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Sonia McClellan, the foundation’s new director, said she started April 1 and described it as a ‘‘tremendous honor’’ to follow the foundation’s longtime leader, Vicki Lilly. McClellan said the foundation supports three primary areas: the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead and the city’s public art program.

The foundation reported it granted about $1,800,000 to the City of Overland Park last year, funding program grants and operating support and contributing to capital projects. McClellan said planned program grants for the coming year total about $348,700, including roughly $200,000 earmarked for operating support.

Jeremy Myers, assistant arts and recreation director, thanked the foundation and highlighted community events drawing visitors and volunteers. He noted recent and upcoming fundraisers and signature events, including STEMs, the mayor’s golf tournament, Prince of the Arts events and the Nutcracker Tea Party; Friends groups also run plant sales, beer gardens and Luminary Walk at the Arboretum.

The foundation listed capital commitments and near-term projects that staff stressed to the committee. Among items discussed: the final payment on a multi-year Longhouse visitor center project, a permanent-art acquisition budget of approximately $50,000 (with up to $70,000 available), a remaining investment in the Growing Kindness sculpture and playground and path repairs at the Emily Dickinson Garden.

McClellan also detailed recent and planned grants and donations: a donor-funded playground piece for Beebe Park ($10,600), $90,000 toward a red slide at the Farmstead and about $210,000 for additional playground upgrades, and a $334,000 pledge from a donor group toward a new Arboretum greenhouse (the donor commitment was described as $334,000 of a $350,000 target).

Committee members asked about public-art timelines and the foundation’s work with Friends groups; McClellan said the Growing Kindness sculpture and other pieces are planned for installation this year, but some items are still being finalized with artists and logistics.

The presentation closed with staff and committee members praising the partnership between the city and the foundation and noting the foundation’s role in sustaining and expanding parks, programs and public art across Overland Park.

Ending: The committee had no actions to take on the report; staff said the foundation will return to the committee in a follow-up meeting and that staff will continue coordinating timelines and funding details for the capital items described.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Overland Park - Community Development - Jul 02, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park presented its annual report, saying it granted about $1.8 million to the city last year and outlined capital and program priorities under new director Sonia McClellan.","taxTitle","Overland Park, Johnson County, Kansas","taxId",4679,"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},6552275,"Committee recommends 2026 budget; amendment to add $100,000 for natural‑resource/urban‑forest follow‑up fails 3–3",1431,2449000,3880000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5122381-19a089fb5f9b39a1c06c597f71ad1168&start=2449&end=3880","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5122381-19a089fb5f9b39a1c06c597f71ad1168/thumbnail_2449000.jpg","/articles/6552275/Overland-Park/Johnson-County/Kansas/Committee-recommends-2026-budget-amendment-to-add-100000-for-naturalresourceurbanforest-followup-fails-33","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552275-ff62cfd016c7484c314b9672094a3dbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445485&Signature=DnBaagfIEcEU4p6Ki8pDFVT3M548Vp5SfOvfmgPcmv8Mz6fJFWIu9KGPzP1Jd7PUvXezee2hNJPUVdT79kJKjYXKrGepZXgJHPz-GlrkKHH8bAy1cA7x~iKXo8bTAZQRC1vBIjgzDT9kCD7mKABRQOnHO1pZ7t2bEJvSgG0Lh61qnVL7cCS9oT4JT6V7FKHmDmSb21JGNQ-liikkqf-uhzq5i1zKuMQu3MvjDOpIMsWXNZlYDHs1sLIXhq9WP~e5N~KhYuVKpF8o8p57aAqKTxNm0JWM4yHZUqabhSjlBMrF5SjC-zJy8KmZaCzoY1f4rNjycfhv1g55UfoFKbKLaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Development Committee recommended the proposed 2026 operating budget, the 2026–2030 capital improvements program and the maintenance program to the Committee of the Whole after extended discussion about program priorities and a last‑minute amendment.

City budget staff presented the proposed citywide budget and department allocations. Staff said the proposed citywide budget totals about $498.6 million, with a general fund of roughly $354.1 million. Community Development’s recommended budget—covering parks, planning, golf and soccer enterprise funds and other cost centers—was presented at about $39.6 million, an increase of roughly 4.1 percent over 2025. Budget presenters highlighted personnel cost increases and several line‑item changes such as added funding for Arboretum utilities, golf‑course maintenance and a new arts and events cost center.

Committee members debated a proposed amendment to add $100,000 to the 2026 budget to fund initial implementation activities for two forthcoming plans: the city’s natural‑resource management plan (part of Playbook OP) and an urban‑forest plan. Supporters argued the city should ‘‘hit the ground running’’ when the plans are completed and cited examples such as invasive‑species work, pilot projects and other early actions that contractors could begin if funds were available at the start of the fiscal year. Opponents said they were uncomfortable committing funds before the plan recommendations are complete and urged that any additional spending be offset by cuts elsewhere or be discussed as part of the normal budget process. Several members said the larger policy and funding questions the plans will raise likely will require multi‑year funding and broader council discussion.

The amendment was moved, seconded and failed on a recorded 3–3 tie in committee. The committee then voted to recommend the proposed budget, CIP and maintenance program as presented.

