Lee's Summit meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Lee's Summit Council Approves I-470 CID Resolution; Stormwater Tax Results to Be Canvassed

The Lee's Summit City Council on Aug. 4 approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to appoint successor directors to the I-470 Community Improvement District, voting 7-1 with one member absent. The council also approved its consent agenda, including a hazardous materials permit for the Costco Fuel Station, and held a closed session on legal and real estate matters.

City Council actions

At its regular session Aug. 4, the council:

• Approved the agenda as published (8-0).
• Approved the consent agenda, which included the July 14, 2026 action letter and the Costco Fuel Station hazardous materials permit (8-0).
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-14, authorizing the mayor to appoint successor directors to the I-470 Community Improvement District (7-1; Councilmember Funk absent).

The council then voted 8-0 to enter a closed session to discuss litigation and the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Other recent meetings

Several committees and boards met during the past two weeks, though their minutes have not yet been published. Key items on their agendas included:

• **Finance and Budget Committee (Aug. 3):** Reviewed budget amendments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, a purchase of an Envirosight RX-SATII CCTV camera truck, and an increase to the Bellesage Partners payroll support contract from $124,000 to $174,000.
• **Public Works Committee (Aug. 10):** Considered a $2,972,134.26 sole-source contract with Clarkson Construction for the Mouse Creek Trail Tunnel, a $1,389,611 design amendment for Jacomo Basin Pump Stations, and a $983,166 change order for the FY25 Water Main Replacement project (revised total $6,441,862).
• **Community and Economic Development Committee (Aug. 12):** Discussed liquor license compliance, the economic development incentive policy, and the Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance.
• **Planning Commission (Aug. 13):** Held public hearings on a special use permit and preliminary development plan for an assisted living and memory care facility at 800 and 820 SE Battery Dr, and a special use permit renewal for Luther Mazda at 975 SE Oldham Pkwy.
• **Board of Aeronautic Commissioners (Aug. 5):** Reviewed airport rules, financial updates, and fuel sales reports.
• **City Council (Aug. 11):** Heard a presentation on "Housing in Lee's Summit - A Framework for Decision Making" in a joint session with the Planning Commission.

Coming up

• **City Council Regular Session (Aug. 18):** The council will canvass the Aug. 4 election results on a proposed 1/4-cent stormwater management sales tax. It will also consider budget amendments for FY2026 and FY2027, a sole-source contract with Clarkson Construction for the Mouse Creek Trail Tunnel ($2,972,134.26), an increase for SE Douglas Street Improvements engineering to $897,354, and a water main replacement change order increase to $6,441,862. A closed session on litigation and security matters follows.
• **Board of Zoning Adjustments (Aug. 20):** Public hearings on three rear-yard setback variance requests at 2223 SW Longview Rd, 915 SW Bennington Pl, and 724 SW 15th Cir.
• **City Council Rules Committee (Aug. 20):** Continued discussion on decorum, led by Chair Trish Carlyle.
• **Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee (Aug. 17):** Review of a lobbyist RFP scope and discussion of 2027 legislative priorities.

Lee’s Summit council votes 8-0 for closed session; agenda items include Fourth & Green incentives

The Lee’s Summit City Council held a closed session on Aug. 4, voting 8-0 to discuss litigation and real estate matters, according to official minutes. No other substantive decisions were recorded in that meeting. Other meetings during the past week were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

City Council

The council’s regular session on Aug. 4 included several items on its agenda, though no votes were recorded in the available materials. The agenda included:

• A conceptual economic development incentive request for the Fourth & Green Project by Omni 360 Development (item 2026-7759).
• A discussion on the process to fill the District 3 council vacancy (item 2026-7761).
• A hazardous materials permit for the Costco Fuel Station at 20 SE Oldham Parkway (item 2026-7754).
• Resolution No. 26-14, authorizing the mayor to appoint successor directors to the I-470 Community Improvement District.

In a separate closed session the same day, the council voted 8-0 to enter closed session to discuss litigation and the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. No other decisions were recorded.

Finance and Budget Committee

The Finance and Budget Committee met Aug. 3, but its agenda was published without minutes. The agenda included:

• Amendment No. 2 to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
• Amendment No. 9 to the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
• Purchase of one Envirosight RX-SATII combo CCTV System Camera Truck.
• An increase of the Bellesage Partners contract from $124,000.00 to $174,000.00 for payroll support.
• An investment portfolio report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Board of Aeronautic Commissioners

The Board of Aeronautic Commissioners met Aug. 5, also with an agenda but no published minutes. Items included:

• Approval of the April 1, 2026, BOAC Action Letter.
• Updates to 2026 airport rules, regulations, and minimum standards.
• An airport financial update.
• A staff report on fuel sales and fuel history.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings were listed for the next 14 days as of Aug. 10, 2026. Residents should check the city’s official meeting calendar for future agendas and minutes.

