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Grandview public meetings in 2022

37 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

City Council

Council to accept city manager resignation and name successor

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting to act on the resignation of City Manager Donald Moore and to name a new City Manager, including setting the salary by ordinance. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss the City Manager position and standard public comment and announcements.

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✓ Decided: Grandview City Council appoints Melissa Boyle as City Manager

The City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Donald Moore and appointed Melissa Boyle as the new City Manager. The Council also established the new City Manager's annual salary.

Thu Dec 1, 2022

City Council

Council to consider selling 6.14 acres to EDC and interim city manager

The Grandview City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 1, 2022, with several action items. Key decisions include a resolution to sell approximately 6.14 acres to the Grandview Type A EDC, amending the personnel policy manual, and appointing an interim city manager. The council will also discuss financial support for the Volunteer Fire Department, including a possible fire truck purchase, and consider appointments to EDC boards.

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✓ Decided: Grandview City Council appoints Melissa Boyle as Interim City Manager

The City Council appointed an interim city manager and approved the sale of 6.14 acres of land to the Grandview Type A EDC. The council also amended the Personnel Policy Manual regarding benefits and leave and assigned place numbers for EDC board members.

Tue Nov 29, 2022

Type A EDC

✓ Decided: No substantive decisions recorded in meeting agenda

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed items for discussion, including the purchase of 6.14 acres of land and performance agreements for Project X, but does not record any votes or final outcomes.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

Type B EDC

EDC board to vote on $400K water/wastewater budget amendment

The Grandview Type B Economic Development Corporation board will meet on November 3, 2022, to elect a president and vice president and to consider adopting Ordinance EDC Type B 2022-1101, which would amend the corporation's budget to include $400,000 for capital improvements to water and wastewater systems.

✓ Decided: EDC Board requests $400,000 budget amendment for water and wastewater improvements

The Type B Economic Development Corporation Board adopted an ordinance requesting the city council amend the budget to include $400,000 for water and wastewater capital improvements. The board specified that any items for allocated money must be brought back to the EDC B Board for final approval. The election of a President and Vice President was tabled.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

Type A EDC

✓ Decided: Type A EDC requests $1M for water and wastewater infrastructure

The Board adopted an ordinance requesting the City Council amend the budget to include $1,000,000 for water and wastewater capital improvements. The Board also requested permission to participate in a Type B project for the same infrastructure. Additionally, the Board elected its President and Vice President.

Thu Nov 3, 2022

City Council

Grandview City Council to consider ordinance on council procedures and EDC board appointments

The Grandview City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 3, 2022, with items including approval of prior meeting minutes, discussion and action on an ordinance adopting policies and procedures for council interaction and the City Secretary, and appointments or resignations for the Type A and Type B economic development corporation boards. The meeting also includes public comments, a finance director update on a depository RFP, and announcements.

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✓ Decided: Grandview City Council updates meeting attendance rules and EDC board memberships

The City Council approved an ordinance regarding the attendance of the City Secretary and City Manager at meetings. The Council also updated the memberships of the Type A and Type B economic development corporation boards. Meeting minutes from October 6 and October 20, 2022, were approved.

Thu Oct 20, 2022

City Council

Council to consider agreement with KSA Engineers

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting with one substantive item: considering and possibly approving an agreement with KSA Engineers, Inc. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, public comments, and possible executive session.

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✓ Decided: Council approves agreement with KSA Engineers

The Grandview City Council unanimously approved an agreement with KSA Engineers, Inc. during a brief special called meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

Thu Oct 6, 2022

City Council

Council to consider food truck ordinance changes and new developments

The Grandview City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 6, 2022, covering new business items including adopting an investment policy, appointing a city prosecutor, and approving interlocal agreements for dispatching and jail services. They will also discuss housing and business developments, possible amendments to food truck regulations, and special event permitting. The meeting includes the swearing-in of a new councilmember for Place 4.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints new member, adopts investment policy

The Grandview City Council appointed Danny Webster to fill Place 4, adopted a new investment policy, designated Finance Director Melissa Boyle as City Investment Officer, and appointed Terri G. Wilson as City Prosecutor at $135/hour. The council also approved interlocal agreements for dispatching services, a communications system amendment, and jail services for Class C misdemeanors. A food truck ordinance was tabled for further discussion.

