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THE MISSOURI MUNICIPAL
November/December 2017
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REVIEW
THE MISSOURI MUNICIPAL
November/December 2017; Volume 82, No. 6
CONTENTS Features 6 West Plains, Missouri:
Overcoming Broadband Hurdles by Todd Shanks
Determined to no longer rely on private internet service providers (ISPs) to shape its economic future, the City, with the support of local business and community leaders, has since invested the time and money necessary to create its own ISP.
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10 Municipal Governance 101 by Jeremy Cover and Julie Sims
16 Positive Policing in Missouri
25 MML 2017 Innovation Award Winners
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Departments 29 Getting To Know You: Joe Garritano, Wildwood 31 Professional Directory 32 MML Calendar of Events/ Members' Notes
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MISSOURI MUNICIPAL LEAGUE BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Mayor Matthew G. Robinson, Hazelwood; Vice President: Council Member Chris Lievsay, Blue Springs; Eric Berlin, City Administrator, North Kansas City; Paul Campo, Attorney, Williams and Campo, PC; Sally Faith, Mayor, St. Charles; Bill Falkner, Mayor, St. Joseph; Stephen Galliher, Mayor, Sedalia; DJ Gehrt, City Administrator, Platte City; Barry Glantz, Mayor, Creve Coeur; Tim Grenke, Mayor, Centralia; Debra Hickey, Mayor, Battlefield; *Bill Kolas, Mayor, Higginsville; Donald Krank, Council Member, Black Jack; *Norman McCourt, Mayor, Black Jack; Marcella McCoy, Finance Director, Harrisonville; Susan McVey, Council Member, Poplar Bluff; Cindy Pool, Council Member, Ellisville; Randall Rhoads, Mayor, Lee's Summit; *Immediate Past President Kathy Rose, Mayor, Riverside; *Carson Ross, Mayor, Blue Springs; Scott Wagner, Council Member, Kansas City; Eileen Weir, Mayor, Independence; *Gerry Welch, Mayor, Webster Groves; Jeanie Woerner, City Clerk, Raymore *Past President AFFILIATE GROUPS Missouri City Management Association; City Clerks and Finance Officers Association; Government Finance Officers Association of Missouri; Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association; Missouri Park and Recreation Association; Missouri Chapter of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors; Missouri Chapter of the American Public Works Association; Missouri Association of Fire Chiefs EDITORIAL Laura Holloway / Editor Lholloway@mocities.com Dan Ross, Richard Sheets, Lori Noe Contributing Editors The Review November/December 2017; Volume 82, No. 6 The Missouri Municipal Review (ISSN 0026-6647) is the official publication of the Missouri Municipal League state association of cities, towns and villages, and other municipal corporations of Missouri. Publication office is maintained at 1727 Southridge Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Subscriptions: $30 per year. Single copies: $5 prepaid. Advertising rates on request. Published bi-monthly. Periodicals postage paid at Jefferson City, Missouri. Postmaster: Send form 3579 to 1727 Southridge Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Cover Photo: West Plains, Missouri. Photo Credit: Zeb Cheek
To contact the League Office call 573-635-9134, fax 573-635-9009 or email the League at info@mocities.com. Website: www.mocities.com. www.mocities.com
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President’s Review
Matthew RobinsonI Mayor, City of Hazelwood
Missouri Local Government Success I am honored to serve this next year as your new Missouri Municipal League President. In September, members elected a new vice president, Blue Springs Council Member Chris Lievsay, and three new board members: Paul Campo, attorney with Williams & Campo, P.C.; Cindy Pool, council member, Ellisville; and Jeanie Woerner, city clerk, Raymore. This past year has been tremendously successful with new advocacy strategies at the state and federal legislative level, along with top-quality training and networking opportunities for members. A big part of that success is due to the strong leadership of our outgoing board president, Riverside Mayor Kathy Rose. I want to thank Kathy for her passion and commitment to local government.
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The MML Advocacy team cannot succeed without you. Local government officials and staff have tremendous impact on legislative efforts, and your MML advocates will continually assist you when meeting with your local representatives.
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With such a dedicated board of directors and MML staff, members can continue to expect highly engaging training opportunities and conferences. This year’s Annual Conference is a shining example. Several changes were made to the traditional conference format based on your suggestions, such as moving the welcome/keynote session to Monday morning; including breakfast with the Tuesday morning business meeting; and rotating new presenters into program sessions. The post-conference survey reflects that these changes were received well. Please contact League staff any time with suggestions on how to make conferences, trainings and events even more successful. We continually work to offer information that equips you to best serve your community. Looking ahead to 2018, it is important to keep the state legislative session and upcoming MML Legislative Conference in mind. Registration for the Conference is open now on the League's website. If you have not attended, join us Feb. 13-14 in Jefferson City to visit with legislators, network with your peers and become fully up-to-speed on the latest issues directly affecting your community. The MML Advocacy team cannot succeed without you. Local government officials and staff have tremendous impact on legislative efforts, and your MML advocates will continually send updates and information to assist you when meeting with your local representatives. I look forward to seeing you in February and working with you to strengthen Missouri municipalities!
Did you Know? The Missouri Municipal League recently joined the Missouri Business Council Against Human Trafficking, a business coalition founded by Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley. The Alliance will focus on education and training about human trafficking, and how Missouri workers and businesses can report suspected trafficking activity.
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Director’s Review
Dan Ross I MML Executive Director
Welcomed Partnerships I am often approached by firms that would like to partner or be endorsed by the League in order to better share their services with MML municipalities. While I firmly believe that we are all stronger when we work together, I take special care to evaluate partnership/endorsement proposals to make sure they are the best fit for members. With that in mind, MML announced a new partnership this fall with the Institute for Building Technology and Safety. The League would not enter into an agreement with any organization unless it has a multi-year successful track record of providing the product or service in Missouri or in other states. IBTS will provide access to muchneeded building code services at an affordable cost. If your municipality is in need of expertise in the areas of planning, zoning, permitting, inspections, etc., but a budget is unavailable for full-time staff, IBTS can help. This partnership allows you to take advantage of their certified staff for these areas and many more.
