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MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 21, 2026
The Mission City Council met in a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 21,
2026 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Chociej.
The following councilmembers were in attendance: Wanda Vaughn, Josepha
Haden Chomphosy, Sam Komosa, Mary Ryherd, Debbie Kring, Brian Schmid,
Ben Chociej, and Cheryl Carpenter -Davis. Mayor Sollie Flora was absent.
The public was invited to participate in the meeting by using the instructions
included in the City Calendar item listed on the front page of the website. The
members of the public participating virtually had the option of utilizing the "chat"
feature to voice their comments which would be read aloud. Council President
Chociej requested that anyone commenting please state their name and city of
residence as well as to be conscientious of others talking and to speak clearly
and slowly.
REVISED AGENDA
Council President Chociej explained that there was a need for a revised
agenda.
Moved by Schmid, seconded by Haden Chomphosy to adopt the
Revised Agenda as printed.
Voting AYE: Komosa, Ryherd, Carpenter -Davis, Vaughn, Kring, Haden
Chomphosy, and Schmid. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
Removal of Real Property from TIF District 3113 and adding the Same to
3C (The Encore Proiect)
Council President Chociej opened the public hearing and welcomed City
Administrator Laura Smith who gave a project overview of the project that is
driving this public hearing along with the history of the TIF district area and how
the plans for Sunflower Development's revised project will require expansion of
the existing TIF district. She also explained that in order for the incentive
conversation for the newly proposed project to happen, this public hearing to
bring additional properties into one TIF district has to be completed first. Ms.
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Smith explained that some issues have arisen from the County related to revised
legal descriptions incorporated into the ordinance. The County has asked for
some revised legal descriptions and those have been incorporated into the
Ordinance the Council will consider later on the agenda tonight. The revisions
are not significant.
There were no public comments and Council President Chociej formally closed
the public hearing.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to Outgoing Board and Commission Members John Arnett
and Mike Lee
Council President Chociej recognized two outgoing board and commission
members, John Arnett and Mike Lee. He explained that John has served on
Mission's Sustainability Commission for ten years and has been instrumental in
spearheading the commission's battery sorting and recycling program, along with
supporting sustainability initiatives and doing outreach at the Mission Market and
Parks & Recreation events.
Mike has served on Mission's Planning Commission for twenty years, serving as
chairperson of the commission for 20 years. He has been instrumental in moving
forward projects throughout Mission. He has also helped guide the zoning code
update currently being completed. Council President Chociej presented each with
a plaque commemorating their time with Mission and offered the thanks and
appreciation on behalf of the Governing Body and City staff to both for their
dedication to Mission and its goals and objectives in the areas of city planning and
sustainability.
ISSUANCE OF NOTES AND BONDS
There were items related to the issuance of notes and bonds.
CONSENT AGENDA
4a. Minutes of the December 17, 2025 City Council Meeting
4b. Agenda Updates - Order of Business
4c. Right -of -Way Maintenance Agreement - Mission Flats, LLC
4d. Johnson Drive (Metcalf to Lamar) CARS Project Interlocal Agreement
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4e. City-wide Mowing Contract Renewal - Kansas Land Management
4f. Rock Creek Stormwater Improvements Project - WaterOne Interlocal
Agreement
Moved by Kring, seconded by S c h m i d t o adopt the Consent Agenda as
presented.
Voting AYE: Komosa, Ryherd, Carpenter -Davis, Vaughn, Kring, Haden
Chomphosy, and Schmid. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident Joshua, who lives in the Mission Hills Apartments, asked for more
lighting down Martway, Deaborn and Woodson (between Johnson Drive and
Martway) for safer walking during nighttime hours.
John Arnett of Mission, Kansas thanked the Council and staff for his recognition
tonight, and for their support of the Sustainability Commission. He emphasized
the importance of the work and the work that different departments in the City
do to support sustainability.
