Bonner Springs public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a new Unified Development Ordinance and various service agreements. Items include a bid award for a farmers market pavilion, digital sign purchase, and senior center funding.

• Adoption of the Unified Development Ordinance (BSZO-02-23)
• Special Use Permit for outdoor advertising at 14110 Minnesota Avenue
• Award of $164,756 to Sands Construction LLC for Farmers Market Pavilion installation
• Purchase of a digital sign from Young Sign Company for $50,058.13
• Senior Center services contract extension for $8,223

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan during a workshop. The regular meeting includes a bid award for building demolitions and discussions regarding a Fire-EMS regional aid agreement.

• 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• Demolition of 820 N. Nettleton Avenue and 13103 Metropolitan Avenue bid award to Remco Demolition, LLC for $28,810
• Fire-EMS Regional Automatic / Mutual Aid Agreement discussion
• Approval of 2024 City Council meeting dates and City holidays
• License renewals for Spa Rapha and Midwest Chiropractic

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request to exceed the maximum allowed square footage for an accessory building. The applicant seeks to build a structure of 1,500 square feet on a lot where the limit is 1,000 square feet.

• Variance request BZA-04-23: exceed maximum accessory building size by 500 square feet at 740 Linda Lane

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider recommending the newly created Unified Development Ordinance to the Governing Body. The commission will also hold a public hearing for a special use permit regarding an outdoor advertising sign at 14110 Minnesota Avenue. Staff recommends approval of both items.

• Recommendation to approve the new Unified Development Ordinance
• Special use permit request for a billboard at 14110 Minnesota Avenue
• Approval of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will review the October meeting minutes and discuss updates regarding pool hours. The agenda also includes a presentation on the River Front Area and reports from the Recreation Manager and Cemetery.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Discussion of Pool Hours Update
• River Front Area presentation
• Recreation Manager Update
• Cemetery Update

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will consider an ordinance regarding the use of ATVs, golf carts, and low-speed vehicles on certain city streets. The agenda also includes a window replacement change order for the Community Center and agreements related to housing funds and police services analysis.

• $29,276 change order for Community Center window replacement
• Ordinance to allow ATVs, golf carts, and low-speed vehicles on certain streets
• Agreement with KHRC for MIH-ARPA funds at 120 Oak
• Resolution to transfer firefighters to the Kansas Police and Fire Retirement System
• Agreement with CPSM for a police services analysis

City Council

The Bonner Springs City Council will hold its regular meeting, featuring a rezoning request for the eastern portion of 300 South 130th Street from agricultural to multi-family residential, which the Planning Commission recommended 5-0. The council will also consider authorizing bids for two public works projects, approving a franchise agreement with Midco, and entering a senior center trip agreement with Lenexa. Consent agenda items include meeting minutes and claims for city operations.

• Rezoning BSRZ-01-23: 300 S. 130th St. from A-1 to R-3 (multi-family)
• Authorize bids for Highway 32/Kump Avenue paving project
• Authorize bids for Kansas Avenue culvert project
• Ordinance approving Midco franchise agreement
• Intergovernmental agreement with Lenexa for senior center trips

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will review August minutes and discuss the River Front and Center Park Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on pool hours and updates regarding recreation and the cemetery.

• River Front
• Center Park Plan
• Pool Hours
• Cemetery Update

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding the operation of ATVs, golf carts, and low-speed vehicles on certain streets. The council will also review a contract extension for audit services and a final payment for the 2023 Street Resurfacing project.

• Final $98,159.07 payment to McAnany Construction for the 2023 Street Resurfacing project
• Two-year audit contract extension with GordonCPA for $16,295 and $16,785
• Ordinance allowing ATVs, golf carts, and low-speed vehicles on some city streets
• Adoption of the 50th Edition Standard Traffic Ordinance
• Resolution to abate code violations at 209 W Kump Avenue

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance for the updated "Vision 2025 and Beyond" Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes a resolution for a fire department aerial truck lease purchase agreement and an ordinance to amend the City Pay Plan.

• Adoption of "Vision 2025 and Beyond" Comprehensive Plan Update
• Resolution for Fire Department Aerial Truck lease purchase agreement with Union Bank and Trust Company
• Ordinance amending the City Pay Plan
• Block party request for S. Nettleton Avenue from Kindred Ave. to Second Street
• Service recognition presentation for Jerry Jarrett

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for multiple variances at 112-120 Oak Street. The applicant seeks exceptions regarding maximum height, minimum parking requirements, and first floor commercial use within the C-1 Central Business Zoning District.

• Variance request BZA-02-23 for 112-120 Oak Street involving height, parking, and first floor use
• Approval of August 15, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for the eastern portion of 300 S. 130th Street. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Agricultural District to Multi-family Residential District. The commission will also review the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing for rezoning 300 S. 130th Street from A-1 to R-3
• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the Center Park Plan to provide a recommendation. The meeting also includes updates from the Recreation Manager and regarding cemetery matters.

