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Home My Public Portal AboutSummer 2022 NewsletterA Message from Mayor Katerndahl & Alderman Whitley City government, all government, needs to be transparent in what it does and how it makes decisions. The City, given its small staff, posts a tremendous amount of information on its website: financial reports, audits, budgets, meeting minutes, contracts and a host of other information. That being said, we know the City can always do better, particularly in making documents easier to find and decision-making processes easier to understand. We believe it’s time for the City to share our commitment of operating an open government and look for new and improved ways to do that. The City has continually strived to provide information; going forward, the Board of Aldermen and City staff continue to strategize for improving the City’s transparency; we call it open government. Later in July, with the help of Alexa Barton, our city administrator, we will present what this looks like at a Board of Aldermen meeting. This will include a resolution stating the Board’s commitment to open government. The staff will then bring to us a strategy for how best we can implement the elements of an open government outlined below, starting with a website that is easier to navigate. Our open government initiative includes four elements: z Information Transparency • Process Transparency • Community Engagement • Ethics and Accountability It is pretty transparent (pun intended) what information transparency is: all financial information, meeting information, plans and other information generated by or considered by the City, and its public officials, should be easily accessible to the public. Much of it is already available, but not always easy to find. Process transparency means that it is clear and easy to un- derstand how the City, its elected officials, and boards and commissions make decisions -- in public view -- subject to review, discussion, openness, and when possible, corrective action through the ballot box. This includes each step, who is responsi- ble, and where public input is a part of the process. Community engagement means that the City does everything it can to foster a two-way conversation with its residents, making it easier to engage in the development of the budget, to request and receive information, to participate in decision-making, and to better understand how our city government operates. It is also important that we meet with residents in the neighborhoods where you live to find out what concerns and hopes you have for our community. Finally, the City needs to be clear how it will hold elected and appointed officials accountable to ethical standards. Some methods will be adherence to state statutes and some will be mechanisms we develop locally. Building and maintaining an open government is an ongoing pro- cess. Some elements will take time to put in place. We will not all agree on what should be included and how many resources we should devote to these initiatives. Besides being open, we are also tasked with ensuring that the daily operations of the City function smoothly and accomplish the strategic goals for our city. We look forward to working with you, our community, to gather thoughts and ideas on how the City can better accomplish its goals and set the standard for open government and accountability. City of Parkville Summer 2022 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! WHAT’S INSIDE Recycling/Waste Disposal Pg 2 Farmers Market Pg 3 Nature Sanctuary Pg 4 Police Department Pg 5 City Improvements Pg 6 Animal Shelter/Chamber Pg 7 Whatburger Pg 8 Rotar y Pg 9 Dairy Queen/MSPA Pg 10 PAGE 2 • CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. RECYCLING/WASTE DISPOSAL Last electronics recycling and paper shredding events of 2022 set for August 6th and October 1st z Electronics recycling is open to everyone from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot near the dog parks. Electronics, computers, phones, TVs, appliances – basically anything with a cord or battery – are accepted. Most items are recycled for free, but there is a charge for some electronics. The customers pay the vendors on-site to cover the cost to recycle the electronics. z Paper shredding is for Parkville residents only from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Paper is shredded on-site at no charge. Residents are asked to limit shredding to two boxes per event and remove all binder clips and paper clips. Save the dates! Fall Recycling & Waste Disposal Information about the City's recycling and waste disposal events is available at http://parkville-mo.gov/residents/ recycling-waste-disposal/. Contact Parkville City Hall Address: .........................8880 Clark Avenue, Parkville MO 64152 Phone: ........................................................................ (816) 741-7676 Fax: ..............................................................................(816) 741-0013 Email: .......................................................cityhall@parkvillemo.gov Website: ....................................................................parkvillemo.gov Facebook: ................................................................@CityofParkville Twitter: .........................................................................