Councilmember Kring thanked Mr. Arnett and listed some of his additional
accomplishments, including bringing the Sustainability Commission into the
process of development project applications. She thanked Mr. Arnett for his
hard work.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Rezoning five (5) parcels in the 5200 Block of Martway from Main
Street 2 ("MS-2") zoning district to Downtown Neighborhood District
("D N D")
City Planner Taylor Cunningham introduced this rezoning request from Main
Street 2 ("MS-2") zoning district to Downtown Neighborhood District ("DND") for
five parcels in the 5200 block of Martway to be developed as a multi -family
project by the Sunflower Development Group. The current zoning requires a
commercial component within the development, and after speaking with the
applicant, they didn't feel like a retail component was financially feasible. Their
recently completed project, The Lanes, located directly west of this proposed
project, has not seen much movement in leasing of its live/work units which
fulfilled the retail/commercial component of that project. All other units in the
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building are rented. Additionally, there are many other vacant commercial
spaces in Mission, including directly across the street in the Mission Mart
shopping center. The Developer doesn't believe it makes sense to build brand-
new commercial space in this project to compete with that which already exists.
Staff believes this rezoning does fit within the intent of the zoning code, and
would be an improved use of the space. Additionally, construction of the project
actually reduces the amount of impermeable surface area and is not believed to
have adverse impacts on health and safety. Staff and the Planning Commission
have both recommended approval of the rezoning.
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Kring asked how many units were called for in the original Lanes
Phase II project, which has morphed into this new Encore project. Ms.
Cunningham explained there were 96 and Councilmember Kring clarified that
number will now jump to 180.
Councilmember Vaughn asked how many live/work units are leased and the
applicant responded four. Ms. Smith added that the units are designed to be
live/work units however none of the four that are leasedm out of the seven total,
are being used for business operations as well as living. They are just being lived
in.
Moved by Carpenter -Davis, seconded by Schmid to approve an
Ordinance rezoning five (5) parcels of property along the southside of Martway
from Roeland Drive to 5399 Martway from Main Street 2 ("MS-2") zoning district
to Downtown Neighborhood District ("DND") zoning district.
Voting AYE: Komosa, Ryherd, Carpenter -Davis, Vaughn, Kring, Haden
Chomphosy, and Schmid. Motion Carried.
Preliminary Development Plan — Encore Multi -family Development
Project (5200 block of Martway)
Ms. Cunningham next presented the preliminary development plan for The
Encore Multi -Family Development Project. She gave an overview of the site as it
is now, along with the proposed project. A 180-unit multi -family residential
project with a five -level parking garage on the west side with 241 parking stalls.
Additionally, there will be 12 on street parking spaces added and, because the
project will encompass the city -owned transit Park and Ride lot, the first floor of
the parking garage will be dedicated for public parking. The structure itself is
proposed at four -stories, which is a variance that will need to be approved. The
other variance is for density because the project is anticipated to come in at five
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units per acre over the density prescribed by the code.
The project will add a crosswalk across Martway to the Mission Transit Center
and for general crossing of the road. There will also be an eight -foot sidewalk
that will connect to the existing sidewalk at The Lanes. There is also
compensatory stormwater storage in the southern portion of the site. Staff are
requiring a preliminary and final plat to establish easements and access and
maintenance agreements.
Ms. Cunningham then reviewed the elevation slides with some detailed parking
garage drawings, along with a snapshot of the development. She also reviewed
amenities including an outdoor pool and private dog park, along with fitness
amenities and a rooftop terrace. There will also be extensive screening around
the parking garage on the north side of Martway. She also reviewed renderings
of what the finished project will look like. Additionally, Staff have secured an
access agreement and drainage agreement for access and maintenance needs
along the creek channel.
Banks Floodman of Sunflower Development explained their vision of the project
along the long and narrow project site. He explained they are excited for the
project.
