Spring Hill public meetings in 2025
63 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Governing Body will meet to discuss city annexations, a 2026 comprehensive fee schedule, and the appointment of a Community Development Director. The council will also consider several resolutions regarding city boundaries, emergency snow routes, and facility regulations.
- Annexation of land at the southeast corner of 191st Street and Renner Road from William J. and Susan R. Mills
- Purchase of a vehicle for the Crisis Intervention Response K9 (CIRT K9) not to exceed $70,000
- Resolution No. 2025-R-25: Comprehensive Fee Schedule, 2026 First Edition
- Resolution No. 2025-R-28: Designating 2026 Emergency Snow Routes
- Task Order No. GBA-2025-05 for Building Official services with George Butler Associates
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda items. Mayor Berkey’s recommendation to appoint Mike Mallon as Community Development Director was approved. The council adopted an annexation ordinance and the accompanying annexation agreement for three parcels at the southeast corner of 191st Street and Renner Road. Council members also approved hiring CBIZ to conduct a classification and compensation study.
- Approved consent agenda (4-0-0)
- Appointed Mike Mallon as Community Development Director (4-0-0)
- Adopted Annexation Ordinance 2025-26 for three parcels (4-0-0)
- Approved Annexation Agreement for the same parcels (4-0-0)
- Selected CBIZ for classification and compensation study, authorizing contract for $528,200 (4-0-0)
- Recessed into executive session 1 for 10 minutes (4-0-0)
- Recessed into executive session 2 for 10 minutes (4-0-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council will consider a 2025 budget amendment, approve tax exemptions for three properties, and award contracts for sewer and road projects.
- Approval of 2025 Budget Amendment to Water and Debt Funds
- Public hearings on tax exemptions for 701 N. Lincoln Street, 20241 W. 207th Street, and 695 N. Lincoln Street
- Award of construction contract for Northeast Sewer Interceptor Project
- Approval of land annexation at 199th Street and Renner Road
- Purchase of a Sewer Jetting/Vacuum Combination Truck from Vactor
The council approved the 2025 budget amendment for the Water and Debt Fund Budgets and adopted two ordinances amending ad valorem tax exemptions for properties on 701 N. Lincoln Street and 20241 W. 207th Street. It also approved the annexation of land at the northwest corner of 199th Street and Renner Road and authorized a $5,649,750 contract for the Northeast Sewer Interceptor Project. Additional actions included adopting salary and employee‑handbook resolutions, purchasing a sewer jetting truck, and approving a storm‑water task order.
- Approved 2025 Budget Amendment to Water and Debt Fund Budgets (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑23 amending tax exemption for 701 N. Lincoln St (4‑2‑0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑24 amending tax exemption for 20241 W. 207th St (4‑2‑0)
- Approved Annexation Ordinance No. 2025‑25 for Parcel ID 9F241506‑4003 (6‑0‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑R‑22 granting tax exemption for expansion at 695 N. Lincoln St (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of sewer jetting/vacuum truck up to $500,000 (unanimous)
- Approved bid and contract for Northeast Sewer Interceptor Project $5,649,750 (unanimous)
- Tabled selection of compensation study firm (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a motion to adjourn. No substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.
Cemetery Board
The Cemetery Board will meet to review the treasurer's report and previous meeting minutes. The board is discussing the cemetery brochure, dirt around the asphalt driveway, and Veterans Day flags.
- Cemetery brochure
- Dirt around asphalt driveway
- Veterans Day flags
- Cookie Exchange
The Cemetery Board accepted the minutes from the November meeting and the treasurer’s report, each with a 6-0 vote. It also approved a new mowing price of $1,000 per service for the next year, also by a 6-0 vote. No other actions were taken.
- Approved November meeting minutes (6-0)
- Accepted treasurer’s report (6-0)
- Approved mowing price increase to $1,000 per mowing (6-0)
City Council
The Spring Hill Governing Body will vote on several items, including approving minutes from the November 13 meeting and an appropriation order totaling $1,067,609.15. It will consider a rezoning ordinance changing land from R-4 to RP-1 at 194th Terrace and 195th Street, an annexation of right‑of‑way on Webster Street, a purchase of TYR tactical body armor, and a 10‑year Axon contract consolidation. The council will also approve no‑parking signs on E. Hale Street and S. Race and then move into an executive session.
- Ordinance No. 2025-21: Rezoning 194th Terrace and 195th Street from R-4 to RP-1
- Ordinance No. 2025-22: Annexation of right‑of‑way on Webster Street (east of US‑169 Hwy)
- Purchase approval for TYR Tactical Body Armor
- Approval of 10‑year Axon contract consolidation and extension
- Approval of no‑parking signs on E. Hale Street and S. Race during school days
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, an appropriation order, an invoice, a body‑armor purchase and an Axon contract extension. It then approved Ordinance No. 2025‑21 rezoning the Wiswell Farms parcel from R‑4 to RP‑1 with a 5‑0 vote, and Ordinance No. 2025‑22 annexing a right‑of‑way on Webster Street also 5‑0. The body also agreed to install no‑parking signs on E. Hale St and S. Race St during 2‑4 PM on school days.
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, appropriation order, invoice, body armor, Axon contract) – unanimous
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑21 rezoning to RP‑1 for 194th Terrace/195th Street – vote 5‑0‑0
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑22 annexation of Webster St right‑of‑way – vote 5‑0‑0
- Decided to implement no‑parking signs on E. Hale St and S. Race St 2‑4 PM school days – consensus
- Recessed into executive session for counsel advice – unanimous
- Adjourned the meeting – unanimous
Parks Advisory Board (Green Board)
The Parks Advisory Board will meet to recommend specific trees for BlackHawk and City Parks. The board will also receive an update on dam repairs at Veterans and Legacy parks.
- Tree recommendations for BlackHawk and City Parks
- Update on dam repairs at Veterans and Legacy parks
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council will vote on a $4,996,956.50 contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company for the 199th Street (Ridgeview to Renner) improvement. The meeting also includes approvals for several easements, an ordinance updating golf cart and work‑site vehicle rules, and purchases of a sewer jetting/vacuum truck and shade canopies. Additional items cover contracts for weather forecasting services, sidewalk and sanitary sewer easements, and a $19,948 emergency concrete repair.
- Approval of $4,996,956.50 contract for 199th Street (Ridgeview to Renner) improvements
- Ordinance No 2025‑XX amending unlawful operation rules for golf carts, work‑site vehicles, and speed limits
- Purchase of a sewer jetting/vacuum combination truck from Vac‑Con, Inc.
- Sidewalk easement dedication for Woodland Crossing (1st Plat) and sanitary sewer easement for Hidden Hills (3rd Plat)
- Emergency purchase of $19,948 for concrete storm‑water culvert repair by Mike Dusselier Concrete Flatwork Company
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No 2025‑20, amending rules for golf carts, work‑site vehicles and maximum speed limits (6‑0‑0). It also approved an amendment to the Burns & McDonnell task order for the Northwest Sewer Expansion design and authorized a $49,000 purchase of shade canopies for the Aquatic Center. The purchase of a sewer jetting/vacuum truck was tabled, and the consent agenda covering fifteen routine items was approved unanimously.
- Approved Ordinance No 2025‑20 amending golf‑cart, work‑site vehicle rules and speed limits (6‑0‑0)
- Approved Amendment #1 to Task Order with Burns & McDonnell for Northwest Sewer Expansion design (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of replacement shade canopies for Aquatic Center, up to $49,000 (unanimous)
- Tabled purchase of sewer jetting/vacuum combination truck (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including minutes, appropriation order, service agreements, contracts, easements and road improvement approvals (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Spring Hill Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a rezoning and preliminary plat (Z-25-3/PP-25-5) to the Governing Body. It also unanimously recommended approval of four final plat applications (FP-25-10, FP-25-11, FP-25-12, FP-25-13) and a lot‑split application (LS-25-2) with staff‑proposed conditions. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved, and a special meeting was scheduled for January 15, 2026.
