Lee's Summit public meetings in 2024

City Council Rules Committee

The City Council Rules Committee will discuss a bill establishing rules for mayoral succession in the event of absence or disability (Bill 24-215). The agenda also includes continued discussion on televising boards and commissions, a discussion on the Charter Review Commission, and a discussion on the council vacancy fulfillment process. Public comments will be heard before business items.

• Discussion of Bill 24-215: An ordinance amending Chapter 10 to enact Section 10-11, Continuity of Government – Mayoral Succession
• Continued discussion on televising boards and commissions (2024-6425)
• Discussion: Charter Review Commission (2024-6648)
• Discussion: Council Vacancy Fulfillment Process (2024-6676)
• Approval of Action Letter for November 21, 2024 meeting

The Rules Committee approved sending an ordinance to the full council that would televise boards and commissions, voting 3-0. The committee also discussed a draft process for filling council vacancies and directed staff to prepare a document for council approval. Two agenda items were postponed to future meetings due to time constraints.

• Approved sending ordinance to televise boards and commissions to full council (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved November 21, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)
• Continued Charter Review Commission discussion to January 16, 2025
• Continued mayoral succession ordinance to January 16, 2025
• Directed staff to create vacancy fulfillment process document for January 14, 2025 council meeting

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council, meeting jointly with the Planning Commission, will consider several ordinances including a $21 million amendment for the Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations, a $26.1 million bond for the Douglas Station Apartments, and a rezoning for Townhomes of Chapel Ridge. They will also discuss updates to the Unified Development Ordinance and appointments to the Housing Authority and TIF Commission.

• Ordinance approving $21,091,558 Guaranteed Maximum Price 3 for Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations (Bill 24-220)
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing up to $26,105,000 in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for Douglas Station Apartments (Bill 24-218)
• Rezoning from R-1 to RP-1 and RP-3 for Townhomes of Chapel Ridge at 4060 NE Ralph Powell Road (Bill 24-214)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 33 UDO regarding floodplain overlays and building materials (Bill 24-212)
• Ordinance vacating a 15.6' x 140' right-of-way strip along SW 1st Street adjacent to 101 SW Market Street (Bill 24-213)

The Lee's Summit City Council approved several ordinances, including a $21,091,558 amendment for the Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations Project and authorization to issue up to $26,105,000 in taxable bonds for the Douglas Station Apartments Project (6-2). The council also adopted ordinances amending traffic parking restrictions, increasing engineering contracts for the Sampson Road Bridge and Pryor Road improvements, and approved rezoning for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and appointments, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $21,091,558 GMP 3 for Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations (8-0)
• Authorized up to $26,105,000 in taxable bonds for Douglas Station Apartments Project (6-2)
• Adopted Ord. 10043 revising parking restrictions on certain streets (8-0)
• Approved $573,340 increase for Sampson Road Bridge engineering, not to exceed $1,157,875 (8-0)
• Approved $198,271 increase for Pryor Road engineering, not to exceed $1,738,396 (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. 10040 amending Unified Development Ordinance (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. 10041 vacating right-of-way along SW 1st Street (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. 10042 rezoning 4060 NE Ralph Powell Road for Townhomes of Chapel Ridge (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a special use permit for a concrete batch plant facility. The applicant, Clarkson Construction Company, is requesting the permit for a ten-year period at 2250 NW Quarry Park Rd.

• Special Use Permit: Concrete batch plant at 2250 NW Quarry Park Rd
• Ten-year permit request by Clarkson Construction Company

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit for a concrete batch plant at 2250 NW Quarry Park Road, with the application to go to the City Council on January 7, 2025. The consent agenda, including the November 14, 2024 action letter, was approved. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including November 14, 2024 action letter (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for concrete batch plant at 2250 NW Quarry Park Road (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The council will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a rezoning for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge at 4060 NE Ralph Powell Road, a vacation of a 15.6‑ft right‑of‑way at SW 1st Street near 101 SW Market Street, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. They will also consider a first‑reading ordinance to issue tax‑exempt industrial development bonds up to $26,105,000 for the Douglas Station Apartments project. Additional items include a landscaping contract for fire stations 4 and 5 valued at $87,315 and a resolution to appoint directors to the I‑470 and View High Community Improvement Districts.

• BILL NO. 24-218: Authorize up to $26,105,000 in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for the Douglas Station Apartments project (first reading).
• BILL NO. 24-217: Award $87,315 to Horizon Lawn and Landscape for landscaping rock and irrigation systems for fire stations 4 and 5.
• BILL NO. 24-214: Approve rezoning of 4060 NE Ralph Powell Road from R‑1 to RP‑1 and RP‑3 for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge (approximately 3.29 acres).
• BILL NO. 24-213: Vacate a 15.6‑ft‑wide, 140‑ft‑long strip of right‑of‑way along SW 1st Street adjacent to 101 SW Market Street.
• BILL NO. 24-212: Amend the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 2, 5, 7, 8) covering final development plan extensions, floodplain overlay districts, modifications, and building materials.

The Lee's Summit City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the FY2025 budget (Ord. No. 10038) and awarded a $87,315 contract to Horizon Lawn and Landscape for landscaping and irrigation at fire stations 4 and 5 (Ord. No. 10039). The council also advanced several ordinances to second reading, including a rezoning for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge and a $26.1 million bond for the Douglas Station Apartments project. A proposed ordinance on mayoral succession was remanded back to the Rules Committee for further discussion.

• Adopted FY2025 budget Amendment No. 3 as Ord. No. 10038 (7-0)
• Awarded $87,315 landscaping/irrigation contract for fire stations 4 and 5 to Horizon Lawn and Landscape as Ord. No. 10039 (7-0)
• Advanced rezoning and preliminary development plan for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced $26,105,000 Douglas Station Apartments bond ordinance to second reading (5-2)
• Advanced UDO amendments on floodplain, building materials, and modifications to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced right-of-way vacation at 101 SW Market Street to second reading (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-17 authorizing successor directors to I-470 and View High Community Improvement District (7-0)
• Remanded mayoral succession ordinance (Bill 24-215) back to Rules Committee

City Council - Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Lee's Summit City Council, closed to the public under Missouri statute 610.021(13) for discussion of individually identifiable personnel records. No public business will be conducted, and the meeting will not be recorded or broadcast.

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal actions and real estate transactions. Because the meeting is closed to the public, it will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation
• Discussion of leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

The Lee's Summit City Council convened a closed session on December 10, 2024, immediately following the regular session. The council voted unanimously (7-0, with two members absent) to enter closed session under Missouri statutes covering legal actions and real estate transactions. No substantive decisions were made in open session, as the meeting was closed to the public.

• Held closed session under Section 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney communications (7-0)
• Held closed session under Section 610.021(2) for real estate leasing, purchase, or sale (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several ordinances, including a $21,091,558 amendment to the agreement with Titan Built, LLC for the Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations. It will also review a traffic and parking ordinance amendment and three professional engineering service modifications that increase project costs. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the previous action letter and public comments.

• Ordinance amending traffic and parking restrictions for certain city streets (TMP-3192B)
• Ordinance approving a $21,091,558 Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment with Titan Built, LLC for Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations (TMP-3193C)
• Modification No. 1 to engineering services for Sampson Road Bridge Replacement and stormwater improvements, increasing cost by $573,340 (not to exceed $1,157,875) (TMP-3194D)
• Modification No. 6 to engineering services for Pryor Road Improvements (Longview Rd to Hook Rd), increasing cost by $198,271 (not to exceed $1,738,396) (TMP-3186E)
• Approval of the November 18, 2024 Public Works Committee Action Letter (2024-6323A)

The Public Works Committee unanimously recommended approval of four ordinances to the City Council, including a $21,091,558 amendment for the Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations Project. Also recommended were amendments for engineering services on the Sampson Road Bridge Replacement and Pryor Road Improvements projects, and a parking restriction ordinance. A transit services presentation was given with no action taken.

• Recommended approval of Bill 24-219 (parking restrictions) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Bill 24-220 ($21,091,558 GMP 3 for Joint Operations Facility) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Bill 24-221 ($573,340 increase for Sampson Road Bridge engineering) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Bill 24-222 ($198,271 increase for Pryor Road engineering) (3-0)
• Approved November 18, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)
• Approved agenda as posted (3-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to discuss the Capital Projects Needs List, continuing a previous conversation. The agenda also includes approval of the action letter from the November 12 meeting. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Continued discussion of Capital Projects Needs List (2024-6540)
• Approval of action letter for November 12, 2024 meeting (2024-6646)

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved its agenda and the action letter from the November 12, 2024 meeting, both by 4-0 votes. The committee continued discussion on the Capital Projects Needs List, including renaming the Resource Recovery Park to 'Landfill to Park Conversion' and a multi-jurisdiction trail project. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved December 9, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 action letter (4-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The December 3, 2024 City Council Regular Session has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on December 10, 2024.

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will approve the November 4, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter, adopt an amendment to the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 budget, and award a $87,315 contract to Horizon Lawn and Landscape, LLC for landscaping rock and lawn irrigation at fire stations 4 and 5. The committee will also hear a presentation on the unassigned General Fund reserve balance and receive the Investment Portfolio Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

• Approval of the November 4, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter (Item A).
• Ordinance amending FY 2025 budget expenditures (TMP-3191) (Item B).
• Ordinance awarding Bid No. 2024-030 to Horizon Lawn and Landscape, LLC for $87,315 for fire stations 4 & 5 landscaping rock and irrigation (Item C).
• Presentation and discussion of the unassigned General Fund reserve balance (Item D).
• Quarterly Investment Portfolio Report for the period ended September 30, 2024 (Item E).

The Finance and Budget Committee recommended approval of a budget amendment (Bill 24-216) and a $87,315 bid award to Horizon Lawn and Landscape, LLC for landscaping rock and irrigation at fire stations 4 and 5 (Bill 24-217), both by 4-0 votes. The committee also discussed the unassigned General Fund reserve balance, including moving the Gateway Monuments project to the 'pursue' category, and received the investment portfolio report for the quarter ending September 30, 2024. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 4:41 p.m.

• Approved November 4, 2024 Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended approval of budget amendment Bill 24-216 (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $87,315 bid award to Horizon Lawn and Landscape, LLC for fire stations 4 and 5 (4-0)
• Moved Gateway Monuments project to 'pursue' category (consensus)
• Received and filed investment portfolio report for quarter ended September 30, 2024

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Lee's Summit Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The next scheduled meeting is December 19, 2024.

City Council Rules Committee

The City Council Rules Committee will meet to discuss the televising of Boards and Commissions. The committee will also seek approval for the action letter from the October 17, 2024 meeting.

• Discussion regarding the televising of Boards and Commissions
• Approval of the Action Letter for the October 17, 2024 meeting

The Rules Committee discussed and reached consensus on which city boards and commissions should be broadcast live or recorded, deciding that City Council, Council Committees, Planning Commission, and TIF Commission should be broadcast live and recorded, while Parks and Recreation Board should be recorded but not necessarily live. Other boards would be recorded when practicable. Staff will draft a resolution for the next meeting. The committee also approved the previous meeting's agenda and action letter, both passing 3-0.

• Approved October 17, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 17, 2024 action letter (3-0)
• Consensus: City Council, Council Committees, Planning Commission, TIF Commission to be broadcast live and recorded
• Consensus: Parks and Recreation Board to be recorded and posted, not required live
• Consensus: Other boards recorded when practicable, not required live
• Consensus: Requirements not to apply to subcommittees
• Staff to draft resolution on broadcast/recording buckets for next meeting

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will vote on several major infrastructure contracts, including a $24.9 million bid for Pryor Road Improvements, a $6.2 million bid for 3rd Street Improvements, and a $3.5 million stormwater project. Also up for action are a public service agreement with the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council, the adoption of the 2025 Legislative Intergovernmental Program, and consent agenda items including a preliminary development plan for a Joint Operations Facility at 2 NE Tudor Road.

• Bill 24-209: Award $24,988,854.74 contract to Clarkson Construction for Pryor Road Improvements (Longview Road to Hook Road)
• Bill 24-207: Award $6,249,762.81 contract to Miles Excavation for 3rd Street Improvements (Jefferson Street to Blue Parkway)
• Bill 24-206: Award $3,554,705.00 contract to VF Anderson Builders for East Fork Little Blue Area 3 & 4 Stormwater Project
• Bill 24-205: Approve public service agreement with Lee's Summit Economic Development Council for economic development services
• Bill 24-210: Award $3,063,499.20 contract to Radmacher Brothers for Sampson Road Bridge Replacement and Stormwater Improvements

The Lee's Summit City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including major infrastructure contracts totaling about $38.6 million. Key approvals included the Pryor Road Improvements project ($24,988,854.74), 3rd Street Improvements ($6,249,762.81), and the East Fork Little Blue stormwater project ($3,554,705.00). The council also adopted the 2025 Legislative Intergovernmental Program and a resolution supporting ARPA water infrastructure grant funding. All votes were 8-0 with one absence.

• Approved $24,988,854.74 Pryor Road Improvements contract to Clarkson Construction (8-0)
• Approved $6,249,762.81 3rd Street Improvements contract to Miles Excavation (8-0)
• Approved $3,554,705.00 East Fork Little Blue stormwater project to VF Anderson Builders (8-0)
• Approved $3,063,499.20 Sampson Road Bridge Replacement to Radmacher Brothers (8-0)
• Approved $797,930.00 engineering services for SE Douglas Street to Wilson & Company (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-15 for 2025 Legislative Intergovernmental Program (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-16 for ARPA water infrastructure grant application (8-0)
• Approved Public Service Agreement with Lee's Summit Economic Development Council (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review and vote on several construction contracts, including a $24.99 million project for Pryor Road improvements. Other items include a resolution to seek ARPA grant funds for water infrastructure and a kickoff presentation for the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The committee will also consider contracts for stormwater projects, street improvements, bridge replacement, and professional services.

• Ordinance awarding $24,988,854.74 for Pryor Road Improvements from Longview Road to Hook Road to Clarkson Construction Company
• Ordinance awarding $6,249,762.81 for 3rd Street Improvements from Jefferson Street to Blue Parkway to Miles Excavation
• Ordinance awarding $3,554,705.00 for East Fork Little Blue Area 3 & 4 Stormwater Project to VF Anderson Builders
• Ordinance awarding $3,063,499.20 for Sampson Road Bridge Replacement and Stormwater Improvements to Radmacher Brothers Excavating
• Resolution to repeal and replace Resolution 22-14 authorizing ARPA grant application for water infrastructure

The committee recommended that the City Council approve multiple infrastructure and engineering contracts, including road improvements and bridge replacements. Additionally, the committee reviewed the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan and discussed upcoming federal requirements for lead service line replacements.

• Recommended approval of ARPA grant funding resolution (3-0)
• Recommended $3.55M East Fork Little Blue stormwater contract (3-0)
• Recommended $6.25M 3rd Street improvements contract (3-0)
• Recommended $797,930 engineering services contract for SE Douglas St (3-0)
• Recommended $24.99M Pryor Road improvements contract (3-0)
• Recommended $3.06M Sampson Road bridge and stormwater contract (3-0)
• Recommended on-call land surveying services contract (3-0)

Water Utilities Advisory Board

The Water Utilities Advisory Board will consider proposed changes to water and sewer rates, as well as water and sanitary sewer connection fee recommendations. They will also discuss amending city code to require Watersense-certified irrigation controllers on new construction and review a repair plan for sanitary sewer lines in the right-of-way.

• Consideration of water and sewer rates (2024-6627)
• Consideration of water connection fee recommendation (2024-6628)
• Consideration of sanitary sewer connection fee recommendation (2024-6629)
• Discussion of amending city code to require Watersense-certified irrigation controllers on new construction (2024-6632)
• Discussion of repair of sanitary sewer lines in the right-of-way (2024-6631)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three applications: a right-of-way vacation at 101 SW Market Street, a rezoning and preliminary development plan for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge at 4060 NE Ralph Powell Road, and a rezoning and preliminary/conceptual development plan for Ovation at 325 SE M-150 Highway. The consent agenda includes a sign application and approval of the previous meeting's action letter.

• Right-of-way vacation of a 15.6' x 140' strip along SW 1st Street adjacent to 101 SW Market Street
• Rezoning from R-1 to RP-1 and RP-3 with preliminary development plan for Townhomes of Chapel Ridge on 3.29 acres at 4060 NE Ralph Powell Road
• Rezoning from RP-3 and CP-2 to RP-4 and PMIX with preliminary and conceptual development plans for Ovation on 37.24 acres at 325 SE M-150 Highway
• Consent agenda includes Church of Christ monument sign at 201 NW Chipman Road

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning and preliminary development plan for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge at 4060 NE Ralph Powell Road, and a right-of-way vacation at 101 SW Market Street, both to go to City Council. A third application, the Ovation rezoning at 325 SE M-150 Highway, was continued to January 9, 2025. The consent agenda, including a church monument sign application, was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including Church of Christ monument sign (unanimous)
• Approved October 24, 2024 Planning Commission Action Letter (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of right-of-way vacation at 101 SW Market Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning to RP-1/RP-3 and preliminary plan for Townhomes of Chapel Ridge (unanimous)
• Continued Ovation rezoning and development plans to January 9, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The council will hold a public hearing on a preliminary development plan for a joint operations facility at 2 NE Tudor Road and consider several ordinances, including a $1.5M state grant for an emergency operations facility, a contract for police ballistic vests ($107,936), and a resolution to rename the municipal airport. Other items include a certificate of qualification for K&R Wholesale Building Materials at 1460 SE Broadway and an aircraft tug purchase ($146,502).

