CEDC: Community Economic Development Meeting (9/9/2026) | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO

The City of Lee's Summit Community Economic Development Committee met on September 9, 2026. The meeting included approval of the agenda and prior meeting minutes, followed by a detailed presentation on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The amendments focused on clarifying existing requirements, updating references to align with current practices and state law, and improving consistency across various articles related to public streets, zoning applications, subdivision regulations, site standards, and signage. The committee discussed procedural updates such as electronic submission requirements and contract execution standards. The amendments are scheduled for further review by the Planning Commission and eventual consideration by the City Council. Additionally, the committee addressed community concerns about homelessness and public sleeping ordinances, with staff tasked to research and report back. There were no direct contract awards or procurement decisions made during this meeting, but the UDO amendments could influence future development-related procurement and contracting activities.