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City of Wichita District II Newsletter |
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A Message from Council Member
Pete Meitzner...
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I hope this newsletter finds you enjoying the "spring break" season, especially if you have school-age children. March madness is in full swing, with our Shockers and Jayhawks showing the nation that Kansas still is the home of great basketball!
Left-turn restrictions will soon be implemented at the busy Kellogg and Webb Road interchange to protect construction workers and motorists as the freeway project moves forward.
Motorists headed westbound on Kellogg and northbound and southbound Webb Road will have left turns restricted at the Kellogg-Webb intersection beginning March 26, weather permitting.
Left turns will remain available for eastbound Kellogg motorists until otherwise noted.
Proper notification will be provided prior to such restrictions.
Also, between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. during the week of March 28 through April 1, nighttime construction will reduce Kellogg to one lane in each direction. And beginning March 25, the speed limits will be reduced to 40 mph on Kellogg and 30 mph on Webb Road throughout the construction zone. The speed-zone reductions will remain reduced until completion of the project.
These changes will likely have a significant impact on traffic patterns, so please plan ahead, and I ask for your continued patience and courtesy as you drive along this construction project. To learn more about the project, its timeline, and impacts to traffic, drivers are encouraged to visit:
Some of you may have heard about a shooting incident in Old Town this past weekend. I have made mentioned before of my confidence and support for our new Police Chief Ramsay. He has reviewed crime data in Old Town and it shows crime trends are down from previous years. It also shows which days incidents are most likely to occur. This type of data allows the Chief to adjust the resources for the best use and protection of our citizens and businesses.
Lastly, I want to congratulate the Sedgwick County Zoo, along with our Sedgwick County Commissioners, for the long awaited elephant expansion.
 This took a lot of planning, and a commitment to our community for keeping this zoo as one of the top attractions in our state and region.
Again, have a safe and happy Spring break.
Pete Meitzner
Wichita City Council
District II Council Member
Ph: 316.268.4331
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District II Breakfast Meeting
Gary Janzen, City of Wichita Senior Engineer, will give an update on road projects within District II.
Come out and enjoy complimentary breakfast with Councilman Pete Meitzner!
When: Saturday, April 2 at 8:30am
Where: The Regent
2050 N Webb Rd
Wichita, KS 67206
For more information, contact Laura Rainwater at [email protected] or call 316-352-4886.
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Left Turns to be Restricted at
Kellogg & Webb
Left turns are tentatively scheduled to be shut down on three legs of the Kellogg and Webb intersection on or about March 26. The eastbound Kellogg to northbound Webb left turn will remain open for now.
Click here to stay up to date on East Kellogg construction.
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Water Conservation Rebate Program
The City dedicated another $100,000 to the Water Conservation Program this year. Beginning February 1, water customers became eligible to receive a rebate for switching to high efficiency appliances and other water efficient devices: such as HE washing machines, dishwashers, toilets and smart irrigation controls, rain sensors and rain barrels. In the first 30 days of the program, nearly $30,000 in rebates have been awarded.
Rain barrels are often an overlooked possibility for conserving water. Studies suggest that one inch of rain dumps 500 gallons of water on the roof of a 2,000 square foot house. EPA estimates that a rain barrel can save nearly 1,300 gallons of water usage during peak summer months. This is a cost effective solution for gardening and irrigation and also reduces the City's demand for treated water.
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Wichita District II Facebook Page
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Mayor Longwell's 2016 State of the City
Wichita made a lot of progress in 2015 and there are more exciting opportunities ahead!
Mayor Jeff Longwell shares the highlights in his first State of the City address. But he's skipping the speech and inviting you to
watch this video instead, when it's convenient for you! It covers several key areas including: Quality of Life, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Public Safety and Regional & Community Partnerships.
Watch it. Share it. Talk to us! How do you feel about the City's progress and what are your hopes for Wichita's future?
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Free Fare Week...
March 26 - April 2
Get to know the City of Wichita Transit's new routes by trying the bus during Free Fare Week...March 26 - April 2! Consider taking your staff on a "mini-retreat" or your next family's adventure on the bus!
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Walk Kansas Kick-Off at Farmers Market
Spring has sprung and that means the Kansas-grown Farmers Market at 21st Street and Ridge Road will be opening soon!
Kansas Trails, The Best Hiking, Biking and Riding in the Sunflower State,
will be featured at the opening day of the Kansas-grown Farmers Market, on Saturday April 2, 8am to noon. The author, Jonathan Conard, wrote about great places he researched throughout Kansas.
And this is also the kickoff for Walk Kansas, April 3 and May 28. Form a 6-person team online at www.walkkansas.org to walk for fun, safety and health in Wichita neighborhoods and parks. Check the Bike Walk Wichita website at www.Bikewalkwichita.org.
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Young Artist Exhibit 2016
The Wichita Public Library has partnered with local early childhood programs to present the Young Artists' Exhibit.
Displayed throughout the month of April, exhibits at libraries across Wichita are in celebration of the Week of the Young Child, which celebrates early learning, young children, their teachers, and families.
The public is invited to view the creative work of these young artists at the Central Library, Angelou Northeast Branch, Alford Branch, Evergreen Branch, Rockwell Branch and Westlink Branch.
Enjoy a special art-themed storytime, mingle with the artists and enjoy refreshments. This event is for all young children and their families.
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Submit Your Project Ideas
to Make Wichita
Even Better
Share your ideas for projects to make Wichita even better. Together Wichita is accepting ideas for projects that make a noticeable difference to those who chose Wichita as a place to live, work, play or visit.
Previous Together Wichita projects include the K-96 Path wayfinding improvements and the Keepers on Parade. Check out the Together Wichita webpage for more information.
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Life Happens Here!
From year-round to seasonal events, Downtown is the preferred location for Wichita to celebrate throughout the year. A variety of events cater to the diverse interests of Wichita residents and many visitors from Kansas and throughout the regional area.
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Fascinating Fact...
The Sedgwick County Zoo, which is the No. 1 outdoor family attraction in Kansas, is the seventh-largest zoo in the country by acreage. The zoo boasts about 400 species and more than 2,500 animals.
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JOBS are here in Wichita!
The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer a job board with local, Wichita area, jobs only! A free service for job seekers, it will save you the time of searching through dozens of jobs outside of the area. Create a
free account here and you will be automatically signed up for all Wichita area updates and can customize the search further if you wish.
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Check out the latest job fairs and training courses. Click here.
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Don't be Left in the Dark!
Help deter crime and keep our communities safe by reporting street light outages. If you notice outages within your neighborhood, fill out this simple form on Westar Energy's website. |
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Inside Dillons Market, 2244 N. Rock
Rockwell Branch Library 5939 E. 9th Eastview Park Just South of Coleman Middle School Boston Park 6655 E. Zimmerly St. Cottonwood Park Located just East of Boston Park W.B. Harrison Park Located East of S. Webb, just South of E. Bayley St. |
District II Advisory Board and Neighborhood Associations
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The District II Advisory Board meets the second Monday of the month at Fire Station #20 at 2255 S. Greenwich Rd. Wichita, KS 67207. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. For the 2015 meeting schedule, click
here
The District II Breakfast occurs the first Saturday of even months. The Breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. at The Regent Senior Living Residence at 2050 N. Webb Rd. (In the theater on the second floor)
To find DAB II agendas and minutes click
here
To see a listing of the meeting schedule for District II's neighborhood associations, click
here
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City Manager's Office
455 N. Main, 13 Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
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