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Home My Public Portal AboutFall 2014 Newsletter ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! -Mayor Johnston Fall 2014 A NOTE FROM THE MAYOR I t’s been an exciting time in Parkville since I took office on April 15th. There were many community events this summer, including the grand opening of Platte Landing Park in June and Independence Day festivities in July. We were all surprised and thrilled to have an impromptu visit from President Barack Obama in July (see page 6 for more information). In Sep- tember, as part of the 175th An- niversary celebration of Platte County, a regatta of 70 boats, kayaks, and canoes gathered at the new boat ramp in Platte Landing Park to commemorate the 1850 sinking of the Steam- boat Arabia. Look for a new ed- ucational sign about the Steam- boat Arabia to be placed in Eng- lish Landing Park this fall. Also in September I was honored to welcome a new incoming class of students at the Park Universi- ty convocation. This summer I worked with the Parkville Area Chamber of Com- merce to relocate some of the Train Depot Museum artifacts to the lobby of City Hall. These community treasures now have more visibility to the public at City Hall, so please stop by and learn more about the history of the Burlington Northern rail- road in Parkville. I am also working with several artists to display local artwork at City Hall. Watch the city website and social media postings for more details. The activity won’t slow down this fall. In October, the City begins its annual budget process for the 2015 calendar year. As a precursor to budget planning, city staff and elected officials participated in a planning work- shop to help set priorities for the upcoming year. To stay in- formed about the budget and other city projects, visit www.parkvillemo.gov and click on “email signup.” You may cus- tomize your account to receive emails from the city on topics of interest to you. If you have questions or ideas about city matters, feel free to contact me at any time at: (816)741-7676 or njohnston@parkvillemo.gov Mayor Johnston welcomes the crowd of visitors to downtown during the July 4th Parade. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Main Street Parkville .................. 2 Parkville Chamber....................... 3 FOPAS ......................................... 3 Credit Cards ................................ 5 Highway 45 Update ..................... 6 City Budget Process..................... 8 Parkville Nature Sanctuary ......... 8 Park University ........................... 9 Friends of Parkville Parks ........... 12 Route 9 Entryway ........................ 12 Special points of interest  Online Sewer Payments Now Accepted!  Photo Contest Makes Its Fall Return!  Jesus Maria Visits Parkville!  Parkville No Visit List!  Board of Aldermen Meetings are now Streamed over the Internet! ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! A re you shop- ping for the absolutely perfect present for that special some- one, a unique host- ess gift, or stocking stuffer? Whether you just want to add some extra cheer to the mantel or spark up your entire home’s décor, you’ll fall in love with Historic Down- town Parkville’s possibilities. Discover a distinctive selection of merchandise not availa- ble in the big box retail stores including handmade and personalized gifts, fine or fun art, one-of-a-kind crafts, jewelry, home décor, books, and other vintage finds. Fall and winter bring the holidays, time for quiet enjoyment, and plans for the new year. These are perfect occasions to enjoy downtown Parkville’s charming and nostalgic ambience. Most of the original buildings from the 1800s still stand on Main Street. You’ll enjoy the colorful backdrop for shopping, dining, as well as professional services for families, homes, and businesses. Spend a day, or just a few hours. There’s always something to see and do. You’ll also want to take in at least one, if not all, of the many annual festivals and events. Visit www.parkvillemo.org more information! Our upcoming event line-up includes: October 25: Halloween Trick or Treat, November 20: Gallery of Trees, November 21: Christmas on the River, December 6: Breakfast with Santa 2 “You’ll fall in love with Historic Downtown Parkville’s eclectic collection of galleries, specialty shops, vintage boutiques, and unique eateries!” ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! 