{ "city": "Wichita County", "state": "Kansas", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-wichitaks/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Community Improvement District at 3109 East Douglas", "summary": "The Wichita City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing a Community Improvement District (CID) at 3109 and 3111 East Douglas and consider a development agreement. The agenda also includes a deferral of the purchase of a police robotic dog to January 2027, a public hearing for industrial revenue bonds to build a Child Advocacy Center, and a cooperation agreement to establish a sister city with Chihuahua, Mexico. Consent items cover numerous contracts, preliminary estimates for Yellowstone Addition utility improvements, and various ordinances.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4815", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4815" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Wichita City Council to vote on multiple code amendments and zoning changes", "summary": "The City Council will consider a series of second-reading ordinances to amend city codes regarding criminal conduct, traffic safety, and zoning. The body is also reviewing several property acquisitions for drainage and road projects and approving infrastructure contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4809", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4809" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to decide on wrecking yard zone change at 1963 S Broadway", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zone change to allow a wrecking and salvage yard at 1963 South Broadway. Other items include first readings of ordinances on domestic battery, petit theft, golf carts, and a ban on texting in construction zones, as well as a lease for South Lakes Sports Complex and the sale of 25 public housing properties. The consent agenda includes 24 routine items and reports on bids and contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4807", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4807" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider zoning code amendment on public notification", "summary": "The Wichita City Council will hold public hearings on three Industrial Revenue Bond requests from Air Capital Flight Line, Boeing Wichita, and McAsey Investments/Wichita Machine Products. A major item is an amendment to the Unified Zoning Code regarding public notification, with a recommendation to override the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission. The council will also consider setting a public hearing for a Community Improvement District at 3109 East Douglas and receive quarterly financial reports. Several consent agenda items include routine licenses, contracts, and property acquisitions.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4805", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4805" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council Evening Meeting", "headline": "Council to approve $200,000 settlement for lawsuit", "summary": "The City Council will consider its consent agenda, which includes a $200,000 settlement payment, multiple zoning changes, and an agreement for the 31st Street Bridge. A vote on retaining current ordinances prohibiting backing into parking is scheduled as separate business. The meeting also includes public comments and approvals of council travel.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4802", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4802" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Jahn Property and Mooring Plaza PUD zone changes", "summary": "The City Council will consider a consent agenda of 15 items including two planned unit development zone changes, multiple property acquisitions for drainage and road projects, a bridge rehabilitation overestimate, and travel expenses for council members to a Denver conference. A public comment period is also scheduled. The Board of Bids and Contracts meeting is cancelled.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4797", "minutes_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4797", "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4797" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on fire dispatch contracts and zoning changes", "summary": "The City Council will consider contracts for fire station alerting, automated dispatch, and demand response software. The body is also reviewing several zoning ordinances and public improvement petitions for water and sewer systems.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4794", "minutes_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4794", "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4794" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider multi-family housing bonds and zoning changes", "summary": "The City Council will review a request from Midwest Housing Initiatives, Inc. to issue multi-family housing revenue bonds. The meeting includes several zoning requests and the approval of public improvement petitions for various additions. Council members are also seeking travel authorization for conferences in Denver and London.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4790", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4790" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider assessments for 91 infrastructure projects", "summary": "The Wichita City Council will hold public hearings on three proposals for multi-family housing revenue bonds (Knox Court East, Knox Court South, and Vecino Bond Group) and a major public hearing on proposed assessments for 91 paving, water, sewer, and storm sewer projects in the September 2026 Bond Sale Series 838. The council will also receive the Board of Bids and Contracts report and consider petitions for public improvements for Clear Ridge, First Furlong, and Stoney Pointe additions.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4788", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4788" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss Flock Camera funding, approve infrastructure contracts", "summary": "The city council will hold a public agenda item on Flock Camera implementation and funding, then consider a consent agenda that includes approval of multiple infrastructure contracts for water, sewer, and paving improvements in the Cranor, Northgate, and Reber additions, property acquisitions for road projects, and second reading of ordinances including a zoning change at 13th and McClean.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4785", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4785" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on rezoning North McLean Boulevard for multi-family development", "summary": "The City Council will consider a zone change from single-family to multi-family residential on North McLean Boulevard, requiring six of seven votes. Other new business includes approving the 2027 Tourism BID scope, a KDOT agreement for 21st Street North ITS improvements, funding for Nomar International Plaza stage and public art, a soil excavation contract at the APEX site, and the 2026 Transit Network Redesign. The consent agenda covers multiple contracts, easements, and license approvals.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4778", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4778" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider $420,000 for Ark River Residences Project", "summary": "The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including an updated ethics code and zoning changes. The body is also deciding on funding for cultural institutions and retirement system contribution rates for 2027.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4777", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4777" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Wichita City Council to consider purchase of SPOT robotic dogs for police", "summary": "The City Council will discuss the purchase of SPOT Robotic Dogs from RADeCO, Inc. and the potential dissolution of the Wichita Land Bank. