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Hi
everyone
I'm
Chris
Hernandez,
and
this
is
the
weekly
report-
a
look
at
news
from
the
city
of
Kansas
City
Missouri,
Casey
streetcar,
which
has
gained
a
lot
of
national
attention,
is
also
adding
to
citizen
satisfaction
with
quality
of
life.
Right
here
in
Kansas
City
Missouri,
the
annual
citizen
satisfaction
survey,
was
presented
to
the
City
Council
this
week.
It
shows
a
5
percent
increase
in
quality
of
life.
Satisfaction
in
KCMO,
more
than
34
percent
of
survey.
A
Respondents
indicate
they
have
ridden
the
streetcar
already
and
a
significant
number
also
say
they
are
more
satisfied
with
public
transportation.
The
city
uses
this
kind
of
survey.
Data
to
help
guide
city
priorities
summer
is
in
full
swing
and
it's
pretty
hot
out
there.
So
you
can
beat
the
heat
by
remembering
some
safety
tips
for
both
you
and
your
pets
do
not
use
a
fan
as
your
primary
source
of
cooling.
A
If
your
home
does
not
have
air
conditioning,
you
can
visit
a
public
building
each
day,
such
as
a
community
center
for
at
least
several
hours
to
stay
cool
and
you
can
participate
in
activities.
There
be
sure
to
check
on
your
neighbors
friends
and
relatives
at
least
twice
a
day
morning
and
night,
never
leave
children
or
pets
alone
in
closed
vehicles,
not
even
with
the
windows
partially
rolled
down.
The
temperature
inside
a
car
can
exceed
140
degrees
and
can
kill
within
minutes.
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If
you
do
have
to
work
outside
or
in
a
non
air-conditioned
workplace,
be
sure
to
take
frequent
breaks
rest
in
the
shade
and
drink
plenty
of
water.
Be
sure
your
pet
also
has
plenty
of
water
and
keep
pets
out
of
the
Sun
and
preferably
indoors
avoid
letting
them
walk
on
hot
surfaces
that
can
burn
and
blister
their
feet
for
more
safety
tips,
visit
KCMO
gov
and
enter
the
word
heat
in
the
search
box.
Now,
let's
take
a
look
at
what's
happening
around
several
city
departments,.
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Hi
I'm
Heidi
Markel,
with
KC
Park
July,
is
National
Park
and
Recreation
month,
which
means
it's
time
to
get
your
play
on,
discover
the
power
of
play
with
Kansas,
City,
Parks
and
Recreation,
as
we
celebrate
all
month.
Long
tag,
pictures
of
you,
your
family
and
friends,
enjoying
our
events,
attractions
and
facilities
with
a
hashtag
play
on
July
and
KC
parks,
a
groundbreaking
for
a
new
monument
in
Iowa's
Davis,
Park
honoring,
the
native
sons
and
daughters
of
Greater,
Kansas
City
will
take
place
on
Thursday
July
20th
at
10
a.m.
B
the
native
sons
and
daughters
is
an
organization
dedicated
to
the
historic
preservation
of
the
unique
and
rich
heritage
of
the
greater
Kansas
City
metropolitan
area,
stop
by
the
groundbreaking
for
a
free,
hot
dog
and
enjoy
entertainment
by
a
Dixieland,
jazz
band,
Kansas,
City's,
official
Park
and
Recreation
month
celebration.
The
big
picnic
takes
place
on
Sunday
July
23rd
as
KC
parks
and
the
nelson-atkins
Museum
of
Art
hosts
the
biggest
Signet
the
region
has
ever
seen.
B
The
Donald
J
hall,
sculpture
park
and
pipe
park
will
be
linked
to
become
a
giant
space
for
all
to
come
together
for
an
evening
of
free
fun.
Family
activities,
details
at
KC,
Park,
org,
Kansas,
City's,
newest
off-leash
dog
park,
is
opening
on
Saturday
July
29th
at
4
p.m.
the
West
Terrace
dog
park,
located
at
750
Pennsylvania
Street,
isn't
in
close
1.5
acre
park
featuring
fantastic
views
of
the
West
Bottoms
and
Missouri
River
amenities
includes
benches
Park,
stairs
Shade
civilian
with
picnic
tables,
swipe
card
entry
and
two
drinking
fountains
visit.
B
C
D
The
Negro
Leagues
baseball
museum
is
a
hub
of
activity
with
exhibitions
and
tours
and
related
programs,
including
an
event,
a
hotdog
festival
that
is
coming
up
on
August
12th
and
is
supported
by
the
neighborhood
Tourist
Development
Fund
here.
