Wichita meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

City Council approves school panic-button grant in 4-3 vote; other boards act on zoning, roofs

The Wichita City Council approved a grant application for a school panic-button system in a 4-3 vote, adding a condition that the city develop a cost-sharing partnership with USD 259 if the grant is awarded. The council also approved a separate grant for street-based behavioral health treatment and deferred two items to later meetings.

City Council actions

At its Aug. 11 meeting, the council voted 7-0 to submit the SAMHSA STREETS grant application, which would fund street-based behavioral health treatment. The council also approved the 2026 COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant application, which would fund a staff-activated panic button system in schools, by a 4-3 vote. The motion included a stipulation that a cost-sharing partnership with USD 259 be developed if the grant is awarded.

The council deferred a lease termination for the boathouse at 515 South Wichita Street to Sept. 8, 2026, and deferred an ordinance to restructure the Access Advisory Board to Oct. 6, 2026. Both deferrals passed 7-0.

In other action, the council approved the consent agenda items 1-15 except items 4 and 9 (7-0), approved the Board of Bids and Contracts report and contracts (7-0), canceled the Nov. 17 meeting and moved the Nov. 10 meeting to 6 p.m. (7-0), and approved the Aug. 4, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0).

Other board decisions

The District 2 Advisory Board unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the Downtown Wichita Action Plan, a draft proposal to guide downtown development. The board also approved several zoning and conditional use permits, including the Ignite 96 development and a tattoo parlor zone change, all by 7-0 votes.

The Delano Design Review Committee reviewed three applications for replacing composition shingle roofs in kind and determined all three to be exempt from design review. No other substantive decisions were made.

At its Aug. 17 meeting, the Delano Design Review Committee reviewed a request to demolish a portion of the Kansas Masonic Home and a request to demolish and rebuild a garage, but no votes or formal actions were taken. The committee also reviewed a roof replacement and a new carport, with recommendations of exempt and approve, respectively.

The Wichita Transit Advisory Board delayed a vote on the Abandoned Bicycles Procedure 4.10 to next month, pending input from the Bike/Ped Board. The board approved June meeting minutes and discussed recommending divestment of Section 5307 funds and advocating for additional transit funding, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

Coming up

The City Council will hold its regular evening meeting Aug. 25, with key actions including adopting the 2026 budget and the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program, and deciding on multiple zone changes. The council will also hold a public hearing on storm drains.

The Delano Design Advisory Committee will meet Aug. 25 to advise on a new garage at 341 North Elizabeth Street, focusing on whether the proposed synthetic siding is compatible with the principal building.

The Sustainability Integration Board will meet Aug. 26 to approve minutes, receive grant updates, and discuss 2026 goals.

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will meet Aug. 27 to consider subdivision plats, zone changes, and a conditional use request for a used car lot. The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for Aug. 27 has been cancelled due to no cases filed.

On Sept. 1, the City Council will consider accepting a federal Street Outreach Program grant, approving a contract for Intelligent Transportation System improvements along 21st Street North, and funding 2027 water and sewer main improvements.

The Cultural Funding Committee will meet Sept. 3 to review Activation Grant funding, and the Subdivision Committee will meet Sept. 3 to review seven plats, three vacations, and one deferred item.

Wichita City Council denies zone change, rejects change-order threshold increase

The Wichita City Council on Aug. 4 denied a request to rezone 2901 North Fountain Avenue from single-family residential to general commercial, which would have allowed outdoor storage. The council voted 7-0 against the change. In a separate 3-4 vote, the council failed to approve a charter ordinance that would have raised the city manager's change-order approval threshold from $50,000 to $100,000.

City Council actions

The council approved the consent agenda (items 1-15) 7-0, which included several notable items:

• Approved Wesley Medical Center industrial revenue bonds (7-0)
• Renewed the Delano common consumption area alcohol permit (7-0)
• Approved a veterinary consulting agreement with the Kansas Humane Society (7-0)
• Approved a Textron Aviation use and lease agreement at Eisenhower Airport (7-0)
• Selected an appeals panel for an entertainment license penalty (7-0)

The 2027 budget and capital improvement program were discussed but not voted on.

