Lee's Summit meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lee's Summit council closed session on public safety; $33.7M bond request and fire station costs sit on recent agendas

Lee's Summit's only recent meeting with published minutes is the City Council's Oct. 13 closed session, where the council voted 8-0 to close the meeting under Section 610.21(19)(d) to discuss operational guidelines and response plans for public safety and law enforcement. The session was closed to the public and was not recorded or broadcast. Every other meeting in the past two weeks is represented here by its agenda only; minutes have not been published, so no outcomes are known for the items below.

Fire station, bonds and other pending money items

The Oct. 13 regular session agenda listed up to $33,775,000 in taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Project Kings, and a purchase of the Peregrine data analytics platform for up to $938,124.00. It also listed a $1,296,500.00 increase to the Fire Station No. 1 renovation contract and a $95,550.00 contract for City Hall parking garage structural repairs.

The Public Works Committee agenda for Oct. 12 set out the same fire station figure as Bill 26-194, a $1,296,500 increase for Fire Station No. 1 architectural services with WSKF, alongside Bill 26-198, a $993,432.78 contract with ServPro of Lee's Summit for temporary fire station renovation. That agenda also listed Bill 26-200, a $95,550 award to Pullman SST, Inc. for City Hall parking garage structural repairs; Bill 26-195, a $45,267 increase for Olive and Orchard Road and Storm Sewer Improvements; and Bill 26-196, a $120,635.91 increase for Water Main Replacement FY24 with Leath & Sons Inc.

The Oct. 13 council agenda also included a $150,000 presentation from Jackson County for a playground expansion at Legacy Park.

Land use and development

The Planning Commission's Oct. 22 agenda scheduled public hearings on a rezoning of 143.87 acres at SW Longview Road and SW Pryor Road from AG to RP-3 and CP-1, a Special Use Permit renewal for trailer sales at 2401 SE M 291 Highway, and a Special Use Permit for an event pavilion at 1200 SW Longview Park Dr. It also listed a Preliminary Development Plan for John Knox Village at 1900 NW O'Brien Rd and a vacation of easement at 801 SE M-291 Hwy and 702 SE Blue Pkwy.

The Oct. 13 council agenda listed a Preliminary Development Plan and Special Use Permit for 2701 NE Hagan Road.

Joint session with the school district

The Oct. 20 council agenda scheduled a joint session with the LSR7 School Board, with presentations on PR Land for future schools, an update on the 2025 Bond Project, a Capital Improvement Plan and Past Elections Project Status presentation, a housing breakout presentation, and an Economic Development Policy Update.

Committee discussions

The Community and Economic Development Committee's Oct. 14 agenda listed discussion of amendments to Chapter 4 - Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of Ordinances, residential parking requirements, an ordinance regarding World Cup Claw Back, a presentation on electric bicycles and emerging mobility devices, and a staff update on the Housing & Economic Development Task Force.

The Rules Committee's Oct. 15 video conference agenda listed approval of the Action Letter for the Sept. 17, 2026 meeting (2026-7910) and continued discussion regarding introduction to decorum (2026-7911). The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee's Oct. 19 video conference agenda listed approval of the Sept. 21, 2026 Action Letter, discussion on the Legislative Breakfast and Regional Outreach, and discussion on 2027 Legislation Priorities. The Planning Commission Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee's Oct. 19 videoconference agenda listed approval of the Aug. 20, 2026 Action Letter (2026-7961) and Planning Commission Bylaw Review (2026-7960).

Coming up

The Housing Task Force meets Oct. 26 to hear presentations titled "Housing Choice 101," "Lee's Summit Housing Landscape" and "A Look at Housing," followed by a facilitated discussion on housing and a period for public comments.

Lee's Summit agendas: $33.8M bond plan for Graham Packaging, $938,124 police data platform, Fire Station No. 1 cost increases

Lee's Summit's committees and City Council spent the past two weeks taking up a proposed $33,775,000 bond package for an industrial project, a police data analytics platform capped at $938,124.00, and a set of construction cost increases. As of Oct. 19, no minutes had been published for any of those meetings, so none of the outcomes is established in the public record. Everything below is drawn from the published agendas, which show what was scheduled — not what was decided.

Project Kings bonds

The largest dollar figure of the period appeared on both the Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 City Council agendas: a Chapter 100 plan for "Project Kings," with proposed taxable industrial development revenue bonds of up to $33,775,000 for Graham Packaging. The Oct. 6 regular session included a public hearing on the plan. The Oct. 13 regular session agenda listed the bonds among items for Council action.

