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There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals. Idowu Koyenikan, Idowu is an “internationally acclaimed organizational consultant and author”. He also said, "Don’t worry about what I am now, For what I will be, I am gradually becoming."

Sunday - Palm Sunday; 4:00 pm - Wyman Listening Post

Monday - noon - Hospital Board of Trustees

Tuesday, 4:30 pm - Municipal Court; 6 pm - Parks & Recreation Board

Wednesday - noon Westside Committee

Thursday, 10:00 am - Housing Authority; 4:30 pm - CDBG Application Public Hearing

Friday - Good Friday; 7:30 am - City Council Work Session

Sunday - Easter

Wyman Listening Post aimed at discussing the future of the historic Wyman School building. The focus of the session will be on sharing the results of environmental assessments & use of funding ($250K) from MoDNR to remove lead-based paint & asbestos.

Hospital Board will hear reports from CEO, CNO, CFO, Home Health/Hospice annual report; policy/ procedure approval; board yearly self-evaluation review/discussion

Parks & Recreation will review monthly financials, reports from director & staff, church land, social media archive, MPRA conference update, staffing update, Earth Day clean up event 2024, tennis.

CDBG Application Public Hearing will discuss city's intent to seek approx. $400K in CDBG funds to improve intersection of Corum Rd. & St. Louis Ave. & the railroad approaches on S. McCleary Rd.

City Council agenda items under development include social media policy, Miller/May right-of-way dedication, Municipal Court ordinance amendments, agreement with MoDOT for maintenance of sidewalks, award of streetscape 2024 bids, resolution of intent to seek CDBG funds, outdoor pool final change order.

Celebrating work anniversaries this week - Shannon Stroud, HR Manager - 22 years; Tracy Sanchez, Account Technician 3 years; Baylee O'Dell, Child Watch Attendant 2 years; Nicole Davis, Fitness Coordinator, Grayson Grove, Recreation Program Supervisor, & Arianna Hopper, Lifeguard 1 year.

• Park Foundation is planning the Piccadilly event scheduled for April 6th
• Mayor's Prayer Breakfast has been scheduled for May 2nd at The Elms at 7am, tickets are on sale now in the City Manager's Office and Chamber of Commerce.
• The rain this week resulted in water over the N. Main bridge. The Dry Fork Greenway when finished will keep this size rain in its banks.
• The City selected Olsson Studios to lead our Comprehensive Planning process. A community comprehensive plan is a document that guides the future development of a community based on its goals & aspirations. This plan will replace the current 2009 plan. It is a community-led & owned process that involves all community members in creating a vision & roadmap to sustainability, self-sufficiency & improved governance. The comprehensive plan will cover a 15 year period & addresses various aspects of community life, such as land use, transportation, housing, environment, & economy. The schedule of meetings is being developed, please look for opportunities to become involved.
  

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