Lee's Summit public meetings in 2025

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will consider rezoning requests for Tudor Road and Pryor Road, approve contracts for airport services and water utility projects, and adopt the 2026 legislative intergovernmental program.

• Rezoning 29.95 acres at 1650-1700 NE Tudor Road from R-1 to AG
• Rezoning 2.89 acres at 3222 SW Pryor Road from AG to R-1
• Approve $623,125.45 for furniture and fixtures from Spaces, Inc.
• Approve $1,001,796.00 for Cathodic Protection Program FY25
• Approve Change Order No. 8 for 3rd Street Improvements (+$16,392.81)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, to discuss legal actions and confidential communications with attorneys. The meeting will be held in person at the City Council Committee Room and via video conference.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and attorney communications
• Meeting held in person and via video conference
• No public recording or broadcast of the session

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet via video conference to approve the minutes from its November 20, 2025 meeting and receive a presentation on the current state of lobbying.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 committee action letter
• Presentation: Lobbyist Update by City Attorney Brian W. Head

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a rezoning of approximately 50 acres from Planned Industrial to Planned Mixed Use for East Village Phase 2, a preliminary development plan for a Dutch Bros coffee shop, a Les Schwab Tire Center, and a 150 & Ward Apartments residential project. Also up for renewal are special use permits for a U-Haul rental facility and Jefferson Street Storage. Consent agenda items include a final plat for Hearne's Addition and a sign application for Do Drop Inn.

• Rezoning of ~50 acres from PI to PMIX for East Village Phase 2 at SE corner of South M-291 Hwy and SE Bailey Rd
• Preliminary development plan for Dutch Bros at 10 SW Persels Rd
• Preliminary development plan for Les Schwab Tire Center at 740 NW Ward Rd
• Residential preliminary development plan for 150 & Ward Apartments at 3620 SW Ward Rd
• Special use permit renewals for U-Haul (1650 SW Market St., 19 years) and Jefferson Street Storage (1603 SW Jefferson St., 10 years)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will discuss potential regulations for carnivals. They will also approve the action letter from the November 12, 2025 meeting. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 Community and Economic Development Committee Action Letter
• Discussion: Carnival Regulations — presenters include Assistant City Manager Ryan Elam, Chief of Police Travis Forbes, and Development Services Director Tracy Albers

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the meeting agenda and the November 12, 2025 Action Letter, each with unanimous support (4-0). The committee discussed carnival regulations and asked for additional information and a detailed plan, but no formal action was taken. The meeting adjourned at 5:23 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 12, 2025 Action Letter (4-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold public hearings and vote on multiple ordinances for the East Village development, including a preliminary development plan, a Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) plan, and a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan with five redevelopment projects. Also up for votes: acceptance of $3.5 million in state grants for an emergency operations facility, approval of furniture purchases not to exceed $623,125, and issuance of taxable bonds for two apartment projects totaling over $73 million. The consent agenda includes removal of property from a Community Improvement District and an intergovernmental road agreement with Kansas City.

• East Village development: public hearing on preliminary development plan for 77 acres, LCRA redevelopment, and TIF plan with 5 projects
• Acceptance of $1,500,000 and $2,000,000 state grants for emergency operations facility planning and construction
• Issuance of up to $26,105,000 in taxable bonds for Douglas Station Apartments Project
• Issuance of up to $47,700,000 in taxable bonds for Greens at Woods Chapel Apartments Phase 1
• Purchase of furniture and fixtures from Spaces, Inc. for up to $623,125.45

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda items, including two ordinances for property removal and an intergovernmental agreement with Kansas City. Councilmembers amended and moved Bill 25-236 to a second reading, and advanced Bill 25-237. All East Village redevelopment bills (25-238 through 25-243) were advanced to second reading. Finally, Ordinance No. 10283 was adopted, accepting $1.5 million for an emergency operations facility.

• Approved agenda (9‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items, including Ordinance No. 10281 removing property (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 10282 intergovernmental agreement with Kansas City (9‑0)
• Amended Bill 25‑236 and advanced it to second reading (7‑0‑1‑1)
• Advanced Bill 25‑237 to second reading (7‑1‑1)
• Advanced East Village redevelopment bills 25‑238 through 25‑243 to second reading (votes varied)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10283 accepting $1.5 M for emergency operations facility (9‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on ordinances approving specialized aviation service agreements with Barton Aviation and Altas Aero for aircraft washing at the airport, awarding a $1,001,796.00 bid for the FY25 Cathodic Protection Program to Kantex Industries, and authorizing change orders for the 3rd Street Improvements ($16,392.81) and Water Main Replacement FY23 Project ($226,148.77). Also on the agenda are an intergovernmental agreement with MoDOT for streetlight maintenance on Blue Parkway and presentations on transit services and the FY2027 Capital Improvement Plan kickoff.

• Ordinance to award $1,001,796.00 bid for Cathodic Protection Program FY25 to Kantex Industries, Inc.
• Change Order No. 8 for 3rd Street Improvements project increasing contract by $16,392.81
• Change Order No. 6 for Water Main Replacement FY23 project increasing contract by $226,148.77 to $4,826,907.19
• Ordinance approving 5-year SASO agreements with Barton Aviation and Altas Aero for aircraft washing at Kansas City/Lee's Summit Regional Airport
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for streetlight maintenance on North Outer Road 50 W (Blue Parkway) east of Blackwell Road

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners will consider two ordinances to approve five-year agreements with Barton Aviation, LLC and Altas Aero, LLC for aircraft washing and detailing services at Kansas City - Lee's Summit Regional Airport. The meeting will also include approval of a previous action letter and a staff report on fuel sales.

• Approval of SASO with Barton Aviation, LLC
• Approval of SASO with Altas Aero, LLC
• Staff report on fuel sales and history
• Approval of Oct. 1, 2025, BOAC Action Letter
• Meeting held at Kansas City - Lee's Summit Regional Airport

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will consider several ordinances, including authorizing taxable industrial development revenue bonds for major housing projects. Items include a $47.7 million bond for the Greens at Woods Chapel Apartments Phase 1 and a $26.105 million bond for the Douglas Station Apartments Project. The agenda also contains a real‑estate sale of land at 420 SE Thompson Drive, a public hearing on removing property from the 291 South Regional Community Improvement District, and a discussion of contracted residential solid waste services.

• Ordinance (Bill 25‑235) authorizing up to $47,700,000 bonds for Greens at Woods Chapel Apartments Phase 1
• Ordinance (Bill 25‑234) authorizing up to $26,105,000 bonds for Douglas Station Apartments Project
• Ordinance (Bill 25‑231) approving sale of land at 420 SE Thompson Drive to Summit DC Real Estate Holdings, LLC
• Public hearing (2025‑7301) on petition to remove real property from the 291 South Regional Community Improvement District
• Discussion (2025‑7350) of contracted residential solid waste services

The council approved a real‑estate sale agreement for land at 420 SE Thompson Drive. It also advanced a petition to remove property from the 291 South Regional Community Improvement District. Additionally, the council adopted eleven ordinances activating Longview Tax Increment Financing projects, including redevelopment projects D, E, L, M, O, and C1. All actions passed unanimously with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved Real Estate Sale Agreement (Bill 25-231) as Ordinance No. 10268 (9‑0)
• Advanced removal of property from 291 South Regional CID (Bill 25-232) to second reading (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10269 (Bill 15-228) (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10270 (Bill 15-229) (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10271 (Bill 15-236) (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10272 (Bill 15-237) (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10273 (Bill 15-239) (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10274 (Bill 19-77) (9‑0)

City Council - Closed Session

This is a closed session under Missouri law for discussions of legal actions and confidential personnel records. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast. No public business or decisions are included on this agenda.

• Closed session pursuant to Section 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney communications
• Closed session pursuant to Section 610.021(13) for personnel records and performance ratings

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session, not open to the public, to discuss legal actions and litigation, as well as preparations for negotiations with employee groups. No votes or public decisions will occur during this session.

The Lee's Summit City Council met in a closed session on December 2, 2025, as required by Missouri statutes. The session was not recorded or broadcast. No substantive decisions, approvals, or votes were documented in the minutes.

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider two ordinances that approve agreements with the Missouri Department of Public Safety to receive $1,500,000 and $2,000,000 in state‑appropriated funds for planning, design, and construction of an emergency operations facility. The committee will also approve the November 3, 2025 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter and receive the FY26 First Quarter Financial Report. Public comments are scheduled before these items are acted upon.

• Ordinance approving $1,500,000 from the Missouri Department of Public Safety for an emergency operations facility (TMP-3531)
• Ordinance approving $2,000,000 from the Missouri Department of Public Safety for an emergency operations facility (TMP-3532)
• Approval of the November 3, 2025 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter (2025-7329)
• Presentation of the FY26 First Quarter Financial Report (2025-7332)

The committee approved its agenda and the November 3, 2025 action letter. It recommended two agreements with the Missouri Department of Public Safety: $1.5 million and $2 million for planning, design, and construction of an emergency operations facility. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved November 3, 2025 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended $1,500,000 emergency operations facility agreement (Bill 25-244) (4-0)
• Recommended $2,000,000 emergency operations facility agreement (Bill 25-245) (4-0)

Tax Increment Financing Commission

The Tax Increment Financing Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a plan submitted by East Village Investors, LLC. The commission will also vote on a resolution recommending that City Council approve the East Village Tax Increment Financing Plan.

• Public hearing for East Village Tax Increment Financing Plan (East Village Investors, LLC)
• Resolution recommending City Council approval of the East Village Tax Increment Financing Plan
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Approval of Action Letter from October 30, 2024

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet via video conference on November 20, 2025. The committee will approve the September 15, 2025 Action Letter (item 2025-7212). It will continue discussion of the city's 2026 legislative priorities and consider the potential use of a federal lobbyist.

• Approve Action Letter dated September 15, 2025 (item 2025-7212)
• Continue discussion of 2026 legislative priorities (item 2025-7093)
• Continue discussion of potential federal lobbyist (item 2025-6941)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Lee's Summit Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet via video conference on November 20, 2025. It will approve the agenda and an action letter from the September 18, 2025 meeting. The board will hold a public hearing on Application #PL2025-289, a variance request to change the side‑yard setback for the property at 1420 SW Hook Rd, submitted by Ron Moscoso and presented by senior planner Hector Soto, Jr.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of action letter from the September 18, 2025 meeting (2025‑7317A)
• Public hearing on variance #PL2025-289 to modify side‑yard setback at 1420 SW Hook Rd (applicant Ron Moscoso)

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a redevelopment plan for the East Village project and review its fiscal year 2024 annual report. The meeting will include a public hearing on the East Village plan.

• Public Hearing: East Village LCRA Redevelopment Plan
• Resolution recommending City Council approval of East Village plan
• Approval of January 29, 2025 LCRA Action Letter
• Annual Report for Fiscal Year 24 (July 2023 - June 2024)
• Review of conflict of interest forms

The Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority approved the January 29, 2025 Action Letter and the annual report for Fiscal Year 2024 by unanimous vote. It also adopted a resolution recommending that the City Council approve the East Village (Project 2) redevelopment plan within the 291 South LCRA area. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Jan 29 2025 Action Letter (unanimous vote)
• Approved Resolution recommending City Council approve East Village redevelopment (unanimous vote)
• Approved Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (unanimous vote)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will vote on renewing special use permits for telecommunications towers, a stormwater sales tax question, and a contract for leadership coaching. The body will also consider road improvement projects and a liquor license exemption for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Stormwater management sales tax question on August 4, 2026 ballot
• Contract with Britton Strategies for leadership coaching up to $274,300
• Ward Road Improvements (Phase 1) contract for $4,913,531.05
• Exemption from liquor license hour restrictions for 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Telecommunications tower special use permit renewals at 207 SE Douglas Street and 1850 SE Hamblen Rd

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, adopting several ordinances unanimously, including special‑use permits for telecom towers and a stormwater‑tax ballot question. It also adopted a fire‑safety education MOU and agreements related to the Summit Fair TIF area. In a public‑hearing vote, the council recommended denial of the preliminary development plan for Pathways at Kensington Farms (1231 SW Waterloo Drive) by a 6‑1 margin.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10254 – Special Use Permit renewal for telecom tower at 207 SE Douglas St (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10258 – Stormwater management sales tax ballot question (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10259 – MOU with LSR7 for fire safety education program (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10260 – Transferee Agreement for Summit Fair TIF redevelopment area (9-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10262 – Tax Credit Purchase Agreement for Green Street Project (9-0)
• Recommended denial of Pathways at Kensington Farms development (6-1)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds public hearings on two rezonings, a preliminary development plan and special use permit for an inflatable soccer dome at View High Sports Complex, a preliminary development plan for East Village Phase 1 (77 acres), and an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance. The commission will consider these items after public comments.

• Rezoning 2.89 acres at 3222 SW Pryor Road from AG to R-1
• Rezoning 29.95 acres at 1650-1700 NE Tudor Road from R-1 to AG
• Preliminary development plan and 5-year special use permit for inflatable soccer dome at 3301 NW Ashurst Drive (View High Sports Complex)
• Preliminary development plan for East Village Phase 1 (approx 77 acres at US 50 Hwy and S M-291 Hwy)
• Unified Development Ordinance amendment updating Article 2 (Applications) and Article 14 (Administration)

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda and recommended the City Council approve rezoning of 3222 SW Pryor Road (AG to R‑1) and 1650‑1700 NE Tudor Road (R‑1 to AG). It also unanimously denied the preliminary development plan and special use permit for the View High Sports Complex at 3301 NW Ashurst Drive. A motion to remove a parking‑lot setback condition for the East Village project passed 4‑2, and the commission recommended the amended preliminary plan for East Village to the council with a 5‑3 vote. Finally, the commission unanimously recommended approval of a Unified Development Ordinance amendment (Bill 25‑251).

