Bel Aire public meetings in 2025

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

City of Bel Aire governing body members will attend a meeting of the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority. The agenda states that no binding action will be taken on City business.

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will consider Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-23 for $2,127,910.28 and a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Budget Amendment. Additional items include an ordinance to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Bel Aire Secure Storage Phase 2 project, a resolution updating the 2026 fee schedule, and a real‑estate purchase agreement for 3807 N Harding Ave. The council will also address a change order for street and drainage improvements costing $28,782.00.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑23 – $2,127,910.28
• Public hearing and vote on the 2025 City of Bel Aire Budget Amendment
• Ordinance to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2025C for Bel Aire Secure Storage, LLC Phase 2
• Resolution to update the 2026 service, license, and permit fee schedule
• Real Estate Purchase Agreement for property at 3807 N Harding Ave

The council adopted the 2025 budget amendment and approved a $2,127,910.28 appropriations ordinance. It also approved an ordinance authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Bel Aire Secure Storage Phase 2 project. No action was taken on the Phase 1 bicycle and pedestrian trail concept.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-23 for $2,127,910.28 (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 Budget Amendment (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing taxable industrial revenue bonds Series 2025C for Bel Aire Secure Storage Phase 2 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution updating 2026 fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved real estate purchase agreement for 3807 N Harding Ave (5-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring legal boundaries of the city as of 12/31/25 (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for street and drainage improvements to serve Phase 1 Bel Aire Lakes for $28,782.00 (5-0)

Planning Commission/ Board of Zoning Appeals/ Airport Zoning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold an open and closed hearing on special‑use permit SP‑25‑01, which seeks to allow a group‑home limited use in one half of a duplex located at North 53rd Street and Toben Road in the R‑5 zoning district. Commissioners will vote on a recommendation to the City Council to approve, modify, or disapprove the request. The meeting also includes discussion of the annexation process, a preliminary report from the Airport Zoning Commission, and routine consent agenda items.

• Special‑use permit SP‑25‑01 for a group‑home at North 53rd St & Toben Rd (R‑5 zone)
• Overview of annexation process – discussion only
• Recess Planning Commission to convene the Airport Zoning Commission
• Airport Zoning Commission preliminary report – vote to approve, modify, disapprove, or table
• Approval of next Planning Commission meeting date: January 8, 2026

Utility Advisory Committee

The Bel Aire Utility Advisory Committee will review the 2025 year‑end review document, discuss water conservation plans and the draft baseline water plan, and hold elections for the 2026 Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary. Rainfall data for Bel Aire and Eisenhower Airport will be presented, and upcoming activities and clean‑up events will be scheduled.

• Review of 2025 year‑end review document
• Election of 2026 Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Secretary
• Sean Brata’s review and comments on water conservation plans
• Review draft baseline water plan (final draft after 2025)
• Presentation of rainfall data for Bel Aire and Eisenhower Airport

City Council Workshop

The Bel Aire City Council will hold a workshop on December 9, 2025 to discuss sidewalk projects that may use WAMPO and KDOT funds. The council will also discuss the city's legislative priorities for 2026 as outlined in the LKM Legislative Priorities document.

• Discussion on sidewalk projects utilizing WAMPO/KDOT funds
• Discussion on Legislative Priorities 2026 (LKM Legislative Priorities)

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will vote on Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-22 for $2,478,489.39. It will also consider several ordinances, including a vacation of a drainage easement at Rock Road and Lycee Street, adoption of the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, and bylaws for the Board of Zoning Appeals. A funding agreement of $18,000 with Sedgwick County for the Bel Aire Senior Center will be presented. Routine consent agenda items and appointments will be approved.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-22 – $2,478,489.39
• Funding Agreement – $18,000 with Sedgwick County for the Bel Aire Senior Center
• VAC-25-03 – vacate portion of drainage and utility easement at NE corner of Rock Road and Lycee Street
• Ordinance adopting the Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution establishing bylaws of the Board of Zoning Appeals

The Bel Aire City Council approved an Appropriations Ordinance for $2,478,489.39. It also adopted the vacation of a drainage easement (VAC‑25‑03), the 2035 Comprehensive Plan, and bylaws for the Board of Zoning Appeals. A $18,000 funding agreement with Sedgwick County for the Senior Center was approved, and a public hearing for a 2025 budget amendment was scheduled.

• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑22 for $2,478,489.39 (3‑0)
• Approved VAC‑25‑03 easement vacation ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan ordinance (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution establishing Board of Zoning Appeals bylaws (4‑0)
• Approved $18,000 funding agreement with Sedgwick County for Senior Center (4‑0)
• Approved Notice of Public Hearing for 2025 Budget Amendment and set hearing for Dec 16, 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda, including minutes and mayoral appointments (3‑0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑22 (3‑0)

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

City of Bel Aire governing body members will attend a meeting of the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority. The agenda states that city business may be discussed, but no binding action will be taken on City business.

