City staff preview changes to City Hall hours, micromobility rules and R2 design standards

City staff outlined several proposed policy items for future council consideration, including revised City Hall public hours, a review of micromobility-device rules, and R2 residential design standards.

Crossette proposed making City Hall’s public-facing hours 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays to reduce interruptions in a small front office where six staff currently work; he noted that most city business can be conducted remotely through the city app or website and that appointments and a drop box will continue to be options for residents. Staff emphasized the change is proposed to reduce distractions rather than to restrict access.

On micromobility, Crossette said the City Manager, Police Chief Lance Beagley and City Attorney Ryan Peck are reviewing ordinance options used by other municipalities to address unsafe operation of electric scooters, mopeds and similar devices on public roads, especially where young riders are involved. The Wichita Area Builders Association (WABA) will present on R2 design standards on June 15; staff and legal are refining standards that address sound absorption, storm shelters and placement of duplexes, with a resolution anticipated for adoption on July 6.