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District 5
District 5
Newsletter
Council Member Bryan Frye
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A message from Bryan Frye |
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For one night every August, neighborhoods around Wichita gather to share food, fun, and friendship. The night, of course, is Neighborhood Night Out, and this year it is taking place on Tuesday, August 9th.
Neighborhood Night Out is a city-wide event modeled after National Night Out. It is intended to build community and bring neighbors together. Registered parties can request a visit from members of the Wichita Police Department and Wichita Fire Department who serve in your area. I plan to attend as many District 5 parties as possible each year.
Currently, there are 37 parties registered throughout the city, 5 of those are in District 5. If you are considering hosting a party with your neighbors, make sure your application is submitted by Tuesday, August 2nd.
I encourage anyone interested to click the link below for more information. If you have already registered your party, we look forward to attending as many parties as we can on the 9th!
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Wichita City Council
District 5 Council Member
Phone: 316.268.4331
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City Council Meeting Highlights |
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Here are a few highlights from the recent Wichita City Council meetings: |
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Tuesday, July 12. To watch the full council meeting, click here.
- Approved letters of intent to issue IRBs for two separate business expansions.
- Received the first presentation of the 2023 budget & 10-year capital improvement plan.
- Approved additional sewer mains to support future development.
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Tuesday, July 19. To watch the full council meeting, click here.
- Approved a letter of intent to issue IRBs for the former Commerce Bank building at 150 N. Main.
- Closed out façade improvement projects for three properties in downtown Wichita.
- Authorized for the replacement of Amidon Bridge project to proceed.
- Set a public meeting date for the evening of August 4 starting at 7pm for a budget presentation.
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City Extending Relief from High Temperatures |
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With the Wichita area continuing to face high temperatures for the next week, the City of Wichita is continuing efforts to provide relief to residents in need.
Residents may continue to ride Wichita Transit for free until the end of the day Saturday, July 30. City buses and trolleys have air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and residents are invited to utilize buses as a way to beat the heat. Routes and other information are available on wichitatransit.org.
The ICT Street Team will continue to be out at various times daily checking on people, passing out cold water and electrolyte packets and addressing any medical concerns as they arise. The Wichita Homeless Outreach Team will also continue passing out water and connecting unhoused residents with open shelters and services.
Our Wichita Public Libraries are always a great respite for any extreme weather – our libraries have AC, technology, comfortable seating, have water fountains, and an endless supply of learning and entertainment for all ages. You can also find hours, events and locations at wichitalibrary.org.
The Neighborhood Resource Centers have water and air conditioning for anyone who needs it. You can find our neighborhood resource centers at:
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Atwater, 2755 E 19th St N.
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Colvin, 2820 S Roosevelt St
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Evergreen, 2601 N. Arkansas
Our Park and Recreation centers also welcome the public to come cool off. A full list of recreation centers may be found at wichita.gov/parkandrec and pool and splash pad information may be found at wichita.gov/aquatics. Residents are encouraged to stay inside as much as possible, hydrate regularly, and ensure pets also have access to shelter and water.
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Wichita Baseball Museum Opens Door |
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The Wichita Baseball Museum, located inside Riverfront Stadium at 275 S. McLean Blvd, opened its doors on Friday, July 15.
The museum features trivia and historical artifacts showcasing Wichita’s baseball history, including Wichita’s all-black baseball team the Monrovians, the National Baseball Congress (NBC), along with preserved components of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.
Admission to the Museum is free. Rental fees for group events will help cover operating costs of the not-for-profit museum.
Visitors are welcome to tour the Museum Monday – Friday during regular business hours, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. when events are not being held. Groups of 20 or more may book private tours after hours through the Museum website which is linked on the Wind Surge website. Please call (316) 2218000 in advance of your museum visit to ensure the facility is open and available for tours.
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Work in Public Right-of-way |
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Work is underway by AT&T to place buried cable for high-speed internet across the city. You may notice work being done in the public rights-of-way.
City personnel are receiving multiple inquiries about the AT&T fiber work.
If you notice this work being done and have questions, please email G43578@att.com or call 316-651-0100.
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The City of Wichita’s air quality program encourages Wichita area residents to reduce harmful lawn-related emissions by using cleaner electric, battery-operated, and self-propelled lawn equipment.
$50 rebates are available for residents who purchase new non-combustion lawn equipment AND recycle their old combustion equipment.
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How are you keeping cool this summer? |
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Visiting pools/splash pads
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Results from the previous poll |
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What is your favorite family summer activity in Wichita?
Sedgwick County Zoo - 14%
Exploration Place - 13.5%
Wichita Parks (classes, activities, golf courses) - 14%
Pools and Splash Pads - 14%
Wichita Libraries - 15.6%
Botanica - 14.9%
Something else - 14%
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Invite Us to Your HOA or NA Meeting |
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Do you have questions about roadwork or crime in your area? Would you like to get a report from a City Official at your next HOA or NA meeting?
Send us an invitation!
Send an email to City Council Member Bryan Frye (bfrye@wichita.gov) or Community Services Representative Cory Buchta (cbuchta@wichita.gov) and we will coordinate an appearance with you.
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It is important to keep the contact information for your Homeowner Association up to date.
Contact information will be included in a database that is used for distributing information that may affect your area. For example, if a new development is being considered in your neighborhood and notification is necessary, then your contact may be notified.
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City of Wichita | wichita.gov |
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