City Council Meeting. April 28, 2026 - 6:00 pm

The City Council meeting of Belton, Missouri, held on April 28, 2026, included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of contracts such as a $3,000 TIPS hotline contract with the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission and municipal jail housing contracts for inmates from Harrisonville, Grandview, and Peculiar Police Departments. The council also approved ordinances related to business licenses and animal control regulations. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a detailed presentation and discussion of a major 40-acre mixed-use development project by developer Petra, involving public infrastructure improvements including new collector roads, stormwater, sewer, and water systems. The project seeks public participation through mechanisms like Chapter 100 sales tax exemptions, community improvement districts (CID), and transportation development districts (TDD) to support the $223 million development cost. The council discussed phasing, financing, and anticipated economic benefits including job creation and increased tax revenues. Additionally, the council considered a request to amend a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement to remove automotive use restrictions for a new Dobbs Tire retail development, with some council members expressing concerns about automotive uses in the area. Lastly, the council reviewed a parking issue at Wilbur Parish Circle related to industrial deliveries and employee parking, with a recommendation to implement no-parking zones in the cul-de-sac to improve safety and operations. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple procurement contracts, development incentives, and infrastructure projects with significant budgetary and community impact.