Raymore public meetings in 2025

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 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 consider rezoning about 60 acres for a federal records storage facility, and vote on issuing up to $56.6 million in taxable bonds for a 300-unit apartment complex and $3.7 million for a retail project. They will also vote on a 1-year extension for a 172-lot subdivision plat, amend municipal court procedures, and approve contracts for printing and sign services.

• Public hearing on rezoning 60 acres (Good Ranch Tract 12) from A to BP-P for federal records storage facility
• Issue up to $56,625,000 in taxable bonds for Residences at Timber Trails (300-unit multi-family)
• Issue up to $3,675,000 in taxable bonds for Timber Trails retail at Dean Avenue and Johnston Drive
• 1-year extension for Saddlebrook preliminary plat (172-lot subdivision north of Hubach Hill Road)
• Award printing services contract to Neal/Settle Printing and sign printing to FastSigns

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to handle routine business and one new item: a site plan review for a 7Brew location at Raymore Gateway Lot 2. The commission will also elect officers and hear public comment. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the 7Brew site plan being the only substantive item.

• Case No. 25017: 7Brew Site Plan - Raymore Gateway Lot 2
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2025 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss transportation and street preservation projects for 2026, including the Dean Avenue stop light and access modification plan and the 58-Highway median plan. They will also review new Development Activity Map software. The council may enter a closed executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• 2026 street preservation and reconstruction projects
• 58-Highway plan and median work
• Dean Avenue stop light and access modification plan
• Development Activity Map software demonstration
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will hold a work session to review 2025 events and plan FY 2026 activities, including the Power of Perspectives Art Competition, a concert series, Station Stop Art Party, and Chili Cook-Off. They will also discuss programming for the Council Chamber Gallery and review the FY 2026 work plan.

• April 17: Power of Perspectives Art Competition Exhibit & Awards Reception at Centerview
• 2026 Concert Series: June 12, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Oct. 9
• Aug. 1: Station Stop Art Party at T.B. Hanna Station
• Oct. 3: Raymore Chili Cook-Off
• Council Chamber Gallery and Display Cases programming

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for a property at 1012 S. Madison Street from R-1 to RE, and another for about 60 acres in the Good Ranch Tract 12 from A to BP-P for a federal records storage facility. The council will also consider awarding contracts for printing and sign printing services, and calling the April 7, 2026 municipal election. The consent agenda includes approval of the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Rezone 1012 S. Madison Street from R-1 to RE (Bill 4001)
• Public hearing: Rezone ~60 acres, Good Ranch Tract 12, from A to BP-P for federal records storage (Bill 4002)
• Award printing services contract to Neal/Settle Printing (Bill 4003)
• Award sign printing services contract to FastSigns (Bill 4004)
• Call April 7, 2026 municipal election; candidate filing Dec 9-30, 2025 (Bill 4005)

The Raymore City Council held a regular session on December 8, 2025, approving the consent agenda and advancing several items on first reading. They approved the first reading of a rezoning for 1012 S. Madison Street from R-1 to RE, continued a rezoning for Good Ranch Tract 12 to a later meeting, and approved first readings for printing and sign contracts, as well as calling the April 7, 2026 municipal election. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved consent agenda including November 24, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 4001 rezoning 1012 S. Madison St. from R-1 to RE (8-0)
• Continued Bill 4002 (Good Ranch Tract 12 rezoning) to Dec. 22, 2025, keeping public hearing open (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 4003 authorizing printing contract with Neal/Settle Printing Inc. (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 4004 authorizing sign printing contract with FastSigns (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 4005 calling April 7, 2026 municipal election (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will discuss current statutes and enforcement measures for electric scooters, bicycles, and golf carts during a work session. The meeting will also include an executive session for litigation matters, with no decisions scheduled.

• Discussion on electric scooter, bicycle, and golf cart regulations and enforcement
• Executive session for litigation matters (no public action) under §610.021(1)

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 25, 2025, is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider several contract awards and agreements, including audio/video systems at the Activity Center, Edgewater 3rd road repairs, the 2026 household hazardous waste agreement, and the Spirit of America fireworks display. They will also vote on reappointments to the Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission, and an amendment to the tree code. Most items were previously approved 6-0 on first reading.

• Contract for audio/video systems installation at Raymore Activity Center (Bill 3998)
• 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with MARC Solid Waste Management District (Bill 3999)
• Contract for Edgewater 3rd road repairs in Creekmoor Subdivision (Bill 4000)
• Amendment to Chapter 260 establishing City Tree Board as sub-committee of Parks and Recreation Board (Bill 3994)
• Contract for Spirit of America fireworks display on July 3, 2026 at Recreation Park (Bill 3996)

The Raymore City Council approved several ordinances, including a $593,665.50 contract for road reconstruction, a $19,830.95 AV system installation, a $45,000 fireworks contract, a hazardous waste agreement, and a tree code amendment. All votes were unanimous with no discussion. The consent agenda was also approved, including reappointments to city boards.

• Approved $19,830.95 AV system contract with TSI Global Companies (unanimous)
• Approved hazardous waste agreement with MARC Solid Waste Management District (unanimous)
• Approved $593,665.50 road repair contract with Wil-Pav Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 260 Tree Maintenance and Care (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 fireworks contract with J&M Displays (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes and board reappointments (unanimous, with two abstentions on minutes)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request for Good Ranch Tract 12, changing the zoning from A to BP-B. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and elect officers for the coming term.

• Public hearing on Case No. 25037: Good Ranch Tract 12 rezoning from A to BP-B
• Approval of minutes from November 4, 2025 meeting
• Election of officers

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will receive an update on residential anti-monotony design standards, including feedback from a recent open house, and will seek direction on next steps. The Council will also consider Mayor Turnbow's recommendations for board and commission appointments. The agenda includes a possible executive session for personnel, litigation, real estate, and other matters.

• Update on residential anti-monotony design standards and open house summary
• Board and commission appointment recommendations from Mayor Turnbow
• Possible executive session on personnel, litigation, real estate, and other matters

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will meet to discuss a budget update and review a draft of the FY 2026 Work Plan. The body will also vote on approving a $900 budget for the annual Holiday Sing Along, scheduled for December 1 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

• Approval of $900 budget for the annual Holiday Sing Along

City Council

The Raymore City Council will decide on amendments to court fee ordinances and final plat approvals for a new commercial development. They will also award contracts for audio/video systems at the Activity Center, road repairs on Edgewater 3rd, and upgrades at Recreation Park baseball fields.

