City Council
Regular MeetingOlathe, KS · November 1, 2022
Minutes
City of Olathe City Council
100 E. Santa Fe | Council Chamber
Tuesday | November 1, 2022 | 7:00 PM
City Council toured the Downtown Library at 4:15 PM.
Trails and Greenways and Parks and Recreation Master Plan Workshop took
place in the City of Governors at 5:30 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.
2. BEGIN TELEVISED SESSION – 7:00 P. M.
3. PRESENTATION OF COLORS: American Legion Honor Guard
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bacon thanked the American Legion Post 153 Color Guard for
presenting the colors.
Mayor Bacon noted that Consent Item E was pulled from the agenda by staff
and would be considered at a later date.
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Proclamation recognizing November 11, 2022 as Veterans Day.
Mayor Bacon read and presented the proclamation to, Richard
Yunghans, who is a World War II Veteran.
Mr. Yunghans stated he loved all the people of Olathe for the
recognition.
B. Proclamation recognizing November as Native American Heritage
Month.
Mayor Bacon read and presented the proclamation to Olathe West
Senior, Justin Longhorn, who is from the Northern Arapaho and
Shawnee Tribes.
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Mr. Longhorn thanked the council for the recognition and stated it
meant a lot to him since his grandfather was previously presented
the proclamation for Native American Heritage Month.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve the Consent Agenda with the
exception of item E. 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
October 18, 2022.
Approved
B. Consideration of renewal drinking establishment applications.
Approved
C. Consideration of cereal malt beverage applications for calendar year
2023.
Approved
D. Consideration of a private club license.
Approved
E. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1076 authorizing the execution of a
3rd Amendment to Development Agreement and assignment of TIF and
CID revenues related to the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex project.
Item was pulled from agenda by staff and not considered.
F. Consideration of an office lease agreement with the Olathe Chamber of
Commerce.
Approved
G. Request for the acceptance of the dedication of land for public
easements and public street right-of-way for a final plat of Townhomes
at Hilltop Farms, First Plat (FP22-0037), containing fifty-seven (57) lots
and fourteen (14) tracts on approximately 16.36 acres; located
northwest of W. 175th Street and Mur-Len Road. Planning Commission
approved the plat 8 to 0.
Approved
H. Request for the acceptance of the dedication of land for public
easements and public street right-of-way for a final plat of Hilltop Farms
(FP22-0038), containing seventy-six (76) lots and eight (8) tracts on
approximately 38.48 acres; located northwest of W. 173rd Street and
Mur-Len Road. Planning Commission approved the plat 8 to 0.
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Approved
I. Consideration of Resolution 22-1077: Investment and Cash
Management Policy.
Approved
J. Consideration of Consent Calendar.
Approved
K. Consideration of a Master Agreement for Professional Services with
TREKK Design Group, LLC for design of the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project, PN 1-R-000-23 and the Neighborhood Sanitary
Sewer Improvements Project, PN 1-R-100-23.
Approved
L. Consideration of a Master Agreement for Professional Services with
Olsson, Inc. for design of the Waterline Rehabilitation Project, PN
5-R-000-23.
Approved
M. Consideration of an Agreement with Johnson County for the 119th
Street, Woodland to Northgate, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-024-21.
Approved
N. Consideration of renewal of contract to INSCO Industries, Inc. for the
painting of fire hydrants for the Field Operations Division of
Infrastructure.
Approved
O. Consideration of renewal of contract to Allen, Gibbs, and Houlik L.C. for
audit services.
Approved
P. Ratification of Emergency Purchase of award of contract to Conrad Fire
Equipment Inc., for the fleet replacement of a fire apparatus which
experienced a significant mechanical failure for the Fire Department.
Approved
Q. Consideration of award of contract to Forms + Surfaces for the
purchase of outdoor furniture for the rooftop terrace of the downtown
library
Approved
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-55, RZ22-0015, requesting approval
of a rezoning from the C-2 (Community Center) District to the C-3
(Regional Center) District and a preliminary site development plan for
Tommy’s Car Wash - Mill Creek Center on approximately 3.32 acres;
located southwest of the intersection of W. 119th Street and Ridgeview
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Road. Planning Commission recommends approval 7-0.
Planner II, Zachary Moore, provided a presentation to the council on
the proposed rezoning.
Councilmember Vogt asked about the access off of Ridgeview Rd.
Mr. Moore stated customers will utilize an existing drive off
Ridgeview Rd., then turn into the car wash.
