Andover meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Andover City Council to weigh $4.26M appropriation; recent agendas covered permits, development

The Andover City Council and its committees met over the past two weeks, with agendas covering a behavioral health facility, residential development, and sign plans. Minutes from those meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not available. The council's next meeting on Aug. 11 includes a $4.26 million appropriation ordinance.

City Council Workshop (July 27)

The workshop agenda included approval of the 2025 City Council meeting calendar. The calendar replaces a summer Saturday retreat with three Budget Workshops scheduled on Monday nights, and adds extra workshop nights in April, June, and September. No vote results are available because minutes have not been published.

City Council (July 28)

The council considered a special use permit (Z-SU26-0002) for a private residential behavioral healthcare facility at 224 E. Central Ave. (LifeSpring Recovery). The item was previously discussed at the July 14 meeting. The agenda also included a public hearing on the final planned unit development (PUD) for Jaguar Estates Addition, along with related developer's and engineering agreements and a work ordinance. The consent agenda included approval of minutes and Appropriation Ordinance B.13.2026 for $1,902,976.18.

Site Plan Review Committee (Aug. 4)

The committee reviewed and approved sign plans for two businesses: Tasty Donut Palace at 837 N. Andover Rd. and Andover Wine & Spirits at 405 N. Andover Rd. It also reviewed the Vista Ridge 2nd Addition Second Phase Final PUD (17 lots, 53 total) and the Prairie Creek Addition Eighth Phase Final PUD (36 single residential lots). An update was provided on the Braum's store leaseback agreement, which expires in June 2027. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up: City Council (Aug. 11)

The council will consider Appropriation Ordinance B.14.2026 totaling $4,262,262.38 for various city funds and expenses. It will also vote on a temporary use permit for a pumpkin patch at 1600 W. Hwy 54 (Marietta Farms). The agenda includes a presentation on the municipal golf course's second quarter report for 2026, recognition of the police department's KDOT Platinum Traffic Safety Award (13th consecutive year), and a Red Cross Blood Drive Battle of the Badges winner for 2026. An executive session is scheduled for attorney-client privilege discussions.

Andover Council Set to Consider $1.9M Appropriation and Behavioral Health Facility Permit

City Council — July 28

The Andover City Council was scheduled to consider a special use permit (Z-SU26-0002) for a private residential behavioral healthcare facility at 224 E. Central Ave., identified as LifeSpring Recovery. The item was previously discussed at the council's July 14 meeting.

The council was also set to hold a public hearing on the final planned unit development (PUD) for Jaguar Estates Addition, along with related agreements and work ordinances. The agenda listed a developer's agreement, a work ordinance, and an engineering agreement for Jaguar Estates.

The consent agenda included an Appropriation Ordinance (B.13.2026) totaling $1,902,976.18, plus approval of minutes.

Note: Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not confirmed.

City Council Workshop — July 27

The council was scheduled to vote on approving the 2025 City Council meeting calendar. The proposed calendar includes three Budget Workshops on Monday nights, replacing a summer Saturday retreat. Extra workshop nights were proposed for April, June, and September.

Minutes have not yet been published; the vote outcome is not confirmed.

Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals — July 21

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals were set to hold a public hearing on the same special-use application (Z-SU26-0002) for an intermediate care facility at 224 E. Central Ave. and consider a recommendation.

The agenda also included:

• A Capital Improvement Program presentation
• The 2024–2033 Comprehensive Plan annual review
• Final approvals for the Vista Ridge 2nd Addition Second Phase PUD
• Final approvals for the Prairie Creek eighth-phase PUD
• A variance request (BZA-V26-0007) for 424 E. Flint Hills National Ct.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board — July 21

The board was scheduled to review stakeholder feedback on a feasibility study for a new Andover Community Center. It was also set to discuss budget considerations for restrooms at Cornerstone Park, with a preferred product estimated near $220,000 and site preparation estimates totaling $32,100.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

Site Plan Review Committee — Aug. 4: The committee is scheduled to review sign plans for Tasty Donut Palace at 837 N. Andover Rd. and Andover Wine & Spirits at 405 N. Andover Rd. The agenda also includes review of the Vista Ridge 2nd Addition Second Phase Final PUD (17 lots, 53 total), the Prairie Creek Addition Eighth Phase Final PUD (36 single residential lots), and an update on the Braum's store leaseback agreement expiration in June 2027.

*All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" — official minutes have not yet been published. Items reflect what was scheduled for consideration, not confirmed outcomes. Readers can verify actions by consulting the official meeting minutes when posted.*

Andover council reviews 2027 budget with $3.3M appropriation; subdivision panel advances Hodges 8th PUD

Andover's City Council took up its 2027 annual budget review on July 14, including an appropriation ordinance totaling $3,324,751.71 and discussion of a mill levy increase to rebuild city reserves. Minutes from the meeting have not yet been published, so final actions are not confirmed.