• Amendment of Chapter 130 Code of Ordinances - Municipal Court (Bill 3991): removes disallowed court costs and adds education fees
• Raymore Commerce Center South 1st Final Plat, Lot 1 (Bill 3997): final approval for new commercial development south of 195th Street
• Award of Contract - Activity Center Audio/Video Systems Installation (Bill 3998): installation and configuration of A/V systems in multi-purpose rooms
• Award of Contract - Edgewater 3rd Road Repairs (Bill 4000): repairs to damaged road in Creekmoor Subdivision
• Award of Contract - Recreation Park Baseball Light Plans (Bill 3995): engineering services for electrical upgrades at four baseball fields

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Case No. 25036, a request to rezone 1012 S. Madison Street from R-1 to RE. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and receive staff and city council reports. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Case No. 25036: rezoning 1012 S. Madison Street from R-1 to RE
• Approval of minutes from October 7, 2025 meeting
• October Department Report from staff

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss Tract 1 of the Good Ranch property, including its demographics, challenges, history, and future development potential. An executive session may follow to address litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Good Ranch Tract 1 overview: demographics, challenges, and development potential

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will consider awarding contracts for Recreation Park baseball lights and the Spirit of America fireworks display, and discuss a tree maintenance ordinance amendment and a park beautification program. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and staff reports.

• Award of contract for Recreation Park baseball light plans
• Award of contract for Spirit of America fireworks display
• Amendment to Chapter 260, Tree Maintenance and Care
• Park Beautification Program: Wheelhouse Baseball
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025 meeting

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board approved four action items: a Park Beautification Agreement with Wheelhouse Baseball Club, an amendment to Chapter 260 (Tree Maintenance and Care) establishing the Tree Board as a sub-committee, a contract with Wilson and Company for electrical design at Recreation Park, and a fireworks display contract with J&M Displays for 2026 with renewal options. All votes were unanimous (8-0, with one member absent).

• Approved Park Beautification Agreement with Wheelhouse Baseball Club (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 260, Tree Maintenance and Care (8-0)
• Awarded contract to Wilson and Company for Recreation Park baseball light electrical plans (8-0)
• Awarded fireworks display contract to J&M Displays for 2026 with two one-year renewal options (8-0)

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider adopting the FY 2026 budget and a budget amendment for FY 2025, both previously approved 8-0. They will also vote on a municipal court ordinance amendment removing disallowed court costs and adding new fees, and on a final plat for the Raymore Commerce Center South development. Consent agenda items include board appointments and meeting minutes.

• Adoption of FY 2026 City Budget (Bill 3989)
• Budget Amendment FY 2025 Operating Adjustments (Bill 3990)
• Amendment of Chapter 130 Municipal Court ordinance (Bill 3991) - removes mileage, jailing, and summons costs; adds court clerk education fee and court-appointed attorney fund
• Raymore Commerce Center South 1st Final Plat, Lot 1 (Bill 3997) - one lot and three common area tracts south of 195th Street
• Board of Adjustment appointments: Adam Peden and Kara Elgin as alternates (Resolutions 25-48 and 25-49)

The council approved the FY 2026 budget (Bill 3989) as amended, including $1.4 million for street preservation and curb/sidewalk repair, plus other allocations for parks, police, and equipment. It also approved a FY 2025 budget amendment (Bill 3990) and advanced first readings for a municipal court ordinance and a commercial plat. All votes were unanimous (7-0, with one member absent).

• Adopted FY 2026 budget (Bill 3989) as amended, 7-0
• Approved FY 2025 operating budget amendment (Bill 3990), 7-0
• Approved first reading of municipal court ordinance (Bill 3991), 7-0
• Approved first reading of Raymore Commerce Center South 1st Final Plat (Bill 3997), 7-0
• Approved consent agenda including Board of Adjustment appointments, 7-0

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to review the updated snow and ice response program, discuss the FY 2026 Budget and FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program, and consider the Mayor's recommendations for Board and Commission appointments. The council may also enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, or other authorized matters.

• Review of updated snow and ice response program
• Discussion of FY 2026 Budget and FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program
• Mayor Turnbow's recommendations for Board and Commission appointments
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, or other matters

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which begins November 1, 2025. They will also consider a budget amendment to adjust FY 2025 expenditures that exceeded the original budget. The meeting includes routine procedural items, staff reports, and a consent agenda with completed public improvements and an easement vacation.

• Adoption of FY 2026 City Budget (public hearing)
• Budget Amendment FY 2025 Operating Adjustments
• Acceptance of Raymore Commerce Dean Ave & 195th Street public improvements
• Vacation of 25-ft. utility easement at 1405 Lakepoint Cove for pool construction

Board of Adjustment

The Raymore Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance of use request (Case No. 25035) for Mana Auto Sales at 403 W. Walnut Street. The board will also consider approving the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting and receive the September department report. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other major decisions listed.

• Public hearing on Case No. 25035: Variance of Use for Mana Auto Sales at 403 W. Walnut Street
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting
• September Department Report

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission is meeting to consider a final plat for the Raymore Commerce Center South development, along with routine items such as approving previous meeting minutes and receiving staff reports. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Case No. 25033: Raymore Commerce Center South 1st Final Plat
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• September Department Report

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed residential design standards and anti-monotony regulations for new development, and to consider an amendment to the Unified Development Code. They will also discuss the FY 2026 Budget and the FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda includes a possible executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Proposed residential design standards and anti-monotony regulations
• Amendment to the Unified Development Code
• FY 2026 Budget discussion
• FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program discussion
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, or personnel

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss two main topics: state legislation allowing intoxicating liquor sales during the 2026 World Cup, and the FY 2026 Budget and FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program. Staff will provide input on council questions from the September 15 work session. The council may also enter a closed executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, or other legal matters.

• Discussion of state legislation on intoxicating liquor sales during 2026 World Cup
• FY 2026 Budget and FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program discussion
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, personnel, or other matters

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will hold a work session to receive department updates, discuss a future park signage project, review a facility rental opportunity, and consider transitioning the Tree Board into a committee. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Park Signs project discussion for FY26
• Facility rental opportunity presentation seeking Board direction
• Tree Board transition to a Parks and Recreation Board committee

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board's regular business meeting for September 23, 2025, is canceled. In its place, the board will hold a work session. No agenda items are listed for this session.

City Council

The Raymore City Council will vote on several items including a $40 million bond issuance for Building 4 at Raymore Commerce Center South, a $170,000 real estate purchase at 204 S. Adams Street, and a contract update with the Mid-America Regional Council for traffic signal operations. The meeting also includes routine approvals of completed projects like Memorial Park Bridges and Owen Good Forcemain Replacement Phase 1.

