City Council
Regular MeetingOlathe, KS · August 18, 2020
Minutes
City of Olathe City Council
100 E. Santa Fe | Council Chamber
Tuesday | August 18, 2020 | 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Brownlee, Campbell, Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, and
Vogt
2. BEGIN TELEVISED SESSION – 7:00 P. M.
Others in attendance were City Manger, Michael Wilkes, Assistance City Manager, Susan
Sherman and City Attorney, Ron Shaver.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Proclamation recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment.
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1053 appointing and reappointing
members to the Citizens Police Advisory Council.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of a Public Hearing on a request by Business Garage
Authority, Inc. for issuance of industrial revenue bonds and tax phase in
for the development and construction of flex industrial facilities totaling
48,000 sq ft to house start-up/small/intermediate businesses located in
the Mahaffie Business Park at 15571 S. Mahaffie.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to close the public hearing. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Brownlee, Campbell, Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt,
and Copeland
B. Consideration of Resolution 20-1054 expressing intent to issue
industrial revenue bonds and tax abatement on behalf of Business
Garage Authority, Inc. for the development and construction of flex
industrial facilities totaling 48,000 sq ft to house
start-up/small/intermediate businesses under the Master Resolution of
the Mahaffie Business Park located at 15571 S. Mahaffie.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve Resolution 20-1054.
Motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Brownlee, Campbell, Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt,
and Copeland
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6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve the consent agenda with the
exception of item K. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Brownlee, Campbell, Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt,
and Copeland
A. Consideration of approval of the City Council meeting minutes of August
4, 2020.
Approved
B. Consideration of drinking establishment renewal applications for Red
Lobster, 14904 W. 119th St., Vader’s Bar & Grill, 122 N. Cherry St., and
new a application for Old Chicago #59, 11969 S. Strang Line Rd.
Approved
C. Consideration of cereal malt beverage license applications for Three
Star Company 2 Inc., d/b/a 7-Eleven 21449F located at 2151 E. 151st
Street and Three Star Company 4, Inc., d/b/a 7-Eleven 35754B, located
at 11960 Strangline Road, for calendar year 2020.
Approved
D. Consideration of a private club license for The Brickyard, Inc., located at
1001 S. Weaver.
Approved
E. Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1055 authorizing indemnification
and defense for the City Manager in the matter of Cedar Creek
Development Company, LLC and 30th Plat of Cedar Creek, LLC v. City
of Olathe, et al.
Approved
F. Acceptance of Bids and Consideration of Contract Award to Kone, Inc.
for Parkview Manor Elevator Modernization.
Approved
G. Request for the acceptance of final plat to establish lot lines, public
easements and common tracts for a final plat for Olathe Fire Station #8
(FP20-0013) containing one (1) lot on approximately 12.17 acres; at
14700 S. Lakeshore Drive. Planning Commission approved this plat 5 to
0.
Approved
H. Request for the acceptance of a final plat to establish lot lines, public
easements and common tracts for a final plat of the Olathe Fire
Academy (FP20-0016) containing one (1) lot and one (1) common tract
on approximately 23.05 acres; located at 1100 N. Hedge Lane. Planning
Commission approved the plat 5 to 0.
Approved
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I. Consideration and approval of the 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program.
Approved
J. Consideration of Consent Calendar.
Approved
K. Consideration of Engineer’s Estimate, acceptance of bids and award of
contract to Kansas Heavy Construction, LLC for construction of the
Downtown Streets Improvement Project (Phase 1), North Cherry: Poplar
to Spruce, West Poplar: Cherry to Chestnut, PN 3-R-001-21.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve consent item K. The
motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Brownlee, Campbell, Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt,
and Copeland
L. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Alfred
Benesch & Company for design of the 159th Street Arterial Mill and
Overlay Project, PN 3-P-003-21.
Approved
M. Consideration of a Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement with
ATMOS Energy Corporation for the I-35 and 119th Street
Reconfiguration Project, PN 3-C-026-16.
Approved
N. Consideration of a Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement with
ATMOS Energy Corporation for the 159th Street and Black Bob Road
Improvements Project, PN 3-C-006-16.
