City Council

AMENDED Paola City Council Meeting - AGENDA Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 6:00 PM Paola Justice Center - 805 N PEARL YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEIgDJjzXV_XvXznUfKQomw? PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL - McMahon ___ Hugo___ Brown ___ Shields ___ Mayor House ___ INTRODUCTION 1. CONSENT AGENDA The items on the Consent Agenda are considered by the Governing Body to be routine business items. Agenda items may be approved by a single motion, second and a majority vote with no separate discussion of any item listed. Should a member of the Governing Body desire to discuss any item, at his/her request it will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. a.​ Meeting Minutes – August 12, 2025 b.​ Salary Ordinances - 25-17 & 25-18 c.​ Appropriation Ordinances - 1057 & 1058 d.​ Pledged Collateral Report - August 2025 e.​ Journal Entries - August 2025 f.​ Renewal of Paola Liquor license, 701 S Silver. g.​ Renewal of Pearl Street Liquor License, 1001 N Pearl h.​ Renewal of Paola County Club Drinking Establishment License, 29651 Old KC Rd. i.​ Leak Allowance - USD 368, account #0303-000000-0000-01 Possible Action - Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and authorize the Mayor to sign. Motion: __________ ​ Second: ___________ ​Vote: ______________ 2. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC When addressing the Council, please step to the podium and state your name and address so that it can be recorded in the minutes of the meeting. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes or less and to items NOT on the agenda. Thank you. Paola City Council Meeting Agenda - 09-09-25 Page 1  AMENDED 3. RNR & BUDGET Public Hearing to exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) Possible Action - Motion to open the public hearing regarding the RNR. Motion: __________ ​ Second: ___________ ​Vote: ______________ a.​ Consider Resolution No 2025-017: Exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate. Possible Action - Motion to approve Resolution No 2024-017 to levy a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for the City of Paola. Motion: __________ ​ Second: ___________ ​Vote: ______________ Possible Action - Motion to close the public hearing regarding the RNR. Motion: __________ ​ Second: ___________ ​Vote: ______________ Public Hearing for the proposed 2026 Paola City Budget Possible Action - Motion to open the public hearing regarding the 2026 budget. Motion: __________ ​ Second: ___________ ​Vote: ______________ Possible Action - Motion to close the public hearing regarding the 2026 budget. Motion: __________ ​ Second: ___________ ​Vote: ______________ b.​ Consider adoption of the 2026 Paola City budget. Possible Action - Motion to adopt the 2026 Paola City budget in the amount of $17,692,635 and authorize the necessary signatures. Motion: __________ ​ Second: ___________ ​Vote: ______________ 4. NEW BUSINESS a.​ Emergency Response Plan Annual Review Possible Action - Motion to approve/deny Resolution #2025-018 City of Paola Emergency Response Plan and Water System Emergency Response Plan. Motion: __________ Second: ___________ Vote: ______________ Paola City Council Meeting Agenda - 09-09-25 Page 2  AMENDED b. 25-CUP-03, 610 N Silver, Refrigerated Warehousing Possible Action - Motion to adopt/deny Ordinance #3237 the Conditional Use Permit with conditions for the Heavy Retail and Service at 610 N Silver St. Motion: __________ Second: ___________ Vote: ______________ c. 25-CUP-03, 125 W Peoria St, Automotive Sales Possible Action - Motion to adopt/deny Ordinance #3238 for the Conditional Use Permit with conditions for the Heavy Retail and Service at 125 W Peoria St. Motion: __________ Second: ___________ Vote: ______________ d. Housing Incentive Program Renewal Possible Action - Motion to adopt/deny Ordinance #3239 renewing the new housing construction incentive program. Motion: __________ Second: ___________ Vote: ______________ e. Playground Equipment Upgrade Possible Action - Motion to approve/deny the playground proposal and authorize the necessary signatures. Motion: __________ Second: ___________ Vote: ______________ f. KORA Fee Changes Possible Action - Motion to adopt/deny Ordinance #3240 amending inspection fees and copying fees related to the Kansas Open Records Act. Motion: __________ Second: ___________ Vote: ______________ g. 115 W Wea Agreement Authorization Possible Action - Motion to approve/deny the Land Purchase Agreement with Lowman Realty & Investments, LLC in the amount of $52,000 and authorizing the Mayor to sign. Motion: __________ Second: ___________ Vote: ______________ Paola City Council Meeting Agenda - 09-09-25 Page 3  AMENDED 5. STAFF REPORTS 6. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE COUNCIL 7. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS FROM THE MAYOR 8. ADJOURNMENT Possible Action – Motion to adjourn. Motion: __________ ​ Second: ___________ ​Vote: ______________ ~ NOTICE ~ In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing assistance or other services or accommodation for this meeting should contact City Clerk Stephanie Marler at least 24 hours in advance of this meeting at 913-259-3600. Paola City Council Meeting Agenda - 09-09-25 Page 4