Kechi, KS

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider approving a $119,000 inspection services agreement with Professional Engineering Consultants for water and sewer utility installation in the Young Industrial 4th addition (Seal Lab project), funded by temp notes. The council will also discuss an agreement with Northside Bible Chapel and receive a park update. The agenda includes routine consent items, public comments, and staff reports.

• PEC inspection contract for Young Industrial 4th water & sewer utilities, $119,000
• Agreement with Northside Bible Chapel
• Park update (unfinished business)
• Consent agenda: approval of 8-13-26 meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider several action items, including a sewer agreement with Mayer, two ordinances (UPOC and STO), and acceptance of bids for water/sewer improvements at Young Industrial 4 and for Series B temporary notes. They will also review a park fundraising update and Park Board bylaws, and receive staff reports from Public Works, Police, Planning/Zoning, and Administration. The agenda includes routine consent items such as meeting minutes, the June expense report, and a Q2 2027 budget update.

• Mayer Sewer Agreement
• UPOC Ordinance
• STO Ordinance
• Acceptance of bids for Water/Sewer, Young Industrial 4
• Acceptance of bids and note resolution for Series B temp notes

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, review old business including a fundraising recap and police car show recap, and discuss new business such as Volunteer Day and future park projects. The agenda is partially procedural, with some items listed but lacking detail.

• Fundraising recap: Lydia Hampton reports fundraising at 78% of sponsor goal
• STAR Lumber donated all prebuild materials; Karg Art donated 2 items
• Police Car show recap and fundraising
• Volunteer Day and future park projects discussion

City Council

The Kechi City Council will discuss and potentially vote on a property tax rate that exceeds the revenue-neutral rate. The meeting agenda includes routine approvals, staff reports, and several items regarding the Young Industrial 4th development.

• Public hearing on property tax rate increase (August 27, 2026)
• Young Industrial 4th development agreements (pending legal docs)
• Main Trafficway Improvements financing ($980,000 notes)
• Park Board appointment of Ms. B Burkhalter
• Solicitors’ License Discussion

The Kechi City Council approved multiple items for the Young Industrial 4th Subdivision, including accepting petitions and a developer's agreement, adopting a resolution of advisability, and passing an ordinance authorizing construction. They also authorized the public sale of $1,170,000 in temporary notes. The Park Board By-laws discussion was tabled until a future meeting, and a motion to send them back to the Park Board failed for lack of a second.

• Approved agenda, striking Mayer Contract and Executive Session, adding Budget Workshop recess (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Motion to send Park Board By-laws back to Park Board died (no second)
• Tabled Park Board By-laws discussion (4-0)
• Consented to B. Burkhalter's appointment to Park Board (3-1, Baldridge opposed)
• Accepted three petitions for Young Industrial 4th improvements (4-0)
• Accepted Developer's Agreement with Young Properties, LLC and Seal Stone Properties, LLC (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-803 (advisability) and Ordinance 1875-26 (construction) for Young Industrial 4th (4-0 each)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Kechi Zoning Regulations, including creating an Administrative Adjustments process, increasing maximum highway sign height from 30 to 35 feet, and adding a Planned Development Overlay District. Unfinished business includes review of the Kechi 2040 Comprehensive Plan and two Kechi Corner LLC cases (a rezone and a variance) that remain on hold. No new public hearings or decisions are scheduled; this meeting is largely for discussion.

• Proposed Administrative Adjustments would allow the Zoning Administrator to approve minor zoning modifications (e.g., up to 20% reduction in setbacks) without Planning Commission action.
• Proposed amendment to increase maximum highway frontage sign height from 30 to 35 feet in C-3 and I-1 districts, with potential further increase via Administrative Adjustments.
• Proposed creation of a Planned Development Overlay District (PDO) to allow flexible land-use and design standards for mixed-use or atypical properties.
• Z-2025-07 – Kechi Corner LLC rezone from C-1 to C-2 remains on hold per applicant request.
• BZA-V-2025-03 – Kechi Corner LLC variance for setback and parking reductions recessed since October 2025.

City Council

The Kechi City Council meeting will vote on the consent agenda, which includes the May 14 and June 25 minutes. Staff reports from Public Works, Police, Planning/Zoning, Stormwater, Code Enforcement, and Administration will be presented. Unfinished business includes an update on the playground project. New business items include an RNR Resolution, a Casey’s Development Agreement Amendment, Park Board bi‑laws, and the USDI gas system study results.

