In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Lee’s Summit Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) will host two events for the public to attend in May dedicated to our community’s rich and vibrant heritage.

The first event is titled, “Lest we Forget … Dr. Pleasant Lea” is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave. Attendees will be able to learn about the life and times of the Lea family in Jackson County, including Dr. Lea’s assassination, his connection to ‘Billy the Kid,’ Pat Garrett, and the Lincoln County War in New Mexico. There will be carriage rides from the Gamber Center to Dr. Lea’s gravesite in the Lee’s Summit Historical Cemetery. The event cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children
 

Celebrate National Public Works Week by attending the Lee’s Summit Equipment Show and Airport Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18 at Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport, 2751 NE Douglas St.

The City of Lee’s Summit will have an open house public meeting about the Second Street Improvement project on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Howard A room of Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee's Summit, MO.

The Second Street Improvement project addresses safety and traffic operations along the corridor from Jefferson Street to M-291. The project includes signal replacement, the addition of street lighting, intersection improvements at Second Street and Jefferson Street, curb replacement
 

Applications Available May 20 for Minor Home Repair Funds

If you are in need of minor exterior home repairs or minor private sanitary sewer improvements, the City of Lee’s Summit’s Minor Home Repair program is worth considering. The program is an opportunity for low-to-moderate income level homeowners to apply for grant funded assistance provided by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The City administers the program for our community,
 

City of Lee’s Summit Councilmembers Dave Mosby and Bob Johnson invite District 4 residents to visit with them during an Open Forum on Monday, April 29. Join Councilmembers anytime between 7pm – 8:30 pm at the Lee’s Summit Medical Center, Arbor Room, 2100 SE Blue Parkway, Lee’s Summit.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s Main page of the website has a new look – the first of several enhancements expected for the site during the coming months.

With rain and snow forecast before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, the City of Lee’s Summit Public Works crews will treat intersections and slick spots on pavements Tuesday. There is also a slight chance of snow from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. on Tuesday. According to the forecast, new precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
 

The City of Lee’s Summit’s snow removal crews continue to plow and treat residential streets throughout the City today, Feb. 27. The city’s snow removal efforts have been greatly helped by temperatures remaining above freezing and less than 1 ½ inches of additional snowfall accumulations overnight on Tuesday (Feb. 26). The goal of crews is to plow and treat all public streets within 48 hours after the precipitation ends when more than 10 inches of snow is forecasted.

With the weather conditions cooperating, Lee’s Summit snow removal crews are plowing and treating arterial and collectors roads throughout the City. Once there are at least two lanes passable on collector and arterial roads, snow removal crews will begin plowing and treating residential areas.

Lee’s Summit City Hall will open at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation (LSPR) facilities and offices will open on Wednesday, February 27 as well.
The opening hours and phone numbers for LSPR facilities are as follows:

Main Office, 8 a.m. - 969-1500
Legacy Park Community Center, 5 a.m. - 969-1550
Gamber Center, 6 a.m. - 969-1580
Harris Park Community Center, 3 p.m. - 969-1540

To check the status of LSPR activities and events, call 816-969-1516.

As the second major winter storm blankets the area with a heavy wet snow, crews are working diligently to keep the primary roads passable. Even large and four wheel drive vehicles are having difficulty getting around. Don’t attempt to get out in a regular passenger vehicle until the snow has stopped and snow removal crews have made an initial pass to clear the street. If you don’t have to get out-don’t.

The heavy wet snow has also downed a number of trees, light poles and power lines. Be careful to look for downed utility lines when outside. Never touch or attempt to pick up a fallen power line. Assume any downed power line and the things around it such as fences are energized. If you see a downed power line or need to report an outage, call KCP&L immediately at 1-888-LIGHTKC (1-888-544-4852). For arcing power lines or lines lying on buildings or roadways, call 911.

Due to winter weather forecast for our area, City Hall, Lee’s Summit Municipal Court and the North Recycling Center will be closed on Tuesday.

The Lee’s Summit Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday is postponed to March 12, 2013. All Planning Commission items scheduled for Feb. 26 will be on the Commission’s March 12, 2013 agenda.