Advisory boards recommend Downtown Wichita Action Plan

Two advisory boards unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the Downtown Wichita Action Plan, a draft proposal to guide downtown development.

• The District 5 Advisory Board voted 8-0 on Aug. 3 to recommend adoption. It also approved a zone change for the Cadillac Lake residential development (PUD2026-00013) 8-0.
• The District 2 Advisory Board voted 7-0 on Aug. 10 to recommend adoption. It also approved several conditional use permits and a rezoning for the Ignite 96 development, a storage sign waiver, and a tattoo parlor zone change at 336 S Greenwich Rd, all 7-0.

Other decisions

The Food and Farm Council on Aug. 4 approved its June 2 agenda and May 5 minutes (both 8-0) and voted to cancel its July meeting due to summer schedules.

The Delano Design Review Committee on Aug. 10 determined three roof replacement applications (at 247 N. Fern, 123 S. Charles, and 231 N. Glenn) to be exempt from design review. No other substantive decisions were made.

Agenda-only meetings

Several meetings occurred in the past two weeks with agendas published but minutes not yet available. These include the Design Council (Aug. 3), District 1 Advisory Board (Aug. 3), District 3 and 4 Advisory Boards (Aug. 5), Cultural Funding Committee (Aug. 6), Subdivision Committee (Aug. 6), Historic Preservation Board (Aug. 10), Board of Park Commissioners (Aug. 10), District 6 Advisory Board (Aug. 10), City Council (Aug. 11), Advanced Plans Committee (Aug. 13), Board of Zoning Appeals (Aug. 13), and the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (Aug. 13). Items on those agendas include zoning requests, subdivision plats, a water reuse master plan, and a proposed budget overview.

Coming up

• **Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board** – Aug. 17: Review of Bicycle Master Plan compliance, crash safety report, and transit bike locker policy.
• **Subdivision Committee** – Aug. 20: Final plat for Reber 4th Addition, a 14-lot residential subdivision, including a request to waive the 800-foot cul-de-sac length limit.
• **City Council** – Aug. 25: Adoption of the 2026 budget, the 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Program, and several zone changes, including one near Maple Street and one bounded by Arkansas Avenue, Pine, Saint Francis, and Elm.

District 5 board backs downtown plan, Cadillac Lake PUD

The District 5 Advisory Board recommended adoption of the Downtown Wichita Action Plan and approved a zone change for the Cadillac Lake residential development, both by 8-0 votes, at its Aug. 3 meeting. The board also received reports from city police, fire, library, and parks departments.

District 5 Advisory Board

The board voted 8-0 to recommend the Downtown Wichita Action Plan for adoption and 8-0 to approve the staff recommendation with conditions for PUD2026-00013 (Cadillac Lake Residential PUD). It also approved its July 6 agenda and June 2 minutes.

Food and Farm Council

The council approved its June 2 agenda and May 5 minutes, each by 8-0 votes, and approved a motion to cancel its July meeting. Members discussed potential administrative regulations for animal maintenance permits and plans for an annual report to the City Council. A separate entry for the same body contained only a sign-in page and no decisions.