3 F riends of Parkville Ani- mal Shelter (FOPAS) is celebrating its 15th anni- versary in your home town. Since its inception, FOPAS vol- unteers have rescued and reha- bilitated thousands of area strays. In doing so, many more thousands of people have reaped the rewards that come from adopting a new best friend. Prior to adoption, each animal receives spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate vaccinations, and health tests. In addition to rescuing area strays, FOPAS coordinates a suc- cessful TNR (trap/neuter/return) program, educates the pub- lic about the importance of spay/neuter, and helps young peo- ple to learn that making a positive difference in the communi- ty isn’t limited to age, ability, or income. Our thanks go to generous donors and community friends who lend their time, talents, and resources on behalf of the animals in our care. Special thanks go to everyone who sup- ported our largest fundraiser of the year, the 9th annual Paws in the Park Dog Walk Festival, held September 13 at English Landing Park. That same day, our friends at Northtowne Lin- coln Mercury hosted the Driven to Give event to support FOPAS. For those who cannot adopt or foster a cat or dog, there are many ways to help. Visit www.parkvilleshelter.com for details! Every Saturday: Dog Adoptions – Petco at 600 NE Vivion – 9:00 am–1:00 pm Cat Adoptions – FOPAS 1356 NW 9 Hwy – 11:00 am–3:00 pm One happy adopter recently said “Thanks again for giving us the opportunity to add such an important member to our family!” Past ‘Parkville in Art’ paint- ings that have been pur- chased. Now is your chance to own one of your very own. Join us Nov 13th at the National Golf Club for our ‘Parkville in Art’ auc- tion, 6:00-9:00 pm. Join us January 23rd for our annual Gala and Awards Banquet, Embas- sy Suites, 5:30 pm. Public is invited to all events (Dates/locations are subject to change) November 10: Networking Lunch, 11:30 am, All Star Pizza November 13:“Parkville in Art” Art Auction, 6:00-9:00 pm, the National Golf Club December 8: Networking Lunch, 11:30 am, Luna Azteca December 18: Winter Event January 12: Networking Lunch, 11:30 am, Outback Steakhouse January 23: GALA & Awards Banquet, 5:30 pm, Embassy Suites February 9: Networking Lunch, 11:30 am, Pizza Shoppe March 10: Networking Lunch, 11:30 am, Rusty Horse March 19: Membership Luncheon/Education Event, 11:30 am The Parkville Chamber of Commerce was recently named one of the Top 25 Chambers in Kansas City! ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! 4 N eed a place to get rid of that old freezer, cell phone or most anything else with a cord or battery? Parkville now offers another convenient way to securely dispose of electronics, appliances and more. The city has partnered with the Parkville Commons, Tech Express, and MRC Recycling to collect basically everything that has a cord or battery (working or not). Items accepted at no charge include: computers, printers, keyboards, laptops, hard drives, cell phones, pag- ers, radios, scanners, speakers, VCR, DVD, fax machines, answering machines, most flat screen televisions, stereos, non -PCB ballast, furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners, microwaves, power tools, lawn and garden equipment (must have gas and oil removed), refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers and other kitchen and home appliances. There will be a small charge to recycle CRT TVs (old TVs) and projection TVs. 27 inch TVs and below are $15 each and 28 inch TVs and above are $35 each. Please call Brian with MRC at (816) 785- 7385 to confirm if an item will be accepted. Collections are held the first Tuesday of each month from 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the north parking lot of Parkville City Hall (8880 Clark Avenue). Watch the webpage and social media for related announce- ments. The goal is to make recycling convenient and safe for Parkville and to help keep 100% recyclable material out of area landfills. ELECTRONICS AND APPLIANCE RECYCLING “The goal is to make recycling convenient and safe for Parkville and to help keep 100% recyclable material out of area landfills.” Install a low-flow shower head You can eliminate the guilt over taking a steaming hot shower by reducing the amount of water you're using. It only takes a few minutes (and a few dollars) to minimize water usage and save up to 10% on your water heating costs. Replacing your shower head is as simple as screwing off the old one and screwing on a new one. A simple low-flow shower head can cost as little as $10 at a home improvement center. Look for shower heads with a flow rate of less then 2.5 gpm (gallons per minute) for maximum efficiency. Not sure if you already have a low-flow shower head? Place a bucket, marked in gallon increments, under the shower head. Turn on the shower and see how long it tales to reach the 1 gallon mark. If it takes less then 20 seconds, it's time to install a low-flow shower head. Turn off the tap! You can save 10 gallons of water every morning by simply turning off the tap when you're brushing your teeth, washing your face, or shaving. Take a shower instead of a bath Replacing one bath a week with a shower will help a family of four save more then 300 gallons of water per year. Choose the cold cycle on your washing machine when you're doing a load of laundry Roughly 90% of the energy con- sumed by your washing machine is used to heat the water. Choosing the "cold" setting uses significantly less energy and is just as effective as hot water for getting your clothes clean. There are several brands of detergent on the market made specifically for use in cold water. There are exceptions: some stubborn stains may only be re- moved with hot water, and bed linens need to be washed on the highest