Bel Aire Council to Consider Property Tax Hearing, $1.5M Appropriation
No binding decisions were made at Bel Aire city meetings over the past two weeks, but the City Council is set to take up several significant items at its July 7 meeting, including a resolution to set a public hearing on exceeding the revenue neutral property tax rate and a $1.53 million appropriations ordinance.
Recent Meetings
Tree Board (June 22) – The Tree Board met to consider approving minutes from April 26, 2026, conduct an annual review of by-laws (tabled from prior meetings), and hear from guest Deb Appel on improving interaction with the city. Member reports on communications, plaques, clean-up events, and recreation engagement were also planned. No votes were taken, as the meeting was agenda-only and minutes were not yet published.
Chisholm Creek Utility Authority (June 25) – Bel Aire governing body members attended the regular monthly CCUA meeting. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate with no specific items for decision or discussion, and no binding action on city business was taken.
Upcoming: City Council (July 7)
The council will consider a resolution to set a public hearing for September 1, 2026, on the city’s intent to levy a property tax that exceeds the revenue neutral rate. They will also vote on Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-12 for $1,533,157.08. Other items include:
- Change Order No. 2, decreasing the Multi-Use Path on East 53rd Street contract by $87,582.75.
- An agreement with The Arnold Group for a classification and compensation study at $16,560.
- A donation to Friends of McConnell in an amount between $500 and $5,000.
- Ratification of change orders.
Other Upcoming Meetings
Utility Advisory Committee (July 8) – The committee will discuss a field trip to the new Wichita Water Treatment Plant, a memorial for Art Tenbrink, and the August 2026 "Did You Know?" feature. A rainfall report shows Bel Aire received 17.4 inches, 0.5 inches below average. Upcoming events include the Fall Curbside Clean-up on October 3 and the Bel Aire Fall Festival on October 17. No binding votes or financial decisions are scheduled.
Planning Commission (July 9) – This meeting is procedural with no substantive cases or decisions. The commission will approve minutes from June 11, 2026, set the next meeting date for August 13, and hear announcements including a zoning code workshop on July 14. No cases are submitted for Planning Commission Business.
Board of Zoning Appeals (July 9, immediately following Planning Commission) – The board will consider VAR-26-02, a variance for a side yard setback encroachment to allow a parking surface at 4761 N. Battin. The board may grant, grant with modifications, disapprove, or table the request.
Coming Up
- **July 7** – City Council Meeting (7:00 p.m., City Hall)
- **July 8** – Utility Advisory Committee
- **July 9** – Planning Commission, followed by Board of Zoning Appeals
- **July 14** – Zoning Code Updates Workshop #1
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