KIRKSVILLE CONNECTION
Volume 26, Issue 5 May 2020
News & Information from the City of Kirksville
In This Issue: Do Your Part to Help Slow the Spread! City Brush Site Reopened Municipal Election to Be Held June 2 Check Us out on Social Media! City Adds 56 New Trees to Local Parks 2019 Water Quality Report Important Dates Contact Us
City Brush Site Reopened Washing your hands will help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Do Your Part to Help Slow the Spread! As state and local stay-at-home / shelter-in-place orders expire, it is still important that you maintain social distancing and do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19. The following steps are recommended by the CDC:
Wear a cloth face covering outside of the home / in public. Maintain social distancing of at least six feet whenever possible. Wash your hands, especially after contact with frequently-used surfaces. Limit group meetings and activities, and avoid large groups of ten or more people. Avoid all unnecessary travel both within—and outside of—the community.
To keep up-to-date with emergency management’s response to the threat of COVID19, sign up for notifications and alerts by visiting www.kirksvillecity.com/alerts! For more information on the community’s response to COVID-19, contact the Adair County Health Department at 660.665.8491.
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The City Brush Site, located at 22376 State Highway 6, was reopened on April 20, 2020, for a two month trial period for Kirksville residents only. Contractors must purchase a licenses to dump at the City Brush Site. If City Brush Site rules are followed, it will remain open. If rules are broken, it will close again. Additionally, the yard waste dumpsters located at the Public Works Complex have been removed and yard waste must be taken to the City Brush Site. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291.
Municipal Election to Be Held June 2
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed an executive order postponing the General Municipal Election from Tuesday, April 7, 2020 to Tuesday, June 2, 2020 to help slow the spread of the virus across the state. Just as before, you will be able to cast your vote for two candidates from the following four residents running for City Council (in the order they appear on the ballot): Rick Steele, Kevin A. Alm, Chuck Long, and Dana (Danny) McDowell. Each of the two City Council positions is for a full, three-year term. For information on the voting process itself—where, how, and what you’ll need—contact the Adair County Clerk at 660.665.3350. For more information regarding the General Municipal Election, contact the City Clerk at 660.627.1225.
Important Dates 5/4—Council Meeting, 6:00 pm 5/5—LPRC Meeting, CANCELED 5/11—Council Study Session, 6:00 pm 5/12—ATC Meeting, CANCELED 5/13—P&Z Meeting, CANCELED 5/18—Council Meeting, 6:00 pm Newly-planted trees in Detweiler Park.
5/21—Watershed Meeting, 5:30 pm
City Adds 56 New Trees to Local Parks
5/25—Memorial Day, Offices Closed
The City of Kirksville recently planted 56 new trees at Spur Pond, North Park, and the new Detweiler Park, which were funded in part through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) grant program. As a Tree City USA community, the TRIM grant has assisted the City with the planting of trees throughout parks and public spaces, while also educating citizens about tree planting and continued maintenance.
5/29—Monthly Siren Test, 10:00 am
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Have you considered adding a new tree to your own yard? Planting and maintaining trees on your property can provide many benefits including raising your property value, reducing cooling costs in the summer, and helping to control storm water runoff. When deciding what type of tree would be appropriate to place in your yard, be sure to consider the mature size of the tree to avoid future complications with overhead utilities. Consulting your local Missouri Department of Conservation forester before your purchase will help you select a functional and attractive tree that will thrive in Kirksville’s climate. Additionally, before you complete any digging for the planting of a new tree, be sure to utilize the Missouri One Call System by calling 1.800.DIG.RITE, or by visiting www.mo1call.com.
Airport
660.665.5020
Business Licenses
660.627.1251
City Manager
660.627.1225
Codes/Inspections
660.627.1272
Economic Development
660.627.1224
Engineering
660.627.1272
Fire Department
660.665.3734
Human Resources
660.627.1458
For tips on selecting a location for your new tree, planting, and ongoing maintenance, visit www.mdc.mo.gov/tree-plant/tree-care. There you will find videos and information to help you be successful with your new tree. You can also contact the Missouri Department of Conservation Northeast Regional Office at 660.785.2420 to speak directly with a forester.
Municipal Court
660.627.1237
Parks & Recreation
660.627.1485
Police Department
660.785.6945
Public Works
660.627.1291
Water/Sewer Bills
660.627.1251
Trash Service:
660.784.2474
2019 Water Quality Report The 2019 Water Quality Report is now available. The report provides you with important information about your drinking water, and the City’s efforts to continue providing safe drinking water for our community. This report is issued annually for the previous year and you may pick up a hard copy from the front counter at City Hall, located at 201 S. Franklin St., the Public Works Complex, located at 2001 N. Osteopathy Ave., or view it online at https://dnr.mo.gov/ccr/MO2010429.pdf. The 2019 Water Quality Report contains no violations, and residents can be proud of their drinking water. For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 660.627.1291.
This document is published by: City of Kirksville Public Information Office 201 S. Franklin St. Kirksville, MO Phone: 660.627.1224 Fax: 660.627.1026
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