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We are all working to achieve a strong bottom line. Let’s work together to support each other and bring the best resources to Missouri communities at the most reasonable cost.
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Interested communities work directly with IBTS to identify both current and future services, enabling communities to only pay a fee for the services that have been provided. The League has entered into several partnerships over the last few years, and we encourage you to revisit our preferred partner page on the League's website to see what services are available through these MML endorsed providers. While you are on the site, also take a moment to review the services of MML Participating Affiliates. These firms support the League each year through membership, conference participation, advertising and more. We ask you to consider the services of a provider that supports your MML before making your decisions with other organizations. We are all working to achieve a strong bottom line. Let’s work together to support each other and bring the best resources to Missouri communities at the most reasonable cost. Please contact us with any questions regarding services, partnerships and corporate members at (573) 635-9134.
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FEATURE Review
by Todd Shanks, photos by Mallory Prewett
OVERCOMING BROADBAND HURDLES City of WEST PLAINS
With job losses mounting and its economic and technological future at stake, the city of West Plains was at a crossroads in 2015. The sentiment in the local business community was that affordable and reliable high-speed internet was lacking — a major hurdle to economic growth in West Plains and South Central Missouri. Determined to no longer rely on private internet service providers (ISPs) to shape its economic future, the City, with the support of local business and community leaders, has since invested the time and money necessary to create its own ISP. The result? Nearly two years later, the City has generated buzz through the state of Missouri for its aggressive approach toward solving its own broadband issue, and is now able to offer affordable and reliable dedicated high-speed fiber internet to all its businesses in West Plains. “Being able to offer fast and affordable internet is a huge asset for West Plains, particularly when trying to attract businesses and investors to the area,” said West Plains City Administrator Tom Stehn. “As a municipality, it’s a huge luxury to know that we can keep internet costs down and 6
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reliability high for our existing businesses. For new businesses coming in, the City can now offer an incentive of fast and secure fiber connections at prices comparable, or in some cases lower, than in the big cities. It levels the playing field, and possibly might even tilt it in our favor.”
A Necessity For Smaller Communities As the Executive Director for the Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) in West Plains and a member of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens’ Innovation Task Force, Heather Fisher is in a unique position to understand the importance of high-speed internet at the local and state levels. Fisher and the OzSBI staff provide support for burgeoning entrepreneurs and business owners at all stages in their business development, and among the keys for profitability and sustainability in today’s business climate is affordable and reliable internet. “It really is imperative for most businesses, including our OzSBI clients, many of whom deal with medical data,
Medicare billing and time-sensitive information,” explained Fisher. “Without reliable internet they are not able to function. We have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing rural businesses.” Fisher echoed the sentiment that a locally-provided internet solution is a must for communities such as West Plains that prompted OzSBI to become one of the City’s earliest fiber customers in early 2016. Since that partnership, OzSBI is now more capable of meeting the needs of its existing clients and those of the laptop professionals needing reliable internet service in the OzSBI building. The end result is enhanced services at OzSBI and an expansion of its client base. OzSBI’s passion is not only providing a 411 N 10th Street, Suite 200 St. Louis, Missouri 63101 community of support for entrepreneurs 5650 Mexico Road, Suite 2 and existing businesses, but also improving St. Peters, Missouri 63376 the economy of the Ozarks by creating good jobs, new products and services, and pursuing innovation. High-speed internet is a crucial part of that formula, said Fisher. “Broadband is no longer a luxury,” said Fisher. “It is basic infrastructure that is expected and required in today’s business world. If we want to grow tech companies in lowcost, affordable communities like West Plains, we need broadband connectivity. Without it our growth is hindered.”
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Community-Wide Broadband Committee West Plains first began researching solutions for its broadband dilemma in September 2015, with a communityformed Broadband Study Group. The 22-person group consisted of local business and civic leaders who came together with one purpose: To research options that would provide West Plains’ consumers with improved reliability and affordability for internet access. To accomplish this, the study group had three goals: 1) determine the technical needs, installation requirements, economic benefit and financial considerations of offering municipal broadband; 2) research other municipalities that have successfully and unsuccessfully implemented broadband services in their communities; and 3) provide a list of viable broadband options to the West Plains City Council. Satisfied with their research, and with the city of West Plains already committed to establishing its own fiber network, the group’s final recommendation was for the City to take the next step in their technological evolution: Provide high-speed internet to all residential and commercial customers in West Plains. This recommendation, the group felt, was the best option for superior connectivity in West Plains, improving its economic development prospects and adding a quality-of-life amenity for its citizens.
Crews from the city of West Plains electric department are shown stringing fiber optic cable.
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Tovia Auala (left) and Justyn Biggers of the city of West Plains electric department work on splicing fiber optic cable.
Fiber Ring Around The City The first step for the City was successful construction of its fiber “ring” around West Plains. This ring provides the backbone that allows West Plains to offer city-owned and run dedicated internet access (DIA) service to its businesses. DIA service can best be described as a specific amount of bandwidth that has been carved out and dedicated for use. Speeds are guaranteed and do not vary, and DIA service performs consistently on a daily basis. “It’s like having your own personal lane on the information superhighway as opposed to sharing the same traffic lanes with everyone else,” explained Stehn. The project is not without its challenges. To get the ring completed, the City used existing staff from crews already stretched thin from the electric department, and nearly 21 miles of fiber were strung in a 12-month period.