If you have questions about the cancellation of a meeting, please call City Hall at (816) 969-1000 when re-opened.

As the City prepares for the second major storm of the year citizens are encourage to stock up, stay in, and stay safe. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 3:00 p.m. Monday, to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Snow fall amounts of 12 plus inches are expected for the area. The additional snow on top of what we already have will certainly make safe travel a challenge. Make sure that you stock up early on food, medication and other supplies…before the storm.

The City’s goal is to provide safe travel along our streets for residents. With another significant snowfall expected for our area tonight on top of l...

Meetings Cancelled Tonight (Feb. 25) and Tomorrow
 

Due to winter weather forecast for our area starting tonight (Feb. 25), meetings scheduled in Lee’s Summit City Hall this evening and on Tuesday, Feb. 26, are cancelled. City Hall, Lee’s Summit Municipal Court and the North Recycling Center will be closed on Tuesday. The Lee’s Summit Planning Commission meeting scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday is postponed to March 12, 2013. All Planning Commission items scheduled for Feb. 26 will be on the Commission’s March 12, 2013 agenda.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s snow removal crews are plowing and treating residential streets throughout the City and will continue to work in 12 hour rotating shifts until all streets are plowed curb-to-curb. Crews are expected to complete this task by late Saturday, Feb. 23.

With no snow forecast for the area today, the City’s snow removal crews are busy plowing and treating residential areas. Now that most primary routes are plowed and treated, the snow removal crews will concentrate on plowing and treating residential areas throughout the City today, Feb. 22.

Residents are asked to please remove vehicles so that snow removal crews can plow and treat roadways. This is especially critical on cul-de-sac bulbs.

Lee’s Summit City Hall is open during normal business hours today, Friday, Feb. 22. Legacy Park Community Center and Gamber Center will open at 12 p.m. Friday. Harris Park Community Center will open at 3 p.m. on Friday.  Please check the cancellation line for status of activities and events. 
 

As the heavy snowfall moves off the east, the National Weather Service is still expecting one to three additional inches of snow on top of the ten to 14 inches of snow that we already have. In addition to the snow, light freezing drizzle is expected, causing some glazing.

City snow removal crews will continue to plow and treat collector and arterial roads and transition to the residential areas and curb to curb clearing once the snow has stopped.

Due to winter weather, Lee’s Summit City Hall and Lee's Summit Municipal Court are closed on Thursday, Feb. 21. Only employees needed for public safety and essential operational purposes should report for duty.  All Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation facilities are closed to the public and all activities are cancelled for today, Feb. 21. 
 

With the snow removal equipment and technology tested and the snow plow operators familiarized with their routes, the City’s snow removal crews are ready for the winter weather storm forecast to begin Thursday, Feb. 21.

The Legislative Session of the Lee’s Summit City Council meeting scheduled for 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the Council Chambers of Lee’s Summit City Hall has been postponed until 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013.

The decision to postpone the meeting until next week was made in the interest of public safety due to the pending winter storm forecast to arrive in the metropolitan area on Thursday morning.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s snow removal crews will begin pre-treating roads Wednesday evening (Feb. 20) in preparation for the winter storm forecast to begin early in the morning on Thursday, Feb. 21.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s Public Works crews are preparing snow equipment today (Feb. 19) in order to begin pre-treating roadways with rock salt on Wednesday, Feb. 20, before winter weather returns to the area early Thursday, Feb. 21.

The winter storm is forecast to begin early Thursday before the morning commute to work and school, bringing significant accumulations of sleet and snow across Lee’s Summit and the metropolitan area into Thursday afternoon.

Continuing preparation for this season’s winter weather, the City of Lee’s Summit’s Public Works Department will test snow removal equipment and ...

City of Lee’s Summit District 4 Councilmembers Bob Johnson and Dave Mosby invite District 4 residents to an Open Forum on Tuesday, November 13.  An Open Forum provides residents an opportunity to talk with your Councilmembers about your district or city-wide services and projects.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s recent improvements to the Park & Ride Lot at 350 Highway and NW Chipman Road is a reason to celebrate.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s newly formed Capital Improvements Project Committee (CIPC) will host a public meeting on November 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the C...

