Bel Aire, KS

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council meets October 6, 2026 to consider Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-18 for $1,261,277.46 and to vote on buying mobile data computers from CDW Government, LLC for $37,499.85. The council will also consider adopting the 2026 Standard Traffic Ordinance (53rd Edition) and Uniform Public Offense Code (42nd Edition) by reference, and will hear a discussion of 2027 street projects. A consent agenda covers meeting minutes, re-petitions for paving and storm water drainage improvements serving Skyview at Webb, and an agreement with Envision Management, LLC for reassessing special assessments in Spring Pines Subdivision.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-18 totaling $1,261,277.46
• Purchase of mobile data computers from CDW Government, LLC for $37,499.85 through the AEPA Contract
• Adoption of the Standard Traffic Ordinance for Kansas Cities, 53rd Edition (STO 2026)
• Adoption of the Uniform Public Offense Code for Kansas Cities, 42nd Edition (UPOC 2026)
• Consent agenda: re-petitions for Phase 1 paving and storm water drainage improvements to serve Skyview at Webb, and an agreement with Envision Management, LLC for reassessing special assessments for Lots 2-29, Block 1, Spring Pines Subdivision

Planning Commission

City Council Workshop

Utility Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Bel Aire Utility Advisory Committee's regular monthly meeting. The agenda contains no listed discussion items, decisions, or public hearings, only the date, time, location, and instructions for viewing future agendas online.

• Meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
• Location: Senior Center at City Hall, 7651 E Central Park Ave, Bel Aire, KS
• Meeting is open to the public
• Agendas published 1-3 days before meeting at belaire-ks.municodemeetings.com

City Council Meeting

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

Bel Aire governing body members will attend the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA) meeting on October 22, 2026. City business may be discussed, but no binding action will be taken on city matters. The agenda is procedural notice only, with no specific items listed.

• Meeting of Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA)
• City business may be discussed; no binding action
• Open to the public

Tree Board Meeting

The Bel Aire Tree Board is holding its regularly scheduled meeting on the 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 PM in the Senior Center at City Hall, 7651 E Central Park Ave. The notice states the meeting is open to the public. No specific agenda items are listed in the supplied text; it only notes that agendas are published as received, usually 1-2 days before the meeting.

• Regularly scheduled Tree Board meeting, 4th Monday of the month at 6:00 PM
• Location: Senior Center at City Hall, 7651 E Central Park Ave, Bel Aire, Kansas
• Meeting is open to the public
• No action items, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the supplied notice

Tree Board Meeting

The Tree Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the City Hall Senior Center. The provided agenda contains only meeting notice and procedural information.

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

The Bel Aire governing body is attending a Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA) meeting. City business may be discussed, but no binding action will be taken on city matters. The meeting is open to the public and is a regular monthly session.

• Meeting of the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA)
• Bel Aire city governing body members in attendance
• No binding action on city business will be taken
• Open to the public

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will consider approving an appropriations ordinance of $667,857.55, levy special assessments for internal improvements, and act on several contracts and bids. The agenda also includes a public hearing on special assessments, appointments, and a possible executive session on pending litigation.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-17 for $667,857.55
• Ordinance levying special assessments for improvements authorized by multiple resolutions
• Letter of Intent for Industrial Revenue Bonds for KVH Chophouse
• PEC Work Order No. 26-26 for Bel Aire 45th St N plan review, not to exceed $22,500
• Bids: Don Hattan Ford dump truck $106,692; Ravenscraft Implement UTV $25,058.08

Board of Zoning Appeals (immediately following Planning Commission)

The Bel Aire Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting on September 10, 2026, immediately after the Planning Commission. The agenda is largely procedural, covering roll call, approval of the agenda and previous minutes, and adjournment. There is an informational update on case VAR-26-02, but no old or new business, and no public hearings are scheduled.

• Informational update on VAR-26-02 disposition
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2026 meeting
• No public hearings scheduled

Planning Commission

The Bel Aire Planning Commission will conduct a routine meeting with no public hearings or major decisions. Members will approve the agenda and minutes, discuss potential bylaw amendments, and hear a presentation on the annexation process from the city attorney. No zoning cases or enforcement actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Potential bylaw amendments discussed
• Annexation process presentation by Maria Schrock, City Attorney
• Zoning violations enforcement discussed
• Next meeting date set for October 8, 2026

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting on September 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Senior Center at City Hall. The agenda contains only procedural items: a meeting notice and instructions for viewing agendas online. No specific utility decisions or discussions are listed.

• Regular monthly meeting of the Utility Advisory Committee
• Meeting open to the public
• Agendas published online 1-3 days before meeting

City Council Workshop

City Council Workshop

The Bel Aire City Council is holding a workshop, jointly with the Planning Commission, to discuss zoning code updates. This is the second workshop on the topic. The City Manager will present a report. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion.

