 Parallel Ave
• Approved ordinances for rezoning at 13400 Donahoo Rd and 4403 Rainbow Blvd, and special use permits for a shooting range at 10000 France Family Dr, event space at 6300 Parallel Pkwy, and drinking establishment at 508 Kansas Ave
• Approved plats for Bennett Estates, Family Tree Nursery, Walkers 2nd Addition, Homefield Margaritaville, and I-435 Logistics Park

Committee/Task Force

This is a notice for a virtual meeting of the Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, on July 25, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics (date, time, virtual access) and no listed agenda items or decisions. The meeting can be viewed in person or via Zoom.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Committee/Task Force

The Arts, Culture, and Economic Development Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold an in-person meeting on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at The Stables Building, 1303 Central Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The agenda provided contains only meeting logistics and no specific items for discussion or decision.

General

The Business and Economic Development Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet virtually on July 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The agenda includes a special presentation from a consultant on an economic development assessment for the UG and continued discussion regarding community benefits ordinances.

• Special presentation from consultant on economic development assessment
• Continued discussion on community benefits ordinances

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission approved a consent agenda including ordinances for special assessments on the Urban Outfitter Distribution Center and allowing Google to operate communications services in rights-of-way, plus a resolution to exceed the revenue-neutral rate after overriding the Mayor's veto. The meeting also included proclamations, community input, and a presentation on Essential Families.

• Ordinance O-78-23 levying special assessments on Urban Outfitter Distribution Center
• Ordinance O-79-23 allowing Google to operate communications services in rights-of-way
• Resolution R-45-23 authorizing eminent domain survey for 90th Street and State Avenue
• VOCA grant application for $380,980 in federal victim services funds
• Resolution R-48-23 to exceed revenue-neutral rate, adopted after veto override

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee approved three land bank option applications for two single-family homes and one duplex, and two land bank property transfers. All items were approved unanimously with 6-0 votes. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no public comment or discussion items.

• Approved land bank option for Bi'Anca Smart: 2530 N Hallock St
• Approved land bank option for Beth Dringenberg: 2745 S Holmes St
• Approved land bank option for Marco Sanchez (duplex): 2825 N 68th St
• Approved property transfer to Highland Park Cemetery: 40001 State Ave
• Approved property transfer to Mary Ann Barnes: 145 N 61st Ter

General

The Community Safety & Justice Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a hybrid meeting on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Hybrid meeting at 5th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS
• Zoom webinar available with Meeting ID 864 0305 7600

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on June 29, 2023, at 5:00 PM for a presentation by Livable Neighborhoods. The agenda contains only this single presentation item, with no other business listed.

• Presentation by Livable Neighborhoods

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works & Safety Standing Committee approved several items, including updates to the Human Resources Guide for nursing mothers and pregnant workers, an ordinance to reduce court fees, and the 2023 Annual Action Plan for HUD block grants. They also received an informational report on the Workday ERP project. One item on primary election conformance was removed from the agenda.

• Approved HR Guide updates: Break Time for Nursing Mothers and new Pregnant Worker Fairness Act policy
• Approved ordinance amending Section 23-13 to eliminate some court fees and formalize payment process
• Approved resolution for 2023 Annual Action Plan for HUD block grants
• Removed ordinance/resolution on primary election conformance from agenda
• Received report on Workday ERP implementation status

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met on June 26, 2023, and approved several items, including updates to the Human Resources Guide for nursing mothers and pregnant workers, an ordinance to reduce court fees, and the 2023 Annual Action Plan for HUD block grants. The committee also received an informational report on the Workday ERP project. One agenda item, the Primary Election Conformance ordinance, was removed from the agenda.

• Approved update to HR Guide Section 2.19 (Break Time for Nursing Mothers) and new Section 2.17A (Pregnant Worker Fairness Act), fast-tracked to June 29, 2023 commission meeting
• Approved ordinance amending Section 23-13 to eliminate some court fees and formalize ability-to-pay process
• Approved resolution for 2023 Annual Action Plan for HUD block grants
• Removed ordinance/resolution for Primary Election Conformance from agenda
• Received informational report on ERP Workday project status

General

This is a notice of a Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) meeting for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, scheduled for Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance in the 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, at 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, or via Zoom webinar. The agenda text provided contains only meeting logistics and participation details, with no specific agenda items listed.

• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and Zoom options
• Meeting ID: 839 7781 6642, Passcode: 534725
• Location: 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS

General

The Wyandotte County Library Board is meeting to discuss and vote on the library budget, including a proposed 3% expenditure increase for 2024, and to receive ethics training. The board will also review budget projections and the public hearing process if the increase exceeds the revenue neutral rate.

• Proposed 3% budget increase for County Library Fund, with 2024 forecast expenditures of $4,422,079
• Ethics training for board members scheduled
• Discussion of budget increase options (3%, 5%, 8%) and revenue neutral rate implications
• Public hearing notification process for exceeding revenue neutral rate outlined
• Monthly reports from KCK Public Library, Bonner Springs City Library, and Turner Community Library

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas called a special session for a budget workshop on June 15, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The public could observe or listen via YouTube, Zoom, or in person at the Municipal Office Building.

General

The Wyandotte County Park Board is holding its regular meeting on June 14, 2023, in a hybrid format. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, approval of previous minutes, and staff updates on recreation programs, pool updates, and park projects. No new business is listed for discussion.

