Lee's Summit, MO

Wellness Commission

Finance and Budget Committee

The Lee's Summit Finance and Budget Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 4:30 pm to take up several spending items. Members will consider ordinances for a police data analytics platform, bulk rock and security system contracts, a budget amendment, and a state grant. The agenda also includes a presentation on the FY27 budget versus actuals.

• Ordinance for Peregrine, a CJIS-compliant cloud data analytics platform from Carasoft Technology Corporation, not to exceed $938,124.00
• Ordinance to use Contract No. 2026-048 for bulk rock with Martin Marietta Kansas City, LLC, one-year term with up to four one-year renewals
• Ordinance to use Contract No. 2026-034 for security system products and services with American Digital Security, LLC, one-year term with up to four one-year renewals
• Ordinance for Amendment No. 4 to the FY2027 budget, amending authorized expenditures
• Ordinance authorizing a grant agreement with the State of Missouri for the SFY 2027 Missouri Blue Shield Grant Program in the amount of $29,069.76

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council meets October 6, 2026 for its regular session, with public hearings on several development applications and a Chapter 100 plan for the Project Kings industrial project. The Council will also consider ordinances on subdivision plats, right-of-way vacations, a Rivian auto dealership, a Blackwell convenience store, and a Community Improvement District along NW Main and NE Douglas. Several items are second readings after prior first readings, including municipal judge compensation and special use permits for an auto dealership and a senior living facility.

• Public hearing on a Chapter 100 plan for Project Kings, with proposed taxable industrial development revenue bonds up to $33,775,000 for Graham Packaging
• Public hearing on a preliminary development plan and special use permit for a Rivian auto dealership and repair facility at 2701 NE Hagan Road, southeast of NE Maguire Blvd. and NE Cargo Dr.
• Public hearing on a preliminary development plan for a Blackwell Convenience Store at 2661 SE Blue Parkway
• Public hearing on establishing the NW Main & NE Douglas Community Improvement District along Douglas Street between Tudor Road and Chipman Road
• Second reading on an ordinance setting compensation and allowances for Municipal Judges

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

Planning Commission

Charter Review Commission

Charter Review Commission

Public Safety Advisory Board

Parks and Recreation Board

Cultural Commission

Charter Review Commission

Public Safety Advisory Board

Public Safety Advisory Board

Charter Review Commission

Industrial Development Authority

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and related definitions. The commission will also consider approving a final plat for the East Village subdivision and the action letter from its September 10, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on UDO amendments to Article 6 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and Article 15 (Definitions)
• Final plat approval for East Village, 2nd Plat, Lots 2-13 & Tracts A-B
• Approval of September 10, 2026 Planning Commission Action Letter

The minutes for the September 24, 2026 Planning Commission meeting are an agenda/action letter listing items including approval of a final plat for "East Village, 2nd Plat, Lots 2-13 & Tracts A-B" and a public hearing on Application #PL2026-228, amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units and definitions. The document as provided does not record any votes, motions, or outcomes for these items. No substantive decisions are shown in the supplied text.

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session immediately following the regular meeting to discuss matters related to individually identifiable personnel records, performance ratings, or employee/applicant records, as permitted by Missouri law. The session is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Closed session under Missouri statute 610.021(13) for personnel records
• Meeting held in person and via video conference at 220 SE Green Street
• Session not recorded or broadcast

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2026 property tax levy, special use permits for an auto dealership and a nursing/retirement home, and a preliminary development plan for an assisted living facility. They will also consider numerous contracts for public works projects, police equipment, and employee benefits, plus resolutions on housing and community improvement districts.

• Public hearing and emergency ordinance setting the 2026 property tax levy
• Special use permit renewal for Luther Mazda at 975 SE Oldham Parkway (15 years)
• Special use permit and preliminary development plan for Hawthorn Assisted Living at 800/820 SE Battery Drive (30 years)
• Contract awards: Harris Park Standpipe Demolition ($349,900), CIPP lining ($1,462,662.62), I-470 Study ($499,581), Crack Seal FY27 ($215,050)
• Resolution establishing Mayor's Housing Task Force

Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee

The Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will meet via video conference on September 21, 2026. The agenda includes the approval of the August 17, 2026, committee action letter and a discussion regarding 2027 legislative priorities led by City Attorney Brian Head.

• Approval of the August 17, 2026 Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Action Letter
• Discussion of 2027 Legislative Priorities

Charter Review Commission

Board of Zoning Adjustments

City Council Rules Committee

The Lee's Summit City Council Rules Committee is meeting via video conference to handle routine business, including approving the action letter from the August 20, 2026 meeting. The main substantive item is a continued discussion on introducing decorum rules, led by Chair Trish Carlyle. Public comments are accepted by request before the meeting.

• Approval of action letter for August 20, 2026 Rules Committee meeting (2026-7845)
• Continued discussion on decorum introduction (2026-7794), led by Chair Trish Carlyle

City Council - Special Session

The Lee's Summit City Council is holding a special session to consider an ordinance establishing compensation and allowances for Municipal Judges. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, council roundtable, public comments, committee reports, and council/staff comments.

