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\"I'm asking your input and asking your help to see if we can move something that would be beneficial for all your citizens,\" June Hewitt, a 20-year Kearney resident who said she lives at 816 West Eighth Avenue, told the board during the public-comment period.

Nut graf: Hewitt said she had a medical emergency last winter and is concerned that vehicles parked on both sides of neighborhood streets could impede fire trucks and ambulances. She said she had discussed the issue with Assistant Chief Jeff Fort at the fire station, Officer McIntyre at the police department, and a city codes official identified only as Kathy, and that her homeowners association had sent a parking-guideline letter; she asked the board for help pursuing a city-level remedy.

Hewitt described outreach she had done: she said the HOA issued a two-week notice about covenant parking restrictions that led some compliance but not full compliance, and that she had requested city staff and public-safety personnel to inspect the streets. She said the issue also affects snow-plowing operations and that removing cars from streets in winter would improve plowing and emergency response.

No alderman or staff made a motion or committed to a specific study or ordinance change during the meeting; the board acknowledged the comment and thanked Hewitt for raising the concern. Staff present were asked to note the issue for follow-up; Hewitt said she had already contacted the fire and police departments and the HOA.

Ending: The board did not take formal action during the meeting. The resident requested city attention to street-parking restrictions for safety and snow removal; staff and public-safety contacts were noted and follow-up was implied but not scheduled.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Kearney Board of Aldermen 08/04/25","oneSentenceSummary","A longtime Kearney resident asked the Board of Aldermen to examine no-street-parking options in the Cedar Worth subdivision, citing a personal winter medical emergency and concerns about emergency-vehicle access and snow removal; staff and public-safety contacts were consulted but no formal action was taken.","taxTitle","Kearney, Clay County, Missouri","taxId",72593,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6023540,"Aldermen select museum-side location for Clay County selfie station; concerns about MoDOT and murals discussed",1498,861000,2359000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5763440-b9a21e9cea78f56b18620997ca511227&start=861&end=2359","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5763440-b9a21e9cea78f56b18620997ca511227/thumbnail_861000.jpg","/articles/6023540/Kearney/Clay-County/Missouri/Aldermen-select-museum-side-location-for-Clay-County-selfie-station-concerns-about-MoDOT-and-murals-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6023540-6d40f7006abfe1378de20ea683ec41b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151750&Signature=losDZS22uKwmC2N47wVRXA7M7gC7a8iVl3oeWeIOqLQtFT82wM6qOErDkUeilMNHgy1eyApEf3zLo2s5p-U8EmIun03N9YljTRzKZk1V9EDspzjHxNjohA02fSLFqDk5uLLik7bIj0c7UJE5NPhX8tdLYoJ9hE1eiCO3oQ0s1sCsvv6FSwsU8AbbfFLFpRvKb7GXPmBfx8gbeSnHCTptVIz0LcqpoyEXwp--sFnwQw4tKuckzfjQ99MMarYTfASV2CNUBHDi9rEYepil2AV5MO39iTznvRyJXJ7KzdnmAtWf1vUl3WtOK-xAHkPnJhfrcmrt~BsCMPLC6ZIAx6SKhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kearney ' The Board of Aldermen directed staff to submit the south side of the museum property, facing downtown, as Kearney's location for a Clay County-sponsored selfie station. The board approved the motion by voice vote, 3-1, after staff summarized location options and county timeline requirements.

\"The project goals are to boost community pride and engagement, to drive tourism and foot traffic to local landmarks, and to generate authentic, high quality content for promotional use,\" Carolyn Yaczek, Kearney economic development director, said while presenting the county's proposal.

Nut graf: Clay County is placing 14 selfie stations across the county; participating cities must name a location and submit a photo and short description within roughly one to two weeks. Kearney staff presented multiple downtown and park options and the board chose a museum-facing site with a larger street-pole banner as part of the recommended placemaking.

Yaczek said the county's initial rollout will include 14 total sites and that Kearney must submit a finalized location within one to two weeks; installation by the Kearney Parks Department was proposed for September 2025. Staff presented several options: the Washington Street Walkway (mural area), the southeast corner of Jefferson and Washington (near the museum and fountain), Lions Park splash pad, and the Jesse James Trail bridge. She noted some locations would require direct-bury installation and others could use a surface mount to minimize brick disturbance.

Board members and staff discussed aesthetic and safety trade-offs. Several speakers favored the museum/fountain area for visibility and access; others supported the Washington Street Walkway to leverage mural art and grant opportunities (Kansas City Arts Commission, Missouri Arts Council) to enhance placemaking. Staff reported one proposed corner sits in MoDOT right-of-way, which staff said would prevent placing the station there unless moved off the right-of-way. Concerns were also raised that a splash-pad location would appear inactive outside the three-month busy season.

