Point of View

A DEA Agent stopped at a ranch in Texas & told the rancher, "I need to inspect your ranch for illegally grown drugs." The rancher said, "okay, but don't go into that field over there...", The DEA Agent verbally exploded & said, "look mister, I have the authority of the federal government with me!" "See this badge?! This badge means I can go wherever I want... The rancher kindly nodded, apologized. Moments later the rancher heard loud screams, he looked up & saw the DEA agent running for his life being chased by the ranchers Bull...... The old rancher ran as fast as he could to the fence, and yelled at the top of his lungs...... "YOUR BADGE! SHOW HIM YOUR BADGE!"

CCPHC Order - Masks & Social distancing are required indoors until further notice.

Tuesday, 4PM - Community Center Board

Wednesday, 10AM - Community Foundation; 5PM - Historic Preservation Commission

Friday, 7:30AM - Council Work Session

City Council - Accept election results & select Mayor & Pro-Tem. Consider agreements with:

• ES School District to provide School Resource Officers [Funding: ESSD]
• Amendment to McClure on-call engineering services
• Wholesale gas sales @ Community Center [Funding: CC Memberships] WHY? the gas consumption is large enough to qualify for wholesale pricing with annual cost savings;
• Strata Architects work @ Hall of Waters [Funding: SAT, CIP] WHY? renovation of Hall of Waters requires development of construction documents;
• Methodist Church license to permit Parks to maintain property adjacent to Splash Park, WHY? adjacent property harbors critters in underbrush attracted to water;
• 353 Redevelopment Plan for 120 E. Broadway.

Extending appreciation to Brad Eales for his contributions & leadership to the City of Excelsior Springs. Brad's gift is his love for his community, which drives him to work tirelessly for betterment. Celebrating Police Sergeant Pete Oulman's 15 year work anniversary this week, Zach St. John's promotion from Fire Captain to Assistant Fire Chief & Preston Washburn's promotion to Pollution Control Maintenance Worker II. Thank you for your service!

Highlighting community leaders serving on Planning & Zoning Commission - Mark Bullimore, Bob Gerdes, Bill Griffey, Kenny Manley, Jake Simmons, Pat Slusher, & Jason Van Till. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets once a month to hear, discuss and vote on applications and plans dealing with land use or land division developments in Excelsior Springs. Thank you for volunteering, your contributions make us better!

• Community Center Phase II advances this week by evaluating the parameters needed to meet the needs of potential users, which will support development of the business plan.
• Safe Streets & Sidewalks 2nd Survey received 446 responses with 97% support for improvements. In priority order to receive attention, Wornall Road received 96% support, Westside Business District - 89%, Pedestrian Walkway over 69 - 88% & Wornall & McCleary Intersection -79%.
• If you are a renter, who experienced a financial hardship due to pandemic, apply for Rental/Utility assistance before 9/30/21. Approved payments are made directly to your landlord and/or utility company on your behalf. Apply at mohousingresources.com or call 1-888-471-1029

There are more groupings of mineral springs in Excelsior Springs than anywhere else in the world. Learn all kinds of fun facts on a walking tour with Alleycat Tours. Book at www.alleycattours.com. Walking tours will begin April 30th! Whether you're a local or new to the area, enjoy the rich history and architecture of downtown.

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