• Staff updates on recreation programs, pool updates, and summer programs
• Park project updates and special event policy discussion
• Rec Center Study update
• Kaboom! and Non-Profit Connect Award mentions

General

The Business and Economic Development Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions; no specific business items are listed.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing available at Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS
• Meeting ID: 831 5391 7948, Passcode: 881301

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on June 8, 2023, at 4:30 PM. The meeting begins with a closed executive session on personnel matters, followed by a public special session on school district updates. The public can observe via YouTube, UGTV, or Zoom.

• Executive session on personnel matters (closed to public)
• Special session on school district updates
• Hybrid format with in-person viewing at Municipal Office Building, 701 N. 7th Street

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission approved several consent agenda items, including grants for public health and police, a resolution supporting Communities for All Ages, and an amendment to the Homefield CID agreement. They also held the final public hearing for the Community Development 2023 Annual Action Plan and received a presentation on the fire workforce assessment.

• Approved CDC grant ($300,000-$500,000/year) for sexual health clinic infrastructure
• Approved SAMHSA grant ($750,000) for substance abuse and mental health services
• Approved Department of Energy grant ($197,000) for energy efficiency and conservation
• Approved HeroFundUSA grant application ($24,000, 50% match) for police safety equipment
• Adopted R-39-23 supporting Communities for All Ages and R-40-23 amending Homefield CID agreement

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee approved eight single-family home land bank option applications and one commercial application, while three commercial applications were removed at the request of the Land Bank Manager. The committee also approved minutes from October 10, 2022, and adjourned.

• Approved 8 single-family home land bank applications, including 17 S Cherokee St, 1598 N 86th St, 1955 S 98th St, 2926 W 40th Ave, 4007 S Thompson St, 1256-1258 Argentine Blvd, 7651 Webster Ave, 1428 N 31st St
• Approved commercial application for US Trailer Rentals at 1301 N 2nd St (5-1 vote, Bynum opposed)
• Removed 3 commercial applications (Hulon Crayton restaurant at 3711/3701 Delavan Ave, Hulon Crayton restaurant/event space at 2000 N 10th St, Clint Barr office/shop at 2000 N 10th St) at Land Bank Manager's request
• Approved standing committee minutes from October 10, 2022 (6-0)

General

The Community Safety & Justice Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a hybrid meeting on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Hybrid meeting: in-person at 9th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS, or via Zoom webinar
• Zoom Meeting ID: 864 0305 7600, Passcode: 033338
• Dial-in options available for phone participation

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas called a special session for a budget workshop on June 1, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The public could attend in person or via Zoom/YouTube.

General

This is a meeting of the Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas. The agenda is limited to the notice of the meeting itself and contains no specific items for decision or discussion.

• Meeting held in person at Commission Chambers, Municipal Office Building, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS

General

The Land Bank Policy Review Subcommittee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a hybrid meeting on May 25, 2023, at 2:00 PM to review land bank policies. Residents may attend in person at the 5th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, or join virtually via Zoom.

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on May 25, 2023, at 5:00 PM for a budget workshop. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in-person at the Municipal Office Building. The agenda contains only the notice and logistics for the special session; no specific budget items are listed.

• Budget workshop scheduled for May 25, 2023, at 5:00 PM
• Hybrid meeting format with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in-person
• Location: 5th-floor conference room, Municipal Office Building, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners held a hybrid meeting on May 25, 2023, addressing planning and zoning items, including rezoning, special use permits, and ordinances. The board approved a change of zone and master plan amendment to convert an office building into a mixed-use apartment building at 10200 Abilities Way, despite a 6/3 vote with three commissioners opposed. Several special use permits were approved for grading, tire sales, a summer day camp, home occupation, and live entertainment. The meeting also included proclamations, resolutions on bonds and property purchases, and land bank property transfers.

• Approved COZ2023-001 and MPL2023-001 to convert office building to mixed-use apartments at 10200 Abilities Way (6/3 vote)
• Approved special use permits for tire sales (336 S 42nd St), YMCA summer camp (3130 N 122nd St), and live entertainment at Chateau Avalon Hotel (695/701 Village West Pkwy)
• Adopted ordinances O-50-23 through O-58-23, including rezoning at 915 Barnett Ave, short-term rentals, and a telecom tower at 715 N 16th St
• Approved resolution R-35-23 for Dairy Farmers of America bond indenture and R-36-23 for real estate purchases with KCKCC
• Land Bank approved option applications for 2 homes, 15 multi-family units, 1 commercial property, and a hold area for Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corp

General

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting virtually on May 24, 2023. The agenda is limited to meeting logistics and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• In-person viewing at Municipal Office Building, Suite 515
• Phone conference ID: 818 768 115#

General

The Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Task Force of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet virtually on May 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. The public may attend in person at the 5th-floor conference room in Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, or join via Zoom.

General

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board and Community Safety & Justice Task Force are holding a joint virtual meeting to discuss their respective roles and how they can partner to improve community safety and law enforcement. The agenda includes announcements about partnership and public awareness, and discussions on transparency and accountability. No formal votes or decisions are listed.

• Discussion on roles of Law Enforcement Advisory Board and Community Safety & Justice Task Force
• Partnership and public awareness announcement
• Transparency and accountability discussion
• Review of use of force policies, officer training, and complaint procedures

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works & Safety Committee approved a grant application to HeroFundUSA for $24,000 to provide first responders with safety equipment, requiring a 50% match from existing budget funds. The committee also received informational presentations on right-of-way mowing procedures, the solid waste management 5-year plan, and pool inspections. No other action items were considered.

