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Parkville Citizens’ Academy

Parkville Citizens' Academy Connecting Government with Community LogoThe Parkville Citizens’ Academy is a free, seven-week program designed to provide an opportunity for Parkville residents and/or Parkville business owners, 18 years and older, to engage and learn more about the role the City plays in their everyday lives, with a specified course schedule focused on the process of City Government and how residents can impact the decisions made within each department. The goal is that residents will come away with a better understanding of how the City works, build relationships with other leaders in the community, and feel better informed as a citizen.

Each session will showcase the City’s departments – what they do and how they work for you – and some sessions will also include outside agencies that provide related services. Participants will engage in presentations, activities, and exercises. The program includes tours of City facilities and each session allows time for questions and answers.

The Fall 2025 session starts on Thursday, July 31. Sessions are from 6-8:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Note: The 2025 class is full. The application for the 2026 Citizens’ Academy will be posted early next year.

2025 Schedule

The Academy sessions will be held on Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., July 31-September 11 with graduation at the Tuesday, September 16 Board of Aldermen meeting

  • Thursday, July 31: Administration (city form of government overview), Finance and City Clerk – City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
  • Thursday, August 7: Parks & Recreation – Meet at City Hall, 8880 Clark Avenue (south doors) for parks tour
  • Thursday, August 14: Community Development, PACE: Economic Development – City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
  • Thursday, August 21: Public Works: Operations, Engineering, Stormwater and Sewer – Meet at City Hall, 8880 Clark Avenue (south doors) for tour of public works facility and sewer plant
  • Thursday, August 28: Public Safety: Police, Southern Platte Fire Protection District, AMR – City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
  • Thursday, September 11: Education: Park Hill School District, Park University – City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
  • Tuesday, September 16: Graduation – Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
  • Light snacks will be provided at each Thursday session

*schedule subject to change

Requirements

  • The Academy is free, but is limited to 14 attendees. Class size is limited due to the desire to remain informal and allow for questions and responses.
  • Participants must be at least 18 years old and live within the Parkville city limits.
    • Not sure if you live in Parkville? Visit the Platte County Collector’s Office (external link), search for your address to view your parcel information, and open the most recent property tax receipt. If Parkville is not listed under the list of taxing districts, your address is not in the Parkville city limits.
  • Participants must attend at least four of the sessions and the September 16 Board of Aldermen meeting to successfully complete the program and receive a certificate.

Apply

The application for the 2026 Citizens’ Academy will be posted early next year.

Questions?

For questions, e-mail City Administrator Alexa Barton or City Clerk Melissa McChesney at (816) 741-7676.

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