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With the understanding that fiber is the superior method of choice for the deployment of dedicated internet access, the city of West Plains can now offer dedicated service in hopes that existing and future businesses benefit from not having to pay higher prices for inferior bandwidth. It also established monthly rates for dedicated service that are very reasonable. For major users such as OzSBI, the cost savings and improved productivity can be substantial. To meet the needs of the business class and residential users, however, the city of West Plains is now looking to develop an internet solution that will provide the reliability and affordability necessary for those users. This fall, the City will implement a pilot project in a prominent retail district that the City will use to test a Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON) service. This point-to-multipoint access network
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We are very proud of what we have already accomplished, but we think the best is yet to come. ~ West Plains City Administrator Tom Stehn
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uses passive splitters in the fiber distribution network, enabling one single-feeding fiber from the provider to serve multiple homes and small businesses. Information gathered from this pilot project, including the effectiveness of the service, will help steer the direction and scope of the fiber deployment in the immediate future.
Leading The Way Across the state of Missouri and the Midwest, West Plains has helped lead the way for communities seeking to fight legislation governing municipal broadband that the City feels puts smaller communities at a disadvantage with bigger cities when competing for business and industry. National lawmakers have also taken notice. Ajit Pai, chairman of the United States Federal Communications Commission, recently held a town hall meeting in West Plains to discuss the City’s broadband efforts and the challenges faced by smaller, rural communities. Chairman Pai, who was joined by local community leaders and heard firsthand accounts of the need for high-speed internet in rural cities like West Plains, likened the importance of broadband infrastructure nationally to the construction of roads and
(top) Crew member Donnie McClellan of the city of West Plains electric department is shown stringing fiber optic cable. (lower) To meet the needs of the business class and residential users, West Plains is working to develop an internet solution to provide the reliability and affordability necessary.
bridges. Building that broadband infrastructure, said Pai, is a priority to the current presidential administration. Stehn, who credits a supportive City Council, local business community, and the diligence of the city staff for its early broadband accomplishments, said West Plains has now positioned itself to compete nationally, and even globally, in the high-stakes economic development game. In fact, with its own infrastructure in place, the city of West Plains can now offer up to 1 GB of dedicated service for any commercial entity in need of high-speed internet, making it one of the few “one-gig capable” cities in Missouri that does not rely solely on private ISPs. As a City that proudly touts its strapline “Make It Happen Here,“ West Plains is no stranger to making its own luck. “We are very proud of what we have already accomplished,” said Stehn. “But we think the best is yet to come.” Todd Shanks is the community marketing director and Mallory Prewett is the city clerk/PR director for the city of West Plains. They can be reached by calling (417) 256-7176, or email todd.shanks@ westplains.net and mallory.prewett@westplains.net.
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FEATURE Review
by Jeremy Cover and Julie Sims
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT 101 Elected city officials start their public service careers with varying levels of applicable experience, but generally in the beginning, most do not know exactly what to expect or how municipal government really works. While sometimes your questions may go unanswered, other times you may not know what questions to ask. This article will address three basic yet frequently asked questions that newly elected officials are often wondering: (1) How does my position fit into the rest of my city’s government? (2) What will I actually be doing? (3) How should I act to best represent my community?
How Do I Fit Into The Structure Of My City’s Government? City’s Powers Missouri cities are an extension of the Missouri state government and derive their power from the state. Cities actually have rather limited powers, mostly thanks to a court decision called “Dillon’s Rule.” Dillon’s Rule was authored by Judge John Forrest Dillon in 1868 during his time on the Iowa Supreme Court.1 Dillon’s Rule says that a municipal corporation possesses and can exercise only powers that are granted in express words; those powers necessary or fairly implied in, or incident to, the powers expressly granted; and those powers essential to the declared objects and purposes of the corporation – not simply convenient, but indispensable. If there is any fair and reasonable doubt as to whether a municipality has a certain power,
Dillon’s Rule requires courts to rule against the municipality. This keeps the powers of cities narrow and at the discretion of the Missouri General Assembly. Classifications M i s s ou r i h a s f i ve m ai n classifications of cities: home rule charter, special legislative charter, third class, fourth class and villages.2 Firstand second-class cities no longer exist as those classifications were repealed in 1975.3 Home rule charter cities, authorized by Missouri Constitution Art VI, § 19, have a constitutionlike charter that allows the city to make its own organic law. Home rule charter cities are less bound by Dillon’s
Rule and have all powers that the Missouri General Assembly could confer.4 Home rule charter cities must have a population of 5,000 or more, while special legislative charter cities do not have a population requirement.5 Cities with a special legislative charter have individual powers granted by the Missouri General Assembly prior to 1875. 6 There are six Missouri municipalities still operating under special legislative charters (Carrollton, Chillicothe, La Grange, Liberty, Miamiand Pleasant Hill).7 Third-class cities have a population between 3,000 and 30,000 (at the time of incorporation). There are four types of third-class cities: mayorcouncil, mayor-city administratorc ou n c i l , c ou n c i l - m an a g e r an d
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and an approved motion, as a resolution is essentially an approved motion in writing. Resolutions and motions, unlike ordinances, are only in effect for as long as the specific governing body that passed them remains in power.
