Wichita public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The council approved the September 5, 2023 meeting minutes (5‑0) and adopted consent agenda items 1 through 14 (7‑0). They received and filed the Board of Bids reports and approved the related contracts (7‑0). Councilmember Johnson moved to accept the National Trust for Historic Preservation grant, which was approved (7‑0). Councilmember Ballard moved to close the public hearing and adopt a resolution designating a Common Consumption Area for alcoholic liquor, which passed unanimously (7‑0).
- Approved September 5 minutes (5‑0)
- Approved Consent Agenda items 1‑14 (7‑0)
- Received and filed Board of Bids reports and approved contracts (7‑0)
- Accepted National Trust for Historic Preservation grant (7‑0)
- Adopted resolution designating Common Consumption Area for alcohol (7‑0)
Historic Preservation Board
The Board approved a project to replace the canopy drain and roof at the Orpheum Theatre. Members discussed concerns regarding the demolition of portions of the Keep Klean Building and Phillips 66 Station due to a substation expansion. An update on Old Town signage guidelines was announced.
- Approved canopy roof and gutter replacement at Orpheum Theatre (7-0)
- Approved August 14, 2023 agenda (7-0)
- Approved August 14, 2023 minutes (6-0-1)
District 4 Advisory Board
The board reviewed a revised design for the South Lakes Park pickleball complex, which was moved south to reduce noise impact on residents. Staff reported the project remains on or under the $6.15M budget approved by City Council. No formal vote was recorded on the design changes.
- Approved 9/11/23 agenda (7-0-0)
- Approved 8/7/23 minutes (7-0-0)
District 2 Advisory Board
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from July 10, 2023. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of public comments and departmental reports on public safety, libraries, and infrastructure.
- Approved September 11, 2023 Agenda (6-0-0)
- Approved July 10, 2023 Minutes (6-0-0)
- Received and filed public comment regarding tree canopy and planting
Board of Park Commissioners
The Board of Park Commissioners approved the design for Phase 3 of the Pracht Wetlands to be sent to City Council. Members also voted to relocate the South Lakes Pickleball Complex to the south end of the fields to comply with sound ordinances. No action was taken on the August 14 meeting minutes as they were unavailable.
- Approved Pracht Wetlands Phase 3 design to be taken to City Council (7-0)
- Approved relocating South Lakes Pickleball Complex within South Lakes Fields (7-0)