Olathe public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its December 8 meeting and consider several preliminary site‑development plans. It will hold public hearings on three rezoning proposals, including Stellar Apartments and Cedar Creek projects. No final decisions are recorded; the items are presented for discussion and recommendation.

• PR25-0020: Preliminary site development plan for Truity Credit Union on ~1.05 acres southwest of College Boulevard and S. Lone Elm Road
• PR25-0022: Revised preliminary site development plan for Hedge Industrial Park South on ~156.03 acres southwest of W. 175th Street and Hedge Lane
• FP25-0041: Stipulation modification for Great Plains Commerce Center, Fourth Plat on ~1.42 acres northeast of 159th Street and S. Lone Elm Road
• RZ25-0016: Rezoning from C‑2 to R‑4 district and site plan for Stellar Apartments southeast of W. 133rd Street and S. Blackfoot Drive
• RZ25-0017: Rezoning to CC (Cedar Creek) district near College Boulevard and Cedar Creek Parkway

City Council

The Olathe City Council will recognize outgoing councilmembers, consider appointments to the Planning Commission, and vote on several consent agenda items including a new Industrial Revenue and Tax Abatement policy and authorization for the Animal Shelter Project. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager position.

• Recognition of outgoing Councilmembers Marge Vogt and Kevin Gilmore
• Resolution No. 25-1095 appointing Planning Commission members
• Resolution No. 25-1099 adopting Industrial Revenue and Tax Abatement (IRB) Policy
• Resolution No. 25-1101 authorizing Animal Shelter Project and amending Resolution 25-1025
• Executive session for personnel matters regarding City Manager position

The council voted unanimously to authorize Strategic Government Resources to negotiate and finalize a contract with Susan Sherman for the city manager position, effective January 31, 2026. The council also approved the consent agenda with two items pulled for separate discussion, including the animal shelter project funding and the IRB policy. The animal shelter resolution passed 4-3, with councilmembers Gilmore, Schoonover, and Felter voting no.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-1095 appointing Planning Commission members (unanimous)
• Authorized contract negotiation with Susan Sherman for city manager (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items A-C (minutes, license renewals, new licenses) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1099 adopting IRB Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1101 authorizing Animal Shelter Project with additional funding (4-3)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager position under K.S.A.75-4319(b)(1).

• Executive session to discuss City Manager position
• Personnel matters of non-elected personnel
• Meeting held at 100 E. Santa Fe, Olathe City Hall

The City Council voted 4-3 to authorize staff to proceed with strategies discussed in executive session, which included suspending the search for a new city manager. City Manager Michael Wilkes agreed to postpone his retirement to maintain continuity during major projects. The decision was opposed by Councilmembers Schoonover, Felter, and Vakas, who expressed disappointment and favored hiring Deputy City Manager Susan Sherman.

• Authorized staff to proceed with strategies discussed in executive session (4-3)
• Suspended the process of hiring a new city manager
• City Manager Michael Wilkes agreed to postpone his retirement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a special use permit for golf cart sales, a rezoning for townhomes, and a zoning amendment for mixed-use development. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, minor plats, and a final plat for 25 lots in Oak Run North.

• Public hearing for special use permit for golf and utility cart sales at 19950 W. 161st Street (McCoy Custom Carts).
• Public hearing for rezoning from NC to R-3 for Lone Elm Townhomes at W. 119th Street and S. Lone Elm Road.
• Public hearing for zoning amendment to Ordinance 03-113 and preliminary site plan for 151st and Mur-Len Mixed Use at W. 151st Street and S. Mur-Len Road.
• Final plat for Oak Run North: 25 lots and 2 tracts on 9.17 acres at 147th Street and S. Red Bird Street.
• Minor plats for Villas at Hilltop Farms (3 lots) and Parkside Business Center (1 lot).

City Council

The City Council is holding a special call meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager position.

• Executive session regarding City Manager personnel matters

The council recessed into executive session several times to discuss personnel matters related to the City Manager position. No substantive policy, budget, or zoning actions were decided, approved, denied, or tabled during the open portion of the meeting.

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider a series of policy resolutions, including Benefit District, Tax Increment Financing, Community Improvement District, and Industrial Revenue and Tax Abatement policies. It will also vote on contracts for stop‑loss health insurance with Cigna and a high‑rate trickling filter for the Harold Street Wastewater Treatment Plant. New business includes an annexation of about 80.45 acres at the northwest corner of 171st Street and Lone Elm Road and a sewer easement extension project. All items are on the consent agenda unless a council member requests separate discussion.

• Resolution 25‑1096 adopting the Benefit District Policy
• Resolution 25‑1097 adopting the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy
• Contract award to Cigna for stop‑loss insurance for the city health program
• Contract award to WesTech Engineering for a high‑rate trickling filter for Harold Street Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance 25‑52 annexing approximately 80.45 acres at the northwest corner of 171st Street and Lone Elm Road

The council unanimously approved the annexation ordinance adding about 80.45 acres at the northwest corner of 171st Street and Lone Elm Road. It also approved a sewer easement survey, an engineer’s survey for the Lakeshore Meadows project, and a resolution defining the city boundary for 2025. The Industrial Revenue and Tax Abatement policy was tabled until the next meeting, and a fire‑protection agreement with Johnson County Consolidated Fire District 1 was approved.

• Approved consent agenda (except items H and O) unanimously
• Tabled Industrial Revenue and Tax Abatement Policy (item H) until Dec 16, unanimously
• Approved fire protection agreement with Johnson County Consolidated Fire District 1, unanimously
• Approved Resolution 25‑1094 authorizing survey for Lakeshore Meadows sewer easement, unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 25‑51 for engineer’s survey and land acquisition for Lakeshore Meadows sewer project, unanimously
• Approved Ordinance 25‑52 annexing ~80.45 acres at 171st St and Lone Elm Rd, unanimously
• Approved Resolution 25‑1100 defining city boundary as of Dec 31 2025, unanimously
• Approved contract with WesTech Engineering for high‑rate trickling filter for Harold Street Wastewater Plant, unanimously

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider issuing industrial revenue bonds for two redevelopment projects and approve contracts for a playground, sewer extension, and fleet vehicles. The meeting begins at 7:00 PM.

• Approval of contract to Clifton Larson Allen for external audit services
• Authorization to purchase vehicles for the 2026 city-wide fleet replacement
• Award of contract to Nabholz Construction for City Hall Parking Garage Project
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-47 for Pizza 51 redevelopment bonds
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-48 for LECC Building 5 bonds

The council approved several major ordinances, including two industrial revenue bond issuances and a rezoning. It also adopted the consent agenda, which covered routine contracts and renewals. All motions carried with unanimous support from the seven council members present.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-48 authorizing $23,000,000 industrial revenue bonds for LECC Building 5 (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-47 authorizing $1,085,000 industrial revenue bonds for Pizza 51 redevelopment (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-49 rezoning Lakeview Ridge to Residential Single‑Family (R‑1) district (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-50 amendment to Title 12 of the Municipal Code on public utilities (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including contract renewals and project approvals (7‑0)
• Approved award of contract to Clifton Larson Allen for external audit services (7‑0)
• Approved award of contract to Anixter Inc. for streetlight supplies for Traffic Operations (7‑0)
• Approved utility agreement with Atmos Energy for Quivira Road improvement project (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider consent items including approval of minutes, 2026 meeting dates, and a revised preliminary site plan for Centaur Animal Health at 1225 W. Pittman Street. A public hearing on a special use permit for Lone Elm Quarry on 175.72 acres is requested to be continued to a future meeting. A final plat and waterline easement vacation for Olathe Industrial Tracts is also scheduled for a public hearing.

