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WICHITA DISTRICT IV NEWSLETTER |
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A message from Councilman Jeff Blubaugh...
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L to R: Gov. Colyer, CM Meitzner, CM Claycomb, Mayor Longwell, CM Clendenin, and CM Blubaugh |
The news we have all been waiting for was released September 6 by Mayor Longwell while at the historic Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. The stadium has been a part of the Historic Delano Neighborhood since 1934 and has undergone 2 major renovations as recently as 2011. "Hap" Dumont brought the National Baseball Congress (NBC) Tournament and the NBC World Series to Wichita in 1935, and it has been one of the favorite tournaments in all of Wichita to come see, especially when they have "baseball round the clock" during this exciting elimination tournament. Thousands of young prospects and ex-major leaguers have played in the tournament that "Hap" helped create. In the first few decades most of the teams were either barnstorming semi-pro clubs or town teams sponsored by local factories. The typical star was an ex-professional, and many of the players had also played major league ball. For those of you worried about the future of the NBC's important role in Wichita, next year's tournament will more than likely be held at WSU's Eck Stadium.
The Mayor announced that the New Orleans Baby Cakes, of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League, who are affiliated with the Miami Marlins, have filed a "Relocation Application" with Minor League Baseball seeking to relocate the club to Wichita. Triple-A baseball is the highest level of Minor League Baseball. And in order to lure a team of this caliber, a larger stadium will be required. When is a better time to do this than when the current stadium is no longer repairable.
The expense of building a new stadium was asked of Kansas Governor Colyer and Mayor Longwell during the press release. They have been talking about using State STAR Bonds which capture the sales tax revenue in a development area and funnel it to specific projects that are able to attract new commercial businesses. In addition, private investors will also be contributing revenue for the new stadium.
And the stadium is not just for baseball. The new stadium will be a venue for multi-sporting events, concerts, and other celebrations and experiences that are projected to have a large number of attendees. So while things are getting worked out and a final plan is being prepared, let's think of a great new name for a new ball club that will convey Wichita's message. Below is a list of some commonly asked questions, and answers:
Q: Why can't we just renovate the current stadium?
A: Multiple engineers and architects have evaluated the stadium and have told us it cannot be salvaged. The City will release a demolition bid shortly with the goal of demolishing the stadium this fall.
Q: When will Lawrence-Dumont Stadium be demolished? How can the public purchase seats and other items from LDS?
A: As soon as we have a schedule for demolition, we'll be arranging a community event for individuals to come tour the stadium one last time and indulge in their nostalgia for the stadium. As part of the demolition bid, the demolition contractor will be required to provide an opportunity for interested parties to purchase items such as seats from the demolition.
Q: When and how will a new team NAME be selected? (The Baby Cakes name came from a public input campaign, much like the Wingnuts name.)
A: The team plans to undertake a similar campaign prior to their first season in Wichita.
Q: Once it's approved, when will the new team play its first season in Wichita:
A: The goal is 2020, but will be determined in conjunction with the team, Pacific Coast League, and the City of Wichita.
Below is a working draft of what the stadium could potentially look like and the adjacent baseball "village".
We can now say that Wichita has stepped up to the plate and is ready to play ball. I think we as a team can hit a definite home run with this new project!
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| Just one concept of the new stadium and baseball "village" |
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| The drizzly weather didn't keep the crowd from gathering Thursday at Lawrence-Dumont |
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| The view from Lawrence-Dumont will continue to overlook the downtown area |
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| The sign at Maple & McLean has seen hundreds of games and thousands of fans |
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| Chris Parisho, Delano resident and neighborhood advocate with Councilman Blubaugh |
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| Councilman Jeff Blubaugh is excited to see the future possibilities for District 4 |
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MORE DISTRICT IV NEWS & EVENTS
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There's a new Chick-fil-A at Taft & Ridge Road!
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| Councilman Jeff Blubaugh and Vice Mayor Bryan Frye at the District 4 Chick-fil-A grand opening |
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| Owner Jason Lansdown with his family accept book donations to give to the Wichita Boys & Girls Club |
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| Josh Blick, President of the Southwest Neighborhood Association, was first in line to receive a year's supply of Chick-fil-A meals |
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At one time only the brave went into Delano on the west side of the Arkansas River. |
Take the Wichita History Walk Into Historic Delano
Meet the rowdy characters of the old West and the Chisholm Trail, as well as the engineers and artists that have called Delano home over the years.
