Kechi public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Kechi City Council voted to annex 19.791 acres of land into city limits and adopted multiple rezoning and conditional‑use ordinances for that property and other sites. It also passed a resolution to notify the electric provider of the annexation, approved an updated city pay plan, and moved forward with amendments to the administrative ordinance. All actions were taken by unanimous or majority vote as recorded in the November 13, 2025 minutes.

• Annexation Ordinance 1859-25 – 19.791 acres for Justin Ritter, to be zoned A‑1 Agricultural
• Resolution 25-796 – notice to electric provider for newly annexed property per KSA 66‑1,176
• Rezoning Ordinance 1860-25 – approved for Justin Ritter’s annexed parcel
• Rezoning Ordinance 1861-25 – changed property of Phil Ward from C‑2 to R‑1
• Conditional Use Ordinance 1862-25 – approved oversized detached garage for Chris Wilhite in A‑1

The council voted 5-0 to receive and file the 2024 Annual Financial Audit Report. It also approved Resolution 25-797 establishing the city’s 2026 holiday schedule, and approved the October 2025 expense report. No action was taken on the proposed City Hall LED sign replacement.

• Approved receipt and filing of 2024 Financial Audit Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-797 establishing 2026 holiday schedule (5-0)
• Approved October 2025 Expense Report (5-0)
• Approved addition of “Requests from councilmembers to CA Jensby” to agenda (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda with items moved to regular agenda (5-0)
• Recessed meeting for ten minutes to honor outgoing officials (5-0)
• No action taken on City Hall LED sign replacement proposal
• Sworn in new mayor Joanie Harris and councilmembers Todd Hedstrom and Theresa Morlan

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission will discuss the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and related zoning and subdivision regulations. It will hear public hearings on several zoning cases, including annexation to A‑1, a rezoning to R‑1, a conditional use for an oversized detached garage, and a rezoning to C‑2 for a strip center. The commission will also consider a preliminary plat for Cano’s Addition and other routine agenda items.

• Rezone Kechi Corner LLC property from C‑1 Arts & Business District to C‑2 Local Commercial District for a 5,025 sq ft multi‑tenant strip center with a coffee‑shop drive‑through (Z‑2025‑07)
• Conditional Use for an oversized detached garage on an A‑1 Agricultural District at 1525 E Sunnydale Lake CIR (CU‑2025‑02)
• Rezone Phil Ward property from C‑2 to R‑1 Single‑Family Residential District (Z‑2024‑05)
• Annexation and rezoning of Justin Ritter property to A‑1 Agricultural District (Z‑2025‑06)
• Preliminary plat S/D‑2025‑02 – Cano’s Addition

City Council

The City Council will consider several rezoning and annexation ordinances, including projects for Ritter, Ward, and Kechi Corner. The body is also deciding on construction contracts, bids, and bond ordinances related to the Turtle Creek project.

• Annexation and Rezoning Ordinances for Ritter, Ward, and Kechi Corner
• Bond Ordinance 1865-25 for Construction Teaming Group, LLC
• Bond Ordinance 1866-25 for AMP Crane/513 Properties, LLC
• Approval of Turtle Creek construction bids and contract
• Updated City Pay Plan

The Kechi City Council approved the annexation of 19.791 acres for Justin Ritter and adopted a resolution to notify the electric provider of the new land. It also approved rezoning ordinances for Justin Ritter, Phil Ward, and a conditional use for Chris Wilhite, as well as the final platting of the Ritter addition. The council adopted an updated city pay plan and voted to send the proposed rezone ordinance 1863-25 back to the Planning Commission for further review.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance 1859-25 for Justin Ritter (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-796 to notify electric provider of annexed land (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning Ordinance 1860-25 for Justin Ritter (5-0)
• Approved Rezoning Ordinance 1861-25 for Phil Ward (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Ordinance 1862-25 for Chris Wilhite (5-0)
• Approved Platting of Ritter Addition (5-0)
• Approved Updated City Pay Plan (5-0)
• Voted to send Ordinance 1863-25 back to Planning Commission for review (4-1)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss the upcoming playground design day and board communication. The meeting follows previous planning for a carnival-themed reveal party scheduled for November 21, 2025.

• Discussion of playground design day
• Board discussion on communication and purpose
• Review of minutes from October 8 and October 20, 2025

City Council

The City Council will review a third-quarter financial update and discuss funding for Huffman Drive. The body is also considering a resolution for Turtle Creek temporary notes and a Planning Commission appointment.

