City Council Work Session
Regular MeetingMerriam, KS · April 25, 2025
Agenda
City Council Work Session
Agenda
City Hall, 9001 W. 62nd Street
April 25, 2025 - 11:30 AM
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WORK SESSION ITEMS
1 Lunch and presentation at City Hall Community Training Room then travel and
. tour several location of CIP Projects throughout Merriam.
The tour can be attended via Zoom webinar
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CIP Tour 2025 Presentation
2025-2030
CIP Tour
April 25, 2025
Major Projects
2025-2030 Major Project Summary
Programmed Year Total Project Cost
Upper Turkey Creek 2025-2030 $10,943,750
Merriam Drive (55th St. to 50th Terr.) (2027 CARS) 2025-2027 $7,900,000
Merriam Drive (Johnson Dr. to 55th St.) (2029 CARS)
2028-2029 $7,775,000
Merriam Drive (SMPKY to Johnson Dr.) (2030 CARS) 2029-2030 $5,450,000
Underground Utilities (SMPKY corridor)
2025 $5,235,000
Upper Turkey Creek
2025-2030
Total Project Cost
Federal $71.6 Million
Local
- JoCo SMAC: $24.8 million
$38.5 Million
- Merriam in-Kind/Easements: $2.0 million
- Merriam Share in CIP: $10.9 million
Total $110.1 Million
Merriam Drive (55th St. to 50th Terr.)
2027-2028
Mill & Overlay, new shared used path, trail connections,
sidewalk, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, streetlights, traffic
signal, stormwater improvements, and pavement markings
Pavement width reduced from 4 lanes to 3 lanes
Total Project Cost
0.25% Sales Tax $4,538,000
CARS $500,000
STP $2,862,000
Total $7,900,000
Underground Utilities (SMPKY Corridor)
2025
Relocate all utility service providers underground in the area
of SMPKY, I-35 to east of Antioch Rd., and Antioch Rd., 64th
Terr. to SMPKY
Antioch Rd., north of SMPKY, will be completed by
developer of the library property due to existing retaining
wall and site constraints
Total Project Cost
I-35 TIF $5,235,000
Total $5,235,000
Medium Projects
2025-2030 Medium Project Summary
Programmed Year Total Project Cost
2025 Street and Drainage Improvements 2025 $2,860,000
49th Street (Switzer Rd. to Antioch Rd.) (2025 CARS) 2025 $3,245,000
Carter Avenue (67th St. to Carter Ave.) (2026 CARS) 2025-2026 $2,240,000
Johnson Drive (Mackey St. to ECL) (2028 CARS) 2027-2028 $1,590,000
West Vernon Place Street and Drainage Improvements 2025-2027 $4,450,000
2025 Street and Drainage Improvements
2025
Replace or line stormwater pipes
Replace/renew failing stormwater structures and pipes
Mill & Overlay, sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps, and
pavement markings
Total Project Cost
SMAC $250,000
0.25% Sales Tax $2,610,00
Total $2,860,000
49th Street (Antioch Rd. to Switzer Rd.)
2025
Mill & Overlay, new sidewalk on south side, curb and gutter,
ADA ramps, bicycle lane/sharrows, and pavement markings
Total Project Cost
0.25% Sales Tax $1,752,000
CARS $1,493,000
Total $3,245,000
Carter Avenue (67th St. to Carter Ave.)
2025-2026
Mill & Overlay, new sidewalk, curb and gutter, ADA ramps,
stormwater improvements, and pavement markings
New sidewalk across railroad tracks
Total Project Cost
0.25% Sales Tax $898,000
I-35 TIF $692,000
CARS $650,000
Total $2,240,000
West Vernon Place Street & Drainage Imprvmts.
