Point of View

The Mission for the Parade of Hearts is to unite our region through an incredible public art experience. Original artwork based on the KC Heart will be placed around the region & promoted as a tourism activity. The goal is to set a national example of unification, truly showing the country we are the heartland with a common purpose of making our communities strong. Visitors will be visiting each heart neighborhood throughout the KC region. 154 One-of-a-kind heARTs. 123 Artist. 5 Beneficiaries. 71 Sponsors. 30 Cities. 5 Counties. ONE Heartland. March-May 2022 look for our heART in Excelsior Springs.

Monday, 6PM - Council Meeting

Tuesday, 9AM - Community Foundation. 3PM - Community Center; 4PM - Municipal Court

Wednesday, 5PM - Historic Preservation Commission

Thursday, 9:30AM - Thrive Steering Committee; 10AM - MML Webinar regarding ARPA Reporting; 11AM - Urban Redevelopment.

City Council proclaims March Dari-B Ice Cream Month, will hear annual report from DEP & will consider - board reappointment - Kristi Rice to MU 4-H Extension Council; replacement of concrete Fire Station driveway apron, $95,620; agreement for Consulting Engineering Services w/Bartlett & West, typical services are water line replacements, manage water model & street improvements in conjunction w/MoDOT; Public Transit Operating Assistance Grant Agreement w/MoDOT, $2,002; Special Use Permit @ 608 Benton for vacation rental; amendment to SUP @ 300 Milwaukee to specify deadline for compliance with original stipulations regarding the storage of large equipment; amendment to SUP Process recommends same process for the approval of SUP be followed for revocation of same permit; Personnel Policy Amendments to clarify intent of individual sections & includes Wellness Program w/Community Center memberships for employees working more than 500 hours/year similar to Wellness Programs w/City Hospital & School District, and Appropriations.

Celebrating Work Anniversaries - PT City Park Laborer Sharon Sampsel, 10 years; CC PT Fitness Attendant Brendan Blackburn & PT Wellness Cafe Server Kyli Crowley, 1 year. This week Chief Dull conducted a promotion ceremony with family & friends present to honor the transition of Jeremiah Renne & Ryan Dowdy to the position of Lieutenant & Robert Warner to Captain.

The next Listening Post is scheduled for 3/31 @ 6PM. The subject is to consider pros & cons of Pit Bull Ban or is the City's Dangerous Dog Ordinance enough. Invited panelists include Attorney Katie Barnett, Veterinarian Pete Rucker, Jessica Steele, KC Pet Project, Police Chief Greg Dull, & Resident Angela Argit. City Council has completed first reading of an ordinance that would eliminate specific breed ban & leave dangerous dog ordinance intact. We are inviting a respectful exchange of ideas. Our goal is to gain a broad perspective & learn from the views of others.

This quaint little town is brimming with history, culture, & fun for the whole family. It's the perfect destination for the collector of sweet, small-town experiences. The town boasts decades of history alongside locally owned wineries, shops & restaurants to keep your agenda full. Stay. Eat. Shop. Imbibe. Learn. Read it in 417 Magazine.

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