• Revised preliminary site development plan for Centaur Animal Health on 6.98 acres at 1225 W. Pittman Street
• Special use permit for Lone Elm Quarry on 175.72 acres near W. 151st Street and S. Lone Elm Road (continuance requested)
• Final plat and waterline easement vacation for Olathe Industrial Tracts, Third Plat, on 6.98 acres
• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Approval of October 27, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for a new production facility and land acquisition for the I-35 & Santa Fe Interchange project. The body will also review contracts for mowing services and public art, as well as personnel matters in executive session.

• Ordinance No. 25-45: Taxable industrial revenue bonds up to $257,000,000 for Red Kingfisher, LLC (Walmart)
• Ordinance No. 25-46: Land acquisition for I-35 & Santa Fe Interchange Reconstruction/Santa Fe Corridor project
• Contract award to Kansas Land Management, LLC for mowing services
• Agreement with Project One Studio for sculpture at 119th St & Northgate Roundabout
• Dedication of land for public easements for Hale Black Bob Office (FP25-0030)

The Olathe City Council approved two major ordinances, including a $257 M industrial revenue bond for a new beef processing facility and a land‑acquisition plan for the I‑35 & Santa Fe interchange reconstruction. The council also approved the consent agenda, with a separate vote to award a sculpture contract for the 119th St & Northgate roundabout. Executive‑session recesses for personnel matters were authorized and carried.

• Recessed into executive session to discuss City Manager applicants (60 min) – motion carried
• Recessed into executive session to discuss multiple employee matters (15 min) – motion carried
• Approved consent agenda items A‑E and G (renewal licenses, land dedication, mowing contract, audit plan) – motion carried
• Approved item F: contract with Project One Studio for sculpture at 119th St & Northgate roundabout (6‑1 vote)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑45 authorizing up to $257,000,000 industrial revenue bonds for Red Kingfisher LLC beef plant (7‑0 vote)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑46 authorizing engineer’s survey and land acquisition for I‑35 & Santa Fe interchange reconstruction (7‑0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a final plat and build-line vacation for Hale Black Bob Office, and a rezoning from County Rural to Single-Family Residential plus final plat for Lakeview Ridge, Third Plat. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a preliminary site plan for the Hale Black Bob Office. The most consequential action is the rezoning of land northwest of W. 143rd Street and S. Lakeshore Drive.

• Rezoning (RZ25-0012) of 0.97 acres from CTY RUR to R-1 for Lakeview Ridge, Third Plat
• Final plat (FP25-0031) for Lakeview Ridge, Third Plat
• Final plat (FP25-0030) and vacation of a platted build line for Hale Black Bob Office
• Preliminary site development plan (PR25-0017) for Hale Black Bob Office on 0.97 acres southeast of S. Black Bob Road and W. 117th Street
• Approval of minutes from the October 13, 2025 Planning Commission meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to review the development process, procedures, and public hearings. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Overview of development process, procedures, and public hearings

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider approving $3.2 million in bonds for a new industrial building, renewing contracts for digital communication and library materials, and approving rezonings for commercial developments. The meeting also includes a report on street maintenance sales tax activities.

• Approval of $3.2M bonds for Business Garage Authority
• Renewal of contract with Firstup, Inc.
• Rezoning for Earth Contact Products at 15680 S. Keeler Terrace
• Rezoning for Advent Health at 14345 W. 119th Street
• Award of contract for Woodbrook Park playground replacement

The Olathe City Council approved a $3.2 million industrial revenue bond for a garage/flex office building at 15571 S Mahaffie St. It also approved the Woodbrook Park playground replacement, the Fire Station 4 replacement project, two rezoning requests, sign ordinance amendments, and a loan agreement for the Super Critical Water Oxidation Pilot. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-39 authorizing up to $3,200,000 industrial revenue bonds for a garage at 15571 S Mahaffie St (vote: Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex, Bacon, Vogt)
• Approved Playground Replacement Project at Woodbrook Park (vote: Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1090 authorizing Fire Station No. 4 Replacement Project (vote: Essex, Vakas, Felter, Schoonover, Gilmore, Vogt, Bacon)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-40 rezoning Earth Contact Products at 15680 S. Keeler Terrace (vote: Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-41 rezoning Advent Health at 14345 W. 119th St (vote: Vakas, Essex, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-42 and 25-43 amending sign regulations (vote: Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex, Bacon, Vogt)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-44 loan agreement with KDHE for the Super Critical Water Oxidation Pilot (vote: Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)
• Approved transfer of funds from Water & Sewer CIF Cash to the Super Critical Water Oxidation Pilot Project (vote: Felter, Vakas, Essex, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider approvals of several minor and final plats for residential developments, revised site plans for two elementary school additions, and a public hearing on rezoning Lone Elm Townhomes from Neighborhood Center to Residential Low‑Density Multifamily. All items are listed on the agenda for discussion and possible approval.

• Approval of minor plat for Mur‑Len Commercial Park (2 lots, ~7.60 acres) – MP25-0006
• Approval of final plat for Parkside Reserve (37 lots, ~19.10 acres) – FP25-0027
• Approval of final plat for Hilltop Farms (37 lots, ~13.38 acres) – FP25-0028
• Approval of final plat for Stonebridge Manor (14 lots, ~3.75 acres) – FP25-0029
• Public hearing on rezoning Lone Elm Townhomes from NC to R‑3 – RZ25-0009

City Council

The Council holds a public hearing on a tax abatement and industrial revenue bonds for a 450,000 square foot refrigerated warehouse at Lone Elm Road and 175th Street. Consent agenda includes similar tax abatements for two large business parks. New business features a charter ordinance on transient guest tax, annexation of 55.92 acres, creation of a community improvement district, and bond issuances for water/sewer and stormwater improvements.

• Public hearing on Resolution 25-1084 for Lineage Logistics refrigerated warehouse at northeast Lone Elm & 175th
• Consent agenda: Resolution 25-1085 for 2.2M sq ft business park at same corner by Commercial Reposition Partners
• Consent agenda: Resolution of Intent 25-1086 for Aspen Funds 12-building industrial complex at Hedge Lane & 175th
• New business: Charter Ordinance No. 84 on transient guest tax (hotel/motel tax)
• New business: Ordinance 25-36 creating a community improvement district and sales tax at Lone Elm & 175th

The Olathe City Council approved several tax‑abatement resolutions and revenue‑bond authorizations for major industrial and infrastructure developments. Key items included a tax‑abatement for a new refrigerated warehouse, a business‑park tax‑abatement, and bonds for water and storm‑water system improvements. The council also adopted a charter ordinance for a transient‑guest tax and created a new community‑improvement district sales tax.

• Approved Resolution 25-1084 (tax abatement for Lineage Logistics warehouse) – vote 5-2
• Approved Resolution 25-1085 (tax abatement for 2.2M‑sf business park) – vote 5-2
• Approved Resolution 25-1086 (tax abatement for Aspen Funds industrial project) – vote 5-2
• Approved Change Order 03 for City Hall roof repairs – unanimous 7-0
• Approved Ordinance 25-36 creating Lone Elm & 175th St CID sales tax – vote 5-2
• Approved Charter Ordinance 84 (transient guest tax) – unanimous 7-0
• Approved Resolution 25-1088 & Ordinance 25-37 authorizing water system bonds – unanimous 7-0
• Approved Resolution 25-1089 & Ordinance 25-38 authorizing stormwater system bonds – unanimous 7-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold two public hearings: one to rezone land from residential to office for Advent Health near W. 119th and Alcan, and another to rezone from county planned industrial to general industrial for Earth Contact Products at 15680 S Keeler Terrace. The consent agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a revised preliminary site plan for Homewood Suites at Olathe Station.