• Public hearing: Preliminary Development Plan for Joint Operations Facility at 2 NE Tudor Road
• Ordinance approving $1.5 million state grant for emergency operations facility (Bill 24-202)
• Ordinance to purchase police ballistic vests for $107,936.14 (Bill 24-201)
• Ordinance to purchase aircraft tug for airport at $146,501.94 (Bill 24-203)
• Resolution to rename Lee's Summit Municipal Airport and brand FBO as Summit Aero

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will approve an action letter from the October 14, 2024 meeting and discuss the Capital Projects Needs List. The meeting is held via video conference and includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comments.

• Approval of the Action Letter for the October 14, 2024 meeting (Item 2024-6596)
• Discussion of the Capital Projects Needs List (Item 2024-6540) presented by City Attorney Brian W. Head

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved the November 12, 2024 agenda and the October 14, 2024 action letter. The committee also discussed the Capital Projects Needs List, the Capital Improvement List supplemental handout, and the Legislative Priorities rack card.

• Approved November 12, 2024 agenda (3-0)
• Approved October 14, 2024 action letter (3-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session. The discussion is limited to legal actions, causes of action, or litigation and privileged communications with attorneys.

• Closed session regarding Section 610.021(1) of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session to discuss legal actions and confidential communications with attorneys. The meeting will be held in person and via video conference on November 12, 2024.

• Closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation
• Discussion of confidential communications with attorneys
• Meeting held in person and via video conference
• No public recording or broadcast of the session

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to review housing initiatives and city development project review processes. The body will also discuss property enforcement, maintenance, and enhancement.

• Discussion of housing initiatives updates and recommendations
• Review of processes for City Development Projects
• Discussion on property enforcement, maintenance, and enhancement
• Approval of the September 11, 2024 Action Letter

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the September 11, 2024 action letter and agreed to all staff recommendations on housing initiatives, including drafting an infill development policy, reviewing the UDO for housing opportunities, exploring a home buyer education workshop, and considering economic incentives. The committee also discussed city development project review processes and property enforcement, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved September 11, 2024 action letter (4-0)
• Agreed to all housing initiative recommendations, including drafting infill development policy and reviewing UDO
• Agreed to explore home buyer education workshop and housing diversity awareness strategies
• Agreed to explore Neighborhood Improvement Program, first-time home buyer assistance, and land bank programs

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners will meet to approve the October 2, 2024 action letter and continue a discussion about renaming the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approval of the October 2, 2024 BOAC Action Letter
• Continued discussion regarding a new name for the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider several ordinances regarding city contracts and equipment purchases. The body will also review the FY25 First Quarter Dashboard.

• Agreement with Missouri Department of Public Safety for $1,500,000 for an emergency operations facility
• Purchase of one aircraft tug for Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport from Carolina Ground Service Equipment Inc. for $146,501.94
• Purchase of ballistic vests and accessories for Police Department’s Emergency Services Squad for $107,936.14
• Public Service Agreement with the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council
• Review of FY25 First Quarter Dashboard

The Finance and Budget Committee unanimously recommended four ordinances for City Council approval: a public service agreement with the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council, a $107,936.14 purchase of ballistic vests for police, acceptance of $1,500,000 in state funds for an emergency operations facility, and a $146,501.94 aircraft tug purchase. The committee also approved its October 7 action letter and received the FY25 First Quarter Dashboard as informational. No public comments were made.

• Approved October 7, 2024 Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended approval of PSA with Lee's Summit Economic Development Council (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $107,936.14 ballistic vests purchase for police (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,500,000 state funds for emergency operations facility (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $146,501.94 aircraft tug purchase for airport (4-0)
• Received and filed FY25 First Quarter Dashboard

Tax Increment Financing Commission

The Tax Increment Financing Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Oldham Village Tax Increment Financing Plan submitted by Oldham Investors, LLC. The commission will also consider a resolution recommending City Council approval of the plan.

• Public hearing for Oldham Village Tax Increment Financing Plan (Oldham Investors, LLC)
• Resolution recommending City Council approval of the Oldham Village TIF Plan
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of the October 17, 2022 TIF Commission Action Letter

The Lee's Summit Tax Increment Financing Commission approved the October 17, 2022 action letter, elected new officers, and held a public hearing on the Oldham Village Tax Increment Financing Plan. Following public comments regarding boundary concerns and school district tax abatement requests, the commission voted 5-4 to recommend City Council approval of the $11,828,000 TIF plan.

• Approved October 17, 2022 TIF Commission action letter (voice vote)
• Elected James Freeman as Chair, Randy Rhoads as Vice Chair, and Clint Haynes as Secretary (voice vote)
• Recommended City Council approve Resolution 2024-1 Oldham Village Tax Increment Financing Plan (5-4)

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will consider approving a rezoning and preliminary development plan for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge and renewing a special use permit for an auto repair facility. The body will also review sign applications and a vacation of a utility easement.

• Rezoning R-1 to RP-1 and RP-3 for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge at 4060 NE Ralph Powell Rd
• Renewal of special use permit for Adam's Toyota Auto Repair at 2401 NE Douglas St
• Sign application for Apollo Health Insurance at 330 SE Douglas St
• Vacation of utility easement at 1424 and 1450 NW Pryor Road
• Ordinance amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding development plans and floodplain overlay

The Planning Commission recommended approval for a special use permit renewal for Adam's Toyota and for amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The Commission also approved a sign application and an easement vacation ordinance via the consent agenda. A rezoning request for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge was continued to a later date.

• Agenda amended to switch order of public hearings 6B and 6C (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved, including Apollo Health Insurance sign application (unanimous)
• Consent agenda approved, including easement vacation at NW Pryor Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Adam's Toyota Special Use Permit renewal (vote recorded)
• Recommended approval of Unified Development Ordinance amendments (unanimous)
• Continued rezoning application for The Townhomes of Chapel Ridge to 11/14/2024 (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will discuss sewer system funding, infrastructure project bids, and a special use permit renewal. The body is also reviewing several construction contracts and professional engineering service agreements.

• Resolution 24-13: Revenue bonds for Middle Big Creek Subdistrict sewer system totaling up to $118,000,000
• Bill 24-189: West Prairie Lee Downtown Interceptor Sewer Project bid to Kissick Construction Company, Inc. for $5,285,960.50
• Bill 24-195: Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations project amendment with Titan Built, LLC for $7,077,827.00
• Bill 24-186: Special Use Permit renewal for Raintree Lake maintenance facility at 504 SW 163rd Street
• Bill 24-190: I-470 Bore - St. Luke’s to Colbern Road Project bid to Redford Construction, Inc. for $795,070.00

The Lee's Summit City Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts and ordinances, including a $5,285,960.50 bid for the West Prairie Lee Downtown Interceptor Sewer Project and a resolution assenting to $12 million in additional revenue bonds for the Middle Big Creek sewer system. The council also approved a 20-year special use permit renewal for the Raintree Lake maintenance facility, several construction and engineering contracts, and a roadway deicing salt bid.

• Approved $5,285,960.50 bid for West Prairie Lee Downtown Interceptor Sewer Project to Kissick Construction (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-13 assenting to $12M additional revenue bonds for Middle Big Creek sewer system (8-0)
• Approved 20-year special use permit renewal for Raintree Lake maintenance facility at 504 SW 163rd St (8-0)
• Approved $795,070 bid for I-470 Bore - St. Luke's to Colbern Road Project to Redford Construction (8-0)
• Approved $7,077,827 GMP 2 for Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations (8-0)
• Approved $757,000 manhole rehabilitation and $1,233,922 CIPP lining contracts to Kissick Construction (8-0)
• Approved roadway deicing salt bid to Independent Salt Company for one year with four renewal options (8-0)
• Approved $12M additional bonds for Middle Big Creek sewer system (8-0)

City Council - Work Session

The City Council is meeting for a retreat. The agenda consists of a welcome, reflections from the previous evening, and the retreat session.

City Council - Work Session

The City Council is meeting for a retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items including welcome, introductions, and the retreat itself.

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered. The next meeting is set for November 21, 2024.

City Council Rules Committee

The Lee's Summit City Council Rules Committee will meet via video conference to approve the previous committee's action letter and discuss two topics: mayoral succession beyond the Mayor Pro Tempore and televising of boards and commissions.

• Approval of the August 15, 2024 Rules Committee action letter
• Discussion on mayoral succession beyond Mayor Pro Tempore
• Discussion on televising of boards and commissions

The Rules Committee approved the action letter from the August 15, 2024 meeting and recommended draft mayoral succession language to the full Council for approval. The language, modeled after Independence, Missouri's code, will be placed in the Emergency Preparedness section of the City Code. The committee also discussed televising boards and commissions, with staff to meet with the Management Team and further discussion planned.

• Approved agenda for October 17, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved action letter for August 15, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Recommended mayoral succession language to Council (4-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The council will consider several items, including the approval of a HUD funding agreement for the 2024‑2025 Community Development Block Grant program. It will also adopt ordinances that rezone 19.09 acres for the Discovery Crossing mixed‑use project and vacate right‑of‑way strips on SE Green Street. Additional ordinances will accept the final plat for Lee’s Summit Market Plaza and vacate easements at several Green and Johnson Street locations. The meeting includes presentations on the Economic Development Council’s status report and a council retreat overview.

• Ordinance (Bill 24-184) approving execution of the funding/approval agreement with HUD for the 2024‑2025 Community Development Block Grant program.
• Ordinance (Bill 24-180) rezoning approximately 19.09 acres from District R‑1 to District PMIX for the Discovery Crossing project at 1810 NE Douglas St and 101 NW Colbern Rd.
• Ordinance (Bill 24-181) vacating a 60‑ft right‑of‑way strip on SE Green St between SE 2nd and SE 3rd St and a 20‑ft strip between SE Green St and SE Johnson St.
• Ordinance (Bill 24-182) accepting the final plat titled "Lee’s Summit Market Plaza, Lots 1‑4" as a subdivision.
• Ordinance (Bill 24-183) vacating easements at 201, 211, 220 SE Green St; 200 SE Johnson St; 208 SE Johnson St; and 200 SE 3rd St.

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session on October 15, 2024, immediately after the regular session. The meeting is closed to the public, will not be recorded or broadcast, and no specific agenda items are disclosed. The session is convened under Missouri law for matters involving legal actions or privileged communications.

The Lee's Summit City Council held a closed session on October 15, 2024, citing Missouri statute 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney-client communications. The motion to enter closed session passed 8-0, with one member absent. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session under 610.021(1) for legal matters (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to issue $12 million in revenue bonds, adding to a previously authorized $106 million for the Middle Big Creek sewer subdistrict. It will also vote on several ordinances that award construction contracts and amend existing agreements, including a change order for the Colbern Road improvements and a contract for the West Prairie Lee Downtown Interceptor Sewer Project. Additional items include reports on the FY25 snow plan and stormwater updates.

• Resolution to issue $12,000,000 in revenue bonds for the Middle Big Creek sewer subdistrict (total authorized $118,000,000)
• Ordinance approving Change Order No. 4 to extend the Colbern Road Improvements timeline by 108 days
• Ordinance awarding $5,285,960.50 to Kissick Construction for the West Prairie Lee Downtown Interceptor Sewer Project
• Ordinance awarding $795,070.00 to Redford Construction for the I-470 Bore – St. Luke’s to Colbern Road Project
• Ordinance amending the agreement with Titan Built, LLC setting a GMP of $7,077,827.00 for Joint Operations Facility and Police/Courts Phase 2 renovations

The Public Works Committee unanimously recommended approval of a resolution and 14 ordinances to the City Council, including a $12 million sewer bond increase, several construction project awards, and a salt supply contract. All votes were 4-0. The committee also received presentations on the FY25 snow plan and annual stormwater and substantial damage reports.

• Recommended sewer bond increase to $118M total (4-0)
• Recommended Colbern Road change order extending timeline 108 days (4-0)
• Recommended $5,285,960.50 sewer project bid to Kissick Construction (4-0)
• Recommended $795,070 I-470 bore project bid to Redford Construction (4-0)
• Recommended $757,000 manhole rehab bid to Kissick Construction (4-0)
• Recommended $1,233,922 CIPP lining bid to Kissick Construction (4-0)
• Recommended $7,077,827 GMP 2 for Joint Operations Facility project (4-0)
• Recommended one-year salt supply bid to Independent Salt Company (4-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet via video conference to approve the previous meeting's action letter and discuss legislative priorities and capital project needs with the City Attorney.

• Approval of the September 9, 2024 committee meeting action letter
• Discussion on legislative priorities with City Attorney Brian W. Head
• Discussion on capital projects needs list with City Attorney Brian W. Head

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved the minutes from its September 9, 2024, meeting. Members also discussed the 2025 Legislative Intergovernmental Program and reviewed a supplemental list of capital project needs for upcoming legislative sessions.

• Approved September 9, 2024, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved October 14, 2024, meeting agenda (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary development plan for a city facility. The body will also approve the action report from September 26, 2024.

• Public hearing for preliminary development plan at 2 NE Tudor Rd for the Lee's Summit Joint Operations Facility (Appl. #PL2024-188)

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Preliminary Development Plan for the Joint Operations Facility at 2 NE Tudor Road, with an amendment requiring 15 trees in the medium impact landscaping buffer along the north property line. The recommendation will go to the City Council for a regular session on 11/12/2024. The commission also approved the agenda and consent agenda without public comment.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Development Plan for Joint Operations Facility, 2 NE Tudor Road, as amended (unanimous)
• Amended condition of approval to require 15 trees in medium impact landscaping buffer along north property line (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2024.

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee’s Summit City Council will consider several ordinances, including rezoning of 3.2 acres on NW Pryor Road and a redevelopment agreement for the Bayberry Crossing project. It will also vote on a memorandum of understanding for a fire science career pathway program, a road relinquishment and maintenance agreement for the Oldham Village redevelopment, and a resolution to rename the municipal airport. Additional items include public hearings on rezoning and right‑of‑way vacations.

• Ordinance rezoning ~3.2 acres from District AG to District RDR at 1450 and 1460 NW Pryor Road
• Ordinance approving the Redevelopment and Lease Agreement for the Bayberry Crossing Redevelopment Project
• Ordinance approving an MOU between LSR7 and the City for a fire science career pathway program
• Ordinance approving a Road Relinquishment Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and a Road Maintenance Agreement with Oldham Investors, LLC for the Oldham Village Redevelopment Project
• Resolution to rename Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport to Greater Kansas City Airport

The City Council approved the consent agenda, including rezoning 3.2 acres on NW Pryor Road, the Bayberry Crossing redevelopment agreement, a fire science MOU with LSR7, and the Oldham Village road agreements. It also advanced to second reading the rezoning and preliminary plan for Discovery Crossing, the vacation of right-of-way for Downtown Market Plaza, and several other ordinances. The airport renaming resolution was removed from the agenda by the Mayor.

• Approved consent agenda including rezoning at 1450/1460 NW Pryor Road (Ordinance 10002)
• Approved Bayberry Crossing redevelopment and lease agreement (Ordinance 10003)
• Approved LSR7 fire science MOU (Ordinance 10004)
• Approved Oldham Village road agreements (Ordinance 10005)
• Advanced Discovery Crossing rezoning and preliminary plan to second reading (Bill 24-180)
• Advanced Downtown Market Plaza right-of-way vacation to second reading (Bill 24-181)
• Advanced Lee's Summit Market Plaza final plat to second reading (Bill 24-182)
• Advanced easement vacation at 201/211/220 SE Green St to second reading (Bill 24-183)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider approval of the September 4, 2024 Action Letter (Item 2024‑6501A). The committee will also present and continue discussion of the unassigned General Fund reserve balance and possible funding considerations (Item 2024‑6536B), with City Manager Mark Dunning as presenter. Public comments are scheduled, followed by a roundtable before adjournment.

• Approve September 4, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter (2024‑6501A)
• Discuss unassigned General Fund reserve balance and funding options (2024‑6536B)
• Presentation by City Manager Mark Dunning

The Lee's Summit Finance and Budget Committee approved the agenda and the September 4, 2024 Action Letter, then discussed funding considerations for the Unassigned General Fund Reserve Balance. The committee directed staff to proceed with several proposals—including a compensation study, downtown safety bollards and mirrors, a communication strategic plan, and a sidewalk gap program—while declining to proceed with other projects at this time.

• Approved the agenda as published (3-0)
• Approved the September 4, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter (3-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Compensation Study, Communication Strategic Plan, and accurate numbers
• Directed staff to work up a $2M package for Downtown Safety (Bollards & Mirrors)
• Directed staff to put $1M toward the Sidewalk Gap Program
• Directed staff to hold on Equipment Replacement Program until audit is complete
• Declined to proceed at this time with Gateway Monuments, Browning Property, Downtown Parking Signage, Property Acquisition, and Joint Operations Facility Tower Equipment Replacement
• Stated World Cup will receive funding, but more homework is needed first

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Lee's Summit Board of Aeronautic Commissioners will consider three agenda items: approval of the August 7, 2024 BOAC Action Letter, a staff report on fuel sales and fuel history presented by Airport Manager Joel Arrington, and the election of officers presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Mike Anderson. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, agenda approval, public comments, roundtable, and adjournment.

• Approval of the August 7, 2024 BOAC Action Letter (Item 5A)
• Staff Report on Fuel Sales and Fuel History presented by Airport Manager Joel Arrington (Item 5B)
• Election of Officers presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Mike Anderson (Item 5C)

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will review several items, including the approval of a February 28, 2024 action letter and the election of a Vice Chair. A public hearing will be held for K&R Wholesale Building Materials' application for a Certificate of Qualification at 1460 SE Broadway. The Authority will also hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for Project 1 (Oldham Village) at 1101 SW Oldham Parkway, recommending City Council approval of the redevelopment plan.