Agenda-only meetings

Several boards met with agendas but no published minutes or decisions:

• **City Council (July 28)** – Scheduled only routine procedural items: petitions for public improvements, council member agenda items, appointments and comments, and adjournment.
• **Delano Design Advisory Committee** – Reviewed two residential proposals: renovating a house and adding an accessory apartment and new dwelling at 2207 West McCoy Street (HPC2026-00125), and a new duplex at 436 South Walnut Street (HPC2026-00205).
• **Design Council** – Considered approving 30% design concepts for murals at O.J. Watson Park and architectural/public art designs for Patrol West.
• **District 1 Advisory Board** – Heard staff reports and considered four conditional-use requests (accessory apartment, barber shop, tavern with outdoor seating, heliport) and one zone change, plus a presentation on the city’s Water Reuse Master Plan.
• **District 3 Advisory Board** – Discussed a Water Reuse Master Plan pilot project and two zoning cases: a change to Limited Commercial at 1405 S Hydraulic Ave and a car wash expansion at 3040 South Seneca Street.
• **District 4 Advisory Board** – Reviewed a proposed city budget, two zoning changes (Ridge Plaza CUP/Office Warehouse and a University District change), and received police, fire, and library reports.
• **Subdivision Committee** – Scheduled votes on five final plats for residential subdivisions (Prairie Creek Estates, Prairie Willow Addition, Ridge Port North 7th, Blue Sky Crossing 2nd Addition, Brightwater Bay Addition) and three vacation requests for easements and setbacks.
• **Cultural Funding Committee** – Planned to introduce Operational Grant applicants and finalize the Activation Grant application (opens Sept. 4-7, closes Oct. 12).

City Council (Aug. 4) – agenda only

The council’s agenda included an ordinance amending political contribution rules for council elections, a use and lease agreement with Textron Aviation at Eisenhower National Airport, a resolution on alcoholic liquor consumption in the Delano area, a lease with Flix North America at The Hub, and a zone change for Cadillac Lake Residential PUD #165. No decisions were recorded.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Aug. 11, 2026. Agenda includes a sale contract with JDC Capital, LLC for five public housing properties, a zone change request for 336 South Greenwich Road to PUD PI, offers for the Harry Street Improvement Project, cereal malt beverage license applications, and a resolution for Section 5307 transportation funding.

Wichita meeting roundup: Council approves July minutes; $2.8B capital plan and downtown action plan under review

The Wichita City Council approved minutes from its July 14 regular meeting on a 6-0 vote during its July 21 session, the only formally recorded decision among recent city meetings. Most other public bodies met or were scheduled to meet over the past two weeks with agendas published but minutes not yet available, meaning outcomes for several significant items — including a $2.8 billion capital improvements program and the Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035 — remain unrecorded.

City Council

The Council's July 21 session included proclamations and public comments on animal licensing, water quality, and ADA board conduct, but no other substantive decisions were recorded beyond the minutes approval. A July 28 Council meeting was scheduled to consider only routine procedural matters — petitions for public improvements, council member agenda items, appointments and comments, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or funding actions were listed on that agenda.

Metropolitan Area Planning Commission

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) had a full agenda July 23, though minutes have not been published. Items listed for consideration included final plats for six subdivisions: Pawnee South Addition (SUB2026-00004), Kessler Estates (SUB2026-00025), Moorings Plaza Addition (SUB2026-00028), Moorings 12th Addition (SUB2026-00029), West Central Gardens 4th Addition (SUB2026-00041), and Colter Ridge 2nd Addition (SUB2026-00042). The commission was also scheduled to act on a floodway easement vacation east of North Webb Road (VAC2026-00025), conditional use requests for an accessory apartment on South 97th St and a heliport on East Edgemont Place, and a comprehensive plan amendment adopting the Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035 (DER2026-00007). The agenda also listed denial of a PUD request for the Kellogg & 119th Power Center (PUD2026-00015) and denial of a zone change for vehicle repair (ZON2026-00031), plus approval of a zone change to CBD Central Business District (ZON2026-00033). Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Advance Plans Committee

The Advance Plans Committee met July 23 to review the draft 2027-2036 Capital Improvements Program (CIP), a $2.8 billion 10-year plan, to determine whether it conforms with the Comprehensive Plan 2015-2035. The agenda noted 46.5% of total CIP funding is allocated to the Established Central Area. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on data centers and related Comprehensive Plan language. Minutes are not yet published.