• Public hearing: RZ25-0010 — Rezone from R-1 to O for Advent Health office at southeast of W. 119th and Alcan
• Public hearing: RZ25-0011 — Rezone from IP-2 to M-2 for Earth Contact Products at 15680 S Keeler Terrace, with preliminary site plan and final plat
• Consent: PR25-0014 — Revised preliminary site development plan for Homewood Suites at Olathe Station on 2.22 acres near S. Strang Line Road
• Consent: MN25-0908 — Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider approving the 2026 budget and Capital Improvement Plan, as well as a rezoning request for the 175th Lone Elm Center. The meeting also includes renewals for various city contracts and proclamations.

• Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-33 adopting the 2026 City of Olathe Budget
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-32 (RZ25-0007) rezoning 175th Lone Elm Center
• Consideration of Resolution No. 25-1082 adopting the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Award of contract to Phoenix Concrete, LLC for 2025 Sidewalk Construction Project
• Award of contract to Nabholz Construction for Animal Shelter demolition management

The Olathe City Council rejected the rezoning of the 175th Lone Elm Center (2‑5 vote). It approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including reappointing the Board of Code Review, establishing official newspapers, and awarding multiple contracts for infrastructure and services. Proclamations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and Family Week were also approved.

• Reappointed members to the Board of Code Review (Resolution 25-1079) – approved (unanimous vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-1080 establishing the City’s official newspapers – approved (vote list: Felter, Vakas, Essex, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover)
• Approved lease assignment to Amazon.com Services (Resolution 25-1081) – approved
• Awarded contract to Phoenix Concrete, LLC for the 2025 Sidewalk Construction Project – approved
• Awarded contract to Leath & Sons, Inc. for Brougham Village Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation – approved
• Approved interlocal agreement with Johnson County Park and Recreation District for Cedar Creek Trail Phase III – approved
• Denied rezoning of 175th Lone Elm Center from RUR to C‑2 and M‑2 districts (Ordinance 25‑32) – vote 2‑5 (failed)
• Approved proclamations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and Family Week – approved

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two final plats and a utility easement vacation. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a 10-lot final plat for Villa Pointe. The regular agenda features a public hearing on a 35-lot final plat for Stonebridge South, along with a vacation of public utility easements and street right-of-way. Another public hearing will consider vacating utility easements for a QuikTrip location at 14904 W 119th Street.

• Final plat for Stonebridge South, Second Plat: 35 lots on 10.80 acres, southeast of W. 168th Terrace and S. Ridgeview Road
• Vacation of public utility easements and street right-of-way for Stonebridge South
• Vacation of public utility easements for QuikTrip at 14904 W 119th Street
• Final plat for Villa Pointe, Second Plat: 10 lots on 4.35 acres, southwest of W. 167th Street and S. Mur-Len Road
• Approval of minutes from August 11 and August 25, 2025 meetings

City Council

The council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances creating community improvement districts at Lone Elm & 175th Street and Olathe Station North, including a sales tax levy. They will also hear public comments on the proposed FY 2026 budget and consider a resolution authorizing a property tax rate that exceeds the revenue neutral rate. In new business, the council will consider an ordinance amending Titles 8 and 9 of the municipal code regarding animals. The consent agenda includes several contracts and resolutions, such as approval of $17,770,500 in industrial revenue bonds for Olathe Station North and a design contract for the Mill Creek Pool and Splashpad project.

• Public hearing and resolution on FY 2026 budget exceeding revenue neutral rate (Resolution 25-1075)
• Public hearing and ordinance for Olathe Station North CID (Ordinance 25-30) and $17,770,500 IRB resolution
• Public hearing for Lone Elm & 175th Street CID sales tax
• Ordinance 25-31 amending animal codes (new business)
• Design agreement for Mill Creek Pool and Splashpad project (Consent Item I)

The Olathe City Council approved a resolution authorizing a property‑tax rate above the revenue‑neutral level for the 2026 budget. It also adopted an ordinance amending animal‑code titles and adopted the city’s Safety Action Plan. Additional approvals included industrial revenue bonds, land dedication for an animal‑care campus, and several infrastructure contracts.

• Approved Resolution 25-1075 authorizing a property‑tax levy exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-31 amending Titles 8 and 9 of the animal code (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1078 adopting the City of Olathe Safety Action Plan (7‑0)
• Approved industrial revenue bonds up to $17,770,500 (Resolution 25-1077)
• Accepted dedication of 7.44‑acre land for Olathe Animal Care Campus (FP25-0024) (7‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 with Superior Bowen Asphalt for Black Bob Road improvements
• Approved professional services agreement with George Butler Associates for Mill Creek Pool and Splashpad design
• Approved amendment to Turner Construction contract establishing GMP for Police Firing Range project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider if the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan conforms with the PlanOlathe Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review plat requests and proposed amendments to sign ordinances. A rezoning request for the Olathe Animal Care Campus is listed for a continuance.

• Resolution No. 25-0001 regarding the 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan
• Minor plat for Prairie Canyon, Lot 16 at 11275 S. Gleason Road
• Final plat for Olathe Animal Care Campus northwest of E. Santa Fe Street and N. Ridgeview Road
• Proposed amendments to Unified Development Ordinance Section 18.50.190 regarding Signs
• Rezoning request RZ25-0008 for Olathe Animal Care Campus (requested continuance)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will convene in an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager position under Kansas law.

• Executive session to discuss City Manager personnel matters
• Meeting held at 100 E. Santa Fe, Olathe City Hall
• Public accommodations available upon request

The council voted to enter an executive session to discuss City Manager personnel matters (6‑0). After resuming, they approved an additional 30‑minute extension of the open meeting (4‑0). Finally, they authorized staff to implement the discussed strategies (7‑0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Recessed into executive session to discuss City Manager personnel (6-0)
• Extended open meeting by 30 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with discussed strategies (7-0)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider approving contracts for waste management and rock salt, a utility agreement with Evergy, and agreements for school resource officers. The body will also vote on rezoning for a new industrial park and a Salvation Army expansion, as well as amendments to water and sewer fees.

• Rezoning Hedge Industrial Park to General Industrial District
• Amendments to water and sewer fees
• Contract with Evergy for Quivira Road utility improvements
• Agreements with USD 233 for School Resource Officers
• Annexation of 37.56 acres at 167th Street and Lone Elm Road

The council reappointed members of the Citizens Police Advisory Council and approved the consent agenda, which included waste‑management contracts, a utility agreement for the Quivira Road project, and several lease and bond resolutions. It also approved rezoning of the Hedge Industrial Park to General Industrial and the Salvation Army Family Lodge expansion to Residential Medium‑Density Multifamily. The council adopted an annexation agreement and fire‑district detachment for about 37.56 acres at 167th Street and Lone Elm Road, along with the accompanying annexation ordinance. Additional ordinances updating water and sewer fees and granting a special‑use permit for a homeless shelter were also approved.

• Reappointed Citizens Police Advisory Council members (Resolution 25-1071) – approved (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including waste contracts, utility agreement, lease assignments (Consent Agenda) – approved (7‑0)
• Approved Waste Management contract for recycled materials processing (Item F) – approved (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Hedge Industrial Park to M-2 (Ordinance 25-26) – approved (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Salvation Army Family Lodge to R-4 (Ordinance 25-27) – approved (7‑0)
• Approved annexation agreement and fire‑district detachment for 37.56 acres (Annexation agreement) – approved (7‑0)
• Approved annexation ordinance for 37.56 acres (Ordinance 25-28) – approved (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance amending water and sewer fees (Ordinance 25-29) – approved (7‑0)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider a motion to recess into an executive session. If approved, the council will discuss personnel matters involving non‑elected staff related to the City Manager, as allowed by K.S.A. 75‑4319(b)(1). The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Motion to recess into executive session to discuss City Manager personnel matters (non‑elected staff)

The council voted to enter executive session several times, first for a 60‑minute discussion of City Manager personnel matters, then for additional 30‑, 15‑, and 10‑minute sessions. Each recess motion passed unanimously or 4‑0. Afterwards, the council authorized staff to implement the discussed strategies, with a 5‑2 vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.

