Smithville, Missouri

09/02/2026

Board of Aldermen Regular Session 9-1-2026

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09/02/2026

Board of Aldermen Work Session 9-1-2026

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09/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s Strategic Plan Community Forum! We had a great discussion about what makes Smithville special and what residents would like to see in the future.

There are three more opportunities this week to participate in-person as we develop the Strategic Plan:

📅 Wednesday, September 2 at 10:30 a.m.
📍 Smithville Activity Center during Senior Services programming

📅 Wednesday, September 2 at 6:00 p.m.
📍 Smithville High School Cafeteria

📅 Thursday, September 3 at 8:30 a.m.
📍 Smithville Activity Center

Can't make it in person? You can still participate virtually! Visit our Strategic Plan website to learn more about the process and share your feedback online:

🔗 https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/smithville-mo-strategic-plan

Your feedback will help shape Smithville's priorities for the future!

08/31/2026

Community Forums for the Strategic Plan are happening THIS WEEK, with our first session THIS EVENING! No advance sign-up is required to attend.

We want to hear from you! In addition to the online survey and engagement opportunities available through our Strategic Plan website, the City is hosting several Community Forums for in person participation.

With multiple sessions available, choose the forum that works best for your schedule. Whether you participate online, in person, or both, your feedback is an important part of shaping Smithville’s priorities for the future.

If you haven’t already, visit our Strategic Plan website to learn more about the process, complete the online survey, and explore other opportunities to provide your input.

👉 https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/smithville-mo-strategic-plan

08/28/2026

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The Board of Aldermen Work Session will begin at 6:00 p.m.
The items on the Work Session agenda include: Lakefest Event Review and Business License Review.

The Board of Aldermen Regular Session will begin at 7:00 p.m. following the Work Session.
Items on the Regular Session agenda include: Proclamation – National Senior Center Month, Public Hearing – Sewer Rates, Public Hearing – Voluntary Annexation, Amending the Schedule of Fees, Special Event Permit – Festi-Ville, Temporary Liquor License Good Bitter Best, Temporary Liquor License Streetcar Grill and Tavern, Temporary Liquor License Chops BBQ and Catering, Rezoning, Plat Approval & Conditional Use Permit AYPA Battery Storage, Conceptual Plan for Clay Creek Meadows, Voluntary Annexation, Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with GBA, Temporary Liquor License Smithville Main Street District, Temporary Liquor License to Snack Daddy’s and Rescinding Resolution.

For more information and other items on the agenda, visit the City's website:

📝View the full agendas – City Website
📍In Person -- 107 W. Main Street
💻Watch the YouTube livestream

The next Board of Aldermen meeting will be September 29, 2026.

08/27/2026

Tossing Batteries in the Trash Can Harm Our Environment and Pose Serious Safety Risks.

Many batteries contain toxic materials that can leak into our soil and water, posing serious health risks. Plus, some batteries can even explode in the trash collection truck if damaged or improperly disposed of! 💥🚛
Here are the types of batteries you should NEVER put in the trash:
- Lithium-ion (Li-ion) 📱💻
- Nickel-cadmium (NiCd) 🔧📞
- Nickel-metal Hydride (NiMH) 🔋
- Lead-acid 🚗🔌
- Alkaline and Zinc-carbon 🖲️🔦
- Button cell (small electronics) ⏰🎧

Instead, recycle them for FREE! ♻️ You can attend a Household
Hazardous Waste Mobile event or drop them off at the
Kansas City Water Environmental Campus.
4707 Deramus Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64120
816-513-8400

The Household Hazardous Waste program is free
for Smithville residents.

Find more information by visiting the City’s website.
https://www.smithvillemo.org/departments/utility_billing/trash_recycling/index.php

08/26/2026

Our contractor requires one additional day to complete this work. The crew will return tomorrow morning, August 27, to finish the asphalt overlay.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to complete this project.

🚧Forest Oaks Asphalt Overlay🚧

The City's contractor has scheduled the asphalt overlay in the Forest Oaks neighborhood for August 25th and 26th. Work is expected to begin at 9:00 a.m. each day.

Trash service and school bus operations will continue as normal.

To help ensure the work can be completed efficiently and safely, please do not park on the street during these dates.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience while this improvement work is completed.

08/26/2026

Hey Smithville! Heads up -- our much-needed parking lot at Heritage Park will be getting an overlay tomorrow, 8/27.

During construction, please utilize the top parking lot at the playground and the overflow parking lot near the baseball outfields. Construction is expected to be completed end of day. Thanks for your patience while we get this much-needed improvement completed!
📍 320 E Main

08/24/2026

Mark your calendars for the Strategic Plan Community Forums! 📅

We want to hear from you! In addition to the online survey and engagement opportunities available through our Strategic Plan website, the City is hosting several Community Forums for in person participation.

With multiple sessions available, choose the forum that works best for your schedule. Whether you participate online, in person, or both, your feedback is an important part of shaping Smithville’s priorities for the future.

If you haven’t already, visit our Strategic Plan website to learn more about the process, complete the online survey, and explore other opportunities to provide your input.

👉 https://engageberrydunn.mysocialpinpoint.com/smithville-mo-strategic-plan

08/21/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice: 176th Street 🚧

The City's contractor will be completing a road overlay on 176th Street from Thomas Lane to H&H Lake.
176th St will be closed to through traffic (local traffic will be maintained)

Closure Date & Time:
• Monday, August 24
• 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.