Work site utility vehicles to be allowed at Wellington Lake

At the July 7th Council Meeting, the council passed an ordinance allowing "work-site utility vehicles" to be used at Wellington Lake. Examples of such vehicles are the John Deere Gator or the "Mules" sold at agricultural supply stores.

According to the ordinance, the vehicle must be equipped with four low pressure tires, a steering wheel, and a bench or bucket seat. This requirement eliminates the use of three and four wheel ATV cycles which are still restricted and cannot be driven at the lake.

Other restrictions provide that the driver of these vehicles must have a valid drivers license and be at least 18 years of age, vehicles cannot drive on any area other than roadways, and unless the vehicle is equipped with head and tail lights, cannot be driven between sunset and sunrise.

Thanks to the United Country Theurer Auction Team!

Thanks again to the United Country Theurer Auction Team for placing the American flags out for the July 4th weekend. Employees of Theurers annual place flags along all major thoroughfares and in residential yards. The team puts in a lot of hard work and effort, but the results of their work are truly beautiful. Thank you!

City Codes completed

For the last year and a half, the City has undergone "codification", a process by which all ordinances passed by the Governing Body are combined into one code book. The process is now complete, and the City Council approved the new Code Book at the July 7th meeting.

The code book had not been updated since 1993, so the latest version is now current and up to date with all ordinances passed over the 16 years.

A copy of the book is available for public review at City Hall, and one will also be placed in the Public Library for reference. Soon, the city codes will also be available for research and viewing via the internet, on the City's Website.

McDonalds site plan approved

The City Council approved the site plan for the new McDonalds restaurant which is planned for construction next year in the Tapp Development, between Walmart and the Wellington High School.

The developer will extend Boundary Road south from U.S. 160 into the development, then construct a private road east and join the Walmart parking lot. Around these new roadways are three lots, and McDonalds has selected one of the lots for relocation.

Once built, the west-side McDonalds will be closed and the building offered for sale.

"B" Street water line given green light

At the July 7 Council Meeting, bids were approved for the renovation of the "B" Street water line, a water line replacement project that extends from 15th Street, south to Lincoln Ave. The water line is the first step needed before installing new curb and gutter, and milling and overlaying the roadway with new asphalt.

The street, like many others, is in bad shape and in need of a new surface. The water line will be replaced first however, to prevent disturbing the new street surface at a later date. Approximately 65 homes will benefit from this project that was bid at just over $200,000.

Calendar dates corrected

I discovered that the calendar dates on my website were incorrect. I have corrected the calendar to reflect the actual meeting dates. I apologize for the inconvenience.

City to ask KDOT for traffic light

The City of Wellington will ask KDOT once again to survey the intersection of U.S. 160 and Williams Drive (at Walmart) for placement of a traffic light. Around 5,400 cars per day enter and exit Walmart at Williams Drive, causing congestion and safety concerns at the intersection. KDOT has examined the intersection in the past and has cited that it does not warrant traffic signaling. Concerns by Governing Body members as well as a great number of citizens have prompted the request.

City sponsors Fireworks Display

The City of Wellington is sponsoring this years Fireworks Display to be held July 4th at Worden Park. The show starts at approximately 9:45p.m.

The noon Lions Club is offering free parking beginning at 7:00p.m. Enter through the main gain to the ball fields. Bleacher seating is on the west side of the Go-Cart Track. Parking will not be allowed on Hillside from "H" Street to the Worden Park Entrance, and the area will be closed during the display and will not reopen until the display is over. Pets and alcohol are not allowed.

In the event of rain, the event is planned for July 5th at the same time. The private use of fireworks will not be allowed on July 5th, the rain date is ONLY for the fireworks display.