City Council

MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MISSION HILLS, KANSAS November 13, 2023 The City Council of the City of Mission Hills, Kansas held a meeting on November 13, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. PRESIDING: Mayor David W. Dickey PRESENT: Councilpersons Bill Bruning, Barbara Nelson, Braden Perry (phone), Eden Thorne, and Andy Weed ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: Jennifer Lee, City Administrator; Justin Carroll, Assistant City Administrator; Meghan Woolbright, City Clerk; Anna Krstulic, City Attorney; Spencer Jones, City Treasurer; Chief Byron Roberson, Prairie Village Police Department (PVPD); Captain Eric McCullough, PVPD; and Captain Ivan Washington, PVPD VISITORS: Timothy Duncan, Mission Hills, KS; Gregg Davidson, Mission Hills, KS (phone); Mike McQuaid, Fairway, KS; Tim McQuaid, Mission Hills, KS; and Christopher Tarpey, Mission Hills, KS CALL TO ORDER Mayor Dickey called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS Following the pledge of allegiance, Mayor Dickey greeted visitors and noted that the order of the agenda would be adjusted to accommodate the interests of the visitors. Mayor Dickey noted that the meeting would be recorded for the purpose of meeting minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING – October 9, 2023 Councilperson Nelson moved to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2023 meeting. Councilperson Thorne seconded. Approved 5-0. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims Ordinance No. 1644 B. Time & Materials for Snow/Ice Control on Belinder Sidewalk: Driscoll Turf Care C. Resolution No. 2023-EE – Agreement between Johnson County and the City of Mission Hills for a Stormwater System Renewal Project (Indian Lane – 66th Street to Tomahawk Road) 1 Councilperson Nelson moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Councilperson Thorne seconded. Approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS B. Discussion of 63rd Street pedestrian crossing at Belinder Ave/Overhill Rd Mayor Dickey noted over the past year, the Council has been discussing ways to improve the 63rd Street pedestrian crossing at Belinder Avenue and Overhill Road and there are many different elements to consider. He added after the discussion at the October meeting, story poles were placed at the proposed crossing locations. Mayor Dickey observed that like in many other instances, the story poles were very useful for understanding the intersection. He added that over the years many residents have requested safety improvements at this intersection. He noted several years ago following requests to add stop signs at this location, the City engaged an engineer who wrestled with the layout of the intersection and found there is not an appropriate way to add stops at this intersection. He added recently resident walkers have requested improvements to crossing safety, which led to the City to engage a traffic engineer to study the intersection. He noted this study recommended moving the current crosswalk to the middle of the Belinder Court intersection, which the story poles demonstrated. Mayor Dickey noted after viewing the story poles, his opinion is that the current location of the crosswalk is correct. He added he understands how the engineers arrived at their proposed location but people walking from the north to the south should be walking on the left side of the road and the current crosswalk is naturally where they cross. He added people walking to the north cross using the current crosswalk from both sides of Belinder Court. Mayor Dickey noted there could be further discussion if the Council disagrees with this assessment. Mayor Dickey noted there is still the question of whether a lighted crosswalk sign is appropriate. He added there is currently signage for both east and west bound traffic that indicates there is a crosswalk ahead, but this is a challenging intersection by design. He noted a resident letter suggested increased police enforcement of the crosswalk, which would most likely be difficult to achieve. Mayor Dickey stated as a test of sign compliance, he spent twenty minutes over the course of the weekend on three different occasions observing the stop sign at Mission Drive and Indian Lane. He noted during this time eleven cars went through this intersection, four cars slowed but no cars stopped at the stop sign. He added there can be increased enforcement of stop sign compliance, but this example demonstrates that signage is only part of the solution. Councilperson Bruning asked Mayor Dickey if his preference would be additional signage at this crossing. Mayor Dickey replied that he does not think additional or larger signage would have a big impact, especially after he observed drivers consistently running a stop sign. Councilperson Bruning asked if a flashing crossing would be a viable option. Mayor Dickey referenced the flashing crossing at City Hall and noted walkers with children have shared with him that drivers pay attention and stop at the crossing. Councilperson Nelson noted that she spent time observing and photographing the 63rd Street crossing and agrees with Mayor Dickey that the current crosswalk is the correct location. She added that the crosswalk is faint and could be repainted with a highly reflective paint. She also noted that for east bound traffic there are two signs on 2 one pole, which is a lot of information for the driver to