Blood Drive July 15, 2025

Missouri American Water Co, Inc. will be holding a blood drive on Tuesday, July 15th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Garden City Community Building, 201 Willow Lane.  Call Bonnie Hyatt at 314-225-0351 for more information.


July 1, 2025 Board of Aldermen Meeting Agenda

AGENDA

CITY OF GARDEN CITY BOARD OF ALDERMEN REGULAR MEETING

GARDEN CITY CITY HALL

TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Aldermen of Garden City, Missouri will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the meeting room at City Hall, 107 N. 3rd Street.  Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting City Hall, 107 N. 3rd Street, Garden City, Mo 64747 or by calling 816-862-8208.  All proposed ordinances and resolutions may be available for viewing prior to the meeting. 

CALL TO ORDER – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

MAYOR’S STATEMENT

COMMITTEE/DEPARTMENT REPORTS -

PLANNING & ZONING

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

POLICE DEPARTMENT

CODES ENFORCEMENT

CITY CLERK

CONSENT AGENDA

All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Board and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion of these items.  If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

AGENDA OF THE JULY 1, 2025 BOARD OF ALDERMEN REGULAR MEETING

DRAFT MINUTES ,JUNE 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING

DRAFT MINUTES, JUNE 10, 2025 WORK SESSION

DRAFT MINUTES, JUNE 18, 2025 SPECIAL MEETING AND WORK SESSION

DRAFT MINUTES, JUNE 24, 2025 WORK SESSION

MAY 2025 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

STATEMENT OF REVENUES & EXPENSES AS OF MAY 31, 2025

FUND BALANCES AS OF MAY 31, 2025

DRAFT JUNE 2025 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

DRAFT STATEMENT OF REVENUES & EXPENSE AS OF JUNE 30, 2025

DRAFT FUND BALANCES AS OF JUNE 30, 2025

DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST

Any member of the Board of Aldermen may disclose any possible conflict of interest dealing with either any item on the printed agenda or with any matter discussed at a previous meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

401 S. 4TH STREET – PROGRESS REPORT

NEW BUSINESS

OPENING OF SEALED BIDS FOR 2025 STREET PROJECT

TOM STOLTE, HILLCATS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL CLUB

OPENING OF SEALED BIDS FOR 2025 STREET PROJECT

POOL

COUNCIL BILL 2025-989:  A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK OF GARDEN CITY, MISSOURI TO DESTROY CERTAIN RECORDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE RETENTION SCHEDULES.

COUNCIL BILL 2025-988:  AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF GARDEN CITY, MISSOURI, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.

OTHER BUSINESS

CLOSED SESSION

PURSUANT TO RSMo. 610.021.1 – LEGAL

PURSUANT TO RSMo. 610.012.12 - CONTRACTS

ADJOURNMENT

POSTED AT CITY HALL ON JUNE 27, 2025 AT NOON

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LAURIE A. OAKES, MPCC,  CITY CLERK


NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

CITY OF GARDEN CITY
NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

The City of Garden City is currently accepting applications for citizen members to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission.

This volunteer board plays a vital role in shaping the future of our community by reviewing and making recommendations on land use, zoning, and development proposals within the city.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a resident of Garden City
  • Must be willing to attend regular monthly meetings and occasional special sessions.

Why Serve?

  • Help guide the growth and development of Garden City
  • Make a difference in your community!
  • Gain experience in local government and planning.

To apply or request more information, please contact City Hall at (816) 862-8208 or email Laurieoakesgc@fairpoint.net.

Applications are due by August 1, 2025.


FIREWORKS

Discharge of fireworks within the City of Garden City are only allowed between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. from June 3oth through July 7th and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 o'clock midnight on July 4th.

No aerial firworks are allowed within the city limits.


Request for Bids for 2025 Street Project

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

 

SEALED PROPOSALS for the Garden City 2025 Street Project will be received and opened publicly in the meeting room at City Hall, 107 N. 3rd Street, Garden City, Missouri 64747 at

 

7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025

 

Any and all bids received after the time specified above will be returned unopened.

The proposed work includes concrete street repairs and placing a chip seal surface on existing asphalt roads throughout the City.

RFP documents can be seen (viewing low resolution images online is free) or purchased for a non-refundable fee online at www.drexeltech.com in their online Plan Room. For access assistance, please contact Drexel directly by phone at 913-471-4430 or by email at distribution@drexeltech.com. Information regarding this RFP can be found in the “Public Jobs” link on Drexel’s website.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities therein, to determine the lowest and best bid and to approve the bond. E.O.E.


Board of Aldermen Meeting Rescheduled

The Board of Aldermen's Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.


Citywide Cleanup

The annual Citywide Cleanup is schedule for Saturday, May 3. 2025, 8 a.m. to Noon or until dumpsters are full.  PROOF OF RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED.

Dumpsters will be located at the Aquatics/Large Ball Field Parking Lot off of Willow Lane.  Residents are asked to enter from Willow Lane.

No Tires, Paint, Freon, Hazardous Materials, Televisions or Batteries will be accpeted.

Metal/Recycling dumpster is available year-round behind city hall.

Please contact city hall at 816-862-8208 if you have any questions.


Water Off for Water Main Replacement Tie-In

Missouri American Water will have the water shut off today, October 17th, for a water main replacement tie-in.

Effect areas include all Streets South of Ivy and East of F Highway.


Water Off for Water Main Replacement Tie-In

Missouri American Water will have the water shut off today, October 17th, for a water main replacement tie-in.

Effect areas include all Streets South of Ivy and East of F Highway.


Public Hearing - Tax Levy

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Aldermen of the CITY OF GARDEN CITY, MISSOURI, at 7:00 pm on the 6th day of August, 2024 at CITY HALL, 107 N. 3RD Street, Garden City, MO at which citizens may be heard on the property tax rate proposed to be set by the City of Garden City, Missouri, a political subdivision.  The tax rates are set to produce revenue which the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, requires and are based upon assessment data available of this date.   

Assessed Valuation (by categories)

Prior Tax Year – 2023

Current Tax Year 2024

Real Estate, Residential

$12,216,910.00

$12,373,240.00

Real Estate, Agricultural

38,060.00

$37,710.00

Real Estate, Commercial

3,304,570.00

$3,307,100.00

Real Estate, Local Utility

18,824.00

$18,333.00

Real Estate, State Utility

1,014,287.00

$816,257.00

Personal Property

4,220,142.00

$3,916,695.00

Personal Property, Local Utility

4,688.00

$12,457.00

Personal Property, State Utility

211,935.00

$96,020.00

TOTAL ASSESSED VALUATION

$21,029,416.00

$20,577,812.00

                                                                                                               

The following tax rates are proposed per $100 of assessed valuation:

                                                                                Proposed Tax Rate                              Proposed Tax Revenue General Fund                                                                                                                                                              0.3944                               $              81,159

Budgeted Collections of Tax Revenues;         $      80,000.00

New Construction and Improvements:           $    145,215.00

Tax Revenue from New Construction:            $           573.00

 

As ordered by the Board of Aldermen.

Laurie A. Oakes, City Clerk

City of Garden City, Missouri