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Home My Public Portal AboutFall 2023 NewsletterA Lot is Going On! Farmers Market City staff is actively applying for a Platte County Parks Partnership grant to assist in the development of a new and improved Farmers Market. The City received $455,000 from the insurance settlements and budgeted $250,000 of Park Sales Tax funds for the Farmers Market last year. This amount is just about enough to reconstruct the former market, but without any of the im- provements that farmers, users of the market and Parkville residents said last fall that they would like to see in the new market. These improvements in- clude wider bays, an extended roof, bollards to prevent trucks crashing into the market, electricity and water, parking improvements and flood proof- ing. It is these additional improvements that we are asking the County to help with. Not only will Parkville and Platte County get a more functional Farmers Market, but a facility that can host many other recreational events such as concerts, classes and other activities. More information can be found in the work session packet from September 5th at https://parkvillemo.gov/ government/board-of-aldermen/. Capital Improvement Program On September 19th, the Board of Aldermen approved its 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a list of capital investments (equipment and infrastructure) over the next five years, estimated costs and what year the costs will occur. This is an important look at what the City considers im- portant investments. As a part of the City’s retooling of its financial systems and budget process, the CIP was reviewed and approved a couple of months earlier than usual so we can include it in our annual budget, which must be approved by the end of the year. You can see the adopted CIP on the City’s website at https://parkvillemo.gov/government/city-budget/. Find out more about the 2024-2028 CIP on page 2. Right of Way Responsibilities The Board of Aldermen held a work session on September 19th, continued on October 3rd, to discuss the City’s right-of-way (ROW) and who is responsi- ble for its maintenance. Basically, a property owner’s property extends to the center line of the adjacent street. The City has easements to provide streets, curbs, and sidewalks, and utilities have easements for their facilities. The City is responsible for maintaining the streets, curbs and sidewalks; utilities are responsible for maintaining the utilities within the ROW; and property owners are responsible for maintaining their property, including the planted areas between sidewalks and street, the street trees and keeping the side- walks clear. Once we complete our discussion, staff will suggest changes to our ordinances and practices to make clear these responsibilities and the City will place a clear summary online. If you would like to view this information and discussion from the September 19th work session, you can find it in the Board of Aldermen meeting packet at https://parkvillemo.gov/government/ board-of-aldermen/. Tax Initiatives The Board of Aldermen has placed two tax initiatives on the November 7th ballot. The first is Prop T, a Use Tax (online sales tax) that matches our cur- rent sales tax of 2.5%, which will be dedicated to transportation and trails. The other proposition is Prop M, a 3% sales tax on adult use recreational marijuana sales, which will be devoted to unfunded City services, such as stormwater management. You can find further information on these propo- sitions later in this newsletter on pages 6-7. The propositions were placed on the ballot because the City has no dedicated source of funds to maintain our infrastructure, match federal funds for major projects or to maintain and expand our trail system. If we, all residents, want our streets well main- tained, our curbs and sidewalks maintained and our trails maintained and ex- panded, we will need dedicated funds. These demands for maintenance and improvements will only increase as we go forward. We are asking only two things. Take some time to understand the propo- sitions and why they were placed on the ballot. If you are a member of an HOA, neighborhood organization or civic group, do not hesitate to ask me to come and explain these initiatives and answer questions. The second thing we are asking is that you take a little bit of time on November 7th to come to the Presbyterian Church (819 Main) and vote. It is so important that all residents weigh in on these important issues that impact the City and vote. WHAT’S INSIDE Administration Page 2 Police Department Page 3 Public Works Page 4-5 Tax Initiatives Pages 6 - 7 