quickly process and these signs are very close to the crossing so there is not enough time for the driver to anticipate the crossing. Mayor Dickey noted the crosswalk had not recently been repainted because of the ongoing discussion on its location. Councilperson Nelson noted that the current crossing is the configuration with the least amount of time for the pedestrian to be in traffic. She added there is also shrubbery adjacent to the crossing signage, which could be trimmed, or the sign moved to be more visible. Councilperson Perry added that he agrees the crosswalk should remain in its current location. He noted he would not vote in favor of flashing lights at this crossing. Councilperson Perry suggested maintaining the current signage and repainting the crossing with high visibility paint. Mr. Duncan noted he has been a resident of Overhill Road for 32 years and agrees that the current crossing is the correct location. He added the current crossing is the shortest distance for the pedestrian to be in traffic and both sides of Belinder Court are easily accessible. He noted the proposed crossing into the median would require walkers to be in the grass, which could be challenging for people pushing strollers or walking dogs. Mayor Dickey asked if Chief Roberson had a perspective to share on this matter. Chief Roberson replied that flashing lights at crossings are the most effective at getting the attention of drivers, and the police department is in favor of any type of signal that informs drivers there is a pedestrian using the crossing. Councilperson Thorne noted that if the Council is not in favor of moving the crossing, adding lights, or additional signage, then the remaining solution is repainting the existing crossing. Mayor Dickey noted that he did not notice the signage was obscured by shrubbery, but that can be addressed by the City. Councilperson Nelson suggested that the placement of the signage could be reviewed because drivers are not noticing the sign at its current location. She added that at this specific location a bigger sign might be appropriate. Mayor Dickey asked if there are alternative striping solutions for marking the crosswalk. Ms. Lee noted additional striping options could be considered. Councilperson Weed noted in Prairie Village he observed the installation of raised, illuminated striping that effectively warns the driver of speed bumps and crossings. He added this striping technique is currently being installed on 69th Street in Prairie Village and can withstand snowplows. Mayor Dickey noted this striping is also on Cherokee in Prairie Village in advance of the speed humps. Chief Roberson noted these rumble strips are raised a bit to warn drivers in advance of apparatus, such as pedestrian crossing and can be used for traffic calming. He added narrowing the driving lane can also slow drivers before entering a pedestrian crossing. Councilperson Weed noted the City typically uses a muted yellow for signs and new signs at school crossings are using a more neon green color. He agreed with Councilperson Nelson that drivers are not noticing the current sign, and in this location, a more pronounced sign might better attract drivers’ attention. Mayor Dickey summarized that the crosswalk would remain in its current location and be repainted, brighter color pedestrian crossing signs installed, and City staff could communicate with Prairie Village and Leawood public works on rumble stripe options. He noted after these improvements, further considerations for additional improvements, such as a flashing light signal could be considered. Mayor Dickey asked if the Council would like to review the striping solutions before installation. Councilperson Bruning suggested the traffic engineer review maintaining the current crossing location for approval. Ms. Lee indicated in advance of this meeting, the traffic engineer reviewed 3 maintaining the current crossing location and indicated that it does meet the minimum standards for a crossing. PUBLIC SAFETY A. Police Report Chief Roberson referred to the October narrative report and noted that activity was low with only two incidents to report. He noted there was a theft from a vehicle that was reported to be locked. He added there was no evidence of forced entry, and the property was recovered from a stolen vehicle in Kansas City about a week after the incident and returned to the owner. He noted in the second incident a patrolling officer observed a suspicious vehicle parked between two residences. Preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen. He noted the officer observed the back door of the residence was damaged and power tools were gathered during an interrupted burglary. He added the officer contacted the suspect whose case is now under investigation. Chief Roberson noted there was also one car accident. He added this report demonstrates the positive results of the community’s efforts including the Mayor’s letter reminding everyone to keep doors locked, the 9 PM Routine campaign, and the increased police patrolling at night. He noted that Prairie Village has experienced an increase in calls for service and burglaries, especially late at night, while Mission Hills has a measurable decrease. Chief Roberson referred to the license plate reader (LPR) and traffic camera memo in the packet that shows the successes of the program. He added that the officers use this tool to catch or interrupt criminals before