December 2017 - Kannapolis Matters

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Calendar of Events

DECEMBER 2017

DECEMBER 1-30 Winterland Express &

Celebration of Lights

6 p.m. | Village Park

(closed 12/24 & 12/25)

Applications to serve on the City’s boards and commissions are welcome throughout the year. Generally, applications are due April 1 for appointments starting with the July 1 fiscal year. However, seats occasionally become open throughout the year to be filled immediately.

We are currently seeking members for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Board of Adjustment.

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Holiday Market 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Laureate Center

9

Christmas Parade 6 p.m. | Downtown

16 Run Kannapolis Frostbite 5K

10 a.m. | Kannapolis YMCA

Downtown Revitalization project Underway

No pets or smoking please.

More at kannapolisnc.gov.

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undreds of Kannapolis officials, business people and residents recently celebrated the kickoff of the Downtown Revitalization Project. The event was held at the former K-Town Furniture Building, which will be the site of the Sports and Entertainment Venue.

Members serving on City boards and commissions commit to serving a threeyear term with no more than three excused absences per year. Meetings are typically monthly in the evening, but details for each commission vary.

For more information, contact the City Clerk at bbell@kannapolisnc.gov or call 704-920-4303.

The City of Kannapolis 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov

Follow the City on Facebook (facebook. com/cityofkannapolis) and Twitter (twitter.com#Kannapolis) for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg began the ceremony by outlining the three key components of the Downtown Revitalization Project: the streetscape and infrastructure improvements; the mixed-use demonstration development, Vida; and the Sports and Entertainment Venue. “We are embarking on a journey which will bring new investments, new businesses and new opportunities for a better quality of life for our citizens,” commented Legg. “For every dollar we invest in our downtown we expect to triple it with private investment dollars.”

Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant praised his fellow City Council members Dianne Berry, Ryan Dayvault, Roger Haas, Darrell Jackson, Tom Kincaid and Doug Wilson for all of the hard work and collaboration they have accomplished on decisions regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project. “We took the bold step of purchasing our downtown two years ago and began envisioning a unique future for our residents. Each step has been carefully researched and thoroughly planned by each Council member and it is an exciting day to see it all begin,” he said.

From left: Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Wilson; Council members Ryan Dayvault and Dianne Berry; Mayor Darrell Hinnant; Council members Darrell Jackson and Tom Kincaid; City Ma nager Mike Legg; and Deputy City Manager Edd ie Smith

He quoted John Maxwell: “ ‘A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position,’ and that is what we have here in Kannapolis.

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Volunteer for a City Commission

Calendar of Events

DECEMBER 2017

DECEMBER 1-30 Winterland Express &

Celebration of Lights

6 p.m. | Village Park

(closed 12/24 & 12/25)

Applications to serve on the City’s boards and commissions are welcome throughout the year. Generally, applications are due April 1 for appointments starting with the July 1 fiscal year. However, seats occasionally become open throughout the year to be filled immediately.

We are currently seeking members for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Board of Adjustment.

9

Holiday Market 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Laureate Center

9

Christmas Parade 6 p.m. | Downtown

16 Run Kannapolis Frostbite 5K

10 a.m. | Kannapolis YMCA

Downtown Revitalization project Underway

No pets or smoking please.

More at kannapolisnc.gov.

H

undreds of Kannapolis officials, business people and residents recently celebrated the kickoff of the Downtown Revitalization Project. The event was held at the former K-Town Furniture Building, which will be the site of the Sports and Entertainment Venue.

Members serving on City boards and commissions commit to serving a threeyear term with no more than three excused absences per year. Meetings are typically monthly in the evening, but details for each commission vary.

For more information, contact the City Clerk at bbell@kannapolisnc.gov or call 704-920-4303.

The City of Kannapolis 401 Laureate Way Kannapolis, NC 28081 704.920.4300 www.kannapolisnc.gov

Follow the City on Facebook (facebook. com/cityofkannapolis) and Twitter (twitter.com#Kannapolis) for regular updates and more ideas for fun.

Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg began the ceremony by outlining the three key components of the Downtown Revitalization Project: the streetscape and infrastructure improvements; the mixed-use demonstration development, Vida; and the Sports and Entertainment Venue. “We are embarking on a journey which will bring new investments, new businesses and new opportunities for a better quality of life for our citizens,” commented Legg. “For every dollar we invest in our downtown we expect to triple it with private investment dollars.”

Kannapolis Mayor Darrell Hinnant praised his fellow City Council members Dianne Berry, Ryan Dayvault, Roger Haas, Darrell Jackson, Tom Kincaid and Doug Wilson for all of the hard work and collaboration they have accomplished on decisions regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project. “We took the bold step of purchasing our downtown two years ago and began envisioning a unique future for our residents. Each step has been carefully researched and thoroughly planned by each Council member and it is an exciting day to see it all begin,” he said.

From left: Mayor Pro-Tem Doug Wilson; Council members Ryan Dayvault and Dianne Berry; Mayor Darrell Hinnant; Council members Darrell Jackson and Tom Kincaid; City Ma nager Mike Legg; and Deputy City Manager Edd ie Smith

He quoted John Maxwell: “ ‘A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position,’ and that is what we have here in Kannapolis.

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The old K-Town Furniture

store building comes dow

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Leaders, working together, to make the vision of our citizens a reality.”

electrical ductwork from Vance Street to Laureate Way and Main Street to Oak Street/Chestnut Avenue

• Demolition of the former K-Town The first phase of the streetscape and Furniture building infrastructure improvements is now underway and includes: • Measures to protect trees on West • Removal of overhead power lines and Avenue as well as the removal of certain installation of new underground trees which have aged and are unhealthy

Have fun with us and look for these words that pertain to the environment.

ALUMINUM DRAIN HEAT PAPER STORMWATER

CARDBOARD FATS LEAK RAIN TRASH CLEAN GLASS LEAVES RECYCLE WATER COMPOST GRASS LITTER REUSE YARDWASTE GREASE OILS RUNOFF CONSERVE

Environmental Word Search

• Construction fencing • Restriping of various streets and parking lots which will not be part of the construction zone in order to maximize parking availability during the construction phase Phase Two is the actual construction of all streetscape and infrastructure improvements and it will begin in January 2018. The entire project should be completed in early 2019.

Once completed, the streetscape will be a dynamic urban park that includes unique green space, and outdoor dining and social activity areas. Vida, the mixed-use Demonstration Project by the Lansing Melbourne Group, should begin construction in early 2018, and the Sports and Entertainment Venue construction will begin in summer 2018.

For more information, visit kannapolisnc.gov/revitalization.

Enjoy A Kannapolis Christmas The Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express are underway each evening in Village Park. The park is located at 700 West C Street.

The Winterland Express train runs every evening until December 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) from 6-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, and from 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Ride the train through the park, enjoy more than 250,000 Christmas lights, make s ’mores and more. Admission to the park and viewing of the lights is free; tickets to ride the train and the doubledecker carousel are $2 per person, per ride.

Again this year, kids of all ages will be able to visit Santa in his studio each night. The park will also feature performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears, who will entertain the family with a 30-

minute Christmas Carol performance each hour, on the hour.

The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers group returns this year with their popular model trains on display Wednesday through Sunday nights.

On various nights local community groups and musicians will perform your favorite Christmas songs. Children will also have an opportunity to create ornaments and engage in the Lionel children’s zone filled with interactive model trains.

December 9: The Holiday Market at The Laureate Center in Kannapolis City Hall is being held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Local vendors and artists will have plenty of holiday gifts to choose from.

Whether you’re picking up some last-minute stocking stuffers or starting at the top of your list, the market is sure to have something for everyone. Free admission.

December 9: The 79th Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade, presented

by Cannon Pharmacy, begins at 6 p.m. This special night-time parade travels through the streets of downtown Kannapolis and usually lasts until 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the parade, visit the website listed below.

Please visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/ christmas for a complete schedule of events.

Kannapolis 101 Graduates Eighteen Kannapolis residents dedicated eight weeks to the Kannapolis 101 program. They went behind the scenes to look at everything from Public Safety to Economic Development and Environmental Services to learn how each department works together. The next Kannapolis 101 class will be held in the fall of 2018.

