Pleasant Hill City Council to Review Hazardous Waste Program and Construction Standards at October 13 Meeting

Pleasant Hill, Mo. — October 13, 2025

The Pleasant Hill City Council will meet Monday at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 203 Paul Street to consider several important measures related to environmental services and future development standards.

Among the items on the agenda are Resolution No. 25-33, authorizing the city’s continued participation in the Regional Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program, and Bill No. 25-34, an ordinance to adopt the City of Pleasant Hill Design and Construction Manual into municipal code. The meeting will also feature a recap of the 2025 Cass County Fair and may conclude with a closed session for discussions related to legal, real estate, personnel, and contracts, as permitted under Missouri’s Sunshine Law.

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Resolution No. 25-33 – 2026 Household Hazardous Waste Agreement

Resolution No. 25-33 seeks approval for Pleasant Hill to renew its membership in the Mid-America Regional Council Solid Waste Management District’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for 2026. The agreement gives Pleasant Hill residents year-round access to safe disposal options for materials such as paint, automotive fluids, batteries, and cleaning products. These services are provided through permanent facilities in Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, as well as through regional mobile collection events.

The annual participation fee is $10,104.96, based on a per capita rate of $1.14 applied to Pleasant Hill’s 2024 population estimate of 8,864 residents. Interim City Administrator Nici Wilson noted that the HHW program has been well utilized in the past, with local collection events serving more than 100 vehicles and collecting tens of thousands of pounds of materials, much of it paint. City staff recommends approval of the resolution, citing the convenience and environmental benefits of continued participation in the regional program.

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Bill No. 25-34 – Adoption of the City Design and Construction Manual

Bill No. 25-34 would adopt Appendix C: The City of Pleasant Hill Design and Construction Manual into the city’s code of ordinances. The manual establishes technical standards for infrastructure design and construction, including streets, sidewalks, stormwater systems, sanitary sewers, and water lines. Its purpose is to ensure safety, consistency, and quality in both public and private development projects within city limits.

The manual was developed in coordination with Allstate Consultants, the Public Works Department, and the city’s legal counsel. It complements Pleasant Hill’s 2025 Unified Development Code and 2040 Comprehensive Master Plan. The document also grants the city the authority to update engineering standards administratively in the future, with City Council approval required for any major changes. Public Works Director Tony Bakken and Development Director Missy Gentry are expected to present the item, and staff have recommended its approval.

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Other Agenda Items

The meeting will also include a recap of the 2025 Cass County Fair and consideration of the consent agenda, which includes approval of minutes from the September 22, 2025, meeting. That earlier session featured an audit presentation, a new Park Board appointment, and action on the city’s 2025 street overlay projects.

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Closed Session

Following the open session, the Council may move into closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, or contract matters under state statute.

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Meeting Details

The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Council Chambers, 203 Paul Street (Cedar Street entrance). Residents requiring accommodations, such as large-print materials, hearing assistance, or interpretation, are asked to contact City Hall at 816-540-3135 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. www.pleasanthill.com