committing crimes. He also noted that the partnerships with Fairway, Westwood, and Overland Park have made a difference in improving the crime rate in Mission Hills. Councilperson Bruning referred to the LPR and traffic camera memo and asked in the incident on April 16, 2023, where video surveillance and LPR were used to connect a suspect to crimes in the area and asked if that evidence is admissible in a trial. Chief Roberson replied yes that this evidence is admissible in court. He added that due to server space, the LPR and camera data is maintained for 45 days. Chief Roberson referred to the memo and noted it is a small sample of the success stories in the City. He added the LPR and camera connectivity program is a helpful tool for law enforcement all across the metro area to solve crimes, locate individuals with warrants, and identify people who should not be driving. He noted when these systems were first installed, individuals did express concerns about collecting data, but these fears have not come true and there are policies in place so that the data is only used as needed. He added the PVPD recently entered into an agreement with all the metropolitan cities to share data. Councilperson Nelson noted that Kansas City, MO previously had red-light cameras that would issue tickets to drivers and asked if they are participating in the LPR and camera program. Chief Roberson noted that the red-light cameras in Kansas City, MO were found to be unconstitutional, so the program has been discontinued but some apparatus remains. He noted red-light cameras are illegal in Kansas. He added that Kansas City, MO has installed LRP and traffic cameras from State Line 4 Road to Wornall Road and this data is being shared to the benefit of Kansas City, MO and Mission Hills. Councilperson Weed asked if there have been any lessons learned that informs the prioritization of the next ten recommendation locations. Chief Roberson replied that intersections with higher traffic and entry and exit points are a higher priority, especially since the City has a complicated internal roadway layout. Captain Washington referred to the recommendation report and noted six internal locations and four boundary locations. He added that intersections adjacent to the country clubs, 63rd Street and Belinder Avenue, and Mission Drive and Indian Lane are the highest priority. Mr. Jones noted there is not a system identified at the Belinder low water crossing, which is an entry and exit point. Captain Washington asked if a long-term decision had been made regarding the crossing as there is a significant investment to install a system. Mayor Dickey noted the cameras only installation at Verona Columns was materially less expensive than the dual LPR and camera system and asked if once the egress and ingress intersections were built out with LPR and camera systems if interior intersections could be cameras only. Captain Washington replied yes but if there was an incident where officers were sent to respond to an LPR hit and the internal systems is all cameras, there could be a delay between another LPR hit, which could be challenging for the officers to pursue. He noted that camera only systems are a cost savings option. Mayor Dickey asked if cameras were installed at the Belinder low water crossing if LPR equipment could be added later. Captain Washington replied that the cameras could be installed with the required internal infrastructure for the LPR to be activated later. He noted it can be more challenging to retrofit equipment. Councilperson Bruning noted the Belinder low water crossing is a primary entry point into the City. Ms. Lee asked if a system could be placed at the island intersection of Mission Drive, Belinder Avenue, and Overhill Road. Mayor Dickey noted that the City received federal ARPA funding and asked for the remaining balance. Ms. Lee replied that the City received $540,000 and budgeted approximately $270,000 for the first phase of LPR installation. She added this phase came in under budget, so the balance is approximately $300,000, which has to be obligated for expenditure by December 31, 2024 and spend by December 31, 2026. Captain Washington noted that the Belinder low water crossing was originally identified as a location in the first phase. Councilperson Nelson referred to the memo and asked why there was a difference between the actual costs and the estimated costs in the next recommended locations. She noted for example that Tomahawk Road and State Line was $15,916, while all the next recommended locations are all estimated to cost $24,000. Captain Washington noted there was an installation partnership with Kansas City, MO for the systems on State Line Road, which resulted in cost savings. He added that $24,000 is the estimated cost for new installations without any cost partnerships. Councilperson Weed noted the LPR and cameras are powerful tools, as evidenced by the summary of incidents in the memo. He asked if there are unintended benefits or cost savings because of these systems, for example officer recruitment and retention or potential reduction of police officers or vehicles. Chief Roberson noted these systems will most likely not decrease the number of officers needed but allow personnel to be more strategically placed in the City. He added the LPR and cameras allow for investigations to be centered on a specific location without an officer’s presence. Chief Roberson added that new technologies