Raymore public meetings in 2024

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board work session and regular business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 24, 2024, is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for December 24, 2024

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider several items, including a first reading to place a one-quarter percent public safety sales tax on the April 8, 2025 ballot, with revenues dedicated to police. They will also hold a public hearing on vacating an alleyway, and consider awarding contracts for debris removal and printing services. Consent agenda items include accepting public improvements for Madison Valley Phase 3 and 163rd Street, and appointing Mike Wilson to the Park Board.

• First reading of Bill 3937: Directing submission of a public safety sales tax (one-quarter of one percent) to the April 8, 2025 ballot, revenues solely for police
• Public hearing on Bill 3933: Vacation of approximately 120 feet of alleyway along E. Olive Street between S. Washington and S. Franklin Streets (applicants: Beth Plunkett, Pamela Hatcher)
• First reading of Bill 3936: Award of contract to 510 Printing/Minutemen Press for printing and mailing services (one-year contract with two one-year renewal options)
• Consent agenda: Resolution 24-42 accepting public improvements for Madison Valley Phase 3; Resolution 24-43 accepting public improvements for 163rd Street (Sunset Lane to Madison Street)
• Consent agenda: Resolution 24-44 appointing Mike Wilson to the Park Board

The Raymore City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to place a one-quarter of one percent public safety sales tax on the April 8, 2025 ballot, with revenue dedicated solely to police hiring, pay, equipment, and training. A proposed amendment to add a 20-year sunset clause was defeated 2-6. The council also approved first readings for an alleyway vacation, the municipal election call, and a printing contract, and finalized contracts for a haul-off project and water services agreement.

• Approved first reading of Bill 3937, placing 0.25% public safety sales tax on April 2025 ballot (8-0)
• Defeated amendment to add 20-year sunset clause to public safety tax (2-6)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3933, vacating alley right-of-way in Original Town (8-0)
• Approved Bill 3926, $30,000 contract with Terry Snelling Construction for Operations Haul-Off (8-0)
• Approved Bill 3934, water services agreement with Belton and Mason Banks (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3935, calling April 8, 2025 municipal election (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3936, printing contract with 510 Printing/Minutemen Press (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda items B, C, D (8-0) and item A (6-2, with 2 abstentions)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission on December 17, 2024, has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss future sales tax measures that may appear on the April ballot. The agenda includes only this discussion item and a possible executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, or other legal matters. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of sales tax measures for the April ballot
• Possible executive session on personnel matters
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, or other legal matters

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board is holding its regular meeting, primarily addressing routine items such as approving minutes and receiving staff reports. New business includes discussing potential public art locations in parks and trails for 2025, and considering a Chamber of Commerce membership for 2025. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of Parks and Trails Public Art Locations for 2025
• Discussion of Chamber of Commerce Membership for 2025
• Recreation, Parks, and Director staff reports

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board met in special session and approved two action items. They approved the 2025 Parks and Trails Public Art Locations Plan as proposed, and approved moving forward with a 2025 membership agreement with the Raymore Chamber of Commerce, which includes use of Centerview in exchange for a Chamber Champion Sponsorship. One member recused from the Chamber vote due to his Chamber membership.

• Approved 2025 Parks and Trails Public Art Locations Plan (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Chamber of Commerce membership agreement (5-0, 1 recused)

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board is holding a work session to discuss topics with staff and explore shared use of parks and facilities with other entities. The agenda is primarily discussion-based with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

• Open discussion with staff
• Discussion of parks and facilities partnerships

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will discuss planning for fiscal year 2025 events, including themed art exhibits, a poetry and visual art match-up, an annual art competition, a concert series, a children’s art event, and a chili cook-off. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Council Gallery Chamber monthly themed art exhibit
• Second annual Power of Perspectives Art Competition on April 25
• Concert series at Hawk Ridge Park, second Fridays June–October
• Children’s art event at T.B. Hanna Station on Aug. 2, 9 a.m.–noon
• Chili cook-off on Oct. 4

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will not hold its regular meeting on Dec. 10, 2024, but will instead meet in a work session at 6 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room at City Hall, 100 Municipal Cir. The agenda provides no details on items to be discussed.