• Purchase of 204 S. Adams Street for $170,000 to support T.B. Hanna Station expansion
• Issuance of up to $40M in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Raymore Commerce Center South, Building 4
• Contract update with Mid-America Regional Council for traffic signal operations (7 signals)
• Approval of final pay for Memorial Park Bridges project
• Approval of final pay for Owen Good Forcemain Replacement Phase 1

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hear updates on the I-49 Widening and Highway 58 Interchange project from Public Works Director Trent Salsbury and MoDOT's Jill Bruss. They will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and Capital Improvement Program.

• I-49 Widening and Highway 58 Interchange project overview
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget discussion
• Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program discussion

Board of Adjustment

The Raymore Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for the 25029 Saddlebrook 1st Plat. The variance application for Prairie Pines Lot 3 has been withdrawn. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting and receive the August 2025 department report.

• Public hearing: 25029 Saddlebrook 1st Plat variance
• Application withdrawn: 25030 Prairie Pines Lot 3 variance
• Approval of minutes from June 11, 2025 meeting
• August 2025 department report

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission is holding a work session to prepare for the Oct. 11 Raymore Chili Cook-Off, including a volunteer meeting with Cecilia from the Sho-Me Chili Pod. They will also review 2025 events and begin planning for fiscal year 2026. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Volunteer meeting for Raymore Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 11
• Review of 2025 events
• Planning for FY 2026

Arts Commission

The regularly scheduled Raymore Arts Commission meeting for September 9, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Raymore City Council will vote on several items, including the purchase of 204 S. Adams Street for $170,000 to support a future expansion of T.B. Hanna Station, a related budget amendment, a contract update with MARC for traffic signals, and the issuance of up to $40 million in industrial revenue bonds for a new building. They will also consider approval of the Cunningham at Creekmoor 5th final plat, which was previously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council on first reading.

• Purchase of 204 S. Adams Street for $170,000 for T.B. Hanna Station expansion
• Budget amendment for the real estate purchase (Bill 3988)
• Contract with Mid-America Regional Council for Operation Green Light traffic signals (Bill 3985)
• Issuance of up to $40 million in taxable industrial revenue bonds for Raymore Commerce Center South Building 4 (Bill 3986)
• Approval of Cunningham at Creekmoor 5th Final Plat with 36 new single-family lots (Bill 3984)

The Raymore City Council approved the consent agenda, including acceptance of public improvements for Cunningham 4th Plat, and passed Ordinance 2025-051 approving the Cunningham at Creekmoor 5th Final Plat. They also approved first readings for the purchase of 204 S. Adams Street for $170,000, a budget amendment for that purchase, a cooperative agreement with Mid-America Regional Council for traffic signals, and authorization for taxable industrial revenue bonds for Raymore Commerce Center South Building 4.

• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 25-43 (Cunningham 4th Plat) (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-051 (Cunningham at Creekmoor 5th Final Plat) (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3987 to purchase 204 S. Adams Street for $170,000 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3988 to amend FY2025 capital budget for the purchase (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3985 for Operation Green Light traffic signal agreement ($11,200) (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3986 authorizing up to $40M in taxable bonds for Raymore Commerce Center South Building 4 (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a routine meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The body will review minutes from the prior meeting and hear a staff report, but no votes or public hearings are scheduled.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting on September 1, 2025, due to the Labor Day holiday. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2025, is canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Raymore City Council will vote on several items, including setting the 2025 tax levy, amending the sign code, adjusting fees, approving a $90 million bond for the Nuuly Phase 2 expansion, and a 36-lot subdivision plat. A public hearing on the fee schedule is also scheduled.

• Bill 3983: Approve Phase 2 plan and issue $90,000,000 in Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for URBN SR LLC (Nuuly) at Raymore Commerce Center
• Bill 3982: Set the 2025 tax levy (required by Sept. 1)
• Bill 3981: 37th Amendment to Unified Development Code - Chapter 435 Signage
• Resolution 25-42: Amend Schedule of Fees (public hearing)
• Bill 3984: Approve Cunningham at Creekmoor 5th Final Plat (36 single-family lots west of N. Madison Street)

The Raymore City Council approved an emergency ordinance authorizing an additional $90 million in industrial development revenue bonds for URBN SR LLC (Nuuly) Phase 2 expansion, bringing total bond capacity to $205 million. The council also approved the 2025 tax levy, a signage code amendment, a fee schedule update, and a final plat for 36 new lots. All votes were unanimous except the signage ordinance, which passed 6-2.

• Approved 2025 tax levy (Ordinance 2025-048) (8-0)
• Approved signage code amendment (Ordinance 2025-049) (6-2)
• Approved fee schedule update (Resolution 25-42) (8-0)
• Approved $90M bond increase for Nuuly Phase 2 (Ordinance 2025-050) (8-0)
• Approved Cunningham at Creekmoor 5th Final Plat (first reading) (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council Work Session

The City Council will discuss the City Manager's proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and Capital Program. The public hearing and first reading are scheduled for October 13, 2025, with a second reading on October 27, 2025. The council may also enter a closed executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, or other authorized matters.

• Proposed FY2026 Budget and Capital Program presented by City Manager Jim Feuerborn
• Public hearing and first reading of budget on October 13, 2025
• Second reading of budget on October 27, 2025
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, or other matters

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main business is electing a Chair and Vice Chair for the coming year and approving the official meeting schedule. The commission will also hear a recap of the Station Stop Art Party and discuss upcoming events.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair (annual, per bylaws, simple majority)
• Approval of official 2025-26 meeting schedule (second Tuesday monthly)
• Station Stop Art Party recap
• Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold a public hearing to set the 2025 property tax levy and vote on a 37th amendment to the Unified Development Code for Chapter 435 Signage. The Council will also consider reducing the restricted fund balance from 20% to 17.5% and approve a traffic cone replacement grant.

• Set 2025 property tax levy (public hearing)
• 37th Amendment to Unified Development Code - Chapter 435 Signage (public hearing)
• Reduce restricted fund balance from 20% to 17.5%
• Approve $830,000 bond defeasance for General Obligation Series 2017
• Approve Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety Grant for traffic cone replacement

The Raymore City Council approved the second reading of Bill 3980, authorizing the redemption of outstanding 2017 General Obligation Bonds, and passed it as Ordinance 2025-047. The council also approved the first reading of Bill 3982, setting the 2025 tax levy at $1.1868 per $100 of assessed valuation, a reduction of $0.0886 from the previous year. The council approved the first reading of Bill 3981, the 37th amendment to the Unified Development Code regarding signage, after amending it to strike a prohibition on home occupation signs. Additionally, the council approved Resolution 25-38 to reduce the restricted fund balance policy from 20% to 17.5% of departmental operating expenditures, and Resolution 25-37 accepting a $6,811 grant for replacing traffic cones.