Police data platform, contracts and a grant

The Finance and Budget Committee's Oct. 5 agenda included an ordinance for Peregrine, described as a CJIS-compliant cloud data analytics platform from Carasoft Technology Corporation, not to exceed $938,124.00. The same agenda listed ordinances to use Contract No. 2026-048 for bulk rock with Martin Marietta Kansas City, LLC, and Contract No. 2026-034 for security system products and services with American Digital Security, LLC — each a one-year term with up to four one-year renewals — along with Amendment No. 4 to the FY2027 budget amending authorized expenditures, and a grant agreement with the State of Missouri under the SFY 2027 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program in the amount of $29,069.76. The Peregrine purchase also appeared on the Oct. 13 Council agenda.

Fire Station No. 1 and public works costs

The Public Works Committee's Oct. 12 agenda listed five bills: Bill 26-194, a $1,296,500 increase for Fire Station No. 1 architectural services with WSKF; Bill 26-198, a $993,432.78 contract with ServPro of Lee's Summit for temporary fire station renovation; Bill 26-195, a $45,267 increase for Olive and Orchard Road and Storm Sewer Improvements; Bill 26-200, a $95,550 award to Pullman SST, Inc for City Hall parking garage structural repairs; and Bill 26-196, a $120,635.91 increase for Water Main Replacement FY24 with Leath & Sons Inc. The Fire Station increase and the parking garage contract were also listed on the Oct. 13 Council agenda.

Development and land use

The Oct. 6 Council agenda carried public hearings on a preliminary development plan and special use permit for a Rivian auto dealership and repair facility at 2701 NE Hagan Road, southeast of NE Maguire Blvd. and NE Cargo Dr.; a preliminary development plan for a Blackwell Convenience Store at 2661 SE Blue Parkway; and establishing the NW Main & NE Douglas Community Improvement District along Douglas Street between Tudor Road and Chipman Road. A second reading on an ordinance setting compensation and allowances for Municipal Judges was also listed.

The Planning Commission's Oct. 8 agenda scheduled four public hearings: Pathways at Kensington Farms Phases 2 & 3 at 1231 SW Waterloo Dr (Application #PL2026-190); vacating right-of-way along SW Cornwall Rd west of SW Rupard Rd, adjacent to 1408 SW Cornwall Rd (Application #PL2026-188); DG Plaza at 1501 NW Blue Parkway (Application #PL2026-207); and Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Article 6 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and Article 15 (Definitions) (Application #PL2026-228).

Airport, closed session and other business

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners' Oct. 7 agenda included an Air Traffic Control Tower Operations Agreement between the City and the FAA, a presentation on an LXT hangar activity standard to replace the minimum fuel program, and a staff report on fuel sales. The Council met in closed session Oct. 13 on law enforcement, public safety, first response or public health response plans; the session was closed to protect the security of persons and real property. The Community and Economic Development Committee's Oct. 14 agenda listed amendments to Chapter 4 – Alcoholic Beverages, residential parking requirements, an ordinance regarding World Cup Claw Back, a presentation on electric bicycles, and a staff update on the Housing & Economic Development Task Force. The Rules Committee's Oct. 15 agenda listed approval of the Sept. 17, 2026 action letter and continued discussion on the introduction to decorum.

Coming up

• **Oct. 19** — Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, by video conference: Sept. 21 action letter, Legislative Breakfast and Regional Outreach, and 2027 Legislation Priorities.
• **Oct. 19** — Planning Commission Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee, by videoconference: Aug. 20 action letter and Planning Commission bylaw review.
• **Oct. 20** — City Council joint session with the LSR7 School Board: presentations on PR Land for future schools, the 2025 Bond Project, the Capital Improvement Plan and Past Elections Project Status, a housing breakout, and an Economic Development Policy Update.
• **Oct. 22** — Planning Commission: rezoning of 143.87 acres at SW Longview Road and SW Pryor Road from AG to RP-3 and CP-1; a special use permit renewal for trailer sales at 2401 SE M 291 Highway; a special use permit for an event pavilion at 1200 SW Longview Park Dr; a preliminary development plan for John Knox Village at 1900 NW O'Brien Rd; and vacation of easement at 801 SE M-291 Hwy and 702 SE Blue Pkwy.

Lee's Summit Council to weigh $33.8M bond for Graham Packaging project

Lee's Summit officials are scheduled to take up a package of spending and development items in the coming week, led by a proposed Chapter 100 plan that would issue up to $33,775,000 in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for Graham Packaging's Project Kings. The item follows an October 6 public hearing and appears on the City Council's October 13 regular session agenda.

