Community Spirit, Identity and Amenities
Tasks: how to keep growing the strong sense of community that exists in Lenexa, the beautification and image of Lenexa, creating intergenerational, cultural and recreational quality community amenities and activities, and preserving the small-town feel as the population grows.

Community Spirit, Identity, and Amenities Task Force members:
Tim VanWyngarden, Chair
George Arnold
Donna Garretson
Sharon Hammontree
Linda Mace
Angelo Mino
Karen Poe
Diane Schmidt
John Van Nice
Ron Ward
Bob Zurcher

Education
Tasks: the intellectual capital of Kansas education, including discussions on the quality of education opportunities and facilities, access to formal and informal education and building a community with exceptional education.

Education Task Force members:
Steve Smith, Chair
Bob Anderson
Pat Harris
Jeremy Lattimore
Kathy Marian
Deb McArdle
Vonda Morris
Don Norwood
Kay Plaster

Housing and Neighborhoods
Tasks: to explore a variety of issues that likely will include the qualities and characteristics of sustainable neighborhoods (infrastructure as well as green practices and energy alternatives), opportunities for reinvesting in neighborhoods, what is affordable housing in Lenexa and how to provide life cycle housing.

Housing and Neighborhoods Task Force members:
Mike McVey, Chair
Joe Blecha
Lina Daniel
Ron Drain
Steve Haug
Bill Holstun
Michael Joseph
Anna LeCluyse
Jody Malotte
Lynn Marten
Sharon Moss

Infrastructure and Transportation
Tasks: thinking about local and regional access for our community, including capital assets, traffic management, street design and cutting-edge transportation.

Infrastructure and Transportation Task Force members:
Todd Thalmann, Chair
Steve Bachenberg
Kyle Bodenstab
Bruce Daniel
Glen Froelich
Steve Lemons
Susan Mertz
Gary Proctor
Rex Railsback
Larry Shepard
Shannon Skoglund

Safe and Healthy Community
Tasks: responsible for ideas involving health and wellness, public safety, emergency preparedness/homeland security and a safe, cohesive community.

Safe and Healthy Community Task Force members:
Jennifer Bryan, Chair
Brian Baker
Gregg Brown
Peter Frankel
Terri Olsen
Tina Railsback
Cindy St. John
Brad Wells
Keith Yocham

Strong Economic Base
Tasks: responsible for ideas involving how to manage Lenexa’s economic growth to ensure that Lenexa is well planned balanced and remains economically vital. May involve topics such as regional and local draws that benefit Lenexa, revitalization and maintenance of existing business, and opportunities to increase retail and restaurant development.

Strong Economic Base Task Force members:
Stephanie Sharp, Chair
Doug Boyd
John Cooper
Jason Leib
Catherine (Katie) Linden
Carl Litif
Bill McCollum
Karleen Novak
Brian Schade
Tom Stephan

Sustainable Quality Community Growth
Tasks: responsible for visioning how to keep Lenexa a progressive community, including topics such as preserving the quality of Lenexa as a “small town,” balancing residential and commercial development, and building our community for the future.

Sustainable Quality Community Growth Task Force members:
Bill Anthony, Chair
Shirley Allenbrand
Gary Ewing
Rich Killeen
John McEniry
Joan Patterson
Mike Ruble
Dale Trott
Keith Winterhalter