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Eudora Commission approves Holladay Woods RHID amid resident pleas to preserve trees and concerns about traffic
Summary
The Commission adopted Ordinance No. 1183 establishing the Holladay Woods RHID covering about 65 acres with a 20‑year, 75% reimbursable increment; the measure passed 3–1 with Commissioner Jason Musick opposed and Commissioner Grant High recused after residents pressed to preserve trees and asked about road and traffic impacts.
On Jan. 12 the Eudora City Commission approved Ordinance No. 1183 establishing the Holladay Woods Reinvestment Housing Incentive District and authorized the City Manager to execute a development agreement with DVP LLC.
City Manager Zack Daniel told the Commission the proposed RHID would cover roughly 65 acres, carry a 20‑year term and a 75 percent reimbursable increment. He said the city received $1,796 in property taxes on the tract in 2025 and that a developer‑funded feasibility study concluded the project could be cost‑beneficial to the city. Daniel also clarified that reimbursements would be limited to new property taxes generated by the development and that RHID reimbursements are capped.
Residents raised several concerns during the public hearing. Bill Whitten asked how roads will be maintained during construction rather than only afterward. A speaker identified as Mark expressed worries about increased density and traffic and urged sidewalks and safe places for children. Kim Lanning, citing an obituary for Elizabeth Holladay, asked that trees north of 15th Street be preserved in memory of Ms. Holladay. David Holladay, speaking virtually, said his parents had expected the land to be developed and has worked with the Parks and Recreation Department to consider preserving green space. Maggie Bratcher said she supported the project but wanted natural elements retained.
Commissioner Jason Musick voted no, repeating concerns that the project did not provide sufficient senior housing and that costs outside the district (for roads, public safety, or other services) could fall to taxpayers. Commissioners Roberta Lehmann, Alex Curnes and Mayor Tim Bruce voted in favor. Commissioner Grant High recused himself. The motion to adopt the ordinance and authorize the development agreement passed 3–1 with one recusal.
The minutes note the city will not take on debt for this project, that the developer financed the feasibility study, and that the RHID reimburses only newly generated property tax revenue and is subject to reimbursement caps. Next steps include execution of the development agreement and implementation details to be handled by the City Manager’s Office.