• Discussion of funding for Huffman Drive
• Resolution regarding Turtle Creek temporary notes
• Review of the Stormwater manual
• Planning Commission appointment
• 3rd Quarter 2025 financial update

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It then approved Resolution 25-793, authorizing the sale of approximately $1.3 million in Series 2025 temporary notes for the Turtle Creek addition. An ordinance adopting the Wichita/Sedgwick County Stormwater Manual was also adopted. Joshua Gains was appointed to the Planning Commission, and the meeting was recessed twice to executive session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-793 authorizing $1.3 M temporary notes (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 1858-25 adopting new stormwater manual (5-0)
• Consented to appointment of Joshua Gains to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Recessed to Executive Session (first motion, 5-0)
• Recessed to Executive Session (second motion, 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public hearings on several zoning and conditional use requests, and review preliminary and final plats. Two previously scheduled cases have been withdrawn.

• Public hearing for Z-2025-06: Justin Ritter requests annexation and A-1 zoning for 19.295 acres
• Public hearing for Z-2025-05: Phil Ward requests rezone from C-2 to R-1
• Public hearing for CU-2025-02: Chris Wilhite requests conditional use for oversized detached garage
• Public hearing for Z-2025-07: Kechi Corner LLC requests rezone from C-1 to C-2
• Public hearing for BZA-V-2025-03: Kechi Corner LLC requests reduction in setbacks and parking

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 25‑792 to approve up to $3.5 million of industrial revenue bonds and a ten‑year ad valorem tax abatement for a commercial facility by Seal Stone Properties in the Kechi Business Park. The meeting also includes approval of a $225,680 gas‑line extension contract with NPL Construction and the purchase of a Chevy 2500 truck for $68,234 from Lubbers Chevrolet.

• Approval of gas‑line extension contract with NPL Construction – up to $225,680
• Purchase of Public Works Chevrolet 2500 truck from Lubbers Chevrolet – up to $68,234
• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 25‑792 for $3.5 million industrial revenue bonds and property tax abatement for Seal Stone Properties LLC
• Amendments to water ordinance – permanent watering conservation measures
• Agreement with Sedgwick County Health Department – designation of local medical countermeasure location

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, then adopted Resolution 25‑792 authorizing up to $3.5 million in tax‑abatement bonds for Seal Stone Properties. It also approved permanent watering restrictions by amending Ordinance 1857‑25 and a three‑year medical countermeasure partnership with the Sedgwick County Health Department. All actions were approved unanimously (3‑0), and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda, striking Item 11 (3‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑792 for $3.5 M tax‑abatement bonds for Seal Stone Properties (3‑0)
• Amended Ordinance 1857‑25 to implement permanent watering restrictions (3‑0)
• Approved three‑year Medical Countermeasures Partnership with Sedgwick County Health Department (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council approved the 2026 budget and a property tax rate exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The meeting also included the approval of a state debt collection agreement and the purchase of public works vehicles.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1856-25 for FY2026 budget
• Resolution 25-791 to exceed property tax rate
• Approval of State Set off Updated agreement
• Approval of bid for gas line extension
• Approval of purchasing public works vehicle

The council voted 4‑0 to let the Public Works Director sign a contract with NPL Construction for up to $225,680 to upgrade gas lines on Kechi Road. The council also voted 4‑0 to let the Public Works Director purchase a 2025 Chevy 2500 truck from Lubbers Chevrolet for up to $68,234. Both actions were approved without any opposition.

• Approved NPL Construction gas line contract up to $225,680 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevy 2500 truck from Lubbers Chevrolet up to $68,234 (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

City Council

The council voted to adopt Resolution 25-790, authorizing industrial revenue bonds not to exceed $3,500,000 for the purchase and development of a commercial facility for Seal Stone Properties, LLC. It also approved Resolution 25-789, updating the city fee schedule by changing contractor license terms and adding an address line to the Community Room Rental Agreement. The FY 2026 budget ordinance (No. 1856-25) and the ratification of the Neighborhood Revitalization Program interlocal agreement were presented for consideration.

• Resolution 25-790: Issue industrial revenue bonds up to $3,500,000 for Seal Stone Properties, LLC
• Resolution 25-789: Adjust contractor license periods from three to two years and add address line to Community Room Rental Agreement
• FY 2026 Budget Ordinance No. 1856-25: Budget hearing and presentation
• NRP Interlocal Agreement ratification: Finalize revisions to the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan
• Public Hearing – RNR and related Resolution 25-791

The Kechi City Council approved a resolution to levy a property tax rate above the revenue‑neutral level and adopted the FY2026 budget ordinance, both with unanimous 4‑0‑0 votes. The agenda and consent agenda were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (Item 11 removed) – 4-0-0
• Approved consent agenda – 4-0-0
• Adopted Resolution 25-791 to exceed revenue‑neutral tax rate – 4-0-0
• Adopted Ordinance 1856-25 adopting FY2026 budget – 4-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – 4-0-0

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board will meet to review next steps for a playground designer, including funding requests, and discuss plans for a volunteer day and future park projects such as berm maintenance and event planning. The board will also receive staff reports before adjourning.