- Approved agenda (7-0-0)
- Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
- Recommended rezoning and preliminary plat Z-25-3/PP-25-5 (7-0-0)
- Recommended final plat FP-25-10 Wiswell Farms, Fourth Plat (7-0-0)
- Recommended final plat FP-25-11 Oak Woods, Fifth Plat (7-0-0)
- Recommended final plat FP-25-12 Oak Woods, Sixth Plat (7-0-0)
- Recommended final plat FP-25-13 Hidden Hills, Fourth Plat (7-0-0)
- Approved lot split LS-25-2 Boulder Springs III, Lot 147 (7-0-0)
Cemetery Board
The Spring Hill Cemetery Board will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting, receive the treasurer’s report, and hear public comments. Old business includes a cemetery brochure and addressing dirt around the asphalt driveway. New business includes a presentation by the City of Spring Hill finance director, discussion of a perimeter fence, and plans for Veterans Day flags.
- Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s financial report
- Cemetery brochure (old business)
- Dirt around asphalt driveway (old business)
- Discussion of a new perimeter fence (new business)
The Spring Hill Cemetery Board approved the October meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved placing Veterans Day flags in the cemetery from November 10 to November 12, again by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved October meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved treasurer’s report (5-0)
- Approved Veterans Day flag display (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
City Council
The council will vote on routine consent‑agenda items, including approvals of minutes, appropriation orders, and several maintenance bonds. It will also consider several formal actions such as a sewer extension agreement, asphalt and construction contracts, and two ordinances. The most notable discussion is the bid and contract for Phase 1 design‑build services for a new wastewater treatment facility.
- Approval of Extension Agreement with Land Company Real Estate Services for Northeast Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
- Acceptance of Two‑Year Maintenance Bond with Walters Excavating for Wiswell Farms 1st Plat improvements
- Acceptance of Bid and Contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company for W 199th St – Ridgeview Rd to Renner Rd
- Acceptance of Bid and Contract with Crossland Heavy Contractors for Phase 1 design‑build services for the new wastewater treatment facility
- Approval of Ordinance No. 2025‑18 authorizing Conditional Use Permit CU‑25‑1 for an elementary school at 300 S. Webster St
The council approved an amended agenda and the consent agenda. It accepted a $4,996, 956.50 contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt Company for improvements on W 199th St between Ridgeview Rd and Renner Rd, and a $1,800.000 design‑build agreement with Crossland Heavy Contractors for the new wastewater treatment facility. The body also approved a conditional use permit for a Spring Hill Elementary School addition, adopted zoning‑code amendments, renewed the city administrator’s employment agreement, and approved a new health‑insurance plan for 2026.
- Amended agenda to add Consent Item 6a approved (4-0-0)
- Consent agenda approved (4-0-0)
- Accepted bid and approved $4,996, 956.50 road contract (4-0-0)
- Approved $1,800.000 design‑build services contract for wastewater facility (4-0-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑18 authorizing Conditional Use Permit CU‑25‑1 for elementary school (4-0-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑19 amending zoning code sections 17.302 and 17.330 (5-0-0)
- Renewed employment agreement for City Administrator Lane Massey (4-0-0)
- Approved transition to 2026 health‑insurance plan with Blue KC, Delta Dental, and VSP (4-0-0)
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council will consider a consent agenda of routine business items, including the approval of minutes, appropriations, and contracts for street maintenance and utility projects. The body will also vote on agreements with Atmos Energy Corporation for utility relocation and the Little Government Relations firm.
- Approval of Change Order No. 1 to the 2025 Street Maintenance Program contract with McAnany Construction
- Approval of Agreement with Atmos Energy Corporation for the 199th Street Utility Relocation
- Approval of Agreement for Services with Little Government Relations
- Approval of Task Order No. 7 with HDR for the 223rd Street Data Collection
- Approval of Amendment #1 to the Letter Agreement with the Land Company for the 199th Street Improvement Project
The Spring Hill City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda items, including several financial and contractual approvals. It also unanimously approved a gas main relocation agreement with Atmos Energy for $815,743.28 and a $158,100 payment for easements related to the NE Sewer Interceptor. The council voted 4-0 to approve the Glow Run 5K special event permit.
- Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
- Approved Atmos Energy gas main relocation agreement ($815,743.28) (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $158,100 for NE Sewer Interceptor easements (unanimous)
- Approved special event permit for Glow Run 5K (4-0-0)
- Approved Change Order No.1 reducing street maintenance contract by $49,815.40 (unanimous)
Cemetery Board
The Spring Hill Cemetery Board will meet on October 7, 2025 to approve the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes, receive the treasurer’s report, and hear public comments. The board will review old business items including a cemetery brochure and dirt around the asphalt driveway. New business includes discussion of a perimeter fence for the cemetery.
- Approval of August 5, 2025 meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s financial report
- Review of cemetery brochure
- Addressing dirt around asphalt driveway
- Discussion of perimeter fence
The Cemetery Board accepted the August meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, each with a 4‑0 vote. They also approved a motion to obtain bids for adding dirt along the edge of the asphalt driveway, also passing 4‑0. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved August meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved treasurer’s report (4-0)
- Approved motion to get bids for dirt along driveway edge (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Spring Hill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an amended Conditional Use Permit for a 5,500‑sq‑ft addition to Spring Hill Elementary at 300 S. Webster St. The agenda also includes a text amendment to the Unified Zoning and Subdivision Regulations and a final plat application for Prairie Ridge at Spring Hill No. 5. Several lot‑split applications for the Boulder Springs III development will be approved.
- Conditional Use Permit amendment (CU-25-1) for a 5,500‑sq‑ft addition to Spring Hill Elementary, 300 S. Webster St.
- Public hearing on Text Amendment to Unified Zoning and Subdivision Regulations – Sections 17.302 and 17.330
- Final Plat Application (FP-25-9) – Prairie Ridge at Spring Hill No. 5, 195th Terrace and Barstow Street
- Lot Split Applications LS-25-3 through LS-25-9 for Boulder Springs III lots
- Site Plan Application (SP-25-2) – Hecke Townhomes
The Spring Hill Planning Commission approved its agenda and the September 4, 2025 minutes. It recommended approval of an amended conditional use for a building addition at Spring Hill Elementary School. It also recommended a zoning code amendment adding a definition for Information Technology Facility as a permitted use in the M‑1 district. Finally, it recommended approval of the final plat for Prairie Ridge at Spring Hill No. 5. All actions passed by a 5‑0‑0 voice vote.
- Approved agenda (5-0-0)
- Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
- Recommended approval of amended conditional use CU-25-1 for Spring Hill Elementary School addition (5-0-0)
- Recommended approval of zoning code amendment adding IT Facility definition to M-1 district (5-0-0)
- Recommended approval of final plat application FP-25-9 for Prairie Ridge at Spring Hill No. 5 (5-0-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss two rezoning ordinances and a golf cart ordinance. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure agreements, including sewer expansions and roadway improvements on 199th Street.
- Ordinance No. 2025-15: Rezoning Z-2 5-1 from R-1 to C-2
- Ordinance No. 2025-16: Rezoning Z-2 5-2 from R-2 to RP-1 and Oak Woods subdivision plat
- Ordinance No. 2025-17: Amending Municipal Code regarding Sewer Benefit Areas
- Easements for the Northeast Sewer Expansion project
- Drainage and construction easements for 199th Street (Ridgeview to Renner) improvements
The Spring Hill City Council approved rezoning of 20175 Woodland Road and the Oak Woods subdivision, changing their land‑use classifications. It also adopted several infrastructure and service agreements, including a building‑inspection task order, a municipal‑code amendment for sewer benefit areas, and easements for the 199th Street roadway project. Staff were authorized to apply for a Kansas Water Office grant, and the consent agenda items were approved unanimously.