To
tell
us
more
about
what's
happening
at
the
Museum
is
dr.
ray
Doswell,
the
vice
president
of
territorial
services,
dr.
ray,
thank
you
for
having
us
here
today
we're.
D
E
Museum
was
initially
established
in
1990
when
a
group
of
local
historians
of
former
baseball
players
wanted
to
highlight
the
history
of
african-american
baseball
in
this
area
in
Kansas.
City
is
significant
to
that
national
story
in
that
the
Negro
National
League,
the
first
successful
grouping,
our
league
of
all-black
baseball
teams
was
founded
here
at
the
historic
ymca
on
the
Paseo
Boulevard,
those
local
business
people
and
entrepreneurs,
and
others
came
together
wanting
to
create
a
monument
to
that
legacy.
E
And
thus
the
baseball
museum
was
formed
in
a
small
office
in
the
Lincoln
building,
then
a
larger
display
in
the
Lincoln
building
and
through
the
help
and
support
of
the
city
as
part
of
the
18th
and
vine
museum
complex
that
we
share
the
building
with
the
American
jazz
museum
and
many
of
our
visitors
are
from
out
of
town
I'd,
say
if
you
can
come
to
the
museum
at
any
given
time
and
you
will
hear
from
people
from
all
over
the
country.
Inque
Jinnah,
Lee
all
over
the
world.
E
E
Baseball
museum
is
pleased
to
offer
the
heart
of
America
hotdog
festival,
which
is
an
annual
salute
to
the
connections
between
baseball
and
great
American,
treat
the
hot
dog.
It's
an
idea
that
our
president
Bob
Kendrick
came
up
with,
and
it's
just
a
great
community
music
festival,
primarily
with
the
support
of
the
NTDs
in
the
city,
as
well
as
our
great
sponsors,
hyvee,
Pepsi
and
farmland.
E
We're
able
to
provide
thousands
of
hotdogs
for
the
fans
to
come
and
purchase
and
help
raise
money
for
the
museum
and
we've
got
an
all-star
lineup
if
you're
into
funk
and
R&B,
we
have,
after
seven
and
zap,
which
are
great
historic,
funk
and
R&B
bands,
as
well
as
our
local
favorites
bloodstone,
who
are
pioneers
in
old-school,
R&B
music,
among
some
other
talent
as
well.
So
folks
will
come
out
and
get
some
food
there's
some
great
music
and
enjoy
the
outdoors.
Well,.
E
Anticipated
close
to
well
over
3,000,
maybe
even
as
high
as
as
seven
to
ten
thousand
folks,
it's
a
little
bit
different
this
year,
we
have
a
little
bit
more
space
to
work
with.
Normally
the
event
is
on
the
north
side
of
the
museum
complex
near
the
Greg
Center,
but
because
of
construction
of
the
youth
baseball
academy,
we
removed
it
now
to
the
median
at
Paseo
between
Paseo
and
18th
Street
and
Truman
Road.
D
E
E
We
have
a
great
membership
based
out
of
town
as
well,
so
they
want
to
support-
and
this
is
a
wonderful
opportunity
for
them
to
come
into
town,
see
the
museum
again
and,
of
course,
enjoy
great
music
and
it's
one
of
the
last
opportunities
to
do
something
fun
before
school
starts
and
before
the
end
of
summer.
And
if.
E
Tickets
for
the
hot
dog
dress
or
available
derivative
right,
but
you
can
link
there
at
our
website,
which
is
wwl,
be
am
calm.
We
also
are
on
Facebook
as
well,
so
you
can
go
to
the
museum
site
on
Facebook,
which
has
lots
of
great
news
and
information
about
our
exhibits,
traveling
with
us
and
other
activities
that
are
happening
around
the
nation
related
to
Negro,
Leagues
history,
and
you
can
follow
our
president
Bob
Kendrick
on
Twitter
at
NLB
empress.
That's
the
official
twitter
account
for
the
museum
and.
E
Right,
we
have
a
special
offer
for
folks
right
now.
It's
a
really
special
offer
$10
for
adults
$5
for
children,
for
the
hot
dog
festival,
though
that
sale
ends
on
September
skis
me
on
July
21st.
But
what
you
get
with
that
special
offer
is
that
you
also
get
a
free,
hot
dog
and
a
free
drink
with
your
ticket,
but
that
ends
on
July
21st.