• Center Park Plan discussion and recommendation
• Recreation Manager update
• Cemetery update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding 2023 budget amendments and the 2024 budget. The council will also consider awarding a contract for Community Center window replacements and authorizing a request for proposals for a compensation study.

• Adoption of 2024 Budget with $33,491,210 in budgeted expenditures
• Contract award to Timekey Enterprise, LLC for $127,956 for Community Center window replacement
• Authorization of a Request for Proposal for a Comprehensive Compensation Study
• Update on the Water Meter Upgrade Project
• Public use request approval for Fall Festival 2023

The City Council approved the 2024 budget and 2023 budget amendments. The council also awarded a contract for community center window replacements and authorized a search for a compensation study provider.

• Approved 2023 Budget Amendments and 2024 Budgeted Expenditures of $33,491,210 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Ad Valorem Tax for the 2024 Budget of $4,900,584 (Unanimous)
• Awarded $127,956 bid to Timekey Enterprise, LLC for Community Center window replacement (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to solicit proposals for a Comprehensive Compensation Study (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 28 and September 5 minutes, city operation claims, and Fall Festival public use request (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct an executive session for consultation with an attorney. The agenda consists of procedural motions to enter and resume the open meeting.

• Executive session for consultation with an attorney (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2))

The City Council convened for a special session and entered executive session to consult with an attorney. No substantive actions were taken before the meeting adjourned.

• Entered executive session for attorney consultation (Unanimous)
• Extended executive session for attorney consultation (Unanimous)
• Resumed open meeting with no action taken (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The council also plans to schedule public hearings for 2023 budget amendments and the 2024 budget. Other items include a water treatment plant update and a fire department vehicle purchase.

• Public hearing for a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate
• Fire department staff vehicle purchase up to $49,750
• Scheduling of 2023 budget amendment and 2024 budget public hearings
• Water treatment plant update
• Massage therapist license renewal for Helping Hands Therapeutic Massage

The City Council adopted a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The council also scheduled public hearings for the 2023 budget amendments and the 2024 budget. Additionally, police officers and citizens addressed the council regarding police pay rates and staffing.

• Approved resolution to levy property tax rate exceeding revenue neutral rate (7-1)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved claims for City Operations (Unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department staff vehicle purchase modification (Unanimous)
• Approved Homecoming Parade public use request (Unanimous)
• Approved massage therapy license renewal for Tianna Shelley (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2023 Budget Amendments for Sept. 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2024 Budget adoption for Sept. 11, 2023 (Unanimous)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The committee will review the July 17, 2023 meeting minutes and discuss the Memorial Bench Program. The agenda also includes a pool season report and an update from the Recreation Manager.

• Approval of July 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Memorial Bench Program
• Pool Season Report
• Recreation Manager Update

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property variance requests. One request involves a front yard setback at 518 N. Nettleton Avenue. Another concerns height, parking, and first floor commercial use for 112-120 Oak Street.

• Front yard setback variance at 518 N. Nettleton Avenue
• Height, parking, and first floor use variances for 112-120 Oak Street
• Approval of May 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the updated Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also receive an update on the progress of the Uniform Development Ordinance.

• Public hearing for the adoption of the Vision 2025 and Beyond Comprehensive Plan
• Progress update on the Uniform Development Ordinance (UDO)
• Approval of the July 18, 2023, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the Vision 2025 and Beyond Comprehensive Plan Update following a public hearing. The updated plan includes 2020 Census demographic data, property tax information, and updated infrastructure and service details. The commission also received a progress update on the Uniform Development Ordinance.

• Approved Vision 2025 and Beyond Comprehensive Plan Update (6-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget work session and consider extending a resolution to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds for Scannell Properties, LLC (Building 2). The agenda also includes approving quarterly financial reports and various public use requests.

• Extension of intent to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds for Scannell Properties, LLC (Building 2)
• Approval of 2nd Quarter 2023 Financial Reports
• Massage Therapy Business Establishment and Therapist License Renewal for Essential Massage
• Public Use Request for Kobi's Concert
• Public Use Request Amendment for Kobi's Tiblow Days Beer Garten

The City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including financial reports and business licenses. The Council also adopted a resolution to extend the effective date for the intent to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds for Scannell Properties, LLC (Building 2).

• Approved consent agenda including July 24 minutes, city operation claims, and Q2 2023 financial reports (Unanimous)
• Approved Massage Therapy Business Establishment and License Renewals for Essential Massage (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Use Request for Kobi’s Concert (Unanimous)
• Approved Public Use Request Amendment for Kobi’s Tiblow Dys Beer Garden (Unanimous)
• Approved voting delegates for the Annual League of Kansas Municipalities Business Meeting (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2013-13 extending the intent to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds for Scannell Properties, LLC (Building 2) (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing the purchase of an aerial fire truck from Pierce Manufacturing for up to $2.1 million. The agenda also includes adopting updated traffic and public offense ordinances and notifying Atmos of the intent to renegotiate their franchise agreement.