- Approved rezoning of 20175 Woodland Road from R‑1 to C‑2 (Ordinance 2025‑15, 5‑0‑0)
- Approved rezoning of Oak Woods subdivision from R‑2 to RP‑1 and amended plat (Ordinance 2025‑16, 5‑0‑0)
- Approved Task Order GBA‑2025‑01 with George Butler Associates for building inspection services, fee cap $76,000 (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025‑17 amending Chapter 20 of the Municipal Code on Sewer Benefit Areas (5‑0‑0)
- Approved Amendment #4 to the Professional Services Agreement with Brungardt Honomichl & Co. for 199th Street construction observation (unanimous)
- Authorized staff to submit an application for the Kansas Water Office Grant Program (unanimous)
- Approved temporary construction and permanent drainage easements for the 199th Street (Ridgeview to Renner) improvement project (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including minutes, appropriation order, fund transfer, mayor’s KDOT agreement, sewer easements, and task order with Renaissance Infrastructure Consulting (unanimous)
Parks Advisory Board (Green Board)
The Parks Advisory Board will hold votes for Chair and Vice Chair. The board will also discuss the Fall Festival, pool updates, and replacing trees at BlackHawk Park and City Park.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion on Fall Festival
- Tree replacement for BlackHawk Park and City Park
- Pool update
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council will consider approval of the 2026 operating budget and adopt the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Council members will also vote on the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance and the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code. Several consent‑agenda items will be approved, including a $58,169 transfer for a police vehicle and a $9,025 stormwater management task order.
- Transfer of $58,169 from the General Fund to Capital Replacement‑Equipment to reimburse the purchase of a police vehicle
- Task Order No. 2025‑05 with Lamp Rynearson for stormwater management plan assistance, amounting to $9,025.00
- Consideration and approval of the 2026 Operating Budget
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2025‑R‑21: the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the City of Spring Hill
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 2025‑13 (2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance, 52nd Edition) and Ordinance No. 2025‑14 (2025 Uniform Public Offense Code, 41st Edition)
The council adopted the 2026 Operating Budget with a 3-2 vote, setting the authority at $37,206,490. It also unanimously approved the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance, and the 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code. Additional unanimous actions included several service and technology agreements for the city.
- Approved 2026 Operating Budget $37,206,490 (3-2)
- Adopted 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance, 52nd Edition (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code, 41st Edition (unanimous)
- Approved engagement letter extension with Husch Blackwell, $20,000/month (unanimous)
- Approved agreement with Tyler Technology to convert financial system to cloud (unanimous)
- Approved master service agreement with Imagine IT for IT services (unanimous)
- Approved task agreement with Lamp Rynearson for City Lake Dam design, $154,005.80 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Spring Hill Planning Commission will meet on September 4, 2025, to decide on two rezoning applications and review nine residential lot splits and two townhome development applications. The meeting will also include approval of minutes and citizen participation.
- Public Hearing – Rezoning Application (Z-25-1) – R-1 to C-2 at 20175 Woodland Road
- Public Hearing – Rezoning Application (Z-25-2) – R-2 to RP-1
- Lot Split Application (LS-25-2) – Boulder Springs III, Lot 147 at 19702/19704 W. 195th Pl
- Lot Split Application (LS-25-3) – Boulder Springs III, Lot 126 at 19703/19705 W. 195th Pl
- Final Plat Application (FP-25-7) – Hecke Townhomes at 208 S. Madison Street
Planning Commission
The Spring Hill Planning Commission will hold a worksession on September 4, 2025, to discuss the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is procedural with no decisions scheduled.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to rezone two applications and to approve multiple lot‑split, final plat, and site‑plan requests. All motions passed by a 6‑0‑0 voice vote. No objections were recorded.
- Approved rezoning Z-25-1 from R‑1 to C‑2 (6-0-0)
- Approved rezoning Z-25-2 from R‑2 to RP‑1 with conditions (6-0-0)
- Approved lot split LS-25-3 (6-0-0)
- Approved lot split LS-25-4 (6-0-0)
- Approved lot split LS-25-5 (6-0-0)
- Approved lot split LS-25-6 (6-0-0)
- Approved final plat FP-25-7 Hecke Townhomes (6-0-0)
- Approved site plan SP-25-2 Hecke Townhomes (6-0-0)
Cemetery Board
The Cemetery Board will meet to review the treasurer's report and approve minutes from the August 5 meeting. The board will also address old business regarding a cemetery brochure and a perimeter fence.
- Review of Cemetery Brochure
- Discussion of Perimeter Fence
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2026 budget and the revenue neutral rate. The body is also considering several resolutions for sewer improvements and land acquisition for a new wastewater treatment facility.
- Public hearing for 2026 Budget and exceeding the revenue neutral rate
- Proposed public sale of $18,500,000 in General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2025C
- Resolution for Northwest and Webster Street sewer improvements and associated General Obligation Bonds
- Task order with Land Company Real Estate Services for wastewater treatment facility land acquisition
- Agreement with Johnson County for 199th Street Improvements (Ridgeview to Renner)
The council approved several financial actions, including a resolution to levy a property tax rate above the revenue‑neutral level, authorizing sewer improvement projects and related bond issuance, and approving the public sale of about $18.5 million in General Obligation Temporary Notes. An agreement with Johnson County for 199th Street improvements was also approved. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑18 to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate (6-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑19 authorizing Northwest and Webster Street sewer improvements and issuance of General Obligation Bonds (5-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑20 authorizing public sale of approximately $18,500,000 of General Obligation Temporary Notes, Series 2025C (5-0-0)
- Approved agreement with Johnson County for 199th Street Improvements (Ridgeview to Renner) and authorized the Mayor to sign (5-0-0)
- Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, appropriation order, bank account, and various task orders (5-0-0)
City Council
The Spring Hill Governing Body will hold a special meeting to decide whether to approve an annexation agreement and ordinance for a 62-acre property at 20135 Webster Street. The land is contiguous to the city limits and eligible for annexation under Kansas law. The annexation would add the property to the city’s jurisdiction and zone it as Rural Residential (R-R).
- Approval of Annexation Agreement with Spring Hill Community Partners LLC for 20135 Webster Street (Parcel ID 9F2315113002)
- Adoption of Annexation Ordinance No. 2025-12 annexing the 62-acre tract into the City of Spring Hill
- Property to be zoned R-R (Rural Residential) upon annexation
The council approved an annexation agreement with Spring Hill Community Partners LLC for the parcel at 20135 Webster Street. It then adopted Annexation Ordinance No. 2025-12, formally annexing the property into Spring Hill. The council also recessed into a brief executive session and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous votes.
- Approved Annexation Agreement with Spring Hill Community Partners LLC (unanimous)
- Adopted Annexation Ordinance No. 2025-12 annexing 20135 Webster St (6-0-0)
- Recessed into executive session for 10 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will discuss vacancy appointments and review the 2024 audit and financials. The body is deciding on several infrastructure projects, including sewer expansions and a new wastewater treatment facility.
- Purchase of property for the new Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Resolution No. 2025-R-17 establishing the Second Edition of the City’s Comprehensive Fee Resolution
- Transfer of $110,037.85 to Capital Projects Fund and $702,604.23 to Wastewater Fund
- Emergency purchase of $64,620 with Lexington Plumbing for Spring Hill Aquatic Center repairs
- Interlocal Agreement for the Crossing Rail Elimination Project with the cities of Fontana and Fort Scott
The council unanimously approved the annexation agreement for Parcel ID 9F231425-1002 and adopted Annexation Ordinance No. 2025‑11 to bring 17515 Woodland Road into the city (vote 6‑0‑0). It also approved an interlocal rail‑crossing elimination agreement with a $67,500 local match, and adopted the Second Edition of the Comprehensive Fee Resolution. Additional approvals included sewer expansion easements, a task order with Burns & McDonnell, a cooperative sewer service agreement with Johnson County, and fund transfers to capital projects and wastewater.
