City Government
The city of Gladstone heavily relies upon its citizens to volunteer their expertise, time and efforts as members of the City"s various Boards and Commissions. Gladstone Board and Commission members help advise the Mayor, Council and the City Leadership Team on issues such as planning and zoning, parks, capital improvements, and economic development. The following is a listing of the city of Gladstone"s Boards and Commissions:
Planning Commission - has the responsibility to review and make recommendations on various planning matters such as rezoning, site plan reviews, zoning, ordinance amendments, street vacation and future land use recommendations. This Commission is an advisory board with recommending authority only.
Capital Improvements Program Committee - is responsible for reviewing the infrastructure needs of the City and recommending an annual Capital Improvements Program to the City Council.
Code Board of Appeals - meets on call of the Chairman to determine suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to vary or modify the application of the requirements of the duly adopted uniform codes.
Industrial Development Authority - is organized as a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to encourage and promote commercial, industrial, agricultural and manufacturing facilities in the City of Gladstone. The Authority is empowered to issue industrial revenue bonds for such purpose.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board - reviews the park system and recreation programs of the City and makes recommendations to the City Council.
Environmental Management Advisory Committee - meets on call of the Chairman to look at the development and promotion of recycling programs in the City and to make recommendations about solid waste issues to the City Council.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission – designates redevelopment project areas and approved redevelopment plans in accordance with tax increment financing laws of the State.
Board of Zoning Adjustment - The Board is comprised of five members and three alternates appointed by the City Council for five-year staggered terms. It meets on call of the Chairman to hear and render decisions on appeals for variance or modification to the zoning ordinance where there are practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships in compliance with the strict letter of the law.
Arts Commission - The Arts Commission consists of three members appointed by the Mayor and City Council, who recommend projects to artistically enhance the City of Gladstone to be funded with monies designated for this purpose from the Capital Improvements budget.
Neighborhood Commission – consists of six citizen members appointed by the Mayor and City Council for three year staggered terms. They are responsible for considering ways and means to enhance the lives of residents by facilitating and encouraging community awareness of and participation in neighborhood activities.
Building Commission - consists of 5 regular members and two alternates who are appointed by the City Council to serve three-year terms. This commission is responsible for holding public hearing and deciding matters related to dangerous buildings within the City.
These Boards and Commissions function most effectively when citizens who have an interest and knowledge of a particular area of City government staff them. This is most certainly true with the current Board and Commission members who are now serving the City. The City Council relies on their expertise in their decision-making process and are better informed about the issues because of their work.
If you would like to serve your community on a Board or Commission, please send a letter of interest to: Becky Jarrett, City of Gladstone, 7010 N. Holmes, Gladstone, MO 64118-2646 or click here for online application. For additional information, please contact Becky Jarrett, Executive Assistant, at 423-4100.