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City Council Meeting Tuesday, March 17, 2026 07:00 PM 7651 E. Central Park Ave, Bel Aire, KS

I.CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Jim Benage

II.ROLL CALL

  1. Greg Davied                   Tyler Dehn                    Emily Hamburg        
    Brandon McIntosh                   Mike Proctor        

III.OPENING PRAYER: Gary Green

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

V.DETERMINE AGENDA ADDITIONS

VI.DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE

  1. A.Consideration of Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-05 in the amount of $1,059,505.99.

    Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-05.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________ 

VII.CITY REQUESTED APPEARANCES

VIII.CITIZEN CONCERNS: If you wish to speak, please fill out a "Request to Speak" card at the podium and give it to the City Clerk before the meeting begins. When you are called on by the Mayor, please go to the podium, speak into the microphone, and state your name and address before giving your comments. Please limit your comments to 3 minutes in the interest of time. If more time is needed, you may request an extension from the Mayor.

IX.REPORTS
A.      Council Member Reports
B.      Mayor's Report
C.      City Attorney Report
D.      City Manager Report

X.ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND FINAL ACTIONS

  1. A.Consideration of A Resolution Authorizing the Governing Body of The City of Bel Aire, Kansas to Consent to the Subordination of the City's Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B (Waltons 53rd Holdings LLC), to a Mortgage; and to Authorize the Execution and Delivery of Any Other Documents to Effect the Actions Authorized in this Resolution.

    Action: Motion to (adopt / deny / table) A Resolution Authorizing the Governing Body of The City of Bel Aire, Kansas to Consent to the Subordination of the City's Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B (Waltons 53rd Holdings LLC), to a Mortgage; and to Authorize the Execution and Delivery of Any Other Documents to Effect the Actions Authorized in this Resolution.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________

  2. B.Consideration of preparing a Concept Design for a Multi-Use Path.

    Action: Motion to direct staff to proceed with a concept design for a multi-use path.

    Option 1 – Proceed with Original Phase 1 Alignment

     Motion to direct staff to proceed with preparation of a concept design for the original Phase 1 multi-use path alignment as identified in the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

    Option 2 – Proceed with Alternate Alignment

     Motion to direct staff to proceed with preparation of a concept design for the alternate multi-use path alignment and to coordinate with WAMPO to confirm eligibility of the revised alignment under the existing grant award.

    Option 3 – Do Not Proceed with the Project

    Motion to take no action on the proposed multi-use path project at this time.

    Motion _______ Second _______ Vote _______

  3. C.Consideration of A Resolution Updating the City's Sidewalk Replacement Program. 

    Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) A Resolution Updating the City's Sidewalk Replacement Program (As Presented / As Amended) and authorize the Mayor to sign.

    Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________

  4. D.Consideration of an Amendment to the Development Agreement for Chapel Landing 5th Addition.

    Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) An Amendment to the Development Agreement for Chapel Landing 5th Addition (As Presented / As Amended) and authorize the Mayor to sign.

    Motion ________  Second ________ Vote ________

  5. E.Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Article 4, Fireworks Code.

    Action: Motion to (Adopt / Deny / Table) An Ordinance Amending the Fireworks Code (As Amended / As Presented) and authorize the Mayor to sign. 

    Motion _____ Second _____  Vote ______ 

  6. F.Consideration of Municipal Water Conservation Plan 2026, recommended for approval by the Utility Advisory Committee.

    Action: Motion to (adopt / deny / table) the Municipal Water Conservation Plan 2026 (as presented / as amended), authorize the Mayor to sign, and submit to the City of Wichita.

    Motion ________  Second ________ Vote ________

XI.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. A.Approval of Minutes of the March 3, 2026 City Council meeting.

  2. B.Approve the application from Wholesale Fireworks, located at 6334 Crestmark Street, for 2026 permit for retail sales of fireworks, contingent upon approval by the Sedgwick County Fire Marshal.

  3. C.Approve the application from Waz Up Fireworks, to be located at 9745 East 50th Street North,  for 2026 permit for retail sales of fireworks contingent upon approval by the Sedgwick County Fire Marshal.

  4. D.Approve the application from Shocker Fireworks, to be located at 4620 N Oliver, for 2026 permit for retail sales of fireworks contingent upon approval by the Sedgwick County Fire Marshal.

Action: Motion to (approve / table / deny) the Consent Agenda as (listed / amended) and authorize the Mayor to sign.

Motion _______ Second _______ Vote _______ 

XII.EXECUTIVE SESSION

  1. A.Action: Motion to recess into executive session to discuss with legal counsel and receive legal advice related to pending litigation. The discussion will be pursuant to K.S.A. 75-4319 (b)(2) for legal consultation with Neil Gosch, which would be deemed privileged in the attorney-client relationship. Invite Neil Gosch, Katherine Chlumsky, City Manager, City Attorney and City Engineer. The meeting will be for a period of (______) minutes, and the open meeting will resume in City Council Chambers at (______) p.m. 

    Motion ______ Second ______ Vote ______ 

XIII.DISCUSSION AND FUTURE ISSUES

  1. A.Discuss renewal of Solid Waste & Recycling Agreement

XIV.ADJOURNMENT

Action: Motion to adjourn.

Motion _______  Second _______  Vote _______ 

Additional Attachments:

  1. A.Financial Report - February 2026

  2. B.Public Works Report - February 2026

  3. C.Rec Activities - February 2026

  4. D.Manager's Report - March 17, 2026

Notice
It is possible that sometime between 6:30 and 7:00 PM immediately prior to this meeting, during breaks, and directly after the meeting, a majority of the Governing Body may be present in the Council Chambers or the lobby of City Hall. No one is excluded from these areas during these times. Video of this meeting can be streamed at www.belaireks.gov and on YouTube. Please make sure all cell phones and other electronics are turned off and put away.