• Work session replaces regular meeting
• Location: Executive Conference Room, City Hall, 100 Municipal Cir.

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold second readings and votes on several previously approved items, including the White Tail Run PUD rezoning for a 503-lot subdivision, contracts for inflow/infiltration work and trash services, and final plats for three subdivisions. New business includes a public hearing on vacating an alley in Original Town, a contract for debris removal, and an intergovernmental water services agreement with Belton. The agenda also includes consent items for board appointments and an executive session for personnel matters.

• White Tail Run PUD rezoning: 185 acres from R-1 to PUD, 503-lot single-family subdivision (Bill 3930)
• Award contract to Kissick Construction Co., Inc. for 2024 Inflow & Infiltration Project (Bill 3927)
• Award contract to Constable Sanitation, Inc. for trash and recycling services for city facilities (Bill 3932)
• Public hearing on vacation of ~120 feet of alleyway along E. Olive Street between S. Washington and S. Franklin (Bill 3933)
• Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement for Water Services with Belton for property owner Mason Banks (Bill 3934)

The Raymore City Council approved the second reading of Bill 3930, rezoning a 185.78-acre tract south of 195th Street and east of Elk Drive from R-1 to PUD and approving the White Tail Run preliminary development plan, with a 5-2 vote (Councilmembers Baker and Mills dissenting). The council also approved several other ordinances, including contracts for inflow/infiltration reduction, trash and recycling services, and final plats for Cunningham at Creekmoor 4th and Park Side 2nd. A public hearing on an alleyway vacation was continued to the December 23 meeting, and first readings were held for an operations haul-off contract and a water services agreement with Belton.

• Approved White Tail Run PUD rezoning and preliminary plan (5-2)
• Approved $76,000 contract with Kissick Construction for inflow/infiltration project (7-0)
• Approved Cunningham at Creekmoor 4th final plat (7-0)
• Approved Park Side 2nd final plat (7-0)
• Approved $12,900 trash/recycling contract with Constable Sanitation (7-0)
• Continued alleyway vacation public hearing to Dec 23 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of $30,000 operations haul-off contract with Terry Snelling Construction (7-0)
• Approved first reading of water services agreement with Belton and Mason Banks (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposal to vacate an alley/right-of-way in Original Town Block 14. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comments. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on Original Town Block 14 Alley/ROW Vacation
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will discuss placing two proposed sales tax measures on the April 2025 ballot during a work session. City Manager Jim Feuerborn will seek council direction on the Transportation and Public Safety tax proposals. The meeting may include an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Proposal to place Transportation sales tax on April 2025 ballot
• Proposal to place Public Safety sales tax on April 2025 ballot
• Executive session possible for litigation, real estate, or personnel discussions

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board work session and regular business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26, 2024, is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on a request to rezone 185 acres in White Tail Run from R-1 to PUD for a 503-lot single-family subdivision. The council will also consider several other items, including rezoning 17.33 acres at Dean Avenue and Johnston Drive, awarding contracts for sewer work, landscaping, and trash services, and approving final plats for two subdivisions. A consent agenda includes acceptance of public improvements for Ascend and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on White Tail Run PUD rezoning (Bill 3930) for 503-lot subdivision
• Second reading of Timber Ridge rezoning (Bill 3924) from R-1P to R-2, 17.33 acres at Dean Avenue and Johnston Drive
• Award contract to Kissick Construction for 2024 Inflow & Infiltration Project (Bill 3927)
• Award contract to Constable Sanitation for trash and recycling services (Bill 3932)
• Resolution 24-34 to add $55 re-inspection fee for Public Works site inspections

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and adopting the 2025 meeting calendar. The main item is a public hearing on vacating an alley/right-of-way in Original Town Block 14. The commission will also receive city council and staff reports.

• Public hearing on Original Town Block 14 Alley/ROW Vacation
• Adoption of 2025 Meeting Calendar
• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting
• October 2024 Department Report

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss the city's site and building inspection programs, review details of the most recent bond sale, and consider the Mayor's recommended appointments to boards and commissions. The meeting may also include a closed executive session for litigation, personnel, real estate, and other authorized matters.