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure petitions and short-term rental licensing amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4773", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4773" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Mammoth Clubhouse CID with 2% sales tax", "summary": "The City Council will consider a consent agenda with multiple items including grants, contracts, and property acquisitions. They will hold second reading of ordinances establishing a Community Improvement District with a 2% sales tax for the Mammoth Clubhouse project and a special assessment for sidewalk construction. Additionally, they will vote on approving Mayor Lily Wu's travel to a Harvard leadership event, requiring an estimated $16,350 gift limit exemption.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4768", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4768" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "body": "City Council Workshop", "headline": "Workshop to discuss water, police tech, parking, survey, budget", "summary": "The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss updates and proposals on waterworks, police department technology, paid parking downtown and at City Hall, results of the POLCO community survey, and a preliminary budget overview. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4769", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4769" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "body": "City Council Evening Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider TIF amendment, bonds for 123 S. Market development, police robotic dog", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several major economic development items, including a Tax Increment Financing project plan amendment and approval of a development agreement for 123 S. Market LLC, as well as establishing a Community Improvement District for Mammoth Clubhouse. Other new business includes authorizing a second five-year tax abatement for Gridley Family Foundation, approving the sale of STAR bonds for the K-96 Greenwich Phase III project, and approving contracts for grounds maintenance and a police robotic dog. The consent agenda includes routine items such as license approvals, preliminary estimates, a settlement payment of $28,000, and second-reading ordinances on chronic nuisance properties, zoning changes, and weed-cutting assessments.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4764", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4764" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Wichita City Council to consider fire station and water utility funding", "summary": "The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects, including fire station construction and various water and sewer utility improvements. The body is also considering zoning changes for multi-family residential developments and the acquisition of property at 1890 West Harry Street for the police department.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4759", "minutes_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4759", "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4759" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Wichita City Council to consider zoning changes and land annexations", "summary": "The City Council will review several second-reading ordinances, including zoning changes and land annexations. The body is also deciding on design agreements for street projects and the sale of a property on East Catalina Street.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4755", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4755" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on zone change at 51st & Meridian from residential to commercial/office", "summary": "The City Council will consider a zone change at 51st Street North and Meridian Avenue from single-family residential to limited commercial and general office. Council will also decide on stormwater utility rate increases, with options requiring ordinance readings if selected. Other business includes approving design concepts for two road projects, funding public art, and a $200,000 HOME loan for affordable housing rehabilitation.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4753", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4753" }, { "date": "2026-02-10", "body": "City Council Evening Meeting", "headline": "Council to vote on sales tax relief, property tax relief programs", "summary": "The council will consider adopting resolutions to establish guardrails for sales tax proceeds and create sales tax relief and homestead property tax relief programs. It will also hold a public hearing for a Community Improvement District for Mammoth Clubhouse and vote on several second-reading zoning ordinance changes. Consent agenda includes contracts, property acquisitions, and airport agreements. Public comment is limited to 25 minutes with prior sign-up required.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4750", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4750" }, { "date": "2026-02-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on zone change for senior living at 8031 E Gilbert St", "summary": "The City Council will consider two zone changes and funding for large water meters. The main item is a request to rezone 8031 East Gilbert Street from single-family to multi-family for a senior living development. A second zone change at 6515 West 37th Street North to general office district will also be voted on. Consent agenda includes multiple other zone changes, property sales, and an airport lease.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4748", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4748" }, { "date": "2026-01-27", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to set special election for 1% sales tax, adopt zoning changes", "summary": "The City Council will consider a special election on March 3, 2026, to impose a 1% local sales tax, adopt related resolutions, and hold a town hall. They will also vote on consent items including second-reading ordinances for a zone change at 29th and Oliver and eminent domain for S 143rd St E, plus several property sales and airport agreements.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4745", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4745" }, { "date": "2026-01-20", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider expanding alcohol consumption area in Delano District", "summary": "The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to designate a Common Consumption Area in the Delano area (Districts IV and VI), allowing alcohol consumption on specified dates and times. The council will also approve the 2026 City and Joint State Legislative Agendas and consider a contract amendment for the Wichita Water Works project. The consent agenda includes numerous items such as tax exemptions, a zone change, and eminent domain for the 143rd Street improvement project.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4743", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4743" }, { "date": "2026-01-14", "body": "City Council Special Meeting", "headline": "Council to consider 1% city-wide retailer sales tax ballot question", "summary": "The Wichita City Council will consider repealing Ordinance 52-866 and adopting Ordinance 52-888, which would place a question on a 1% city-wide retailer sales tax on the August 4, 2026 election ballot. The council may also declare a public emergency and schedule a special election on March 3, 2026 to approve the measure.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4739", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4739" }, { "date": "2026-01-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on 2025-2026 Park & Recreation project funding", "summary": "The City Council will consider funding and bonding resolutions for 2025 and 2026 Capital Improvement Program Park & Recreation projects. The body will also review several zoning changes, public improvement petitions for The Ranch 3rd Addition, and a joint resolution regarding the Emergency Communications Advisory Board.", "agenda_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4738", "minutes_url": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4738", "source": "https://wichitaks.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=4738" } ] }