We're
thankful
we're
thankful
for
the
support
of
the
city
that
recognizes
what
we
do
here
and
the
attraction
that
we
are
for
folks
from
out
of
town.
E
E
G
G
If
Terrence
had
forgotten
to
bring
separate
bags
for
his
meat
and
produce
at
the
grocery
store,
any
bacteria
from
the
porkchops
could
have
crossed
contaminated
the
head
of
lettuce.
These
bacteria
can
come
from
the
juices
of
raw
meat
or
even
just
the
products
or
product
packaging
touching
when
no
visible
juices
are
present.
G
G
G
Terence
must
be
very
careful
when
cutting
his
meat,
because,
though
he
can't
see
it,
there
could
be
bacteria
on
this
pork.
He
can
spread
this
bacteria
from
the
meat
to
his
utensils,
his
vegetables
and
his
kitchen
towel
if
he
does
not
wash
his
hands
well.
After
touching,
the
meat
cross-contamination
is
far
more
likely,
but
fortunately,
for
his
family
Terence
was
careful.
Terrence
washes
his
hands
with
soap
and
warm
water
for
20
seconds
after
handling
the
pork.
He
also
washes
the
cutting
board
and
utensils.
G
All
Terence
has
to
do
now
is
use
a
food
thermometer
to
be
sure
that
his
meat
is
safely
cooked.
The
porks
internal
temperature
is
safe
at
145
degrees,
Fahrenheit
all
whole
cuts
of
pork,
beef
and
lamb
require
a
three
minute
rest
time
before
they're
safe
to
eat.
During
these
three
minutes
after
meat
is
removed
from
the
heat
source,
its
temperature
remains
constant
or
continues
to
rise,
which
destroys
any
remaining
bacteria
Terrence
was
careful
not
to
cross
contaminate
his
kitchen
or
food
and
by
cooking
his
meat
to
the
proper
temperature.
G
He
serves
his
family
food
that
is
safe
to
eat.
He
keeps
the
pork
and
lettuce
separate
during
his
prep,
and
now
he
can
safely
serve
them
together
for
more
information
on
how
to
prevent
cross-contamination
visit
foodsafety.gov.
If
you
have
specific
questions,
you
can
call
us.
Das,
meat
and
poultry
hotline
toll
free
at.
A
The
public
improvements,
Advisory
Committee,
also
called
piak,
invites
residents
to
voice
their
ideas
at
a
series
of
citywide
and
district
hearings.
This
summer,
Pike
funds
typically
are
used
for
flood
control,
storm
drainage,
street
resurfacing,
bridge
repairs,
traffic
signals,
tree
trimming
and
planting
as
well
as
improvements
to
parks
and
trails.
Upcoming
public
district
hearings
will
be
held
on
Thursday
July
20th
from
6:30
to
8:30
p.m.
at
the
shoal
creek
police
station
at
6801,
northeast
Pleasant,
Valley
Road,
also
Wednesday
July
26
from
6
to
8
p.m.
A
at
Country,
Club,
Congregational,
Church,
205,
West,
65th
Street
in
Brookside,
and
also
on
Thursday
July
27th
from
6:30
to
8:30
p.m.
at
the
East
patrol
police
station
at
26.
Forty
Prospect
Avenue
residents
can
also
submit
requests
online
at
KCMO
gov
slash,
pi
act.
You
can
also
call
to
request
a
forum
at
eight
one,
six,
five
one,
three,
eight
eight,
two,
eight
or
email
pi
act,
p,
IA
c
@
kc
mo
org.
A
The
complete
list
of
summer
pi
Akira's
is
available
on
the
city's
website
want
to
help
plan
an
even
better
future
in
the
Northland
join
the
City
Planning
Department
to
discuss
the
area
plan
for
shoal
creek
valley.
You
can
participate
on
Wednesday,
July
19th
at
would
neat
library
which
is
located
at
80
900
flintlock
Road.
It
runs
from
6
to
8
p.m.
area
plans,
provide
strategies
for
a
community's
long
term
plans
and
guide
decisions
about
land
use,
housing
and
city
services.
A
You
can
also
comment
online
about
the
show
Creek
Valley
area
plan
just
visit,
our
virtual
town
hall
at
KC
momentum
org.
That
does
it
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this
edition
of
the
weekly
report
to
view
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channel.
You
can
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Twitter
and
Facebook
I'm
Chris
Hernandez
have
a
great
week.
Everyone.