- Approved Annexation Agreement for Parcel ID 9F231425-1002 (unanimous)
- Approved Annexation Ordinance No. 2025‑11 for 17515 Woodland Road (6-0-0)
- Approved Interlocal Agreement for Rail Crossing Elimination, authorizing $67,500 match (unanimous)
- Approved Comprehensive Fee Resolution Second Edition (unanimous)
- Approved Task Order BM‑2025‑01 with Burns & McDonnell for Northwest Sewer Expansion (unanimous)
- Approved Cooperative Sewer Service Agreement with Johnson County Commissioners (unanimous)
- Approved Transfer of $110,037.85 to Capital Projects Fund and $702,604.23 to Wastewater Fund (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the amended agenda that removed the rezoning hearing. It also approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission recommended approval of the Spring Hill Library site plan (SP‑25‑7) and the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan to the City Council. All motions passed by a 6‑0‑0 voice vote.
- Amended agenda removing rezoning hearing approved (6-0-0)
- July 8, 2025 minutes approved (6-0-0)
- Recommended approval of Library site plan SP-25-7 to Governing Body (6-0-0)
- Recommended 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan to City Council (6-0-0)
- Meeting adjourned (6-0-0)
Cemetery Board
The Spring Hill Cemetery Board will meet to review the treasurer's report and discuss ongoing maintenance items. New business includes a discussion regarding a perimeter fence.
- Perimeter fence
- Cemetery brochure
- Asphalt and dirt
- Gate lock status
- Summer sod or grass seed
The board accepted the July meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved the treasurer’s report and authorized payment to Eric Goodyear for burying two urns. Both motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved July minutes (4-0)
- Accepted treasurer report (4-0)
- Authorized payment to Eric Goodyear for burying two urns (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
City Council
The City Council will discuss land condemnation and easements for the 199th Street Roadway Improvements Project and the Northeast Sewer Expansion Project. The body is also considering updates to zoning ordinances and a credit rating for a wastewater utility loan.
- Ordinance No. 2025-10 to condemn land for 199th Street Roadway Improvements from Ridgeview Road to Renner Road
- Ordinance No. 2025-09 amending Unified Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations Sections 17.330, 17.338 and 17.348
- Engagement with Standard and Poor for a Wastewater Utility credit rating for a WIFIA loan
- Temporary and permanent easements for the Northeast Sewer Expansion Project
- Improvement Agreement for The Crossings at Spring Hill, 1st Plat, Phase II
The council voted 5‑0‑0 to adopt Ordinance No. 2025‑09, amending the Unified Zoning Ordinance to permit a maximum building height of 144 feet and a 20‑foot rear setback for industrial zones. It also approved Resolution No. 2025‑R‑16 (4‑0‑0) authorizing a survey and description of lands to be condemned for the 199th Street Roadway Improvements Project. The council adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑10 (5‑0‑0) condemning the necessary land and directing the city attorney to commence eminent‑domain proceedings for the same project. Additionally, the council approved temporary construction and permanent sanitary sewer easements for the Northeast Sewer Expansion (4‑0‑0) and cleared the consent agenda items (4‑0‑0).
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑09 permitting 144‑ft industrial building height and 20‑ft rear setback (5‑0‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑R‑16 authorizing survey for condemnation of 199th St improvements (4‑0‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 2025‑10 condemning land for 199th St improvements, directing eminent‑domain (5‑0‑0)
- Approved temporary construction and permanent sanitary sewer easements for Northeast Sewer Expansion (4‑0‑0)
- Approved consent agenda items including prior meeting minutes and various approvals (4‑0‑0)
Parks Advisory Board (Green Board)
The Parks Advisory Board will meet to welcome new members and review board responsibilities. The board will recap past projects and receive updates on upcoming projects. Members will also discuss potential design changes for signs at city parks.
- Discussion of potential design changes to signs at city parks
- Recap of past projects
- Update of upcoming projects
- Overview of board responsibilities
City Council
The governing body will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session for attorney-client privilege.
- Executive Session – Attorney Client
The council approved a 20‑minute recess into executive session to receive legal advice on economic development. No formal actions were taken during that session. The council then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote of 4‑0‑0.
- Recessed into executive session for 20 minutes (motion passed, no vote recorded)
- Adjourned the meeting (vote 4-0-0)
City Council
The Spring Hill Governing Body will conduct a worksession focused on sidewalk expansion. Members will tour multiple city streets to evaluate locations for proposed installations.
- Tour of multiple streets for proposed sidewalk installation
- Discussion of sidewalks following street tour
City Council
The City Council will discuss the Revenue Neutral Rate and consider notifying county clerks of the intent to exceed that rate. The body will also review several infrastructure agreements and a real estate purchase for a parking lot.
- Appropriation Order No. 2025-07-10 for $570,202.90
- Real estate purchase agreement for a parking lot adjacent to the Public Works Facility
- Professional Services Agreement with BG Consultants for a new Wastewater Treatment Facility
- Task Order No. TC-2025-02 with Terracon for a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
- Easements for the 199th Street (Ridgeview to Renner) Roadway Improvement Project
The Spring Hill City Council approved several actions, including exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate with a mill‑levy cap of 22.925, authorizing the mayor to purchase a parcel at 100 S. Main St for $95,000, and approving agreements for a Safe Streets grant, a wastewater treatment facility, and various easements.
- Approved agenda as presented (3-0-0)
- Approved consent agenda as presented (3-0-0)
- Approved notification to County Clerks to exceed the revenue‑neutral rate and set mill levy not to exceed 22.925 (3-0-0)
- Authorized mayor to purchase property at 100 S. Main St for $95,000 (4-0-0)
- Approved funding agreement with Kansas Infrastructure Hub for Safe Streets grant (4-0-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with BG Consultants for wastewater treatment facility (4-0-0)
- Approved Task Order TC-2025-02 with Terracon for Phase 1 environmental site assessment (4-0-0)
- Approved temporary construction and permanent drainage easements for 199th Street roadway improvement (4-0-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. The body will also review a site plan for residential amenities and discuss the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.
- Public hearing for proposed amendments to Zoning Ordinance sections 17.330, 17.338, and 17.348
- Site Plan Application (SP-25-3) for Woodland Crossing Amenities at 19675 W. 200th St to replace a pool and shade structure with a dog park and playground
- Discussion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2026-2030
The commission approved the June 5, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0‑2 vote. It voted 8‑0‑0 to recommend denial of Site Plan Application SP‑25‑3 for Woodland Crossing Amenities. It also voted 5‑3‑0 to recommend approval of zoning amendment changes, setting the maximum building height at 108 feet and keeping the rear setback at 25 feet. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
- Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (6-0-2)
- Recommended denial of Site Plan Application SP-25-3 (8-0-0)
- Recommended approval of zoning amendments: max height 108 ft, rear setback 25 ft (5-3-0)
- Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)
Planning Commission
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or discussion items are listed.
Cemetery Board
The Cemetery Board will meet to review the treasurer's report and discuss ongoing projects. New business includes decisions regarding a fence, gate access, and summer landscaping options.
- Cemetery brochure
- Asphalt/dirt
- Fence
- Gate locked or unlocked
- Sod or grass seed in summer
The Cemetery Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May meeting. It also approved a motion to plant grass seed in the fall instead of using sod to cover graves. Larry Sumner was directed to speak with the police chief and city manager about cemetery gate security. No other actions were taken.
- Approved May meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved planting grass seed in fall instead of sod (4-0)
- Directed Larry Sumner to consult police chief and city manager on gate security
City Council
The City Council will discuss the revenue neutral rate and consider several infrastructure agreements. The body is also reviewing plat applications and the purchase of police vehicles.
