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- Mud Daubers funding: Motion presented to donate $2,200 to the Mud Daubers (the city staff and budget references show a $2,200 amount). The meeting transcript shows the motion to donate $2,200, but a later spoken vote line in the transcript read \"approve the funding of $22,200\"; the motion was carried. (Amount discrepancy noted in record — see provenance.)

- Main Street Valley Center: Council approved an annual funding request of $10,000 for Main Street Valley Center. (Motion and voice vote carried.)

- Farmers market sign waiver: Council approved waiving placement rules in the public right-of-way for Main Street Valley Center’s farmers market signage during market weeks (first and third Thursday, May–September). (Motion and voice vote carried.)

- Village Coach Works property tax abatement: Council approved a 75% rebate of increases in the city portion of property taxes for the company’s planned expansion; terms include the use of 2024 city tax portion ($5,021.32) as a baseline, reimbursement of increases at 75% for tax years 2026–2029, guaranteed first five years with annual reviews, and a 2029 council review for a possible additional five-year term. (Motion and voice vote carried.)

- Approval of Meridian/60 Ninth roundabout sign: Council approved the design and installation contract with Miracle Signs in the amount of $62,974.86 and authorized the mayor or city administrator to sign. (Motion and voice vote carried.)

- RFPs for mowing and turf/tree/vegetation management: Council authorized staff to solicit bids for contract mowing services and for turf, tree and vegetation management services for 2025 (no dollar amounts were adopted; motions carried).

- Ordinance 14-21-25 (first reading): Council approved first reading of an ordinance to lower speed limits on North Meridian (92nd–96th blocks) and to set school-zone flashing speeds to 35 mph during school hours; staff and the council discussed signage and coordination with county jurisdiction where the roadway transitions. (Motion and voice vote carried on first reading.)

- Third Street curb and gutter replacement: Council approved a negotiated contract with APAC to replace concrete curb and gutter on Third Street at a cost not to exceed $16,003.80. (Motion and voice vote carried.)

- Booster station pump repair: Council approved internal repairs to booster station pump No. 1 and accepted the quote from CMBS in the amount of $28,820. (Motion and voice vote carried.)

- MOU with Trillo Family Trust: Council approved an MOU to pursue purchase of three downtown lots; authorization given to the mayor to sign the MOU. (Motion and voice vote carried.)

- Consent agenda: Council approved the consent agenda as presented. (Motion carried.)

These actions were recorded by voice vote; several items included additional staff directions or conditions requiring follow-up reports or review (for example, annual compliance checks for the Village Coach Works abatement and a 2029 review for the extension). If the official minutes or signed agreements are needed, contact city staff for the finalized contract documents and ordinances.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting 3/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of the formal votes taken at the March 18, 2025 Valley Center City Council meeting, including funding allocations, contract approvals and the first reading of a speed-limit ordinance.","taxTitle","Valley Center, Sedgwick County, Kansas","taxId",61696,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631132,"Council authorizes memorandum of understanding to secure downtown lot for potential development or public use",2922,3210000,6132000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2682350-e26e4d3b4997e4f1c83581bb0871c593&start=3210&end=6132","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2682350-e26e4d3b4997e4f1c83581bb0871c593/thumbnail_3210000.jpg","/articles/6631132/Valley-Center/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Council-authorizes-memorandum-of-understanding-to-secure-downtown-lot-for-potential-development-or-public-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631132-50ffeb9cd37089c3f191b962f5ddc23b/orig.mp4?Expires=1776148032&Signature=ELG5JSh1Yl-9Aa~vSFQJ926QVira29SQ1VdVqiCazUK1K77svTr0sekLGqIiZFjqvd7ImMjytl0lg3bx28BYIRpCYO2j77K3B4a40lUiX2y~WL24nbVkVViWIJlQSkZNpS8BvpiCgKly2s-iHyqHpXV3KMSU9-474I-9l1Uhv~DOj6nM2xYFU~psmK7ZUScrX3jRuAJ2t4CvbG7O7Yws9KPksC~7fC~w3gO5uIGCIprdGvp3Z4fGHMa0RDwsEejnCu7A0wwisekhFL9Z9ONQBWFw-93vdNpfYl3bp18AyH38r1zT3OCqcocXpFQEUk9In4-qKuJ0cX9nR0mEE2kuiQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City administration presented a memorandum of understanding with the Trillo Family Trust to secure three vacant downtown lots on Main Street for potential future development or public-use amenities.