Walk around Wichita while learning about our City's rich past! Download the free
PocketSights App
through Google Play or the App Store and take one of three Wichita history tours. While on your tour, you will receive alerts to sites along Douglas Avenue route that have historic significance. Images from the Wichita Public Library's archives and other local sources will be featured, along with audio narration.
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Sunrise & Sunset Tours
Take a leisurely tour from Cowtown to the Wichita Boathouse and see the Keeper of the Plains like you've never seen it before!
Gather together afterwards for food and music and to share your adventure with them. No prior experience is necessary, however this is a strenuous activity.
The last Sunset Tour:
Friday, September 7 at 6:30 pm
Next Sunrise Tour: Saturday, September 15 at 6:15 am
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A cemetery can provide a variety of information for one researching their family history. Learn more at this session sponsored by the Wichita Genealogical Society.
Offered at the Alford Branch Library, 3447 S Meridian
Saturday, September 15, 2018
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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September 9 is the finale concert
Rock the Block Delano is a series of free "front porch" concerts by some of Wichita's hottest bands.
Tequila Ridge
on September 9th will be the grand finale for the summer!
This will be held at Drew & North Dodge St. These are "bring your own chairs or blanket", and with the exception of the grand finale, all are held on private property. Check HERE
for times and any changes.
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Get registered now |
ON YOUR TO-DO-LIST!
Tex Consolver Golf Park
in Wichita will be offering FREE golf lessons on
September 16
and
October 21
,
3:00 pm
. All ages are encouraged to sign up, so get registered now.
Get hands-on instruction to improve your game by learning the basic techniques, terminology and etiquette of golf. Clinics are designed to help novice or experienced golfers with their game! Space is limited to 25 golfers and registration is required. Call Tex Consolver at 316-337-9494 to reserve your spot. Space is limited to 25 golfers
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District IV Advisory Board
Next Meeting is September 10 at 6:30 pm
The District V Advisory Board (DAB IV) meets the first Monday of the month unless changed due to holiday weekend, or other circumstances,
at Lionel Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian, Wichita, KS . Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For the 2018 meeting calendar
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click here
. To find DAB IV agendas and minutes,
click here
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Road Construction Updates
Kellogg & I-235 Interchange
The first phase of the Kellogg/I-235 Interchange rebuild (dubbed the Red Project) began on November 10, 2015. Improvements, current traffic impacts and upcoming project activities can be seen at
www.235red.org. Completion is planned for the Summer of 2019.
- On June 11, EB US 54 west of I-235 will be reduced to two lanes for 120 days to finish bridge work over the Wichita - Valley Center Floodway, the EB US 54 Ramp to NB I-235, overhead signs, and other project work.
- On June 12, WB US 54 Ramp to NB I-235 will be CLOSED for 120 days to finish reconstruction of the ramp. A detour will be signed.
Stay up-to-date with construction of the improvements to the Kellogg/I-235 interchange. KDOT has established and is maintaining a website to keep citizens informed.
Kellogg & 111th Street Signal Removal
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This project will extend the north frontage road west of 111th Street and include pavement improvements that will accommodate westbound to eastbound U-turns at 119th Street. Following pavement improvements, the signal at 111th Street will shut down for approximately six months as a trial period to monitor traffic patterns.
Traffic Impact:
The speed limit on westbound Kellogg is reduced to 50 MPH during construction.
Estimated completion: Summer 2018
WICHway traffic alerts available by text or email
WICHway, the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) on Wichita's highways, offers a new feature sending subscribers texts and/or emails that share special traffic alerts created by operators at the WICHway Traffic Management Center. The alerts are created when a traffic problem such as a major crash, a highway closure or a similar event causes a significant disruption on a Wichita highway. The alerts are an extension of the WICHway website (
www.WICHway.org), an informational resource the public can consult before traveling on Wichita's highways.
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Wichita District IV Facebook Page
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tay up-to-date with news and events
in our District.
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Engage WSU
brings together University, public, nonprofit and community leaders for current research and knowledge exchange in public service. Visit
wichita.edu/engagewsu for more info.
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018
11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lunch begins at 11:30
$50 Includes Lunch
Wichita State University Marcus Welcome Center (
map
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1845 Fairmount St.,
Wichita, KS 67260
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FREE ADMISSION TO
WICHITA MUSEUMS!
SEPTEMBER 22
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Tickets are available for the public to download. In Wichita, the following museums are participating: Kansas Aviation Museum, Museum of World Treasures, Old Cowtown Museum, Ulrich Museum of Art (always free), Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (always free), Wichita Art Museum (always free on Saturdays), Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum and The Kansas African-American Museum.
