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Votes at a glance

- Budget amendment (Bill 25‑049): Council advanced and adopted an amendment to the fiscal‑year 2024–2025 budget (caption: approving amendment number 7 to the budget). Motion to advance and adopt moved by Councilmember Funk and seconded by Councilmember Hodges; adoption passed unanimously (7–0).

- Emergency cardiac monitors (Bill 25‑050): The council approved a purchase from Stryker Medical for new LifePak 35 cardiac monitor/defibrillators in the amount shown on the agenda. Councilmember Hodges moved and Councilmember Carlisle seconded; the ordinance passed unanimously (7–0). The motion authorized the city manager to execute necessary documents.

- Portable radios for Fire (Bill 25‑051): The council approved a purchase from Motorola Solutions for 12 portable radios for the fire department. The second-reading and adoption record includes two closely transcribed amounts in the record (one reading referenced $105,462.52 and a later adoption line recorded $105,230.52). The council adopted the ordinance unanimously; staff will confirm and publish the exact contracted amount in the formal contract record.

- Charter Review Commission process (Resolution): The council adopted a resolution establishing a procedure and timeline for appointing members to the 2026 Charter Review Commission; the resolution passed unanimously. The resolution moves the appointments earlier in the calendar than prior cycles so the commission can begin work at the start of the new year.

Other procedural notes

- An emergency ordinance previously listed on the agenda (Bill 25‑047 related to police radio infrastructure) was removed from the agenda earlier in the meeting for additional finalization and is not part of the votes above.

Why it matters: These actions finalize funding and equipment purchases for first-responder capabilities and set the administrative process for the next Charter Review Commission; staff will publish contracts and updated budget documents with precise figures and timelines.

Corrections/clarifications: The transcript contains two slightly different dollar figures for the portable radios purchase (see item above). Staff indicated the final contract and invoice will show the exact amount and will be posted to the city’s procurement records.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting (3/4/2025) | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO","oneSentenceSummary","At the March 3 meeting the council unanimously approved a budget amendment and approved three equipment purchases for public safety; the council also adopted a resolution to begin the Charter Review Commission appointment process. Motions and tallies are listed below.","taxTitle","Lee's Summit, Jackson County, Missouri","taxId",2583,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283038,"Council adopts continuity-of-government ordinance setting mayoral succession order",1248,7145000,8393000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2591080-9275b5ddfa92b8643cfb7e71ba7b096b&start=7145&end=8393","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2591080-9275b5ddfa92b8643cfb7e71ba7b096b/thumbnail_7145000.jpg","/articles/6283038/Lees-Summit/Jackson-County/Missouri/Council-adopts-continuity-of-government-ordinance-setting-mayoral-succession-order","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283038-8e187788656b690e0f5ec68051e7f73a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158251&Signature=MJnGuRhkIoXQV3YNwhPjkl4rBDJoZnXKqxjYkjvdBPiKM2w2qPEsjzy~qr3eqDzEC2VqcrMzieT51QPBu4PKIMg2QvKBVqI6kwe66BE-CAIY7oFlP2vAfqLEdgmeaCspMQSluUzbbnQ4DP0Pt7BZyvQuJSbQCGIuLDj~T6GzcWvCNyECmzBQgn-aSPGb6j8YnS8TLmtaKajSHLn0d1A0JBm6HU0NXvt1GMpNJYT36zkhGklVkrkg~ANmIwaCDovPLFzkBT12CaLCh2ITae8Sohb7HJLNm05~zZLCfPmiiAn5rBuJwJmACoe7-ZHyN6RY2D20uqiK-5IbWukfqmYWdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council adopted substitute bill 25‑048 on March 3, creating a new continuity-of-government section to clarify temporary mayoral succession in the event both the mayor and mayor pro tem are unavailable.

Under the new section (codified as a continuity-of-government provision in chapter 10 of the code), succession moves to a defined order of committee chairs after the mayor pro tem, and the substitute includes language that the order applies only until the council convenes and selects an acting mayor. City legal staff said the purpose is to avoid gaps in authority during an emergency while ensuring the council retains authority to choose an acting mayor promptly.

Councilmembers debated the order of committee chairs. Councilmember Carlisle proposed an amendment to place the Rules Committee chair first in the order; supporters argued Rules handles procedural matters and would be appropriate to interpret the municipal code and procedures in the immediate aftermath of an absence. Opponents favored placing the Public Works Committee earlier because operational responses (public works, police, fire) are central to emergency coordination. The amendment to make Rules first passed 4–3. City legal counsel explained the provision is intended for temporary continuity and that the council would convene quickly to select an acting mayor.