Utility Advisory Committee

The Bel Aire Utility Advisory Committee will review the draft baseline water plan and the alternate water plan that incorporates comments from the October meeting. The committee will also present the November 2025 “Did You Know?” item and discuss year‑to‑date rainfall data for Bel Aire and Eisenhower Airport. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Review draft baseline water plan
• Review alternate water plan with incorporated October comments
• November 2025 “Did You Know?” presentation
• Rainfall data review (Bel Aire 35.6 inches, Eisenhower Airport 39.0 inches, through 10/25/2025)
• Upcoming MWCP milestones: Jan 2025 draft review, Feb 2025 vote, Mar 2025 City Council vote

The committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 15 session. It agreed that Nick Bishop will write the next “Did You Know?” column. The next UAC meeting was scheduled for December 10, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Bill, seconded by Dan)
• Approved October 15 meeting minutes (motion by Bill, seconded by Dan)
• Nick Bishop agreed to write the next “Did You Know?” column
• Scheduled the next UAC meeting for December 10, 2025

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council meeting will consider several financial and contractual items. Council members will vote on Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑21 for $3,968,829.91 and on an ordinance to issue taxable industrial revenue bonds of up to $18,000,000 for the Aspen Sunflower Industrial I, LLC project. Additional items include a contract with SEH for engineering services for Sunflower Commerce Park Phase 2 not to exceed $245,500 and a work order to update the city‑limit description costing up to $15,000. The council will also consider a resolution rescinding a prior engineering contract and an ordinance appointing the Planning Commission as the Airport Zoning Commission.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑21 for $3,968,829.91
• Ordinance authorizing up to $18,000,000 taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Aspen Sunflower Industrial I, LLC project
• Contract with SEH for engineering services for Sunflower Commerce Park Phase 2, not to exceed $245,500
• Work Order 25‑11 to update city limits description, cost not to exceed $15,000
• Ordinance appointing the Planning Commission as the Bel Aire Airport Zoning Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review a request to vacate easements at Rock Road and Lycee St and elect its 2026 leadership. Additionally, the Board of Zoning Appeals will consider adopting its bylaws.

• Public hearing on the Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• VAC-25-03: Vacation request for drainage, utility, and joint access easements at Rock Road and Lycee St
• Adoption of the Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws
• Election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair for 2026
• Approval of the 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to consider two change orders related to paving and drainage improvements at Parkwood & 40th and Aurora Park Ditch Improvements. Both items involve payments for deferred maintenance on storm sewer ditches.

• Change Order No 5 for Parkwood & 40th and Aurora Park Ditch Improvements not to exceed $82,656.70
• Change Order No 7 for Parkwood & 40th and Aurora Park Ditch Improvements not to exceed $11,615.00

The council approved Change Order No. 5 for Aurora Park ditch improvements at a cost not to exceed $82,656.70 and authorized the mayor to sign. It also approved Change Order No. 7 to extend a drainage easement at a cost not to exceed $11,615.00, with mayoral signing authority. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Change Order No. 5 Aurora Park ditch improvements ($82,656.70) (4-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 7 drainage easement extension ($11,615.00) (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider annexing approximately 140 acres from GF Industrial, LLC. The body will also vote on an appropriations ordinance and several change orders for paving and drainage improvements.

• Annexation of approximately 140 acres on the southwest corner of K-254 and Greenwich Road from GF Industrial, LLC
• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-20 in the amount of $383,513.93
• Change Order No 5 for Parkwood & 40th and Aurora Park Ditch Improvements not to exceed $97,406.70
• Change Order No 6 for Parkwood & 40th and Aurora Park Ditch Improvements not to exceed $13,135.00
• Change Order No 7 for Parkwood & 40th and Aurora Park Ditch Improvements not to exceed $11,615.00

The council unanimously approved the October 21 minutes and an appropriations ordinance for $383,513.93. It also unanimously accepted a consent to annex about 140 acres on the southwest corner of K‑254 and Greenwich Road and adopted an ordinance incorporating that land into the city. Change Order No 6 for Aurora Park ditch improvements up to $13,135 was approved 4‑1, while Change Orders 5 and 7 were tabled. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved October 21 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑20 for $383,513.93 (5-0)
• Accepted Consent to Annex from GF Industrial, LLC (~140 acres) (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance incorporating ~140 acres into city limits (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No 6 for Aurora Park ditch improvements up to $13,135 (4-1)
• Tabled Change Order No 5 for Aurora Park ditch improvements (5-0)
• Tabled Change Order No 7 for Aurora Park ditch improvements (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Tree Board Meeting

The Tree Board is meeting to review the challenges and celebrations of 2025. Members will discuss remaining tasks for the year, including planting five memorial trees and ordering signage.

• Planting of 5 memorial trees for Sheryl Carter, Art Tennebrink, and Ellie Skokin
• Review of Park District mulch practices
• Ordering of plaques, shirts, and name tags
• Ordering and flyer creation for SPRUCE UP signs
• Recruitment of one additional board member

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

City of Bel Aire governing body members will attend the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority meeting on October 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM at 1941 E 61st Street North, Park City, KS. The meeting is open to the public and city business may be discussed, but no binding action on city business will be taken. The CCUA meets on the fourth Thursday of each month, with exceptions for holidays.

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will approve the minutes from the October 7 meeting and vote on Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-19 for $2,242,892.69. It will also consider four purchase contracts for a pool filter, playground renovation, street‑maintenance design, and office furniture, each with specified dollar limits. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-19 – $2,242,892.69
• Pool filter purchase for Central Park Swimming Pool – up to $13,802.00
• Playground renovation north of the Recreation Center – up to $97,341.18
• Preliminary design and inspection contract for 2026 Street Maintenance Plan – up to $115,000.00
• Office furniture for new Public Works facility – up to $17,533.18

The Bel Aire City Council approved the October 7 meeting minutes and a $2,242,892.69 appropriations ordinance. It also authorized several contracts for a pool filter, playground renovation, street‑maintenance design, and office furniture. The council cancelled the planned November workshop and entered two executive‑session recesses, with no binding actions taken during those sessions.

