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Resident says Colburn Road library access unresolved for months; staff says easement negotiation holds repairs
Summary
A Lee's Summit resident urged council to address ongoing access problems at the Colburn Road Library, saying permits were issued before easements were secured. City staff told council developer and library easement negotiations remain outstanding and staff cannot record private easements or condemn on behalf of the private developer.
A Lee's Summit resident told the City Council on March 25 that access to the Colburn Road Library has been obstructed by construction and remained unresolved for months despite repeated calls to city staff. The resident, Rob Stitt, said he had been told a permit would resolve the issue in weeks but that four months had passed.
Why it matters: The library is a frequent destination, and Stitt said the access issue creates a daily safety and convenience problem. He urged the council to move with urgency and suggested the city consider condemnation if the library and private property owners cannot…
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