• Approved application for $24,000 HeroFundUSA grant with 50% budget match (Tracking #212439)
• Presentation on Street Division Right-of-Way Mowing standard operating procedures (Tracking #212454)
• Presentation on Solid Waste Management 5-year plan (Tracking #212455)
• Presentation on pool inspections update (Tracking #212464)

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met on May 22, 2023, and approved four resolutions and grants, including a CDC grant for sexual health clinics, a SAMHSA grant, and a Department of Energy grant. The committee also received informational updates on ARPA allocations, the draft 2023 Annual Action Plan, and GOV Delivery email service. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Markley absent.

• Resolution supporting Communities for All Ages (Tracking #212458)
• Resolution on accessing Metro 24 Funds (Tracking #212459)
• CDC grant for sexual health clinic infrastructure, $300,000-$500,000 annually (Tracking #212463)
• SAMHSA grant, $750,000 for 1 year (Tracking #212465)
• Department of Energy Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant, $197,000 (Tracking #212466)

General

The Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force is holding a hybrid meeting on May 17, 2023, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Hybrid meeting at KCK Public Library South Branch, 3104 Strong Avenue
• Zoom access provided with Meeting ID 898 9298 4236

General

This is a public workshop, not a regular business meeting. Attendees will review survey results and economic data, then work in breakout groups to develop future scenarios for the county. The summit is part of the PlanKCK visioning process and includes a keynote by County Administrator David W. Johnston.

• Scenario-planning workshop at James P. Davis Hall, Wyandotte County Lake
• Review of survey results and state of the economy snapshot
• Breakout groups to develop scenario narratives
• Keynote by County Administrator David W. Johnston

General

The Unhoused Residents and Neighbors in Need Special Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet virtually on May 15, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and access information; no specific agenda items are listed.

• Meeting held virtually via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing available at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street
• Meeting ID: 868 7913 2362, Passcode: 541016

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission will convene on May 11, 2023, to review the monthly administrator report, discuss ethics code revisions, and set schedules for ethics training and website updates. The meeting includes public comment, old and new business items, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Review of Monthly Report of Administrator
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Ethics training sessions and schedule
• Discussion and review of UG Ethics Commission Website
• Executive Session for personnel matters

General

The Government Efficiency Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a virtual meeting on May 11, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details, with no listed agenda items or decisions.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special executive session on May 11, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The session is closed to the public under the Kansas Open Meetings Act and is for consultation with legal counsel regarding litigation. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for legal counsel on litigation
• Closed to the public under Kansas Open Meetings Act

General

The Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Law Enforcement Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting to review a police-involved shooting, discuss feedback from an April listening session, and plan a June listening session. The board will also clarify social media policies.

• Discussion of a police-involved shooting
• Review of April listening session feedback
• Planning for June listening session
• Social media policy clarification

General

The Wyandotte County Park Board is meeting to adopt the agenda, approve April minutes, and hear a wrap-up of the 2024 Capital Project Planning Workshop. No new business is listed, and the agenda is largely procedural with staff updates on recreation and park projects.

• 2024 Capital Project Planning Workshop wrap-up by Matt Zayas
• Recreation updates: summer programs at Eisenhower and Beatrice L. Lee Community Centers, June 12–July 20
• Park project updates by Angel Ferrara
• Approval of April 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee reviewed and voted on numerous Land Bank option applications, property transfers, and a hold area request. Most applications were approved, while a few were denied or held over for further clarification. The meeting was routine, with no public comment.

• Approved 15 single-family home option applications (A1-A9, A10, A11, A12) with votes ranging from 5-1 to 6-0
• Denied application A13 for 2515 N 63rd St (Joel Ortiz) 6-0
• Held over applications A14-A15 for 1598 N 86th St to clarify building plans
• Approved multi-family (B1-B3) and commercial (C1) applications; denied C3 (2280 Russel Ave) and C4 (1902-1916 N 7th St) 6-0
• Approved property transfer for 812 Lafayette Ave and hold area for Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation

Committee/Task Force

The Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board is meeting to hear presentations on grant applications for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Four organizations will present proposals, and the board will also discuss old business. This is a regular meeting focused on funding decisions for youth programs.

• Girls Circle & The Council for Boys & Young Men grant presentation by Curtis Ross
• Jegna Klub grant presentation by Moses Wyatt
• Lowriding 2 Success Bike Club grant presentation by Martin Cervantes
• Connections to Success grant presentation by Brandi Jahnke
• Old business discussion led by Max Mendoza

General

This is a notice for a hybrid meeting of the Community Safety & Justice Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The agenda text contains only meeting logistics and participation details, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Meeting held in hybrid format at 701 N. 7th Street, Suite 515, Kansas City, KS
• Zoom webinar available with passcode 448538
• Meeting ID: 893 3844 8040

General

This agenda is a cancellation notice. The Business and Economic Development Taskforce meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2023, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Cancellation of the Business and Economic Development Taskforce meeting scheduled for May 2, 2023

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board is meeting to discuss grant applications in full with a sub-committee. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Discussion of grant applications with sub-committee

General

The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations and Disability Issues is holding a hybrid meeting. The agenda includes approving April minutes, updates on health and equity initiatives, and discussions on police/law enforcement, systemic racism, and housing/landlord-tenant issues. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Approve April meeting minutes
• Health and Equity Taskforce updates
• Police/law enforcement discussion
• Systemic racism discussion
• Housing and landlord/tenant discussion

General

The Self-Supporting Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) Advisory Board is meeting to review the proposed 2024 budget and annual report. The budget recommends a 5.18% increase in the mill levy to fund rising labor costs for the Clean and Safe program, which accounts for 79% of expenditures. The board will also discuss new business and hear public comments.