• Authorization of an aerial fire truck purchase not to exceed $2.1 million
• Notification of intent to renegotiate the Atmos franchise agreement
• Adoption of Standard Traffic Ordinance 50th Edition
• Adoption of Uniform Public Offense Code 39th Edition
• Silver Level Recognition presentation for Community For All Ages

The City Council authorized the purchase of an aerial fire truck and the adoption of updated traffic and public offense codes. The council also approved notification to Atmos to renegotiate its franchise agreement.

• Approved purchase of aerial fire truck from Pierce Manufacturing not-to-exceed $2.1 million (Unanimous)
• Authorized notification to Atmos of intent to renegotiate franchise agreement (Unanimous)
• Adopted Standard Traffic Ordinance 50th Edition as Ordinance No. 2551 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Uniform Public Offense Code 39th edition as Ordinance No. 2552 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including July 10 minutes and city operation claims (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reviewed the final version of the Comprehensive Plan update, including changes requested during previous worksessions. The Commission voted to move the plan forward for official action. The revised plan is scheduled to return to the Commission on August 15, 2023.

• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved moving the Comprehensive Plan forward for official action (6-0)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee will discuss the Memorial Bench Program and tree plantings. The meeting also includes a recreation manager update and space for citizen concerns. Specific details regarding these items are not provided in the agenda.

• Memorial Bench Program discussion
• Tree plantings discussion
• Recreation Manager Update

The committee scheduled a park clean-up event for September 9. Members discussed the potential for a memorial bench program and a proposal to plant trees at the cemetery using a 2021 grant.

• Scheduled park clean-up for Saturday, September 9th at 9AM
• Agreed that the proposal to plant trees at the cemetery would be a good addition

City Council

The City Council will consider a notice of intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate and an update to the Stormwater Master Plan. The agenda also includes gas line relocation on 138th Street, fire equipment purchases, and city pay scale amendments.

• Notice of intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate with a hearing set for August 28, 2023
• $495,387.74 agreement with Atmos for gas line relocation on 138th Street
• Purchase of fire-rescue extrication toolset not to exceed $45,000
• $25,000 contract with Engineered Installation Solutions for fitness court installation
• Resolution for an automatic aid agreement between Bonner Springs and Fairmount Township Fire Departments

The City Council approved several infrastructure and safety expenditures, including a gas line relocation agreement and new fire extrication tools. The council also voted to notify the County Clerk of its intent to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate and amended the City's pay plan.

• Approved consent agenda including June 26 minutes and Bubble Run/Foam Glow 5K requests (Unanimous)
• Authorized notification to County Clerk of intent to exceed Revenue Neutral Rate (mill levy 41.875887)
• Approved Stormwater Master Plan update (Unanimous)
• Authorized $495,387.74 agreement with Atmos for 138th Street gas line relocation (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-13 for automatic aid agreement with Fairmount Township Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of extrication tool set from Conrad Fire Equipment not to exceed $45,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized $25,000 quote from Engineered Installation Solutions for fitness court installation (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2550 to amend the City's pay plan (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss outdoor dining during a workshop session. The regular meeting includes resolutions regarding the removal of structures at 820 N. Nettleton and 13101-13105 Metropolitan. The council will also consider naming a park and approving a police equipment purchase.

• $94,640.40 Axon Taser 10 purchase agreement
• Removal of structure at 820 N. Nettleton
• Removal of structure at 13101-13105 Metropolitan
• Naming 120 N. Nettleton Ave. as 'Center Park'
• Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month

The City Council approved resolutions to solicit bids for the demolition of two properties and named a new park. The council also authorized a purchase agreement for Axon Tasers to be paid in 2024.

• Approved solicitation of bids for demolition of 820 N. Nettleton (Unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of bids for demolition of 13101-13103 Metropolitan (Unanimous)
• Approved naming 120 N Nettleton Ave as Center Park (Unanimous)
• Authorized Axon Taser purchase agreement with payment in 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 20 Budget Work Session and June 12 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a site and landscape plan for The Fuel House located at 611 W. 2nd Street. The commission will also consider a petition regarding the vacation of an existing alley right of way.

• Site and landscape plan for 611 W. 2nd Street (The Fuel House)
• Alley right of way vacation request (EV-01-23)
• Approval of May 16, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved a site and landscape plan for The Fuel House at 611 W. Second Street with six staff stipulations. A request to vacate an alley north of 518 N. Nettleton Avenue was denied after one property owner refused to sign the application.

