City of Belle Plaine, Kansas

Pre-applications for Housing Rehab

available for City residents

A pre-application for Housing Rehabilitation funds is available for Belle Plaine residents who are interested.

The City is applying for $300,000 in Housing Rehabilitation funding and would like to have initial commitments from residents who are interested. The pre-applications will help show there are people interested in the program and where to target the funding.

A committee of nearly 15 local residents has been working on the grant application. They will present the initial application to the state on July 19, so the pre-applications from homeowners need to be turned in to City Hall by July 18.

The program is designed to help low to moderate income residents. The qualification chart is on the pre-application.

For the pre-application for homeowners, click here.

For the pre-application for landlords, click here.

Annual water quality newsletter released for customers

The annual Consumer Confidence Report has been released by the City of Belle Plaine.

This newsletter is for Calendar Year 2016 and includes testing results for the City water. The newsletters have been mailed to every resident with a Belle Plaine mailing address and a copy can be found at the bottom of this page or by clicking here.

Included with the Consumer Confidence Report is a newsletter from the City. It features information on changes in the law, several dates and events to remember, information on changes to trash rates for out-of-town customers, and other items of interest to local residents.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

FREE PUPPET SHOW

Saturday, July 15, 2017
Performance 2 p.m.; puppet workshop 2:45 p.m.

All ages will enjoy our second annual FREE Peppy Puppet Troupe puppet show at the Belle Plaine Community Center, 528 N. Merchant. Following the live show, kids can make their own puppet to take home! The puppet show is presented by Peppy Puppet, professional puppeteers from St. Louis, Mo.

(Space is limited. Call 620-488-3433

to make a reservation to make a puppet)

Belle Plaine City Swimming Pool

is open for the season

The City Swimming Pool (102 E. Third) will open Friday, May 26, for the 2017 season.

Prices for admission in 2017 are:

$2 - daily admission

$1 - daily admission for senior citizens, military and veterans

10-day punch ticket - $18

20-day punch ticket - $30

Season passes - $65 single; $125 family

5 and under FREE when accompanied by an adult.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1-6 p.m.

Call the pool at 488-5511 (during its seasonal hours) for additional information.

Four file for three seats

on Belle Plaine City Council

Three seats on the Belle Plaine City Council will be up for election in the fall election, set for Nov. 7, 2017. Four people have filed for the election - Phila Storts, Allen Hisken, Greg Harlan, and Joel Rouse. View all filings for county offices here.

Farm and Art Market

coming to Community Center

The Belle Plaine Farm and Art Market may feature handcrafted items by local artisan craftsmen, along with fresh local produce and homemade jams, jellies, honey and baked goods.

We are seeking vendors for the 2017 season! Fees are $5 per month, or you can pay just $30 up front for the whole season! This includes non-profit bake sales.

2017 Market – 1^st Sunday of every month, starting on June 4, 2017 and ending on Sunday, November 5, 2017, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Location: Belle Plaine Community Center

Address: 528 North Merchant Street, Belle Plaine, Kansas 67013

Phone: 620-488-5335

Market Manager: Matt Hutchison

E-Mail: baca.maddmatt@gmail.com

Assistant Market Manager: Stephanie McGinnis

E-Mail: smcginnis695@gmail.com

APPLICATIONS MAY BE PICKED UP AT THE CITY OF BELLE PLAINE OFFICE AT 401 NORTH MERCHANT, BELLE PLAINE, KANSAS 67013 OR DOWNLOADED FROM THE FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. THE FARM & ART MARKET RULES CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OFFICE OR MAILED TO PO BOX 157, BELLE PLAINE, KANSAS 67013

CITY PHONE NUMBER: 620-488-3433

Eliminate the need to write one check a month

Pay your monthly bill

by bank draft

Your Utility Bill can be paid by a bank draft on the 7th of each month – at no additional charge to you.

All you need to do is fill out a City of Belle Plaine Debit Authorization form and attach a voided check or deposit slip. Ask us and we’ll be glad to help you. You will receive a copy of your bill each month so you can be prepared for the withdrawal.

Community storm shelters will be open during severe weather

   Three community shelters are open during severe storms in Belle Plaine:

   ∙ The United Methodist Church at 10^th and Lincoln (124 E. 10th) will be open. Please use the door on the northwest corner of the building.

   ∙ The Middle School Gym (8th and Merchant) will be open at the northeast corner door.

   ∙ The First Baptist Church, 612 N. Linden, will also be open.

City offices to observe holidays in 2017

The Holiday Schedule for 2017 for the City of Belle Plaine is:

New Year’s Day – Monday, January 2

President’s Day – Monday, February 20

Memorial Day – Monday, May 29

Independence Day – Tuesday, July 4

Labor Day – Monday, September 4

Veteran’s Day – Friday, November 10

Thanksgiving Day and Friday after – November 23 and 24

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day – Monday, December 25 & Tuesday, December 26.

All City offices will be closed on these days.

Report street light outages

   Is a street light out in your neighborhood in Belle Plaine?

   Gather the number of the pole (It starts with either A or B and has 5 digits and is about 9 feet up on the pole), and the approximate address of the pole. It can be reported to City Hall at 488-3433 or online at www.westarenergy.com/report-a-street-light-out.

Belle Plaine Community Center Fitness Fees

* Monthly Membership Fees *

Single Membership - $15

Family Membership - $25

Student Membership - $10

Senior 55+ - $10.00

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