The Friday Newsflash - June 27, 2025

Dates to Remember 

  • Board of Aldermen Meeting: July 1 in the City Hall Council Chambers 
    • Work Session: 5:00 PM
    • Regular Session 7:00 PM
  • City Offices closed on Friday, July 4 for the observance of Independence Day. 
  • Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting: July 8 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers
  • Fall sports registration will open online July 1!
  • Programs & Events – REGISTER HERE
    • Diamond Crest Splash Pad – OPEN!
    • Smithville Fireworks Show – July 4
    • Parks and Recreation Month starts Tuesday!
      • *Books & Bites – Mondays in July  |  FREE
      • Sunset Yoga – Tuesdays in July  |  FREE
      • *Mini Makers – Wednesdays in July  |  FREE
      • Rockin Thursdays – Thursdays in July  |  FREE
      • *Basics of Pickleball Clinic – Fridays in July (11th & 18th)  |  FREE
      • *Requires pre-registration*
    • Play it Again Sports Baseball/Softball Camp – July 28-31
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
  • Smithville Senior Center will be closed on Friday, July 4.
Project Updates
  • Commercial Ave Sidewalk: construction began June 16
  • Water Treatment Plant Improvements: ongoing
  • 144th Pump Station and West Bypass project: construction began on June 2, work in progress along 144th St near the pump station
  • Sidewalk Replacement Program (Harborview): Summer 2025. Notification letters have been sent to property owners in areas identified by the City as having hazardous sidewalks. The Streets Division will begin this summer.
  • Diamond Crest Park Parking Lot: delayed due to water leak
  • Basin Maintenance Program: implementation began this month
  • Street Maintenance Program: Awarded to Asphaltic Surfaces, work will begin this Fall on Commercial Avenue (From 92 HWY to Meadow St).

Maintenance Updates 

  • Water Plant Division 
    • Produced  7,936,000 gallons of water for the week
    • Completed all required testing
    • Completed 4 water service taps
    • Replaced 12 radio reads for water meters, which were returned for warranty
    • Completed planned EPA Visit at the Water Plant
    • All valves were replaced on Water Plant Filter #3
    • Plant staff replaced the transducer at the NW water tower
    • Plant staff replaced the chlorite feed line from the tank to the pump
  • Wastewater / Operations Division
    • Treated 6,222,000 gallons of wastewater 
    • Completed 21 work orders and 52 locates
    • Completed all required testing
    • EPA conducted a surprise inspection at the Wastewater Plant
    • Staff found that McDonalds lift station had lost power. Power company replaced their transformer. Staff stayed onsite during the repairs. 
    • 2 of the 3 Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) at the influent pump station were tripping out due to the heat. Mid America Pump found that cooling fans needed replaced inside the VFDs. This repair is working with only one failure so far. 
    • Staff installed new landscape rock at Bridge Street lift station.
  • Streets Division
    • Applied 17.38 tons of asphalt for road patches on Meadow Street and throughout Greyhawke.
    • Poured 8 yards of concrete for curb repairs in Greyhawke
    • Mowed areas along East Main Street and near the Smithville Housing Authority.
    • Formed and reinforced curbs with rebar on Indian Trail Court.
    • Performed equipment maintenance, including washing the sweeper and cleaning the boom mower for the Touch-a-Truck event.
    • Addressed field issues: sprayed weeds, excavated water break cuts on Maple Lane and Avenue, repaired washed-out areas on the South Shop driveway, and cleared a clogged storm drain at Harborview Dr and Nantucket Ct.
  • Park Maintenance
    • Continued to monitor splash pad parking lot
    • Completed maintenance on the batwing equipment
    • Worked with the HS Cross Country team to prepare their course at Smith’s Fork Park
    • Sprayed for weeds around all parks and downtown sidewalks
    • Continue to keep up with mowing at city parks
    • Prepared ball fields for games