The Wichita City Council held an agenda review meeting on May 9, 2025, discussing several key items that will impact the community. The meeting included three proclamations and five individuals scheduled to speak during the public agenda segment.

A significant topic was the approval of a $5 million Industrial Revenue Bond (IRB) for the renovation of a 40,000 square-foot warehouse and manufacturing space on West Harry. This project has been revised from its previous proposal, now offering a more favorable return on investment without utilizing the spec warehouse program.

In new business, the council reviewed several important items. They will receive and file actuarial reports for the city's two pension systems. Additionally, the council plans to approve the sale of 47 single-family homes previously owned by the public housing authority, allocating $1.8 million from the affordable housing fund for their rehabilitation.

Improvements to OJ Watson Park are also on the agenda, with a proposed budget of $425,000. The council will consider a nonalcoholic beverage concession for local golf courses and an assignment of the management agreement for the ice center to a company based in Clearwater, Florida.

Further discussions include a contract and budget for a water reuse alternative study and a proposed 10% increase in application fees for the planning department. Lastly, the council will schedule a public hearing to consider a Community Improvement District (CID) for a redevelopment project at Lincoln and Broadway.

These discussions highlight the council's ongoing efforts to enhance community infrastructure and support affordable housing initiatives. The next steps will involve formal approvals and public hearings on these matters.