City Council
Regular MeetingOlathe, KS · October 4, 2022
Minutes
City of Olathe City Council
100 E. Santa Fe | Council Chamber
Tuesday | October 4, 2022 | 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Present: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
Others in attendance were City Manager, Michael Wilkes, Deputy City Manager,
Susan Sherman, and City Attorney, Ron Shaver.
Mayor Bacon requested to have Consent Item C pulled from the agenda to be
considered at a later date.
Mayor Bacon asked to add an Ordinance to the agenda, for consideration,
under New Business Item B.
2. BEGIN TELEVISED SESSION – 7:00 P. M.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Proclamation recognizing October 9-15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week.
Mayor Bacon presented the proclamation to Chris Curtis, fire
instructor and students from Olathe's 21st Century Public Safety
Academy at Olathe West.
Students thanked the mayor and council for the proclamation. They
also provided a few fire safety tips.
B. Proclamation recognizing October 2022 as Disability Employment
Awareness Month.
Mayor Bacon presented the proclamation to Mark Gash, chair of the
Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board (PDAB).
Mr. Gash thanked the mayor and council for recognizing October as
Disability Employment Awareness Month, and provided a brief
update on what PDAB is doing in the community including an
upcoming job fair.
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C. Presentation of Service Award to Gina Ortiz.
Mayor Bacon invited Citizens Police Advisory Council Chair, Dennis
Vaverka, to introduce Gina Ortiz, who recently retired from the
advisory council after 9 years of service.
Mr. Vaverka asked for Ms. Ortiz to step forward and spoke about her
responsibilities while on the council.
Mayor Bacon presented Ms. Ortiz with a service award for her years
of service.
Ms. Ortiz thanked the Mayor and council for the opportunity to serve
on the advisory council.
5. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented excluding item C. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
A. Consideration of approval of the City Council meeting minutes of
September 20, 2022.
approved
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1068 creating an Opioid Litigation
Settlement Fund for the purpose of receiving opioid litigation settlement
funds.
approved
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1069 amending certain provisions of
Resolution No. 18-1027 to extend the termination date of the resolution.
removed from agenda and not considered.
D. Request for the acceptance of the dedication of land for public
easements and public street right-of-way for a final plat of Prairie Farms
XIV (FP21-0047) containing 59 lots and four (4) tracts on 23.56 acres;
located south of Elm Terrace and west of Hedge Lane. Planning
Commission approved this plat 6-0.
approved
E. Request for the acceptance of the dedication of land for public
easements and public street right-of-way for a final plat of The
Highlands at Cedar Creek (FP22-0033), containing fourteen (14) lots
and eight (8) tracts on approximately 16.14 acres; located vicinity of W.
Valley Parkway and 110th Terrace. Planning Commission approved plat
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6 to 0.
approved
F. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1070 (SU22-0003), requesting
approval of a special use permit for an Electrical Substation in the AG
(Agricultural) District for Evergy Woodland Station on approximately
69.32 acres; located at 10859 S. Woodland Road. Planning
Commission recommends approval 8 to 0.
approved
G. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1071 (PLN22-0004), requesting the
City’s consent to the enlargement of the Consolidated Main Sewer
District.
approved
H. Consideration of Consent Calendar.
approved
I. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1072 supporting the City’s
application to the Federal Rail Administration (“FRA”) for funds for the
119th Street, Woodland to Northgate, Improvements Project, PN
3-C-024-21 (the “Project”).
approved
J. Consideration of Engineer’s Estimate, acceptance of bids and award of
contract to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. for construction of
the Lake Olathe Water Main Extension Loop Project, PN 4-C-002-15.
approved
K. Consideration of award of contract to Daupler, Inc. for on-call and after
hours answering services for the Infrastructure Department.
approved
L. Consideration of renewal of contract with Ka-Comm Inc. for the
purchase of Emergency Equipment and Emergency Equipment
Installation services for the Police Department.
approved
M. Consideration of contract for the renewal of Level One LLC utility bill
printing, mailing, and online bill presenting services.
approved
N. Consideration of approval of the 2023 Intergovernmental Services
Agreement.
approved
O. Consideration of award of contracts to John A. Marshall Co., Scott Rice
Office Works, and Encompas Corporation for the purchase of Furniture,
Furnishings and Equipment for the Downtown Library.
