Stephen Larson

The agenda focuses on city operations including a presentation on the new Greenwood Elementary School construction, authorizations for General Fund certificate of deposit openings, establishment of non-binding property tax levy rate estimates, approval of change orders for the microsurfacing improvement project, and the authorization of a rental agreement for the annual Freedom Festival. Additionally, the Board discussed grant applications for patrol car equipment and received department reports covering parks, public works, police activities, and administrative updates.

The agenda for the regular session included standard opening procedures, followed by the approval of the agenda and consent items, which involved approving the minutes of the previous meeting and bi-monthly payables. Key resolutions scheduled for consideration included authorizing the purchase of street intersection signs for the 2026 replacement program and issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for animal sheltering services. Department reports were scheduled from Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police Department, and Administration, followed by a public comment period and a motion to enter into a closed session pursuant to specified Missouri State Statutes.

The regular session agenda for the Board of Aldermen included several key items. Presentations covered an update on Sewer Rehabilitation from Nick Jacobs of SAK, and summaries of the Citywide and Police Department accomplishments for 2025. The resolutions section proposed agreements for managing the concession stand at Joel Dean Hitt Park for the 2026 Baseball Season, subscribing to Viasala Road AI Software for infrastructure assessment, approving a quote for office furniture, and authorizing bank signatories. An ordinance was scheduled for its second reading concerning an amendment to increase the monthly compensation for the Board of Aldermen. Discussion items included a Blue Shield Grant Proposal, followed by department reports and public comment periods. The session concluded with a motion to enter into a closed session.

The agenda for the Board of Aldermen meeting included several key items for action and discussion. Resolution approval was sought for a Concert Agreement with Grindstone Music for the 2026 Freedom Festival, and for a License Agreement with Carter Investments, Inc. to operate the fireworks stand during the 2026 season. The Board was scheduled to consider the first reading of an Ordinance to increase the monthly compensation for the Board of Aldermen members, effective after the April 2026 election. A discussion item involved the Road AI Street Condition Assessment Software demonstration for potential use in road capital improvement planning. Department reports were also anticipated from Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police Department, and Administration.

The agenda for the Regular Session included a presentation on a KOMPAN Playground Design and Proposal. Key legislative actions involved consideration of a resolution adopting an official slogan and tagline for the City of Greenwood, an ordinance authorizing the final disposition of certain city records, and an ordinance approving an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Belton Police Department for jail services and inmate housing. Discussion items included the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Contractual Animal Shelter and Care Services and the 2026 "Movies in the Park" Schedule. Department reports were scheduled from Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police Department, and Administration. The session concluded with a section for Public Comment and a motion to enter Closed Session under specified Missouri State Statutes.