Staff said the MOU is a first step toward a purchase agreement that would allow the city to control long-term redevelopment of an important Main Street parcel. Staff shared a conceptual site plan prepared by SEH showing commercial space at ground level with upper-floor housing and a central green space for events; staff said SEH provided the concept pro bono for outreach to prospective developers.

Addressing developer concerns, staff said the Kansas Department of Health and Environment had previously reviewed groundwater concerns in the area associated with historical dry-cleaner contamination and provided a letter stating no contamination was present on this property under the condition that the ground is not disturbed; staff said a Phase I environmental study was not required so long as foundations are used instead of deep piling that would disturb subsurface soils.

Public commenters questioned whether the city should purchase property at all; one resident said he opposed municipal real-estate ownership. Supporters on the council argued that securing the parcel for a modest cost would preserve options for a community gathering space and allow the city to influence downtown redevelopment. The council voted to approve the MOU and authorized the mayor to sign.

Why this matters: the MOU gives the city a path to control a prominent downtown parcel that staff and Main Street Valley Center view as a site for placemaking, events and mixed-use redevelopment. Any purchase agreement and development plan would return to the council for approval.

Staff said the city already maintains the parcel for events and that Main Street Valley Center collaborates on programming; the MOU does not obligate immediate construction, and staff emphasized that the concept is illustrative and would require formal negotiations and potential environmental and engineering work if subsurface disturbance is needed.","The council approved an MOU with the Trillo Family Trust to secure three downtown lots as a potential site for mixed-use development, a plaza and other downtown amenities; staff said a KDHE letter indicates no contamination that would preclude development provided subsurface disturbance is limited.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631139,"Council approves $62,975 Meridian/60 Ninth roundabout welcome sign design",953,2885000,3838000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2682350-e26e4d3b4997e4f1c83581bb0871c593&start=2885&end=3838","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2682350-e26e4d3b4997e4f1c83581bb0871c593/thumbnail_2885000.jpg","/articles/6631139/Valley-Center/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Council-approves-62975-Meridian60-Ninth-roundabout-welcome-sign-design","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631139-f523ea0813088f1b588695be9ca1954d/orig.mp4?Expires=1776148032&Signature=b0c3nWMHSjzhsXRtVYCfr568f4FfmpO-CVQ5piuOaGdj0-ZuQN1NPowxCjksRAGblYg0HW5sL9ErCpgGCze1bKjpk3cPdNSvdYcJDrmxdPB6TNGZiQkXEYB7Ec1amTXIMxQtYd4iVlQhBchEIGhEht16v2X6SyvWA1yksaQRwSwi8N~jRDP2DDuGkqphKuEdTL7G2sifKMiulPdX-npjVPn~jUB~Mp~nqE-Htx~oMY-SWRK1Et5rWvPkvbnf91-nMuKpRgwEMhvtl9CALBKK8R4CQP52IBMqevYwe2eIuaZlgLOgE1lvQq2gWTuoZcPBi~yuY1DVGHeb9weTHjhFzA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and sign vendor representatives presented a proposed illuminated “Hornet”-themed welcome sign to be placed in the 60 Ninth and Meridian roundabout and asked the council to authorize the design and installation contract.

A vendor representative described the concept as a three-dimensional, 18-foot-tall, 7-foot-wide aluminum sign with a “hive” pattern meant to be visible from all directions in the roundabout and to be lit at night. The project team said the sign would be sited within the roundabout interior, set back from the driving lanes with landscape and curb buffers, and would include lighting coordinated with Evergy; staff said conduit for irrigation and electricity was already included in the Meridian project contract.