• Proposed 2024 budget totals $383,836, up from $372,111 in 2023
• Mill levy increase from 10.917 to 11.2924 mills (5.18% increase)
• Clean and Safe program accounts for 79% of budget expenditures
• Marketing budget of $15,000 for events like Third Friday Art Walk and Friday TakeOut Series
• Request for stable $127,500 funding from Unified Government

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Commissioners met to decide on multiple zoning applications, special use permits, and ordinances. All items were recommended for approval and passed unanimously except one short-term rental permit which required a 7-1 vote. The meeting also included proclamations, land bank property decisions, and a resolution with the Fraternal Order of Police.

• Rezoning 706 Shawnee Road from R-1 to RP-2(B) for duplex remodel
• Rezoning 5910 County Line Road from R-1 to C-1 for fireworks stand
• Renewing short-term rental permit at 1127 Southwest Boulevard for 5 years
• Creating new Short-Term Rental Ordinance and staff review process
• Purchasing 521 S. 72nd St. for new Fire Station 20

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes and discussing new business, specifically the FY24/25 Comprehensive Grant presented by Bonnie Mejia. No votes or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of FY24/25 Comprehensive Grant by Bonnie Mejia

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a special session on April 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM to receive a Board of Health update on the Community Health Assessment. The meeting is hybrid, with public access via YouTube, UGTYV, Zoom, or in person at the Municipal Office Building. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Board of Health update on Community Health Assessment
• Hybrid meeting format with public access via Zoom and in-person
• Special session called by the Mayor/CEO

General

The Wyandotte County Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board will meet to review a grant application discussion under new business. The meeting is procedural with no decisions scheduled.

General

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council is meeting virtually to conduct routine business: approving minutes, hearing council concerns, and receiving the director's report. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of March 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Council concerns from Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties
• Director's report on Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties
• Next meeting scheduled for May 24, 2023

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Community Corrections Advisory Board is meeting to review updates on the FY24 grant, quarterly grant budget amendment, and the FY24 Comp Plan, as presented by FSA Lockamy. The board will also approve meeting minutes from February 22, 2023, and discuss future meeting logistics. No other substantive action items are listed.

• Update on FY24 grant and budget
• Update on quarterly grant budget amendment
• Update on FY24 Comp Plan
• Approval of February 22, 2023 meeting minutes
• Future meeting set for May 24, 2023 via Zoom

General

This is a notice for a virtual meeting of the Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics—no specific agenda items are listed. The meeting can be viewed in person or via Zoom webinar.

• Meeting held virtually via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing available at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas
• Meeting ID: 864 0305 7600, Passcode: 033338

General

The Land Bank Policy Review Sub-Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 3:30 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no listed agenda items, so the specific topics to be discussed are not specified in this notice.

• Hybrid meeting: in-person at 5th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS, or via Zoom webinar
• Zoom webinar ID: 812 2831 2781

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas Juvenile Corrections Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a grant application under new business. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of grant application by sub-committee

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee approved four resolutions authorizing memoranda of understanding between the Unified Government, KCKPD, and school districts USD 202, 203, 204, and 500 to administer a 911 call taker training program. The committee also approved the purchase of property for a new Fire Station 20 and received updates on body-worn cameras and Parks and Recreation. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved MOU with USD 202 for 911 call taker training (Tracking #212379)
• Approved MOU with USD 203 for 911 call taker training (Tracking #212380)
• Approved MOU with USD 204 for 911 call taker training (Tracking #212381)
• Approved MOU with USD 500 for 911 call taker training (Tracking #212382)
• Approved purchase of property at 521 S. 72nd St. for new Fire Station 20 (Tracking #212391)

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee approved a motion to create a new Short-Term Rental Ordinance, limiting rentals to one per block and requiring proof of homeowners insurance. The item will be fast-tracked to the April 27 Full Commission meeting. The committee also received updates on the American Rescue Plan and the protest petition process, both for information only.

• Approved motion to allow one short-term rental per block and require proof of homeowners insurance (Tracking #212207)
• Request to fast-track short-term rental ordinance to April 27, 2023 Full Commission meeting
• Update on American Rescue Plan (ARPA) funding for community organizations and UG departments (Tracking #212378)
• Update on Unified Government's Protest Petition Guidelines (Tracking #212393)

General

The Arts, Culture, and Economic Development Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold an in-person meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at The Stables Building, 1303 Central Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. The agenda text provided contains only meeting logistics and no specific agenda items, so no decisions or discussions are listed.

