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Votes at a glance: Raytown Board approves transit buy-in, parking ordinance, parks grant and regional grant submissions
Summary
At the July 2 meeting the Raytown Board approved the consent agenda, a transit-service agreement buy-in with KCATA, adoption of an updated parking ordinance, a Missouri Department of Conservation parks grant application, and authorized regional MARC grant submissions; the RAISE application authorization also passed.
The Raytown Board of Aldermen took the following formal actions on July 2, 2024:
- Consent agenda: Approved June 18 minutes and reappointed Brian Morse and Jewel Snedden to the Parks Board. Motion carried unanimously.
- Transit-service buy-in (KCATA): The board approved an ordinance authorizing a buy-in agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority for the flex transportation program in an amount not to exceed $84,000. Aldermen emphasized outreach to seniors and distribution of program postcards; the motion passed unanimously on roll call.
- Parking ordinance update (Article 12, Chapter 42): The board suspended the rules for immediate second reading and adopted an updated Article 12 to align the municipal code with existing signage and to add two new no-parking areas during business hours. The motion to adopt passed unanimously.
- Missouri Department of Conservation parks grant: Approved authorization to apply for $24,200 to update the parks tree inventory and fund maintenance; the grant is typically reimbursable (about 90%). The board approved the resolution to apply.
- MARC / STP regional submissions: The board authorized submission of a package of MARC/Connected KC 2050 projects (including a 50 Fifth Street pathway, Woodson Road improvements, Gregory Boulevard work and signal replacements) and directed staff to finalize materials; the motion passed with one abstention (Alderman Emerson).
- RAISE federal grant application (USDOT): The board authorized staff to proceed with development of a RAISE application for the 'Reconnecting Community' corridor project and to coordinate letters of support from state and federal elected officials. The authorization passed with no recorded opposition.
Several items were discussion-focused and did not require action beyond authorization to apply; these authorizations do not by themselves obligate city funds beyond any future match or contract approvals if grants are awarded. The meeting closed after a mayoral reminder about door-to-door solar-panel solicitors (Mayor said Evergy is not associated with the solicitors) and a severe-thunderstorm warning.