• Recess into executive session for 60 minutes (unanimous yes)
• Recess into executive session for additional 30 minutes (4-0)
• Recess into executive session for additional 15 minutes (4-0)
• Recess into executive session for additional 10 minutes (4-0)
• Authorize staff to proceed with discussed strategies (5-2)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone approximately 145.78 acres northeast of W. 175th Street and Lone Elm Road from County Rural to General Industrial and Community Center districts. The meeting will also include the approval of the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing for RZ25-0007: Rezoning CTY RUR to M-2 and C-2
• Site: 175th Lone Elm Center, 145.78 acres
• Applicant: Commercial Reposition Partners 17, LLC
• Engineer: Phelps Engineering, Inc.

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss whether the proposed 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) conforms with the PlanOlathe Comprehensive Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion on PLN25-0004: finding that the 2026-2030 CIP conforms to PlanOlathe Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on Resolution No. 25-1066 to authorize industrial revenue bonds and a tax phase-in for the redevelopment and expansion of Char Bar at 200 W Santa Fe St, adding pickleball courts and outdoor dining. New business includes a vote on a police drones first responder program, approval of eminent domain awards for the Santa Fe improvements project, and a zoning amendment for monument signs at Shops at Sunnybrook. The consent agenda covers community improvement districts, CDBG funding, and various contracts.

• Public hearing on industrial revenue bonds for Char Bar redevelopment at 200 W Santa Fe St
• Consideration of Police Drones as First Responder (DFR) Program with BRINC
• Two eminent domain awards for Santa Fe, Ridgeview to Mur Len Improvements Project
• Zoning amendment (Ordinance 25-23) for monument signs at Shops at Sunnybrook
• Resolution 25-1067 and 25-1068 to create two community improvement districts (Olathe Station North and Lone Elm & 175th Street)

The council reappointed members to the Olathe Public Art Committee and approved industrial revenue bonds for the Char Bar project. It adopted the consent agenda, including land dedications, video security cameras, and contract renewals. The council also approved a zoning amendment for monument signs, eminent‑domain award payments, and a $1.8 million study for the BNSF West Track Separation project. Finally, the council approved the Police Drones as First Responder program.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-1065 reappointing Public Art Committee members (Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1066 authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Char Bar expansion (Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including CDBG funding, land dedications, video security cameras, crossing guard contract, and change orders (Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1070 authorizing BNSF West Track Separation Preliminary Engineering Project (Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-23 amending zoning for monument signs at Shops at Sunnybrook (Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-24 authorizing payment of eminent‑domain award and appraiser fees (Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-25 authorizing payment of eminent‑domain award and appraiser fees for a separate case (Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas)
• Approved Police Drones as First Responder (DFR) program with BRINC (Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and special use permits. The body is also reviewing site development plans and final plats for various commercial and residential projects.

• RZ25-0005: Rezoning 98.09 acres to M-2 (General Industrial) for Hedge Industrial Park southeast of W. 167th Street and S. Hedge Lane
• RZ25-0006: Rezoning 0.21 acres to R-4 (Residential Medium-Density Multifamily) for Salvation Army Family Lodge Expansion
• SU25-0002: Special use permit for a Homeless Shelter for Salvation Army Family Lodge Expansion on 1.01 acres
• PR25-0012: Revised preliminary site development plan for Christian Brothers Automotive at 670 N. Millridge Street
• FP25-0021: Final plat and public utility easement vacation for Premier Business Park southwest of S. Kansas Avenue and E. Southgate Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss amendments to the Title 18 Unified Development Ordinance. The discussion focuses specifically on Chapter 18.50 (18.50.190) regarding signs.

• Discussion of amendments to Title 18 Unified Development Ordinance Chapter 18.50 (18.50.190) pertaining to Signs

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider a public hearing and vote on a sales tax to fund a community improvement district at 200 W. Santa Fe Street. The meeting also includes a consent agenda of routine contracts and ordinances, and a planning session regarding 2026 Community Development Block Grant funding.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-20 for 200 W. Santa Fe CID sales tax
• Approval of West Santa Fe Plaza Shopping Center plat dedication
• Award of waterline replacement contracts to Wiedenmann, Inc.
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-21 amending the Olathe Public Offense Code
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-22 amending the Olathe Traffic Ordinance

The Council approved Ordinance No. 25-20, creating a community improvement district for 200 W. Santa Fe Street and authorizing a related sales‑tax levy. The council also approved Ordinance No. 25‑21 amending the Public Offense Code and Ordinance No. 25‑22 amending the Traffic Ordinance. Several contract awards and project agreements were approved, including waterline replacements, bridge improvements, street‑light LED conversion, and sewer interceptor work. A resolution authorizing additional funds for the Sunset and Ridgeview Intersection Improvements was also adopted.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25-20 establishing a community improvement district and sales tax (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-21 amending the Olathe Public Offense Code (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-22 amending the Olathe Traffic Ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved contract to Wiedenmann, Inc. for 151st and Black Bob Waterline Replacement Project (motion carried)
• Approved contract to Wiedenmann, Inc. for Sheridan Bridge V Waterline Improvements Project (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 25-1064 authorizing additional funds for Sunset and Ridgeview Intersection Improvements (motion carried)
• Approved Agreement No. 484-25 with KDOT for 2025 Streetlight LED Conversion Project (motion carried)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 with Crossland Heavy Contractors for West Cedar Creek Sewer Interceptor Project (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for monument signage. The body will also discuss updates to the Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan.

• RZ25-0004: Zoning amendment for additional monument signage at Sunnybrook development (74.3 acres southwest of College Boulevard and S. Lone Elm Road)
• Discussion on the Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan update

City Council

The City Council holds Budget Workshop #1 to discuss the proposed 2026 General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Fund budgets, as well as the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for vertical and transportation projects. The council will also consider a motion to recess into executive session for personnel matters regarding the City Manager. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• General overview of proposed 2026 General Fund, Library Fund, and Debt Service Fund budgets
• 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for vertical and transportation projects
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel (City Manager)

The council voted to recess into an executive session, then extended the recess for an additional 20 minutes. Afterwards, members approved a motion allowing staff to proceed with the budget strategies discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recess into executive session (7-0)
• Approved additional 20‑minute recess (4-0, 3 absent)
• Approved staff to proceed with discussed budget strategies (7-0)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider a rezoning for Cardinal Brush from planned industrial to general industrial on a 2.38-acre site. They will also consider a charter ordinance on transient guest tax and an agreement with the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a final plat for Park 169, contract renewals, and board appointments. A presentation on a recommended sculpture for the 119th & Northgate Roundabout will be discussed.

• Rezoning at 15790 S. Keeler Terrace from CTY IP-2 to M-2 (Ordinance No. 25-19)
• Charter Ordinance No. 83 on transient guest tax and Chamber agreement
• Acceptance of land dedication for Park 169, Second Plat (FP25-0019) near W. 159th Street and S. US169 Highway
• Renewal of contracts for electrical lighting maintenance, traffic signal supplies, fiber restoration, and water valve services
• Proposed amendments to Title 9 (Public Offense Code) and Title 10 (Traffic Ordinance) of the Olathe Municipal Code

The Olathe City Council reappointed members to three advisory boards and approved the consent agenda, which included license renewals and contract renewals. It also approved a rezoning from County Planned Industrial to General Industrial for a 2.38‑acre parcel and adopted a charter ordinance establishing a transient guest tax. The council recessed twice into executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved Resolution 25-1060 appointing Human Relations Commission members (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1061 reappointing Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Advisory Board members (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1062 appointing a member to the Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board (7‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including license approvals, land dedication for Park 169, and contract renewals (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-19 rezoning 15790 S. Keeler Terrace from CTY IP‑2 to M‑2 (7‑0)
• Approved Charter Ordinance 83 establishing a transient guest tax and agreement with the Olathe Chamber of Commerce (7‑0)
• Recessed into Executive Session for personnel matters (7‑0)
• Recessed back into Executive Session for an additional 15 minutes (4‑0, 3 absent)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider final plats for residential developments and a shopping center, along with a public hearing for a utility easement vacation. The meeting includes consent agenda items for minutes and preliminary site plans.

