Council approves radio upgrade, M‑291 land acquisition and several airport leases; change order advanced

The Lee's Summit City Council on March 25 approved several measures including an emergency ordinance for a radio system upgrade, an ordinance authorizing land acquisitions for the M‑291 North and U.S. 50 intersection project, and a resolution appointing successor directors to the Summit Orchards Community Improvement District. The council also advanced multiple airport agreements to a second reading and approved a change order for a sewer repair project.

Why it matters: The emergency radio and tower agreement will fund communications upgrades the city said are needed now. The M‑291 land acquisitions were presented as necessary for a state- and federally funded intersection project; staff told council condemnation is authorized if voluntary purchases fail. The airport items, largely procedural lease and operator agreements, move several hangar and fixed‑base operator relationships forward. The public works change order increases an existing contract that addresses…