commission. In a council-manager third-class city, a city manager is responsible for day-to-day management of the city and a five-member city council performs legislative duties and elects a mayor from its own members.8 Fourth-class cities are the most common type of city in Missouri and have a population of between 500 and 3,000. There are two forms of fourth-class cities: mayor-board and mayor-city administrator-board; with either form the mayor only votes in the event of a tie.9 Towns and villages are municipal corporations with fewer than 500 people (the terms “town” and “village” are interchangeable).10 Villages are overseen by an elected board of trustees, and the board elects its own chairman – a position that functions much like a mayor.11
What Do I Actually Do As An Elected City Official? As a city official, you already know that you were elected to represent your fellow citizens while making decisions and laws that impact your community; however, maybe you do not know how you enact and enforce those decisions and laws. Meetings, ordinances and resolutions are your main tools in the administration of your city. In meetings of the city council, board of aldermen or board of trustees, ordinances, resolutions and votes will put into effect the decisions that you
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make as a governing body. Some of the decisions will be legislative, where you will make the rules (e.g., approving ordinances), while other decisions will be administrative (e.g., determining the governing body’s meeting schedule). Ordinances And Resolutions Ordinances and resolutions are the structures of the decisions and laws that you will be considering. There are several key differences between ordinances and resolutions. An ordinance is the legislative act of a governmental body that creates a new law in your community. Ordinances are classified as general (i.e., applies to everyone) or special (i.e., applies to a specific situation). Re-zoning property is an example of a special ordinance. Other types of ordinances include penal (i.e., municipal court), contracts, etc. Ordinances must be adopted by a legally existing governing body, and the governing body must have the power to act. Also, ordinances must be within the scope of power for that governing body.12 Additionally, ordinances must be adopted in the required form and by using the proper procedure in order to be valid. Resolutions are administrative acts of a governmental body and are considered a mere expression of opinion that deals with matters of special or temporary character. There is no real distinction between a resolution
Meeting Procedure Many cities use parliamentary procedure and “Robert’s Rules of Order” to conduct meetings. However, despite the wide use, the utilization of Robert’s Rules is not required by statute and is actually not well-suited to small governing bodies because of its complexity. Several alternatives exist, including “Suggested Rules of Procedure for Small Local Government Boards” and “Suggested Rules of Procedure for a City Council,” both by A. Fleming Bell, II. Regardless of whether your city uses Robert’s Rules or something else, there are five basic procedural steps that should be present at every meeting of a governing body. First, a quorum (i.e., the minimum number of members required to be present) must be established before the meeting proceeds. Second, the presiding officer controls the direction, productivity and tone of the meeting. Third, an agenda is set, approved and followed. Fourth, for the sake of efficiency, public comments should be limited to specific times during the meeting. Finally, motions are brought forward, discussed and acted upon. Furthermore, passing a motion requires its own procedure: obtaining the floor; making a motion; another elected official seconds the motion; the governing body discusses and debates the motion; the governing body votes on the motion; and the result is announced.
How Should I Act To Best Represent My Community? Your friends and neighbors have elected you to represent them. In addition to the fundamental goals of professionalism and transparency, specific tips for successful representation include the following:
Trust city staff – City staff are stakeholders like you and should be trusted to do their jobs. There is a time and place to challenge or question decisions made by staff, but it should not be during a meeting. Give fair warning – If you know you are going to bring up an issue that you want a complete and satisfactory answer to, let staff know in advance that you will be bringing it up so they can be prepared. Involve your city attorney before you make a legal decision – The cost of including your city attorney in an initial legal decision is fairly minimal when compared to the potential cost to involve them after a decision has been made and possibly needs to be mitigated. Call a time out – If during a meeting you have a question regarding a possible legal issue and you do not know if you can or should discuss it in public, you should call a recess to confer with your city attorney.
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Endnotes: 1) The U.S. Supreme Court adopted Dillon’s Rule in Hunter v. Pittsburgh, 207 U.S. 161 (1907), citing Dill. Mun. Corp. 4th ed. 2) For more on Missouri municipality classifications, see Forms of Government for Missouri Municipalities, Missouri Municipal League, June 2007 http://www. mocities.com/global_engine/download. asp?fileid=021F4AD8-0B56-4818-ADD11F60F5DB8634&ext=pdf. 3) See Mo. Rev. Stat., Chapter 73-76. 4) Mo. Const. Art. VI, § 19(a). 5) Specific statutes are found at Mo. Rev. Stat., Chapter 82. 6) Forms of Government for Missouri Municipalities, supra note 2, at fn. 1. 7) Id.; Specific statutes for special charter cities are found at Mo. Rev. Stat., Chapter 81.
Arguing – While an issue may be important to you, passionate discussion and debate should never devolve into arguing. Wear your office well – Dress professionally when attending meetings. The way you present yourself will set the tone for citizens’ expectations and opinions of your city’s government and you. Social media etiquette – Avoid posts that could be viewed as malicious, obscene, threatening or intimidating. If you come across a negative or disparaging post or comment about the city, avoid the temptation to react immediately by replying in the moment. Instead, bring it to the attention of the appropriate individual(s) so it can be properly addressed.
In Conclusion Like anything else, there is a learning curve to being a well-informed elected official, it does not happen the moment you are sworn in. One of the best ways to improve yourself, whether you are newly elected or experienced, is to continually take advantage of available training and networking
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opportunities. The knowledge, skills and connections gained at meetings, seminars and conferences can help you become a successful elected official that translates into a successful community. Jeremy Cover joined Lauber Municipal Law, LLC, in 2015, and practices in the areas of general municipal law, municipal prosecution, dangerous building and nuisance abatements, economic development, as well as regulatory and statutory compliance, including Missouri’s Sunshine Law. He can be reached at (816) 525-7881 or jcover@ laubermunicipal. com. To learn more visit the firm’s website at www.laubermunicipallaw.com. Julie Sims is a law student at the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law and is a 2018 J.D. candidate. She was an articles editor for The Urban Lawyer and is vice president of the Public Interest Law Association. She has been a law clerk at Lauber Municipal Law, LLC, since May 2017.
8) Specific statutes for third class cities are found at Mo. Rev. Stat., Chapters 77 and 78. 9) Specific statutes for fourth class cities are found at Mo. Rev. Stat., Chapter 79. 10) Mo. Rev. Stat. § 80.010. (“’town’…shall be construed to include village”). 11) Specific statutes for towns and villages are found at Mo. Rev. Stat., Chapter 80. 12) See discussion of Dillon’s Rule, supra.
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Positive Policing in Missouri Municipalities Municipalities throughout Missouri are working to strengthen their community and their policing efforts. Cities, towns and villages are improving their policing efforts through outreach, partnerships and policies. Municipalities have recently shared some of their initiatives with the Missouri Municipal League to highlight examples of positive policing.