temperature setting to kill dust mites. Water your plants first thing in the morning or later in the evening Soil retains moisture better when the temperatures are cooler so you'll use less water if you avoid watering them in the heat of the day. Repair your leaky faucet Leaky faucets can waste up to 20 gallons of water per day. Stop the dripping and conserve water by replacing the washer. It's a simple fix that will cost a few dollars. If you're not com- fortable doing it yourself, call a professional. “GOING GREEN” QUICK TIPS MRC Recycling Event ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! ONLY RAIN SHOULD GO DOWN STORM DRAINS! Y ou can help keep Parkville’s water bodies clean and healthy. By keeping waste and hazardous materials out of storm drains, you’re doing your part to reduce flooding and pollution in our local waterways. During a rainfall, water runs across rooftops, down streets and across parking lots and yards, and then washes down City storm drains, eventually reaching our local lakes, creeks and the Missouri River. Along the way this stormwater “runoff” picks up materials like fertilizer, pet waste, litter, automotive fluids, and yard waste. Runoff enters our water bodies untreated. Unlike runoff, water that goes down a sink or toilet flows through a sewer system to a wastewater treatment plant where it is treated and cleaned before being released. What can you do? Following are 6 simple actions you can take to help reduce storm water pollution. 1. Never dump anything down a storm drain or drainage ditch. 2. Properly dispose of trash. Trash left in a yard or on the street will eventually end up in the closest creek or stream. 3. Place your cigarette butts in the proper receptacle. 4. Recycle used motor oil and never dump oil, gasoline, or sol- vents down a storm drain. 5. Wash your car at a commercial car wash – they have proce- dures for treating the used water, oil, and chemicals. 6. Clean up after your pet. Pet waste contains harmful bacteria. 5 2014 Development Updates The Village at the National – a new commer- cial center approved. Located north of 45 High- way west of the roundabout at National Drive, the new center is planned for six new office / commer- cial buildings containing approximately 87,000 square feet. Phase 1, a 30,000 square foot, 2-story office building is currently under construction. 55 new single-family homes permitted - 240 residential lots are still available. 158 building permits have been issued to date including 55 new single-family homes. The new construction and improvements to existing homes are valued at over 27 million dollars. The majority of new construc- tion is located in the Thousand Oaks, National, Riss Lake, and River Hills subdivisions which have a combined 240 residential lots still available. Addi- tional lots are planned in future phases of the Na- tional and Thousand Oaks. CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPETED City of Parkville now accepts credit and debit cards at City Hall for sewer bills and other administrative payments (business licenses, permits, dog licens- es, shelter reservations, etc.). Important Notes:  Sewer payments will not be assessed a convenience fee.  Administrative payments will be assessed a convenience fee. ONLINE SEWER PAYMENTS AVAILABLE The City of Parkville is pleased to announce that sewer utility bills can now be paid online with a credit or debit card. Payments can be made at the following address: www.parkvillemo.gov/online-sewer-payments/. Important Notes:  Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.  Re-occurring credit and debit card payments are not currently accepted. “New construction and improvements to existing homes are valued at over 27 million dollars!” ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! R oute 45 is a critical east/west route, and traffic is ex- pected to increase substantially by the year 2030. In partnership with Platte County and Parkville, the Mis- souri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is planning for the final stage of widening to four lanes from I-435 to Route K. The City secured a $5.7 million federal grant for the project, and Platte County committed $1.5 million of local dollars from the 3/8-cent county Transportation Sales Tax. This project will in- clude retaining walls, a roundabout, and a trail that begins at Route K and ends at Brink Myers Road. The goal is to increase capacity for vehicles, improve intersection safety and increase driver sight distance by flattening the hills. A public hearing was held on April 22, 2014, and MoDOT continues to collect comments on the project website. Right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation will begin this fall. The final project plans are anticipated to be com- pleted by the end of 2015. Construction is currently scheduled to begin in April 2016. For more information and to sign up to receive project updates, visit: www.modot.org/kansascity/major_projects/Route_45_widening.htm. 45 HIGHWAY-PHASE C D owntown Parkville got a huge surprise when President Obama made an impromptu visit on July 30. The