The City of Lee’s Summit invites the community to meet local artist Felicia Roth and view her artwork in City Hall. The event will be held on October 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided. In addition, guests can sample wine, compliments of J Beans. 

The City of Lee’s Summit’s Public Works Department has contracted with Precision Concrete Cutting Midwest for the removal of vertical sidewalk offsets at 2,700 locations, citywide.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s Historic Preservation Commission will host a public meeting to discuss three historic district nominations to the National Register of Historic Places at 6 p.m. on September 24 in Howard A Conference Room of City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit.

Lee’s Summit Councilmembers Kathy Hofmann and Rob Binney invite residents of District 1 to an Open Forum on Saturday, September 22, 2012.  The Open Forum provides residents an opportunity to talk directly with their councilmembers. This forum will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Howard Conference Room in City Hall, 220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s Public Works Department prepares equipment and trains staff for the upcoming winter season at the department’s annual “Snow Week” activities held annually in September.

Lee’s Summit Mayor Rhoads is excited to present the annual “State of the City” address to the community!  The event will be held September 13 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit.

The Lee’s Summit City Council approved the community-wide brand during the August 16 City Council meeting in City Hall. The councilmembers also approved the Branding Committee’s recommendation for the Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce to serve as the entity with responsibility for overseeing the community’s first-ever brand.

During the Aug. 16 Lee’s Summit City Council meeting, the members of the Human Relations Commission (HRC) presented the group’s strategic plan to Mayor Randy Rhoads and the Lee’s Summit City Councilmembers.

Lee’s Summit residents are asked to join the conversation of the region-wide Creating Sustainable Places effort of the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) by lending their opinions to help establish an overall vision for the U.S. 40 Highway corridor in Jackson County.

Construction began the week of Aug. 13, at the Lee’s Summit Commuter Lot, located at 350 Hwy and NW Chipman Rd., Lee’s Summit. The construction, expected to last three months, will include the addition of a bus passenger platform and shelter with other passenger amenities, signage, and improved landscaping.

The City of Lee’s Summit has announced that certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items are exempt from sales taxes from Friday, Aug. 3 - Sunday, Aug. 5.

The City of Lee’s Summit announced today (July 20) that Susan Coffman is the recipient of the City’s 2012 Civic Leadership Award presented by the West Gate Region of the Missouri Municipal League (MML).

The City of Lee's Summit WaterWater Utilities Department has canceled the boil water advisory for the Oaks Ridge Meadows subdivision off Anderson Drive.

The City of Lee’s Summit Water Utilities Department has canceled the boil water advisory for the Oaks Ridge Meadows subdivision off Anderson Drive.

The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting an artist reception on Thursday, July 19th, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in City Hall, 220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit.  Meet local artist Teresa Hogan Keene, view her artwork, and enjoy refreshments. 

The City of Lee’s Summit is proud to announce the Public Works Department has been awarded national re-accreditation for its continued compliance with industry-wide management practices and procedures by the American Public Works Association (APWA).

Southern portions of Lee’s Summit received significant rain during this morning’s storm resulting in flooded streets, yards and some homes. The most intense rainfall occurred generally along the M150 corridor. MoDOT temporarily closed sections of both M150 and M291. The most significant problems were reported in the vicinity of M150 and Ward Road.

If you have been trying to find a way to repair and beautify the exterior of your home, then the Minor Home Repair Program may be for you. The program...

Representatives from the City of Lee’s Summit’s departments and divisions will present their respective budgets to the Budget Committee from approximately 5:30 – 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, in the Council Chambers of Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit.

The Lee’s Summit City Council approved the annexation of 4.39 acres of residential property located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Main Street and Colbern Road during the May 17^th Council meeting.

Residents will have an opportunity to comment on the proposed Bicycle Transportation Plan during the Lee’s Summit Planning Commission public hearing scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22^nd, in the Council Chambers of City Hall.

The Monday, May 21st, Budget Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall has been CANCELLED. 

