Goddard meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Goddard council agendas covered annexation, 2027 budget, and apartments deal; minutes not yet published

Goddard City Council agendas over the past two weeks listed annexation, a 2027 budget workshop, and a development agreement for Goddard Apartments Phase 2, but minutes have not yet been published, so final actions are not confirmed. The council's next meeting is tonight, Aug. 3, with $455,582 in bills and a public hearing on 611 N Spruce St.

July 20 — Annexation and bond sale on agenda

The July 20 regular meeting agenda included a resolution to annex 18001 W Highway 54, preliminary design for Eberly Trails, a resolution regarding an RV at 611 N. Spruce, and a Bond Sale Resolution for GO Bonds, Series 2026-A. Accounts payable on the agenda totaled $208,135.31 for July 8 and $1,289,496.61 for July 15. Minutes were not published as of this report.

July 22 — Final 2027 budget workshop

The council held a budget workshop reviewing the Capital Improvement Fund, Equipment Reserve Fund, and other small funds. Proposed 2027 items on the agenda included $750,000 for Police Facility engineering and design, $150,000 for Means Park playground upgrades, $150,000 for city branding and promotions, $170,000 for a patrol vehicle and outfitting, and $60,000 for pool filter replacement. These were proposals under review, not adopted actions.

July 28 — Apartments Phase 2 and infrastructure petitions

The July 28 agenda listed consent items totaling $524,261.98 in accounts payable, infrastructure petitions for the 167th West Addition Phase 2 and 23rd South Addition with estimated costs up to $1.8 million, an engineering services agreement with Baughman Engineering for Bridger at Maple Phase 2, and a low bid award for Maple Tree Addition Infrastructure. Under new business, the council was scheduled to discuss a development agreement for Goddard Apartments Phase 2. Recognitions for a Girls State attendee and a 10-year service award were also listed. Minutes were not published.

Coming up — Aug. 3 meeting

Tonight's meeting will consider approving $136,846.63 in July 24 bills, including $25,924.93 for electric service and $32,292.69 in engineering fees, and $318,735.95 in July 29 bills, including $147,601 for property insurance and $99,297.80 for Hawkins Lane construction. The council will consider amending the Empower Flex Spending Plan, raising the Medical FSA limit from $3,300 to $3,400 and the Dependent Care FSA limit from $5,000 to $7,500. New business includes a public hearing on a rezoning proposal for 611 N Spruce St, a public works vehicle purchase, and a 2027 roadway engineering services contract.

Goddard City Council reviews subdivision assessments, new senior transit program

The Goddard City Council held two meetings in the past two weeks, focusing on proposed special assessments for two large subdivisions and discussions on residential design standards. No final decisions were made at either meeting, but a public hearing on the assessments is scheduled for July 6, when the council will also consider launching a new senior transportation service.

Subdivision assessments move toward public hearing

At the June 23 meeting, the council considered approving final cost statements and assessment rolls for improvements in Arbor Creek Phase 3 and Bridger at Maple Phase 1. The proposed assessments total $1,043,567.37 for Arbor Creek Phase 3 utilities and paving, and $3,506,432.62 for Bridger at Maple Phase 1 utilities and streets. A public hearing on the special assessments was set for July 6. The consent agenda included $763,004.29 in accounts payable, with $576,934.19 designated for Public Works Facility construction.

Design standards discussed for new developments

On July 1, the council reviewed proposed design standards and restrictive covenants for residential rezoning, including rules for two-family buildings (duplexes), garage sizes, tree planting, and a potential storm shelter mandate costing approximately $4,500 per unit. The council also discussed requirements for the R-4 Strategic Growth Zone Overlay District. A street closure on E 4th Street was approved for a neighborhood fireworks display on July 4.

Coming up: July 6 City Council meeting

The council will meet Monday, July 6, at 6 p.m. Key items include:

• Public hearing and possible adoption of the special assessments for Arbor Creek and Bridger at Maple subdivisions
• Approval of guidelines for 'Goddard GO,' a paratransit van service for seniors and residents with disabilities
• Review of preliminary design and staffing study for the Justice Center (Police Station)
• Discussion of traffic modifications at 199th and Kellogg
• Consideration of a bid award for Trails End SWS and paving work

Residents can attend in person or check the city's website for meeting materials.