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approved
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-46 approving a Second Amended
and Restated Petition for improvement of Hedge Lane from 175th Street
to 171st Street and special assessments related thereto, and amending
Resolution No. 21-1072 and Ordinance 21-59.
Ron Shaver, City Attorney, provided an explanation to the council on
what new business items A, B, and Ordinance 22-51, added under
item B will achieve. Mr. Shaver added that Heartland Coca-Cola
recently purchased approximately 54 acres of land, located at the
intersection of 167th and Hedge Lane where they intend to develop
the property in phases.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance No. 22-46
as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1073 approving a petition for
improvement of Hedge Lane from 171st Street to 167th Street.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Resolution No.
22-1073 as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-51 approving an Annexation and
Development Agreement with Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company,
LLC.
(CAI and supporting documents for Ordinance No. 22-51 are attached to the
end of the meeting minutes.)
Kevin Shea, Vice President of Sales and Chief Customer Officer of Heartland
Coca-Cola provided a brief presentation to the council on the company.
Councilmember Felter thanked Heartland Coca-Cola for investing in Olathe.
Councilmember McCoy asked how many employees will be at the new facility.
Mr. Shea stated there would be approximately 175 employees.
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Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance No. 22-51. The
motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and Essex
C. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-47 granting a contract franchise to
Google Fiber Kansas, LLC, to construct, operate, and maintain
communications service facilities in the City of Olathe.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance No. 22-47
as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
D. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-48, RZ22-0008, requesting approval
of a rezoning from the CTY RUR District to the M-2 (General Industrial)
District and a preliminary site development plan for JDC Olathe -
Mackey Farm on approximately 148.97 acres; located at the northwest
corner of the intersection of W. 167th Street and US 169 Highway.
Planning Commission recommends approval 8-0.
Zachary Moore, Planner II, provided a presentation to the council.
Councilmember Mickelson asked what the percentage of glass was
on the elevation without dock doors. Mr. Moore stated 15-17% will
be glass.
Councilmember McCoy asked for clarification on traffic flow from the
site. Mr. Moore explained the flow from the site.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance No. 22-48
regarding RZ22-0008, as presented. The motion carried with the
following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
E. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-49 (RZ22-0011), requesting
approval of a rezoning from the CTY A (County Agricultural) and BP
(Business Park) Districts to the BP (Business Park) District for Cedar
Creek Corporate Park Tract 4, containing one (1) tract on approximately
3.86 acres; located at 25488 West Valley Parkway. Planning
Commission recommends approval 8 to 0.
Jessica Schuller, Senior Planner, provided a presentation to the
council.
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Applicant, Paul Greeley of Selective Site Consultants, asked for the
councils support on the item.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance No. 22-49
regarding RZ22-0011, as presented. The motion carried with the
following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
F. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1074, SU22-0007, requesting
approval of a Special Use Permit for a Telecommunications Facility
(Monopole) in the BP (Business Park) District on approximately 3.86
acres; located north of Valley Parkway and west of Bluestem Parkway.
Planning Commission recommends approval 7-1-0.
Jessica Schuller, Senior Planner, provided a presentation to the
council.
Mayor Bacon asked if the 30' setback allows for future expansion of
K10 highway. Ms. Schuller stated yes, there is a large right-of-way to
allow for expansion.
Applicant, Paul Greeley of Selective Site Consultants, asked for the
councils support on the item.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Resolution No.
22-1074 regarding SU22-0007, as presented. The motion carried with
the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
G. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-50 approving the delivery of an
assignment and assumption of the interest in industrial revenue bonds
and authorizing of the City's taxable industrial revenue bonds in an
amount not to exceed $138,000,000 to Garmin for the purpose of
constructing and renovating the company's warehouse space to office
and lab uses.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance No. 22-50
as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
7. NEW CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Councilmember Felter stated that the 119th and I-35 bridge was red this week
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to honor fallen firefighters. She also congratulated the city for being ranked #3
by Fortune's top 25 places to live. Ms. Felter added she had the opportunity to
attend the Mahaffie Stage Coach cemetery tour and encouraged people to
attend the event next year.
Councilmember McCoy stated the city was also selected as a place for its
access to health care and the support for people caring for their aging parents.