• Approval of final plat for Park 169, Second Plat (24.16 acres)
• Approval of final plat for Ranch Villas at Prairie Farms, Third Plat (0.58 acres)
• Public hearing for Char Bar utility easement vacation (2.93 acres)
• Public hearing for West Santa Fe Plaza Shopping Center, 2nd Plat (6.23 acres)
• Approval of revised preliminary site development plan for Chase Bank (0.75 acres)

City Council

The City Council will vote on the issuance of General Obligation Improvement Bonds and Temporary Notes. The body is also considering an agreement with Johnson County for new and expanded parking facilities in downtown Olathe, including the City Hall Parking Garage Project.

• Resolution No. 25-1057 and Ordinance No. 25-18 for General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A
• Resolution No. 25-1058 for General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2025-A
• Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Johnson County for downtown Olathe parking facilities
• Resolution No. 25-1059 authorizing the City Hall Parking Garage Project (PN 6-C-003-25)
• Final plat for Villas at Hilltop Farms (19 lots, 11 tracts) northwest of W. 175th Street and S. Mur-Len Road

The council approved its consent agenda, including a professional services agreement with Freese & Nichols (one member abstained). It renewed contracts for hazardous‑waste disposal and the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. The council also authorized two general‑obligation bond series and approved an interlocal agreement with Johnson County to move forward with a downtown parking garage, followed by approval of the City Hall Parking Garage project.

• Approved Consent Agenda (except item H) – vote 5-0
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Freese & Nichols (item H) – vote 4-0, 1 abstain
• Renewed Arcwood Environmental hazardous waste contract – vote 5-0
• Renewed Insight Microsoft Enterprise Agreement – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-1057 for General Obligation Improvement Bonds – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-1058 for General Obligation Temporary Notes – vote 5-0
• Approved Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Johnson County for downtown parking garage – vote 5-0
• Approved Resolution 25-1059 authorizing City Hall Parking Garage Project – vote 5-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from County Planned Industrial to General Industrial for the Cardinal Brush Building Expansion. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and revised preliminary site plans for a convenience store, QuikTrip, coffee shop, and business park, as well as final plats for residential and city-owned properties. The commission will also elect officers.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2.38 acres at 15790 S. Keeler Terrace from CTY IP-2 to M-2 (General Industrial)
• Revised preliminary site plan for Quick Start Convenience Store at 2250 W. Dartmouth Street
• Revised preliminary site plan for QuikTrip northeast of W. 135th Street and N. Mur-Len Road
• Final plat for Villas at Hilltop Farms, Second Plat, 19 lots on 11.64 acres northwest of W. 175th Street and S. Mur-Len Road
• Final plat for Olathe Range Addition, 95.63 acres northwest of W. 167th Street and Interstate 35

City Council

The council will vote on Resolution 25-1054 to create a Street Maintenance Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee and appoint members. They will also discuss downtown signage regulations and housing recommendations. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, renewal licenses, a Fire Station No. 9 contract with Westnet, LLC, and a sewer district enlargement for Pioneer Park.

• Resolution 25-1054 to create Street Maintenance Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee
• Professional Services Agreement with Westnet, LLC for Fire Station No. 9 project
• Consent to enlarge Consolidated Main Sewer District for Pioneer Park near College Blvd and S. Woodland Rd
• Award of contract to SealMaster for crack seal machine replacement
• Second Amendment to Site Lease with T-Mobile USA, Inc.

The council approved Resolution 25‑1054 establishing a Street Maintenance Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee. It also approved the sewer district enlargement for Pioneer Park and a series of consent‑agenda items, including contracts and license renewals. Council members agreed to stream all future meetings, including planning sessions, starting July 1 2025.

• Approved Resolution 25‑1054 creating a Street Maintenance Sales Tax Finance Oversight Committee (unanimous vote)
• Approved Resolution 25‑1055 (PLN25‑0003) consenting to the enlargement of the Consolidated Main Sewer District for Pioneer Park (unanimous vote)
• Approved City Council meeting minutes of May 20 2025 (item A)
• Approved renewal licenses as recommended by the City Clerk (item B)
• Approved business expense statement for travel to federal delegates (item C)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Westnet, LLC for Fire Station No. 9 project (item F)
• Approved Second Amendment to Site Lease with T‑Mobile USA, Inc. (item G)
• Agreed to stream full council meetings, including planning sessions, beginning July 1 2025

City Council

The council will recognize the Infrastructure Focus Area’s full reaccreditation and Public Service Recognition Week award winners. Council members will consider a public hearing on needs for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant and will vote on a consent agenda that includes approvals for several bond sales, professional services agreements, and infrastructure projects. New business includes proposals to issue industrial revenue bonds for Bach Homes Montage Apartments, to vacate a public alley on S. Kansas Avenue, and to amend various municipal code chapters.

• Authorize up to $18,345,000 industrial revenue bonds for Inclusion Connections at 11501 S. Ridgeview Road (Resolution No. 25-1053).
• Authorize public sale of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2025-A and Improvement Bonds, Series 2025A (Resolution No. 25-1037).
• Enter a Professional Services Agreement with TREKK Design Group, LLC for the Stormwater CCTV Inspection Project (PN 2‑R‑004‑25).
• Consider Ordinance No. 25‑14 to vacate a public alley between 125 and 135 S. Kansas Avenue.
• Hold a public hearing to identify needs for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant funding.

The council closed a public hearing on the 2026 CDBG funding request and approved the consent agenda, removing items C, F, and L for separate discussion. It authorized several bond sales, including a $18,345,000 industrial revenue bond for Inclusion Connections and bonds for water, sewer, stormwater, and other infrastructure projects. The council also approved industrial revenue bonds for Bach Homes Montage and KidsTLC, and adopted ordinances to vacate a public alley, amend nuisance abatement codes, and repeal the taxicab chapter. All actions were approved by the members present.

• Public hearing on 2026 CDBG funding closed (Yes: Bacon, Vogt, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)
• Consent agenda approved with items C, F, L removed (Yes: Bacon, Vogt, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)
• Resolution 25-1037 authorizing sale of General Obligation Notes and Bonds approved (Yes: Bacon, Vogt, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)
• Resolution 25-1053 authorizing up to $18,345,000 industrial revenue bonds for Inclusion Connections approved (Yes: Bacon, Vogt, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)
• Resolution 25-1034 authorizing industrial revenue bonds for Bach Homes Montage approved (Yes: Bacon, Vogt, Vakas, Essex; No: Schoonover, Felter)
• Ordinance 25-14 vacating alley between 125 and 135 S. Kansas Ave approved (Yes: Bacon, Vogt, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)
• Ordinance 25-15 authorizing industrial revenue bonds for KidsTLC approved (Yes: Bacon, Vogt, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)
• Ordinance 25-16 amending nuisance abatement chapters approved (Yes: Bacon, Vogt, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex)

Planning Commission

This Planning Commission meeting includes a consent agenda with five items: approval of previous minutes, preliminary site development plans for Char Bar and Elite Window & Siding, and minor plats for Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens and Hilltop Farms. All items are proposed for approval under the consent agenda unless pulled for discussion. No regular business or public hearings are scheduled.

