Derby meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Derby City Council to weigh 2027 budget, property tax rate

The Derby City Council will consider the 2027 operating budget and a property tax rate that exceeds the state's revenue-neutral rate at its Aug. 25 meeting. The council will also hold a revenue-neutral hearing and vote on the five-year capital improvement plan.

No decisions have been published from the council's Aug. 11 meeting, which was still on the agenda. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been released.

Recent meetings

Derby City Council (Aug. 11)

The council's agenda included:

• Feedback on the Amber Ridge Park design and direction to staff to proceed with final design and construction bidding.
• Adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments.
• First action on a general obligation bond (Series 2026-B) for special assessments, including setting a public hearing for Sept. 8.
• A change from one full-time to two part-time Customer Service Assistant positions in the Utilities department.
• Consent items: approval of minutes, a CMB license for Decarsky Park, special board appointments, and a street closure for the Cruise & Grill event.

No votes or decisions were recorded.

Senior Services Advisory Board (Aug. 12)

The board met to approve minutes from June 25, receive director updates, and discuss facility and staffing changes. The agenda also included a welcome to new staff members Dena Fox and Kris Johnson, a review of the Sedgwick County Mill Levy Assessment scheduled for Aug. 20, and a list of upcoming events: the End of Summer Beach Bash and Dance on Aug. 20, National Senior Citizens Day on Aug. 21, a Pancake Breakfast on Sept. 3, and Fall Fest/Car Show/Games/Live Bands on Oct. 8. A suggestion box item was also on the agenda.

Parks & Urban Forestry Board (Aug. 13)

The board held a one-hour meeting to review and provide feedback on options for Glenn Hill Park. The agenda also included approval of previous minutes and a director's report. No specific dollar amounts or binding decisions were listed.

Upcoming: Derby City Council (Aug. 25)

The council will hold a revenue-neutral rate hearing and consider adopting a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate for the 2027 proposed budget. It will also vote on the 2027 Operating Budget, the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, and amended budgets for several funds. The council will provide feedback on Glen Hills Park design concepts and consider consent items, including nuisance abatement assessments and appointing a voting delegate to the LKM Business Meeting.

Coming up

• Derby City Council, Aug. 25 — includes the revenue-neutral hearing and budget vote. Check the city's website for the agenda and meeting details.

Derby boards to weigh $30M housing project, fire code, park design

Derby's advisory boards and commissions met over the past two weeks to consider several development and policy items, including a proposed $30 million affordable housing project, adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code, and design direction for Amber Ridge Park. None of the meetings have published minutes yet, so all items remain pending decisions.

Community Development Advisory Board (Aug. 5)

The board's agenda included a recommendation on a $30 million affordable housing project at Stone Creek Residences. The project, proposed by Stone Creek Residences, LLC, would build 144 dwellings in six three-story buildings on less than six acres. The board also considered the sale of Parcel B, Lot 3, Block B in Derby Industrial Park 2nd Addition to Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc., with a 95% property tax abatement and a 100% sales tax exemption on construction materials. Other items included proposed changes to the Commercial Facade Improvement Program and an economic development report. The board elected Kris Rose as Chairperson and Bill Upton as Vice-Chairperson for 2026-2027, and adopted its meeting schedule: Aug. 5, Nov. 4, Feb. 3, and May 5.

Planning Commission (Aug. 6)

The commission considered three development items: approval of the final plat for Stone Creek 6th Addition, site plan review for Stone Creek Apartments, and a recommendation on the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The meeting also included routine procedural items such as roll call and adoption of previous minutes.

Derby City Council (Aug. 11)

The council reviewed the Amber Ridge Park design and directed staff to proceed with final design and construction bidding. It also voted on adopting the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments, and took first action on a G.O. Bond Series 2026-B for special assessments, including setting a public hearing for Sept. 8. Additionally, the council considered changing one full-time Customer Service Assistant position in Utilities to two part-time roles. The consent agenda included minutes, a CMB license for Decarsky Park, special board appointments, and a street closure for the Cruise & Grill event.

Senior Services Advisory Board (Aug. 12)

The board approved minutes from its June 25 meeting, received a staffing update welcoming Dena Fox and Kris Johnson, and discussed the Sedgwick County Mill Levy Assessment scheduled for Aug. 20. It also reviewed upcoming events: Aug. 20 End of Summer Beach Bash and Dance, Aug. 21 National Senior Citizens Day, Sept. 3 Pancake Breakfast, and Oct. 8 Fall Fest/Car Show/Games/Live Bands. A suggestion box item was also on the agenda.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data. The next scheduled meetings per adopted schedules are the Community Development Advisory Board on Nov. 4 and the Planning Commission's next regular meeting, though specific dates were not provided.

Derby boards weigh housing project, tax breaks, and library services

Three Derby boards met in late July and early August to consider development, tax incentives, and a new county service at the library. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are recorded.

