Kevin L. Chrisman

The committee reviewed financial updates including city administrator approvals and the third quarter budget variance report. Action items included renewing the professional services agreement with The Platte County Citizen for newsletter services and directing staff to execute an agreement with Baker Tilly for a sewer allocation study. The meeting also included a quarterly update on Capital Improvement Program projects and discussions regarding property ownership for Pocket Park, safety improvements for the park, and planned curb work in the Pinecrest subdivision.

The meeting included the appointment of individuals to the Tax Increment Financing Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Key actions involved the approval of retail liquor licenses for various community events and a construction agreement for shelter building in Watkins Park. The board approved a construction agreement for Route 9 improvements from Highway 45 to Lakeview Drive and authorized a lease purchase agreement and declaration of trust for financing project costs. Additionally, the board discussed the maintenance of a roundabout, public input strategies for park ball fields, sidewalk planning, and the status of local community events.

The commission reviewed applications for the Thousand Oaks subdivision, including final plats and a subdivision waiver regarding front yard setbacks, which was conditionally approved for specific lots. The commission also provided feedback on design and performance criteria for proposed renovations to 115 N Main St. Additionally, a public hearing was held regarding a text amendment to conditional use regulations for office uses along Bell Road, which was subsequently approved.

The Board of Aldermen conducted a regular meeting to address several key agenda items. Actions included the approval of an ordinance to extend the sales dates for fireworks, the authorization of construction agreements for the 2021 Mill and Overlay Program and the 2021 Curb and Sidewalk Program, the adoption of a revised Master Plan for Watkins Park, and the approval of a design concept for a roundabout in English Landing Park. Additionally, the Board accepted right-of-way and easements for infrastructure improvements at Route 9 and 6th Street. During reports, the Board discussed the process for researching sewer plant options and potential redistricting based on upcoming census data.

The committee meeting covered several key agenda items including a construction agreement for Route 9 improvements from Highway 45 to Lakeview Drive, and an ordinance authorizing a lease purchase agreement with BOFK, N.A. for financing capital projects. Additionally, the committee discussed and recommended a construction agreement for a shelter building in Watkins Park. The committee also reviewed a quarterly project update and considered a request from the Parkville Old Towne Market Community Improvement District for the installation of public restrooms downtown.