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission approved a consent agenda including a $905,000 federal grant for a Real-Time Intelligence Crime Center, a resolution committing local match funds for the KC Connect Bi-State River Bridge replacement, and several other funding items. They also held a public hearing on the 2023 Annual Action Plan for community development and received a presentation on a proposed Downtown Campus project. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved application for FY23 COPS Technology Program grant of $905,000 for Real-Time Intelligence Crime Center
• Adopted R-25-23 committing local match for KC Connect Bi-State River Bridge Replacement (Kansas Ave. Bridge)
• Approved ARPA local match funding up to $350,000 for RAISE bi-state corridor planning and up to $200,000 for Safe Streets for All Vision Zero action plan
• Approved $20,000 from Tourism Fund for ArtsKC & MU Extension Create Arts Asset Map
• Adopted R-27-23 approving Amended and Restated Downtown Campus Development Agreement with Lanier United, LLC

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is holding a special session on April 13, 2023, at 5:00 PM to discuss winter warming shelter and state legislative updates. The meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in person at the Municipal Office Building. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of winter warming shelter
• State legislative updates
• Hybrid meeting format with public access via Zoom, YouTube, and UGTV

General

The Government Efficiency Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee approved most land bank option applications for single-family homes and a property transfer, while holding over a commercial mixed-use application and removing one donation request. The meeting was routine, with no public comment.

• Approved 19 single-family home land bank option applications (A1-2, A4-7) by 6-0 vote
• Held over commercial mixed-use application for 1902-1916 N 7th St for 30 days
• Approved property transfer of west 2/3 of 812 Lafayette Ave to 814 Lafayette Ave
• Removed Family Health Care donation request for 2034 S 51st St at manager's request
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2022 meeting

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Economic Development and Finance Standing Committee approved an amendment to the Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with Bank of America Public Capital Corp. It also received presentations on a potential mixed-use development by Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation and on Downtown Campus project options proposed by Lanier United, LLC, approving the latter in a 4-2 vote. The meeting included routine approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Approved resolution amending Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with Bank of America Public Capital Corp (Tracking #212322)
• Presentation on potential mixed-use development by Mt. Carmel Redevelopment Corporation (Tracking #212339)
• Approved Downtown Campus project options proposed by Lanier United, LLC (Tracking #212207), with BPU Board Member Haley and Commissioner Burroughs voting no
• Approved standing committee minutes from July 11, 2022

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Wyandotte County Planning & Zoning and Board of Commissioners meeting on March 30, 2023, included a consent agenda with multiple zoning changes, special use permits, and ordinances, all approved unanimously. Notable actions include a rezoning and special use permit for a group home and transitional housing at 915 Barnett Avenue, a rezoning for a multi-family development at 6909 State Avenue, and a withdrawn application for a two-family development at Dub's Dread Golf Course. The meeting also included public hearings on industrial revenue bonds for Infinity Windows, Village of the Legends, and Hudson Apartments, and an ordinance to assist other jurisdictions during disasters.

• Rezoning to RP-5 Planned Apartment District and 2-year special use permit for group home/transitional housing at 915 Barnett Avenue (COZ2022-037, SP2022-092)
• Rezoning to RP-5 Planned Apartment District for multi-family development at 6909 State Avenue (COZ2023-002)
• Withdrawn application for rezoning to RP-2 at 12601 Hollingsworth Road and 12600 Par Lane (COZ2022-053)
• Public hearing: Resolution of intent to issue up to $90,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for Infinity Windows LLC (R-16-23)
• Public hearing: Resolution of intent to issue up to $19,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for Village of the Legends senior living facility (R-17-23)

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a special session on March 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM to discuss housing policies. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with public access via YouTube, UGTV, Zoom, or in person at the Municipal Office Building.

• Special session called regarding housing policies
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and virtual options
• Public access via Zoom webinar and phone

General

The Government Efficiency Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a virtual meeting on March 30, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The public may attend in person at the 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, or join via Zoom.

General

The Arts, Culture, and Economic Development Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold an in-person meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at The Stables Building, 1303 Central Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66102. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no specific items for discussion or decision.

General

This is a notice for a virtual meeting of the Community Health, Recreation, and Wellness Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. The agenda text contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing option at Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS
• Meeting ID: 864 0305 7600
• Passcode: 033338

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee approved six action items, including a $905,000 federal grant for a police Real-Time Intelligence Crime Center, an ordinance to assist other jurisdictions during disasters, and resolutions on regional resource sharing, extending the COVID-19 state of emergency, funding the KC Connect bridge replacement, and illegal dump cleanup. It also received informational updates on right-of-way maintenance, a quarterly report, and an East-West transit corridor study. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved application for FY23 COPS Technology Program grant of $905,000 for Real-Time Intelligence Crime Center (no match required)
• Approved ordinance authorizing assistance to other jurisdictions during declared disaster emergencies, fast-tracked to 3/30 Full Commission
• Approved resolution endorsing Greater Kansas City Regional Resource Sharing Agreement, fast-tracked to 3/30
• Approved resolution extending COVID-19 state of emergency from May 1 to May 11, 2023, fast-tracked to 3/30
• Approved funding for KC Connect Bi-State River Bridge Replacement (Kansas Ave. Bridge) and illegal dump cleanup at 4600 Sortor (up to $14,000), 3651 Minnesota (up to $3,000), and 3650 Minnesota (up to $1,000)

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met and approved several items, including an extension to a Seniors Care Act grant, a priority project list for 2023 grant pursuits, local match funding for RAISE and Safe Streets for All grants, and $20,000 for an arts asset map. They also received updates on short-term rental regulations and strategic communications. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved extension to Seniors Care Act grant from Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services
• Approved 2023 Inter-Departmental Working Group priority project list for grant pursuits
• Approved ARPA local match funding: $350,000 for RAISE bi-state corridor planning grant and up to $200,000 for Safe Streets for All Vision Zero action plan
• Approved $20,000 from Tourism Fund for Arts KC & MU Extension Create Arts Asset Map of Wyandotte County
• Discussed creating a new Short-Term Rental Ordinance and staff review process