• Approved Bill 3980, bond defeasance for 2017 GO bonds, as Ordinance 2025-047 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3982, setting 2025 tax levy at $1.1868 per $100 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3981, signage code amendment, with amendment to strike home occupation sign prohibition (8-0)
• Rejected motion to refer signage amendment to Planning and Zoning Commission (3-5)
• Rejected motion to allow American flags in right-of-way by civic groups (1-7)
• Approved Resolution 25-38, reducing restricted fund balance to 17.5% (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 25-37, accepting $6,811 grant for traffic cones (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Arts Commission appointments (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting at City Hall to conduct procedural business, including approving past meeting minutes and electing a new secretary. No substantive zoning or land-use decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Election of new secretary for the commission
• Case #25025 Cunningham of Creekmoor 5th Final Plat listed under unfinished business but no action specified

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to seek input on the Restricted Fund Balance portion of the Operating Funds before the proposed budget is presented on August 18, 2025. The meeting may also include an executive session to discuss real estate acquisition, litigation, or personnel matters as permitted by state law.

• Restricted Fund Balance discussion in Operating Funds
• Proposed Budget presentation scheduled for August 18, 2025
• Possible executive session for real estate acquisition, litigation, or personnel matters

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider final development plan and plat approval for the Iconic Mixed Use project, a mixed residential and commercial development at Dean Avenue and Johnston Drive. The council will also vote on a bond defeasance for Series 2017 General Obligation Bonds totaling $830,000 and hold a second reading of the Annual Personal Financial Disclosure Ordinance. The agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval and staff reports.

• Final development plan approval for Iconic Mixed Use (Bill 3976), including 4 apartment buildings and a retail strip center
• Bond defeasance for General Obligation Series 2017 (Bill 3980), $830,000
• Annual Personal Financial Disclosure Ordinance (Bill 3979), second reading
• FY 2024 financial statements presented by City Auditor Kim Pearson
• Consent agenda: approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes

The Raymore City Council approved the second reading of Bill 3976, the Iconic Mixed Use Final Development Plan, and Bill 3979, the Annual Personal Financial Disclosure Ordinance, both by unanimous votes. The council also approved the first reading of Bill 3980 to defease the General Obligation Series 2017 bonds, saving approximately $257,000 in interest. Two councilmembers voted for the Iconic plan under protest, citing concerns about public engagement and long-term impacts.

• Approved Bill 3979, financial disclosure ordinance, as Ordinance 2025-045 (8-0)
• Approved Bill 3976, Iconic Mixed Use Final Development Plan, as Ordinance 2025-046 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3980, bond defeasance for Series 2017 GO bonds (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including July 14, 2025 minutes (8-0)

License Tax Review Committee

The Raymore License Tax Review Committee is holding its annual meeting to review the 2024 annual report and consider staff recommendations regarding license taxes. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes, public comments, and member comments. No specific recommendations or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda.

• Consideration of the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting
• Staff report on the 2024 annual report
• Consideration of staff recommendations

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board is meeting to consider its FY26 Schedule of Fees, Budget Recommendation, and Capital Improvement Plan. The board will also approve minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting and hear staff and public comments. No final decisions are noted on the agenda; items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• FY26 Schedule of Fees
• FY26 Budget Recommendation
• FY26 Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss recommended water and sewer rates for the FY 2026 budget, based on cost of service, with final approval scheduled for November 1. They will also discuss annual compensation for the Mayor and Council as required by the City Charter. The agenda includes a closed executive session for real estate acquisition and other authorized matters.

• Water and sewer rate discussion for FY 2026 budget
• Mayor and Council compensation discussion per Charter Sections 3.3 and 4.3
• Executive session for real estate acquisition (closed meeting)
• Possible executive session for litigation, personnel, and other matters

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on the 37th Unified Development Code Amendment, which concerns Chapter 435 on signage. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting and receive a staff report on the June 2025 department activities.

• Public hearing on 37th Unified Development Code Amendment - Chapter 435 Signage
• Approval of minutes from June 3, 2025 meeting
• June 2025 Department Report

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider final approval of the Iconic Mixed Use development, a residential and commercial project at Dean Avenue and Johnston Drive, along with several contract awards and a financial disclosure ordinance. The agenda includes consent items, unfinished business from prior approvals, and new business items.

• Final development plan for Iconic Mixed Use project at Dean Avenue and Johnston Drive
• Award of bulk road salt contract to Central Salt, LLC
• School Resource Officer agreement with Raymore-Peculiar School District for 2025-2026
• Holiday lighting contract with Holiday FX
• Annual Personal Financial Disclosure Ordinance (Bill 3979)

The Raymore City Council approved the first reading of the Iconic Mixed Use Final Development Plan, a mixed residential and commercial project at Dean Avenue and Johnston Drive, with a 6-2 vote. The council also approved contracts for bulk road salt, school resource officers, and holiday lighting, and introduced a financial disclosure ordinance.

• Approved first reading of Iconic Mixed Use Final Development Plan (6-2)
• Approved bulk road salt contract with Central Salt, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved school resource officer agreement with Raymore-Peculiar School District (unanimous)
• Approved holiday lighting contract with Holiday FX, LLC (unanimous)
• Introduced financial disclosure ordinance (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and parking lot project (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will decide on a $3,700 budget for the October 11 Chili Cook-Off, covering security, marketing, supplies, awards, and entertainment. They will also vote on purchasing magnetic name tags for commissioners at approximately $105 for seven tags.

• Set $3,700 budget for Oct. 11 Raymore Chili Cook-Off
• Approve purchase of magnetic name tags for commissioners (~$105 for 7) at $105

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hear staff recommendations on how to proceed with tree and median maintenance at Silver Lake, including a future Memorandum of Understanding with the Silver Lake Homeowners Association. The council may also enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, or other authorized matters.

