Liberty public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special session with a single substantive item: authorizing an executive (closed) session to discuss contract negotiations, as permitted under Missouri law. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering the call to order and adjournment.
- Authorize executive session for contract negotiations under RSMo 610.021(12)
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special session with a single substantive item: authorizing an executive session to discuss litigation matters, as permitted by state law. The rest of the agenda is procedural, consisting of call to order and adjournment.
- Authorize executive session for litigation discussion under 610.021(1) RSMo
City Council
The Liberty City Council will vote on several purchases, contracts, and appointments, including new police vehicles, sports officiating services, and prosecutor appointments. They will also hear the LEDC annual report and discuss improvements for the Garrison/North End community.
- Purchase of 7 Dodge Durango Pursuit Vehicles from Landmark Dodge, not to exceed $315,089
- Purchase of 1 Ford Ranger Nuisance Vehicle from Shawnee Mission Ford, not to exceed $35,883
- Contract with Liberty Sports Officials for 2025 youth and adult sports officiating, not to exceed $225,000
- Appointment of Tom McGiffin as Municipal Prosecutor and Mary Margaret Parrish as Auxiliary Municipal Prosecutor
- Ordinance approving artwork purchase and exhibition agreement with Kirk Seese
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a regular session on December 9, 2024, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include adopting the 2025 annual budgets for the city and park sales tax, approving a $493,332 contract for data center relocation, and a public hearing on an amended downtown redevelopment plan. The agenda also includes consent items like purchasing two Ford Maverick trucks for $58,529.10 and appointing directors to a CID board.
- Adopt 2025 City of Liberty annual budget and Park and Park Sales Tax budgets
- Approve contract with Staco Electric Construction for data center relocation, not to exceed $493,332
- Public hearing on amended Downtown Area Redevelopment Project (26 S. Main Project)
- Purchase two 2024 Ford Maverick trucks for Utilities Department, not to exceed $58,529.10
- Approve final plat for Water Street Lofts at 1-11 N. Water Street
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special session to authorize an executive session to discuss contract negotiations, as permitted by state law. The only action item is the motion to enter the closed session, followed by adjournment.
- Authorize executive session for contract negotiations under 610.021(12) RSMo
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a study session to discuss the General Fund, the Public Safety Sales Tax, the Fire Sales Tax, and Water, Wastewater and Sanitation services. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.
- General Fund discussion
- Public Safety Sales Tax discussion
- Fire Sales Tax discussion
- Water, Wastewater and Sanitation discussion
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a regular session with a public hearing on an ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (P&Z Case 24-42A). They will also vote on a preliminary plat for the Enclave at Montage subdivision, approve vendor payments, and consider contracts for HVAC maintenance and custodial supplies.
- Public hearing on ordinance amending Chapter 30, Unified Development Ordinance (P&Z Case 24-42A)
- Resolution approving preliminary plat for Enclave at Montage, 44.8 acres on 104th Street near Liberty North High School (P&Z Case 24-43PP)
- Contract with Myrick Mechanical for FY 2025 city-wide HVAC maintenance, not to exceed $125,000
- Guaranteed pricing agreement with Brady Industries for custodial supplies, not to exceed $53,000
- Ordinance acknowledging vendor payments for November 8-15, 2024
General
The Liberty City Council is holding a special session with a single action item: a motion to authorize an executive session immediately following the meeting to discuss contract negotiations, as permitted by Missouri law. The agenda contains no other business, so the meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Motion to authorize executive session for contract negotiations under RSMo 610.021(12)
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special regular session to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including funding agreements for senior services, transportation, and regional planning, as well as appointments to community improvement district boards. The consent agenda includes a purchase of firefighter gear and temporary liquor licenses for downtown events. Public hearings are listed but no items are specified.
- Purchase of replacement bunker gear from Dinges Fire, not to exceed $42,500
- Memorandum of Understanding with Clay County Senior Services for senior memberships, up to $60,000
- Funding agreement with MARC for a region-wide safety action plan, up to $10,000
- Contract with Clay County Senior Services for transportation and Silver Center operations, up to $165,000
- Funding agreement with MARC for a sustainable places project along Leonard/Lightburne St., up to $37,675
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a study session to discuss the parks budget and four sales tax funds: parks, capital, transportation, and economic development. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.
