Month: February 2016

Budget, CDBG public hearing scheduled for Thursday UG meeting

A public hearing on the Unified Government budget and on the Community Development Block Grant budget for 2016-2017 is scheduled during the 7 p.m. UG Commission meeting Thursday, Feb. 25, at City Hall, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.

The public hearing is part of the regular meeting, and residents may attend and make comments on the budgets.

The agenda for the meeting also includes an ordinance amendment requiring small discount dollar retail stores to receive a special use permit, and an ordinance amendment that would tighten regulations on vending machines and outdoor sales, as well as many special use permit applications.

The agenda also includes:

• A resolution to enter into a contract with the Greater Kansas City Health Care Foundation to accept a $150,000 grant for the Healthy Campus project;
• An ordinance to issue special obligation tax increment revenue refunding bonds for the 39Rainbow South TIF project, for $4.3 million principal to refund a 2013 bond issue;
• A resolution authorizing an $81,250 annual payment to Bonner Springs, Kan., for sales tax associated with the relocation of the Bonner Springs Ford from Bonner Springs to the auto mall near 98th and Parallel;
• A plat of Piper Commons, Donahoo Road and 107th Street;
• Appointments of Roderick Bettis to the Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) advisory board; Cindy Cash to the SSMID advisory board; reappointment of Murrel Bland to the Landmarks Commission Board; reappointment of Barbara Jolley to the SSMID;
• Reappropriation of the CDBG funds from 2015, see earlier story at https://wyandotteonline.com/re-do-of-cdbg-fund-grants-announced/;
• Two ordinances authorizing and providing for issuance of general obligation refunding bonds to refund part of the city’s outstanding general obligation bonds, and two resolutions directing the sale and delivery of general obligation refunding bonds, together totaling about $23.7 million;
• Agreements with the UG employees in the Service Employees International Union Local 1, the Painters District Council No. 3, and the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department and Teamsters Local No. 955;
• UG-Hollywood Casino and Schlitterbahn grant guidelines for the charitable contributions funds, see earlier story at https://wyandotteonline.com/following-the-ug-money-distributions/.

Several planning and zoning items are on the agenda including:
• 4115 Luke Lane, change of zone from single family district to agriculture district for an accessory structure.
• 1516 N. 13th St., special use permit application for a truck repair operation;
• 827 S. 76th St., renewal of special use permit to keep farm animals for 4-H projects.
• 4752 State Ave., renewal of special use permit for live entertainment in conjunction with El Potrero Bar and Grill.
• 735 Walker Ave., renewal of special use permit for a storage shed for New Bethel Church;
• 16 N. James St, with expansion to 12 N. James St., Silvur Dolla Enterprise, renewal of special use permit for live entertainment with expansion, and renewal of special use permit for parking at 2, 4 and 12 N. James St.
• 4415 Leavenworth Road, special use permit for temporary use of land u for a storage container;
• 3440 N. 131st St., renewal of special use permit for a kennel for 10 dogs;
• 4315 N. 112th St., renewal of special use permit for a kennel for four dogs;
• 7625 Riverview Ave., renewal of special use permit for a sheep and goat farm;
• 3202 W. Barker Circle, renewal of special use permit for after-school program;
• 1630 Kansas Ave., renewal of special use permit for a construction trailer, PQ Corp.;
• 2925 Minnesota Ave., preliminary and final plan review for a parking lot in conjunction with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church;
• 4022 Silver Ave., special use permit for six chickens.

Several Land Bank transfers:
• 1124 and 1126 Armstrong Ave. to CHWC, to construct a duplex
Transfers to Land Bank:
• 720 Everett Ave. from the UG
• 629 Franklin Ave. from the UG
• 631 Franklin Ave. from the UG
• 633 Franklin Ave. from the UG
• 1522 Pacific Ave. from the UG
• 1524 Pacific Ave. from the UG
• 642 Parallel Pkwy. from the UG
• 646 Parallel Pkwy from the UG
• 1903 N. Tremont St. from the UG
• 731 Barnett Ave. from KCK
• 733 Barnett Ave. from KCK
• 735 Barnett Ave. from KCK
• 747 Barnett Ave. from KCK
• 749 Barnett Ave. from KCK
• 751 Barnett Ave. from KCK
• 1972 Glendale Ave. from KCK
• 1009 Nebraska Ave. from KCK
• 1027 Nebraska Ave. from KCK
• 740 Tauromee Ave. from KCK
• 746 Tauromee Ave. from KCK
• 748 Tauromee Ave. from KCK
• 750 Tauromee Ave. from KCK
• 2942 N. Thompson St. from KCK
• 418 Walker Ave. from KCK
• 2920 Washington Ave. from KCK

Blue Devils get third win in final time at bat

by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC

Kansas City Kansas Community College’s young baseball team continued to add drama to the new season Monday, rallying in each of the final two innings for a 6-5 win over Maple Woods.

It was the third time in eight games the Blue Devils have scored the winning run in their last time at bat and boosted their season record 7-2 heading into a home doubleheader with Midland Saturday at 1 p.m.