• Discussion of current city site and building inspection programs
• Update on details of the most recent bond sale by City Manager Jim Feuerborn
• Mayor Turnbow's recommended Board and Commission appointments for expired terms
• Possible executive session on litigation, personnel, real estate acquisition, and other matters

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board will hold a work session to discuss parkland dedication for the Sycamore Springs Subdivision, receive an overview of housing development from the Development Services Director, and hear a proposal from Wheelhouse Baseball. No formal decisions are expected as this is a work session.

• Sycamore Springs Subdivision parkland dedication discussion
• Housing development overview by Development Services Director David Gress
• Wheelhouse Baseball proposal by Chris Allen

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission regular meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, has been canceled. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The regularly scheduled Raymore City Council work session for November 11, 2024 has been canceled in observance of Veterans Day. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, November 5, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council is holding a work session to receive data from city staff on current and future housing development. The agenda includes only this informational item plus a possible closed executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Housing development data presentation by city staff
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters

Park Board

This is a procedural work session. The board will tour the Raymore Activity Center at 1011 South Madison and then adjourn; no decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of the Raymore Activity Center

City Council

The Raymore City Council will vote on final adoption of the FY2025 budget and a budget amendment for FY2024, along with several other items on the consent agenda. They will also consider new business including a landscaping sponsorship contract, opposition to a senior housing funding application, and an emergency sewer force main replacement contract.

• Adoption of FY2025 City Budget (Bill 3918)
• General Obligation Series 2024 Bond Issue for $5,515,000 (Bill 3920)
• Peak Auto Conditional Use Permit at 217 N. Madison St. (Bill 3923)
• Award of contract to Hettinger Excavating for Owen Good Force Main Replacement (Bill 3925)
• Resolution opposing MHDC funding for Sunset Acres senior housing (Resolution 24-30)

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board has canceled its scheduled work session and regular business meeting for October 22, 2024. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will receive an update on the city's snow plan for the upcoming season and discuss the FY 2024-25 budget prior to its second reading on October 28, 2024. The agenda also includes an executive session for potential discussion of litigation, real estate, personnel, or other authorized matters.

• Snow plan update for upcoming season
• FY 2024-25 budget discussion before second reading on Oct 28
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, personnel, or other matters

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the White Tail Run PUD and preliminary plan, and will review site plans and final plats for several subdivisions. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine staff reports.

• Case No. 24013: White Tail Run PUD & Preliminary Plan (public hearing)
• Case No. 24018: Madison Valley Subdivision Pool & Clubhouse Site Plan
• Case No. 24020: Park Side 2nd Final Plat
• Case No. 24019: Cunningham at Creekmoor 4th Final Plat
• Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 14, 2024, to decide on several key items including a $5.515 million bond issue for street improvements, contracts for construction projects totaling over $44,000, and zoning changes for a 17.33-acre subdivision. The meeting also includes first readings of the FY2025 budget and a rezoning request for the Timber Ridge development.

• Award $5.515M in general obligation bonds for street improvements (Series 2024)
• Approve $44,197.51 payment for Sunset Lane right-of-way acquisition from Ashbaugh Trust
• Award contracts to VF Anderson Builders ($3.1M for Sunset Lane & Hawk Ridge Park), INCO USA ($sidewalk replacement), and Terry Snelling Construction ($Memorial Park bridges)
• Consider rezoning 17.33 acres at Dean Ave & Johnston Dr from R-1P to R-2 (Timber Ridge)
• Establish all-way stop at Creekmoor Dr & Kettering Ln

The Raymore City Council approved the first reading of the FY 2025 budget, including transfers from fund balances for street projects, equipment, and a backhoe. They also approved first readings for several ordinances, including a franchise agreement with Evergy, contracts for the Sunset Lane and Hawk Ridge Park project, sidewalk replacement, Memorial Park bridges, and a conditional use permit for Peak Auto. The council approved a rezoning and preliminary plat for the Timber Ridge subdivision on a tie-breaking vote by the mayor.

