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The city addressed processes for sidewalk repairs and the Four Mile Creek water treatment plan. The Lodging Establishmen...
11/10/2025

The city addressed processes for sidewalk repairs and the Four Mile Creek water treatment plan. The Lodging Establishment License policy was approved to hold local hotels and motels accountable. Crown Uptown was finally approved for expansion with help from the Fire Marshall.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

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

A member of the public is trying to get the city to install crosswalks at Maize and Westport and at Tyler and 16th/17th ...
11/07/2025

A member of the public is trying to get the city to install crosswalks at Maize and Westport and at Tyler and 16th/17th Streets. The board gives its support to duplex construction behind a single-family home close to the Mitchell Floodway. Crime rates in the district are low.

Notes by Documenter Judy Winters

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/district-5-advisor-board #:~:text=Board%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Judy%20Winters,-A%20member%20of

Fire Department reports 1,396 calls, 5 fires under investigation, and construction of a new facility due 2026. The Wichi...
11/07/2025

Fire Department reports 1,396 calls, 5 fires under investigation, and construction of a new facility due 2026. The Wichita Library will reopen Rockwell Branch on November 15. DAB-approved zoning for a medical clinic at 2811 E. Pawnee and landlord ordinance changes were discussed.

Notes by Documenter Susan Miner

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The board brought up the need for street lights, particularly at bus stops and along Clifton Avenue. The board are appre...
11/06/2025

The board brought up the need for street lights, particularly at bus stops and along Clifton Avenue. The board are appreciative of efforts to clean up a ditch in the neighborhood. An idea regarding a memorial plaque celebrating past and present board members was also pitched.


Notes by Documenter Ayshia McCray

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/oaklawn-improvement-district #:~:text=Website%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Ayshia%20McCray,-The%20board%20brought

Ink and public service can mix. Documenter and journalist, Jacinda Hall takes a discussion found in notes by Wichita Doc...
11/06/2025

Ink and public service can mix. Documenter and journalist, Jacinda Hall takes a discussion found in notes by Wichita Documenters and researches the background and current policies surrounding tattoos and Wichita police officers. This story is the first in a new series by Wichita Documenters, which takes issues found in the notes and takes a further look into the issues.

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Project updates showed steady progress across several areas but timelines remain tied to weather and worker availability...
11/06/2025

Project updates showed steady progress across several areas but timelines remain tied to weather and worker availability. Eagle Scout plans to build bat houses for the city, and holiday events are coming in December.

Notes by Documenter Sharon Ailslieger

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There is excitement over the possibility that Pastor J.P. Dennis Jr. will be commemorated with a street sign at 13th and...
11/06/2025

There is excitement over the possibility that Pastor J.P. Dennis Jr. will be commemorated with a street sign at 13th and Ash. Several members of the public spoke out against a proposed Douglas Street redesign from Washington to Grove. Some noted how it lacks bike lanes.

Notes by Documenter Jeanette Harding

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/dab1-b7edr #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Jeanette%20Hardin

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11/03/2025

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A student of Park Hill Elementary who organized a popular chess club was recognized. Following a three-year trend, the n...
10/31/2025

A student of Park Hill Elementary who organized a popular chess club was recognized. Following a three-year trend, the number of the district's English Language Learners have increased by 80 students. Enrollment in the public school system has decreased overall.

Notes and photo by Documenter Ayshia McCray
https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/derby-school-board #:~:text=Notes%20by%20Ayshia%20McCray

The cost of water and sewer in Wichita is projected to go up, particularly since Derby and Valley Center are building th...
10/29/2025

The cost of water and sewer in Wichita is projected to go up, particularly since Derby and Valley Center are building their own treatment plants and are expected to purchase less water from the city. Nevertheless, cost to Wichitans is predicted to stay comparatively low.

Notes by Documenter Paige Koeppen

https://wichitadocumenters.org/meetings/wichitacitycouncil-95kdz #:~:text=Council%20Information-,Notes%20by%20Paige%20Koeppen,-The%20cost%20of

There are no more board vacancies as Cole Schneiders was sworn in. Three developers, Large Construction, Patterson Home ...
10/29/2025

There are no more board vacancies as Cole Schneiders was sworn in. Three developers, Large Construction, Patterson Home Solutions, and Sampayo Capital Group were recommended to develop a cluster of single family homes on East Arnold Street, south of 17th Street.

Notes by Documenter Jacinda Hall

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