• Discussion of playground designer next steps and funding request
• Planning for quarterly park volunteer day on September 27, 8-11 AM at Kechi Park
• Review of items for volunteer day and giveaways
• Consideration of next park project, including berm maintenance and event concerns

City Council

The City Council will discuss a resolution of intent to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds for a manufacturing facility in Kechi Business Park. The body will also review the Kechi Fee Schedule.

• Resolution of intent to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $3,500,000 for Seal Stone Properties, LLC
• Discussion of the Kechi Fee Schedule
• Proposed sales tax exemption and up to 10 years of property tax abatement for the Seal Lab project

The council voted 3‑0‑0 to adopt Resolution 25‑790, authorizing industrial revenue bonds not to exceed $3,500,000 for Seal Stone Properties, LLC, with no city funds pledged. It also approved Resolution 25‑789, updating the city fee schedule and contractor license terms, by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The meeting concluded with routine agenda and consent agenda approvals and adjournment.

• Approved agenda (Item 11 removed, Item 5.b added) – vote 3-0-0
• Approved consent agenda – vote 3-0-0
• Approved Resolution 25-790 to issue industrial revenue bonds up to $3,500,000 for Seal Stone Properties, LLC – vote 3-0-0
• Approved Resolution 25-789 updating fee schedule and contractor license terms – vote 3-0-0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 3-0-0

Park Board

The Park Board will hold a special meeting to discuss playground equipment under old business. No new business or specific contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of playground equipment

City Council

The City Council will review the FY2026 budget presentation and discuss the city fee schedule. The body is also considering the adoption of updated state-standardized traffic and public offense codes.

• FY2026 Budget presentation
• Kechi Fee Schedule review
• Adoption of 2025 Uniform Public Offense Code (UPOC)
• Adoption of 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance (STO)
• RNR & Budget Hearing notification

The council approved the meeting agenda, removing Item 11 for executive session. It approved the consent agenda. A motion was passed to publish a maximum property tax levy of 39.790 to fund the 2026 budget and to announce a public hearing on September 11, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda, striking Item 11 (5-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0-0)
• Authorized publication of max property tax levy of 39.790 for 2026 budget and notice of public hearing on Sep 11, 2025 (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss local planning matters. The only substantive item is a public hearing to review the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, which will inform the 2026 budget. All other agenda items are procedural or have no business listed.

• Review of 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan for 2026 Budget

The Kechi Planning Commission approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan for the 2026 budget, also by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan for 2026 budget (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 pm (4-0)

Park Board

The Park Board will discuss the placement of a bike station and review bids for new playground equipment. Staff will also provide updates on a replaced water fountain and bush removal.

• Review of bids for playground equipment
• Discussion on bike station placement

City Council

The City Council will consider a water conservation rebate program and discuss the city's fee schedule. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding the Revenue Neutral Rate.

• Resolution 25-788: Kechi water conservation rebate program
• Discussion of the Kechi Fee Schedule
• Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) Resolution

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Resolution 25-788 establishing a water‑conservation rebate program. It adopted Resolution 25-787 setting a public hearing on a property‑tax rate exceeding the revenue‑neutral level. The council then moved to an executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-788 water‑conservation rebate program (4-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-787 property‑tax hearing schedule (4-0-0)
• Moved to Executive Session (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a one-step final plat request for a 39.1-acre site. The proposal seeks to develop single-family residential housing in an area currently zoned as an A-1 Agricultural District.

• Case SD-2025-02: One-step final plat for Justin Ritter at 2600 E 85th ST N
• Proposed use: Single-family residential on 39.1 acres
• Current zoning: A-1 Agricultural District

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 10 and July 12, 2025. It adopted the zoning administrator’s findings for case #4SD-2025-02, a one‑step final plat in the A‑1 Agricultural District, and agreed to forward the recommendation to the Governing Body. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 10 & July 12, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted Zoning Administrator’s recommendation for One‑Step Final Plat in A‑1 Agricultural District and forwarded to Governing Body (4-0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting carried

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss a vision for the city's parks and consider the approval of board bylaws. The board will also determine the date for the next volunteer day and discuss potential donations.