Council members raised safety and maintenance questions about size, semi-trailer clearance, wind/tornado resistance and the timing of installation relative to roundabout construction. Staff said the sign will be engineered for anchored installation, that insurance would cover damage from severe weather, and that installation would be coordinated with the roundabout contractor toward the end of the street project so the sign would be in place before the roadway reopened.

The council moved to approve the proposed design and installation of the sign at the 60 Ninth and Meridian roundabout in the amount of $62,974.86 and authorized the mayor or city administrator to sign the contract with Miracle Signs.

Why this matters: the sign is funded from the Meridian Avenue project budget and represents a visible investment in downtown identity; council debated placement, lighting, safety and coordination with the larger Meridian Avenue contract.

Staff said two earlier entryway signs had cost about $33,000 each and that ongoing maintenance and insurance considerations apply. The motion passed by voice vote.","City council approved the design and installation of a new illuminated welcome sign at the 60 Ninth and Meridian roundabout, with a contract amount of $62,974.86 to Miracle Signs; council discussed visibility, wind anchoring, coordination with Pearson construction and lighting standards.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631144,"Valley Center approves 75% rebate on new taxes for Village Coach Works expansion",590,2462000,3052000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2682350-e26e4d3b4997e4f1c83581bb0871c593&start=2462&end=3052","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2682350-e26e4d3b4997e4f1c83581bb0871c593/thumbnail_2462000.jpg","/articles/6631144/Valley-Center/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Valley-Center-approves-75-rebate-on-new-taxes-for-Village-Coach-Works-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631144-6539ce2f689026202f1f1d1c6a314816/orig.mp4?Expires=1776148032&Signature=EmXXhwaAhLog70w~svNeR~tJtYCFhvLeuiPxHdD-n-rXAPJGETzfHpPlOajoVfJ~F0it7l1UJhEoS0ZX1lyYGQ6wtSGIa7QaZlqC75lp0jHWwY9Sz-mfUPrv8kEQpyVfUWDno2VLO2itkrokq-~RohPqxy-wn8-2dtOmTtxg9fXsYDAjdgATetmcl721wu9gZJRsuWwzlPD1fBSk-H6EVdTkRnWae67wnhiNxl30PdMbgRYqYhL33HDWSxZ4r6yeLRORatQ7IFRkNNFIXWrtIzWxK2mZ4tlDefm3GrCl96ET2BqhlKCsOaj~2HFDE4lEaW617eGya~3kp2jMTp3nwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City economic development staff presented a recommendation and Wichita State analysis supporting a property tax rebate for Village Coach Works’ planned 6,500-square-foot expansion in Valley Center.

Staff said the company will add capital investment, about three new employees and onsite machining that the city characterized as higher-wage advanced manufacturing work. Staff told the council the proposal mirrors Sedgwick County and Wichita abatement policy and recommended a 75% rebate of the increased city portion of property taxes for the investment.

Staff summarized: the company qualifies for a set of abatement percentages under the city’s policy — 40% for capital investment, 25% for employer-paid health benefits that meet the policy threshold, and an additional 10% for being in a regional growth sector — resulting in the 75% rate. Staff also said the city received an economic-impact analysis from Wichita State’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research showing a greater-than-1:1 return on the abated dollars (Wichita State’s report is included in the packet).

Council approved a motion that uses the 2024 city portion of general property taxes ($5,021.32) as the baseline and rebates 75% of increases in city general property taxes attributable to the project for tax years 2026 through 2029, with a review in 2029 for a possible additional five-year term, and annual verification of benchmarks during the guaranteed period. Staff specifically described the abatement as a rebate: the city will continue to collect taxes and rebate the city portion back to the company per the agreed schedule.

Why this matters: The agreement is intended to retain and expand an advanced-manufacturing operation in Valley Center, add onsite machining and a small number of higher-skilled jobs, and meet the city’s stated 1:1 return-on-investment requirement.

The packet included a provision that the first five years are guaranteed with annual compliance checks. The company’s representative, Jeff, did not attend the council meeting.