• Preliminary site plan for Char Bar on 2.93 acres northwest of W. Santa Fe Street and N. Kansas Avenue
• Preliminary site plan for Elite Window & Siding on 1.10 acres northeast of W. 156th Street and S. US 169 Highway
• Minor plat for Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens 2nd Plat (0.89 acres) at 13901 S. Black Bob Road
• Minor plat for Hilltop Farms Replat of Lots 3, 4 and Tract E (0.70 acres) northwest of W. 173rd Terrace and S. Mur-Len Road
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on industrial revenue bonds for projects at 167th St and US 169 Highway and Hedge Lane and 167th St. The body will also consider land condemnation and acquisition for the Quivira Road Improvements Project. Other items include various professional service agreements and residential plat approvals.

• Industrial revenue bonds for a 62,000 SF facility at 167th St and US 169 Highway
• Industrial revenue bonds for a business park of approx. 1,092,315 SF at Hedge Lane and 167th St
• Rezoning of 95.6 acres northwest of W. 167th Street and Interstate 35 to Agricultural District
• Land condemnation and acquisition for Quivira Road, 143rd to 151st Improvements Project
• Special use permit for Avis Car Rental at 1529 E. Spruce Street

The Olathe City Council voted unanimously to approve industrial revenue bond resolutions for a 62,000‑sq ft facility on 167th St/US‑169, a 1,092,315‑sq ft business park on Hedge Lane/167th St, and a 217,685‑sq ft first‑phase facility on Hedge Lane/167th St. The council also approved a bond for KidsTLC Inc., tabled a bond for Montage Apartments, and granted a special‑use permit to Avis Car Rental. Several professional services agreements and land dedication requests were also approved.

• Approved Resolution 25-1030 for Blue Springs Safety Storage industrial bond (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1031 and annexation amendment for Aspen Funds business park (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1032 for Aspen Funds first‑phase industrial facility (6‑0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1033 for KidsTLC Inc. industrial bond (6‑0)
• Tabled Resolution 25-1034 for Montage Apartments tax‑exempt bond for two weeks (6‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit (Resolution 25-1035) for Avis Car Rental at 1529 E. Spruce St (6‑0)
• Approved multiple professional‑services agreements for water and sewer design projects (6‑0 each)
• Approved land dedication requests for Heritage Ranch, The Greens at Prairie Highlands, and Parkside Reserve plats (6‑0 each)

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider approving final plats for three residential developments: Heritage Ranch, Ranch Villas at Prairie Farms, and Parkside Reserve. The body will also hear a request to vacate a public alley right-of-way.

• Final plat approval for Heritage Ranch, Third Plat (30 lots)
• Final plat approval for Heritage Ranch, Fourth Plat (68 lots)
• Final plat approval for Ranch Villas at Prairie Farms, Second Plat (16 lots)
• Final plat approval for Parkside Reserve, Fifth Plat (14 lots)
• Vacation of alley right-of-way between 125 and 135 S. Kansas Avenue

City Council

The City Council will consider new business items, including a rezoning and final plat for a home care facility on 0.84 acres at 15690 S. Mur-Len Road, and an annexation agreement and ordinance for approximately 146 acres at the northeast corner of W. 175th Street and S. Lone Elm Road. The consent agenda includes several contracts, such as a design agreement for 118th Street improvements and equipment purchases for traffic and solid waste divisions. Reports and discussions on industrial revenue bonds, the 2025 Federal Legislative Program, and 2026 budget principles are also scheduled.

• Rezoning (RZ25-0001) and final plat (FP25-0006) for Jemi Home Care on 0.84 acres at 15690 S. Mur-Len Road
• Annexation agreement with Commercial Reposition Partners 17, LLC for ~146 acres at NE corner of W. 175th Street and S. Lone Elm Road
• Ordinance No. 25-11 to annex approximately 146 acres at NE corner of W. 175th Street and S. Lone Elm Road
• Professional Services Agreement with Garver, LLC for design of 118th Street (Renner to Kansas City Road) Improvements Project (PN 3-C-069-25)
• Award of contract to Custom Truck One Source, Inc. for replacement of two 52' aerial lift trucks for Traffic division

The Olathe City Council approved Resolution No. 25-1029 appointing members to the Parks and Recreation Leadership Board. It adopted the consent agenda, including contracts for professional services and equipment, and approved the renewal of a price agreement with Electronic Technology, Inc. The council also approved Ordinance No. 25-10 rezoning a 0.84‑acre site on S. Mur‑Len Road and approved an annexation agreement and Ordinance No. 25-11 for approximately 146 acres at W. 175th Street and S. Lone Elm Road.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-1029 appointing Parks and Recreation board members (Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Vakas, Essex)
• Approved Consent Agenda items A‑E (city council minutes, licenses, design services, truck contracts) (Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Vakas, Essex)
• Approved Renewal of Price Agreement with Electronic Technology, Inc. after discussion (Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Vakas, Essex)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-10 rezoning 15690 S. Mur‑Len Road to R‑1 (Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Vakas, Essex)
• Approved annexation agreement with Commercial Reposition Partners 17, LLC for ~146 acres (Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Vakas, Essex)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-11 annexing ~146 acres at W. 175th St and S. Lone Elm Rd (Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Vakas, Essex)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a special use permit for Avis Car Rental and a rezoning request for the Olathe Range. The body will also review final plats and preliminary site development plans for several residential and commercial projects.

• RZ25-0002: Rezoning 95.6 acres northwest of W. 167th Street and I-35 from CTY AG to AG for the Olathe Range
• SU25-0001: Special use permit for Avis Car Rental at 1529 E. Spruce Street
• FP25-0003: Final plat for Red Hawk Run V (29 lots, 2 tracts) southeast of S. Woodland Road and W. 121st Lane
• FP25-0010: Final plat for The Greens at Prairie Highlands, Eighth Plat (22 lots, 1 tract) southeast of W. 143rd Street and S. Saint Andrews Avenue
• PR25-0003: Revised preliminary site plan for County Square Commons at 114 - 124 N. Cherry Street

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on creating a community improvement district and issuing $7,031,629 in industrial revenue bonds for a multi-tenant restaurant/retail project at 114-126 N Cherry Street. The council will also consider an ordinance to acquire land for the I-35 & Santa Fe Interchange Reconstruction project. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as plat dedications, contracts for wastewater treatment plant expansions, and a $12,500 feasibility study expenditure.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 25-07 creating a community improvement district and levying a CID sales tax at 114-126 N Cherry Street
• Public hearing on Resolution No. 25-1027 authorizing $7,031,629 in industrial revenue bonds for Cherry Santa Fe, LLC
• Consideration of Ordinance No. 25-09 approving engineer's survey and land acquisition for I-35 & Santa Fe Interchange Reconstruction
• Consent agenda: $12,500 for Community Fund Feasibility Study
• Consent agenda: contracts for Cedar Creek WWTP Expansion Phase 2 and Super Critical Water Oxidation Pilot Project

The council approved Ordinance No. 25‑07 creating a community improvement district and authorizing a sales‑tax levy for the 114‑126 N. Cherry Street area. It also approved Resolution No. 25‑1027 authorizing $7,031,629 in industrial revenue bonds for a multi‑tenant restaurant/retail project at that site. Additional actions included appointing Emma Plankers to the Historic Preservation Board and approving Ordinance No. 25‑09 for land acquisition for the I‑35 & Santa Fe Interchange reconstruction.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑07 (community improvement district & sales‑tax levy) – vote: Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑1027 for $7,031,629 industrial revenue bonds for 114‑126 N. Cherry St. project – vote: Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex
• Approved Resolution No. 25‑1026 appointing Emma Plankers to the Historic Preservation Board – vote: Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex
• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑09 authorizing engineer’s survey and land acquisition for I‑35 & Santa Fe Interchange reconstruction – vote: Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex, Bacon, Vogt
• Approved item E of the consent agenda – $12,500 Community Fund Feasibility Study – vote: Essex, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas
• Approved item J – contract to Donelson Construction for the 2025 MAQS Micro Surface Project – vote: Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex
• Approved multiple professional services and construction contracts (e.g., Cedar Creek WWTP expansion, Super Critical Water Oxidation pilot, Spruce and Parker geometric improvements) – each vote: Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex
• Approved purchase of IT infrastructure equipment from CDWG – vote: Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Schoonover, Felter, Vakas, Essex

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning from County Residential Low‑Density to Residential Single‑Family (R‑1) and approve a final plat for Jemi Homes on about 0.84 acres at 15690 S. Renner Road. The commission will also hear final plat requests for Parkside Reserve, Prairie Farms XV, and Lyonz Den Townhomes. Minutes from the February 24 meeting will be approved.

