Friday, August 15, 2025

Re: FW: McClure KORA 081425

just the cost of the project - design and final 

On Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM Bonnie Williams <bowilliams@topeka.org> wrote:

Mr. McClure:

 

Your KORA request does not clearly state what records you are looking for but staff pulled together the information below. Please let us know if there are other records you are seeking.

 

 

Bonnie Williams

Services and Operations Manager

City of Topeka

Legal Department

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Topeka, KS  66603

(785) 368-3883

 

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02/04/2025 Governing Body Meeting Minutes

"DISCUSSION of a Contract Amendment for the SW Huntoon Street, Street Design Project from Gage Boulevard to Harrison Street, was presented. (Project No. 701028.00) Mike Moriarty, Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Director of Planning and Development, reported the Governing Body approved the original design contract to only include preliminary design and public engagement; however, based on public comment, Staff was recommending the full reconstruction of the road including reduction to one travel lane, the inclusion of appropriate "Complete Streets" items and replacement/repair of water, storm and sanitary utilities with a maximum increase of $2,988,860 for a total project budget not to exceed $3,337,340."

https://www.topeka.org/wp-content/uploads/citycouncil/Minutes/2025/020425m.pdf

 

02/11/2025 Governing Body Meeting Minutes

"Councilmember Miller moved to approve the contract. The motion seconded by Councilmember Duncan carried on roll call vote. Councilmembers Ortiz, Banks, Duncan and Hoferer voted "no." (6-4-0)"

https://www.topeka.org/wp-content/uploads/citycouncil/Minutes/2025/021125m.pdf

 

The information above is available to the public on the City of Topeka webpage www.topeka.org.

 

Also, a project website is maintained by Bartlett & West. www.huntoonstreetproject.com. Materials presented at the public meeting on 08/13/2025 should be posted on the site soon.

 

 

 

 

 

From: Spencer Duncan <sduncan@topeka.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:45 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>; City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; City Manager <citymanager@topeka.org>; MCRE Media <mcre1.snco@blogger.com>
Subject: Re: Huntoon

 

There was a public meeting at the library last night. It was mentioned at a council meeting, it was posted to the public, it was on social media and I believe I even saw it mentioned on one of the TV stations. The meeting appeared to have well over 100 people (if not more during two hours), who attended and were able to look at drawings and plans and speak with city staff and others about the designs. I believe notices were also sent out to the people who live in the area and businesses that will be impacted.

 

This was a public input session to get feedback and answer questions before anything is officially presented to the Governing Body, and people certainly turned out with questions. comments and suggestions. And yes, they had a presentation and drawings and designs, all made available to the public in a public space after being publicly advertised.

 

Is this the meeting you are asking about?

 

While I believe you may be close on the contract expense, I would ask staff to provide the actual number. I voted NO on that contract.

 

Thank you,

 

Spencer

 

 

 

Spencer Duncan

Topeka City Council

Representing District 8

785-207-8985

 

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:12 PM
To: City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; Spencer Duncan <sduncan@topeka.org>; City Manager <citymanager@topeka.org>; MCRE Media <mcre1.snco@blogger.com>
Subject: Huntoon

 

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KORA

 

Please confirm that the project engineer for the Huntoon Project has been released and is working on drawings. 

 

As I remember, Bartlett and West got a $3.5 million contract. 


Spencer 

 

If this is so, what was the meeting about? 

 

--

Henry McClure 

Time kills deals

785-383-9994

 



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Laurnen's Bay

City Manager Perez

Can we get some time to hear why all the lots should be going into the land bank? 

This is a good time to meet Chuck.

https://dultmeierhomes.com/  


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Henry McClure 
Time kills deals
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Thursday, August 14, 2025

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Henry McClure  
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JEDO

The Joint Economic Development Organization (JEDO) is a collaborative effort between Shawnee County and the City of Topeka, Kansas, established in 2001 to promote economic development. It is governed by a 13-member board, with voting members including the three Shawnee County Commissioners, the City of Topeka Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and two City Council members, while the remaining six Council members are non-voting. JEDO is funded by a quarter-cent countywide retailers' sales tax dedicated to economic initiatives.

JEDO works with GO Topeka to support projects like the ASTRA Innovation Center and business expansions, such as Harris Fabrication. The board meets quarterly (second Wednesday of February, May, September, and December) at 6:00 p.m., with meetings open to the public and televised, except for executive sessions. Agendas are posted on the City of Topeka and Shawnee County websites at least five business days prior. Public comment is allowed on actionable agenda items and at the end of meetings, with a four-minute limit per speaker.

- **Public Comment Signup**:
  - Odd-numbered years: Contact City Clerk's Office at 785-368-3940 or cclerk@topeka.org by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day.
  - Even-numbered years: Contact Shawnee County Counselor's Office at 785-251-4042 or Tabitha.pusch@snco.us by 5:00 p.m. on meeting day.

JEDO's chairperson alternates annually between the City Mayor (odd years) and the County Commission Chairperson (even years). Administrative duties also rotate, with the City handling them in odd years and the County in even years. Documents, including the interlocal agreement and operational rules, are available on Shawnee County's website, and meetings can be viewed online.


Henry McClure  
785.383.9994
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Re: Huntoon

Thank you for following up. 

On Thu, Aug 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM Robert M. Perez <rmperez@topeka.org> wrote:
Good Afternoon, All,

Received...we will provide the exact contract amount shortly.

Thanks,
Robert
Robert M. Perez, Ph.D.
City Manager
City of Topeka
Phone 785-368-3725

From: Spencer Duncan <sduncan@topeka.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:44 PM
To: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>; City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; City Manager <citymanager@topeka.org>; MCRE Media <mcre1.snco@blogger.com>
Subject: Re: Huntoon
 
There was a public meeting at the library last night. It was mentioned at a council meeting, it was posted to the public, it was on social media and I believe I even saw it mentioned on one of the TV stations. The meeting appeared to have well over 100 people (if not more during two hours), who attended and were able to look at drawings and plans and speak with city staff and others about the designs. I believe notices were also sent out to the people who live in the area and businesses that will be impacted.

This was a public input session to get feedback and answer questions before anything is officially presented to the Governing Body, and people certainly turned out with questions. comments and suggestions. And yes, they had a presentation and drawings and designs, all made available to the public in a public space after being publicly advertised.

Is this the meeting you are asking about?

While I believe you may be close on the contract expense, I would ask staff to provide the actual number. I voted NO on that contract.

Thank you,

Spencer



Spencer Duncan
Topeka City Council
Representing District 8
785-207-8985

From: Henry McClure <mcre13@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:12 PM
To: City Clerk <cclerk@topeka.org>; Spencer Duncan <sduncan@topeka.org>; City Manager <citymanager@topeka.org>; MCRE Media <mcre1.snco@blogger.com>
Subject: Huntoon
 
Notice: -----This message was sent by an external sender-----

KORA

Please confirm that the project engineer for the Huntoon Project has been released and is working on drawings. 

As I remember, Bartlett and West got a $3.5 million contract. 

Spencer 

If this is so, what was the meeting about? 

--
Henry McClure 
Time kills deals
785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live


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Henry McClure 
Time kills deals
785-383-9994

www.henrymcclure.live
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