Outreach Columbia – Columbia Police Community Outreach Unit
Florissant – Community Service Dog Program
This police department implemented an innovative approach to community policing that has yielded significant results. The Community Outreach Unit, consisting of six officers assigned to three strategic neighborhoods and one sergeant overseeing operations, had a mission to open lines of communication with the community while rebuilding community partnerships. The Unit worked through the following three phases to obtain results: (1) increase positive contacts and build relationships with residents in the neighborhoods; (2) listen to the residents and identify issues impacting the neighborhoods; and (3) responsibly enforce the law. This approach to community policing was innovative because it gave the Unit officers the authority and resources to work on and address social issues that do not usually fall within the scope of work for law enforcement officers (i.e. unemployment, food insecurity, etc.).
Since the inception of the Community Service Dog Program, Officer Lori Mahn and Eddie, the service dog, have proven to be very successful and an asset to the community. It has helped bring a closer bond between the citizens of the community and the police department. The unique style of utilizing a dog’s unconditional affection and enthusiasm for people to bring happiness to the community is like no other. With the help of Eddie, Officer Mahn is bridging any gap between the Florissant Police Department and the community that is served.
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Vinita Park – 21st Century Community Policing Program
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The North County Cooperative Police have an objective to focus on people not just mere words, they are first. They serve multiple municipalities in North St. Louis County District 1. actions of the officers. We don’t Their project, called “21st Century Community Policing,” focuses on working together in diverse neighborhoods and communities. The belief is that community give up; we get out of the vehicle; partnership and outreach is the driving force behind a successful coalition with we build some bridges; and we municipalities. The program currently serves six municipalities; Wellston, Pine Lawn, Beverly Hills, Velda Village Hills, Charlack; and the home city of Vinita Park. work until we make change. Each community has a dedicated precinct office operating at all levels of police services, while responding to the unique needs of the different communities. The ~Building Commissioner Debra officers are coaching youth athletic teams, Irvin, Vinita Park, Missouri helping seniors, hosting a movie night with citizens, or just getting out of the car and shaking hands during normal patrol. The mission is to serve and protect while actively engaging the people.
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Willard – D.A.R.E./PAL Camping Character The city of Willard has committed to repurposing land through an intentional process that intertwines activity between the schools, businesses and local government. Beginning in 2012, the Willard Police Department, the Police Athletic League (PAL) program, and volunteers envisioned using overgrown and unutilized city property to provide a place where youth could interact with police officers beyond their participation in the schools Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. By accomplishing this outcome, an excellent outdoor environment for the youth to be strengthened in the areas of responsibility, honor, self-control and discernment has been realized. Today, youth can center on those competencies with police instructors while learning boxing, tactical jiu-jitsu, and camping through the new DARE/PAL Outdoor Character Camp.
Partnerships Kirkwood – Kirkwood Safety Town The city of Kirkwood, including the police and fire departments, teamed up with The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, to educate the region’s youngest residents about safety with Safety Town, an interactive exhibit designed for children ages three through 10. This project has two major objectives: 1) to educate children of Kirkwood and the St. Louis region about essential safety lessons through a fun, unique learning environment; and 2) to provide an opportunity for a privatepublic partnership with community collaboration. The project successfully brought together the city of Kirkwood and the Magic House for a mutually
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instrumental in project oversight and fundraising that provided funding for half of the project expenditures.
Policies Maryland Heights – Police Department Policy Initiative The Maryland Heights City Council authorized operational and staffing assessments of all departments beginning in 2016. The goal was twofold: to ensure resources met or exceeded the service expectation of residents, businesses and visitors; and, to evaluate internal departmental policy and procedures to ensure compliance with best practices. As a result of the assessment, the City, specifically the police chief, mayor, city administrator and members of the City Council Committee on Public Safety, identified initiatives and developed solutions. These included: implementation of secondary employment contracts; revisions to the recruitment, hiring and promotion processes; creation of new positions in jail operations and dispatch; and revisions to policies and procedures to address internal matters. Finding consensus and developing meaningful solutions was critical to the department’s long-term efficiency and effectiveness.
Rockaway Beach/Merriam Woods – Multijurisdictional Agreement The Keeping Our Communities Safe program joins together the law enforcement agencies of two adjacent municipalities, the city of Merriam Wood and city of Rockaway Beach. The goal is to assist each other in routine law enforcement operations that cross jurisdictional boundaries, to ensure public safety of citizens by providing adequate levels of police services to address any foreseeable routine or emergency situation. Learn more about this program, a recent MML Innovations Award winner, on page 26 of this issue!
Arnold – Expands Patrols And Training
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LOCAL GOV Review: MML Welcomes New Board Members
Cindy Pool Council Member, District 3 City of Ellisville
Cindy Pool has served on the Ellisville City Council, District 3, since 2013. She was reelected to a second term in April of 2017. She has been an Ellisville resident for 13 years, serving as the chair of the Ellisville Historic Preservation Committee, and an advocate for ethics and accountability in local government. Pool serves as a member of the MML Finance and Taxation Policy Committee. She also serves on the Municipal League of Metro St. Louis Board of Directors, and is a member of both the Legislative Affairs Committee and 100th Anniversary Committee. Pool has earned her Certified Public Official certification from the Municipal Governance Institute, is a graduate of the St. Louis County Citizen Government Academy and the Show Me State Series of Excellence in Public Service. Before her time as a public servant, she was an active volunteer with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, Boy Scouts Pack 371, and coached youth soccer at St. Clare of Assisi Parish. She enjoys the outdoors and riding horses. Pool has been married to Michael Pool for 23 years. They have three children: Maggie, Murphy, and Bridget.
Paul Campo Attorney Williams and Campo, P.C.
Jeanie Woerner City Clerk City of Raymore
Paul Campo is an attorney with Williams & Campo, P.C. He grew up in south Kansas City, and served three years on active duty in the United States Army. He graduated with distinction from the UMKC School of Law in 1999, where he served as editor-in-chief of the UMKC Law Review. Upon graduating law school, Campo served as law clerk to the Honorable William Ray Price Jr., then Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri. He later served as an adjunct professor at the UMKC School of Law teaching land use law. He has devoted his entire career to representing local governmental entities.