The new date and schedules will be released on the City’s website soon.

To celebrate National Public Works Week, May 20 - 26, the Lee’s Summit Public Works and Water Utilities departments will host the Annual Big Truck & Equipment Show at Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport, 2751 NE Douglas St. on May 19 (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Representatives from the City of Lee’s Summit’s departments will present their respective budgets to the Budget Committee from approximately 7:15 – 8:40 p.m. on Monday, May 14, and from approximately 5:30 – 7:40 p.m. on Monday, May 21, in the Council Chambers of Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit.   View Live on Lee’s Summit TV (LSTV)

The Thursday, May 10th, Budget Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall has been cancelled. This was to be the first day departmental representatives would present their respective budgets to the committee. 

View Live on Lee’s Summit TV (LSTV)
 

Representatives from the City of Lee’s Summit’s departments will present their respective budgets to the Budget Committee from approximately 5:30 – 8:10 p.m. on *Thursday, May 10, and from approximately 5:30 – 6:25 p.m. on Monday, May 21, in the Council Chambers of Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit.

City of Lee’s Summit District 4 Councilmembers Bob Johnson and Dave Mosby invite District 4 residents to a Listening Post on Thursday, April 26.  A Listening Post provides residents an opportunity to talk with your Councilmembers about your district or city-wide services and projects.

The Lee’s Summit Historical Society and the Lee’s Summit Historic Preservation Commission will present “Downtown Walking Tour 2012” on May 5th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., beginning at the corner of Third and Green streets in downtown Lee’s Summit.
 

EXTENDED ROAD CLOSURE to May 31, 2012.  The City of Lee’s Summit announced the temporary closure of Peterson Road and Hook Road between Raytown Road and Sampson Road on April 23, 2012, weather permitting. The road closure is necessary for bridge replacement.

In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Lee’s Summit will host a recycling event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 21 at the North Recycling Center, 1951 NE Douglas St., Lee’s Summit. Residents are encouraged to bring to the recycling center all of the usually accepted recyclables – cardboard, glass bottles, plastic containers, cans, paper and newsprint – as well as unused and unwanted athletic shoes. The athletic shoes will be given to the Nike Corp. for recycling into sports facility cushioning and playground surfacing.

Residents in need of a new washer, refrigerator, or other energy star certified appliances, might want to purchase them during mid-April. That’s because the “Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday” exempts state and city sales taxes on qualifying energy star certified new appliances from April 19 through April 25, 2012. Local jurisdictions choose to participate in the sales tax holiday of which Lee’s Summit has been a participant for several years.

Join us at an open house to unveil the City’s Draft Sustainability Action Plan on Wednesday, April 4, from 4:30 – 8 p.m. at the Gamber Center, 4 SE Independence Ave.  Stop by the open house any time and/or attend the formal presentation at 6 p.m.

The City of Lee’ Summit has been utilizing the standards for excellence in the National Baldrige Award program for more than three years to help transform our organizational operations and policies. Our initiative is known as “Performance Excellence.” A key factor in this effort is to create a baseline of knowledge regarding our residents and customers and their opinions of the City’s organization. The 15-question survey will take about 3 minutes to complete and is available online from March 28 until April 11 at www.LSSurvey.net 

Education leaders shared insights about the impact of budgetary reductions on higher education and a new model revolutionizing the way students learn and work at a March 22 community forum. The event, known as “Innovation in Higher Education,”

The Lee’s Summit City Council approved a one-time expenditure in the amount of $31,206 for the Jackson County Regional Transit Plan education program in conjunction with Jackson County and other Kansas City area municipalities. The decision was made during the March 15th Lee’s Summit City Council meeting.

Manhole cover thefts are increasing in our community posing a growing danger to pedestrians, motorists and bicyclists as well as escalating the City’s replacement costs for the cast iron covers.

The City’s goal of revitalizing corridors of vast economic potential took another step forward with the presentation of the draft Lee’s Summit M-150 Sustainable Corridor Vision and Framework Plan during the March 8 Lee’s Summit City Council Work Session meeting.

