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Did you know --

• A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out
• A shrimp's heart is in its head
• It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky
• About 75% of the human brain is made of water
• Sharks do not have any bones
• Horses & Cows can sleep standing up
• Caterpillars have 12 eyes
• All dogs have unique nose prints
• An octopus has 9 brains
• Fish cough

Sunday - Groundhog Day

Monday, 6pm - City Council Meeting

Wednesday, 11:30am - Manager's Roundtable

Friday, 9am - Staff Retreat

City Council will consider contract to pave parking lot & drives to Boundless Backyard park on Milwaukee & closed session will follow.

Manager's Roundtable is a meeting hosted by MARC of City Managers from the region providing a panel discussion about regional safety & security planning for next year's World Cup, featuring Major Abigail Martinez, KCMO Police.

Celebrating work anniversaries this week - Chad Birdsong, Public Works Director - 31 years; Courtney Kennedy, Transportation Coordinator - 3 years; & Alexis Blankenship, Recreation Coordinator - 2 years.

• Employee committee is reviewing health plan proposals, comparing premiums, out-of-pocket costs, & various coverage levels impact employees differently.
• Dry Fork Greenway construction Notice to Proceed was issued for 2/3 [Funding: ARPA & CIP]
• Republic has changed their local representative for the Excelsior Springs contract for curbside trash collection & recycling. Trash collection services return to 5-day collection schedule coincided with a large snowfall, which caused additional service disruptions. Last week with the return to clear streets, the service is normalizing. We are focused on helping residents that experience a service miss with better information to resolve the interruption in service. If the trash container needs to be replaced, Public Works will deliver a new container, just call 816-630-0755 for new container, service missed, or suggestions for better placement of container to avoid misses & what materials cannot be recycled. More information can be found at this link. https://cityofesmo.com/publicservices/index.php/public-works/
• As good weather returns, construction at the Senior Housing Project on Tracy will get started
• Community Center kicks off February with Heart Month Promotion with health assessment & healthy recipes.
• Thrive Excelsior has invited 25 applicants to participate in the Citizen's Leadership Academy spring session.

Discover the Magic of ES: Where History Meets Modern Living! Our charming community offers the perfect blend of historic charm & modern convenience:

• The iconic Hall of Waters, once the largest water bar in the world, stands as a stunning Art Deco masterpiece.
• Beautiful historic homes showcase unique architecture from the Victorian era.
• Award-winning parks & walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts.
• Thriving downtown with local shops, restaurants, & regular community events.
• Just 30 minutes from KC - perfect for commuters!
• Current home buyers love ES for its smalltown charm, strong sense of community & incredible value compared to KC metro prices. Read it on Facebook