Board of Aldermen meeting recap

by Cole Arndorfer, Grain Valley News


​The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen met on Monday, April 28 for its second April meeting.
 
Following the opening of the meeting, the board moved straight into ordinances with the approval of the second reading of an ordinance that approves a conditional use permit for a vehicle tow yard.
 
The next ordinance the board approved was the first and second reading of an ordinance that acknowledges and certifies the results of the general election held on April 8, 2025.
 
After certifying the election results, Mayor Mike Todd issued proclamations recognizing the service of Aldermen Tom Cleaver and Alderman Darren Mills.
 
Newly elected Aldermen James Myers, Lisa Limberg, and Brian Bray then recited their oath of office.
 
Following the oath of office, the board moved into new business with the first presentation of a liquor license for Iron Kettle Taphouse.
 
The first item under the public hearing section pertained to the request for a conditional use permit for a vehicle tow yard by Auto Tow & Recovery. After no public comments, the public hearing was closed.
 
The second item pertained to city code chapter 400 – zoning regulation and amendment section 400.290, which regulates parking in rear yard. After hearing two citizens speak against the proposed ordinance, the public hearing was closed.
 
The board then moved into resolutions where it approved a resolution allowing the city to execute an agreement with Quality Custom Construction for the 2025 Concrete Construction and Paving Program. This will provide replacement of damaged curbs and sidewalks, as well as update ADA ramps.
 
Next, the board moved into ordinances. First, the board approved the first reading of an ordinance approving a conditional use permit for a vehicle tow yard. This ordinance will be brought back for its’ second reading by title only at the next board meeting.
 
The board then discussed the first reading of an ordinance amending title IV, section 400.290 of city code by limiting parking in the rear yard. The board also clarified the exception section to this code: if a lot is less than 0.75 acres, the resident is allowed two items in the rear yard whether they are visible or not. The first reading of the ordinance was approved by a vote of 4-2 with Aldermen Bray and Knox voting nay.
Following this, the board moved into the city administrator report, where it was pointed out that the second board meeting in May falls on Memorial Day. This meeting was subsequently voted to be canceled.
 
The meeting was then adjourned. The next Board of Aldermen meeting will take place at City Hall on May 12th at 6:30pm. 

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