Maria A. Schrock

The Bel Aire 2035 Comprehensive Plan serves as a guiding document and roadmap for the community's development over the next decade. It focuses on fostering economic development, ensuring efficient and safe transportation systems, enhancing parks and recreation, cultivating a distinct community identity, promoting sustainable growth and investment, and providing diverse housing options. The plan aims to achieve a high quality of life for residents, ensure a stable and healthy financial community, and create a cohesive and welcoming environment.

The Bel Aire City Council held a special meeting to discuss paving and drainage improvements to Parkwood and 40th, including Aurora Park Ditch improvements. Discussions involved change orders, resident concerns, and project schedules. The council addressed issues such as ditch depth, easements, seeding, and potential drainage improvements. They also discussed the pricing of change orders and maintenance requirements for the pipes.

The Bel Aire City Council meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. The council approved the consent agenda, which contained the minutes of the October 7th city council meeting. They also approved an appropriations ordinance encompassing expenses from October 15th through October 28th, amounting to $383,514. Additionally, the council heard from Minister Jesse Miller regarding a resolution to consolidate various cities into the Sedgwick County Fire District number one. Citizens raised concerns about divisive politics and accusations of bigotry within the community.

The meeting included discussion and approval of appropriations ordinance 17-21. There was also a presentation on the park master plan, including a fly-through video. Council also discussed political signs being taken down, candidate forums, and the city's accomplishments. The city attorney provided an update on the removal of signs by the city of Wichita.

The meeting included discussions regarding an appropriations budget ordinance encompassing expenses from July 9th through July 29th. There were also council member reports, including updates on the CCA meeting, CCUA meeting, and the Trigo governmental meeting on shared services. The council also discussed the Eagle Lake volleyball court project and its potential relocation, addressing concerns from nearby residents about noise, parking, and the impact on property values.