• Approval of Park Board bylaws
• Park visioning discussion
• Scheduling of next volunteer day
• Discussion of possible donation ideas

The board approved the meeting agenda and the June 2, 2025 minutes. It adopted a bylaw amendment changing the regular meeting time to 6:00 p.m. The board set September 27, 2025, as the next volunteer day and gave the sub‑committee direction to develop plans with vendors. Additional tasks were assigned to investigate T‑shirts and to coordinate a donor‑provided bike repair station, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (6-0-0)
• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved bylaws amendment changing meeting time to 6:00 p.m. (6-0-0)
• Set next volunteer day for September 27, 2025, 8‑11 a.m.
• Directed park sub‑committee to use meeting ideas when approaching vendors
• Assigned Cassandra Waller to investigate creating T‑shirts for board members
• Board will work with Public Works on placement of donated bike repair station
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding an informational workshop regarding the 2026 budget, specifically Special Revenues and Mill Levy Funds. No official action will be taken during this session.

• Discussion of 2026 Budget: Special Revenues & Mill Levy Funds

City Council

The City Council will discuss rezoning property on Foreman Ave from R-1 to C-1 and an annexation ordinance. The body will also review paving maintenance quotes and a resolution regarding water rates.

• Z-2025-03: Rezoning of property on Foreman Ave from R-1 to C-1 (Ordinance No. 1851-25)
• Annexation Ordinance No. 1852-25
• Z-2025-04: Zoning of annexed property to R-2 (Ordinance No. 1853-25)
• Resolution No. 25-785: Notice of Annexation to Electric Provider
• Water rate Resolution No. 25-786

The council approved Ordinance 1852-25 to annex land owned by A & | Properties, LLC and authorized the mayor to sign. It also approved a rezoning amendment (Ordinance 1851-25) changing the proposed C‑1 classification to R‑1A and removing conditions. Additional actions included adopting a water‑rate resolution, a paving contract for $271,902, and a resolution notifying the electric provider of the annexation.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance 1852-25 for A & | Properties, LLC (5-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1851-25 with amendment to change C‑1 to R‑1A and remove conditions (5-0-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1853-25 to rezone the annexed property to R‑1 with duplex conditions (5-0-0)
• Adopted Resolution 25-785 to notify the electric service provider of the annexation (5-0-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-786 establishing new water rates for the city utility (5-0-0)
• Approved Pearson Construction paving agreement not to exceed $271,902.00 (5-0-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider Resolution 25-784 regarding a property tax abatement for 513 Properties, LLC. The proposal involves industrial revenue bonds not to exceed $1.8 million for a commercial facility in the Kechi Business Park. The council will also discuss water rate recommendations.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 25-784 for 513 Properties, LLC tax abatement
• Proposed industrial revenue bonds up to $1.8 million for Kechi Business Park facility
• Discussion of water rate recommendations
• Budget workshop scheduled for June 26th, 2025

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which added the resignation of Mark Bradbury from the Planning Commission and corrected the minutes. It adopted IRB Resolution 25-784, authorizing a property‑tax abatement tied to up to $1.8 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for 513 Properties, LLC, and gave the mayor authority to sign. The council also approved a budget workshop scheduled for June 26, 2025.

• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda, adding Mark Bradbury resignation and minutes correction (4-0-0)
• Approved IRB Resolution 25-784 authorizing up to $1.8 M tax abatement for 513 Properties, LLC (4-0-0)
• Approved motion to recess for a budget workshop on June 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm (4-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to conduct regular business. The primary action item is a vote regarding a rezoning request for a specific property.

• Vote on Z-2025-03 to rezone 200 S Foreman to C-1 Arts & Business District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings on three land-use requests. These include two rezoning applications and one variance request for a residential pool.

• Z-2025-03: Rezone 200 S Foreman to C-1 Arts & Business District
• Z-2025-04: Annex and zone 7923 E 69th ST N as R-2 Multi-Family District
• BZA-V-2025-01: Variance request for an in-ground pool in a side yard at 408 W Cherokee

City Council

The Kechi City Council will meet to decide on a vacation of complete access control for a 1.563-acre industrial property at 748 feet north of 63rd St E on Tigua St, allowing commercial building construction. The council will also discuss a PEC agreement for engineering design services for the Turtle Creek Utility Infrastructure, funded by special assessments.