Other Boards and Committees

The Board of Zoning Appeals cancelled its July 23 meeting because no cases were filed. The Citizen's Review Board met July 23 and planned to review items 24PSB4–732 and 25PSB–5971 in executive session, with its next meeting set for August 27 at Alford Library, 3447 S Meridian (District 4). The Sustainability Integration Board met July 22 to discuss 2026 goals and receive updates on ERAMP and KDHE grants. The Golf Board of Governors met July 20 to swear in new members and discuss irrigation system updates and Bluemuda turf conversion at the Sim course. The Delano Design Review Committee met July 20 to consider a detached garage at 341 North Elizabeth Street and roof replacements at 2446 West Martha and 157 North Saint Clair. The Delano Design Advisory Committee met July 28 to review a renovation, accessory apartment, and new dwelling at 2207 West McCoy Street and a new duplex at 436 South Walnut Street.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — District 1 Advisory Board:** Votes on four conditional-use requests (accessory apartment, barber shop, tavern with outdoor seating, heliport) and one zone change, plus a Water Reuse Master Plan presentation.
• **Aug. 3 — District 5 Advisory Board:** Votes on three zoning changes, including SF-5 to NO at 216 North Tyler Road and SF-5/LC to GC at 15520 West Maple Street.
• **Aug. 4 — City Council:** Considers an ordinance amending political contribution rules for council elections, a lease agreement with Textron Aviation at Eisenhower National Airport, and a Delano alcoholic liquor consumption resolution.
• **Aug. 6 — Subdivision Committee:** Votes on final plats for five residential subdivisions, including Brightwater Bay Addition (102.65 acres) and Blue Sky Crossing 2nd Addition (40.75 acres).
• **Aug. 11 — City Council:** Considers a sale contract with JDC Capital, LLC for five public housing properties and a zone change for 336 South Greenwich Road.

Wichita Roundup: Tattoo Parlor Rezoning Approved, City Council Sets Tax Levy Agenda

The District 5 Advisory Board unanimously approved a zoning change and conditional use permit for a tattoo and body piercing establishment at 8663 W Central Avenue, marking the most significant land-use decision among recent Wichita government meetings.

District 5 Advisory Board

On July 6, the board voted 9-0 to approve a zone change from LC Limited Commercial to GC General Commercial and a conditional use permit amendment for a tattoo and body piercing establishment at 8663 W Central Avenue. Staff reports from police, fire, library, and parks were received and filed. The board discussed a zoning request for All-Seasons RV Park but took no formal action. A second zoning case for duplex development on West Maple Street was introduced, but no decision was recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council approved the minutes from its June 23, 2026, regular meeting in a 7-0 vote on July 7. The session included community proclamations and an award presentation for Bob Cook. Public comments addressed library funding requests and proposed changes to the fireworks ordinance.

The council's July 14 agenda, with minutes not yet published, includes setting the maximum property tax levy for FY2026, approving a $498,340 settlement for a claim, and considering a $26,200 contract amendment for the College Hill Neighborhood Plan overlay.

Delano Design Review Committee

The committee met on July 6 and July 10. On July 6, six requests to replace composition shingle roofs were determined exempt, and a request to erect a metal garage at 2313 W. 2nd was sent to the DDAC for further review. On July 10, four additional roof replacement requests were designated as exempt.

Other Advisory Boards

The District 2 Advisory Board approved its May 11 agenda and April 13 minutes on July 13. The meeting included staff reports on public safety, fire prevention, and community services, with no substantive new ordinances or contracts decided.

The Wichita Transit Advisory Board approved its May meeting minutes on July 15. The board discussed route changes, survey methods, Greyhound services, and potential sponsorships, but took no formal actions on those topics.

The Wichita Historic Preservation Board canceled its July 13 meeting because no cases were filed. The next scheduled meeting is August 10, 2026.