- Professional Services Agreement for an Owner’s Representative for a new wastewater treatment facility
- Agreement with WaterOne for water main relocations for the 199th Street Improvements (Ridgeview to Renner) project
- Task Order No. WRS-2025-01 with Water Resources Solutions for Legacy Lake Dam Improvements
- Purchase of a replacement police administration vehicle and a K9 police vehicle
- Final Plat Applications for Cummins Property (FP-25-4) and Garrett Ranch (FP-25-5)
The council amended the agenda and approved the consent agenda unanimously. It authorized an $81,597.13 agreement with WaterOne for water main relocations on the 199th Street Improvements project. The council also approved the purchase of two Ford Police Hybrid SUVs—one for administration and one for K9 use—each with a 5‑0‑0 vote.
- Amended agenda approved (5-0-0)
- Consent agenda approved (5-0-0)
- Approved WaterOne water main relocation agreement $81,597.13 (5-0-0)
- Approved purchase of administration police hybrid SUV (5-0-0)
- Approved purchase of K9 police hybrid SUV (5-0-0)
- Recessed into Executive Session No. 1 for non‑elected personnel (5-0-0)
- Recessed into Executive Session No. 2 for attorney‑client advice (5-0-0)
- Meeting adjourned (5-0-0)
City Council
The Governing Body will hold a worksession to review the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. This meeting is focused on long-term infrastructure and project planning.
- 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
City Council
The City Council will decide on easements for the Northeast Sewer Expansion Project and a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for roads. The body will also discuss the 223rd Street Concept and a Crisis Intervention K9.
- Temporary and permanent sanitary sewer easements for the Northeast Sewer Expansion Project
- Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
- Task Order No. 3 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for traffic and transportation support
- Task Order No. GBA-2025-01 with George Butler Associates, Inc. for SRF Loan Application Assistance
- Facility Use Agreement for YMCA of Greater Kansas City to use the Spring Hill Aquatic Center
The Spring Hill City Council approved Ordinance No. 2025‑08 and Resolutions 2025‑R‑14 and 2025‑R‑15, authorizing $3.55 million in general‑obligation bonds and $28.33 million in temporary notes. The council also approved sewer easements for the Northeast Sewer Expansion and adopted the Safe Streets for All comprehensive safety plan.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑08 authorizing $3,550,000 GO bonds (6‑0‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑R‑14 authorizing delivery of $3,550,000 GO bonds (5‑0‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑R‑15 authorizing $28,330,000 GO temporary notes (5‑0‑0)
- Approved temporary construction and permanent sanitary sewer easements for Northeast Sewer Expansion (5‑0‑0)
- Approved adoption of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (5‑0‑0)
- Approved consent agenda items including minutes, appropriations, purchases, and agreements (5‑0‑0)
- Approved agenda amendment adding formal action items (5‑0‑0)
- Recessed into executive sessions as requested (5‑0‑0)
City Council
The Governing Body will hold a worksession to review expenses for the 2026 budget. This is a preliminary discussion session rather than a final vote.
- 2026 Budget (Expenses)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (CSAP) designed to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The body will also consider several residential and industrial plat and site plan applications.
- Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
- Preliminary Plat Applications for Avondale Meadows (215th St & Columbia Rd), Garrett Ranch (199th St & Ridgeview Rd), and Bonita 175 (17895 US169 Hwy)
- Final Plat Applications for Garrett Ranch Third Plat, Cummins Property Eighth Plat (20495 W. 185th Ter), and Bonita 175
- Site Plan Applications for 24K Building (20495 W. 185th Ter) and Project Beckett (17895 US169 Hwy)
- Discussion regarding potential development for 175th & Woodland Rd. (North side)
The commission approved its agenda and the May 1, 2025 minutes unanimously. It recommended the SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to the Governing Body. Several preliminary and final plat applications and site plan applications were approved, while the Project Beckett site plan was tabled.
- Approved agenda (7-0-0)
- Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
- Recommended adoption of SS4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (7-0-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plat applications for Avondale Meadows, Garrett Ranch, and Bonita 175 (7-0-0)
- Approved final plat application for Cummins Property, Eighth Plat (7-0-0)
- Approved site plan application for Cummins Property, Eighth Plat (7-0-0)
- Tabled site plan application for Project Beckett (7-0-0)
City Council
The Governing Body will meet to appoint a Chief of Police and consider several administrative agreements. The council will also review a special event permit for a community fishing derby.
- Appointment of Chief of Police
- Special Event Permit for SHRC Fishing Derby at Veterans Park (20201 Veterans Lane)
- Annexation Agreement
- Contract for Engineering Sewer Design
The council unanimously approved the appointment of James Sutterby as the city’s Chief of Police. It also approved a special event permit for the Spring Hill Recreation Commission’s Fishing Derby at Veterans Park on June 7, 2025. Agenda items for an annexation agreement and an engineering sewer design contract were removed from the agenda. No actions were taken during the two executive‑session recesses.
- Approved agenda amendment removing Annexation Agreement and Engineering Contract (5-0-0)
- Recessed into executive session for personnel matters (5-0-0) – no action taken
- Approved appointment of Chief of Police James Sutterby (5-0-0)
- Approved special event permit for Fishing Derby at Veterans Park, June 7, 2025 (5-0-0)
- Recessed into executive session for economic‑development counsel (5-0-0) – no action taken
- Adjourned the special session (5-0-0)
Cemetery Board
The Cemetery Board will meet to review the treasurer's report and discuss old business regarding a cemetery brochure and asphalt/dirt. The board will also address new business concerning a fence.
- Cemetery Brochure
- Asphalt/dirt
- Memorial Day
- Fence
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on routine approvals, commercial fireworks retail permits, and formal actions including the appointment of a new police chief and a resolution on fireworks discharge days. The council will also discuss extending water district boundaries and grant funding for stormwater management improvements.
- Approval of 6 commercial fireworks retail sales permits (FS-25-1 to FS-25-6) at locations including 20650 W. 191st St. and 22399 S. Harrison St.
- Appointment of Chief of Police
- Approval of Resolution No. 2025-R-13 to extend Water District No. 1 boundaries to include Spring Hill
- Approval of Resolution No. 2025-R-12 designating fireworks discharge days
- Approval of Stormwater Management Program Grant for City Lake Dam improvements
The Spring Hill City Council adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑13, extending Water District No. 1 of Johnson County into the city. It also approved Resolution 2025‑R‑12 setting legal dates for consumer fireworks, approved an intent to fund a Stormwater Management Program grant for the City Lake Dam, approved a task order for a wastewater treatment facility survey, and approved continuing Blue KC, Delta Dental and VSP as the city’s medical, dental and vision insurers. The council delayed the police chief appointment and approved the consent agenda items.
- Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑13 extending Water District No. 1 boundaries (3-0-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑12 designating consumer fireworks discharge dates (3-0-0)
- Approved intent to fund Stormwater Management Program grant for City Lake Dam (3-0-0)
- Approved task order with Lamp Rynearson for WWTF ALTA survey (3-0-0)
- Approved Blue KC, Delta Dental and VSP as insurance providers for 2025‑2026 (3-0-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including minutes, appropriation order, waste contract amendment, site plan, final plat, multiple fireworks permits, special event permit, and staff admin grant (3-0-0)
- Delayed action on appointment of Chief of Police pending nominee’s presence
- Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)
City Council
The Governing Body will hold a worksession to discuss the 2026 Budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- 2026 Budget
Parks Advisory Board (Green Board)
The Parks Advisory Board will convene a procedural meeting with no formal decisions or public hearings. Items include approving past minutes, welcoming new members, and reviewing past and upcoming projects. No contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed.
City Council
The City Council will discuss and vote on land condemnation and legal services for the Northeast Interceptor Sewer Project. The body is also considering a merger agreement with WaterOne and various street maintenance projects.
