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Kansas City Council has 2 proposals for Kemper Arena future

(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Two businessmen from Wichita are offering a second proposal for the future of Kemper Arena.

The Kansas City Star reports (http://bit.ly/1Tnrzja ) the proposal from Rodney and Brandon Steven would compete with one submitted by Foutch Brothers of Kansas City.

The Steven brothers own Genesis Health Clubs, car dealerships and have a stake in several hockey teams. A consultant for the brothers, Greg Ferris, says they want to use the arena for smaller concerts, junior hockey club teams, indoor sporting events and smaller entertainment events.

The Foutch Brothers want to use Kemper as a regional complex for amateur youth, family-oriented and adult sports.

Kansas City Councilman Scott Taylor says a selection committee is expected to hear details of the proposals in February.

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Information from: The Kansas City Star, http://www.kcstar.com

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