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 3222 SW Pryor Road from AG to R‑1 to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 1650‑1700 NE Tudor Road from R‑1 to AG to City Council (unanimous)
• Denied preliminary development plan for View High Sports Complex at 3301 NW Ashurst Drive (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for View High Sports Complex at 3301 NW Ashurst Drive (unanimous)
• Removed parking‑lot setback condition for East Village project (4‑2 vote)
• Recommended East Village preliminary development plan (Bill 25‑236) to City Council (5‑3 vote)
• Recommended Unified Development Ordinance amendment (Bill 25‑251) to City Council (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will discuss an ordinance to extend liquor sale and consumption hours during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The body will also hold discussions on zoning reform for housing, special event permit improvements, and carnival regulations.

• TMP-3476: Ordinance regarding extended liquor licensee hours for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament
• 2025-7289: Discussion on housing zoning reform and recommendations
• 2025-7265: Discussion on special event permit process improvements
• 2025-7272: Discussion on carnival regulations

The committee approved the October 8, 2025 Action Letter (4‑0). It recommended an ordinance exempting the city from Section 311.2026 to allow extended liquor‑license hours during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (4‑0). The housing discussion resulted in adding triplexes to the RP‑2 district, keeping R‑1 and RP‑1 unchanged, postponing R‑2 decisions, retaining two public hearings, and moving the protest‑petition deadline to two business days before hearings. Members also supported a new online Special Event Portal and asked staff to provide carnival‑incident statistics.

• Approved Oct 8 2025 CEDC Action Letter (4‑0)
• Recommended ordinance exempting city from Section 311.2026 for 2026 FIFA World Cup (4‑0)
• No changes to R‑1 and RP‑1; add triplexes to RP‑2 district (housing)
• Deferred R‑2 district decision pending more information (housing)
• Retain two public hearings for zoning, PDPs, and revised PDPs (housing)
• Update protest‑petition deadline to two business days before hearings (housing)
• Supported development of online Special Event Portal (special-events)
• Requested staff to provide carnival incident statistics (carnival)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider awarding a $4,913,531.05 contract for Ward Road Improvements (Phase 1) from NW Blue Parkway to NW O'Brien Road. Other items include a welcome monument design contract at M291 and M150 highways, roadway evaluation services through a cooperative contract, and a one-year asphalt materials purchase with renewal options. The committee will also receive a presentation on the FY26 Snow Plan.

• Ordinance awarding $4,913,531.05 bid for Ward Road Improvements Phase 1 (NW Blue Parkway to NW O'Brien Road) to VF Anderson Builders
• Ordinance approving RFQ No. 2025-50 with Bartlett & West for design and construction of a Welcome Monument at M291 Highway and M150 Highway
• Ordinance authorizing cooperative contract with Roadway Asset Services for roadway system and signage evaluation via HGACbuy
• Ordinance approving asphalt base and surface materials purchase from Vance Brothers for one year with four one-year renewal options
• Ordinance approving Change Order No. 5 to extend the Mill & Overlay FY26 program timeline by 20 days with Tandem Paving Company

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold public hearings on four telecommunications tower special use permit renewals, consider a stormwater management sales tax proposal for the August 2026 election, and vote on multiple contracts including a $1,557,824.75 Joint Operations Center audio-visual system and a $734,974.67 Real Time Crime Center video wall. Presentations include a conceptual economic development incentive request for Mid-States Warehouse expansion and municipal judge compensation. Several consent items and first-reading ordinances are also on the agenda.

• First reading of a stormwater management sales tax of 1/4% for the August 4, 2026 election
• Public hearings for four telecommunications tower special use permit renewals at 207 SE Douglas St, 1850 SE Hamblen Rd, 1749 SE Langsford Rd, and 1310 NE Colbern Rd
• Ordinance authorizing $1,557,824.75 for Constant Technologies audio-visual video wall and secure communication in the Joint Operations Center
• Ordinance authorizing $734,974.67 for Constant Technologies Real Time Crime Center video wall and console integration
• Transfer agreement among RED Summit Fair, LLC and others for property in the Summit Fair TIF redevelopment area

The Lee's Summit City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including several new ordinances for subdivision, development, and park events. Four special use permit renewals for telecommunications towers were advanced to second reading and approved. The council also adopted a grant agreement and authorized the purchase of an aerial lift truck for Public Works, costing up to $196,941.62. All votes were 8‑0 with Councilmember Lovell absent.

• Approved Consent Agenda items, including subdivision of Pine Tree Farms Estates (Ordinance No. 10239) – 8‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 10240 for duplex development at 102 NW Orchard St. – 8‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 10241 for MCCC shelter agreement – 8‑0
• Approved Ordinance No. 10242 for "Trip the Light Fantastic" bicycle event – 8‑0
• Advanced and approved four telecom tower Special Use Permit renewals (Bills 25-204 to 25-207) – 8‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10243 authorizing Missouri Blue Shield Grant agreement – 8‑0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10244 authorizing purchase of aerial lift truck for Public Works, up to $196,941.62 – 8‑0
• Approved Action Letter for October 21, 2025 (Consent Agenda Item 2.A) – 8‑0

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee’s Summit City Council will meet in a closed session immediately after the regular meeting on November 4, 2025. The session is limited to discussions of legal actions, causes of action, litigation, and confidential communications with the city’s attorneys, as required by Missouri law. No agenda items are disclosed to the public.

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider and likely vote on multiple ordinances, including contracts for police technology, vehicle purchases, budget amendments, and a leadership coaching agreement. A presentation on the Joint Operations Center and Real Time Crime Center readiness is also scheduled. These items will be forwarded to the full City Council with recommendations.

• Ordinance authorizing $1,557,824.75 contract with Constant Technologies for JOC audio-visual and communication infrastructure
• Ordinance authorizing $734,974.67 contract with Constant Technologies for Real Time Crime Center video wall and technology
• Ordinance authorizing $651,347 contract with Kansas City Audio-Visual for multi-department audio-visual system
• Ordinance authorizing $351,000 purchase of virtual reality training system from V-Armed Inc.
• Ordinance authorizing $274,300 two-year contract with Britton Strategies for leadership development and executive coaching

The Finance and Budget Committee unanimously approved the October 6, 2025 Action Letter and recommended the City Council approve a series of ordinances, including a $1,557,824.75 contract for an audio‑visual system in the Joint Operations Center, purchases of trucks, budget amendments, and other contracts. All motions carried with a 4‑0 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved October 6, 2025 Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended grant agreement (Bill 25-208) for Missouri Blue Shield Grant (4-0)
• Recommended purchase of aerial lift truck (Bill 25-209) up to $196,941.62 (4-0)
• Recommended purchase of Water Department service truck (Bill 25-210) $237,739.00 (4-0)
• Recommended Amendment No. 12 to FY 2025 budget (Bill 25-211) (4-0)
• Recommended Amendment No. 2 to FY 2026 budget (Bill 25-212) (4-0)
• Recommended audio‑visual system contract for Joint Operations Center (Bill 25-215) up to $1,557,824.75 (4-0)
• Recommended Real Time Crime Center video wall contract (Bill 25-216) up to $758,843.78 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to consider a residential preliminary development plan. The body will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance for land located at 1231 SW Waterloo Drive.

• Public hearing for Appl. #PL2025-098: Residential Preliminary Development Plan for Pathways at Kensington Farms at 1231 SW Waterloo Dr

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The commission voted 6‑1 to deny the Preliminary Development Plan for 1231 SW Waterloo Drive (Pathways at Kensington Farms). The motion was carried with one nay vote and two members absent.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Denied Preliminary Development Plan for 1231 SW Waterloo Drive (6‑1)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will consider contracts for software, fuel, and ammunition, as well as a budget amendment and street name changes. The meeting also includes proclamations and a public hearing on a duplex development plan.

• Software and fuel contracts up to $1.15M
• Budget amendment for FY 2025 ending June 30
• Street name change to SW Stallion Way
• Public hearing for duplex at 102 NW Orchard St.
• Scherer Road reconstruction contract for $1.25M

The Lee's Summit City Council approved several ordinances, a budget amendment, and a street‑name change. Key actions included authorizing up to $1.15 million for hardware/software purchases, adopting a fuel services contract, and changing SW Conservatory Drive to SW Stallion Way. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Ordinance No. 10229 (Bill 25-188) amending special events, mobile food vending, and temporary signs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (unanimous)
• Advanced Bill 25-192 (duplex at 102 NW Orchard St.) to second reading (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-23 setting the 2026 City Council meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10230 (Bill 25-193) authorizing up to $1,150,000 hardware/software purchases via State cooperative agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10231 (Bill 25-194) authorizing up to $1,150,000 purchases via Mesa/SHI cooperative agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10232 (Bill 25-195) awarding a one‑year fuel services contract to John Moore Oil Company (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10235 (Bill 25-198) changing SW Conservatory Drive to SW Stallion Way (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10234 (Bill 25-197) approving Budget Amendment No. 11 for FY 2025 (unanimous)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council is meeting in closed session immediately after its regular meeting. The session is closed to the public and will not be recorded. Discussion is authorized under Missouri law for legal actions, real estate transactions, and employee group negotiations. No public decisions or specific agenda items are listed.

• Closed session under Section 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney communications
• Closed session under Section 610.021(2) for leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate
• Closed session under Section 610.021(9) for preparation for employee group negotiations

Councilmember Shields moved, and Councilmember Hodges seconded, to hold a closed session pursuant to Missouri Revised Statutes §§610.021(1), (2) and (9). The motion carried with all nine members voting aye. No other actions were taken.

• Approved closed session under statutes 610.021(1,2,9) (9 ayes)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance (Bill No. 25-191) authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of up to $50,000,000 in General Obligation bonds, Series 2025A. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. The meeting also includes public comments and several presentations on school safety, housing initiatives, property reserve status, capital projects, solid waste, stormwater, and transportation updates.

• Ordinance authorizing issuance, sale and delivery of not to exceed $50,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation bonds, Series 2025A (Bill No. 25-191)
• Group Presentation: School Safety Through Collaborative Efforts (2025-7225A)
• Breakout Presentation: Housing Discussion and Initiatives (2025-7218B)
• Breakout Presentation: Property Reserve (PR) / Land Reserve (LR) Status Update (2025-7219C)
• Breakout Presentation: Capital Projects (2025-7220D)

The council approved the agenda with a 7‑0 vote, with Councilmembers Hodges and Lovell absent. The council also adopted Bill No. 25‑191, authorizing issuance of up to $50,000,000 in general‑obligation bonds, by a 7‑0 vote with the same two members absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (7‑0, Hodges and Lovell absent)
• Adopted Bill No. 25‑191 authorizing up to $50M bonds (7‑0, Hodges and Lovell absent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several ordinances, including the award of a $1,249,297 professional engineering contract for the Scherer Road reconstruction from Ward Road to M291. It will also authorize a Surface Transportation Block Grant agreement for the same project and award a $561,957.80 contract for Phase 2 of the Sidewalk Gap Project. Additionally, the committee will approve a prior action letter and discuss development of a residential solid waste services RFP.

• Ordinance approving $1,249,297 engineering services award for Scherer Road Reconstruction (Ward Rd to M291) to Lochmueller Group Inc.
• Ordinance authorizing Surface Transportation Block Grant agreement for Scherer Road Reconstruction (Ward Rd to Jefferson St).
• Ordinance awarding $561,957.80 contract for Sidewalk Gap Project Phase 2 to Phoenix Concrete, LLC.
• Approval of the September 8, 2025 Public Works Committee Action Letter (2025-7211).
• Discussion of Contracted Residential Solid Waste Services RFP Development (2025-7214).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four applications to renew special use permits for telecommunications towers. The towers are located at 1310 NE Colbern Rd (District Ag), 1749 SE Langsford Rd (District CP-2), 1850 SE Hamblen Rd (District PI), and 207 SE Douglas St (District CBD). The commission will also consider a sign application for QuikTrip at 1001 SW Blue Parkway.

• Sign application – QuikTrip, 1001 SW Blue Parkway
• Special Use Permit renewal – telecommunications tower, 1310 NE Colbern Rd
• Special Use Permit renewal – telecommunications tower, 1749 SE Langsford Rd
• Special Use Permit renewal – telecommunications tower, 1850 SE Hamblen Rd
• Special Use Permit renewal – telecommunications tower, 207 SE Douglas St

The commission unanimously approved the QuikTrip sign application at 1001 SW Blue Parkway. It also unanimously recommended approval of special‑use permit renewals for telecommunications towers at 1310 NE Colbern Road, 1749 SE Langsford Road, 1850 SE Hamblen Road, and 207 SE Douglas Street to the City Council. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved QuikTrip sign application (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewal for 1310 NE Colbern Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewal for 1749 SE Langsford Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewal for 1850 SE Hamblen Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewal for 207 SE Douglas Street (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will vote on an ordinance changing the name of a segment of SW Conservatory Drive to SW Stallion Way in Pergola Park subdivision. They will also continue a discussion on housing process review opportunities and updates. Additionally, they will approve the action letter from the September 10, 2025 meeting.

