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Historical society funding: The council approved a request to contribute $3,000 to the Valley Center Historical Society. Staff recommended splitting funds from the community development advertising allocation and PBS budget; the motion passed on a voice vote.

Appointments: The council reappointed Gary Janssen and Scott Phillips to the Planning and Zoning Board. Both reappointments were approved by voice vote.

Swim club and Chamber sign waivers: The council waived placement rules for temporary signs for the Valley Center Swim Club’s recruitment event and for the Chamber of Commerce’s citywide garage sales; both waivers were approved.

Hornet Hustle race: The council approved staff assistance and route permissions for the Hornet Hustle 5K and 2‑mile race on September 6; the police chief will provide crossing protection. The motion passed.

Senior paratransit vehicle grant: The council accepted an award for a paratransit minibus and approved the local match. Senior services coordinator Charlene Portia Washington told the council, “The grant was $107,678, and the required local match from the city would be $19,200.60.” The council approved acceptance of the grant and authorized matching funds of $19,002.60 (the motion as recorded in minutes) to purchase the vehicle. Staff said the vehicle would be an ADA‑compliant 15‑passenger minibus intended for scheduled senior center group activities rather than daily medical transport.

Contract mowing and turf/tree services: The council accepted the low bid from Cut Rates Lawn Care for selected city properties at an annual amount of $68,200 and awarded the turf, tree and vegetation management contract to Dragonfly Lawn & Tree for $25,020.75. Staff explained the mowing contract covers 15 selected properties and is intended to reduce staff time on routine mowing so public works crews can focus on other tasks; the turf and tree contract covers fertilization, weed control and tree spraying.

Consent agenda: The council approved the consent agenda, which included routine administrative items. Several staff reports and project updates were given during the meeting but did not require separate council action.

All motions in this roundup were recorded in the meeting transcript as having carried unless otherwise noted.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting 4/15/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a $3,000 donation to the Valley Center Historical Society, accepted a WAMPO grant for a paratransit bus (with a city match), reappointed two planning board members and awarded contracts for mowing and turf/tree services among other routine approvals.","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},6602986,"Council rejects first reading of island annexation for 8.68 acres southeast of 80th and Hoover",1911,2849000,4760000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001175-70b5791da82dd0d1f135f530953ae17f&start=2849&end=4760","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001175-70b5791da82dd0d1f135f530953ae17f/thumbnail_2849000.jpg","/articles/6602986/Valley-Center/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Council-rejects-first-reading-of-island-annexation-for-868-acres-southeast-of-80th-and-Hoover","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602986-e2987438d4afe9c25411ae5a302992e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138734&Signature=LmTw3Zx0VUVC~625pm75X-mDcBlLk3Bjjst7Ti32rjqilDPQbXcG5vc8cqhwVxhvzPs6HxoxZwugfy20NgfWnJR3gkRbAnTcmSLyZhu~tP8YLP89tfwgm3cFOS9BZtzLrkkWyyT8i8A~dvjkVv6WVE3Bg9HMO6KDxxZgyE9R8WmExX2Zfdey4PEX2N8dYLwdNi~M7sdDBxUdvpAOa6iqD-Twks64vXY4czB5g5RemG7c4wPFhdA-WtJJG313nYYM5Jad8V4-3T~Jdd5VlG~bvhk1AIkhsSPL4WSzdxea3AbFD0qtijijBbyI2o14BKqw3qHoCjhd62NrsB9zdXKvMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Valley Center City Council declined to advance first reading of Ordinance 14‑23‑25, an island annexation request for roughly 8.68 acres southeast of the 80th and Hoover intersection.

City staff told the council Sedgwick County had already approved sending the annexation to Valley Center after a county hearing that the staff said had no public comment and was a unanimous county vote. Staff explained the annexation request would not automatically change zoning or require city utility service; any future zoning changes, plats or requests for water and sewer would return to planning and zoning. Staff also said that, if annexed, the parcel would receive city trash service and city police response, and that Valley Center fire response already covered the area.

Six members of the public spoke at the meeting, nearly all opposing annexation. Speakers cited the property’s current rural residential character, concerns about potential subdivision into smaller lots or duplexes, late‑night noise from event uses and the loss of open space and wildlife. Several speakers said they purchased property nearby under the expectation of single‑family, acreage lots; one resident described seeing deer on his property and said an annexation that enabled denser development would change the area’s character.

