Committee backs 10-year naming-rights extension with Scheels for Overland Park Soccer Complex

The Community Development Committee voted to recommend city council approval of a second amendment to the naming‑rights agreement with Scheels for the Overland Park Soccer Complex.

Under the proposed amendment, the agreement adds a new 10‑year term with annual payments of $125,000 (totaling $1,250,000 for the 10‑year term) and an automatic option to extend for an additional 10 years under terms described in the amendment. Committee members and staff said the longer term and payment level are within regional market norms.

Staff described planned branding and enhancement opportunities tied to the agreement, including an award stage, additional branded entrances and other on‑site elements; Scheels agreed to contribute toward certain enhancements. Committee members asked who pays for signage production and maintenance. Staff said Scheels originally paid for initial installation and branding; ongoing maintenance of installed assets currently is the city’s responsibility, and new items will be negotiated on a case‑by‑case basis.

A motion to recommend city council approval was moved and seconded during the meeting and passed by the committee. The transcript records the chair announcing the motion carried unanimously; committee discussion preceding the vote was broadly supportive.

Ending: Staff said the amendment will be forwarded to the full City Council for final approval and that staff will return with task orders or project details when specific capital enhancements are scheduled.