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July 21, 2026 - City Council
Published: Jul 21, 2026
City Approves Condemnation for 83rd Street Improvements Project
The City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of lands or interests through condemnation for the construction of the 83rd Street Improvements project, specifically the section from Gleason to Clare. City Engineer Tim Green explained that 37 parcels needed acquisition, with 8 already secured, leaving 29. The project aims to start construction by May 2027, requiring utilities to be relocated by November 1st, necessitating the condemnation process to begin around August 1st. The condemnation process involves court appointment of appraisers to determine just compensation, with property owners having the right to appeal the award. Reasons for condemnation include disagreements on price, ownership issues like deceased property owners, multiple interests in a property, and project schedule adherence. Negotiations will continue throughout the condemnation period.
City Council Approves CID, Development Agreement, and IRB for Solera Retail Project
The City Council considered and approved several items related to the Solera retail development, including establishing the Solera Retail Center Community Improvement District (CID), approving the CID development agreement with Intrepid Lenexa LLC, and adopting a resolution to issue up to $77 million in industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) for the project. The CID will impose a 1% sales tax for 22 years, capped at $10.4 million in reimbursements, for a total retail investment of $34.5 million covering retail space, public streets, parking, and site development. The IRBs will provide a sales tax exemption on construction materials for both retail and residential components of the entire 75-acre mixed-use development. Public comment included concerns about the proliferation of CIDs, the additional tax burden on consumers, and the justification for incentives for a prime location, while others spoke in support of the project's economic benefits and infrastructure development.
Council Denies Prairie Star Parkway Center Rezoning and Plan
The City Council denied a rezoning request and preliminary plan for the Prairie Star Parkway Center, located south of Prairie Star Parkway between Gleason and Dunraven. The applicant proposed rezoning from agricultural (AG) to Community Planned Commercial District 2 (CP2) for a 17-acre site with nine commercial pad sites, including auto-centric uses like drive-thrus. Staff and the Planning Commission recommended denial, citing non-conformance with the comprehensive plan, which designates the area for office and employment center uses (implementing zoning CPO or NPO), not community commercial (CP2). Concerns were raised about increased traffic, conflict with the planned character of the Prairie Star Parkway corridor, and the site plan's pedestrian safety and internal circulation. The applicant argued their plan supported the area's employment center vision by providing necessary services and that their design incorporated community gathering elements.
City Council Approves Pay Plan Adjustments and $2.8 Million Implementation
The City Council approved a resolution to adjust pay ranges and authorize the City Manager to implement updates to the fiscal year 2026 pay plan. A comprehensive salary study conducted by CBIS found that base pay is broadly aligned with the market, though public safety roles were slightly behind. The study recommended adjusting salary structures, ensuring all employees are paid at least the new range minimums, providing range adjustments for pay progression, and issuing lump sum payments for employees above the pay range maximums. The total implementation cost is estimated at $2.8 million. The council also approved a 3% annual adjustment for eligible employees and market adjustments based on the study, with a 2% structural adjustment to account for market movement.
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