Additional feedback about the plan will be gathered from public hearings set for the following dates:

• Today, March 13, and March 27 – Lee’s Summit Planning Commission Public Hearings
• April 5 – City Council Public Hearing

The Lee’s Summit City Council directed staff to begin a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to determine the best qualified developer for the northeast quadrant of Interstate 470 and View High Drive. The decision was made during the March 8 City Council Work Session in Lee’s Summit City Hall.

The impact of budgetary reductions on higher education and a new model revolutionizing the way students learn and work are the focus of the educational forum “Innovation in Higher Education” on March 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Stansberry Leadership Center, 301 NE Tudor Road, Lee’s Summit.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s Planning & Development Department will host an Open House today and Wednesday (Feb. 29) for the public to view and provide feedback about the M-150 Highway Sustainable Corridor Vision and Framework plans, development design standards and “green” sustainability objectives.

The City’s water and sanitary sewer customers can expect new and improved water utility bill features and online capabilities when the Water Utilities Department unveils enhanced billing software. The new system is tentatively set to go live at the end of February.

The City’s snow removal crews continue to treat streets with rock salt in order to eliminate slick spots on roadways as a result of last night’s snowfall.

The City’s snow removal crews are pre-treating streets with rock salt in preparation for the winter weather expected to begin this evening in Lee’s Summit and across the metropolitan area.

The City of Lee’s Summit invites the community to an artist reception featuring local artist Ron Hoyle on Thursday, January 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. inside City Hall, 220 SE Green St.  Meet this talented artist and view his drawings while enjoying refreshments and sampling wine provided by JBeans.

The City of Lee’s Summit will accept applications for the 2012-13 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding to support eligible programs and projects sponsored by public agencies or not-for-profit organizations.  Applications will be accepted from January 18 through February 17, 2012 and funds will become available after July 1, 2012.

The one-eighth cent sales tax rate increase for both Jackson and Clay counties and all cities within those counties is the result of the Zoological Sa...

Recycle your old, broken or unwanted holiday light strands at the City’s North Recycling Center, 1951 NE Douglas St. from December 20, 2011 through January 28, 2012.

Lee’s Summit City Hall & Lee’s Summit Municipal Court will be closed Fri., Dec. 23 & Mon., Dec. 26 and on Mon., Jan. 2 in observance of the holidays.

The City’s snow removal crew has mounted equipment onto trucks in preparation for possible changes in the weather forecast from rain to snow this evening and overnight in Lee’s Summit.

The Lee’s Summit City Council adopted the Strategic Plan for the Lee’s Summit Water Utilities Department and directed staff to adjust the water and sewer rate as recommended in the plan to address system improvements and operating costs. The decision was made during the City Council meeting on December 15 in Lee’s Summit City Hall.

This is the City’s first water and sewer rate increase since 2006. The adjustment will become effective April 1, 2012 for the City’s commercial and residential water services customers. Sanitary sewer services cost will remain unchanged in 2012.

The City’s snow removal crew is pre-treating primary, secondary and residential streets with rock salt in preparation for the City’s second snow event this month.

Winter weather will be in the metropolitan area before you know it. The City’s snow removal crews have taken several steps to prepare for the winter season.

The City of Lee’s Summit announced completion of roadway and street light improvements to increase safety and roadway capacity along Douglas Street.  Traffic signal timing improvements and synchronization between traffic signal controlled intersections will be completed during the next several months.

Mark your calendar for “A Moment with the Mayor” from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, November 5, at Lee’s Summit Animal Control, 1991 SE Hamblen Road, Lee’s Summit.  Stop by to chat one-on-one with Mayor Rhoads about City topics in the news.

The Lee’s Summit City Council voted to withdraw the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the Solid Waste and Curbside Recycling Program during the October 20th Lee’s Summit City Council meeting. As a result of this action, the City is not considering the single contractor solid waste program at this time.

A temporary restraining order was issued on Thursday, October 13, by the Jackson County Circuit Court, at the request of Deffenbaugh Industries Inc., suspending the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the City of Lee’s Summit’s Solid Waste and Curbside Recycling Program. The hearing on the temporary restraining order occurred without notice to the City and without an opportunity for the City’s arguments to be heard.