• 2024-6532: Approve February 28, 2024 Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority Action Letter
• 2024-6533: Election of Vice Chair
• 2024-6531: Public hearing for K&R Wholesale Building Materials, 1460 SE Broadway
• 2024-6547: Public hearing for Project 1 (Oldham Village) LCRA Redevelopment Plan, 1101 SW Oldham Parkway
• 2024-6546: Resolution recommending City Council approve Oldham Village redevelopment plan

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority approved a resolution recommending the City Council approve the Oldham Village redevelopment plan, which includes a 75% real estate tax abatement on multi-family units for 25 years and a sales tax exemption on construction materials. The board also recommended approval of a Certificate of Qualification for K&R Wholesale Building Materials, which seeks a 100% property tax abatement for five years. Both recommendations passed, with the Oldham Village resolution passing 4-1.

• Approved LCRA Resolution No. 2024-3 recommending Oldham Village redevelopment plan (4-1)
• Approved LCRA Resolution No. 2024-2 recommending K&R Wholesale Building Materials Certificate of Qualification (unanimous)
• Approved February 28, 2024 Action Letter (unanimous)
• Elected Drew Reynolds as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Special Use Permit renewal for the Raintree Lake maintenance facility located at 504 SW 163rd Street. The permit would allow continued equipment storage for a ten‑year period under Article 6 of the Unified Development Ordinance. The commission will also consider approval of the consent agenda, which includes the September 12, 2024 Action Letter (2024‑6523A).

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit renewal (Application PL2024-107) for Raintree Lake maintenance facility, 504 SW 163rd St
• Approval of consent agenda, including September 12, 2024 Planning Commission Action Letter (2024‑6523A)

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a special use permit renewal for the Raintree Lake maintenance facility at 504 SW 163rd Street, with an amendment extending the permit to 20 years. The recommendation will go to the City Council for a regular session decision due back on 10/22/2024. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and consent agenda, with no public comments.

• Approved agenda unanimously
• Approved consent agenda (September 12, 2024 action letter) unanimously
• Recommended approval of special use permit renewal for Raintree Lake maintenance facility, amended to 20 years, unanimously

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee’s Summit City Council will hold a regular session to decide on a rezoning request for 3.2 acres along NW Pryor Road and set the 2024 property tax levy. The meeting also includes public hearings, proclamations, and votes on contracts for services and infrastructure projects.

• Rezoning 3.2 acres from AG to RDR at 1450–1460 NW Pryor Road (Application #PL2024-151)
• Setting the 2024 property tax levy for Lee’s Summit, Cass and Jackson Counties
• Approving a $2.5M contract for the Police Substation Project to Kelly Construction Group
• Awarding a $1.04M contract for the Cathodic Protection Program FY24 to Wiedenmann, Inc.
• Approving a redevelopment agreement for the Bayberry Crossing Redevelopment Project

The City Council adopted the 2024 property tax levy and approved several infrastructure and service contracts. Key decisions included funding for a new police substation and a cathodic protection program. The council also approved a rezoning request for land on NW Pryor Road.

• Adopted 2024 Property Tax Levy (8-1)
• Approved $2,501,631 contract for Police Substation Project to Kelly Construction Group (7-1-1)
• Approved $1,037,005 contract for Cathodic Protection Program FY24 to Wiedenmann, Inc. (8-1)
• Advanced rezoning of 3.2 acres at 1450 and 1460 NW Pryor Road from AG to RDR to second reading (7-2)
• Approved purchase of custom bomb response unit from LDV Inc. (8-1)
• Approved purchase of 13.1 acres at Longview Community College (8-1)
• Approved HVAC services contract with ACS Building Services, LLC (8-1)
• Granted 10-year Special Use Permit for automotive repairs and sales at 1000 SE Blue Parkway (7-1-1)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee’s Summit City Council will hold a closed session immediately after the regular meeting to discuss pending legal actions, real-estate transactions that could be harmed by public disclosure, and confidential public-safety response plans. The public will not be admitted and the meeting will not be recorded or broadcast.

The City Council voted 8-0 to enter a closed session immediately following the regular session, citing Missouri statutes covering litigation/attorney communications, real estate leasing/purchase/sale, and public safety response plans. The meeting was closed to the public and not recorded or broadcast. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session under MO statutes 610.021(1), (2), and 19(d) (8-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider an ordinance to rezone about 19 acres from R-1 to PMIX and adopt a preliminary development plan for Discovery Crossing at 1810 NE Douglas St and 101 NW Colbern Rd. It will also review several other applications, including a vacation of right‑of‑way at Downtown Market Plaza and ordinances for Oldham Village Phases 1 and 2. Public comments and a consent agenda will be addressed before adjournment.

• Rezoning from R-1 to PMIX and preliminary development plan for Discovery Crossing (≈19.09 acres) – applicant Intrinsic Development
• Vacation of a 60‑ft right‑of‑way strip on SE Green Street and a 20‑ft strip near SE Johnson St – City of Lee's Summit
• Preliminary development plan ordinance for Oldham Village Phase 1 (≈39 acres) – Engineering Solutions, LLC
• Rezoning and preliminary development plan for Oldham Village Phase 2 (≈18.78 acres) – Engineering Solutions, LLC
• Special use permit renewal for Raintree Lake maintenance equipment storage – RLPOA

The Planning Commission approved the final plat and easement vacation for the Downtown Market Plaza. Commissioners also recommended City Council approval for several development plans, including Discovery Crossing and two phases of the Oldham Village project. One special use permit renewal was continued to the September 26 meeting.

• Approved Downtown Market Plaza final plat (7-0)
• Approved Downtown Market Plaza easement vacation (7-0)
• Continued Raintree Lake special use permit renewal (7-0)
• Recommended approval for Downtown Market Plaza right-of-way vacation (7-0)
• Recommended approval for Discovery Crossing rezoning and development plan (7-0)
• Recommended approval for Oldham Village Phase 1 development plan (7-0)
• Recommended approval for Oldham Village Phase 2 rezoning and development plan (7-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Lee’s Summit Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to act on a mutual-aid telecommunication agreement with MoTERT and receive finalized maps for incentive areas. It will also discuss targeted industries, proposed zoning changes, and updates to building design rules.

• Approve 2024-6466 Action Letter from August 14, 2024
• Adopt TMP-3087 MOU with MoTERT for emergency telecom mutual aid
• Review finalized incentive-area maps (2024-6440)
• Discuss amendments to UDO Articles 2, 7, 8 on review process and building materials
• Discuss updates to Architecture and Building Design requirements in the UDO

The committee voted 4-0 to recommend City Council approval of an ordinance authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Missouri Telecommunicator Emergency Response Taskforce (MoTERT) for emergency telecommunication mutual aid. Members also reached consensus on three UDO amendments regarding development plan extensions, metal building materials, and minor modification approvals. Other items were informational or procedural only.

• Recommended council approval of MoTERT emergency telecommunication mutual aid MOU (4-0)
• Approved August 14, 2024 committee action letter (4-0)
• Approved amended September 11, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Reached consensus on UDO amendment: allow administrative approval for FDP extensions up to 12 months
• Reached consensus on UDO amendment: allow metal building materials up to 40% of facade, remove metal map
• Reached consensus on UDO amendment: streamline minor modifications to Planning Commission level

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee’s Summit City Council will consider several ordinances, including the approval of a real‑estate sale for property needed for the municipal airport and a new Fire Station #8. Other items include a preliminary development plan for a QuikTrip at 801 SE M‑291 Highway and 702 SE Blue Parkway, a memorandum of understanding with QuikTrip Corporation, and amendments to the FY 2025 budget and employee benefit programs. A joint session with the LSR7 School Board will discuss property status, housing initiatives, downtown market plaza updates, and public‑safety tax initiatives.

• BILL 24-159 – Ordinance approving real‑estate sale to RTC Real Estate LLC and Excel Holdings LLC for airport and Fire Station #8.
• BILL 24-145 – Ordinance approving preliminary development plan for QuikTrip at 801 SE M‑291 Highway and 702 SE Blue Parkway.
• BILL 24-160 – Ordinance authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with QuikTrip Corporation.
• BILL 24-162 – Ordinance amending the FY 2025 budget authorized expenditures.
• BILL 24-163 – Ordinance approving 2025 employee benefit program agreements with multiple insurers.

The Lee's Summit City Council held a joint session with the LSR7 School Board to discuss eight topics, including housing, facilities, and public safety initiatives. The Council approved the consent agenda, which included ordinances for property purchases for the airport and Fire Station #8, a QuikTrip development plan, and a memorandum of understanding with QuikTrip. It also adopted ordinances for a budget amendment, 2025 employee benefit programs, and a real estate sale agreement for property at 101 SW Oldham Parkway. All votes were 8-0, with Councilmember Shields absent.

• Adopted Ord. No. 9982 renewing conflict of interest disclosure procedures (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 9983 approving real estate sale for airport and Fire Station #8 (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 9984 approving QuikTrip preliminary development plan at 801 SE M-291 Hwy and 702 SE Blue Pkwy (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 9985 authorizing MOU with QuikTrip Corporation (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 9986 approving FY2025 budget amendment (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 9987 approving 2025 employee benefit programs with Cigna, MetLife, Hartford, CuraLinc, Navia, Trustmark (8-0)
• Adopted Ord. No. 9988 approving real estate sale agreement with Oldham Investors, LLC for 101 SW Oldham Pkwy (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review several ordinances to award project bids and execute service agreements. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure contracts and a wildlife management agreement for the municipal airport.

• Awarding Project No. 1046 for the Police Substation Project to Kelly Construction Group for $2,501,631.00
• Awarding Project No. 97731683 for the Cathodic Protection Program FY24 to Wiedenmann, Inc. for $1,037,005.00
• Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services for wildlife damage management at Lee's Summit Municipal Airport
• Adding Exhibit C-1 to the Public Highway Overpass Agreement for Northwest Colbern Road with Union Pacific Railroad Company

The Public Works Committee recommended several ordinances to the City Council, including contracts for a police substation and a cathodic protection program. The committee also recommended a wildlife damage management agreement for the municipal airport and an update to a highway overpass agreement.

• Recommended approval of $2,501,631.00 police substation contract to Kelly Construction Group (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,037,005.00 cathodic protection program bid to Wiedenmann, Inc. (4-0)
• Recommended approval of USDA wildlife damage management agreement for Lee's Summit Municipal Airport (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Exhibit C-1 addition to Northwest Colbern Road overpass agreement with Union Pacific Railroad (4-0)
• Approved August 12, 2024, Public Works Committee Action Letter (4-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will vote on approving the Action Letter from its August 12, 2024 meeting. The committee will also discuss legislative priorities presented by City Attorney Brian W. Head. No other items require a decision at this meeting.

• Approve Action Letter for August 12, 2024 Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting (2024-6472A)
• Discussion of Legislative Priorities (2024-6422B) presented by City Attorney Brian W. Head

The committee approved the August 12, 2024 action letter and directed staff to update the Legislative Priorities brochure with specific changes, including I-470 vehicle count, 3rd Street and Hwy 50 issues, Amtrak expansion, and increased funding for right-of-way maintenance and litter cleanup. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 12, 2024 action letter (3-0)
• Directed staff to update Legislative Priorities brochure with I-470 vehicle count, 3rd Street/Hwy 50 issues, Amtrak expansion, and ROW maintenance/litter funding

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider budget amendments for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The body is also reviewing several equipment purchases, service contracts, and the 2025 employee benefit programs.

• Budget Amendment No. 15 for FY 2024 and Amendment No. 2 for FY 2025
• Lease-Purchase Agreement with Stryker Medical for fire department defibrillator monitors
• Purchase of a bomb response unit from LDV Inc.
• Award of Bid No. 2025-001 for HVAC services to ACS Building Services, LLC
• Purchase of approximately 13.1 acres of land at Longview Community College

The Finance and Budget Committee unanimously recommended approval of two budget amendments (Bill 24-166 for FY2024 and Bill 24-162 for FY2025) to the City Council. It also recommended approval of several other items, including a bomb response unit purchase, HVAC services contract, employee benefit programs, a land sale agreement, and a software services agreement. A lease-purchase agreement for defibrillator monitors was withdrawn from the agenda. All votes were 4-0.

• Recommended approval of FY2024 budget amendment (Bill 24-166) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of FY2025 budget amendment (Bill 24-162) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of bomb response unit purchase from LDV Inc. (Bill 24-167) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of HVAC services contract with ACS Building Services (Bill 24-169) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025 employee benefit programs (Bill 24-163) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of land sale agreement with Longview Community College (Bill 24-170) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of CityView software services agreement (Bill 24-171) (4-0)
• Withdrew lease-purchase agreement for Lifepak defibrillators (TMP-3010)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will vote on industrial development revenue bonds for an apartment project and a new city-wide schedule of fees. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for automotive repair and sales at 1000 SE Blue Parkway.

• Taxable industrial development revenue bonds up to $65,700,000 for Tudor & Douglas Apartments Project
• Public hearing for Special Use Permit for automotive repair and sales at 1000 SE Blue Parkway
• Real Estate Sale Agreement for airport and Fire Station #8 property from RTC Real Estate LLC and Excel Holdings LLC
• Real Estate Sale Agreement for property at 101 SW Oldham Parkway from Oldham Investors, LLC
• New City of Lee’s Summit Schedule of Fees and Charges effective August 1, 2024

The Lee's Summit City Council approved several ordinances, including a $65.7 million industrial development revenue bond for the Tudor & Douglas Apartments project (7-2) and a new schedule of fees and charges (5-4). The council also advanced first-reading ordinances for a special use permit for automotive repair at 1000 SE Blue Parkway, a real estate purchase for the airport and Fire Station #8, and a memorandum of understanding with QuikTrip. A proclamation recognizing Constitution Week was presented.

• Approved $65.7M bond for Tudor & Douglas Apartments (7-2)
• Adopted new fee schedule, Ord. No. 9981 (5-4)
• Advanced special use permit for auto repair at 1000 SE Blue Parkway to second reading (8-0, mayor recused)
• Advanced real estate purchase for airport and Fire Station #8 to second reading (9-0)
• Advanced MOU with QuikTrip to second reading (9-0)
• Approved 2025 council meeting schedule (9-0)
• Adopted consent agenda including final plats and service agreements (9-0)
• Presented Constitution Week proclamation

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will meet in a closed session immediately after the regular meeting on September 3, 2024. The session will address legal actions or litigation involving the city and any confidential communications with its attorneys, as well as leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate where public disclosure could affect the transaction.

The City Council voted unanimously (9-0) to enter a closed session, citing Missouri statutes for legal actions/attorney communications and for real estate leasing, purchase, or sale. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was closed to the public and not recorded.

• Held closed session under RSMo 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney communications (9-0)
• Held closed session under RSMo 610.021(2) for real estate leasing, purchase, or sale (9-0)

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for August 28, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for September 25, 2024.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request and two development projects. The body will also review a sign application for a middle school.

• Special use permit for major automotive repair and sales at 1000 SE Blue Pkwy
• Preliminary development plan for Dunkin at 1399 NE Douglas St
• Rezoning of 3.2 acres from Agricultural to Rural Density Residential at 1450 and 1460 NW Pryor Rd
• Sign application for Delta Woods Middle School wall sign at 4401 NE Lakewood Way

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission recommended approval of a special use permit for major automotive repair and sales at 1000 SE Blue Parkway, forwarding it to the City Council. It also recommended rezoning 3.2 acres on NW Pryor Road from agricultural to rural density residential. A preliminary development plan for a Dunkin location was continued after being withdrawn by the applicant. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no public comments.

• Recommended approval of special use permit for auto repair/sales at 1000 SE Blue Parkway (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 3.2 acres at 1450/1460 NW Pryor Road from AG to RDR (unanimous)
• Continued withdrawn preliminary development plan for Dunkin at 1399 NE Douglas St
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved sign application for Delta Woods Middle School wall sign (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold public hearings for preliminary development plans for QuikTrip sites. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and public service agreements for downtown and tourism marketing.

• Public hearings for QuikTrip development plans at 1001 and 1005 SW Blue Parkway and 801 SE M-291 Highway/702 SE Blue Parkway
• Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations Project GMP 1 with Titan Built, LLC for $1,398,615.00
• Crack Seal FY25 Program contract awarded to Pavement Management, LLC for $297,000.00
• Purchase of JWC Environmental Channel Monster grinder system for $249,223.00
• Professional Engineering Services increase of $46,612.00 for East Fork of Little Blue Watershed River Stormwater Improvement Project

The Lee's Summit City Council unanimously advanced two QuikTrip preliminary development plans to second reading, one with an amendment removing condition 5. The council also adopted seven ordinances, including a $297,000 crack seal program contract, a $1.4 million police/courts renovation amendment, and a $46,612 stormwater project increase. All votes were 9-0.

• Advanced QuikTrip preliminary development plan at 1001/1005 SW Blue Parkway to second reading (9-0)
• Advanced QuikTrip preliminary development plan at 801 SE M-291 Hwy/702 SE Blue Pkwy to second reading, amended to remove condition 5 (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 9967: $46,612 increase for East Fork Little Blue stormwater project (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 9968: $297,000 crack seal FY25 contract with Pavement Management, LLC (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 9969: $249,223 sole source for JWC grinder system (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 9970: traffic signal equipment agreements with Iteris Inc. and Gades Sales (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 9971: $1,398,615 GMP 1 for Police/Courts Phase 2 renovations (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 9972: $27,650 amendment with WSKF (9-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet via video conference to conduct a public hearing. The board is reviewing a variance request for a specific property setback.

• Public hearing for Application #PL2024-189: variance to rear yard setback at 2739 SW Heartland Rd (Walker Custom Homes, LLC)

City Council Rules Committee

The City Council Rules Committee will meet via video conference to review procedural items and discuss two topics: mayoral succession beyond the mayor pro tempore and televising of boards and commissions. The meeting is open to public comment via video conference with prior registration.