Parks and Recreation Pages 8 - 9 Community Development Pages 10 - 11 City of Parkville Fall 2023 Newsletter THIS NEWSLETTER IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ADVERTISERS WITHIN. Show your appreciation for their support in helping provide this newsletter to the public by doing business with them! PProPositionroPosition tt Special Election - November 7, 2023ProPosition tProPosition t Local Use Tax in ParkvilleLocal Use Tax in Parkville ProPosition tUse tax to support trails and transportation Sales tax on adult use recreational marijuana ProPosition M See pages 6 and 7 for more information Paid for by the City of Parkville, MO A. Barton, City Administrator, 8880 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152 NOVEMBER 7, 2023 ELECTION Trails & TransporTaTion on the Ballot: PAGE 2 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 Contact Parkville City Hall Address: ��8880 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152 Phone: ��(816) 741-7676 Fax: ��(816) 741-0013 To stay informed, sign up for our text and/or email notification updates. z E-mail updates: http://parkvillemo.gov/connect-with-us z Text notifications on your phone: http://parkvillemo.gov/ departments/policedept/emergency-management/ Sign up for E-mail and Text Notifications Left to right: Allyson Berberich, Ward 4; Douglas Wylie, Ward 3; Brian T. Whitley, Ward 2; Philip Wassmer, Ward 1; Mayor Dean Katerndahl; Tina Welch, Ward 1; Bob Bennett, Ward 2; Stephen Melton, Ward 3; and Michael Lee; Ward 4 Parkville Board of Aldermen Learn more about the Mayor and Board of Aldermen at http://parkvillemo.gov/government/board-of-aldermen/ SIGN UP FOR OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER Every month the City issues the Parkville Pulse, a monthly e-newsletter e-mailed to everyone signed up on the City’s website� Visit http://parkvillemo�gov/connect-with-us to sign up today! Administration City adopts 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program The Board of Alderman adopted the City’s 2024-2028 Capital Im- provement Plan (CIP) on September 19th. The CIP is a major financial, public infrastructure and equipment planning tool for Parkville. It is a long-range plan that identifies capital projects and equipment, pro- vides a planning schedule and identifies options to fund projects and equipment. The development of a CIP provides information regarding planned public improvements and equipment with anticipated funding. The CIP provides a link between the various master plans, the City’s comprehensive plan, the City’s strategic plan and the annual budget. The 2024-2028 CIP includes two major five-year sub-totals: 1. $14,158,000 for items where funding has been identified and is reasonably expected to move forward, and 2. $10,790,000 for items that would only be available if funding were available (e.g. passage of use tax). Further information, including the full listing of projects, can be found on the City’s website at https://parkvillemo.gov/government/city-budget/. 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 - 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000 3,000,000 3,500,000 4,000,000 4,500,000 2024-2028 Funded CIP General Parks Nature Sanctuary Parks Sales Tax Police Sales Tax Sewer Fund Transportation Sales Tax Internal Service Special Levy Fund Grants Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! PAGE 3 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER Police Department Police plan annual holiday events funded by the Police Community Assistance Fund As the holiday season is approaching, the Police Department is in the plan- ning stages for their annual “Shop with a Cop” event (December 10) and the senior citizen luncheon for residents of Park Village Apartments (Decem- ber 6). Both events are possible from the generous donations to the Parkville Police Community Assistance Fund. To volunteer, donate, or find out more about the program please contact Kevin Chrisman, Chief of Police, or visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemo. gov/departments/police-dept/police-services/community-assistance-fund/. Police Department offers steering wheel locks to Parkville Kia and Hyundai owners In response to increasing incidents of vehicle theft in the Kansas City, Missouri metro area, Kia and Hyundai are providing steering wheel locks for the listed years and models of vehicles. If your vehicle quali- fies, you can obtain a free lock from the Police Department at City Hall, 8880 Clark Avenue or call (816) 741-4454. You must be a resident of Parkville and must present valid Identifica- tion and proof of own- ership. The locks will be available Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. PLATTE CITY 816-858-5687 PARKVILLE 816-741-9007 LIBERTY 816-792-2600 KANSAS CITY 816-454-6800 CAMERON 816-632-3200 Historic Downtown Parkville Support your local businesses and explore the unique charm of the town you call home Upcoming Historic Downtown Parkville Events Friday, 10/27 - Ghouls Night Out Saturday, 10/28 - Trick or Treat Parkville Saturday, 11/25 - Small Business Saturday Friday, 12/1 - Christmas on the River Thursday, 12/7 - Gallery of Trees Visit the Historic Downtown Parkville website for more information PAGE 4 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 Public Works Household Hazardous Waste Program Through a partnership with the Mid-America Regional Council’s Solid Waste Management District, Parkville residents have a safe and convenient way to dispose of house- hold hazardous waste. Proper dispos- al of household hazardous waste is essential for the safety of the public and health of the environment. There are two permanent drop off sites located in Lee’s Summit and Kansas City, Missouri. The clos- est site is located at 4707 Deramus Avenue in Kansas City, Missou- ri. Mobile events will be available throughout the Kansas City metro- politan area. Visit the City’s website at https://parkvillemo.gov/residents/ recycling-waste-disposal/ for more information about household hazard- ous waste disposal opportunities. Fall Cleanup – October 21 On Saturday, October 21st from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the City will host its annual Fall Cleanup at Rockridge Quarry located at 6305 NW River Park Drive. This event is open to Parkville residents ONLY; proof of residency will be required. No business or commercial waste will be accepted. Items collected include small limbs, leaves and grass (no plastic bags), used batteries, scrap metal, water heaters, auto parts, metal products, air conditioners (without compressor), washers and dryers (without motor), tires, furniture, and household debris. Yard waste must be bagged/bun- dled and limbs must not exceed four feet in length. Items not collected include paint, air conditioner compressors, washer/ dryer motors and other household hazardous waste (HHW) items. The Mid-America Regional Council hosts mobile HHW events at various locations throughout the Kansas City metro. Parkville residents can par- ticipate in these events or recycle HHW items throughout the year at 4707 Deramus, Kansas City, Missouri. Visit https://parkvillemo.gov/ residents/recycling-waste-disposal/ for more information. Fall Curbside Pickup – October 23 The City’s annual fall curbside pickup will be held Monday, October 23rd. Parkville residents can place landscape waste and bulky waste at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. Acceptable items include items that can be picked up and carried by one person (no refrigera- tors). Yard waste placed at the curb must be bagged (yard waste bags) and must be bundled at a maximum length of four feet. Due to limited staff available, there will be a limit of five items collected curbside. If your trash day is Monday, we ask that you place your curbside items on the opposite side of the trash. Fall Extended Yard Waste Drop Off – October 23 through December 1 The City has a partnership with Rockridge Quarry to host the annual Fall Extended Yard Waste Drop Off. Parkville residents can drop off their yard waste at no charge at 6305 NW River Park Drive weekdays (excluding holidays) between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. starting Monday, October 23rd through Friday, December 1st. Yard waste does not have to be bagged. Proof of residency will be required. Sorry, no business yard waste will be accepted. Emergency Snow Routes Be Aware! Parked vehi- cles impede snow and ice removal operations and cause serious traffic con- gestion. Overnight park- ing is restricted on snow routes during inclement weather. The following streets are established as snow emer- gency routes within the City: z Main Street from 3rd Street to the railroad tracks z 1st Street from Main Street to Highway 9 z East Street from 2nd Street to the railroad tracks z Highway 9 in its entirety Calendar to benefit nature sanctuary now on sale It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time to flip the page on 2023. The Friends of Parkville Nature Sanctuary (FOPNS) can help you plan ahead with its 2024 calendar, which is now on sale. The calendar is “uniquely Parkville,” featuring images from the nature sanctuary which were entered in our monthly photo contests. The work of 15 amateur photographers is highlighted in the calendar, with images varying from stunning landscapes to the minutiae of a moth feeding on a colorful wildflower. The calendars cost $15 each with proceeds going to fund projects to enhance and preserve the nature sanctuary. Representatives of FOPNS will be selling cal- endars on fall weekends at the nature sanctuary. They also are available through our website, friendsofpns.org, under the “store” portal. In addition, calendars are being sold by our two sponsors, Parkville Coffee and the Backyard Bird Center. Want to have your photo featured in the 2025 calendar? Go to our website and follow the rules. Good luck, and happy fall! Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! PAGE 5 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER New to Parkville? Check out the Parkville Resident Guide on the City’s website or pick one up at City Hall. Public Works Two new subdivisions under construction - Platte 38 and Sanctuary at Riss Lake Work has continued throughout the summer on construction of two new subdivisions. Platte 38 has been installing sanitary sewers, while Sanc- tuary at Riss Lake has installed their infrastructure and vertical con- struction is expected to start soon. These two subdivisions will add ad- ditional housing to the city. Sanctuary at Riss Lake Platte 38 City completes annual Curb Replacement Project This summer, crews from Terry Snel- ling Construction were contracted to perform routine curb replacements throughout the city. Each year, curbs are evaluated based on their condi- tion and curbs in the worst condition that have reached their usable life are replaced. Approximately 1,900 linear feet of curbing was replaced throughout the city for a contract amount of $85,025. Asphalt Maintenance Program completed this summer The City operates approximately 85.6 lane miles of roadway that dates back to the founding of the city, which at one time were unpaved. Most of the roads in Parkville are asphalt and re- quire routine maintenance beyond fill- ing a pothole. Each year, a citywide project is done that includes the re- surfacing of larger sections of road- way and full depth repairs in areas where the pavement has failed. This year, Asphaltic Surfaces was contract- ed to perform this work to resurface approximately 3.5 lane miles of sur- face and perform multiple full depth pavement replacements for a contract amount of $318,122.50. www.parkvillerotary.org A flag will be placed at your home or business four times a year on the following holidays: Memorial Day,Independence Day, Labor Day, & Veterans Day. Proceeds of the program enable Parkville Rotary to continue a long record of Service Above Self. WANT A FLAG AT YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS? We are taking new orders for 2023 now! Go to https://app.helpingwithflags.com/parkvillerotary and click on New Subscriber to sign up today! WANT TO VOLUNTEER? Interested in volunteering to install flags for community service hours? Email us at parkvillerotary46@gmail.com. INTERESTED IN LEARNING ABOUT ROTARY? Be our guest at one of our lunch meetings at Park University's commercial underground, Fridays at noon. Visit our website (www.parkvillerotary.org) for more information! SUPPORT THE PARKVILLE ROTARY FLAG PROGRAM! PAGE 6 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 CCHHAATT ProPosition tProPosition t Local Use Tax in ParkvilleLocal Use Tax in Parkville AASSPPHHAALLTT MMUULLCCHH CCOONNCCRREETTEE Trails & TransporTaTio n TRAILS: Construction, maintenance and repairs of, and improvements to, multi-use trails, recreation trails and pedestrian corridors of 80% reserved for of 80% reserved for annual curb, sidewalk annual curb, sidewalk and street maintenanceand street maintenance 10%10% TRANSPORTATION: TRANSPORTATION: Roads, Roads, infrastructure and capital infrastructure and capital improvements, including improvements, including but not limited to capital grant-related but not limited to capital grant-related projects requiring matching fundsprojects requiring matching funds 80%80% How will revenue be used? Parkville has 18.35 miles of multi-use and recreation trails that are covered with four different types of surface materials: chat, asphalt, mulch and concrete. Construction and maintenance costs vary depending on the type of material used. The average cost to construct one mile of concrete trail is $900,000. Maintenance of our existing trails is $55,500 per year. A local use tax is a tax applied to purchases made online from out-of-state vendors and shipped to a location in Parkville. A local use tax is applied to the same type of products subject to traditional sales tax. If you purchase an item at a retail store in Parkville, you pay city