• Approved first reading of FY 2025 budget with amendments (8-0)
• Approved Evergy franchise agreement as Ordinance 2024-043 (8-0)
• Approved Sunset Lane acquisition agreement as Ordinance 2024-044 (8-0)
• Approved $2,118,106.14 contract with VF Anderson Builders for Sunset Lane & Hawk Ridge Park (8-0)
• Approved $200,554.07 contract with INCO-USA LLC for sidewalk replacement (8-0)
• Approved $230,000 contract with Terry Snelling Construction for Memorial Park bridges (8-0)
• Approved Timber Ridge rezoning from R-1P to R-2 (5-4, mayor broke tie)
• Approved Timber Ridge preliminary plat for 35 lots (5-4, mayor broke tie)

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will meet to conduct routine business, including approving minutes from the August 13 meeting and adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan. The work plan outlines programs, events, and activities planned for the coming year based on prior work sessions.

• Approval of minutes from Aug. 13, 2024 meeting
• Approval of Fiscal Year 2025 Work Plan

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will receive an update on a proposed housing development application to the Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) and seek input and direction. They will also discuss the proposed FY 2024-25 City Budget and the FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda includes a possible executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Update on MHDC housing development application
• Discussion of FY 2024-25 Proposed City Budget
• Discussion of FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hear a presentation on a proposed industrial data center use and gather feedback during a work session. Council members will also review the Fiscal Year 2024-25 proposed budget and the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program. An executive session may follow to discuss litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Data center industrial use presentation and public feedback
• Fiscal Year 2024-25 proposed budget review
• Fiscal Year 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program discussion

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board work session and regular business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, is canceled. No business items are being discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Raymore City Council will vote on several items, including a second reading of an intergovernmental agreement for integrated emergency services, and first readings for a 20-year Evergy franchise agreement, a Sunset Lane acquisition, and multiple construction contracts. They will also consider a resolution supporting $12 million in sewer district bonds. The consent agenda includes approvals for completed public works projects.

• Resolution 24-28: Assent to $12,000,000 in revenue bonds by Little Blue Valley Sewer District for Middle Big Creek Phase 2 improvements
• Bill 3912: 20-year Evergy Missouri West franchise agreement with 7% franchise fee on gross receipts
• Bill 3913: Sunset Lane right-of-way acquisition from Ashbaugh Trust for $44,197.51, dismissing condemnation
• Bill 3916: Contract award to VF Anderson Builders for Sunset Lane & Hawk Ridge Park Project (3,109 feet of road)
• Bill 3915: Contract award to Terry Snelling Construction for Memorial Park bridge replacements

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: rezoning the Timber Ridge property from R1-P to R-2, approving its preliminary plat, and granting a conditional use permit to Peak Auto at 217 N. Madison. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the September 3rd meeting. These are public hearings where residents can provide input.

• Case #24009 Timber Ridge - Rezoning R1-P to R-2 (Public Hearing)
• Case #24010 Timber Ridge - Preliminary Plat (Public Hearing)
• Case #24012 Peak Auto - Conditional Use Permit - 217 N. Madison (Public Hearing)
• Approval of Minutes from September 3rd, 2024 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council work session will hear a presentation on Middle Big Creek Phase 2 improvement financing, which now requires a higher bond issuance than previously authorized. The Council will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and the FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda includes a possible closed executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Middle Big Creek Phase 2 Improvement financing presentation by Executive Director Jeff Shook
• Discussion of higher bond issuance amount for previously authorized improvements
• FY 2025 Budget discussion
• FY 2025-29 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) discussion
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters

Board of Adjustment

The Raymore Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance of use request from Peak Auto at 217 N. Madison. The board will also consider approving minutes from its June 12, 2024 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing: Peak Auto variance of use, 217 N. Madison
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2024 meeting

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will consider proposals from Timber Ridge and Whitetail Run for parkland dedication requirements, and vote on a contract for replacing three bridges at Memorial Park. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and a staff report.

