City Council
Regular MeetingOlathe, KS · February 19, 2019
Minutes
City of Olathe City Council
100 E. Santa Fe | Council Chamber
Tuesday | February 19, 2019 | 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Bacon, Brownlee, Campbell, McCoy, Vogt, and
Copeland
Absent: Randall
Others in attendance were City Manager Wilkes, Assistant City Manager
Sherman and City Attorney Shaver.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consideration of motion to recess into an executive session under the Kansas Open
Meetings Law to discuss the following items:
A. Recess into an executive session to discuss personnel matters of
non-elected personnel pursuant to the exception provided in
K.S.A.75-4319(b)(1) regarding the Internal Auditor position. (City
Council)
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Campbell, to recess into an executive
session to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel pursuant
to the exception provided in K.S.A.75-4319(b)(1) regarding the Internal
Auditor position. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Bacon, Campbell, McCoy, and Copeland
Absent: Brownlee, Randall, and Vogt
B. Recess into an executive session for consultation with the City’s
attorneys which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client
relationship pursuant to the exception provided in K.S.A. 75-4319(2)
pertaining to a funding agreement, and for preliminary discussions
related to acquisition of property pursuant to the exception provided in
K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(6) for a discussion of the acquisition of real property
in south Olathe.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Campbell, to recess into an executive
session for consultation with the City’s attorneys which would be
deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship pursuant to the
exception provided in K.S.A. 75-4319(2) pertaining to a development
agreement and a funding agreement, and for preliminary discussions
related to acquisition of property pursuant to the exception provided in
K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(6) for a discussion of the acquisition of real property
in south Olathe. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: Bacon, Campbell, McCoy, and Copeland
Absent: Brownlee, Randall, and Vogt
The meeting will resume at 7:00 p.m.
Councilmember Brownlee and Vogt arrived at 6:33 p.m.
3. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
Executive Session Item A - Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt to proceed
with the strategies as discussed in executive session. Motion passed 6-0
Executive Session Item B - Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt to approve an
arena design agreement with Mentum Olathe, LLC. Motion passed 5-1 with
Councilmember Brownlee voting nay.
4. BEGIN TELEVISED SESSION – 7:00 P. M.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Proclamation declaring February as Heart Month
Mayor Copeland read the proclamation and presented it to Olathe
resident and heart attack survivor Rob Shipley.
Mayor Copeland invited Fire Chief Jeff DeGraffenreid to the podium
to speak about the free mobile phone application known as
PulsePoint. Chief DeGraffenreid stated the application notifies
users of situations in which they might render assistance if CPR
trained.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember McCoy requested Item H be removed for separate consideration
and vote.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve the consent agenda with the
exception of item H. The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: Bacon, Brownlee, Campbell, McCoy, Vogt, and
Copeland
Absent: Randall
A. Consideration of approval of the City Council meeting minutes of
February 5, 2019.
Approved.
B. Consideration of a pawnbroker/precious metal dealer license application
for Olathe Trading Post & Pawn, located at 2049 E. Santa Fe.
Approved.
C. Consideration of renewal of contracts to United Office Products and
Office Depot for office supplies.
Approved.
D. Consideration of authorization for Mayor Copeland to attend the 87th
Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors June 28 - July 1,
2019.
Approved.
E. Consideration of an agreement between the City of Olathe and Johnson
County Park and Recreation District accepting funds for the assistance
to Cedar Creek Trail.
Approved.
F. Consideration of Resolution No. 19-1019, SU18-0008, request approval
for a special use permit to allow for more than four (4) animals on a
residential lot less than three (3) acres; located at 813 E. Wabash
Street. Planning Commission recommends approval 5-1.
Approved.
G. Consideration of Consent Calendar.
Approved.
H. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Black &
Veatch Corporation for design of the replacement standby generators
for the Harold Street Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Renner
Pump Station. Continued from the February 5, 2019 Council Meeting.
Councilmember McCoy asked in the future if staff would consider
looking at using solar panels as a back-up power source.