Wed Sep 28, 2022

City Council

Grandview City Council to discuss appointments and prosecutor applications

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting with a light agenda. The main items are a discussion to brief the mayor and new council members on ongoing city matters, and an executive session to discuss prosecutor applications and the possible appointment of Council Place 4. The council may take action on these items after the executive session.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Danny Webster to vacant Place 4 seat

The council voted unanimously to appoint Danny Webster to fill the vacant Council Place 4 seat, with swearing-in scheduled for the next meeting. They also voted to invite attorney Terri G. Wilson to the October 6 meeting. City Manager Don Moore reported hiring John Wood as Contract City Engineering Director at $10,000 annually. No public comments were made, and the meeting included an executive session on personnel matters.

Thu Sep 15, 2022

City Council

Grandview City Council to set tax rate, adopt FY 2022-23 budget

The Grandview City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings and take action on the 2022 tax rate and the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget. They will also consider several ordinances, including a budget amendment, the new budget, and a tax levy at $0.65 per $100 valuation. Other items include awarding a street reconstruction contract, a re-plat, and a property donation.

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✓ Decided: Grandview City Council adopts FY 2022-2023 budget and tax rate

The Grandview City Council approved the FY 2022-2023 budget and set the municipal property tax rate at $0.650000 per $100 valuation. The council also awarded a $277,800.17 contract for reconstruction of the west half of Zebra Parkway and adopted several other ordinances and resolutions.

Tue Sep 6, 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to discuss plats and lot size at 409 Walnut

The Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a proposal regarding 409 Walnut. The discussion focuses on proposed plats, setbacks, and lot size for the property.

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✓ Decided: Commission recommends replat of 409 Walnut into three lots

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of a replat at 409 Walnut, dividing one lot into three. The lots meet current setback and lot depth requirements, and drainage, flood, and culvert studies were completed. The recommendation will go to the city council for final action.

Tue Sep 6, 2022

City Council

Grandview P&Z to weigh plats, setbacks, lot size at 409 Walnut

The Grandview Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on proposed plats, setbacks, and lot size at 409 Walnut. The agenda includes public comments, with each speaker limited to three minutes. The meeting is otherwise limited to this single new business item.

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Thu Sep 1, 2022

City Council

Council to vote on $277,800 Zebra Parkway rebuild, utility rates, and fire department funding

The Grandview City Council will consider several spending and policy items, including awarding a $277,800 contract for the west half of Zebra Parkway reconstruction, adopting new utility rates effective October 1, 2022, and approving $95,000 for fire department air packs. The council will also discuss amending vendor permit requirements, accepting donated property from Johnson County, and appointing a new city attorney and city manager.

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✓ Decided: Council removes interim city manager, appoints Don Moore as city manager

The Grandview City Council voted unanimously to remove Interim City Manager Mark Watson and appoint Don Moore as City Manager, authorizing Councilmember Welch to negotiate his contract. The council also approved several items including vendor permit changes for special events, a $95,000 fire department air pack purchase, and utility rate adoption effective October 1, 2022.

Thu Aug 18, 2022

City Council

Grandview council to vote on water/sewer study, snow cone rules, bank signers

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting with 18 action items, including a water and sewer engineering study contract, a snow cone ordinance, bank signatory changes, and several event-related street closures. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss the Finance Director position.

✓ Decided: Council strikes snow cone ordinance, approves new mayor pro-tem

The Grandview City Council struck a proposed snow cone definition and use ordinance, approved Councilmember Goltz as Mayor Pro-Tem, and authorized a technology consulting agreement with Silver Linings Technology. Several items were tabled, including a water/sewer engineering study contract and a conflict waiver for a cooperative purchasing agreement. The council also removed two individuals as signatories on city financial accounts and approved street closures for Antique Alley.

