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Council member Mister Olman moved ‘‘that we move into executive session to discuss litigation matters as authorized by the revised statute state of Missouri 610.021 subsection 1,’’ and a council member seconded the motion. The council conducted a roll call and recorded seven affirmative votes: Council member Don Luck (yes), Council member Baker (yes), Council member Barber (yes), Council member Burke (yes/present), Council member Cirkuh (yes), Council member Holman (yes), and Council member Mills (yes). Mayor and other procedural remarks followed and the meeting moved into closed session.

Ending

The meeting minutes reflect that the council paused public proceedings and moved into the executive session; no public deliberations from the closed session were disclosed at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Work Session 4/21/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The City Council voted 7–0 to go into executive session under Missouri statute to discuss litigation matters; roll call recorded seven yes votes.","taxTitle","Raymore City, Cass County, Missouri","taxId",71738,"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},6265581,"Raymore council debates stricter enforcement, limited election‑day signage after complaints",1407,1996125,3403444,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3090605-bc508ebf4070d3f33944f6ca8b883d6d&start=1996&end=3403","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3090605-bc508ebf4070d3f33944f6ca8b883d6d/thumbnail_1996125.jpg","/articles/6265581/Raymore-City/Cass-County/Missouri/Raymore-council-debates-stricter-enforcement-limited-electionday-signage-after-complaints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265581-5a982ad455693788aa346963fd3d2d30/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178340&Signature=JixWQuSmLN-SAYCdTQgT7NtnVmGyj3-O5NJer5P2L6AJogUgfpNEcgx9GUSuRCoOi3JMxzOR4HuFC13ds9eB7fu2bCWqs~5BAJwtkQfi1jY6vdqXYANOeWXHI6ZrTKGNIAISzAEsRXGP7-i1Cnk9Pp~nLbC~PUphqPQwUGPPkrAHnQuUB0w1PzpjVpiMNaeIRvon5XZzR9PnpN2CiId3C5WVJvI-gVAS6BUNAu0aZ8SuPmKzlBO4ZayML1EFLrji6IKsJaIkpVPu4Zi~z13RFjCi3-z67oeCq9HVMYGRiGDVxOKlO3ow3guRLetKjv1oHxtwhlS0qIqJQqeqyXZoYA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Raymore City Council members on Monday debated whether to enforce existing sign rules more strictly or amend the code to allow a narrow exception for election‑day signage after a contested local campaign drew complaints about signs on city and private property.

City staff outlined recurring problems around commercial corridors and intersections, saying placement is often the issue rather than sign content. \"When you get into areas like Willow Wind and Dean Avenue ... the lot line barely extends just a couple of feet beyond the front of the parking lot,\" staff said, explaining why signs that appear off the street may still be in the right of way.

Council member Baker cited the U.S. Supreme Court case Reed v. Town of Gilbert and said the city’s current ordinance treats signs differently by content. \"The Supreme Court in 2015 said that a political signs, religious signs, and directional signs cannot be treated separately than all the other signs and ordinances,\" Baker said, arguing that moving to a content‑neutral code has implications for how the city treats campaign and commercial signs.

Staff and council discussed three main options: strict, uniform enforcement of the existing code for all signs; continuing the current, more permissive practice; or adopting a narrowly tailored amendment to allow a limited number or size of signs on city property only for election day. Staff described a practical enforcement approach that would include sending notice to potential candidates in advance, drafting a property‑permission form for candidates to present if they place a sign on a private lot, and holding improperly placed signs in the first year before disposing of them.

Council members were divided. Some said the code should be enforced consistently across commercial and political signage. Council members Mills and others favored allowing a single, limited sign at each polling location on election day to increase voter awareness; Council member Barber argued against an election‑day exception and favored enforcement as written. Several members urged staff to notify candidates proactively about the rules and to return with a draft ordinance or amendment.

Staff described recent county steps: the county placed “no political signs” notices at nine polling locations this year after property owners raised concerns; staff said the county controls only a 25‑foot perimeter around polling buildings and that enforcement beyond that remains the property owner’s responsibility.

At the end of discussion staff said they would prepare an ordinance amendment option limited to a single sign per frontage for council consideration and continue outreach and enforcement planning.