Public Works Deputy Director, Alan Shorthouse stated while not a
preferred method for this use staff can look into solar power and
costs related as a supplemental source.
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Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve consent item H. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Bacon, Brownlee, Campbell, McCoy, Vogt, and
Copeland
Absent: Randall
I. Consideration of Engineer’s Estimate, acceptance of bids and award of
contract to Phoenix Concrete & Underground, LLC for construction of
the Downtown Bollards Project, PN 7-C-009-18.
Approved.
J. Acceptance of bids and consideration of award of contracts to BA
Designs, Built Interior Construction, Commercial Concepts and
Furnishings, Concepts for Business LLC, Encompas Corporation,
Freedom Interior Solutions LLC, Interior Landscapes, John Marshall
Company, Modern Business Interiors, Payless Office Products, Scott
Rice Office Works, Spaces Inc, Staples Advantage, Team office, and
United Office Products Inc for the purchase of office furniture city wide.
Approved.
K. Consideration of renewal of contract with Burtin & Associates, Inc. for
Janitorial Services.
Approved.
L. Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contract to MTS
Contracting, Inc. for the purchase of Masonry & Concrete Pavement
Maintenance for Facilities Maintenance.
Approved.
M. Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contract to Murphy
Tractor and Equipment Company for the replacement of an existing
1999 Case 580SL with a John Deere 60G Excavator and trailer, for the
Field Operations Division of Public Works.
Approved.
N. Acceptance of renewal of contract to Johnson County Landfill (Waste
Management) for the disposal of bio-solids from the City’s wastewater
treatment facilities.
Approved.
8. NEW BUSINESS-PUBLIC WORKS
A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 19-06 approving an engineer’s survey
and authorizing the acquisition of land for the Woodland Road, K-10 to
College Boulevard Improvements Project, PN 3-C-041-18 .
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
Mayor Copeland stated he would be abstaining from voting on this
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item as the project abuts his neighborhood.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve ordinance no. 19-06.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Bacon, Brownlee, Campbell, McCoy, and Vogt
Absent: Randall
Abstain: Copeland
9. NEW CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Councilmember McCoy stated the City has great public servants that go beyond
the call of duty and wanted to thank them along with our first responders.
Councilmember Vogt agreed with Mr. McCoy concerning our employees and
was appreciative of our snow removal crews who are working this evening to
clear our streets and keep us safe.
Councilmember Campbell stated that he would be leaving the meeting early as
he needs to get back to Topeka before the blizzard sets in.
Councilmember Brownlee thanked our snow crews for the work they do and is
very appreciative of them.
10. END OF TELEVISED SESSION
11. GENERAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF CITIZENS
Sherada Collins, 14950 W. 123rd Circle, Olathe, spoke against a
non-discrimination ordinance.
Wendy Budetti, 17446 W. 161st Street, Olathe, spoke in support of the LGBTQ
non-discrimination ordinance.
Brett Hoedl, 17446 W. 161st Street, Olathe, spoke in support of the LGBTQ
comprehensive non-discrimination ordinance.
Robynn Andracsek, 11526 S. Roundtree Street, Olathe, spoke in support of
Project 1020 concerning a homeless shelter and LGBTQ non-discrimination
ordinance.
Cassandra Peters, 1105 N. Walker Lane, Olathe, spoke in support of the
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LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
Jacob Swisher, 1308 E. 152nd Street, Olathe, spoke against a
non-discrimination ordinance.
Joann Barber, 129 S. Emma Street, Olathe, spoke against a non-discrimination
ordinance.
Nikki McDonald, 14506 S. Darnell Street, Olathe, spoke in support of the
LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
Councilmember Campbell left the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
Paul Gorelick, 8040 Pawnee Street, Prairie Village, spoke in support of the
LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
Joe Suber, 1936 E. Jamestown Drive, Olathe, spoke against a
non-discrimination ordinance.
Beth French, 1129 E. Prairie Street, Olathe, spoke against a non-discrimination
ordinance.
Steve French, 1129 E. Prairie Street, Olathe, spoke against a
non-discrimination ordinance.
