City of Lee's Summit Government

09/04/2026

City Council will meet for a regular session on Tuesday, September 8, at 6 p.m in the City Hall Council Chambers (220 SE Green St.).

Agenda items include:
🔹National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week September 13 - 19, 2026 - Proclamation
🔹Job One Week, October 1-7, 2026 - Proclamation
🔹LSGOAL26 Recap - Presentation
🔹Council District 3 | Council Candidate Forum - Presentation / Discussion

View the full agenda: https://ow.ly/Xz0M50ZJAnJ

All meetings are open to the public and can also be watched live on the City's YouTube channel.

Agenda item order, timing, and council discussion may vary from meeting to meeting based on the number and type of items scheduled. This post reflects the agenda approved on the Thursday before the City Council meeting. Minor updates may occur before the meeting.

09/04/2026

Heads up, drivers! 🚧

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 4 a.m., northbound 291 from Oldham to Blue Parkway and southbound 291 from Blue Parkway to Oldham will be closed through Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m.

The bridge demolition is now scheduled to begin Sept. 14 at 10 p.m.

View the full list of project updates from MoDOT: https://www.modot.org/node/96069

REVISED CLOSURES: Closures on MO 291 and U.S. 50 in Lee's Summit for bridge replacement operations NOW-November 2026. DETAILS HERE: https://www.modot.org/node/96069

City of Lee's Summit Government
Lee's Summit Missouri Police Department
Lee's Summit Fire Department
Lee's Summit High School

09/04/2026

Join us Sept. 10 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at City Hall for a Meet the Contractor event and learn more about improvements planned from Chipman Road to Second Street. Construction is expected to begin in mid-September 2026. Improvements include new pavement, sidewalks, curbs, storm drainage and street lighting. These improvements will help keep Douglas Street safe, accessible and efficient as Lee’s Summit continues to grow. https://cityofls.net/public-works/infrastructure-capital-projects/northeast-douglas-street-improvements

📍 Strother Conference Room | City Hall
220 SE Green Street

09/04/2026

City Council met for a regular session on Tuesday, September 1, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. Stay updated on actions taken at the meeting by checking out the Council Debrief newsletter! >> https://conta.cc/4gG3JPu

09/03/2026

The Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation Community Centers and Mid-Continent Libraries serve as cooling centers during regular business hours. Single visits into these community centers will be reduced to half price during this time. Call United Way at 2-1-1 for assistance or information about public cooling centers.

The LSPR Beat the Heat Policy is in effect and will remain in effect through Tuesday, September 8, at 8:00 p.m. Please see the details below.

The entry lobbies of the J. Thomas Lovell Community Center, Gamber Community Center, Harris Park Community Center and Longview Community Center are available at no charge during normal operating hours for anyone who needs a place to cool down.

Additionally, single-visit admission to these community centers will be reduced to half price while the Beat the Heat Policy is in effect.

09/03/2026

The City is hosting an open house to discuss proposed design and infrastructure improvements along Pryor Road from Hook Road to M-150 Highway.

City staff and project engineers from Affinis will be available to answer questions, and project exhibits will be available for review. Public comments will be accepted at the meeting and online Sept. 10–24 and will be included in the project record. The meeting is an open house-style format and there will be no formal presentation. Cityofls.net/PryorPhase2

09/02/2026

The Joint Operations Center represents a major milestone for public safety in Lee’s Summit.

Made possible through the 2023 No Tax Increase Bond Public Safety Initiative, this new facility will strengthen coordination between public safety teams and help Lee’s Summit serve a growing community for years to come.

Thank you to our community, elected officials, Lee’s Summit Police and Fire departments, Hoefer Welker, Titan Built, and everyone who helped make this project possible.

09/01/2026

The City of Lee’s Summit has published an update regarding the Municipal Court operational review and judicial compensation process.

The update includes a timeline of the Municipal Court operational review, the judges’ compensation request, the City Council’s consideration of the matter, and the retention of independent outside legal counsel.

No final decision has been made regarding judicial compensation.

Mayor J. Beto Lopez has recused himself from the matter, and Mayor Pro Tem Hillary Shields is facilitating the Council’s consideration of the issue.

Read the full update, including next steps and links to supporting public documents, on the City’s website: https://ow.ly/wOVY50ZHLxf

08/31/2026

Here’s your flash briefing for the week August 31. Providing the latest news and information in and around the City. Check it out!

08/31/2026

Tour the new Joint Operations Center on Tuesday, September 1, during the open house! See you there.

Join us on September 1st for the Joint Operations Center Open House!

1001 NW Main Street
Lee’s Summit, MO 64086