Green Street Beat

The Lee's Summit Fire Department discusses PulsePoint, a free 911-connected mobile app that alerts citizens trained in CPR when it is needed nearby in a public location. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. PulsePoint empowers CPR-trained citizens to help improve patient outcomes and save lives by initiating CPR earlier and increasing the use of automated external defibrillators...

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast or a curious resident, this episode provides an inside look at how the Lee’s Summit Municipal Airport is evolving to serve both the skies and the community. We’ll explore the latest developments at the airport , including the exciting decision to rename it, progress on Hangar 2 redevelopment, potential for a passenger terminal and the ongoing efforts to minimi...

On this episode of the Green Street Beat, we will highlight the Downtown Market Plaza, what features the project will have and the impact it will bring to the City.

On this episode of the Green Street Beat, we talk about the substance use disorder treatment program, Safe Passage, and how the Lee’s Summit Police Department has partnered with behavioral health providers to aid those seeking help. We will discuss the Safe Passage process, what the program offers and more.

On April 4, Lee's Summit voters will have an opportunity to consider three separate general obligation bond questions for the purposes of (1) public safety, (2) transportation, and (3) City Facilities Reinvestment. On this episode of the Green Street Beat, City Manager Mark Dunning, Fire Chief Mike Snider, Police Chief Travis Forbes and Public Works Director Michael Park discuss the proposed bond...

On this episode of the Green Street Beat, we are meeting with members of the Diversity and Inclusion Commission, talking about the assessment phase and hearing about what's to come moving forward. 

On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam and Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson recap major development news in 2021 and look ahead to 2022.

On this episode, City Manager Steve Arbo, Police Chief Travis Forbes and Fire Chief Mike Snider discuss the upcoming April 5 Municipal General Election. Lee's Summit voters will have an opportunity to approve a half-cent public safety sales tax dedicated to the operations of the Fire and Police Departments. If approved, the revenue could be used for services, equipment, compensation and training. ...

On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam and Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson discuss the role of Development Services and the updated comprehensive plan as well as provide an overview of recent development activity in Lee's Summit.

On this episode, Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson and Project Manager Dawn Bell discuss the Lee's Summit restaurant scene. They focus on new restaurants and what will be coming soon to the community.

On April 6, voters will be presented with a ballot question regarding tax levy fund reallocation. If approved, the City would shift 10 cents of the $1.4563 levy from debt service to general operations. The overall levy is not projected to change and is not accompanied by an overall tax increase.  On this episode, City Manager Steve Arbo, Chief Technology Officer Steve Marsh and Facilities Manager...

On this episode, we’re digging into the City’s bond projects! Listen as City Manager Steve Arbo and Development Services Director Ryan Elam give us a progress report on the renovations happening at Police Headquarters, where things stand with the two new fire stations – Fire Station No. 4 and Fire Station No. 5 – and what’s next for the Downtown Market Plaza.

On this episode, Assistant Fire Chief Dan Manley, who is also co-chair of the Kansas City Regional COVID Vaccine Workgroup, and Dr. Steve Salanski, co-chair of the City's Health Education Advisory Board, discuss COVID-19 vaccine distribution and answer frequently asked questions about the vaccines.

The new "Digging Into Development" series explores development projects, how the development process works and the roles within Development Services. On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam and Project Manager Mike Weisenborn discuss the LSR7 bond projects, Summit Orchards and the role of the project manager.

On this episode, Parks & Recreation Administrator Joe Snook recaps the major projects completed in 2020 and previews what to expect in 2021.

On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam recaps major development news in 2020 and previews what to expect in 2021.

The City is in the process of reviewing and updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide future development in Lee's Summit. On this episode, City Manager Steve Arbo, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam and Director of Economic Research at the Missouri Department of Economic Development Jeff Pinkerton discuss the resilient economy element of the plan and how Lee's Summit can prepare fo...

The City is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide development for the next 20 years. On this episode, Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson and Environmental Specialist Kara Taylor discuss the sustainable environment element and what they're hoping to achieve through the comprehensive planning process.

The City is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide development for the next 20 years. On this episode, Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson and Senior Planner Jennifer Thompson discuss the strong neighborhoods and housing choice element and what they're hoping to achieve through the comprehensive planning process.

The City is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide development for the next 20 years. On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam, Police Chief Travis Forbes and Fire Chief Mike Snider discuss the facilities and infrastructure element of the plan and how it relates to the Lee's Summit Fire Department and Lee's Summit Police Department.

The City is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide development for the next 20 years. On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam, City Traffic Engineer Michael Park and Assistant Director of Engineering Services for Water Utilities Jeff Thorn discuss the facilities and infrastructure element of the plan and why it's important for the future of Lee's Su...

The City is in the process of updating its comprehensive plan, which will guide development for the next 20 years. On this episode, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam, Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson and City Traffic Engineer Michael Park discuss the multimodal transportation element of the plan and why it's important for the future of Lee's Summit.

Mayor Bill Baird and City Manager Steve Arbo talk about the conceptual plan and answer questions about the Downtown Farmer's Market and Conservatory.

On this episode, Assistant City Manager Mark Dunning, Director of Development Services Ryan Elam and Assistant Director of Plan Services Josh Johnson discuss the City's comprehensive planning process and how the community can get involved.

On this episode, Lee's Summit Police Chief Travis Forbes discusses policies and answers questions that have come up following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.