• Vacation of complete access control on Tigua St for 1.563-acre industrial property (748 ft north of 63rd St E)
• PEC Agreement for engineering design services for Turtle Creek Utility Infrastructure (funded by special assessments)
• Conditional use approval for oversized shed/structure at 4210 E. 101st Street N (Ordinance 1849-25)
• Rezoning request for 3501 E. 101st St N to I-1 Industrial District (Ordinance 1850-25)
• Industrial Revenue Bonds resolution for $1.8M to fund manufacturing facility for 513 Properties, LLC

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It approved the vacation of complete access control (VA‑2025‑01) and a PEC engineering design agreement for the Turtle Creek utility project. Council also authorized staff to develop a water‑conservation rebate program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved vacation of complete access control VA‑2025‑01 (4-0-0)
• Approved PEC engineering design agreement for Turtle Creek project (4-0-0)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign the PEC agreement (4-0-0)
• Approved staff to proceed with water‑conservation rebate program
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding an informational workshop meeting to discuss the 2026 budget for Utility Funds. No official action will be taken by the governing body during this session.

• Informational discussion on 2026 Budget Utility Funds

The council approved a Turtle Creek utility infrastructure engineering design agreement, authorizing the City Administrator to sign. It also approved the vacation of a complete access control request (VA‑2025‑01) and gave staff permission to develop a water‑conservation rebate program. The agenda and consent agenda were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved vacation of complete access control VA‑2025‑01 (4-0-0)
• Approved PEC agreement for Turtle Creek engineering design services; authorized City Administrator to sign (4-0-0)
• Approved staff to proceed with Water Conservation Rebate Program
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a special meeting at Kechi City Hall to conduct routine procedural actions. No public hearings, plats, or ordinance votes are scheduled; the only listed action is a vote on a partial vacation of access control at 1500 E Mason DR without a public hearing.

• VA-2025-01 – 1500 E Mason DR – Partial Vacation of Complete Access Control (vote required, no public hearing)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for a business district and a vacation of access control for a commercial site. The body will also review approval of minutes from the April 8, 2025, meeting.

• VA-2025-01: Partial vacation of complete access control at 1500 E Mason DR
• Z-2025-03: Rezone 200 S Foreman from R-1 Single-Family Residential to C-1 Arts & Business District

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit (CU-2025-01) for an oversized storage shed at 4210 E 101st St N. They will also discuss a rezoning request (Z-2025-02), budget priorities, water rate recommendations, and a resolution of intent for Industrial Revenue Bonds for 513 Properties. A budget workshop is scheduled for May 22.

• Conditional use CU-2025-01 for a 2,520 sq ft storage shed at 4210 E 101st St N, recommended for approval by Planning Commission
• Rezoning request Z-2025-02 (no details provided)
• Water rate recommendations to be discussed
• IRB Resolution of intent – 513 Properties
• Budget priority results/discussion and workshop set for May 22

The council approved three substantive items: a conditional use for an oversized shed at 4210 E. 101* St. N., a rezoning request for 3501 E. 101 St. N., and a resolution of intent to issue up to $1.8 million in industrial revenue bonds for 513 Properties, LLC. All three actions passed unanimously. The meeting also approved the agenda, consent agenda, and recessed for a budget workshop.

• Approved Conditional Use CU-2025-01 for oversized shed at 4210 E. 101* St. N. (4-0-0)
• Approved Rezoning Z-2025-02 for 3501 E. 101 St. N. (4-0-0)
• Approved Resolution of Intent to issue up to $1.8 M industrial revenue bonds for 513 Properties, LLC (4-0-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0)
• Recessed meeting for budget workshop on May 22, 2023 (4-0-0)

Park Board

At the May 5 meeting, the Kechi Park Board will consider approving the April 7 minutes and conduct old business by reviewing the Park Board bylaws. Under new business, the board will discuss park construction and planning, as well as set timelines and priorities. The agenda is largely procedural, with detailed discussions continuing from previous meetings.

• Approval of April 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Park Board bylaws (old business)
• Discussion of park construction and planning (new business)
• Setting timelines and priorities for park projects

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026 Capitol Budget and goal setting. The body is also considering the acceptance of petitions, a developer's agreement, and the authorization of water, sewer, and paving improvements for the Turtle Creek Subdivision.

• Proposed $1,311,180 for Turtle Creek Subdivision paving, drainage, water, and sewer improvements
• Resolution No. 25-782 regarding Turtle Creek Resolution of Advisability
• Ordinance No. 1848-25 regarding Turtle Creek Authorizing Ordinance
• Developer's Agreement with PG Development, LLC for Turtle Creek Subdivision
• 2026 Capitol Budget and goal setting discussion

The council voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 1848-25, authorizing construction of internal improvements in the Turtle Creek Subdivision and the issuance of general obligation bonds and temporary improvement notes. The agenda and consent agenda were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned after the decisions.

