City Administrator’s Report
FROM: Mahesh Sharma, City Administrator
Economic Development
Save-A-Lot Grocery opened on Thursday, June 16th. As you will recall, the project is a component of an overall redevelopment/353 plan for the entire Center 63 retail center. A draft Memorandum of Understanding (development agreement) is currently being reviewed by staff and legal counsel. As promised to the Board of Aldermen in January, a final draft of the agreement will be provided to the Board prior to execution.
Sutherland Lumber Company project is advancing as construction and demolition are currently underway in the former Wal-Mart building. Earlier in the year, Sutherland’s was granted a variance from the Board of Zoning Adjustments to allow for a thirty-five foot tall monument sign. The firm recently withdrew that variance application seeking to simply increase the size of the sign on the front of the building. The BZA granted the request. As such, a large monument sign will not be erected in front of the store. Sutherland’s is still targeting a Fall 2011 opening date.
EMS
Received notification from the Missouri Bureau of Emergency Medical Services Department that Raytown EMS received a one hundred percentile(100%) scoring during the renewal inspection for the City’s ambulance service license. This five year review includes areas such as policies and procedures, patient protocols, narcotic oversight, equipment, and quality assurance programs.
Additionally, on Wednesday, June 15th, Raytown EMS was recognized by Governor Jay Nixon for their efforts during the initial response phase to the Joplin, Missouri tornado disaster.
Parks & Recreation
ANN HARRISON MEMORIALTOURNAMENT 2011 will be held June 17th – 19th at the Little Blue Trace Park, 87th St and 350 Hwy. It is for “C” teams in all age groups from 10U to 18U and is a USSSA qualifier and points are to be awarded. Registration is limited to 30 teams, currently there are 26 teams registered. Entry fee is only $135 with no gate fee. ALL proceeds go to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. To get more information or to sign up, go to www.fcsangels.com and click on the “Ann Harrison” tab. The tournament is sponsored by the Raytown Girls Softball League
Board, Committee and Commission Meetings, and Events
June 20 – Park Board Meeting; Park Office, 7:00pm
June 21 – Board of Aldermen Meeting; Council Chambers, 7:00pm
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