Blue Springs public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Commission Agendas
The Planning Commission recommended approval for two commercial day care permits and one PUD concept plan amendment. The commission also approved a site plan design review for a facility on SW US 7 Highway.
- Recommended approval of PUD Concept Plan Amendment for The Vineyards at the Springs Clubhouse (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for Dreamland Learning Center (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit for The Learning Experience (6-0)
- Approved Site Plan Design Review for The Learning Experience (6-0)
- Recommended approval of Final Plat for The Learning Experience (6-0)
- Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
City Council Agendas
The Council approved the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget and adopted an ordinance regarding fireworks storage and sales. Several public hearings were continued, and the Council directed staff to draft amendments for the Unified Development Code and backyard chicken regulations.
- Approved first reading of Bill No. 5124 (FY 2023-24 Budget) (Unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 5248 regarding fireworks storage, licensing, and selling (Unanimous)
- Approved $46,000 banking services contract with UMB Financial Corporation (Unanimous)
- Approved $78,120 contract with C & C Group for security camera storage upgrades (Unanimous)
- Approved liquor license for The Bar at 1621 SW 7 (Unanimous)
- Approved disposition of IT, Finance, and Police records (Unanimous)
- Directed staff to delay therapy dog program until police vacancies are under ten (Unanimous)
- Denied motion to move $250,000 in marijuana sales taxes to sidewalk infill (3-4)
Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Board
The Public Safety Citizens' Advisory Board approved a visitor's request to discuss concerns regarding the Pawportunities animal control contract renewal at the next meeting. The board also reviewed a financial report showing Public Safety Sales Tax revenues are 13.2% over budget for the fiscal year.
- Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved request to discuss Pawportunities animal control contract renewal (5-0)
City Council Agendas
The City Council approved a budget amendment and several conditional use permits for business operations. They also updated the city code regarding the disposition of real property. A proposal to declare four parcels of city-owned land as surplus was defeated.
- Approved FY 2022-23 budget increase of $2,709,918 to $120,587,852 (6-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Achievement Unlimited Enterprises day care (6-0)
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for Maximum Security fire suppression business (6-0)
- Approved $66,000 consultant agreement with RDG Planning & Design, Inc. for Downtown Master Plan (6-0)
- Approved five-year contract with Aqua Backflow, Inc. (6-0)
- Approved Funding Agreement with Colonial Gardens Development, LLC (6-0)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 5247 amending city code for disposition of real property (6-0)
- Denied Bill No. 5123 to declare four parcels on Adams Dairy Parkway as surplus (2-4)