City Council: 2027 budget, equipment purchases, and road agreement

The July 14 City Council agenda included Appropriation Ordinance B.12.2026 for $3,324,751.71. Council members also discussed funding for fire department equipment, IT server purchases for City Hall and the Police Department, and a potential mill levy increase aimed at restoring city reserves.

Other agenda items covered the purchase of robotic mowers for the Golf Course, a special use case for 224 E. Central Ave. (Z-SU26-0002), and an engineering agreement with GFT Engineering for the Cloud/Clyde South Backage Rd. project. Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to confirm which items were approved or how any votes were cast.

Subdivision Committee: Hodges 8th final PUD advances

The Subdivision Committee reviewed the final Planned Unit Development for the Hodges 8th addition near W. Turnpike Rd. on July 14. The project includes duplexes and requires a land transfer from the KTA before it can proceed to the City Council. According to the meeting summary, the committee approved the plan contingent on satisfying outstanding staff comments.

The committee also approved a sign plan for Bark 44 at 301 W. Central Ave. and the May 12, 2026, meeting minutes. Full minutes from the July 14 session have not yet been published.

Site Plan Review Committee: signage updates across town

On July 7, the Site Plan Review Committee reviewed revised sign plans for four businesses: Dunkin' Donuts at 321 S. Andover Rd., Scooter's at 626 S. Andover Rd., Casey's at 2036 N. Andover Rd., and Four Seasons RV at 1523 W. Ledgerwood Dr. The committee also discussed a site plan for Print Me a Sign at 225 W. Central Ave., involving a new wall sign and a proposed security fence around a former bank drive-thru. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 21 — Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals:** Public hearing on a special-use application for an intermediate care facility at 224 E. Central Ave. (Z-SU26-0002). The agenda also includes a Capital Improvement Program presentation, the 2024–2033 Comprehensive Plan annual review, final PUD approval for the Vista Ridge 2nd Addition second phase, and a variance request for 424 E. Flint Hills National Ct. (BZA-V26-0007).
• **July 21 — Parks & Recreation Advisory Board:** Review of stakeholder feedback on the Andover Community Center feasibility study, plus a budget discussion for Cornerstone Park restrooms. A preferred restroom product is estimated near $220,000, with site preparation estimates totaling $32,100.
• **July 27 — City Council Workshop:** Vote on the 2025 City Council meeting calendar, including three Monday-night Budget Workshops replacing the summer Saturday retreat, with extra workshop nights added in April, June, and September.

Andover City Council eyed Penner South development, $2.7M appropriation, and bond sale; 2027 budget up next

Andover's City Council had a packed agenda June 30, including a public hearing on the RHID Penner South development, a $2,748,875.25 appropriation ordinance, and a 2026 Series A General Obligation Bond sale. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — June 30

The council was scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance for the RHID Penner South development agreement. Also on the agenda:

• **Appropriation Ordinance B.11.2026** for $2,748,875.25.
• **2026 Series A General Obligation Bond sale.**
• **Amended development agreements** for Heritage Square Project Areas 1 and 2.
• **Purchase of a new tandem dump truck** with snowplow/spreader attachment.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to confirm which items passed, failed, or were tabled.

City Council Budget Workshop — June 29

The council reviewed the proposed 2025 City Council meeting calendar, which would replace a summer Saturday retreat with three Monday night budget workshops scheduled for April 28, June 23, and June 30. Minutes are not yet published.

Site Plan Review Committee — July 7

The committee reviewed revised sign plans for four businesses and a new site plan:

• **Dunkin' Donuts** (321 S. Andover Rd.) — revised sign plan.
• **Scooter's** (626 S. Andover Rd.) — revised sign plan.
• **Casey's** (2036 N. Andover Rd.) — revised sign plan.
• **Four Seasons RV** (1523 W. Ledgerwood Dr.) — sign plan.
• **Print Me a Sign** (225 W. Central Ave.) — site plan involving a new wall sign and a proposed security fence around a former bank drive-thru.

The agenda headline indicated the committee approved the sign updates and site plan, but minutes have not yet been published to confirm the vote.

Coming up

July 14 — City Council: The council will review the 2027 annual budget and discuss setting mill rates, including a potential mill levy increase to restore city reserves. Other agenda items include Appropriation Ordinance B.12.2026 for $3,324,751.71, purchase of robotic mowers for the Golf Course, a Special Use Case for 224 E. Central Ave. (Z-SU26-0002), a City Hall and Police Department server purchase, and a GFT Engineering agreement for Cloud/Clyde South Backage Rd.

