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Clarkson Valley approves application, up to $100,000 city match for Clarkson Road sidewalk project
Summary
The Board of Aldermen passed Bill No. 0585 to apply for federal funding to build a sidewalk on Clarkson Road and committed up to 20% of project costs, capped at $100,000. The vote was 5–0 with one member absent; engineers and MoDOT maintenance were discussed.
The Clarkson Valley Board of Aldermen on Feb. 3 approved Bill No. 0585, authorizing submission of an application to the East-West Gateway Council of Governments and the Missouri Department of Transportation for federal funding to install a sidewalk on Clarkson Road and authorizing the city to commit up to 20% of the project cost, not to exceed $100,000.
The measure, read twice by City Administrator and City Clerk Megan Eldridge, drew questions about letters of support, engineering and inspection costs, how costs would be shared between neighboring cities, and whether MoDOT would maintain the facility once installed. Scott Goforth of Volkert Inc., the city’s consulting engineer on the item, answered technical questions from aldermen about project costs and responsibilities.
Aldermen voted on final passage by roll call: Jeff Schweig, Andrew Low, Brock MacDonald, Courtney Birkel and Lin Midyett voted yes; Alderman Tracy Nuelle was absent. Mayor Sue McNamara declared Bill No. 0585 passed.
Why it matters: Clarkson Road has been identified as a corridor where pedestrian infrastructure is limited; the ordinance would allow the city to pursue federal funds to add a sidewalk while limiting the city’s exposure to a capped local match. Board discussion noted that costs could change because of engineering or unforeseen crises and that partnering cities and intergovernmental agreements affect the city’s long-term obligations.
Votes at a glance: Bill No. 0585 (ordinance authorizing application for federal funding for a sidewalk on Clarkson Road; city match up to 20% subject to a $100,000 cap) — Passed, roll call vote 5–0 (one member absent). Resolution No. 2026-02 (authorize submission of grant application for a document shredding and electronics recycling event) — adopted as part of the consent agenda. Consent agenda (including acceptance of FY25 audit and Missouri DNR Water Pollution Inspection Report) — approved unanimously by voice vote.
Next steps: The ordinance authorizes the application and the financial commitment cap; any final intergovernmental agreement, engineering contract and project budget would return to the Board for review and approval as those details are finalized.