General

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting virtually on March 22, 2023. The agenda is limited to meeting logistics and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams
• In-person viewing option at Municipal Office Building, Suite 515
• Phone conference ID: 818 768 115#

General

The Charter Ordinance Sub-Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, with in-person attendance in the 5th-floor conference room at 701 N. 7th Street and virtual attendance via Zoom. Public comment may be heard during the meeting. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and Zoom options
• Public comment period available
• Meeting location: 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

General

The Unhoused Residents and Neighbors in Need Special Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet virtually on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and access information, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing at 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission is meeting to review and approve the minutes from its February 9, 2023 meeting, and to discuss old business including the administrator's monthly report, status of ethics code revisions, training sessions, and the commission's website. New business includes reviewing a presentation on the ethics code scheduled for April 13, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approve minutes of February 9, 2023 meeting
• Status of Ethics Code revisions and amendments
• Ethics training sessions and schedule
• Discussion of UG Ethics Commission Website
• Review of UG Ethics Code presentation for April 13, 2023

General

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB) of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting in a hybrid format to receive updates on its listening tour, discuss social media protocols, and hear reports from the Chief of Police, Sheriff, and Legislative Auditor. The agenda includes routine items such as welcome, introductions, and closing remarks.

• Listening Tour Updates
• Social Media protocol presented by Ashley Hand
• Reports from Chief Oakman & Sheriff Soptick
• Report from Legislative Auditor Reed Partridge

General

The Wyandotte County Park Board is meeting to consider routine items like agenda adoption and minutes approval, and to hold discussions on the 2024 Capital Project Planning Workshop and summer activities in community centers. No votes on substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Capital Project Planning Workshop presentation by Matt Zayas
• Discussion on Summer Activities in the Community Centers, requested by Chairwoman Aguirre
• Recreation Updates by Shaya Lockett
• Park Project Updates by Angel Ferrara

General

The Business and Economic Development Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation instructions, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Virtual meeting via Zoom webinar
• In-person viewing available at 701 N. 7th Street, Suite 515, Kansas City, KS

General

The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations and Disability Issues is meeting to approve past minutes, discuss a listening session, set 2023 goals, and receive updates from its teams on health equity, police, systemic racism, and housing. The agenda is largely procedural and update-oriented, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve 2022 July and September meeting minutes
• LEAB listening session discussion
• Setting 2023 goals
• Health and Equity Taskforce update
• Police/Law Enforcement team update

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners held a hybrid meeting on March 2, 2023, approving a consent agenda with numerous zoning changes, special use permits, and land bank property transfers. The board also appointed a County Administrator, approved a Municipal Court Judge Pro Tempore list, and heard a presentation on the budget process. All votes were 10-0.

• Appointed Tyrone Garner as County Administrator (R-15-23)
• Approved rezoning at 4601 Gibbs Road from R-1 to A-G Agriculture
• Approved special use permits for a dog kennel, salvage yard expansion, and Frito-Lay fleet maintenance
• Approved 17 ordinances formalizing prior zoning and permit approvals
• Approved land bank option applications and property transfers

General

The February 27, 2023, meeting of the Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force Committee has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this time.

• Meeting canceled

General

The Arts, Culture, and Economic Development Executive Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold an in-person meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. in the 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, City Hall, 701 N. 7th Street. The agenda text provided contains only meeting logistics and no specific agenda items, so the substance of the meeting is not detailed in this document.

• In-person meeting scheduled for February 23, 2023, at 6:00 P.M.
• Location: 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, City Hall, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

General

The Land Bank Policy Review Sub-Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting to discuss and clarify land bank policies. The agenda includes a community engagement debrief, policy and strategy clarification, and a review of the land bank policy update. Specific topics to be covered include buildable vs. unbuildable lots, yard extensions, and the option agreement policy.

• Community engagement debrief led by Commissioner Davis
• Policy, strategy, and procedure clarification by Director Hand
• Review of Land Bank Policy Update by Commissioner Davis
• Discussion of buildable vs. unbuildable lots
• Discussion of yard extensions and option agreement policy

Committee/Task Force

The Wyandotte County Community Corrections Advisory Board is meeting via Zoom. The main agenda item is an update from Mr. Lockman on recent and future changes with Adult Community Corrections. The board will also consider meeting minutes from October 6, 2021, and discuss a future meeting location.

• Update on Adult Community Corrections changes
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 6, 2021
• Future meeting scheduled for March 22, 2023, via Zoom

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a closed executive session to discuss a private personnel matter, as permitted under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The session is not open to the public.

• Executive session on private personnel matter
• Closed to the public under Kansas Open Meetings Act

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission approved a consent agenda including a resolution allocating $500,000 for street preservation among Kansas City, Bonner Springs, and Edwardsville, and adopted the HOME-ARP Grant Allocation Plan. It also authorized the sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds and Municipal Temporary Notes, and received a presentation on a biosolids assessment. Two proclamations recognizing Black History Month were read.

• Resolution R-9-23 allocating $500,000 for County Initiative for Funding Infrastructure (CIFI) for street preservation
• Resolution R-10-23 adopting the HOME-ARP Grant Allocation Plan
• Ordinance O-11-23 and Resolution R-12-23 authorizing sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2023-A
• Resolutions R-13-23 and R-14-23 authorizing sale of Municipal Temporary Notes, Series 2023-I and 2023-II
• Proclamations declaring February 2023 as Black History Month and February 24, 2023 as Friends of Yates Day

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a closed executive session on February 16, 2023, to discuss a private personnel matter, as permitted under the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The session is not open to the public.

