COUNCIL STUDY SESSION AGENDA

November 13, 2023

6:00 PM, Council Chambers-111 E. Maple Ave.

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CITIZEN REQUESTS
1.

Citizen Requests - per Council Rules, Sec. 6.4, only “Council Sponsored Items” are eligible.  

 

Eligible items for this meeting:

1. Discussion of a Resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure (Item sponsored by Councilmember At-Large Jared Fears).

2.  A resolution endorsing a video contest promoting the historic sites of Independence, Missouri and seeking City Council endorsement for the initiative (Item sponsored by Mayor Rowland).

PRESENTATIONS
1.General Obligation Bond Presentation
2.Presentation by DKMT of proposal for two strategic studies of IPL
3.Discussion of a Resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure (Item sponsored by Councilmember At-Large Jared Fears).
4.A resolution endorsing a video contest promoting the historic sites of Independence, Missouri and seeking City Council endorsement for the initiative (Item sponsored by Mayor Rowland).
5.23-785 A resolution approving the recommendations of the City Manager's Memorandum Re: Boards and Commissions Policies and Procedures Recommendations (Item requested by Councilmember McCandless) (This item addresses item 1.2.C in the 2023-24 Independence Action Plan).
Moved to November 13 Study Session
6.23-786 A resolution approving the recommendations of the City Manager's memorandum regarding the consolidation of City Boards and Commissions. (Item requested by Councilmember McCandless) (This item addresses item 1.2.A in the 2023-2024 Independence Action Plan).
Moved to November 13 Study Session
STAFF REPORTS
1.Boards/Commissions Report
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Please Note:  In accordance with RSMo 610.021, the City Council may convene in an Executive Session during or after the meeting, in the Council Chambers and move to Conference Room D for the closed meeting, on matters of litigation, legal action, and/or attorney client communications, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(1), on matters of personnel, as permitted by Sec. 610.021(3) and personnel records, as permitted by 610.021(13), on matters of contracts, as permitted by 610.021(12), on matters of real estate, as permitted by 610.021(2) and/or matters of labor negotiations, as permitted by 610.021(9).