- Ordinance No. 2025-07 to amend Municipal Code regarding the Cemetery Board
- Merger agreement with WaterOne
- Eminent domain proceedings for the Northeast Interceptor Sewer Project
- 2025 Street Maintenance projects including Chip Seal, UBAS, and 207th St. (Webster St. to Woodland Rd.)
- Loan applications for a new Wastewater Treatment Facility via SRF and WIFIA programs
The council unanimously approved a merger agreement with WaterOne, authorizing the mayor to execute it with migration costs up to $359,636. It also retained Orrick and Erskine for legal services related to the Northeast Sewer Interceptor project. The body adopted Resolution No. 2025‑R‑11 and Ordinance No. 2025‑06, both authorizing surveys and eminent‑domain condemnation of land needed for the sewer interceptor. Additionally, task orders were approved for HDR and Black & Veatch to support grant and loan applications for transportation and wastewater projects.
- Approved agenda – 4-0-0
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, street maintenance agreements, etc.) – 4-0-0
- Approved merger agreement with WaterOne (migration costs ≤ $359,636) – 4-0-0
- Retained Orrick and Erskine for legal services on Northeast Sewer Interceptor – 4-0-0
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑R‑11 authorizing survey and condemnation for sewer interceptor – 4-0-0
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑06 condemning land for sewer interceptor – 4-0-0
- Approved task order with HDR for Safe Streets for All grant application – 4-0-0
- Approved task order with Black & Veatch for SRF and WIFIA loan applications – 4-0-0
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council will hold a worksession on May 8, 2025, at the Civic Center. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of the 2026 Budget. No decisions are expected as this is a worksession.
- Discussion of 2026 city budget
Cemetery Board
The Spring Hill Cemetery Board will meet on May 6, 2025, to approve the April meeting minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and take public comments. Old business includes a cemetery brochure and asphalt/dirt issues. New business involves setting a time to place flags for Memorial Day on Friday.
- Approval of April 1, 2025, regular meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s report (no details provided)
- Discussion on cemetery brochure (old business)
- Discussion on asphalt/dirt (old business)
- Memorial Day flag placement on Friday (new business)
The board voted 4-0 to accept the April meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. A flag display for Memorial Day weekend was scheduled for May 23‑27. The meeting was adjourned by a 4-0 vote.
- Approve April meeting minutes (4-0)
- Accept treasurer's report (4-0)
- Schedule Memorial Day flag display (May 23‑27)
- Adjourn meeting (4-0)
Planning Commission
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or discussion items are listed.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will vote on a site plan for Grace Community Church of the Nazarene expansion at 19300 US169 Hwy, a lot split at 20175 Woodland Rd, and preliminary and final plats for Maplewood Valley at 217th Street and Sycamore Dr. The commission will also receive reports on items approved at recent city council meetings.
- Site plan (SP-24-8) for Grace Community Church of the Nazarene expansion at 19300 US169 Hwy on 11 acres zoned R-1
- Lot split (LS-25-1) for property at 20175 Woodland Rd into two lots totaling 5.68 acres
- Preliminary plat (PP-25-1) for Maplewood Valley replat of Lot 46 at 217th St and Sycamore Dr, 0.25 acres
- Final plat (FP-25-2) for Maplewood Valley, 3rd plat at same location
- Approval of minutes from April 3, 2025 meeting
The commission approved the minutes from April 3, 2025 (7-0-1). It approved the Grace Community Church site plan, adding a requirement for at least one sidewalk west from each building addition (8-0-0). The commission also approved a lot split application (LS-25-1) and both a preliminary and final plat for Maplewood Valley (8-0-0 each).
- Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (7-0-1)
- Approved Grace Community Church site plan with sidewalk condition (8-0-0)
- Approved Lot Split Application LS-25-1 (8-0-0)
- Approved Preliminary Plat Application PP-25-1 Maplewood Valley (8-0-0)
- Approved Final Plat Application FP-25-2 Maplewood Valley, 3rd Plat (8-0-0)
City Council
The City Council will review real estate purchase and leaseback agreements for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant. The meeting includes votes on municipal code amendments regarding chickens and the sale of General Obligation Bonds.
- Appropriation Order No. 2025-04-27 for $598,767.50
- Ordinance No. 2025-05 regarding the keeping of chickens within city limits
- Resolution No. 2025-R-10 authorizing the public sale of General Obligation Bonds and Temporary Notes
- Two real estate purchase agreements and one leaseback agreement for a new Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Grant applications for a 199th Street and Webster traffic study and a 191st & Hwy 169 traffic signal
The council approved Resolution 2025‑R‑10 authorizing the public sale of general obligation bonds and temporary notes. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑04 creating the Webster Road Special Benefit District and Ordinance 2025‑05 updating chicken‑keeping regulations. Additional actions included approving two grant applications, real‑estate purchase agreements for the wastewater plant, a leaseback agreement, and a special‑event permit for First Fridays.
- Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑10 authorizing bond sale (5‑0‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025‑04 (Webster Road Special Benefit District) (6‑0‑0)
- Approved Ordinance 2025‑05 amending chicken‑keeping rules (6‑0‑0)
- Approved TEAP grant application for 199th St. traffic study (5‑0‑0)
- Approved Access Management grant application for 191st & Hwy 169 signal (5‑0‑0)
- Approved two real‑estate purchase agreements for WWTP at $10,500 per acre (5‑0‑0)
- Approved leaseback agreement with D. Stiles Farms, Inc. (5‑0‑0)
- Approved Special Event Permit for First Fridays (4‑0‑0)
City Council
The Governing Body will meet for a special session to discuss the 2026 budget and future projects. The meeting also includes three scheduled executive sessions.
- Discussion of 2026 Budget & Future Projects
The council voted unanimously to recess into three executive sessions for legal advice, each motion carrying 5-0-0. After open discussion, council reached consensus for staff to contact HDR Engineering to obtain a cost estimate for a new city logo. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.
- Recess into Executive Session No.1 for 20 minutes (5-0-0)
- Recess into Executive Session No.2 for 5 minutes (5-0-0)
- Recess into Executive Session No.3 for 10 minutes (5-0-0)
- Task staff to contact HDR Engineering for logo cost estimate (consensus)
- Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council approved the regular agenda and consent agenda. It authorized funding grants for the 207th Street improvement, the East Streamway Trail, and the 223rd Street Loop Trail. The council awarded three street‑maintenance contracts, including a $890,000 base‑repair and asphalt‑overlay project. It also adopted a resolution to issue general‑obligation bonds for Main Trafficway improvements.
- Approved agenda amendment (4-0-0)
- Approved consent agenda (5-0-0)
- Approved 2028 Kansas Surface Transportation Grant for 207th Street (5-0-0)
- Approved 2027 Kansas Transportation Alternatives Grant for East Streamway Trail (5-0-0)
- Approved KDOT Grant for 223rd Street Loop Trail (5-0-0)
- Awarded 2025 Chip Seal street maintenance contract to McAnany Construction, $258,170.50 (5-0-0)
- Awarded 2025 Base Repair and Asphalt Overlay contract to McAnany Construction, $890,000.00 (5-0-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑R‑08 authorizing bonds for Main Trafficway improvements (5-0-0)
Planning Commission
The Spring Hill Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and consider a final plat application for Plaza Village, 2nd Plat, proposing 11 two-family residential lots on 3.95 acres at 20580 W. 217th Street. The commission will also discuss upzoning. Additionally, reappointments and a new commissioner introduction are on the agenda.
- Final Plat (FP-25-1) – Plaza Village, 2nd Plat: 11 two-family lots at 20580 W. 217th St.
- Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
- Discussion on upzoning
- Reappointment of commissioners Josh Erhart and Chuck Morse (terms to Feb 2028)
- Introduction of new appointee Kendra Crevier
The commission approved the agenda, adding Oak Woods and Hecke Townhomes as discussion items. It approved the February 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners elected Rodolfo Arevalo as chair and Chuck Morse as vice chair. The commission unanimously recommended approval of the final plat application FP-25-1 for Plaza Village, 2nd Plat.
