City of Edgerton

The Council discussed service challenges with Ecowaste Solutions regarding trash and yard waste collection. A presentation on fire protection services governance options was reviewed, with the Council supporting the current service model. The Council approved an application for outside city limits water service and enacted an ordinance updating sign regulations within the Unified Development Code. Additionally, the Council reviewed updates to district regulations, water emergency and conservation plans, and received a report on the approved Stormwater and Streets dedicated sales tax election results. The meeting also included executive sessions for attorney-client privilege.

The council discussed and approved amendments to Article 6 of the Unified Development Code regarding Planned Unit Developments. A contract with Jani-King for commercial cleaning services was authorized for the Greenspace, along with a new annual holiday and event closure schedule for the location. The council also approved updated employee policies and regulations, and awarded a three-year bid for mowing services to Scarecrow Farm and Lawn. Furthermore, reports were provided regarding Q4 financials, utilities, and upcoming community events, and the council held an executive session to discuss contract negotiations.

The Planning Commission discussed amendments to the Unified Development Code, specifically regarding industrial zoning districts and sign regulations. Key discussion topics included establishing standards for monument signs in commercial districts based on development size, requiring solid bases for directional signs, and removing sign allowances for home occupations. The Commission reviewed a request for a Replat of the Johnson County Community College CDL training facility, which involves vacating a portion of an existing drainage easement to accommodate new training pads. Additionally, the Commission received updates on the overall timeline for updating industrial zoning district regulations, including B-P, L-P, I-G, and I-H districts, to ensure consistency and compliance with development standards.

This document outlines the City of Edgerton's 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), detailing various projects across infrastructure, facilities, technology, and administration. The plan categorizes projects into staff-recommended, contractually obligated, City Council-directed, and new unfunded initiatives. Key focus areas include street preservation and reconstruction, sanitary sewer rehabilitation, H2S manhole lining, water master planning and improvements, parks development, ERP software acquisition, city website redesign, and administrative updates like the Unified Development Code. The CIP establishes the scope, budget, funding sources, and estimated timelines for these projects to enhance and maintain the city's infrastructure and services.

The meeting focused on proposed updates to Article 12 of the Unified Development Code regarding signage standards. Key discussions included proposed amendments for monument signs in commercial, industrial, and business park districts, as well as adjustments to directional and home occupation signage policies. The Commission deliberated on sign size and height escalations for multitenant developments, referencing standards in neighboring jurisdictions to determine appropriate regulations. Additionally, the Commission reviewed administrative updates regarding sign violation enforcement, shifting responsibilities to the Zoning Administrator, and received a timeline for upcoming phases of the overall Unified Development Code update.