• Approved Consent Agenda and October 7 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-19 for $2,242,892.69 (5-0)
• Approved pool filter purchase contract up to $13,802.00 (5-0)
• Approved playground renovation contract up to $97,341.18 (4-1)
• Approved 2026 Street Maintenance Plan design contract up to $115,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved office furniture contract up to $17,533.18 (5-0)
• Cancelled November City Council workshop (consensus)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss pending litigation (5-0)

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will discuss the Fall Curbside Cleanup and Fall Fest. It will review the baseline water plan criteria, including a per‑capita usage target of 100 gallons per day per person and Wichita water supplier restrictions. The committee will also consider an alternate self‑managed water conservation approach for the 2026 plan. Additional items include rainfall data and upcoming event dates.

• Discuss Fall Curbside Cleanup and Fall Fest
• Review baseline water plan criteria: rolling average, pre‑restrictions, 100 gallons/day/person
• Consider Wichita water supplier permanent restriction: three‑day/week water spray irrigation
• Consider alternate self‑managed water conservation plan for 2026
• Review rainfall data (34.0 inches, +3.2 deviation) and upcoming event schedule

The committee approved the meeting agenda with an added item to meet with Herschel West of Waste Connections. The September 10, 2025 meeting minutes were not approved. The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm after a motion and second. The next UAC meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2025.

• Agenda approved with addition for Waste Connections visit (motion by Bill, second by Dan)
• September 10, 2025 meeting minutes not approved
• Motion to adjourn at 4:45 pm approved (motion by Bill, second by Dan)

City Council Workshop

The council will review the 2026 Street Maintenance Plan presented by Luke Peter of Professional Engineering Consultants. They will hear a presentation on short‑term rentals from Paula Downs, Director of Community Development. The meeting will also include a discussion of the airport zoning code.

• 2026 Street Maintenance Plan presentation
• Short‑term rentals presentation
• Airport zoning code discussion

Planning Commission / Board of Zoning Appeals

The Planning Commission will hold an open and closed hearing on the proposed final plat SD-24-02, which outlines R-5 garden and patio homes, townhouses, and condominiums at Chapel Landing 8th. Commissioners will vote on a motion to recommend approval, denial, or tabling of the plat. The Board of Zoning Appeals draft bylaws resolution will be discussed for review only, with no action required. Upcoming agenda items include approval of the Board of Zoning Appeals bylaws and the Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

• SD-24-02 Proposed Final Plat – R-5 garden and patio homes, townhouses, and condominiums at Chapel Landing 8th (open/close hearing, motion to recommend approval/deny/table)
• Board of Zoning Appeals Draft Bylaws Resolution – discussion and review only, no action required
• Future agenda: Approval of Board of Zoning Appeals Bylaws
• Future agenda: Approval of Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• Community events announced: Fall Festival (Oct 18) and city office closures on Columbus Day and Veterans Day

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on two appropriations ordinances totaling over $3.6 million and the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A. The body will also consider several infrastructure contracts and a pilot study for sewer systems.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-17 for $525,713.10 and No. 25-18 for $3,155,586.35
• Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2025A and Temporary Notes, Series 2025B
• Contract with MKEC for Skyview at Webb Addition, Phase 1 not to exceed $266,927.00
• Pledge of $335,000 in City Funds for a multi-use path on East 53rd Street
• Agreement with USP Technologies for a sewer collection system pilot study not to exceed $14,904.00

The Bel Aire City Council approved Appropriations Ordinances No. 25‑17 ($525,713.10) and No. 25‑18 ($3,155,586.35). It also adopted an ordinance and related resolutions to issue General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A and Temporary Notes Series 2025B. Additional actions included approving a $266,927 engineering contract, a $14,904 sewer pilot study agreement, and a resolution pledging $335,000 for a multi‑use path on East 53rd Street.

• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑17 for $525,713.10 (5‑0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑18 for $3,155,586.35 (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution for sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution for issuance of Temporary Notes Series 2025B (5‑0)
• Approved MKEC engineering contract for Skyview at Webb Addition, up to $266,927.00 (3‑2)
• Approved USP Technologies odor and corrosion control pilot study, up to $14,904.00 (4‑1)
• Approved resolution pledging $335,000 for Multi‑Use Path on East 53rd Street (5‑0)

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

City of Bel Aire governing body members will attend a meeting of the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority. The agenda states that city business may be discussed, but no binding action will be taken on city business.

Tree Board Meeting

The Tree Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive member reports. The board will discuss a review of 2024 challenges and plan 2025 events and opportunities.

• Planning for Spring Festival, Nights Out, and Oktoberfest
• Discussion of park clean ups
• Proposed trip to Hidden River Nursery
• Plantings in parks
• Tree counting, photography, and plaque replacement

The September 22, 2025 Bel Aire Tree Board meeting consisted mainly of reports and planning discussions. No motions to approve contracts, policies, or projects were passed. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Julie Hopkins and approved. All other items remain pending or under discussion.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed, seconded by Julie Hopkins)

Planning Commission

The Bel Aire Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting and set the next meeting date for October 9, 2025. It will also review the final Planning Commission Bylaw Ordinance, an overview of Bel Aire zoning districts, and the commission's role as the Board of Zoning Appeals. No formal actions are required on the review items.

