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Olathe News - August 4, 2008

 


 

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City Council Agenda Highlights

The Olathe City Council will meet for their regularly scheduled meeting on August 5, 2008 at 7:00pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall. At this meeting they are scheduled to consider:

Budget
• A public hearing will be held to hear resident comments on the 2009 Operating Budget

Economic Development:
• 117,000 square foot expansion of Garmin International's manufacturing facility on 151st Street abatement request

• New 134 room Hilton Garden Inn at 119th and Renner Road in the Olathe Gateway project

Flooding Issues:
• Consideration of agreement with Camp, Dresser & McKee for flood study and engineering alternatives for areas in Olathe impacted by Indian Creek and Mill Creek flooding.

New Trail:
• Agreement for engineering and construction of the Heritage Pedestrian/Bicycle trail connecting Black Bob Park to Heritage Park

For the complete agenda and details on each item, please click here.


City Council to Host Public Hearing on City Operating Budget
Olathe residents are encouraged to provide comments about the City's 2009 operating budget at the Tuesday, August 5 City Council meeting. Public input is a critical part of the budget process. A previous public hearing was held at the June 17 Council meeting. Comments also can be made at any time by e-mailing budgetcomments@olatheks.org or calling 913-971-8000.
The proposed 2009 budget focuses on maintaining essential services at levels residents expect with continued emphasis on residents' high priorities, transportation and public safety.


City Encourages Participation in Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Survey
The City of Olathe lies within the forty-one county region that comprises the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area (FFNHA), which was designated as a national heritage area by Congress in 2006. Community leaders from all over the area have been working hard to establish FFNHA for several months, and are asking for the public's participation in determining the role of education and the priorities for interpreting the region's stories. The survey, available now, can be accessed online via www.ffnha-hosting.com. Survey responses will help FFNHA establish priorities, address specific issues, and develop a proactive plan to accurately and appropriately tell the region's important stories. Residents have until Sunday, August 17, to complete the survey.
The public is welcome to attend monthly meetings. Documents including the FFNHA's draft vision,
mission, and statement of national significance as well as meeting information can be found at
www.freedomsfrontier.org.

Free Children's Concert at Olathe East High School
Olathe children and families are welcome to attend a free children's concert featuring Craig Toungate at Olathe's annual End-of-Summer Reading Celebration at Olathe East High School on Saturday, August 16. Magician Devin Henderson will also perform as part of the celebration, which is scheduled in the Olathe East gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

The End-of Summer Reading Celebration is Olathe's Summer Reading Finale and rewards those children who have participated in the Olathe Public Library's Summer Reading Club. The concert is sponsored by OLATHE READS, a literacy partnership of the City of Olathe, Olathe District Schools, and the Olathe Public Library. Through the efforts of OLATHE READS, the Olathe Library saw a record number of children enrolled in this year's Summer Reading Club.
For more details on the celebration, please view the event flyer.

Annual AquaFest Family Event Set for August 16
Great water fun awaits you at AquaFest 2008, an annual event to celebrate water as a precious resource as well as a never-ending source for fun. The City of Olathe will hold its annual AquaFest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, August 16 at Cedar Lake Park, 15500 S. Lone Elm Rd., located just north of 159th St. on Lone Elm Rd.

This free family event will feature a fun mix of educational opportunities and water-related activities that appeal to all ages.

Among the activities:

• Canoeing and fishing

• Kids Activities

• Water slides and games

• Wildlife exhibits and interactive watershed displays

• And much, much more!

There will also be several classes offered throughout the day, including watercolor and lawn & garden how-tos.

The first 2,000 attendees will receive a free t-shirt.

The Olathe Noon Optimists will have food available for purchase.

Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. In case of rain, the event will be Saturday, Aug 23.

AquaFest is sponsored by the City of Olathe's Municipal Services, Parks & Recreation and Public Works Departments.

For more information, call (913) 971-9311 or go to the City website: www.olatheks.org.


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