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Overland Park Mayor and Council — May 4, 2026: Reappointments, Consent Agenda Approvals, Planning Actions

Overland ParkMay 4, 20263 min read

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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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Mayor and Council - May 4, 2026

May 4, 2026, 12:00 AMcompleted

Agenda

Reappointments to the Independent Citizen Advisory Board on Racial Profiling and Non-Biased Policing :  Georgia Erickson - Term 5-15-2026 to 5-15-2030  Terri Thompson - Term 5-15-2026 to 5-15-2030  Katie Washington - Term 5-15-2026 to 5-15-2030
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Proclamation - Proclaiming May 10 through May 16, 2026, as National Police Week in Overland Park. ● Proclamation
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Proclamation - Proclaiming May 2026, as Jewish American Heritage Month. ● Proclamation
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Consultant Section and Authorization to Negotiate Agreement - George Butler Associates, Inc., for engineering and architectural services for the Green Stormwater Infrastructure Feasibility Study, in an amount not to exceed $598,776. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Agreement - George Butler Associates, Inc. [Project No. SD-3076]
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Consultant Selection and Authorization to Negotiate Agreement - SK Design Group, Inc., for engineering and architectural services for the 2026 Preliminary Engineering Study - Public Lakes project, in an amount not to exceed $199,697. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Agreement - SK Design Group, Inc. [Project No. SD-2534]
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Agreement - Olsson, Inc., to provide engineering and architectural services for the Overland Park Transportation Study, in an amount not to exceed $717,550. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Agreement - Olsson, Inc. [Project No. ST-3147]
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Bid Tabulation – McConnell and Associates Corp., for 2026 Street Repairs (Asphalt Patch), in the amount of $287,450. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Bid Tabulation - 2026 Street Repairs (Asphalt Patch) [Project No. MR-3293] ● Exhibit A - Location Map (Asphalt Patch) [Project No. MR-3293]
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Bid Tabulation - M.H. Logistics Corp., d/b/a Armor Equipment, for the purchase of a Street Sweeper, in the amount of $383,200. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Bid Tabulation - Street Sweeper ● EXHIBIT A - Tymco 500X Sweeper ● EXHIBIT B - Tymco 500X Sweeper
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Purchase of Four Single-Axle Cab and Chassis Trucks - Rush Enterprises, Inc., in the amount of $422.780.16. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Exhibit A - Individual Pricing for 4 HV507 ● Exhibit B- International Cab and Chassis PDF
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Visit Overland Park 2026 Budget . ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● 2026 VisitOP Budget ● 2026 VisitOP Budget Detail
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Resolution No. 5114 - Providing for an amendment of the Overland Park Police Department Retirement Plan and Trust. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5114
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Resolution No. 5115 - Providing for an amendment of the Overland Park Fire Department Retirement Plan and Trust. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Resolution No. 5115
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Ordinance No. MEP-583,MM - Providing for an amendment to the Overland Park Municipal Employees Pension Plan and Trust Agreement. ● Committee Report to Council - Html ● Ordinance No. MEP-583, MM
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Confirmation of Investments . ● Confirmation of Investments
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Expenditure Ordinance No. 4A - Outlining the expenditures from the General Operating Fund for March 27 through April 9, 2026. ● Expenditure Ordinance No. 4A
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Special Event Permit No. SEP2024-00389 - 8045 Santa Fe Drive. A special event permit is requested to allow World Cup community events on June 16 and July 11, 2026, in Downtown Overland Park. Application made by Jeremy Myers, representing the City of Overland Park. ● Staff Report ● Maps
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Special Event Permit No. SEP2025-00449 - 6000 College Boulevard. A special event permit is requested to allow a welcome center/transit hub from June 13 through July 12, 2026, at the Overland Park Convention Center. Application made by Ashley Flagler, representing the Overland Park Convention Center. ● Staff Report ● Maps
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Special Event Permit No. SEP2026-00020 - 13700 Switzer. A special event permit is requested to allow a World Cup watch party and field day on June 19, 2026, at the Scheel’s Overland Park Soccer Complex. Application made by Michael Laplante, representing the City of Overland Park. ● Staff Report ● Maps
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Special Event Permit No. SEP2026-00023 - 11149 West 95th Street. A special event permit is requested to allow a welcome center/transit hub from June 14 through July 12, 2026, at Oak Park Mall. Application made by Karla Engel, representing Oak Park Mall, LLC. ● Staff Report ● Maps
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Special Event Permit No. SEP2026-00145 - 5454 West 110th Street. A special event permit is requested to allow a private concert on June 12, 2026. Application made by Joe Cummings, representing Creative Planning. ● Staff Report ● Maps