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Vaughn asked how the first -floor public parking will be
advertised. Mr. Floodman explained that there will be gated and secure resident
parking for everything about the first level, and signage will be posted for first
level public parking. She then asked why the density is important to increase
and why the variance is important. Mr. Floodman explained that construction
costs against number of units has to make sense while balancing the right size
for the location. Councilmember Vaughn asked for more guidance on where the
density requirements come from. Ms. Cunningham explained how that comes
from the City's current zoning code, and shared some information on how those
numbers are calculated. Ms. Cunningham explained that the requirements are
decades old and are currently being reviewed to be updated. Deputy City
Administrator Brian Scott explained that density is really driven by the market
and costs during and after construction, along with return -on -investment
considerations.
Councilmember Haden Chomphosy asked Mr. Floodman whether the
compensatory stormwater storage is calculated to account for increasing climate
incidents or based on older standards. Mr. Floodman asked Andy Gabbert, civil
engineer, to speak to this. Mr. Gabbert explained that currently flood waters
come up into the parking area, but after the site work the floodwater will still
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have an area to come into but it will be moved. This is a nice alternative to them
trying to force floodwaters up or down stream.
Ms. Smith added that the design of the Rock Creek Channel project from several
years ago was designed with higher -level rain events in mind.
Councilmember Haden Chomphsoy asked about the current usage of the Park
and Ride lot. Ms. Cunningham explained that it is just a handful of cars typically,
and a one-to-one trade is being done of parking spaces. She also added that,
related to the compensatory storage, the retaining wall behind the site was never
completed behind the previous Wendy's building due to lack of cooperation by
the property owner. That retaining wall will be completed to the engineer's
standards with this project.
Councilmember Komosa asked if the spread of unit types is typical and how does
it compare to The Lanes. Mr. Floodman explained the breakdown is very similar
to The Lanes, and with The Lanes they have seen a surge in desire for the studio
and one -bedroom units with those being the most desirable for people who wish
to not live with a roommate.
Councilmember Kring shared her thoughts related to the increase in multi -family
housing projects and concerns related to staffing and support of so many new
residents. She also asked for a matrix of all multi -family housing in the City. Ms.
Smith explained that a matrix of projects was emailed out earlier in the day. She
also addressed staffing in the future and how staff are already thinking about
those things related to these projects, assuring that when the density reaches a
point that impacts current staffing or other resource levels, that information will
be presented to the Council as they consider the projects.
Ms. Cunningham explained that Police Department staff certified in crime
prevention were involved in the project review process and that has been very
valuable.
Councilmember Vaughn asked if utility needs and water had been looked at and
Ms. Cunningham explained they had been, and a consulting engineer also
reviews the project.
Moved by Carpenter -Davis, seconded by Ryherd to approve an
Ordinance for a preliminary development plan for a 180-unit multi -family
development project in the 5200 Block of Martway with stipulations.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Haden Chomphosy, Komosa, Ryherd, Schmid, Carpenter -
Davis. Voting NAY: Kring. Motion Carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance and Administration Committee
Councilmember Schmid explained that the Finance & Administration Committee
met on January 14 and considered seven items. The meeting minutes and Agenda
Updates related to Order of Business were approved under the Consent Agenda
earlier tonight. An ordinance terminating TIF Project Plan (Rock Creek
Redevelopment District No. 3C), ordinance adjusting Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) District boundaries for Rock Creek Redevelopment Districts 3B and 3C, and
consideration of the repeal of select City Council Policies will be considered under
the Regular Agenda this evening. Two items from the meeting, Governing Body
Compensation and Council Board and Commission Liaison Appointments, were
items for discussion that did not require further Council action.
7a. Ordinance Terminating TIF Proiect Plan (Rock Creek Redevelopment
District No. 3C)
In September 2024, via Ordinance No. 1613, the City adopted a Tax Increment
Financing Redevelopment Project Plan for Rock Creek Redevelopment District
No. 3C for a 96-unit multi -family project proposed by Sunflower Development
group. Since that time, the developer has abandoned those plans and is now
seeking both zoning entitlements and public incentives for a larger, revised
project to be known as Encore.