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WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON
IN WICHITA?
Whatever your status or interest, there is plenty that Wichita has to offer. In fact, there is way too much to list in our newsletter. Click on this link to get a complete rundown of all the events and special days that you didn't even know are celebrated. So next time you hear "there is nothing to do in this city", show them this list and ask them how much time do they have? Wichita is a wealth of cultures, parks, interests, and destinations. So get out there and enjoy!
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Frontiers in Flight:
McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show
- Date: September 8, 2018 - September 9, 2018
- Time: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Admission: Free
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Location: McConnell Air Force Base
2800 Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67210
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COMING SOON SO SAVE THE DATE!
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SEPTEMBER 22 & 23
WICHITA FLEA MARKET
CENTURY II, 225 W DOUGLAS AVE.
Admission: $3/person for a 1 day pass. $5/person for a two day pass. Children 12 and under are free. You can purchase tickets at
www.wichitatix.com or at the Century II box office.
Hours: Saturday - 9am to 5pm & Sunday 9am to 4pm
WHAT WILL YOU FIND?
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OPEN STREETS ICT
SEPTEMBER 23, 12 NOON - 5 PM
A four-mile stretch of Douglas Avenue from College Hill to Delano will be closed so pedestrians and bicyclists can enjoy an afternoon of music, art, street vendors, food vendors, demonstrations and performances. Wagons and Big Wheels are welcome. Free for all ages!
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Looking for an AWESOME opportunity
to be active on the Ark?
Join us on Oct. 2, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Wichita for
the 3rd Annual Kansas Public Health Association 1 Mile Walk/5 K Fun Run.
Held in conjunction
with the 2018 KPHA Annual Conference, everyone is invited to participate in this opportunity to be active and walk or run along the beautiful Arkansas River in downtown Wichita. The cost to register is $25 and includes a Wichita flag-inspired t-shirt.
All proceeds benefit the
Kansas Public Health Association
, who serves as a voice for public health, provides forums for individuals and
organizations to work collectively and ensures the conditions in which Kansans' lives will be
healthy.
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DON'T LET THE PAST
RUIN YOUR FUTURE
Kansas Legal Services is having a 2018 Fall Expungement Drive! What is an expungement? An expungement is the sealing of criminal conviction, diversion, or even an arrest. After an expungement, qualifying criminal convictions can only be discovered by certain individuals, and only has to be disclosed in certain situations. An expungement basically removes a conviction from your record. To find out if you can qualify, click here. We think that ALL Wichita residents have the right to work, so don't let your past hold you back. Read More
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A look at the Rehab 7 vehicle |
Firefighters Caring
For Firefighters
The Wichita Fire Department dispatches "Rehab 7" to all major incidents to assist firefighters working in physically demanding emergency situations. Firefighters perform life-saving tasks in extreme weather temperatures, engage in physical tasks of fighting fires, search and rescue victims, and many other tasks to bring a large emergency incident under control. These tasks can affect those working in hot and heavy protective gear to fatigue quickly, overheat, dehydrate, and possibly have a critical cardiac event.
Rehab 7 was designed to provide a temperature controlled environment for exhausted firefighters engaged in emergency, life-saving actions. When firefighters enter Rehab 7 they can take a break, rehydrate, and have fellow firefighters monitor their physical well-being before returning to work. Firefighters assigned to Rehab 7 will assist fellow firefighters through a simple evaluation of checking their heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and watch for any critical signs of distress. Rehab 7 has a critical role at emergency scenes by providing firefighters much needed rest and recovery before returning back to work.
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HAVING A HEALTHY MIND IS JUST AS IMPORTANT AS HAVING A HEALTHY BODY
Most people believe that mental disorders are rare and "happen to someone else." But, mental disorders are common and widespread. Studies show that 1 in 5 adults suffer from mental illness and an estimated 54 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of mental disorder in any given year. So don't despair because you are not alone and there is help. Are you or someone you know dealing with a mental disorder? Then give the Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas a call.
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SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH
Recovery is a personal journey of hope, empowerment and autonomy. Although everyone's recovery journey is unique, recovery is now the expected outcome of treatment and services for mental health and substance use disorders.
You can help a family member, friend or colleague take the first step on their recovery journey. Here are some things you can do:
- Get trained. If you're already trained in Mental Health First Aid - awesome! If not, look for a course in your area and equip yourself with the tools necessary to recognize and respond to a person facing a mental health or substance use challenge.
