District 4 Advisory Board Meeting

Documenter name: Mike Swan

Agency: Wichita City - District Advisory Board 4

Date: Nov. 4, 2024

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Notes      

Board members unanimously approved two agenda items.

First, a conditional use request to allow an entertainment establishment. Jesse and Kathy Nguyen had their request approved for an entertainment establishment on the northeast corner of South Seneca Street and West Pawnee Avenue (1040 West Pawnee Avenue). Entertainment hours would be noon to 10 p.m. and all noise standards would apply. There will also be no amplified music or speakers outdoors.

Second, a rezoning request regarding Goodwill Industries. The location, found at 4720 S. Seneca Street is a Planned Unit Development. The request is on behalf of Goodwill Industries of America for warehousing. The current site is a vacant retail store. Dave Chadick, Chief Operating Officer of Goodwill, was in attendance and answered numerous questions about the site, emphasizing that it is not a retail center and exterior cameras would be utilized.

Wichita Police Department

Anthony Soto of the Wichita Police Department highlighted the 500% increase in auto thefts in the city. He said the department has a new team working in that area and they are doing an “amazing job.” He emphasized locking vehicles to prevent larceny and theft.

Library updates

Library Branch Manager, Steve Hamersky reported that 4,384 people passed through their doors last month and checked out 7,670 items. He said that Tanganyika Wildlife Park will be bringing a real porcupine to the downtown library on Saturday, for an event designed for three to five-year olds,  from 10:30-11:30 am to go along with the book How do you Hug a Porcupine?

On Nov. 8, an Adult Spelling Bee is scheduled downtown from 3-5 pm. In addition, on Nov. 23, Craig Johnson, author of Tooth and Claw, will be speaking from 2-3 pm. Hamersky said voting at the Alford site went well and concluded by 8 pm.

Also, on Monday from 10-11 am, story time for infants to 5-year-olds is scheduled and knitting is set for 10-noon on Wednesday. A Dungeons and Dragons group is set to meet on Friday from 3:30-5:30 pm.

Randy Kenyon of the Wichita Intertribal Warrior Society reported on efforts to secure a new Director for the Mid-America All Indian Museum. That search is ongoing. He also encouraged attendance at the Vet’s Powwow on Nov. 9 from 2-9 pm with an Intertribal Dance from 6-9 pm at Calvary United Methodist Church in Wichita.  

Summary

• An entertainment establishment was approved.
• A Planned Unit Development was approved.
• A very detailed report was given on the Alford Branch Library.

Follow-Up Questions

• What are the complete fire department statistics?
• What are the complete police department statistics?

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