• Executive session on private personnel matter
• Closed to the public under Kansas Open Meetings Act

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met on February 13, 2023, and took action on two items. It voted to continue discussion of a proposed short-term rental ordinance to the next month's meeting, and approved amendments to Section 203 of the Unified Government's Rules of Procedure, which will be presented to the Full Commission on February 16.

• Short-term rental ordinance and staff review process (Tracking #212207) continued to next month
• Resolution amending Section 203 of Rules of Procedure (Tracking #212232) adopted, to go to Full Commission 2/16
• Minutes from November 14, 2022, approved 4-0

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Public Works and Safety Committee met on February 13, 2023, and approved a resolution allocating $500,000 from the 2023 budget for street preservation and maintenance across Kansas City, Bonner Springs, and Edwardsville. The committee also received a presentation on a biosolids assessment and discussed a sanitary sewer extension project, though no action was needed on the latter. The meeting was largely procedural, with one new item added and one item changed.

• Approved resolution allocating $500,000 for County Initiative for Funding Infrastructure (CIFI) among Kansas City, Bonner Springs, and Edwardsville
• Received presentation on biosolids assessment by Alvarez & Marsal (for information only)
• Discussed 7424 Grinder Pump Replacement - Sanitary Sewer Extension at 7424 Tauromee Avenue; no resolution needed after agreement with residents
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022

General

The Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold an in-person meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. The meeting will take place at the Kansas City, Kansas Public Library South Branch, 3104 Strong Avenue. The agenda text provides only the meeting notice and location; no specific agenda items are listed.

• In-person meeting of the Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force Committee
• Meeting location: Kansas City, Kansas Public Library South Branch, 3104 Strong Avenue

Committee/Task Force

The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet to review and potentially approve final amendments to the Unified Government Ethics Code. The commission will also discuss the monthly report from the Ethics Administrator, ethics training schedules, and website updates.

• Vote on final Unified Government Ethics Code amendments
• Review of monthly report from Ethics Administrator
• Discussion of ethics training sessions and schedule
• Review of proposed UG Ethics Commission website updates

General

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold an in-person reopening celebration for Fairfax Fire Station #15. The event takes place at the fire station located at 444 Kindleberger Rd, Kansas City, KS.

• Fairfax Fire Station #15 reopening celebration at 444 Kindleberger Rd, Kansas City, KS

General

The Wyandotte County Park Board will meet in person on February 8, 2023, to adopt the agenda, approve prior minutes, and hear a presentation from Ballard & Kings. They will also review an updated Special Event Policy and receive staff updates on projects, including Parkwood Pool, Armourdale Community Center, and WYCO Lake Marina. The October 2022 meeting lacked a quorum, so no business was conducted.

• Ballard & Kings presentation
• Updated Special Event Policy
• Parkwood Pool recap presentation
• Armourdale Community Center update
• WYCO Lake Marina update

General

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board is holding an in-person listening tour to hear community input and build trust regarding law enforcement in Wyandotte County. This is a discussion and listening session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Listening tour at Beatrice L. Lee Community Center, 1310 N. 10th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

General

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Sub-Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting virtually to discuss the financial processes for ARPA funds. The agenda includes updates on award recipients and service agreements, news on reimbursements and reporting, and a Q&A session. No specific decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Update on award recipients and service agreements (Iparametrics)
• Reimbursements processing update (Gwendolyn)
• Reporting update (Iparametrics)
• Q&A session

General

The Business and Economic Development Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a virtual meeting on February 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The public may attend in person at the 5th-floor conference room, Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, or join via Zoom.

General

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to interview candidates for the County Administrator position. The public can attend in person at the Municipal Office Building.

• County Administrator Selection Workshop on Feb 7 at 1:00 PM
• Meeting with candidates in 5th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th St.

Neighborhood & Community Development Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Development Standing Committee reviewed land bank option applications and property transfers. It approved several single-family home and multi-family unit applications, denied a garage request, and approved property transfers including a donation. Some applications were continued to the next meeting or withdrawn.

• Approved land bank option for 811 N 83rd St (Denis Mendoza)
• Approved land bank option for 2840/2842 S 9th St (Ingrid Landis)
• Approved land bank option for 2602 N 57th St (Michael Berry) and 2233 S Mill St (Fernando J Gomez)
• Approved land bank option for 708 Quindaro Blvd (Karen Daniels)
• Denied garage request for 1120 Sandusky Ave (Irma Martinez)

Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee

The Wyandotte County Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee met on February 6, 2023, to discuss a biosolids assessment presentation and a resolution for funding an artificial turf field at Legends Field, home of the Kansas City Monarchs. The committee did not approve the funding resolution after two motions failed, including a $2M proposal from the Enterprise Fund and Tourist Fund.

• Biosolids assessment presentation by Alvarez & Marsal Public Sector Services, LLC
• Failed motion to fund $2M artificial turf field at Legends Field (701 N. 7th Street) from Enterprise Fund and Tourist Fund

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Full Commission met on February 2, 2023, to vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including accepting a $1.25M state grant for public transportation projects, approving a pre-disaster recovery plan, and authorizing law enforcement agreements and property transactions. Three items were removed from the agenda before discussion. Public input was allowed on two items.