• Consent agenda approval (May 14 and June 25 meeting minutes)
• Playground Project update (unfinished business)
• RNR Resolution (new business)
• Casey’s Development Agreement Amendment (new business)
• Park Board Bi‑laws (new business)

The Council adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on August 27, 2026, regarding the intent to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. Other actions included approving a development amendment and authorizing temporary improvement notes for trafficway projects.

• Adopted Resolution 26-802 to set a public hearing for property tax exceeding revenue neutral rate (3-1)
• Approved Casey’s Development Amendment (4-0)
• Accepted low bid for Main Trafficway Improvements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-801 for $980,000 in General Obligation Temporary Improvement Notes (4-0)
• Received and filed USDI Gas System Study results (4-0)
• Approved agenda changes and consent agenda (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold an informational workshop to review the 2027 capital budget, utility funds, and special reserve funds. No official decisions or votes will be taken at this session, which is purely informational.

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the Capital Budget, Utility Funds, and Special Reserve Funds. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the session.

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board will discuss playground updates, including a pending engineering soil evaluation, and review its by-laws. The board will also approve minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Playground updates and discussion, with engineering soil evaluation still pending
• Review and possible revision of Park Board by-laws
• Approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular meeting

City Council

This is an informational meeting for the 2027 budget goal setting workshop. No official action will be taken by the Kechi Governing Body during this session.

The City Council held a special meeting for goal setting. No substantive decisions, votes, or actions were recorded in the minutes prior to adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider a note sale resolution and contract for the Huffman Dr. and Kechi Rd widening project, a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling, approval of street maintenance bids, and a developer agreement for Foreman Addition. Updates on the Playground Project and K-254 corridor are also scheduled.

• Note sale resolution for Huffman Dr. & Kechi Rd widening (legal doc pending)
• PEC Huffman Dr. Contract
• CU-2026-01 – Accessory Dwelling request by Kimberly Raider
• Bid approval for Streets 2026 maintenance
• Developer Agreement – Foreman Addition

The City Council approved a $205,060.50 street maintenance contract and the Huffman Drive PEC contract. The council also denied an accessory dwelling request and scheduled a budget workshop for July 9.

• Approved letter to Bureau of Roads Design regarding K-254 Development Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-800 changing meeting time for July 9, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved Huffman Drive PEC contract (4-0)
• Denied accessory dwelling request CU-2026-01 (4-0)
• Approved Pearson Construction street maintenance bid up to $205,060.50 (4-0)
• Approved Foreman Addition Developer’s Agreement (4-0)
• Scheduled Budget Workshop for July 9, 2026 (4-0)

City Council

This meeting is an informational workshop regarding the 2027 General Fund, Bond, and Interest. No official action will be taken by the Kechi Governing Body during this session.

• 2027 Budget discussion: General Fund, Bond & Interest

The City Council held a budget workshop on June 25, 2026. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 6:39 pm.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Matt Fellows to reduce the front yard setback to zero feet and increase the south side yard setback to 35 feet on a C-2 zoned property at 1410 feet north of Kechi Rd on Oliver St. The commission will also discuss the Kechi 2040 Comprehensive Plan and zoning regulations, and review two pending items from Kechi Corner LLC that remain on hold or recessed.

• Public hearing for BZA-V-2026-02 – Matt Fellows variance to reduce front yard setback to 0 ft and increase south side setback to 35 ft on Oliver St property in C-2 district
• Discussion of Kechi 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Kechi Zoning Regulations, and Kechi Subdivision Regulations
• Z-2025-07 – Kechi Corner LLC rezone from C-1 to C-2 – on hold per applicant after being sent back by Council
• BZA-V-2025-03 – Kechi Corner LLC variance for front and rear setback reduction and parking reduction – recessed since October 2025

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance for Matt Fellow to adjust setbacks for a 100ft x 30ft metal building used for electric delivery vehicles. The approval requires additional screening to the north and east of the building. The Planning Commission also elected Erik as Chair and Richard as Co-Chair.

• Approved variance BZA-V-2026-02 to reduce West front yard setback to 0 feet and increase South side yard setback to 35 feet with added screening (5-0)
• Elected Erik as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Richard as Co-Chair (5-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026, minutes (5-0)

Park Board

The Park Board will hold a regular meeting with approval of minutes and old business including playground updates. No new business or staff reports are listed. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting
• Playground updates and discussion

City Council

The council will vote on an $800,000 contract for full reconstruction of Huffman Drive using roller-compacted concrete, and discuss cost-sharing with property owners. Other actions include designating Huffman Drive and Kechi Road as main trafficways, a developers agreement with Casey's, and annual appointments of city officers. The meeting also includes staff reports on public works, police, and planning.