The property owner who requested annexation, Bridal Lopez, told the council she and family members planned a family compound — homes for family members — and said they also discussed a small community event space intended for youth programs and entrepreneurship activities. Lopez characterized that proposed event space as a low‑noise, youth‑oriented facility rather than commercial parties.

Council members expressed concern about piecemeal island annexations and about annexing a small parcel in the absence of a wider annexation plan. Several members said they preferred waiting until larger contiguous areas were considered rather than accepting isolated parcels. After discussion, a motion for first reading failed: “All in favor of the motion, signify by raising your right hand. All opposed, same sign. Motion did not carry.”

Staff noted that if the property remains in the county it can currently be subdivided under county rules into up to four 2‑acre lots; annexation would give the owner the option to pursue smaller lots under the city code. Any future changes to zoning or subdivision would require notice to neighbors and separate public hearings.","After public comment from nearby property owners and internal debate, the council did not carry the motion for first reading of Ordinance 14‑23‑25 to annex 8.68 acres; opponents cited loss of rural character and potential for higher‑density subdivision.",{"_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},6602990,"Valley Center council rejects rezoning request for 135 North Ash",835,515000,1350000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001175-70b5791da82dd0d1f135f530953ae17f&start=515&end=1350","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001175-70b5791da82dd0d1f135f530953ae17f/thumbnail_515000.jpg","/articles/6602990/Valley-Center/Sedgwick-County/Kansas/Valley-Center-council-rejects-rezoning-request-for-135-North-Ash","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602990-91de6a67bffd7da3cf4fd8fb4332298f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138734&Signature=Z5B7LtFccHTlfg4P-IUsnzMN2lzC2gbWcuPD6aiXipVtEfwg6GDjKni17EWH2afdtWWHkXptF2ofYt-VLMjmQsaHATqDXEEJ2IPRyVpV2lJ4U7DGVYeH5cQ~67mqK1S6R25z1RlIxiqs1IiZoEcLaoVVvIO5LF1CAD5NnqaDr2hhQx1DrJ34bqedSho2g8R509MSD89azTlvzk9r6cY6oENb05OLOnhSe9~44NVk4wl~gqiiP7AFDW5NOXibAraLa6UF5Gc1Yw3MF2nHL1cHX4uIpe4CLLN2d5nUMrDWooVgcf6LYtUaFPI160lFQfUCeChz09eLbDR4EDnyhUL9NQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Valley Center City Council voted down the second reading of Ordinance 14‑22‑25, a rezoning request for property at 135 North Ash Avenue, after debate over parking, setbacks and neighborhood character.

City staff told the council the applicant sought R‑4 zoning so two duplexes could be built on the lot. Staff said the parcel was about 25 feet narrower than the R‑2 duplex width requirement and that R‑4 would permit a 15‑foot setback on one side, compared with a 20‑ or 25‑foot setback under the current classification. The applicant was not present for the meeting; staff recommended approval.

Several council members expressed concern about on‑street parking near downtown and the precedent of approving higher‑density zoning in an established neighborhood. Council discussion focused on whether the lot should be rezoned to R‑4 to accommodate four units or remain at a lower density; one council member said staff review rather than return to the council would mean fewer public checks on site design and placement.

A motion to adopt the ordinance for second reading failed. The meeting record states, “All in favor of the motion, signify by raising your right hand. All opposed, same sign. Motion did not carry.” No official roll‑call tally was recorded in the transcript.

Because the application was for a zoning map amendment, any future proposal for duplexes or other development would require either a new rezoning application or compliance with existing R‑2/R‑1B development standards if refiled.

Background: Staff explained that R‑2 zoning requires a 70‑foot lot width for a duplex, while the R‑4 standard would allow narrower lot widths and shorter setbacks. The applicant previously explained they wanted units to face Ash rather than First Street to reduce the number of driveways facing each other; that orientation was raised in council discussion as a mitigation for driveway congestion but did not carry the motion to approval.","The council voted down a second-reading ordinance that would have rezoned 135 North Ash from R‑1B to R‑4 to allow two duplexes; council members cited parking and neighborhood character concerns.","actionData","errors"]

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Valley Center council approves $3,000 for historical society, accepts senior transit grant and awards service contracts

Council rejects first reading of island annexation for 8.68 acres southeast of 80th and Hoover

Valley Center council rejects rezoning request for 135 North Ash