No minutes have been published for the recent meetings summarized here, so none of the items below has a confirmed outcome. They are agenda items — proposals, hearings and scheduled votes — not completed decisions.

Industrial bonds and police data platform on Council agenda

The October 13 City Council regular session lists the Project Kings bonds of up to $33,775,000, the purchase of the Peregrine data analytics platform for up to $938,124.00, a Fire Station No. 1 renovation contract increase of $1,296,500.00, a preliminary development plan and special use permit for 2701 NE Hagan Road, and a City Hall parking garage structural repairs contract for $95,550.00. The agenda also lists a $150,000 presentation from Jackson County for a playground expansion at Legacy Park.

Finance committee weighed police platform, contracts

The October 5 Finance and Budget Committee agenda included an ordinance for Peregrine, described as a CJIS-compliant cloud data analytics platform from Carasoft Technology Corporation, not to exceed $938,124.00. Also listed: a bulk rock contract with Martin Marietta Kansas City, LLC, and a security system products and services contract with American Digital Security, LLC, each a one-year term with up to four one-year renewals; Amendment No. 4 to the FY2027 budget amending authorized expenditures; and a grant agreement with the State of Missouri for the SFY 2027 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program in the amount of $29,069.76. A presentation on the FY27 budget versus actuals was also scheduled.

Public Works: fire station, roads, water main

The October 12 Public Works Committee agenda listed Bill 26-194, a $1,296,500 increase for Fire Station No. 1 architectural services with WSKF; Bill 26-198, a $993,432.78 contract with ServPro of Lee's Summit for temporary fire station renovation; Bill 26-195, a $45,267 increase for Olive and Orchard Road and Storm Sewer Improvements; Bill 26-200, a $95,550 award to Pullman SST, Inc for City Hall parking garage structural repairs; and Bill 26-196, a $120,635.91 increase for Water Main Replacement FY24 with Leath & Sons Inc. The FY27 snow plan was also on the agenda.

Development and land use

The October 6 Council agenda included public hearings on a Rivian auto dealership and repair facility at 2701 NE Hagan Road, southeast of NE Maguire Blvd. and NE Cargo Dr.; a Blackwell Convenience Store at 2661 SE Blue Parkway; and establishing the NW Main & NE Douglas Community Improvement District along Douglas Street between Tudor Road and Chipman Road. A second reading on compensation and allowances for Municipal Judges was also listed.

The October 8 Planning Commission, meeting at 5:00 PM in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, scheduled four public hearings: Pathways at Kensington Farms Phases 2 & 3 at 1231 SW Waterloo Dr (Application #PL2026-190); vacating right-of-way along SW Cornwall Rd west of SW Rupard Rd, adjacent to 1408 SW Cornwall Rd (Application #PL2026-188); DG Plaza at 1501 NW Blue Parkway (Application #PL2026-207); and Unified Development Ordinance amendments to Article 6 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and Article 15 (Definitions) (Application #PL2026-228).

Airport board

The October 7 Board of Aeronautic Commissioners agenda listed an Air Traffic Control Tower Operations Agreement between the City and the FAA, an LXT hangar activity standard presentation to replace the minimum fuel program, a staff report on fuel sales and fuel history, and approval of the August 5, 2026 BOAC Action Letter.

Coming up

• **October 13 — City Council closed session:** discussion of law enforcement, public safety, first response, or public health response plans. Closed to the public.
• **October 13 — City Council regular session:** Project Kings bonds, Peregrine platform, Fire Station No. 1 increase, 2701 NE Hagan Road, parking garage repairs.
• **October 14 — Community and Economic Development Committee:** amendments to Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages; residential parking requirements; an ordinance regarding World Cup Claw Back; a presentation on electric bicycles and emerging mobility devices; and a staff update on the Housing & Economic Development Task Force.
• **October 15 — City Council Rules Committee (video conference):** approval of the Action Letter for the September 17, 2026 meeting (2026-7910) and continued discussion regarding introduction to decorum (2026-7911).

Lee's Summit Council Approves I-470 CID Resolution; Stormwater Tax Results to Be Canvassed

The Lee's Summit City Council on Aug. 4 approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to appoint successor directors to the I-470 Community Improvement District, voting 7-1 with one member absent. The council also approved its consent agenda, including a hazardous materials permit for the Costco Fuel Station, and held a closed session on legal and real estate matters.