City Council (July 28)

The council agenda included discussion of corridor studies for K-15 and Rock Road, a nuisance abatement ordinance, and an agreement to host Sedgwick County Treasurer tax and tag services at the Derby Public Library. Also on the agenda were public improvements to serve Sterling East Phase 2, a street closure request for the OneChurch Block Party, and the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report & Audit.

Community Development Advisory Board (Aug. 5)

The board was scheduled to consider recommending approval of a $30 million affordable housing project at Stone Creek Residences, including Industrial Revenue Bond financing and property tax abatements. The project would have 144 dwellings in six 3-story buildings on less than six acres.

Also on the agenda was the sale of Parcel B, Lot 3, Block B, Derby Industrial Park 2nd Addition to Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc., with a 95% property tax abatement and a 100% sales tax exemption on construction materials. The board also considered proposed changes to the Commercial Facade Improvement Program funding.

In procedural items, the board elected Kris Rose as Chairperson and Bill Upton as Vice-Chairperson for 2026-2027, and adopted its 2026-2027 meeting schedule: Aug. 5, Nov. 4, Feb. 3, and May 5.

Planning Commission (Aug. 6)

The commission considered the final plat for Stone Creek 6th Addition, site plan review for Stone Creek Apartments, and a review of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Derby City Council weighs $1.88M road contract, tax abatement for Stone Creek Residences; Planning Commission reviews church proposal

The Derby City Council met July 14 to consider a $1.88 million road reconstruction contract and a tax abatement package for Stone Creek Residences, LLC, while the Planning Commission met July 16 to review a proposed church use on East 63rd Street. Minutes have not yet been published for either meeting, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 14

The council's agenda included a proposed construction contract with Pearson Construction totaling $1,881,614.50 to reconstruct N. Woodlawn Blvd. from Winding Lane to 55th St. S. The project would address a segment of one of Derby's north-south arterial roads.

Also on the agenda was a resolution of intent for Industrial Revenue Bond financing for Stone Creek Residences, LLC. The resolution includes a 60% property tax abatement and a 100% sales tax abatement on construction materials. Industrial Revenue Bonds are a financing tool cities use to support development projects; the abatements would reduce the tax burden on the developer during construction and, in the case of property taxes, on an ongoing basis at the reduced rate.

The council also considered authorization to publish two budget-related notices: a Notice of Hearing to Exceed Revenue Neutral Rate & Budget Hearing, and a Notice of Budget Hearing for Amending the 2026 Budget. Publishing these notices is a procedural step required before formal budget hearings can be held. The agenda also listed Fire Personal Protective Equipment, which was flagged for approval via the Consent Agenda.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not yet possible to confirm which items were approved, how council members voted, or whether any items were tabled or amended.

Planning Commission — July 16

The Planning Commission reviewed a conditional use request to allow a church and place of worship on a 9.75-acre tract at 12521 E. 63rd St. S., located in the Rural Residential district. The proposal involves converting existing buildings into a sanctuary and meeting space. According to the agenda, the request requires approval from both the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission and the Derby Planning Commission.

The commission also had two final plats on its agenda: Woodlawn Park Addition and Jacob Estates. A final plat is the last subdivision approval step before lots can be sold or developed.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

What this means for residents

The Woodlawn Blvd. reconstruction, if approved, would affect drivers traveling along that corridor during construction. The Stone Creek Residences tax abatement, if approved, would reduce property and sales tax revenue tied to the project, a factor residents may want to understand as the city works through its 2027 budget. The church proposal at 12521 E. 63rd St. S. would change the use of existing buildings in the Rural Residential district.

Coming up

No public meetings are listed on the city's schedule for the next 14 days. Residents interested in the budget process should watch for the published hearing notices, which will set the dates for formal budget hearings on the 2026 budget amendment and the revenue neutral rate.

Derby City Council considers trash contract, pay study, traffic signal design

The Derby City Council on June 23 weighed a new residential trash-and-recycling contract, a pay study update for city employees, and a traffic signal design contract. The meeting was an agenda-only session; minutes have not yet been published, so no final decisions were recorded. Separately, the Senior Services Advisory Board on June 25 discussed staffing changes and facility updates.

City Council

Council members considered a five-year contract with Waste Connections Inc. to provide residential trash and recycling services starting January 1, 2027. The current contract was not detailed in the agenda. Also under review was a pay study and pay matrix update covering general and public safety employees. A contract for traffic signal design at the intersection of Madison Ave. & Oak Forest Ln. was on the table.

Two other items were listed: a School Resource Officer Agreement and an Interim Municipal Court Judge Agreement. No vote tallies or dollar amounts were included in the posted agenda.

Senior Services Advisory Board

The Senior Services Advisory Board met June 25 and reviewed board appointments, discussed a staffing update that included new hires and an assistant director position, and received facility updates concerning the rental of the multipurpose room. A mill levy funding update was also on the agenda. The board nominated and elected a board chair and vice chair; the names of the elected officers were not listed in the agenda.

Coming up

No meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days as of July 5.