- Parks budget and parks sales tax discussion
- Capital sales tax discussion
- Transportation sales tax discussion
- Economic development sales tax discussion
City Council
The Liberty, MO City Council will vote on key items including the appointment of Chris Young as Fire Chief, final approvals for two housing developments (Liberty Parkway Apartments and Country Village), and multiple contracts totaling over $1.6 million. The meeting also includes public hearings on development plans and ordinances for vendor payments and labor agreements.
- Approve $51,297 purchase of 2024 Ford F-250 for Animal Control from Blue Springs Ford
- Appoint Chris Young as Fire Chief
- Final approval of 328-unit Liberty Parkway Apartments at NE corner of South Liberty Parkway and Flintlock Road
- Final approval of 29-lot Country Village subdivision at Buckingham Drive and S. Withers Road
- Approve $1,197,829 design-build contract for 427 Mill St. City Records & Storage Facility
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a regular session with a consent agenda and several ordinances for approval. Key items include amending city codes to comply with Missouri's Amendment 3 on marijuana businesses, a naming rights agreement for the Liberty Sports Complex, and multiple contracts for equipment, road projects, and public safety grants. The meeting also includes proclamations, minutes approval, and a public comment period.
- Ordinance amending Chapter 30 (Unified Development Ordinance) and Chapter 22 (Offenses) regarding marijuana businesses, per Amendment 3 (P&Z Case 23-20A)
- Ordinance approving Capitol Federal Savings Bank naming rights agreement for Liberty Sports Complex, up to $55,000 over two years
- Consent agenda: software purchase ($33,954), tractor purchase ($51,946.32), road salt blanket PO ($81,000), temporary liquor license for St. James Catholic School event
- ARPA grants for fire and police radios: $194,951.10 and $259,667.38 respectively
- Contracts for South Liberty Parkway roundabout design ($174,780), pavement marking ($78,914.05), and change orders for concrete flatwork ($21,840.45 increase) and Mississippi Street/Liberty Drive design ($45,997.50 increase)
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Downtown Revitalization Vision Plan and a new mixed-use building in the Liberty Square Historic District. The meeting also includes votes on tax levies, sidewalk projects, and several engineering and utility agreements.
- Public hearing for Downtown Revitalization Vision Plan; Phase One, Infill Concept Plan
- Public hearing for new mixed-use building at 1-11 N. Water Street
- Sidewalk network project contract with Transystems Corporation up to $408,818.00
- City Hall Police and MEP Study and Design Project contract with Hoefer Welker, LLC up to $215,900.00
- Engineering services reimbursement agreement with Union Pacific Railroad up to $25,000.00
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a study session to discuss the Downtown Revitalization Vision Plan. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this single discussion topic.
- Discussion of Downtown Revitalization Vision Plan
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance establishing the 2024 ad valorem tax levies for city operations for the 2025 budget year. The council will also consider several ordinances, including an engineering services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for soil remediation at the Lee Chemical Site, not to exceed $126,576.00, and an amendment to the 2024 budget.
- Public hearing on 2024 ad valorem tax levies for 2025 budget year
- Engineering services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for soil remediation at Lee Chemical Site, not to exceed $126,576.00
- Ordinance accepting temporary and permanent public easements for M-291/Blue Jay Traffic Signal and Stewart/M-291 Intersection Project
- Ordinance disclaiming and abandoning water easements along Route H Highway
- Amusement license for Fall Festival (Jones & Co.) and alcoholic beverage service application for large/private event on September 21, 2024
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances related to rezoning 14.8 acres at 2135 Manor Way to R-1C single-family residential for The Trails neighborhood, and amending the Unified Development Ordinance. They will also vote on several contracts, including increasing an agreement with JCI Industries for MBT 1 improvements by $10,000 and decreasing a street maintenance contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt by $72,750.81. A presentation on storm water master plan rating criteria is also scheduled.