City Council actions

At its regular session Aug. 4, the council:

• Approved the agenda as published (8-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, which included the July 14, 2026 action letter and the Costco Fuel Station hazardous materials permit (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-14, authorizing the mayor to appoint successor directors to the I-470 Community Improvement District (7-1; Councilmember Funk absent).

The council then voted 8-0 to enter a closed session to discuss litigation and the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Other recent meetings

Several committees and boards met during the past two weeks, though their minutes have not yet been published. Key items on their agendas included:

• **Finance and Budget Committee (Aug. 3):** Reviewed budget amendments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, a purchase of an Envirosight RX-SATII CCTV camera truck, and an increase to the Bellesage Partners payroll support contract from $124,000 to $174,000.
• **Public Works Committee (Aug. 10):** Considered a $2,972,134.26 sole-source contract with Clarkson Construction for the Mouse Creek Trail Tunnel, a $1,389,611 design amendment for Jacomo Basin Pump Stations, and a $983,166 change order for the FY25 Water Main Replacement project (revised total $6,441,862).
• **Community and Economic Development Committee (Aug. 12):** Discussed liquor license compliance, the economic development incentive policy, and the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance.
• **Planning Commission (Aug. 13):** Held public hearings on a special use permit and preliminary development plan for an assisted living and memory care facility at 800 and 820 SE Battery Dr, and a special use permit renewal for Luther Mazda at 975 SE Oldham Pkwy.
• **Board of Aeronautic Commissioners (Aug. 5):** Reviewed airport rules, financial updates, and fuel sales reports.
• **City Council (Aug. 11):** Heard a presentation on "Housing in Lee's Summit - A Framework for Decision Making" in a joint session with the Planning Commission.

Coming up

• **City Council Regular Session (Aug. 18):** The council will canvass the Aug. 4 election results on a proposed 1/4-cent stormwater management sales tax. It will also consider budget amendments for FY2026 and FY2027, a sole-source contract with Clarkson Construction for the Mouse Creek Trail Tunnel ($2,972,134.26), an increase for SE Douglas Street Improvements engineering to $897,354, and a water main replacement change order increase to $6,441,862. A closed session on litigation and security matters follows.
• **Board of Zoning Adjustments (Aug. 20):** Public hearings on three rear-yard setback variance requests at 2223 SW Longview Rd, 915 SW Bennington Pl, and 724 SW 15th Cir.
• **City Council Rules Committee (Aug. 20):** Continued discussion on decorum, led by Chair Trish Carlyle.
• **Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee (Aug. 17):** Review of a lobbyist RFP scope and discussion of 2027 legislative priorities.

Lee’s Summit council votes 8-0 for closed session; agenda items include Fourth & Green incentives

The Lee’s Summit City Council held a closed session on Aug. 4, voting 8-0 to discuss litigation and real estate matters, according to official minutes. No other substantive decisions were recorded in that meeting. Other meetings during the past week were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

City Council

The council’s regular session on Aug. 4 included several items on its agenda, though no votes were recorded in the available materials. The agenda included:

• A conceptual economic development incentive request for the Fourth & Green Project by Omni 360 Development (item 2026-7759).
• A discussion on the process to fill the District 3 council vacancy (item 2026-7761).
• A hazardous materials permit for the Costco Fuel Station at 20 SE Oldham Parkway (item 2026-7754).
• Resolution No. 26-14, authorizing the mayor to appoint successor directors to the I-470 Community Improvement District.

In a separate closed session the same day, the council voted 8-0 to enter closed session to discuss litigation and the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. No other decisions were recorded.

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee met Aug. 3, but its agenda was published without minutes. The agenda included:

• Amendment No. 2 to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
• Amendment No. 9 to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
• Purchase of one Envirosight RX-SATII combo CCTV System Camera Truck.
• An increase of the Bellesage Partners contract from $124,000.00 to $174,000.00 for payroll support.
• An investment portfolio report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners met Aug. 5, also with an agenda but no published minutes. Items included:

• Approval of the April 1, 2026, BOAC Action Letter.
• Updates to 2026 airport rules, regulations, and minimum standards.
• An airport financial update.
• A staff report on fuel sales and fuel history.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings were listed for the next 14 days as of Aug. 10, 2026. Residents should check the city’s official meeting calendar for future agendas and minutes.

Lee's Summit Council advances Arborside redevelopment, Dillon's rezoning; taxilane contract and budget amendments pending

The Lee's Summit City Council advanced redevelopment plans for Arborside and a Dillon's grocery store to second readings at its July 7 regular session, with several items passing on split votes.