• RZ25-0001: Rezoning and final plat (FP25-0006) for Jemi Homes, 0.84 acres at 15690 S. Renner Road
• FP25-0002: Final plat for Parkside Reserve, 15 lots on 13.79 acres near S. Black Bob Rd & W. 167th St
• FP25-0004: Final plat for Prairie Farms XV, 52 lots on 21.28 acres near W. Sheridan St & S. Canyon Dr
• FP25-0005: Final plat and utility easement vacation for Lyonz Den Townhomes, 0.89 acres near E. Spruce St & E. Kansas City Rd

City Council

This is a special joint meeting of the Olathe City Council and School Board for a workshop on the Olathe Comprehensive Plan Update. The agenda includes an overview, project timeline, community engagement, and priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Annual joint City Council/School Board meeting
• Olathe Comprehensive Plan Update workshop
• Project timeline and planning process overview
• Community engagement overview and subarea priorities
• Next steps for the comprehensive plan

The council presented an update on the Elevate Olathe Comprehensive Plan, including timeline, community survey results, and next steps. No votes or formal actions were taken. The meeting concluded with closing remarks and adjournment.

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items including sewer district enlargement, infrastructure contracts, and animal shelter project authorization. New business items include an ordinance to annex 7.93 acres at northwest of W. 143rd Street and S. Lakeshore Drive, and a request for a final plat for Red Hawk Run V with 29 lots. The council will also discuss the Parks Master Plan Update and hold an executive session on the City Auditor position.

• Ordinance 25-08 to annex 7.93 acres northwest of W. 143rd Street and S. Lakeshore Drive
• Final plat for Red Hawk Run V (29 lots) southeast of S. Langley Street and S. Woodland Road
• Resolution 25-1025 authorizing the Animal Shelter Project (PN 6-C-007-23)
• Professional Services Agreement with TranSystems for Lone Elm Road improvements (119th to Harold)
• Consent to enlarge Consolidated Main Sewer District for Woodland Forest southeast of K-10 and S. Woodland Road

The Olathe City Council approved the final plat for Red Hawk Run V, a 29-lot subdivision, along with a modification to the Woodland Road Corridor Plan transitional lot policy, despite one councilmember's concern about deviating from the original plan. The council also approved the consent agenda, including contracts for road and sewer projects, and an ordinance to annex 7.93 acres near W. 143rd Street and S. Lakeshore Drive. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and a planning session discussion on the Parks Master Plan.

• Approved Red Hawk Run V final plat and lot policy modification (5-1)
• Approved annexation of 7.93 acres near W. 143rd St & S. Lakeshore Dr (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda items A-L and N-O, including sewer district enlargement, pipe lining, and road overlay contracts
• Approved Change Order No. 2 with Titan Built LLC for facility improvements (6-0)
• Authorized staff to proceed with strategies from executive session on City Auditor position (6-0)

City Council

This special-called City Council meeting for March 14, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had only one item: a proposed executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning the City Auditor position.

• Meeting canceled; no decisions or discussions occurred.
• Proposed executive session for City Auditor personnel matter (K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(1)).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025, has been cancelled. All agenda items will be heard at the next meeting on March 24, 2025.

City Council

The Olathe City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Auditor position. The meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 12:50 PM.

• Executive session to discuss City Auditor position
• Personnel matters of non-elected personnel
• Meeting held at 100 E. Santa Fe
• Public accommodations available at City Hall

The Olathe City Council held a special meeting primarily in executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Auditor position. After multiple extended sessions, the council voted to authorize staff to proceed with the strategies discussed and directed by the governing body. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized staff to proceed with strategies discussed in executive session (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for 5 hours 5 minutes to discuss City Auditor personnel (4-0)
• Extended executive session by 45 minutes (5-0)
• Extended executive session by 20 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Olathe City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous routine items, including a resolution to hold a public hearing on creating a community improvement district at 114-126 N. Cherry Street, multiple road construction and improvement contracts, and a vehicle fleet replacement. New business includes vacating an easement and approving the 2025 outdoor sculpture series. Presentations cover the Mayor's Children's Fund, Black History Month proclamation, and 2024 DirectionFinder survey results. The council will also hold executive sessions on property acquisition, security, and personnel.

• Resolution 25-1020 calling for a public hearing on a community improvement district at 114-126 N. Cherry Street
• Resolution 25-1022 authorizing purchase of vehicles for 2025 city-wide fleet replacement
• Amendment 1 for Fire Station No. 9 construction with J.E. Dunn Construction (guaranteed maximum price)
• Award of contracts for multiple road projects: Valley Parkway, Clare Road, Black Bob Road, K-7 Hwy, and 167th Street improvements
• Report on potential revenue from electric vehicle charging stations

The Olathe City Council approved the consent agenda with the exception of item K, which was considered separately and also approved. The consent agenda included approvals for meeting minutes, licenses, travel requests, resolutions for a community improvement district and a lease assignment, several final plats, and numerous construction contracts. The council also approved an ordinance to vacate a utility easement and the 2025 Outdoor Sculpture Series. The meeting included presentations on the Mayor's Children's Fund, Black History Month, and the 2024 DirectionFinder Survey, and concluded with executive sessions on property acquisitions and other matters.

• Approved the consent agenda (items A-J, L-Y) as presented, including contracts for road, sewer, and building projects.
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1022 authorizing the purchase of vehicles for the 2025 city-wide fleet replacement.
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-06 to vacate a public utility easement at 12675 S. Shady Bend Road.
• Approved the 2025 Olathe Outdoor Sculpture Series.
• Authorized staff to proceed with strategies discussed in executive session regarding property acquisition in northwest Olathe.
• Authorized acquisition of temporary and permanent easements for the Quivira Road, 143rd to 151st Street Improvements Project.
• Authorized staff to proceed with strategies discussed in executive session regarding security measures for the city's information system.
• Authorized staff to proceed with strategies discussed in executive session regarding the City Auditor position.

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request for approval of a final plat for Olathe Commons, Third Plat, which includes two lots, two tracts, and the vacation of public easements on approximately 29.1 acres southeast of W. 119th Street and S. Black Bob Road. The consent agenda includes approval of the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes and a final plat for Pioneer Park, a 16.94-acre development northwest of College Boulevard and S. Woodland Road.

• Public hearing on final plat FP24-0041 for Olathe Commons, Third Plat (two lots, two tracts, easement vacation) on 29.1 acres near W. 119th Street and S. Black Bob Road.
• Consent item FP24-0039: Final plat for Pioneer Park, 16.94 acres northwest of College Boulevard and S. Woodland Road.
• Consent item MN25-0210: Approval of February 10, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes.

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including road improvements and sewer projects. The body is also considering a public hearing for a community improvement district and a utility easement vacation. A planning session will cover electric vehicle charging revenue and a potential annexation.

