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Smithville Board approves package of funding agreements, zoning changes and a waiver to allow business relocation in 110 redevelopment
Summary
At its July 1 meeting, the Smithville Board of Aldermen unanimously approved multiple funding and transportation agreements, zoning and fee changes and approved a waiver allowing Eric Craig Real Estate to occupy space in the 110 Smithville redevelopment in a separate 5–1 vote.
The Smithville Board of Aldermen on July 1 approved a group of funding agreements, grants and ordinance changes and granted a waiver allowing a business relocation in the 110 Smithville redevelopment.
On a series of unanimous votes the board approved Bill No. 3066-25 (a funding agreement with Smithville Holdings LLC to establish a Community Improvement District), Bill No. 3067-25 (a Transportation Alternatives Funds agreement for Maple Lane improvements), Bill No. 3068-25 (a Transportation Block Grant agreement for wayfinding signage), Bill No. 3069-25 (zoning changes authorizing accessory dwelling units), Bill No. 3070-25 (amendments to Chapter 600 on alcoholic beverages), Resolution 1481 (authorizing offering Certificates of Participation), Resolution 1482 (amending the Schedule of Fees) and Resolution 1483 (a cooperative marketing and web-development agreement with Clay and Platte counties). Most measures were moved by Alderman Marv Atkins, seconded by Alderman Dan Hartman, and approved on second readings or by resolution with no discussion.
Votes at a glance: Bill No. 3066-25 (CID funding agreement) — approved (Ayes 6, Noes 0). Bill No. 3067-25 (Transportation Alternatives Program agreement) — approved (Ayes 6, Noes 0). Bill No. 3068-25 (Transportation Block Grant agreement) — approved (Ayes 6, Noes 0). Bill No. 3069-25 (Accessory Dwelling Units zoning amendment) — approved (Ayes 6, Noes 0). Bill No. 3070-25 (Chapter 600, alcoholic beverages) — approved (Ayes 6, Noes 0). Resolution 1481 (Certificates of Participation sale) — approved (Ayes 6, Noes 0). Resolution 1482 (Schedule of Fees amendment) — approved (Ayes 6, Noes 0). Resolution 1483 (Clay-Platte cooperative agreement) — approved (Ayes 6, Noes 0).
The meeting also included a separate vote on a developer-requested change to the 110 Smithville Redevelopment Agreement. Megan Mill of Gilmore and Bell explained that the redevelopment agreement restricts non–sales-tax revenue businesses and bars existing Smithville businesses from locating in the redevelopment area; the developer requested a waiver to allow Eric Craig Real Estate to occupy approximately 4,100 square feet of commercial space (with a restaurant proposed for the remaining 4,500 square feet). Alderman Dan Hartman moved to approve the letter as presented; Alderman Kelly Kobylski seconded. The motion carried 5–1. The transcript records the vote total but does not record an individual roll-call for the lone no vote.
During public comment, Kristine Bunch of 402 Fourth Terrace spoke to the board about her concerns with Eric Craig Real Estate relocating into the 110 Smithville TIF development. City Administrator Cynthia Wagner provided routine administrative reminders: Citizen Academy applications are due July 7, staff will present a budget amendment for snow-removal equipment at the July 15 meeting, City Hall will be closed July 4 and fireworks at the dam are scheduled for July 4 (backup July 6).
The board adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