Chris Haulmark, 600 S. Harrison Street, Apartment 11, Olathe, spoke in support
of the LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
Scott Harvey, 1107 E. Elizabeth Street, Olathe, spoke in support of the LGBTQ
non-discrimination ordinance.
Mary Wirtz, 2114 E. Mohawk Court, Olathe, spoke against a non-discrimination
ordinance.
Grant Owens, 13083 S. Summit Street, Olathe, spoke in support of the LGBTQ
non-discrimination ordinance.
William Readman, 572 E. Park Street, Olathe, spoke against a
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non-discrimination ordinance.
Mike Bickley, 13805 Parkhill Street, Overland Park, spoke against a
non-discrimination ordinance.
Angie Powers, 1721 W. Spruce Street, Olathe, spoke in support of the LGBTQ
non-discrimination ordinance.
Shelby Lewis, 13421 Woodson Street, Overland Park, spoke in support of the
LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
David Barber, 129 S. Emma Street, Olathe, spoke against a non-discrimination
ordinance.
Angelica Wilcox, 12145 S. Black Bob Road, Apartment 102, Olathe, spoke in
support of the LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
Evan Lovelace, 12475 S. Ortega Drive, Olathe, spoke in support of the LGBTQ
non-discrimination ordinance.
Matthew Calcara, 14362 W. 118th Street, Olathe, spoke in support of the
LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
Jorge Santana, 14429 W. 139th Terrace, Olathe, spoke in support of the
LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
Carolyn Dove, 610 N. Persimmon Drive, Olathe, spoke in support of the
LGBTQ non-discrimination ordinance.
Mayor Copeland asked City Attorney Shaver for an update on this item.
City Attorney Shaver stated the Olathe Human Relations Commission came to
Council earlier this year. Mr. Shaver stated staff has been researching this
diligently and actively engaged. Mr. Shaver further stated staff is taking this
seriously and has been deligent and mindful. Mr. Shaver stated they plan to
discuss this with the Governing Body in the future.
12. CONVENE FOR PLANNING SESSION
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A. REPORTS
1. Report on Ordinance No. 19-XX concerning amendments to
Olathe Liquor Ordinances, O.M.C. Title 7.
The report was accepted and no presentation was given.
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation by ETC Institute on the results of the 2018
DirectionFinder Survey.
Performance Analyst, Ed Foley, introduced this item and
played a video presentation from Chris Tatham, CEO of ETC
Institute.
Councilmembers asked questions regarding street
maintenance, transportation, traffic and street projects which
Public Works Director, Mary Jaeger addressed.
2. Discussion of the 2019 Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit.
Parks and Recreation Program Analyst, Renee Rush,
completed a presentation.
3. Discussion of Federal Legislative Agenda.
Communications and Customer Service Director, Tim
Danneberg, completed a presentation.
4. Communications and Customer Service Activities and Initiatives.
Communications and Customer Service Director, Tim
Danneberg, completed a presentation.
13. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
None
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:11 p.m.
David F. Bryant III, MMC
Deputy City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Olathe City Council
100 E. Santa Fe | Council Chamber
Tuesday | February 19, 2019 | 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Consideration of motion to recess into an executive session under the Kansas Open
Meetings Law to discuss the following items:
A. Recess into an executive session to discuss personnel matters of
non-elected personnel pursuant to the exception provided in
K.S.A.75-4319(b)(1) regarding the Internal Auditor position. (City
Council)
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright
B. Recess into an executive session for consultation with the City’s
attorneys which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client
relationship pursuant to the exception provided in K.S.A. 75-4319(2)
pertaining to a funding agreement, and for preliminary discussions
related to acquisition of property pursuant to the exception provided in
K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(6) for a discussion of the acquisition of real property
in south Olathe.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver
3. RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
4. BEGIN TELEVISED SESSION – 7:00 P. M.
5. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
6. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Proclamation declaring February as Heart Month
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
7. CONSENT AGENDA
The items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be
approved in one motion. These may include items that have been reviewed by the
City Council in a prior planning session. There will be no separate discussion unless
a Councilmember requests that an item be removed from the consent agenda and
considered separately.