• Zoning code updates workshop #2
• Joint session with Planning Commission
• City Manager's report on zoning updates

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the 2027 City of Bel Aire Budget and a proposed property tax levy exceeding the revenue neutral rate. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure improvements for Bel Aire Lakes Addition and a zone change request.

• Public hearing for 2027 City Budget
• Public hearing for property tax levy exceeding the Revenue Neutral Rate
• Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-16 in the amount of $762,943.86
• Zone change request for the NW corner of E. 53rd St and N. Webb Rd
• Professional services contract with Certified Engineering Design, PA up to $454,124

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

The Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA) will hold its regular meeting on August 27, 2026, with members of the Bel Aire governing body in attendance. No binding decisions will be made on city business during this meeting. The public is invited to observe.

Tree Board Meeting

The Tree Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural notice and no specific discussion items.

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will consider approving Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-15 in the amount of $673,121.94. They will also hear a traffic study analysis for the intersections at 53rd & Oliver and 53rd & Webb, and discuss future items including court and code enforcement, short-term rentals, and the 2027 budget. The consent agenda includes approval of the August 4, 2026 meeting minutes and receiving Change Order No. 5 for the 2026 Street Maintenance & Repairs Project with Kansas Paving.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-15 for $673,121.94
• Traffic study analysis at 53rd & Oliver and 53rd & Webb
• Change Order No. 5 for 2026 Street Maintenance & Repairs Project with Kansas Paving
• Discussion on short-term rental draft document
• Discussion on court and code enforcement

Board of Zoning Appeals (immediately following Planning Commission)

The Bel Aire Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting on August 13, 2026, but has no zoning appeals or other business to decide. The board will approve minutes from the previous meeting, discuss updates to its bylaws, and set the next meeting date for September 10, 2026.

• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting
• Review and update of BZA Bylaws
• No Board of Zoning Appeals Business
• Next meeting set for September 10, 2026

The Bel Aire Board of Zoning Appeals voted 2-1 to approve the minutes of its July 9, 2026 meeting as written, with Board Member Sutherland dissenting. Much of the meeting was spent debating how detailed the minutes should be, including a request from absent Vice Chairman Faber to add a verbatim quote and Board Member Sutherland's proposed additions, which the Secretary said were not discussed at the July meeting. The Board also approved the date of its next meeting 5-0 and heard that case VAR-26-02, tabled at the prior meeting, was resolved through an administrative exception. No zoning appeals business was conducted.

• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes as written (2-1; Sutherland dissenting)
• Approved the date of the next BZA meeting (5-0)
• No Board of Zoning Appeals business conducted
• Reported VAR-26-02, tabled at the prior meeting, was resolved via administrative exception
• Secretary to send Board a Word copy of the BZA Bylaws for comment; no bylaw discussion added to next agenda

Planning Commission

The Bel Aire Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on the preliminary plat for Casey's Planned Unit Development (PUD-26-03) in Cedar Pass Addition. The commission will also discuss, without action, a City of Goddard resolution on duplexes and twin homes, and an overview of draft short-term rental regulations. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• PUD-26-03 Casey's in Cedar Pass Addition preliminary plat public hearing and vote
• Discussion of City of Goddard resolution on duplexes and twin homes
• Overview of draft short-term rental regulations
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026
• Next meeting set for September 10 at 6:30 p.m.

The Bel Aire Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of PUD-26-03, a Casey's convenience store and fueling station planned for the northwest corner of East 53rd Street and North Webb Road, changing the site from C-1 to C-2 planned unit development zoning. The recommendation, which includes requested relief on tree spacing, building facade landscaping, sign size and paving setbacks, now goes to the Governing Body. Commissioner Sutherland voted no, saying he wanted a landscape plan and a smaller sign before approving the relief requests. Other agenda items — an annexation presentation, a Goddard duplex resolution discussion and draft short-term rental regulations — were discussion-only with no action taken.

• Recommended approval of PUD-26-03 (Casey's, NW corner of E 53rd St and N Webb Rd), rezoning C-1 to C-2 PUD for a convenience store and fueling station (4-1, Sutherland dissenting)
• Motion to approve the PUD with conditions — 45 sq ft sign face and a landscape plan before other exceptions — died for lack of a second
• Approved minutes of the July 9, 2026 meeting (3-0; Mackey and Koehler abstained)
• Annexation process presentation moved to the next meeting (no action)
• City of Goddard duplex/twin home resolution discussed only; no action taken
• Draft short-term rental regulations presented as an introduction; no action taken
• Approved next meeting date of September 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM (5-0)
• Adjourned (5-0)

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting, open to the public. The agenda contains only procedural notices about the meeting time, location, and where to find agendas; no specific utility items are listed.

