Hillary Thomas, Mission City Councilmember Ward 1

New restaurant alert! Los Gallitos welcome to Mission!

A magical night at the City of Mission, KS - Government Holiday Lights and Festive Sights!

Grateful to Sollie Flora, Mayor of Mission for letting Harper and Penelope help “light” the Christmas tree. The night was complete with a stop by the new Prairie Sailor Co. bike shop, drinks from Sandhills Brewing in Mission, and dinner from Paulie D's Pizza - all on Johnson Drive!

The Downtown Mission Window Decorating Contest is in full swing, and the windows are dressed to impress! Local artists and business owners have collaborated for a seriously festive competition! Head down to Johnson Drive between Lamar and the Mission Transit Center now to feast your eyes on the festive creations and vote for your favorites using the QR codes posted at participating windows. For a complete list of all participating windows, please visit our website at https://tinyurl.com/5dfc4h5k ❄

📣 Calling all community champions! 🌟 We're on the lookout for dedicated residents to join Mission's Boards and Commissions beginning in January 2024!
🏡 Vacancies:
Planning Commissioner (Ward II)
Planning Commissioner (Ward III)
Sustainability Commissioner (Ward I)
Parks, Recreation, and Tree Commissioner (Any Ward)

🌿 If you're passionate about urban planning, sustainability, or creating vibrant green spaces, we want YOU! 🌳 Your voice matters, and this is your chance to be a driving force in our community's growth and development.

🔗 How to Apply:
Visit our website at https://tinyurl.com/mr489usk to learn more about each position and submit your application.

🚧 Upcoming Lane Closures Near Lamar Ave & I-35 ⚠️

The Kansas Department of Transportation 🚧 will soon start installing new traffic signals at the Lamar Ave & I-35 intersection.

To safely complete this project, there will be temporary turn lane and shoulder closures on Lamar Ave from Thursday, November 30th to Wednesday, December 20th. We expect periodic daily closures and some flagging operations to direct traffic.

🚥Most work will happen behind shoulder closures, but equipment and drill rigs will need brief lane closures too. 🚜

Please notice signage and flags, allow extra time for possible minor delays, and drive safely through the area! 🚦 We apologize for the inconvenience, but this is an important infrastructure improvement to boost safety and traffic flow at Lamar & I-35. 🛣️

Use link 🔗for more project information and updates: https://bit.ly/3uG197Z

Drive safe! 🚗

Mayor Flora has proclaimed Saturday, November 25, 2023 as Shop Small Business Saturday in the City of Mission. Not only are we lucky to have so many amazing choices for local businesses to frequent this holiday season, we have some amazing artists among our community too! Take some time this holiday season to visit the beautiful store windows decorated for our first annual Downtown Mission Window Decorating Contest. QR codes are available at each location for online voting through December 16. to show your love to our local businesses this holiday season, and every day of the year.

Outdoor retailer Prairie Sailor Co. opens in downtown Mission Prairie Sailor Co., an outdoor and lifestyle retail shop that plans to host Sunday morning bike rides, is now open in downtown Mission, at 5811 Johnson Dr.

Preview tomorrow's City Council meeting, read about upcoming events and more in the November Mission Monthly! https://conta.cc/3MHwPju

Hard to believe my first term is almost at an end. Thank you to the residents of Mission for re-electing me and for the trust you put in me to be one of your council members. It truly is an honor.

Bricks & Minifigs, a LEGO resale store, opening soon in Mission Bricks & Minifigs, a national LEGO resale store, is opening its first store in Kansas — and in the Kansas City metro area — in downtown Mission.

The Other Place Mission tentatively opening in November The Other Place, a pizzeria replacing Italian Delight, is tentatively scheduled to open in Mission in late November, city staff said.

Honored to officiate Sollie Flora, Mayor of Mission’s intimate wedding ceremony this afternoon at City of Mission, KS - Government City Hall. Congratulations to Sollie and Dave!

See you tonight!

The Big Bicuit plans to open Mission location this winter The Big Biscuit, a Prairie Village-based restaurant known for its breakfast, plans to open its Mission location in the former Don Chilito's this winter.

For more information call Powell Community Center at 913-722-8200.

Former peanut factory is now an AirBnb in downtown Mission The Mission Muntzel Building at 5418 Johnson Drive, a former peanut factory, is now an AirBnB that overlooks downtown Mission.

We are excited to announce that construction on the Broadmoor Park perimeter trail will begin the first week of October (weather permitting). This was a priority project for residents, Council and PRT members for the safe and equitable use of all visitors to the park. One of many projects that is funded by the Parks + Recreation Sales Tax fund.

Join us on Tuesday, September 26 for the SM North Alumni Show and Ceremony to celebrate the the renovated Brantman Patrons Gallery, 5:30-7:00 pm. We'd love to see you!