• Ordinance 2025-7174A: street name change for SW Conservatory Drive to SW Stallion Way in Pergola Park subdivision
• Discussion item 2025-7147C: housing process review opportunities and updates presented by Aimee Nassif
• Approval of September 10, 2025 Community and Economic Development Committee action letter

The Community and Economic Development Committee unanimously approved its meeting agenda and the September 10, 2025 action letter. It also unanimously recommended that City Council approve an ordinance renaming a segment of SW Conservatory Drive to SW Stallion Way. The committee reached consensus to move staff‑proposed housing zoning reform recommendations forward to a Planning Commission public hearing.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0 vote)
• Approved September 10, 2025 Action Letter (3-0 vote)
• Recommended ordinance to rename SW Conservatory Drive to SW Stallion Way (3-0 vote)
• Directed staff to advance housing zoning reform recommendations to Planning Commission public hearing (consensus)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will approve a consent agenda of ordinances previously passed on first reading, hold a public hearing on amendments to special event permits and temporary signs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and take up first reading of a $50 million general obligation bond ordinance. A resolution to establish a 2026 Charter Review Commission will also be considered, and staff will present on World Cup planning and short-term rentals.

• Approval of consent agenda: Smalls Sliders preliminary plan at 101 SW Oldham Parkway, easement vacation at 1900/1920 NE Discovery Ave, John Knox Village redevelopment amendment, welcome monument sign funding agreement, and Green Street management/use agreements
• Public hearing on UDO amendments for special event permits and temporary signs during the 2026 World Cup
• First reading of ordinance authorizing up to $50,000,000 in General Obligation bonds, Series 2025A
• First reading of final plat for Pine Tree Farms Estates (Lots 1-5)
• Resolution to establish the 2026 Charter Review Commission

The Lee's Summit City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included several ordinances. It advanced and adopted multiple development and public‑works bills, including a $50 million bond authorization. The council also established a 2026 Charter Review Commission.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda (7‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑188 (special‑event and temporary‑sign ordinance) to second reading (8‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑189 (play‑streets and parade ordinance) to second reading (8‑0)
• Adopted Bill 25‑189 as Ordinance No. 10227 (8‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑190 (Pine Tree Farms subdivision) to second reading (8‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑191 (up to $50 M General Obligation bonds) to second reading (8‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑22 establishing the 2026 Charter Review Commission (8‑0)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session to discuss litigation and real estate transactions. The meeting will be held in person at the City Council Committee Room and via video conference.

• Closed session on legal actions and litigation
• Closed session on real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Meeting held in person and via video conference

The City Council approved a motion to hold a closed session pursuant to Missouri statutes on legal actions and real‑estate transactions. The motion was made by Councilmember Shields, seconded by Councilmember Hodges, and carried unanimously with eight ayes and one absence.

• Closed session approved (8-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will approve hardware and software purchases through a cooperative agreement, a fuel contract with John Moore Oil Company, and ammunition training supplies. The committee will also review budget amendments and federal grant updates.

• Authorize hardware/software purchase up to $1,150,000
• Approve fuel contract with John Moore Oil Company
• Approve ammo purchase up to $132,532.15
• Review budget amendment for FY25 ending June 30, 2025
• Review federal grant updates

The Finance and Budget Committee approved the September 3, 2025 Action Letter and six ordinances. The ordinances authorize two $1,150,000 hardware/software purchases through cooperative agreements, a one‑year fuel services contract with John Moore Oil Company, a $132,532.15 ammunition purchase, and Amendment No. 11 to the FY2025 budget. All motions carried unanimously with three votes in favor and one member absent.

• Approved September 3, 2025 Finance and Budget Action Letter (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing $1,150,000 hardware/software purchase via Missouri Cooperative Purchasing (Bill 25-193) (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing $1,150,000 hardware/software purchase via Mesa, Arizona/SHI Cooperative Purchasing (Bill 25-194) (3-0)
• Approved one‑year fuel services contract with John Moore Oil Company, four possible renewals (Bill 25-195) (3-0)
• Approved purchase of training and duty ammunition up to $132,532.15 via Sunset Law Enforcement LLC (Bill 25-196) (3-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 11 to FY2025 budget (Bill 25-197) (3-0)
• Approved committee agenda (3-0)

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners will meet to approve a previous action letter, review fuel sales history, and elect new officers. The meeting will be held in person at the Strother Conference Room and via video conference.

• Approval of 2025-7082 BOAC Action Letter
• Staff report on fuel sales and history
• Election of officers (2025-7081)
• Meeting held at Strother Conference Room, 220 SE Green Street
• Public comments accepted via video conference

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will consider a preliminary development plan for a duplex at 102 NW Orchard St. and ordinances amending city codes for special event permits and temporary signs related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Consideration of a preliminary development plan for a duplex at 102 NW Orchard St.
• Ordinance amending special event permit rules for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Ordinance amending temporary sign regulations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
• Approval of a final plat for Pine Tree Farm Estates, Lots 1-5.
• Approval of the September 11, 2025, Planning Commission Action Letter.

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It approved an ordinance accepting the final plat for Pine Tree Farms Estates, Lots 1‑5 as a subdivision. The commission unanimously recommended the duplex preliminary development plan at 102 NW Orchard St. for City Council approval. It also unanimously recommended amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance for special event permits and temporary signs during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance accepting Final Plat for Pine Tree Farms Estates, Lots 1‑5 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-7201 Action Letter (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of duplex preliminary development plan at 102 NW Orchard St. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of UDO amendments for special events and temporary signs for 2026 FIFA World Cup (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will consider routine consent agenda items and hold public hearings on a preliminary development plan for Smalls Sliders and the 2025 property tax levy. The council will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the sale of general obligation bonds not to exceed $50,000,000, supporting a transportation development district, and establishing a 2026 charter review commission. Emergency and regular ordinances will be adopted, covering employee benefits, airport contracts, and traffic regulations. Presentations on stormwater funding and updates on housing, beautification, and solid waste services will also be discussed.

• Resolution authorizing sale of general obligation bonds up to $50,000,000 (RES. NO. 25-20)
• Ordinance awarding $9,512,672.65 to Civic Elite Contracting for LXT General Aviation Terminal (BILL NO. 25-175)
• Ordinance approving $4,775,534 GA Terminal construction agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (BILL NO. 25-174)
• Public hearing on Preliminary Development Plan for Smalls Sliders, 101 SW Oldham Parkway (BILL NO. 25-171)
• Public hearing on 2025 Property Tax Levy for Lee's Summit, Cass and Jackson Counties (BILL NO. 25-172)

The council approved a $50 million general‑obligation bond issuance and adopted the 2025 property‑tax levy ordinance. It also adopted the 2026 employee‑benefit program and moved several ordinances to second reading, while tabling the charter‑review commission resolution.

• Adopted Resolution 25‑20 authorizing up to $50 M in general‑obligation bonds (9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑21 supporting the Oldham Village Transportation Development District (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10212 setting the 2025 property‑tax levy (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10213 approving 2026 employee benefit programs (9‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑171 (Smalls Sliders development plan) to second reading (9‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑172 (2025 property‑tax levy) to second reading (9‑0)
• Tabled Resolution 25‑22 establishing the 2026 Charter Review Commission to Oct 7 (9‑0)
• Directed staff to prepare a second‑reading presentation on stormwater infrastructure funding (9‑0)

City Council - Closed Session

This is a closed session agenda with no public discussion items. The Council is meeting privately under state law to discuss legal actions, litigation, or privileged attorney communications.

• Closed session pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.021(1) for legal matters

The council moved to hold a closed session under Missouri Revised Statute §610.021(1). The motion was made by Councilmember Shields, seconded by Councilmember Hodges, and was approved by all nine members present. No other actions were taken in this meeting.

• Approved closed session under Mo. Rev. Stat. §610.021(1) (9-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council is meeting in a closed session, not open to the public, to discuss legal actions, litigation, or privileged attorney communications as permitted by state law. No votes or public decisions will occur; the agenda contains only this procedural item.

The council approved a motion to hold a closed session under Missouri Revised Statutes Section 610.021(1). The motion was made by Councilmember Shields and seconded by Councilmember Carlyle. All nine members voted aye, so the motion carried.

• Approved closed session under Section 610.021(1) (9-0)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Lee's Summit Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing on three variance applications. Two requests seek changes to accessory building location and setback requirements at 315 NE Saint Andrews Circle and 1540 NE Woods Chapel Road. The third request asks for a rear‑yard setback variance at 2720 NW Bent Tree Circle. The meeting also includes routine approvals of the agenda and a prior action letter.

• Variance PL2025-205: accessory building location/setback – 315 NE Saint Andrews Circle
• Variance PL2025-224: accessory building location/setback – 1540 NE Woods Chapel Road
• Variance PL2025-228: rear‑yard setback – 2720 NW Bent Tree Circle
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of Action Letter from the August 21, 2025 BZA meeting (2025‑7178A)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet via video conference to approve previous committee actions and discuss the city's 2026 legislative priorities and potential federal lobbying.

• Approval of August 18, 2025 committee action letter
• Discussion on potential federal lobbyist
• Discussion on 2026 legislative priorities

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will consider and approve items on the consent agenda. This includes the final plat for Pergola Park (Lots 134‑145 and Tracts 12‑6, T and U) submitted by NLV Development Company, LLC, and the final plat for Discovery Park Crossing (Lots 1‑9 and Tracts A & B) submitted by Intrinsic Development, LLC. The commission will also approve the August 28, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter (2025‑7154C). Public comments and a roundtable will follow the approvals.

• Approve Appl. #PL2024-245 – FINAL PLAT – Pergola Park – Lots 134‑145, Tracts 12‑6, T and U; applicant NLV Development Company, LLC; TMP‑3435A
• Approve Appl. #PL2025-009 – FINAL PLAT – Discovery Park Crossing – Lots 1‑9, Tracts A & B; applicant Intrinsic Development, LLC; TMP‑3446B
• Approve the August 28, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter (2025‑7154C)

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. The consent agenda included Ordinance Bill No. 25-184, accepting the final plat for Pergola Park (Lots 134‑144 and Tracts 12‑6, T and U) as a subdivision. It also approved Ordinance Bill No. 25-185, accepting the final plat for Discovery Park Crossing (Lots 1‑9 and Tracts A & B) as a subdivision. Additionally, the commission approved Action Letter 2025-7154 for the August 28, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Bill No. 25-184 accepting Pergola Park subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance Bill No. 25-185 accepting Discovery Park Crossing subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Approved Action Letter 2025-7154 (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider two ordinances: one amending definitions in the alcoholic beverages code, and another adjusting play street and parade rules for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. They will also hold a discussion on housing and Unified Development Ordinance zoning and review process opportunities. Previous meeting minutes will be approved.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 committee action letter (2025-7135)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages definitions (TMP-3359)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 29 for play streets and parade applications during 2026 FIFA World Cup (TMP-3442)
• Discussion on Housing – Unified Development Ordinance zoning and review process opportunities (2025-7147)

The committee approved the August 13, 2025 Community and Economic Development Action Letter. It recommended Ordinance 25-180, which would allow movie theaters to serve alcohol, for City Council approval. It also recommended Ordinance 25-189, which would temporarily restrict play‑streets and parade permits during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, for City Council approval.

• Approved August 13, 2025 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-180 to allow alcohol in movie theaters (3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-189 to restrict play‑streets and parade permits during 2026 FIFA World Cup (3-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including appointments and a special use permit for a telecom tower, and vote on several ordinances forwarded from committee, including a $180,090 software subscription, purchase of dump trucks and equipment, an intergovernmental agreement with Sugar Creek, an emergency operations plan contract for $115,365, and budget amendments for FY2025 and FY2026.

• Special Use Permit for a telecommunication tower at 2 NE Tudor Road
• Workday subscription for labor optimization, $180,090 over nine years
• Purchase of three fully equipped dump trucks
• Intergovernmental agreement with Sugar Creek for services
• Contract with Emergency Management Partners for Emergency Operation Plan, $115,365

The Lee's Summit City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda unanimously. It adopted Ordinance No. 10201 for a special‑use telecommunications tower and Ordinance No. 10202 updating conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, both by a 7‑0 vote. The council also approved four procurement ordinances (Workday software, dump trucks, easement machine, and CCTV system) and numbered them Ordinances 10203 through 10206, each passing 7‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10201 – special‑use permit for telecom tower (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10202 – conflict‑of‑interest disclosure update (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10203 – Workday software subscription (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10204 – purchase of three dump trucks (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10205 – purchase of one easement‑machine unit (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10206 – purchase of CCTV system truck (7‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on several ordinances, including a $9.5 million bid award for the LXT General Aviation Terminal project at the airport, a $4.8 million state block grant amendment for the same terminal, and a 5-year SASO agreement with MJ Aviation Innovations. They will also consider amending parking restrictions on certain streets, a $262,000 crack seal program contract, and a CMAQ agreement for Chipman Road signal upgrades. The committee will discuss stormwater infrastructure service levels and funding options, as well as development of a residential solid waste services RFP.

• Ordinance awarding $9,512,672.65 bid to Civic Elite Contracting for Project No. 17932172 (LXT General Aviation Terminal Project)
• Ordinance approving $4,775,534 state block grant amendment for GA terminal at Kansas City – Lee’s Summit Regional Airport
• Ordinance amending Chapter 29 (Traffic) parking restrictions on certain streets and segments
• Ordinance approving 5-year SASO agreement with MJ Aviation Innovations for aircraft maintenance at the airport
• Discussion on stormwater infrastructure levels of service, resources, and dedicated funding

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will review ordinances authorizing a $180,090 Workday labor optimization subscription, purchase of three dump trucks, an easement machine, and a CCTV camera truck, an intergovernmental agreement with Sugar Creek Protection District, a $115,365 emergency operations plan contract, two budget amendments (FY26 No.1 and FY25 No.10), and two Missouri Highway Safety Program grants. An investment portfolio report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, will also be presented.