Mon Aug 8, 2022

City Council

Council workshop on proposed 2022-2023 budget

The Grandview City Council is holding a workshop to present and discuss the proposed 2022-2023 budget. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022

City Council

Grandview council workshop on future developments and requirements

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting with a workshop session to discuss future developments and requirements with developers. No formal action is scheduled; the agenda is limited to this discussion item.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts resignation, tables IT contract and tech agreement

The Grandview City Council accepted the resignation of Mayor Pro-Tem Lori Martin, tabled the termination of current IT personnel and hiring of a new IT position, and tabled the Consultation Master Services Agreement with Silver Linings Technologies, LLC. The council also approved the swearing in of Shannon Pruitt as City Secretary and approved the minutes from the August 4 meeting with corrections.

Mon Aug 8, 2022

City Council

Council to accept resignation, approve tech consulting deal

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting to handle a short list of administrative items. They will consider approving the minutes from the August 4 regular meeting, act on the resignation of Mayor Pro-Tem Lori Martin, approve a consulting services agreement with Silver Linings Technologies, LLC, and swear in Shannon Pruitt as City Secretary. The agenda is mostly procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts resignation, tables IT contract and tech agreement

The Grandview City Council accepted the resignation of Councilmember Lori Martin, tabled a decision on an Information Technology personnel contract for further review, and tabled a consultation agreement with Silver Linings Technologies, LLC, scheduling a special meeting for August 18. The council also approved the swearing-in of Shannon Pruitt as City Secretary and corrected the August 4 meeting minutes.

Thu Aug 4, 2022

City Council

Council workshop to discuss future development with developers

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called workshop to discuss future development and requirements with developers. No formal action will be taken; it is a discussion-only session.

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Thu Aug 4, 2022

City Council

Council to accept resignations, appoint new mayor and councilmember

The Grandview City Council will consider accepting the resignations of Mayor Stewart and Councilmember Wallen, and appointing William Houston as Mayor and Celia (Kay) Hardin to Council Place 2. The council will also discuss the 2022-2023 fiscal budget, a proposed tax rate, and other administrative items.

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✓ Decided: Council accepts mayor's resignation, appoints Houston as new mayor

The Grandview City Council accepted Mayor Stewart's resignation and appointed William Houston as Mayor, term ending May 2023. It also accepted Bryan Wallen's resignation and appointed Celia (Kay) Hardin to Council Place 2. The council approved a facade reimbursement, set a public hearing for the tax rate, and tabled an IT personnel item.

Thu Jul 21, 2022

City Council

Council to consider school resource officer deal and police chief appointment

The Grandview City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on several personnel and interlocal agreement items, including a School Resource Officer agreement with the school district, the appointment of a Chief of Police, and various board appointments. The council may also enter executive session for legal and personnel matters. No other substantive business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves school resource officer agreement, EDC appointments

The Grandview City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Grandview Independent School District for School Resource Officer services for the 2022-2023 school year. The council also appointed members to the Type A and Type B Economic Development Corporations, and appointed Mark Watson as Interim City Manager. No action was taken on the Chief of Police appointment or Planning and Zoning Commission appointments.

Thu Jul 7, 2022

City Council

Council to consider removing police chief and changing his role

The Grandview City Council will discuss and possibly vote on removing the Police Chief, an ordinance that would change the chief's appointment and duties while limiting the City Manager's authority over the police department, and appointing an interim chief. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of three sets of minutes, and a possible executive session on personnel matters.

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Mon Jun 20, 2022

City Council

Council to discuss City Manager employment agreement in executive session

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting with the primary item being an executive session to discuss the City Manager's employment agreement and duties. The council may reconvene to take action on matters discussed in the closed session. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including roll call, public comments, and announcements.

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✓ Decided: Council strips City Manager of Chief of Police title

The Grandview City Council held a special called meeting on June 20, 2022, and after an executive session, voted unanimously to relieve City Manager David Henley of his Chief of Police duties and remove that title. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

Thu Jun 16, 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider land replat for Green Tower Enterprises LLC

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss a land replat in the F.L. Kirtley Survey. The body will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting and may enter an executive session for legal consultation.