• Fee in lieu of parkland proposal from Timber Ridge
• Parkland dedication proposal from Whitetail Run
• Contract award for replacement of three bridges at Memorial Park along Arboretum Trail
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2024
• Executive session for litigation, real estate, and personnel matters

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission is holding a work session to discuss its FY 2025 work plan and programs/events. The agenda contains only this discussion item along with standard procedural items (call to order, roll call, adjournment). No decisions or specific proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of FY 2025 Work Plan and Programs/Events

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider two main items: a second-reading approval of an infrastructure reimbursement agreement with KCI Raymore South, LLC for Dean Avenue and 195th Street improvements funded by a state program, and a first-reading intergovernmental agreement for shared emergency services software. The consent agenda includes approval of the August 26, 2024 meeting minutes. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Constitution Week and an executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with KCI Raymore South, LLC (VanTrust Real Estate) for Dean Avenue and 195th Street improvements, funded by Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission's Governor's Transportation Cost Share Program
• Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement (Bill 3914) with Harrisonville, Cass County Sheriff's Office, Belton, Pleasant Hill, Peculiar, and Cass County Emergency Services Board for computer-aided dispatch and records management systems (CentralSquare Public Safety Pro Suite)
• Constitution Week Proclamation
• Consent agenda: approval of August 26, 2024 City Council minutes

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a public hearing on the FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and an annual review of the Unified Development Code. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and routine procedural items.

• Public hearing on Case #24015 FY 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Case #24014 2024 Annual Review of the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2024 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council has canceled its regularly scheduled work session on September 2, 2024, due to the Labor Day holiday observance.

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board has canceled its scheduled work session and regular business meeting for August 27, 2024. No decisions or discussions will occur at this time.

City Council

The Raymore City Council will meet to conduct routine business, including a second reading on a Chick-Fil-A signage permit, setting the 2024 property tax levy, and awarding a contract for fire hydrant and valve replacement. The council will also discuss a new infrastructure reimbursement agreement for road improvements and receive staff reports from public works, parks, communications, and finance.

• Chick-Fil-A Conditional Use Permit for Signage (Bill 3909)
• Setting the 2024 Tax Levy (Bill 3908)
• Award of Contract - Fire Hydrant and Valve Replacement Project to Legacy Underground Construction Inc. (Bill 3910)
• Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement with KCI Raymore South, LLC (VanTrust Real Estate) for Dean Avenue and 195th Street improvements (Bill 3911)
• Resolution 24-24: Eastbrooke 4th Acceptance of Public Improvements

The Raymore City Council approved the 2024 tax levy at the staff-proposed rates, rejecting an amendment to lower them. The council also approved a conditional use permit for Chick-Fil-A signage, a fire hydrant and valve replacement contract, and advanced an infrastructure reimbursement agreement with KCI Raymore South, LLC.

• Approved 2024 tax levy at $0.3962 general, $0.1066 parks, $0.7170 debt service (6-2)
• Denied amendment to lower tax levy to $0.3949 general, $0.1063 parks (2-6)
• Approved Chick-Fil-A conditional use permit for signage at 1920 W. Foxwood Dr. (8-0)
• Approved $217,600 contract with Legacy Underground Construction for fire hydrant and valve replacement (8-0)
• Approved first reading of infrastructure reimbursement agreement with KCI Raymore South, LLC (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Eastbrooke 4th public improvements acceptance (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to review a site plan for the South Town Storage project (Case #24008) and to approve minutes from the July 16 meeting. The agenda is otherwise routine, with standard procedural items.

• Case #24008 South Town Storage site plan review
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2024 meeting

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget and the proposed FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program, presented by City Manager Jim Feuerborn. The public hearing and first reading are scheduled for October 14, 2024, with a second reading on October 28. The council may also enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, or other authorized matters.

• Proposed FY2025 Budget presentation
• Proposed FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program
• Public hearing and first reading scheduled for October 14, 2024
• Second reading scheduled for October 28, 2024
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, or personnel

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board is holding a special meeting to consider the FY25 budget recommendation and the FY25 Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also hear an Eagle Scout proposal from Tanner Gill and approve minutes from the July 9 meeting. The proposed budget shows revenues exceeding expenditures, with an ending fund balance of $444,327.