attract younger recruits. He 5 added some of the officer vehicles are outfitted with LPR, which can be used as they patrol the street. Chief Roberson noted there has been success regularly driving a patrol vehicle with LPR in the country club parking lots to look for stolen vehicles that have been abandoned. Councilperson Bruning asked the cost to move an LPR and camera system after installed to a new location. Captain Washington replied that it would cost approximately $3,000 to relocate existing equipment. Councilperson Thorne asked if there are any existing locations that were not collecting the volume of data anticipated where the equipment could be relocated to a priority location. Captain Washington replied not at this time and noted the existing locations establish the base network for new locations to connect. He referred to the incident memo and noted it is only a snapshot of the 62 instances when the equipment was used for investigative purposes. Councilperson Bruning supported the Council approving the ten new locations recommended for equipment and adding an LPR and camera to the Belinder low water crossing. He noted there is available funding and the LPR data might benefit the long-term planning discussion for the Belinder low water crossing. Mayor Dickey agreed and noted the Council had previously requested data on the rate of vehicles fleeing the City by this egress, which an LPR could provide. Councilperson Nelson added that there is only one entry point to the Belinder low water crossing and suggested placing the system at the traffic island where Mission Drive, Belinder Avenue, and Overhill Road intersect. Mr. T. McQuaid noted this intersection is complex and asked if additional cameras would be needed. Captain Washington replied that this location had previously been evaluated and the existing light pole would be an appropriate location for a 360- degree camera. Mayor Dickey asked Captain Washington if he would recommend a camera at the Belinder low water crossing or the traffic island where Mission Drive, Belinder Avenue, and Overhill Road intersect. Captain Washington recommended the traffic island location because all traffic entering and exiting the City travels through this intersection with the exception of Brookbank Lane, which is a cul-de-sac. Councilperson Thorne asked with the additional camera and LPR systems if additional dispatch computer monitors will be needed at the police station. Captain Washington replied yes with the additional systems in Mission Hills and Prairie Village the station plans to add four to six monitors. Councilperson Weed asked if there is enough server capacity to handle the increased systems. Captain Washington replied there is more than adequate server capacity at this time, but as the system is built out the capacity will continue to be evaluated. Councilperson Nelson asked about the human element and if someone is always watching the monitors. Captain Washington replied if there was an active incident the monitors would be observed. Mayor Dickey noted Councilperson Bruning’s recommendation to approve the ten requested locations and add the intersection of Mission Drive, Belinder Avenue, and Overhill Road and asked if there was additional support from the Council. Councilperson Weed asked how this program would be funded. Ms. Lee replied that the remaining $300,000 of ARPA funds have not been earmarked and could be used for this program. Councilperson Weed asked if there are other any pressing funding needs on the horizon. Ms. Lee replied no. Councilperson Bruning moved to approve the ten recommended locations and traffic island at the intersection of Mission Drive, Belinder 6 Avenue and Overhill Road for the Mission Hills LPR, camera, and connectivity program. Councilperson Nelson seconded. Approved 5-0. Mayor Dickey suggested that the success stories of the connectivity program be included in Chief Roberson’s remarks at the upcoming Joint Homes Association meeting. B. Fire District Report There was no additional report or discussion. NEW BUSINESS FINANCIAL REPORT A. October Financial Report Mr. Carroll noted there was no additional information to report. B. 3rd Quarter Analysis Ms. Lee noted that revenues continue to perform well and year-end revenues are projected to be $500,000 over budget. She noted that approximately $225,000 to $250,000 would be saved for anticipated auditor adjustments, since last year a little over $200,000 was adjusted. Ms. Lee noted there will be approximately $300,000 remaining for the Council to program or encumber. She added there was not a $100,000 transfer to the Capital Improvement Reserve fund in the 2023 budget, which could be an encumbrance option. She noted the 2023 budget included a $315,000 transfer from the Special Highway Fund to the General Fund, but that is no longer necessary so these funds can remain to grow for future projects. Ms. Lee noted when a budget is adopted the City is authorized to expend a specific amount of money. She added the 2023 budget will require an amendment at the December Council meeting to account for the additional expenses due to State Line Road and Mission Drive projects. Councilperson Nelson noted the success of the State Line Road project. She asked if the Mission Drive project was complete and noted the seam of the road is not quite centered. Ms. Lee replied the contractor had a bit of cleanup remaining to complete the project. She added there was a