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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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In this newsletter, I am discussing information regarding our roads in Kansas and in our Wichita area. With all the road construction being done in our city, especially Kellogg, I found some recent information that you may find interesting. I'm also seeking your input.
in the nation. Jumping from fifth place in the previous report, this increased ranking shows the high-quality roads in both urban and rural areas. The good news continues:
- Kansas beat ALL neighboring states.
- Kansas tied for first place in rural interstate pavement condition.
- Kansas tied for first place in rural arterial pavement condition.
- Kansas ranks third in urban interstate pavement condition.
With the 27th largest state highway system in America, Kansas continues to preserve and invest in high-performing roadways for all Kansans.
This outstanding national ranking comes on the heels of an announcement earlier this month that Kansas roads far surpass quality performance targets. The goal for interstate miles earning the rank of "good", set in accordance with federal guidelines, is 85 percent. Our roads topped 96.7 percent. Similarly, the goal for non-interstate miles is 80 percent, with Kansas mileage outracing that mark at 91.7 percent.
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Annual Highway Report tracks the performance of state-owned highway systems in 11 categories, including highway spending, pavement and bridge condition, traffic congestion, and fatality rates. The study is based on spending and performance data that state highway agencies submitted to the federal government for 2013, the most recent year with complete data available.
At the local level, the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (WAMPO) is seeking the public's input. The public comment period ends Oct. 3.
I currently serve as the Chairman of WAMPO, which serves 22 cities and all or part of 3
 counties in south central Kansas. WAMPO, along with federal, state, and local planning partners, are responsible for transportation planning in our metro area.
During the long-range transportation plan (MOVE 2040) development, a vision was set for the regional transportation system and the representative projects that would achieve that vision. Now, WAMPO is seeking input to see whether or not we got it right as we implement the goals of the larger plan within the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). For more information, visit their
website or call Jason O'Brien at 316-268-4315.
Pete Meitzner
Wichita City Council
District II Council Member
Ph: 316.268.4331
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E. Kellogg - Greenwich to K-96 Improvement Project
This past Tuesday, a public information meeting was held on the new construction project on E. Kellogg from Greenwich to K-96.
Officials from the Kansas Turnpike Authority, City of Wichita and Wildcat Construction held the meeting to share project information and answer questions about the project which broke ground September 19 and should be completed by the end of 2021.
Click here for more information about the project, or contact Wildcat Construction at (316)440-7280 or email
info@wildcat.net
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Public Information Meeting:
Reconstruction of 37th Street North, Oliver to Woodlawn
The City of Wichita has contracted with Flint Hills Materials to reconstruct 37th Street North, Oliver to Woodlawn.
A public information meeting for the project will be held on
October 6, 2016,
at Cornerstone Christian Church, located at 5531 East 37th St North at 5:30 PM. The project is slated to begin in early October with a projected completion in summer 2017.
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East Kellogg Improvements
Click here to stay up to date on East Kellogg construction.
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Run for the Border...
or at Least Boston Rec Center!
Make authentic street tacos, gorditas, tortas, elote and more at our "Mexican Food Truck" - a one-night cooking and eating fiesta!
Come cook with us from
6:30 - 8:30 pm on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Boston Rec Center, 6655 E Zimmerly St.
Presented by BETA@Butler Community College. Registration deadline is noon on October 4.
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Wichita District II Facebook Page
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Just south of Wichita City Hall, at 271 W Third St., is the former IRS building that Sedgwick County recently purchased in order to expand three joint city-county agencies.
- Wednesday, August 31, the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization(WAMPO) offices closed to the public. WAMPO re-opened on Monday, September 12.
- Thursday, September 1, the Metropolitan Area Planning Department (MAPD) closed to the public. MAPD re-opened to the public on Monday, September 12.
- Beginning Wednesday, September 28, the Metropolitan Area Building and Construction Division (MABCD) closed its Seneca office at 3 p.m. As of Thursday, September 29, its City Hall office closed to the public. On Monday, October 3, MABCD will be re-open for business.
Customers who regularly have business with these three agencies will find the new facility more convenient and easier to access. A ribbon-cutting and open house event for the 271 building will be held at 1 pm on October 11th.
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Opening Night is Friday, September 30!
It's here - Watson Park's infamous Wicked Island is back and more WICKED than ever! Once you brave the eerie sights and sounds of the Wicked Island your nights alone will never be the same!
Open 8 PM - 11:30 PM, Fridays & Saturdays and Halloween night
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Big Read Kick-off Party!
Join us for the kick-off party for this year's Big Read Wichita on Saturday, Oct.1, at the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd!
Enjoy reader's theater of Fahrenheit 451 & more at this free event emceed by KWCH 12 Eyewitness News Anchor Melissa Scheffler.
Music and refreshments begin at 2:00; the program begins at 2:30.
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Free Family Movie Night!
Enjoy a family movie at the library! In a world where dinosaurs and humans live side-by-side, an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend named Spot. Feel free to bring your own refreshments. Rated PG. For children ages 7 and up with their parents.