Councilmember Mickelson asked if the entrance was on the west
side or east side. Mr. Moore stated the entrance was on the west
side of the property but access to the car wash would be accessed
from the east once on the property.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance No. 22-55
as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
B. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-56 Amending Chapter 13.34 of the
Olathe Municipal Code Pertaining to Water Conservation.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Ordinance No. 22-56
as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1078 Adopting the 2022 Water
Conservation Plan.
Motion by Gilmore, seconded by Vogt, to approve Resolution No.
22-1078 as presented. The motion carried with the following vote:
Yes: Mickelson, McCoy, Bacon, Vogt, Gilmore, Felter, and
Essex
8. NEW CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
Councilmember Vogt thanked all veterans for their service and reminded
people to vote on November 8th.
Councilmember McCoy also thanked veterans for their sacrifice. He also stated
that there were approximately 2500 children that took part in the Trick or Treat
Trail event. Mr. McCoy spotlighted a few projects that were approved on the
Consent Agenda and spoke about funding from the CARS program helping with
the projects.
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Councilmember Felter thanked the veterans for their service and reminded
people of two hometown heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving,
Spencer Duncan and Cale Miller. Ms. Felter mentioned that the fire department
spent Fire Awareness Month reading to kindergarten kids in the Olathe School
District and that Officer Erik Clark was awarded the KC Crime Stoppers Officer
of the Year. She also congratulated Mayor Bacon on a great State of the City
address.
Mayor Bacon mentioned the Mayors Children's Fund Eggstravaganza will be
next week and tickets are still available.
9. END OF TELEVISED SESSION
10. 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.
11. 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 regarding proposed amendments to Section 10.01.084 of
the Olathe Municipal Code pertaining to Removal of Vehicles.
Accepted
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion on the Parks Sales Tax and Street Maintenance Sales
Tax Proposals.
Director of Quality of Life, Mike Sirna, provided a presentation
on the Park Sales Tax Proposal.
Mayor Bacon asked if the proposed dog park would be off
leash, Mr. Sirna, stated yes.
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Infrastructure Director, Mary Jaeger, provided a presentation
on the Street Maintenance Sales Tax Proposal.
Councilmember Mickelson asked if it would be one ballot with
two votes. Ms. Jaeger, stated yes.
Councilmember McCoy asked about communication efforts.
Ms. Jaeger stated that the communication department will be
working closely to help share information.
Councilmember Felter asked what the approximate cost and
return rate on the mail in ballots are. Ms. Jaeger stated they
would get the information for the council.
Councilmember Gilmore feels it is a great proposal. He also
asked clarifying questions on the inflation costs and the SMST
funds.
Councilmember Vogt asked how the compelling story will be
told to the citizens and other clarifying questions on
communications. Chief Communications and Marketing
Officer, Cody Kennedy and External Affairs and Issues
Management Director, Tim Danneberg provided details to the
council.
Mayor Bacon asked for the list of proposed projects the taxes
would help fund. Mr. Sirna and Ms. Jaeger stated the lists
would be completed within the next few months. Mayor Bacon
asked if the oversight committee would continue. Ms. Jaeger
stated she feels that it will continue.
Councilmember McCoy suggested getting testimonials would
be good.
2. Quality of Life Focus Area Update.
Mike Sirna, Director of Quality of Life, gave a department
update.
Councilmember Felter asked for more information on the
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Ensor Farm. Mr. Sirna provided her the information.
Councilmember McCoy thanked Mr. Sirna for mentioning the
Ensor Farm and also mentioned the Silver Sneaker program.
12. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
Councilmember Felter asked for some education on trash cart placement and
storage to be shared with citizens.
Councilmember McCoy stated a few councilmembers were able to tour the
downtown library site and that early voting is taking place at the Indian Creek
Library.
Councilmember Gilmore asked if the city has ever recognized the group of
volunteers at the Ensor Farm.
Councilmember Essex reminded everyone to vote November 8th.
Mayor Bacon stated there is a volunteer reception on November 7th and there
will be a joint meeting with the Planning Commission in November 29th.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:31 PM.
Eric Strimple
Assistant City Clerk
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Agenda
City of Olathe City Council
100 E. Santa Fe | Council Chamber
Tuesday | November 1, 2022 | 7:00 PM
City Council tour of Downtown Library at 4:15 PM.
Trails and Greenways and Parks and Recreation Master Plan Workshop in City of
Governors at 5:30 PM.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. BEGIN TELEVISED SESSION – 7:00 P. M.