• Ordinance to authorize $180,090 Workday labor optimization subscription over nine years
• Ordinance to approve $115,365 Emergency Operation Plan contract with EM Partners
• Ordinance for Amendment No.1 to FY2026 budget (adjusting authorized expenditures)
• Ordinance for Amendment No.10 to FY2025 budget (adjusting authorized expenditures)
• Ordinance to purchase three fully equipped dump trucks using existing contracts

The Finance and Budget Committee approved the August 18 Action Letter and unanimously recommended several ordinances to the City Council, including a $180,090 Workday subscription, purchases of dump trucks, a CCTV system, and other equipment. It also recommended a budget amendment and a state highway safety grant agreement. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved August 18 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 25-162 (Workday subscription up to $180,090) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 25-163 (Purchase of three dump trucks) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 25-164 (Purchase of one JAJ-6000WH easement machine) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 25-165 (Purchase of Envirosight CCTV system) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 25-167 (Emergency Operations Plan agreement, $115,365) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 25-168 (Amendment No. 1 to FY 2026 budget) for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended Bill No. 25-170 (State DOT highway safety grant agreements) for City Council approval (3-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a public hearing on a special use permit for a telecommunications tower at 2 NE Tudor Road and vote on resolutions to appoint directors to a community improvement district and create a solid waste task force.

• Public hearing for telecom tower at 2 NE Tudor Road
• Resolution 25-18 appointing directors to Downtown Lee's Summit Community Improvement District
• Resolution 25-19 creating a Solid Waste Task Force
• Ordinance 25-161 renewing conflict of interest disclosure procedures
• Mayor's appointments to Cultural Commission and Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority

The council unanimously approved a special‑use permit for a telecommunication tower at 2 NE Tudor Road. It also approved the mayor’s appointments to the Cultural Commission and the Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority, and adopted two resolutions—one appointing successor directors to the Downtown CID board and another creating a Solid Waste Task Force. Additionally, the council advanced two bills to second reading and adopted an ordinance renewing conflict‑of‑interest disclosure procedures.

• Approved Special Use Permit for telecom tower at 2 NE Tudor Road (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's appointments: Julie Smith (Cultural Commission) and Bryan Montemurro (Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority) (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-18 appointing successor directors to Downtown CID board (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-19 creating a Solid Waste Task Force (motion carried)
• Advanced Bill No. 25-160 to second reading (motion carried)
• Advanced Bill No. 25-161 to second reading (motion carried)
• Adopted ordinance renewing conflict‑of‑interest disclosure procedure (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda items (motion carried)

City Council - Closed Session

This agenda is for a closed session of the Lee's Summit City Council, held immediately after the regular session. The closed session is authorized under Missouri statute for discussions related to legal actions and attorney-client privileged communications. No substantive decisions or public business are listed.

Councilmember Shields moved, and Councilmember Hodges seconded, to hold a closed session pursuant to Section 610.021(1) of the Missouri Revised Statutes. The motion was carried with nine ayes and no nays. The session was authorized for discussions of legal actions and privileged communications.

• Approved closed session under Section 610.021(1) (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider and vote on several items, including a consent agenda and a request to vacate an easement on 1900 and 1920 NE Discovery Avenue. It will also hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to approve a preliminary development plan for Smalls Sliders on about 0.88 acres at 101 SW Oldham Parkway. The meeting includes standard items such as public comments and a roundtable.

• Approval of consent agenda
• Vacation of easement for 1900 and 1920 NE Discovery Ave (Application #PL2025-082)
• Ordinance approving preliminary development plan for Smalls Sliders at 101 SW Oldham Parkway (Application #PL2025-116)
• Public hearing for the Smalls Sliders preliminary development plan
• Public comments and roundtable discussion

The commission approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved an ordinance vacating a portion of an easement at 1900 and 1920 NE Discovery Avenue. The commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the preliminary development plan for Smalls Sliders at 101 SW Oldham Parkway, with the condition that the applicant review additional entrance options.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance vacating easement at 1900 and 1920 NE Discovery Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Smalls Sliders preliminary development plan to City Council, with condition to review entrance options (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will meet to approve contracts for airport projects and water utility services, and to enact ordinances regarding panhandling and loitering.

• Award $279,567.50 for Sidewalk Gap Project Phase 2
• Authorize $71,550 for Runway Reseal at Kansas City/Lee's Summit Regional Airport
• Approve on-call engineering services agreement with HDR, Inc.
• Authorize $300,000 for calcium nitrate solution for odor control
• Enact new sections on panhandling and loitering

The Lee's Summit City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted several ordinances, notably a $279,567.50 sidewalk contract, a subdivision plat, a lease renewal, a $71,550 grant agreement, a water purchase up to $300,000, and a new panhandling ordinance. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10190 for subdivision plat (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10191 awarding $279,567.50 sidewalk contract (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10192 renewing lease with BFRE, LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10193 authorizing $71,550 grant agreement (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10196 approving water purchase up to $300,000 (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10198 enacting new panhandling ordinance (5-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session, not open to the public, to discuss legal actions and privileged attorney communications as permitted by Missouri law. No votes or public business will occur.

• Closed session under § 610.021(1) for litigation and attorney communications

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider an ordinance approving a 2025-2026 Combat Drug Commission LESBI Agreement with Jackson County. They will also continue discussing Municipal Judge compensation and receive a presentation on the 2025-2026 budget calendar.

• Ordinance approving 2025-2026 Combat Drug Commission LESBI Agreement with Jackson County for drug enforcement
• Continued discussion on Municipal Judge compensation
• Presentation on 2025-2026 budget calendar
• Approval of July 7, 2025 committee action letter

The Finance and Budget Committee amended the agenda by moving Business Item 5.D before Item 5.C, approved by a 3‑0 vote. It approved the July 7, 2025 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The committee recommended City Council approve Ordinance 25‑159, authorizing the Mayor to execute the 2025‑2026 Combat Drug Commission LESBI Agreement, also passed 3‑0. Members discussed municipal judge compensation and agreed to refer the matter to the full council for further consideration.

• Amended agenda to move Business Item 5.D before 5.C (3-0)
• Approved July 7, 2025 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Ordinance 25‑159 (Combat Drug Commission LESBI Agreement) (3-0)
• Forwarded municipal judge compensation discussion to full council (no vote)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will hold a video conference meeting to discuss two substantive items: a continued discussion on the potential hiring of a federal lobbyist, and a discussion on setting the city's 2026 legislative priorities. The committee will also vote to approve the action letter from its July 14, 2025 meeting. No final decisions are scheduled; both items are discussions only.

• Approval of the July 14, 2025 committee action letter (procedural)
• Continued discussion on the potential of hiring a federal lobbyist for the city
• Discussion on establishing the city's 2026 legislative priorities

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee met via video on August 18, 2025. Members approved the meeting agenda unanimously (4‑0). They also approved the July 14, 2025 Action Letter unanimously (4‑0). No other items were decided; staff were asked to provide sample lobbyist contracts and update priority materials for future discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 14, 2025 Action Letter (4-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will review several ordinance proposals, including an amendment to the peddlers and solicitors chapter, a new panhandling ordinance, and a new loitering ordinance. It will also discuss World Cup 2026 planning topics such as zoning, permitting, and short‑term rentals. The agenda includes approval of a July 9, 2025 action letter and a discussion on updating the disorderly conduct ordinance.

• Approval of the July 9, 2025 Community and Economic Development Committee Action Letter (2025-7060)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 20, Peddlers and Solicitors (TMP-3392)
• Ordinance enacting new Section 17‑119 on Panhandling (TMP-3394)
• Ordinance enacting new Section 17‑120 on Loitering/Obstructing Traffic (TMP-3395)
• World Cup 2026 planning discussions: zoning & permitting (2025-7098) and short‑term rentals (2025-7097)

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved the July 9 Action Letter. It voted to recommend three ordinances to City Council: an amendment to Chapter 20 covering peddlers identification, a new panhandling ordinance (Section 17-119), and a new loitering ordinance (Section 17-120). The committee also voted to keep short‑term rental rules unchanged. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 9, 2025 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance amending Chapter 20 on peddlers (3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance creating new panhandling section 17-119 (3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance creating new loitering section 17-120 (3-0)
• Leave short‑term rentals unchanged (2-1)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will vote on several land-use permits, rezonings, and municipal contracts. The session includes a conceptual presentation regarding the financing plan for the North Land Reserve Property.

• Taxable Industrial Development Revenue Bonds up to $13,400,000 for Victory Hyundai Project
• Bid award of $779,844.00 to AT Abatement Services, Inc. for demolition at 504 SE Blue Parkway
• Two change orders for AVAAP U.S.A. LLC totaling $957,075
• Special Use Permit for AutoDreams, LLC at 1231 SE Century Drive
• Easement acquisition for Douglas Complete Street Improvements Project

The Lee's Summit City Council unanimously approved the full Consent Agenda, which included a series of development and zoning ordinances. Among the items was an ordinance authorizing up to $13.4 million in taxable industrial development revenue bonds for the Victory Hyundai Project. All votes were 8‑0 with Councilmember Carlyle absent.

• Approved Consent Agenda (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10178 – Special Use Permit for AutoDreams, LLC (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10181 – Rezoning of parcels on SW Pryor Road and SW Crane Road (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10182 – Amendments to Chapter 33 Unified Development Ordinance (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10186 – Authorized $13,400,000 bonds for Victory Hyundai Project (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10187 – Authorized $48,450 change order for AVAAP services (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10188 – Authorized $908,625 change order for additional AVAAP Workday modules (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10183 – Accepted Final Plat for Oldham Parkway Shopping Center (8‑0)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session to prepare for negotiations with employee groups. The meeting will be held in person and via video conference and is not recorded or broadcast.

• Closed session for employee group negotiations
• Meeting held in person and via video conference
• No recording or broadcast of the session

Councilmember Shields moved, and Councilmember Hodges seconded, to hold a closed session under Missouri law for preparation of negotiations with employee groups. The motion carried with eight votes in favor and none against; Councilmember Carlyle was absent. The closed session will allow confidential discussion of labor negotiations.

• Approved closed session for employee negotiations (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on several contracts, including a sidewalk gap project ($279,567), demolition of the MSHP Troop A campus ($779,844), and a sole source agreement for odor control ($300,000). They will also discuss contracted residential solid waste services and a stormwater utility.

• Award of bid for demolition of MSHP Troop A Campus at 504 SE Blue Parkway to AT Abatement Services, Inc. for $779,844
• Award of bid for Sidewalk Gap Project Phase 2 to Myers Construction and Landscaping, LLC for $279,567
• Sole source agreement with Evoqua Water Technologies for calcium nitrate solution (odor control) not to exceed $300,000
• Renewal of airport lease with BFRE, LLC for six years with an option for an additional six years
• Discussion on contracted residential solid waste services

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The August 6, 2025, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made on the proposed agenda items.

• Proposed $71,550.00 grant for Runway 11-29, Taxiway Bravo and Taxiway Charlie Reseal
• Proposed lease renewal with BFRE, LLC for six years
• Proposed on-call agreement for Professional Engineering & Planning Services with HDR, Inc.
• Proposed flight training services agreement with Rebel Aviation, inc.
• Proposed review of fuel sales and fuel history

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will vote on an ordinance to issue taxable industrial development revenue bonds up to $13,400,000 for the Victory Hyundai Project. Several public‑hearing items will be considered, including special‑use permits for a car wash, auto‑repair shop, and senior‑living facility, as well as a rezoning of parcels on SW Pryor Road. Additional ordinances will be presented for first reading, covering a subdivision plat, a utility easement, and lease agreements for the Oldham Village redevelopment.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $13,400,000 in bonds for the Victory Hyundai Project (Bill No. 25-146)
• Special Use Permit for a car wash at 950 NW Chipman Road (Bill No. 25-127)
• Special Use Permit renewal for AutoDreams at 1231 SE Century Drive (Bill No. 25-137)
• Rezoning ordinance for parcels on SW Pryor Road and SW Crane Road (Bill No. 25-140)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 33 design standards of the Unified Development Ordinance (Bill No. 25-141)

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included a special‑use permit for a car wash, a development plan extension, and other routine items. It advanced six ordinances to a second reading, covering special‑use permits, a rezoning, and a design‑standards amendment. Finally, the council adopted Resolution No. 25‑17 establishing the Green Street First Amendment Public Forum Policy.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Car Wash Special Use Permit (7‑0)
• Advanced Bill No. 25‑137 (AutoDreams Special Use Permit) to second reading (7‑0)
• Advanced Bill No. 25‑138 (TODCO Preliminary Development Plan) to second reading (7‑0)
• Advanced and amended Bill No. 25‑139 (Solstice Senior Living Special Use Permit) to second reading (7‑0)
• Advanced Bill No. 25‑140 (Rezoning of SW Pryor Road parcels) to second reading (7‑0)
• Advanced Bill No. 25‑141 (Design Standards amendment) to second reading (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑17 establishing Green Street First Amendment Public Forum Policy (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a special use permit application for a telecommunications tower on land at 2 NE Tudor Rd in the Planned Office district. The ordinance would allow the tower under Chapter 33 of the Unified Development Ordinance. The commission will also consider a vacation of an easement for Hy‑Vee at 310 SW Ward Rd.