• Huffman Drive reconstruction proposal from Andale Construction not to exceed $800,000
• Main Trafficway designation for Huffman Drive (Ordinance)
• Main Trafficway designation for Kechi Road (Ordinance)
• Casey's developers agreement
• Annual appointments of city clerk, treasurer, attorney, and other officers

The council approved an $800,000 contract with Andale Construction for Huffman Drive improvements, subject to contract and a 1% bond fee, and authorized up to $800,000 in general obligation bonds for the project. They also authorized $350,000 in bonds for Kechi Road main trafficway improvements and approved a developer's agreement with Casey's Retail Company. Additionally, the council reappointed several city officials and approved a consulting agreement with GovGuy. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved $800,000 Huffman Drive construction contract with Andale Construction (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1871-26 authorizing $800,000 in GO bonds for Huffman Drive improvements (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1873-26 authorizing $350,000 in GO bonds for Kechi Road improvements (4-0)
• Approved developer's agreement with Casey's Retail Company (4-0)
• Reappointed city attorney, treasurer, clerk, public works director, planner, municipal judge, and prosecutor (all 4-0)
• Approved GovGuy consulting agreement (4-0)
• Received and filed CAP Phase 1 report (4-0)
• Cancelled June 11 council meeting due to lack of quorum (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will vote on the mayor's annual appointments of city officers including city clerk, treasurer, attorney, police chief, and other officials. They will also discuss an accounts payable policy. An update on the playground project will be presented. The agenda includes routine consent agenda items and staff reports.

• Annual appointment of city officers (city clerk, treasurer, attorney, police chief, etc.)
• Discussion of accounts payable (AP) policy
• Playground project update – $97,291 raised including $40,000 grant
• Staff reports from public works, police, planning/zoning, administration
• Consent agenda approval of April 23 meeting minutes

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously (3‑0). A motion to receive and file playground project documents passed 3‑0. Mayor Harris removed CA Jensby from the authorized list, and a motion to appoint all officers except the chief of police failed because it lacked a second. The meeting was adjourned 3‑0.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed playground project documents (3-0)
• Removed CA Jensby from authorized list (mayor action)
• Motion to appoint officers except Chief of Police died (no second)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission reconvened as the Board of Zoning Appeals and approved a variance allowing Casey’s Retail Company to install two signs—one 80 feet tall with 710 sq ft area and another 25 feet tall with 82 sq ft area. The staff report recommended approving Kimberly Raider’s conditional use request for an accessory dwelling on a R‑1 lot north of Kechi Rd. Unfinished business items included a rezoning request held on hold, a setback and parking reduction recessed, and a review of the Kechi 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

• BZA‑V‑2026‑01 – Variance for Casey’s Retail Company: signs 80 ft (710 sq ft) and 25 ft (82 sq ft) granted
• CU‑2026‑01 – Conditional use request for accessory dwelling on R‑1 lot (893 ft north of Kechi Rd, 265 N Sioux St) – staff recommends approval
• Z‑2025‑07 – Kechi Corner LLC rezoning from C‑1 to C‑2 held on hold per council
• BZA‑V‑2025‑03 – Reduction in front/rear setback and parking requirements recessed
• Discussion of review of the Kechi 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations, and Subdivision Regulations

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a conditional use request for a destination trailer as an accessory dwelling. The recommendation includes nine specific conditions and will be considered by the Governing Body on June 11, 2026.

• Recommended approval of CU-2026-01 for a destination trailer in R-1 district (6-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026 agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (6-0)

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board will discuss playground updates, including timelines for surface installation and potential equipment additions. The meeting also includes routine procedural items: roll call, approval of agenda, and approval of previous minutes. No new business items are listed.

• Playground updates and discussion — continuing from March meeting (surface installation timeline, equipment options)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will discuss the House Substitute for SB244, a state bill, and receive a financial update for the first quarter of 2026. An update on the playground project will also be presented. The consent agenda includes approval of the March 2026 expense report and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion of House Substitute for SB244 (state legislation)
• Financial Update Q1 2026
• Playground Project update (unfinished business)
• Approval of March 2026 expense report (General Fund $145,311.24, other funds)
• Staff reports from Public Works, Police, and Planning/Zoning

The City Council approved the adoption of a Municipal Policy and a facility audit following an attorney's recommendation. Council also directed staff to purchase a waste sampler and recommended a specific prorated utility billing option.