• First reading of Bill No. 26-157, an ordinance setting Municipal Judge compensation and allowances
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Council comments limited to 5 minutes total

Public Safety Advisory Board

Charter Review Commission

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee will consider several ordinances authorizing purchases and agreements, including a Public Works truck, police vehicle equipment, and a police substation license. They will also review the FY27 budget vs. actual report, the FY28 budget calendar, and a proposed 2027 property tax levy. The agenda includes routine approvals and presentations.

• Purchase of one Public Works F550 truck and equipment for $136,621.00
• MOU with Kansas Bureau of Investigation for HIDTA funds
• License agreement for police substation at Summit Fair
• Purchase of equipment for 11 police vehicles, estimated $88,875.89
• Proposed 2027 property tax levy for Cass and Jackson Counties

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider awarding multiple contracts for water utility, road maintenance, and other public works projects, including a $349,900 standpipe demolition, a $1.46M sewer lining project, and a $215,050 crack seal program. They will also discuss transit services and consider agreements for wildlife management, surveying, engineering, fiber optic installation, and transit cooperation. The meeting includes public comments and approval of the previous action letter.

• Award bid for Harris Park Standpipe Demolition to Graff Industrial Inc. for $349,900
• Approve cooperative contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning for CIPP lining up to $1,462,662.62
• Award bid for Crack Seal FY27 Program to Sweetens Sealing Services for $215,050
• Approve professional engineering services for I-470 Study with HDR, Inc. up to $499,581
• Approve dual award for fiber optic network installation to Martin Underground and Reinhold Electric

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary development plan and special use permit for an automotive sales and major repair facility at 2701 NE Hagan Rd. The meeting also includes several requests to approve final plats and vacate easements or rights-of-way.

• Preliminary Development Plan and Special Use Permit for Rivian dealership/repair at 2701 NE Hagan Rd.
• Final Plat for Whispering Woods, 3rd Plat (Lots 51-80 and Tracts A-E)
• Vacation of easement at 304 NW Earle Ln
• Vacation of easement at 915 NW Colbern Rd
• Vacation of right-of-way on NW Ward Road south of NW Colbern Road

The Planning Commission approved the consent agenda, including final plats for Whispering Woods and Paragon Star, and easement vacations. It also held public hearings and approved a preliminary development plan and a 30-year special use permit for a Rivian auto dealership and repair facility at 2701 NE Hagan Rd. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda including Whispering Woods 3rd Plat final plat
• Approved easement vacation at 304 NW Earle Lane
• Approved easement vacation at 915 NW Colbern Rd (PL2026-175)
• Approved Paragon Star final plat for Lots 5A, 5B, 7A-2, 7E, 7F, 7B-1, 7C-1 & 7D (PL2026-159)
• Approved vacation of NW Ward Road right-of-way at 915 NW Colbern Rd (PL2026-174)
• Approved preliminary development plan for Rivian dealership at 2701 NE Hagan Rd (PL2026-186)
• Granted 30-year special use permit for Rivian auto sales and major repair (PL2026-187)

Community and Economic Development Committee

The Community and Economic Development Committee will consider approving the August 10, 2026 action letter, review a Unified Development Ordinance amendment (PL2026-236), and hear a presentation on e-bike and e-scooter regulations from the police department. Public comments are accepted via video conference with prior request.

• Approval of August 10, 2026 committee action letter
• Unified Development Ordinance amendment #PL2026-236
• Presentation on e-bike and e-scooter regulations by Police Major Josh Patterson

City Council - Regular Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold its regular session, voting on consent agenda items including easement vacations and a conflict-of-interest disclosure renewal, and considering a $150,000 Jackson County grant for playground equipment at Legacy Park. They will also take a second reading on a tax increment financing plan for the East Village project. The agenda includes proclamations, a presentation on LSGOAL26, and a discussion about a council candidate forum.

• Intergovernmental agreement with Jackson County for $150,000 to buy playground equipment for the all-inclusive playground at Joseph A. Dyke playground, Legacy Park
• Second reading of Bill 25-239 approving Redevelopment Project 1 for the East Village Tax Increment Financing Plan
• Ordinance vacating easements at 900 NW Ward Road and 1131 NW Innovation Parkway
• Ordinance renewing conflict-of-interest disclosure procedures for municipal officials
• Ordinance authorizing changes to Chapter 100 Bond Documents for Lakewood Business Park Project (Building 2)

The Lee's Summit City Council selected Dana Arth to fill the District 3 vacancy after a candidate forum and nomination vote. The council also approved several ordinances, including the East Village TIF plan and a $150,000 intergovernmental agreement for playground equipment. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Selected Dana Arth to fill District 3 vacancy (5-3)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10452 approving East Village TIF Redevelopment Project 1 (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10449 vacating easements at 900 NW Ward Road and 1131 NW Innovation Parkway (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10450 renewing conflict of interest disclosure procedure (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10451 authorizing changes to Chapter 100 Bond Documents for Lakewood Business Park (8-0)
• Advanced Bill No. 26-156 to second reading for $150,000 Jackson County playground equipment grant (8-0)

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council will hold a closed session immediately following the regular meeting. The session is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast. The agenda cites Missouri law allowing closed sessions for legal actions, causes of action, or litigation, and for confidential attorney-client communications. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Closed session under Missouri statute 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney communications

The Lee's Summit City Council convened a closed session on September 8, 2026, citing Missouri statute 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney-client communications. The motion to enter closed session passed unanimously with 8 votes. No substantive decisions were made during this procedural meeting.

