Wichita public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee will review finance and rounds reports. The body will also continue discussions regarding the Golf System Management RFP.
- Finance Report
- Rounds Report
- Golf System Management RFP
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from the October 7 meeting. The board will review a finance report and discuss golf course maintenance and repairs.
- Finance report presented by Emma Li-Wormington
- Discussion on golf course maintenance and repairs by Troy Houtman
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council is meeting to discuss the Teen Summit and a replacement retreat for the NLC. The body will also appoint a Sustainability Integration Board representative and select chairs for issue groups.
- Presentation from Shelley Rich of the TFW Coalition
- Appointment of MYC Sustainability Integration Board Representative
- Selection of issue group chairs
- Discussion of Teen Summit
- Discussion of NLC-Replacement Retreat
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council is meeting to brainstorm council-wide projects and collaborate on issue groups. The body will also discuss an appointment to the Committee on Wichita (CoW) Environmentalism & Sustainability Board.
- Discussion of MYC appointment to CoW Environmentalism & Sustainability Board
- Council-wide projects presentation and brainstorm
- Issue group collaboration
- Introduction of planning packet
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates regarding a Golf RFP and review golf financials. The session includes time for public comments and a president's update.
- Golf RFP updates
- Golf financials
Mayor's Youth Council
The council will meet with special guest Dr. Brandon Whipple, the Mayor of Wichita. Members will also participate in a presentation and brainstorm regarding council-wide projects.
- Meeting with Mayor Dr. Brandon Whipple
- Council-wide projects presentation and brainstorm
Mayor's Youth Council
The council will approve minutes from the August 24th meeting and receive a presentation from the Civics Academy. Members will also issue group assignments and hear executive board presentations.
- Approval of August 24, 2021 minutes
- Civics Academy presentation by Corey Buchta
- Group assignment and brainstorming session
- Executive board presentations
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss increasing fees for the driving range and cart rentals. The board will also review a finance report and membership retention and pricing.
- Proposed driving range fee increase
- Proposed cart rental fee increase
- Membership retention rate and price increase discussion
- Review of equipment purchases
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council is meeting to conduct a procedural review and finalize its bylaws. The body will also approve meeting dates and determine its issue groups.
- Finalization of bylaws
- Approval of proposed meeting dates
- Finalization of issue groups
- Vote on T-shirt designs
- National League of Cities application announcement
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the proposed operating budget for 2022-23 and review financial reports. The body will also address vacant positions and membership retention rates.
- Proposed 2022-23 Operating Budget
- Membership retention rate and price increase discussion
- Capital Improvements identified through 2028
- Review of Golf Professional’s Wish List
- RFP bids closing August 13
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss potential fee increases. The board will also review updates regarding equipment repairs and a Request for Proposal (RFP).
- Discussion of fee increases
- Repair and equipment updates
- RFP update
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss several new items. Discussion topics include a bylaws amendment, budget overview, and equipment fund.
- Bylaws Amendment
- First Tee Report
- Budget Overview
- Equipment Fund
- RFP Process
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council will conduct elections for its executive board. The meeting also includes a presentation from Public Works regarding the Plastic Bag Task Force.
- Plastic Bag Task Force presentation by Public Works
- MYC Executive Board Elections
Mayor's Youth Council
The council will review task force reports and participate in breakout rooms. Sally Sang, Director of Housing and Community Services, is scheduled to attend the meeting.
- Task Force Reports and Breakout Rooms
- Upcoming elections for the 2021-22 year on April 27th
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council met to discuss the design concept for Chester I. Lewis Park. The body also reviewed issue groups and announced that applications for the 2021-22 term are open.
- Consideration of Chester I. Lewis Park Design Concept
- Discussion of Issue Groups
- Opening of MYC Applications for 2021-22
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council met to receive presentations from the Wichita Family Crisis Center and officials regarding Chester I. Lewis Park. The body also heard a presentation on the COVID-19 health order.
- Presentation from Wichita Family Crisis Center
- Presentation on Chester I. Lewis Park with Larry Hoetmer and LK Architecture
- Presentation on the COVID-19 health order
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee is meeting to approve minutes from January 26, 2021, and introduce new member Michael Ward. The body will review the February rounds report and financial data from January and the 2020 year end.
- Introduction of new member Michael Ward
- Review of February Rounds Report
- Review of January and 2020 Year End Financials
- First Tee Update
Mayor's Youth Council
The council will meet at City Hall to approve previous minutes and conduct group breakout sessions. Vice Mayor Brandon Johnson is scheduled to attend the meeting.
- Approval of February 9th, 2021 minutes
- Issue Group Breakout Rooms
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council is meeting to discuss recruitment and hold a Vote16 Task Force breakout session. Police Chief Gordon Ramsey is scheduled to attend. The meeting also includes the approval of January 26th minutes.
- Attendance of Police Chief Gordon Ramsey
- Recruitment discussion
- Vote16 Task Force breakout
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council will meet to conduct a public agenda with Mayor Brandon Whipple in attendance. The session includes issue group meetings and the recognition of student achievements.
- Attendance of Mayor Brandon Whipple
- Issue Group Meetings
- Recognition of Daniel Hechenberger's state debate team win
- Recognition of Jonathan Balderas's Youth Hispanic Heritage Foundation Gold Award
Golf Board of Governors
The Golf Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to review operational reports and programming. The body will discuss a marketing plan and a comparison of greens fees.
- Review of Rounds Report
- Diversity & Inclusion programming
- Marketing Plan discussion
- Greens Fee Comparison
- Approval of January 5, 2021, Special Meeting minutes
Mayor's Youth Council
The Mayor's Youth Council will meet to receive a presentation from Fire Chief Snow regarding the Wichita Fire Department. The meeting also includes a presentation and discussion led by the COVID-19 issue group.
- Presentation by Fire Chief Snow on the Wichita Fire Department
- Discussion led by the COVID-19 issue group
Golf Board of Governors
The committee reviewed property tax performance for the area surrounding Auburn Hills Golf Course. Members discussed whether tax increments should have continued to offset golf debt beyond the initial $2 million. No formal motions were made as the meeting lacked a quorum.
- Review of property tax values for a 2 square mile section bound by Maple, Kellogg, 119th and 151st
- Discussion of $5.8 million in the Golf Debt Service Fund
- Analysis of home values in the Auburn Hills area ranging from $500,000 to $700,000
- Report of a $300,000 projected year-end balance for the division