• FY25 budget recommendation: total revenues $2,267,139, expenditures $1,991,335, ending fund balance $444,327
• FY25 Capital Improvement Plan discussion
• Eagle Scout proposal by Tanner Gill
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting
• Transfer of $200,000 from ARPA interest to Parks Fund

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will hold a work session to discuss the Missouri Department of Conservation CAPS Agreement status, review the FY25 Capital Improvement Program, and review the FY25 budget. The meeting is primarily for discussion and review, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Missouri Department of Conservation CAPS Agreement status update
• FY25 Capital Improvement Program review
• FY25 Budget review

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main items are the annual election of a Chair and Vice Chair, and approval of the meeting schedule for September 2024 through August 2025. The agenda is otherwise routine, including approval of prior minutes and standard reports.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Arts Commission
• Approval of meeting schedule for Sept. 2024 - Aug. 2025
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold a regular meeting to decide on a Chick-Fil-A signage permit, set the 2024 tax levy, and approve new contracts for anti-ice systems and fire hydrant replacements. The council will also review fee schedule amendments for FY 2025.

• Chick-Fil-A Conditional Use Permit for Signage (Bill 3909)
• Setting the 2024 Tax Levy (Bill 3908)
• Award of Contract - Anti-ice Spray Systems to Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. (Bill 3896)
• Amending the Schedule of Fees - FY 2025 (Resolution 24-23)
• Award of Contract - Fire Hydrant and Valve Replacement Project to Legacy Underground Construction Inc. (Bill 3910)

The Raymore City Council approved the purchase of an anti-ice spray system from Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. for $82,875, and approved the first reading of ordinances for a Chick-Fil-A signage conditional use permit, the 2024 tax levy, and a fire hydrant replacement contract. The tax levy ordinance passed with two dissenting votes, and the fee schedule resolution passed with one dissenting vote.

• Approved anti-ice spray system contract with Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. for $82,875 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Chick-Fil-A signage conditional use permit at 1920 W. Foxwood Drive (8-0)
• Approved first reading of 2024 tax levy ordinance (6-2, with Councilmembers Baker and Mills dissenting)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 24-23 amending the schedule of fees (7-1, with Councilmember Mills dissenting)
• Approved first reading of fire hydrant and valve replacement contract with Legacy Underground Construction, Inc. for $217,600 (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and Resolution 24-22 (7-0, with Councilmember Holman abstaining)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to receive the Parks and Recreation annual report, hear a recommendation on FY 2025 water and sewer rates, discuss an emergency repair for the Owen Good Force Main, and get an update on 58 Highway painting and striping. No final votes are expected; the session is for discussion and information.

• Parks and Recreation annual report
• FY 2025 water and sewer rates recommendation, effective November 1
• Emergency project request for Owen Good Force Main repair
• 58 Highway painting and striping maintenance update

License Tax Review Committee

The Raymore License Tax Review Committee will hold its annual meeting to receive the 2023 annual report and consider staff recommendations. No new decisions are scheduled; the committee will also take public and member comments.

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board has canceled its scheduled work session and regular business meeting for July 23, 2024. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 22, 2024, with second readings of two previously approved items: the 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Agreement with the Raymore-Peculiar School District and the contract for the Foxridge Drive Storm and ADA Project. The council will also consider a first reading for awarding a contract for three anti-ice spray systems for Public Works trucks. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, staff reports, and public comments.

• Second reading: 2024-2025 Raymore-Peculiar School Resource Officer Agreement (Bill 3906), approved 8-0 on 07/08/2024
• Second reading: Award of contract for Foxridge Drive Inlet and ADA Ramp Improvements Project (Bill 3904), approved 8-0 on 07/08/2024
• First reading: Award of contract to Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. for three anti-ice spray systems (Bill 3896)
• Consent agenda: Approval of City Council meeting minutes from July 9, 2024
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, personnel, or other matters

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will convene a regular meeting at City Hall to conduct procedural items, review prior minutes, and receive reports. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council is holding a work session to review its Rules and Procedures and City Charter, presented by City Attorney Jonathan Zerr. The council may also enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, or other authorized matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of City Council Rules and Procedures and City Charter by City Attorney Jonathan Zerr
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, or other matters

Park Board

The Park Board is meeting to review an amendment to the Community Assistance Program with the Missouri Department of Conservation. The proposed amendment involves the construction of a maintenance drive and a boat ramp.

