Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation

NOTICE OF OPEN MEETING Public Notice is hereby given that the Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation of the City of Excelsior Springs Excelsior Springs Redevelopement Corporation at 11:00 AM, July 16, 2026 to consider and act upon the matters on the following agenda and such other matters as may be presented at the meeting and determined to be appropriate for discussion at the time. The tentative agenda of this meeting is as follows. Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation City of Excelsior Springs AGENDA Excelsior Springs Redevelopment Corporation Meeting 11:00 AM Thursday, July 16, 2026 City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. COMMENTS OF VISITORS 4. APPROVAL OF MEETING SUMMARY A. Approval of meeting summary from June 18, 2026 5. TAX ABATEMENT APPLICATION A. Application for a 353 tax abatement at 111 E. Broadway Ave. B. Application for a 353 tax abatement at 231 E. Broadway Ave. 6. COMMENTS FROM STAFF 7. COMMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS 8. ADJOURN Representatives of the news media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting the City Manager's office, 201 East Broadway. Phone (816) 630-0752. If any accommodations are required in order to attend this meeting (i.e. qualified interpreter, large print, reader, hearing assistance), please notify the City Manager's office no later than 48 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting. Date and Time of Posting: July 13, 2026 NOON  Not Approved Until Next Meeting EXCELSIOR SPRINGS REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Meeting Summary June 18, 2026 Item 1. Call to Order Dr. Powell called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. Item 2. Roll Call PRESENT: Mike Edwards, Kelli Kincaid, Dr. Kent Powell and Gary Sanson ABSENT: Bill Griffey PUBLIC PRESENT: Councilman Reggie St John and Councilman Mark Spohn STAFF PRESENT: Julia Goldstein, Administrative Assistant, Laura Mize, Neighborhood Specialist and Keith Winge, Economic Development Director. Item 3. Comments from Visitors None Item 4. Approval of Meeting Summary from April 16, 2026. Commissioner Kincaid made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Edwards seconded the motion. Vote: Motion passed 4-0 Yes: Commissioners Edwards, Kincaid, Dr. Powell and Sanson. No: None Item 5. Consideration of an application by Maximilian Simnitt for Tax Abatement at 408 E. Excelsior. Mrs. Mize discussed the 353 Tax abatement application in their packets. Mr. Simnitt is planning a complete remodel of the interior including plumbing and electrical. He has already begun working on the foundation, there will be additional work on the exterior. The commission mentioned that the engineering costs on the application can’t be added to the costs for the abatement. Commissioner Sanson mentioned exposed studs in the rear and there aren’t any costs associated with that on the application. There are a lot of missing expenses in the application, and the commission would be willing to provide some guidance. They don’t want to hinder him; they would rather assist him in the process and help him maximize this opportunity. Laura Mize agreed that as written the application included engineering and can’t move forward without the correct dollar figures. It was suggested that this item be tabled to allow the owner to update the application. Commissioner Sanson made a motion to table the application. Commissioner Kincaid seconded the motion. Vote: Motion passed 4-0 Yes: Commissioners Edwards, Kincaid, Powell and Sanson. No: None  Not Approved Until Next Meeting Item 9. Comments from Staff Laura Mize announced that she will no longer be the coordinator for the commission. She enjoyed facilitating the abatement progress and witnessing all the improvements in our downtown area. Keith Winge is the new Economic Development Coordinator and as such will be taking over this process. The commission confirmed that Laura will remain with the city as the Neighborhood Specialist. Keith Winge spoke to the commissioners and let them know that developers are interested in some of the infill lots and are hoping these lots will be able to utilize the 353-tax abatement program. The guidelines do not allow tax abatement for new infill construction. We will be approaching the City Attorney about making changes to the guidelines to allow for that. He asked the commission if there were any other changes they would like to consider at this time, while the attorney is looking at making changes to the guidelines. Item 10. Comments from Board Members None Item 11. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m.