The council then adopted the amended substitute ordinance on a unanimous vote.

Why it matters: The ordinance formalizes temporary succession so city leadership can respond immediately during an emergency or simultaneous absences. The amendment and the debate reflect differing views about which committee chair should be first to assume temporary mayoral authority.

What happens next: The change is effective on adoption; staff will update continuity-of-government documents and operational checklists to reflect the new order.","After an amendment and debate about committee order, the council adopted an emergency-planning ordinance that specifies a temporary line of succession for mayoral authority until the council convenes to select an acting mayor.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283043,"Council reopens citywide trash contract debate; asks staff for engagement plan and to consider 2‑year notice",3828,3541000,7369000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2591080-9275b5ddfa92b8643cfb7e71ba7b096b&start=3541&end=7369","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2591080-9275b5ddfa92b8643cfb7e71ba7b096b/thumbnail_3541000.jpg","/articles/6283043/Lees-Summit/Jackson-County/Missouri/Council-reopens-citywide-trash-contract-debate-asks-staff-for-engagement-plan-and-to-consider-2year-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283043-b89fcd2e007746e3a337c73690a1fdfb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158251&Signature=DYahDedlYfmIGeS7epkx-iBhwXTDPAgz8jC6W1t6~gg67CDp7pYj4MQIt~jC8qlAc-OS2YtVDOrKyFFbNxpd8XP9HZEKBRff2qhicXafc-v4Ix8WH08-rxowNtZ4vF7v8Rfy0wkncN63sOjWF0b2xiQPvfNHgA41BieYbABw72lEuuHDb1CfIlclPH0jrePKV9KlZBdQDQHrtL5PaFvfnaCkuZ-WxldwGk1UHu8IiLgIzvvq~geu~rS2gRJoJuKNc5Wm4qi30d-UuMh92DH1tHxXiqcmRUOdoY1p8wPoXOProm4SQPBduRQHdctK9LRC33ebDZNEkZCHg8V2yL4N5g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lee's Summit City Council on March 3 directed staff to return with a public engagement plan and laid groundwork for restarting the multi-year process to consider moving residential solid-waste collection from a subscription model (residents choose haulers) to a contract model (city-contracted hauler(s)).

Michael Park, director of public works, reviewed the city’s history with contract hauling and a multi-year effort that produced an RFP cycle a decade ago. Park said the drivers have shifted: the city’s landfill is closed, recycling participation remains low and residents increasingly complain about litter and road damage from many haulers. He noted that roughly two-thirds of comparable municipalities use some form of contract service.

Park told the council that the previous process produced a detailed set of recommendations — zones, container options and billing approaches — but that legal challenges and an injunction halted implementation in the prior cycle. He presented a list of potential benefits (possible household cost reductions in peer cities, more consistent service, a projected $1 million annual savings in pavement management from fewer heavy-hauler trips) and concerns (reduced choice for residents, risk to small local haulers, need for increased city contract oversight and customer-service resources).

Council members asked about practical points: how a contract would treat HOAs, whether the city could require covered loads, options for zoning the contract into multiple zones to provide opportunities for smaller haulers, and what enforcement tools would exist for poor performance. Park and Mark Downing, the city manager, said those topics would be part of the scope and public engagement and that some contract administration resources (likely a small number of staff) would be needed if billing remained a hauler responsibility.

Several council members expressed support for restarting the process. Councilmember Carlisle argued that issuing the statutory two‑year notice is the best way to prompt public engagement: “Starting the two‑year clock gets engagement going,” she said. Councilmember Pryor and others asked for wide outreach, including mailed surveys and HOA outreach. Councilmember Lopez said she supported issuing the notice but asked that staff leverage prior work so the public conversation can begin sooner rather than starting from scratch.

Park summarized options for the council to consider at a future meeting: 1) issue the two‑year notice to haulers and run a public engagement program during the notice period; 2) convene a new or refreshed stakeholder task force (including residents, haulers, HOAs, chamber and other partners) to refine the RFP and scope before issuing notice; or 3) maintain subscription services and pursue targeted measures such as covered-load enforcement, debris-response contracts and targeted education. City staff recommended bringing an engagement plan back to council for approval and then a subsequent vote on issuing the two‑year notice.

Council consensus: staff should prepare and return with a public engagement plan and schedule; council indicated general openness to issuing the two‑year notice as part of that process but asked staff to present a recommended engagement schedule and decision points before the formal notice. Park and staff will also bring back key performance indicators so the council can measure success if it moves to a contract model.

