Chris "CP1" Pierce for Lansing City Council

06/02/2026

Attached is the agenda for Thursday's meeting (June 4th). We will be discussing three conditional use permits for short term rentals (airBNB, VRBO, etc) in our community, including in an HOA.

05/31/2026

The Veterans Memorial at Kenneth Bernard Park decorated with greenery for Memorial Day in honor of the men and women across the Armed Forces who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our nation. (Photo credit to Janette Labee-Holdeman.)

05/27/2026

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Residents may continue to fill out the comprehensive plan feedback survey! Tell us what kind of housing Lansing needs. What kinds of businesses would you like to see? Why do you like living in Lansing? Tell us the good, the bad, and what we need to improve. Use the QR code below or follow the link in the comments to participate. https://engage.thinkconfluence.com/lansing-comprehensive-plan

05/24/2026

The video from Thursday night’s city council meeting is now available. Final board member comments begin around 37:15.

One item discussed that was not on the agenda was a pending special use permit application for a short-term rental within Ward 4, specifically in an established HOA neighborhood.

I believe it’s important to balance personal property rights with the expectations of residents who intentionally chose to live within an HOA community. The city should be careful not to undermine those community standards and expectations.

Just as importantly, city leadership should listen to the residents who put us in these positions. Everyone who has reached out to me on this issue has expressed concerns about turning established neighborhoods into more transient areas.

One clarification from the meeting: I incorrectly stated that the city did not have the applicant’s last name. They did have it — and the city planning commission had it available in their agenda packets Wednesday night, but it wasn't presented publicly.

In this regular City Council meeting, the council approved the 2025...

05/19/2026

05/05/2026

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The City Council meets on Thursday, May 7th, at 7 p.m. with another packed agenda. The Mayor will read five proclamations, then the Council will consider:
- ordinance number 1147, amending Articles 2 & 4 of the Unified Development Ordinance Code to include FEMA required language for floodplain management and to allow four-story buildings in the B-3 zone.
- an amendment to the city's Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) to allow builders to construct homes up to 1,700 sf. The previous policy only allowed homes up to 1,600 sf.
- replacing the roof on the salt dome with unexpended funds from the deicing material fund.
- a resolution of support for a Transportation Alternatives Grant to construct a 10-foot trail from 4-H Road to Lansing High School.
Follow the link in the comments to view the agenda packet.

04/28/2026

These tools were approved for purchase a couple months ago and I was able to see them in action today. All battery operated - just amazing technology. Thank you Lansing Fire Department for the invite and demo.

04/28/2026

Agenda for Thursday's work session.

The City Council has a work session scheduled for Thursday at 7 PM. On the agenda are:
- the Snow and Ice Operation Plan update
- Bittersweet Housing Development Request for Quote(s) Discussion
The work session is open to the public.
Follow the link in the comments to download the agenda packet.

04/24/2026

2026 Fishing Derby Registration is almost here!

Get ready for a reel-y good time! Join us for the 2026 David Trinkle Jr. Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Bernard Park!

REGISTRATION: April 15 - 30, 2026

HEADS UP, FISHING FANS: Onsite registration will not be available on the day of the derby.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and MUST be received by Thursday, April 30th.

FISHING DERBY INFORMATION:
* Young anglers up to, and including, 15 years of age as of the day of the Derby, can join the fin-tastic fun.
* The registration fee is $5.00, which includes bait and a picnic lunch.
* All participants need to have a fishing pole and MUST be accompanied by an adult.
* Only ONE fishing pole per participant is allowed.
* Non-fishing attendees can purchase a lunch ticket for $3.00 on the day of the event.
* Remember to bring chairs or a blanket!

FISHING DERBY ITINERARY:
* 8:30–9:30 a.m. | CHECK-IN: Participants arrive and choose their fishing spot.
* 9:30 a.m. | FISHING BEGINS: Signaled by a horn.
* 11:00 a.m. | FISHING ENDS: Signaled by a horn, followed by lunch.
* AWARD PRESENTATION: Winners will be announced once the results are tallied.

RAFFLE PRIZES: Each registered participant is automatically entered into a raffle. Draws will occur after the award presentation, and winners must be present to claim their prize.

In case of inclement weather, please check our page at Lansing KS Parks & Recreation or call the rainout line at 727-5555 for cancellation updates.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: Visit the Parks & Recreation Department page on the City of Lansing’s Website at https://www.lansingks.org/1213/Parks-Recreation-Department. Register via our Youth Sports Registration. Please note that card processing fees apply, whether in person or online.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: Visit the Lansing Parks & Recreation office at 108 S 2nd Street, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, contact us at (913) 727-2960 or [email protected].

01/14/2026

The next meeting of the Lansing City Council is scheduled for this Thursday, January 15th at 7 p.m. The agenda and minutes are available on the city's website. The link to the agenda center is in the comments. On the agenda are the following:
-The election of a Council President
-Consideration of a sale of city property in Town Centre
-Purchase of Amkus Extraction Tools for the Fire Department
-A request to purchase: SCADA system replacement project for the Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Meetings are recorded and available to view the following day on the city's YouTube channel .