City of North Kansas City

The Winter 2021 edition of the North Kansas City Connection is now available on the City's website --> https://bit.ly/3g6ox38 Residents will receive a copy in the mail in the next few weeks.

Wednesday Wrap-up! A summary of the actions taken at the Council meetings held on 12/1/20 has been posted online: http://www.nkc.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx

We are THANKFUL for our community! Happy Thanksgiving NKC!

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Friday Greetings, On Tuesday, Nicolas Anello joined the Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT. Welcome aboard! On Tuesday, November 3, the City Council authorized 29 NKC Small Business Grants totaling $140,000 in CARES funding to be distributed to businesses in North Kansas City.... The City’s auction of surplus equipment concluded this week. The sale of vehicles, Lawnmowers, bicycles, furniture, and other equipment brought in a total of $77,705. The City is making a change with regard to the Comments from the Public section of City Council agendas. When the City first went to virtual meetings in April due to the pandemic, and the City was figuring out the logistics of holding meetings in this manner, it was established that people could submit comments before a City Council meeting and City staff would read them into the record. Later, the City determined a way to allow people to log in to the meeting themselves and speak to the Council, just as they would at an in-person meeting. This will become the sole procedure beginning with the November 17, 2020 Council meeting. Anyone can still write councilmembers ahead of a Council meeting with their concerns, of course, but emailed comments will no longer be read into the record during the meeting by City staff. Heart to Heart International, Kansas City Direct Primary Care, and Clay County Public Health Center have partnered to provide multiple testing events every week, in different areas around Clay County. This testing will be provided free of charge to those who live or work in Clay County, with or without symptoms. A full list of test sites in and around Clay County can be found at clayhealth.com/testing or www.hearttoheart.org/claycovid. November North Kansas City testing dates include: o Thursday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the NKC YMCA o Saturday, November 14 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the NKC High School o Thursday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to Noon at Macken Park o Saturday, November 21 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the NKC High School Upcoming Meetings and Events: City Council Work Session Tuesday, November 17, 6 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m. Virtual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, November 20, 6-6:30 p.m., NKC Parks & Recreation Facebook Page Feel the Warmth November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holiday City Offices Closed November 26-27 City Council Work Session Tuesday, December 1, 6 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 1, 7 p.m. City Council Work Session Tuesday, December 15, 6 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 15, 7 p.m. Christmas Day City Offices Closed Friday, December 25 New Years Day City Offices Closed Friday, January 1

Welcome to a very special Mayor’s Tree Lighting coming to you virtually! We’ll have the Mayor, the North Kansas City Brass Choir, and Santa!

TODAY! Walk-ups welcome. Get a FREE COVID-19 Test at this drive-thru event. Please get tested if you have symptoms, been exposed to someone with the virus, or have been in a large crowd. Must be 6 or older. Registration: https://redcap.kumc.edu/surveys/?s=988YJCNKDY

Wednesday Wrap-up! A summary of the actions taken at the Council meetings held on 11/3/20 has been posted online: http://www.nkc.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx

From Parks & Recreation: Due to Covid, North Kansas City Parks and Recreation's Annual Holiday Wonderland has been canceled. In place of this event we are giving away stockings stuffed with holiday cheer for the whole family! You must call 816-300-0545 to reserve your stocking in order to receive one during the designated pick-up dates. You can reserve a stocking for a Family of 4 or a Family of 6. Supplies are limited.

Friday Greetings, The 2021 Harrah’s Charitable Fund application is now available on the City’s website at www.nkc.org under Public Documents. This year’s applications are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City Clerk Crystal Doss at 816-412-7815 or [email protected]. Heart to Heart International, Kansas City Direct Primary Care, and Clay County Public Health Center have partnered to provide multiple testin...g events every week, in different areas around Clay County. This testing will be provided free of charge to those who live or work in Clay County, with or without symptoms. Testing will be available on Thursday, November 5 from 8 a.m. to Noon at Macken Park and Saturday, November 7 from 8 a.m. to Noon at the North Kansas City High School. A full list of test sites in and around Clay County can be found at clayhealth.com/testing or www.hearttoheart.org/claycovid. Fire Captain Tom Campbell, who retired in April 2020, received his commemorative shadow box this week. Tom served with the North Kansas City Fire Department for almost 40 years. Photo below. The November 3 General Election will be held at the North Kansas City YMCA. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please be advised that face coverings are required to enter the YMCA. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided. Signs at the main entrance will direct voters as to how to access the election site. There will be no City Council work session on Tuesday, November 3, as it is Election Day. Upcoming Meetings and Events: Election Day Tuesday, November 3, NKC YMCA City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 7 p.m. City Council Work Session Tuesday, November 17, 6 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, November 17, 7 p.m. Virtual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Friday, November 20, 6-6:30 p.m., NKC Parks & Recreation Facebook Page Feel the Warmth November 23-27 Thanksgiving Holiday City Offices Closed November 26-27 City Council Work Session Tuesday, December 1, 6 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 1, 7 p.m. City Council Work Session Tuesday, December 15, 6 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, December 15, 7 p.m. Christmas Day City Offices Closed Friday, December 25 New Years Day City Offices Closed Friday, January 1

Clay County Health Department is partnering with local organizations to provide expanded testing opportunities. There will be a free COVID-19 testing event on Thursday, October 29 from 9 a.m. to noon at the NKC YMCA. Details via Heart to Heart International: https://www.hearttoheart.org/claycovid/