In order to move forward in the review process, the previous TIF Project plan is
no longer valid and should be terminated. Although the TIF statutes do not
address outright termination of a redevelopment project plan, taking such action
also does not conflict with any provisions of the TIF Act. Therefore, the Governing
Body, pursuant to its home rule powers will consider an ordinance terminating
the Project Plan and repealing the relevant portions of Ordinance No. 1613.
The Ordinance in the packet was drafted by Gilmore & Bell P.C. and
will accomplish the termination. Termination of the Tax Increment Financing
Redevelopment Project Plan requires a 2/3 majority vote of the Governing Body.
There were no public comments.
Moved by Schmid, seconded by Ryherd to approve the Ordinance
terminating the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Plan for
Rock Creek Redevelopment District No. 3C.
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Voting AYE: Vaughn, Haden Chomphosy, Komosa, Ryherd, Schmid, Carpenter -
Davis. Voting NAY: Kring. Motion Carried.
7b. Ordinance Adiustino Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District
Boundaries for Rock Creek Redevelopment Districts 3113 and 3C
In 2020, Sunflower Development Group received zoning entitlements and Tax
Increment Financing (TIF) incentives for construction of The Lanes, a five -story,
168-unit multi -family housing development on the site of the former Mission
Bowl (5399 Martway).
In 2023, Sunflower proposed a second phase immediately east of The Lanes.
The Developer secured approvals for both zoning entitlements and TIF incentives
for the Phase II project. As a part of that process, a separate Tax Increment
Financing District, Rock Creek Redevelopment District 3C, was created.
The Developer now wishes to abandon the approved Phase II project in favor of
a larger development known as Encore. They have proposed a 180-unit multi-
family development that will include a five -story parking structure situated
between The Lanes and the new building. It will contain a mix of studio, one -
and two -bedroom units along with other amenities including a pool,
work facilities and a conference/office area.
The development site comprises five (5) parcels of land between The Lanes and
Roeland Drive. These include the parking lot formerly associated with the
Security Bank/Walz Tetrick building, the City -owned transit park and ride lot,
and the former Wendy's property. The entire site is approximately 3.34 acres.
The zoning entitlement components of the project were presented on the
January 14, 2026 Community Development Committee agenda.
The Developer plans to request TIF incentives similar to those approved for The
Lanes and the previous Phase II project. In order to accomplish this, the TIF
District established with Phase II (Rock Creek Redevelopment District 3C) has
to be expanded to include the other parcels which are currently part of Rock
Creek Redevelopment District 3B. Before any of the other steps in the TIF
process can occur, the parcels to be included as part of the Encore project must
be reassembled into a single TIF district by removing the affected parcels from
Rock Creek Redevelopment District 3B and adding them to Rock Creek
Redevelopment District 3C.
Following the prior week's committee meeting, the County raised some
questions concerning legal descriptions included in the ordinance. Those were
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corrected per the County's direction and the updated ordinance was to be
considered by the Council.
There were no public comments.
Councilmember Schmid asked to clarify that the structure is a four-story structure
with a five -story parking structure, not a five -story structure for the main
structure. Ms. Smith confirmed that is correct.
Moved by Schmid, seconded by K o m o s a to adopt the updated Ordinance
with corrected legal descriptions approving the removal of property within Rock
Creek Redevelopment District No. 3B and the addition of property to Rock Creek
Redevelopment District No. 3C.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Haden Chomphosy, Komosa, Ryherd, Schmid, Carpenter -
Davis. Voting NAY: Kring. Motion Carried.
7c. Repealing Select City Council Policies
In the fall of 2025, Staff began a process of reviewing all City Council Policies.
The goal of this work is to repeal any unnecessary or outdated policies and
replace outdated language or procedures with clear, accurate, and actionable
guidelines that reflect current practice. Tonight, five policies that it has
been determined are no longer relevant are being recommended for repeal.