Unable to hold a 5-4 lead in the top of the ninth, the Blue Devils won it in the bottom of the inning on Travis Stroup’s line drive single on an 0-2 pitch with two out. Malone Smith opened the game-winning rally with a single and Easton Fortuna’s sacrifice bunt advanced pinch runner Caleb Gray to second. Gray moved up to third on a ground ball and after a walk to Albert Woodard, Stroup delivered the game-winner.

Held to three singles over the first four innings, the Blue Devils trailed 3-0 in the fifth when Maple Woods opened the door for KCKCC’s first run. Chase Redick singled with two out and scored all the way from first on Woodard’s fly ball that was dropped in right. KCKCC got even in the sixth on a triple by Eli Lovell, a single by Ryan Fisher, a double by Zach Mahoney and Conor Behrens’ run-scoring ground ball.

Maple Woods retook the lead in the eighth but KCKCC quickly retied it on a triple by Stroup and an error and then went ahead 5-4 on Mahoney’s sacrifice fly. However, Maple Woods rebounded to tie it in the ninth inning on an inning-opening walk, single and outfield error.

Tanner Vestal got the win with one inning of one-hit relief. Brandon Reid worked the first 5.1 innings, allowing five hits while Avery Fliger gave up just one hit and one run in two innings.

“You take wins anyway you can get them but it was good to stay positive,” said KCKCC coach Matt Goldbeck. “I thought we showed good character to stay in the game and not give up.”

Alan Hoskins is the sports information director at KCKCC.

Recipe column: Walk for your heart

by Lori Wuellner

Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? An American will have a heart attack or stroke about every 25 seconds. February is American Heart Month, so let’s take action to help fight heart disease.

Importance of physical activity

Physical inactivity increases the risk of coronary heart diseases. Luckily, this is a modifiable risk factor and improving it is as easy as going for a walk most days of the week.

One of the most effective forms of exercise to achieve heart health is walking. Walking does not require any special skills. It is safe, free, requires no equipment and costs nothing to get started.

The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise. One way to achieve 150 minutes/week is to do 30 minutes of brisk walking for 5 days of the week.

Short on time?

Get active for at least 10 minutes at a time, three times throughout the day to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. A great tip for incorporating short bursts of activity is to take a walk during a break, over the noon hour, while waiting for a load of laundry to get done, or after dinner.

Health benefits of physical activity
 Lower risk of-
o Early death
o Heart disease
o Stroke
o Type 2 diabetes
o High blood pressure
 Prevention of weight gain
 Weight loss when combined with diet
 Improved cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness

Save the date

Walk Kansas 2016 is a health initiative presented by K-State Research and Extension.

Walk Kansas is a team-based program that will inspire you to lead a healthier life (including reducing your risk of heart disease) by being more active, making better nutrition choices, and learning positive ways to deal with stress. It is an 8-week program starting April 3 and concluding on May 28. For more details contact our office at 299-9300 or go www.WalkKansas.org.

Give the following American Heart Association recipe a try. It’s a healthy blend of fruit and veggies that will dazzle your taste buds!

Lori Wuellner is a Wyandotte County Extension agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, K-State Research and Extension, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. Telephone 913-299-9300, email [email protected].

Mango, Avocado and Black Bean Salad
Ingredients
• 15 oz. canned, no-salt-added black beans (1 can), drained, rinsed
• 15.25 oz. canned, no-salt-added or low-sodium whole kernel corn (1 can), drained, rinsed
• 1 cup avocado (1 medium or 2 small), halved, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 mangos (about 2 cups), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 green onions, cut into 1/2-inch pieces OR
• 1/2 small red or white onion (about 1/4 cup), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 or 1/2 jalapeño pepper, stems discarded, seeded, finely chopped, optional
• 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
• 3 Tbsp. fresh or bottled lime juice
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. salt
1. Wash and dry lettuce, then chop or tear into 2 inch pieces and divide into 6 bowls or plates.
2. Combine the black beans, corn, mango, avocado, onions and jalapeño pepper. Do not mix until you add the dressing.
3. Combine the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, black pepper and salt together in a jar with a secure lid, shake together until mixed well and pour over the mango and avocado mixture.
4. Toss gently to coat and serve over the lettuce and mixed greens.

Keep it healthy:

When using canned beans, drain and rinse under cold water for a minute to remove some of the sodium.

Tips:
 This salad will keep in the refrigerator for a few days and the flavors keep improving.
 You can serve this with crunchy vegetables like cucumbers and/or jicama, cut into ¼ inch slices and used like chips.
 You can also enjoy this in a sandwich or wrap. It is a great dish to bring to potlucks or picnics.

Nutritional Analysis Per serving: Calories Per Serving 218; Total Fat6.9 g; Saturated Fa1.0; Monounsaturated Fat 4.3 g; Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 128 mg; Carbohydrates 36g; Fiber 9 g; Sugars14 g; Protein 7 g

Source: American Heart Association, heart.org/simplecooking; Walk for Your Heart, University of Nebraska Extension