- Share your stories. Recovery stories are powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirt. Do you have a recovery story to share? Send us a message on Facebook with your story.
- Hold hope. Wherever you go and whatever you do, believe that even people with the most serious mental and substance use disorders can and do recover. When you are trained in Mental Health First Aid, you can #BetheDifference by helping people translate hope into action.
Help us make a difference in communities across the country today and #BeTheDifference in yours.
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PART 2
For the first six (6) months of 2018, Neighborhood Inspectors received 6,455 complaints. Of these, 1,337 were unfounded. Unfounded why? Many times a complaint is given on a property by a neighbor or family member with a personal vendetta. Other times a violation is taken care of before the inspector has the opportunity to visit the property.
THE UNIFORM CRIMINAL COMPLAINT (UCC) PROCESS
- Housing Cases - UCCs are written for Housing cases where the owner has failed to correct code violations after being notified by Certified Mail
- An inspector may give a one-time extension on request, if work is progressing or if there are extenuating circumstances
- Any further extensions, if granted, are done with supervisor approval
- UCCs are not generally written to out of state property owners because of the inability to serve them or to get the owner to come to court
- Occasionally, UCCs may be mailed to out of state property owners if they have a record of accepting certified mail
- UCCs may also be written to others who have interest in the property (e.g. property managers, agents, contract purchasers)
- Currently, most UCCs are served by the Warrant Office, but occasionally inspectors get assistance from Community Police Officers
- For 2018, UCC service in District III is by a private process server
- Nuisance Cases - UCCs are written for Housing cases where the owner has failed to correct code violations after being notified by Certified Mail, and where nuisance abatement is not an option*
- The process is the same as for housing cases, above
- * In some circumstances Neighborhood Inspectors will seek an administrative search warrant through District Court in order to abate a serious nuisance
The next newsletter will explain about abatements and abatement procedures. Stay tuned for Part 3 of Neighborhood Inspections.
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| Just one of many ways to make a nuisance report |
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An easy way to report issues throughout the City
Download this Apple/Android app to report issues in your neighborhood such as potholes, broken street lights, damaged signs, illegal dumping and more. You can even attach a photo! Click
HERE to get the free app on your mobile device.
If you want to call in problem properties in your neighborhood (code and housing violations, trash, tall grass, etc), you can file a nuisance report online
HERE, or call 660-9220.
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The booklet is designed to provide you with important tips and information on a variety of community issues.
By working together, we can help prevent and solve crimes, improve and make neighborhoods safer, resolve conflicts and enhance our quality of life. You can download the booklet for future references
HERE
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Online Reporting for
Animal Control Problems
Wichita Animal Control has launched an online form to report non-emergency animal control problems as part of an ongoing effort to improve services. The form can be accessed by
clicking here
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Don't be left in the
dark
If
you notice outages within
your neighborhood, fill out
Westar Energy's website
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HOUSING NEEDS?
Wichita has lots of advantages, and housing is affordable here. Even for those with low income. There are lots of agencies here that can help you find the right place for the right budget. Check them out...
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| A job board with local, Wichita Area jobs only! |
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JOB SEEKERS, TRAINING & EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS |
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CLICK ON ANY OF THE THREE AGENCY LINKS ABOVE TO FIND A JOB THAT WILL SUIT YOUR NEEDS!
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EVERY DAY IS A
DAY
TO CELEBRATE
Click on the provided links
to learn more about each day!
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District IV Places of Interest
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3447 S Meridan
2625 S Tyler
9500 W Kellogg
1803 S Seneca
2121 W 31st St South
2211 W 47th St South
3201 W Douglas
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2277 Eisenhower Airport Pkwy
433 S 135th St West
1931 S Tyler
3405 S Meridian
West of the river on W. Douglas
2100 W University Ave
3100 McCormick
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Click to find up-to-date information
regarding
or street sweepers
in your area.
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily
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Garage Sale Information
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Use the link below to filter sales by area or by items of interest. Read descriptions of the sale submitted by the host, and in some cases, pictures are provided. View a map that provides pinpoints for where garage sales are being held. A report of sales based on search criteria can be printed or downloaded into an Excel sheet.
SEARCH FOR GARAGE SALES
Permits can be obtained online; simply set up an account (username and password) and purchase a permit ($2.50/day). The online system allows you to post a description of your sale and upload up to five photos.
PURCHASE A GARAGE SALE PERMIT
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City of Wichita, Office of Community Services | 316-268-4197
City Hall, 455 N Main St.
Wichita, KS 67202
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