• Approve minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting
• Approve next meeting date: October 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
• Final Planning Commission Bylaw Ordinance – review only
• Overview of Bel Aire zoning districts – discussion
• Overview of Planning Commission roles as Board of Zoning Appeals – discussion

Utility Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss water reporting and the contents of the 2026 Water Conservation Report. Topics include establishing a new water usage baseline and Wichita water supplier permanent restrictions.

• Discussion of 2026 Water Conservation Report baseline criteria (100 gallons/day/person)
• Review of Wichita water supplier three-day/week spray irrigation restrictions
• Planning for October 2025 “Did You Know?”
• Review of rainfall data through 8/23/2025 showing 28.6 inches in Bel Aire

The committee approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Dan Broyles and a second by Bill Moss. It also approved the minutes from the August 13 meeting following a motion by Bill Moss and a second by Antonio Kitt. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Dan Broyles, seconded by Bill Moss)
• Approved August 13 meeting minutes (motion by Bill Moss, seconded by Antonio Kitt)

City Council Workshop (7 p.m. or Immediately After Special Meeting)

The Bel Aire City Council will hold a workshop to present revisions to the municipal Water Code, specifically Articles 4, 5, 6, and 7. Council members will discuss the proposed changes during the meeting. No formal vote or decision is noted in the agenda.

• Water Code revisions – Articles 4, 5, 6, and 7 (presentation and discussion)

City Council Special Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will hold a special meeting for routine business. After a call to order by Mayor Jim Benage and a roll call, the council will move into an executive session to receive legal advice on pending litigation, as permitted by K.S.A. 75-4319(b)(2). The meeting will then resume and adjourn.

• Call to order by Mayor Jim Benage
• Roll call of council members
• Reading of the special meeting request dated Sept 2, 2025
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel
• Motion to adjourn

The council voted to recess into an executive session for legal advice on pending litigation, motion carried 5‑0. They then voted to extend the executive session by ten minutes, motion carried 4‑1. Finally, the council adjourned the meeting, motion carried 5‑0. No other items were discussed and no binding actions were taken.

• Recess into executive session to discuss pending litigation (5‑0)
• Extend executive session by 10 minutes (4‑1)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0)

City Council Meeting

The council will consider Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-16 for $2,628,966.16 and hold a public hearing on a property‑tax levy that would exceed the revenue‑neutral rate for the 2026 budget. It will vote to approve the 2026 City of Bel Aire Budget and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a special‑assessment ordinance, a bond offering resolution, and a zoning change for the Lycee Addition R‑PUD. Additional items include a sidewalk reimbursement program (up to $15,000) and updates to water‑restriction regulations.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-16 – $2,628,966.16
• Public hearing on a property‑tax levy exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate for 2026
• Approval of the 2026 City of Bel Aire Budget
• Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for internal improvements
• Resolution authorizing sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A and Temporary Notes Series 2025B

The Bel Aire City Council approved the August 19 minutes, the $2,628,966.16 appropriations ordinance, and a resolution to levy a property tax rate exceeding the revenue‑neutral rate for 2026. It also adopted the 2026 city budget and several ordinances covering special assessments, bond offerings, a zoning change, and permanent water restrictions. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies; no proposals were denied.

• Approve August 19, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approve Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-16 ($2,628,966.16) (5-0)
• Approve property‑tax levy exceeding revenue‑neutral rate for 2026 (5-0)
• Approve 2026 City of Bel Aire Budget (5-0)
• Adopt special‑assessment ordinance for internal improvements (5-0)
• Adopt resolution authorizing sale of General Obligation Bonds Series 2025A & 2025B (5-0)
• Approve ZON-25-01 zoning change to Planned Unit Development (6-0)
• Adopt permanent water restrictions ordinance (4-1)

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

The Bel Aire city governing body members will attend the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority meeting on August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM at 1941 E 61st Street North, Park City, KS. The agenda notes that city business may be discussed but no binding action will be taken on city matters. The meeting is open to the public.

Tree Board Meeting

The Tree Board will meet to review member reports on plaque updates, park cleanup, and memorial policies. The board will also discuss old business regarding upcoming events and membership expansion.

• Plaque updates and company options
• Park cleanup and signage
• Memorial policy and procedure
• Planning for Night Out, Fall Fest, and November planting
• Tree Top Donation

The Tree Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting with unanimous consent. After that, a motion to adjourn was passed and the meeting ended.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss an appropriations ordinance and an ordinance to levy special assessments for internal improvements. The body is also considering a resolution to hold a public hearing regarding property taxes that exceed the revenue neutral rate.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-15 in the amount of $701,665.49
• Ordinance levying special assessments for internal improvements
• Resolution to set a public hearing for property taxes exceeding the revenue neutral rate
• Change Order No. 1 for 45th and Oliver Bridge Project not to exceed $14,828.00
• Change Order No. 2 for Chapel Landing 5th Phase 1 paving improvements not to exceed $12,500.00

The Bel Aire City Council approved the August 5 minutes and an appropriations ordinance for $701,665.49. It also accepted contracts for engineering services at Sunflower Commerce Park Phase 2, a Garver amendment for the 45th & Oliver RCB replacement, and two change orders for bridge and paving work. A resolution setting a public hearing date for a proposed property‑tax increase was adopted, and the council elected voting and alternate delegates to the League of Kansas Municipalities.

