RAYMORE, Mo. — The Raymore City Council on Monday night approved a package of ordinances and contracts covering infrastructure repairs, a new audio-visual system for the Raymore Activity Center and agreements on household hazardous waste and fireworks, with all items passing on second reading or by consent.

The council approved a $593,665.50 contract with Will Pave Inc. for full-depth reconstruction of segments of Lake Crest Circle, Lake Ridge Lane and Vista Cove. Council members also authorized a $19,830.95 contract with TSI Global Companies LLC to install an AV system in the multipurpose rooms at the Raymore Activity Center and approved an agreement with the Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District for participation in the regional Household Hazardous Waste Program. The council adopted an amendment to chapter 260 of the Raymore Municipal Code on tree maintenance and care and approved a $45,000 contract with J and M Displays to provide pyrotechnic services for the Spirit of America fireworks display.

Why it matters: The contracts and code changes finalize spending and policy positions city leaders say will maintain local infrastructure, support community programming and ensure public safety around special events. The street-reconstruction work affects multiple residential segments; members were told change orders may be approved by the city manager within established budget constraints.

Votes at a glance: All votes recorded in the meeting transcript either carried unanimously (8-0) or were approved on the consent agenda. The AV system (Bill 3998) passed 8-0; the household hazardous-waste agreement (Bill 3999) passed 8-0; the road reconstruction contract (Bill 4000) passed 8-0; the tree maintenance code amendment (Bill 3994) passed 8-0; and the pyrotechnic services contract (Bill 3996) passed 8-0. A separate consent vote approved minutes for Nov. 10 (item a) with a recorded result of 6 yes and 2 abstentions; the remainder of the consent agenda, including reappointments to the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission, passed 8-0.

Council and staff reports: Public works staff reported the street preservation project is wrapping up, identified three emergency road-repair sites and signaled short detours and a temporary closure on North Madison to complete repairs before winter. Parks and Recreation staff highlighted recent events — including a trout program with the Missouri Department of Conservation and a Veterans Day gathering — reported 530 athletes registered across 43 Raymore basketball teams, and announced winter restroom closures with select year-round facilities remaining open. Communications staff noted a recent Missouri Association of Government Communicators conference and upcoming community events.

Public comment: The council opened the public-comment period and received no speakers.

Mayor’s remarks: Mayor Turnbull used council communications time to defend the city’s development approach after recent media coverage. "Channel 41 really missed the bigger picture on this," he said, adding that "over 70% of new housing permits" are for single-family homes and that city leaders are guiding growth "with purpose." The mayor also offered Thanksgiving wishes to residents. The meeting adjourned after council members exchanged holiday remarks.

What’s next: The council has scheduled a Dec. 1 work session focused on electric vehicles and related policy direction, and no further action on these approved items was recorded at Monday’s meeting.