- Approved agenda with two added items (Oak Woods, Hecke Townhomes) (8-0-0)
- Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (8-0-0)
- Elected Rodolfo Arevalo as Chair (8-0-0)
- Elected Chuck Morse as Vice Chair (8-0-0)
- Recommended approval of Final Plat FP-25-1 – Plaza Village, 2nd Plat (8-0-0)
- Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)
Cemetery Board
This is a regular meeting of the Spring Hill Cemetery Board with largely procedural items. The board will approve previous minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and take public comments. Old business includes a cemetery brochure and asphalt/dirt issues. New business covers a 2024 report, a geocache request, and pre-emergent application.
- Approval of March 4, 2025 regular meeting minutes
- Discussion of cemetery brochure under old business
- Asphalt/dirt issue under old business
- 2024 report due April 10th under new business
- Geocache request under new business
The board approved the February meeting minutes with a 6-0 vote and accepted the treasurer’s report by the same margin. A motion to have Ruritan volunteers clear the west fence line was approved 6-0. The meeting was then adjourned with a 6-0 vote. Other items discussed included a cemetery brochure, asphalt edging dirt, pre‑emergent application, and checking water service.
- Approved February minutes (6-0)
- Accepted treasurer’s report (6-0)
- Approved fence line clean‑up with Ruritan volunteers (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
City Council
The City Council will review a professional services agreement for city attorney services and a parkland donation for Wiswell Farms. The body will also consider an appropriation order totaling $507,194.09 and various permits for local events.
- Appropriation Order No. 2025-03-27 for $507,194.09
- Professional Services Agreement for City Attorney services with Husch Blackwell, LLP
- Parkland donation for Wiswell Farms, 2nd Plat, Tracts C & D (Resolution No. 2025-R-07)
- Temporary Use Permit (TUP-25-1) for Spring Hill Farmer’s Market at 406 W. Nichols St.
- Special Event Permit for Fishing Derby, Resurrection Spring Hill
The council unanimously approved an agreement with Husch Blackwell LLP for city attorney services. It also adopted Resolution No. 2025‑R‑07, accepting a parkland donation for Wiswell Farms (Tracts C & D). Additional unanimous actions included year‑end fund transfers, authorizing the finance director to apply for a WEX fleet credit card, and approving permits for the farmer’s market and a fishing derby. All consent‑agenda items were approved without dissent.
- Approved city attorney services agreement with Husch Blackwell LLP (5-0-0)
- Approved Quitclaim Deed and Resolution No. 2025‑R‑07 to accept parkland donation for Wiswell Farms (5-0-0)
- Approved 2024 year‑end fund transfers (5-0-0)
- Authorized Finance Director to apply for WEX fleet credit card (5-0-0)
- Approved Temporary Use Permit for Spring Hill Farmer’s Market at 406 W. Nichols St. (5-0-0)
- Approved Special Event Permit for Fishing Derby, Resurrection Spring Hill (5-0-0)
- Approved Appropriation Order No. 2025‑03‑27 (5-0-0)
- Approved Budgeted Inter‑Fund Transfers (5-0-0)
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council will vote on an agreement with WaterOne for construction of connection lines toward a system merger, consider declaring a dangerous structure at 409 E. Hale St., and discuss options for pool fees. The meeting also includes appointments for city attorney and several boards, approval of insurance policy renewal, and year-end reports from community development and public works departments.
- Consider approval of agreement with WaterOne for construction of connection lines in preparation of a merger of the two water systems
- Resolution No. 2025-R-03 declaring a dangerous structure at 409 E. Hale St.
- Discussion of pool fee options
- Consider approval of property, casualty, and liability insurance policy renewal
- Consider approval of Spencer Low as city attorney and various board appointments (Cemetery, Parks, Planning Commission, Recreation Commission)
The Spring Hill City Council appointed Phillip Thron to the vacant city council seat after the mayor cast a tie-breaking vote. The council also approved a WaterOne agreement for construction of connection lines, renewed property insurance, and directed staff to send a certified letter regarding a dangerous structure at 409 E. Hale St. The council held four executive sessions with no formal action taken.
- Appointed Phillip Thron to vacant city council seat (3-2, mayor tie-breaker)
- Approved Husch Blackwell/Spencer Low as City Attorney (4-0)
- Approved board appointments for Cemetery, Parks, Planning Commission (4-0)
- Approved Shawn Newton to Recreation Commission (4-0)
- Approved Appropriation Order No. 2025-03-13 (4-0, partial abstention)
- Approved EMC/Elpha property, casualty, liability insurance renewal (5-0)
- Approved WaterOne agreement for connection lines, not to exceed $270,000 (5-0)
- Directed staff to send certified letter re: dangerous structure at 409 E. Hale St.
Planning Commission
The Spring Hill Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for March 6, 2025, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
- Meeting canceled; no public hearings or business conducted
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several routine consent items and formal actions. Key items include approval of a site plan for a QuikTrip fuel expansion, final plat for Wiswell Farms, and two agreements: one with Johnson County for roadway improvements on 207th Street under the CARS program, and another with WaterOne for connection lines toward a utility merger. The council will also discuss executive sessions for real property acquisition and personnel matters.
- Consider approval of agreement with Johnson County for 207th Street roadway improvements (CARS program)
- Consider approval of agreement with WaterOne for connection lines in preparation of system merger
- Consider approval of site plan (SP-24-6) for QuikTrip fuel expansion
- Consider approval of cereal malt beverage license for My Store III at 22361 S. Harrison St.
- Consider approval of Recreation Commission’s request for art placement on city property and letter of support
The Spring Hill City Council approved an agreement with Johnson County for roadway improvements on 207th Street from Webster Street to Woodland Road, with county funding not to exceed $257,000 and the city covering the balance. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a QuikTrip fuel expansion site plan and the Wiswell Farms third plat, and tabled a WaterOne agreement until the next meeting. A recreation commission art request was discussed but not voted on due to a lack of quorum after a recusal.
- Approved Johnson County CARS agreement for 207th Street improvements, up to $257,000 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-R-06 accepting 2026-2030 CARS program (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including QuikTrip fuel expansion site plan and Wiswell Farms plat (3-0)
- Tabled WaterOne agreement until next meeting (3-0)
- Discussed but took no action on Recreation Commission art bench request due to recusal
City Council
The City Council will discuss funding for roadway improvements on 207th Street and a construction agreement with WaterOne for a system merger. The body will also review a year-end report from the Community Development Department and discuss pool fee options.
- Agreement with Johnson County for roadway improvements on 207th Street from Webster Street to Woodland Road
- Agreement with WaterOne for construction of connection lines for a system merger
- Site Plan Application (SP-24-6) for QuikTrip Fuel Expansion
- Final Plat Application (FP-24-8) and Improvement Agreement for Wiswell Farms, Third Plat
- Cereal Malt Beverage License for My Store, III at 22361 S. Harrison St.
City Council
The City Council will discuss a funding request from KDOT for a K-7 Corridor Study. The meeting also includes approvals for a new plat and improvement agreement for Fox Hollow and a street maintenance project agreement.
- Funding request from KDOT for K-7 Corridor Study
- Final Plat (PLAT-000098-2023) and Improvement Agreement for Fox Hollow at NEC of 207th Street and Ridgeview Road
- Task Agreement 2025-02 with Lamp Rynearson for 2025 CARS Street Maintenance (207th Street between Webster and Woodland)
- Appropriation Order No. 2025-02-13
- Police Department Year-End Report and Lifesaving Awards
The Spring Hill City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, and the Fox Hollow plat, and approved a $67,000 funding request from KDOT for the K-7 Corridor Study. The council also held six executive sessions for legal and personnel matters, with no formal action taken in those sessions.
