- Continued the public hearing for consideration of a redevelopment project plan for a redevelopment district in the city (Market Lofts Project) located in the vicinity of 80th Street and Marty, to the June 16, 2008, Council meeting.
- Presented a proclamation proclaiming June 2-27, 2008, as National Safety Month in Overland Park.
- Approved a new appointment, Karen Finstad, to the Board of Directors – Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park for a term from Nov. 1, 2005 to Nov. 1, 2008.
- Approved the following Consent Agenda Item:
FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Staff Items:- Expenditure Ordinance No. 5B – Outlining the expenditures from the General Operating Fund for May 14 through May 27, 2008;
- Capital Projects Expenditure Ordinance No. 6A – Outlining the expenditures from the Capital Projects funds for May 29 through June 4, 2008;
- Application for Renewal of Drinking Establishment License – Khiow, Inc., d/b/a Bo Lings, 9055 Metcalf, Teck Fong Wong, manager;
- Application for Renewal of Drinking Establishment License Contingent on Receiving State License – Espy Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Arizona’s Sports Bar and Grille, 9617 W. 87th St., Christina R. Espy, manager;
- Application for Renewal of Drinking Establishment and Caterers License Contingent on Receiving State License – Kansas Hospitality Services, Inc., d/b/a Overland Park Marriott, 10800 Metcalf, Frank Schveninger, manager;
- Application for New Cereal Malt Beverage License – Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., d/b/a Wal-Mart Store No. 1691, 7701 Frontage, Lance Wheeler, manager;
- Application for Temporary Permit to Sell Alcoholic Liquor – Smoke 'N Fire, for an event to be held at 8030 W. 151st St., June 16, 2008, from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m., James B. Cattey, manager;
PUBLIC SAFETY
Staff Items:- Applications for Renewal of Massage Establishment Licenses: a) Encounter Salon and Day Spa, 11156 Antioch, Karen J. Tobin, applicant; and b) Signature Salon and Day Spa, 14563 Metcalf, Atif M. Alt, applicant;
- Application for Renewal of Massage Establishment and In-Office Massage License – Last Tangle Salon, 9511 Antioch, Jennifer Thomas, applicant.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Committee Items:- Consultant Selection and Authorization to Negotiate Contract with Bucher, Willis and Ratliff Corporation to provide bridge inspection consultant services for the Mission Farms West development located north of I-435 between Roe and Mission;
- Authorization for Text Change Process for Ordinance No. ZRR-2754;
- Authorization to Form Task Force – West Aubry Township Area Task Force to provide recommended land uses in the newly annexed area;
- Resolution No. 3679 – Establishing fees for the use of the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty;
- Resolution No. 3680 – Establishing fees for the use of the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell;
- Resolution No. 3681 – Establishing the fee structure for city-sponsored recreation programs;
- Overland Park Soccer Complex Fee Structure – Approval of fee structure for the use of the Overland Park Soccer Complex, 135th Street and Switzer;
- Overland Park Soccer Complex – Authorization to solicit and negotiate naming rights, sponsorships and advertising for the soccer complex, 135th Street and Switzer;
- Authorization to Negotiate Contract – For concession operations at the Overland Park Soccer Complex, 135th Street and Switzer;
- Request to Waive Consultant Selection Process and Authorization to Select a Sponsorship/Sales Group to manage sponsorships and assets at the Overland Park Soccer Complex, 135th Street and Switzer; and
- Resolution No. 3682 – Relating to annexation of an “island” of land along State Line Road between 169th Street and 171st Street.
- Approved a contract with Valley View State Bank to reduce the Home Improvement Loan Partnership Program interest rate from 6.75 percent to 6.50 percent for the period of July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009. The Home Improvement Partnership Program provides below market rate loans to eligible Overland Park homeowners for exterior home improvements.
- Approved an agreement with Johnson County Interfaith Hospitality Network, Inc., to provide a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $2,739.34 for case management services for Overland Park families who are homeless.
- Approved an agreement with Family Conservancy Family Asset Building Program, to provide a Community Development Block Grant for case management services for income eligible Overland Park families at the Family Conservancy’s Johnson County Family Center in the amount of $8,765.88. The program assists income-eligible individuals accumulate appreciable assets for first homes, small businesses or college education.
- Approved an agreement with El Centro, Inc, to provide a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $10,000 to income eligible Overland Park Families to provide emergency rental and utility assistance.
- Approve an agreement with Head Start of Shawnee Mission, Inc., to provide a Community Development Block Grant of up to $15,000 to provide childcare scholarship assistance for the Early Head Start program for income-eligible Overland Park families.
- Approved Resolution No. 3662 – Setting a public hearing for Monday, Aug. 4, 2008, concerning the unsafe and dangerous structure located at 10315 Antioch.
- Approved Change Order No. 4 for Miles Excavating, Inc., for additional work on the Tuileries Channel Improvements at 107th Street and Barkley in the amount of $37,090.
- Approved a proposal from Clarkson Construction Company for the Indian Creek Flood Control Project, Roe to Mission, in the amount of $2,216,386.60.
- Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with HNTB Corporation for additional engineering services for the design of Switzer from 143rd Street to 151st Street in the amount of $74,200.
- Presented the Mid-America Regional Council Report.
- Held an executive session regarding matters involving attorney/client privilege.