sales tax. On the other hand, if you purchase an item through the internet or by catalog from an out-of-state business and have the item shipped to Parkville, then the use tax would apply. wHat is a use tax? Total Trails: 3.25 miles Maintenance/Mile: $34,823 Cost for New/Mile: $77,606 Replacement: 5 years Total Trails: 4.6 miles Maintenance/Mile: $60,665 Cost for New/Mile: $168,037 Replacement: 5 years Total Trails: 6.5 miles Maintenance/Mile: $198,993 Cost for New/Mile: $275,000 Replacement: 10 years Total Trails: 4 miles Maintenance/Mile: $487,532 Cost for New/Mile: $900,000 Replacement: 20 years 20%20% The City estimates the use tax will generate up to $300,000 per year. If the City received the estimated $300,000, it would be distributed as follows: • Transportation: $216,000 • Reserved: $24,000 • Trails: $60,000 types of trail surfaces Multi-use and recreation trails VOTE NOVEMBER7, 2023 Paid for by the City of Parkville, MO — A. Barton, City Administrator, 8880 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152 Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! PAGE 7 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER The project will improve pedestrian safety with the addition of sidewalks along the corridor from Highway 45 to Hamilton Street that do not currently exist along the 0.9 mile collector road. Funding from the use tax would help with the City’s funding portion. The project will improve pedestrian and vehicular safety and mobility between 4th Street, Crooked Road and the Park University entrance. Improvements will include new crosswalks, a traffic signal, more turning lanes and street lighting. Funding from the use tax would help with the City’s funding portion. t otal c ost : $1,600,000 G rant (s) a warded: $750,000 c ity ’s fundinG p ortion : $850,000 ($320,000 engineering, $1,280,000 construction) Looking south at Highway 45 Looking south at Lime Stone Road Looking east from Route 9 Looking west from Main Street t otal c ost : $7,000,000 G rant (s ) a warded : $4,987,950 city’s f undinG p ortion : $2,012,050 ($1,285,000 engineering, $5,715,000 construction) The project will replace the culvert at the low water crossing at the intersection of 6th Street to prevent flooding. The project will reconstruct River Road within the city limits (from Union Chapel to the I-435 bridge) by adding curbs, stormwater and sidewalks. The project will improve pedestrian and traffic safety on Mill Street from Main Street to Crooked Road. ballot lanGuaGe BBEELLLL RRDD RROOUUTTEE 99 CCRROOOOKKEEDD RRDD RRIIVVEERR RRDD NOVEMBER 7, 2023 SPECIAL ELECTION M a r i j u a n a t a xPROP M Shall the City of Parkville, Missouri impose a city sales tax of three percent (3%) on the sales of adult use marijuana sold at retail? Cities are authorized to impose a sales tax up to 3%, with voter approval. Adult use recreational marijuana would be subject to a 3% sales tax on purchases made within the city limits. If approved, the City estimates revenue may be up to $150,000 annually. The revenue would be used for basic City services, such as stormwater management. MMIILLLL SSTT The project would repair the culvert at 11th Street and improve the road and guardrail to reduce the likelyhood that water will flow over Elm Street. EELLMM SSTT wHat projects would be funded if tHe use tax passes? Paid for by the City of Parkville, MO — A. Barton, City Administrator, 8880 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152 For the purpose of funding roads, infrastructure and capital projects, including, without limitation, capital grant related projects requiring City of Parkville matching funds, including 9 Highway at East Street (triangle), future phases of 9 Highway (between 6th Street and Lakeview Drive) and the Bell Road connectivity project for sidewalks; and funding for the construction, maintenance, and repair of, and improvements to, pedestrian corridors, multi-use trails, and recreation trails, shall the City of Parkville, Missouri, impose a local use tax at the same rate as the total local City sales tax rate, currently two and one-half percent (2.50%), provided that if the local sales tax rate is reduced or raised by voter approval, the local use tax rate shall also be reduced or raised by the same action? PAGE 8 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 Parks & Recreation Reminder: No dogs, cats or any pets/animals allowed in the Parkville Nature Sanctuary It is crucial to remember that no dogs, cats, or any pets/animals of any sort are allowed in the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. We do not allow any domestic animals as they are not native to the ecosystem. The scent