• Approval of the Action Letter for the February 15, 2024 City Council Rules Committee Meeting (2024-6330)
• Discussion: Mayoral succession beyond Mayor Pro Tempore (2024-6347)
• Discussion: Televising of Boards and Commissions (2024-6425)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will consider approval of the July 10, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter. The committee will discuss the city’s development review process. It will also discuss tree preservation, open space, and landscaping matters. Additionally, a housing initiatives memo will be reviewed.

• Item A – Approval of the July 10, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter
• Item B – Discussion of the Development Review Process
• Item C – Discussion of Tree Preservation, Open Space, and Landscaping
• Item D – Review of the Housing Initiatives Memo

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved its July 10, 2024 action letter and the meeting agenda. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of staff presentations on the development review process, potential updates to tree preservation and landscaping requirements, and a housing initiatives memo. The committee also discussed targeting industries with the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council, with staff to bring further information.

• Approved August 14, 2024 agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 10, 2024 action letter (4-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will vote on a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The body is also deciding on several contracts for city equipment, including ambulances and police motorcycles.

• Bill 24-141: Amendment No. 1 to the budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025
• Bill 24-140: $90,957.66 sole source agreement for three BMW traffic enforcement motorcycles
• Bill 24-139: Lease-purchase financing agreement with Clayton Holdings, LLC for new ambulances
• Bill 24-135: Special Use Permit for automotive sales and repair at 607 and 610 NW Blue Parkway
• Bill 24-137: Supplemental Agreement for Pryor Road Complete Streets Improvements Phase 1

The Lee's Summit City Council approved the consent agenda and six ordinances, including a special use permit for an automotive sales and repair facility, easement vacations, a road project agreement, a cooperative contract for site furniture, a lease-purchase for new ambulances, and a sole source purchase of three BMW traffic enforcement motorcycles. The council also approved a budget amendment for FY 2025 and two memorandums of understanding with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. All votes were 7-0 with two members absent.

• Approved consent agenda including special use permit for automotive sales/repair at 607 & 610 NW Blue Parkway (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 9959 vacating easements at The Village at Discovery Park (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 9960 approving Pryor Road Complete Streets Phase 1 agreement (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 9961 approving cooperative contract with Omnia Partners/Forms+Surfaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 9962 approving lease-purchase for new ambulances with Clayton Holdings (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 9963 approving $90,957.66 sole source purchase of 3 BMW motorcycles (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 9964 approving FY2025 budget amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Ord. 9965 & 9966 approving MOU and addendum with Kansas Bureau of Investigation (7-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council is meeting in a closed session to discuss legal actions and real estate transactions. Because the session is closed to the public, it will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation
• Discussion of leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

The City Council convened a closed session on August 13, 2024, citing Missouri statutes for legal actions and real estate transactions. The motion to hold the closed session passed unanimously with 7 votes in favor and 2 members absent. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Held closed session under Section 610.021(1) and (2) (7-0, 2 absent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several ordinances to approve project contracts, equipment purchases, and agreement amendments. These items include infrastructure improvements for stormwater and roads, as well as facility renovations.

• Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations GMP 1 with Titan Built, LLC for $1,398,615.00
• Crack Seal FY25 Program bid awarded to Pavement Management, LLC for $297,000.00
• JWC Environmental Channel Monster grinder system purchase for $249,223.00
• East Fork of Little Blue Watershed River Stormwater Improvement Project increase of $46,612.00
• Right-of-Entry Agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers for survey and exploration

The Public Works Committee met and unanimously recommended approval of seven ordinances to the City Council, covering engineering services, crack sealing, a grinder system, traffic signal equipment, police/courts renovations, a WSKF amendment, and a right-of-entry agreement. No public comments were made, and no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved July 8, 2024 Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $46,612 increase for East Fork Little Blue Watershed engineering services (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $297,000 Crack Seal FY25 bid to Pavement Management, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $249,223 sole source for JWC Environmental Channel Monster grinder system (4-0)
• Recommended approval of traffic signal equipment agreements with Iteris Inc. and Gades Sales Company (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,398,615 GMP 1 for Police/Courts Phase 2 Renovations with Titan Built, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended approval of $27,650 Amendment 1 with WSKF (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Right-of-Entry Agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers (4-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet via video conference. The body will discuss legislative priorities with City Attorney Brian W. Head and review an action letter from a previous meeting.

• Discussion of legislative priorities
• Approval of the June 10, 2024 action letter (2024-6424)

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will decide on a final plat for the Wilshire Hills subdivision and a special use permit for major automotive repairs and sales at 1000 SE Blue Pkwy. Two preliminary development plans for Oldham Village Phases 1 and 2 will be continued to September 12, 2024, at the applicants' request.

• Final plat approval for Wilshire Hills, 4th Plat, Lots 5, 6 & Tract A (Appl. #PL2023-164)
• Special use permit for major automotive repair and sales at 1000 SE Blue Pkwy (Appl. #PL2024-158)
• Preliminary development plan continued for Oldham Village Phase 1 (101 SW Oldham Pkwy, 1025/1031 SW Jefferson St)
• Preliminary development plan continued for Oldham Village Phase 2 (101 SW Oldham Pkwy, 1051 SW Jefferson St, 1206/1210/1306/1310 SW Market St)
• Approval of July 25, 2024 Planning Commission Action Report (2024-6436A) as part of consent agenda

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission met on August 8, 2024, and approved the agenda and consent agenda, including the final plat for Wilshire Hills. All three public hearing items—Oldham Village Phase 1 and Phase 2 preliminary development plans and a special use permit for automotive repair at 1000 SE Blue Pkwy—were continued to September 12, 2024, at the applicants' requests. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 25, 2024 Action Report (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Wilshire Hills, 4th Plat, Lot 5, Lot 6 & Tract A (unanimous)
• Continued Oldham Village Phase 1 preliminary development plan to 9/12/2024 (unanimous)
• Continued Oldham Village Phase 2 preliminary development plan to 9/12/2024 (unanimous)
• Continued special use permit for CRB Industries at 1000 SE Blue Pkwy to 9/12/2024 (unanimous)

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners will discuss the process for choosing a new airport name and a new FBO name. The meeting also includes a staff report on fuel sales and fuel history.

• Discussion on choosing a new airport name
• Discussion on choosing a new FBO name
• Staff report on fuel sales and fuel history
• Approval of the June 5, 2024 BOAC Action Letter

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee’s Summit City Council will meet in a closed session immediately after the regular meeting on August 6, 2024. The session is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast. It will address legal actions, litigation, and privileged communications involving the city. No specific agenda items are listed.

The Lee's Summit City Council voted 7-0 to enter a closed session immediately after the regular meeting, citing Missouri law for legal actions and attorney-client communications. The session was not recorded or broadcast, and no substantive decisions were made public. Two councilmembers were absent.

• Held closed session under Section 610.021(1) for legal matters (7-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider several ordinances, including a sole source agreement to buy three BMW traffic enforcement motorcycles for $90,957.66. Other items include contracts for site furniture, CityView software services, ambulance financing, and amendments to the FY 2025 budget. The committee will also hear presentations on the Visitors Bureau strategic plan and the FY2024‑2025 budget calendar.

• Ordinance approving sole source purchase of three BMW traffic enforcement motorcycles for $90,957.66
• Ordinance approving cooperative contract with Omnia Partners and Forms+Surfaces for site furniture
• Ordinance approving contracts with N. Harris Computer Corporation for CityView software services
• Ordinance approving lease‑purchase financing agreement with Clayton Holdings for new ambulances
• Ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the FY 2025 budget expenditures

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will consider approving preliminary development plans for two QuikTrip locations and a request to vacate drainage easements at The Village at Discovery Park. The meeting will also include a public hearing for the QuikTrip projects.

• Vacation of easements at The Village at Discovery Park (NE Colbern Rd and NE Douglas St)
• Preliminary development plan for QuikTrip at 801 SE M-291 Hwy and 702 SE Blue Pkwy
• Preliminary development plan for QuikTrip at 1001 and 1005 SW Blue Pkwy
• Public hearing for Dunkin Lee's Summit (1399 NE Douglas St)
• Approval of July 11, 2024, Planning Commission Action Letter

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission recommended approval of two QuikTrip convenience store preliminary development plans, one at 801 SE M-291 Highway/702 SE Blue Parkway and another at 1001 and 1005 SW Blue Parkway, both advancing to the City Council. A Dunkin' preliminary development plan was continued to August 22, 2024, at the applicant's request. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including an ordinance vacating easements in The Village at Discovery Park.

• Recommended approval of QuikTrip preliminary development plan at 801 SE M-291 Hwy & 702 SE Blue Pkwy with condition tied to MOU (5-0)
• Recommended approval of QuikTrip preliminary development plan at 1001 & 1005 SW Blue Pkwy (5-0)
• Continued Dunkin' preliminary development plan (PL2024-129) to August 22, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including easement vacation ordinance for The Village at Discovery Park (5-0)

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The July 24, 2024 meeting of the Lee’s Summit Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on a development plan for 2951 NE Independence Avenue and a Chapter 100 Plan for the Montage Project. The body is also considering a new schedule of fees and charges effective August 1, 2024.

• Taxable industrial development revenue bonds up to $65,700,000 for Tudor & Douglas Apartments Project
• Preliminary Development Plan for Diventures at 2951 NE Independence Avenue
• Chapter 100 Plan for the Montage Project
• New Schedule of Fees and Charges effective August 1, 2024
• Vacation of easement at 610 NW Blue Parkway

The Lee's Summit City Council held its regular session on July 23, 2024. It approved the consent agenda, including appointments to the Wellness Commission and LSEDC Board. The council advanced several ordinances to second reading, including a preliminary development plan for Diventures, an easement vacation, and a $65.7 million bond authorization for the Tudor & Douglas Apartments. However, the council failed to advance the Chapter 100 plan for the Montage Project, voting 4-5 against it. The council also discussed funding requests for Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street and the Visitors Bureau, reaching consensus to draft an agreement and remand the latter to committee.

• Approved consent agenda including Wellness Commission and LSEDC appointments (9-0)
• Advanced Diventures preliminary development plan to second reading (9-0)
• Failed to advance Montage Project Chapter 100 plan (4-5)
• Advanced easement vacation at 610 NW Blue Parkway to second reading (9-0)
• Advanced $65.7M Tudor & Douglas Apartments bond ordinance to second reading (5-4)
• Advanced new Schedule of Fees and Charges to second reading (5-4)
• Rejected amendment to set Park Impact Fee at $200/bedroom and $0.20/sq ft (3-6)
• Consensus to draft Public Services Agreement with Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal actions and real estate transactions. Because the meeting is closed to the public, it will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of legal actions and litigation (Section 610.021(1))
• Discussion of leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate (Section 610.021(2))

The Lee's Summit City Council held a closed session on July 23, 2024, immediately following the regular session. The council voted 8-1 to enter closed session under Missouri statutes for legal actions and real estate transactions. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was closed to the public and not recorded.

• Motion to hold closed session under RSMo 610.021(1) and (2) carried (8-1)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests to the Unified Development Ordinance. The board is also scheduled to elect officers.

• Public hearing for rear yard setback variance at 4105 NE Edgewater Ct (Application #PL2024-155)
• Public hearing for rear yard setback variance at 5286 NE Ash Grove Ct (Application #PL2024-159)
• Election of Officers

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider several ordinances related to road project timelines, utility agreements, and professional engineering services. The meeting includes a presentation on water utilities accreditation and a vote on a street light services contract.

• Professional Engineering Services for Scherer Road/Parkway and Longview Boulevard alignment study not to exceed $686,365.00
• Utility Agreement with Evergy Missouri West, Inc. for $292,602.34 for Pryor Road Improvements
• Contract award to Custom Lighting Services, LLC dba Black & McDonald for street light and traffic signal services
• Timeline increases for Fire Stations 4 and 5 Project (40 days) and Chipman Road Improvements (155 days)
• Vacating a portion of an easement at 2214 SW Osage Drive

The City Council approved several ordinances related to road improvements, including project timeline extensions and utility agreements. The council also awarded contracts for street lighting and engineering services.

• Vacated portion of easement at 2214 SW Osage Drive (9-0)
• Approved 40-day timeline increase for Fire Stations 4 and 5 Project (9-0)
• Approved 155-day timeline increase for Chipman Road Improvements (9-0)
• Approved $292,602.34 utility agreement with Evergy for Pryor Road Improvements (9-0)
• Approved STP-Urban Program Supplemental Agreement for Pryor Road Phase 1 (9-0)
• Awarded street light and traffic signal services contract to Custom Lighting Services, LLC (9-0)
• Awarded engineering services for Scherer Road/Parkway and Longview Blvd alignment study to Lochmueller Group, Inc for up to $686,365.00 (9-0)
• Approved Supplemental Transportation Alternative Funds Program Agreement for 3rd Street project (9-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal actions and real estate transactions. This meeting is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation
• Discussion of leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

The City Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss legal actions and real estate transactions. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the action letter.

• Approved motion to hold closed session (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Lee’s Summit Planning Commission will review a consent agenda and hold a public hearing on a special use permit renewal. The commission is considering an ordinance to renew the permit for automotive sales and major repair at Bob Sight Ford, located at 607 and 610 NW Blue Parkway, for a 20-year term in District CP-2. The meeting also includes routine approvals and public comments.

• Appl. #PL2024-115: Public hearing on special use permit renewal for automotive sales and major repair at Bob Sight Ford (607 & 610 NW Blue Pkwy)
• Appl. #PL2024-116: Vacation of easement at 610 NW Blue Pkwy
• Approval of the June 27, 2024 Planning Commission minutes
• Ordinance granting a 20-year special use permit in District CP-2 for auto sales and repair facilities

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will review the June 12, 2024, Community and Economic Development Action Letter. Additionally, Steve Robbins will provide a presentation on pro-active code enforcement.

• Approval of the June 12, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter
• Pro-active Code Enforcement Update presentation by Steve Robbins

The committee approved the action letter from the June 12, 2024 meeting. Members received a presentation on the Proactive Code Enforcement (PACE) program and requested further research on resource allocation and code prescriptions for a future meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter (4-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a preliminary development plan for Cobey Creek and various service contracts. The agenda also includes an economic development incentive request for the Harley Davidson project.

• Preliminary Development Plan for Cobey Creek at 500 SE M-150 Highway
• Economic Development Incentive Request for Outlaw Harley Davidson
• Resolution to appoint successor directors for Cedar Creek Community Improvement District
• Award of banking and merchant services contract to U.S. Bank N.A.
• Award of online and IVR payment system contract to Paymentus Corporation

The Lee's Summit City Council approved routine consent items, two banking/payment services contracts, and a term extension for Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street. A majority of the Council indicated they would not approve economic development incentives for a proposed Harley Davidson project without public benefit, and two related ordinances for that project were not acted on. The Council also advanced an easement vacation at 2214 SW Osage Drive to a second reading.

• Approved agenda as published (8-0, Mayor Baird absent)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 2.A-2.D, including prior meeting minutes, reappointment of Ken Davis to Public Safety Advisory Board, and Bill No. 24-109 (Cobey Creek preliminary development plan) as Ord. No. 9944 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-10 authorizing mayor to appoint successor directors to Cedar Creek Community Improvement District (8-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-119 awarding RFP 2024-003 to U.S. Bank N.A for banking, merchant, and purchasing card services as Ord. No. 9945 (8-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-120 awarding RFP 2024-061 for online/IVR payment and notification system to Paymentus Corporation as Ord. No. 9946 (8-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-121 extending Public Service Agreement with Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street to Sept. 30, 2024, amended to change monthly amount from $1,500 to $5,000, as Ord. No. 9947 (8-0)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-122 vacating an easement at 2214 SW Osage Drive to second reading (8-0)
• Bill No. 24-025 (preliminary development plan at 3100 NE Carnegie Drive) and Bill No. 24-056 (special use permit for motorcycle sales at same address) were not acted on; project will not move forward after Council declined incentive support

Public Works Committee

The committee will review multiple ordinances regarding construction change orders, utility agreements, and service contracts. Members will also hold initial discussions regarding the process for renaming the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport.

• Change Order No. 3 for Fire Stations 4 and 5 Project to increase timeline by 40 days
• Change Order No. 6 for Chipman Road Improvements to increase timeline by 155 days
• $292,602.34 utility agreement with Evergy Missouri West, Inc. for Pryor Road Improvements
• Awarding a street light and traffic signal services contract to Black & McDonald
• $686,365.00 engineering services contract for Scherer Road/Parkway alignment study

The committee unanimously recommended seven ordinances for City Council approval regarding road improvements, fire station construction, and utility services. The committee also discussed the process for renaming the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport.

• Recommended approval of Fire Stations 4 and 5 timeline increase of 40 days (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Chipman Road timeline increase of 155 days (4-0)
• Recommended $292,602.34 utility agreement with Evergy Missouri West, Inc. (4-0)
• Recommended STP-Urban Program agreement for Pryor Road Phase 1 (4-0)
• Recommended street light and traffic signal contract for Custom Lighting Services, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended $686,365.00 engineering agreement with Lochmueller Group, Inc. (4-0)
• Recommended Supplemental Transportation Alternative Funds agreement for 3rd Street (4-0)
• Approved June 10, 2024, Action Letter (4-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider awards for U.S. Bank N.A. to provide city banking services and for Paymentus Corporation to supply an online payment system. Members will also review a contract extension with Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street through September 30, 2024. Additionally, the committee will hear a presentation on establishing new park impact fee rates that would apply to future residential construction.

