point of view
Excelsior Springs, Missouri
everything is connected
Architecture isn't just about the brick and mortar. It's about seeing how you can help build communities. Yasmeen Lari, architect, co-founder of the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan
week of August 12th
Tuesday, 4pm - Municipal Court
Wednesday, 11:30am - Employee Recognition Luncheon; 5pm - Historic Preservation Commission; Farmer's Markets
Thursday, Local Government Selfie Day; 11am - ES Redevelopment Corporation
Friday, 7:30am - City Council Work Session & Budget Review
Weekend - BBQ & Fly in on the River
a little more about this week's agendas
Employee Recognition Luncheon will recognize employee's service with the City.
Historic Preservation Commission will consider applications for 111 N. Main for change to garage door; 215, 217 E. Broadway & 461 S. Thompson for placement of new sign. Discussion regarding the matrix & whether staff should approve signage rather than the Commission.
Farmer's Market (morning @ Community Center 9-11:30am & afternoon @ Hitch Lot 4-7pm)
Local Government Selfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions.
Urban Redevelopment Corporation will consider 353 Tax Abatement applications for project @ 111 N. Main Street, former Crowley Furniture. The project will include electrical upgrades, roof repair, plumbing, tuckpointing, new windows & doors, HVAC, painting & wood rot repair, sidewalk replacement prepping for 5 residential apartments & 2 commercial spaces which qualifies for 100% abatement for 10 years & 50% abatement for 5 years, project is estimated to cost $361,000 & project @ 115 E. Broadway Street, Other Trails, to include improvements to entryway front window & door, HVAC, courtyard & interior improvements which qualifies for 100% abatement for 10 years, project is estimated to cost $27,000.
City Council issues under development for future council agenda include
- Declare Board Vacancies to be filled - Board of Zoning Adjustment, Capital Improvements, Community Center Board, Economic Development Boards, Historic Preservation Commission, Hospital Board of Trustees, Housing Authority, Planning & Zoning, Public Safety Sales Tax,
- presentation of July Financials;
- Agreements with Army Corps of Engineers to fund sewer service improvements & agreement with McClure Engineering to update bid documents for sewer service improvements.
- Budgets for review include Sales Tax Funds: Capital Improvement, Transportation Trust & Public Safety; Federal Forfeitures & Grants Management, Construction Services, Cemetery, & Tax Increment Financings (Golf Clubhouse & Elms Hotel).
who is the city, but the people
Celebrating work anniversaries this week - Darien Burnett, Personal Trainer - 5 years; Nathan Stark, Street Maintenance - 2 years; Cooper Bishop & Emily Jack, Wellness Cafe Servers; Zoey Bush & Brooke Rivest, Fitness Attendants; Macalan Grote, Lifeguard - 1 year.
love where you live
Communities can benefit from a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. CERT educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live. CERT trains volunteers in basic disaster response skills, such as: fire safety, light search & rescue, team organization, disaster medical operations. The CERT program offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training & organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was visiting this week to review the work that was completed on the Hall of Waters with funding from Saving America's Treasures.
Work on the Dunbar RR Crossing is complete, the next crossing to be improved is the Italian Way RR Crossing. Work on Highway 69 looks great; next up is the install of new traffic signals at McCleary Road @ Highway 69, which completes the road work for Quik Trip. Painting crosswalks always signifies school is getting ready to start.
choose your attitude!
Our community parks are the place our children make friends, families gather, for BBQs, & beloved pets take walks. We are fortunate to have so many wonderful neighborhood parks all over Excelsior Springs!