• Approved Consent Agenda, including August 5 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑15 for $701,665.49 (4‑0)
• Accepted contract with SEH for engineering services, up to $245,500 (4‑0)
• Accepted Amendment No. 1 to Garver agreement for RCB replacement project (4‑0)
• Accepted Change Order No. 1 with Dondlinger & Sons, up to $14,828 (3‑1)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for paving improvements, up to $12,500 (4‑0)
• Adopted resolution setting date for public hearing on property‑tax increase (4‑0)
• Elected three voting delegates and three alternate delegates to the League of Kansas Municipalities (4‑0 each)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on adopting the Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan and recommend it to the Governing Body. Commissioners will consider a resolution to amend the Planning Commission bylaws. The commission will also hear a zone‑change request (ZON-25-01) to convert a Neighborhood Commercial, Office and Retail district to a Planned Unit Development residential district near the east side of Rock Road, about a quarter mile north of 53rd Street North.

• Public hearing on the resolution to adopt the Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration of a resolution to amend the Planning Commission bylaws
• Public hearing on ZON-25-01: zone change from C-1/C-2/R-6 to R-PUD for the Lycee Addition area near Rock Road and 53rd Street North
• Approval of the next meeting date: September 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will discuss water reporting with Jon Stehman and Ted Henry, a new permanent agenda item. Members will review Art Tenbrink’s UAC materials and water‑management textbooks, and consider the advertised open UAC position. The committee will also hear updates from the Tree Board on memorial plantings, park clean‑ups, and mulch availability, and plan future events such as the September "Did You Know?" presentation.

• Discussion of water reporting (permanent agenda item)
• Review of Art Tenbrink’s UAC materials and water‑management textbooks
• Consideration of advertised open position on the UAC
• Tree Board topics: memorial tree plantings, park clean‑ups, mulch availability
• Planning for September 2025 "Did You Know?" presentation

The committee approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Bill and a second by Antonio. It also approved the July 9 meeting minutes following a motion by Dan and a second by Bill. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:50 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Bill, second by Antonio)
• Approved July 9 meeting minutes (motion by Dan, second by Bill)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bill, second by Dan)

City Council Workshop

The City Council workshop will feature presentations on the Bel Aire Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 support, the year‑to‑date sewer pretreatment report, and a trial proposal for odor and corrosion control. The agenda also includes the third budget workshop, where council members will review the 2026 sewer, water, street, and other non‑taxing budgets and begin development of the capital improvement program budget.

• Presentation by Chamber President Greg Dane and Gary O’Neal on 2026 Chamber support
• Presentation by Rebecca Lewis (Burns & McDonnell) of the year‑to‑date sewer pretreatment report
• Presentation by Rebecca Lewis (Burns & McDonnell) of the trial proposal for odor and corrosion control
• Review of the 2026 sewer budget
• Review of the 2026 water budget

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on a large appropriations ordinance and several infrastructure contracts. The body is also discussing updates to the city's sidewalk program and a potential withdrawal from the Community Rating System program.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-14 in the amount of $2,248,885.26
• Contract with Central Equipment for maintenance shop items at $218,377.82
• Contract with UMC for South Water Tower gate valve replacement for $36,750
• Contract with Ultra Fiberglass Systems for Public Works facility catwalks up to $35,908.00
• Resolution to update the City's Sidewalk Installation/Replacement Program

The Bel Aire City Council approved the $2,248,885.26 Appropriations Ordinance. It also approved several contracts for equipment, catwalks, and gate valves, and voted to withdraw from the Community Rating System program. A proposed sidewalk‑program update was denied and then tabled for later consideration.

• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑14 for $2,248,885.26 (5‑0)
• Approved Contract with Central Equipment up to $218,377.82 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution rescinding prior Ultra Fiberglass contract motion (5‑0)
• Approved Contract with Ultra Fiberglass Systems for catwalks up to $35,908.00 (5‑0)
• Approved Contract with UMC for three gate valves for $36,750.00 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution to withdraw from Community Rating System program (5‑0)
• Denied Resolution to update City’s sidewalk installation/replacement program (1‑4)
• Tabled the sidewalk‑program resolution (4‑1)

Tree Board Meeting

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Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

City of Bel Aire council members will attend the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority meeting on July 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM. The meeting is open to the public and may include discussion of city business, but no binding city action will be taken. The CCUA meets monthly on the fourth Thursday, with exceptions for holidays.

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will vote on the consent agenda, a $2,265,453.79 appropriations ordinance, and several contracts for the new Public Works Facility. Additional items include a work order for bridge‑replacement observation, and adoption of the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance and Uniform Public Offense Code. An executive session will be held to discuss pending litigation.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑13 for $2,265,453.79
• Contract with Ultra Fiberglass Systems for catwalks at the new Public Works Facility, up to $33,658
• Contract with Double Check Company, LLC for fuel center equipment at the new Public Works Facility, $209,431.00
• Contract with United Rentals Inc. for a trailer‑mounted portable pump, up to $65,568.56
• Adoption of the 2025 Standard Traffic Ordinance (52nd Edition) for Kansas cities

The City Council approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑13 for $2,265,453.79 (5‑0). It also approved four contracts for the new Public Works Facility, a water‑main replacement bid, a work order for bridge observation, and adopted two statewide ordinances (each 5‑0). No action was taken on the proposed sales‑tax discussion.

• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑13 for $2,265,453.79 (5‑0)
• Accepted Ultra Fiberglass Systems contract up to $33,658 (5‑0)
• Accepted Double Check Company, LLC contract for $209,431.00 (5‑0)
• Accepted United Rentals Inc. contract up to $65,568.56 (4‑1)
• Accepted Water Main replacement base bid up to $781,000 (5‑0)
• Accepted Work Order No 18 with Garver up to $30,080 (5‑0)
• Adopted Standard Traffic Ordinance (52nd edition) (5‑0)
• Adopted Uniform Public Offense Code (41st edition) (5‑0)

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee will discuss a new permanent agenda item on water reporting presented by Jon Stehman and Ted Henry. The committee will address the advertised vacancy for the vice‑chairperson position and note the recent appointment of Antonio Kitt through August 1 2028. A Consumer Confidence Report released in June confirming water standards will also be reviewed. Upcoming events and rainfall data will be presented.

• Discussion of water reporting (added as a permanent item for 2025 meetings)
• Vacant vice‑chairperson position advertised and to be filled
• Appointment of Antonio Kitt confirmed by City Council, effective through 8/1/2028
• June Consumer Confidence Report indicating water standards met and safe to drink
• Year‑to‑date rainfall data for Bel Aire (22.8 inches, +4.5) and Eisenhower Airport (23.8 inches, +6.6)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 4 meeting. It decided to add water reporting as a permanent agenda item for 2025 meetings, using a rolling method. The August 2025 “Did You Know” segment was agreed upon, and the meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Bill, seconded by Dan)
• Approved June 4 meeting minutes (motion by Bill, seconded by Antonio)
• Added water reporting as permanent agenda item for 2025 meetings (use rolling method)
• Agreed to include August 2025 “Did You Know” segment
• Adjourned meeting at 4:00 pm (motion by Antonio, seconded by Bill)

City Council Workshop

The Bel Aire City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed 2026 general fund budget and a draft water code. The meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• Discussion of Proposed 2026 General Fund Budget
• Review of Draft Water Code
• City Council Workshop
• Video available at belaireks.gov

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will vote on a large appropriations ordinance and several infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on street repairs, a new multi-use path, and a partnership with PBS Kansas.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-12 in the amount of $1,744,261.60
• Change Order No 6 for 45th Street repairs from Edgemoor to Woodlawn not to exceed $83,460
• Agreement with KDOT for a multi-use path on East 53rd Street
• Change Order No. 2 for Arthur Heights Paving Improvements at $10,552
• Pavement and drainage improvements for Bel Aire Lakes Entrance

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously and adopted Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-12 for $1,744,261.60 (5-0). It denied a partnership request with PBS Kansas by a 3-2 vote. The council also approved Change Order No. 6 for $83,460, a multi‑use path agreement with KDOT, and Change Order No. 2 for $10,552, each with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-12, $1,744,261.60 (5-0)
• Denied PBS Kansas partnership request (3-2)
• Accepted Change Order No. 6 for 45th St. repairs, up to $83,460 (5-0)
• Approved KDOT multi‑use path agreement on East 53rd St. (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 for Arthur Heights paving, up to $10,552 (5-0)

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

City of Bel Aire governing body members will attend the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority meeting on June 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM. The meeting will be held at 1941 E 61st Street North, Park City, KS 67219. No binding action on city business will be taken, and the meeting is open to the public.

Tree Board Meeting

The Bel Aire Tree Board will discuss proposed changes to its membership ordinance and open‑meetings rules. The board will also approve the minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports from members on communications, plaques, city council, community outreach, and park clean‑up activities. Additional business includes a discussion of a Gmail address issue and planning of several tree‑planting events at local parks.

• Membership ordinance changes and open meetings rules (guest: Maria Schrock, attorney)
• Approval of minutes from the last meeting
• Board member reports on communications, plaques, city council, and community outreach
• Discussion of challenges with a Gmail address
• Planning of Spruce Ups tree‑planting events at Bel Aire Park, Eagle Lake, Denise Park, Aly Park, Central Park, and November educational activities

The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Bruce and a second by Sharon, with all members voting yea. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Hilde, seconded by Bruce, with all members voting yes.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by Bruce, second by Sharon, all yea)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Hilde, second by Bruce, all yes)

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will consider approving an appropriations ordinance for $790,428.23 and accepting a bid for the Bel Aire Lakes Paving and Drainage Project. The meeting also includes a contract for a new pump at the 53rd Street Lift Station and a permit for a public fireworks display.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-11 for $790,428.23
• Accept bid for Bel Aire Lakes Paving and Drainage Project
• Contract with JCI Industries for new pump at 53rd Street Lift Station ($52,309)
• Permit for Clinic In A Can 2025 Public Display of Fireworks
• Executive session for legal consultation with Neil Gosch

The City Council approved several financial items, including a $790,428.23 appropriations ordinance and a $1,832,274.35 bid for the Bel Aire Lakes paving and drainage project. It also authorized a $225,000 work order for storm‑water construction, a $52,309 contract for a new Flygt pump, and a fireworks permit for Clinic In A Can. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑11 for $790,428.23 (5-0)
• Accepted Pearson bid for Bel Aire Lakes paving, $1,832,274.35 (5-0)
• Approved Work Order No. 25‑04 with PEC, up to $225,000 (5-0)
• Approved contract with JCI Industries for Flygt pump, up to $52,309 (5-0)
• Approved permit for 2025 public fireworks display by Clinic In A Can (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially adopt amendments to its bylaws for recommendation to the Governing Body. The commission will also review the Golden Factors criteria for planning and zoning cases.

• Consideration of amendments to the Planning Commission bylaws
• Review of Golden Factors criteria for planning and zoning cases

Utility Advisory Committee - Tour of CCUA facility

The Utility Advisory Committee will meet for a tour of the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority facilities. The event is open to the public with an RSVP requirement for safety and dress code purposes.

