Smithville Board approves Shops at Smithville redevelopment, multiple public‑works contracts and grant applications

The Smithville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously at its March 3, 2026 regular meeting to approve a package of redevelopment, infrastructure and procurement measures, including the Shops at Smithville redevelopment and Community Improvement District (CID) agreements, several wastewater and roadway contracts, and applications for state and regional grant funds.

The redevelopment package centered on Bill No. 3100-26, approving the Shops at Smithville 353 Redevelopment Agreement, and Bill No. 3101-26, approving the Shops at Smithville CID Cooperative Agreement. Megan Miller of the law firm Gilmore & Bell told the board the redevelopment agreement “outlines how the plan will be administered and implemented” and that it “incorporates the fixed PILOT schedule that was part of the original approval,” noting the school district had expressed support for that structure. The CID cooperative agreement establishes the administrative framework for sales‑tax collection and reimbursement; the city will review and approve developer-submitted eligible costs before issuing reimbursements.

The consent agenda included multiple procurement and capital items that were approved as a group. Key items in the consent package were: - Award of Bid No. 26‑02 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation to SAK Construction, LLC, in the amount of $144,518. - Rebuild of Pump #3 at the wastewater treatment plant by Mid‑America Pump for $21,229.08. - Purchase of a trailer‑mounted sewer jetter from Armor Equipment for $128,240.15. - Engineering agreements with BG Consultants for Maple Lane sidewalk ($65,000) and for wayfinding signage implementation ($85,000). - Authorization to engage HDR Engineering for preliminary design work related to a wastewater treatment plant expansion and acknowledgement of an application to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program.

On transportation, the board approved Bill No. 3099-26, authorizing a cost‑share agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the US‑169 and Richardson Street improvements project. The board also approved Bill No. 3098-26 to retain Fischer, Patterson, Sayler & Smith LLP as special counsel.

Other land-use approvals included first-reading approval of Bill No. 3102-26 to rezone 1503 and 1505 East Main Street and site‑plan approvals for the Clay Creek Meadows townhomes project and a proposed 9,600‑square‑foot diesel repair facility at 14890 North Industrial Drive (Resolution 1558 and Resolution 1559, respectively). Board members recorded no discussion on several of these items; votes on the bills and resolutions were unanimous.

City Administrator Cynthia Wagner reported administrative items and staffing updates: a conditional offer for Parks & Facilities Manager Brett Teel has cleared background checks; Finance Analyst Britain Burnette has started; Officer Tucker McDonald is scheduled to begin March 11; and three long‑tenured employees have announced upcoming retirements. Wagner also reported the city received an additional $17,248.70 in Recreation Trails Program (RTP) funding to add to a prior $64,000 award for the OK Trail project; Wagner said the city will maintain a 14.07% match.

During new business from the floor, Alderman Kelly Kobylski asked the board to discuss the code governing residential sidewalk snow‑removal timelines at a future meeting. With no public comments recorded, Alderman Dan Hartman moved to adjourn to an executive session pursuant to Section 610.021(1), (3), (12) and (13) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri; the motion carried unanimously and Mayor Boley declared the regular session adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Next regular business items scheduled include consideration of the strategic‑planning contract (anticipated March 24) and an emergency purchase authorization for variable frequency drives at the water treatment plant.