• Special use permit application (Appl. #PL2025-118) for a telecom tower at 2 NE Tudor Rd
• Ordinance to grant the permit under Chapter 33, Unified Development Ordinance
• Vacation of easement (Appl. #PL2025-104) for Hy‑Vee, 310 SW Ward Rd

The commission approved its meeting agenda and the consent agenda without dissent. The consent agenda included approval of an ordinance vacating a portion of a utility easement at 310 SW Ward Road. The commission also voted to recommend that the City Council approve a special‑use permit for a telecommunication tower at 2 NE Tudor Road. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance vacating utility easement at 310 SW Ward Road (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve Special Use Permit for telecom tower at 2 NE Tudor Road (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property on SW Lido Dr. The board will also elect officers.

• Public hearing for Application #PL2025-149: Rear yard setback variance at 4086 SW Lido Dr
• Election of Officers

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will meet to approve routine business items, consider a public hearing on a mural permit denial, and vote on ordinances including a special use permit for a car wash and intergovernmental agreements for fire and locating services.

• Public Hearing: Appeal of mural permit denial
• Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for car wash at 950 NW Chipman Road
• Ordinance: Intergovernmental agreement for Inter-City Fire Protection District
• Ordinance: Award locating services contract to Gridhawk and Integrity Locating Services
• Ordinance: Service agreement with Info-Tech Research Group for $106,805.61

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, including mayoral appointments to the LSEDC Board and to several commissions. It approved a mural permit for Dave’s Hot Chicken at 1808 NW Chipman Road. It adopted several ordinances, notably an intergovernmental agreement with the Inter‑City Fire Protection District (Ord. 10167) and contracts for underground locating services and data‑governance work. All votes were 8‑0 with Councilmember Lopez absent.

• Approved agenda (8‑0)
• Approved consent agenda, including mayor’s appointments to LSEDC Board (Shields, Lovell) (8‑0)
• Approved mayor’s appointments to TICF Commission (Payton Hatcher), Housing Authority (Sandra Esry), Planning Commission (Ed Yerington) (8‑0)
• Approved mural permit appeal for Dave’s Hot Chicken at 1808 NW Chipman Road (8‑0)
• Advanced Special Use Permit for Charlie’s Car Wash at 950 NW Chipman Road to second reading (Bill 25‑127) (8‑0)
• Adopted Intergovernmental agreement with Inter‑City Fire Protection District (Bill 25‑128, Ord. 10167) (8‑0)
• Adopted dual award of underground locating services contract (Bill 25‑129, Ord. 10168) (8‑0)
• Adopted Info‑Tech Research Group service agreement for $106,805.61 (Bill 25‑130, Ord. 10169) (8‑0)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session on July 15, 2025, to discuss law enforcement security measures, operational guidelines, and response plans. The meeting will be held in person at the City Council Committee Room and via video conference. No public recording or broadcast is planned.

• Closed session to discuss law enforcement security measures and response plans
• Meeting to be held in person and via video conference
• No public recording or broadcast planned

Councilmember Shields moved to hold a closed session under Section 610.21(19) concerning security measures and operational guidelines. Councilmember Hodges seconded the motion. The motion carried with eight ayes and one absent councilmember (Lopez).

• Approved closed session under Section 610.21(19) (8 ayes)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider ordinances awarding on-call engineering services for transportation and stormwater design to Walter P. Moore and Wilson & Company, and approving federal funding agreements for three street improvement projects: Lakewood Way, SE Douglas Street, and Ward Road. The committee will also discuss the stormwater utility.

• Award of RFQ 2025-054 for on-call professional engineering services to Walter P. Moore and Associates, Inc. and Wilson & Company, Inc.
• Surface Transportation Block Grant Program funding agreement for Lakewood Way Complete Street Improvements (Woods Chapel Road to Bowlin Road).
• Transportation Alternatives Program agreement for SE Douglas Street improvements (Blue Parkway to 4th Street).
• Transportation Alternatives Program supplemental agreement for Ward Road Improvements (Blue Parkway to O'Brien Road).
• Discussion: Stormwater Utility Discussion July 2025.

The committee unanimously approved its agenda and the June 9, 2025 Action Letter. It unanimously recommended four transportation‑related ordinances (Bills 25-133 through 25-136) to the City Council for approval. No other actions were taken; stormwater utility funding options were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 9, 2025 Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance Bill 25-133 (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance Bill 25-134 (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance Bill 25-135 (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance Bill 25-136 (4-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will receive a report on the end of the Missouri Legislative Session. The body will also continue a discussion regarding the potential use of a federal lobbyist.

• Lobbyist report on the Missouri Legislative Session
• Discussion on the potential of a Federal Lobbyist
• Approval of the May 12, 2025 Action Letter

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved its agenda and the May 12, 2025 Action Letter with a 3‑0 vote. It also decided to move future meetings to the third Monday of each month, beginning August 18 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (3‑0 vote, Councilmember Shields absent)
• Approved May 12, 2025 Action Letter (3‑0 vote, Councilmember Shields absent)
• Changed future meeting schedule to third Mondays starting Aug 18 at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests, including a rezoning of agricultural land to residential. The body will also review special use permit renewals and a proposed amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding building design standards.

• Rezoning from AG to R-1 for 3609, 3613, 3699 SW Pryor Rd and 3620 SW Crane Rd
• Special Use Permit renewal for Solstice Senior Living at 1088 NE Independence Ave
• Preliminary Development Plan for TODCO Beverages at 1270 SE Century Dr
• Special Use Permit renewal for AutoDreams at 1231 SE Century Dr
• Unified Development Ordinance amendment for Architecture and Building Design standards

The commission approved the final plat for the Oldham Parkway Shopping Center subdivision and the June 12, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter. It also approved a 20‑year special‑use permit renewal for Solstice Senior Living, a preliminary development plan for TODCO, a rezoning of several parcels on Pryor and Crane Roads, a special‑use permit for AutoDreams, LLC, and amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance design standards and interpretation rules.

• Approved Ordinance accepting Final Plat for Oldham Parkway Shopping Center, Lots 3A‑3E
• Approved June 12, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter
• Approved 20‑year Special Use Permit renewal for Solstice Senior Living at 1088 NE Independence Avenue
• Approved Preliminary Development Plan for TODCO at 1270 SE Century Drive
• Approved Rezoning of parcels at 3609 SW Pryor Rd, 3613 SW Pryor Rd, 3699 SW Pryor Rd, 3620 SW Crane Rd and two unaddressed parcels
• Approved Special Use Permit for AutoDreams, LLC at 1231 SE Century Drive
• Approved amendment to Chapter 33 of the Unified Development Ordinance (Article 8 Design Standards and Article 15 Rules of Interpretation)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance that amends rules for dispensing alcoholic beverages near schools and churches. They will also discuss updates to panhandling, loitering, and soliciting ordinances, and planning for World Cup 2026.

• TMP-3370: Ordinance amending Chapter 4 (Alcoholic Beverages) on liquor license proximity to schools or churches
• Discussion on updating panhandling, loitering, and soliciting ordinances
• World Cup 2026 planning – ordinance discussion
• Approval of May 14, 2025 committee action letter

The committee approved its meeting agenda unanimously. It also approved the May 14, 2025 Community and Economic Development Committee Action Letter. The committee recommended the City Council approve Ordinance TMP-3370, which amends Chapter 4, Section 4-13 of the Alcoholic Beverages code.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved May 14 action letter (4-0)
• Recommended ordinance TMP-3370 for City Council approval (4-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the preliminary development plan and Chapter 100 plan for the Milhaus Apartments project at 3620 SW Ward Road. The session also includes votes on several easement vacations and a subdivision plat approval.

• Public hearing for Preliminary Development Plan of 150 & Ward Apartments at 3620 SW Ward Road (Bill No. 25-125)
• Public hearing for Chapter 100 Plan for the Milhaus Apartments Project (Bill No. 25-126)
• Vacation of utility easements at 25 NW Tudor Road and 818 NE Douglas Street (Bill No. 25-121)
• Vacation of private access and utility easement at 2320 SE Blue Parkway (Bill No. 25-122)
• Acceptance of Final Plat for The Townhomes at Chapel Ridge, 3rd Plat, Lots 20-42 & Tracts E-I (Bill No. 25-124)

The council adopted four ordinances vacating utility easements and approved a subdivision plat, all by unanimous vote. A resolution appointing successor directors to the Raintree 150 Center Community Improvement District was also adopted unanimously. The motion to advance the 150 & Ward Apartments preliminary development plan failed 3‑6. The public hearing for the Milhaus Apartments Chapter 100 plan was continued to August 5, 2025 by an 8‑1 vote.

• Approved City Council Action Letter for July 1, 2025 (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10163 vacating easements at 25 NW Tudor Rd & 818 NE Douglas St (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10164 vacating easement at 2320 SE Blue Parkway (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10165 vacating easements at 1001 & 1005 SW Blue Parkway (9‑0)
• Approved final plat for “The Townhomes at Chapel Ridge, 3rd Plat, Lots 20‑42 & Tracts E‑I” (9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑16 appointing successor directors to Raintree 150 Center CID (9‑0)
• Failed to advance Bill 25‑125 (preliminary development plan for 150 & Ward Apartments) (3‑6)
• Continued public hearing for Milhaus Apartments Chapter 100 plan to Aug 5, 2025 (8‑1)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Inter-City Fire Protection District and several service contracts, including data governance training and Workday software subscriptions. The committee will also discuss municipal judge compensation.

• Approval of Intergovernmental agreement with Inter-City Fire Protection District
• Service Agreement with Info-Tech Research Group for $106,805.61
• Workday software subscriptions for up to $250,689
• Purchase of Underground Locating Services via dual award
• Discussion on Municipal Judge compensation

The Finance and Budget Committee approved its agenda and the June 2, 2025 Action Letter. It recommended four ordinances for City Council approval: an intergovernmental fire‑protection agreement, a dual award for underground locating services, a $106,805.61 service agreement with Info‑Tech Research Group, and a Workday subscription up to $250,689. The committee deferred further discussion on municipal judge compensation to the August 4 meeting.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved June 2, 2025 Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended intergovernmental fire‑protection agreement (Bill 25-128) (4-0)
• Recommended dual award for underground locating services (Bill 25-129) (4-0)
• Recommended Info‑Tech service agreement $106,805.61 (Bill 25-130) (4-0)
• Recommended Workday subscription up to $250,689 (Bill 25-131) (4-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an appeal of prohibited uses within the Envision LS Overlay District. The council will also receive a conceptual economic development incentive request for the Oldham Village East project and consider several ordinances vacating utility and access easements at specific addresses. Other business includes accepting a final plat for the Townhomes at Chapel Ridge and receiving the Fire Department's annual accreditation report.

• Public hearing: Appeal of prohibited uses within the Envision LS Overlay District
• Conceptual economic development incentive request for Oldham Village East (Drake Development)
• Ordinance vacating utility easements at 25 NW Tudor Road and 818 NE Douglas Street
• Ordinance vacating private access and utility easement at 2320 SE Blue Parkway
• Fire Department's annual accreditation report

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, including reappointing the Public Safety Advisory Board members. It voted 8‑0 to approve an appeal of prohibited uses within the Envision LS Overlay District. Four development ordinances were advanced to a second reading, each passing unanimously.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including Public Safety Advisory Board reappointments (8-0)
• Approved appeal of prohibited uses within Envision LS Overlay (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-121 (utility easements) to second reading (7-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-122 (private access easement) to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-123 (easement portions) to second reading (8-0)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-124 (The Townhomes at Chapel Ridge subdivision) to second reading (8-0)

City Council - Closed Session

This is a closed session of the Lee's Summit City Council, not open to the public, with no broadcast or recording. The council will discuss legal actions, litigation, and confidential attorney communications, as well as the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for the closed session.

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

City Council - Regular Session

The council will consider a consent agenda including ordinances to establish a Community Improvement District for View High Sports Complex and authorize a Chapter 100 project for the View High Sports and Entertainment Project, renew workers compensation insurance ($161,068), and approve a labor agreement with IAMAW Local 778. A public hearing for the 150 & Ward Apartments preliminary development plan has been continued to July 8. The council will also receive a presentation on housing initiatives and vote on several public works contracts for bridge and curb repairs.

• Bill 25-105 & 25-106: Approve View High Sports Complex CID and Chapter 100 project for sports and entertainment development
• Bill 25-107: Renew workers compensation excess policy with Midwest Employers for $161,068
• Bill 25-108: Approve 2025 labor agreement with IAMAW Local 778
• Bill 25-117: Award $1,161,870.65 contract for Raintree Spillway Bridge Deck Rehabilitation to Concrete Strategies, LLC
• Bill 25-118: Award $3,395,895.00 contract for Curb Repair FY26 Program to Freeman Concrete Construction, LLC

The council adopted several ordinances, including a $3,395,895 contract to repair city curbs for FY26. It also approved bridge repair modifications, awarded a $1.16M bridge‑deck contract, and continued a public hearing on a new apartment development. All actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 10154 establishing View High Sports Complex Community Improvement District (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10155 approving Chapter 100 plan for View High Sports and Entertainment (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10156 approving FY2026 Workers Compensation Excess renewal policy ($161,068) (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10157 approving 2025 labor agreement with IAM Local 778 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10158 modifying bridge repair agreement, increasing cost by $64,605 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10159 awarding $1,161,870.65 contract for Raintree Spillway Bridge Deck Rehabilitation (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10160 awarding $3,395,895 contract for FY26 Curb Repair program (8-0)
• Continued public hearing for 150 & Ward Apartments to July 8 2025 (8-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session immediately after the regular meeting on June 17, 2025. The session is closed under Missouri law for preparation of negotiations with employee groups. No specific agenda items or contracts are disclosed in the public agenda.