Approved
O. Consideration of award of contract to Quicksilver Readymix for concrete
services for the Public Works Department.
Approved
P. Acceptance of bids and consideration of award of contracts to Superior
Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC, Vance Brothers Inc, and Asphalt Sales
Company for asphalt for the Public Works Department.
Approved
Q. Consideration of contract renewal with Ted Systems, LLC for Lenel
building security systems and services. .
Approved
R. Consideration of renewal of contract with All City Management Services
for crossing guard services for the Police Department.
Approved
S. Consideration of authorization and execution of renewal purchase
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agreement between Cartegraph Systems, LLC and the City of Olathe to
maintain Cartegraph Operations Management System (OMS)© software
as a service.
Approved
T. Consideration of contract renewal with Cigna for medical claims
administration, medical network and pharmacy benefit management
services.
Approved
7. NEW BUSINESS-PUBLIC WORKS
A. Consideration of an Agreement with PGAV Architects for design
services for the Police Building Expansion Phase II project, PN
6-C-010-20.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve the agreement with
PGAV Architects for design services. The motion carried with the
following vote:
Yes: Brownlee, Campbell, Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt,
and Copeland
8. NEW BUSINESS-ADMINISTRATION
A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 20-29 adopting the 2021 City of Olathe
Budget.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance 20-29. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Brownlee, Campbell, Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt,
and Copeland
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1056 adopting the 2021-2025
Capital Improvement Plan.
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Vogt, to approve Resolution 20-1056.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: Brownlee, Campbell, Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt,
and Copeland
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1057 establishing a
“Comprehensive Listing of Fees and Charges.”
Motion by Bacon, seconded by Brownlee, to table Resolution 20-1057
for thirty days. The motion failed with the following vote:
Yes: Brownlee, Mickelson, and Bacon
No: Campbell, McCoy, Vogt, and Copeland
Mayor Copeland asked if there was another motion for Resolution 20-1057.
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Motion by Vogt, seconded by Campbell, to approve Resolution 20-1057. The
motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Campbell, McCoy, Vogt, and Copeland
No: Brownlee, Mickelson, and Bacon
Mayor Copeland said he would like staff to work toward developing a better
process for next year so concerns can be addressed ahead of time.
Councilmember McCoy acknowledged this resolution was narrowly approved
and would like to ask staff to look at creative ways to allow more citizens to be
able to use Lake Olathe.
Councilmember Vogt agreed and asked about the possibility of scholarships or
a season/family pass for Lake Olathe.
Mayor Copeland suggested staff spend time on this to fully understand the
programs and make sure no one is shut out and unable to participate.
Interim Parks & Rec. Director, Brad Clay, said the scholarships are applicable
to all programs. He said there is a super pass available that would allow
participation in all programs. He also said we do comparisons in the surrounding
area and our fees are in line with competitors.
Councilmember Brownlee expressed concerns with water and waste water fees
and said she believed this was a year that residents cannot handle a fee
increase.
9. NEW CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Councilmember Brownlee said Kansas had allowed women to vote 8 years
before the 19th Amendment was passed. She also said that Kansas had the
first female US senator who had been elected on her own merit. Ms. Brownlee
said they had just passed a budget that supports the Police and Fire
department and she values what they bring to our community. She pointed out
that because they do their job so well, the City of Olathe residents have lower
insurance rates.
Councilmember Vogt said the budget reflects the quality of life in the
community. She thanked staff for their work on the budget and getting it
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accomplished.
Councilmember McCoy said he had visited Heritage Lake and saw many
people enjoying the park. He said it reminded him that we live in a safe, inviting
community. He also shared a conversation with a gentleman about how he
appreciates the round-abouts.
Mayor Copeland said he remembered the risk they took when they put in the
first round-about. He noted how they have improved public safety.
10. END OF TELEVISED SESSION
11. GENERAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF CITIZENS
Melanie Short, 801 S Grant Terrace, Olathe, shared a proposed resolution
calling for the City of Olathe to condemn systemic racism and affirm all people
who live in or visit this community.
Katie Merrill, 22091 W. 122nd Street, Olathe, called on the City Council to
support a resolution, taking a stand against systemic racism.