• Approved purchase of waste sampler costing approximately $10,000
• Adopted Municipal Policy and directed facility audit (5-0)
• Recommended prorated utility billing option #2 for one month (5-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (5-0)
• Received and filed Playground Project Update (5-0)
• Received and filed Q1 2026 Financial Update (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider approving a design agreement for widening 61st and Woodlawn, and receive an update on the Playground Project. The consent agenda includes approval of March 26 meeting minutes and a March 2026 expense report. Communications include a CAP Proclamation and public comments.

• Design agreement for 61st and Woodlawn widening
• Playground Project update
• Approval of March 2026 expense report ($145,311.24 in General Fund)
• CAP Proclamation
• Public comments on background checks and ordinance changes

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously (5-0 each). A motion to receive and file was introduced but failed because it received no second. The council then approved the PEC design agreement for the 615t and Woodlawn widening project, authorizing the mayor to sign (5-0). The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote (5-0).

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Motion to receive and file died (no second)
• Approved PEC design agreement for 615t & Woodlawn widening, mayor authorized to sign (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board will convene to approve the agenda and discuss old business, including a staff report on playground updates. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Hall.

• Approval of Agenda
• Old Business
• Playground Updates (Staff Report)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1869-26 annexing a defined parcel of land into the city. Council members also appointed Frank Dungan to the Planning Commission and discussed the mayor‑led Financial Dashboard item. Additional topics included water rate information, a change order for the Turtle Creek project, and the annual property insurance renewal.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1869-26 annexing the West Half of the East Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 27, Township 25 South, Range 1, East of the sixth Principal Meridian
• Appointment of Frank Dungan (6522 N Woodlawn) to the Planning Commission
• Mayor‑led discussion of the Financial Dashboard for December 31, 2025
• Presentation of water rate information and fund performance for FY2025
• Change order for the Turtle Creek development, including approved rain‑delay days and soil issue mitigation

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved Annexation Ordinance 1869-26 for Justin Ritter, a Turtle Creek change order, and the annual property insurance renewal, each with a 5‑0 vote. The council also added an executive session to the agenda, recessed to an executive session, and adjourned the meeting, all unanimously.

• Approved agenda, striking #12 Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Added Executive Session to agenda (5-0)
• Approved Annexation Ordinance 1869-26 for Justin Ritter (5-0)
• Approved Turtle Creek change order (5-0)
• Approved annual property insurance renewal (5-0)
• Recessed to Executive Session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda, including two items added at the request of members. New business included the dedication of the Young Industrial 4th Addition for the Seal Lab Project, an amendment to Ordinance 1868‑26 releasing Young Properties from industrial revenue bonds, and the adoption of Resolution 26‑799 authorizing the sale of a bond‑financed project to JBoone Properties, which paid a $1,000 fee. Additional dedications for the Foreman Addition were also approved.

• Approval of Consent Agenda with two added items (Chief Moore’s statement and Administrator’s Report).
• Dedication to Plat – Young Industrial 4th Addition (Seal Lab Project).
• Amendment of Ordinance 1868‑26 releasing Young Properties, LLC from IRB and Bankers Bank mortgage.
• Resolution 26‑799 authorizing sale of bond‑financed project to JBoone Properties, LLC; JBoone paid $1,000 fee.
• Dedication of Plat – Foreman Addition.

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. Mayor Joan Harris appointed Frank Dungan to the Planning Commission, and the council approved the appointment by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Appointed Frank Dungan to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council voted to adjourn the March 12, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Councilmember Theresa Morlan, seconded by Todd Hedstrom, and carried unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board will approve the meeting agenda and the February 2 minutes. Board members will discuss and vote on a recommended playground design and cost estimates to be presented to the city council, including a potential zip line addition estimated at $45,000. Additional old‑business items include equipment for a church, portable toilets, GaGa pits, and planning a volunteer day on March 28, 2026.

• Recommendation of playground design and cost estimates for city council
• Potential zip line addition estimated at $45,000
• Equipment donation to a local church
• Provision of portable toilets (porta potties)
• Volunteer Day scheduled for March 28, 2026

City Council

The Kechi City Council will vote to approve the consent agenda, which includes the January 2026 expense report and routine minutes. They will also address unfinished business on a digital sign replacement, consider new business recommendations for playground equipment and IT services, and discuss the K-254 Rock/Webb/Greenwich corridor study.