• Accept $1,253,390 KDOT Access, Innovation, and Collaboration grant for six public transportation projects
• Approve Wyandotte County Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan
• Authorize agreement between Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office and KCK Police Department for unincorporated Loring, KS
• Approve sale of UG property and renovation of Armourdale Pump Station
• Amend Chapter 35 Traffic Ordinance to update all-terrain vehicle regulations

General

The Arts, Culture, and Economic Development Executive Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas will hold a virtual meeting on January 30, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. The public may attend in person at City Hall, Suite 515, or join via Zoom.

General

The Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding an in-person meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no listed discussion items or decisions.

• Meeting held in person at Joe Amayo Community Center, 2810 Metropolitan Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66106

General

The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will hold its monthly meeting on January 25, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. The meeting can be attended in person at the Municipal Office Building or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Administration & Human Services Standing Committee

The Administration and Human Services Standing Committee met on January 23, 2023, and approved two agenda items. They approved the Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan and accepted a $1,253,390 KDOT grant for six public transportation projects, with matching funds required. The meeting was routine and procedural, with all votes 5-0.

• Approved Draft HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (presented by Joe Monslow)
• Accepted KDOT Access, Innovation, and Collaboration grant of $1,253,390 for six transit projects
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2022 meeting

Public Works & Safety Standing Committee

The Wyandotte County Public Works and Safety Committee met on January 23, 2023, and unanimously approved five items, including a pre-disaster recovery plan, amendments to all-terrain vehicle traffic ordinances, a law enforcement agreement for Loring, and the sale of property for the Armourdale Pump Station renovation. The meeting was held in a hybrid format at the Municipal Office Building in Kansas City, Kansas.

• Approved Wyandotte County Pre-Disaster Recovery Plan (Tracking #212199)
• Amended Chapter 35 Traffic ATV ordinance (Tracking #212204)
• Authorized law enforcement agreement between Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office and KCK Police Department for Loring (Tracking #212202)
• Approved sale of Unified Government property and renovation of Armourdale Pump Station (Tracking #212203)

General

The January 17, 2023, meeting of the Environmental Sustainability and Green Energy Task Force Committee has been canceled. No other business is scheduled.

General

The Charter Ordinance Sub-Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting in a hybrid format on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and participation details, with no listed agenda items or decisions to be made.

• Hybrid meeting at 5th-floor conference room, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS
• Zoom webinar available with Meeting ID 843 7289 8888

Planning & Zoning and Board of Commission

The Unified Government Board of Commissioners held a combined Planning and Zoning and full commission meeting, approving all agenda items. Key actions included rezoning for the Margaritaville Resort Hotel at 9400 State Avenue, several other zone changes and special use permits, and a motion to draft a rule allowing the Mayor to return standing committee items once. The meeting also included a mayoral veto notice and funding approval for the Rock Island Bridge project.

• Approved rezoning for Margaritaville Resort Hotel at 9400 State Avenue (COZ2022-039) and event center special use permit (SP2022-097)
• Approved $ funding for design and construction of raising Rock Island Bridge (Resolution R-1-23)
• Approved change of zone for six-story mixed-use development at 810 North 6th Street (COZ2022-042)
• Denied liquor store at 8919 Leavenworth Road (COZ2022-038, SP2022-093, MPL2022-023)
• Approved special use permits for childcare center at KCKCC, truck terminal, and short-term rentals

Full Commission

The Wyandotte County Commission will hold a special meeting to appoint a Municipal Court Judge for Division 2 to complete a four-year term ending September 30, 2024. The agenda includes procedural items and a resolution for the appointment, with no other substantive business listed.

• Appointment of Municipal Court Judge, Division 2, to fill remainder of term through September 30, 2024

General

The Law Enforcement Advisory Board (LEAB) of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is meeting in a hybrid format. The agenda includes discussing action steps from a listening tour, receiving community comments, and hearing reports from the police chief, sheriff, and legislative auditor. The board's duties include advising on law enforcement issues and serving as a liaison between the public and law enforcement.

• Action steps for listening tour
• Community comments
• Reports from Chief Oakman and Sheriff Soptick
• Report from Legislative Auditor Reed Partridge

General

The Land Bank Policy Review Sub-Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, is holding a community conversation meeting to discuss Land Bank policy. The meeting is open to the public and will take place in person at the Beatrice Lee Community Center.

• Public meeting on Land Bank policy review
• Location: Beatrice Lee Community Center, 1310 N. 10th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

General

The Wyandotte County Advisory Commission on Human Relations and Disability Issues will hold a hybrid meeting on January 9, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. to approve prior meeting minutes, set 2023 goals, elect officers, and review its by-laws. The commission will also receive updates from its Health and Equity Taskforce and discuss police/law-enforcement issues, systemic racism, and housing/landlord-tenant topics.

• Approve 2022 July and September meeting minutes
• Set 2023 Goals
• Elect Officers
• Review by-laws

General

This is a notice for an in-person meeting of the Judicial Nominating Committee of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. The agenda text contains only meeting logistics and no listed agenda items, so the specific business to be discussed is not specified.

• In-person meeting at 9:00 A.M. on January 5, 2023
• Location: 9th-floor conference room, Municipal Office Building, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas

General

The Business and Economic Development Taskforce of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will meet virtually on January 3, 2023, at 3:00 PM. The meeting will include an update from Gunnar Hand, Director of Planning & Urban Design, on the Citywide Master Plan. Residents may attend in person at Suite 515, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas, or join via Zoom.