Ending

Staff said they will return with a draft ordinance or amendment and a proposal for candidate notification and sign‑permission forms, and the council sign code update work remains in process.","Council members and staff discussed complaints about placement and quantity of political signs, legal constraints from Reed v. Town of Gilbert, and options including strict enforcement, a written property‑permission form and a possible one‑sign election‑day exception.",{"_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},6265587,"Raymore officials show video of repeated park vandalism, outline prevention steps",1983,241,1983770,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3090605-bc508ebf4070d3f33944f6ca8b883d6d&start=0&end=1983","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3090605-bc508ebf4070d3f33944f6ca8b883d6d/thumbnail_241.jpg","/articles/6265587/Raymore-City/Cass-County/Missouri/Raymore-officials-show-video-of-repeated-park-vandalism-outline-prevention-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265587-11f51c8829af0d92613047edf56cbe95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771178340&Signature=VhGgv-JoPZ6ru0MGyUajPmf8-4QPBlDXjcCGLOGUyruQPO9SKhkHnRxtR1U03SdztkefUNH6vAWlE7Az1tuT1GEyLyXMS4E3C6tW0COJS8jM99BlSSKbVlmTPyBNCIo6emyNMA9ddLAa5oLTsCb7qHaxghmYgbmzmiVzycNEuQkMwCRX58cIocpxPQHZyszgRjhyEUlmW2OyIr0JGJgF0llbfCUnKRcvWRn9QEE385j2hHayIvFDZBGG3oWlYA1pXCwhYTFRP1jz-zcF82bJl9pekyuyliyW5AIZigA2HKvQlTCI9RGywqd~6NFy41~pR6UQh7d1JOz6IPxShHS8~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and the Raymore Police Department on Monday showed the City Council video of repeated vandalism at several city parks and described steps they are taking to identify suspects, seek juvenile referrals and reduce future damage.

At a council meeting, Parks Department staff member Mister Fearborn introduced the clips and said the department \"we've done our best to try to block out some faces since we are talking about in every instance, juveniles here who are involved.\" The videos, which officials said are only a sample of incidents, show damage to play equipment, spray-painting and removal of fixtures at Hawk Ridge Park and other city sites.

Parks staff and Police Chief Nathan Mustin (parks staff and the chief narrated the footage) described several specific repairs and cost estimates. \"That particular piece of equipment estimated to replace and, to remove and replace is about $6,400 for that piece,\" Mustin said of a broken percussion “flower” instrument. For a damaged merry‑go‑round and the poured surface beneath it, staff said a full replacement could cost as much as $55,000 depending on whether the steel frame or the concrete foundation is damaged.

The police described investigative steps toward referral to the Cass County juvenile office, including interviewing suspects and witnesses captured on video. The chief said the city had begun interviews and that one juvenile confessed to breaking a soap dispenser; other juveniles have refused to speak and the department plans to \"present that case down the road to the Cass County juvenile office,\" the chief said. Officials noted a statutory limit on recoverable juvenile restitution: \"We might as well plan on $4,000,\" the chief said, citing conversations with Cass County juvenile staff.

Because restitution likely will not cover large replacement costs, staff said options for recovering larger losses include insurance claims or civil suits against parents. Parks staff noted their insurance partner (Midwest Public Risk) works with a vendor called WeTip that can produce tip flyers and pay rewards; staff said the partner can provide rewards “up to a thousand dollars” and that the vendor’s lower threshold information included figures such as $100 and $1,000 in the materials staff reviewed.

City staff summarized remedies they plan to request council support for: clearer signage explaining how to use equipment and how to report vandalism (including emphasizing 911 for emergencies), motion‑sensor cameras to alert police after hours, consideration of more-mobile Condor cameras, selective lighting (with attention to avoiding intrusive illumination of nearby homes), continued increased park patrols and school‑based education through the school resource officer. Staff also said they will interview witnesses and suspects on camera to build referral packets for juvenile court.

Police provided some activity data: since March 1 the department logged 267 park checks, 26 vehicle checks in parks and three pedestrian checks, figures staff said demonstrate ongoing patrols despite the incidents.

Council members offered input on the remedies. Several members endorsed stronger signage and camera deployment; one council member suggested showing vandalism signs at damaged equipment so park users know an item was broken by vandalism rather than normal wear. Staff said they may return with a request for a budget amendment if the council approves purchase of additional Condor or other cameras.

Officials emphasized investigation limitations when juveniles are involved and the time required to build cases for the juvenile office. The council did not take a formal vote on a specific ordinance or budget at the meeting; staff said they would return with implementation details and any budget requests.

Ending

Staff said manufacturers would inspect damaged equipment this week to determine whether repair or full replacement is needed and that the city will follow the juvenile referral process once interviews are complete.","City staff and police showed council video evidence of repeated vandalism at Raymore parks, described repair costs and juvenile referral plans, and proposed signage, cameras and outreach as remedies.","actionData","errors"]

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