Point of View

Every day I try to figure out whether there's something I can do that will make a difference. Madeleine Albright, first woman to serve as US secretary of state, diplomat 1937-2022. March is Women's History Month

Monday, Noon - Hospital Board; 6PM - Planning & Zoning; 6PM - Meet the Candidates

Thursday, 6PM - Listening Post @ Community Center

Friday, 7:30 AM - Council Work session; City Employee Wellness Program in effect

Saturday, 6PM - Park Foundation sponsored Piccadilly Fundraiser for All-Inclusive Milwaukee Park Playground development

• Hospital Board of Trustees will hear executive, nursing, medical, & financial officer reports, review policy & consider approval.
• Planning & Zoning Commission public hearing considers application to rezone parcel on Meadowlark Lane RP4 to C3 Service Business District; review code revision status & inform commission of administrative approval for lot split @ 500 Tiger Dr.
• Breed Ban/Dangerous Dog Listening Post invites a respectful discussion about breed bans & dangerous dog ordinances. Invited to enhance the discussion is Dr. Pete Rucker (veterinarian), Katie Barnett (attorney), Jessica Steele (KC Pet Project), Greg Dull (Police Chief) & Angela Argit (citizen).
• City Council agenda items under development include repeal of Breed Ban, Golf Cart Fleet Purchase, DEP Facade Grant Program, Liquor license for Pairings by Van Till, Lagoon Pump Repair, 2022 Overlay Engineering contract, Farm lease agreements & appropriations.

Celebrating Work Anniversaries: Assistant Fire Chief Zac St. John, 16 years; CC PT Child Watch Attendant Lillian Lefebvre & Water Plant Operator Richard Nash - 3 years; Finance Accounting Technician Tracy Sanchez & Sewer Maintenance Worker Tylor Mountenay - 1 year.

Save the Date: Cornhole Tournament & Bunny Brunch 4/16; Mayor's Prayer Breakfast 4/19; Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 4/21; Communities of Excellence National Conference 4/21-22; Earth Day Cleanup 4/23; Community Health Fair 4/30.

Community Center/Parks & Recreation has updated software applications to better manage membership & programming; applied new non-slip surfaces in the pool area. We are pleased to see the new Art @ Century Bark & Parade of HeART @ Elms Hotel. Golf Course Food/Beverage has new hours 9AM - 8PM, with kitchen open at 10:30AM; see their event menu. Approved at the last Council meeting:

• 353 Redevelopment Agreement @ 216 South St & agreement with Pullman SST, Inc. for Hall of Waters structural repairs
• replacement of Golf irrigation system pump VFD & controls & purchase of TruNarc Handheld Narcotics Analyzer
• destruction of records & appropriations

Community Development Annual Report highlights:

• Department includes Building Trades, Neighborhood Services, Planning & Development
• provides staff support to P/Z, BZA, Historic Preservation, Communities for All Ages, 353 Redevelopment, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Hotel Feasibility Study, RAISE & SAT Grants; received over 2600 calls for service, 1200 counter visits for information
• 795 permits issued, a 24% increase over last year for $18.6M construction value
• 42 Certificates of Appropriateness in historic districts.
• 70% of nuisance calls are for weeds, junk & debris; Codes strives to resolve complaints with voluntary compliance, has an 86% voluntary compliance rate
• Working with more than 6 confidential commercial developments valued at $54M who have expressed interest in locating in ES.

I really enjoyed this museum! Never knew this city was full of so much rich history, and I got a very personalized tour! Google Review

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