Kechi public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider new business items including a Purple Heart city proclamation, wholesale water and sanitary sewer agreements with Wichita (10-year terms), a resolution setting a public hearing for a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and a resolution regarding Venture Court. The consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and the 2025 holiday schedule.

• Wholesale water agreement with Wichita (10-year term)
• Wholesale sanitary sewer agreement with Wichita
• Resolution 24-777 regarding Venture Court
• Resolution 24-776 setting public hearing for NRP
• Purple Heart city proclamation with $500 donation for signs

The council approved several resolutions, including declaring Kechi a Purple Heart City with a $500 donation, extending the Venture Court industrial revenue bond deadline to December 31, 2025, and setting a public hearing for the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan on January 9, 2025. They also approved a resolution declaring the city's boundaries and appointed Liz Basford to the Park Board. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Purple Heart City proclamation and $500 donation (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-777 extending Venture Court IRB deadline to Dec 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Set NRP public hearing for Jan 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-778 declaring city boundaries (5-0)
• Appointed Liz Basford to Park Board (5-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider a resolution of intent for an industrial revenue bond (IRB) for ThermoKonnect, an ordinance amending planning commission residency requirements, appointments to the KMGA board and park board, and acceptance of the 2023 audit. The meeting also includes routine consent items and staff reports.

• IRB Resolution of Intent – ThermoKonnect
• Ordinance 1841-24: Amend planning commission residency to allow residents if non-resident volunteers unavailable
• Appointment of Krista Brown to fill unexpired term on KMGA board of directors
• Appointment of Kechi Park Board members
• Accept and file 2023 annual financial audit

Planning Commission

This is a largely procedural meeting with no public hearings, plats, or new business. The main substantive items are a public forum on future member requirement changes and a planning commission training session.

• Public forum on future member requirement changes
• Planning commission training session

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider a zoning ordinance for Kechi Township, the 2023 auditors report, a proclamation for National Foster Youth Month, and a city treasurer appointment. Old business includes discussion on the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and Park Board. Public comments will be heard.

• 2023 auditors report
• Zoning ordinance for Kechi Township
• Proclamation for National Foster Youth Month
• Appointment of city treasurer
• Discussions on Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and Park Board

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet on October 10, 2024, to discuss old business items including the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (NRP) and Park Board consolidation. New business items include two conditional use applications (CU-2024-02 and CU-2024-03) and a zoning text amendment (TA-2024-01). The consent agenda covers approval of September 12 minutes and August 2024 appropriations.

• NRP discussion
• Park Board discussion
• Conditional use CU-2024-02
• Conditional use CU-2024-03
• Zoning Text Amendment TA-2024-01

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to zone a recently annexed 29.535-acre property north of Kechi Road on the east side of Hillside Avenue as A-1 Agricultural District. The applicant, Kechi Township, plans to use the site for storage of agricultural machinery with a small office. Staff recommends approval. No other new business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Z-2024-01: Rezone annexed property (29.535 acres north of Kechi Rd & east of Hillside Ave) to A-1 Agricultural District for machinery storage and office use

City Council

The Kechi City Council will vote on an annexation ordinance (1835-24), a resolution to select an electric provider for the annexed property (24-771), a sanitary sewer contract, and a conditional use permit (CU-2024-06). They will also discuss the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and park board matters.

• Annexation Ordinance 1835-24
• Resolution 24-771 selecting electric provider for annexed property
• Sanitary Sewer Contract
• Conditional Use Permit CU-2024-06 (Ordinance 1836-24)
• Event permit for Kechi Fall Fair (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission will consider two public hearings: a conditional use permit for an accessory apartment at 415 S Matson Ave and proposed zoning regulation amendments. No new business, unfinished business, or preliminary/final plats are on the agenda. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing CU-2024-02: Strategic Construction Services requests a conditional use to allow an accessory apartment on an oversized storage shed or garage at 415 S Matson Ave
• Public hearing TA-2024-01: Zoning regulation amendments (details not specified in agenda)
• Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the FY2025 budget and the Revenue Neutral Rate. The body will also consider a water warning resolution and the adoption of 2024 UPOC/STO ordinances.

• Public Hearing: Revenue Neutral Rate (Resolution 24-770)
• Public Hearing: FY2025 Budget (Ordinance 1834-24)
• Water Warning Resolution
• Adoption of 2024 UPOC/STO (Ordinances 1832-24 and 1833-24)
• Planning Commission resignation of Luke Harber

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a conditional use for an oversized shed at 150 E Kodiak St and a variance to reduce parking at 800 E Venture Ct. Unfinished business includes continued discussion of a conditional use for a beer/wine/liquor store at 200 E Kechi Rd and review of proposed zoning text amendments for self-storage and multi-tenant centers.