Ending: Staff said it would return to the Committee of the Whole with department budgets and that, if the committee later decides to program additional funds for plan implementation, staff will identify potential revenue sources or offsets for discussion at that meeting.","The Community Development Committee voted to recommend the proposed 2026 operating budget, CIP and maintenance program to the Committee of the Whole; an amendment to add $100,000 for initial implementation of the city’s incoming natural‑resource and urban‑forest plans failed 3–3.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552278,"Committee backs 10-year naming-rights extension with Scheels for Overland Park Soccer Complex",569,1691000,2260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5122381-19a089fb5f9b39a1c06c597f71ad1168&start=1691&end=2260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5122381-19a089fb5f9b39a1c06c597f71ad1168/thumbnail_1691000.jpg","/articles/6552278/Overland-Park/Johnson-County/Kansas/Committee-backs-10-year-naming-rights-extension-with-Scheels-for-Overland-Park-Soccer-Complex","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552278-d7421ceb1af8e1bd90549e71aba7901e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445485&Signature=OsOLfSd6cYQ36lnss0Kmf3VB40cJ8GGI3WwFBbvKMMXgDXDsgxCs8H2yFVD5ivODfFaGlz0FT~bEDWXQlw5TgCEY6R4ADoP80OBM~6sAB0Dt~PPz-L0qQ6Y1k8ADhHuWtv2ofxt~jmf~8J3NprTN-0fuPTHa0KGXeuj0FPZhuAL2HgWH2auXqS4Xli8KQtHuKJ~zlxu0xl-sCjhodpJ1jMcBdVCCdBfdzhTlg2lS26vH~iEwZe3JaPK52SmnL2PgRpaLvrjb4xYUNe39H10BBjQcVBCoP9bjamZQeucQ7YhDxIFFs~SR5AzsYRQDifbSpmcFC69n1sJB1sIDvGtzEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","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.","The Community Development Committee recommended the city council approve a second amendment to the naming‑rights agreement with Scheels, extending the agreement 10 years at $125,000 a year with an option to renew another 10 years. Committee discussion clarified responsibilities for signage and ongoing maintenance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6552271,"Staff to convene task forces to review adoption of 2024 International Codes and 2023 NEC",144,4313000,4457000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5122381-19a089fb5f9b39a1c06c597f71ad1168&start=4313&end=4457","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5122381-19a089fb5f9b39a1c06c597f71ad1168/thumbnail_4313000.jpg","/articles/6552271/Overland-Park/Johnson-County/Kansas/Staff-to-convene-task-forces-to-review-adoption-of-2024-International-Codes-and-2023-NEC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6552271-3dd9ffa2ac5bbdee8d0bd6e8f4ed0dcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770445485&Signature=ELzTzl~qnM37985g3tCgxtL3IqLxmuwME6RkwaAqk3uFXXlAn5nB9dKIjaMqlhFwyUQshvTvYTGd6~JFL3rRndTK4Y9l3B6rDaXu0wd~DyjFNwfY7LonZ6ELMp3q4LDshFC-nsGf7WoXGD7EvtovyHm9KsODtqPiywH7nJEO5kZSKSrbAutJw6pqAt5T8rHHAuaixzNQ5n7mgGJpfPrXZfKftx8yKsuanOobhKptMHohZxDyvU0N4nmBHTUtAcX45xdU8~JAkObBrFeKuZyMq9v0~q58CTZO250m-ASuU-NzQ1C94csQ8XZuEXfGfGgkN2c3pf0T65BZ3~wZ~vw8Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City building officials told the Community Development Committee they will begin a formal process to update the city’s building codes to the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code.

Jim Brown, the city’s building official, said staff completed a partial evaluation and recommended adopting the current national codes to ‘‘ensure that the public is provided with the most up‑to‑date level of public safety as it relates to buildings.’’ Brown described a two‑track process: a commercial task force to review the commercial codes and a residential task force for single‑family, duplex and townhouse code changes.

Staff said task‑force membership will include representatives from the American Institute of Architects, commercial contractors, the Builders Association, apartment owners, the U.S. Green Building Council, the city’s sustainability division and other trade and stakeholder groups. For residential code amendments, staff said they will seek a local energy rater, a remodelers’ representative, Home Builders Association contacts and sustainability staff to participate.

Mike Casey, the city fire marshal, attended the presentation and will be involved in code and fire code coordination. Staff noted they expect to return to the committee with two ordinances — one commercial and one residential — after the task forces complete their reviews and staff finalizes recommended amendments.

Timing and next steps: staff said their target is to complete the work and return with recommended ordinances to the committee by May of next year. Committee members asked staff to confirm task‑force membership and to analyze whether the International Green Construction Code (IGCC) should be included as an optional compliance path. Staff said they can consider the IGCC and will discuss whether to list it as an optional path or allow voluntary use under existing administrative authority.

Ending: Committee members gave staff direction to begin the process and confirmed task‑force membership will include sustainability staff and local industry representatives.","City building staff recommended updating Overland Park’s code suite to the 2024 International Codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code and proposed separate commercial and residential task forces to review amendments and return with ordinances. Staff set a target to return with drafts and recommended amendments to the committee next year.","actionData","errors"]

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Arts and Recreation Foundation reports $1.8 million grant to city; new director outlines priorities

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

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