- Approved agenda as amended (4-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriation order, Fox Hollow final plat, improvement agreement, and Lamp Rynearson task agreement (4-0)
- Approved KDOT funding request for K-7 Corridor Study in amount of $67,000 (4-0)
- Held six executive sessions; no votes or decisions made in those sessions
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a QuikTrip expansion and a final plat for Wiswell Farms. The body will also review minutes from the January 2, 2025, meeting.
- Site Plan Application (SP-24-6): QuikTrip expansion at 20825 W. 199th St. including 14 parking spaces and 5 truck bays
- Final Plat Application (FP-24-8): Wiswell Farms, Third Plat for residential use at 195th Terr/196th St. b/w Webster and Lincoln
The Spring Hill Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a site plan for a QuikTrip expansion (SP-24-6) and a final plat for Wiswell Farms, Third Plat (FP-24-8). Both recommendations will go to the City Council for final action. The commission also approved the January 2, 2025 meeting minutes with one abstention.
- Approved agenda (9-0)
- Approved January 2, 2025 minutes (8-0-1, Knaebel abstained)
- Recommended approval of QuikTrip expansion site plan SP-24-6 (9-0)
- Recommended approval of Wiswell Farms Third Plat final plat FP-24-8 (9-0)
Cemetery Board
The Spring Hill Cemetery Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from December 2024, hear the treasurer's report, and take public comments. Old business includes discussion of a cemetery brochure and asphalt/dirt matters. New business covers planning for 2025 elections and reviewing the 2024 report.
- Approval of December 5, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Treasurer’s report
- Discussion of cemetery brochure (old business)
- Discussion of asphalt/dirt (old business)
- Planning for 2025 elections and 2024 report (new business)
The Spring Hill Cemetery Board met on February 4, 2025, and approved the December meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, both by a 4-0 vote. The board also elected officers for the upcoming term, with Larry Sumner as President, Susan Crawford as Vice President, Joy Rose as Treasurer, and Christine Hecke as Secretary, passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the board discussed ideas for a brochure and waiting for weather to place dirt along the asphalt edge.
- Approved December meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved treasurer's report (4-0)
- Elected Larry Sumner as President, Susan Crawford as Vice President, Joy Rose as Treasurer, Christine Hecke as Secretary (4-0)
City Council
The Spring Hill City Council will vote on a conditional use permit for a hospital, nursing home, or retirement facility at 414 S. Jefferson Street. It will also consider a Water One Merger Agreement and multiple agreements for real estate services related to the Northeast Interceptor Sewer project and 199th Street improvements. Several consent agenda items include site plans for an industrial park expansion and a pool/clubhouse.
- Consider approval of Ordinance No. 2025-03 for Conditional Use Permit CU-24-2 (hospitals, nursing homes, retirement housing) at 414 S. Jefferson Street
- Consider approval of Water One Merger Agreement
- Consider approval of Master Services Agreement with Land Company Real Estate Services, Inc. for valuation and acquisition for sewer and road projects
- Consider approval of Year-End (2024) Transfers
- Consider approval to apply for Stormwater Management Program (SMP) Grant for improvements to the City Lake Dam
The Spring Hill City Council approved a conditional use permit for a care facility at 414 S. Jefferson Street despite a protest petition, requiring a three-fourths majority; the vote was 6-0. The council also approved several grants, contracts, and task orders, including a WaterOne merger agreement with up to $80,000 for an altitude valve installation. Councilman VanHouden announced his resignation due to his election to the Kansas House. Two executive sessions were held with no formal action taken.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-03 for Conditional Use Permit CU-24-2 at 414 S. Jefferson (6-0)
- Approved application for Stormwater Management Program grant for City Lake Dam improvements (5-0)
- Approved application for Highway Safety Improvement Program grant for 191st & Ridgeview intersection (5-0)
- Approved Master Services Agreement with Land Company Real Estate Services for 3-year term (5-0)
- Approved Task Order with Land Company for Northeast Interceptor Sewer project ($10,320) (5-0)
- Approved Task Order with Land Company for 199th Street improvements ($23,220) (5-0)
- Authorized mayor to execute WaterOne contract for altitude valve installation up to $80,000 (5-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes, appropriations, site plans, and resolutions (4-0)
City Council
The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding unsafe structures at multiple locations and consider several ordinances and resolutions. The body is also deciding on a primary banking vendor and an interim police chief appointment.
- Public hearings for dangerous structures at 409 E. Hale Street and eight properties on Belford St., W. 192nd Ter., and Chestnut St.
- Appointment of an Interim Police Chief
- Task Order 2025-01 with Lamp Rynearson for 2025 Street Maintenance projects totaling $55,600
- Conditional Use Permit CUP-24-1 for a billboard sign at 20500 W. 185th Terr.
- Selection of State Bank of Spring Hill/Kendall State Bank as primary banking vendor
The City Council approved a conditional use permit for a billboard at 20500 W. 185th Terr., adopted zoning amendments to the Unified Zoning Ordinance, and declared multiple properties unsafe or dangerous, ordering repairs or demolition. They also approved consent agenda items including an interim police chief appointment, a final plat, and various contracts and resolutions.
- Approved Ordinance 2025-01 for CUP-24-1 billboard at 20500 W. 185th Terr. (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 2025-02 amending zoning sections 17.302, 17.326(C)(4), 17.330(B)(4), 17.360 (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-03 declaring 409 E. Hale unsafe/dangerous, ordering repair or demolition (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-R-04 declaring 8 properties on Belford, 192nd Ter., Chestnut unsafe/dangerous, with 30-day start and 180-day completion (4-0)
- Approved Master Services Agreement with 19 firms for 3-year On-Call Engineering & Architecture Services (4-0)
- Approved Task Order 2025-01 with Lamp Rynearson for 2025 Street Maintenance design/bidding/construction admin, $55,600 (4-0)
- Approved Amendments #1 and #2 to BHC agreement for 199th Street improvements design (4-0)
- Selected State Bank of Spring Hill/Kendall State Bank as primary banking vendor (4-0)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider several development applications, including final plats for Oak Woods (71 lots), Grace Community Church of the Nazarene, and site plans for Spring Hill Industrial Park (Seats, Inc) and Hidden Hills pool/clubhouse. A public hearing is scheduled for a conditional use permit to allow an assisted living facility at 414 S. Jefferson St. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive updates on items approved by the City Council.
- Oak Woods, Fifth Plat final plat – 71 two-family residential lots on 25.8 acres near 215th St. and Lone Elm Rd., with a $300 per lot park impact fee
- Grace Community Church of the Nazarene final plat – 1 lot on 11 acres at 19300 US169 Hwy (R-1 zoning)
- Spring Hill Industrial Park (Seats, Inc) site plan – 701 N. Lincoln St., industrial use
- Hidden Hills Pool & Clubhouse site plan – 207th St. and Barker Rd., residential amenity
- Public hearing for conditional use permit (CU-24-2) for an assisted living facility at 414 S. Jefferson St.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of five development applications, including a site plan for Seats, Inc., final plats for Oak Woods and Grace Community Church, a site plan for Hidden Hills Pool, and a conditional use permit for an assisted living facility. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the minutes and one on the conditional use permit. The commission also approved the agenda and the December 5, 2024 minutes.
- Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
- Approved December 5, 2024 minutes (6-0-1)
- Recommended approval of site plan SP-24-9 for Spring Hill Industrial Park (Seats, Inc.) (7-0)
- Recommended approval of final plat FP-24-6 for Oak Woods, Fifth Plat (7-0)
- Recommended approval of final plat FP-24-7 for Grace Community Church of the Nazarene (7-0)
- Recommended approval of site plan SP-24-10 for Hidden Hills Pool and Clubhouse (7-0)
- Recommended approval of conditional use permit CU-24-2 for assisted living facility (6-0-1)