The next Topeka City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. Below is a snapshot of the agenda.
For a complete overview, visit the city website here.
Clicking an agenda item will open a page with more details, including PDFs of supporting documents or presentations.
It looks to be another long meeting.
RECOGNITION
- MacVicar Crosswalk
2. APPOINTMENTS
A. Civil Service Commission
Appointment of Artie Gonzales for a term ending April 1, 2029. (Council District No. 1)
B. Topeka Sustainability Advisory Board
Appointment of Mary Monzyk for a term ending February 7, 2027. (Council District No. 5)
C. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Review Committee – Vanessa Evans
Appointment for a term ending April 2, 2027. (Council District No. 6)
D. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Review Committee – Walker Bassett
Appointment for a term ending April 2, 2027. (Council District No. 4)
E. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Review Committee – Trey George
Appointment for a term ending April 2, 2027. (Outside City Limits)
3. PRESENTATIONS
- Human Relations Commission (HRC) Annual Report
The HRC consists of Mayor-appointed, council-confirmed members. Their mission is to promote justice, cultural understanding, and improve relationships in Topeka. Two vacancies currently exist. - Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority (TMTA) Annual Report
Note: The city doesn’t directly fund public transit but sets the mill rate that funds TMTA.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(These items are usually reviewed beforehand and require minimal discussion.)
A. Noise Exception – Sigma Phi Epsilon Country Music Concert
Granting an exception for amplified music April 4, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at 2001 SW MacVicar Ave. (Council District No. 6)
B. Professional Services Contract – Watkins Calcara
Legal services for a civil lawsuit matter.
C. Approval of Minutes
Regular meeting of March 18, 2025.
D. Applications
None.
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. Public Hearing, Development Agreement & Ordinance – Union at Tower District RHID
Establishment of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) and development plan approval.
Requires six (6) votes.
B. Public Hearing – 2025 Consolidated Action Plan
Citizen input on the FY2025 Action Plan for HUD funding ($2.5M+ for housing/neighborhood improvements).
Plan Objectives:
- Enhance neighborhoods
- Increase homeownership & rental housing
- Link housing & services
- Support economic development
- Leverage federal resources
HUD Program Funding:
- CDBG: $1,801,396
- HOME: $489,315
- HESG: $162,223
- S+C: $1,510,000
General Fund/CIP Contributions:
- CIP DREAMS: $1,700,000
- Social Services: $765,000
- HOME Match: $100,000
- Equity. Access. Shelter.: $261,760
C. Resolution – Alley Repair (1600 block: Polk to Tyler)
Approval of Project Nos. 841201.04 & 291147.01.
Budget: $448,868
Requires six (6) votes.
D. Resolution – 45th Street (Gage to Cambridge)
Project No. 701070.00 for street improvement & shared-use path.
Budget: $4,000,000
Requires six (6) votes.
E. Resolution – SW Fairlawn Road (23rd to 28th Streets)
Approval of multiple projects for street, utility, and bridge improvements.
Budget: $8,139,961
Requires six (6) votes.
F. Agreement – Prevention and Resiliency Services Inc. (PARS) – Safe Streets
Contract approval reflecting a 25% reduction to $45,750.
Requires six (6) votes.
6. NON-ACTION ITEMS
A. Discussion – Kansas Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adoption of a multi-jurisdictional hazard plan.
Includes collaboration with counties across Region J.
View Plan
B. Discussion – 2026-2035 CIP and 2026-2028 CIB Overview
Long-range planning for major projects through 2035.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Available via Zoom or in-person.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office:
785-368-3940
[email protected]
Deadline: 5:00 p.m. on meeting day
Watch Live:
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Closed meetings permitted under Kansas Open Meetings Act (e.g., personnel, litigation, property acquisition).
10. ADJOURNMENT
Prepared by: Danielle Twemlow, Consultant & Host of Kansas TRUE Podcast
