Point of View

“Don't knock the weather. If it didn't change once in a while, nine out of ten people couldn't start a conversation.” ― Kim Hubbard

Monday - President's Day Holiday ~ City offices are closed!

Tuesday - Municipal Court, 6PM - City Council Meeting moved to Public Works Building & ZOOM

Thursday, 8:30 AM - Communities for All Ages, 10AM - Housing Authority

Friday, 1-3 Travis Taylor Retirement Party

• Three bids were received for Hall of Waters structural improvements & are under review.
• CIP approved $100,000 for repair of Fire Station driveway apron due to damage from aerial use.
• Evaluating options for street improvement methods for the upcoming construction season to enable more streets to receive improvements, looking at a granite & sealant material that has similar durability to asphalt, but cost significantly less. Discussions with cities that have been using granite & sealant with good results.
• The Parade of Hearts is seeking approval to place a heart in Excelsior Springs in a desired location where people can congregate, learn more about the heart & the artists through the Parade of Hearts. This is one of 154 locations where hearts will be placed around the greater KC region between mid-March to the first of June.

Celebrating Work Anniversaries - Transportation Bus Driver Helen Powell - 16 years; Police Corporal Cassie Cramer - 10 years; Water Plant Operator Michael Hearrold II & Building Inspector Mike Thompson - 8 years; CC Personal Trainer & Fitness Attendant Jacob Leonhard - 2 years.

Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19th @ The Elms, 7AM, featured speaker is Judge Duane Benton, US Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit. Tickets are $10, purchase at the Hall.

City Council will consider -

• board appointments - Susan Blaser to construction position on Historic Preservation Commission & Reggie St. John to Hall of Waters Steering Committee.
• agreement with AMB Billing Company, ambulance billing services, providing reduction in cost from 10% to 7.5% of collections, provide report writing training & improve timeliness of billing.
• proposal from Matrix to replace 6 treadmills @ community center, $49,753.
• change order with Superior Bowen, adjust to final quantities on Jesse James Street Improvements, $34,756.
• proposal from Capital Electric @ water plant, new electrical service requirements for basin sludge drain valves & actuators, $45,000.
• agreement for Consulting Engineering Services with Luebbert Engineering, typically provides compliance with MS4 Stormwater Permit requirements.
• agreement for Consulting Engineering Services with McClure, typically provides 3rd party stormwater reviews.
• agreement for Consulting Engineering Services with Lamp Rynearson for various services.
• whether to exercise buyout provision for current golf cart fleet & initiate bidding for new lease-purchase agreement to replace golf cart fleet.
• amendment to 353 Incentive Policy to include water & sewer service line replacements.
• adopting 2018 Technical Codes with Local Amendments, second reading.
• Appropriations

It is time to get out... experience... enjoy... & explore, & we have it all here waiting for you in ES. Our eclectic mix of locally owned eateries will give you an experience you desire. Ready to discover some new local craft beers or enjoy sampling wine in the vineyard? We've got that, too! You can be assured that we have the perfect place to lay your head & rest for a little while. From quaint B&B's, whole house rentals, to the iconic Elms Hotel & Spa, we have something just right for you. You can spend a perfect day exploring the shops & boutiques of Downtown. You can enjoy arts & entertainment or take on the beautiful outdoors. Read it in DEP's new Visitor's Guide.

Email: mmcgovern@excelsiorsprings.gov
Website: cityofesmo.com
Location: Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway, 64024
Phone: (816) 630-0752