July 14 — Subdivision Committee: The committee will review the final Planned Unit Development for the Hodges 8th addition near W. Turnpike Rd., which includes duplexes and requires a land transfer from KTA before going to the City Council. The agenda also includes approval of May 12, 2026 meeting minutes and a Bark 44 sign plan at 301 W. Central Ave.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published. Outcomes will be confirmed when minutes become available.*

Andover City Council set to weigh Penner South development, $2.7M appropriation, and bond sale

The Andover City Council has a packed agenda ahead, with the most consequential items — a public hearing and ordinance on the RHID Penner South development, a $2,748,875.25 appropriation ordinance, and a 2026 Series A General Obligation Bond sale — all scheduled for consideration at the June 30 meeting. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so no outcomes or vote tallies are available.

Penner South Development Agreement

The Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance for the RHID Penner South development agreement. The agenda also lists Appropriation Ordinance B.11.2026 for $2,748,875.25. No vote tallies or final decisions are on record yet because minutes have not been published.

2026 Series A Bond Sale

The Council agenda includes the 2026 Series A General Obligation Bond sale. Details on the bond amount, purpose, or buyer are not included in the available agenda materials. The outcome will not be known until minutes are published.

Heritage Square Amendments

Amended development agreements for Heritage Square Project Areas 1 and 2 are listed for Council consideration. The agenda does not specify what changes the amendments would make to the existing agreements.

Equipment Purchase

The Council is also set to consider the purchase of a new tandem dump truck equipped with a snowplow and spreader. No cost figure is provided in the available agenda materials.

Budget Workshops and 2025 Meeting Calendar

The Council held budget workshops on June 22 and June 29. Both meetings were listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. The June 22 agenda included approval of the 2025 City Council meeting calendar, which proposes three Monday night budget workshops — on April 28, June 23, and June 30 — to replace the summer Saturday retreat. Additional workshop dates in April, June, and September are also proposed. Council workshops are held at 1609 E Central Ave.

Because minutes from both workshop dates have not been published, it is not confirmed whether the calendar was formally adopted.

Coming Up

Site Plan Review Committee — July 7, 2026

The committee is scheduled to review revised sign plans for four businesses:

• Dunkin' Donuts (321 S. Andover Rd.)
• Scooter's (626 S. Andover Rd.)
• Casey's (2036 N. Andover Rd.)
• Four Seasons RV (1523 W. Ledgerwood Dr.)

The committee will also discuss a site plan for Print Me a Sign at 225 W. Central Ave., involving a new wall sign and a proposed security fence around a former bank drive-thru.

Residents who want to follow the Penner South development, the bond sale, or the Heritage Square amendments should watch for the published minutes from the June 30 City Council meeting, which will confirm what was decided.

Andover Council Weighs Penner South Development, Bond Sale at June 30 Meeting

The Andover City Council was poised to make decisions on a high-profile development agreement and a multimillion-dollar bond sale during its June 30 meeting, while earlier budget workshops focused on reshaping the council’s 2025 meeting calendar. None of the meetings had published minutes by press time, so outcomes remain unconfirmed.

Penner South development and $2.75 million appropriation highlight council agenda

At its regular meeting on June 30, the City Council scheduled a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to establish a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) for the Penner South property, a proposed development. The agenda also called for a decision on a 2026 Series A General Obligation Bond sale, though no dollar figure for the bond sale was listed in the agenda materials.

Additionally, the council considered an appropriation ordinance (B.11.2026) totaling $2,748,875.25. The package included amended development agreements for Heritage Square Project Areas 1 and 2, and the proposed purchase of a new tandem dump truck equipped with a snowplow and spreader. No staff reports or vote tallies were available as of this writing.

Budget workshops retool council calendar

Two prior gatherings – a June 22 budget workshop and a June 29 budget workshop – focused almost entirely on the 2025 City Council meeting schedule. According to agenda summaries, the council was set to approve a calendar that replaces a summer Saturday retreat with three Monday night budget workshops, adding extra workshop dates on April 28, June 23, and June 30. The sessions are planned for 1609 E Central Ave. The agenda did not indicate whether a vote was taken at either workshop.

Coming up

The Site Plan Review Committee will meet on July 7 at 6 p.m. Agenda items include revised sign plans for four businesses: Dunkin’ Donuts (321 S. Andover Rd.), Scooter’s (626 S. Andover Rd.), Casey’s (2036 N. Andover Rd.), and Four Seasons RV (1523 W. Ledgerwood Dr.). The committee is also scheduled to review a site plan for Print Me a Sign (225 W. Central Ave.), which proposes a new wall sign and a security fence around a former bank drive-thru. The meeting will be held at City Hall, 1609 E Central Ave.