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Highlights

- Chamber funding: The council approved a service and funding agreement with the Leawood Chamber and EDC. Chamber CEO Stephanie Meyer said the organization will expand outreach to small businesses, host regular sessions with the Small Business Development Center and begin scheduled meetings with larger employers to address retention and concerns. Meyer said the Chamber has “a couple of activities going actually. … We're hoping that it isn't just something that happens in 2025, that it's something we kind of carry on as a part of our overall EDC programming.” The resolution passed unanimously.

- Iron Horse GPS: The council approved a license and service agreement with Club Car LLC for GPS and related software at Iron Horse Golf Course. Ryan Eck, general manager at Iron Horse, said GPS helps golfers with yardage and pace of play, supports live scoring for events and allows cart‑control features that protect turf. The agreement’s recurring cost was discussed by council members as roughly $25,000 per year; the resolution passed unanimously.

- Halbrook Country Club pool renovation: The council approved a final plan for Halbrook Country Club’s pool complex renovation. Architect Mike Kress said the plan calls for demolishing the existing pool after mid‑July and expects the new pool to be open by Memorial Day 2026. The planning commission had unanimously recommended approval; the council approved the final plan on a recorded 6‑0 vote with two members recused.

- Regents Park Villas and landscape plan: The council approved a revised final plan and final plat for Regents Park Villas, changing a previously approved area from 36 twin villas to 18 detached single‑family homes; the council also approved a revised final landscape plan for the same development. The applicant said the change responds to market demand and that attached villa product remains available elsewhere on the site. Both resolutions were approved unanimously.

- Traffic calming on 130 Second Street/High Drive: Following a Public Works Committee recommendation, the council approved installation of additional asphalt speed tables along 130 Second Street/High Drive between Mission Road and 130 Third Street and removal or redeployment of radar feedback signs. The city has spent about $100,000 on traffic calming along the corridor to date; public works reported approximately 80 adjacent residences are in the petition area and residents must secure signatures from 75% of adjacent property owners for the measures to be made permanent. The council approved the recommendation unanimously.

- Business‑license expiration change: The council adopted an ordinance changing the annual expiration date for most city business licenses from June 30 to December 31 to align with a new permitting system rollout this fall. The measure was adopted by roll‑call vote (eight ayes, none opposed).

Votes at a glance (selected)

- Resolution — service and funding agreement with Leawood Chamber and EDC: approved unanimously.
- Resolution — license and service agreement with Club Car LLC (GPS at Iron Horse): approved unanimously.
- Resolution — final plan, Halbrook Country Club pool renovation (Planning Case 28‑25): approved 6‑0 (two members recused).
- Resolution — revised final plan and final plat, Regents Park Villas (Planning Case 29‑25): approved unanimously.
- Resolution — revised final landscape plan for Regents Park (Item 8T): approved unanimously.
- Resolution — traffic calming devices for 130 Second Street/High Drive: approved unanimously; residents must petition for permanence (75% signatures required).
- Ordinance — amend City Code sections 5‑1005 and 5‑1006 (business licenses; change expiration date to 12/31): adopted by roll call, 8‑0.

Context and next steps: Several actions authorize staff to finalize agreements or to proceed to permitting and construction. The traffic‑calming approvals are contingent on resident petition and the developer‑related plats will proceed to county recording and building‑permit steps. The GPS and Chamber agreements will be implemented under terms approved by the council.

