Point of View

“When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.” Erma Louise Bombeck was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for her syndicated newspaper humor column describing suburban home life from 1965 to 1996.

CCPHC Order - Masks are required indoors until further notice; 50% occupancy; parties limited to 10

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

Tuesday, 1PM - Thrive Health & Wellness; 4PM Municipal Court; 6PM Parks & Recreation

Wednesday, 10AM - MML Webinar on PZ Basics; 12PM - Chamber's Westside Meeting

Thursday, 10AM - Housing Authority

Friday, 7:30AM - Council Work Session; 10AM - COE Alumni Webinar

• Take a first look at westside planning for street/sidewalks. Please take the survey, www.surveymonkey.com/r/ES_SafeStreets. Improvements require grant funding to be made, public support is needed for grant approval.
• Planning & Zoning is undertaking a process to update development codes beginning this month. The code review process will focus on updating and correcting the current Zoning & Subdivision Regulations and other development related code sections to fix conflicting language, clarify areas of ambiguity, and modernize regulatory steps. The process will reflect existing City land use and development policy in the Comprehensive Plan and is expected to take at least all year to complete.
• Operation of Vaccination Clinics are subject to changes being discussed, but nothing has been settled at this point. We have been asked to identify seniors that need transportation assistance for a clinic next week, please give names & contact info to Senior Center, jeffbarge@esparkrec.com. Information will be released as it becomes available.
• Refinancing Community Center & Golf Clubhouse now will save $1M over the life of the bonds. It is possible to include $5M in the refinancing to begin Phase II at the Community Center, conversations are starting to consider how to move this project forward.

City Council held Public Hearing on Transportation before approving 5311 Grant Application [FUNDING: FTA, GF] WHY? will continue to receive federal funds to support operations, capital purchases for the bus system; Approved On-Call Agreements with McClure and Bartlett & West for services as needed; McClure typically provides review of developer storm water plans & Bartlett typically reviews impacts to water model; Approved adding N Tank to Utility Services Contract [FUNDING: Water Rates] WHY? provides professional services to interior/exterior of water tanks, inspection/maintenance; Approved list of records to be destroyed from Police [FUNDING: GF] WHY? record storage space is limited; Amended ordinance to require tenant list be provided with business license renewal, WHY? eliminates bi-annual inspection if no change in tenants; Adjusted Golf Membership rates/Green Fees [FUNDING: Golf] WHY? to maintain quality of course; appropriations approved and heard presentation from DEP for 2020 Annual Report.

With snow comes snow removal. Comments found on FB. "Thankful for all the people who have had to work in these treacherous weather conditions these past few weeks." "Thankful to the city trying to keep the roads clear so we can safely drive on them and get where we need to go." "Thank you for working day and night in this cold weather! It's greatly appreciated!"

EXPLORING THE ELMS HOTEL IN EXCELSIOR SPRINGS

BY VICKIE LILLO | 10/14/2020 Let’s face it—finding unique accommodations during road trips is one of the most frustrating things about travel. Do you want luxury, charm, history, location, or all of the above? It’s hard to find one hotel that has everything you need for a comfortable stay, but in some cases, you find a hotel that is an adventure in itself —such as The Elms Hotel in Excelsior Springs. Vickie Lillo recently had the pleasure of staying in the famed Missouri hotel and enjoyed an incredible time exploring the historic lodging. From paranormal activity, mobster-era prohibition intrigue and even a Midwestern tribute to the Roman Baths, it certainly is a unique place to stay. Check out her tips for exploring The Elms Hotel!

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