• Discussion of tree and median maintenance at Silver Lake
• Staff recommendations on future Memorandum of Understanding with Silver Lake HOA
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, personnel, or other matters

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board is holding a work session to review the FY26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and the FY26 Operations Budget. The agenda also includes open discussion and staff updates. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• FY26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) review
• FY26 Operations Budget review
• Open discussion among board members and staff
• Staff updates

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025, is canceled. No business items are listed for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider several new contracts, including bulk road salt, a school resource officer agreement with the Raymore-Peculiar School District, and holiday lighting services. The agenda also includes unfinished business items previously approved on first reading, such as contracts for lake and pond management, drainage improvements, park trails, and video display signs, as well as a refinancing agreement and a final plat for 46 new homes.

• Award of contract for bulk road salt to Central Salt, LLC (Bill 3975)
• 2025-2026 School Resource Officer agreement with Raymore-Peculiar School District (Bill 3978)
• Award of contract for holiday lighting to Holiday FX (Bill 3977)
• Madison Valley 5th Final Plat: 46 new single-family lots north of Heritage Drive (Bill 3973)
• Budget amendment for trash, recycling, and yard waste fees due to Constable Sanitation increase (Bill 3974)

The Raymore City Council approved the consent agenda and eight ordinances on second reading, including contracts for lake management, drainage improvements, park trails, outdoor video signs, and a bond refinancing. They also approved a budget amendment for trash fees and a code change for candidacy filing dates. New business items received first reading approval for bulk road salt, a school resource officer agreement, and holiday lighting services.

• Approved consent agenda including Ridgeview Estates improvements and sidewalk project (8-0)
• Approved Solitude Lake Management contract for pond/lake services, Ordinance 2025-034 (8-0)
• Approved Breit Construction drainage improvements for $139,928, Ordinance 2025-035 (8-0)
• Approved Terry Snelling Construction park trails replacement for $903,074, Ordinance 2025-036 (8-0)
• Approved Heartland Sign and Lighting outdoor video sign services, Ordinance 2025-037 (8-0)
• Approved Watermark bond refinancing documents, Ordinance 2025-038 (8-0)
• Approved Madison Valley 5th final plat, Ordinance 2025-039 (8-0)
• Approved trash/recycling fee budget amendment, Ordinance 2025-040 (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission for June 17, 2025 has been cancelled. No business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will discuss potential local impacts and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as well as the financial effects of Missouri Senate Bill 3. City Manager Jim Feuerborn will outline next steps and estimated budgetary impacts from the state bill.

• Discussion of 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament impacts and potential event sponsorship
• Review of financial and budgetary impacts from Missouri Senate Bill 3

Board of Adjustment

The Raymore Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance requests for fence and building setbacks at specific properties. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its February 12, 2025 meeting and receive a staff report on development services.

• Case No. 25018: 204 N. Evans Fence Setback Variance (public hearing)
• Case No. 25019: 1520 Blueskye Building Setback Variance (public hearing)
• Case No. 25020: 601 Heron Street Fence Setback Variance (public hearing)
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025 meeting
• May 2025 Development Services Report

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting at City Hall to receive committee updates, including public art sculpture installations and the Station Stop Art Party, and to review a budget update and upcoming events. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major decisions scheduled.

• Public Art Committee update on sculpture installations
• Working Group update on Station Stop Art Party
• Budget update presentation

City Council

The Raymore City Council will vote on several items including a rezoning, final plats for subdivisions, contract awards for park and drainage work, a refinancing agreement, and a trash fee adjustment. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, project completions, and board appointments.

• Rezoning of 2.06 acres at Hibner Acres from C-2 to C-2P (Bill 3969)
• Final plat for Timber Ridge, a 35-lot two-family subdivision (Bill 3968)
• Contract award for lake and pond management at Recreation Park Pond and Johnston Lake
• Contract award for Broadmoor and Grandshire drainage improvements
• Budget amendment for trash, recycling, and yard waste fees (Bill 3974)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a final development plan for the Iconic Mixed Use Development (Case No. 25014). The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and opportunities for public comment.

• Case No. 25014: Final Development Plan - Iconic Mixed Use Development
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will review a proposed ordinance to change the municipal election filing period and hear recommendations for board and commission appointments. The meeting may also enter a closed executive session to discuss real estate acquisition or other legally authorized matters.

• Discussion on ordinance changing municipal election filing period
• Recommendations for City Boards and Commissions appointments
• Possible executive session for real estate acquisition or litigation matters

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, 2025, is canceled. No items are being decided or discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

The Raymore City Council regular meeting scheduled for May 26, 2025, has been canceled in observance of Memorial Day. No other business, discussion items, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The Commission is next scheduled to meet on June 3, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hear staff presentations on the city’s solid waste and recycling program and discuss a proposed membership in the Parade of Hearts TC3 software program. The council will also consider appointments to city boards and commissions. An executive session may follow to discuss litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Review of solid waste, recycling, lawn waste, and bulk item program
• Discussion of Parade of Hearts TC3 software membership with dollar amount not specified
• Board and commission appointments recommended by Mayor Turnbow

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a bid for Park Trails Replacement Phase 2. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the main action being the bid approval.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting
• Park Trails Replacement Phase 2 - Bid Approval

City Council

The Raymore City Council is meeting to discuss project final plats, contract awards, and public hearings including the Raymore Blueprint 2045 Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also features project acceptances and final payments for infrastructure work like the Foxridge Dr Storm Inlet and Skate Park Replacement.

• Public hearing on the Hibner Acres Lot 1-B Rezoning C-2 to C-2P for approximately 2.06 acres south of Pine Street
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 25-18 for the Raymore Blueprint 2045 Comprehensive Plan
• Consideration of Bill 3958 for the Madison Valley 4th Final Plat including 32 single family lots
• Consideration of Bill 3968 for the Timber Ridge final plat featuring a 35-lot two-family subdivision
• Emergency reading of Bill 3967 for the Kurzweil Road Design contract

The Raymore City Council approved several contracts and ordinances, including a $1,393,180 street preservation project with Phillips Paving Company and a $660,015 design contract for Kurzweil Road. The council also adopted the Blueprint 2045 Comprehensive Plan and approved a rezoning for Hibner Acres. A motion to table the Timber Ridge final plat failed, and the plat was approved on first reading.