City Council — July 7 Regular Session

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda each on 8-0 votes. It then advanced four development-related items to second reading:

• **Arborside LCRA Redevelopment Plan** — advanced 8-0.
• **Arborside Community Improvement District** — advanced 7-1.
• **Dillon's rezoning/development plan** — amended and advanced 7-1.
• **Lemone-Smith Business & Rail Center subdivision** — advanced 8-0.
• **Easement vacation at 201 SW Oldham Parkway** — advanced 7-1.

All items move to second reading; no final adoption was recorded in the available minutes.

City Council — July 14 Regular Session (agenda only)

The council was scheduled to consider several ordinances, though minutes have not yet been published and outcomes are not confirmed. Items on the agenda included:

• **Ordinance 26-135**: award $3,745,809 to Pyramid Contractors, Inc. for SE Taxilane Construction.
• **Ordinance 26-133**: authorize up to $115,044 for a Workday Success Plan and Flex Credits.
• **Ordinance 26-134**: approve Change Order No. 1 for SE 5th St Storm Repair with Wiedenmann, Inc., increasing the contract by $128,677.99 to a total of $469,928.99.
• **Ordinance 26-122**: rezone approximately 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2.
• **Ordinance 26-121**: establish the Arborside Community Improvement District.

A closed session followed, listed for legal actions or litigation and public safety security matters. That session is not open to the public and is not recorded or broadcast.

Finance and Budget Committee — July 6 (agenda only)

The committee was set to discuss an employee health insurance financial review, consider two budget amendments for FY2026 (TMP-3709) and FY2027 (TMP-3716), and vote on a Workday Success Plan contract not to exceed $115,044 (TMP-3723). A presentation on DOJ Bridging Immigration-related Deficits and COPS grants was also scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Public Works Committee — July 13 (agenda only)

The committee was scheduled to consider six ordinances involving change orders and contract awards. The largest item was a $3,745,809.00 bid award to Pyramid Contractors, Inc. for Project P-293 SE Taxilane Construction. Other items included a $1,280,523 award to HDR Engineering for the Tudor Forcemain Condition Assessment, a $446,159 modification with Burns & McDonnell for Cedar Creek Interceptor Phase 4 (total $751,912), and an $893,925 award to C.P. Systems International LLC for the Cathodic Protection Program FY26. Minutes are not yet published.

Community and Economic Development Committee — July 8 (agenda only)

The committee was scheduled to discuss a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance and consider approval of its June 10, 2026 action letter. No votes were scheduled.

Planning Commission — July 9 (agenda only)

The Planning Commission was set to hold a public hearing on a preliminary development plan for the Blackwell Convenience Store at 2661 SE Blue Pkwy, submitted by KDP Hospitality, LLC. The consent agenda included the June 25, 2026 action letter.

City Council Rules Committee — July 16 (agenda only)

The committee met via video conference to discuss public participation protocols, including meeting decorum and camera angles used during public comments at council meetings.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee**: Will receive a lobbyist update from City Attorney Brian W. Head and review the RFP scope of services for state and federal lobbyists.
• **July 21 — City Council Regular Session**: Cancelled. The next regular session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Lee's Summit council set to vote on $3.75M SE Taxilane contract; recent meetings await minutes

Lee's Summit City Council is scheduled July 14 to consider awarding a $3,745,809 construction contract for the SE Taxilane project to Pyramid Contractors, Inc., the largest dollar item on this week's agenda. The same session includes votes on a $115,044 Workday software contract, a rezoning for a Dillon's grocery store, and establishment of the Arborside Community Improvement District.

Recent meetings: agendas posted, minutes pending

Minutes have not yet been published for any of the four meetings held between July 6 and July 9, so outcomes — including whether votes passed — are not yet confirmed by the official record. What follows is based on the posted agendas.

Finance and Budget Committee (July 6): The committee was scheduled to discuss an employee health insurance financial review, consider two budget amendments (FY2026 ordinance TMP-3709 and FY2027 ordinance TMP-3716), and vote on authorizing a Workday Success Plan contract up to $115,044 (TMP-3723). A presentation on DOJ Bridging Immigration-related Deficits and COPS grants was also listed.

City Council Regular Session (July 7): Public hearings were set for the Arborside Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority plan (applicant: Land Reserve, Inc.) and a rezoning of 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2 for a Dillon's grocery store, fuel kiosk, and retail. The council was also scheduled to consider conceptual economic development incentives — a Community Improvement District — for the Dillon's project. The consent agenda included a property tax collection agreement with Jackson County. First readings of final plats for Hook Farms 3rd Plat (lots 216–258) and Eagle Creek Villas 1st Plat (lots 1–51) were listed.