Those include:
• Council Policy 101 - Budget Amendments
• Council Policy 105 - Mission Business Development Committee
(MBDC):
• Council Policy 108 - Relations, Elected Officials and Staff
• Council Policy 121 - Park Land and Asset Management
• Council Policy 125 - Policy Relating to the Annual Street Maintenance
Program
Details regarding the original intent and purpose of the policies and the reason
for repeal is detailed in the Action Item Summary and was presented at the
January 14, 2026 Finance & Administration Committee meeting.
Repeal of these policies will continue the work of modernizing the City Council
Policy Manual. Staff anticipate bringing forward more policy revisions or
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There were no public comments.
Councilmember Schmid commented that as potential growth comes, anything
that can be modernized for efficiency is great. He likes the idea of this review and
the continuation of the process.
Councilmember Vaughn shared her concerns that all policies are not reviewed
periodically, and should the Council ask for that at meetings or will those reviews
just be done. Ms. Smith explained it can become an issue of time, but Staff have
started with the low hanging fruit that doesn't require a lot of Council work to
modify. She explained some policy review and revision can take quite a lot of
time, and some can be done quickly. Staff are committed to the process and hope
to map out that review.
Councilmember Haden Chomphosy pointed out a typing error that should be
corrected or an incorrect date.
Moved by Schmid, seconded by K r i n g to repeal the following City Council
Policies: 101, 105, 108, 121, and 125.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Haden Chomphosy, Komosa, Ryherd, Kring, Schmid,
Carpenter -Davis. Motion Carried.
Community Development Committee
Councilmember Carpenter -Davis explained that The Community Development
Committee also met on January 14 and considered seven items. The meeting
minutes, Right -of -Way Maintenance Agreement - Mission Flats, LLC, Johnson
Drive (Metcalf to Lamar) CARS Project Interlocal Agreement, City-wide Mowing
Contract Renewal with Kansas Land Management, and Rock Creek Stormwater
Improvements Project - WaterOne Interlocal Agreement were approved under the
Consent Agenda earlier tonight. Addendum #1 to the Agreement with Orion
Planning + Design for Phase II of the Update of the City's Land Use Code, and
updated Right -of -Way Use Agreement with Mission -Beverly, LLC will be
considered under the Regular Agenda this evening.
7d. Addendum #1 to the Agreement with Orion Planning + Design for
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Phase II of the Update of the City's Land Use Code
The City Council approved an agreement with Orion Planning + Design in
November of 2024 to assist the City in updating its land use code The scope of
work entailed a two-phase approach to the project. The first phase was a zoning
code audit which consisted of a review of the City's current land use code and
how it aligns with the newly adopted comprehensive plan and other master plans
and studies in achieving the land use goals of the City. This phase also included
extensive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to garner feedback
about the effectiveness of the current land use code and the development process
in general. This work resulted in a Zoning Code Audit that was presented to the
City Council and Planning Commission at a joint work session in early December.
The second phase of the project will be the actual drafting of a new land use code
for the City of Mission. This will be a year -long process with work being done
primarily by staff and the consultant team. There will be periodic meetings with a
project steering committee made up of three members from the City Council and
three members from the Planning Commission. The purpose of the steering
committee is to provide input and feedback on the work that is being done to
ensure that it is aligned with Mission's goals, and to provide guidance on questions
that may arise. Members of the steering committee will include representatives
from the City Council and the Planning Commission.
Moved by Carpenter -Davis, seconded by V a u g h n to authorize the City
Administrator to execute an Addendum #1 to the agreement with Orion Planning
+ Design for Phase II of the Land Use Code update in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.
There were no public comments.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Komosa, Haden Chomphosy, Ryherd, Kring, Schmid,
Carpenter -Davis. Motion Carried.