• Approved site and landscape plan for 611 W. Second Street (The Fuel House) with six stipulations (5-0)
• Denied alley vacation request for right of way north of 518 N. Nettleton Avenue (5-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss tax levy funds. The discussion includes General, Library, and Debt Service funds.

• Discussion of Tax Levy Funds (General, Library, and Debt Service)

The City Council met for a workshop session to discuss the 2024 budgets for the General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Fund. No formal actions or decisions were taken during the meeting.

Planning Commission

The Bonner Springs Planning Commission will hold a worksession to review revisions to the 2022-2023 Comprehensive Plan. The session includes a review of the comprehensive plan comparison document. No formal recommendation is scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of 2022-2023 Comprehensive Plan updates and revisions

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and public use requests. This includes a revised construction agreement for Lift Station No. 2 and the purchase of a new code enforcement vehicle. The council will also consider the sale of a city-owned van.

• Revised $650,000 agreement for Lift Station No. 2 construction
• Purchase of a replacement code enforcement vehicle up to $43,000
• Sale of a 2009 Ford E-350 Van for $7,500
• Public use requests for Bonner Blast, Tiblow Trot, and Bayles Block Party
• Supplemental agreement with BG Consultants, Inc. for the Water Treatment Facility Project

The City Council declined a $3.86 million agreement for Lift Station No. 2 and instead approved a revised agreement not to exceed $650,000. Other actions included approving a supplemental agreement for the Water Treatment Facility Project and the sale of a city vehicle.

• Approved Consent Agenda including May 22 minutes and public use requests (Unanimous)
• Declined $3,860,031 Design/Build Phase II agreement for Lift Station No. 2 (Unanimous)
• Approved Revised Phase II Design/Build Agreement for Lift Station No. 2 not to exceed $650,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with BG Consultants, Inc. for Water Treatment Facility Project (Unanimous; Kipp abstained)
• Approved sale of 2009 Ford E-350 Van to Bernese Auction Rescue Coalition for $7,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of replacement Codes Enforcement vehicle not to exceed $43,000 (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Bonner Springs City Library Board will review reports from the Librarian and Friends of the Library. The meeting includes discussions regarding a booster pump, soffits, fiscal policy revisions, and library fundraising.

• Booster Pump discussion
• Soffit maintenance discussion
• Fiscal Policy Revision review
• Library Fundraiser update
• Reports from the Librarian and Friends of the Library

The Board authorized funds to address low water pressure and plumbing issues in the building. Members also amended the fiscal policy regarding financial institutions and decided to maintain current restroom policies pending further guidance.

• Approved expenditure of up to $5,000 for a booster pump and electrical work
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes, invoices, and Treasurer's Report
• Decided to make no changes to restroom policies or signage regarding the Women's Bill of Rights
• Approved amendment to Fiscal Policy requiring Board approval for new relationships with financial institutions

City Council

The council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2024 budget and review several infrastructure contracts. Agenda items include street resurfacing, a new fire department vehicle, and housing program applications. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

• $3,860,031 agreement for Lift Station No. 2 construction
• $889,422 bid award for the 2023 Street Resurfacing project
• $197,857 purchase of a pavilion for the Farmers Market Project
• $49,750 purchase of a fire department vehicle
• Moderate Income Housing Program application with Katfish Inc.

The City Council awarded contracts for street resurfacing and mowing services and approved the purchase of a farmer's market pavilion. The council also passed resolutions to apply for a moderate income housing program and establish a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District.

• Approved $889,422 bid to McAnany Construction for 2023 Street Resurfacing (Unanimous)
• Approved $197,857 purchase of farmer's market pavilion from Icon Shelter Systems (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for Kansas Housing Resources Corporation Moderate Income Housing Program with Katfish Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution determining need for housing and proposing a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2023 Annual Mowing Services bid to Lawn Force for estimated $54,097 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including May 8 minutes and public use requests for Junkers Jamboree and Tiblow Days (Unanimous)
• Tabled Lift Station No. 2 Design/Build Phase II Agreement until June 12, 2023 (Unanimous)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss ROSA meeting dates and the Memorial Day celebration. The agenda also includes items regarding a new park name and the naming and renaming of city-owned properties.

• Memorial Day Celebration
• New Park Name
• Naming and Renaming of City-Owned Properties
• ROSA Meeting Dates

Planning Commission

The commission will review the minutes from the April 18, 2023 meeting. Members will also consider a petition for an alley vacation, with staff recommending that a public hearing be opened and the item tabled until the next meeting.

• Approval of April 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Petition EV-01-23 regarding an alley vacation

The Commission approved the April 18, 2023 meeting minutes. A public hearing regarding an alley vacation north of 518 N. Nettleton Avenue was opened but subsequently tabled due to missing information and signatures.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Tabled alley vacation EV-01-23 for 518 N. Nettleton Avenue until June 20, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a request for a sign regulation variance (BZA-01-23). Staff recommends denying the request to maintain residential zoning standards. The board will also review minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting.