concern on the second day of the Mission Drive project and the inspector and engineer observed that the pavement met the contract specifications, but the seam was not centered. Ms. Lee noted staff had a great experience working with McAnany Construction and the City had cost savings bidding the State Line Road and Mission Drive projects at the same time. Councilperson Weed noted that spray asphalt technology was used on Mission Drive and asked for more information. Ms. Lee replied that typically tack oil is put down first for the new asphalt to adhere to the roadway, whereas on Mission Drive the tack was sprayed simultaneously with the asphalt so the road could be opened sooner. She added that given the parking challenges and limited driveway access on Mission Drive the additional $20,000 for the spray asphalt benefited residents. Ms. Lee noted the City of Lenexa used this spray paving at their City Center and provided a 7 recommendation for McAnany Construction who suggested the spray paving method at the pre- construction meeting. Ultimately, the City’s engineer on the project investigated the method and authorized its use. She added the City did not receive many concerns from impacted residents, who were patient with weather delays. C. 3rd Quarter Reserve Fund Analysis There was no additional report or discussion. OLD BUSINESS A. Repeat Nuisance Properties No nuisance properties to report. NEW BUSINESS A. Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Homes Tour Application: 6638 Wenonga Terrace Councilperson Nelson moved to approve the application for Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation hour tour at 6638 Wenonga Road. Councilperson Bruning seconded. Approved 5-0. B. Ordinance No. 1645 – Standard Traffic Ordinance Ms. Krstulic noted that last year the Standard Traffic Ordinance (STO) provisions were separated from the local regulations to streamline the annual adoption process. She added the local provisions are maintained in Code but are no longer in the same section as the STO. Ms. Krstulic noted the same procedure was followed for the Uniform Public Offense Code (UPOC). Councilperson Weed moved to approve Ordinance No. 1645 for the Standard Traffic Ordinance. Councilperson Thorne seconded. Approved 5-0. C. Ordinance No. 1646 – Uniform Public Offense Code Ms. Krstulic noted last year the Uniform Public Offense Code (UPOC) provisions were separated from the local regulations by section numbers. She noted an addition to the UPOC is an amendment for unlawful to discharge a firearm in the City. Ms. Krstulic added the language is closely aligned with Prairie Village’s regulations apart from a reference to public or private shooting ranges. She noted the proposed language could allow for public or private ranges in the future with authorization through special use permit or exception. Councilperson Nelson asked if the language specifies the type of firearm and asked if a child with a BB gun would meet the unlawful firearm criteria. Ms. Krstulic replied she would investigate the request further. 8 Councilperson Nelson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1646 for Uniform Public Offense Code. Councilperson Thorne seconded. Approved 5-0. D. Ordinance No. 1647 – Parking Regulation Changes Ms. Clifton noted the main change in proposed Ordinance No. 1647 is providing the Architectural Review Board (ARB) with the authority to approve temporary parking on the grass at the country clubs during certain times of the year. She added there are events at the clubs, such as swim meets, where there is not enough parking available. Ms. Clifton noted there are several instances where driveways are shared in the City, so another change is allowing shared driveways if an easement is filed with the Johnson County record of deeds. She noted there are also temporary parking allowances on the lot for substantial and concurrent construction projects, which is already included in a separate section of the Code but added to this section for clarity. Councilperson Nelson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1647 for parking regulation changes. Councilperson Weed seconded. Mayor Dickey noted the temporary parking on grass helps solve the issue of overflow parking for large events without gravel. Councilperson Thorne noted the Mission Hills Country Club had submitted a temporary parking request with gravel to the ARB and this provides a more viable alternative. Approved 5-0. E. 2024 Council Meeting Dates and 2025 Budget Calendar Ms. Lee referred to the draft 2024 Council meeting calendar for review and noted the March meeting date was adjusted to avoid spring break. She noted the plan is to finalize the meeting calendar at the December meeting. Ms. Lee referred to the draft 2025 budget development calendar, which relies on the existing Council meeting dates. She noted there are several dates listed to schedule the Strategic Financial Planning meeting. She added the proposed dates are earlier in the budget development schedule to provide ample time to fully explore mill levy changes. Ms. Lee asked the Council to review the dates and be prepared to finalize a meeting at the December meeting. Mayor Dickey suggested a Doodle poll in advance of the December meeting. REPORTS OF CITY STAFF A. City Clerk Councilperson Nelson referred to the calendar and asked if the Joint Homes Association meeting would take place on January 17, 2024. Councilperson Weed responded that is the planned date and it would take place at the Indian Hills Country Club. Mayor Dickey noted the upcoming holiday tree lighting and Santa’s arrival being closer to 5:30 pm for sunset. B. City Administrator Ms. Lee noted the resident survey results will be presented by the consultant at the December meeting. She added the Moody’s updated financial information is included in her report. Councilperson Nelson asked to clarify if thirty percent of residents participated in the survey. 