Sources: Council meeting transcript and direct remarks from Stephanie Meyer (Leawood Chamber) and Ryan Eck (Iron Horse Golf Club).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Governing Body-Regular Session - Apr 21 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Leawood City Council on April 25 approved a series of consent items and resolutions including Chamber funding, golf‑cart GPS at Iron Horse, multiple planning approvals, traffic calming and a business‑license change.","taxTitle","Leawood, Johnson County, Kansas","taxId",55742,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6574423,"Leawood council OKs intent to issue up to $25 million in industrial revenue bonds for mixed‑use project",981,1126000,2107000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3076443-00ccb7bacd21cf769046741cbefa639f&start=1126&end=2107","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3076443-00ccb7bacd21cf769046741cbefa639f/thumbnail_1126000.jpg","/articles/6574423/Leawood/Johnson-County/Kansas/Leawood-council-OKs-intent-to-issue-up-to-25-million-in-industrial-revenue-bonds-for-mixeduse-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6574423-72e4b9c604ea6360649d8f64afff3d69/orig.mp4?Expires=1771171621&Signature=WHTTQj8aALamCseV3UJY7vU2PyrUOvz4oGYG6y6c-AJ66qCuqZghEqWM2~g1zuAdLit0y6QZflrv3seoZYol5vmBPFPKgxCWtgGSpSjgWunL~N-~XU4FG2pW9Q6eJUeOK-PBYvF2plGdaMCI8efTLHbXq9l9qJbNWStk96abPqPCBwmenzFWygV6fDS54tSfVMHwNBJhyhRnrr6-r4AFIBZAeqcPG1AMdk0Zx6TrDIbnUiQTmchPZgix6~NcvXKOnUFWELWm4zU739kD9wPI3CpACxkMuF3sxIPqdgDRAzf2hBxiFV~H2I8ImGg19gGsPObgc0CfhpWJE~TkoTE2iw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Leawood City Council on April 25 unanimously adopted a resolution indicating the city’s intent to issue up to $25,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds to support the construction of a mixed‑use commercial and residential project for the benefit of Leawood MXD LLC.

The action gives the developer access to a state exemption certificate that would allow the project to avoid sales tax on construction materials, furniture, fixtures and equipment; the council and city bond counsel said the city is not being asked to provide a property‑tax abatement and would not pledge its full faith and credit to repay the bonds.

Bond counsel Kevin Wimpey, of Gilmore & Bell, told the council that IRBs in Kansas are typically used as an incentive vehicle and that “the city is prohibited from pledging its full faith and credit to the repayment of IRBs, and there's no city liability for the repayment of IRBs.” He explained the common “buy your own bonds” structure: the developer purchases the bonds and leases the project from the city, and lease revenues secure repayment.

Kurt Peterson, an attorney with the Paulson Lille law firm speaking for the developer, said the project’s final plan remains as previously approved: “This project has final plan approved for its mixed use, 193 units of residential with approximately 15,000 feet of first floor commercial and then structured parking.” Peterson said the request before the council is only to restore the sales‑tax exemption authority after an earlier resolution of intent adopted in 2021 lapsed.

City staff and bond counsel said the amended request reflects increased construction costs since 2021; aside from the higher dollar cap the deal terms are unchanged. Wimpey told the council the developer would provide financial security — typically a letter of credit or similar — to cover the city’s estimated foregone sales taxes until bonds are issued or certificates expire.

Council members asked about timing and mechanics. Wimpey confirmed the council’s resolution of intent is the step the Kansas Department of Revenue requires before it issues the exemption certificate. Peterson explained that if construction stretches over multiple years the developer can request extensions of the state certificate and that the city would coordinate with the state and its bond documents.

The council adopted the resolution by voice vote; the record shows eight ayes and no nays. Mayor Mark E. Elkins closed that portion of the meeting by wishing the developer success. The developer and its representatives were present at the council meeting and will return to the council for final bond documents if and when the project reaches that stage.

Why it matters: The measure gives the developer access to a state sales‑tax exemption on construction materials and equipment, lowering the project’s near‑term cost of construction. City officials emphasized that no property‑tax abatement was requested, and the city will not assume repayment risk for the bonds.

What happens next: With the resolution of intent adopted, the developer can seek the Department of Revenue exemption certificate and proceed with construction planning. Final issuance of bonds, if any, would require a future council action and bond ordinance.","The Leawood City Council unanimously adopted a resolution of intent to issue industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) of up to $25 million to support construction of a mixed‑use development by Leawood MXD LLC; the request is limited to a sales‑tax exemption on construction materials and equipment, not property‑tax abatement.","actionData","errors"]

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