• Sign variance request for Jerry Lee Jarrett Life Center (BZA-01-23)
• Approval of November 15, 2022, meeting minutes

Library Board

The Bonner Springs City Library Board will discuss the 2024 budget and a 2023 budget revision. The meeting also includes discussions regarding fiscal policy and credit card processing.

• 2024 Budget
• 2023 Budget Revision
• Fiscal Policy Revision
• Square Credit Card Processing
• Security Cameras

The Board approved a request for a 3% tax revenue increase for 2024 to accommodate salary and benefit raises. It also authorized a 2023 budget revision to spend $12,572 from carryover funds for payroll costs. Additionally, the Board approved the use of a Sam's Club credit card and new payment processors for the Farmer's Market.

• Approved request for 3% tax revenue increase for 2024 (Hortencia-Claudia)
• Approved 2023 budget revision to spend $12,572 from carryover funds (John-Elisabeth)
• Approved issuance of Sam's Club credit card (John-Claudia)
• Authorized relationships with TotilPay Go and Square for Farmer's Market payments (John-Susan)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 13 minutes and Treasurer's Report (Susan-Madison)
• Selected Claudia Patrick to participate in the biennial safety walk-through

City Council

The council will review the FY 2024 budget outlook and consider several utility projects. Items include approving a $2.5 million loan for the water treatment plant and a $763,200 agreement for water meter endpoints. Public hearings are also scheduled regarding property condemnation resolutions.

• $3,860,031 agreement for Lift Station No. 2 construction
• $2.5 million KDHE loan for the Water Treatment Plant
• $763,200 agreement for water meter endpoints and software
• $34,500 bid award for fitness court concrete pad installation
• Public hearings for condemnation resolutions at 820 N. Nettleton and 13103 Metropolitan

The council unanimously approved a $2.5 million loan agreement with KDHE for water treatment plant improvements, awarded a $34,500 bid for a fitness court concrete pad, and approved a $763,200 contract for water meter endpoints. Two condemnation resolutions were adopted for properties at 820 N. Nettleton and 13103 Metropolitan, with date amendments. A design/build agreement for Lift Station No. 2 was tabled to May 22.

• Approved $2.5M KDHE loan for water treatment plant (unanimous)
• Awarded $34,500 fitness court concrete pad bid to Legacy Underground (unanimous)
• Approved $763,200 water meter endpoint contract with Innovative Utility Solutions (unanimous)
• Adopted condemnation resolution 2023-07 for 820 N. Nettleton (unanimous)
• Adopted condemnation resolution 2023-08 for 13103 Metropolitan (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit SUP-04-23 for 11845 Kaw Drive (unanimous)
• Approved WaterOne contract amendment for emergency water access (unanimous)
• Tabled Lift Station No. 2 design/build agreement to May 22 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding 138th Street Roadway Reconstruction and ward redistricting. The regular meeting includes decisions on community center flooring, property naming policies, and fireworks sales dates.

• $45,055 contract with Welch, LLC for Community Center epoxy floors
• Ordinance to expand dates for fireworks sales
• 138th Street Roadway Reconstruction status update
• Policy for naming and renaming city-owned properties
• Ward redistricting discussion

The City Council approved a $45,055 contract for community center flooring and adopted an ordinance to expand fireworks sales dates. The council also approved a policy for naming and renaming city-owned properties and passed the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including April 10 minutes, claims, and financial reports (Unanimous)
• Approved policy for naming and renaming city-owned properties (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,055 contract with Epoxy Floors by Welch, LLC for community center flooring (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2547 to expand dates for fireworks sales (Unanimous)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

The Cemetery Advisory Committee will review the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes a question and answer session regarding the consolidation of committees and discussion of Memorial Day celebration plans.

• Approval of March 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Question and answer session on committee consolidation
• Memorial Day celebration plans

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to split a parcel at 13901 Archer Road. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding the installation of seven storage containers at 11845 Kaw Drive. A worksession is scheduled to review updates to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Lot split for 13901 Archer Road (LS-01-23)
• Special Use Permit for storage containers at 11845 Kaw Drive (SUP-04-23)
• Review of Comprehensive Plan updates

The commission approved a final lot split for a property on Archer Road and a special use permit for seven storage containers. The storage container approval includes staff stipulations regarding screening, maintenance, and the requirement for new permits for any additional containers.

• Approved lot split for 13901 Archer Road (7-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for six contractor storage containers and one office container (7-0)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Library Board

The Bonner Springs City Library Board will meet to review the 2024 budget and a computer replacement project. The agenda also includes discussions on DVD checkout limits and electing board officers.