Why it matters: Moving to a contracted residential trash model could change who provides service across neighborhoods, alter monthly costs for residents, reduce truck traffic on local streets and enable citywide standards for covered loads and recycling. The process is lengthy and legally constrained — a statutory two‑year notice is required — and it has generated strong opposition in past cycles from haulers and some residents.

Next steps: staff to produce an engagement plan, return with timelines and a recommendation on issuing the two‑year notice; council indicated it wants KPI proposals and options for HOA treatment, zoned-contract approaches, and debris-management language to be included in future scope documents.","Following a long staff presentation, the council asked for a public engagement plan and signaled support for restarting the process that could lead to city-contracted residential trash service, including issuing the statutory two‑year notice to haulers.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6283048,"Council approves food trailer at Fringe Beer Works after appeal",2316,1083000,3399000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2591080-9275b5ddfa92b8643cfb7e71ba7b096b&start=1083&end=3399","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2591080-9275b5ddfa92b8643cfb7e71ba7b096b/thumbnail_1083000.jpg","/articles/6283048/Lees-Summit/Jackson-County/Missouri/Council-approves-food-trailer-at-Fringe-Beer-Works-after-appeal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6283048-e36c0495edc5e12436cf2530178d611c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771158251&Signature=RbS67jX-4t4lo8YdmLrSpn5SxVUZfHJy5Nwl0XhEOISvF80ejvmJ89XzM4BCRZ3-P4ImRoZ3203MaFDPZwrci1bj9HHmx2y0A1Q4RI3sGnmwW3lzx3fjIty1WDTggnObwgtt2KhEiNCUrFz~vUv~E2-JoOadB3dR8skHsixwHi1xd~bwjaF7gU6VFzfAX90GxoQsJxamjM0K~dccK9-RHoHaF1JHsyCzfqGDQbbQlFEaaR7MUR5KkcFy8HFTmgPsrPf0qWWBCLX9itQLzDu-CO-lycOpdwDXw1RUibqyrun~XA7MTuJRQwbxAPIHsb8zLCYOejnScTTnIsCiXf7EGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lee's Summit City Council unanimously approved an appeal on March 3 allowing a food trailer to operate on the north end of the Fringe Beer Works parking lot at 110 Southeast Fourth Street after a public hearing and staff presentation.

City planners said the applicant sought a special-event permit to operate seven days a week with daytime and evening hours, and staff denied the application chiefly because the proposed location lies within a fringe area of the Central Business District and immediately abuts several properties that are residential in use. Hector Soto, senior planner, told the council staff “continues to recommend denial” based on the potential impacts and the municipality’s 100-foot setback used for outdoor restaurant operations to mitigate noise, lights and smells.

The applicant, Connor Branson, told the council the trailer (a towable food trailer) would be parked along a poured concrete pad adjacent to the alley and would use a Honda generator he described as “categorically super quiet.” Branson said he went door-to-door and provided a petition showing two occupied properties that abut the site support the permit; he said three of the five lots east of the site are currently vacant. “We live downtown Lee’s Summit,” Branson said, arguing the downtown setting and existing late-night activity make the request reasonable.

Council members pressed staff on specific protections if the council approved the appeal. Staff said special-event permits are typically issued for up to one year, and enforcement tools would include the city’s noise ordinance, property maintenance rules and business-license procedures; Mark Downing, city manager, noted business-license revocation is an available enforcement mechanism if problems persist. Planning staff also asked the council, if it approves hours outside the standard 9 p.m.–2 a.m. window that governs food trucks in the Central Business District, to state explicitly in the motion what additional hours are allowed so staff can include those conditions in the permit.

Councilmember Raider moved to approve the appeal with the hours the applicant requested — 11 a.m.–2 p.m. daily, 5 p.m.–10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and 5 p.m.–2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday — and Councilmember Carlisle seconded. The motion passed 7–0. The council directed staff to craft the permit conditions and to include the authorized hours in the permit paperwork.

Why it matters: The decision allows a new downtown food-service option and sets a local precedent for how food-truck and trailer operations near mixed-use blocks are handled. Staff emphasized the approval should be limited and conditional to protect adjacent occupants and to provide a pathway for enforcement if impacts materialize.

The council closed the public hearing and moved on to other business after instructing staff to include the approved hours and other conditions in the permit record.","The Lee's Summit City Council voted unanimously to overturn a staff denial and allow a food trailer to operate at the north end of the Fringe Beer Works parking lot with specific hours; staff had recommended denial because the site abuts residential properties and falls short of a 100-foot setback used for outdoor restaurant operations.","actionData","errors"]

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