• Public hearing CU-2024-06: Harbour request to allow oversized shed/workshop at 150 E Kodiak St
• Public hearing BZA-V-2024-01: Caffey request for reduction in required parking at 800 E Venture Ct
• Unfinished business CU-2024-03: Ramos request for conditional use to allow beer, wine or liquor store at 200 E Kechi Rd
• Discussion of zoning text amendments: permit hobby fabrication in self-storage and allow multi-tenant strip centers
• Review capital improvement plan for consistency with Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Kechi City Council will vote on an ordinance authorizing up to $500,000 in general obligation bonds for sanitary sewer rehabilitation, consider a bid for the Kechi & Oliver project, and administer the oath of office to Officer Mounce of the Kechi Police Department.

• Authorizing Ordinance 1831-24 for sewer improvements with up to $500,000 in GO bonds
• Bid acceptance for the Kechi & Oliver project
• Oath of office for Officer Mounce, Kechi Police Department

City Council

The council will review the June 2024 appropriations report and hear a presentation on the FY2025 budget. The meeting also includes a notice for a public hearing regarding budget adoption and discussion of the Kroger Opioid Settlement.

• Presentation of the FY2025 budget
• Notice of public hearing for budget adoption
• Discussion of the Kroger Opioid Settlement
• Resolution 24-768 regarding intent to exceed revenue neutral rate

Planning Commission

The commission held a public hearing regarding a proposed liquor store, which members voted to table until the June meeting. They also reviewed requests for an 8-foot privacy fence and an oversized garage in residential zones. Additionally, the board discussed potential changes to zoning regulations for self-storage and strip centers.

• Tabled request for a beer, wine, or liquor store at 200 E Kechi Road (CU-2024-03)
• Recommended approval of an 8-foot privacy fence at 300 E Kechi Rd (CU-2024-04)
• Recommended approval of an oversized detached garage at 322 W Chippewa St (CU-2024-05)
• Discussion regarding zoning amendments for self-storage and multi-tenant strip centers

City Council

This meeting is an informational workshop only. No official action will be taken by the Kechi Governing Body during this session.

• 2025 budget information

City Council

The City Council will consider issuing $965,000 in temporary improvement notes to fund construction costs for the Kechi and Oliver project. The agenda also includes reviewing roofing quotes for City Hall, Police, and Public Works buildings. Additionally, the council will discuss accepting a $50,000 grant for an outdoor fitness court.

• Issuance of $965,000 in temporary improvement notes (Resolution 24-766)
• Acceptance of $50,000 NFC Grant for a fitness court (Resolution 24-767)
• Review of roofing quotes for City Hall, Police, and Public Works
• Public hearing regarding deannexation (Resolution 24-763)
• Conditional use permits CU-2024-04 and CU-2024-05

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet to consider roof repairs for City Hall, the Police Department, and Public Works, and to approve routine consent agenda items including minutes, the April appropriations report, a KDOT supplemental agreement, and a drainage easement. The meeting will also include a county update from Commissioner Ryan Baty and public comments.

• Roof repairs for City Hall, Police Dept., and Public Works
• KDOT Supplemental Agreement
• Drainage Easement – Matson Hazel Rogene Living Trust
• Appropriations Report – April 2024
• County Update by Commissioner Ryan Baty

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider three conditional use permits: a liquor store at 200 E Kechi Rd, an 8-foot fence at 300 E Kechi Rd, and an oversized detached garage at 322 W Chippewa St. The commission will also discuss zoning regulation text amendments and approve minutes from the March 12 meeting.

• CU-2024-03: Allow beer, wine, or liquor store in C-1 at 200 E Kechi RD
• CU-2024-04: Allow 8-foot-tall fence in R-1 at 300 E Kechi RD
• CU-2024-05: Allow oversized detached garage at 322 W Chippewa ST
• Discussion of Zoning Regulation text amendments
• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2024

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider declaring a Stage 1 water watch due to Wichita's drought response, and will vote on selling a vacant city-owned lot in Rock Pointe Subdivision for $18,000. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, an amended employment agreement for the city administrator, and acceptance of utility easements for gas line relocation. The meeting also includes routine reports from staff and council.