Jeanie Woerner has been employed with the city of Raymore since 1994, beginning as a part-time receptionist. She was appointed deputy court clerk in 1998, followed by an appointment to appointed deputy city clerk in 2001. Upon the retirement of the city clerk in 2008, Woerner was appointed to the position of city clerk. Woerner has been a member of both MoCCFOA and IIMC since 2000, receiving the IIMC Master Municipal Clerk designation in 2010 and recognized as the MoCCFOA Missouri Professional City Clerk in 2011. She received her 700-hour professional development certificate from MoCCFOA in 2017.
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MML Annual Conference Osage Beach, Missouri
The 83rd MML Annual Conference was Sept. 10-13, 2017, in Osage Beach, Missouri. More than 600 MML members gathered from across Missouri to network and learn more about best practices/new opportunities to best serve their community. When we work and learn together, Missouri communities are strengthened! Jason Roberts, originator of the Better Block project, shared creative ideas to bring temporary walkable districts, pop-up businesses and other creative services to any community. Roberts' project has now become an international movement and has been featured in The New York Times, Dwell magazine and on National Public Radio. Other topics included managing conflict, employment law, fundamentals of municipal government, liability and risk, revenue sources, Sunshine Law and many more. New leadership was elected at the annual business meeting, and next year's policy adopted. Hazelwod Mayor Matt Robinson serves as the new MML president; Blue Springs Council Member Chris Lievsay, MML vice president; Ellisville Council Member Cindy Pool, MML board member; Attorney Paul Campo, Williams and Campo PC, MML board member; and Raymore City Clerk Jeanie Woerner, MML board member.
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MML Innovation Award Winners
Each year at the MML Annual Conference, members recognize the year's MML Innovation Award winners. In 2017, 30 projects were submitted, and winners were chosen in categories based on municipal population. In addition, all MML members are given the opportunity to vote on a Members' Choice winner. The Innovation Awards highlight the creative ways cities work to serve their citizens. From environmental improvements to citizen engagment opportunities and simplifying taxes, Missouri cities prove over and over that they are closest to the people and making a postive impact on day-to-day life for Missouri citizens. Judges had a tough job to choose just a few winners, but the projects highlighted below rose to the top. Winners were honored at the MML Awards Luncheon at the MML Annual Conference in September. In addition, each community submitting a project had the opportunity to set up a display during the Conference at the Innovations Award Showcase. Review the summaries of each project and past projects on the League's website at www. mocities.com/Innovation.
City of Kansas City: Increasing Revenue Utilizing Data Analytics Larger City Category In 2013, the city of Kansas City implemented new tax administration software to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of revenue collections. As part of this process, the finance department’s revenue division embarked on a multi-year project to maximize revenue by fully utilizing the tools available in the new software. Prior to 2013, the City’s outdated software and business processes could not accommodate the security controls required to automate the process for identifying non-filing taxpayers. As such, the ability to match IRS data was limited to a cumbersome and time-consuming manual process that lent itself to inefficiencies, as well as potential for human error. As the new process was implemented, the City created a data warehouse to match data and built the software programs to accurately identify under-reported tax liabilities and non-filing taxpayers through an automated process. The results thus far show an increase in revenue of more than $10 million over three years. This amount includes collection of past years’ delinquencies, as well as expansion of the tax base as more taxpayers become aware of the City’s tax-filing requirements. Even greater successes are predicted to result from the new system in the years ahead.
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City of Nixa: Alternative Sentencing Court Large City Category The Nixa Alternative Sentencing Court has an ongoing objective to break the systemic causes of recidivism by addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior in municipal offenders suffering from homelessness, mental illness, drug abuse, alcohol abuse and poverty. The Nixa Alternative Sentencing Court has admitted 16 participants since October 2016, that has resulted in one graduate and zero incidents of recidivism. However, the lasting effects of the sentencing court are found in the true-to-life impacts each individual participant has on their friends, family and community. The sentencing court has engaged its participants by utilizing an innovative approach to treatment courts through personal connections and community involvement. Every community resource organization involved has volunteered their time and efforts toward this cause and the program boasts community partners such as Missouri State University, Nixa Police Department, Burrell Behavioral Health, Least of These and Alternatives. Recently (05/25/2017) the program served as a model to municipal courts throughout the state as Judge Joel Harris presented “Treatment Court Efforts in Municipal Courts� to 350 municipal and associate court judges at the MMACJA Annual Conference.
City Of Fulton: Fulton Stream Team Medium City Category Two years ago, the portion of Stinson Creek that flows through Fulton was found to have lowerthan-allowed dissolved oxygen levels. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources required the City to improve those numbers. One solution has been the creation of the Fulton Stream Team, to help inform and educate citizens about the impact of stormwater pollution. Thanks to the efforts of the city of Fulton Engineering Department and the cooperation of local schools, colleges and youth-based organizations, the stream team has been able to educate more than 200 students. From incorporating Halloween costumes into a stream cleanup to getting into the streams and showing kids the tiny creatures living there, the use of creativity and interactivity has left an indelible impression on students. The success of the Fulton Stream Team’s programs has been noticeable as community groups continue to seek out the team for presentations. Creating a stream team can be beneficial to any city with a stormwater system. We all live in a watershed and it is important to know what can be done to protect it. Each municipality has the opportunity to craft educational programs that focus on the pollution issues that their community faces.
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Rockaway Beach - Merriam Woods: Multijurisdictional Agreement Small City Category The Keeping Our Communities Safe program objectives were to join together the law enforcement agencies of two adjacent municipalities, the city of Merriam Wood and city of Rockaway Beach, to assist each other in routine law enforcement operations that cross jurisdictional boundaries to ensure public safety of citizens by providing adequate levels of police services to address any foreseeable routine or emergency situation. The program's objectives were successfully achieved through the mutual collaboration of both municipalities. The program was implemented in October 2016 and is directed and overseen by both chiefs of police representing the city of Merriam Woods and city of Rockaway Beach. Rural communities throughout the country face significant issues when trying to solve the problem of providing increased levels of law enforcement coverage and other services to their communities. The issues include lack of funding; local control; not enough manpower to provide respite for law enforcement; and long shifts for the officers who must be on-call 24 hours/7 days a week, causing undue stress and fatigue for the officers. Keeping Our Communities Safe program is an innovative, cutting-edge program that is applicable to other cities with similar issues, allowing cities to provide safety for all.