Presi- dent was in Kansas City for a speaking engagement and decided to stop by Parkville on his way back to Kansas City Inter- national Airport to board Air Force One. Police Chief Kevin Chris- man received about 30 minutes advanced notice before the Presi- dent’s visit. By the time city officials arrived downtown, the Secret Service and Kansas City Police Department were already securing the area. Mayor Johnston expressed the astonishment of all who gathered downtown for the occasion: “We’re thrilled. It’s an hon- or.” Upon his arrival, President Obama first stopped at Parkville Cof- feehouse. He enjoyed an iced tea and visited with the coffeehouse staff. He took orders and bought a round of beverages for all of the patrons. He took time to sign autographs and pose for pictures. President Obama visited several other shops along Main Street including Peddler’s Wagon and Parkville Artisan Stu- dio. As his visit was running long, he remarked to White House staff, “I’m trying to delay this as long as possible be- cause I’m having fun.” The President commented on the uniqueness and historic charm of Parkville. In Cool Vintage Watches he stated, “When Christmas comes around, this would be a great place to go Christmas shopping.” The White House produced a brief video of the President’s time in Parkville. It is available for viewing online at www.whitehouse.gov/share/president -takes-walk-down - main-street. 6 As his visit was running long, President Obama remarked to White House staff, “I’m trying to delay this as long as possible because I’m having fun.” President Obama visits with staff at the Parkville Coffeehouse PARKVILLE IS PRESIDENTIAL! The President visits with locals on Main Street ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! A MESSAGE FROM POLICE CHIEF CHRISMAN The Parkville Police annual “Shop with a Cop” will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 9:00 am, at the Walmart Store located at 8551 N. Boardwalk Ave, Kansas City, MO 64154. If you are interested in donating money or time to assist in putting smiles on the faces of children and their parents please visit or call the Police Station located in City Hall. Thank you for your considera- tion. -Chief Kevin L. Chrisman 7 LICENSE YOUR PET! Residents of Parkville are reminded that all dogs are required to have a dog license through the City of Parkville. It’s a matter of public safety!  Dogs over 6 months old must be licensed every year by April 30.  Spayed or neutered pets get a reduced license fee of $5; dogs not spayed or neu- tered are $10.  Proof of current rabies vaccination within the last 3 years is required at time of application. Get licensed today! 1. Download online application at the following website: (http://parkvillemo.gov/download/DogLicenseApplication.pdf) 2. Complete for all dogs. 3. Include proof of rabies vaccination. 4. E-mail application to cityhall@parkvillemo.gov. 5. Submit payment by mail, phone, or in person at City Hall. To avoid late penalties renew your license today! If you have had a license in the past and your pet has passed on, please notify City Hall. NO VISIT LIST Both businesses and residents may apply to be added to the No Visit List. The No Visit List restricts visits by peddlers, solicitors, and canvassers. The list is provided to all applicants who receive a solicit or/ peddler permit (includes canvassers) issued by the City, and it only includes the address of the residence or business. To b e added to the no visit list, visit: www.parkvillemo.gov/no-visit-list. RAILROAD MUSEUM ARTIFACTS NOW AT CITY HALL T he top floor of City Hall has been overhauled! As soon as you walk in the door you will be taken back to the time when railroads were a major mode of transportation. See posters, dinnerware, luggage tags, signs and other memorabilia from the early and mid-1900s. With coordina- tion between the Parkville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Parkville, visitors can now view historic artifacts from the Parkville Train Depot at City Hall. Special thanks to Jason Fewin from the Parkville Frame Gallery (6325 Lew- is St, Parkville, MO 64152) for donating his time to help arrange much of the memorabilia. The Northland Community Choir will be performing a benefit concert for the Parkville Railroad Collection and Museum on Sunday November 9 at 3:00 pm in the Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. One of the many artifacts at City Hall 2013 Shop with a cop ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! Parkville Budget Process The City of Parkville is currently working on the 2015 Budget. The process involves four work sessions with the Board of Al- dermen to discuss priorities for the upcoming year. All work sessions will be held in the Board Room at City Hall and are open to the public. Key Budget Dates: Work Sessions October 21 and 28 – 5:30 pm November 4 and 18 – 5:30 pm Final Adoption December 2 – 7:00 pm All dates subject to change. Please contact City Hall for the most up to date information. TREK WITH SANTA  When: Saturday, December 6, 1:00 pm  Where: Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Highway 9 & 12th St.  