• TMP-3037: Award RFP No. 2024-003 to U.S. Bank N.A. for banking and purchasing card services (one-year term plus up to four renewals)
• TMP-3036: Award RFP No. 2024-061 to Paymentus Corporation for the Online and IVR Payment and Notification System
• TMP-3045: Extend Public Service Agreement with Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street until September 30, 2024
• 2024-6361: Presentation and discussion on establishing new park impact fee rates

The Finance and Budget Committee met July 1, 2024 with four members present and one alternate absent. It recommended three ordinances to the full City Council: a banking services contract with U.S. Bank N.A, an online/IVR payment system contract with Paymentus Corporation, and a term extension for the Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street public service agreement, amended to $5,000 per month. The committee also reached consensus to move a Park Impact Fee proposal forward for Council discussion at $250-$300 per bedroom and $0.20 per square foot for residential.

• Approved the agenda (4-0, Alternate Rader absent)
• Approved the June 3, 2024 Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Bill 24-119 awarding RFP 2024-003 to U.S. Bank N.A for banking, merchant and purchasing card services (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Bill 24-120 awarding RFP 2024-061 for online and IVR payment/notification system to Paymentus Corporation (4-0)
• Amended Bill 24-121 to correct the amount to $5,000 per month in both the ordinance and attached agreement (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Bill 24-121 as amended, extending the Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street public service agreement to September 30, 2024 (4-0)
• Reached consensus to forward Park Impact Fee rates to Council for discussion at $250-$300 per bedroom and $0.20 per square foot residential (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary development plan for Diventures at 2951 NE Independence Ave. During the consent agenda, members may vote on routine requests, including an easement vacation at 2214 SW Osage Dr and a monument sign application at 800 NW Ward Rd. These reviews determine how specific properties can be modified or used under city development code before final approval.

• Public hearing on Preliminary Development Plan for Diventures at 2951 NE Independence Ave
• Consent agenda item to vacation a drainage easement at 2214 SW Osage Dr
• Sign application review for a Trilogy monument sign at 800 NW Ward Rd
• Approval of the May 23, 2024 Planning Commission Action Report

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a preliminary development plan for Diventures at 2951 NE Independence Avenue, sending it to the City Council for a July 23, 2024 regular session. The Commission also approved its agenda and consent agenda, which included an easement vacation at 2214 SW Osage Drive, a monument sign application for Trilogy at 800 NW Ward Rd, and the May 23, 2024 action report. No public comments or roundtable discussion were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 5:25 PM.

• Recommended approval of Preliminary Development Plan for Diventures at 2951 NE Independence Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including easement vacation at 2214 SW Osage Drive, Trilogy monument sign at 800 NW Ward Rd, and May 23, 2024 action report (unanimous)

City Council - Special Session

The City Council will meet in a special session to consider several ordinances. Items include changing the time period used for determining employee final average salaries and approving various insurance programs.

• Bill No. 24-085: Amends code to change salary determination from a 60-month to a 36-month period
• Bill No. 24-117: Approves FY2025 Property and Liability Insurance with Chubb and Travelers Insurance
• Bill No. 24-117: Authorizes claim settlements up to $20,000 by City Attorney and $75,000 by City Manager
• Bill No. 24-118: Approves FY2025 Workers' Compensation Excess Renewal Policy with a $138,516 premium

The City Council approved an ordinance changing employee retirement final average salary calculations from 60 to 36 months. The Council also passed emergency ordinances approving the FY2025 property and liability insurance program and the FY2025 workers' compensation excess renewal policy with Midwest Employers for a deposit premium of $138,516.

• Approved amended agenda (8-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-085 / Ord. No. 9941 to change employee retirement final average salary period from 60 to 36 months (7-0, 1 recusal)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-117 / Ord. No. 9942 approving FY2025 Property and Liability Insurance program with Chubb Insurance and Travelers Insurance (8-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-118 / Ord. No. 9943 approving FY2025 Workers' Compensation Excess Renewal Policy with Midwest Employers for $138,516 deposit premium (8-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will review several large-scale infrastructure contracts and upcoming municipal budgets. The agenda also includes development plan requests and public hearings for new projects.

• $2,899,311.82 bid for curb repair via Phoenix Concrete, LLC
• $1,112,852.00 stormwater project bid for Infrastructure Solutions, LLC
• Funding agreement for the Oldham Village Redevelopment Project
• Preliminary Development Plan for Cobey Creek at 500 SE M 150 Highway
• FY2025 budgets for the City, Fire Department, and Municipal Courts

City Council approved the general, fire department, and municipal courts budgets for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The council also awarded several construction and engineering contracts for curb repair, stormwater projects, and water main work.

• Adopted FY2025 budgets for the City, Fire Department, and Municipal Courts (8-0, 7-0, 7-0)
• Approved $2,899,311.82 curb repair contract to Phoenix Concrete, LLC (8-0)
• Approved $1,112,852.00 stormwater project contract to Infrastructure Solutions, LLC (8-0)
• Approved $322,710.70 water main work order to TC Fuller Construction LLC (8-0)
• Approved funding agreement for Oldham Village Redevelopment Project (8-0)
• Adopted Municipal Airport Powered Paraglider Operating Guidelines (8-0)
• Advanced Preliminary Development Plan for Cobey Creek to second reading (8-0)
• Postponed development plan and special use permit for 3100 NE Carnegie Drive to July 9, 2024 (8-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will review updates to design standards and discussions regarding incentives, target areas, and priority corridors. The committee will also consider the May 8, 2024, Community and Economic Development Action Letter.

• Approval of the May 8, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter
• Discussion regarding updates to Design Standards
• Discussion regarding Incentives, Target Areas and Priority Corridors Descriptions

The committee approved the May 8, 2024 Action Letter. Members discussed proposed updates to the Unified Development Ordinance design standards and Targeted Incentive Areas, directing staff to proceed with the next steps for both efforts.

• Approved May 8, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with updating architecture and building design standards
• Directed staff to bring forward final changes to the Incentive Policy regarding Area descriptions and Activity Centers

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the City Manager's budget for fiscal year 2025, including budgets for the Fire Department and Municipal Courts. The agenda also includes several ordinances related to rezoning, development plans, and city holidays.

• Public hearing on the FY2025 City Budget, Fire Department budget, and Municipal Courts budget
• Preliminary Development Plan for an accessory dwelling unit at 512 NE Promised View Drive
• Rezoning of approximately 5.35 acres at 2800 SE Ranson Road and 1300 SE Hook Lane
• Special Use Permit for an equipment rental facility at 1100 SE Hamblin Road
• Ordinance to add Juneteenth and Veterans Day as official City Holidays

The City Council adopted an ordinance adding two new city holidays and approved the FY2025-FY2029 Capital Improvement Plan. Several budget ordinances for the upcoming fiscal year were advanced to second reading, and two budget amendments for the current fiscal year were adopted.

• Added Juneteenth and Veterans Day as official City Holidays (5-2)
• Adopted FY2025 - FY2029 Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved rezoning 5.35 acres at 2800 SE Ranson Road and 1300 SE Hook Lane to Residential Large Lot (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Development Plan for accessory dwelling unit at 512 NE Promised View Drive (7-0)
• Granted 10-year Special Use Permit for equipment rental facility at 1100 SE Hamblin Road (7-0)
• Adopted Budget Amendments No. 13 and 14 for FY2024 (7-0)
• Advanced FY2025 City, Fire, and Municipal Courts budgets to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced funding agreement for Oldham Village Redevelopment Project to second reading (7-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The committee will meet via video conference to conduct business. The agenda includes an action letter approval and a lobbyist report regarding the end of the Missouri Legislative Session.

• Approval of the February 12, 2024, action letter
• Lobbyist report on the end of the Missouri Legislative Session

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved its February 12, 2024 Action Letter on a 3-0 vote (Councilmember Prier absent). Lobbyists from Versa Governmental Strategies reported that HB1751, which extends the landfill buffer from 1/2 mile to 1 mile for neighboring municipalities and covers solid waste processing facilities, demolition landfills and sanitary landfills, has been signed by the Governor, and that HB20, $1.5 million for a joint operations facility, is on the Governor's desk. Staff said a letter is being sent to the Governor asking him to veto HB2057 and SB872 regarding video streaming services. The next meeting is scheduled for August 12, 2024.

• Approved the June 10, 2024 agenda (3-0, Prier absent)
• Approved the February 12, 2024 Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Action Letter (3-0, Prier absent)
• No vote recorded on HB1751, HB20, HB2057 or SB872; lobbyist report and veto request were informational only

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider several ordinances regarding road repairs, stormwater projects, and water main work. Discussion also includes a feasibility study for Fire Station 1 and municipal airport operating guidelines.

• $2,899,311.82 bid award to Phoenix Concrete, LLC for Curb Repair FY25 Program
• $1,112,852.00 bid award to Infrastructure Solutions, LLC for East Fork Little Blue Area 2 Stormwater Project
• Pryor Road Complete Streets Improvements Phase 1 (Hook Road to Longview Road) supplemental agreement
• $76,272 increase for TranSystems Corporation engineering services for Pryor Road improvements
• $322,710.70 work order for TC Fuller Construction LLC for Maybrook Water Main inspection

The Lee's Summit Public Works Committee recommended eight ordinances and one resolution to the City Council, including a $2,899,311.82 curb repair contract with Phoenix Concrete, LLC and a $1,112,852.00 stormwater project with Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. All votes were unanimous 3-0, with Vice Chair Mia Prier and Alternate John Lovell absent. One item, a supplemental agreement for Pryor Road Complete Streets improvements, was removed from the agenda and postponed to the July 8, 2024 meeting. The committee also received a presentation recommending replacement of Fire Station 1 rather than renovation; no action was taken on that item.

• Recommended approval of $2,899,311.82 curb repair contract with Phoenix Concrete, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,112,852.00 stormwater project contract with Infrastructure Solutions, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $76,272 increase to TranSystems engineering agreement for Pryor Road, amended not-to-exceed $1,540,125 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $322,710.70 work order with TC Fuller Construction LLC for Maybrook Water Main inspection (3-0)
• Recommended approval of up to $153,000 Revenue Anticipation Note for Lead Service Line Inventory Loan Program (3-0)
• Recommended approval of up to $158,260.00 SCS Engineers agreement for Resource Recovery Park FY2025 tasks (3-0)
• Recommended approval of up to $100,000.00 HDR Engineering agreement for Jacomo Pump Station Study (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of Municipal Airport Powered Paraglider Operating Guidelines (3-0)

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners will review a resolution for Municipal Airport Powered Paraglider operating guidelines. The meeting also includes a staff report regarding fuel sales and fuel history.

• Resolution authorizing Municipal Airport Powered Paraglider (PPG) Operating Guidelines
• Staff Report on Fuel Sales and Fuel History
• Approval of the Feb. 5, 2024 BOAC Action Letter

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider several public hearings regarding land use, including an accessory dwelling unit and property rezoning. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances to add Juneteenth and Veterans Day as official city holidays.

• Public hearing for a 1,900 square foot ADU at 512 NE Promised View Drive
• Rezoning of approximately 5.35 acres at 2800 SE Ranson Road and 1300 SE Hook Lane
• Special Use Permit for an equipment rental facility at 1100 SE Hamblen Road
• Ordinance to add Juneteenth and Veterans Day as official City Holidays
• Rezoning and development plan for Take 5 Oil Change at 400 NE M-291 Highway

The Lee's Summit City Council approved a rezoning and development plan for a Take 5 Oil Change location at 400 NE M-291 Highway. The council also advanced several other zoning and ordinance bills to second reading, including a special use permit for an equipment rental facility and updates to signage regulations. Mayor's appointments to the Park Board and Wellness Commission were approved, along with an agreement for the use of a precision driving track.

• Approved rezoning and development plan for Take 5 Oil Change at 400 NE M-291 Highway (7-1)
• Advanced Special Use Permit for equipment rental facility at 1100 SE Hamblin Road to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced rezoning for 2800 SE Ranson Road and 1300 SE Hook Lane to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced Preliminary Development Plan for ADU at 512 NE Promised View Drive to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced UDO amendment for temporary signage standards to second reading (8-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement for use of Precision Driving Track (8-0)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to Park Board and Wellness Commission (8-0)
• Advanced Bill 24-084 to add Juneteenth and Veterans Day as holidays to second reading (6-2)

Finance and Budget Committee

The committee will review projected revenues for the Business and Industry Fund. Discussion includes a funding request regarding the Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street Public Services Agreement renewal. The meeting also covers department budgets, General Fund, and Public Safety Sales Tax expansions.

• Business and Industry Fund FY25 projected revenues and fund balance presentation
• Funding Request for Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street Public Services Agreement renewal
• All Department and Fund Budgets presentation
• General Fund and Public Safety Sales Tax FY25 Budget and Expansions discussion
• Ordinance Amendment No. 13 to the budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024

The Finance and Budget Committee recommended two ordinances to amend authorized expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The committee also reached a consensus to have staff negotiate a three-year Public Services Agreement with Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street.

• Approved May 6, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 24-106 (Budget Amendment No. 13) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 24-107 (Budget Amendment No. 14) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Reached consensus to direct staff to negotiate PSA with Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street based on 3-year proposal

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an amendment to the Ignite Comprehensive Plan regarding the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan. The commission will also review a preliminary development plan for Cobey Creek located at 500 SE M 150 Hwy.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendment: 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Preliminary Development Plan: Cobey Creek, 500 SE M 150 Hwy
• Vacation of Easement: 3022 NW Thoreau Pl
• Election of Officers

The Planning Commission approved the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan as an amendment to the Ignite Comprehensive Plan. The commission also recommended approval of a preliminary development plan for Cobey Creek to the City Council.

• Approved 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Cobey Creek Preliminary Development Plan at 500 SE M 150 Highway (7-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Bill No. 24-099 to vacate easement at 3022 NW Thoreau Place (unanimous)
• Approved action report 2024-6290 (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Trafton as secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Loveless as vice-secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Arth as Vice Chair (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider a rezoning application for an oil change business and review several infrastructure contracts. The agenda includes a budget increase for a water main replacement project and a contract for lead service line inventory. Additionally, the Council will review appointments to local boards and commissions.

• Rezoning of 400 NE M-291 Highway for Take 5 Oil Change
• $856,396.00 increase for Water Main Replacement FY23 project
• $235,092.00 contract with HBK Engineering, LLC for lead service line inventory
• $170,280.00 agreement with TUSA Consulting Services for facility renovations
• Appointments to the Park Board and Wellness Commission

Lee's Summit's City Council advanced Bill No. 24-086 to second reading, moving forward a rezoning from RP-2 to CP-2 and a preliminary development plan for a Take 5 Oil Change on about 1.73 acres at 400 NE M-291 Highway; the vote was 5 aye, 1 nay, 2 absent and 1 recused. The Council also adopted seven ordinances, including the CDBG 2024-25 Annual Action Plan (Ord. No. 9911), a $235,092.00 lead service line inventory agreement with HBK Engineering (Ord. No. 9912), and an $856,396.00 water main change order raising that agreement to $4,454,998.00 (Ord. No. 9913). Two bills tied to 3100 NE Carnegie Drive were postponed to June 18, 2024 at the applicant's request. A public hearing on the five-year Tax Increment Financing update drew no speakers.

• Advanced Bill No. 24-086 (Take 5 Oil Change rezoning and preliminary development plan, 400 NE M-291 Highway) to second reading (5-1, 2 absent, 1 recused)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-087, CDBG 2024-25 Annual Action Plan, as Ord. No. 9911 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-088, $235,092.00 lead service line inventory agreement with HBK Engineering, LLC, as Ord. No. 9912 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-089, $856,396.00 water main change order raising the agreement to $4,454,998.00 and adding 90 days, as Ord. No. 9913 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-090, sidewalk maintenance intergovernmental agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for North Outer Road 50 W east of Blackwell Road, as Ord. No. 9914 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-091, $170,280.00 professional services agreement with TUSA Consulting Services for Joint Operations Facility and PD/Courts Phase 2 renovations, as Ord. No. 9915 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-092, McClendon Ditch sewer change order adding 103 calendar days, as Ord. No. 9916 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-093, first amendment to USDA APHIS Wildlife Services agreement for airport wildlife damage management, as Ord. No. 9917 (8-0, 1 absent)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will review economic development incentive requests for Oldham Village and Lee’s Summit Crossing. The agenda also includes proposed ordinances regarding city holidays, retirement system salary calculations, and energy efficiency grants.

• Economic Development Incentive Request: Oldham Village Project
• Economic Development Incentive Request: Lee’s Summit Crossing
• Ordinance to add Juneteenth and Veterans Day as official City Holidays
• Ordinance regarding Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Agreement
• Ordinance approving a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement through SHI Corp

The Lee's Summit City Council adopted three ordinances: a zoning code amendment, an energy efficiency grant agreement, and Microsoft software licensing contracts. The Council also reached a general consensus to move forward with two economic development incentive projects for Oldham Village and Lee's Summit Crossing. Two proposed ordinances regarding Juneteenth/Veterans Day holidays and pension salary calculations were removed from the agenda and deferred until a full Council session.

• Agenda amended to remove Items 8.A and 8.B (8-0 vote)
• Consent Agenda approved (8-0 vote)
• Bill 24-080 (Zoning Code amendments) adopted as Ord. No. 9907 (8-0 vote)
• Bill 24-081 (Energy Efficiency Grant Agreement) adopted as Ord. No. 9908 (8-0 vote)
• Bill 24-082 (Microsoft Enterprise Agreement) adopted as Ord. No. 9909 (8-0 vote)
• Bill 24-083 (Microsoft 365 Implementation Services) adopted as Ord. No. 9910 (8-0 vote)
• General consensus reached to move forward with Oldham Village and Lee's Summit Crossing incentive projects
• Bill 24-084 (Juneteenth/Veterans Day holidays) and Bill 24-085 (Pension salary calc) deferred to future agenda

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider several ordinances involving infrastructure projects and service agreements. Items include a lead service line inventory, water main replacements, and sidewalk maintenance on North Outer Road 50 W.