Tuesday, October 4
6:00 - 7:45pm
Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. 9th
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With October around the corner, Botanica's biggest family-friendly event,
BOOtanica is approaching quickly. Saturday, October 8,
from 11:00am to 4:00pm, the entire garden will be transformed into different stations with activities for children of all ages.
General Admission is $8 and $6 for Members.
Games, arts and live animals are the kinds of things families can expect from BOOtanica. Some returning activities include the fortune teller, the Bug Lady, Exploration Place; Paint the Towne, live performances, Candy and so much more.
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Senior Wednesdays are always fun and there is something different to do; someone new to meet. There are also many senior activity centers in Wichita and the surrounding areas, so be informed. Be entertained. Be active.
To see the upcoming events for October's Senior Wednesdays,
read more...
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Saturday, October 8, 2016, located at Union Station, 701 E. Douglas, in downtown Wichita. Predicted to be the biggest and best free community event in the ICT! We want Bloktoberfest to be the cap that will completely enhance the day of downtown fun and awareness to local arts and culture.
Bloktoberfest will have food, music, a "SAUSAGE CONTEST" where local businesses will compete for the crown of KING WIENER, and of course the best in local and seasonal October beers, all within a one block radius!
- Hot Dog Eating Contest sponsored by Emerson Biggins
- Wiener Dog Contest: Best Dressed
- Weenie Dog Races Sponsored by Buddyrest Dog Beds
- Local Business Compete in "King Wiener"
- King of October: Battle of the Local Beers
- Adult Yard Games: Giant Chess, Mega Jenga, Corn Hole
- Beer Belly Contest: Show 'em off fellas
- Local Music / Band
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14th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival: October 12-16, 2016
The full film guide has arrived! Browse the 191 official selections of the 14th annual Tallgrass Film Festival and create your own festival schedule. See one movie, or see them all!
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Walk with Friends!
Whether with a friend, family member, neighbor or pet, having a walking partner will remind you to get moving while you enjoy October's mild temperatures.
What is Walktober?
Walktober is a free, community-wide physical activity initiative, encouraging you to engage in the recommended 30 minutes of activity five or more days of the week and walking is a perfect way to meet that goal.
Why Walktober?
Why do we need a designated month to put one foot in front of the other? On average, experts say, we take a fraction of the recommended 10,000 steps per day. Walking is an easy exercise that packs powerful benefits, such as weight management and blood pressure control. Walking also decreases your risk of a heart attack, lowers your risk of a stroke and even protects against hip fractures.
What do you need to do to participate?
2. Record your physical activity on the calendar card. Any physical activity counts - walking, swimming, biking, etc. Count in minutes, steps, miles - whatever is most convenient for you.
3. Be inspired by the weekly newsletter.
4. Report your Walktober participation at the end of the month with the link provided for a chance to win prizes!
Follow Walktober Wichita on Facebook for up to date information, prizes and more!
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Join us for our 2nd annual walk to raise awareness in Sedgwick
County of relationship and domestic violence during October, domestic violence awareness month. We will walk to honor lives lost to violence and say "no more"! This year's opening ceremony will include the voices of community and campus youth. The one mile course on Wichita State University's campus will include a special remembrance area at the Plaza of Heroines, information booths along the route and an activity area at the end of the route. This event is both pet and family friendly. Light breakfast refreshments will also be available. We hope you will attend this important event, raise your voice and speak out against this societal epidemic.
Click here 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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Volunteer's Needed!
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is looking for individuals to assist with free tax preparation so families and individuals with low to moderate income get the benefits they need. Positions include greeters, interpreters and preparers. Training provided, flexible hours (January through April), and multiple site locations available.
Contact United Way of the Plains in Wichita by calling 211 to volunteer or get more information.
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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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Report An Issue
Use the smartphone app to report an issue
Wichita Report is a great tool for enabling Wichita residents to improve their neighborhood by reporting issues such as potholes, broken street lights, damaged signs, illegal dumping and more.
The reports are automatically fed into the City's work order system so that they can be tracked and assigned to service teams. Users can follow the status of their requests from their smartphone.
If you have an Apple or Android smartphone, you can download
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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. |
Vote Like a Mother!
The Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita and other community partners want you to be the example for the future generation!
The goal of Vote Like A Mother is to educate members of the community on all things voting - where to vote, when to vote, how to register to vote, what options are available for voting, where election information can be found, and more. Our goal is for people to have NO barriers that prevent them from participating in local, state and national elections and voting opportunities.
Visit their Facebook page for more information!
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Fall 2016
Park & Recreation Activities Guide is now available!
Get registered for classes
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Stay up-to-date on City events, announcements and headlines by reading our daily News Releases
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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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Become part of the solution and tell us what's on your mind. Visit Activate Wichita today!
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Click here to find up-to-date
information regarding street
maintenance in your area.
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City Manager's Office
455 N. Main, 13 Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
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