• Stage 1 water watch declaration due to Wichita drought response
• Sale of Lot 20, Block 4, Rock Pointe Subdivision to PBP Management Group for $18,000
• City Administrator amended employment agreement
• Acceptance of 3 gas utility easements for Kechi/Oliver gas line relocation
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold a public hearing on an ad valorem tax abatement for Construction Teaming Group, consider a resolution to deannex 53rd Street rights-of-way, and discuss street improvements including mill and overlay for Sioux Street and adjacent courts. They will also consider an ordinance amending Ordinance 1823-23, a resolution authorizing Series 2024 Temp Notes, and an auditor engagement letter with BFR, LLC. The agenda includes routine consent items and a workshop on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan updates.

• Public hearing on ad valorem tax abatement for Construction Teaming Group
• Resolution of deannexation for 53rd Street rights-of-way
• Street improvements mill and overlay for Sioux Street and adjacent courts
• Ordinance amending Ordinance 1823-23
• Resolution for issuance of Series 2024 Temp Notes

City Council

The Kechi City Council will consider a proposal to hire the Kansas Public Finance Center to create a financial plan for $18,416, funded from reserves. They will also consider creating a new part-time Administrative Customer Service Clerk position, funded from existing budget contingencies. The council will discuss a Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) that could offer property tax rebates for improvements, but no action is recommended at this meeting.

• Approve $18,416 financial plan proposal from Kansas Public Finance Center
• Create part-time Administrative Customer Service Clerk position (pay grade #10, $18.71-$23.33/hr)
• Discuss Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) for property tax rebates
• Approve minutes from March 25, 2024 meeting
• Public comments limited to 5 minutes per speaker

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet to consider several items, including an interlocal agreement with Bel Aire, a resolution of intent for an industrial revenue bond with Construction Teaming Group, LLC, and the annual property/liability insurance renewal. The council will also discuss police department awards, a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month, and hold an executive session on attorney-client matters.

• Kechi/Bel Aire interlocal agreement
• IRB Resolution of Intent, Construction Teaming Group, LLC
• Annual Property/Liability Insurance Renewal
• Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Police Department Awards Committee

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider a variance request and other routine business. A public hearing is scheduled for a variance application to reduce the rear yard setback and required space between an accessory structure and principal structure at 212 N Commanche Dr. Another application for a conditional use permit was withdrawn by the applicant and will not be heard.

• Public hearing: BZA-V-2023-03 – Overton – 212 N Commanche DR – variance for rear yard setback and accessory structure spacing
• CU-2024-01 – Ritter – 85th ST N & Hillside – withdrawn by applicant, no case
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2024
• Introduction of new member Chris Morlan

City Council

The Kechi City Council will vote on routine consent items including minutes, January appropriations, and an annual market rate adjustment to the pay plan. Under new business, they will discuss City Hall operating hours and consider an interlocal agreement with Bel Aire. Old business includes water tower lighting. The meeting also includes staff reports from public works, police, planning/zoning, and administration.

• Annual market rate adjustment to pay plan
• Interlocal Agreement with Bel Aire
• Water Tower Lighting discussion
• City Hall operating hours – discussion only
• January 2024 appropriations report

City Council

The Kechi City Council will vote on a consent agenda, a KPERS 401(a) retirement resolution, a GAAP waiver resolution, and a zoning case (Z-2023-02, ordinance #1826-24). A workshop precedes the meeting, and public comments are limited to five minutes.

• Zoning case Z-2023-02, ordinance #1826-24
• GAAP Waiver Resolution 24-759
• KPERS 401(a) resolution (Resolution 24-760) for employer retirement contributions
• Planning Commission appointment of Chris Morlan to fill unexpired term
• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2024

City Council

The Kechi City Council will vote to appoint a council president for 2024 and consider the mayor's appointment to fill a vacant council seat. The agenda also includes administering the oath of office to a new council member and a police officer. Staff reports will cover public works, police, planning, and administration.

• Vote to appoint council president for 2024
• Mayor's appointment to fill vacant council seat, with deadline of Feb 12, 2024
• Oath of office for new council person
• Oath of office for Officer Shanahan, Police Department
• Staff reports on public works, police, planning/zoning, stormwater, code enforcement

City Council

The Kechi City Council will interview candidates to fill a vacant council seat and consider a conditional use ordinance (CU-2023-04). The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as December minutes, appropriations, employee merit increases, and Blue Cross Blue Shield renewal. Public comments and staff reports are also scheduled.

• Conditional Use Ordinance 1825-24 (CU-2023-04)
• Council interviews for vacant seat
• Employee merit increases
• Blue Cross Blue Shield annual renewal
• Appropriations report for December 2023

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a rezoning application (Z-2023-02) for property in the 200 block of N Oliver St, seeking to rezone to R-1A District. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Public hearing on Z-2023-02 – Englert/Branch – 200 block N Oliver St – Rezone to R-1A District