• $235,092.00 agreement with HBK Engineering, LLC for Lead Service line Inventory
• $856,396.00 change order for Water Main Replacement FY23 (Project No. 721-1) with Wiedenmann, Inc.
• Sidewalk maintenance agreement for North Outer Road 50 W between the City and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• $170,280.00 professional services agreement with TUSA Consulting Services for Joint Operations Facility renovations
• Timeline extension for McClendon Ditch Sewer Improvements Project (Project No. 425) via Infrastructure Solutions, LLC

The Lee's Summit Public Works Committee unanimously recommended seven ordinances for approval by the City Council. These items include a $235,092 agreement for lead service line inventory, an $856,396 increase to a water main replacement project, and agreements for sidewalk maintenance, professional services, and sewer improvements. The committee also discussed ongoing road maintenance issues with MODOT and noted a correction needed for previous meeting minutes.

• Recommended approval of ordinance for HBK Engineering lead service line inventory ($235,092) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance for Wiedenmann, Inc. water main replacement change order (+$856,396) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance for sidewalk maintenance agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance for TUSA Consulting Services professional services agreement ($170,280) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance for McClendon Ditch Sewer Improvements timeline extension (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance for USDA APHIS Wildlife Services cooperative agreement amendment (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review several land use items including a preliminary development plan for MCC Longview Automotive Institute and a special use permit for an equipment rental facility. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for property near SE Ranson Road and updates to temporary signage standards.

• Final Plat for The Falls at Winterset Valley, 2nd Plat
• Sign application for Ellevate Skin + Brow at 110 SW 2nd Street
• Preliminary Development Plan for MCC Longview Automotive Institute at 500 SW Longview Rd
• Special Use Permit for an equipment rental facility at 1100 SE Hamblen Rd
• Rezoning of 5.35 acres from AG and RP-2 to RLL at 2800 SE Ranson Rd and 1300 SE Hook Ln

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission recommended approval of six applications to the City Council, including a preliminary development plan for the MCC Longview Automotive Institute at 500 SW Longview Road, which passed 8-1 with one abstention. Other recommendations included a final plat for The Falls at Winterset Valley, a sign application for Ellevate Skin + Brow, a special use permit for an equipment rental facility at 1100 SE Hamblen Road, a preliminary development plan for an accessory dwelling unit at 512 NE Promised View Drive, a rezoning at 2800 SE Ranson Road and 1300 SE Hook Lane, and updates to temporary signage standards. All other motions carried unanimously. The meeting also included public comments on document seals and a roundtable announcement about a training opportunity.

• Recommended approval of preliminary development plan for MCC Longview Automotive Institute at 500 SW Longview Road (8-1, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of final plat for The Falls at Winterset Valley, 2nd Plat (unanimous)
• Approved sign application for Ellevate Skin + Brow at 110 SW 2nd Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of special use permit for equipment rental facility at 1100 SE Hamblen Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of preliminary development plan for accessory dwelling unit at 512 NE Promised View Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from RP-2 and AG to RLL at 2800 SE Ranson Road and 1300 SE Hook Lane (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendment for temporary signage standards (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved April 11 Planning Commission Action Report (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to approve the March 13, 2024, Action Letter. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding liquor license procedures.

• Approval of the March 13, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter
• Discussion: Liquor License Procedures

The Committee reached a consensus to have staff draft an ordinance allowing a one-year conditional license for businesses affected by liquor license procedures. This proposal is scheduled for a first reading before the City Council on June 4, 2024.

• Approved the March 13, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter (3-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (3-0)
• Reached consensus to draft ordinance for 1-year conditional liquor licenses

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda also includes several ordinances for approval, including a US Bank facade update and a right-of-way vacation.

• Ordinance for US Bank façade and parking lot update at 1599 NE Douglas Street
• Ordinance vacating a 20'-wide strip of Right-of-Way on Chapman Road
• Fifth Amendment to the Summit Fair Tax Increment Financing Contract with RED Lee’s Summit East, LLC
• Public hearing for Unified Development Ordinance updates to residential lot development standards
• FY25 DRAFT Capital Improvement Plan published for public comment

The City Council approved a preliminary development plan for US Bank, vacated a strip of right-of-way on Chapman Road, and amended a tax increment financing contract. The council also confirmed several board appointments and advanced a zoning ordinance regarding residential lot standards to a second reading.

• Approved Preliminary Development Plan for US Bank at 1599 NE Douglas Street (9-0)
• Approved vacating 20'-wide strip of Right-of-Way on Chapman Road (9-0)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to Summit Fair TIF Contract with RED Lee’s Summit East, LLC (9-0)
• Appointed Shari Frazier to the Planning Commission (5-3-1)
• Appointed Meredith Brennan and Dennis Henson to the Board of Appeals (9-0)
• Appointed David Savidge and reappointed Mark Leetch to Public Safety Advisory Board (9-0)
• Reappointed Iana Johnson to Jackson County Board of Equalization (9-0)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-080 regarding residential lot development standards to second reading (9-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the regular session. This meeting is held to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation involving the city and its attorneys.

• Discussion of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the action letter.

• Approved motion to hold Closed Session pursuant to Section 610.021(1) (9-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The committee will review several ordinances including updates to city holidays and retirement salary calculations. Discussions also include a Microsoft 365 implementation and an update on the General Fund Reserve balance.

• Ordinance for an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy
• Ordinance to change retirement salary determination from a 60-month to a 36-month period
• Ordinance to add Juneteenth and Veterans Day as official City Holidays
• Ordinance for a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement through SHI Corp
• Ordinance for professional services by Converge One to implement Microsoft 365

The Finance and Budget Committee recommended approval of a federal energy efficiency grant and two Microsoft software agreements. Proposals regarding city holidays and retirement salary calculations were forwarded to the City Council without recommendation for further discussion.

• Recommended approval of US Dept of Energy efficiency grant (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement via SHI Corp (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Microsoft 365 implementation services via Converge One (4-0)
• Forwarded retirement salary calculation amendment without recommendation (4-0)
• Forwarded Juneteenth and Veterans Day holiday amendment without recommendation (4-0)
• Approved April 1, 2024 Action Letter (4-0)

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The scheduled meeting of the Lee's Summit Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority for April 24, 2024, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2024.

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will review several proposed ordinances, including a US Bank facade update and a right-of-way vacation. The meeting also includes discussions on various city service contracts for construction and road projects.

• Preliminary Development Plan for US Bank facade and parking lot at 1599 NE Douglas Street
• Vacation of a 20'-wide strip of Chapman Road near Homestead Ranches
• Pre-Construction Services agreement with Titan Built, LLC for $87,825.00
• Traffic Calming Project bid award to MegaKC Corporation for $163,431.85
• Mill & Overlay FY25 Program bid award to Ideker, Inc. for $4,292,231.22

The City Council approved multiple construction and service contracts, including a $4.29M road mill and overlay program. They also advanced two development and right-of-way ordinances to second reading.

• Approved $4,292,231.22 Mill & Overlay FY25 Program contract to Ideker, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved $344,037.55 stormwater improvements contract to Earthworks Excavation, LLC (8-0)
• Approved $163,431.85 traffic calming project contract to MegaKC Corporation (8-0)
• Approved $87,825.00 pre-construction services contract to Titan Built, LLC (8-0)
• Approved pre-construction services contract to Newkirk Novak Construction Partners for Fire Station 1 (8-0)
• Approved Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Cost Share Agreement Supplemental #1 (8-0)
• Advanced US Bank facade update Preliminary Development Plan to second reading (9-0)
• Advanced vacation of 20'-wide strip of right-of-way on Chapman Road to second reading (9-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal matters and potential real estate transactions. No specific litigation or property details were provided in the agenda. This meeting is not open to the public.

• No specific items were listed for this closed session

The City Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss litigation and the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. No other substantive decisions are recorded in the provided action letter.

• Approved motion to hold Closed Session (8-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a bond issuance for the Downtown Market Plaza Project. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of newly elected officials and the presentation of plaques to outgoing officials.

• Bill No. 24-070: Authorization of up to $15,000,000 in Special Obligation Bonds for the Downtown Market Plaza Project
• Bill No. 24-063: Ordinance to vacate a portion of right-of-way at NE Hardage Circle and NE Todd George Road
• Resolution No. 24-04: Canvassing and declaring results of the April 2, 2024, Municipal Election

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $15 million in Special Obligation Bonds for the Downtown Market Plaza Project. The council also vacated a portion of right-of-way at NE Hardage Circle and NE Todd George Road and certified the April 2 municipal election results.

• Approved issuance of up to $15,000,000 in Special Obligation Bonds for Downtown Market Plaza Project (9-0)
• Approved vacating portion of right-of-way at NE Hardage Circle and NE Todd George Road (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-04 declaring results of April 2, 2024, Municipal Election (9-0)
• Approved April 9, 2024, Action Letter (9-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings regarding a development plan for the US Bank at 1599 NE Douglas Street. The meeting includes a proposal to vacate a 20-foot wide strip of right-of-way on Chapman Road near Homestead Ranches. A hearing regarding temporary signage standards was continued to May 9, 2024.

• Preliminary development plan for US Bank facade and parking lot update at 1599 NE Douglas Street
• Vacation of a 20-foot wide strip of right-of-way on Chapman Road near Homestead Ranches
• Proposed amendments to temporary signage standards in the Unified Development Ordinance

The Planning Commission recommended two applications for approval to the City Council: a facade update for US Bank and the vacation of a right-of-way strip on Chapman Road. The commission also approved the March 28th Action Report.

• Approved March 28th Planning Commission Action Report (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of US Bank facade update at 1599 NE Douglas Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 20'-wide right-of-way vacation on Chapman Road (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will review several ordinances including a $940,321.14 fire station alerting system purchase and various land development proposals. The meeting also includes discussions on workforce investment and the issuance of up to $15,000,000 in bonds for the Downtown Market Plaza Project.

• Purchase of a fire station alerting system from Westnet, LLC for $940,321.14
• Issuance of up to $15,000,000 in Special Obligation Bonds for the Downtown Market Plaza Project
• Development plan for Summit Orchards North at 1151, 1201, and 1231 NW Ward Road
• Special Use Permit for automobile storage at 101 SW Oldham Parkway and other locations
• Establishment of the Bayberry Crossing Community Improvement District

The City Council approved an ordinance establishing Parks and Recreation Impact Fees with an effective date of July 1, 2025. Council also authorized several contracts for a new Enterprise Resource Program and a fire station alerting system. Multiple development plans and special use permits were adopted via the consent agenda.

• Adopted Parks and Recreation Impact Fees ordinance (7-2)
• Approved $940,321.14 fire station alerting system contract with Westnet, LLC (9-0)
• Approved Enterprise Resource Program contracts with Workday, Inc., AVAAP U.S.A. LLC, and Can/Am technologies, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved Preliminary and Conceptual Development Plans for Summit Orchards North (8-0)
• Granted 5-year Special Use Permit for outdoor automobile storage at multiple locations (8-0)
• Approved establishment of Bayberry Crossing Community Improvement District (8-0)
• Approved 2024 Combat Drug Commission LESBI Agreement with Jackson County (9-0)
• Postponed development plan and special use permit for 3100 NE Carnegie Drive to May 21, 2024 (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering several ordinances for construction services, road projects, and stormwater improvements. Members will also review the draft FY25 Capital Improvement Plan and a presentation on project delivery methods.

• $87,825.00 agreement with Titan Built, LLC for Joint Operations Facility and Phase 2 Police/Courts Renovations
• Agreement with Newkirk Novak Construction Partners for Fire Station 1 pre-construction services
• $163,431.85 traffic calming project for NE Mulberry Street, NE Independence Avenue, and NE Brandywine Road
• $344,037.55 stormwater improvements: Noeleen Lane to Earthworks Excavation, LLC
• $4,292,231.22 Mill & Overlay FY25 Program award to Ideker, Inc.

The committee recommended several infrastructure and facility contracts for City Council approval, including a major road mill and overlay program. Members also reviewed the draft FY25 Capital Improvement Plan and received a presentation on project delivery methods.

• Recommended $4.3M Mill & Overlay FY25 Program contract to Ideker, Inc. (4-0)
• Recommended $344,037.55 stormwater improvements contract for Noeleen Lane to Earthworks Excavation, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended $163,431.85 traffic calming project contract to MegaKC Corporation (4-0)
• Recommended $87,825.00 pre-construction services contract to Titan Built, LLC (4-0)
• Recommended pre-construction services agreement with Newkirk Novak Construction Partners for Fire Station 1 (4-0)
• Recommended Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Cost Share Agreement Supplemental #1 (4-0)
• Approved March 11, 2024, Public Works Committee Action Letter (4-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will review several ordinances regarding city expenditures and contract awards. Discussions include a fire station alerting system purchase, Workday enterprise resource program implementations, and revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Ordinance to amend the budget for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024
• Ordinance approving the 2024 Combat Drug Commission LESBI Agreement with Jackson County
• Award of $940,321.14 to Westnet, LLC for a fire station alerting system
• Contract award to AVAAP U.S.A. LLC for Workday Enterprise Resource program implementation
• Contract award to Workday, Inc. for an Enterprise Resource Program and Human Capital Management solution

The Finance and Budget Committee recommended several ordinances to the City Council, including a budget amendment and a fire department alerting system. The committee also recommended approval for three contracts related to the implementation of the Workday Enterprise Resource program.

• Recommended approval of budget Amendment No. 12 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024 Combat Drug Commission LESBI Agreement with Jackson County (3-0)
• Recommended $940,321.14 fire station alerting system award to Westnet, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended Workday ERP and Human Capital Management contract award to AVAAP U.S.A. LLC (3-0)
• Recommended Workday cashiering functions contract award to Can/Am technologies, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended Workday ERP and Human Capital Management solution award to Workday, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved March 4, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several public hearings regarding city ordinances and land use. This includes a proposed update to the Unified Development Ordinance and an amendment to the Lee's Summit Ignite Comprehensive Plan.

• Unified Development Ordinance amendment for residential lot development standards
• Comprehensive Plan amendment for Future Land Use Map update
• US Bank facade update at 1599 NE Douglas St (continued to April 11, 2024)
• Eagle Creek Villas, 1st Plat final plat application

The Planning Commission recommended two city-led amendments to the City Council for approval. The commission also approved a final plat for Eagle Creek Villas and continued a facade update application for US Bank.

• Approved final plat for Eagle Creek Villas, 1st Plat (unanimous)
• Continued US Bank facade update application to 4/11/2024 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO residential lot development standards amendment to City Council (5-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Update to City Council (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold several public hearings regarding special use permits for motor vehicle sales, automobile storage, and new development plans. The agenda also includes petitions related to the Colbern Ridge and Bayberry Crossing Community Improvement Districts.

• Special Use Permit for Outlaw Harley Davidson at 3100 NE Carnegie Drive
• Preliminary Development Plan for Summit Orchards North at 1151, 1201, and 1231 NW Ward Road
• Special Use Permit for outdoor automobile storage at 101 SW Oldham Parkway and other locations
• Petition to remove property from the Colbern Ridge Community Improvement District
• Petition to establish the Bayberry Crossing Community Improvement District

The City Council adopted a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Several ordinances regarding special use permits, development plans, and community improvement districts were advanced to second reading. Mayor's appointments for the Housing Authority and Water Utilities Advisory Board were continued to April 9, 2024.

• Adopted budget amendment Bill No. 24-055 as Ord. No. 9882 (7-0)
• Advanced Special Use Permit for Outlaw Harley Davidson outdoor display to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced Preliminary Development Plan for Summit Orchards North to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced Special Use Permit for outdoor automobile storage at multiple locations to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced removal of property from Colbern Ridge Community Improvement District to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced establishment of Bayberry Crossing Community Improvement District to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced Bayberry Crossing LCRA Redevelopment Plan to second reading (8-0)
• Continued Mayor's appointments for Housing Authority and Water Utilities Advisory Board to April 9, 2024 (6-1)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session regarding individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or employment applicants. This meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of personnel records, performance ratings, or employment applicants

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to hold Closed Session pursuant to Section 610.021(13) (8-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding sewer rates and charges. The agenda includes several proposed ordinances for large-scale projects, including airport terminal design and water main replacements. The council will also consider new city fees and park impact fees.

• Public hearing on Sewer Rates & Charges
• $16,830,559.53 contract for LXT Hangar 2 and East Side Development Project
• $3,598,602.00 bid award for Water Main Replacement FY23 Project
• Rezoning for Pro Deo Youth Center at 107 SE 9th St and 902 SE Douglas Street
• New Schedule of Fees and Charges effective July 1, 2024

The Lee's Summit City Council approved a series of ordinances, including a $16,833,559.53 contract with Fogel-Anderson Construction Co. for the LXT Hangar 2 and East Side Development Project at the municipal airport. The council also approved a new Schedule of Fees and Charges effective July 1, 2024, on an 8-1 vote, and adopted several airport-related agreements and infrastructure contracts. A proposed Park Impact Fee ordinance was postponed to April 9, 2024, on a 6-3 vote. The council reached consensus to have staff draft a resolution to continue working with the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council.