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✓ Decided: Grandview P&Z approves replat for Green Tower Enterprises LLC

The Grandview Planning and Zoning Commission held a special called meeting on June 16, 2022, and approved two items. The commission approved the minutes from the March 24, 2022 meeting, and approved a replat of land in the F.L. Kirtley Survey, Abstract No. 480, Johnson County, Texas, at the request of Green Tower Enterprises LLC, subject to conditions in the Engineering Determination Letter. Board Member Jones abstained from both votes. No public comments were made, and no executive session was held.

Thu Jun 16, 2022

City Council

Council to consider replat, street closures, judge reappointment, land donation

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a replat request, temporary street closures for community events, reappointments, and accepting a land donation. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person and the meeting includes a possible executive session.

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✓ Decided: Grandview Council approves replat, street closures, judge reappointments

The Grandview City Council approved a replat for Green Tower Enterprises, two ordinances for street closures and judicial reappointments, and several board reappointments. A resolution accepting donated property from Johnson County was tabled for further research. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Jun 2, 2022

City Council

New council members sworn in; judge, boards, and contracts on agenda

The Grandview City Council will swear in newly elected members, appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem, and discuss strategic planning for the budget. They will also consider reappointing the municipal judge, accepting a land donation from Johnson County, and awarding a contract for the lift station grant project. Several board reappointments and accounts payable are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council awards sewer project contract, installs new members

The Grandview City Council approved minutes, administered oaths to three newly elected councilmembers, appointed Lori Martin as Mayor Pro-Tem, and awarded the CDBG Sewer Project contract to B&L Construction. Several appointments and ordinances were tabled to the next meeting, and no action was taken on strategic planning or executive session items.

Tue May 17, 2022

City Council

Grandview council to canvass May 7 election results, may enter closed session

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting to adopt an ordinance canvassing the returns of the May 7 general election for three councilmember seats. The council also reserves the right to convene in executive session to discuss legal and other permitted matters, and may take action afterward on items deliberated in that session.

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✓ Decided: Council canvasses May 7 election results, adopts ordinance

The Grandview City Council held a special meeting to canvass the May 7, 2022 election results. They adopted Ordinance 2022-0517, which officially canvasses the returns for the election of three councilmembers for full terms. The motion carried unanimously. No public comments were made, and no executive session was held.

Thu Apr 7, 2022

City Council

Council to discuss Fountain Park property conveyance and new police corporal position

The Grandview City Council will consider resolutions regarding the disposal of Fountain Park and a water donation to the Grandview Cemetery Association. The council will also discuss a multi-year electricity supply agreement and the creation of a corporal position within the police department.

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Thu Mar 24, 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider mobile food units and zoning change for 101 S. Louisiana Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss permitting mobile food units and snow cone stands in specific districts. The body will also consider a zoning change and a specific use permit for a property on S. Louisiana Street.

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✓ Decided: Grandview P&Z approves mobile food unit ordinance for commercial/industrial zones

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved Ordinance 2022-0324, permitting mobile food units in commercial and manufacturing/industrial zoning districts, with no public comments. They also approved Ordinance 2022-0324A, adding a definition for snow cone stands and allowing them via specific use permit in the same districts. Two items were removed from consideration: a rezoning of 101 S. Louisiana Street and a specific use permit for a snow cone stand at that property. Minutes from January 6 and February 10, 2022 meetings were approved.

Thu Mar 24, 2022

City Council

Grandview Council to vote on mobile food units, snow cone stands, and rezoning

The Grandview City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct public hearings and take possible action on four ordinances. These include allowing mobile food units in commercial and industrial zones, rezoning 101 S. Louisiana Street from SF-2 to C-1, defining and permitting snow cone stands via specific use permits, and granting a specific use permit for a snow cone stand at the same address. The council may also enter executive session for legal and other permitted discussions.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

City Council

Council to discuss street improvements and new vehicle ordinances

The Grandview City Council will consider selecting streets for the 2022 Street Improvement Project and reviewing two new ordinances. The meeting also includes a review of the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Audit.

