Parkville News Update 1/12/18

Ward 1 Alderman vacancy, candidate filing & more!

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Parkville News Update
January 12, 2018

Ward 1 Alderman Vacancy

The City of Parkville is looking to fill a vacancy as Ward 1 Alderman following the resignation by Alderman Kevin Heaton effective January 1, 2018. Mayor Johnston will nominate and appoint, with Board of Aldermen approval, a replacement to serve until the next municipal election on April 2, 2019. Qualifications for the Ward 1 Board of Aldermen vacancy are as follows:

Resident of Ward 1 (ward map below)
18 years of age
United States citizen
Resident of the city for 1 year
Registered voter
Current on any city taxes or user fees

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19, 2018. The appointment is tentatively planned to begin in February following a special meeting of the Board of Aldermen (subject to change). If you have any questions please contact Parkville City Hall at (816) 741-7676.

Candidate Filing for April 3, 2018 Election

Candidate filing for the April 3, 2018, general municipal election for the City of Parkville is underway. Candidates may file at City Hall, 8880 Clark Avenue, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. through January 16, 2018. Please note that City Hall will be closed for the holiday on January 15, 2018. Names of candidates shall be listed on the ballot in the order in which they are filed.

The following offices are open for filing for two-year terms:
        Alderman, Ward 1
        Alderman, Ward 2
        Alderman, Ward 3
        Alderman, Ward 4
        Municipal Judge

Want to know more about how the City handles winter weather? Check out the City's new web page http://parkvillemo.gov/residents/snow-removal/ to find out everything you want to know about city snow removal, including procedures, emergency snow route, snow plow map, on-street parking and tips on shoveling your driveway. You can also find quick links to National Weather Service local radar, KC Scout and the MoDOT road conditions map.

The City of Parkville is currently seeking applicants for the following positions:

Police Officers

Visit http://parkvillemo.gov/government/employment/ for more information and instructions on how to submit an application.

Parkville City Hall Closed

Parkville City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

Full Moon Over Riss Lake - Submitted by Bob Brandom

We would love to see your photos of Parkville. Share on Facebook @CityOfParkville/ or Twitter @parkvillemo. A different photo will be featured each week.

Do you know the difference between a winter storm watch, warning, or advisory?

Winter Weather Advisory: Be Aware. An advisory informs you that winter weather may produce hazardous conditions.
Winter Storm Watch: Be Prepared. A watch means that severe winter conditions may affect your area. Issued to provide 12 to 36 hours' notice.
Winter Storm Warning: Take Action! A warning is issued when 4+ inches of snow or sleet is forecast in the next 12 hours, 6+ inches in 24 hours,
or 1/4"+ of ice accumulation. Travel will become difficult. Delay your travel plans until conditions improve.
Blizzard Warning: Lets you know that snow and strong winds will combine to produce a blinding snow (near zero visibility), deep drifts and life-threatening wind chill.

Visit https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather to learn more.

Vehicle access to the dog parks in Platte Landing Park will be closed from 8:45am to 11:30am on Saturday, January 13th for the PR Mile event.

SAVE THE DATES!

April 2018 Election Candidate Filing Ends - January 16
PR Mile - January 13
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet - January 20
Parkville Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala - January 27

Upcoming meetings for the City of Parkville:

Board of Aldermen - January 16; 7 p.m.
Board of Aldermen - February 6; 7 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission - February 13; 5:30 p.m.
Community Land & Recreation Board - February 14; 5:30 p.m.
Board of Aldermen - February 20; 7 p.m.

For more information on these events visit http://parkvillemo.gov/events/.

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Parkville News Update January 12, 2018

Parkville News Update
January 12, 2018