Month: November 2021

UG committees to meet tonight

Two Unified Government committees are scheduled to meet tonight.

The UG Economic Development and Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29.

On the agenda is a resolution to issue industrial revenue bonds up to $48 million to finance the costs of acquiring, constructing, improving and equipping a commercial multifamily facility for the benefit of Hudson Apartments, at 3600 Rainbow Blvd.

Also on the agenda is a resolution to authorize filing an application with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for a loan under the Kansas Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Act.

The UG’s cash and investment policy is scheduled to be presented, with no changes proposed.

Also on the agenda is a resolution to authorize offering for sale UG municipal temporary notes and general obligation bonds. The agenda lists several projects with a total of $163.6 million.

Also on the agenda is the 2022 budget, marketing plan and five-year agreement between the UG and Visit Kansas City, Kansas.

The committee also will hear the third quarter budget revisions over $10,000.

The third quarter budget to actuals report also is on the agenda.

The UG Neighborhood and Community Development Committee meeting will follow the EDF meeting.

On the NCD agenda is an ordinance amending the Landmarks Ordinance regarding historic landmarks and historic districts.

Land Bank option applications on the agenda include:

New construction, single-family homes, eight homes:
Mike Payne, one home, 3306 N. 33rd;
Camellia Newton Stanton, one home, rose garden, 2725 Sewell;
Estralita Justice, one home, 3429 N. 31st St., 3427 N. 31st St., 3425 N. 31st St.;
Jonathan Wilde, one home, 2806 S. 8th St.;
Steven Bashus, one home, 1600 S. 86th St.;
Lorena Vega, one home, 8545 Kansas Ave.;
Dr. Barbara Ann Woods, two homes, 2712 Garfield Ave., 1876 N. 28th.
New construction, commercial:
Mercedes Rubio, food truck plaza, 816 N. 9th St.

Land Bank property transfers:
Yard extension, Shawn Simmons, 2641 R N. 22nd St.

Also on the agenda is an appearance by Colleen Roberts to discuss new development and updating the Piper master plan.

To connect to the Zoom meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84133407913?pwd=bGljWmNqWkloSVp1SFIybmQ4UmRYdz09.

The passcode is 461118.

To connect by telephone, dial toll free 888-475-4499.
The webinar ID number is 841 3340 7913.
The committee meetings also are expected to be on YouTube and on UGTV cable television.
For more information, see the agendas at https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Clerks-Office/Agendas-Minutes.

Accident reported on I-635 near Swartz

An accident was reported at 6:38 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, on northbound I-635, about 500 feet south of Swartz Road, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s report.

A Kia Sorrento struck the back of a Subaru that had been left unoccupied in a lane on I-635, according to the trooper’s report.

The driver of the Sorrento, a 58-year-old woman, had a possible injury, according to the trooper’s report.

Today’s high to be near 70

Above normal temperatures and mainly dry weather are expected through the week ahead, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Today’s high will be near 70, with winds gusting up to 20 mph, the weather service said.

The high will drop about 14 degrees lower on Tuesday, with an increase in cloud cover, according to the weather service.

Warmer temperatures will return Wednesday through Friday, with Thursday’s highs in the mid-60s to mid 70s, the weather service said. The record high for Thursday is 70 degrees, set in 1956, so some records could fall if high temperatures remain in the forecast.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 70, the weather service said. A west southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph will gust as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 40 and a west wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, there will be increasing clouds, with a high near 56, the weather service said. A calm wind will become north northeast around 6 mph.

Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 38 and a calm wind, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 63, the weather service said. A light southwest wind will become west southwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds may gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 47, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 70, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be clear, with a low of 47, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 65, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 37, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 52, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 40, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 56, the weather service said.