This Week's Meetings
Published on January 24, 2022
We are wrapping up the month of January with several meetings this week. These sessions are all open to the public -- our meetings are held virtually but you are welcome to come to the lobby of the Municipal Building to participate as well. In addition to our meetings this evening, we also have a special meeting of the Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee tomorrow (Tuesday) evening at 5PM.
Monday, January 24
Public Works & Safety Standing Committee
- Safe & Welcoming: After months of working with a coalition of community members and organizations, the Commission standing committee will discuss a Safe & Welcoming ordinance. The first part generally ensures that the Unified Government will not enforce or assist in enforcing federal immigration law. The second part describes a Municipal ID program.
- Emergency Operations Plan: Required by state statute, the committee will consider updates to our County Emergency Operations Plan.
- Grant Programs: The committee will hear a proposed application for the Economic Development Administration - Travel, Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Grant for the KC Levee Trails & Riverfront Project. We'll also hear an update from Burns & McDonnell on a compost facility feasibility study work funded by the Sustainable Materials Management Grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Public Works Quarterly Report: The department will be providing its quarterly report on culture, professional development, winter weather operations, and 2022 projects.
Immediately following the Public Works & Safety Standing Committee is the Administration & Human Services Standing Committee Meeting.
Administration & Human Services Standing Committee
During tonight's meeting, the committee will hear a recommendation for additional allocation of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for ongoing public health response to the pandemic. Additionally, the Committee will consider an update to the 47th Street Overlay District to simplify approval requirements by each jurisdiction; an ordinance prohibiting conversion therapy of minors in the county; and a department update from Planning & Urban Design.
Tuesday, JANUARY 25
Economic Development & Finance Standing Committee
Special Meeting
The Commission will be meeting for a special meeting of the Economic Development & Finance Committee tomorrow evening to discuss the Homefield Development Project. For this project, the Unified Government would issue $130M in STAR Bonds for the developer to construct a new, multi-sport Homefield Development Project with various sports-focused assets and a themed hotel. The committee will consider an amended approval of a single $130M public issuance (versus two as per the original deal). Here are some of the proposed elements of the project:
- A $60M, 150,000 square foot indoor multi-sport facility for a variety of indoor sports, along with food and beverage amenities, medical services, fitness and training facilities and other retail, office and entertainment spaces.
- A $15M outdoor multi-sport venue with facilities for sports, adventure, and entertainment programs for water and outdoor sports such as paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, sand volleyball, pickleball, obstacles, climbing, and ropes.
- A $40M youth baseball complex with at least 10 lighted turf fields and integrated state-of-the-art technology.
- A themed $85M Margaritaville hotel and resort project with 250 rooms.
Thursday, January 27
Special Session
Join us again on Thursday evening at 5PM where we will hear an update on a new partnership launching in partnership with USD 500 and YMCA called "Learn-to-Swim," a pilot to help our youth learn how to swim. In addition, we will hear about the upcoming Hollywood Casino Grant program which will be available to community organizations interested in promoting healthy lifestyles and better eating in Wyandotte County. Our Public Works Department will be providing an update on its winter weather operations and we will also hear the latest updates on COVID.
Planning & Zoning and Full Commission Meeting
Then, join us Thursday evening at 7PM for Planning & Zoning and the full Commission meeting where a variety of topics will be covered including change of zone applications, special use permits, and several appointments to various boards and commissions. For the full agenda, check out our Clerk's page.