• Approval of Consent Agenda (minutes and January 2026 expense report)
• Unfinished Business: Digital sign replacement
• New Business: Park board recommendation for playground equipment
• New Business: IT services recommendation
• Council Reports/Discussion: K-254 Rock/Webb/Greenwich corridor study

The council approved a $310,200 contract for playground equipment, accepted a $51,500 Miracle Sign proposal, and selected Imagine IT as the city’s managed IT and cybersecurity services provider. It also approved the agenda and consent agenda, and voted unanimously to support the mayor’s letter on the K‑254 corridor study. All motions passed except one dissenting vote on the playground equipment allocation.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted Miracle Sign proposal up to $51,500 (5-0)
• Allocated $310,200 for playground equipment and authorized contract (4-1)
• Approved Imagine IT as managed IT and cybersecurity provider (5-0)
• Supported mayor’s letter to Bureau of Roads Design on K‑254 corridor (unanimous)
• Recessed council until March 12, 2026 for PEC Utility Workshop (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet to approve consent agenda items, including minutes and expense reports, and will consider dedicating plats for the Young industrial 4th and Foreman Addition properties. The council will also discuss amending an ordinance for Young properties and consider a resolution to purchase an option on JBoone Properties.

• Approval of Consent Agenda (minutes, expense reports, KRWA delegate, PEC contract)
• Dedication to Plat – Young industrial 4th
• Amending Ordinance – Young properties
• Option to Purchase – JBoone Properties (resolution)
• Dedication of Plat – Foreman Addition

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, each by a 5-0 vote. It accepted the dedication of the Young Industrial 4" Addition and the Foreman Addition plats, both 5-0. The council also approved Ordinance 1868-26 to amend and release taxable industrial revenue bonds for Young Properties, LLC, and adopted Resolution 26-799 to sell a bond‑financed project back to JBoone Properties, LLC, each with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Accepted dedication of Young Industrial 4" Addition plat (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1868-26 to release industrial revenue bonds for Young Properties (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26-799 to sell bond‑financed project to JBoone Properties (5-0)
• Accepted dedication of Foreman Addition plat (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission approved two final subdivision plats—Foreman Subdivision (S/D-2025-04) and Young Industrial 4th Addition (S/D-2025-05)—with required corrections before City Council review. The commission also held a public hearing on variance request BZA-V-2026-01 for taller, larger signs at Casey’s General Store in the C-3 district. Unfinished business included a rezoning request for Kechi Corner LLC (C-1 to C-2) and a discussion of the Kechi 2040 Comprehensive Plan and related zoning and subdivision regulations.

• Approve Final Plat S/D-2025-04 – Foreman Subdivision (with corrections before Council)
• Approve Final Plat S/D-2025-05 – Young Industrial 4th Addition (with corrections before Council)
• Public Hearing for Variance BZA-V-2026-01 – taller, larger signs at Casey’s General Store (C-3 district)
• Unfinished Business: Z-2025-07 – Kechi Corner LLC rezoning from C-1 to C-2 (on hold)
• Discussion of review of Kechi 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Regulations, Subdivision Regulations

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It granted a variance allowing Casey’s Retail Company to install two larger signs—one 80 ft tall (710 sq ft) and another 25 ft tall (82 sq ft)—with a 3‑1 vote to adopt the findings. The meeting was then recessed, adjourned and no further actions were taken on unfinished business.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Granted variance for Casey’s Retail Company signs (adopt findings) (3-1)
• Motion to deny variance not seconded, not adopted
• Recessed as Board of Zoning Appeals (4-0)
• Recessed back to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet to approve a patrol car purchase, consent agenda items, and a 2026 council president election. The agenda includes a public works presentation and a special meeting on January 22.

• Approval of 2026 Patrol Car Purchase (up to $57,946.36)
• Approval of Consent Agenda (minutes, expense reports)
• Election of 2026 Council President
• Presentation on KOMA/KORA overview
• Public Works playground update

The council approved the meeting agenda, removing an executive‑session item, with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the consent agenda, striking an expense‑report revision item, also 4‑0. The council then approved the purchase of a 2026 patrol car from SERV for up to $58,000, as budgeted, with a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda, striking #12 Executive Session (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, removing Item 5c Expense Report Revisions (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 patrol vehicle up to $58,000 (4-0)

City Council

This is an informational workshop session only, not a regular decision-making meeting. The Kechi City Council will receive a presentation on the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) and Kansas Open Meetings Act (KOMA). No official action will be taken, and no formal agenda or minutes will be published.

• Informational presentation on KORA/KOMA
• No official action to be taken
• No official agenda or minutes will be published

City Council

The City Council has been asked to convene a special meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 220 W. Kechi Road. The purpose of the meeting is to view a demonstration presented by Wichita Sign Company. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Special council meeting on Jan 20, 2026 at 4 p.m. to view a demonstration from Wichita Sign Company