of a dog, or cat, or any domestic animal has the potential to frighten our resident wildlife causing unnecessary stress to the animals. Parkville has many places that you CAN bring your pets, including the riverfront trail extending all the way from Platte Landing Park to English Landing Park. If you want to socialize, your pup you can visit either the large or small dog park located in Platte Landing Park. If you are looking for a more quiet area, dogs and other pets (on a leash) are allowed in the Sul- livan Nature Sanctuary, located just north of Platte Landing Park along Rush Creek. Update on the Wetlands in Platte Landing Park The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working at Platte Landing Park on the restoration of the wetlands. Over the last several months, the City has worked with them on acquiring funding, geotechnical assessments and the project scoping. Currently, the area has been mowed to allow for staging, delivery of materi- als and construction. The next 2-4 months will consist of earthwork to build a suitable lining for the wetlands to retain water. Next spring, the City will work with USACE on vegetation management. Please pardon this temporary dis- turbance while we work to restore this area of land to wetland habitat. Kansas City Symphony in the Park This summer, English Landing Park has been filled with music from the talented musicians of the Kansas City Symphony. They performed free outdoor chamber music concerts across the metro to make their music more accessible. The next concert at English Landing Park will be on Sunday, October 15th at 6 p.m. Bring your lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy this free outdoor concert. Mayor of Barkville The theme of this year’s Parkville Days parade, hosted by the Main Street Parkville Association, was “Dog Days of Summer.” To cele- brate the theme and showcase the Parkville dog park, Barkville, the City held a mayoral election for an honorary Mayor of Barkville. The election was held on the City’s Facebook page. With over 30 en- tries and thousands of votes, the community elected Daisy as the first mayor of Barkville. Coming in second place, as the new Mayor “Paw-Tem” was Gracie. Daisy was honored by being the Grand Mar- shall of the Parkville Days Parade.Gracie, Mayor of Barkville Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter A Northland Treasure With Howl’oween right around the corner, fol- lowed by holiday season festivities, this is a good time for a safety refresher course. Here are ways to keep our animal companions happy and healthy while we celebrate: z Identification: All pets should be microchipped and wearing their ID tag. Please make certain your information is updated with the microchip company. This is the best way to help reunite a lost pet with family. If you don’t have a tag, simply write your contact information on the collar. z Stress: Please kewep your pets safely indoors. Extra visitors and loud noises are stressful and Halloween cruelty involving pets, especially black cats, would break your heart. If possible, provide a separate room for your pets with soothing music and their favorite toys. z Food/Candy: Be careful with certain foods and candies that can be fatal to pets. The list includes, but is not limited to, chocolates, grapes/raisins, alcohol, onions, garlic, turkey bones, turkey skin, or anything made with xylitol. z Decorations: Keep candles out of reach. Monitor your pets around glow sticks, tinsel, foil, wrapping paper, etc., to prevent them from ingesting something harmful. z Costumes: If your pet is comfortable wearing a costume, make sure it doesn’t affect their ability to breathe easily, see, and hear. Since 1999, FOPAS volunteers have provided a haven for homeless cats and dogs. There are several FUNdraisers ahead to support the animals in our care. Ghouls and goblins of all ages won’t want to miss the Pumpkin Carving Adoption Event and Donation Drive at English Landing Park on October 26, hosted by our friends with Parkville Parks & Rec. Then, from November 4-11 you can shop for amazing gifts from the comforts of home during our Fall Online Auction on Facebook. FOPAS merchandise is also available online, including our 2024 calendar, which features Parkville landmarks. Check out our website (parkvilleshelter.com) and Facebook (facebook.com/FOPAS) to learn more. DON’T LITTER: SPAY/NEUTER parkvilleshelter.com facebook.com/FOPAS Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! PAGE 9 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER Parks & Recreation Upcoming Events in the Park: z Symphony in the Park: October 15 z Pumpkin Compost Event: November 4 z Turkey