• Approved $16,833,559.53 contract with Fogel-Anderson Construction Co. for LXT Hangar 2 and East Side Development Project (9-0)
• Approved new Schedule of Fees and Charges effective July 1, 2024 (8-1, Hodges nay)
• Postponed Park Impact Fee ordinance to April 9, 2024 (6-3, Felker, Lovell, Shields nay)
• Approved rezoning and preliminary development plan for Pro Deo Youth Center at 107 SE 9th St and 902 SE Douglas Street (9-0)
• Approved $3,598,602.00 contract with Wiedenmann, Inc. for Water Main Replacement FY23 Project (9-0)
• Approved $1,441,995.29 contract with Vance Brothers, Inc. for Surface Seal FY25 Program (9-0)
• Approved $427,689.00 State Block Grant Agreement for GA Terminal Design at municipal airport (9-0)
• Consensus to have staff draft resolution to continue working with Lee's Summit Economic Development Council

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the regular session. This meeting is restricted to discussions regarding individual employee records or employment applicants.

• Discussion of individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or employment applications

The City Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment.

• Approved motion to hold Closed Session pursuant to Section 610.021(13) (9-0)

License Tax Review Committee

The committee will meet to approve the February 8, 2023, action letter. Members will also review the FY2023 Annual Report and discuss license tax committee recommendations.

• Approval of License Tax Review Committee Action Letter 2024-6176A
• Review of License Tax Review Committee Annual Report for FY2023 (2024-6175B)
• Discussion of License Tax Committee Recommendations (2024-6177C)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider vacating a portion of the right-of-way at NE Hardage Circle north of NE Todd George Rd. The commission is also reviewing proposed updates to residential lot development standards, though this item has been continued to March 28, 2024.

• Vacation of right-of-way at NE Hardage Circle north of NE Todd George Rd
• Proposed Unified Development Ordinance amendments for residential lot development standards
• Approval of the February 22, 2024, Planning Commission Action Report

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a right-of-way vacation for a portion of NE Hardage Circle. A proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance was continued to a later date.

• Recommended approval to City Council for vacation of right-of-way at 1502 NE Hardage Circle (unanimous)
• Continued UDO amendment regarding residential lot development standards to 3/28/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved February 22, 2024, Action Report (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will review the February 14, 2024, Community and Economic Development Action Letter. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2024-25.

• Approval of the February 14, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter
• Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan for Program Year 2024-25

The committee approved staff recommendations for the 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding allocations. The plan recommends funding for several public services and Truman Heritage for Habitat, while denying a request from the LS Housing Authority.

• Approved February 14, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve 2024-25 CDBG Annual Action Plan (3-0)
• Approved $301,673.00 CDBG allocation for Truman Heritage for Habitat
• Approved $20,000.00 CDBG allocation for Lee's Summit Social Services
• Approved $13,840.00 CDBG allocation for Hope House
• Approved $13,840.00 CDBG allocation for Hillcrest
• Approved $5,556.00 CDBG allocation for Coldwater of Lee's Summit
• Denied funding request for LS Housing Authority - Duncan Estates Ext.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing several ordinances regarding infrastructure and airport projects. Agenda items include contract awards for water main replacement, pavement marking, and surface sealing. The committee will also consider various grants for the Lee's Summit Municipal Airport.

• $16,833,559.53 bid award for LXT Hangar 2 and East Side Development Project
• $3,598,602.00 contract award for Water Main Replacement FY23 Project
• $1,441,995.29 contract award for Surface Seal FY25 Program
• $427,689.00 State Block Grant for Lee's Summit Municipal Airport terminal design
• Dual award of Bid No. 2024-050 for concrete and street repair services

The committee recommended several ordinances to the City Council, including major airport construction and water main replacement. It also approved a state grant for airport terminal design and various street maintenance contracts.

• Recommended $16,833,559.53 LXT Hangar 2 and East Side Development bid to Fogel-Anderson Construction Co (3-0)
• Recommended $3,598,602.00 Water Main Replacement FY23 bid to Wiedenmann, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $1,441,995.29 Surface Seal FY25 Program bid to Vance Brothers, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $427,689.00 State Block Grant for GA Terminal Design (3-0)
• Recommended $353,000.00 airport professional planning modification for Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $203,813.00 and $391,546 grants for Runway 11-29 and taxiway projects (3-0)
• Recommended dual award for concrete and street repair to Quality Custom Concepts, Inc. and Hotmer Excavation, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended 2024 pavement marking bid to Heartland Traffic Services (3-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider multiple ordinances regarding the Downtown Market Plaza project, including several price adjustments. The meeting also includes public hearings for a rezoning request at Pro Deo Youth Center and updates to Parks and Recreation impact fees.

• Rezoning of 0.9 acres at 107 SE 9th St and 902 SE Douglas St for Pro Deo Youth Center
• Amendment to City Code regarding Parks and Recreation Impact Fees
• Change Order No. 1 for Downtown Market Plaza increasing price by $835,918.00
• Guaranteed Maximum Price 2 of $22,506,605.00 for Downtown Market Plaza project
• Guaranteed Maximum Price 3 of $3,065,638.00 for Downtown Market Plaza project

The Lee's Summit City Council approved three ordinances setting Guaranteed Maximum Prices for the Downtown Market Plaza project with McCown Gordon Construction Company, totaling $32,056,618. Councilmember Lovell voted against all three. The Council also advanced a Parks and Recreation Impact Fee ordinance to second reading with a January 1, 2025 implementation date, and approved rezoning for the Pro Deo Youth Center at 107 SE 9th Street and 902 SE Douglas Street.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 to GMP 1 for Downtown Market Plaza, increasing it by $835,918.00 to a revised GMP of $6,484,375.00 (7-1, Lovell nay)
• Approved GMP 2 for Downtown Market Plaza at $22,506,605.00 (7-1, Lovell nay)
• Approved GMP 3 for Downtown Market Plaza at $3,065,638.00 (7-1, Lovell nay)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-041 (Parks and Recreation Impact Fees) to second reading as amended with a January 1, 2025 implementation date (6-2, DeMoro and Hodges nay)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-040 (rezoning for Pro Deo Youth Center at 107 SE 9th St and 902 SE Douglas Street) to second reading (8-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-042 amending Code section 12-4 regarding use of City staff and resources prior to an election (8-0)
• Adopted Bill No. 24-027 approving a Preliminary Development Plan for 111 SW Raintree Plaza Drive (7-0, Felker recused)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Ord. No. 9862 (special use permit for automotive repair at 1020 SE Hamblen Road) and Ord. No. 9863 (easement vacation at 1801 SW Fountain Drive) (8-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session regarding litigation and attorney communications. The agenda also includes discussions about the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. This meeting is not open to the public.

• Legal actions or litigation involving the city
• Confidential communication with attorneys
• Real estate leasing, purchase, or sale

The Lee's Summit City Council voted 7-0 to hold a closed session on March 5, 2024, citing Missouri law for legal actions, litigation, and attorney communications, and for leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. The meeting was closed to the public and not recorded or broadcast. Councilmember Felker recused himself and Councilmember Shields was absent. No decisions made inside the closed session are recorded in these minutes.

• Approved holding a closed session under Section 610.021(1) and (2) (7-0)
• Closed session topics: legal actions, litigation, attorney communications, and real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Councilmember Felker recused; Councilmember Shields absent

Finance and Budget Committee

The Lee’s Summit Finance and Budget Committee will meet on March 4, 2024, to review February committee actions and consider an ordinance updating the city’s schedule of fees and charges. The updated fee structure would apply to municipal services starting July 1, 2024. Standard procedural items include roll call, public comments, and a roundtable discussion.

• Approval of the February 16, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter
• TMP-2932: Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 9632 to establish a new Schedule of Fees and Charges effective July 1, 2024 (Presenter: Rick Gentry, Budget Manager)

The Finance and Budget Committee recommended a new Schedule of Fees and Charges to the City Council. The committee also approved the minutes from its February 16, 2024 meeting.

• Recommended Bill No. 24-044 (new Schedule of Fees and Charges) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Approved February 16, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the Bayberry Crossing LCRA Redevelopment Plan. The body will also review the January 24, 2024, action letter for approval.

• Public Hearing: Bayberry Crossing LCRA Redevelopment Plan (2024-6153B)
• Resolution recommending City Council approval of the Bayberry Crossing plan (2024-6154C)
• Approval of the January 24, 2024, Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority Action Letter (2024-6108A)

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority recommended that City Council approve the Bayberry Crossing LCRA Redevelopment Plan. The proposed $10,794,000 project involves updating the facade, signage, and landscaping of a shopping center at M-291 Highway and SE 5th St.

• Approved February 28, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 24, 2024 action letter (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Bayberry Crossing LCRA Redevelopment Plan (unanimous)

Board of Appeals

The February 28, 2024, meeting for the Lee's Summit Board of Appeals contains only procedural business. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and allowing for public comments.

• Approval of minutes from November 29, 2023, and March 17, 2021

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will review updates on the Downtown Market Plaza financing plan and associated construction cost adjustments. The agenda includes public hearings for development plans at 3100 NE Carnegie Drive and 1012 SE Hamblen Road. Additionally, several infrastructure contracts and sewer improvement projects are up for approval.

• Financing updates and cost adjustments for the Downtown Market Plaza project
• Public hearings for development plans at 3100 NE Carnegie Drive and 1012 SE Hamblen Road
• A $1,976,332.70 contract for South Prairie Lee Interceptor Sewer Improvements
• A $544,199 agreement for a Water Utilities metal building expansion
• Authorization of up to $27,500,000 in General Obligation bonds, Series 2024A

The City Council approved the issuance of up to $27.5 million in General Obligation bonds and awarded a $1.97 million sewer improvement contract. Several development plans and construction amendments for the Downtown Market Plaza were advanced to second reading.

• Authorized issuance of up to $27.5M in General Obligation bonds (8-0)
• Awarded $1,976,332.70 sewer improvement contract to Leath & Sons, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $544,199.00 Water Utilities building expansion with Mar Building Solutions (7-0)
• Approved $216,570.00 engineering agreement for MBC-Winnebago study (8-0)
• Approved $25,200.00 increase for McClendon Ditch Sewer services (8-0)
• Approved $84,598.29 increase for SE Hackamore Drive stormwater project (8-0)
• Adopted revised parking and stopping restrictions for certain streets (8-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Johnson County for prisoner confinement (8-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or employment applications. This meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of employee or applicant personnel records

The City Council voted to hold a closed session pursuant to Missouri state law. The session focused on individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment.

• Approved motion to hold Closed Session regarding personnel records (8-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation. This meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

The Lee's Summit City Council voted to hold a closed session immediately following the regular meeting. The session was authorized under Missouri law for discussing legal actions or confidential communications with attorneys. No substantive decisions were made during this closed portion, as it is not recorded or broadcast.

• Approved motion to hold Closed Session (8-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests including special use permits for motorcycle sales and automobile storage. The meeting also includes a presentation on community crime and planning by Police Chief Travis Forbes.

• Vacation of easement at 1020 NW Pryor Road
• Special Use Permit for outdoor motor vehicle sale or lease at 3100 NE Carnegie Dr
• Preliminary Development Plan for Summit Orchards North at 1151, 1201, and 1231 NW Ward Rd
• Special Use Permit for outdoor automobile storage at 101 SW Oldham Pkwy and several Jefferson St and Market St addresses

The Planning Commission recommended approval of four items to the City Council: an easement vacation at 1020 NW Pryor Road, a 20-year special use permit for outdoor motorcycle sales at 3100 NE Carnegie Drive, a preliminary development plan for Summit Orchards North with Lot 1B-1, 1B-2 and 1B-3 limited to conceptual approval only, and a special use permit for outdoor automobile storage at five addresses on SW Oldham Parkway, SW Jefferson Street and SW Market Street shortened from ten years to five years. The automobile storage item passed 7-1, with Board Member Touzinsky voting nay; the other three passed unanimously. The Commission also approved its February 8, 2024 action report and heard a presentation on Community Crime and Planning. During roundtable, members discussed the volume and distribution of multi-family housing and asked for updated counts of multi-tenant and subsidized units.

• Approved the February 22, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the February 8, 2024 Planning Commission Action Report (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council of an ordinance vacating an easement at 1020 NW Pryor Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council of a 20-year special use permit for outdoor motorcycle sales, rental or service at 3100 NE Carnegie Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council of the Summit Orchards North preliminary development plan at 1151, 1201 and 1231 NW Ward Road, amended so Lot 1B-1, 1B-2 and 1B-3 are conceptual only pending a separate preliminary development plan (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council of a special use permit for outdoor automobile storage at 101 SW Oldham Parkway, 1051 SW Jefferson Street, 1204 SW Jefferson Street, 1206 SW Market Street and 1210 SW Market Street, amended from ten years to five years (7-1, Touzinsky nay)
• Heard a presentation on Community Crime and Planning (no action recorded)
• Adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will meet via video conference to discuss the General Fund Reserve balance. The meeting also includes a request for approval of the February 5, 2024, action letter.

• Discussion regarding General Fund Reserve balance funding considerations
• Approval of the February 5, 2024 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter

The Finance and Budget Committee reached a consensus to recommend that City Council allocate funds for the Downtown Market Plaza, the Enterprise Resource Planning program, and City Hall audio/visual upgrades. The committee also approved the February 5, 2024 Action Letter.

• Approved February 5, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended $7,000,000.00 allocation for Downtown Market Plaza project
• Recommended $3,000,000.00 allocation for Enterprise Resource Planning program
• Recommended $50,000.00 allocation for City Hall conference room audio/visual equipment

City Council Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding the use of City staff and resources prior to an election. The committee will also consider approving the action letter from the January 18, 2024 meeting.

• Ordinance TMP-2925 amending Code of Ordinances section 12-4 regarding use of City staff and resources before elections
• Approval of the January 18, 2024 action letter (Item 2024-6123)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will review an intergovernmental agreement regarding prisoner confinement with Johnson County. The meeting also includes discussions on parks and recreation impact fees, housing inventory goals, and publication notices.

• Ordinance for prisoner confinement agreement between Lee's Summit and Johnson County
• Ordinance adding Article 3, Parks and Recreation Impact Fees, to the City Code
• Discussion on housing inventory, recommendations, and goals
• Discussion on publication notices in a daily newspaper
• Approval of the January 10, 2024 Community and Economic Development Action Letter

The committee recommended a tiered residential park impact fee structure and a non-residential fee of $.30 per gross sq. ft. for City Council approval. It also recommended a prisoner confinement agreement with Johnson County and agreed to use two newspapers for public notices.

• Recommended Bill 24-041 for tiered park impact fees to City Council (4-0)
• Recommended Bill 24-035 for prisoner confinement agreement with Johnson County to City Council (4-0)
• Approved January 10, 2024 Action Letter (4-0)
• Agreed to use both the Lee's Summit Tribune and The Pulse for public notices
• Requested more data on workforce housing and home buyer incentives

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider the issuance of up to $27,500,000 in General Obligation bonds. The agenda also includes budget amendments and the awarding of tow service contracts. Additionally, presentations are scheduled regarding regional landfill capacity and economic development.

• Issuance of up to $27,500,000 in General Obligation bonds (Series 2024A)
• Awarding tow service contracts to Jim's Tow Service and Ron’s Auto & Tow Truck Towing, LLC
• Emergency purchase with Wiedenmann, Inc. for $128,300.00
• Budget amendments No. 9 and No. 10 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
• Vacating a portion of an easement at 700 NW Ward Road

The Lee's Summit City Council advanced a first reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $27,500,000 in General Obligation bonds, Series 2024A, by a 9-0 vote. The council approved a one-year tow services contract with Jim's Tow Service as primary and Ron's Auto & Tow Truck Towing as secondary, with Councilmember Felker recused. Two budget amendments (Nos. 9 and 10) adjusting authorized expenditures for FY2024 were adopted, with Councilmember Lopez recused on the second. A motion to continue working with the Lee's Summit Economic Development Council was withdrawn after discussion, and the matter will return to council later.

• Advanced Bill 24-024 authorizing up to $27,500,000 in General Obligation bonds, Series 2024A (9-0)
• Adopted Bill 24-017 awarding tow services contract to Jim's Tow Service (primary) and Ron's Auto & Tow Truck Towing (secondary) (8-0, Felker recused)
• Adopted Bill 24-022, budget Amendment No. 9 for FY2024 (9-0)
• Adopted Bill 24-023, budget Amendment No. 10 for FY2024 (8-0, Lopez recused)
• Approved consent agenda including easement vacation at 700 NW Ward Road (Ord. 9847) and $128,300 emergency purchase with Wiedenmann, Inc. (Ord. 9848) (9-0)
• Motion to direct continued work with Lee's Summit Economic Development Council withdrawn; matter to return to council later
• Received and filed Eastern Jackson County Shared Services Initiative 2023 Annual Report

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session on February 13, 2024. The meeting involves discussions regarding individual personnel records, performance ratings, and information about employees or job applicants. This session is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of individual personnel records and employee or applicant information

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review ordinances regarding sewer improvements, parking restrictions, and utility expansions. The agenda includes decisions on various engineering service agreements and construction change orders.

• $1,976,332.70 bid award for South Prairie Lee Interceptor Sewer Improvements Project
• Ordinance amending parking restrictions for certain streets
• $544,199.00 agreement for Water Utilities metal building expansion
• $84,598.29 increase for SE Hackamore Drive Stormwater Improvements Project
• Contract modification for Sanitary Sewer Modeling and Design Services

Lee's Summit's Public Works Committee recommended eight ordinances to the City Council, including awarding a $1,976,332.70 bid to Leath & Sons, Inc. for the South Prairie Lee Interceptor Sewer Improvements Project. The committee also advanced engineering agreements with HDR, Inc. and HDR Engineering, Inc., change orders for crack sealing and stormwater work, and a $544,199.00 sole-source metal building expansion for Water Utilities. All recommendations passed, most by unanimous 4-0 votes, with one 3-0 vote where Councilmember Lovell abstained. The committee also approved its January 8, 2024 action letter and heard notice of a temporary daily closure on SE 3rd Street starting February 14, 2024.