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A. Consideration of approval of the City Council meeting minutes of
February 5, 2019.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and David Bryant
B. Consideration of a pawnbroker/precious metal dealer license
application for Olathe Trading Post & Pawn, located at 2049 E. Santa
Fe.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and Brenda Long
C. Consideration of renewal of contracts to United Office Products and
Office Depot for office supplies.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and Amy Tharnish
D. Consideration of authorization for Mayor Copeland to attend the 87th
Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors June 28 - July 1,
2019.
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
E. Consideration of an agreement between the City of Olathe and Johnson
County Park and Recreation District accepting funds for the assistance
to Cedar Creek Trail.
Staff Contact: Michael Meadors and Michael Latka
F. Consideration of Resolution No. 19-1019, SU18-0008, request approval
for a special use permit to allow for more than four (4) animals on a
residential lot less than three (3) acres; located at 813 E. Wabash
Street. Planning Commission recommends approval 5-1.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Daniel Fernandez
G. Consideration of Consent Calendar.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Beth Wright
H. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Black &
Veatch Corporation for design of the replacement standby generators
for the Harold Street Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Renner
Pump Station. Continued from the February 5, 2019 Council Meeting.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Alan Shorthouse
I. Consideration of Engineer’s Estimate, acceptance of bids and award of
contract to Phoenix Concrete & Underground, LLC for construction of
the Downtown Bollards Project, PN 7-C-009-18.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Beth Wright
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J. Acceptance of bids and consideration of award of contracts to BA
Designs, Built Interior Construction, Commercial Concepts and
Furnishings, Concepts for Business LLC, Encompas Corporation,
Freedom Interior Solutions LLC, Interior Landscapes, John Marshall
Company, Modern Business Interiors, Payless Office Products, Scott
Rice Office Works, Spaces Inc, Staples Advantage, Team office, and
United Office Products Inc for the purchase of office furniture city wide.
Staff Contact: Emily Baker and Amy Tharnish
K. Consideration of renewal of contract with Burtin & Associates, Inc. for
Janitorial Services.
Staff Contact: Michael Meadors and Amy Tharnish
L. Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contract to MTS
Contracting, Inc. for the purchase of Masonry & Concrete Pavement
Maintenance for Facilities Maintenance.
Staff Contact: Michael Meadors and Amy Tharnish
M. Acceptance of bid and consideration of award of contract to Murphy
Tractor and Equipment Company for the replacement of an existing
1999 Case 580SL with a John Deere 60G Excavator and trailer, for the
Field Operations Division of Public Works.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Amy Tharnish
N. Acceptance of renewal of contract to Johnson County Landfill (Waste
Management) for the disposal of bio-solids from the City’s wastewater
treatment facilities.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Amy Tharnish
8. NEW BUSINESS-PUBLIC WORKS
A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 19-06 approving an engineer’s survey
and authorizing the acquisition of land for the Woodland Road, K-10 to
College Boulevard Improvements Project, PN 3-C-041-18 .
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger, Beth Wright and Ron Shaver
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
9. NEW CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
10. END OF TELEVISED SESSION
11. GENERAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF CITIZENS
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12. CONVENE FOR PLANNING SESSION
Reports are prepared for informational purposes and will be accepted as presented.
There will be no separate discussion unless a Councilmember requests that a report
be removed and considered separately.
A. REPORTS
1. Report on Ordinance No. 19-XX concerning amendments to
Olathe Liquor Ordinances, O.M.C. Title 7.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Daniel Yoza
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Presentation by ETC Institute on the results of the 2018
DirectionFinder Survey. (60 mins)
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and Matthew Randall
2. Discussion of the 2019 Downtown Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. (15
mins)
Staff Contact: Michael Meadors and Renee Rush
3. Discussion of Federal Legislative Agenda. (10 mins)
Staff Contact: Tim Danneberg
4. Communications and Customer Service Activities and Initiatives.
(15 mins)
Staff Contact: Tim Danneberg
13. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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