- Rezoning 14.8 acres at 2135 Manor Way to R-1C for The Trails neighborhood (P&Z Case 24-22R&PDP)
- Preliminary plat approval for The Trails neighborhood (P&Z Case 24-23PP)
- Increase JCI Industries contract for MBT 1 improvements by $10,000 to $1,100,000
- Decrease Superior Bowen Asphalt street maintenance contract by $72,750.81 to $1,325,108.02
- Ordinance to re-establish conflict of interest disclosure procedure
General
The Liberty City Council is holding a special session with a single action item: authorizing an executive session to discuss contract negotiations and legal matters, as permitted by state law. No other business is on the agenda.
- Authorize executive session for contract negotiations (RSMO 610.021(12))
- Authorize executive session for legal matters (RSMO 610.021(1))
City Council
The Liberty City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including agreements for senior services and transportation grants, a sidewalk construction grant, and various contracts. The agenda also includes appointments and amendments to city codes.
- Purchase of 2024 Ford F-350 for Water Distribution Division, not to exceed $81,965
- Agreement with Mid-America Regional Council for senior services grant, up to $143,250
- Agreement with Mid-America Regional Council for senior transportation grant, up to $59,287
- Carbon Reduction Program funding agreement for Liberty Drive sidewalk project, up to $250,000
- Agreement with Life Scan for fire department physicals, up to $38,658
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a regular session to approve minutes, hear proclamations, and conduct a public hearing on a zoning change for 15 acres on Manor Way. The consent agenda includes purchasing a walker tower for $53,791, approving a tax abatement for front porch alterations at 425 E. Franklin Street, and issuing liquor licenses for events at St. James Church and the Liberty Community Center.
- Amend future land use map to change 15 acres at 2135 Manor Way from multi-family to single-family residential
- Approve $130,000 contract with HDR Engineering for 24-inch resilient water main and meter vault design
- Approve $174,222 purchase order with Knapheide for truck bed and snow plow equipment
- Issue temporary liquor license for Liberty Community Chorus gala at St. James Church, 309 S. Stewart Road on August 3
- Approve $29,380 contract with HDR Engineering for wellfield evaluation update
City Council
The City Council will hold a special session on June 24, 2024. The agenda consists of a call to order and an authorization for an executive session to discuss contract negotiations.
- Authorization of an executive session to discuss contract negotiations
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several land-use items, including a future land use map change, a temporary fireworks permit, and a special use permit for an RV storage facility. The council will also consider contracts and ordinances, including a $1.69 million ambulance purchase and multiple development approvals.
- Purchase of 30 ballistic armor vests not to exceed $28,876.80
- Special use permit for temporary fireworks sale at 530 North Church Road (June 24-July 4)
- Final development plans for two 93-room, 4-story hotels (Wilshire Blvd/S. Stewart Rd and 1820 N Church Rd)
- Amended preliminary plat for Clay Meadows, ~200 acres between S. 291 Hwy and Lafrenz Rd
- Ambulance purchase and remount of four existing ambulances not to exceed $1,694,540.00
City Council
The Liberty City Council will meet to approve ordinances for multiple contracts totaling over $2.3 million, including playground equipment, street repairs, and engineering services. The council will also reappoint members to several boards and commissions, including the Board of Adjustments and Parks & Recreation Foundation.
- Reappoint Lowell Mayone and David Dice to Board of Adjustments (term ending 4/1/2029)
- Approve $129,948.90 contract with Great Southern Recreation for Stocksdale Park playground equipment
- Increase contract with Superior Bowen Asphalt to $1,537,645 for 2024 street maintenance
- Reappoint members to Citizens Sales Tax Oversight Committee (terms ending 5/14/2027)
- Amend contract with JE Dunn to $3,086,131 for City Hall Atrium Project (saving $37,138)
City Council
The Liberty, MO City Council will hold a regular session to approve minutes from past meetings, hear a special presentation by Fire Chief John Mills, and consider ordinances including a sidewalk improvements agreement for the M-291/Blue Jay Traffic Signal and Stewart/M-291 Intersection Project. No substantive decisions are listed in the public hearing or ordinance sections.