Superman Keegan and Supermom Darcy Wilson enjoy the Superhero and Mom Event recently held at the Laureate Center.

From left, front row: Kathleen Tilghman, Vicki Graham, Serena Edwards, Kelly Mullen, Pam Cato, Jeanna Boyd, Denician Parrish, Corinne Boyd, Howard Boyd; Back row: Chris Gordon, Carrie Brown, Cat Kaiser, Ronald Cato, Adam Marino, Bill Lutrick, Kym Lawson , Frank Gibson

Continued from page 1

Leaders, working together, to make the vision of our citizens a reality.”

electrical ductwork from Vance Street to Laureate Way and Main Street to Oak Street/Chestnut Avenue

• Demolition of the former K-Town The first phase of the streetscape and Furniture building infrastructure improvements is now underway and includes: • Measures to protect trees on West • Removal of overhead power lines and Avenue as well as the removal of certain installation of new underground trees which have aged and are unhealthy

Have fun with us and look for these words that pertain to the environment.

ALUMINUM DRAIN HEAT PAPER STORMWATER

CARDBOARD FATS LEAK RAIN TRASH CLEAN GLASS LEAVES RECYCLE WATER COMPOST GRASS LITTER REUSE YARDWASTE GREASE OILS RUNOFF CONSERVE

Environmental Word Search

• Construction fencing • Restriping of various streets and parking lots which will not be part of the construction zone in order to maximize parking availability during the construction phase Phase Two is the actual construction of all streetscape and infrastructure improvements and it will begin in January 2018. The entire project should be completed in early 2019.

Once completed, the streetscape will be a dynamic urban park that includes unique green space, and outdoor dining and social activity areas. Vida, the mixed-use Demonstration Project by the Lansing Melbourne Group, should begin construction in early 2018, and the Sports and Entertainment Venue construction will begin in summer 2018.

For more information, visit kannapolisnc.gov/revitalization.

Enjoy A Kannapolis Christmas The Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express are underway each evening in Village Park. The park is located at 700 West C Street.

The Winterland Express train runs every evening until December 30 (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) from 6-9 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, and from 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Ride the train through the park, enjoy more than 250,000 Christmas lights, make s ’mores and more. Admission to the park and viewing of the lights is free; tickets to ride the train and the doubledecker carousel are $2 per person, per ride.

Again this year, kids of all ages will be able to visit Santa in his studio each night. The park will also feature performances from our very own Kannapolis Singing Bears, who will entertain the family with a 30-

minute Christmas Carol performance each hour, on the hour.

The Atlantic Coast S Gaugers group returns this year with their popular model trains on display Wednesday through Sunday nights.

On various nights local community groups and musicians will perform your favorite Christmas songs. Children will also have an opportunity to create ornaments and engage in the Lionel children’s zone filled with interactive model trains.

December 9: The Holiday Market at The Laureate Center in Kannapolis City Hall is being held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Local vendors and artists will have plenty of holiday gifts to choose from.

Whether you’re picking up some last-minute stocking stuffers or starting at the top of your list, the market is sure to have something for everyone. Free admission.

December 9: The 79th Annual Kannapolis Christmas Parade, presented

by Cannon Pharmacy, begins at 6 p.m. This special night-time parade travels through the streets of downtown Kannapolis and usually lasts until 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in participating in the parade, visit the website listed below.

Please visit www.kannapolisnc.gov/ christmas for a complete schedule of events.

Kannapolis 101 Graduates Eighteen Kannapolis residents dedicated eight weeks to the Kannapolis 101 program. They went behind the scenes to look at everything from Public Safety to Economic Development and Environmental Services to learn how each department works together. The next Kannapolis 101 class will be held in the fall of 2018.

Superman Keegan and Supermom Darcy Wilson enjoy the Superhero and Mom Event recently held at the Laureate Center.

From left, front row: Kathleen Tilghman, Vicki Graham, Serena Edwards, Kelly Mullen, Pam Cato, Jeanna Boyd, Denician Parrish, Corinne Boyd, Howard Boyd; Back row: Chris Gordon, Carrie Brown, Cat Kaiser, Ronald Cato, Adam Marino, Bill Lutrick, Kym Lawson , Frank Gibson