• No specific items disclosed; meeting is closed to the public

The council held a closed session following the regular meeting on June 17, 2025. Councilmember Shields moved to hold the session under Section 610.021(9) of the Missouri Revised Statutes, and Councilmember Funk seconded the motion. The motion carried with all eight present members voting aye; Councilmember Prier was absent.

• Approved closed session for employee negotiations (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a 20-year special use permit for a car wash with outdoor facilities. The body will also review several easement vacations and a final plat for a townhome development.

• Special Use Permit for Charlie's Car Wash at 950 NW Chipman Rd
• Final Plat for The Townhomes at Chapel Ridge, 3rd Plat, Lots 20-42 & Tracts E-I
• Easement vacation for QuikTrip Corporation at 1001 & 1005 SW Blue Pkwy
• Easement vacation at 2320 SE Blue Pkwy
• Easement vacation for Evren Apartments at 25 NW Tudor Road and 818 NE Douglas Street

The commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve ordinances vacating easements at 1001 & 1005 SW Blue Parkway, 2320 SE Blue Parkway, 25 NW Tudor Road, and 818 NE Douglas Street. It also recommended approval of the final plat for The Townhomes at Chapel Ridge subdivision and approved the May 22, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter. In a public hearing, the commission unanimously recommended approval of a 20‑year Special Use Permit for Charlie's Car Wash at 950 NW Chipman Road, with one condition tied to the requested time period.

• Recommended approval of ordinance vacating easements at 1001 & 1005 SW Blue Parkway (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance vacating easement at 2320 SE Blue Parkway (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance vacating easements at 25 NW Tudor Road and 818 NE Douglas Street (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of final plat for The Townhomes at Chapel Ridge subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for Charlie's Car Wash at 950 NW Chipman Road, 20‑year term with condition (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the View High Sports Complex project and its associated Community Improvement District. The body will also vote on various city contracts, insurance renewals, and a labor agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 778.

• Public hearings for the View High Sports Complex Community Improvement District and Chapter 100 Plan
• Proposed $1,500,000 expenditure for FY26 property, casualty and liability insurance
• Proposed $161,068 deposit premium for FY2026 Workers Compensation Excess renewal
• Proposed $128,162.77 purchase of furniture for Hangar 2 from PURE Workplace Solutions
• Proposed waiver of Lee's Summit Housing Authority PILOTS totaling $67,748.32 for FY2023 and FY2024

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the mayor’s appointments and three ordinances. Council voted 6‑3 to approve the liquor license for Galaxy Operations LLC at 150 NE Tudor after reversing the police chief’s denial. The council also moved the View High Sports Complex Community Improvement District and its Chapter 100 plan to a second reading, and advanced the FY2026 workers‑comp excess renewal ordinance.

• Approved agenda (9‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including mayor’s appointments and three ordinances (9‑0)
• Approved Galaxy Liquor license for 150 NE Tudor after reversing denial (6‑3)
• Advanced View High Sports Complex Community Improvement District ordinance to second reading (9‑0)
• Advanced Chapter 100 plan ordinance for View High Sports Complex to second reading (9‑0)
• Advanced FY2026 Workers Compensation excess renewal ordinance to second reading (8‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on several infrastructure contracts and project modifications. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Stormwater Utility for June 2025.

• Curb Repair FY26 Program bid award to Freeman Concrete Construction, LLC for $3,395,895.00
• Raintree Spillway Bridge Deck Rehabilitation Project bid award to Concrete Strategies, LLC for $1,161,870.65
• Raintree BEAP Bridge Repair engineering services increase of $64,605.00 with Great River Engineering
• Crack Seal FY25 Project No. 816 change order for a $5,093.55 decrease and 162-day timeline increase
• On-Call Environmental Professional Engineering Services contract award to SCS Engineers

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved its agenda and the May 12 Action Letter. It then unanimously recommended several ordinances to the City Council, including a $64,605 increase to the Raintree BEAP Bridge Repair engineering agreement, a $1,161,870.65 contract to Concrete Strategies for the Raintree Spillway Bridge Deck Rehabilitation, a $3,395,895.00 FY26 curb repair contract to Freeman Concrete, a $5,093.55 decrease via Change Order 1 for the Crack Seal FY25 project, and a contract with SCS Engineers for on‑call environmental engineering services. The committee also expressed support for the proposed stormwater utility level of service.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 3-0)
• Approved May 12 Public Works Action Letter (unanimous 3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-116 to increase engineering services agreement by $64,605 (unanimous 3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-117 awarding $1,161,870.65 bridge deck rehab contract to Concrete Strategies (unanimous 3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-118 awarding $3,395,895.00 curb repair FY26 contract to Freeman Concrete (unanimous 3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-119 approving Change Order 1 decreasing contract by $5,093.55 (unanimous 3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-120 awarding environmental engineering services contract to SCS Engineers (unanimous 3-0)
• Expressed support for proposed stormwater utility level of service

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners will meet to approve the action letter from April 2, 2025. Airport Manager Joel Arrington will present a staff report regarding fuel sales and fuel history.

• Approval of the April 2, 2025 BOAC Action Letter
• Staff Report on Fuel Sales and Fuel History

City Council - Regular Session

The council will consider routine consent agenda items and several ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include a sanitary sewer cost‑sharing agreement for the Lakewood Business Center, public hearings on the Victory Hyundai project and a telecom tower special use permit, and resolutions to appoint directors for two community improvement districts. Additional items cover a community development block grant plan, a utility easement vacancy, and preliminary development plans for Valvoline Oil and Christian Brothers Automotive.

• BILL 25-100: Sanitary sewer cost‑sharing agreement for Lakewood Business Center industrial development
• BILL 25-101: Public hearing on Chapter 100 Plan for Victory Hyundai Project at 1231 NW Ward Road
• BILL 25-102: Special Use Permit for a telecommunication tower at 1204 NE Woods Chapel Road
• RES 25-14: Resolution authorizing mayor to appoint successor directors to Highway 50 & Todd George Community Improvement District
• BILL 25-103: Ordinance approving the 2025-29 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan

The council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda items, including the mayor's appointments. It adopted Ordinance No. 10139, a sanitary sewer cost‑sharing agreement for the Lakewood Business Center industrial project. Several development ordinances and resolutions were also approved, with a few votes split on specific preliminary development plans. No public comments were received.

• Approved agenda (8‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10139 – Sanitary Sewer Cost‑Sharing Agreement (8‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑101 – Chapter 100 Victory Hyundai Project (8‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑102 – Special Use Permit for telecom tower (8‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 25‑14 – Mayor to appoint Highway 50 & Todd George CID directors (8‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 10141 – Valvoline Preliminary Development Plan (5‑3)
• Adopted Ordinance 10142 – Christian Brothers Automotive Preliminary Development Plan (7‑1)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the regular session on June 3, 2025. The meeting is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Negotiations with employee groups pursuant to Section 610.021(9) of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri

The council voted to hold a closed session under Missouri law Section 610.021(9) to discuss preparation and work product for negotiations with employee groups. The motion was made by Councilmember Shields and seconded by Councilmember Hodges. The motion passed unanimously with eight votes in favor and one absent member.

• Approved closed session for employee‑group negotiations (8-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will vote on several ordinances. Items include waiving $33,874.16 PILOT payments for the Lee's Summit Housing Authority, approving a $128,162.77 furniture purchase for Hangar 2, amending the FY2025 budget, setting claim approval limits of $75,000 and $25,000, and authorizing a $9,160.36 equipment purchase for the police department and insurance coverage up to $1.5 M for FY26.

• Ordinance waiving PILOT payments of $33,874.16 for FY2023 and FY2024
• Ordinance approving $128,162.77 purchase of furniture for Hangar 2
• Ordinance amending the FY2025 budget (Amendment No. 9)
• Ordinance setting claim approval limits: $75,000 for City Manager, $25,000 for City Attorney
• Ordinance authorizing $9,160.36 equipment purchase for the Police Department and insurance up to $1,500,000 for FY26

The Finance and Budget Committee approved eight ordinances recommending City Council action, each passing with a 3‑0 vote. Items included waiving PILOT payments for the housing authority, purchasing furniture for Hangar 2, amending the FY2025 budget, and authorizing various claims, insurance, police equipment, and consulting contracts. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m.

• Approved waiver of PILOT payments for Lee's Summit Housing Authority ($33,874.16 for FY2023 and FY2024) (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of furniture for Hangar 2, $128,162.77 from PURE Workplace Solutions (3‑0)
• Approved Amendment No. 9 to the FY2025 budget (3‑0)
• Approved new claims authority: City Manager up to $75,000, City Attorney up to $25,000 per claim (3‑0)
• Approved agreement with Missouri Dept. of Public Safety for police equipment, $9,160.36 (3‑0)
• Approved award of RFP 2025‑060 to DCI Consulting Group for Phase II employee compensation services (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of FY26 property, casualty and liability insurance up to $1,500,000 (3‑0)
• Approved the May 5, 2025 Finance and Budget Committee Action Letter (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet via video conference to conduct regular business. The primary item for consideration is an application to vacate an easement.

• Appl. #PL2024-149: Vacation of easement at 4716 NE Freehold Dr (Applicant: Nicholas Bennett)

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the May 8, 2025 Action Letter. Finally, the commission unanimously approved an ordinance vacating a portion of a utility easement at 4716 NE Freehold Drive.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance vacating utility easement at 4716 NE Freehold Dr (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The council will consider consent agenda items including the FY2026 city budget, employee pay plans, and two Oldham Village final plats. Public hearings will be held for a Valvoline Oil development at 610 NW Chipman Road, a Christian Brothers Automotive shop on SW Raintree Plaza Drive, and a continuation of the 150 & Ward Apartments project. Other items include a resolution to adopt the 2025 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, purchase of furniture for the South Police Substation, and an amendment to alcoholic beverage licensing. Several budget-related ordinances for the fire department and municipal courts are up for second reading.

• Adoption of FY2026 city budget (Bill 25-089) on consent agenda
• Public hearing for Valvoline Oil preliminary development plan at 610 NW Chipman Road
• Public hearing for Christian Brothers Automotive preliminary development plan and special use permit at 110 SW Raintree Plaza Drive
• Resolution to adopt 2025 Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Ordinance approving purchase of office furniture for South Police Substation

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the adoption of two subdivision plats, the FY 2026 city budget, and a new pay and classification plan. It continued two public hearings on the Ward Apartments and View High Sports Complex projects to June dates and advanced three development‑related ordinances to a second reading, with mixed votes on two. The council also adopted the 2025 Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and approved the purchase of office furniture for the South Police Substation.

• Approved agenda (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda items including two subdivision plats, FY 2026 budget, and pay plan (9 ayes)
• Continued public hearing for 150 & Ward Apartments to June 17, 2025 (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Continued public hearing for View High Sports Complex to June 10, 2025 (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Advanced Bill 25-096 (Valvoline Oil development) to second reading (6 ayes, 3 nays)
• Advanced Bill 25-097 (Christian Brothers Automotive development) to second reading (8 ayes, 1 nay)
• Adopted Resolution 25-13 (Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan) (9 ayes)
• Adopted Bill 25-095 (office furniture purchase) as Ordinance No. 10134 (vote tally not fully recorded)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the regular session on May 20, 2025. The meeting is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment

Councilmember Shields moved, and Councilmember Hodges seconded, a motion to hold a closed session pursuant to Section 610.021(13) of the Missouri Revised Statutes concerning individually identifiable personnel records. The City Council voted on the motion, and all nine members present voted aye. The motion carried, allowing the closed session to proceed.

• Motion to hold closed session approved (9-0)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss zoning authority and the number and type of chickens allowed. The body will also consider an ordinance amendment regarding alcoholic beverage licenses.

• TMP-3297: Ordinance amending Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages, Article III, Section 4-76
• 2025-6952: Discussion on Zoning Authority and Process
• 2025-6958: Discussion on Sec. 5-200 regarding number and type of chickens allowed

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved its agenda and the April 9 action letter. It also voted to recommend Bill 25-099, an amendment to Chapter 4 of the city’s Alcoholic Beverages ordinance, for City Council approval. Two discussion items on zoning authority and chicken limits were received and filed.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved April 9, 2025 Action Letter (4-0)
• Recommended Bill 25-099 ordinance amendment for City Council approval (4-0)
• Discussion on zoning authority received and filed
• Discussion on chicken limit (six chickens) received and filed

City Council - Regular Session

The council will hold a public hearing on the FY2026 budget, followed by first reading of ordinances to appropriate funds for the city, fire department, and municipal courts, and establish pay plans for represented and non-represented employees. They will consider adopting the FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Other action includes rezoning 1548 NE Woods Chapel Road, renewing mini-warehouse special use permits, and approving $301,469.84 for structural firefighting gear.

• Public hearing and first reading of FY2026 budget ordinances (city, fire, courts)
• Resolution adopting FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Rezoning 9.59 acres at 1548 NE Woods Chapel Road from AG to R-1
• Special use permit renewal for mini-warehouse at 953 SE Oldham Parkway (15 years)
• Purchase of structural firefighting gear from MES for $301,469.84

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included two rezoning ordinances and a special‑use permit renewal. It adopted Resolution No. 25‑12, adopting the FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan. Several FY2026 budget ordinances for the city, fire department, municipal courts, and employee pay plans were advanced to second reading, and a $301,469.84 purchase of fire‑fighting gear was approved. A rezoning ordinance for 100 NE Douglas Street was adopted, while an office‑furniture ordinance was removed for future consideration.

