The Holts Summit Board of Aldermen on Tuesday discussed bills and resolutions around the overall topic of safety - street, windshield and emergency warning systems.
The board met in person, with Ward 1 Alderwoman Sharon Schlueter moderating the agenda while Mayor Landon Oxley was absent.
After comments of concern about a personal property needing repairs and the road to be widened, Marty Wilson, of the Holts Summit Community Empowerment Foundation, spoke on the moving of Retold Tales bookstore, which will leave an open space in the Summit Plaza. The Daniel Boone Regional Library location next door will stick around, however.
Wilson said it would either be moved or not reopen.
"It started off as a one-time sale that just became a sale," Wilson said. "It does really well but it's not something I want to do."
True Value will be moving into the bookstore space around November or when the bookstore moves out.
Wilson said despite the change, it will be optimal for Holts Summit business.
Derek Miles, senior project manager of Pro Foods, presented a variance request for extending the height of a taco shop sign from 35 feet to 43 feet. The board recommended a rezoning change and that he present a new request after the change, which would help with the timeline of the project.
"I think it would give you more flexibility and long-term growth having that area zoned the same," City Attorney Dave Bandre said.
The board also heard a first reading of a change to Section 38-216 of the Holts Summit Code, which requires a new length of 200 linear feet for connections from gravel to paved roads. The hope is to prevent gravel from going out onto city streets. With the new clarification, if property owners don't comply, the road will be blocked from city roads.
In a matter requested by the Holts Summit Police Department, the board approved of adding a new section to the City Code concerning windshields - it requires clear and undamaged windshields and wipers. Missing windshields and those with spreading cracks are also not permitted in local vehicles.
The city entered into an agreement with Blue Valley Safety, Inc. which helps with the maintenance of emergency warning systems.
In discussion about the Mayor's Cup results, City Administrator Hanna Lechner spoke about how funds will be tracked for the proposed splash pad - the $5,185.71 from the golf tournament will go toward that project.
"This was the first year in quite a few years we had a team on every hole," Lechner said of the optimal turnout.
The fundraising sign in front of City Hall will change to show the percent of funds raised so far versus the dollar amount, and the overall goal will be posted at the top.
In addition to the business approved, Ward 2 Alderwoman Susan Sundermeyer brought up a concern about the speed limit being enforced on Center Street.
"We've had two accidents there," Sundermeyer said. "Their tires leave the pavement."
The board will be talking to the police chief about getting more regulation on this strip of road.