Who: Everyone  What: Have fun, make a birdfeeder, and walk and talk in the winter woods with Santa.  Cost: Free  For more information: e-mail or call Bob Fluchel, the Parkville Nature Sanctuary Director at (816) 799-4841 or starshine333@att.net.  For a list of other Parkville Nature Sanctuary events and volunteer work days please visit www.parkvillemo.gov/ departments/nature-sanctuary. 8 “All budget work sessions will be held in the Board Room at City Hall and are open to the public.” 2013 Trek With Santa ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! November 1 -- Admissions: Pirate Preview, 9:00 am, Parkville Campus. November 7 -- Plaque Dedication / Flag Raising Ceremony for Medal of Honor Recipient Lewis L. Millett, '63, 1:00 pm, Thompson Commons. November 12 -- Ethnic Voices Poetry Series: Gerald Vizenor, 6:30 pm, The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, 100 W. 26th St., Kansas City, Mo. November 14 -- International Center for Music Concert: The Music of Leonid Desyatnikov with Pianist Alexey Goribol, 7:30 pm, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. November 17 -- WWI Movie Talk: "The Outskirts," 7:00 pm, McCoy Meetin' House. November 18 -- International Week Symposium: Promoting Peace, 2:45 pm, McCoy Meetin' House. December 3 -- WWI Movie Talk: "Joyeux Noel," 7:00 pm, McCoy Meetin' House. December 6 -- International Center for Music Concert: Side-By-Side Performance with Violinist Ben Sayevich and Cellist Daniel Veis, 7:30 pm, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. February 18 -- WWI Movie Talk: "Grand Illusion," 7:00 pm, McCoy Meetin' House. February 23 -- 14th annual Spencer Cave Black History Month Lecture Series, Dr. Jennifer Keene: "True Sons of Free- dom: African-American Soldiers in World War I," 7:00 pm, National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Mo. February 28 -- International Center for Music Concert: Park Piano Trio, 7:30 pm, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. For more information on these events and for a complete list of events at Park University, including Park athletics, visit www.park.edu/calendar/parkville.html. T he City has a number of governmental funds to account for and manage municipal finances. For example, the Transportation Fund pays for street improvements, and the Sewer Fund supports the sanitary sewer utility. One fund that is unique is the Fewson Fund. The Fewson Fund was established by the trust of Parkville resident George W. Fewson. Mr. Fewson was born in 1932 and lived in a home at 7th and Main St. for most of his life. He had family connections in Platte County dating back to the 1880s. He graduated from Park Hill High School in 1950 and left Parkville to complete a tour of duty for the Army. Later he graduated from Park College and became an accountant. He was never married, and when he died in 2001 he had no living family. Mr. Fewson left a portion of his estate in trust to the City of Parkville. Today the value of the Fewson Fund is over $550,000. The trust stipulates that one-half of the earnings from the Fewson Fund are to be distributed to the City for “general projects of the City.” The Board of Aldermen adopted a policy to further define the eligibility requirements for Fewson funding. The City will complete its first Fewson project next spring when funds are used for a portion of the Route 9 Downtown Entryway project that will add signage, lighting, and landscaping to beautify the entrance to down- town. Mr. Fewson’s gift is a great resource for the City to fund projects that might not otherwise be possible with limited public dollars. If you are interested in including public improvements in your estate planning or charitable giving, please con- tact City Hall. WHAT IS THE FEWSON FUND? 9 “The City will complete its first Fewson project next spring when funds are used for a portion of the Route 9 Downtown Entryway project that will add signage, lighting, and landscaping to beautify the entrance to down- town. ” ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! Customized Parkville Email Updates The City of Parkville now has another way for resi- dents to stay informed. Us- ing MailChimp, the city has developed an email news and information platform that allows residents to re- ceive customized updates from the city. Email sub- scribers are able to pick and choose from eight different subscription categories. The categories are News Updates, Board of Aldermen Meeting Information, Con- struction/Road Closures, Community Development, Flood/Emergency Infor- mation, Parks, Police Up- dates, and Sewer Utility In- formation. Please take a few minutes to sign up to receive custom- ized email notifications! It’s quick and easy. Here’s How: 1. Start by visiting www.parkvillemo.gov/ email-signup. You’ll be taken to a new sub- scriber page asking you to enter your email address, name, and your subscription pref- erences. 2. Enter the requested information then press the “subscribe” button. 