2025-2027
Mill & Overlay, curb and gutter, and ADA ramps
New stormwater infrastructure and water quality BMP(s)
New sidewalks budgeted; will engage neighborhood before
proceeding
Design to begin in 2025
Total Project Cost
0.25% Sales Tax $4,150,000
Public Works Special Highway $300,000
Total $4,450,000
2025-2030 Medium Project Summary
Programmed Year Total Project Cost
2025 Street and Drainage Improvements 2025 $2,860,000
49th Street (Switzer Rd. to Antioch Rd.) (2025 CARS) 2025 $3,245,000
Carter Avenue (67th St. to Carter Ave.) (2026 CARS) 2025-2026 $2,240,000
Johnson Drive (Mackey St. to ECL) (2028 CARS) 2027-2028 $1,590,000
West Vernon Place Street and Drainage Improvements 2025-2027 $4,450,000
Minor Projects
2025-2030 Minor Project Summary
Programmed Year Total Project Cost
75th St. Bridge Repair 2025 $1,100,000
Park & Rec. Master Plan & Implementation 2026-2030 $1,250,000
Public Transit Improvements 2025-2030 $90,000
71st Street Reconstruction (Switzer to EOP) 2028-2029 $1,740,000
Old Station 46 Apron 2025 $500,000
Merriam Dr. and Antioch Rd. Roundabout (Design only) 2030 $900,000
City Hall Interior Improvements 2025-2026 $670,000
Underground Utilities on Knox St. 2025 $80,000
Downtown Revitalization 2025-2030 $1,500,000
SMPKY Interchange Preliminary Engineering 2025 $490,000
2026 Drainage Project (NEW) 2025-2026 $1,640,000
Ox Bow/Turkey Creek Connecting Trail 2025-2026 $250,000
75th Street Bridge Repair
2025
Project is administered by Overland Park
and includes pier 2 rehabilitation and
maintenance repairs
Pyramid team was selected for
design/build
Total Project Cost
General $1,100,000
Total $1,100,000
Old Station 46 Apron
2025
Removal and replacement of
the deteriorated concrete apron
2 grate inlets added for
drainage
Total Project Cost
General $500,000
Total $500,000
City Hall Interior Improvements
2025-2026
City Hall first floor interior improvements,
including a lobby waiting area, carpet,
signage, desk modifications, and other
miscellaneous upgrades
Total Project Cost
General $670,000
Total $670,000
Downtown Revitalization (5701 Development)
2025-2030
These funds will improve the Merriam Drive corridor and downtown
area to integrate recommendations from the Comp Plan 2040 and
Downtown Corridor PSP Plan. Funding will also be used to design
and construct site enhancements at 5701 Merriam Drive.
Total Project Cost
General Projects $1,500,000
Total $1,500,000
Downtown Merriam Corridor
Programmed Year Total Project Cost
Downtown Revitalization 2025-2030 $1,500,000
Merriam Dr. and Antioch Rd. Roundabout (design only) 2030 $900,000
Merriam Drive (55th Street to 50th Terr) 2025-2027 $7,900,000
Merriam Drive (Johnson Drive to 55th Street) 2028-2029 $7,775,000
Merriam Drive (SMPKY to Johnson Drive) 2029-2030 $5,450,000
Mill & Overlay (Downtown streets) 2029 $1,170,000
Upper Turkey Creek 2025-2030 $10,943,750
$35,638,750
SMPKY Interchange Preliminary Engineering
2025
Preliminary engineering for the I-35 and SMPKY interchange and corridor in Merriam city
limits
Traffic modeling to improve safety, capacity, and system performance, and pedestrian
connectivity across I-35
2 interchange concepts (DDI and partial clover leaf) recommended for further analysis
Preliminary engineering will allow the City to apply for federal funding for future
improvements
Total Project Cost
General $190,000
I-35 TIF $300,000
Total $490,000
2026 Drainage Project
2025-2026
Replace undersized stormwater pipes
Line stormwater pipes that have adequate
capacity
Replace/renew failing stormwater