• Notice of public hearing for 114-126 N. Cherry Street community improvement district
• Contract for South Hamilton Circle Improvement Project Phase 2 with Linaweaver Construction, Inc.
• Contract for K-7 Hwy Arterial Mill and Overlay and 167th Street Improvements with McAnany Construction, Inc.
• Ordinance to vacate a public utility easement at 12675 S. Shady Bend Road
• Final plat for Stonebridge Manor Third Plat (16 lots, 2 tracts) southeast of W. 167th Street and S. Mur-Len Road

Planning Commission

The Olathe Planning Commission will consider several land‑use items, including approval of a final plat for Stonebridge Manor Third Plat with 16 lots on about 4.24 acres. It will also review revised preliminary site development plans for a QuikTrip site (1.73 acres at 14904 W. 119th Street) and for Business Garage Authority (3.35 acres at 15571 S. Mahaffie Street). Public hearings will address a request to continue consideration of the Olathe Commons final plat (29.1 acres) and a request to vacate a drainage easement for a residence at 12675 S. Shady Bend Road.

• Approve final plat for Stonebridge Manor Third Plat – 16 lots, ~4.24 acres SE of S. Mur‑Len Rd & W. 169th Pl
• Approve revised preliminary site development plan for QuikTrip – ~1.73 acres at 14904 W. 119th St
• Approve revised preliminary site development plan for Business Garage Authority – ~3.35 acres at 15571 S. Mahaffie St
• Public hearing: request continuance for Olathe Commons final plat – 2 lots, 2 tracts on ~29.1 acres SE of W. 119th St & S. Black Bob Rd
• Public hearing: request to vacate drainage easement for residence at 12675 S. Shady Bend Rd

City Council

The City Council will discuss an ordinance to authorize payment for an eminent domain award regarding the Animal Shelter Project. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and a resolution to update the Region L Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Ordinance No. 25-06 for eminent domain award payment to Sutherland Lumber Company of Kansas City, LLC for the Animal Shelter Project
• Contract award to McAnany Construction, Inc. for the 2025 Local and Collector Street Mill and Overlay Project - Group A
• Contract award to Sands Construction, LLC for Prairie Center Park Improvements Phase 1 Project
• Resolution No. 25-1019 for a loan application for the Super Critical Water Oxidation Project
• Ordinance No. 25-05 amending the Municipal Code regarding General Policy on Tort Liability Claims

The Olathe City Council approved the 2024 Region L Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, several construction contracts, and an ordinance authorizing payment of an eminent domain award for the Animal Shelter Project. The council also reappointed Jeff Creighton to the Planning Commission and approved a consent agenda with several items pulled for separate discussion. All votes were unanimous except for the eminent domain ordinance, which passed 5-1 with Councilmember Gilmore opposed.

• Approved Resolution No. 25-1017 reappointing Jeff Creighton to the Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 25-1018 adopting the 2024 Region L Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (6-0)
• Approved contract award to McAnany Construction for 2025 Local and Collector Street Mill and Overlay Project (consent agenda)
• Approved contract award to Sands Construction for Prairie Center Park Improvements Phase 1 (6-0)
• Approved contract award to Trojan Technologies for UV module upgrade at Harold Street Wastewater Treatment Plant (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-05 amending tort liability claims policy (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 25-06 authorizing eminent domain payment for Animal Shelter Project (5-1, Gilmore no)
• Approved consent agenda items A-D, F-H, J-M as listed

Planning Commission

The January 27, 2025, meeting of the Olathe Planning Commission was cancelled. The meeting was scheduled for 7:00 PM at the Council Chamber in City Hall.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes accepting two final plats for Park 169, authorizing stormwater and water/sewer revenue bonds for system improvements, and approving resolutions for several road improvement projects, including 159th Street, Lone Elm, and Black Bob Road. A public hearing is not scheduled, but citizens may speak during General Issues and Concerns. The meeting also includes an executive session to evaluate a municipal judge.

• Acceptance of dedication for Park 169 First Plat (7 lots, 66.39 acres) and Second Plat (3 tracts, 24.16 acres), northeast of W. 167th St & S. US-169 Hwy.
• Resolution 25-1003 authorizing stormwater system improvements and intent to issue Stormwater Revenue Bonds.
• Resolution 25-1004 authorizing water/sewer system improvements and intent to issue Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds.
• Resolutions 25-1005 through 25-1016 authorizing multiple road/bridge projects: 159th St (Mur-Len to Black Bob), 2026 Street Reconstruction, Traffic Signals, Spruce & Parker, Lone Elm (two segments), Harold St, BNSF Quiet Zone, 159th & Lone Elm Bridge Lights, 118th St, Black Bob Rd, and Salt Barn #2.
• Professional Services Agreement with Olsson, Inc. for design of 159th Street improvements.

The Olathe City Council approved the consent agenda, with items D, M, O, and X pulled for separate discussion and all approved. The consent agenda included routine items such as meeting minutes, licenses, plats, and resolutions for various infrastructure projects. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals; the meeting also included recognition of student champions and a report on risk management policy amendments.

• Approved consent agenda excluding items D, M, O, X (5-0)
• Approved audit services contract renewal with Allen, Gibbs, and Houlik L.C. (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Street Reconstruction Program resolution (5-0)
• Approved Spruce and Parker Geometric Improvements Project resolution (5-0)
• Approved Salt Barn #2 Project resolution (5-0)
• Approved final plats for Park 169 First and Second Plats (consent)
• Approved resolutions for multiple road and infrastructure projects (consent)
• Accepted report on proposed amendments to Chapter 3.60 (Risk Management Policy)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider consent items including a revised preliminary site development plan for Hyper Energy Bar at 2250 W. Dartmouth Street, and two final plats for Park 169 near W. 167th Street and US-169 Highway. These items are typically approved as a group unless a commissioner requests separate discussion. No public hearings are scheduled on the regular agenda.

• Revised preliminary site plan for Hyper Energy Bar on 2.54 acres at 2250 W. Dartmouth Street
• Final plat for Park 169, First Plat: 7 lots and 5 tracts on 66.39 acres northeast of W. 167th Street and US-169 Highway
• Final plat for Park 169, Second Plat: 3 tracts on 24.16 acres in the same area
• Approval of minutes from the December 9, 2024 Planning Commission meeting

City Council

The Olathe City Council will hold public hearings on two community improvement districts (Ordinances 25-01 and 25-02) that would levy a sales tax for the Pizza 51 and 3rd Street Social projects. The council will also vote on a special use permit for golf cart sales at 1301 E. Santa Fe, a zoning amendment for The District development on 50.48 acres near 119th and Renner, and annexation of two parcels on S. Black Bob Road. Consent items include approval of minutes, renewal licenses, travel authorization, and a water/wastewater repair contract. Informational reports cover multiple 2025 capital improvement projects and street preservation programs.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 25-01 creating a community improvement district and sales tax for the Pizza 51 Project
• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 25-02 creating a community improvement district and sales tax for the 3rd Street Social Project
• Consideration of special use permit for motor vehicle sales (golf and utility carts) for Icon Midwest at 1301 E. Santa Fe Street
• Consideration of zoning amendment (Ordinance 25-03) for The District development on approximately 50.48 acres southwest of E. 119th Street and N. Renner Boulevard
• Consideration of annexation of 1.32 acres at 16040 S. Black Bob Road and 6.25 acres at 16090 S. Black Bob Road

The Olathe City Council approved two ordinances creating community improvement districts with sales taxes for the Pizza 51 and 3rd Street Social projects, both unanimously. It also approved a special use permit for Icon Midwest to sell golf and utility carts at 1301 E. Santa Fe Street (6-1), and approved a zoning amendment for The District development, removing a prohibition on convenience stores with gas sales and allowing one such store on the site, subject to council approval of its site plan. The council also approved annexation of two parcels on S. Black Bob Road and a consent agenda including a water/wastewater pump repair contract.

• Approved Ordinance 25-01 creating a community improvement district for Pizza 51 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-02 creating a community improvement district for 3rd Street Social (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-1001 for a special use permit for Icon Midwest cart sales (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 25-03 for The District zoning, allowing one convenience store with gas sales (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-04 annexing 7.57 acres on S. Black Bob Road (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including C&B Equipment pump repair contract (7-0)