2014 Annual Report Outlines Year of Progress Holding fast to what really matters – providing quality services and programs and setting the standard for excellence in customer service are vital to the City’s work. These ideals are instrumental in the City’s outstanding accomplishments that are highlighted in the City of Lee’s Summit 2014 Annual Report and demonstrate to all, “Lee’s Summit Means Business.” Lee’s Summit was named a “Best Place to Live” in the state of Missouri by AreaVibes Livability Score; recognized as one of the “Best Cities” and “Happiest Places” in Missouri by Movoto; and identified as one of the “Safest Communities” in Missouri by Safewise. Among the notable City achievements for 2014: • The Development Center processed more than 90 applications to help entrepreneurs navigate the steps of the business development process from start to finish. • The City raised its newly designed flag for the first time along with the American Flag during National Flag Week. • With the help of City staff, community partners and residents, Lee’s Summit celebrated another successful no-tax increase general obligation bond election in 2014 with the overwhelming approval of a $10 million bond project to address much needed improvements to U.S. Highway 50 and Route 291 South. Visit cityofls.net to download a copy of the 2014 Annual Report to learn more about the City’s accomplishments. ■
Lee’s Summit History Museum has a New Home The doors are now open at the new location for the City’s museum showcasing the rich history of Lee’s Summit. More than 100 people attended the ribbon-cutting in mid-April at the museum located at 220 SW Main in downtown Lee’s Summit. The museum hours are Thursday and Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The project was made possible as a result of the voter-approved 2013 no-tax increase general obligation bond election. Hollis + Miller was the architect on the project, and contractor the Wilson Group was awarded the contract for renovations which began in August 2014. Congratulations to all who made this community project possible! ■
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