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The body will discuss venue availability and volunteer staffing for these events.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3217,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-10", "body": "Personnel Board", "headline": "Public hearings on updates to personnel policies and procedures manual", "summary": "The Personnel Board will hold public hearings on proposed changes to four articles of the City of Independence Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. The changes address workplace and equal employment opportunity complaint procedures (Article I), recruitment and selection (Article III), attendance and hours of work (Article IV), and re-employment after separation (Article VI). The board will also consider approving the minutes from May 15, 2026. 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The body will also receive a presentation on credit card processing fees and financial updates.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3201,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review two short-term rental requests", "summary": "The Planning Commission will meet to consider two applications to operate short-term rentals. The body will also review the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3185,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Special Meetings", "headline": "Stay Well Committee reviews wellness program updates and finances", "summary": "This is a regular meeting of the Stay Well Committee to review financial statements, receive updates from CIGNA and CBiz, and discuss wellness activities. 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No citizen requests are eligible under council rules.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3169,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Council Meetings", "headline": "Closed executive session on litigation and personnel", "summary": "This is a solely procedural closed executive session. The City Council will convene in private to discuss litigation, legal actions, attorney-client communications, and personnel matters as permitted by state law. No public business is scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3183,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Public Hearings", "headline": "Board of Adjustment to hear variance for 606 N Hocker Ave lot standards", "summary": "The Independence Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 18, 2026, for Case 26-999-06, a variance to lot standards at 606 N Hocker Ave. The agenda also includes approval of the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes and administrative items.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3166,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Public Utility Advisory Board", "headline": "Water Rate Study and MyMeter Fees on Utility Board Agenda", "summary": "The Public Utility Advisory Board will hear presentations on a water rate study by Black and Veatch and on MyMeter convenience fees. Reports include updates on the AMI Program Manager, delays at the Blue Valley Generation Site, and April 2026 financials. No votes on these items are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3178,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Council Meetings", "headline": "City Council adopts annual operating and capital budgets for fiscal year 2026-27", "summary": "The City Council adopted the annual operating and capital budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also included several insurance renewals, utility service contracts, and a notification regarding a special recall election.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3174,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Board & Commission Specific Meetings", "headline": "Sustainability Commission to discuss awards, bike ride, compost, 2026 priorities", "summary": "The Sustainability Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 14 and discuss old business including an award for a local business or individual, a postponed bike ride of historic places, and an update on KC Can Compost. New business involves setting 2026 commission priorities. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3160,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Board & Commission Specific Meetings", "headline": "Japanese Sister City Committee to vote on student funds and exchange budget", "summary": "The Japanese Sister City Committee will meet to discuss student exchange updates and plan for a Japan exchange. The body will vote on leftover student funds and the exchange budget.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3156,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3220,plainText=false)", "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Advisory Committee Meetings", "headline": "Tree Commission to discuss Vaile Mansion landscape plan", "summary": "The Independence Tree Commission will consider a landscape plan for the Vaile Mansion, review Legacy Trees, and hear an update on the Truman Connect project. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and open discussion under Tree Talk.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3141,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3191,plainText=false)", "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review rezoning and development plans for multiple sites", "summary": "The Planning Commission will consider several rezoning requests and development plans, including a rental car business permit and a short-term rental application. The body will also vote on preliminary and final plats for residential projects.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3130,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3198,plainText=false)", "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Workshops & Study Sessions", "headline": "Independence council to study funding for historic sites", "summary": "The Independence City Council will hold a study session to discuss a resolution directing the City Manager to explore funding for city-owned Historic Sites. The meeting will also include an update on the Ennovation Center and a note regarding potential closed executive sessions.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3117,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Advisory Committee Meetings", "headline": "Independence Animal Welfare Committee to select leadership", "summary": "The Animal Welfare Committee will meet to select a chair and vice-chair. The body will also review subcommittee updates and data.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3109,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3221,plainText=false)", "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-07", "body": "Special Meetings", "headline": "Animal Welfare Committee holds community cafe on shelter", "summary": "The Animal Welfare Committee is convening a special meeting for a 'Community World Cafe' event focused on the Friends of the Independence Shelter. The agenda notes only that a quorum may be present, indicating the meeting is largely procedural or discussion-based.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3142,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3203,plainText=false)", "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Advisory Committee Meetings", "headline": "Independence Advisory Board of Health to meet June 4", "summary": "The Advisory Board of Health will meet virtually to select a Vice Chair. 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No specific agenda items or decisions are listed; the session is procedural and confidential.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3104,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Public Hearings", "headline": "Board to hear variance requests for two properties", "summary": "The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for fence and setback requirements at two properties in Independence. 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The committee will also discuss wellness activities and conduct the Cigna annual review.", "agenda_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3036,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://independencemo.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3180,plainText=false)", "source": "https://independencemo.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Council Meetings", "headline": "Council considers TIF and redevelopment plans for Noland Fashion Square", "summary": "The City Council held public hearings and first readings for a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Noland Fashion Square, including tax increment financing and a transportation development district. 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