Leawood planning commission forwards 2026–2030 capital improvement program to governing body
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Summary
The Planning Commission reviewed the City of Leawood’s proposed 2026–2030 Capital Improvements Program, discussed major new projects including a facility conservation program and Iron Horse Golf Club irrigation replacement, and approved the CIP by voice vote to send to the governing body for final action.
The Leawood Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the City of Leawood’s 2026–2030 Capital Improvements Program (case 46-25) and sent the plan to the governing body for final consideration.
City staff presented an overview of the five-year CIP and highlighted major new projects, including an $8,093,000 facility conservation improvement program (FCIP) aimed at energy-saving upgrades and roughly $3.7 million estimated for a complete replacement of the Iron Horse Golf Club irrigation system. Jana Raper, assistant finance director, told commissioners the CIP lists projects expected to exceed the city’s $250,000 capital threshold and includes the city’s anticipated revenues and expenditures over the five-year horizon.
The commission asked for details about specific projects and financing. Don Covey, finance director, explained the FCIP would use a Kansas Corporation Commission conservation financing program that requires projects to meet payback criteria; the city expects to combine capital and rebate credits and to finance remaining costs as appropriate, possibly with bonds next year. Steven Powell, assistant city administrator, said staff was working with a vendor to replace audio-visual equipment in the council chambers and expected to present a contract to the governing body before year end; David Light, public works director, confirmed the proposed site for Fire Station No. 4 is on city-owned land south of the Justice Center.
Commissioners also flagged small omissions in the packet: several project description boxes submitted late were blank and should be completed before the governing body reviews the CIP. Staff acknowledged those late submissions and said missing text would be added.
Commissioner Block moved to approve case 46-25, the 2026–2030 CIP; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The commission’s action forwards the CIP to the governing body for final adoption and appropriation decisions.
The CIP itself is advisory at the planning-commission stage; specific projects will require follow-up actions (contracts, bond or budget approvals) before work can proceed.