• Service Policy Revision – DVD Checkout Limit
• Computer Replacement Project
• Election of Library Board Officers
• 2024 Budget
• Security Cameras

The Board approved the purchase of 30 new computers and wireless peripherals using city capital improvement funds. It also voted to increase the DVD checkout limit from 5 to 10. Decisions on the 2024 budget and security camera policies were postponed for further review.

• Approved purchase of 30 computers and wireless peripherals not to exceed $36,500
• Approved replacing flower garden area with sod and developing other garden areas
• Approved increasing DVD checkout limit from 5 to 10
• Approved retaining current slate of board officers
• Approved Consent Agenda including March 9 minutes and Treasurer's Report
• Authorized implementation of 2024 CIP plan including HVAC and card entry systems
• Tabled formal approval of 2024 budget until May meeting
• Tabled decision on security camera installation pending further technical and legal info

City Council

The City Council will consider agreements for Highway K-32 surfacing, including a $27,000 engineering contract with Wilson & Company, Inc. The meeting also includes votes on multiple special use permits and an ordinance to amend accessory building regulations. A workshop session will review police department operations and the 2023 street program.

• KDOT agreement for Highway K-32 surfacing improvements
• $27,000 engineering contract with Wilson & Company, Inc.
• Special use permits for W. Kump Avenue, Shadyside Avenue, and Coronado Road
• Accessory building regulation amendments for AG, A-1, R, and R-S districts
• Establishment of the Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee

The City Council approved funding and engineering agreements for Highway K-32 surfacing improvements. Council also approved three special use permits, amended accessory building zoning regulations, and established a Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee.

• Approved KDOT agreement for Highway K-32 surfacing (Unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 engineering agreement with Wilson & Company, Inc. for K-32 improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 212 W. Kump Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 209 Shadyside Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 224 Coronado Road (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment for Accessory Building Regulations in AG, A-1, R and R-S districts (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing the Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 27 minutes and massage therapy license renewal for Yang Lu (Unanimous)

City Council

The Council will also discuss property condemnation hearings and a funding agreement with Nettleton Seven Associates, LLC. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on merging advisory boards and updating nuisance policies.

• $28,135 in funding for Drug & Alcohol Advisory Committee programs
• Public hearings for condemnation of 820 N. Nettleton Avenue and 13103 Metropolitan Avenue
• $3,000 agreement for water treatment plant easements at Lake of the Forest
• Final plat approval for Ensign Commercial 3rd Plat
• Policy updates for naming city-owned properties

The City Council approved $28,135 for substance abuse programs and a $3,000 agreement for water treatment plant easements. The council also approved two final plats and set condemnation hearings for two properties. Updates to the nuisance code procedures policy were adopted.

• Approved $28,135 for substance abuse programs and equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 agreement with Lake of the Forest HOA for permanent easements (Unanimous)
• Approved funding agreement with Nettleton Seven Associates, LLC (Unanimous)
• Set condemnation hearing for 829 N. Nettleton for May 8, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Set condemnation hearing for 13103 Metropolitan for May 8, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved updates to the policy for nuisance procedures (Unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat FP-01-22- Ensign Commercial 3rd Replat (Unanimous)
• Approved Replat RP-01-23 – 542 Lake Forest Drive (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Bonner Springs Comprehensive Plan during a worksession. The meeting includes requests for duplex construction at 212 W. Kump Ave, 209 Shadyside Avenue, and 224 Coronado Road. Additionally, the commission will review a site plan for 11733 Kaw Drive and zoning amendments regarding accessory building sizes.

• Zoning ordinance amendment for accessory building size restrictions in AG, A-1, R, and R-S districts
• Special Use Permit for duplex construction at 212 W. Kump Ave
• Special Use Permit for duplex construction at 209 Shadyside Avenue
• Special Use Permit for duplex construction at 224 Coronado Road
• Site and landscape plan review for 11733 Kaw Drive

The Planning Commission approved three special use permits for duplex construction and a site plan for 11733 Kaw Drive. The board also approved revisions to zoning regulations regarding accessory building size restrictions. All substantive votes passed unanimously 7-0.

• Approved special use permit for duplex at 212 W. Kump Ave (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for duplex at 209 Shadyside Avenue (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for duplex at 224 Coronado Road (7-0)
• Approved site and landscape plan for 11733 Kaw Drive with staff stipulations (7-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance amendment for accessory building size restrictions in AG, A-1, R, and R-S districts (7-0)
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Recreation and Open Spaces Advisory Committee Meeting

This meeting agenda is sparse, containing only one item for discussion. The Cemetery Advisory Committee will review goals and plans for 2023.

• Discussion of 2023 goals and plans

The committee discussed the installation of lights on Roses and reviewed columbarium costs from Pleasant View Cemetery for the 2024 budget. Due to low volunteer numbers, the Cemetery Committee will combine with the Parks & Rec and Senior Center committees.