7e. Updated Rioht-of-Way Use Agreement - Mission -Beverly, LLC
The City Council recently approved a Right -of -Way Use Agreement with Mission
Beverly, LLC to allow certain portions of the Mission -Beverly multi -family
development project to encroach into the City's right-of-way along Dearborn,
Beverly, and Martway streets.
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In further reviewing the attached exhibit to this agreement that showed the
various encroachments, it was discovered that the previous agreement did not
include a portion of the development project that will encroach into the easement
for the Rock Creek Trail and right-of-way along the southside of Martway. The
actual encroachment into the trail is a doorway landing, including the stairs and
ADA accessible ramp. A planter box will encroach about a foot and half into the
right-of-way. In discussing this matter with the City's attorney and the attorney
representing Mission Beverly, it was determined that the best course of action
would be to void the approved agreement and adopt an entirely new agreement
with the correct language recognizing the encroachment as well as incorporating
a corrected exhibit.
Moved by Carpenter -Davis, seconded by Haden C h o m u h o sv to
approve an updated Right -of -Way Use Agreement with Mission Beverly, LLC
(Milhaus development group) to allow certain portions of the Mission -Beverly
multi -family development project to encroach into the City's right-of-way along
Dearborn, Beverly, and Martway streets.
There were no public comments.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Komosa, Haden Chomphosy, Ryherd, Kring, Schmid,
Carpenter -Davis. Motion Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW BUSINESS
9a. Easement Acquisition for the 2026 Johnson Drive Reconstruction
Project
Public Works Director Stephanie Boyce explained that additional easements have
come in related to the 2026 Johnson Drive project to be approved, recorded, and
paid for. Staff is still working through the acquisition project and are negotiating
with property owners. Tonight, CVS and Burger King easements are up for
approval. Those corporate owned properties do take more time and staff is glad
to have these two resolved. There are five parcels remaining, four of which are
subject to the eminent domain proceedings moving forward in February.
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Councilmember Komosa asked for an explanation of the condemnation process.
Ms. Boyce explained that in a Federally funded project like this one, all easements
must be acquired to move forward. Each property is appraised and staff submit
the appraisals to the businesses with an offer letter for the property. These
easements are all either for temporary construction easements during the project,
or to expand the sidewalk facing Johnson Drive. There is a two-year warranty
period for the temporary easements. Some properties choose to go to the
condemnation process rather than take the City's offer. Hearings will be held in
February where court -appointed appraisers will hear from the City and the
property owner to determine final valuations.
Ms. Smith added that the City has limited ability to use condemnation, but can
for a public purpose, such as a street project like Johnson Drive. She mentioned
that condemnation has a very limited scope to avoid cities abusing the process.
Councilmember Vaughn asked who pays for the appraisals. Ms. Boyce explained
the City pays for those appraisals, the attorney representing us in the process
and the court -appointed appraisers' time. Property owners pay for their attorneys
and any additional work they seek out.
Moved by Carpenter -Davis, seconded by Schmid to authorize the
acceptance and recording of right-of-way, permanent sidewalk easements, and
temporary construction easements required for the 2026 Johnson Drive Street
Reconstruction Project. This includes authorizing the City Administrator to
execute the easement documents on behalf of the City of Mission and to issue
payment to property owners as applicable.
There were no public comments.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Komosa, Haden Chomphosy, Ryherd, Kring, Schmid,
Carpenter -Davis. Motion Carried.
9b. Easement Acquisition for Broadmoor Stormwater Proiect
Ms. Boyce's second item was for easement acquisition for the Broadmoor
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Stormwater Project, which was approved in December for emergency repairs at
the storm drain. The projects are for failed pipe in the areas. These easements
will allow for the work to be completed.
Moved by Kring, seconded by S c h m i d t o authorize the acceptance and
recording of permanent drainage easements and temporary construction
easements required for the Broadmoor and the Johnson Drive Stormwater
Projects. This includes authorizing the City Administrator to execute the
easement documents on behalf of the City of Mission.