Mayor Copeland asked Police Chief Butaud and his staff to address the
concerns expressed and to collect the data the speakers referenced.
12. CONVENE FOR PLANNING SESSION
A. REPORTS
1. Report on a proposed resolution allowing the hunting of deer with
bow and arrow for the 2020-2021 season as part of Olathe’s
Urban Deer Management Program.
Report Accepted
2. Report on proposed sale of the Housing Program rental home at
110. S. Chambery Drive (Neighborhood Stabilization Program)
Report Accepted
13. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Councilmember Brownlee asked staff to provide the Council with a review of the
ordinance limiting the location of thrift stores.
Councilmember Campbell thanked staff for a successful budget process.
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Councilmember Vogt asked for information from staff regarding plans for
continued social distancing in regards to open meetings and public hearings.
Councilmember Bacon asked for an update on the Santa Fe construction.
Deputy Public Works Director, Beth Wright, said Ridgeview will be closed over
the weekend and then they anticipate being able to open Santa Fe within
approximately two weeks. Once Santa Fe is completed, Ridgeview will be
closed for a period of time.
Councilmember McCoy noted that the downtown library had come down and is
looking forward to the new downtown library in the future. He also mentioned
that the temporary location is open. He said he is excited about the new
courthouse and the new downtown skyline that is coming.
Councilmember Mickelson asked about curbside book pick-up at the library and
wanted to know if it was going to be permanent or just offered during COVID.
He said his family has utilized it and would love to see it continue.
Interim Library Director, Erin Vader, said the curbside pick-up has been very
popular and they are hopeful they will be able to continue to offer that service.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Brenda D. Long
City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Olathe City Council
100 E. Santa Fe | Council Chamber
Tuesday | August 18, 2020 | 7:00 PM
NOTICE - Per Executive Order No. 20-52 masks are required to enter City Hall. In
an effort to follow social distancing guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, there
is a limited amount of space and chairs available in the Council Chambers to
accommodate the public. Members of the public are encouraged to watch the
meeting live online at OlatheKS.org/OGN or at their convenience, once the meeting
video is archived within hours of its conclusion.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. BEGIN TELEVISED SESSION – 7:00 P. M.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Proclamation recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the 19th
Amendment.
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1053 appointing and reappointing
members to the Citizens Police Advisory Council.
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consideration of a Public Hearing on a request by Business Garage
Authority, Inc. for issuance of industrial revenue bonds and tax phase in
for the development and construction of flex industrial facilities totaling
48,000 sq ft to house start-up/small/intermediate businesses located in
the Mahaffie Business Park at 15571 S. Mahaffie.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright
Action needed: Consider a motion to close the public hearing
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B. Consideration of Resolution 20-1054 expressing intent to issue
industrial revenue bonds and tax abatement on behalf of Business
Garage Authority, Inc. for the development and construction of flex
industrial facilities totaling 48,000 sq ft to house
start-up/small/intermediate businesses under the Master Resolution of
the Mahaffie Business Park located at 15571 S. Mahaffie.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny
6. 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.
A. Consideration of approval of the City Council meeting minutes of August
4, 2020.
Staff Contact: Brenda Long
B. Consideration of drinking establishment renewal applications for Red
Lobster, 14904 W. 119th St., Vader’s Bar & Grill, 122 N. Cherry St., and
new a application for Old Chicago #59, 11969 S. Strang Line Rd.
Staff Contact: Brenda Long
C. Consideration of cereal malt beverage license applications for Three
Star Company 2 Inc., d/b/a 7-Eleven 21449F located at 2151 E. 151st
Street and Three Star Company 4, Inc., d/b/a 7-Eleven 35754B, located
at 11960 Strangline Road, for calendar year 2020.
Staff Contact: Brenda Long
D. Consideration of a private club license for The Brickyard, Inc., located
at 1001 S. Weaver.
Staff Contact: Brenda Long
E. Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1055 authorizing indemnification
and defense for the City Manager in the matter of Cedar Creek
Development Company, LLC and 30th Plat of Cedar Creek, LLC v. City
of Olathe, et al.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Chris Grunewald
F. Acceptance of Bids and Consideration of Contract Award to Kone, Inc.
for Parkview Manor Elevator Modernization.
