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City welcomes new staff members
 Bill Ahrens has joined the city staff as Director of Planning and Zoning. Before coming to Excelsior Springs, Bill worked for the City of Olathe, Kans., as a plan review engineer and as a senior planner for Lawrence and Douglas County in Kansas. He also managed his own company, Ahrens Consulting, providing transportation planning services for various clients.
Bill is a resident of Roeland Park., Kans.
Bill replaces Nick Pappas, who will remain employed by the city as the GIS (geographic information system) coordinator.
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Cheryl Walters joined the staff as an administrative assistant to the community developent department in October.
In addition to her duties in the office, Cheryl acts as secretary to the Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board and Historic Preservation Department.
Cheryl and her husband, Karl, are lifelong residents of Excelsior Springs. |
Lois Edmiston joined the city staff as a financial analysis in January. She will be providing assistance in the office of Steve Marriott, Finance Director.
Lois worked for almost 25 years at Package Service in Kansas City as director of finance before coming to Excelsior Springs.
Lois is a resident of rural Kearney.
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PARDON OUR DUST!
Finance Department under renovation
The City Finance Department inside the Hall of Waters is under renovation. During the renovation, offices of the Finance Department have moved to the downstairs Mezzaine, accessible by the elevator or stairs.
For information about your water bill or tax paying services, call 816-630-0763 between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 4:45 pm., Monday through Friday.
First foundations poured on Excelsior Street
On Tuesday, January 24, the first foundations for homes in the Downtown Villas Project were poured. The project will create 31 new homes and renovate four historic properties on Excelsior street. Downtown Villas is a project of Gardner Capital Inc., the Springfield development firm that renovated the Oaks Apartments.
Animal Control Center nears completion
The new Excelsior Springs Animal Control Center is nearing competion at 1298 S. Marietta. The new facility will provide increased kennel space for cats and dogs, desk area for animal control officers, lobby and a small "get to know you" room for families to select pets for adoption.
For more about adopting a pet, click here.
Excelsior Springs Park & Recreation Launches Online Registration!
Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation will be offering a new and more convenient way to register for activities or reserve facilities starting December 1 with an online system. With online registration capabilities, thousands of participant will now be able to view, register and pay for activities, including youth and adult sports, fitness classes, art classes and much more! Participants can reserve facilities, check sports schedules and check scores. Customers will still be able to stoy by the office and register or drop registration forms in the drop box located at the Community Center.
Click here for complete news release. Click button below to access our new registration network!
Shape Up Excelsior Springs, January 5 - March 1, 2012
Make 2012 your year to get Healthy and Shape Up! Participate in Excelsior Springs Parks and Recreation's Shape Up 8-week weight loss challenge! Registration fee $15. Weekly and overall winners will receive prizes! Click here for more information. Registration deadline January 3rd.
Online Bill Payment
The City of Excelsior Springs now accepts online payment for utility and tax bills using MasterCard, VISA or Discover cards. Payment buttons for those transactions are located in the left margin of this website. A $3.00 convenience fee is charged for all tax payments.
For Additional City News - click here
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Monday, February 6
City Council meets, Hall of Waters, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7
Park & Recreation Board meets for Work Session, Community Center, 112 S. Thompson Ave., 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 21
Park & Recreation Board meets, Community Center, 112 S. Thompson Ave., 7 p.m.
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