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

City Council

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

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 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)

City Council

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 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 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 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 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)

City Council

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 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)

City Council

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)

City Council

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 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 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)

City Council

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)