• Held closed session under Section 610.021(1) for legal matters (8-0)

City Council - Regular Session

The City Council will review presentations on the Mayor's Housing Task Force and economic development incentive policies. The meeting includes first and second readings of several ordinances regarding municipal disclosures and construction services.

• Presentation on Mayor's Housing Task Force next steps
• Presentation on Economic Development Incentive Policy update process
• Bill 26-155: Changes to Chapter 100 Bond Documents for Lakewood Business Park Project (Building 2)
• Bill 26-152: $52,378 contract award to David E. Ross Construction Co. for Jacomo Pump Stations and Forcemains Project
• Bill 26-154: Ordinance renewing conflict of interest disclosure procedures

City Council - Closed Session

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal matters, real estate transactions, and sealed bids or contracts. This meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

• Discussion of legal actions or litigation
• Discussion of real estate leasing, purchases, or sales
• Review of sealed bids, proposals, or negotiated contracts

The Lee's Summit City Council held a closed session on September 1, 2026, immediately following the regular session. The council voted unanimously (8-0) to enter the closed session, citing Missouri statutes covering legal actions, real estate transactions, and sealed bids. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the meeting was closed to the public and not recorded or broadcast.

• Approved motion to enter closed session (8-0)

Cultural Commission

Planning Commission

The Lee's Summit Planning Commission is holding a continued public hearing on a preliminary development plan for a convenience store at 2661 SE Blue Parkway, proposed by KDP Hospitality, LLC. The commission will also consider approving the consent agenda, which includes the action letter from the previous meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Continued public hearing for Preliminary Development Plan #PL2026-078, Blackwell Convenience Store, 2661 SE Blue Parkway
• Applicant: KDP Hospitality, LLC; representative Priti Bhakta
• Ordinance to approve the preliminary development plan under Chapter 33, Unified Development Ordinance
• Approval of August 13, 2026, Planning Commission Action Letter

The Planning Commission voted 4-4 on a motion to recommend approval of a preliminary development plan for a convenience store at 2661 SE Blue Parkway. Because the motion failed, no recommendation was forwarded to the City Council. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 13, 2026, meeting.

• Approved August 13, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Failed to recommend approval for Application #PL2026-078 (4-4)

Parks and Recreation Board

Charter Review Commission

Human Relations Commission

Mayor’s State of the City Address

Planning Commission Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee

The Planning Commission Ad Hoc Bylaws Committee is meeting to review the Planning Commission's bylaws. The agenda includes public comments and a single business item on bylaw review. This is a procedural meeting focused on internal rules.

• Planning Commission Bylaw Review (2026-7802)

Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Lee's Summit Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold public hearings on three variance requests, each seeking relief from the rear yard setback requirement at specific residential properties. The board will also consider approving action letters from its April and June 2026 meetings. This is a regular meeting with no other substantive business on the agenda.

• Variance to rear yard setback at 2223 SW Longview Rd (Appl. #PL2026-177)
• Variance to rear yard setback at 915 SW Bennington Pl (Appl. #PL2026-201)
• Variance to rear yard setback at 724 SW 15th Cir (Appl. #PL2026-203)
• Approval of action letters from April 16 and June 18, 2026 meetings

City Council Rules Committee

The Lee's Summit City Council Rules Committee is meeting to approve the action letter from its July 16, 2026 meeting and to continue a discussion on decorum, led by Chair Trish Carlyle. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, roll call, public comments, and roundtable.

• Approval of Action Letter for July 16, 2026 meeting (2026-7769)
• Continued discussion: Introduction to decorum (2026-7794), presenter Chair Trish Carlyle

City Council - Closed Session

The Lee's Summit City Council is holding a closed session immediately following its regular meeting. The session is closed to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast. The agenda cites Missouri law allowing closed discussion of legal actions and attorney communications, as well as security measures, GPS data, investigative techniques, and operational response plans related to public safety.

• Closed session under Section 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney-client communications
• Closed session under Section 610.021(19)(a) for security measures, GPS data, and investigative techniques
• Closed session under Section 610.021(19)(d) for operational guidelines and critical incident response plans

The City Council voted 6-2 to enter a closed session citing Missouri law for legal actions and privileged attorney communications, plus security measures and operational response plans. The session was not recorded or broadcast, and no substantive public decisions were made.

• Held closed session under RSMo 610.021(1) and 610.021(19)(a),(d) (6-2)