• Regular monthly meeting on second Wednesday at 3:00 PM
• Meeting location: Senior Center at City Hall, 7651 E Central Park Ave, Bel Aire, KS
• Agendas published online 1-3 days before meeting

The Bel Aire Utility Advisory Committee met on August 12, 2026, and approved the meeting agenda and July 8 minutes, both by 4-0 votes. Members agreed to hold the next meeting on September 9 (5-0). No substantive policy decisions were made; the session was largely procedural, with updates on upcoming events and a rainfall report.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to next meeting on September 9 (5-0)

City Council Workshop

The Bel Aire City Council is holding a workshop to discuss zoning code updates jointly with the Planning Commission, and to review the final draft of the 2027 budget for all funds. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.

• Zoning code updates workshop #1 (joint with Planning Commission)
• Presentation of final draft of 2027 budget (all funds)
• City Manager's report for August 11, 2026 workshop

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will meet to approve a $813,859.54 appropriations ordinance and a $29,500 contract for additional construction observation services for Bel Aire Lakes Phase 2. The council will also receive a change order for $4,200 related to street maintenance and discuss future issues like the Capital Improvement Reserve Fund and 2027 water and sewer rates.

• Approve Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-14 for $813,859.54
• Approve Work Order No. 26-23 with PEC for $29,500 for Bel Aire Lakes Phase 2 construction oversight
• Receive Change Order No. 4 for $4,200 for 2026 Street Maintenance & Repairs Project with Kansas Paving
• Confirm Mayor's appointment of Kent Koehler to Planning Commission (term expires August 4, 2029)
• Discuss Capital Improvement Reserve Fund and 2027 Water and Sewer rates

Tree Board Meeting

This is a procedural meeting notice for the Bel Aire Tree Board's regularly scheduled meeting. The actual agenda with items for discussion or decision has not been published and will be posted 1-2 days before the meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

The Bel Aire Tree Board meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, was not held because a quorum was not present. No formal decisions were made, and the agenda items, including discussion with City Manager Ted Henry and approval of June minutes, were not addressed.

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

This is a meeting notice for the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (CCUA). Bel Aire governing body members will attend, but no binding action on city business will be taken. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Routine monthly meeting of the CCUA
• No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings listed

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review bids for water, sewer, and street improvements at Skyview at Webb, Phase 1. Members will also consider an appropriations ordinance and improvements to 45th Street.

• Bids for Skyview at Webb, Phase 1 infrastructure ranging from $1,163,439.80 to $1,676,760.00
• Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-13 in the amount of $244,490.96
• Resolution for 45th Street improvements and issuance of General Obligation Bonds
• Agreement for land acquisition services for 45th Street reconstruction from Oliver to Woodlawn Street
• Ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the City Code regarding Building Code provisions

City Council Workshop

The Bel Aire City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2027 budget, specifically utility funds, and discuss draft policies for comprehensive financial management and purchasing procedures.

• 2027 Budget Workshop #4 focusing on Utility Funds
• Draft Comprehensive Financial Policy
• Draft Bel Aire Purchasing Policy

Planning Commission

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive cases or decisions on the agenda. The commission will approve minutes from June 11, 2026, set the next meeting date for August 13, 2026, and hear announcements including a zoning code workshop on July 14.

• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Announcement: Board of Zoning Appeals meeting after adjournment
• Announcement: Zoning Code Updates Workshop #1 on July 14
• No cases submitted for Planning Commission Business
• No pending agenda items

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from their June 11 meeting and set the date for their next meeting. Commissioners also discussed the potential need to review and update their bylaws to allow for more open discussion during meetings, in accordance with the Kansas Open Meetings Act.

• Approved June 11, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM as next meeting date (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals - Immediately following Planning Commission meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider VAR-26-02, a proposed variance to allow a side yard setback encroachment for a parking surface at 4761 N. Battin. The board may grant, grant with modifications, disapprove, or table the request. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• VAR-26-02: Variance for side yard setback encroachment for parking surface at 4761 N. Battin

Utility Advisory Committee

The Bel Aire Utility Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a field trip to the new Wichita Water Treatment Plant, a memorial for Art Tenbrink, and the August 2026 'Did You Know?' feature. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a rainfall report. No binding votes or financial decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of a field trip to the new Wichita Water Treatment Plant
• Discussion of a memorial for Art Tenbrink
• August 2026 'Did You Know?' feature
• Rainfall report: Bel Aire 17.4 inches (0.5 inches below average)
• Upcoming events: Fall Curbside Clean-up on Oct 3, Bel Aire Fall Festival on Oct 17

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for September 1, 2026 on the city's intent to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. They will also vote on an appropriations ordinance totaling $1,533,157.08, change orders for street and multi-use path projects, and a donation to Friends of McConnell. Other items include ratification of change orders and an agreement for a classification and compensation study.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-12 for $1,533,157.08
• Resolution setting public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral rate
• Donation to Friends of McConnell between $500 and $5,000
• Change Order No. 2 decreasing Multi-Use Path on East 53rd Street contract by $87,582.75
• Agreement with The Arnold Group for classification and compensation study at $16,560

The City Council scheduled a public hearing for September 1, 2026, regarding the intent to levy a property tax exceeding the revenue neutral rate. Council approved several contract change orders for street and path projects and a compensation study. A proposed donation to Friends of McConnell was denied.

