Coffee with Code

Name: Coffee with Code
Start: 2025-09-20T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-20T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Oakland Community Center

Schedule

Sat Sep 20 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Oakland Community Center | Topeka, KS

The City of Topeka’s Property Maintenance Unit (PMU) is excited to announce the launch of a new community engagement initiative, Coffee Code Compliance. The first event will be held on Saturday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Oakland Community Center, 801 NE Poplar St.
Residents are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee while meeting members of the Property Maintenance Unit, Permitting, Zoning, and the Fire Marshal’s Office. The informal event is designed to help residents better understand city code regulations, ask questions, share ideas, and express concerns about property-related issues in their neighborhoods.
“Code enforcement is about so much more than writing citations, it’s about working together with our residents to create safe, clean, and welcoming neighborhoods,” said John Schardine, Director of Property Maintenance. “Through Coffee with a Code Compliance, we hope to build stronger relationships with our community, answer questions in a relaxed setting, and show that our team is here to help.”
In addition to offering information about city codes and processes, staff will also be available to discuss career opportunities within the City of Topeka. Attendees interested in a career in public service can learn about the rewarding benefits of joining the City’s professional code compliance teams.
The City of Topeka plans to host Coffee Code Compliance three times per year at different locations throughout the city.
Upcoming Dates, all events held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.:
•Saturday, September 20 - Oakland Community Center, 801 NE Poplar St.
•Saturday, October 25 – Hillcrest Community Center, 1800 SE 21st St.
•Saturday, November 15– Crestview Community Center, 4801 SW Shunga Dr.