Bel Aire, Kansas
Upcoming
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
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
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
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
City Council Workshop
City Council Meeting
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
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.
City Council Meeting
Recent meetings
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
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
Board of Zoning Appeals - immediately following Planning Commission meeting
The Bel Aire Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting on June 11, 2026, but has no new business to consider. The only actions are approving the minutes from the previous meeting and setting the next meeting date for July 9, 2026.
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
Utility Advisory Committee
The Bel Aire Utility Advisory Committee will discuss a field trip to the new Wichita Water Treatment Plant and plans for the Art Tenbrink Memorial Tree Dedication. They will also review rainfall data and approve minutes from May. The meeting is primarily informational and advisory with no binding votes.
- Discussion of field trip to new Wichita Water Treatment Plant
- Art Tenbrink Memorial Tree Dedication Ceremony on June 27, 2026, at 11:00 am
- Rainfall report: Bel Aire received 11.2 inches year-to-date, 2.4 inches below average
- July 2026 "Did You Know?" promotional item
- Approval of May 13 meeting minutes
City Council Workshop
This workshop will feature a discussion on proposed zoning code updates and a second workshop on the 2027 budget overview. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Discussion on Zoning Code Updates led by Paula Downs, Director of Community Development
- 2027 Budget Overview (Budget Workshop #2) led by Barry Smith, Director of Finance
City Council Meeting
The Bel Aire City Council will vote on Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-10 totaling $653,400.63. They will also consider an ordinance amending Chapter 17 building code, a funding amendment with the Bel Aire Chamber of Commerce, and several contracts including road construction administration and a pump replacement. A fireworks display agreement for National Night Out is also on the agenda.
- Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-10 for $653,400.63
- Ordinance amending Chapter 17 building code
- Professional Engineering Consultants work order for Woodlawn (37th to 45th) construction administration at $162,500
- Purchase contract with JCI Industries for new submersible pump up to $78,265
- Fireworks display agreement with Waz Up Fireworks for National Night Out at $10,000
Chisholm Creek Utility Authority
This is a procedural meeting notice. Bel Aire governing body members will attend the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority meeting, but no binding action will be taken on city business. The meeting is open to the public.
- City of Bel Aire governing body members attending CCUA meeting
- No binding action will be taken on city business
- Meeting open to the public
Tree Board Meeting
The Bel Aire Tree Board will discuss a guest presentation from city staff member Deb Appel on improving collaboration, review the annual by-laws (tabled from prior meetings), approve April meeting minutes, receive member reports on events and communications, and reflect on the recent May 2nd tree planting dedication.
- Guest Deb Appel from City of Bel Aire to discuss improving board-city interaction
- Motion to accept meeting minutes from April 26, 2026
- Annual review of by-laws (tabled for several meetings)
- Spruce Ups event scheduled for June 8th at Bel Aire Park
- May 2nd Rec Center tree planting and dedication
Board of Zoning Appeals
This meeting is purely procedural with no zoning cases to hear. The board will approve minutes from April 9, 2026, and set the next meeting date for June 11, 2026.
- Approval of minutes from April 9, 2026
- Setting next meeting date: June 11, 2026
Airport Zoning Commission
The Airport Zoning Commission will convene to approve minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting. The agenda indicates no cases are heard and no future meetings are scheduled unless zoning regulations require amendment. No substantive business or upcoming agenda items are listed.
- Approval of minutes from April 9, 2026 meeting
Planning Commission
The meeting is largely procedural, including approval of previous minutes and setting the next meeting date. The main business consists of four discussion-only overviews on the extraterritorial area of influence, annexation process, case checklist and types of cases, and SB 418. No pending cases or votes on ordinances are scheduled.
- Overview of Extraterritorial Area of Influence (discussion only)
- Overview of Annexation Process (discussion only)
- Overview of Case Checklist and Types of Cases (discussion only)
- Overview of SB 418 (discussion only)
- Approval of next meeting date: June 11, 2026
Utility Advisory Committee
The Bel Aire Utility Advisory Committee will review a contract update with Waste Connections and discuss a potential field trip. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive a rainfall report.
- Approval of April 8 meeting minutes
- Waste Connections contract update
- Discussion of field trip logistics
- Rainfall report for Bel Aire (6.9 inches)
- Review of 2026 MWCPs and upcoming events