Staff Contact: Brad Clay and Jessica Hotaling
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G. Request for the acceptance of final plat to establish lot lines, public
easements and common tracts for a final plat for Olathe Fire Station #8
(FP20-0013) containing one (1) lot on approximately 12.17 acres; at
14700 S. Lakeshore Drive. Planning Commission approved this plat 5 to
0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Jessica Schuller
H. Request for the acceptance of a final plat to establish lot lines, public
easements and common tracts for a final plat of the Olathe Fire
Academy (FP20-0016) containing one (1) lot and one (1) common tract
on approximately 23.05 acres; located at 1100 N. Hedge Lane.
Planning Commission approved the plat 5 to 0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Zach Moore
I. Consideration and approval of the 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) Program.
Staff Contact: Mike Butaud and Jeri Graniewski
J. Consideration of Consent Calendar.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Beth Wright
K. Consideration of Engineer’s Estimate, acceptance of bids and award of
contract to Kansas Heavy Construction, LLC for construction of the
Downtown Streets Improvement Project (Phase 1), North Cherry: Poplar
to Spruce, West Poplar: Cherry to Chestnut, PN 3-R-001-21.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Beth Wright
L. Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Alfred
Benesch & Company for design of the 159th Street Arterial Mill and
Overlay Project, PN 3-P-003-21.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Beth Wright
M. Consideration of a Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement with
ATMOS Energy Corporation for the I-35 and 119th Street
Reconfiguration Project, PN 3-C-026-16.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Beth Wright
N. Consideration of a Relocation and Reimbursement Agreement with
ATMOS Energy Corporation for the 159th Street and Black Bob Road
Improvements Project, PN 3-C-006-16.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Beth Wright
O. Consideration of award of contract to Quicksilver Readymix for concrete
services for the Public Works Department.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Amy Tharnish
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P. Acceptance of bids and consideration of award of contracts to Superior
Bowen Asphalt Company, LLC, Vance Brothers Inc, and Asphalt Sales
Company for asphalt for the Public Works Department.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Amy Tharnish
Q. Consideration of contract renewal with Ted Systems, LLC for Lenel
building security systems and services. .
Staff Contact: Mike Sirna and Amy Tharnish
R. Consideration of renewal of contract with All City Management Services
for crossing guard services for the Police Department.
Staff Contact: Mike Butaud and Amy Tharnish
S. Consideration of authorization and execution of renewal purchase
agreement between Cartegraph Systems, LLC and the City of Olathe to
maintain Cartegraph Operations Management System (OMS)© software
as a service.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and Sarah Doherty
T. Consideration of contract renewal with Cigna for medical claims
administration, medical network and pharmacy benefit management
services.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and Amy Tharnish
7. NEW BUSINESS-PUBLIC WORKS
A. Consideration of an Agreement with PGAV Architects for design
services for the Police Building Expansion Phase II project, PN
6-C-010-20.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger, Mike Butaud and Beth Wright
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny
8. NEW BUSINESS-ADMINISTRATION
A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 20-29 adopting the 2021 City of Olathe
Budget.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and Sarah Doherty
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1056 adopting the 2021-2025
Capital Improvement Plan.
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and Sarah Doherty
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny
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C. Consideration of Resolution No. 20-1057 establishing a
“Comprehensive Listing of Fees and Charges.”
Staff Contact: Dianna Wright and Sarah Doherty
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
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 a proposed resolution allowing the hunting of deer with
bow and arrow for the 2020-2021 season as part of Olathe’s
Urban Deer Management Program.
Staff Contact: Mike Butaud
2. Report on proposed sale of the Housing Program rental home at
110. S. Chambery Drive (Neighborhood Stabilization Program)
Staff Contact: Brad Clay and Jessica Hotaling
13. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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listening devices as well as iPads with closed captioning are available at each meeting. To request an ASL
interpreter, or other accommodations, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 913-971-8521. Two (2) business days
notice is required to ensure availability.
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