Mr. McCoy also stated he attended a dinner at the Olathe Public Library that was
put on by the library foundation, noting it was the best one he had attended.
Councilmember Essex reminded people to have a plan at home in the event of
a fire and that October is breast cancer awareness month.
Mayor Bacon stated the Mayors Children's Fund has started for the year. He
noted the upcoming annual fundraiser on November 9th at First Watch.
8. END OF TELEVISED SESSION
9. GENERAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF CITIZENS
Persons wanting to speak regarding a general concern must sign up no later than
30 minutes prior to the beginning of the City Council meeting. A person may sign up
by notifying the City Clerk by calling 913-971-8521, emailing CCO@Olatheks.org or
in person at City Hall. The Council has allocated up to 3 minutes per speaker, and
up to 30 minutes total for this portion of the meeting.
No comments were heard.
10. 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Legal Department Update.
City Attorney, Ron Shaver and Municipal Judge, Katie
McElhinney, provided a legal department update to the council.
Mayor Bacon asked if the city needed a policy outlining when
cases would be closed for non-activity. Judge McElhinney
stated she felt the 7 year time frame currently was good.
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Councilmember Gilmore asked for clarification on the online
ticket adjustment portal. Mr. Shaver explained the system.
Councilmember Felter asked if the Veterans Court is with
Johnson County. Judge McElhinney stated it was and that they
see 1-2 at the municipal court that are part of the program.
Councilmember McCoy asked for more information on the
school supply for fines program. Judge McElhinney explained
the program.
Councilmember Mickelson asked for Mr. Shaver to explain to
the council what happened with the new court software. Mr.
Shaver explained to the council that the company could not
support the city so the contract was terminated and the city
received funds back.
Mayor Bacon asked how long the city had been doing the
restitution for victims program. Mr. Shaver stated the program
has been going for many years and the $63,000.00 received
has been for this last year.
11. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Councilmember Vogt wished City Manager, Michael Wilkes, Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Gilmore asked if the city could look at the land on the south of
Olathe, now that the city knows the Spring Hill agreement is no longer in place,
to look at trends for the area. He wants to also look for annexation islands that
can cause issues for the city. Ron Shaver, City Attorney, stated that each year
the land use map will be presented. He also stated the city has an annexation
policy, but it has not been looked recently.
Councilmember McCoy stated the Fire Department does more than just fight
fires to keep citizens safe and that Olathe is a safe city to live in. He thanked the
Fire Department and Police Department for everything they do.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 PM.
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Eric Strimple
Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Olathe City Council
100 E. Santa Fe | Council Chamber
Tuesday | October 4, 2022 | 7:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. BEGIN TELEVISED SESSION – 7:00 P. M.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Proclamation recognizing October 9-15, 2022 as Fire Prevention Week.
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
B. Proclamation recognizing October 2022 as Disability Employment
Awareness Month.
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
C. Presentation of Service Award to Gina Ortiz.
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
5. 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
September 20, 2022.
Staff Contact: Brenda Swearingian
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1068 creating an Opioid Litigation
Settlement Fund for the purpose of receiving opioid litigation settlement
funds.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Chris Grunewald
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1069 amending certain provisions
of Resolution No. 18-1027 to extend the termination date of the
resolution.
Staff Contact: Jamie Robichaud and John Page
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D. Request for the acceptance of the dedication of land for public
easements and public street right-of-way for a final plat of Prairie Farms
XIV (FP21-0047) containing 59 lots and four (4) tracts on 23.56 acres;
located south of Elm Terrace and west of Hedge Lane. Planning
Commission approved this plat 6-0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Zachary Moore
E. Request for the acceptance of the dedication of land for public
easements and public street right-of-way for a final plat of The
Highlands at Cedar Creek (FP22-0033), containing fourteen (14) lots
and eight (8) tracts on approximately 16.14 acres; located vicinity of W.
