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Overland Park has many committees, boards, and commissions that meet periodically to discuss various topics affecting the city. Meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Below you will find the three most recent meetings. If a meeting offers live streaming, it will be noted by "Watch Live".

 

Select the Calendar to see the current meeting schedule for most meetings otherwise visit the meeting tiles below for the agenda link or achieved agendas/minutes.

 

(Occasionally, due to lengthy agendas or scheduling conflicts, meetings may be rescheduled or the starting time changed. Updated meeting information is available a www.opkansas.org on the Calendar or by contacting the City Clerk’s office 895-6155.)

 

Mayor and Council meetings are held the first and third Monday at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall in the council chamber.

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Community Development Committee meetings are held every first Wednesday of every month at City Hall in Conference Room 1. They start at 7:00 p.m. 

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Planning Commission meetings are held the second Monday of every month at City Hall in the Council Chamber.  Meetings start at 1:30 p.m.

 

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The Planning Commission has four standing committees that represent major areas of responsibility of the Planning Commission. Each standing Committee has its own meeting times and agendas. 

 

 

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Public Safety Committee meetings are held every second Wednesday of every month at City Hall in Conference Room 1. They start at 7:00 p.m. 
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Public Works Committee meetings are held every fourth Wednesday of every month at City Hall in Conference Room 1. They start at 7:00 p.m. 

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The Board of Zoning Appeals considers requests for relief from the requirements of the zoning ordinance and meets monthly, generally on the second Tuesday. 


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The Civil Service Commission reviews, approves, and assists the police department in the promotions process for officers below the rank of Captain. Meetings of the civil service are commission open to the public and meets the second Monday of the last month each quarter at 6 p.m.
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The Code Board of Appeals reviews all building and construction code appeals. This board meets as-needed on Tuesday or Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

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The Nominating Committee is comprised of the Planning Commission Chair and two members of the Commission. The Committee meets annually to select a slate of members to be presented to the Planning Commission to be voted on to serve as Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission for the following year.

 

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The Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee develops recommendations for use of Community Development Block Grant funds, a flexible program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs.

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The comprehensive plan committee provides oversight to staff in the development of the comprehensive plan work program and the completion of the work program tasks, especially the annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The Committee then makes recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding the annual amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

The Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee is responsible for providing guidance and direction to the staff and consultants on Comprehensive Plan recommendations, serving as community advocates and stewards of the completed and updated plan.  

 

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Recognizing the lifestyle options, national shifts, and essential factors for providing housing variety that supports generations of Overland Park residents. The Comprehensive Plan Housing Choices Advisory Team will assess current housing conditions, explore alternative pathways for diversifying housing, and specify the community’s profile for short- and long-term housing development.
Aligning the preservation, protection, and enhancement of Overland Park’s unique natural and open space areas with the community’s vision for development. The Comprehensive Plan Environmental Resources Advisory Team will identify key environmental topics, consider the benefits and reactions of environmental policies, and develop recommendations to maintain a sustainable and resilient community.
Exploring the characteristics, possibilities, and relationship of how land use influences the quality of place across Overland Park’s neighborhoods and districts. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use Advisory Team will classify existing land use, examine potential patterns from preservation to redevelopment, and establish a guide for investment in Overland Park’s built environment.
Determining the choices, demands, and barriers to creating an accessible community, both within the City and within the region. The Comprehensive Plan Mobility Options Advisory Team will evaluate desired modes of transportation, acknowledge underserved areas and populations, and define appropriate transit models to ensure a well-connected Overland Park.

The Downtown Business Improvement District Advisory Board is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the governance of the Downtown Business Improvement District.  Board members shall be representative of Businesses located within the District. The board meets annually in the fall and is open to the public. 

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The Environmental Advisory Council studies environmental issues while supporting and promoting new and existing programs, and developing educational programs that are beneficial to individuals and businesses in our community with respect to environmental issues. This council meets on the second Thursday at 6 p.m.

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Environmental Advisory Council Officers Board Meeting

The regular meeting of the Officers Board is to be held at 8:00 p.m. in Conference Room 2 (upper) of the Myron Scafe Building, 8500 Antioch, Overland Park, KS. The purpose of the Officers Board Meeting is to plan the agenda.

 

The Independent Citizen Advisory Board for Racial Profiling and Non-Biased Policing advises and assists in policy development, education and community outreach and communications related to racial profiling and other non-biased policing efforts of the Overland Park Police Department and meets quarterly.

All meetings are open to the public. During meetings, the board may recess into executive session to hear details of each investigation. The board will return to open session to announce its findings.

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The Infrastructure Advisory Group will assess the needs, prioritization, practices and funding of the City’s infrastructure programs in order to identify areas to sustain and improve program effectiveness for the next 10 to 15 years.

Group members will participate in the development of recommendations to the Public Works Committee and City Council related to program practices, procedures and methods; City policies, ordinances and resolutions; and long-term financial strategies.

 


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The Land Bank Board of Trustees is responsible for acquiring, maintaining and selling abandoned property in order to address problems and issues created by these distressed properties. The board meets annually or as-needed. 

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The Legacy of Greenery Committee promotes landscaping throughout the city by advocating and encouraging the proper planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, flowers and turf.

 

The Legacy of Greenery Committee meets the first Thursday of every month and sponsors a number of annual activities, including seedling giveaways, poster contests, and landscape excellence awards.


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The Mental Health Advisory Committee advises the Public Safety Committee and City Council on issues of mental health in the community; makes recommendations and/or create educational and informational resources regarding mental health in the community; identifies and increases mental health awareness and prevention resources related to mental health issues; develop additional mental health initiatives; supports and promotes existing and new initiatives for both city staff and for the benefit of individuals across the community through cooperation with the County and other agencies in the region; and conducts periodic meetings with the Public Safety Committee for the purpose of evaluating opportunities to improve communication and transparency.

 


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The Neighborhood Executive Committee - Bylaws Committee reviews the NEC bylaws and recommends revisions to the full Committee.

 

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Neighborhood Executive Committee - Annual Awards Subcommittee
The purpose of this subcommittee is to review and select the winners of the NEC Annual Awards and plan the NEC Holiday Award Ceremony. 

The Overland Park Development Corporation was created to oversee the design, construction, operating and financing of the city’s convention center hotel.

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This Parks & Recreation Advisory Council advises and makes recommendations to the Governing Body and staff on residential parks and recreational needs and wants. They meet the last Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.

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The ordinance review Committee reviews ordinance amendment proposals with staff prior to consideration by the full commission. Ordinance amendments may be proposed by the City Council, the Planning Commission or city staff.   

 

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The site plan review committee makes recommendations to the Planning Commission on matters relating to site planning and architectural details of development proposals. Items may be recommended for committee review by the City Council, the Planning Commission or city staff.

 

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The executive committee consists of the current chair, vice-chair and most recent past chair of the Planning Commission. The committee is responsible for reviewing the by-laws and standing rules of the commission for approval by the full commission and coordinates with the planning commission secretary on issues of strategic importance to the functioning of the Planning Commission.
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