• Missouri Department of Conservation - CAPS Amendment (Bill 3907)

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss committee updates, staff reports, and presentations including the 2025 Power of Perspectives event, feedback on the 2023 ETC Citizen Survey, public art initiatives, and the 2024 concert schedule. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of 2025 Power of Perspectives event and date
• 2023 ETC Citizen Survey feedback discussion
• Public art initiatives review
• 2024 concert schedule presentation

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items. They will consider a second reading of a final plat for right-of-way at 195th Street, and first readings for a school resource officer agreement with the Raymore-Peculiar School District and a contract for the Foxridge Drive storm and ADA improvements. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and an Adopt-A-Street resolution.

• 195th Street Right-of-Way Final Plat (Bill 3903) - second reading, previously approved 8-0
• 2024-2025 School Resource Officer Agreement (Bill 3906) - first reading, city to provide SRO services to Raymore-Peculiar schools
• Foxridge Drive Storm and ADA Project contract (Bill 3904) - first reading, curb inlet and ADA ramp improvements
• Adopt-A-Street resolution (24-21) for Community Bank of Raymore
• Parks and Recreation Month proclamation

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council is holding a work session to review and provide input on the proposed Comprehensive Plan, as outlined by city staff. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Review of proposed Comprehensive Plan
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, or personnel

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board has canceled its scheduled work session and regular business meeting for June 25, 2024. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 24, 2024, at City Hall. The agenda includes staff reports, committee updates, and votes on several bills. Key decisions will cover a water main project contract, subdivision plats, a police firing range agreement, trash fee adjustments, and a depository agreement. The Council will also discuss a mayoral compensation increase and a right-of-way plat.

• Award contract to Hettinger Excavating, LLC for Washington Street Water Main Project
• Approve Creekside Ranch Final Plat (23-lot subdivision at Gore Road and Kurzweil Road)
• Sign MOU with Honeywell FM&T for police firing range use
• Amend trash, recycling, and yard waste fees per Constable Sanitation request
• Approve depository agreement with Community Bank of Raymore for next three years

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from its June 4, 2024 session. The agenda includes procedural items and a public hearing on a final plat for 195th Street right-of-way and utility easement.

• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2024 meeting
• Case #24006: 195th Street Right-of-Way and Utility Easement - Final Plat

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council work session covers three main items: a joint review of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Raymore Chamber of Commerce, results of a survey on elected official compensation from comparable cities and counties, and Mayor Turnbow's recommendations for board and commission appointments. The council may also enter a closed executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Review of Memorandum of Understanding with Raymore Chamber of Commerce
• Survey results on elected official compensation from comparable entities
• Mayor Turnbow's board and commission appointment recommendations
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, or personnel

Board of Adjustment

The Raymore Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting to consider a fence variance request for a property at 411 S. Pelham Path. The board will also approve minutes from the April 10, 2024 meeting and receive a monthly development services report from staff.

• Case #24005: Fence variance at 411 S. Pelham Path
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2024 meeting
• Monthly Development Services Report

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board has canceled its scheduled work session for June 11, 2024. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission meeting scheduled for June 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is set for July 9, 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Municipal Circle, Raymore. This agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• June 11, 2024 meeting canceled
• Next meeting: July 9, 2024, 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Municipal Circle

City Council

The Raymore City Council will vote on several items, including a contract for the Washington Street water main replacement, final plat approval for the 23-lot Creekside Ranch subdivision, a trash and recycling fee increase request, and a new depository agreement. It will also adopt the FY 2023-24 salary and step charts and accept completion of three public works projects.

• Award contract to Hettinger Excavating, LLC for Washington Street Water Main Project (Bill 3898)
• Final plat approval for Creekside Ranch Subdivision, 23 lots at Gore Road and Kurzweil Road (Bill 3902)
• Budget amendment for trash, recycling, and yard waste fees due to Constable Sanitation request (Bill 3901)
• Adoption of FY 2023-24 Salary and Step Chart (Bill 3895)
• Acceptance and final pay for N Cass Signal & Intersection Improvements, Police Firing Range Fencing, and Dean Ave Meter Replacement (Resolutions 24-17, 24-18, 24-19)

The Raymore City Council approved the first reading of several ordinances, including a $240,362.50 contract with Hettinger Excavating for the Washington Street Water Main Project, a 3% trash and recycling fee increase, and a three-year depository agreement with Community Bank of Raymore. The council also adopted the FY 2024 salary and step chart as Ordinance 2024-028 and advanced the Creekside Ranch final plat and a firing range MOU with Honeywell FM&T. All votes were unanimous except the depository agreement, which passed 6-2.