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Thu Feb 10, 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

City discusses proposed development north of city between McDuff Avenue and I-35W

The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council held a joint workshop to review a development proposal. Developers Jody Boyd and Troy Lewis presented plans for land located on the north side of the city. No official action was taken during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Joint workshop hears proposed development north of city; no action taken

The Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council held a joint workshop where developers Jody Boyd and Troy Lewis presented a proposed development on land north of the city between McDuff Avenue and I-35W. Members commented on the project, but no formal action was taken. The meeting adjourned after the presentation.

Thu Feb 10, 2022

City Council

Council to consider rejecting lift station bids, election items, food truck rules

The Grandview City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including rejecting bids for a lift station rehabilitation project, amending ordinances on golf carts and food trucks, and preparing for the May 7, 2022 general election. The council will also review the police department's racial profiling report and consider routine items like minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council rejects all bids for lift station rehab project

The Grandview City Council voted unanimously to reject all bids for the 2020 CDBG Lift Station Rehabilitation Contract. They also approved several administrative items, including sending golf cart and food truck ordinance amendments to the city attorney, authorizing RFQ documents for zoning updates, calling the May 7, 2022 election, and approving interlocal and voting machine lease agreements. No action was taken on the police racial profiling report, which was discussion only.

Thu Feb 10, 2022

City Council

Council and P&Z to discuss proposed north-side development near McDuff and I-35W

The Grandview City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission are holding a joint workshop to discuss a proposed development on the north side of the city, between McDuff Avenue and I-35W, presented by developers Jody Boyd and Troy Lewis. No action will be taken at this meeting; it is for discussion only. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance.

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Thu Feb 3, 2022

City Council

Council to discuss May 7 election and ordinance amendments

The Grandview City Council will consider calling an election for several council seats and entering into agreements for the May 7, 2022, General Election. The agenda also includes potential updates to ordinances regarding golf carts, food trucks, and zoning.

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Thu Jan 6, 2022

Planning and Zoning Commission

Commission to consider permit for Multi-use Event Center

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a specific use permit for a private Multi-use Event Center. The body will also consider approvals for the Vista Point subdivision. Other items include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Grandview P&Z approves mobile food unit ordinance

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved an ordinance permitting mobile food units in commercial and manufacturing/industrial zoning districts, and approved a separate ordinance defining snow cone stands as a use allowed via specific use permit. Two items were removed from consideration: a rezoning of 101 S. Louisiana Street and a specific use permit for a snow cone stand at the same address. Minutes from January 6 and February 10 meetings were also approved.

Thu Jan 6, 2022

Type B EDC

EDC considers facade grant for Pop & Gran’s Antiques and More

The Type B Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss a facade improvement grant. The board may also enter an executive session to consult with an attorney.

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✓ Decided: Grandview EDC approves $5,000 facade grant for Pop & Gran's Antiques

The Type B Economic Development Corporation Board approved a facade improvement grant for Pop & Gran's Antiques and More, covering up to 50% of the project cost with a maximum of $5,000. The board also approved the minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

Thu Jan 6, 2022

City Council

Council to consider facade grant, street names, and event center permit

The Grandview City Council will hold a regular meeting with updates on municipal projects, including downtown parking, street improvements, and wastewater grants. New business includes a possible facade improvement grant for Pop & Gran's Antiques and More, approval of street names and a final plat for the Vista Point subdivision, and a public hearing for a specific use permit for a multi-use event center. The council will also consider resolutions designating the official newspaper and adopting an investment policy, plus approve minutes and accounts payable.

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✓ Decided: Council approves specific use permit for multi-use event center

The Grandview City Council approved a specific use permit for a Multi-use Event Center in a Commercial (C-1)/Thoroughfare Overlay District, with conditions covering capacity, alcohol, sound, hours, and other uses. The council also approved a facade improvement grant for Pop & Gran's Antiques and More, street names and a final plat for the Vista Point subdivision, and several routine resolutions and payments.