Coming up

• **July 21:** The City Council will consider increasing the Purchasing Manager Authorization Limit from $50,000 to $100,000, along with funding for pedestrian crossing and stormwater pump station improvements.
• **July 23:** The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider adopting the Downtown Wichita Action Plan 2035 as an amendment to the comprehensive plan, alongside subdivision approvals and zoning actions.
• **July 23:** The Advanced Plans Committee will review a draft $2.8 billion 10-year Capital Improvements Program for 2027-2036.
• **July 28:** The Delano Design Advisory Committee will review proposals for a renovation, accessory apartment, and new duplex in the Delano neighborhood.

Wichita roundup: District 5 approves tattoo parlor zoning; City Council to set tax levy and consider $498,340 settlement

The District 5 Advisory Board unanimously approved a zoning change and conditional use permit for a tattoo and body piercing establishment at 8663 W Central Avenue, the only formal land-use decision recorded in the past two weeks. Several other advisory bodies met or posted agendas, but most actions remain pending publication of minutes.

District 5 Advisory Board — tattoo parlor approved 9-0

On July 6, the District 5 Advisory Board voted 9-0 to change the zoning at 8663 W Central Avenue from LC Limited Commercial to GC General Commercial and to approve a conditional use permit amendment for a tattoo and body piercing establishment. Staff reports from police, fire, library, and parks were received and filed. A zoning request for All-Seasons RV Park was discussed but no formal action was taken, and a second zoning case for duplex development on West Maple Street was introduced with no decision recorded in the minutes.

Delano Design Review Committee — garage permit forwarded

The Design Review Committee considered seven applications on July 6. Six requests to replace composition shingle roofs were determined exempt, covering addresses at 225 N. Charles, 1819 W. Maple, 240 N. Exposition, 535 S. Fern, 411 N. Fern, and 201 N. Athenian. A request to erect a metal garage at 2313 W. 2nd (HPC2026-00229) was sent to the DDAC for further review. No votes were recorded.

Agendas posted, minutes not yet published

Several bodies posted agendas but have not yet published minutes, so outcomes are not yet available:

• **Cultural Funding Committee (July 2):** Scheduled review of internal bylaws and proposed changes to the city activation grant program.
• **Subdivision and Utility Advisory Committee (July 2):** Set to consider the 73.3-acre Pawnee South Addition creating 211 residential lots at S. 119th St. W and W. 31st St. S, plus the 7.42-acre Ridge Port North 7th Addition (50 lots), the 75.6-acre Moorings Plaza Addition (15 lots), Prairie Creek Estates (33.24 acres, 4 lots), and a vacation request for a warehouse/self-storage site at W. University Ave and S. Holland Ln.
• **City Council (July 7):** Public hearings scheduled on a Community Improvement District at 3109 E. Douglas and industrial revenue bonds for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. Also listed: a contract amendment for a Water Reuse Alternatives Study, KDOT bridge replacement agreements, and preliminary estimates for Yellowstone Addition sewer, water, and SWD improvements.
• **Advanced Plans Committee (July 9):** Goddard's request to expand its Urban Area of Influence by 38 square miles, overlapping 7 square miles of Wichita's growth area. Staff analysis finds the request not in conformance with the comprehensive plan. Also scheduled: accessory apartment zoning code changes, data center regulations, and MAPD updates including the College Hill Overlay and Midtown Neighborhood Plan.
• **Board of Zoning Appeals (July 9):** Variance BZA2026-00053 to reduce front and street side setbacks for a pole barn at 10730 North Ave E. Staff recommends denial, finding the request does not meet the five criteria.
• **Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (July 9):** Zone change from SF-5 to University District for student housing on South Hiram Street (ZON2026-00026), conditional use for wrecking and salvage services on North Hydraulic Avenue (CON2026-00081), and a zone change from LC to PUD at 336 South Greenwich Road (PUD2026-00014).

