Maryville council buys track loader, accepts South Main Phase I’s final change order

The Maryville City Council met on February 12 to authorize several ordinances to spend money.

An ordinance to execute a contract with Road Builders Machinery and Supply Co, Kansas City, was authorized for the purchase of a 20243 Takeuchi TL12V2 compact track loader. The city received three bids, with Road Builders coming in with the lowest. The total cost will be $86,969.72, but the city will be seeking competitive lease/purchase financing bids.

A contract with SCS Engineers, Overland Park, KS, was approved for groundwater and landfill gas monitoring services at the Maryville Sanitary Landfill for 2024 and 2025. The total cost will be $37,000 annually for 2024 and 2025.

The fifth and final change order with VF Anderson Builders, Harrisonville, was approved for South Main Phase I. The total increased amount will be $36,827.95, and reflects additional quantities and items identified during the final project walkthrough.

A request to hold the 37th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in front of Burny’s Sports Bar and Upper Deck was authorized for 3:17 pm, Saturday, March 16. The 300 block of North Market Street will be closed from 1 to 5 pm.

The liquor license request from Divya Patel of Rap Retail, LLC, was approved for 39th Street Liquor.

Jenny McComb was accepted to the Mozingo Advisory Board with a term expiring on October 1, 2026.

City Manager Greg McDanel gave his report to the council. Bids will be re-opened on March 14 for construction on South Main Phase II.

The Downtown Pedestrian Alleyway Project also continues, as a kickoff meeting was held with Confluence, Kansas City, to begin final design of the project, which will convert the east/west alley between Buchanan and Main Street in the 400 block. There is a project schedule with possible construction starting at the end of this calendar year. City staff will be meeting with all businesses impacted by the project.