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Sunday - Super Bowl

Tuesday, 8:30am - Multi-Chamber Connect; 4pm - Community Center Committee

Wednesday, 5pm - Historic Preservation Commission

Thursday, 9:30am - Thrive Steering Committee, 2pm RAISE Team Meeting

Friday, 7:30am - City Council work session & Valentine's Day

Multi-Chamber Connect @ Hall of Waters - Chambers of Excelsior Springs, Gladstone, Kearney, Liberty & Smithville hosting this public event to visit with business community members

Community Center Committee @ CC - quarterly updates, financial report review.

Thrive Steering Committee @ Hall of Waters - City & Organizational updates, PorchLight Proposal, Internship, Survey Planning, Calendar.

RAISE Team Meeting @ Hall of Waters - Conceptual Study Review & Comments

City Council issues under development - Community for all Ages Program Updates; Navitas Agreement for Pool Pack replacement [Funding - Community Center Sales Tax $870,000], Lithia Landing Structural Engineering Agreement; Planning & Zoning recommendations to R4 & Ag text amendments, & Special Use Permit; Creyton Vincent board appointment to Planning & Zoning; Chad Wagner board appointment to BZA & Community Center Committee, & January Financials.

Celebrating work anniversaries this week - Scott Guthrie, Fire Captain - 18 years; David Shadwick, Construction Services Maintenance - 5 years; Walter Bowen, Firefighter/Paramedic & Joseph Cline, Assistant Fire Chief - 3 years.

• Dry Fork Greenway project has started, erosion control is in place, contractors are organizing the work
• Review of RAISE projects with CPKC, process defined for Railroad approvals to proceed. The advance signal warning system to alert emergency response vehicles that a train is on the tracks can take many forms. The latest idea under review would use cameras & an app to provide information when any of the at grade crossings had a train on the tracks (Italian Way, Dunbar, & McCleary Road).
• Thrive Excelsior is a grassroots effort to improve the performance of our community & the people who lead & live here. Citizens Leadership Academy has accepted 25 applicants in this season's program. This is the best way to learn more about the ES community & how you can help make a difference. The Academy is now offering a daytime option if evenings don't work for you. Daytime sessions will take place every Tuesday @ noon from 3/4 - 5/13; find all the details & apply online at www.bit.ly/ThriveCLA2

Midwest Living Magazine - Excelsior Springs is one of 9 Charming MO Towns for a Perfect Weekend Getaway...With abundant natural beauty, intriguing historical sites & 4-season outdoor recreation, MO's small towns promise plenty of adventure - & surprises. MO may be well known as the Show-Me State, but the allure of its small towns often flies under the radar. ES calls out with its famous mineral waters. Take a self-guided springs walking tour & visit the Art Deco-style Hall of Waters. On your tour, you'll discover plenty of local shops & eateries downtown. Hop on the ES Chamber Trolley to give your feet a rest - but plan ahead if you want a themed tour, since the trolley's wine tours often sell out months in advance.