Coming up

• **July 13 — Historic Preservation Board:** Meeting canceled; no cases filed. Next meeting August 10.
• **July 13 — Board of Park Commissioners:** Vote on the 2026 Ice Rink Budget and bylaw amendments; swearing-in of two new elected members; update on the Park and Recreation Master Plan.
• **July 13 — District 2 Advisory Board:** Vote on rezone to LI industrial and Ignite 96 CUP at 2360 and 2370 N Greenwich Road; sign-waiver for a storage facility near E 21st St N and N Woodlawn Blvd; PUD for tattooing at 336 S Greenwich Road; presentation of the Downtown Wichita Action Plan by Executive Director Heather Schroeder.
• **July 13 — Design Council:** Review of 1st Street Bridge over Arkansas River 90% design concept, bronze bust of A. Price Woodard Jr. 30% progress, and O.J. Watson Park sculpture solicitations.
• **July 14 — City Council:** Set maximum property tax levy for FY2026; approve a $498,340 settlement; consider College Hill overlay contract amendment budgeted at $26,200; consider Blue Lake PUD zone changes; approve temporary street closures for Garlic Festival and Art & Ale Market.
• **July 15 — Animal Services Advisory Board:** Election of officers; dog license and KDA/AFI updates presented by Board Member Querner; shelter and field operations update.
• **July 16 — Subdivision Committee:** Final plat for Colter Ridge 2nd Addition (52.2 acres, 150 lots near 55th St S and Meridian Ave); deferred Tallgrass Reserve I (34.44 acres, 6 lots); sent-back Tallgrass Reserve II (18.06 acres, 4 lots); West Central Gardens 4th Addition (2 lots); floodway easement vacation near N Webb Rd.
• **July 21 — City Council:** Proposed increase of Charge Order and Purchasing Manager Authorization Limit from $50,000 to $100,000; funding for 2024 and 2026 Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements and Stormwater Utility Pump Station Improvements; partial acquisition of 2517 North Hoover for the Hoover Road project; first reading of Bond Ordinance for Industrial Revenue Bonds (MIC Mammoth Wichita SPV, LLC).

Wichita roundup: Delano roof exemptions approved; tax levy and $498,340 settlement on July 14 council agenda

The Delano Design Review Committee exempted two roof replacement applications from further historic review at its June 22 meeting, the only board with published decisions among recent Wichita meetings. Most other boards and commissions met on agenda items only, with official minutes not yet available.

Delano Design Review Committee — June 22

The committee determined two roof replacement cases were exempt from further review:

• **Case HPC2026-00219** at **208 N. St. Clair** — roof replacement: exempt.
• **Case HPC2026-00220** at **216 S. Meridian** — roof replacement: exempt.

Both decisions came from official minutes.

Sustainability Integration Board — June 24

The board discussed 2026 goals focused on waste management and water resilience. Members voted unanimously to approve minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting. The board postponed a presentation by Scott Wadle to the June meeting and invited Robert Forest to provide an update on water resilience. Members also agreed to invite Susan Erlenwein to discuss waste hauling options. No formal votes on substantive decisions were recorded beyond the minutes approval.

City Council — June 23 (agenda only)

The council's agenda included several items of note, though minutes have not yet been published and outcomes are not confirmed:

• An agreement with KDOT for the **Mt. Vernon and Hydraulic intersection improvements** (project N-0800-01).
• A contract with **Dondlinger Construction** for **Oliver Bridge embankment repairs** over Gypsum Creek.
• Funding resolutions for **Maple Street** (West to McLean) and **William Street** (Topeka to Emporia) improvements.
• A revised developer's agreement for **Falcon Falls East 2nd Addition**.
• Second readings of ordinances covering domestic battery, petit theft, trespassing, interfering with law enforcement, harassing contact, buying sexual relations, texting in construction zones, and golf cart operation.