After discussion, a board member moved to place Kearney's selfie station on the south side of the museum property facing downtown and to incorporate a larger banner on a street pole; another board member seconded the motion. A voice vote passed the motion 3 yes, 1 no. The motion included no immediate funding commitment beyond staff time to submit materials to Clay County and to coordinate installation with Parks. Staff noted they will provide a specific photo and location description to the county within the county's submission window.

Ending: Staff will submit the museum-side location and follow the county's mapping and installation process; the city will address MoDOT banner and right-of-way limitations as needed and pursue mural or placemaking enhancements through grants or local coordination where appropriate.","The board chose the south side of the museum property as Kearney's entry in a 14-site Clay County selfie-station project and directed staff to submit the location to the county; discussion included alternatives, mural restoration, MoDOT right-of-way limits and timeline constraints.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6023543,"Board approves redevelopment and tax-abatement for 105 South Grove under K-353 plan",151,584000,735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5763440-b9a21e9cea78f56b18620997ca511227&start=584&end=735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5763440-b9a21e9cea78f56b18620997ca511227/thumbnail_584000.jpg","/articles/6023543/Kearney/Clay-County/Missouri/Board-approves-redevelopment-and-tax-abatement-for-105-South-Grove-under-K-353-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6023543-d2c52302cd5373424aae4e9439d74fc6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151750&Signature=IS~jAMySsXNICn4jSTo64aqIVoev1tAhn5sGHMt2350fDVCoxv-Obkelo3Tm9VXXOKl2mA5ptEZ6BXUOJ6XKaGm1rIVRwUbcueiLksU82N0yqcq4kci7m9VyhDi1ENsG-Ldl-f60tUujBOG0RpViJasslT63xGNvR01lKIFVeIbiDXmOKYuiIAxI-OIc4kxBDPGHhFn5ZRm0mo6ENAHugyKG9uDNRHp2oxVb6GOQA~BwC14HyMM-4aXMBzphdd3PhKPmPDreGGrKs4~3C3uBLa21oaRMYu4~UfEvnJkK5cj~1o9YG9Oj2IHtCtwwwL8i1lxqSlliV1KP0MrQn5S8lQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kearney ' The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to approve an ordinance authorizing a residential redevelopment project at 105 South Grove Street and a corresponding abatement agreement under the city's K-353 redevelopment plan. The board passed the ordinance on second reading after the economic development director summarized the application and recommendation.

Carolyn Yaczek, Kearney economic development director, told the board that the redevelopment plan was approved previously by the board on Oct. 21, 2024 and is intended \"to strengthen the economic vitality of the redevelopment area\" known as Original Kearney. She said the application is the second residential project submitted under the K-353 plan and would place a new duplex (single-family attached unit) on a currently vacant lot at 105 South Grove. \"Each side of that unit will consist of 2 bedrooms, 2 and a half baths, and a single car garage,\" Yaczek said.

Nut graf: The board acted to enable private redevelopment with a tax-abatement incentive. The K-353 program, as presented, offers a Level B incentive that grants 100% abatement on the increase in value (as described in the application) and the K-353 board recommended approval with conditions; the aldermen's vote means the developer can proceed subject to those conditions and local permitting.

Yaczek provided project and financial details from the application packet: an estimated total project budget stated in staff materials as approximately $398,000, allowable project costs listed as about $380,000, and an estimated tax abatement of $61,144. She said the K-353 Redevelopment Corporation reviewed the application on July 15 and voted unanimously to recommend approval with the condition that nuisance conditions be abated and that the existing garage be demolished before issuance of a certificate of occupancy. That recommendation is recorded as K-353 board resolution 20-25-3 in the meeting packet.

Mayor and board members asked no questions during the presentation. The ordinance was identified in the meeting as bill number 36 20 25, read by title on first and second reading, and approved on second reading. Voting was recorded as Alderman Spencer: Aye; Alderman King: Aye; Alderman Lehman: Aye; Alderman Holt: Aye; the motion passed unanimously.

The applicant, identified in staff materials as Mike Miller of Lynn Scott Construction, LLC, was not present at the meeting. Yaczek noted the notice of the public hearing and the required tax-impact materials were mailed as part of the application process. The K-353 board's condition requiring demolition of the existing garage is tied to issuance of the certificate of occupancy, per the redevelopment board's recommendation.

The ordinance approval authorizes the city to enter the abatement agreement described in the packet and allows the developer to pursue building permits and remediation identified as conditions. No additional requirements or new city funding commitments were announced at the meeting.

Ending: The redevelopment project will proceed under the terms presented and the abatement agreement; staff will process the required demolition and nuisance abatement items before issuing a certificate of occupancy, per the redevelopment board's recommendation.","The Kearney Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance authorizing a residential redevelopment project at 105 South Grove Street and an associated tax-abatement under the city's K-353 redevelopment plan; the project was recommended by the K-353 Redevelopment Corporation with conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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