There were no public comments.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Komosa, Haden Chomphosy, Ryherd, Kring, Schmid,
Carpenter -Davis. Motion Carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Kring announced a Ward III meeting the following day. She also
shared that Mud Pie Bakery was recently named a best bakery in Kansas.
Councilmember Komosa thanked staff for the bulky item magnets.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORTS
Sustainability Commission (Loudon/Haden Chomphosy)
Councilmember Haden Chomphosy reported that the meeting on January 5
included chair and vice -chair elections, along with a brainstorming session
related to what the group would like to accomplish in 2026 and to work through
retreat planning. They are also reviewing their programs and how to keep them
going.
Parks, Recreation + Tree Commission (Kring/Schmid)
Councilmember Schmid reported that the PRT began its 2026 goals and
initiatives planning. They also received a gold -level standard award for
Communities for All Ages. The Parks department has responded to some
vandalism issues in the parks and have installed cameras and signs to hopefully
curb the damage and unwanted activity. The PCC continues to see increased
Sunday attendance which is great to see. He also spoke about the Arbor Day
poster contest.
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Councilmember Kring added that EV chargers are coming to the PCC and
Broadmoor Park. She also announced that Roeland Park will come back into the
Super Pool Pass program this summer.
Mission Magazine Editorial Board (Rvherd/Chociei)
Councilmember Chociej reported that the board did not meet in January.
Family Adoption Committee (Carpenter -Davis)
Councilmember Carpenter -Davis explained that the committee will meet the
following day. She thanked Mr. Almoney, Parks + Recreation Director, for his
work.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Council President Chociej made the following appointments on Mayor Flora's
behalf:
Council Commission/Committee Liaisons
Sustainability Commission
• Josepha Haden Chomphosy
• Ben Chociej
Parks, Recreation + Tree Commission
• Sam Komosa
• Cheryl Carpenter -Davis
Mission Magazine Editorial Board
• Mary Ryherd
• Debbie Kring
Family Adoption Committee
• Wanda Vaughn
• Brian Schmid
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Council President Chociej then recommended the following appointments on
Mayor Flora's behalf for confirmation by the Governing Body:
City Officials
• Keith Drill, Municipal Court Judge
• Jeffrey Austin, Municipal Court Judge Pro-tem
• David Bell, Municipal Court Judge Pro-tem
• Peter Simonsen, Municipal Court Judge Pro-tem
Moved by Carpenter -Davis, seconded by Haden Chomphosy to
uphold the appointment of Keith Drill as Municipal Court Judge, and Jeffrey
Austin, David Bell and Peter Simonsen as Municipal Court Judges Pro-tem.
There were no public comments.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Komosa, Haden Chomphosy, Ryherd, Kring, Schmid,
Carpenter -Davis. Motion Carried.
Bond Counsel, Financial Advisor, and Land Use Attorney
• Gilmore & Bell, Bond Counsel (appointment expires January 20, 2027)
• Ehlers, Inc., Financial Advisor (appointment expires January 20, 2027)
• Stinson, LLP, Anna Krustlic, Land Use Attorney (appointment expires
January 20, 2027)
Moved by Kring, seconded by Carpenter -Davis uphold the appointments of
Gilmore & Bell, for Bond Counsel, Ehlers, Inc., as Financial Advisor, and
Stinson, LLP, as Land Use Attorney all with terms expiring January 20, 2027.
There were no public comments.
Voting AYE: Vaughn, Komosa, Haden Chomphosy, Ryherd, Kring, Schmid,
Carpenter -Davis. Motion Carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
13a. Business Updates
There were no business updates or additional information provided as a part of
the City Administrator's Report.
mission
MINUTES OF THE MISSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 21, 2026
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council President Chociej explained that there was not a need for an Executive
Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Council President Chociej announced that the public video from tonight's
meeting will be available through a link on the City's website at missionks.org.
Moved by Krinci, seconded by Chociei to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
All present voted AYE. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted by Robyn L. Fulks, City Clerk.
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