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Message from Mayor Dean Katerndahl
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First of all, here is wishing each of you a happy and prosperous new year. And I might add, I wish the same for the city as a whole.
We have two major goals for 2023:
1. Enhance the connections between our residents and the city so that we are as responsive as possible to your desires and you, the residents, are more knowledgeable and engaged in what the city does and how we do it. This will include:
- A new website with easier access to important information and clearer explanations about how important decisions are made.
- Initiation of a Citizen’s Academy giving residents the opportunity to learn more about how the city operates and hopefully consider participating on boards and commissions and becoming involved in the city in other ways…maybe even run for Mayor.
- Inaugurate neighborhood “get togethers” so residents have a chance to meet and know elected officials and city staff, and we may better know our neighbors and needs. Look for a neighborhood visit near you. Looking to have 3-4 events this year — hope to see you there!
2. Establish direction, if not resolution, for some important issues and projects for the city, including:
- Resolve insurance settlements on the destruction of the Farmers Market, identify additional funds needed, agree on a design and plans, and build the new Farmers Market.
- Work with the Army Corps of Engineers to resolve what is needed bring the wetlands in Platte Landing Park up to expectations and then work with them and other agencies and organizations to institute those agreed upon changes.
- Conduct a survey of resident desires with regard to our park system and use this information to update the Parkville Park Plan.
- With the anticipated January verification of Federal highway funds begin to develop plans and identify matching funds to complete the next phase of the Highway 9 project where it loops by downtown.
- With the anticipated January verification of Federal highway funds begin to develop plans and identify matching funds to build pedestrian improvements on Bell Road.
- Public vote on Use Tax (basically a sales tax on Internet purchases) for capital projects and infrastructure to help fund the above two projects.
- Public vote on a ½ cent public safety sales tax to fully fund and fully staff the police department
- Complete the analysis of sanitary sewer system options and make a decision as to the future disposition of the sewer system.
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April 2023 General Municipal Election
Parkville Ballot Initiatives
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In December, the Board of Aldermen approved two ordinances for qualified voter consideration on the April 4, 2023, ballot.
Public Safety Sales Tax
This ordinance asks voters to consider imposing a citywide ½ percent public safety sales tax to be placed on all retail sales made in the City of Parkville. If approved, funds from the public safety sales tax will support expenditures on police equipment, salaries and benefits, and facilities. These funds are restricted to the use of public safety-related purposes and will provide a dedicated funding source for the police department.
Use Tax
This ordinance asks voters to consider imposing a local use tax on out-of-state purchases, at a rate equal to the rate of local sales taxes in effect in Parkville. A use tax requires the same tax rate to be charged on purchases made from businesses located outside Missouri as charged by businesses located in the City, eliminating an inequity between in-state and out-of-state businesses. More than 200 cities across Missouri have voted to impose a use tax; based on cities of similar size, it is estimated Parkville’s use tax could generate $250,000 - $300,000 per year. If approved, funds from the use tax will aid in funding of infrastructure and capital improvements within the city.
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Sewer Rate Public Hearing
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The City will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed sewer rate increase during the Board of Aldermen meeting on February 7, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Court/Board Room of City Hall, 8880 Clark Avenue, Parkville, Missouri. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.
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Click on either image above to view a larger version of the flyer.
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Natural Christmas Tree Drop-Off
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Be Aware! Parked vehicles impede snow and ice removal operations and cause serious traffic congestion. Overnight parking is restricted on snow routes during inclement weather. The following streets are established 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
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Parkville Police held their 13th annual Shop with a Cop on December 11th. Thirty-five young people were shopped for and 18 families were provide a full basket of groceries. All of this is possible through donations made to the Parkville Police Community Assistance Fund. The donors make this program and others possible.
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The Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce will host a blood drive on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m. at City Hall. Appointments are preferred. Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group and enter Group Code: CB37.
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2023 Dates - Electronics Recycling & Paper Shredding
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Click on the images above for more information about each event.
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Rotary is an organization of business, professional, and community leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
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The main objective of Rotary is service -- in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop service projects that address many of today's most critical issues. The Parkville Rotary Club contributes to several local, regional, and national charitable programs, including the following:
- Fly the Flag Program
- End Polio Now
- Shoes for Orphan Souls
- Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
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The Parkville Rotary Club meets on the 1st, 2nd & 4th weeks of the month on Fridays at noon in the Parkville Commercial Underground beneath the Park University Campus. On the 3rd Thursday of each month, the group holds a social event at a local establishment.
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Check out this video of the 2022 Senior Holiday Luncheon hosted by the Police Department.
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Parkville City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on
Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
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UPCOMING EVENTS IN PARKVILLE
- Platte County Community Center South YMCA Kids Night Out - January 14
- Parkville City Hall Closed - January 16
- Parkville Chamber Blood Drive - January 18
- Platte County Community Center South YMCA - January 20
- Electronics Recycling and Paper Shredding - February 4
- Grigsby Statue Unveiling in Pocket Park - February 13
UPCOMING CITY MEETINGS
- Finance Committee - Monday, January 9 @ 4:30 p.m.
- Diversity & Inclusion Commission - Monday, January 9 @ 5:30 p.m.
- Planning & Zoning Commission - Tuesday, January 10 @ 5:30 p.m.
- Community Land & Recreation Board - Wednesday, January 11 @ 6 p.m
- Board of Aldermen - Tuesday, January 17 @ 7 p.m.
- Finance Committee - Monday, January 30 @ 4:30 p.m.
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Parkville City Hall
8880 Clark Avenue, Parkville MO 64152
Phone: (816) 741-7676
Fax: (816) 741-0013
E-mail: cityhall@parkvillemo.gov
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