Brentwood: Alternative Sidewalk Slab Repairs Members' Choice Category The city of Brentwood, Missouri, a recognized Tree City USA municipality, is home to hundreds of trees in the city's rights of way. Over the years, some of the tree roots have grown and lifted the adjacent sidewalk slabs, but not broken the concrete slabs themselves. Although the lifted slabs were structurally sufficient, some of the angled and tilted slabs could present pedestrian hazards. Typically, angled and uneven adjacent sidewalk slabs were removed, new materials installed, and site restoration completed. A typical sidewalk replacement process could span two or more days from commencement to completion. In late 2016, the Brentwood Public Works Department discussed usage of a polymer known as PolyLevel that could, under certain instances, be utilized to lift sunken concrete slabs in lieu of demolition and replacement of the slabs. In January 2017, the director of public works reviewed a candidate project at St. Clair Avenue, where approximately 50 linear feet of sidewalk along the avenue was raised due to the roots of sweetgum trees. In late February 2017, Woods Basement raised approximately 195 feet of sidewalk in about four hours. The contract cost was approximately $2,200 versus $3,175 for conventional replacement work.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOU In this issue, Wildwood Council Member Joe Garritano shares his insight about local government service. What Advice Would You Offer To Someone Considering Services As A Local Government Official In Their Community?
Joe Garritano Council Member Wildwood, Missouri
What Sparked Your Interest In Local Government? Garritano: I always had an interest in getting involved with local government, but I never thought it would happen so soon. As the president for the neighborhood HOA, I got my first taste of interacting with our city government over a controversial development that was proposed next to our subdivision. The residents looked to me and this presented me with an opportunity to put together a plan so that their concerns could be heard and addressed. I formed a great committee of residents that worked tirelessly. I learned that by building relationships and demonstrating the willingness to find common ground that the residents, city and developer could come up with a compromise and turn the situation into a win-win for all.
What has been the toughest lesson you have learned about local government? Garritano: Do not jump to conclusions! It is very easy to quickly formulate an opinion about a topic, especially if you’re engaged in conversation with just one person. I believe it is important to be a good listener and hear as much as possible from as many residents. Candor with respect is key.
Garritano: You need to enjoy talking with people, whether you agree or disagree. As long as you have conversation, anything is possible. You also need to have courage to be able to walk into tough situations and maintain a respectful and productive dialogue. Remember that you need to be a leader and people will look up to you as a role model.
In Your Opinion, What Are The Most Important Issues Facing Local Government Today? Garritano: One of the most important issues, especially for those of us that are in St. Louis County, is the threat to the very existence of local government. Our city was founded 22 years ago by residents that wanted to control their own destiny. This has worked out very nicely for us over these years. However, there are some people that feel there are too many local governments and would like to change that. Local issues are resolved by local governments! Rural internet access continues to be an issue for residents that would like to be able to receive highspeed broadband to do activities online that many others have been doing for years, such as telecommuting and streaming movies. The lack of internet access places these impacted residents at a disadvantage. Lastly, I’d like to note the impact that e-commerce has had on our brick and mortar businesses, especially those located on Main Street. We need to find ways to help these businesses draw shoppers to their communities. Collaboration between the business community and local government is key.
How Would You Describe Your City To Someone Who Has Never Visited? Garritano: Wildwood is a gem here in western St. Louis County. It is a paradise for anyone that enjoys nature, the outdoors, community events, and that Main Street feel. We are fortunate to have recreational parks and we have an extensive network of trails for hikers, joggers, runners and bicyclists. Whether you like that neighborhood feeling or if you like having open space, there are many options to make your home here. What’s also great about Wildwood is that we are conveniently located between I-64 and I-44 so it’s easy to get around.
What Are Your Interests Outside Of Local Government? Garritano: I enjoy volunteering in local community organizations such as the Knights of Columbus and the USO. It is a great feeling to give back to people, especially our service members and their families that have made great sacrifices for our country.
Where Would You Most Like To Travel, And Why? Garritano: I would like to travel to Europe because there is history everywhere you go. There is a lot to learn from the cities there that have stood the test of time. As well, there is so much to learn from cities that have demonstrated leadership with environmental sustainability initiatives that we can similarly embrace in our communities.
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MML Policy and Membership Associate Stuart Haynes speaks about the use tax at the Southeast Region Meeting, Poplar Bluff
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MML Policy and Membership Associate Ramona Huckstep (left) visits with Dexter city employees.
Mayor David Kater (left), Desloge, and spouse at Southeast Region Meeting
Northwest Region Meeting, Chillicothe: St. Joseph city officials and staff (left), Chillicothe; MML legislative advocate Shanon Hawk shares legislative information with attendees (right).
Poplar Bluff Council Member and MML Board Member Susan McVey
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MML Calendar of Events November 28-29 ����� 60th Annual Missouri S&T Asphalt Conference, Rolla, Missouri 30 ����� MML Board of Directors' Meeting, Jefferson City, Missouri
December
1 ����� MML 2018 Innovation Awards Open For Submission 6-9 ����� Damage Prevention & Excavation Safety Summit, Springfield, Missouri 7 ����� MML Webinar: Everyone Needs A Coach
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13-14 ����� MML Legislative Conference, Jefferson City, Missouri
March 2 ����� 2018 Innovation Award Submissions Close
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Watch for the latest member news on the MML website at www.mocities.com. The Latest News section features the latest updates and achievements from member cities. If you have something to submit, please email Lori Noe at Lnoe@mocities.com!
