Point of View

It is not easy to become a champion. . . it is why we honor those champions around us. We respect their determination. . .practice. . .exercise. . .discipline and, yes. . .commitment to never give up, give in, back up, back down, sit down, quit or walk away until victory is achieved. For the rest of us, first, commit to rising above average. It’s still the number one characteristic of a champion. . . to be the best we can possibly be. . .in everything our hands find to do. Have the heart of a champion, someone who rises above ordinary to do the extraordinary. Confront your fears, to be free from them. A champion must know that he will do the right thing when the time comes. Good isn’t good enough. Be willing to pay the price. Be a finisher. What will it take for you to become the best at what you do?

CCPHC Order - Masks are required indoors until further notice; 50% occupancy; parties limited to 10

Monday, 6PM - City Council, ZOOM

• Agreement with Polsinelli to formulate a tax structure that enables the Hall of Waters to seek Historic Tax Credits for renovation costs [FUNDING: CIP];
• Purchase 4 Police Vehicles for $119,344 [FUNDING: PSST];
• Replace Sewer Camera for $95,000 [FUNDING: Sewer Rates] WHY? inspect inside of sewer mains & storm pipes, to properly diagnose solutions for back-up;
• On-Call Agreements with Lamp Rynerson, Luebbert, & Pedrotti renewed for 1-year; Pedrotti maintains SCADA system which operates, monitors & controls aspects of city's water distribution system, sewer collection system, & treatment plants. Lamp Rynerson addresses issues concerning water, wastewater treatment facilities, distribution & collection systems, storm system or street issues; & Luebbert provides plan review for stormwater compliance & determines detention/stormwater quality BMPS;
• appointment of Julea Wormsley to Housing Authority to fill unexpired term;
• Ordinance amendment to require tenant list be provided with occupancy license & inspections;
• Wellness Program Agreements with employers with 100+ employees & Community Center (ES School District & ES Hospital). and appropriations.

Few things occur all the time without an end in sight. Here are a few of those things - water and sewer is available all the time, and a part of our staff is also on hand all of the time to keep everything moving. Police and Fire is an easy one, we all know that there is always someone working from Police and Fire to keep us safe. There are many other things that will produce a response if it occurs around the clock - snow & ice is an all call moment, removal of debris from the roadway, a broken water or sewer main, when something goes missing... Many other things can wait.

• Providing letters of support to Elms Senior Assisted Living Facility & Memory Care Project;
• First look at Westside Safe Streets & Sidewalks map & improvements schedule; we will be scheduling opportunities for Citizen Input during February to refine the project list;
• The Hospital's Vaccination Clinic is now ready to go - all we need is vaccines. Register on Clay County PHC website, the Community Center will help you sign up if needed.
• Park Planning received feedback from 159 people. You told us that 77% use our trails, 55% use playgrounds and 23% use dog park. Century Park is the most visited park, 2nd is Rainbow Trail, then Siloam Mountain and downtown trails, Sunnyside Park. You also told us what you want more of - additional trails, amphitheater, movies in the park.
• Golf is moving forward under new management. We look forward to working with Orion's new staff - Tim, Kyle, Austin, & Brooke, welcoming you to the new golf season.
• New Cemetery Rules - decorations are restricted between March 1 & November 1. Please don't leave decorations in the grass. Visit website for details, new signage should be installed this week.

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Email: mmcgovern@excelsiorsprings.gov
Website: cityofesmo.com
Location: Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Phone: (816) 630-0752