3. After pressing the “subscribe” button, a confirmation email will be sent to your inbox and you will be asked to confirm your email address. Click the link in the confirmation email and everything will be ready to go! FALL FACEBOOK PHOTO CONTEST LIVE STREAM You are now able to access a live feed of City proceedings from Board of Aldermen and Planning and Zoning Commission meetings via your personal computers or smartphone. It is also possible to view archived footage from previous meetings. Streaming can be ac- cessed at the following link: www.new.livestream.com/ParkvilleMO 10 Spring 2014 Photo Contest Winner Kenn J Do you think you are the best photographer in Parkville? Prove it!  Like Parkville on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and post your best pictures of Parkville!  If selected, your photo/s will be featured in the next Parkville newsletter and on www.parkvillemo.gov! PARTNER CITY VISIT O n July 21, 2014, the City of Parkville welcomed to City Hall a delegation of six offi- cials from its partner city, Jesus Maria, Jalisco, Mexico. The partnership was formed in 2008 under the leadership of former Mayor Kathy Du- senbery to promote the exchange of ideas and commercial ties through cross-cultural exchanges. Jesus Maria, in the state of Jalisco, country of Mexico, is located approxi- mately 250 miles northwest of Mexico City. The city has a population of ap- proximately 18,000, and a largely agri- cultural economy based on corn, beans, wheat, agave, and tequila production. Mayor Johnston stated, “Even through the language barrier, I felt an instant connection with Mayor Maria de Jesus Lopez Melen- dez. We enjoyed visiting about the challenges and opportunities in our respective commu- nities.” City Officials visit with the Mayor of Jesus Maria ▪▪▪▪ Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! ROUTE 9 ENTRYWAY T his fall the City completed the design on the Route 9 Downtown Entryway En- hancement Project. Construction will begin next spring. The project involves aesthetic improvements on Route 9 from the White Aloe Bridge to the city lim- its, primarily focused at the entryway to d o w n t o w n near the Train Depot and the entrance of Park Univer- sity. Major features in- clude a sidewalk connection from 1st St. to the Train Depot, decorative street lighting with banner poles, landscaping, and signage improvements. A key feature is a new en- tryway sign (pictured above) near the intersection of Coffey Road. The project is estimated at $200,000 and is made possible through a $135,000 federal transportation enhancement grant. A $35,000 contribution from Magellan for land- scaping improvements will help offset the local match requirement. KCP&L and Park University are also project partners. The project design is funded in part from proceeds of the Fewson Fund (see article on page 9). Parkville Snow Routes Be Aware! Parked vehicles impede snow and ice remov- al opera- tions and cause serious traffic congestion. Overnight parking is restricted on snow routes during inclem- ent weather. The following streets are estab- lished as snow emergency routes within the City:  Main Street from 3rd Street to the railroad tracks.  1st Street from Main Street to Highway 9.  East Street from 2nd Street to the railroad tracks.  Highway 9 in its entirety. F riends of Parkville Parks is organized exclusively for charitable and education- al purposes. The purpose of this organization is to identify needs to improve the public lands and parks in Parkville, Missouri, act as a fundraising vehicle to address specific improve- ments within those parks and lands, and to improve citizen awareness and in- volvement through volun- teer opportunities. Please show your support to the Friends of Parkville Parks fundraiser, “Walk in the Park.” A commemora- tive brick path will be built in English Landing Park near McKeon Stage. For only $100, you may purchase a brick that will be included in the “Walk in the Park” and engraved with your personalized message. Leave a message for a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, birthday or anniversary and become part of local history at one of Parkville’s most beautiful areas by the river, English Landing Park. All monies raised will benefit all Parkville parks and will be used to maintain and improve the City’s parks in many years to come! For more information, please visit www.friendsofparkvilleparks.org. FRIENDS OF PARKVILLE PARKS “Leave a message for a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, birthday, or anniversary and become part of local history at one of Parkville’s most beautiful areas by the river!” Parkville Days 2014 by Jayne S 11 Entryway Sign Design Like Parkville on Facebook (facebook.com/CityOfParkville) and Follow Parkville on Twitter (@parkvillemo) for News and more! City of Parkville Newsletter City of Parkville Newsletter City of Parkville Newsletter Fall 2014 Fall 2014 Fall 2014 City News, Pictures, and More!City News, Pictures, and More!City News, Pictures, and More! City of Parkville 8880 Clark Avenue Parkville, MO 64152 Phone: (816) 741-7676 Fax: (816) 741-0013 E-mail: cityhall@parkvillemo.gov Sign up for email updates parkvillemo.gov/email-signup/