District 1 Advisory Board
Notes by Patrick Greene
Various city staff briefed the Board on street projects, water shortages, a new golf cart ordinance, and free tree distribution from ICT Trees. Zoning applications were presented, including an event center proposal at the old Love of Character space that raised parking concerns.
Notes by Rami Stucky
WSU and Connected Nation to expand internet access faced resistance from community members concerned about the project's impact on their neighborhood. A homeowner seeking a short-term rental permit struggled with new city regulations, prompting strong opposition from neighbors.
Notes by Taliyah Winn
The DAB 1 meeting discussed zoning cases, holiday safety updates from city departments, and Brandon Johnson’s plans for his coming year on the council. Notable topics included support for Plan A of the parking plan, and debates over a new daycare in Kenmar West.
Notes by Brett Foraker
The District 1 Advisory Board discussed parking and capacity challenges for The Crown Uptown Theatre, as nearby residents opposed increasing capacity due to insufficient parking and neighborhood disruptions. A proposal for a new parking lot at Happiness Plaza was also discussed.
Notes by Brett Foraker
The Wichita Fire Department is assisting with Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The Wichita Police are monitoring Textron strikes and addressing a staffing shortage with 33 trainees in the academy. The Wichita Climate Action Plan is focusing on emissions reduction and sustainability.
Notes by Susan Miner
Citizens want safer bike lanes with more separation from traffic in the Bicycle Master Plan. Concerns persist over the Downtown Parking Plan’s contract with Car Park, while residents support improvements at the Carl Brewer Center and Maya Angelou Library.
Notes by Debbie Haslam
During the meeting, Johnson discussed topics like the city's budget, potential mill levy increases, and the importance of public services such as transit and parks, while updates were provided on local programs and upcoming initiatives such as a new football league in collaboration with Wichita public schools.
Notes by Mia Hennen
The meeting covered a variety of topics, including city department updates, and drought concerns. Also, a zoning change proposal for property that is near the Islamic Society of Wichita led to significant community discussion.
Notes by Debbie Haslam
Lance Dixon presented on the Real Property Section's initiatives focusing on affordable housing efforts, application and selection processes, while addressing concerns from community members about accessibility and transparency in the housing programs.
Notes by Ricky Jacques
District 1's community efforts emphasize unity through events like peace marches and local gatherings. Firework safety remains a top priority through the holiday weekend. The recent board decision on adding a microbrewery illustrates ongoing community engagement in decisions.