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iminor@dailypress.net GLADSTONE — The city of Gladstone is looking for a new commissioner following the resignation of Commissioner Darin Hunter. “I leave my post early due to a new position I have accepted that will ultimately establish a conflict of interest allowing me to serve. I hope the best for the Commission, Staff, and Citizens of Gladstone with the various projects that have been completed and ones yet to come,” wrote Hunter in his letter of resignation approved during the commi...

ccarlson@dailypress.net GLADSTONE — The Gladstone City Commission held budget work sessions last week. While City Manager Eric Buckman said the commission won’t have solid numbers on upcoming projects until the middle of March, he was able to confirm that the General Fund will be coming in under budget. “We’re looking at coming out under budget and on the positive side, bringing the fund balance back up to where the auditor would like it to be,” said Buckman. In the Major Street Fund,...

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Downtown Development Authority discussed adding electric charging stations downtown. Two options were discussed, a five-hour charging station priced at $30,000 each, and a one-hour charging station at the cost of $90,000 each. A state grant for the charging stations would award up to $13,000. While the DDA agreed the five-hour stations work well for larger hotels, the one-hour stations would be more desirable to those looking to charge their vehicles while traveli...

ccarlson@dailypress.net GLADSTONE — The Gladstone City Commission discussed the Stormwater Asset Management and Wastewater Program (SAW) its recent meeting. The SAW grant gives money to develop asset management plans for wastewater and stormwater systems. A presentation was made by Civil Engineer Ashley Hendricks of engineering and architecture design firm C2AE to discuss the data compiled. “The main goal of SAW was to determine or identify what needs the most attention. From there, more d...