• Cemetery Committee will combine with Parks & Rec and Senior Center

City Council

The City Council will consider a $72,924 agreement for easements along K-32 and a $786,964 change order for the Water Treatment Plant Project. The council will also review fund allocations for the Child Care Sustainability Grant.

• $42,400 allocation for the Child Care Sustainability Grant
• $72,924 agreement for permanent and temporary easements along K-32
• $786,964 change order for Water Treatment Plant Project fire flow upgrades
• Proclamation for National Transit Drivers Day
• Wyandotte County Appraiser Valuations Update

The City Council approved funding for child care sustainability and two items related to the Water Treatment Plant project. The largest expenditure was a change order to support fire flow requirements for the Lake of the Forest subdivision.

• Approved allocation of $42,400 in Child Care Sustainability Grant funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,924 for permanent and temporary easements along K-32 for Water Treatment Plant Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Water Treatment Plant Project in the amount of $786,964 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes and claims for City Operations (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Bonner Springs City Library Board will review reports from the Librarian, Wyandotte County Library Board, and Friends of the Library. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a library development grant application and security cameras.

• Library Development Grant Application
• Next Search Catalog & Kansas Library Express Agreements
• Security Cameras
• Library Fundraiser

The Board approved an application for a $1,400 Library Development Grant and renewed participation agreements for the Next Search catalog and Kansas Library Express. The Board postponed action on a City Manager request to install specific security cameras pending further pursuit by the City.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Minutes, Invoices, and Treasurer's Report)
• Approved application for $1,400 NEKLS Library Development Grant
• Approved 2023 Next Search Catalog Automation Service Participation Agreement
• Approved 2023 Kansas Library Express Courier Service participant agreement
• Postponed action on security camera installation request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is considering two replat requests. One involves Ensign Storage at 399 N. 130th Street, and the other concerns 542 Lake Forest Drive. The meeting also includes a monthly report from the Community Development Director.

• Final Plat for Ensign Storage at 399 N. 130th Street
• Replat for 542 Lake Forest Drive
• Approval of January 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Community Development Director's monthly report

The Planning Commission approved two final plats for property adjustments at 399 N. 130th Street and 542 Lake Forest Drive. The Community Development Director also reported the award of a $75,000 MARC grant for a Downtown Master Plan.

• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved final plat (replat) for Ensign Storage at 399 N. 130th Street (7-0)
• Approved final plat (replat) for 542 Lake Forest Drive (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct workshop reviews of 2022 department performance and address several consent agenda items. The meeting also includes a proposal to award a demolition contract for 715 N. 141st Street.

• Demolition bid for 715 N. 141st Street not to exceed $11,850.00
• Challenger Sports 2023 Soccer Camp Agreement
• Public use request for Bonner Springs Farmers' Market
• Approval of 4th Quarter 2022 Financial Reports
• 2022 Department Reviews for Fire/EMS, Library, and others

The City Council approved a consent agenda including financial reports and a soccer camp agreement. The council also awarded a demolition bid for a property on N. 141st Street.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Bonner Springs Farmers’ Market public use request (unanimous)
• Approved claims for City Operations (unanimous)
• Approved Challenger Sports 2023 Soccer Camp Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 4th Quarter 2022 Financial Reports (unanimous)
• Awarded demolition bid for 715 N. 141st Street to Kaw Valley Companies for an amount not to exceed $11,850 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 720 N. 118th Street and a condemnation hearing for 112-120 Oak. The agenda also includes department reviews and authorization of various grant agreements.

• Rezoning of 720 N. 118th Street to an Industrial District
• Condemnation hearing for 112-120 Oak
• Purchase of SentinelOne cybersecurity platform not to exceed $13,605
• HEAL Grant agreement with Kansas Department of Commerce and 304 Oak, LLC
• MOU for National Recreation and Park Association grant funds

The City Council approved a comprehensive plan change and rezoning for a property on N. 118th Street. Council also authorized a structure removal at 112-120 Oak Street and approved several grants and a cybersecurity platform purchase.

• Approved rezoning of 720 N. 118th Street from mixed-use to I-1 light industrial (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution finding 112-120 Oak Street unsafe and dangerous, requiring removal by March 27, 2023 (5-3)
• Approved purchase of SentinelOne Singularity XDR cybersecurity platform not to exceed $13,605 (Unanimous)
• Authorized HEAL Grant agreement with Kansas Department of Commerce and MOU with 304 Oak, LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign MOU for NRPA grant funds (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 23, 2023 minutes, city operation claims, and board appointments (Unanimous)

Library Board

The Bonner Springs City Library Board meeting includes reports from the Librarian and Friends of the Library. The agenda also covers community fundraisers and revisions to the Personnel Policy Handbook.

