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Residents of Lee’s Summit will be among the first in the state of Missouri to use new software to better connect with the citizens that they serve.  The Lee’s Summit Police Department is launching a new citizen satisfaction and feedback solution that uses text messaging to keep citizens informed and provide feedback after a non-life-threatening interaction with the department.  “In today’s on-demand society, we understand how important it is to keep citizens informed. Much like private companies use tools to send automatic text message notifications, updates and satisfaction surveys to their customers, the Lee’s Summit Police Department is now able to do the same,” said Chief Travis Forbes, “We expect that this new solution, PowerEngage, will drastically enhance communication with the citizens we serve every...

Mistletoe Madness Returns to Lee's Summit! Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the annual Mistletoe Madness event hosted by Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation. This two-day extravaganza features a wide array of unique gifts, from handcrafted treasures to curated items like jewelry, accessories, candles, treats, and more. When: Friday, November 1, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Where: Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue, Lee's Summit, MO Admission is FREE! Don't miss this opportunity to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones while supporting local artisans and businesses. Vendor Submissions LSPR is taking applications for vendors at this event. Fees range from $75-$100 Apply Here

A section of Southeast Sixth Terrace from Southeast Pendleton Drive to Southeast Ashton Drive is closed for approximately two weeks. Access will be allowed for residents. The detour route is Southeast Ashton Drive, Southeast Shenandoah Drive, and Southeast Cumberland Drive. The closure is necessary for sanitary sewer replacement.

For more information, contact Public Works at publicworks@cityofls.net or 816-969-1800.

 

Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird will deliver the State of the City address on Aug. 16 at the Missouri Innovation Campus, 1101 NW Innovation Parkway. The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is hosting the luncheon beginning at 11 a.m. with the mayor’s address scheduled to start at noon. During the State of the City address, Mayor Baird will discuss the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and their impact on the city’s successes. He will highlight specific examples where valuing different viewpoints has led to innovative solutions and the development of projects that meet a wide range of needs, reinforcing that the city’s strength lies in the ability to look through a broader lens and work collaboratively toward common goals. The State of the City address will livestream on the City’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/cityofls. The State of...

A section of Southeast Green Street between Southeast Second Street and the entrance into the City Hall parking lot and garage is set to close on Monday, Aug. 5, until approximately November. Access into the City Hall parking lot and garage from Southeast Green Street will be closed. Employees and visitors can enter the parking lot and garage from the alley just west of the garage off of Southeast Second Street.

The closure is necessary for continued work on the Downtown Market Plaza project. All schedules are weather permitting and subject to change.