The City of Lee’s Summit will host local artist Jerry Brown at an artist reception on Thursday, October 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. inside City Hall-220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit.  Everyone is invited to meet Brown and view his paintings, while enjoying refreshments and wine sampling.

The City of Lee’s Summit will receive an Environmental ImpacT Award for its traffic signal synchronization project at 15 intersections along Chipman Road, Blue Parkway and Pryor Road.

If you missed Lee’s Summit Mayor Randall Rhoads’ State of the City address, you can view the rebroadcast of the speech about the City’s accomplishments and future initiatives from now until Sunday, September 25, on the City’s government access channel. The government access channel is broadcast on Comcast, channel 7; Time Warner, channel 2; and AT&T U-verse, channel 99.

Mayor Randall Rhoads will update the Lee’s Summit City Council, City staff and the community about major accomplishments of the City, as well as recommendations to continue moving the community forward, during the annual State of the City address at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 8, in the Council Chambers of Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 SE Green Street, Lee’s Summit.  

This grant opportunity is available to non-profit organizations providing shelter for the homeless and aid in the transition to permanent housing. Funds were made available under the Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESGP) as authorized by Subtitle B of

The Lee’s Summit Police Department recently received the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Advanced Law Enforcement Accreditation. This coveted designation is considered the highest standard of excellence in law enforcement. With this accreditation, the Lee’s Summit Police Department joins an elite class of the top 3 percent of all law enforcement agencies in the country.

The City of Lee’s Summit received shipment of a World Trade Center artifact. The artifact is a structural steel “I-beam” used for building support which was removed from a larger portion of a steel beam.  The piece measures 36 inches long, 13 inches wide and weighs approximately 145 lbs.

There will be a community-wide ceremony in Lee’s Summit to honor those who perished on September 11, 2001 and to remember the impact of this tragic event on our nation. “A Time of Reflection: Ten Year Memorial Ceremony” will be held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2011 on the City Hall Plaza, 220 S.E. Green St.

With the oversight and direction of Federal Magistrate Judge John Maughmer, the City of Lee’s Summit will pay a $15.5 million settlement to Ted White. These terms were established by an agreement which resolve all of Mr. White’s claims against the City and Ken Conlee, the City’s former police chief.

The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting the next artist reception for Thursday, July 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in City Hall, 220 SE Green St, Lee’s Summit.  Meet local artist Anthony High, view his artwork, enjoy refreshments and sample wine courtesy of LMS Wine Creators. 

The City's Purchasing Division has been recognized for the first time with the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award from the National Purchasing Institute Inc. (NPI).

The City of Lee’s Summit announced that Emmanuel Ngomsi, Ph.D. is the recipient of the City’s 2011 Civic Leadership Award presented by the West Gate Region of the Missouri Municipal League (MML).

The City of Lee’s Summit received the 2010 KCITE Excellence in Transportation Award for “green” achievements with the installation of InSync adaptive traffic signal controls and signal synchronization along Chipman Road.  The award was presented by the Kansas City Chapter of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (KCITE) on July 14.

The City of Lee’s Summit and the Lee’s Summit Historic Preservation Commission will host a public meeting to present the citizens of Lee’s Summit information about the National Register of Historic Places. The presentation is open to the public and will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 18, in the Strother Conference Room in Lee’s Summit City Hall, 220 SE Green Street.

Lee's Summit residents have a new and free tool to map and analyze crime activity in their neighborhood an community.  Crime data for Lee's Summit is displayed through the Web site RAIDS Online: www.raidsonline.com

As we approach the Independence Day holiday fireworks tents are starting to appear in town. The Lee’s Summit Fire Department wants to remind citizens and guests that even though City-approved fireworks may be purchased at one of the 20 licensed fireworks tents in the City, they can only be discharged on July 2nd and 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to midnight.

The City of Lee’s Summit’s Government Access Channel is now available over AT&T U-verse TV – making us the third community in the area broadcasting programming on the service’s Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) channel.