structures/pipes
Project submitted to SMAC
for potential funding
Total Project Cost
0.25% Sales Tax $1,440,000
SMAC $200,000
Total $1,640,000
Ox Bow/Turkey Creek Connecting Trail
2025-2027
New pedestrian trail connection between
Shawnee and Merriam
Trail will tie into existing sidewalk network
to Turkey Creek Trail at Campbell Park
Trail location is subject to input from public
meetings
Project administered by Shawnee
Total Project Cost
General $150,000
Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant $100,000
Total $250,000
2025-2030 Minor Project Summary
Programmed Year Total Project Cost
75th St. Bridge Repair 2025 $1,100,000
Park & Rec. Master Plan & Implementation 2026-2030 $1,250,000
Public Transit Improvements 2026-2030 $90,000
71st Street Reconstruction (Switzer to EOP) 2028-2029 $1,740,000
Old Station 46 Apron 2025 $500,000
Merriam Dr. and Antioch Rd. Roundabout (Design only) 2030 $900,000
City Hall Interior Improvements 2025-2026 $670,000
Underground Utilities on Knox St. 2025 $80,000
Downtown Revitalization 2025-2030 $1,500,000
SMPKY Interchange Preliminary Engineering 2025 $490,000
2026 Drainage Project (NEW) 2025-2026 $1,640,000
Ox Bow/Turkey Creek Connecting Trail 2025-2026 $250,000
2025-2030 Annual Programs
Program Total Program Cost
Small Drainage Projects $3,475,000
Sidewalk Maintenance/Repair $1,200,000
Streetlight LED Program $2,254,352
Traffic Signal Upgrades $730,000
Pedestrian & Bicycle Mobility Program (includes trails) $450,000
Public Art Five Year Program $690,000
Mill & Overlay $4,955,000
Streetlight LED Program
2025-2030
Converts HPS bulbs to LEDs
Replaces electric in direct bury lines to electric within conduit
Directional bore rigs are unavailable for rental so project costs
have increased to subcontract this work
Total Project Cost
General $1,731,482
Carbon Reduction Program Grant $522,870
Total $2,254,352
Traffic Signal Program
2025-2030
Replacement of aging components, such as detection,
controllers, poles/mast arms, cabinets, conflict monitors,
ped signals, flashing yellow arrow, etc.
Total Project Cost
General $730,000
Total $730,000
Mill and Overlay
Program
Mill and Overlay Program
2025 2026 2028 2029 2030
- West 47th Terr. - West 69th St. - West 60th St. - West 57th St. - West 60th St.
- West 48th St. - West 69th Terr. - West 60th Terr. - West 58th St. - West 60th Terr.
- West 48th Terr. - West 70th St. - Slater St. - West 58th Terr. - Campbell Ln.
- Eby St. - West 70th Terr. - Design for - Hocker Dr. - Design for
- Slater St. - Kessler St. 2028 M&O will - Kessler Ln. 2031 M&O will
be completed be completed
- England St. - Eby Ave. in 2027 ($20K) in 2030 ($20K)
- Kessler St. - Benson St.
- Hayes St. - Grandview Dr.
- Benson St. - Slater St.
$870,000 $1,500,000 $575,000 $1,170,000 $820,000
Note: 2027 M&O funds are included in W. Vernon project.
Questions?
Merriam City Hall Improvements
First Floor Lobby Changes
Merriam City Hall Improvements
First Floor Waiting Area
Merriam City Hall Improvements
Vestibule New Glazing & Carpet
Merriam City Hall Improvements
First Floor Chamber Glazing Film & Worksurface
Merriam City Hall Improvements
First Floor Consultation Room
Merriam City Hall Improvements
First Floor Consultation Room Plan
71st Street Reconstruction (Switzer to EOP)
2028-2029
Reconstruction of street including new pavement, curb and
gutter, storm drainage, ADA ramps, streetlights, and trail
replacement.
Total Project Cost
0.25% Sales Tax $1,740,000
Total $1,740,000
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