point of view

A person’s perspective is the right perspective from their point of view. In one way or another we long to be seen. When we feel understood we feel… Energized... Respected... Grateful...

Connected... Empowered... Motivated... Willing to listen... Servant leaders help people flourish by seeking to understand how others see the world. Gain influence by learning how others see the world before explaining your way of seeing. Perspective taking is at the heart of servant leadership. Currently there are several opportunities to provide your perspective. Attend Planning & Zoning Public Hearings or the Virtual Public Open House. Schedule your Block Party to share time with your neighbors, & take the Thrive Excelsior Survey.

Monday, noon - Hospital Board; 6pm - Planning & Zoning

Tuesday, 6pm - Friends of the Wells

Wednesday - 4pm - Special Olympics

Thursday, 7am - Mayor's Prayer Breakfast; 11:30am - SAFE; SHOP LOCAL LATE until 7 or 8 pm

Friday, 7:30am - Council Work Session; 8:30-12:15pm CAMP Training

Saturday - Kentucky Derby

The Mayor's Block Challenge is on! The goal is to promote social connections. Residents are invited to sign up on https://cityofesmo.com/community/block-parties/

Planning & Zoning Commission will consider Preliminary & Final Plat @ NW Corner of Orrick & NE 124th Street; Special Use Permit for STR @ 2206 Wornall Road (Public Hearing); Zoning Text Amendment for reasonable accommodations from land use regulations (Public Hearing).

Friends of the Wells will discuss water sampling of the Lithia well, promotions committee updates

Special Olympics Track & Field is open to students (K-21) who want to compete in a variety of track & field events. Sponsored by ESHS Student Council & ESCC.

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast - The event is open to the public & features Pastor Jon C. Nelson as the guest speaker. Tickets are $10 & can be purchased at area churches, the Chamber office, City Manager's office, or directly from the Mayor.

Shop Local Late. This is a special night where our local businesses stay open late just for you! This is your night to eat, drink, shop & explore the historic district until 7 or 8pm.

City Council will issue proclamations for Older American Month, Local Government Week, Historic Preservation Month, & Building Safety Month; consider recommendations from Planning & Zoning Commission; requests from Public Works to authorize McClure Engineering to prepare sewer re-lining project to bid, modify wholesale water agreement with Prathersville, accept water line installed in Tracy Ave. between US-69 & N. Jesse James Rd.; request from MO Secretary of State to annually adopt Conflict of Interest Resolution; & consider Board Appointments.

CAMP Training - Commission Assistance & Mentoring Program (CAMP) Virtual Training presented by National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) & hosted by the City. Learn more about local historic preservation fundamentals & best practices. Classes are available on 2 separate days & may be viewed by registrants for up to 60 days following the training.

• Day 1 (5/2) 8:30 - 8:45 am Welcome & Introduction
• 8:45 - 9:45 Standards & Guidelines for Design Review - Chris Wand
• 9:45 - 10:45 Envisioning Infill Design - Trisha Logan
• 10:45 - 11 Break
• 11 - 12 - Alternative Materials - Caroline Swope
• 12 - 12:15 Wrap Up.

Celebrating work anniversaries this week - Charles Lee, Water Maintenance - 32 years; Chris Blanchard, Firefighter/Paramedic - 7 years; Ella Siebert, Front Desk Clerk - 3 years; Candie Zirjacks, Bus Driver - 2 years; Isaac Clayton & Olivia Burgard, Lifeguards - 1 year.

Highlighting community leaders serving on Hospital Board of Trustees - Mike Anderson, Martha Buckman, Jesse Hall, Tim Pence, Kathy Roberts, Jeanine Stubbs & Brian Yarborough. Thank you for your leadership & attention to maintaining programs that improve our Community Health. We are proud of our heritage for health & wellness.

Building safety Month is themed "Game On!". It's an annual campaign organized by the International Code Council to raise awareness about building safety & the importance of building codes. Building codes protect us from hazards like fires, weather-related events & structural collapse. Older Americans Month is themed "Flip the Script on Aging" by staying active & engaged & highlighting the opportunities for purpose, exploration, & connection that come with aging. Historic Preservation Month highlights the importance of preserving our nation's historical places & stories. Looking for businesses & organizations to showcase their role of history.

• To further our Comprehensive Planning, visit the Virtual Public Open House https://excelsioracommunityrising.com/
• In the next couple of weeks we will schedule the kick-off meeting with our funding agency & engineers to complete the scope of work & bid documents for our sewer re-lining projects
• Over sixty volunteers showed up to our Earth Day Stream Clean-up organized by Park & Recreation (Nate Williams & staff)
• What is the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference? Hosted by MU Extension & City of ES, unites entrepreneurs, business leaders & community stakeholders to spark collaboration & drive innovation. Sharing best practices, gaining insights from one another's experiences, & exchanging ideas to elevate rural economic development through entrepreneurships. Join us, early bird registration is open now.
• It's time to take the Thrive Survey, it only takes 5 minutes & a chance to win some great prizes. https://thriveexcelsior.com/

I'd like to take a moment to say we have an amazing Senior Center in ES! It's a great place for anyone 60+ yrs to get out, socialize, exercise & eat a great lunch for only $2! It's been a Godsend for my mother & many others. I encourage anyone over 60 to go & have a great time. Read it on FB