3. PRESENTATION OF COLORS: American Legion Honor Guard
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. SPECIAL BUSINESS
A. Proclamation recognizing November 11, 2022 as Veterans Day.
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
B. Proclamation recognizing November as Native American Heritage
Month.
Staff Contact: Liz Ruback
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
October 18, 2022.
Staff Contact: Brenda Swearingian
B. Consideration of renewal drinking establishment applications.
Staff Contact: Eric Strimple
C. Consideration of cereal malt beverage applications for calendar year
2023.
Staff Contact: Eric Strimple
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D. Consideration of a private club license.
Staff Contact: Eric Strimple
E. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1076 authorizing the execution of a
3rd Amendment to Development Agreement and assignment of TIF and
CID revenues related to the Garmin Olathe Soccer Complex project.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Jamie Robichaud
F. Consideration of an office lease agreement with the Olathe Chamber of
Commerce.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver
G. Request for the acceptance of the dedication of land for public
easements and public street right-of-way for a final plat of Townhomes
at Hilltop Farms, First Plat (FP22-0037), containing fifty-seven (57) lots
and fourteen (14) tracts on approximately 16.36 acres; located
northwest of W. 175th Street and Mur-Len Road. Planning Commission
approved the plat 8 to 0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Kim Hollingsworth
H. Request for the acceptance of the dedication of land for public
easements and public street right-of-way for a final plat of Hilltop Farms
(FP22-0038), containing seventy-six (76) lots and eight (8) tracts on
approximately 38.48 acres; located northwest of W. 173rd Street and
Mur-Len Road. Planning Commission approved the plat 8 to 0.
Staff Contact: Aimee Nassif and Kim Hollingsworth
I. Consideration of Resolution 22-1077: Investment and Cash
Management Policy.
Staff Contact: Jamie Robichaud
J. Consideration of Consent Calendar.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Nate Baldwin
K. Consideration of a Master Agreement for Professional Services with
TREKK Design Group, LLC for design of the Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Project, PN 1-R-000-23 and the Neighborhood Sanitary
Sewer Improvements Project, PN 1-R-100-23.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Nate Baldwin
L. Consideration of a Master Agreement for Professional Services with
Olsson, Inc. for design of the Waterline Rehabilitation Project, PN
5-R-000-23.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Nate Baldwin
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M. Consideration of an Agreement with Johnson County for the 119th
Street, Woodland to Northgate, Improvements Project, PN 3-C-024-21.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Nate Baldwin
N. Consideration of renewal of contract to INSCO Industries, Inc. for the
painting of fire hydrants for the Field Operations Division of
Infrastructure.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Zach Hardy
O. Consideration of renewal of contract to Allen, Gibbs, and Houlik L.C. for
audit services.
Staff Contact: Jamie Robichaud and Briana Burrichter
P. Ratification of Emergency Purchase of award of contract to Conrad Fire
Equipment Inc., for the fleet replacement of a fire apparatus which
experienced a significant mechanical failure for the Fire Department.
Staff Contact: Jeff DeGraffenreid
Q. Consideration of award of contract to Forms + Surfaces for the
purchase of outdoor furniture for the rooftop terrace of the downtown
library
Staff Contact: Mike Sirna and Sara Eccles
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-55, RZ22-0015, requesting approval
of a rezoning from the C-2 (Community Center) District to the C-3
(Regional Center) District and a preliminary site development plan for
Tommy’s Car Wash - Mill Creek Center on approximately 3.32 acres;
located southwest of the intersection of W. 119th Street and Ridgeview
Road. Planning Commission recommends approval 7-0.
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.
B. Consideration of Ordinance No. 22-56 Amending Chapter 13.34 of the
Olathe Municipal Code Pertaining to Water Conservation.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Chris Grunewald
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
C. Consideration of Resolution No. 22-1078 Adopting the 2022 Water
Conservation Plan.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver, Chris Grunewald, Mary Jaeger and John
Gilroy
Action needed: Consider a motion to approve or deny.
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8. NEW CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
9. END OF TELEVISED SESSION
10. 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.
11. 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 regarding proposed amendments to Section 10.01.084 of
the Olathe Municipal Code pertaining to Removal of Vehicles.
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Bob Gallimore
B. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Discussion on the Parks Sales Tax and Street Maintenance Sales
Tax Proposals.
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger and Mike Sirna
2. Quality of Life Focus Area Update.
Staff Contact: Mike Sirna
12. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
13. 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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