• Adopted Ordinance 1848-25 authorizing Turtle Creek Improvements (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The council will discuss a water rate analysis presented by consultant Carl Brown, as base water rates have not increased since 2016 and water funds are insolvent. They will also consider approving new wholesale water and sewer agreements with the city of Wichita that have been renegotiated. Mayor Ashley Coleman will proclaim April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Consent agenda includes approval of March 27 meeting minutes.

• Water rate analysis discussion with Carl Brown (rates unchanged since 2016, funds insolvent)
• Consideration and possible approval of new wholesale water and sewer agreements with Wichita
• Mayor to proclaim April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Approval of consent agenda including March 27 meeting minutes
• Presentation of updated water rate study to ensure proper funding of utility

The council approved the meeting agenda, removing item #11, with a 4-0-0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda, also 4-0-0. The council approved the new water and sanitary sewer agreements with the City of Wichita and authorized the mayor to sign them, voting 4-0-0. Finally, the council adjourned the meeting, 4-0-0.

• Approved agenda, striking item #11 (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved water and sanitary sewer agreements with Wichita; authorized mayor to sign (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. The body will review a request for an oversized storage structure and a proposal to rezone a property to multi-family residential.

• Public hearing for CU-2025-01: Oversized storage shed or structure at 4210 E 101st ST N
• Public hearing for Z-2025-02: Rezone 3501 E 101st ST N to R-2 Multi-Family Residential District

The Kechi Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the February 11, 2025 minutes. It adopted the zoning administrator’s findings for case CU-2025-01 and forwarded a recommendation of approval for an oversized storage shed conditional use to the Governing Body. It also adopted the findings for case Z-2025-02 and forwarded a recommendation of approval, with conditions, to rezone 3501 E 10th St N to an R‑2 Multi‑Family Residential District. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted findings and recommended approval for Oversized Storage Shed conditional use (CU-2025-01) (4-0)
• Forwarded recommendation for Oversized Storage Shed to Governing Body (4-0)
• Adopted findings and recommended approval for rezoning to R-2 Multi-Family Residential (Z-2025-02) (4-0)
• Forwarded rezoning recommendation to Governing Body (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board will discuss priorities for playground equipment replacement, a $50,000 fitness court grant, and berm repairs. All items are discussion only; no decisions are scheduled. Board members will also review budget reports and proposed bylaws.

• Playground equipment replacement with quotes of $371,936 (Crouch Rec) and $425,719 (Kompan/Versasport)
• Discussion on accepting a $50,000 National Fitness Campaign grant for a community fitness court
• Berm reconstruction estimated at $40,000–$50,000 due to safety concerns from falling rocks
• Review of park board priorities: playground equipment, fitness court, and berm
• Distribution and discussion of park board bylaws

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hear informational presentations from staff on the city's property insurance renewal and an updated water and sewer rate study. No new business or votes are scheduled; the meeting consists mostly of routine reports and discussion items.

• Property insurance review with agent Curtis Zerr – information only
• Updated water and sewer rate study presented – discussion, no action
• Public Works report: street work on S. Oliver, sewer rehab, and gas line installations
• Police report: 21% increase in calls for service year-to-date; Officer Carpenter's field training highlights
• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes via consent agenda

The council adopted the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. A motion approved a grant of up to $500 for the Arts Council to repaint fire hydrants. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0-0)
• Granted up to $500 to Arts Council for fire hydrant repaint (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will vote on a zoning change for roughly 7.9 acres east of Oliver Street to allow commercial buildings and a proposed art park. Other agenda items include approval of the annual property insurance renewal with a 4.5% premium increase, appointment of a Park Board chair, an ordinance amendment moving Park Board meetings to 6:00 p.m., and a final plat for Turtle Creek Addition.

• Zoning change Z-2025-01: Rezone 7.886 acres from R-1A to C-3 General Commercial, east of Oliver Street and north of Kechi Rd, with a proposed art park
• Annual property and liability insurance renewal with EMC Insurance: 4.5% premium increase, saving city over $10k in dividends
• Appointment of Neva Benton as Kechi Park Board chair, recommended by the Park Board
• Ordinance amendment to change Park Board meeting time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Final plat approval for Turtle Creek Addition SD2025-01

The Kechi City Council approved a 5% contract increase for City Administrator Matt Jensby, comprising a 2.5% COLA and 2.5% merit raise, following an executive session. The council also approved three conditional use ordinances (accessory dwelling, oversize garage, oversize structure), a final plat for Fischoeder Estates, and renewed the city's property insurance with a 4.43% premium increase. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 5% contract increase for City Administrator Jensby (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1843-25 conditional use for accessory dwelling at 9737 N Hydraulic (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1844-25 conditional use for oversize detached garage at 6222 N Oliver (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1845-25 conditional use for oversize structure at 4210 E 53rd Street (5-0)
• Approved final plat SD-2024-01 for Fischoeder Estates at 245 N Oliver (5-0)
• Approved 2025-26 property insurance renewal with EMC Insurance (5-0)
• Appointed Neva Benton as Park Board Chair (5-0)
• Accepted Park Board resignations and appointed Cheryl Hobson and Kristen Schawb (5-0)

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board is holding an organizational meeting to handle introductions, set appointment terms (4-year and 3-year), elect a board chair, review bylaws, and discuss the Parks Master Plan. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are on the agenda; it is primarily procedural and planning-focused.