Community and Economic Development Committee (July 8): A discussion of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance was the main item. No votes were scheduled. The committee was also set to approve its June 10, 2026 action letter.

Planning Commission (July 9): A public hearing on a preliminary development plan for the Blackwell Convenience Store at 2661 SE Blue Pkwy (KDP Hospitality, LLC) was scheduled, along with approval of the June 25, 2026 action letter.

Coming up

Public Works Committee — July 13: The committee will consider six ordinances involving change orders and contract awards. The largest is the $3,745,809 bid award for Project P-293 SE Taxilane Construction to Pyramid Contractors, Inc. Other items include a $128,677.99 change order for SE 5th Street Storm Repair with Wiedenmann, Inc. (bringing the total to $469,928.99), a $1,280,523 RFQ award to HDR Engineering for the Tudor Forcemain Condition Assessment, a $446,159 modification for Cedar Creek Interceptor Phase 4 with Burns & McDonnell (total $751,912), and an $893,925 bid award to C.P. Systems International LLC for the Cathodic Protection Program FY26.

City Council Regular Session — July 14: The council will consider Ordinance 26-135 (the $3,745,809 SE Taxilane award), Ordinance 26-133 (up to $115,044 for Workday Success Plan and Flex Credits), Ordinance 26-134 (the SE 5th Street storm repair change order), Ordinance 26-122 (rezoning approximately 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2), and Ordinance 26-121 (establishing the Arborside Community Improvement District). Items are scheduled for first or second reading as indicated on the agenda.

City Council Closed Session — July 14: Following the regular session, the council will meet in closed session on legal actions, causes of action, or litigation, and public safety security measures and investigative information. This meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

City Council Rules Committee — July 16: Meeting via video conference, the committee will approve its June 18, 2026 action letter and continue discussions on meeting decorum and camera angles during public participation at council meetings.

Planning Commission continues Land Reserve hearing; City Council to weigh Arborside plan, Dillon’s grocery rezoning

The Lee’s Summit Planning Commission continued a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment for the 3,164-acre Land Reserve property to a date uncertain, taking no action on the large-scale project. The meeting, held June 25, also approved two easement vacations and elected officers. Meanwhile, several key items are on upcoming agendas, including the City Council’s consideration of the Arborside redevelopment plan and a rezoning for a new Dillon’s grocery store.

Planning Commission continues Land Reserve hearing

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment and consistency determination for the 3,164-acre Land Reserve property but continued both to a date uncertain. The meeting was an agenda-only session; minutes have not yet been published. The commission approved a consent agenda that included vacation of easements for Park Ridge 8th Plat (Lots 370-379) and 201 SW Oldham Parkway, both filed by Engineering Solutions. It also held its annual election of officers.

City Council to vote on Arborside plan, Dillon’s rezoning (July 7)

The City Council will hold public hearings on July 7 on the Arborside Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority plan submitted by Land Reserve, Inc. A separate public hearing will consider rezoning 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2 for a Dillon’s grocery store, fuel kiosk, and retail. The council will also consider conceptual economic development incentives for the Dillon’s project through a Community Improvement District. On the consent agenda is a property tax collection agreement with Jackson County. First readings of final plats for Hook Farms 3rd Plat (lots 216-258) and Eagle Creek Villas 1st Plat (lots 1-51) are also scheduled.

Finance and Budget Committee to review contracts, grants (July 6)

The Finance and Budget Committee will discuss employee health insurance finances and consider budget amendments for FY2026 and FY2027. The committee will vote on authorizing a Workday support contract not to exceed $115,044. A presentation on federal DOJ Bridging Immigration-related Deficits and COPS grants is also scheduled.

Community and Economic Development Committee to discuss ADU ordinance (July 8)

The committee will discuss a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. No votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only. The committee will also approve the action letter from its June 10 meeting.

Planning Commission to consider convenience store plan (July 9)

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary development plan for a convenience store at 2661 SE Blue Parkway, submitted by KDP Hospitality, LLC. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 25 action letter.

Coming up

• **July 6** – Finance and Budget Committee, 6:00 p.m.
• **July 7** – City Council Regular Session, 7:00 p.m. (public hearings on Arborside plan and Dillon’s rezoning)
• **July 8** – Community and Economic Development Committee, 6:00 p.m.
• **July 9** – Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.