The council voted to approve the abatement as presented and directed staff to return for review of the subsequent five-year term in 2029.","The council approved a property tax rebate to incentivize Village Coach Works to add 6,500 square feet, machinery and three new jobs; the rebate is structured as a 10-year program with the first five years guaranteed and annual reviews.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6631148,"WAMPO outlines MTP 2050, urges Valley Center residents to comment by April 7",661,235000,896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2682350-e26e4d3b4997e4f1c83581bb0871c593&start=235&end=896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2682350-e26e4d3b4997e4f1c83581bb0871c593/thumbnail_235000.jpg","/articles/6631148/Valley-Center/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/WAMPO-outlines-MTP-2050-urges-Valley-Center-residents-to-comment-by-April-7","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6631148-a910fcfed4dc5a3d8f58cf6e9099d3e6/orig.mp4?Expires=1776148032&Signature=n~4kEMjflGMtdwSjwZKpWnvKy3yJrK8pH5vHP0hPI5muWbVQLPwltBOZ1HCTvQ3U1pfi2B4rR9WbOAJMSXkNDm2vFXon2~wzcdCmc8MfC4U4LPM9JMdfFmlssrD9EaDeiLCTfECoKBYoDB2escglLabyb7SuiKKf-8Pi708dDknNkutg37L3MUzbR8mp~ysSo53pmPvRMh1jEui8IXFa6qqV~081llRqZEufYPn80oC8zvssoO5CUnXV8RMlD0UxTUiVEDnAY02AhafIhNUODqGnRP~tOth2KRyWiOTiaYnQhhdwfkNmHH91Y1BfYoQEhzI3pemjL-wsOcnEkVy1KQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Markie Jonas of the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization told the Valley Center City Council that WAMPO is finalizing its long-range Metropolitan Transportation Plan, MTP 2050, and is seeking public comment through April 7.

Jonas said, “WAMPO is the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization. It is, the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Wichita Metropolitan Region,” and explained the plan covers a 25-year planning horizon and “lists projects to potentially utilize available funding.”

The presenters described MTP 2050 as a multi-modal plan that sets regional priorities for safety, reliable travel times, environmental and economic stewardship, equity, and connectivity among highways, city streets, transit, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. Nick Landers of WAMPO described the plan’s structure: seven chapters and 14 appendices including a financial plan, project selection, and an active-transportation plan.

Council members asked about specific projects affecting Valley Center. Council member Colbert asked about a proposed bike/pedestrian route that would run through Valley Center and several neighboring jurisdictions; Landers said the route is on the project list and could be advanced earlier through administrative modification or by arranging dedicated bicycle-pedestrian funding. A city speaker noted Valley Center submitted five projects for MTP 2050 and thanked WAMPO for funds used on recent Meridian Avenue work.

WAMPO staff repeated the request that residents provide comments online or by email and invited the public to an open house on March 26 at the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce. Jonas said the executive summary is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese and that more detail and a comment field are at www.wampo.org/mtp2050.

Why this matters: the MTP is federally required for urbanized areas and guides which transportation projects are eligible for federal and regional funding. Inclusion on the fiscally constrained project list can affect when Valley Center projects advance to design and construction.

The presenters closed by encouraging community feedback before the April 7 deadline and offering an additional virtual meeting recording from March 12 for those who want more detail.

A recording of the presentation and WAMPO materials are on the WAMPO website; the formal public comment period closes April 7.","The Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization presented its Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP 2050) to the Valley Center City Council and encouraged public comment through April 7 on projects affecting the region, including bicycle and pedestrian projects that include Valley Center.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Valley Center council actions on funding, contracts and ordinances

Council authorizes memorandum of understanding to secure downtown lot for potential development or public use

Council approves $62,975 Meridian/60 Ninth roundabout welcome sign design

Valley Center approves 75% rebate on new taxes for Village Coach Works expansion

WAMPO outlines MTP 2050, urges Valley Center residents to comment by April 7