Four Missouri cities are on Money Magazine’s Top 100 Places To Live in 2017 list. St. Peters is listed as number 15; O’Fallon as number 42; Lee’s Summit as number 92; and Nixa as number 97. Cities were chosen based on a population of 10,000 to 100,000, then quality of life benefits such as job opportunity, quality schools, cultural resources and recreation.
Certified Municipal Clerk Ruth Bocchino, city of Gladstone city clerk, received her designation of Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC), awarded by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks, and her Missouri Registered City Clerk Certificate this year. The CMC designation is for clerks who have a record of significant contributions to their local government, community and state. Congratulations Ruth!
Business Council Against Human Trafficking The Missouri Municipal League is proud to join the Missouri Business Council Against Human Trafficking, a business coalition announced this fall in Jefferson City by Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley. “Cities are closest to the people,” said MML President and city of Hazelwood Mayor Matt Robinson. “We want to be a part of educating businesses in our communities about how to recognize trafficking and how to respond.” The Alliance will focus on education and training about human trafficking, and how Missouri workers and businesses can report suspected trafficking activity.
Belton Achieves SolSmart Designation The city of Belton, Missouri, recently earned SolSmart bronze designation. SolSmart is a U.S. Department of Energy SunShot initiative, providing recognition and no-cost technical assistance to help local governments reduce barriers to solar energy growth. To achieve bronze, the City reviewed zoning regulations for barriers to solar and conducted feasibility analysis.
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2017 REVIEW ARTICLE INDEX City Profile Brentwood, Missouri: City of Warmth - 4, Sept/Oct Building A Brand: Outdoor Sport And Recreation In Wildwood - 6, Jan/Feb City of Wentzville: A Crossroads Of The Nation - 4, Mar/Apr West Plains: Overcoming Broadband Hurdles - 6, Nov/Dec
Economic Development Economic Development Projects Around Missouri - 22, Jan/Feb Hartmann U.S. Brings Innovation To Egg Cartons in Rolla - 13, Jan/Feb
Missouri Sunshine Law: 10 Ways To Ensure Compliance - 9, Jul/Aug
Preventing Delinquent Utility Bills - 5, July/Aug
Supreme Court Midterm Review For Local Governments - 16, Mar/Apr
Public Works Around The State - 18, May/ Jun
Missouri Municipal League
Top Seven Considerations for Your Next Waste And Recycling Contract - 8, May/ Jun
Director’s Review - 5, Jan/Feb; 5, Nov/ Dec President’s Review - 4, Jan/Feb; 4, Jul/ Aug; 4, Nov/Dec West Gate Region Civic Leadership Awards - 22, Sept/Oct
Municipal Administration
Lee’s Summit Celebrates Record-Breaking 2016 Investment - 9, Jan/Feb
It’s Your Deal: Understanding Roles and Responsibilities When Issuing Municipal Bonds - 14, Mar/Apr
New NLC Task Force To Focus On Expanding Economic Opportunity - 18, Jan/Feb
Liability Claims: 10 Tips And Reminders 11, Mar/Apr The Reality Of Risk In Third-Party Contract Relationships - 8, Mar/Apr
2017 AUTHOR INDEX Blanner, Esq. Joseph - 12, Sept/Oct Brooks, Carl - 14, May/Jun Butz, John - 13, Jan/Feb Coffin, Courtney - 18, Jan/Feb Cover, Jeremy - 11, Nov/Dec Davit, Carol - 16, May/Jun Goldberg, Heidi - 18, Jan/Feb Heinz, Ken - 26, Mar/Apr; 30, Jul/Aug; 26, Sept/Oct Jacquin, Julian - 6, Jan/Feb
Environmental Issues Native Plants: Missouri Resources - 16, May/Jun
Municipal Government
Kelly, Lynnette - 14, Mar/Apr
City Rights In An Era Of Preemption - 18, Mar/Apr
Klaus, Krista - 9, Jan/Feb
FAQs
Construction Contracts: Landmark Legal Decision - 12, Sept/Oct
Service Animals - 22, Jul/Aug What Is A Use Tax - 20, Mar/Apr
Getting To Know You Betty Montano, City Clerk, Kirkwood - 25, Jul/Aug Joe Garritano, Council Member, Wildwood, MO - 29, Nov/Dec Mayor Falkner And Mayor Glantz - 23, Mar/Apr Rolla’s Public Works Director Steve Hargis - 28, May/Jun
Hidden Trap In Chapter 100 Could Cost Cities - 9, Sept/Oct
Lorey, Cyndra - 13, Jan/Feb Martineau, Joseph - 9, Jul/Aug Moore, Rob - 8, May/Jun
Positive Policing - 16, Nov/Dec
Nickolaus, Esq. Nathan - 9, Sept/Oct Nugent, Tawn - 14, May/Jun
News From The Bench
Parker, Bryant - 5, July/Aug
Court Focuses On Park Photography Permits - 26, Sept/Oct
Price, Glenn - 11, Mar/Apr
Improvement Plans - 26, Mar/Apr Senate Bill 5 Update - 30, Jul/Aug
Public Works
Legislation
City Of Peculiar Poised For Growth: I-49 And Peculiar Way Interchange - 14, May/ Jun
2018 Supreme Court Preview For Local Governments - 15, Sept/Oct
Design-Build for Missouri’s Statutory Cities - 4, May/Jun
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Levy, Janet Vigen - 4, Sept/Oct
Municipal Government 101 - 10, Nov/Dec
Bryant Delong, Council Member, North Kansas City, MO - 24, Sept/Oct
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Lauber, Joe - 4, May/Jun
Roberson, Kara - 4, Mar/Apr Rottgers, Peter - 4, May/Jun Shanks, Todd - 6, Nov/Dec Sims, Julie - 11, Nov/Dec Soronen, Lisa - 16,18, Mar/Apr; 15, Sept/ Oct Steinkamp, Ron - 8, Mar/Apr
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