• Tour of Chisholm Creek Utility Authority facilities at 5551 N Broadway St, Park City, KS

City Council Workshop

The Bel Aire City Council will hold a workshop meeting on June 10, 2025. Council members will discuss a letter and request from the Tree Board dated June 3, 2025. They will also conduct the first workshop for the 2026 city budget. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Tree Board Discussion – review of a letter and request dated 2025‑06‑03
• 2026 Budget Workshop #1 – preliminary discussion of the upcoming fiscal year budget

Utility Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss water reporting and the possibility of using wastewater as drinking water. Members will also consider city-wide composting and plan a field trip to the CCUA on June 11.

• Discussion of wastewater re-use as drinking water
• Discussion of city-wide composting
• CCUA field trip scheduled for June 11 at 3:00 pm
• Water reporting discussion with Jon Stehman and Ted Henry
• Review of rainfall totals through 5/8/2025

The committee approved the amended meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 2 meeting, each motioned by Bill and seconded by Antonio. A discussion added water reporting as a permanent agenda item for 2025 meetings. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Bill, seconded by Antonio)
• Approved April 2 meeting minutes (motion by Bill, seconded by Antonio)
• Added water reporting as a permanent agenda item for 2025 meetings

City Council Meeting (immediately following Land Bank meeting)

The Bel Aire City Council will approve minutes from recent meetings and consider several items on the agenda. The council will vote on Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-10 for $1,750,519.23, a 50% property‑tax exemption for WAM Investments #11, LLC, and multiple contracts and fee changes. An executive session will be held to discuss pending litigation. The meeting will conclude with discussion of the 2025 Street Maintenance Program and the Skyview Park conceptual plan.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-10 for $1,750,519.23
• Resolution authorizing a 50% ad valorem property tax exemption for 5 years to WAM Investments #11, LLC
• Purchase contract with NorthRidge Trucking for 752 tons of 1" hard rock, up to $24,064 for the Aurora Park Gravel Roads Project
• Change Order No. 1 from Mies to remove the existing dirt stockpile at Chapel Landing 6th Addition, up to $34,500
• Engagement letter with Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. for 2024 Annual Audit Services, up to $36,500

The June 3, 2025 City Council meeting included routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, appointment of a tree board member, and consideration of various ordinances and contracts. However, the minutes do not record any motions, seconds, or vote results for these items, so no decisions were formally documented.

Land Bank Meeting

The Bel Aire Land Bank will review and vote on the minutes from its January 21, 2025 meeting. It will hold an executive session to discuss a proposed contract negotiation with an attorney under KSA 75-4319, invoking attorney‑client privilege. The board will consider a second amendment to the Planned Unit Development Agreement for the Tierra Verde South Addition and may authorize the chairman to sign it.

• Approve, deny, or table the January 21, 2025 Land Bank meeting minutes
• Executive session to discuss attorney consultation on proposed contract negotiations under KSA 75‑4319
• Consider a second amendment to the Planned Unit Development Agreement for the Tierra Verde South Addition and authorize the chairman to sign
• Public comments from attendees
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

City Council Special Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council held a special meeting on May 27, 2025. The only new business item is a motion to approve, deny, or table Change Order No. 4 for additional pavement removal and full‑depth asphalt repair of Farmstead Court and one cul‑de‑sac. The work is limited to a cost not to exceed $64,660 and is part of the 2025 Street Maintenance Improvement – Pavement & Curb Repairs Project. The council will also vote on adjournment.

• Change Order No. 4: additional pavement removal and full‑depth asphalt repair of Farmstead Court and one cul‑de‑sac, cost not to exceed $64,660

The council voted 3‑0 to approve Change Order No. 4, authorizing additional pavement removal and full‑depth asphalt repair of Farmstead Court and a cul‑de‑sac at a cost not to exceed $64,660.00 for the 2025 Street Maintenance Improvement – Pavement & Curb Repairs Project. The mayor was authorized to sign the order. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 for $64,660 road repair (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Chisholm Creek Utility Authority

City of Bel Aire governing body members will attend the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority meeting on May 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM. No binding action will be taken on city business. The meeting is open to the public and the CCUA meets on the fourth Thursday of each month.

City Council Meeting

The Bel Aire City Council will vote on a $4,716,225 Building A Stronger Economy (BASE) grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce. It will also consider the $1,761,973.55 Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-09 and a 2% rate increase request from Waste Connections for solid waste and recycling services. Additional items include reappointments on the consent agenda, several infrastructure bids, and a $120,502.00 change order from APAC.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-09 for $1,761,973.55
• 2% rate increase request from Waste Connections for solid waste and recycling services
• Change Order Request No. 3 from APAC for additional full‑depth asphalt replacement, $120,502.00
• Bid for the 45th and Oliver Bridge Project, lowest bid $362,037.20
• BASE Grant award of $4,716,225 from the Kansas Department of Commerce

The council adopted Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑09 for $1,761,973.55. It also approved a 2% solid‑waste rate increase, accepted bids for the 45th & Oliver Bridge ($362,037.20) and the 53rd & Rock Road culvert replacement ($130,689.00). The council approved the Tierra Verde PUD amendment, two planning‑commission ordinances (VAC‑25‑02 and PUD‑25‑01), and voted to table the Bel Aire Lakes Paving and Drainage Project.

• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑09 ($1,761,973.55) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved 2% solid‑waste and recycling rate increase – motion carried 3‑0
• Accepted Dondlinger bid $362,037.20 for 45th & Oliver Bridge – motion carried 4‑0
• Accepted Dondlinger bid $130,689.00 for 53rd & Rock Road culvert replacement – motion carried 4‑0
• Approved Second Amendment to Tierra Verde PUD – motion carried 4‑0
• Approved VAC‑25‑02 ordinance (vacating setback) – motion carried 5‑0
• Approved PUD‑25‑01 ordinance (amending density and setbacks) – motion carried 5‑0
• Tabled Bel Aire Lakes Paving and Drainage Project – motion carried 3‑1 (Welch voted against)

Tree Board Meeting

The Bel Aire Tree Board will review legal meeting requirements and approve minutes from the last meeting. Members will give reports on communications, plaque updates, council meetings, Lions Club, park clean‑up, community engagement, and progress. The board will discuss old business, including 2025 park events such as park clean‑ups, Nights Out, and Oktoberfest, as well as tree plantings and plaque replacement plans.

• Legal Requirements for Meetings
• Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting
• Member reports (communications, plaque updates, council report, Lions Club, park clean‑up, community engagement, progress)
• Discussion of 2025 park events: Park Clean ups, Nights Out, Oktoberfest
• Tree planting and plaque replacement plans

The Bel Aire Tree Board unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 7 p.m. was also passed unanimously. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7 p.m. (unanimous)

Utility Advisory Committee

The Utility Advisory Committee is meeting to provide notice for an upcoming event. The committee will tour the Chisholm Creek Utility Authority facilities on June 11, 2025.

• Tour of Chisholm Creek Utility Authority facilities at 5551 N Broadway St, Park City, KS

City Council Workshop

The Bel Aire City Council will hold a workshop to review the 2035 Comprehensive Plan and its impact on zoning, subdivision, building codes, and development policies. Council members will hear a presentation on future land use and growth. The agenda includes a discussion of SB 199 Fireworks Sales and Regulations and a review of a draft revised water code. No formal actions are scheduled.

• Review of Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan impacts on zoning, subdivision, building codes, and development policies
• Presentation and review of future land use and growth
• Discussion of SB 199 Fireworks Sales and Regulations
• Review of Draft Revised Water Code

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss draft bylaws and the establishment of a Board of Zoning Appeals. No formal actions are required for these items. The body will also approve minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting.

• Review of draft Planning Commission Bylaws
• Review of the establishment of a Board of Zoning Appeals

The commission approved the April 10, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the next meeting date of June 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved next meeting date June 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on a large appropriations ordinance and several land development agreements. The meeting includes updates on street maintenance and proposals to allow credit card payments for city obligations.

• Appropriations Ordinance No. 25-08 in the amount of $2,379,971.08
• Change Order No. 2 for 2025 Street Maintenance on Stratford Lane, Stratford Court, Hillcrest, and 45th Street not to exceed $107,024.00
• Zone change request for Chapel Landing Addition R-PUD at 53rd Street North and Bristol Street
• Change Order No. 4 for a fire hydrant near Webb Road sanitary sewer lift station not to exceed $15,000
• Resolution to approve the acceptance of credit cards for city obligations

The Bel Aire City Council adopted the $2,379,971.08 Appropriations Ordinance and approved a resolution amending R‑24‑04 to allow taxable industrial revenue bonds for a meat‑processing facility. It also authorized work on Woodlawn Avenue, accepted change orders for street maintenance, and approved two Planned Unit Development agreements and related zoning changes. Additional actions included adopting resolutions to accept credit‑card payments and to support tax‑exempt financing.

• Approved Appropriations Ordinance No. 25‑08 for $2,379,971.08 (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution amending R‑24‑04 to permit taxable industrial revenue bonds (5‑0)
• Approved Work Order No. 25‑02 for Woodlawn Avenue improvements (5‑0)
• Accepted Change Order No. 2 for street maintenance, up to $107,024.00 (5‑0)
• Approved Planned Unit Development Agreement for Chapel Landing Addition R‑PUD (4‑1)
• Adopted ordinance approving PUD‑24‑04 zoning change at 53rd St N & Bristol St (6‑0)
• Adopted resolution to accept credit cards for city obligations (5‑0)
• Adopted resolution supporting preservation of tax‑exempt financing (3‑2)

City Council Special Meeting

The council will hear a presentation from PEC on its concept plan for the Woodlawn Roadway project. No formal action on the plan is listed in the agenda. The meeting also includes an executive‑session to seek legal advice on pending litigation, with counsel Neil Gosch and city officials.

• PEC presents concept plan for the Woodlawn Roadway project
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel Neil Gosch, City Manager, City Engineer, City Attorney, and Katherine Chlumsky
• Reading by City Attorney of the written request for the special meeting

The council voted 5‑0 to recess into an executive session to discuss pending litigation, lasting about 20 minutes with no binding action taken. After returning to open session, the council voted 5‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Recess into executive session approved (5-0)
• Adjournment approved (5-0)

Tree Board Meeting

The Bel Aire Tree Board will review challenges and events from 2024 and discuss opportunities for 2025, including a trip to Hidden River Nursery and park plantings. The meeting will also include reports from board members and a review of volunteer hours.

• Review of 2024 challenges and 2025 events (Spring Festival, Nights Out, Oktoberfest)
• Discussion of opportunities including trip to Hidden River Nursery
• Board member reports on communications and community engagement
• Review of volunteer hours for January 2025
• Approval of previous meeting minutes