Point of View

The Kentucky Derby’s long history began in 1872, when Meriwether Lewis Clark, grandson of William Clark – of the famed pair Lewis and Clark – traveled to Europe. While there, Clark attended the Epsom Derby in England, a well-known horse race run since 1780, and also fraternized with the French Jockey Club, a group that developed another popular horse race, the Grand Prix de Paris Longchamps.

CCPHC Order - Masks & Social distancing are recommended.

Monday, noon - Hospital Board; 6PM - Planning & Zoning Commission

Tuesday, 4PM - Municipal Court; 6PM - Parks & Recreation Board

Wednesday, Noon - Westside Committee. Thursday, 10AM - Housing Authority

Friday, 7:30 AM - Council Work Session

Saturday, 10AM - LIFT Chamber open house/ribbon-cutting; 11AM - 9PM - Gatsby Day featuring music on street corners, entertain walkers, band in evening in circle drive

Safety of Parks have dramatically improved, leader among all other parks, reports MPR, City's liability insurer following facility inspections. New ambulance to be delivered this week. Customer Utility Partnership program made calls to 67 past due accounts to avoid disconnects. Golf Hill Grille hours in May are 8AM-7PM on weekdays, 7AM-7PM on weekends. Bids on street overlay came in under budget, added streets to be improved: N. Jesse James (Meadowlark to Hwy 69), Dunbar (Concourse to St. Louis), & Wornall (Kimberly to Lodwick). Operation Safe @ Cerner has given 3,162 shots to residents of 64024 zip code & ESH has given over 4,000 shots; OS will end May 6th, going forward shots will be available from retail locations. OS is moving into the education phase - "We are All in this Together", the history of vaccinations is clear, roll up your sleeves & let's get back out there.

Planning & Zoning Agenda: Historic Preservation Design Guidelines; Preliminary/Final Plat for 1900 W. 69 Hwy. & Splash Park; Special Use Permits for Vacation Rental on Temple, Tattoo Shop on Italian Way, Apiary on Bluff; & Study Session for Zoning Districts C0-C3 & M1-M2.

Council Agenda under development includes: Proclamation for Older American Month & National Nurses Day (May 6); Conflict of Interest Ordinance (re-adopted annually); PZ Recommendations; Wholesale Gas Sales Agreement at Community Center, & Water Meter purchase. Council Action taken 4/19 - Certified election results; administered Oath of Office to Stephen Spear & Sonya Morgan; Election of Sharon Powell as Mayor & Sonya Morgan as Mayor Pro-Tem; Approved MOU Agreement with School District for School Resource Officers [FUNDING: ESSD] WHY? provides officers to be assigned to High, Middle & Elementary Schools; License Agreement with 1st United Methodist Church, WHY? allows Parks to maintain property adjacent to Splash Park to discourage wildlife; Redevelopment Agreement for 120 E. Broadway, Contract with Strata Architecture for Hall of Waters [FUNDING: SAT, CIP] WHY? to prepare construction documents; & Appropriations.

Celebrating work anniversaries this week are: Charles Lee, Water Maintenance Worker III (PT) - 28 years; Kolton Ginnings, Park Ranger (PT), Robert Happy, Group Fitness Instructor (PT), & Melinda Mehaffy, Economic Development Director - 4 years; Christopher Blanchard, Firefighter/Paramedic - 3 years; & Meghan Morris, Recreation Program Supervisor (PT) - 2 years. Recognizing Susan Conyers (City Manager), Sarah Davis (Fire), Barb Eckles (Police), Janet Morehead (Parks), Lisa Morgan (Community Development), & Debby Willimetz (Public Works) on Administrative Professional Day. They provide invaluable support to their departments. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner held this week - this was so much fun for us to give back to our volunteers who give the City so much of their time & expertise. Highlighting community leaders serving on Hospital Board of Trustees - Martha Buckman, Bob Craven, Ed Duncan, Jerry O'Dell, Tim Pence, Dr. Bob Shemwell, & Bill Ed Thomas. Thank you for your leadership and attention to maintaining programs that improve our Community Health. We are proud of our heritage for health & wellness.

Excelsior Springs, known for mineral water springs, provides unforgettable experiences. Enjoy our quaint town, where exceptional small businesses provide great food, drink, unique shopping, and entertainment. You'll come back again and again. Quote in MO Humanities Magazine, mohumanities.org

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