Overland Park Mayor and Council — May 4, 2026: Reappointments, Consent Agenda Approvals, Planning Actions
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Council approved reappointments to the Independent Citizen Advisory Board on Racial Profiling and Non‑Biased Policing, adopted proclamations, approved the Consent Agenda including multiple public works contracts and purchases, accepted a range of Planning Commission items (special events, plats, rezonings, and special use permits), and directed staff to include universal design elements in the long‑range parks plan.
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- Approved reappointments to the Independent Citizen Advisory Board on Racial Profiling and Non‑Biased Policing: Georgia Erickson, Terri Thompson, and Katie Washington (terms 5-15-2026 to 5-15-2030).
- Proclaimed May 10–16, 2026 as National Police Week and proclaimed May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month (no vote required).
- Directed staff to refine the long‑range parks plan to establish at minimum one universally designed, accessible park in north, south, and central Overland Park.
- Approved the Consent Agenda (12–0), including: authorization to negotiate with George Butler Associates, Inc. for a Green Stormwater Infrastructure Feasibility Study (not to exceed $598,776); SK Design Group, Inc. for the 2026 Preliminary Engineering Study – Public Lakes (not to exceed $199,697); Olsson, Inc. for the Overland Park Transportation Study (not to exceed $717,550); bid awards for 2026 Street Repairs (McConnell and Associates Corp., $287,450) and a street sweeper (M.H. Logistics Corp./Armor Equipment, $383,200); and purchase of four single‑axle cab and chassis trucks from Rush Enterprises ($422,780.16).
- Finance items: reviewed Visit Overland Park 2026 budget and approved amendments to retirement plans via Resolution No. 5114 (Police), Resolution No. 5115 (Fire), and Ordinance No. MEP-583, MM (Municipal Employees Pension).
- Planning Commission Consent Agenda approved (12–0), including special event permits for World Cup community events and related activities, acceptance of Right‑of‑Way for Final Plat PLT2026-00006 (OA Estates), rezoning REZ2025-00004 (11401 Lamar to MXD), and multiple special use permits (renewals/approvals for utility facility, boarding kennel, tow lot, doggie day care, communications tower, etc.).
- Mid‑America Regional Council report highlighted regional World Cup preparations, e‑mobility and mobility coordination (no vote required).
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