• Approved consent agenda including final payments for Foxridge Dr, bridge/culvert cleaning, skate park, and Ward Road construction (8-0)
• Approved Madison Valley 4th Final Plat as Ordinance 2025-027 (8-0)
• Appointed William N. Marshall III as City Prosecutor as Ordinance 2025-028 (8-0)
• Approved amendments to Criminal and Traffic Code as Ordinance 2025-029 (8-0)
• Approved $1,393,180 contract with Phillips Paving for 2025 Street Preservation as Ordinance 2025-030 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Hibner Acres rezoning from C-2 to C-2P (8-0)
• Adopted Blueprint 2045 Comprehensive Plan via Resolution 25-18 (8-0)
• Approved $660,015 Kurzweil Road design contract with Wilson & Company as Ordinance 2025-031 (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for Hibner Acres Lot 1-B and the Raymore Blueprint 2045 Comprehensive Plan, and will consider the final plat for Madison Valley 5th. The meeting also includes approval of the April 15, 2025 minutes and routine reports.

• Case No. 25007: Hibner Acres Lot 1-B Rezoning from C-2 to C-2P (public hearing)
• Raymore Blueprint 2045 - Comprehensive Plan (public hearing)
• Case No. 25012: Madison Valley 5th Final Plat
• Approval of Minutes from April 15, 2025 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council is meeting in a work session to discuss requests for connecting to city sanitary sewer facilities located in unincorporated Cass County. The council will also consider entering a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real estate acquisition, and personnel matters.

• Discussion on providing city sanitary sewer services outside city limits in unincorporated Cass County, Missouri
• Potential closed executive session for litigation matters pursuant to § 610.021 (1)
• Potential closed executive session for real estate acquisition pursuant to § 610.021 (2)
• Potential closed executive session for personnel matters pursuant to § 610.021 (3)

City Council

The Raymore City Council will vote on several contract awards, including fertilization services, parks uniforms, design for Hawk Ridge Park Plaza and Parkside Dog Park, and the 2025 street preservation project. They will also consider amendments to the criminal and traffic codes, appoint a city prosecutor, and select a Mayor Pro Tempore. Consent agenda items include accepting completed projects and establishing Raymore as a Blue Shield Community.

• Award contract to Big Green Turf Management LLC for fertilization program (Bill 3954)
• Award contract to Dunn Right LLC (Liddle Sport Shop) for parks uniforms (Bill 3955)
• Award design contract to Cook, Flatt & Strobel for Hawk Ridge Park Plaza and Parkside Dog Park (Bill 3956)
• Award 2025 Street Preservation contract to Phillips Paving Company, Inc. (Bill 3961)
• Appoint William N. Marshall III as City Prosecutor for one-year term (Bill 3959)

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board is holding a work session to discuss topics with staff, review the upcoming meeting calendar, and review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a discussion and review session.

• Open discussion with staff on park topics
• Review of upcoming meeting calendar
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) review

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will consider awarding a contract for lake and pond management and approving a facility rental policy. The board will also hear staff reports on recreation and parks, and receive a proclamation for National Tennis Month. The meeting includes consent agenda items and public comment.

• Award of Contract - Lake and Pond Management
• Policy Approval - PR 100.010: Facility Rental Policy
• Proclamation - National Tennis Month
• Approval of Minutes from March 25, 2025
• Financial Statement - March 31, 2025

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential responses to increased vandalism in city parks and to consider how the city code applies to signs during election cycles. The meeting may also include a closed executive session for litigation, real estate, personnel, or other authorized matters.

• Discussion of response initiatives for increased park vandalism
• Discussion of sign code application during election cycles
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, personnel, or other matters

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a final plat for Timber Ridge and a rezoning request for Hibner Acres Lot 1-B from C-2 to C-2P, which includes a public hearing. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and a staff report on development services.

• Timber Ridge Final Plat review
• Hibner Acres Lot 1-B rezoning from C-2 to C-2P (public hearing)
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting
• March 2025 Development Services report

City Council

The Raymore City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several contract awards and development items. Key actions include awarding a contract for the 2025 Curb Project, issuing up to $43 million in industrial revenue bonds for a new building at Raymore Commerce Center South, and approving contracts for fertilization, uniforms, and park design. The council will also consider the final plat for Madison Valley subdivision and an easement vacation for a pool at 1001 Bridgeshire Drive.

• Award of contract for 2025 Curb Project to Terry Snelling Construction Inc.
• Issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds not to exceed $43 million for Raymore Commerce Center South, Building 5 (KCI Raymore Building 5, LLC)
• Award of fertilization program contract to Big Green Turf Management LLC
• Award of Parks & Recreation uniform contract to Dunn Right LLC, The Liddle Sport Shop
• Approval of final plat for Madison Valley subdivision (32 single-family lots) and easement vacation at 1001 Bridgeshire Drive

The Raymore City Council approved two ordinances: a $928,810 contract with Terry Snelling Construction for the 2025 curb replacement project, and authorization for taxable industrial revenue bonds related to the KCI Raymore Building 5 project. The council also advanced first readings for contracts on fertilization services, park uniforms, design services for Hawk Ridge Park Plaza and Parkside Dog Park, the Madison Valley 4th final plat, and an easement vacation at 1001 Bridgeshire Drive. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the consent agenda.

• Approved $928,810 curb replacement contract with Terry Snelling Construction (8-0)
• Authorized taxable industrial revenue bonds for KCI Raymore Building 5 project (8-0)
• Advanced first reading of fertilization services contract with Big Green Turf Management
• Advanced first reading of parks uniforms contract with Dunn Right LLC (Liddle Sport Shop)
• Advanced first reading of design services contract with CFS Engineers for Hawk Ridge Park Plaza and Parkside Dog Park
• Advanced first reading of Madison Valley 4th final plat (32 single-family lots)
• Advanced first reading of utility easement vacation at 1001 Bridgeshire Drive
• Approved consent agenda including March 24, 2025 minutes (7-0-1 abstention)

City Council

The Raymore City Council will certify the unofficial April 8, 2025 election results from Bill 3960 and swear in newly elected officials during this meeting. The official certification will be available the night of the meeting.

• Certify unofficial election results from Bill 3960
• Swear in newly elected officials

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and decide whether to continue its annual sponsorship of the Sounds of South Kansas City Community Band. The 50+ piece volunteer band performs two summer concerts in Raymore, and the $750 sponsorship covers music and supplies. The commission will also hear updates from committees and staff.

• Approval of minutes from Feb. 11 and March 11, 2025 meetings
• Sponsorship renewal for Sounds of South Kansas City Community Band ($750)
• Missouri Arts Council Express Touring Grant presentation
• Power of Perspectives timeline of activities

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will review proposed amendments to the criminal and traffic code during a work session, focusing on low-speed neighborhood vehicles and assault provisions. The meeting may also include an executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Proposed amendments to criminal and traffic code on low-speed neighborhood vehicles
• Proposed amendments to assault provisions in city code

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from the February 25 meeting, hear staff reports on recreation and parks, and vote on three new contracts: fertilization services, uniforms, and design work for Hawk Ridge Plaza and Parkside Dog Park.

