The Friday Newsflash - June 13, 2025

Dates to Remember 

  • City Offices closed on Monday, June 16 in observance of Founder's Day 
  • Board of Aldermen Meeting: June 17 in the City Hall Council Chambers 
    • Work Session: 5:00 PM
    • Regular Session 7:00 PM
  • Fall sports registration will open July 1!
  • Programs & Events – REGISTER HERE
    • Diamond Crest Splash Pad – NOW OPEN!
    • *Learn to Kayak – June 18
    • *Pickleball Tournament – June 20
    • Smithville Fireworks Show – July 4
    • Books & Bites – Mondays in July  |  FREE
    • Sunset Yoga – Tuesdays in July  |  FREE
    • *Mini Makers – Wednesdays in July  |  FREE
    • Scavenger Hunt – Thursdays in July  |  FREE
    • *Basics of Pickleball Clinic – Fridays in July (11th & 18th)  |  FREE
    • Play it Again Sports Baseball/Softball Camp – July 28-31
    • *Requires pre-registration

Streets Superintendent Anthony Glenn Represents Smithville on Regional Snow Response Panel
We’re proud to share that Anthony Glenn, our Streets Superintendent, was invited to sit on a professional panel at the APWA Kansas City Metro Chapter’s event “From Forecast to Final Pass: Winter Prep, Response & Real Talk 2025,” held on June 12.

The session focused on how small cities and rural communities responded to the extreme winter weather during the 2024/2025 season, which brought heavy snowfall and frigid temperatures to the Kansas City region. Anthony shared Smithville’s approach to winter operations, including preparation, snow removal strategies, public communication, and lessons learned. His participation on the panel highlights the leadership and dedication our Public Works team brings to keeping the community safe and moving during severe weather.

Thank you, Anthony, for representing Smithville and sharing your expertise with peers across the region. We appreciate your leadership and the dedication of our Public Works team in keeping our streets safe throughout the year!

Citizens Academy
The Smithville Citizens Academy is a free, 8-week interactive program that provides insight to City services and operations and offers opportunities for civic engagement in the City. 

This program provides our citizens with a deeper understanding of how their City government works, and gives them a look at daily operations and services provided by their local government. The program sets the foundation for residents who are interested in furthering their civic knowledge, especially as it relates to government closest to the people.

Through presentations by city officials and tours of the city facilities, participants will benefit from a unique interactive learning and behind the scenes experience.

Apply by Monday, July 7 by filling out this form. Limited spots available. 

You can find more information about the program here. 

Website Update
Due to the timing constraints of the website migration, staff is working to correct quality control issues with the provider's support team. If you encounter a website issue please email cityhall@smithvillemo.org for staff to review the issue. Thank you for your patience as we get all issues resolved.

Senior Center Updates
  • Senior Center had a high turnout yesterday for lunch (30) with four new people
  • The Senior Center will be closed on 6/16 in observance of Founder's Day
  • No mindful movement class Tuesday 6/17 or Tai Chi on Thursday 6/19
  • Next week the new grief & transitions group will meet on Tuesday 6/17 from 12-1PM. The group is facilitated by Beacon Mental Health and open to anyone 60+ for support and encouragement during challenging life transitions. The group will meet monthly.
  • For the first day of summer, enjoy a showing of “What About Bob?” on Friday 6/20 at 12:45PM.
Project Updates
  • Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Improvements – ongoing
  • Commercial Sidewalk – Begin June 17
  • 144th Pump Station (PS) – started June 2 – working happening along 144th St near the pump station
  • Sewer Rehabilitation Project (CIPP) – complete
  • Street Maintenance Program – Awarded to Asphaltic Surfaces begin in fall
  • Sidewalk Program – letters sent to Harborview.  Implementation will begin in the Summer.
  • Basin Maintenance Program: implementation started this month.
  • Water treatment plant improvement project: Ross construction completed the change out of all valves on filter #1 at the water treatment plant. It is now fully automated for backwash. Filter #2 is off-line now while they complete the valve change out.

Maintenance Updates 

  • Water Plant Division 
    • Produced 6,666,000 gallons of water for the week
    • Weekly taste and odor sampling completed and sent to labs.
  • Wastewater / Operations Division
    • Treated 9,069,000 gallons of wastewater 
    • Completed 17 work orders and 67 locates
    • Staff rebuilt the fire hydrant at 404 Lakeview Drive.
    • Staff cleaned and completed maintenance on the U/V lights.
    • Staff repaired the water service at 100 Cardinal Ct.
    • Staff is preparing documents for the EPA inspection on the 24th at the water treatment plant.
  • Streets Division
    • Curb work along Indian Trail, totaling 109 feet.
    • Assessed drainage problems at 622 NW 144 St and 405 N 169 Hwy. ​
    • Cleaned debris from driveway culverts.
    • Cleaned dirt along curb drain at Owen’s bridge to improve drainage
    • Mowed Liberty Rd and Tillman Rd.
    • Mowed roadside along 169 HWY and Liberty Rd.
    • Mowed Second Creek to Hospital Dr. and mailboxes on Liberty.
    • Staff completed OSHA 10 training and chainsaw safety training.
    • Performed repaired and maintenance of City equipment including the two dump trucks and a backhoe.
  • Park Maintenance
    • Catching up on mowing
    • Started to install new park gates
    • Installed the last shade structure at Diamond Crest Park
    • Brush hogged numerous parks
    • Prepared ball fields
    • Preparing for Lake Fest Special Event