Lee's Summit Council advances Arborside redevelopment, Dillon's rezoning; taxilane contract and budget amendments pending

The Lee's Summit City Council advanced redevelopment plans for Arborside and a Dillon's grocery store to second readings at its July 7 regular session, with several items passing on split votes.

City Council — July 7 Regular Session

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda each on 8-0 votes. It then advanced four development-related items to second reading:

• **Arborside LCRA Redevelopment Plan** — advanced 8-0.
• **Arborside Community Improvement District** — advanced 7-1.
• **Dillon's rezoning/development plan** — amended and advanced 7-1.
• **Lemone-Smith Business & Rail Center subdivision** — advanced 8-0.
• **Easement vacation at 201 SW Oldham Parkway** — advanced 7-1.

All items move to second reading; no final adoption was recorded in the available minutes.

City Council — July 14 Regular Session (agenda only)

The council was scheduled to consider several ordinances, though minutes have not yet been published and outcomes are not confirmed. Items on the agenda included:

• **Ordinance 26-135**: award $3,745,809 to Pyramid Contractors, Inc. for SE Taxilane Construction.
• **Ordinance 26-133**: authorize up to $115,044 for a Workday Success Plan and Flex Credits.
• **Ordinance 26-134**: approve Change Order No. 1 for SE 5th St Storm Repair with Wiedenmann, Inc., increasing the contract by $128,677.99 to a total of $469,928.99.
• **Ordinance 26-122**: rezone approximately 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2.
• **Ordinance 26-121**: establish the Arborside Community Improvement District.

A closed session followed, listed for legal actions or litigation and public safety security matters. That session is not open to the public and is not recorded or broadcast.

Finance and Budget Committee — July 6 (agenda only)

The committee was set to discuss an employee health insurance financial review, consider two budget amendments for FY2026 (TMP-3709) and FY2027 (TMP-3716), and vote on a Workday Success Plan contract not to exceed $115,044 (TMP-3723). A presentation on DOJ Bridging Immigration-related Deficits and COPS grants was also scheduled. Minutes are not yet published.

Public Works Committee — July 13 (agenda only)

The committee was scheduled to consider six ordinances involving change orders and contract awards. The largest item was a $3,745,809.00 bid award to Pyramid Contractors, Inc. for Project P-293 SE Taxilane Construction. Other items included a $1,280,523 award to HDR Engineering for the Tudor Forcemain Condition Assessment, a $446,159 modification with Burns & McDonnell for Cedar Creek Interceptor Phase 4 (total $751,912), and an $893,925 award to C.P. Systems International LLC for the Cathodic Protection Program FY26. Minutes are not yet published.

Community and Economic Development Committee — July 8 (agenda only)

The committee was scheduled to discuss a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance and consider approval of its June 10, 2026 action letter. No votes were scheduled.

Planning Commission — July 9 (agenda only)

The Planning Commission was set to hold a public hearing on a preliminary development plan for the Blackwell Convenience Store at 2661 SE Blue Pkwy, submitted by KDP Hospitality, LLC. The consent agenda included the June 25, 2026 action letter.

City Council Rules Committee — July 16 (agenda only)

The committee met via video conference to discuss public participation protocols, including meeting decorum and camera angles used during public comments at council meetings.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee**: Will receive a lobbyist update from City Attorney Brian W. Head and review the RFP scope of services for state and federal lobbyists.
• **July 21 — City Council Regular Session**: Cancelled. The next regular session is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Lee's Summit council set to vote on $3.75M SE Taxilane contract; recent meetings await minutes

Lee's Summit City Council is scheduled July 14 to consider awarding a $3,745,809 construction contract for the SE Taxilane project to Pyramid Contractors, Inc., the largest dollar item on this week's agenda. The same session includes votes on a $115,044 Workday software contract, a rezoning for a Dillon's grocery store, and establishment of the Arborside Community Improvement District.

Recent meetings: agendas posted, minutes pending

Minutes have not yet been published for any of the four meetings held between July 6 and July 9, so outcomes — including whether votes passed — are not yet confirmed by the official record. What follows is based on the posted agendas.

Finance and Budget Committee (July 6): The committee was scheduled to discuss an employee health insurance financial review, consider two budget amendments (FY2026 ordinance TMP-3709 and FY2027 ordinance TMP-3716), and vote on authorizing a Workday Success Plan contract up to $115,044 (TMP-3723). A presentation on DOJ Bridging Immigration-related Deficits and COPS grants was also listed.

City Council Regular Session (July 7): Public hearings were set for the Arborside Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority plan (applicant: Land Reserve, Inc.) and a rezoning of 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2 for a Dillon's grocery store, fuel kiosk, and retail. The council was also scheduled to consider conceptual economic development incentives — a Community Improvement District — for the Dillon's project. The consent agenda included a property tax collection agreement with Jackson County. First readings of final plats for Hook Farms 3rd Plat (lots 216–258) and Eagle Creek Villas 1st Plat (lots 1–51) were listed.

