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

The City Council meeting of Belton, Missouri, held on July 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key items included approval of ordinances for subdivision plats and development plans, notably a 99,000 square foot warehouse development and a commercial flex space project. The council authorized acquisition of easements and property rights for roadway and utility improvements on Marquy Road, with an estimated cost of approximately $1.8 million. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a large-scale development project involving public infrastructure improvements totaling over $146 million, with detailed presentations on financing tools such as tax increment financing (TIF), community improvement districts (CID), and transportation development districts (TDD). The project is expected to generate over 1,200 jobs and substantial tax revenue over 27 years. The council also discussed amendments to a development maintenance agreement for the Autumn Woods subdivision, including water meter and trash service provisions. Additionally, the council reviewed a proposed business license tax targeting large-scale auto auctions to help fund infrastructure maintenance, with emphasis on protecting small businesses. Other procurement-related topics included approval of a contract and grant for services at the Belton Senior Center, and a new contract proposal with Wayside Waifs Animal Shelter involving a flat monthly fee. Several motions passed with roll call votes, and some items were postponed for further discussion. The meeting also addressed code enforcement policies and upcoming emergency medical dispatch software procurement.