WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - Rising property taxes are an ongoing source of financial stress for homeowners in Kansas. The Sedgwick County Commission discussed the issue again Wednesday, weighing ways to use fewer dollars collected through the tax. Commissioners proposed two options, but the issue was tabled. The first proposal from Commissioner Jim Howell would require the county to spend property tax money only on essential services. Quality of life projects like the Sedgwick County Zoo, parks and museums would be paid for with half of Sedgwick County's sales tax funding and nothing more. An alternative proposal from Commissioner Pete Meitzner would still shift sales tax money to pay for quality-of-life services, but the commission could vote each year to change the amount they're willing to spend. That would still shift property tax revenue to pay for those essential services. Howell argues that if county leaders can tell the state that they are only spending property tax on essential services, it will make it easier to talk about property tax relief measures at the state level. The two resolutions were not approved, but that doesn't mean the issue is dead. Newly elected commissioner Jeff Blubaugh asked to go through a budget cycle on the commission before voting on any change. The commission tabled the issue until Oct. 1.