• Approved agenda as posted (4-0)
• Approved January 8, 2024 Public Works Committee Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended Bill 24-028 amending parking restrictions on certain streets (4-0)
• Recommended awarding Project No. 759 South Prairie Lee Interceptor Sewer Improvements bid to Leath & Sons, Inc. for $1,976,332.70 (3-0, Lovell abstained)
• Recommended Modification No. 3 to HDR, Inc. sanitary sewer modeling agreement, increasing by $25,200.00 to a not-to-exceed $532,735.00 (4-0)
• Recommended Addendum No. 3 to HDR Engineering, Inc. on-call agreement for MBC-Winnebago Excess Flow Holding Basin Study, not-to-exceed $216,570.00 (4-0)
• Recommended Change Order No. 1 with Pavement Management, LLC for Crack Seal FY24 Program, Project No. 815, extending timeline by 18 days (4-0)
• Recommended Change Order No. 2 with Wiedenmann, Inc. for SE Hackamore Drive stormwater project, increasing by $84,598.29 to $941,048.36 (4-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will review the January 8, 2024 action letter. The committee will also discuss legislative updates and potential legislation regarding a paint recycling program.

• Approval of the January 8, 2024 Legislative Intergovernmental Relations Committee Action Letter
• Discussion: Legislative Updates
• Discussion: Paint Recycling program legislation

The committee approved the previous meeting's action letter and received legislative updates from the city's lobbyists. Members reached a consensus to have the city's lobbyist support proposed legislation regarding a paint recycling program.

• Approved January 8, 2024 Action Letter (4-0)
• Reached consensus to support paint recycling program legislation

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning and preliminary development plan for the Pro Deo Youth Center at 107 SE 9th St and 902 SE Douglas St. The meeting also includes reviews of a sign application for Total Wine & More and an easement vacation at 1801 SW Fountain Drive.

• Rezoning and preliminary development plan for Pro Deo Youth Center (107 SE 9th St and 902 SE Douglas St)
• Sign application for Total Wine & More at 1648 NW Chipman Rd
• Vacation of easement at 1801 SW Fountain Drive

The Planning Commission recommended several items for City Council approval, including a rezoning request for a youth center and an easement vacation. The commission also approved a sign application and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Recommended approval of rezoning and preliminary development plan for Pro Deo Youth Center at 107 SE 9th St and 902 SE Douglas St (6-0-1)
• Recommended approval of Bill No. 24-036 to vacate an easement at 1801 SW Fountain Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of sign application for Total Wine & More at 1648 NW Chipman Rd (unanimous)
• Approved January 25, 2024, Planning Commission Action Report (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The meeting includes presentations on water utilities, public safety sales tax, and the Downtown Market Plaza financing plan.

• Amendment to the FY 2024 budget via Bill No. 24-018
• Public hearing for Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority
• Resolution authorizing appointments for the I-470 Community Improvement District
• Ordinance to vacate a portion of an easement at 700 NW Ward Road
• Emergency purchase with Wiedenmann, Inc. for $128,300.00

The City Council adopted a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Council also authorized the Mayor to appoint successor directors to the I-470 Community Improvement District and advanced an emergency purchase for Wiedenmann, Inc. to a second reading.

• Adopted Bill No. 24-018 (Ord. No. 9846) amending authorized expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-03 authorizing the Mayor to appoint successor directors to the I-470 Community Improvement District (8-0)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-021 for an emergency purchase with Wiedenmann, Inc. in the amount of $128,300.00 to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-020 to vacate a portion of an easement at 700 NW Ward Road to second reading (8-0)

City Council - Closed Session

This meeting consists of procedural notice for a closed session regarding legal matters. The session is closed to the public and will address litigation or confidential communications with attorneys.

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the regular meeting. This session is held to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation involving the city and its attorneys.

• Discussion of legal actions or litigation

The City Council met in a closed session to discuss legal actions and privileged communications with attorneys. The council approved the motion to enter the closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (7-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will review the annual financial report and investment portfolio updates. The committee will also consider budget amendments and a contract award for towing services.

• Ordinance approving tow service awards to Jim's Tow Service and Ron’s Auto & Tow Truck Towing, LLC
• Presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
• Review of FY24 mid-year budget updates and projections
• Ordinance for Amendment No. 9 to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget
• Ordinance for Amendment No. 10 to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget

The Finance and Budget Committee recommended two budget amendments and a tow services contract for City Council approval. The committee also received financial reports regarding the FY2023 comprehensive financial report and FY24 mid-year projections.

• Recommended approval of tow services contract to Jim's Tow Service (primary) and Ron’s Auto & Tow Truck Towing, LLC (secondary) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Budget Amendment No. 9 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Budget Amendment No. 10 (3-0)
• Approved January 3, 2024 Action Letter (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board will review the December 4, 2023 action letter. Discussion includes a risk management report regarding powered paragliders at Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport and a staff report on fuel sales history.

• Risk Management Board - Powered Paragliders (PPG) at Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport
• Staff Report: Fuel Sales & Fuel History

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two preliminary development plans and one special use permit. These items involve commercial properties located on Raintree Plaza Drive, NE Carnegie Drive, and SE Hamblen Road.

• Preliminary Development Plan for Jim Hubbard Insurance Office at 111 SW Raintree Plaza Drive
• Preliminary Development Plan for Outlaw Harley Davidson at 3100 NE Carnegie Drive
• Special Use Permit for major automotive repair at 1020/1012 SE Hamblen Road

The Planning Commission recommended approval for three applications, including a Harley Davidson dealership and an auto repair facility. One recommendation included specific conditions regarding operating hours and architectural screening.

• Recommended approval of Preliminary Development Plan for Jim Hubbard Insurance Office at 111 SW Raintree Plaza Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Preliminary Development Plan for Outlaw Harley Davidson at 3100 NE Carnegie Drive with conditions on weekend-only training/events and equipment screening (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Priority Auto Repair at 1020 SE Hamblen Road (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2024, Planning Commission Action Report (unanimous)

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will elect new officers and approve a previous action letter. The meeting also includes a review of the annual report for July 2022 through June 2023 and a five-year public hearing presentation.

• Election of new officers
• Approval of September 27, 2023 Action Letter
• Review of July 2022 - June 2023 Annual Report
• Review of 5-year Public Hearing presentation
• Review of conflict of interest forms

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will meet to consider several ordinances including a contract for city tow services. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, and the acceptance of two final plats for new subdivisions.

• Award of RFP No. 2024-022 for one-year tow services to James R. McCoy LLC d/b/a Jim's Tow Service and Ron’s Auto & Tow Truck Towing, LLC
• Amendment No. 8 to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
• Final Plat acceptance for 'Tailor Made Landing, Lots 1-2 and Tract A'
• Final Plat acceptance for 'The Villas of Chapel Ridge, 2nd Plat, Lots 43-74 and Tracts C-1 & D-1'

The City Council voted to send a proposed tow services contract back to the Finance and Budget Committee. The council also approved a subdivision plat and advanced a budget amendment and another subdivision plat to second reading.

• Adopted Ord. No. 9844 accepting Final Plat for Tailor Made Landing (9-0)
• Remanded Bill No. 24-017 regarding tow services RFP to Finance and Budget Committee (5-3)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-018 budget amendment to second reading (9-0)
• Advanced Bill No. 24-019 Final Plat for The Villas of Chapel Ridge to second reading (9-0)

City Council Rules Committee

The Rules Committee will discuss issues related to written comments received by the City on City Council agenda items. The committee is also scheduled to approve the action letter from the October 27, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of the October 27, 2022 Action Letter (2024-6058A)
• Discussion of written comments on City Council agenda items (2024-6059B)

The committee approved the October 2022 Action Letter and reached a consensus to change how public comments are noted on agendas. Members also agreed to update the date for restrictions on using public funds for campaign purposes.

• Approved October 27, 2022 Action Letter (3-0)
• Directed staff to note on agendas when public comments are available upon request from the City Clerk
• Directed staff to include a note on Action Letters regarding public comments and how to request them
• Reached consensus to change the date in Section 12-4 regarding public funds for campaign purposes to the beginning date of candidate filings

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold a joint session with the Parks Board to review park projects and impact fees. The agenda also includes several ordinances for road improvements, transit services, and infrastructure change orders.

• Engineering services for Ward Road improvements up to $558,875.00
• Sidewalk Gap Program project cost increase of $242,219.97
• Runway and taxiway reseal project cost increase of $146,127.36
• Intergovernmental agreement with KCATA for transit services
• Discussion regarding the Downtown Market Plaza

The City Council approved a series of ordinances, including a professional engineering services agreement with Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. for Ward Road Improvements from O'Brien Road to Chipman Road, not to exceed $558,875.00. The council also approved change orders increasing the McClendon Ditch Sewer Improvements project by $127,238.20 and the Sidewalk Gap Program FY23 project by $242,219.97, and authorized transit agreements with KCATA and OATS. A joint session with the Parks Board included presentations on park projects, a proposed Park Impact Fee, and the Downtown Market Plaza, but no decisions were made on those items. All ordinances passed 8-0 except the OATS amendment, which passed 7-1 with Councilmember Felker voting nay.

• Approved Bill 24-006: RFP 2024-041 to A-1 Sewer and Septic Service, Inc for Stormwater Infrastructure CCTV Inspection (8-0)
• Approved Bill 24-007: agreement with Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. up to $558,875.00 for Ward Road Improvements engineering (8-0)
• Approved Bill 24-008: Memorandum of Agreement with FHWA and Missouri State Historic Preservation Officer for M291 North Interchange with US50 mitigation (8-0)
• Approved Bill 24-009: intergovernmental transit agreement with KCATA and commitment of FTA Section 5307 funds (8-0)
• Approved Bill 24-010: Amendment 1 to Transportation Service Agreement with OATS (7-1, Felker nay)
• Approved Bill 24-011: Change Order No. 2 with Infrastructure Solutions, LLC for McClendon Ditch Sewer Improvements, increase of $127,238.20 to $6,478,088.20 and 85-day timeline extension (8-0)
• Approved Bill 24-012: Change Order No. 3 with Sands Construction, LLC for Sidewalk Gap Program FY23, increase of $242,219.97 to $2,292,211.20 (8-0)
• Approved Bill 24-013: Change Order No. 1 with Scodeller Construction, Inc. for Runway 11-29, Taxiway Bravo and Charlie Reseal project, increase of $146,127.36 to $760,625.81 (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider several land development items. The agenda includes a final plat for The Villas of Chapel Ridge and an ordinance regarding the Tailor Made Landing subdivision.

• Final Plat for The Villas of Chapel Ridge, 2nd Plat (Lots 43-74 and Tracts C-1 & D-1)
• Ordinance accepting Final Plat for 'Tailor Made Landing, Lots 1-2 and Tract A'
• Vacation of Easement for Summit Orchard West by Townsend Summit, LLC

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission voted unanimously on Jan. 11, 2024 to recommend City Council approval of three items: the final plat for The Villas of Chapel Ridge, 2nd Plat; the final plat for Tailor Made Landing; and a vacation of easement for Summit Orchard West. The Commission also approved its Nov. 9, 2023 and Dec. 14, 2023 action reports. No public comments were offered, and the meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

• Recommended approval of final plat 'The Villas of Chapel Ridge, 2nd Plat, Lots 43-74 and Tracts C-1 & D-1' (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of final plat 'Tailor Made Landing, Lots 1-2 and Tract A' (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of easement vacation for Summit Orchard West, Townsend Summit, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Nov. 9, 2023 Planning Commission action report (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 14, 2023 Planning Commission action report (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider a partnership for the Eastern Jackson County Co-Responder Program. Members will also discuss residential lot development rules and review ordinances regarding municipal court personnel and park impact fees.

• MOU for Eastern Jackson County Co-Responder Program
• Ordinance for municipal court personnel management
• Discussion on residential lot development amendments
• New Parks and Recreation Impact Fees ordinance

The committee recommended two ordinances for City Council approval regarding a mental health co-responder program and municipal court personnel management. It also directed staff to prepare residential lot development amendments and requested the Park Board revise proposed impact fees.

• Recommended approval of MOU for Eastern Jackson County Co-Responder Program (4-0)
• Recommended approval of municipal court personnel management ordinance (4-0)
• Directed staff to prepare residential lot development ordinance for Planning Commission (4-0)
• Requested Park Board readjust proposed impact fees and return for consideration
• Approved December 13, 2023 Action Letter (4-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider an economic development incentive request for the Bayberry Crossing Shopping Center. The agenda also includes a resolution to authorize General Obligation Bonds and a resolution opposing a landfill near the city border.

• Economic development incentive request for Bayberry Crossing Shopping Center
• Authorization of General Obligation Bonds
• Resolution opposing a landfill or solid waste facility near the city border
• Ordinance for municipal officer elections on April 2, 2024
• Poll contracts for Lovell, Harris Park, Longview, and Gamber community centers

The City Council adopted a resolution opposing the placement of a landfill or solid waste facility near the city border. The council also approved budget amendments, municipal officer compensation, and polling contracts for 2024. Additionally, the council approved the establishment of the Pryor Mixed-Use Community Improvement District.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-02 opposing a landfill or solid waste facility near city borders (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-01 authorizing the sale of General Obligation Bonds (9-0)
• Approved Ord. No. 9828 establishing compensation for Mayor, Council, and Municipal Judges (9-0)
• Approved Ord. No. 9829 for 2024 Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners Poll Contracts (9-0)
• Approved Ord. No. 9830 for Budget Amendment No. 7 for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024 (9-0)
• Approved Ord. No. 9831 for DEA Task Force MOU addendum with Kansas Bureau of Investigation (9-0)
• Approved Ord. No. 9832 establishing the Pryor Mixed-Use Community Improvement District (9-0)
• Approved Ord. No. 9833 for a Chapter 100 Project plan for the Pryor Mixed-Use Project (7-2)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation. This meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation

The Lee's Summit City Council held a closed session on January 9, 2024, immediately after its regular session. The council voted 8-0 to go into closed session under Missouri's open-meetings law covering legal actions, causes of action, or litigation involving a public governmental body and confidential attorney communications. Councilmember Felker recused himself. The minutes record no other decisions; the closed session itself was not recorded or broadcast, so no outcomes from it are documented.

• Approved entering closed session on litigation under Section 610.021(1) (8-0)
• Councilmember Felker recused on the closed-session motion

Public Works Committee

The committee will review several ordinances regarding engineering services, transit agreements, and construction change orders. Discussion includes a Sidewalk Gap Program update and the kickoff of the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Award of RFP 2024-041 to A-1 Sewer and Septic Service, Inc for stormwater inspection
• Engineering services for Ward Road improvements from O'Brien Road to Chipman Road up to $558,875.00
• Intergovernmental agreement for transit services with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)
• Change Order No. 2 for McClendon Ditch Sewer Improvements increasing price by $127,238.20
• Change Order No. 3 for Sidewalk Gap Program FY23 Project increasing amount by $242,219.97

The committee unanimously recommended eight ordinances for City Council approval, including stormwater inspections, road improvements, and transit agreements. Members also received updates on the Sidewalk Gap Program and the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Recommended award of Stormwater Infrastructure CCTV Inspection to A-1 Sewer and Septic Service, Inc (4-0)
• Recommended $558,875 contract for Ward Road Improvements to Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc (4-0)
• Recommended agreement for M291 North Interchange mitigation with FHWA and State Historic Preservation Officer (4-0)
• Recommended transit services agreement with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (4-0)
• Recommended Amendment 1 to Transportation Service Agreement with OATS (4-0)
• Recommended $127,238.20 increase for McClendon Ditch Sewer Improvements (4-0)
• Recommended $242,219.97 increase for Sidewalk Gap Program FY23 Project (4-0)
• Recommended $146,127.36 increase for Runway 11-29, Taxiway Bravo and Charlie project (4-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The committee will discuss a resolution expressing opposition to a landfill or solid waste hauling facility near the Lee's Summit border. The agenda also includes approval of a previous action letter and a lobbyist report.

• Resolution 24-02C opposing a landfill or solid waste hauling facility near the city border
• Approval of the November 13, 2023, Committee Action Letter
• Lobbyist Report discussion

The committee approved a resolution opposing the placement of landfills or solid waste hauling facilities near the city's border. The resolution will be sent to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved Resolution 24-02 opposing landfills or solid waste facilities near city border (4-0)
• Approved November 13, 2023 meeting action letter (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will review ordinances regarding compensation for city officials and election poll contracts at four community centers. The committee will also consider tow service awards and amendments to the current fiscal year budget.

• Ordinance establishing compensation and allowances for Mayor, Council members, and Municipal Judges
• Poll contracts for Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners at four community centers
• Award of RFP No. 2024-022 for tow services to Jim's Tow Service and Ron’s Auto & Tow Truck Towing, LLC
• Amendment No. 7 to the fiscal year budget ending June 30, 2024
• Addendum to MOU with KBI for use of HIDTA Award Funds

The Finance and Budget Committee recommended several items for City Council approval, including official compensation, poll contracts, and tow services. The committee also recommended a budget amendment and a drug trafficking award funds agreement.

• Approved December 4, 2023 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended Bill 24-001 regarding Mayor, Council, and Judge compensation for approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill 24-002 regarding Jackson County Board of Election Commissioners Poll Contracts for approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill 24-017 awarding tow services to Jim's Tow Service and Ron’s Auto & Tow Truck Towing, LLC for approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill 24-003 regarding Budget Amendment No. 7 for approval (3-0)
• Recommended Substitute Bill 24-004 regarding KBI Midwest High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Award Funds for approval (3-0)