City News
Shantele Frie, City Planner for the City of Excelsior Springs, recently returned from a trip to Washington, D.C., where she attended the Housing Assistance Council’s conference on building rural communities. During the conference, she achieved certification as an Aging in Place Specialist.
Although it’s not a done deal, the question of whether Excelsior Springs residents should be permitted to raise backyard chickens has reached a critical juncture following a Planning and Zoning Commission study session. Despite considerable community support for the initiative, the Commission has recommended the city retain its current ordinances, which prohibit the practice at single-family homes within city limits.
On the morning of October 13, 2023, the Excelsior Springs City Council convened for an early meeting at 8:30 a.m. due to scheduling conflicts and a relatively short agenda. Council meetings are typically held on the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. This meeting takes the place of the meeting that had previously been scheduled for Monday, October 16.
Property owners concerned about rising taxes have reason for optimism after local tax rate levy hearings last week. As property values in the area continue to increase, local tax rates are staying the same or even decreasing. One significant factor behind this welcome trend is Missouri’s Hancock Amendment. Excelsior Springs has seen consistent growth in…