Board of Aldermen meeting recap

by Cole Arndorfer
 
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The Grain Valley Board of Aldermen met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 25.
 
With no public comments, previous business, new business, presentations, or public hearings, the board moved directly into resolutions.
 
The first resolution passed by the board was introduced by Alderman Cleaver. This allows the city to renew its’ agreement with Civic Review. This is just a renewal of the agreement the city currently has with Civic Plus, which allows citizens to apply for permits online rather than waiting in line in person.
 
The next resolution the board passed was introduced by Alderman Knox, allowing the city to install two new streetlights on Duncan Road at the new fire station.
 
Third, the board passed a resolution introduced by Alderman Mills. This will allow the city to install one new streetlight in the cul-de-sac of NW Crestwood Drive in the Rosewood Hills subdivision.
 
The final resolution the board passed was introduced by Alderman Skinner. This will allow designated city property to be used as a permissible location for 2024 Food Truck Friday events. The only change in the Food Truck Friday process for this year, as opposed to years past, is the city will begin closing Main Street from Walnut to the train tracks in an attempt to make the event safer for pedestrians as well as driving more customers to the downtown businesses.
 
Following resolutions, the board moved into city staff and board reports.
 
Parks and Recreation Director Shannon Davies provided the board with an update on the all-inclusive playground construction at Armstrong Park. Davies said installation off all the playground components has been completed and the concrete border around the perimeter of the playground has been poured. The next step will be to pour the rubber surfacing in the playground area. Currently, Davies said, the Parks and Recreation department is looking at the middle of May for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony.
 
In Alderman Skinner’s report, he made a motion to cancel the Board of Aldermen meeting in the month of May that falls on Memorial Day and keep just one meeting for the month. The motion was passed.
 
The next Board of Aldermen meeting will take place on Monday, April 8, at 6:30pm inside City Hall.  
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