Sure Max took this picture of Penelope but it’s too cute not to share. Love Mission: Board Games - Mission!

A week ago today we cut the ribbon on the Phase I improvements at Mohawk Park! Resident supported Parks + Recreation sales tax revenues brought Phase 1 to fruition, including restrooms, pavilion, new ADA access points, water fountains and bottle fillers, and wider trail connections.

Mission residents, City staff, design and construction team members, the Parks, Recreation + Tree Commission and the Mayor and Councilmembers gathered to commemorate the beginning of many park improvements to come in Mission! Confluence - Landscape Architecture Sands Construction Company City of Mission, KS - Government

New zero-fare Johnson County bus route connects Lenexa to Mission By design, the new Route 487 connects several local farmers' markets — including those in Lenexa and downtown Overland Park — between 75th and 95th streets.

Even though I voted NO on this development agreement back in January, I am still disappointed to see a failed agreement for a fifth time. As I shared at Monday night’s meeting— Mission deserves better.

On Monday night the Council took action to terminate the redevelopment agreement for the Mission Gateway project. The City issued a notice of default on May 15, 2023, for failure to timely pay real estate taxes and assessments, and the developer was given 60 days to cure the default. Mayor Flora commented that, “The developer failed to take advantage of that opportunity and the Council felt strongly that it was appropriate to terminate the redevelopment agreement; that agreement captured the details of the public/private incentives that were negotiated and finalized in January 2023."

Mayor Flora went on to say, "This Council and others over the last 17+ years have demonstrated a willingness to work cooperatively with the developer to bring a project to fruition, but it was time for the City to take a step back and evaluate our options. I can speak with confidence in saying that the Council is open to reviewing and evaluating public/private partnerships going forward." During the meeting Mayor Flora also communicated that, "While the redevelopment agreement has been terminated, the City does not own or control the site. I know our residents and businesses, along with the Council, want to see something develop, but the action taken by the Council on Monday doesn't accelerate any development timeframe."

Mayor Sollie Flora has scheduled a special meeting of the City Council for 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 17 for the purpose of considering the uncured default by the developer in the redevelopment agreement for the Mission Gateway project. The meeting materials and a link to participate in the meeting virtually can be found at https://tinyurl.com/32rur62r .

According to Mayor Flora, "The developer was given a notice of default on May 15, 2023, for failure to timely pay real estate taxes and assessments, and was given 60 days to cure the default. With the expiration of the cure period, it is now appropriate that the Council review and discuss all alternatives available to the City under the terms of the redevelopment agreement."

Mission will offer FREE CURBSIDE pick-up of downed tree limbs next week. As you’re clearing your property, please make sure to stack your limbs in your yard, not in the roadway or blocking any driveways.

Limbs need to be ~10ft or less.

**Updated** Mission will offer free curbside pick-up of downed tree limbs. As more is known about the schedule of pick-up, it will be posted here as well as on our website missionks.org and our other social media channels. The date will not be tied to your regular trash/yard waste/recycling day. As you’re clearing your property, please make sure to stack your limbs in your yard, not in the roadway or blocking any driveways or sidewalks. Limbs should be no more than 10' in length.

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Hey Mission residents! Did you know that the City of Mission still has funds available for our Grants + Assistance Programs? These programs are designed to help our community thrive, including the Community Rebate Program, Mission Possible, Neighborhood Grant, Stormwater BMP Program, and Business Improvement Grant. Whether you're an income-eligible homeowner, a community leader looking to improve your neighborhood, or a business owner looking to make building improvements, there are funds available for you! 🏠👩‍👩‍👦‍👦🌳 Visit the link: https://bit.ly/3CLQR5A to learn more and apply. Let's work together and to keep our city healthy and vibrant! 💪

- Community Rebate Program💲🔌
- Mission Possible🛠️🏡
- Neighborhood Grant 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
- Stormwater BMP Program ☔
- Business Improvement Grant 💼

Mission to embark on Broadmoor Park trail improvements The city of Mission this September will begin $306,000 worth of Broadmoor Park trail improvements — and more is planned for the 5-acre park.

It's that time of year again - the Mission Summer Family Picnic 2023 is here! This event is FREE and includes a picnic dinner with vegetarian option, yummy treats from Taste of Aloha shaved ice 🍧 and adult beverages from Rotary Club of Shawnee Mission Kansas's beer garden 🍻 for purchase, fire hose spray🧑‍🚒from Consolidated Fire District No. 2,, fun activities with KC Hoop Girl and Shizoku Karate-Do 🥋, inflatables from Fun Services and a whole lot more! We will finish off the night with a laser light and music show from Laserencore!

Full event details can be found on our website at https://tinyurl.com/32aaezev .

Happy Fourth friends!

Casey's Mission to open in mid-July on Johnson Drive Casey's, the Iowa-based convenience store and gas station chain, plans to open its Mission location at 5800 Johnson Drive in mid-July.