Planning Commission — June 25 (agenda only)

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission agenda listed approval of final plats for Kessler Estates, Tallgrass Reserve I & II, and Sponsel 2nd Addition, plus a conditional use permit for a solar energy conversion system on 1,495 acres. Zone changes included limited industrial for Ignite 96 on North Greenwich Road and general commercial for a vehicle storage yard on West 55th Street South. Minutes are not yet published.

Board of Zoning Appeals — June 25 (agenda only)

Three variance requests were on the agenda:

• A variance to reduce manufactured home width from 22 to 18 feet at **1306 N. Wabash** — staff recommended denial.
• A variance to reduce parking for a group residence from 12 to 2 spaces at **2650 N. Gentry** — staff recommended approval.
• A variance to increase billboard height from 35 to 50 feet at **4428 W. 29th Circle South** — staff recommended approval.

Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Other recent meetings

• **Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board** (June 22): Agenda included a review of the WAMPO Regional Active Transportation Plan, bicycle and pedestrian crash data, and a follow-up on 21st Street safety improvements. Minutes not published.
• **Delano Design Advisory Committee** (June 23): Agenda listed a duplex at 436 S. Walnut, three duplexes at 320 S. Saint Clair, and roof work at 1813 W. University. A detached garage project at 218 N. Charles was withdrawn. Minutes not published.
• **Citizen's Review Board** (June 25): Agenda included reviews of internal investigations and citizen complaints involving law enforcement and Animal Control. Minutes not published.
• **Cultural Funding Committee** (July 2): Agenda included bylaw updates and proposed changes to the city activation grant program. Minutes not published.
• **Subdivision Committee** (July 2): Agenda included the 73.3-acre **Pawnee South Addition** creating 211 residential lots at S. 119th St. W and W. 31st St. S. Minutes not published.

Coming up

• **July 6 — District 5 Advisory Board**: Vote on rezoning 2.72 acres at 9725 W 29th St N from SF-5 to PUD for the Cadillac Lake Residential development, plus a recommendation on the Downtown Wichita Action Plan.
• **July 7 — City Council**: Public hearings on a Community Improvement District at 3109 E. Douglas and industrial revenue bonds for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County. KDOT bridge replacement agreements also on the agenda.
• **July 9 — Advanced Plans Committee**: Discussion of Goddard's request to expand its Urban Area of Influence by 38 square miles, overlapping 7 square miles of Wichita's growth area. Staff analysis finds the request not in conformance with the comprehensive plan.
• **July 9 — Board of Zoning Appeals**: Variance request to reduce setbacks for a pole barn at 10730 North Ave E. Staff recommends denial.
• **July 9 — Metropolitan Area Planning Commission**: Zone change from SF-5 to University District for student housing on South Hiram Street, plus a conditional use for wrecking and salvage services on North Hydraulic Avenue.
• **July 13 — Historic Preservation Board**: Meeting canceled; no cases filed. Next meeting August 10, 2026.
• **July 14 — City Council**: Set maximum property tax levy for FY2026 and approve a $498,340 claim settlement. Zone changes for Blue Lake PUD and a $26,200 contract amendment for the College Hill overlay also on the agenda.
• **July 16 — Subdivision Committee**: Final plat for Colter Ridge 2nd Addition — 52.2 acres, 150 lots near 55th St S and Meridian Ave.

Sustainability Board Reschedules Speaker, Design Panel Exempts Roof Jobs; Planning Cases Await Decisions

At its June 24 meeting, the Wichita Sustainability Integration Board postponed a scheduled presentation and invited two new speakers to address water resilience and waste services, while the Delano Design Review Committee determined two roof replacements were exempt from further review. Those were the only formal actions recorded in the past two weeks among the city’s advisory boards; most other panels met on agenda items that have not yet produced final votes or minutes.

Sustainability Integration Board

The board focused on its 2026 work plan, centering on waste management and water resilience. Members voted unanimously to approve the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes. They then postponed a presentation by Scott Wadle to a future meeting and instead invited Robert Forest to provide an update on water resilience. The board also agreed to invite Susan Erlenwein to discuss waste hauling options. No formal votes were taken on any substantive policy changes.