Trot: November 23 z Christmas on the River: December 1 Pumpkin Carving for Ghost Stories on Thursday, October 26th Join us for the Parkville Nature Sanctuary’s annual Pumpkin Carving event where we will transform more than 250 pumpkins into Jack-O- Lanterns that will be used to line the trails at the Ghost Stories event. Pumpkins are provided, but please bring your own carving tools. This is a free community event for all ages. It will be held in English Land- ing Park at the McKeon Stage on Thursday, October 26th from 6-8 p.m. The event will include: z Magician z Live Music z Pumpkin Carving z Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter (FOPAS) Donation Drive z FOPAS Adoption Event z Compost Collective Registrations Ghost Stories on Saturday, October 28th The Parkville Nature Sanctuary’s annual Ghost Stories event will be held at the sanctuary on Saturday, October 28th. The event will include a Little Goblins hour from 5:30-6:30 p.m., musical performances by Shortleaf Band and Bentley Guitar, Smore’s around the campfire, and of course, ghost stories from 6:30-9:00 p.m. The Haunted Trail will run from 7:15-9:00 p.m. This is a free community event. Donations will be accepted to benefit the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. ICM ORCHESTRA FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT Following the incredible success of our inaugural holiday concert last year, International Center for Music Orchestra at Park University returns to usher in the holiday season. Under the direction of Steven McDonald, the music director of the ICM Orchestra, anticipate being whisked away to the very core of the holiday spirit. Don't delay – secure your seats today to guarantee your presence at this enchanting musical affair! It's an evening that not only delivers exquisite music but also fosters a profound sense of unity and community, embodying the true essence of the holiday season. ICM.PARK .EDU Decembe r 2, 2023 • 7:30 p .m. Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel Dr. Steven McDonald conducting Ticket s are FREE wi th reservation. Scan here! P A RK UN I V E R S IT Y ’S In coordination with the Main Street Parkville Association’s Christmas on the River. INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR MUSIC PAGE 10 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 City approves preliminary development plan for Park Hill Elementary School No. 12 On August 29, the Board of Aldermen adopted an ordinance approving a pre- liminary development plan for Park Hill Elementary School No. 12, a two- and-a-half story, 74,410 square foot elementary school on approximate- ly 29 acres. The school will be located near the southwest corner of the intersection of NW Brink-Myer Road with NW Brush Creek Park- way and includes public transportation improve- ments to the adjoining roadways, as well as pe- destrian connections to the future Brush Creek Trail (currently being constructed by Platte County). The school is scheduled to be con- structed and completed by July 2025.Aerial map of subject property for future elementary school Community Development Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! PAGE 11 CITY OF PARKVILLE - FALL 2023 NEWSLETTER Planning & Zoning Commission approves exterior modifications to 8 East Street On August 8, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a minor site plan to rehabilitate an existing two-story, mixed-use building (3,744 square feet) at 8 East Street. The proposal includes an overhaul of the exterior facades by removing the old western false facades and replacing them with a more modern and cleaner look. Existing facades and painted murals in the downtown alleyway will not be affected. Community Development City approves preliminary development plan for the Creekside West Apartments On August 29, the Board of Aldermen adopted an ordinance approving a preliminary development plan for the Creekside West Apartments, consisting of four, four-story apartment buildings (200 units), a pool with a clubhouse and other amenities on approximately 12.21 acres. The development is accessed through the Creekside Commons shop- ping center via Homer Parkway, which is located on the northwest quadrant of the intersection of I-435 and Highway 45. Architectural renderings of the Creekside West Apartments Existing – South Elevation Proposed – South Elevation ®* At Shelter Insurance®, we know you want to get the insurance coverage you need at the right price. We can help you review options and put together a plan that works for your budget without giving up the service a local agent provides. 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