City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 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: Michael Wearda

IV.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG

V.DETERMINE AGENDA ADDITIONS

VI.CONSENT AGENDA

1. A.Approval of Minutes of the June 2, 2026 City Council meeting.

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

Motion _______ Second _______ Vote _______ 

VII.DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATIONS ORDINANCE

1. A.Consideration of Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-11 in the amount of $1,325,449.02.

   Action: Motion to (approve / deny / table) Appropriations Ordinance No. 26-11.

   Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________ 

VIII.CITY REQUESTED APPEARANCES

1. A.Randy White - Friends of McConnell program

2. B.Kent Koehler - Sedgwick County Fire District No. 1

3. C.Ken Lee, Garver - 45th Street and 53rd Street Sidewalk updates

IX.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.

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

XI.ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND FINAL ACTIONS

1. A.Consideration of (2) Alternatives for the Woodlawn Roadway Project in Change Order No. 26 with Pearson Construction, LLC., at $1,039,880.00 or $712,024.00.

   Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) Change Order No. 26 with Pearson Construction, LLC., for the Woodlawn Roadway Project, and authorize the necessary signatures, for:   

   Alternative 1: Remove & Replace Material with geogrid in an amount not to exceed $1,039,880.00.

   Alternative 2: Use Lime Treated Subgrade with geogrid in an amount not to exceed $712,024.00.

   Motion __________ Second __________ Vote __________

2. B.Consideration of a Fireworks Display Permit Application from Waz Up Fireworks for a Fireworks Display on June 27,2026 at 9745 East 50th Street North and Applicant's Request for Waiver of the $250.00 Public Display Permit Fee.

   Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) the Fireworks Display Permit Application from Waz Up Fireworks; (Approve / Deny / Table) the Request for Waiver of the $250.00 Public Display Permit Fee; and authorize city staff to execute the necessary documents.  

   Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________

3. C.Consideration of a Fireworks Display Permit Application from the City of Bel Aire for a Fireworks Public Display on July 11, 2026 at the Southwest Corner of 53rd and Rock Road.

   Action: Motion to (Approve/Deny/Table) the Fireworks Display Permit Application and the Request for Waiver of the $250.00 Public Display Permit Fee; authorize city staff to execute the necessary documents.

   Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________

4. D.Consideration of Bids and Contract for Construction of Street Paving Improvements to serve the Chapel Landing 7th Addition.

   Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) the bid from Kansas Paving, in an amount not to exceed $574,081.45; approve the contract (As Presented / As Amended); and authorize the Mayor and city staff to sign all necessary documents.

   Motion _____ Second _____  Vote ______ 

5. E.Consideration of an Encroachment Agreement with Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC, for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path Project currently under construction along the south side of 53rd Street from Oliver to Woodlawn. 

   Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) the Encroachment Agreement with Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC, for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path Project, and authorize the Mayor to sign. 

   Motion ________ Second ________ Vote ________

6. F.Consideration of an Encroachment Agreement with KPC Pipeline, LLC for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path Project currently under construction along the south side of 53rd Street from Oliver to Woodlawn. 

   Action: Motion to (Approve / Deny / Table) the Encroachment Agreement with KPC Pipeline LLC, for the 53rd Street Multi-Use Path Project, 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.Draft letter regarding K-254

2. B.Reminder: A City Council Budget Workshop will be held immediately after this meeting (June 16th)

XIV.ADJOURNMENT

Action: Motion to adjourn.

Motion _______  Second _______  Vote _______ 

Additional Attachments:

1. A.Financial Report, May 2026

2. B.Rec Activities - May 2026

3. C.City Manager's Report - June 16, 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.