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District 1 Advisory Board met with the main discussion focused on the Crown Uptown Theatre’s request to raise capacity a...
10/10/2025

District 1 Advisory Board met with the main discussion focused on the Crown Uptown Theatre’s request to raise capacity and ease parking and fire code rules. Neighbors opposed the plan over safety and traffic. The board split 5–5, giving no recommendation.

Notes by Documenter Susan Miner

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/dab1-b7edr #:~:text=1%20Advisory%20Board-,Notes%20by%20Susan%20Miner,-District%201%20Advisory

The expansion WPD's Flock surveillance system is a cause of concern and one member of the public reminded the council ab...
10/09/2025

The expansion WPD's Flock surveillance system is a cause of concern and one member of the public reminded the council about a recent abuse of the system's power by an officer in Sedgwick. Despite reservations, councilmembers approved another loan extension for Starlite Drive-In.

Notes by Documenter Molly Wierman

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/wichitacitycouncil-95kdz #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Molly%20Wierman

Opinions were split regarding a multi-family development meant to accommodate the needs of low-incoming Wichitans aging ...
10/09/2025

Opinions were split regarding a multi-family development meant to accommodate the needs of low-incoming Wichitans aging out of foster care. Those in opposition cited the development's shipping container aesthetics and fear of lack of parking as reasons to disapprove.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/dab3-3enzc #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger

DAB 5 discussed crosswalk safety & golf cart laws, as well as the Northwest Expressway project. Updates included the cit...
10/08/2025

DAB 5 discussed crosswalk safety & golf cart laws, as well as the Northwest Expressway project. Updates included the city manager search, police and fire reports, library events, park projects, and a zoning change for a former church property, which was approved 11–0.

Notes by Documenter Judy Winters

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/district-5-advisor-board #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Judy%20Winters

The board approved a financial report showing balances and voted to allocate up to $60,000 for concrete paths in a histo...
10/08/2025

The board approved a financial report showing balances and voted to allocate up to $60,000 for concrete paths in a historic park. Project delays are expected due to the weather. Fall and winter events are planned through December, including a Fall Festival and Village Christmas.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/haysville-park-board #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger

A multi-family housing development at 55th and Woodlawn has been, at the request of Derby's city council, modified to in...
10/07/2025

A multi-family housing development at 55th and Woodlawn has been, at the request of Derby's city council, modified to include more single family homes. Plans for an Andy's Frozen Custard and Burger King have been approved. The latter will feature a dual drive thru.

Notes by Documenter Ayshia McCray

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/derby-planning-commission #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Ayshia%20McCray

The Planning Commission reconsidered a zoning change from single-family to multi-family housing, which was approved. A v...
09/29/2025

The Planning Commission reconsidered a zoning change from single-family to multi-family housing, which was approved. A variance to reduce the dwelling size from 600 to 400 sq. ft. was also approved despite staff’s concerns. Text amendments on zoning and floodplains were reviewed.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/haysville-planning-and-board-of-zoning #:~:text=Notest%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger

The board is helping the Wichita Police Department draft a policy that addresses tattoo visibility amongst officers. A m...
09/29/2025

The board is helping the Wichita Police Department draft a policy that addresses tattoo visibility amongst officers. A member of the public praised some updates to the city's police division website but argued that several features are not intuitive or broken.

Notes by Documenter Jeanette Harding

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/citizens-review-board #:~:text=Citizens%20Review%20Board-,Notes%20by%20Jeanette%20Harding,-The%20board%20is

Instead of relying on state enforcement, the city has begun to look into how to regulate hotels and motels themselves. A...
09/26/2025

Instead of relying on state enforcement, the city has begun to look into how to regulate hotels and motels themselves. A workshop on homelessness highlighted the difficulties in addressing the issue. A possible special election pertaining to property tax might occur next year.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/wichitacitycouncil-95kdz #:~:text=Council%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Sharon%20Ailslieger,-Instead%20of%20relying

Derby Board of Education met Sept. 22 with reports on student goals, safety pilots, and new State HB2382 curriculum requ...
09/24/2025

Derby Board of Education met Sept. 22 with reports on student goals, safety pilots, and new State HB2382 curriculum requirements. A district master plan and facility use update was shared. Board approved new software pilots, policy changes, and facility fee updates unanimously.

Notes by Documenter Judy Winters

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/derby-school-board #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Judy%20Winters

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