• Adopted FY 2024 salary and step chart as Ordinance 2024-028 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of $240,362.50 Washington Street water main contract with Hettinger Excavating (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Creekside Ranch final plat, 23-lot subdivision (8-0)
• Approved first reading of firing range MOU with Honeywell FM&T for $36,000/year (7-0, Holman recused)
• Approved first reading of 3% trash/recycling fee increase (8-0)
• Approved first reading of three-year depository agreement with Community Bank of Raymore (6-2, Barber and Holman nay)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to conduct procedural items and review a final plat for the Creekside Ranch development. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting.

• Case #24004 Creekside Ranch - Final Plat

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hear an update on a final settlement and land acquisition with South KC Acquisitions, and will discuss councilmember compensation as required by the city charter. The meeting may also include a closed executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Settlement and property acquisition with South KC Acquisitions
• Annual discussion of councilmember compensation per Charter Section 3.3
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board is meeting to consider the FY25 schedule of fees for parks and recreation, and a refund policy. The board will also hear staff reports and a proclamation for National Tennis Month. No unfinished business is on the agenda.

• FY25 Schedule of Fees, Parks and Recreation
• Refund Policy
• National Tennis Month Proclamation
• Approval of minutes from April 23, 2024 meeting

City Council

The regularly scheduled Raymore City Council meeting for May 27, 2024 has been canceled in observance of Memorial Day. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Park Board and Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint work session to discuss the draft Comprehensive Plan (Raymore Blueprint 2045) and provide feedback to city staff. They will also receive the Development Services monthly report on current projects and development activity.

• Overview of draft Comprehensive Plan (Raymore Blueprint 2045)
• Discussion and feedback on the plan by Park Board and Planning and Zoning Commission
• Development Services monthly report on projects and development activity

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council is holding a work session to discuss possible maintenance plan solutions for Highway 58 and future development ideas for the highway and interchange. The agenda includes only this discussion item plus an executive session for potential litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Discussion of Highway 58 maintenance plan solutions
• Future development ideas for Highway 58 and interchange
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, or personnel

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission is meeting to review staff reports on the Power of Perspectives program, 2023 Citizen Survey results, the 2024 concert schedule, budget updates, and temporary art and mural installation schedules. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from the March 12, 2024 meeting. No new business is listed.

• Review of Power of Perspectives program
• 2023 Citizen Survey Arts Commission results
• 2024 Concert Schedule
• Budget update
• Public Art: Temporary Art and Mural Installation Schedules

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider final approval of two construction contracts for the 2024 Curb Project and the 2024 Street Preservation Project, both previously approved 7-0 on first reading. The council will also hold a first reading on adopting a new salary and step chart for FY 2023-24, which was presented at an April 22 work session. The agenda also includes proclamations for National Public Works Week and National Police Week, plus routine consent items and reports.

• Award of contract to Terry Snelling Construction for 2024 Curb replacement project (Bill 3893)
• Award of contract to JM Fahey Construction Company for 2024 Street Preservation Project (Bill 3892)
• Adoption of FY 2023-24 Salary and Step Chart as amendment to FY2024 budget (Bill 3895)
• Proclamations for National Public Works Week and National Police Week
• Approval of minutes from April 15 and April 22 council meetings

The Raymore City Council approved two construction contracts: $614,282 for the 2024 Curb Replacement Project with Terry Snelling Construction Inc., and $1,040,582.50 for the 2024 Street Preservation Project with JM Fahey Construction Company. Both were approved unanimously (8-0) and became ordinances 2024-026 and 2024-027. The council also gave first reading approval to an amended FY 2024 salary and step chart based on a compensation study.

• Approved $614,282 contract with Terry Snelling Construction for 2024 Curb Replacement (8-0)
• Approved $1,040,582.50 contract with JM Fahey Construction for 2024 Street Preservation (8-0)
• Approved first reading of amended FY 2024 salary and step chart (8-0)