• Appointment terms: 4-year and 3-year positions
• Election of Board Chair
• Review and possible adoption of Park Board bylaws
• Discussion of Parks Master Plan
• Setting future meeting dates

City Council

The council will vote on a Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance renewal with a 4.76% premium increase and a 3.44% dental increase. They will also receive an informational update on investing idle funds with Emprise Bank for higher returns. The council will discuss potential future uses of the Old City Hall building, which is currently used for storage.

• BCBS health insurance renewal at 4.76% increase ($12,310.44) and Delta Dental at 3.44% ($486.72) for March 2025–February 2026
• Informational report on transferring idle funds from KMIP to Emprise Bank, potentially earning $20,900 more per year
• Discussion only on future use of Old City Hall building (currently storage for Fair Board and Art Council)
• Approval of consent agenda including minutes from February 13 meeting

The council approved the Blue Cross Blue Shield and Delta Dental insurance renewal for March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026, with a 4.76% health and 3.44% dental premium increase. The Kechi Fair was cancelled for 2025 due to insufficient volunteers, though smaller events like the Easter Egg Scramble will continue. The council discussed the future of Old City Hall, with a majority favoring community use over sale or lease, and directed staff to research renovation costs.

• Approved BCBS/Delta Dental insurance renewal for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved agenda, striking Executive Session (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Cancelled 2025 Kechi Fair due to lack of volunteers
• Discussed Old City Hall; no action taken, staff to research costs

City Council

The City Council will receive a financial analysis presentation from Wichita State University. The body is also considering several conditional use requests for residential structures and the final plat for Fischoeder Estates Addition.

• Kechi Financial Analysis presentation by Dr. David Guo
• CU-2024-07: Accessory Dwelling request at 9737 N Hydraulic
• CU-2024-08: Oversized Detached Garage request
• CU-2024-09: Oversized Storage Shed or Structure request
• SD-2024-01: Final plat for Fischoeder Estates Addition

The Kechi City Council approved three conditional use ordinances (accessory dwelling, oversize detached garage, oversize structure), the Fischoeder Estates final plat, and accepted Park Board resignations with new appointments. It also approved a 5% contract increase for City Administrator Matt Jensby after an executive session. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved Ordinance 1843-25 for accessory dwelling at 9737 N Hydraulic (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1844-25 for oversize detached garage at 6222 N Oliver (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 1845-25 for oversize structure at 4210 E 53rd Street (5-0)
• Approved final plat SD-2024-01 for Fischoeder Estates at 245 N Oliver (5-0)
• Accepted resignations of Liz Brassford and Ursula Drake from Park Board (5-0)
• Appointed Cheryl Hobson and Kristen Schawb to Park Board (5-0)
• Approved 5% contract increase for City Administrator Matt Jensby (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a rezoning request and a final plat. The body will also address unfinished business regarding a development on North Oliver St.

• Public hearing for Z-2025-01 to rezone a portion of the 200 block North Oliver ST to C-3 District
• Final plat review for S/D-2025-01 at 245 N Oliver (Turtle Creek Addition)
• Unfinished business regarding S/D-2024-02 at 201 N Oliver (Kechi Square Shops)

The Kechi Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request (Z-2025-01) for a portion of the 200 block of North Oliver Street from R-1A Single-Family/Zero Lot Line Residential to C-3 General Commercial, subject to a condition requiring a legal description before final action. The commission also voted 4-0 to recommend approval of two final plats: Turtle Creek Addition at 245 N Oliver (S/D-2025-01) and Kechi Square Shops at 201 N Oliver (S/D-2024-02). All recommendations will be forwarded to the Governing Body for final action.

• Recommended approval of rezoning Z-2025-01 to C-3 General Commercial (4-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat S/D-2025-01 Turtle Creek Addition (4-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat S/D-2024-02 Kechi Square Shops (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved January 14, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Park Board

The Kechi Park Board will meet to discuss internal governance items including appointment terms (4-year and 3-year), selection of a Board Chair, and review of the board's history and bi-laws. The board will also discuss the Parks Master Plan and schedule future meetings. No votes on specific projects or funding are on the agenda.