• Bill 3954 - Award of Contract, Fertilization Program
• Bill 3955 - Award of Contract, Parks & Recreation Uniforms
• Bill 3956 - Award of Contract for Design, Hawk Ridge Plaza / Parkside Dog Park

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board is holding a work session to discuss topics with staff and revisit previous items. The main agenda item is a review of several facility rental policies, including private, special event, and athletic facility rentals. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review of Facility Rentals Policy (PR 100.010)
• Review of Private Rental Policy (PR 100.010a)
• Review of Special Event Rental Policy (PR 100.010b)
• Review of Athletic Facility Rental Policy (PR 100.010c)

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider several items, including a $43 million industrial revenue bond for Building 5 in Raymore Commerce Center South, a contract for the 2025 curb replacement project, and a purchase of property for a future justice center. The consent agenda includes appointments, a contract for materials testing, voiding a prior ordinance, and policy changes. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comments.

• Award of contract for 2025 Curb Project to Terry Snelling Construction Inc.
• Issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds up to $43 million for Raymore Commerce Center South Building 5
• Purchase of real estate at 317 N. Jackson Street for future municipal justice center
• Voiding Ordinance 2024-056 and terminating authorizations for White Tail Run development
• Adding Juneteenth and a floating holiday as paid holidays for city employees

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a consent agenda item to approve minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting, and will discuss two new business items: the Madison Valley 4th Final Plat (Case 25006) and the Raymore Blueprint 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes public comment periods and reports from the City Council and staff.

• Case 25006 - Madison Valley 4th Final Plat
• Raymore Blueprint 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council work session will feature two informational presentations: one on the 2026 Parade of Hearts program and another on economic opportunities in the waste stream. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda. The council may also enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Presentation on 2026 Parade of Hearts by Lauren Palmer of EverStrive Solutions
• Presentation on waste-stream economic opportunities by Dr. Dianna Bryant of MARC Solid Waste Management District
• Possible executive session for litigation, real estate, or personnel matters

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including setting a $4,000 budget for the Station Stop Art Party children's event, purchasing additional vinyl banners for concert series promotion, and partnering with Laney's Gallery for a charcoal art class. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and committee updates.

• Set $4,000 budget for Station Stop Art Party children's event on Aug. 2, 2025
• Purchase 8 vinyl banners at ~$45 each ($360 total) for Hawk Ridge Park and T.B. Hanna Station
• Partnership with Laney's Gallery for charcoal art class on April 12, cost under $100
• Approval of minutes from Oct. 8, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider voiding Ordinance 2024-056 and related approvals for the White Tail Run development, purchase property at 317 N. Jackson Street for a future municipal justice center, and amend administrative policies for paid time off and holidays. The consent agenda includes accepting completed projects and final payments.

• Void Ordinance 2024-056, White Tail Run Preliminary Development Plan, and MOU with Sallee Development (Bill 3948)
• Purchase 317 N. Jackson Street for municipal justice center (Bill 3945)
• Award on-call material testing contract to CFS Engineers (Bill 3950)
• Combine sick and vacation leave into paid time off (Bill 3940)
• Add Juneteenth and floating holiday as paid holidays (Bill 3953)

The Raymore City Council held a regular session on March 10, 2025, and approved the consent agenda and the first readings of eight ordinances. These included contracts for material testing, voiding a prior zoning ordinance, administrative policy changes for paid time off and holidays, a property purchase, a Chamber of Commerce MOU, and a utility easement vacation. All votes were unanimous (8-0). No final approvals were made; all items are pending second readings.

• Approved consent agenda including Feb 24, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3950 for CFS Engineers on-call material testing contract (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3948 to void Ordinance 2024-056 and terminate White Tail Run authorizations (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3940 to combine vacation and sick leave into PTO (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3953 adding Juneteenth and floating holiday (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3945 to purchase 317 N. Jackson St. for $115,000 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3951 for Chamber of Commerce MOU (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Bill 3952 for utility easement vacation at 1200 Serenity Court (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, March 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will review the revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Chamber of Commerce, discuss the final draft of the Comprehensive Plan with a focus on housing, and consider the Mayor's appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board. The meeting may also include closed sessions for personnel, litigation, real estate, and other matters.

• Review of revised Memorandum of Understanding with Raymore Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion of final draft of Comprehensive Plan, with significant topic of housing
• Mayor's recommended appointment to Parks and Recreation Board
• Possible executive session on personnel matters (authorized by § 610.021 (3))

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will consider approving a new video marquee signage policy and adopting Chapter 5 of the Comprehensive Plan, which is the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving staff reports.

• Policy Approval - PR 100.019: Video Marquee Signage Policy
• Comprehensive Plan: Adoption of Chapter 5, Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Approval of Minutes from January 28, 2025 meeting
• Financial Statement for January 31, 2025

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board approved two items: a policy for digital marquee signs on park property and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which will be recommended to the City Council for inclusion in the Raymore Blueprint: 2045 Comprehensive Plan. Both items passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote (three members absent).

• Approved Video Marquee Signage Policy PR 100.019 (5-0)
• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan via Resolution PK25-01 (5-0)

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will receive presentations and provide feedback on the FY 2025 Street Preservation and Curb Replacement Program and draft residential design standards. These are discussion items for input prior to bid letting and further development. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• FY 2025 Street Preservation and Curb Replacement Program presentation
• Draft residential design standards initial checklist review
• Possible executive session on litigation, real estate, or personnel

General

The Raymore Community Foundation will hold its annual meeting to elect new officers and approve disbursements and donations. The board will vote on the election of Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, disburse over $10,000 for the Raymore Police Department's Shop With A Cop event, and accept donations totaling $28,115.05, including $17,215.05 from the Kill the Fill PAC.

• Election of new officers: Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Disbursement of $10,900+ for Raymore Police Department's Shop With A Cop event
• Acceptance of $17,215.05 donation from Kill the Fill PAC
• Acceptance of eight smaller donations totaling $10,900
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda containing several items previously approved on February 10, 2025, including contracts for electrical and HVAC maintenance, reappointment of the municipal judge, a city attorney contract, and a final plat for commercial lots. The council will also hear a resident's request about backyard chickens and may enter closed session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Contract award to Fatboy Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services
• Contract award to Martin Mechanical Contractors for HVAC preventative maintenance
• Reappointment of Ross Nigro, Jr. as Municipal Judge with $2,000 pay increase
• Contract with Kapke Willerth LLC / Jonathan Zerr as City Attorney, including special prosecutor services and $25/hour rate increase
• Final plat approval for Raymore Gateway, creating two commercial lots at 58 Highway and Kentucky Road

City Council Work Session

The February 18, 2025 Raymore City Council work session has been canceled and rescheduled. No other agenda items are listed.