@parkvillemo Instagram: ......................................................... @parkvillemo64152 Fall Cleanup – Saturday, October 15 The Fall Cleanup, in partnership with the Rockridge Quarry allows Parkville residents the ability to drop off household debris, yard waste and other items at 6305 NW River Park Drive. Sorry, no business or commercial waste will be accepted. Extended Yard Waste Drop off – Monday, October 17 to Wednesday, November 23 The City, in partnership with Rockridge Quarry will hold its annual fall yard waste drop off event for Parkville residents. Drop off yard waste at no charge at 6305 NW River Park Drive weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Curbside Pickup – Monday, October 17 The City’s annual fall curbside pickup gives Parkville residents an opportunity to place landscape waste and bulky waste at their curb by 7:00 a.m. to be picked up and hauled off by City staff. Household Hazardous Waste Parkville residents have a safe and conve- nient way to dispose of household hazardous waste – permanent drop off sites and mobile events. Visit https://www.recyclespot.org/ HHW.aspx for details Board members prepare for July 4th parade Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. • PAGE 3 CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER DOWNTOWN PARKVILLE City to look at options to replace Farmers Market structure On June 13, a tractor trailer ran into the north side of the Farmers Market building located in downtown Parkville, south of the railroad tracks. Although the structure had existed in its current location for over 35 years, it was hit twice in a period 45 days. The City is working with both insurance com- panies through a claims process. The City will have opportunities for the public and other community partners to provide feedback about the future Farmers Market. A joint work session with the Board of Aldermen and the Community Land & Recreation Board was held on July 13. Feedback will also be collected through a community survey following the work session. This informa- tion will help guide the design of the future Farmers Market building. For more information about the Farmers Market project, visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemo.gov/community/parks/park-projects/. Remember to Like Us on Facebook for Teddy’s tip of the month! 436-8475436-8475 584-0059584-0059 www.stevesheatingkc.com Free Estimates on Equipment Replacement 453-1200453-1200 New stairs and railing installed at Pocket Park; safety improvements next step Pocket Park is a small park located in the heart of downtown, located at 1st and Main streets. In April, the City hired a contractor to reconstruct the stairs on the south side of the park, which was com- pleted ahead of schedule with little impact to the local businesses. The City is cur- rently working with contractors on additional safe- ty improvements to the frontage of Pocket Park. PAGE 4 • CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. PARKVILLE NATURE SANCTUARY Nature Sanctuary featured in photo exhibit The Parkville Nature Sanctuary is being celebrated in a month and one-half-long photo exhibit at the Anita B. Gorman Con-servation Discovery Center in Kansas City. The display features a year in the life of our nature sanctuary, as documented by entries in the Friends of Parkville Nature Sanctuary’s monthly photo contests. The exhibit includes 27 framed images – the work of 19 amateur photographers. As a whole, the exhibit showcases the flora and fauna that makes our nature sanctuary so spe-cial. The event opened July 1st and will continue through Aug. 15th at the Discovery Center, 4750 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri. The exhibit can be viewed during the Center’s normal business hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. On the first and third Saturday of the month, hours will be extended until 7 p.m. The exhibit is being put on by the Friends of Parkville Nature Sanctuary and the Missou- ri Department of Conservation. The monthly photo contests are sponsored by Parkville Coffee and the Backyard Bird Center. Volunteers needed for Pumpkin Carving and Ghost Stories Parkville Nature Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to help clean and carve pumpkins on October 27th for our annual pumpkin carving event. Nature Sanctuary staff and volunteers host this event every year to carve 200-300 pumpkins so we can decorate the trails for Ghost Stories. This year, we have the Shortleaf Band to play music while we work. Refresh- ments will be provided. This is a fami- ly-friendly event so bring your kiddos of all ages and look for your jack-o-lantern on the trails. Volunteers should arrive at 4:00 p.m. to begin cleaning pumpkins. Compost Collective will be present to divert all pumpkin waste from landfills. Music and carving to being at 6:00 p.m. To volunteer for this event please email Nature Sanctuary Director Kristen Bontrager at Kbontrager@parkvillemo.gov. No dogs, cats or pets/animals allowed in 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 res- ident 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, the Sullivan Nature Sanctuary is located just north of Platte Landing Park along Rush Creek. Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. • PAGE 5 CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER2022 NEWSLETTER POLICE DEPARTMENT ASK US ABOUT OUR MORTGAGE PROCESS AND APPLY TODAY AT CENTRALBANK.NET Detective Sergeant with the Police Department retires after 12 years Craig Hubbell, Detective Sergeant, after 12 years with the Parkville Police Department, retired on June 10, 2022. Craig graduated from the Kansas City, Missouri Police Academy and began his career in law enforcement in 1984. He spent 26 years with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD), where he spent most of his time in specialized units including tactical, homicide, and bomb and arson. After he retired from the KCPD, Craig was hired by the Parkville Police Department in 2010 as a full-time detective. In 2010, Parkville had a violent crime clearance rate of 83%, which was well above the National average, and had zero reported rapes. Chief Kevin Chrisman knew he needed an experienced investigator to carry the Police Department into the future. Craig was that person, and his performance was extraordinary. Craig was promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2016 and since that time he has investigated and cleared nine rapes, six robberies and all three homicides. In 2021, Parkville had a clearance rate of 100% for violent crimes, 50% for burglary and took two rape reports, both of which were cleared. We all appreciate Craig’s time he spent working for the Citizens of Parkville His Parkville family will miss him tremendously! PAGE 6 • CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. CITY IMPROVEMENTS Phase 1 of improvements completed at Watkins Park Watkins Park is a small neighborhood park located on West Street, near 7th Street. In 2021, the City received a Platte County Outreach Grant for the improvements. Since that time, the City worked with subcontractors to install a small parking lot, new shelter building, wood fencing and improvements to the play- ground, as well as realigning the trail. New water feature enhances view in English Landing Park Over the past year, the City has been beautifying the traffic circle located at the end of Busch Drive in English Landing Park. The City was the primary contractor, hiring subcon- tractors to perform the various trades. The finished prod- uct includes a new retaining wall, water feature, hardscape and landscape. Route 9 improvements from Highway 45 to Lakeview Drive substantially completed In July 2021, construction started on the seg- ment of Route 9 from Highway 45 to Lakev- iew Drive. The improvements include 10-foot trails, sidewalks, curb and gutters, asphalt roadways, streetlights and a traffic signal at 63rd Street. The majority of the work was completed in early June, with the exception of landscaping and streetlights. Those amenities will be installed in late summer/early fall. The City submitted a grant application for the next phase of Route 9 at 1st Street. This seg- ment will include Route 9 coming into down- town from the east, through downtown on 1st and Main streets and conclude at FF Highway and Crooked Road to the west. The new seg- ment will tie into the newly improved inter- section on Route 9 at 6th Street. Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. • PAGE 7 CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER PARKVILLE ANIMAL SHELTER Champion’s Club Membership For companies and professionals seeking to have a direct impact on their business, there is no more powerful vehicle than a Champion’s Club membership with the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce. Benefits Include: * Annual Membership for Two Individuals * Listed as Champion’s Club on Website and in Printed Directory * Champion’s Club Website Home Page Listing * VIP Champion’s Club / Board Event * $300 Sponsorship Opportunity * One Table of Ten at Gala & Awards Banquet * One Team of Four in the Golf Tournament * Two Tickets to the Member Social Event 8878 NW 63rd St, Ste 103 | Parkville, MO, 64152 816-587-2700 parkvillechamber.com facebook.com/ParkvilleMissouriChamberofCommerce twitter.com/ParkvilleChamb linkedin.com/in/parkville-area-chamber-of-commerce-350b4814b/ 22002222 CChhaammbbeerr EEvveennttss July 12—Chamber Lunch, 11:30 AM—1:00 PM—Speaker will be Mayor Dean Katerndahl, Location—Parkville YMCA, Dominic’s Ital-ian catering. Register online ParkvilleChamber.com—$15 July 22—Coffee in the Park, 7:45 AM—9:00 AM, Location—Centering Souls, 5215 NW Crooked Road, Parkille, MO. Hear from 3 Chamber members—Undo Skincare & Wellnes Center, Row House, and Platte Senior Services Aug 20—5k/10k River Run, English Landing Park & Platte Landing Park, 7 AM Sep 13—Chamber Lunch, 11:30 AM—1:00 PM—Speakers will be Tina Chace, PCEDC Exec Director, and David Slater, Clay County EDC Exec Director. Location—Parkville YMCA Sep 15—Croquet Business Challenge Tournament, Kactus Creek Croquet Club Oct 11—Chamber Lunch, 11:30 AM —1:00 PM—Speaker will be Dr. Mike Kimbrel, Superintendent, Park Hill School District Oct 22—5th Annual Trivia Night, St. Therese Catholic Church The Chamber of Choice for Southern Platte County Sponsorship opportunities available for all Chamber events, and membership levels for every need. Contact the Chamber office 816-587-2700 Parkville Chamber Gives Back Foundation A 501(c)(3) Organization Foundation’s Purpose—Support local charities in our area. Chamber’s Goal—Increase monthly charity donations with the continued support of our members and area communi-ties. Qualifications—The organization must be non-profit, must have a local impact, and must have a short-term need for a specific purpose or program. Support—Your donations to Parkville Chamber Gives Back Foundation will allow you potential tax savings as well as allow the Chamber to continue this program, started in 2011, to support both financially and through community efforts, to charities that have a local impact. Applications and donations can be completed on the Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce website, ParkvilleChamber.com. Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter A Northland Treasure Registration is open for the Paws in the Park Dog Walk Festival! This pup’tac- ular event returns to English Landing Park on September 10, 2022. In addi- tion to the dog walk, highlights include vendors, raffles, a Weenies & Panin- is food truck, contests, and fun for the whole family. The registration link is: parkvilleshelter.com/pitp. Paws in the Park questions? Email fopaspitp@gmail. com. The work of FOPAS is carried out almost exclusively by volunteers. If you can support our efforts on behalf of animals in need, please complete the volunteer application, here: parkvilleshelter.com/volunteer-application. When you’re ready to welcome home your best friend, please make adoption your first option. FOPAS Adoptions are held on Satur- days (10am-12pm for dogs; 11am-2pm for cats) or by appointment during the week. Our lovely re-sale shop, FOPAS Fabulous Finds, is open Friday and Saturday, 10am-5pm, at 8 East Street. Thank you for your friend- ship and support! DON’T LITTER: SPAY/NEUTER parkvilleshelter.com facebook.com/FOPAS PAGE 8 • CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Construction on new Whataburger drive-thru restaurant to begin late winter/ early spring On May 10, the Parkville Planning & Zoning Commis- sion approved a final development plan for Whataburger, a drive-thru restaurant on Lot 2 of APEX Plaza (9110 NW 45 Highway). The 3,198 square foot building will feature the restaurant chain’s modern architectural canopy design con- sisting a brick façade, glass windows and silver aluminum metal panels accented by Whataburger’s branded orange colors. FALL I AND II TERMS AUGUST 15 - OCTOBER 9 • OCTOBER 17 - DECEMBER 11 ENROLLING NOW!pARk.EDu View of Whataburger drive-thru restaurant looking towards the northwest from NW 45 Highway Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. • PAGE 9 CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS! Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbors, friends, leaders,and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and takeaction to create lasting change – across the globe, in ourcommunities, and in ourselves. •Promote peace •Fight disease •Provide clean water, sanitation, and hygiene •Save mothers and children •Support education •Grow local economieswww.parkvillerotary.org SUPPORT THE PARKVILLEROTARY FLAG PROGRAM! 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 2021 now! Go to https://app.helpingwithflags/parkvillerotary and click on New Subscriber to sign up today! INTERESTED IN JOINING ROTARY? Be our guest at one of our lunch meetings at Park University, Fridays at noon. Visit our website for more information! (L to R) Rotarian Mark Comfort, Rotarian Sandi Schmude, Sara Montalbano (PHSHS), Aryana Anderson (PHHS), Sydney Eubanks (PHHS), Rotarian Kathy Leibrand, & Rotarian Robert Kersey PAGE 10 • CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER City of Parkville • 8880 Clark Avenue • Parkville, MO 64152 • (816) 741-7676 • Fax (816) 741-0013 Visit the City’s website at http://parkvillemogov/residents/newsletters/links/ to view the items referenced in the newsletter. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 8835 NW 63rd Street, Suite 102 Parkville, Missouri 64152 816-746-0818 JonMiller@ShelterInsurance.com City approves expansion of Taylor Animal Hospital On May 10, 2022 the Parkville Planning and Zoning Com- mission approved a major site plan for Taylor Animal Hospi- tal (6300 MO-9 Highway) to allow a 1,840 sq. ft. addition to the west end of the existing 1-story building (4,000 sq. ft.) in the Parkville Commons shopping center. The addition match- es the architecture of the existing building, and provides boarding and grooming services, as well as a small outdoor exercise area. View of Taylor Animal Hospital addition looking towards the northeast from the shared parking lot • PAGE 11 CITY OF PARKVILLE - SUMMER 2022 NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Dairy Queen grand opening scheduled on August 8 On February 8, the Planning & Zoning Commission approved a major site plan for Dairy Queen, a drive-thru restaurant in the Parkville Commons shopping center (8803 NW Highway 45), generally located on the north- west corner of Route 9 and NW Highway 45. The 2,407 square foot building is currently under construction and scheduled to have its grand opening on Mon- day, August 8, 2022. New to Parkville? Check out the Parkville Resident Guide on the City’s website or pick one up at City Hall. City of Parkville 8880 Clark Avenue Parkville, MO 64152 Phone: (816) 741-7676 Fax: (816) 741-0013 E-mail: cityhall@parkvillemo.gov PRSRT STDPRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAIDUS POSTAGE PAID MOUND CITY, MOMOUND CITY, MO PERMIT #4PERMIT #4 Like Parkville on Facebook (@CityofParkville), Twitter (@parkvillemo) and Instagram (@parkvillemo64152) for news and more! See what’s inside! Summer Resident Newsletter Recycling/Waste Disposal Pg 2 Farmers Market Pg 3 Nature Sanctuary Pg 4 Police Department Pg 5 City Improvements Pg 6 Animal Shelter/Chamber Pg 7 Whataburger Pg 8 Rotary Pg 9 Dairy Queen/MSPA Pg 10