- Sidewalk improvements agreement for M-291/Blue Jay Traffic Signal and Stewart/M-291 Intersection Project (Federal Aid Project STBG-3392(407))
City Council
The Liberty City Council is meeting to consider several routine items, including certifying municipal election results and approving multiple contracts and ordinances. Key actions include purchasing water main fittings for a connection along Southview Drive, approving a roof maintenance contract, and accepting a federal grant for a road safety action plan.
- Purchase of water main fittings, valves & hydrants from Schulte Supply Company for 16" watermain connection from Natchez Avenue to South Liberty Parkway along Southview Drive, not to exceed $143,124.23
- Contract with Tremco Construction Products Group for roof maintenance, repairs, and 5-year warranty renewal at Liberty Community Center, not to exceed $18,100.00
- Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant agreement with U.S. DOT for action plan development, federal award no. 693JJ32440235, not to exceed $200,000.00
- Agreement with Federal Signal to install one new outdoor warning siren, not to exceed $31,353.00
- KCATA contract for IRIS (ZTRIP) flex transportation pilot program, April 1 to December 31, 2024, not to exceed $126,000.00
City Council
The Liberty, MO City Council will hold its regular session on March 25, 2024, to approve routine minutes, hear public comments, and vote on multiple contracts and ordinances. The meeting includes approval of equipment purchases for city facilities and vendor payments, as well as easements for local developments.
- Purchase of fitness equipment for Liberty Community Center up to $42,575.55
- New tables and chairs for Silver Center and LCC up to $51,393.94
- Dell data storage purchase up to $50,385.00
- Fire Department furniture purchase up to $22,973.00
- Contract with C & B Equipment for wellfield services up to $60,860.00
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a final development plan and plat for a 1,947 sq. ft. Cuba Insurance Agency building at 1351 Route H. The consent agenda includes several purchases: a park restroom, synthetic turf for batting cages, and water line pipe materials. The council will also vote on a tree inventory contract and an amendment to a traffic signal maintenance agreement.
- Public hearing and final development plan for Cuba Insurance Agency, 1351 Route H (P&Z 24-05FDP)
- Purchase of park restroom from CXT, Inc. for Westboro/Canterbury Park, not to exceed $111,493
- Purchase of synthetic turf for batting cages from Hall Turf, Inc., not to exceed $45,487
- Purchase of pipe materials from Core & Main for 16-inch water line along Southview Dr., not to exceed $324,720
- Tree inventory and management plan with Davey Resource Group, not to exceed $35,700
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a regular session with several consent agenda items, including vehicle and equipment purchases for Parks and Recreation and Public Works. The main business includes a second reading of an ordinance to call a $60 million general obligation bond election for parks improvements, plus contracts for custodial services, marketing, and emergency storm pipe repair.
- Ordinance calling election on $60,000,000 GO bond for parks, including activity center and community center renovation (second reading)
- Purchase of 2024 Ford F250 for Parks and Recreation, not to exceed $49,998.42
- Purchase of John Deere Z994 mower for Parks and Recreation, not to exceed $17,777.76
- Contract with Stratus Building Solutions for custodial services at Community Center, not to exceed $52,488.00
- Contract with Holthouse Construction for emergency storm pipe repair at 2024 Clayview Dr., not to exceed $200,000.00
City Council
The Liberty, MO City Council will decide on a $60 million general obligation bond for parks and facilities, alongside contracts for road salt, police vehicles, and a new vacuum truck. They will also hear a public hearing on the Downtown Redevelopment Plan and approve vendor payments and development agreements.
- Purchase road salt from Independent Salt Company for up to $81,000
- Buy police vehicles from Landmark Dodge for up to $305,553
- Approve $548,080.92 for a 2024 Vactor 2100I combination vac truck
- Adopt amended Downtown Redevelopment Plan (35th Amendment for 8 N Main)
- Vote on $60M parks bond for activity center and community center upgrades