Amanda Cox

The City Council meeting agenda includes proclamations for Theatre in Our Schools Month, recognition of staff certifications, and a fundraising update from the Youth Advisory Commission. Consent agenda items include an ordinance declaring unopposed candidates elected and canceling the May 2026 election, review of the Ethics Ordinance, the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Annual Report, purchase of mobile data terminals, and annexation of specific rights-of-way. Planning and Zoning items address zoning changes for Hidden Trails Subdivision and N. Penelope Street. Regular agenda items involve amending Tax Abatement Guidelines, awarding a construction contract for the W. Avenue I Drainage Project, and receiving a report on the Belton Police Department Annual and Racial Profiling Reports. Executive sessions are scheduled for consultation with the attorney and deliberation regarding real property.

The joint meeting focused on a presentation and discussion regarding the City of Belton 2026-2036 Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. The City Council also held a regular meeting that included the swearing-in of newly elected councilmembers, reorganization of the City Council, and a review of the Youth Advisory Commission's end-of-year report. Other topics addressed included a mural project at the Lena Armstrong Public Library, appointments to various boards and commissions, and the adoption of updated bylaws and policies for the Belton Economic Development Corporation. The Council further considered historic preservation appeals and held a work session on the FY2027 budget, alongside various economic development and performance agreements.

The meeting included a presentation and discussion regarding the City of Belton 2026-2036 Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Master Plan. The City Council also held a regular meeting covering the presentation of Council pay, the swearing-in of newly elected Councilmembers, reorganization of the Council, and reports from the Youth Advisory Commission and Leadership Belton. Additionally, the Council considered the authorization of a library mural, appointments to various Boards and Commissions, amendments to Belton Economic Development Corporation bylaws and policies, historic preservation appeals, a budget work session for FY2027, and several economic development performance agreements.

The commission reviewed multiple agenda items including a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding the demolition of a contributing structure and a proposal for exterior renovations and Façade Improvement Grants for several historic commercial properties. Discussions also included an update on administrative approvals granted by the Historic Preservation Officer.

The meeting featured a presentation on the Heritage Park Disc Golf Course by the Disc Golf Association Representative. Additionally, Parks and Recreation staff provided an update on various recreation programs, events, and park projects. The Director of Parks and Recreation delivered an update regarding the Parks Master Plan.