• Set public hearing for Revenue Neutral Rate for Sept 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Denied donation to Friends of McConnell (3-2)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-12 for $1,533,157.08 (4-0)
• Approved Agreement with The Arnold Group, LLC for compensation study not to exceed $16,560.00 (4-0-1)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for East 53rd Street Multi-Use Path increasing price by $3,932.25 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for East 53rd Street Multi-Use Path decreasing price by $87,582.75 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for East 53rd Street Multi-Use Path increasing price by $86,165.00 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including 2026 Street Maintenance change orders totaling $8,808.33 (4-0)

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority where Bel Aire governing body members are attending. City business may be discussed, but no binding action will be taken on city business. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion.

Tree Board Meeting

The Bel Aire Tree Board will consider accepting April 2026 meeting minutes, conduct an annual review of by-laws (previously tabled), and hear from guest Deb Appel on enhancing interaction with the city. Member reports on communications, plaques, clean-up events, and community engagement are also planned.

• Motion to accept meeting minutes from April 26, 2026 (May 18 meeting lacked quorum)
• Annual review of by-laws, tabled from prior meetings
• Guest Deb Appel to work on more effective city interaction
• Member reports on communications, plaque updates, clean-up events, and recreation engagement

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on several financial and administrative items. Key actions include approving an appropriations ordinance of $1,325,449.02, selecting one of two alternatives for the Woodlawn Roadway project change order, and awarding a street paving contract for Chapel Landing 7th Addition. The council also will consider two fireworks display permits and two encroachment agreements for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on pending litigation.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-11 in the amount of $1,325,449.02
• Woodlawn Roadway Change Order No. 26 with Pearson Construction: Alternative 1 ($1,039,880) or Alternative 2 ($712,024)
• Street paving improvements for Chapel Landing 7th Addition: bid from Kansas Paving not to exceed $574,081.45
• Fireworks display permits: Waz Up Fireworks on June 27, 2026 at 9745 E 50th St N, and City of Bel Aire on July 11, 2026 at SW corner of 53rd and Rock Road
• Encroachment agreements with Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC and KPC Pipeline, LLC for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including street paving for Chapel Landing 7th Addition and encroachment agreements for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path. The council also approved an appropriations ordinance and two fireworks display permits.

• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-11 for $1,325,449.02 (4-0)
• Approved Woodlawn Roadway Project Change Order No. 26 Alternative 2 for up to $712,024.00 (4-0)
• Approved Waz Up Fireworks permit and $250 fee waiver (4-0)
• Approved City of Bel Aire fireworks permit and $250 fee waiver (4-0)
• Approved Kansas Paving bid for Chapel Landing 7th Addition street paving for up to $574,081.45 (3-0-1)
• Approved encroachment agreement with Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC for 53rd Street Multi-Use Path (3-1)
• Approved encroachment agreement with KPC Pipeline, LLC for 53rd Street Multi-Use Path (3-1)
• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council Workshop - immediately following regular City Council meeting

The City Council will hold a workshop immediately after the regular meeting to review the first draft of the FY2027 General Fund Budget. This is Budget Workshop #3, focusing on the upcoming fiscal year's spending plan. No votes are anticipated; the session is for discussion and review.

• Review of first draft of FY2027 General Fund Budget during Budget Workshop #3

Planning Commission

The Bel Aire Planning Commission meeting on June 11, 2026, consists entirely of discussion and training items with no votes on rezoning or development proposals. Topics include planning commission roles, annexation process, overview of Kansas SB 418, social media engagement, and upcoming zoning regulation updates.

• Training on roles, scope, and limitations of the Planning Commission
• Overview of the annexation process by City Attorney Maria Schrock
• Overview of SB 418 by City Attorney Maria Schrock
• Discussion of written communication and social media engagement
• Zoning regulations updates schedule and workshop dates

The Bel Aire Planning Commission approved the May 14, 2026, meeting minutes with a correction to Commissioner Matzek's name. The meeting was primarily a training session on the commission's roles and limitations, with no zoning cases or other formal decisions. The commission also scheduled a July 9, 2026, meeting and discussed upcoming zoning code update workshops.

• Approved the May 14, 2026, meeting minutes with a revision to Commissioner Matzek's name (motion carried 4-0).
• Approved the next meeting date of July 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. (motion carried 4-0).
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried 4-0).
• No action taken on training, annexation, SB 418, or communication topics; these were for discussion only.