District 3 Advisory Board

District III Advisory Board Minutes for Sept. 5, 2018 District III Advisory Board Minutes September 5, 2018 www.wichita.gov The District III Advisory Board meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at the WATER Center, 101 E. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67211. Council Member James Clendenin, eight District Advisory Board members, five City staff, and eight members of the public were present. Members Present Staff Present Jared Cerullo Officer Christopher Chrisman, Wichita Police David Robbins Department Ron Tracy Lt. Jeremy Helten, Wichita Fire Department Michael Loop Judd Schroeder, WFD Gerald Henry Matthew White, WFD Paul Davis Benjamin Newby, WFD Bruce Gass Maddy Campbell, Office of Community Services Cindy Miles Council Member James Clendenin Members Absent Catherine Johnson Marco Alcocer Daisy Olivar ORDER OF BUSINESS At 6:30 p.m. Council Member James Clendenin called the meeting to order. The agenda for the current meeting was approved. The Minutes for Aug. 1, 2018 were approved. STAFF REPORTS 1. Police Officer Chrisman reported that aggravated assaults and battery are trending down and burglaries are slightly trending up. He stated there have been a lot of auto larceny with guns, computers, and backpacks being items that are frequently targeted and stolen. DAB and the public asked and made the following questions and comments: QDAB: How do we handle a reckless driver in our neighborhood? I’m worried about kids getting hit. A: You can always report anything to us. Call 9-1-1. QDAB: How are you dealing with late night clubs? There are a lot of stabbings and shootings. A: City Council and staff are working on a new ordinance to address these issues. QDAB: My neighbors have an aggressive pit bull who is able to get out of the fenced yard two to three times a week. It scares kids and has gotten into fights with other dogs. This dog continuously gets out. I’ve called Animal Control, but by the time they get there it is back in its yard. What is the policy if the dog is in your backyard attacking you and you shoot it? 1  District III Advisory Board Minutes for Sept. 5, 2018 A: Call Animal Control or 9-1-1 when it happens. If the dog is back in the yard, show them any video you have captured of it loose and at large. As for your question about shooting the dog if it is in your yard—I have to answer that generally. You have the right to protect yourself as long as it is reasonable. C (public): How many of you would like a CP Officer Friday, Saturday, Sunday? We’d like someone on duty on the weekends for each Patrol and I’m working with the Chief on it. A: The CP unit has a very flexible schedule and sometimes we are in over the weekend. 2. Fire Lt. Helten provided the WFD’s statistics for the previous month. There were 51 fire alarms, 70 service alarms, and 719 medical alarms. DAB had the following question: QDAB: How many medical calls were “Band-Aid calls”? A: We treat every call as an emergency and give our best service. Action Taken: Received and filed. PUBLIC AGENDA None NEW BUSINESS None PUBLIC AGENDA Off-agenda items Someone in the public reported that a strip mall on Harry Street recently put in a parking lot, but the new paving has increased water drainage from the lot into the street in front of his house. The CSR created an action item to contact City Engineering to see if a drainage plan was put in place or needed. Another person commented about the 3000 block of Seneca between 29th Street and Pawnee. He reported an area was patched with gravel which raised the road and causes worse flooding. The CSR made note to speak with Public Works about this. A third citizen addressed his concerns with Animal Control and the City’s enforcement of pit bull ordinances. He alleged judges are dismissing fees for animals caught at large and feels the City is losing significant money due to this and not enforcing the required licensing fees. BOARD AGENDA There was robust discussion on subsidizing quality of life assets (e.g. the Ice Center, libraries, bike trails, and golf courses). The Ice Center was a significant focus in this conversation. DAB asked many questions about the operation of the ice rink:  Who is responsible for repairs?  How much income does it bring in? 2  District III Advisory Board Minutes for Sept. 5, 2018  Why is there money to repair the ice rink when there is not money to sustain Clapp golf course?  What “system” does the Ice Center fall into? Is it similar to the golf course self-sustaining system? CM Clendenin addressed each question. He shared that the building belongs to the City and is leased to a company. The City is insured to cover costs of repairs, such as the significant one currently required for the Ice Center. He reported he cannot provide exact numbers at this time in regard to income, but the CSR will make finding the information an action item. He said the rink is a huge City asset. It is the only dual sheet of ice within a 600 mile radius, providing a regional niche. He believes if the rink was part of a bigger system he would like to see it sustain itself. In the past when the Ice Center has made money, the company has provided a kickback to the City. He reiterated that quality of life issues are difficult when it comes to deciding if they should sustain themselves or make money and finding creative ways to pay for those assets is necessary. DAB member Ron Tracy addressed an issue about mowing responsibility along the Riverside Drainage District and an action item was created by the CSR to investigate. Lastly, CM Clendenin discussed plans for the baseball stadium. He shared it will be demolished quickly due to its near-condemnation condition. He reported an AAA baseball team is coming to Wichita and a new stadium will provide an opportunity for increased commerce in the area. The team will lease the stadium and the STAR Bond district will mostly pay for startup expenses. The area is also a TIF district. CM Clendenin reported the City is being very conservative with their projections for what it will cost and how it will be paid back. He shared the possibilities this new stadium will bring to the area. He hopes it will be used in the offseason for high school sports events and outdoor concerts. The stadium will seat 10-12,000 people. There will be restaurants in the stadium and a high quality museum. There will be retail opportunities that are not currently available. The area should bring significant development. He was unable to answer what the plans are for McClean and its future of being rerouted or downsizing lanes. Meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. The next District Advisory Board III meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 2018, at the WATER Center, 101 E. Pawnee, Wichita, KS 67211. Guests Jason Carmichael Sheri Johnson Vernie Wollard Charles Myers J.D. Croley Melody Stucky George Theoharis Respectfully submitted, Maddy Campbell, Community Services Representative of District III 3