Community and Economic Development Committee (July 8): A discussion of a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance was the main item. No votes were scheduled. The committee was also set to approve its June 10, 2026 action letter.

Planning Commission (July 9): A public hearing on a preliminary development plan for the Blackwell Convenience Store at 2661 SE Blue Pkwy (KDP Hospitality, LLC) was scheduled, along with approval of the June 25, 2026 action letter.

Coming up

Public Works Committee — July 13: The committee will consider six ordinances involving change orders and contract awards. The largest is the $3,745,809 bid award for Project P-293 SE Taxilane Construction to Pyramid Contractors, Inc. Other items include a $128,677.99 change order for SE 5th Street Storm Repair with Wiedenmann, Inc. (bringing the total to $469,928.99), a $1,280,523 RFQ award to HDR Engineering for the Tudor Forcemain Condition Assessment, a $446,159 modification for Cedar Creek Interceptor Phase 4 with Burns & McDonnell (total $751,912), and an $893,925 bid award to C.P. Systems International LLC for the Cathodic Protection Program FY26.

City Council Regular Session — July 14: The council will consider Ordinance 26-135 (the $3,745,809 SE Taxilane award), Ordinance 26-133 (up to $115,044 for Workday Success Plan and Flex Credits), Ordinance 26-134 (the SE 5th Street storm repair change order), Ordinance 26-122 (rezoning approximately 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2), and Ordinance 26-121 (establishing the Arborside Community Improvement District). Items are scheduled for first or second reading as indicated on the agenda.

City Council Closed Session — July 14: Following the regular session, the council will meet in closed session on legal actions, causes of action, or litigation, and public safety security measures and investigative information. This meeting is not open to the public and will not be recorded or broadcast.

City Council Rules Committee — July 16: Meeting via video conference, the committee will approve its June 18, 2026 action letter and continue discussions on meeting decorum and camera angles during public participation at council meetings.

Planning Commission continues Land Reserve hearing; City Council to weigh Arborside plan, Dillon’s grocery rezoning

The Lee’s Summit Planning Commission continued a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment for the 3,164-acre Land Reserve property to a date uncertain, taking no action on the large-scale project. The meeting, held June 25, also approved two easement vacations and elected officers. Meanwhile, several key items are on upcoming agendas, including the City Council’s consideration of the Arborside redevelopment plan and a rezoning for a new Dillon’s grocery store.

Planning Commission continues Land Reserve hearing

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment and consistency determination for the 3,164-acre Land Reserve property but continued both to a date uncertain. The meeting was an agenda-only session; minutes have not yet been published. The commission approved a consent agenda that included vacation of easements for Park Ridge 8th Plat (Lots 370-379) and 201 SW Oldham Parkway, both filed by Engineering Solutions. It also held its annual election of officers.

City Council to vote on Arborside plan, Dillon’s rezoning (July 7)

The City Council will hold public hearings on July 7 on the Arborside Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority plan submitted by Land Reserve, Inc. A separate public hearing will consider rezoning 15.71 acres near NE Tudor Road and NE Douglas Street to CP-2 for a Dillon’s grocery store, fuel kiosk, and retail. The council will also consider conceptual economic development incentives for the Dillon’s project through a Community Improvement District. On the consent agenda is a property tax collection agreement with Jackson County. First readings of final plats for Hook Farms 3rd Plat (lots 216-258) and Eagle Creek Villas 1st Plat (lots 1-51) are also scheduled.

Finance and Budget Committee to review contracts, grants (July 6)

The Finance and Budget Committee will discuss employee health insurance finances and consider budget amendments for FY2026 and FY2027. The committee will vote on authorizing a Workday support contract not to exceed $115,044. A presentation on federal DOJ Bridging Immigration-related Deficits and COPS grants is also scheduled.

Community and Economic Development Committee to discuss ADU ordinance (July 8)

The committee will discuss a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance. No votes are scheduled; the item is for discussion only. The committee will also approve the action letter from its June 10 meeting.

Planning Commission to consider convenience store plan (July 9)

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a preliminary development plan for a convenience store at 2661 SE Blue Parkway, submitted by KDP Hospitality, LLC. The consent agenda includes approval of the June 25 action letter.

Coming up

• **July 6** – Finance and Budget Committee, 6:00 p.m.
• **July 7** – City Council Regular Session, 7:00 p.m. (public hearings on Arborside plan and Dillon’s rezoning)
• **July 8** – Community and Economic Development Committee, 6:00 p.m.
• **July 9** – Planning Commission, 6:00 p.m.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available on the city’s website.