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled meeting of the Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission for February 18, 2025 has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions were held.

City Council Work Session

This agenda only announces that the regularly scheduled City Council work session for February 17, 2025, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, February 18, 2025, due to Presidents Day. No other business items are listed.

Board of Adjustment

The Raymore Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting at City Hall to conduct procedural items and a public hearing on a variance request for Hibner Acres Lot 1B. The board will also receive a staff report on January development services.

• 25001 Hibner Acres Lot 1B Variance of Use (Public Hearing)

Arts Commission

The Raymore Arts Commission will consider allocating $5,000 for the FY 2025 temporary public art program. The funds would cover a 2-year lease of two art works, installation in spring 2025, removal in 2027, and maintenance. The meeting also includes routine items like public comment and committee updates.

• Allocation of $5,000 for FY 2025 Temporary Public Art Program
• $4,000 for 2-year lease of two art works
• $1,000 moved to restricted fund for maintenance
• Installation in spring 2025 and removal in 2027

City Council

The Raymore City Council is meeting to consider several contracts, appointments, and a final plat. New business includes awarding maintenance contracts for electrical and HVAC systems, reappointing the municipal judge with a pay increase, and renewing the city attorney contract with a rate increase. The council will also consider a final plat for the Raymore Gateway commercial development and consent agenda items including a traffic safety grant.

• Award contract to Fatboy Electric, Inc. for on-call electrical services (Bill 3946)
• Award HVAC maintenance contract to Martin Mechanical Contractors (Bill 3947)
• Reappoint Ross Nigro, Jr. as Municipal Judge with $2,000 compensation increase (Bill 3941)
• Renew city attorney contract with Kapke Willerth LLC, adding special prosecutor services and $25/hour rate increase (Bill 3943)
• Approve Raymore Gateway final plat, creating two commercial lots at 58 Highway and Kentucky Road (Bill 3944)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Raymore Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including approval of prior minutes, election of 2025 officers, and a public hearing on Case No. 25004, the Raymore Gateway Final Plat for Lots 1-2. The commission will also receive reports from the City Council and staff, and take public comment.

• Case No. 25004 - Raymore Gateway Final Plat, Lots 1-2
• Election of Officers for 2025
• Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting

City Council Work Session

The Raymore City Council will hold a work session to discuss potential amendments to the Unified Development Code (UDC) and Property Maintenance Code (PMC). Staff will seek council input and direction on vehicle parking, sidewalk maintenance, and residential construction standards. The council may also enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation, real estate, personnel, or other authorized matters.

• Potential amendments to UDC and PMC
• Vehicle parking standards
• Sidewalk maintenance requirements
• Residential construction standards
• Possible executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will hold its regular meeting at City Hall on January 28, 2025. The board will review a staff report, discuss a policy review item, and conduct elections for board chair and vice-chair. The meeting follows standard procedural steps including approval of minutes and public comment.

• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting
• Policy review of PR 100.015: Partnership Policy
• Election of Board Chair
• Election of Board Vice-Chair

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board met in special session and approved the updated Partnership Policy (PR 100.015) unanimously. The board also elected Patrick Kies as Chair and Chris Scott as Vice-Chair. A resolution recommending the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Chapter 5 of the Raymore Blueprint 2045) to the City Council was passed on February 25, 2025, with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved updated Partnership Policy PR 100.015 (5-0)
• Elected Patrick Kies as Board Chair (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Chris Scott as Board Vice-Chair (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 (6-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended Parks and Recreation Master Plan to City Council via Resolution PK 25-01 (5-0)

Park Board

The Raymore Park Board will hold a work session to discuss internal procedures. Board members may ask staff questions and review a draft policy for digital marquee signs on park property.

• Review of draft Video Marquee Signage Policy (PR 100.019)

City Council

The Raymore City Council will consider approving an amended employment agreement for the City Manager, a household hazardous waste agreement with MARC, and a contract for emergency generator maintenance. The agenda also includes routine items like consent agenda approval and staff reports. An executive session is scheduled for real estate and other matters.

• Bill 3939: Approving extended and amended employment agreement for City Manager (previously approved 8-0 on 01/13/2025)
• Bill 3938: Household Hazardous Waste Agreement with MARC Solid Waste Management District for 2025
• Bill 3942: Award of contract to Central Power Systems & Services for preventative emergency generator maintenance (2025 with two one-year renewal options)
• Consent agenda: Approval of City Council meeting minutes from January 13, 2025
• Executive session to discuss real estate acquisition and other authorized matters

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 has been cancelled. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings were held.

City Council Work Session

The regularly scheduled Raymore City Council work session for January 20, 2025, has been canceled in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. No business items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Meeting canceled for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Park Board

The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board will hold a work session to hear a proposal from Chris Allen regarding Wheelhouse Baseball. The board will also have open discussion with staff and plan for 2025, including trainings, park tours, and policies.

• Wheelhouse Baseball proposal presented by Chris Allen
• Open discussion with staff
• 2025 Park Board planning: trainings, park tours, policies

Arts Commission

The regularly scheduled January 14, 2025 meeting of the Raymore Arts Commission has been canceled. The cancellation is noted in the agenda document for the meeting.

City Council

The Raymore City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual TIF report and consider approving an amended employment agreement for the City Manager. They will also take up unfinished business, including a proposed public safety sales tax for the April 2025 ballot, an alleyway vacation, election calling, and a printing contract award.

• Public hearing on TIF annual report for Foxwood Village Shops, Highway 58 West Extended, and Highway 58/Dean Avenue
• Bill 3937: Directing placement of 0.25% public safety sales tax on April 8, 2025 ballot for police funding
• Bill 3933: Vacation of ~120 feet of alley right-of-way near E. Olive Street between S. Washington and S. Franklin Streets
• Bill 3935: Calling April 8, 2025 municipal election for Mayor (3-year term) and four ward council seats (2-year terms)
• Bill 3936: Award contract to 510 Printing/Minutemen Press for printing and mailing services (one-year with two one-year renewals)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council Work Session

The January 6, 2025 Raymore City Council work session has been canceled because of inclement weather. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to inclement weather