Valley Parkway and 110th Terrace. Planning Commission approved plat
6 to 0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Jessica Schuller
F. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1070 (SU22-0003), requesting
approval of a special use permit for an Electrical Substation in the AG
(Agricultural) District for Evergy Woodland Station on approximately
69.32 acres; located at 10859 S. Woodland Road. Planning
Commission recommends approval 8 to 0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Emily Carrillo
G. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1071 (PLN22-0004), requesting the
City’s consent to the enlargement of the Consolidated Main Sewer
District.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Zachary Moore
H. Consideration of Consent Calendar.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Nate Baldwin
I. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1072 supporting the City’s
application to the Federal Rail Administration (“FRA”) for funds for the
119th Street, Woodland to Northgate, Improvements Project, PN
3-C-024-21 (the “Project”).
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Nate Baldwin
J. Consideration of Engineer’s Estimate, acceptance of bids and award of
contract to Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. for construction of
the Lake Olathe Water Main Extension Loop Project, PN 4-C-002-15.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Nate Baldwin
K. Consideration of award of contract to Daupler, Inc. for on-call and after
hours answering services for the Infrastructure Department.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Zach Hardy
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L. Consideration of renewal of contract with Ka-Comm Inc. for the
purchase of Emergency Equipment and Emergency Equipment
Installation services for the Police Department.
Staff Contact: Mike Butaud
M. Consideration of contract for the renewal of Level One LLC utility bill
printing, mailing, and online bill presenting services.
Staff Contact: Erin Vader and Ronni Decker
N. Consideration of approval of the 2023 Intergovernmental Services
Agreement.
Staff Contact: Mike Sirna
O. Consideration of award of contracts to John A. Marshall Co., Scott Rice
Office Works, and Encompas Corporation for the purchase of Furniture,
Furnishings and Equipment for the Downtown Library.
Staff Contact: Mike Sirna and Sara Eccles
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-46 approving a Second Amended
and Restated Petition for improvement of Hedge Lane from 175th Street
to 171st Street and special assessments related thereto, and amending
Resolution No. 21-1072 and Ordinance 21-59.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Jamie Robichaud
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
B. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1073 approving a petition for
improvement of Hedge Lane from 171st Street to 167th Street.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Jamie Robichaud
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
C. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-47 granting a contract franchise to
Google Fiber Kansas, LLC, to construct, operate, and maintain
communications service facilities in the City of Olathe.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Bob Gallimore
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
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D. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-48, RZ22-0008, requesting approval
of a rezoning from the CTY RUR District to the M-2 (General Industrial)
District and a preliminary site development plan for JDC Olathe -
Mackey Farm on approximately 148.97 acres; located at the northwest
corner of the intersection of W. 167th Street and US 169 Highway.
Planning Commission recommends approval 8-0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Zachary Moore
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve (4 positive votes), deny (5
positive votes required), or return to the Planning Commission.
E. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-49 (RZ22-0011), requesting
approval of a rezoning from the CTY A (County Agricultural) and BP
(Business Park) Districts to the BP (Business Park) District for Cedar
Creek Corporate Park Tract 4, containing one (1) tract on approximately
3.86 acres; located at 25488 West Valley Parkway. Planning
Commission recommends approval 8 to 0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Jessica Schuller
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve (4 positive votes), deny (5
positive votes required), or return to the Planning Commission.
F. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1074, SU22-0007, requesting
approval of a Special Use Permit for a Telecommunications Facility
(Monopole) in the BP (Business Park) District on approximately 3.86
acres; located north of Valley Parkway and west of Bluestem Parkway.
Planning Commission recommends approval 7-1-0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Jessica Schuller
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
G. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-50 approving the delivery of an
assignment and assumption of the interest in industrial revenue bonds
and authorizing of the City's taxable industrial revenue bonds in an
amount not to exceed $138,000,000 to Garmin for the purpose of
constructing and renovating the company's warehouse space to office
and lab uses.
Staff Contact: Jamie Robichaud and John Page
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
7. NEW CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
8. END OF TELEVISED SESSION
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9. GENERAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF CITIZENS
Persons wanting to speak regarding a general concern must sign up no later than
30 minutes prior to the beginning of the City Council meeting. A person may sign up
by notifying the City Clerk by calling 913-971-8521, emailing CCO@Olatheks.org or
in person at City Hall. The Council has allocated up to 3 minutes per speaker, and
up to 30 minutes total for this portion of the meeting.
10. 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. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Legal Department Update.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver
11. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
12. ADJOURNMENT
The City of Olathe offers public meeting accommodations. Olathe City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Assistive
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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