9 Ms. Lee replied that the participation rate is now closer to thirty-five percent, which is a good survey response rate. She added there continue to be surveys submitted and the consultant will have to set a hard cut-off date. Councilperson Nelson asked for the level of participation needed for the survey results to be significate for decision making. Ms. Lee noted the consultant was impressed with the level of participation and would provide guidance on participation confidence. Mayor Dickey added thirty percent participation provides an approximately ninety- five percent confidence interval for statistical significance, which is strong. C. Assistant City Administrator Mr. Carroll noted his report included the current fee schedule for the dogs running at large in the City, which was discussed at the October meeting. He reported that the construction fencing at the playground would be removed tomorrow, the new surface installation is complete, and the swing will be installed this week. The Council congratulated Mr. Carroll on his engagement. D. City Planner Ms. Lee noted the label colors for the City Planner report were adjusted as requested by the Council. MAYOR’S COMMENTS A. Liaison Reports Councilperson Weed noted he attended the Planning Commission virtually. Ms. Clifton noted that the Planning Commission is discussing incremental change to the Design Guidelines related to raised or elevated outdoor living areas. She added the Council would receive recommendations from the Planning Commission after a public hearing. Councilperson Thorne reported the Architectural Review Board (ARB) meets tomorrow. Councilperson Nelson reported the Board of Zoning Appeals is an outstanding board, which met to hear the appeal of a resident who received a compliance order to move their fence. She added the resident had exhausted all avenues to keep the fence in its current location and the BZA did not provide any further opportunities for appeal. Councilperson Nelson opined that the City and staff are accommodating to residents and there are times a line must be drawn in the sand. Councilperson Weed asked if the consequences were made clear to the resident. Councilperson Nelson and Councilperson Thorne agreed that the ARB, BZA, and City staff were clear about the board’s decisions and consequences for non-compliance. Ms. Krstulic clarified that the resident requested the Council to accept dedications to allow the fence to be placed into the setback, which were declined. She noted the resident was then issued a compliance letter to move the fence within thirty days. She added this letter included a statement that the resident had the right to appeal the compliance letter, because according to the Code a decision by a City staffer interpreting the zoning regulations or building code can be appealed. She noted the resident opted to exercise his right appeal but did not understand that the appeal was limited to the 10 compliance letter, so his application form to the BZA included all the background related to the fence issue. Ms. Krstulic added the BZA had a lengthy discussion because the appeal was not clear, but ultimately the BZA determined the appeal was their original decision to deny the 16- foot variance and the time to appeal that decision to District Court had long passed. Councilperson Weed asked how this matter will be resolved. Mayor Dickey noted if the compliance order is not fulfilled then a citation will be issued and proceedings through the Municipal Court. Ms. Krstulic noted the City could go as far as an administrative warrant and move the fence. Councilperson Weed asked how fines are collected and enforced. Ms. Krstulic noted there are court procedures for administering and collecting fines, and if they are ignored there is a bench warrant process. Mayor Dickey noted there are procedures in the Code for the City to intervene and complete the work as Ms. Krstulic stated. Councilperson Bruning noted if that is the case how will costs be assessed to the property owner. Ms. Lee replied that there could be a special assessment added to the property tax bill through the County. Councilperson Bruning reported that the Park Board is on hiatus for the winter. He added the chair of each home’s association is holding meetings with their group to plan next year’s programming. He noted the next Park Board meeting will be in March 2024. Councilperson Perry thanked the volunteers on City boards and noted that the Crime Prevention and Safety Committee did not meet. Mayor Dickey noted the annual holiday tree lighting the following Sunday. He reported the Mission Road project in Prairie Village is projected to be complete the end of November. Mayor Dickey noted there would be a swearing-in ceremony at the December Council meeting for the newly elected council members. He noted that with a new council member Council liaison roles may change in 2024. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. /s/ Meghan Woolbright 11