401 N. Merchant, P.O Box 157, Belle Plaine, KS 67013      

CITY PHONE NUMBERS (Area Code 620)

*City Building            488-3433   Fax 488-3390        Barner Center  488-2945

 Police Dept.               488-2787   Fax 488-2561           City Pool        488-5511

 Maintenance Shop     488-2910                                      Court Clerk     488-3525

 Library                       488-3431                                

*Hours are Monday – Thursday 7 AM to 5 PM; Friday 7 to 11 AM

USD 357 SCHOOLS:

Central Office – 719 N. Main                                                              488-2288

Elementary School (Pre K-4th) – 614 N Merchant                              488-2617

Middle School (5th - 8th) – 614 N Merchant                                        488-2222

High School (9th – 12th) – 820 N Merchant                                        488-2421

CHURCHES:           

United Methodist Church - 124 E. 10th                                              488-3422

First Baptist Church - 612 N. Linden                                                   488-3333

Church of Christ - 920 Foulk Dr.                                                            488-2417

LOCAL INFORMATION:

Post Office                                                                                                 488-3528

Chamber of Commerce Website                                                     www.belleplainechamber.com  

City of Belle Plaine Website                                                           www.bpks.org

City of Belle Plaine E-Mail                                                              cityofbp@bpks.org 

Community Center                                                                             488-5335

MAYOR:  Greg Harlan          

COUNCIL MEMBERS:  

PRESIDENT  -  Bryan Nolan

         Dave Armstrong

          Allen Hisken

             Dennis McGinnis

                                       Phila Storts                                             

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS:  Held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 PM at 528 N. Merchant at the Belle Plaine Community Center.

CITY UTILITY BILLS ARE MAILED ON THE 1ST OF EVERY MONTH AND ARE DUE BY THE 15TH OF EVERY MONTH.

City utilities include water, sewer, and trash (city-owned). There is a one-time connection fee of $20 and a deposit of $150 is required for new residents. When the bill is paid on or before the 15th of the month for 12 consecutive months, the deposit will be credited to the account along with interest. Bills are due by the 15th of each month, after which a 10% penalty will be applied. Bills unpaid by the 25th of the month will be subject to disconnection. There will then be a $50.00 disconnect/reconnect service charge added to the account for water. Trash and curbside recycling services are performed by an independent contractor but are billed through the city utilities. To have a bulk item picked up, call City Hall by Monday at noon for that week’s service. Residential trash service inside the city limits is picked up every Wednesday. Recycling is picked up every other Wednesday. Go to the City’s website, www.bpks.org/company-calendar, for the recycling schedule.

Go to www.bpks.org/MyUtilityAccount to set up online access to your account after you receive your first bill.

COMMUNITY BUILDINGS AND SERVICES:

BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY CENTER is available for public use. Rooms in the Community Center include a large Multi-Purpose Room with a kitchen that accommodates up to 197 people. The Multi-Purpose Room can be rented for $75 for a half day and $135 for a full day. A refundable $100 deposit in advance is required. The entire building can be rented for weddings or other events for $500 for Belle Plaine USD 357 residents. A $250 deposit is required for the entire building. The Large Meeting Room accommodates up to 30 people and can be rented for $10 per hour; $30 per half day; or $50 for a full day. The deposit on that room is $50. The Small Meeting Room can hold up to 13 people and can be rented for $5 per hour. For a list of rental fees and a rental form, go to the Community Center tab located on the left menu of this webpage, or contact City Hall at (620) 488-3433.

BARNER CENTER is open for public use for a rental fee. For citizens that live within USD 357, the charge is $75.00. Also, a separate check is required for the amount of $100.00 for a key and cleaning deposit. This check is not cashed but is held onto until the key is returned to the City Office and the Barner Center confirms that nothing was broken and everything was cleaned properly. Call the City Office to make reservations.

DOG LICENSES can be purchased with a completed certificate of rabies immunization from a Licensed Veterinarian.  Animal licenses are $10.00 for male/female or $5.00 if spayed/neutered.  The license is good from January 1st to December 31st.    

BUILDING PERMITS are required for any additions/remodel to your property including re-roof, fences and temporary storage sheds. Permit fees vary depending on the square footage and the type of work being done.  Building permit applications are available at the City Building, or under the Zoning/Subdivision tab in the menu on the left of this webpage.

VOTERS REGISTRATION can be taken care of at the City Building or a registration can be mailed directly to the Sumner County Clerk. Registration deadline is 15 days prior to an election. 

CITY BURN SITE is located 1 mile south and 1 mile west of The NoWhere Grill, at the City Sewer Plant on 80th and Line St. Tree limbs, leaves and grass clippings ONLY.  Available for Belle Plaine City residents ONLY. 

SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY THE CITY

PHONE/INTERNET SERVICE: BRIGHTSPEED        888-230-3521                  TWIN VALLEY     888-758-8976 COX COMMUNICATIONS 800-234-3993

ELECTRIC SERVICE:                  EVERGY                   800-383-1183

GAS SERVICE:                            KANSAS GAS          800-794-4780

CABLE TELEVISION:                BRIGHTSPEED        888-230-3521 COX COMMUNICATIONS 800-234-3993