• Approved agenda (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda items, including rezoning 1548 NE Woods Chapel Rd (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda items, including Special Use Permit for 953 SE Oldham Parkway (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑12, FY2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Advanced FY2026 city budget ordinance (Bill 25‑089) to second reading (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Advanced FY2026 fire department budget ordinance (Bill 25‑090) to second reading (7 ayes, 1 absent, 1 recusal)
• Approved $301,469.84 purchase order for fire‑fighting gear (Bill 25‑094) and adopted it as Ordinance No. 10125 (8 ayes, 1 absent)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance for 100 NE Douglas Street (Bill 25‑083) as Ordinance No. 10127 (5 ayes, 3 nays, 1 absent)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss preparations for negotiations with employee groups. This meeting is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Negotiations with employee groups pursuant to Section 610.021(9) of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri

The council voted to hold a closed session under Missouri law for preparation of negotiations with employee groups. The motion was made by Councilmember Rader, seconded by Councilmember Hodges, and carried with eight votes in favor. Councilmember Hillary Shields was absent.

• Approved closed session for employee‑group negotiations (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider Ordinance No. 25-095 to approve the purchase and installation of office furniture from Pure Workplace Solutions for the South Police Substation. They will also discuss the MoDOT Sponsor-A-Highway program and the Stormwater Utility, and receive a presentation on the Harris Park Standpipe Demolition.

• Ordinance 25-095: furniture purchase for South Police Substation from Pure Workplace Solutions
• Discussion: MoDOT Sponsor-A-Highway program
• Discussion: Stormwater Utility
• Presentation: Harris Park Standpipe Demolition
• Approval of April 14, 2025, Public Works Committee Action Letter

The Public Works Committee approved its agenda and the April 14 Action Letter by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It also voted unanimously (3‑0) to recommend Ordinance 25‑095, which authorizes the purchase and installation of office furniture for the South Police Substation and directs the City Manager to execute the necessary documents. No other items were decided; the remaining agenda items were discussed only.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 14, 2025 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-095 for City Council approval (3-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet via video conference. The body will discuss an update from its lobbyist and approve the action letter from April 14, 2025.

• Approval of April 14, 2025 Action Letter (2025-6940)
• Discussion regarding lobbyist update (2025-6890)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for a telecommunications tower. The body will also review a sign application for St. Luke's Hospital.

• Special Use Permit renewal for a telecommunications tower at 1204 NW Woods Chapel Road
• Sign application for St. Luke's Hospital at 100 NE St. Luke's Blvd.

The Planning Commission unanimously approved its agenda and the consent agenda. It approved the St. Luke's Hospital sign application and the April 24, 2025 action letter as part of the consent agenda. The commission also unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the special‑use permit renewal for a telecommunication tower at 1204 NW Woods Chapel Road. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved St. Luke's Hospital sign application (unanimous)
• Approved April 24, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of telecom tower special‑use permit renewal to City Council (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning applications: 100 NE Douglas Street (from R-1 to TNZ) and 1548 NE Woods Chapel Road (from AG to R-1), both continued from April 22. Also up for public hearings are ten-year special use permit renewals for two StorageMart mini-warehouse facilities at 465 and 953 SE Oldham Parkway. A presentation will be made on a conceptual economic development incentive request for the Ward & 150 Apartment Project at 3620 SW Ward Road.

• Public hearing and first reading for rezoning 0.44 acres at 100 NE Douglas Street from R-1/NSO to TNZ
• Public hearing and first reading for rezoning 9.59 acres at 1548 NE Woods Chapel Road from AG to R-1
• Public hearing and first reading for 10-year special use permit renewal for StorageMart at 465 SE Oldham Parkway
• Public hearing and first reading for 10-year special use permit renewal for StorageMart at 953 SE Oldham Parkway
• Presentation on conceptual economic development incentive request for the Ward & 150 Apartment Project at 3620 SW Ward Road

The council approved the agenda and consent agenda, including mayoral appointments. It advanced two rezoning ordinances and two special‑use permit renewals to second reading, with the 15‑year term approved for the permits. The council also adopted resolutions appointing successor directors for the Downtown and Valle Vista Community Improvement Districts.

• Agenda approved (9‑0)
• Consent agenda approved (9‑0)
• Bill 25‑083 rezoning 100 NE Douglas St advanced to second reading (6‑3)
• Bill 25‑084 rezoning 1548 NE Woods Chapel Rd advanced to second reading (9‑0)
• Bill 25‑085 special‑use permit for 465 SE Oldham Pkwy approved for 15‑year term and advanced (8‑1)
• Bill 25‑086 special‑use permit for 953 SE Oldham Pkwy approved for 15‑year term and advanced (9‑0)
• Resolution 25‑10 appointing new Downtown CIMD directors adopted (9‑0)
• Resolution 25‑11 appointing new Valle Vista CIMD directors adopted (9‑0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session following the regular session on May 6, 2025. The meeting is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or records pertaining to employees or applicants for employment

Councilmember Shields moved, and Councilmember Hodges seconded, to hold a closed session pursuant to Section 610.021(13) of the Missouri Revised Statutes concerning personnel records. The motion was carried unanimously with all nine members voting aye. The closed session was authorized to discuss individually identifiable personnel information.

• Approved closed session under Section 610.021(13) (9-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will meet to consider an ordinance approving a purchase order to Municipal Emergency Services for structural firefighting gear costing $301,469.84. The City Manager will present the FY26 budgets for Other Funds and Departments. The committee will also receive an investment portfolio report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. Approval of the previous meeting's action letter is also on the agenda.

• Approval of purchase order for structural firefighting gear from Municipal Emergency Services for $301,469.84
• City Manager presentation of FY26 Budgets for Other Funds and Departments
• Investment Portfolio Report for quarter ended March 31, 2025
• Approval of April 21, 2025 committee action letter

The Finance and Budget Committee approved the meeting agenda, the April 21, 2025 Action Letter, and an ordinance to purchase structural firefighting gear for $301,469.84. The committee also received and filed presentations on the FY26 budgets for other funds and departments, and the quarterly investment portfolio report. No public comments were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0 vote)
• Approved April 21, 2025 Action Letter (4-0 vote)
• Approved purchase order for structural firefighting gear $301,469.84 (4-0 vote)
• Received and filed FY26 budget presentation for Other Funds and Departments
• Received and filed Investment Portfolio Report for quarter ended March 31, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission will consider a resolution adopting the City’s 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan as an amendment to the Ignite Comprehensive Plan. It will also review several development applications, including a preliminary plan and special‑use permit for Christian Brothers Automotive at 110 SW Raintree Plaza Drive, a preliminary plan for Valvoline Oil at 610 NW Chipman Road, and a preliminary plan for 150 & Ward Apartments at 3620 SW Ward Road. The agenda includes routine items such as sign package approval and public comments.

• Resolution adopting the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan amendment (Appl. #PL2025‑053)
• Ordinance approving preliminary development plan for Christian Brothers Automotive, 110 SW Raintree Plaza Drive (Appl. #PL2025‑012)
• Ordinance granting a 30‑year special‑use permit for Christian Brothers Automotive at the same site (Appl. #PL2025‑013)
• Ordinance approving preliminary development plan for Valvoline Oil, 610 NW Chipman Road (Appl. #PL2025‑038)
• Ordinance approving preliminary development plan for 150 & Ward Apartments, 3620 SW Ward Road (Appl. #PL2024‑319)

The commission unanimously adopted the City’s 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan as an amendment to the Ignite Comprehensive Plan. It approved a 30‑year special‑use permit for Christian Brothers Automotive after a failed motion to shorten the term. Preliminary development plans were approved for Christian Brothers Automotive, Valvoline Oil, and the 150 & Ward Apartments project. The consent agenda items were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted Capital Improvement Plan 2026‑2030 as amendment to Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved 30‑year special‑use permit for Christian Brothers Automotive at 110 SW Raintree Plaza Drive (5‑2)
• Failed motion to reduce special‑use permit term to 20 years (2‑5)
• Approved preliminary development plan for Christian Brothers Automotive, 110 SW Raintree Plaza Drive (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary development plan for Valvoline Oil, 610 NW Chipman Road (4‑3)
• Approved preliminary development plan for 150 & Ward Apartments, 3620 SW Ward Road (5‑2)
• Approved consent agenda items, including sign package and subdivision ordinance (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council, in joint session with the Planning Commission, will consider Resolution 25-09 expressing commitment to public safety and reducing violent crime in support of Missouri Executive Order 25-03 and the Blue Shield Program. Consent agenda items include approvals for a convenience store preliminary development plan, a funding agreement for the View High Sports Complex, and a memorandum of understanding for the 291 North Interchange Project. Two rezoning public hearings are continued to May 6, 2025. The City Manager also presents FY26 audit recommendations.

• Resolution 25-09 committing to public safety and reducing violent crime per Missouri Executive Order 25-03
• Approval of Preliminary Development Plan for Express Stop convenience store at 3394 NW Village Park Drive
• Approval of funding agreement with 3D Builders KC, LLC for View High Sports Complex Project
• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding for 291 North Interchange Project with Lawn & Leisure owners
• Public hearings on rezoning at 100 NE Douglas Street and 1548 NE Woods Chapel Road continued to May 6

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 10120 for a preliminary development plan at 3394 NW Village Park Drive, Ordinance No. 10121 for the View High Sports Complex funding agreement, and Ordinance No. 10122 for a memorandum of understanding on the 291 North Interchange Project. A resolution (No. 25-09) committing the city to public safety was also adopted unanimously. Two rezoning applications were continued to a May 6 hearing date, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (9‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items 2.A‑2.5 (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10120 approving preliminary development plan for Express Stop Convenience Store (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10121 approving funding agreement for View High Sports Complex (9‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10122 approving MOU for 291 North Interchange Project (9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑09 committing to public safety (9‑0)
• Continued Application PL2025‑019 rezoning to TNZ, set hearing for May 6 (9‑0)
• Continued Application PL2025‑020 rezoning to R‑1, set hearing for May 6 (9‑0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss individually identifiable personnel records and performance ratings. The body will also discuss preparations for negotiations with employee groups.

• Discussion of personnel records and performance ratings
• Preparation for negotiations with employee groups

The council voted to hold a closed session under Missouri statutes concerning individually identifiable personnel records and preparation for employee‑group negotiations. The motion was made by Councilmember Shields, seconded by Councilmember Carlyle, and passed unanimously with nine ayes. No other actions were taken.

• Approved closed session under Mo. statutes (9 ayes)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will discuss and potentially approve an ordinance authorizing vehicle and truck purchases from multiple dealerships for one year with renewal options, and receive a presentation on the City Manager's proposed FY26 General Fund and Public Safety Sales Tax Fund budgets.

• Ordinance authorizing vehicle/truck purchases from multiple dealerships for one year with four optional one-year renewals
• Presentation on City Manager Proposed FY26 General Fund and Public Safety Sales Tax Fund budgets
• Approval of April 7, 2025 committee action letter

The Finance and Budget Committee approved its agenda and the April 7, 2025 Action Letter. It then voted to recommend that City Council approve Ordinance Bill 25‑087, which authorizes the use of multiple dealerships for vehicle and truck purchases for one year with renewal options. No other items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda (3‑0)
• Approved April 7, 2025 Finance and Budget Action Letter (3‑0)
• Recommended City Council approve Ordinance authorizing vehicle purchases (Bill 25‑087) (3‑0)
• Received and filed FY26 General Fund and Public Safety Sales Tax Fund budget presentation (no vote)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will hold second readings on a TIF contract and CID cooperative agreement for the Oldham Village Redevelopment Project, and a rezoning for the View High Sports Complex. Other business includes approval of a new fee schedule effective July 1, multiple public works contracts (water main replacement, surface seal, mill & overlay), and a funding agreement for the View High Sports Complex. The meeting also features presentations on solid waste services and city beautification.

• Second reading of Bill 25-067: Tax Increment Financing Contract and Community Improvement District Cooperative Agreement for Oldham Village Redevelopment Project
• First reading of Bill 25-081: Funding agreement for View High Sports Complex with 3D Builders KC, LLC
• Bill 25-070: New Schedule of Fees and Charges effective July 1, 2025
• Bill 25-075: Award of Water Main Replacement FY24 Project to Leath & Sons Inc. for $4,491,843
• Bill 25-077: Award of Mill & Overlay FY26 Program to Tandem Paving Company, Inc. for $4,059,105.78

The Lee's Summit City Council approved the meeting agenda and a large consent agenda that adopted several subdivision ordinances, a development plan, right‑of‑way vacatings, and an intergovernmental agreement for the Sampson Road Bridge reconstruction. The council also directed staff to issue a notice making the city the sole provider of residential solid waste collection, adopted two resolutions for the New Longview Community Improvement District and the Airport Master Plan Phase II, and moved a fee‑schedule ordinance to a second reading.

• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda ordinances No. 10099‑10105 for subdivisions, development plan, right‑of‑way vacatings, and Sampson Road Bridge agreement (9-0)
• Directed staff to issue official notice for citywide residential solid waste collection (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-07 appointing successor directors to New Longview Community Improvement District (9-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25-08 adopting Phase II of the Airport Master Plan Update (9-0)
• Second‑read Bill No. 25-070 to repeal and replace the city fee schedule (9-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will hold a closed session immediately after the regular meeting to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, and personnel records, as permitted by state law. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Closed session to discuss litigation and privileged attorney communications (Section 610.021(1))
• Closed session to discuss leasing, purchase or sale of real estate (Section 610.021(2))
• Closed session to discuss individually identifiable personnel records (Section 610.021(13))

The council voted to hold a closed session pursuant to Sections 610.021(1), (2) and (13) of the Missouri Revised Statutes. The motion was made by Councilmember Shields, seconded by Councilmember Lovell, and carried with all nine members voting aye.

• Approved closed session under §§610.021(1,2,13) (9-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several ordinances awarding contracts for infrastructure projects, including a $4.49 million water main replacement, a $4.06 million road mill & overlay program, and a $1.18 million surface seal program. The committee will also take up a resolution adopting Phase II of the Airport Master Plan Update and an ordinance amending parking restrictions on certain streets. Presentations on the pavement management program, FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan, and stormwater utility update are scheduled.

• Ordinance awarding $4,491,843 water main replacement contract (FY24 Project) to Leath & Sons Inc.
• Ordinance awarding $4,059,105.78 mill & overlay contract (FY26 Program) to Tandem Paving Company
• Ordinance awarding $1,175,208.21 surface seal contract (FY26 Program) to Vance Brothers LLC
• Resolution adopting Phase II of the Airport Master Plan Update
• Ordinance approving tree trimming service agreements with CTC Disaster Response and Arbor Masters

The committee unanimously approved its agenda and the February 10 action letter. It then recommended eight ordinances and a resolution to the City Council, including contracts for tree trimming, water main replacement, surface seal, mill & overlay, engineering services, and landscaping, as well as adoption of Phase II of the Airport Master Plan. All recommendations passed by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved February 10 Action Letter (unanimous 4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-074 for tree trimming services (unanimous 4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-075 awarding Water Main Replacement contract $4,491,843.00 (unanimous 4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-076 awarding Surface Seal contract $1,175,208.21 (unanimous 4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-077 awarding Mill & Overlay contract $4,059,105.78 (unanimous 4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 25-079 modifying engineering services contract increase $163,165.00 (unanimous 4-0)
• Recommended Resolution 25-08 to adopt Phase II of the Airport Master Plan (unanimous 4-0)

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will hear a mid-session report from the city's lobbyists and consider approval of the previous meeting's action letter. No ordinances, rezonings, or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 committee action letter
• Mid-session report from city lobbyists

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee approved its agenda and the March 10, 2025 Action Letter, each by a 4‑0 vote. Lobbyists provided an update on several state bills affecting municipalities. The committee agreed to consider hiring a federal lobbyist at a future meeting.

• Approved committee agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 10, 2025 Action Letter (4-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council is holding a closed session on April 11, 2025, to discuss legal actions, litigation, or privileged attorney-client communications. The meeting is not open to the public and will not be broadcast. No other business is listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the renewal of special use permits for two mini-warehouse facilities. The body will also consider a preliminary development plan for a business on SE Blue Pkwy.

• Special use permit renewal for StorageMart mini-warehouse at 953 SE Oldham Pkwy
• Special use permit renewal for StorageMart mini-warehouse at 465 SE Oldham Pkwy
• Preliminary development plan for Lawn & Leisure of Lee's Summit at 706 SE Blue Pkwy

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It also approved the March 27, 2025 Action Letter. The commission unanimously recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewals for mini‑warehouse facilities at 953 SE Oldham Parkway and 465 SE Oldham Parkway to the City Council.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 27, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewal for 953 SE Oldham Parkway (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit renewal for 465 SE Oldham Parkway (unanimous)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, and will consider approving the February 12, 2025 committee action letter.

• Public Hearing: Community Development Block Grant 2025-29 Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Annual Action Plan
• Approval of February 12, 2025 Community and Economic Development Committee Action Letter (2025-6780)

The Community and Economic Development Committee approved its meeting agenda and the February 12, 2025 Action Letter. It also approved staff recommendations for the 2025‑26 Community Development Block Grant allocations and recommended the plan for full Council approval. All motions passed with three votes in favor and one member absent.

• Approved meeting agenda (3 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved February 12, 2025 Action Letter (3 ayes, 1 absent)
• Approved staff recommendations for 2025‑26 CDBG funding allocations (3 ayes, 1 absent)
• Recommended CDBG plan for full Council approval (3 ayes, 1 absent)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will vote on several airport operator and lease agreements and a construction change order. The body will also hold public hearings on a duplex development and right-of-way vacations.

• Change Order No. 1 for Kissick Construction Company, Inc. increasing project cost by $683,610.00
• Fixed Base Operator Agreements with Midwest Avionics, LLC and Summit Flight Academy, LLC
• Public hearing for a duplex preliminary development plan at 724 SE 10th St
• Proposed ordinance establishing procedures for filling City Council vacancies
• TIF contract and CID agreement for the Oldham Village Redevelopment Project

The council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included mayoral appointments and several airport-related ordinances. It adopted the Fixed Base Operator agreement with Midwest Avionics (Ordinance No. 10094) and other related airport agreements. The council also advanced a preliminary development plan for a duplex at 724 SE 10th St and adopted a new ordinance for filling council vacancies.

• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved Midwest Avionics FBO agreement (Ordinance No. 10094) (8-0)
• Approved Summit Flight Academy FBO agreement (Ordinance No. 10095) (8-0)
• Approved Hangar V 20‑year lease (Ordinance No. 10096) (8-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Kissick Construction ($683,610 increase) (Ordinance No. 10097) (8-0)
• Advanced Preliminary Development Plan for 724 SE 10th St duplex (Bill 25-062) to second reading (8-0)
• Adopted council vacancy procedure ordinance (Ordinance No. 10098) (8-0)

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider repealing an old fee schedule and establishing a new one effective July 1, 2025. The body will also approve a contract for financial auditing services and an amendment to the current budget.

• TMP-3261: Approval of March 3, 2025 Action Letter
• TMP-3261: Repeal of Ordinance No. 9981 and establishment of new Schedule of Fees and Charges
• TMP-3267: Award of RFP No. 2025-036 to Forvis Mazars LLP for financial auditing services
• TMP-3284: Execution of contract with Missouri Department of Natural Resources for solid waste disposal
• TMP-3274: Amendment No. 8 to the Fiscal Year 2025 budget

The Finance and Budget Committee approved its agenda and the March 3, 2025 Action Letter. It then unanimously recommended five items— a new Schedule of Fees ordinance, an audit services contract, a solid‑waste permit contract, and a budget amendment— to the City Council. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved March 3, 2025 Action Letter (3-0)
• Recommended TMP-3261 (new Schedule of Fees ordinance) to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended TMP-3267 (award of audit services contract to Forvis Mazars LLP) to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended TMP-3284 (contract with Missouri Dept. of Natural Resources for solid waste permit) to City Council (3-0)
• Recommended TMP-3274 (Amendment No. 8 to FY2025 budget) to City Council (3-0)

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners will meet to discuss the adoption of a resolution for the Airport Master Plan Update. The board will also review fuel sales and history reports.

• Resolution to adopt Phase II of the Airport Master Plan Update
• Approval of the February 5, 2025 BOAC Action Letter
• Staff report on fuel sales and fuel history

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds public hearings on two rezoning applications: one to change 100 NE Douglas St from R-1/NSO to TNZ with a preliminary development plan, and another to rezone 9.59 acres at 1548 NE Woods Chapel Rd from AG to R-1. The consent agenda includes approval of the final plat for Cobey Creek, 2nd Plat (Lots 31-91, 160-184, 297 and tracts).

• Public hearing on rezoning 0.44 acres at 100 NE Douglas St from R-1/NSO to TNZ with preliminary development plan (Appl. #PL2025-019)
• Public hearing on rezoning 9.59 acres at 1548 NE Woods Chapel Rd from AG to R-1 (Appl. #PL2025-020)
• Consent agenda item: final plat for Cobey Creek, 2nd Plat, covering Lots 31-91, 160-184, 297 and multiple tracts (Appl. #PL2024-308)

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included adopting a final plat for the Cobey Creek subdivision and approving the March 13, 2025 Action Letter. The commission also recommended two rezoning applications to the City Council: 100 NE Douglas Street from R‑1/NSO to TNZ, and 1548 NE Woods Chapel Road from Agricultural to R‑1. Both recommendations were carried, with the second vote unanimous.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted final plat for Cobey Creek subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved March 13, 2025 Planning Commission Action Letter (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning of 100 NE Douglas St. from R‑1/NSO to TNZ to City Council (motion carried)
• Recommended rezoning of 1548 NE Woods Chapel Rd. from AG to R‑1 to City Council (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will consider emergency ordinances for a $3.97 million Motorola radio system upgrade and condemnation for the M291/US50 highway intersection project. Consent agenda items include a $792,170 traffic signal contract, a 30-year airport hangar ground lease, and a tax credit agreement for the Green Street project. A public hearing is scheduled for a preliminary development plan for an Express Stop convenience store at 3394 NW Village Park Drive. First readings include fixed-base operator agreements for airport services and a change order for sewer lining work.

• Emergency ordinance: $3.97M for Motorola radio microwaves and tower (Bill 25-047)
• Emergency ordinance: Condemnation authority for M291/US50 intersection project (Bill 25-056)
• Consent: $792,170 traffic signal contract for 3rd St./Bridlewood and Todd George/Chipman (Bill 25-053)
• Public hearing: Preliminary development plan for Express Stop convenience store at 3394 NW Village Park Drive (Bill 25-061)
• First reading: Fixed-base operator agreement with Midwest Avionics and Summit Flight Academy at airport (Bills 25-057, 25-058)

The Lee's Summit City Council adopted the agenda and consent agenda unanimously. It approved several ordinances, including a $792,170.10 traffic‑signal contract, a $3,965,000 emergency radio‑equipment agreement, and a land‑acquisition ordinance for the M291/US 50 highway project. The council also moved forward airport‑related agreements and a resolution for the Summit Orchards improvement district.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items A‑G (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10089 for traffic‑signal contract $792,170.10 (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10092 authorizing $3,965,000 Motorola radio equipment purchase (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10093 for land acquisition for M291/US 50 highway intersection project (7‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑057 (FBO agreement) to second reading (7‑0)
• Advanced Bill 25‑058 (flight‑training agreement) to second reading (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 25‑06 to appoint successor directors for Summit Orchards CID (7‑0)

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session on March 25, 2025. The meeting is dedicated to preparations and discussions for negotiations with employee groups.

• Negotiations with employee groups pursuant to Section 610.021(9) of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri

The council voted to hold a closed session under Missouri Rev. Stat. §610.021(9) to discuss preparation and work product for negotiations with employee groups. The motion was made by Councilmember Carlyle, seconded by Councilmember Hodges, and carried with seven ayes and no nays; Mayor Baird and Councilmember Shields were absent.

• Approved closed session for employee‑group negotiations (7‑0)

City Council Rules Committee

The City Council Rules Committee will consider two items. It will approve the action letter from the February 20, 2025 Rules Committee meeting (item 2025‑6812). It will adopt an ordinance adding Section 2‑61 that establishes how a vacant City Council seat is filled (item 2025‑6800).

• Approve Action Letter for the February 20, 2025 Rules Committee meeting (2025‑6812)
• Adopt Ordinance adding Section 2‑61 on Council vacancy appointments (2025‑6800)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding sewer rates and a rezoning request for the View High Sports Complex. The body will also consider contracts for traffic signals and a ground lease for a hangar at the municipal airport.

• Public hearing on Sewer Rates & Charges
• Rezoning of 3350 NW Ashurst Drive from AG to CP-2 for View High Sports Complex
• Bid award of $792,170.10 to Custom Lighting Services, LLC for traffic signals at 3rd St. & Bridlewood Dr./Peale Blvd. and Todd George Pkwy. & Chipman Rd.
• 30-year ground lease agreement with LS Management Services, LLC for a hangar at Lee Summit Municipal Airport
• Tax Credit Agreement for the Green Street Project

City Council - Closed Session

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

• Discussion of legal actions, causes of action, or litigation pursuant to Section 610.021(1) of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will meet to approve a consent agenda and hold public hearings on two preliminary development plans and three right-of-way vacation ordinances.

• Approval of February 27, 2025 Action Letter 2025-6797A
• Preliminary Development Plan for duplex at 724 SE 10th St
• Vacation of right-of-way at NW Sloan St and NW Main St
• Vacation of right-of-way at SW Jefferson St and SW Market St
• Vacation of right-of-way at SW Oldham Pkwy and SW Persels Rd

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet to consider approval of the February 10, 2025 meeting action letter and receive an update on legislative actions via a lobbyist report from the City Attorney. The agenda is primarily procedural with one discussion item.

• Approval of action letter for the February 10, 2025 committee meeting
• Discussion: Update on legislative actions - Lobbyist Report

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will vote on several high-cost equipment purchases for emergency services and a budget amendment. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a special event permit appeal and discuss solid waste services.

• Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for radio microwaves and a tower not to exceed $3,965,000
• Purchase of Lifepak cardiac monitor defibrillators from Stryker Medical for $1,417,204.50
• Purchase of 12 portable radios for the Fire Department from Motorola Solutions for $105,230.52
• Public hearing on Special Event Permit denial appeal for You Wanna Pizza Me? at 110 SE 4th Street
• Ordinance for the 1601 SE Hamblen Road, LLC, Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority Plan