• Discussion of 4-year and 3-year appointment terms
• Selection of Board Chair
• Review of board bi-laws
• Discussion of Parks Master Plan
• Setting future meeting dates

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a property tax abatement and the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for a commercial facility in the Kechi Business Park. The body will also consider annexing specific road right-of-ways and review the Q4 2024 financial update.

• Public hearing and proposed resolution for up to $2 million in industrial revenue bonds and a 10-year property tax abatement for ThermoKonnect, LLC
• Ordinance 1842-25 to annex road right-of-ways for 93rd Street North and Woodlawn Boulevard
• Q4 2024 financial update presentation by financial consultant Matt Lawn

The Kechi City Council approved Resolution 25-781, changing the last three years of ThermoKonnect's ten-year pilot schedule to 40% each, after which the property will be taxed at 100%. The council also approved Ordinance 1842-25 to annex certain highway rights-of-way, and approved the January 9 meeting minutes with a corrected vote tally. No binding action was taken during the executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 1842-25 annexing highway rights-of-way (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-781 changing ThermoKonnect's pilot schedule to 40% for years 8-10 (4-0)
• Approved January 9, 2025 council minutes with corrected 4-0 vote on Resolution 25-780 (4-0)
• Approved agenda with Item 6 struck and 30-minute executive session added (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Kechi Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permit applications: an accessory dwelling at 9737 N Hydraulic, an oversized garage at 6222 N Oliver, and an oversized storage shed at 4210 E 53rd St N. The commission will also consider final plat approvals for Fischoeder Estates at 245 N Oliver and Kechi Square Shops at 201 N Oliver. New members Becky Elder and Cheryl Hobson will be introduced, and minutes from November 12, 2024 will be approved.

• Public hearing: CU-2024-07 – accessory dwelling at 9737 N Hydraulic (Ashlee & Geoffrey Baugher)
• Public hearing: CU-2024-08 – oversized garage at 6222 N Oliver (Larry Burk)
• Public hearing: CU-2024-09 – oversized storage shed at 4210 E 53rd St N (Jorge Martinez)
• Final plat: S/D-2024-01 – Fischoeder Estates at 245 N Oliver
• Final plat: S/D-2024-02 – Kechi Square Shops at 201 N Oliver

The Kechi Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of three conditional use permits to the Governing Body: an accessory dwelling at 9737 N Hydraulic, an oversized detached garage at 6222 N Oliver, and an oversized storage shed addition at 4210 E 53rd St N. The commission also recommended approval of the Fishoeder Estates final plat at 245 N Oliver. The Kechi Square Shops final plat at 201 N Oliver was tabled until a February 11, 2025 meeting to address required amendments.

• Recommended approval of accessory dwelling at 9737 N Hydraulic (CU-2024-07) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of oversized detached garage at 6222 N Oliver (CU-2024-08) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of oversized storage shed addition at 4210 E 53rd St N (CU-2024-09) (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Fishoeder Estates final plat at 245 N Oliver (S/D-2024-01) (6-0)
• Tabled Kechi Square Shops final plat at 201 N Oliver (S/D-2024-02) until 2-11-25 (6-0)

City Council

The Kechi City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and consider a related interlocal cooperation agreement. They will also elect a council president, receive the annual Land Bank report, and discuss a 2025 market adjustment to the city pay plan. The consent agenda includes approval of December 2024 minutes and a resolution waiving GAAP requirements for the 2024 audit.

• Public hearing on Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (NRP) and Resolution 25-780 for interlocal cooperation agreement
• Council President election for 2025 term
• 2025 Annual Market Adjustment to the city pay plan
• Land Bank annual report
• Consent agenda: Resolution 25-779 GAAP waiver and December 2024 minutes approval

The Kechi City Council approved Resolution 25-780, adopting a Neighborhood Revitalization Plan and authorizing the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with Sedgwick County and school districts. Residents expressed concerns during a public hearing, but the council voted 4-0 to proceed. The council also approved a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-contractual employees, retroactive to January 1, 2025, and changed the basis for future adjustments from CPI to the city's pay scale.

• Adopted Neighborhood Revitalization Plan Resolution 25-780 (4-0)
• Approved 2.5% COLA for 2025 for non-contractual employees, retroactive to Jan 1 (4-0)
• Transitioned future COLA determinations from CPI to city pay scale (4-0)
• Elected Todd Hedstrom as Council President for a second term (4-0)
• Accepted and filed Kechi Land Bank Annual Report (4-0)
• Approved agenda, striking Staff Reports and Executive Session (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)