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Special Event Permit No. SEP2026-00150 - 7023 West 71st Street. A special event permit is requested to allow a car show on August 23, 2026. Application made by Michael Hink, representing L'arche Heartland. ● Staff Report ● Event Description and Maps
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Special Event Permit No. SEP2026-00153 - 7951 West 160th Street. A special event permit is requested to allow various special events at Bluhawk for 2026. Application made by Haley Kenig, representing Bluhawk. ● Staff Report ● Event Descriptions and Maps
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Special Event Permit No. SEP2026-00195 - 11930 College Boulevard and 6900 W. 135th Street. A special event permit is requested to allow World Cup community events from June 24 through June 27, 2026, at two different Hen House locations. Application made by Clayton Anderson, representing Balls Food Stores. ● Staff Report ● Event Descriptions and Maps
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Acceptance of Right-of-Way - Final Plat No. PLT2026-00006 - OA Estates - 16825 Antioch. Application made by Omar Almoghrabi. The Planning Commission approved this item on April 13, 2026, by a vote of 9 to 0. (Related Case No. PLT2026-00005) ● Staff Report ● Maps
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Rezoning No. REZ2025-00004 - 11401 Lamar. Rezoning is requested from CP-O, Planned Office Building District, to MXD, Mixed-Use District, to allow a new mixed-use development. Application made by Black and Veatch Corporation. The Planning Commission approved this item on April 13, 2026, by a vote of 9 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4380 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Garage Concept Narrative ● Project Design Manual ● Ordinance No. Z-4380 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits
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Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00002 - Vicinity of the southeast corner of 93rd Street and Nieman. A special use permit is requested for a 10-year period of time to allow renewal of a utility facility. This property is currently zoned R-2, Two-Family Residential District. Application made by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline. The Planning Commission approved this item on April 13, 2026, for a 10-year period of time, by a vote of 9 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4399 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Ordinance No. Z-4399 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits
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Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00003 - 5205 West 95th Street. A special use permit is requested for a 10-year period of time to allow renewal of a boarding kennel. This property is currently zoned CP-1, Planned Restricted Business District. Application made by Puppy's Playpen. The Planning Commission approved this item on April 13, 2026, for a 10-year period of time, by a vote of 9 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4400 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Ordinance No. Z-4400 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits
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Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00004 - 8751 Lenexa Drive. A special use permit is requested for a 10-year period of time to allow renewal of a tow lot. This property is currently zoned CP-2, Planned General Business District. Application made by Brian Whitaker. The Planning Commission approved this item on April 13, 2026, for a 10-year period of time, by a vote of 9 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4401 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Ordinance No. Z-4401 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits
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Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00005 - 8200 West 135th Street. A special use permit is requested for a 10-year period of time to allow a doggie day care with overnight boarding. This property is currently zoned CP-2, Planned General Business District. Application made by McCarty Investment Group, Inc. The Planning Commission approved this item on April 13, 2026, for a 10-year period of time, by a vote of 9 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4402 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Ordinance No. Z-4402 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits
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Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00006 - 9521 West 88th Street. A special use permit is requested for a 10-year period of time to allow renewal and expansion of a communications tower. This property is currently zoned CP-2, Planned General Business District. Application made by Crown Castle. The Planning Commission approved this item on April 13, 2026, for a 10-year period of time, by a vote of 9 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4403 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Ordinance No. Z-4403 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits
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Special Use Permit No. SUP2026-00007 - 6000 Metcalf. A special use permit is requested for a three-year period of time to allow a doggie day care with overnight boarding. This property is currently zoned CP-3, Planned Commercial District. Application made by Cook Flatt and Strobel Engineers, PA. The Planning Commission approved this item on April 13, 2026, for a three-year period of time, by a vote of 9 to 0. Ordinance No. Z-4404 ● Staff Report ● Maps ● Ordinance No. Z-4404 ● Criteria for Rezonings and Special Use Permits
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Mid-America Regional Council Report Holly Grummert, Councilmember
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