The Independence City Commission agrees to reconsider a recently changed city ordinance regarding sales of July 4th fireworks.
At Thursday's City commission meeting, several residents in attendance voiced their concerns about the new ordinance adopted at the May 8th meeting. The City will now allow for the sale and discharge of fireworks from June 20th through July 7th inside the the city limits. Several citizens give their reason for opposing the change.
Commissioners listened to the comments but took no action because the item was listed on this week's agenda. However, Commissioners Tim Emert and Mayor Scott Smith say they will revisit the issue.
In other business, commissioners held a public hearing on the ARCO building to consider whether or not to deem the structure dangerous and unsafe. The hearing was adjourned until December to allow the owner to develop a plan to present to the City outlining a revitalization of the building. If the owner does nothing, demolition may be considered. However, the cost for razing the building is estimated to be at least $2 million.
