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Harrisonville adopts Complete Streets resolution to guide future projects
Summary
The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution adopting a Complete Streets policy to require planning for pedestrians, bicyclists and ADA access on city and development projects; the measure passed by roll call and was recorded as Resolution 2024‑30.
The Harrisonville Board of Aldermen on Monday approved a resolution adopting a Complete Streets policy intended to make pedestrian, bicycle and accessibility considerations routine for city and private development projects.
Christina, a staff presenter, told the board the resolution implements goals in the city’s 2040 comprehensive plan and will prompt changes to design standards so consultants and developers “can pull straight out of” specifications such as preferred trail and sidewalk widths. Alderman Franklin said the policy will require project teams to “look at pedestrians and … bicycles and … ADA,” and added, “Any project that gets built in the city will have this consideration as part of it.”
Alderman Chaney moved to approve Council Bill 62; Alderman Franklin seconded. The city clerk recorded ayes from Aldermen Chaney, Franklin, Davidson, Milner, Fouch, Mills and Doerhoff. Alderman Turner was recorded as excused during the roll call that followed. The mayor announced the resolution will be filed as Resolution 2024‑30.
City staff said the resolution is intended to be the groundwork for subsequent changes to the city’s design standards. Presenters discussed preferred dimensions — for example, a 10‑foot minimum trail with a 14‑foot preference and 4‑ to 5‑foot sidewalks — and said the policy does not require a single solution for every project but does require consideration of multiple modes of travel.
Supporters said the policy will help ensure access to parks and other destinations is planned as the city grows. The board did not amend the resolution during the vote and will next incorporate the policy into design standards and development review practices.