Delano Design Review Committee

The committee reviewed two applications for roof replacements in the Delano neighborhood:

• **208 N. St. Clair** (Case HPC2026-00219) — roof replacement was ruled exempt from further review.
• **216 S. Meridian** (Case HPC2026-00220) — roof replacement was also ruled exempt.

No other design cases were decided.

Other Recent Discussions

City Council (June 23 agenda)

The council’s planned consent agenda included a KDOT-funded intersection improvement at Mt. Vernon and Hydraulic, a contract with Dondlinger Construction for Oliver Bridge embankment repairs, and funding resolutions for Maple Street and William Street upgrades. Second readings on ordinances amending criminal and traffic codes — including domestic battery, trespassing, texting in construction zones, and golf cart regulations — were also listed. Minutes are not yet published, so final actions are unknown.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (June 22)

The board reviewed the WAMPO regional active transportation plan and the latest bicycle and pedestrian crash data. Members also followed up on 21st Street safety improvements and received project tracking updates. Public comments on sidewalk conditions were taken. No decisions were reported.

Delano Design Advisory Committee (June 23)

The committee discussed proposals including a duplex at 436 S. Walnut, a roof and gutter project at 1813 W. University, and three duplexes at 320 S. Saint Clair. All were advisory recommendations; final action rests with the Design Review Committee.

Board of Zoning Appeals (June 25)

Three variance requests appeared on the agenda. One sought to permit a manufactured home 18 feet wide instead of the required 22 feet at 1306 N. Wabash; staff recommended denial. Two others — reduced parking for a group residence at 2650 N. Gentry and increased billboard height at 4428 W. 29th Circle South — had staff approval recommendations. No minutes are available.

Citizen’s Review Board (June 25)

The board reviewed internal investigations and citizen complaints involving police and Animal Control employees, including allegations of unnecessary force, investigation thoroughness, and policy violations. Outcomes were not released.

MAPC and Subdivision Committee (June 25, July 2)

The planning commission’s June 25 agenda included final plats for Kessler Estates, Tallgrass Reserve phases, and Sponsel 2nd Addition; a solar conditional use on 1,495 acres; and zone changes for industrial and commercial sites. The Subdivision Committee on July 2 was scheduled to consider the 211-lot Pawnee South Addition and other plats. No decisions are recorded yet.

Cultural Funding Committee (July 2)

The committee reviewed proposed updates to its bylaws and discussed changes to the city’s activation grant program. No final actions were taken.

Coming up

July 6 – District 5 Advisory Board: Vote on rezoning 2.72 acres at 9725 W 29th St N for the Cadillac Lake Residential PUD and on recommending the Downtown Wichita Action Plan.

July 7 – City Council: Public hearings on a Community Improvement District at 3109 E. Douglas and industrial revenue bonds for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, plus contract amendments for a water reuse alternatives study and KDOT bridge replacement agreements.

July 9 – Advanced Plans Committee: Considers Goddard’s request to expand its Urban Area of Influence by 38 square miles, overlapping 7 square miles of Wichita’s growth area; also reviews accessory apartment and data center zoning updates.

July 9 – Board of Zoning Appeals: One variance request for a pole barn setback at 10730 North Ave E, with staff recommending denial.

July 9 – MAPC: Zone change for student housing on South Hiram Street near Delano, plus conditional use for wrecking/salvage on North Hydraulic and a PUD at 336 South Greenwich Road.

July 13 – Historic Preservation Board: Meeting canceled; no cases filed.

July 14 – City Council: Setting the maximum property tax levy for FY2026, approving a $498,340 settlement, and considering a PUD for Blue Lake near West MacArthur and West Street.

July 16 – Subdivision Committee: Review of the 150-lot Colter Ridge 2nd Addition final plat and other plats.