• Library Fundraiser
• Agents of Change Community Fundraiser
• Personnel Policy Handbook Revision – Tips
• Patio Project

The board approved funds to fix broken drain lines and install a trench drain on the library patio. They also updated the personnel policy to prohibit staff from soliciting or accepting tips. A collection jar for USD 204 Diversity Ambassadors was authorized for February.

• Approved $3,800 for patio drainage repairs by Crosby Plumbing
• Approved Personnel Policy revision prohibiting employees from soliciting or accepting tips
• Approved placement of a collection jar for USD 204 Diversity Ambassadors
• Approved $290 payment to Kathleen Schram for 29 years of service
• Approved Consent Agenda including January 12 minutes and Treasurer's Report
• Tabled discussion on 2023 fundraisers until next month

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to set public hearings regarding potential building condemnations at 820 N. Nettleton Avenue and 13103 Metropolitan Avenue. The council will also review purchases for an excavator, a chipper, and a dump truck. A workshop session is scheduled to discuss real property acquisition.

• Purchase of Kubota KX080 Excavator for $115,700.46
• Purchase of 2023 BC1500 Vermeer chipper for $67,656.21
• Purchase of 2023 Freightliner dump truck for $149,828
• Lexis Nexis User Service Agreement for $4,400
• Public hearings regarding properties at 820 N. Nettleton Avenue and 13103 Metropolitan Avenue

The City Council approved the purchase of a dump truck, an excavator, and a chipper. The council also scheduled public hearings for the potential condemnation or demolition of two properties and authorized a grant agreement for the Downtown Master Plan.

• Approved purchase of 2023 Freightliner dump truck for $149,828 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Kubota KX080 Rubber Track Excavator for $115,700.46 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2023 BC1500 Vermeer chipper for $67,656.21 (Unanimous)
• Approved Lexis Nexis User Service Agreement for $4,400 (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to execute Mid-America Regional Council’s Planning Sustainable Place local match agreement (Unanimous)
• Set March 27, 2023 hearing for potential condemnation/demolition of 820 N. Nettleton Avenue (Unanimous)
• Set March 27, 2023 hearing for potential condemnation/demolition of 13103 Metropolitan Avenue (Unanimous)
• Ordered abatement of nuisance conditions and enforcement of citations for 820 N. Nettleton Avenue (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoned 720 N. 118th Street from Mixed Use to Light Industrial to allow for a speculative industrial facility. Additionally, a site and landscape plan for a new warehouse at 11939 Kaw Drive was approved.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan amendment for 720 N. 118th Street (5-2)
• Approved rezoning of 720 N. 118th Street from MX to I-1 (6-1)
• Approved Site/Landscape Plan for 11939 Kaw Drive (7-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

Library Board

The Bonner Springs City Library Board will review reports from the Librarian, Wyandotte County Library Board, and Friends of the Library. The agenda also includes discussions regarding gutter guards and personnel policy handbook revisions.

• Approval of a new hire
• Personnel Policy Handbook revision
• Discussion regarding gutter guards
• Librarian's Report
• Friends of the Library report

The Board approved the hiring of Laura Carroll as Assistant Director. The Board also approved the consent agenda, including previous meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. A proposed update to the personnel policy regarding tips was tabled for revision.

• Approved Consent Agenda including Dec 8, 2022 minutes, invoices, and Treasurer's Report
• Approved hire of Laura Carroll as Assistant Director
• Tabled Personnel Policy Handbook revision regarding tips pending language updates

City Council

The City Council will consider several financial items, including a tax credit purchase and grant allocations. The agenda also includes code violation appeal hearings and an update on the Unified Development Ordinance.

• $1,663,846.92 bid award for Kansas Rehabilitation Tax Credits
• $195,210 sole source request for plant aerator/mixer unit replacement
• $37,000 allocation of Child Care Sustainability Grant funding
• Operation Green Light agreement extension at $3,200 per year
• Code violation appeal hearings for 820 N. Nettleton Avenue and 13852 Kansas Avenue

The City Council approved several financial expenditures, including a sole source procurement for a plant aerator and a child care grant. The council also awarded a bid for rehabilitation tax credits and addressed code violation appeals.

• Approved purchase of $1,767,981 in Kansas Rehabilitation Tax Credits from Clocktower Tax Credits, LLC for $1,663,846.92 (Unanimous)
• Approved $195,210 sole source procurement for Plant Aerator/Mixer Unit Replacement with Ovivia USA, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved allocation of $37,000 in Child Care Sustainability Grant funding (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for 13852 Kansas Avenue code violation: conditions abated and fines assessed (Unanimous)
• Tabled code violation appeal for 820 N. Nettleton Avenue until January 23, 2023 (7-1)
• Approved consent agenda including Operation Green Light Agreement Extension and board appointments (Unanimous)