Board of Douglas County, KS, Commissioners Meeting on July 22, 2026

The Douglas County, Kansas Board of Commissioners held a business meeting on July 22, 2026, addressing several procurement and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a tier two agritourism permit for Busted Cat Brewery to operate a brewery and farm stay at 417 Highway 40, with conditions such as a waiver for reduced setback and a required life safety inspection. The board also reviewed and approved a temporary business use permit for Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline to establish a laydown yard near East 902 Road and North 1464 Road from July 27 to October 31, 2026, with conditions addressing access restrictions, signage, noise mitigation, insurance, and site restoration. Public comments raised concerns about noise, traffic, and safety related to these projects. The board voted to terminate the local disaster emergency declaration related to the 2026 World Cup. An executive session was held for pending litigation with no action taken. The meeting concluded with administrative updates and scheduling notes.