Aurora public meetings in 2022
14 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Aurora Recreation Center - Decision Making Committee
The Aurora Recreation Center Decision Making Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the planning and design of the recreation center. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call of members, and discussion of the recreation center's planning and design, followed by adjournment.
- Discussion of planning and design of the recreation center
Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special use permit application from Mark Dillman. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and receive training.
- Public hearing for Mark Dillman special use permit
- Approval of minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting
- Planning and Zoning Commission training
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for an accessory structure on an R-1 zoned property. The structure will be used for a non-profit organization providing youth training and as an AirBnB to sustain the organization.
- Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Approved special use permit for non-profit classes and AirBnB use (5-0)
Aurora Park Board
The Park Board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on trail grants, ADA compliance, and youth basketball league registration. No new ordinances or contracts were voted on during the session.
- Approved Park Board Minutes from November 10, 2022 (4-0)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The council heard public concerns regarding the unfinished state of Virginia Street. The meeting record includes status updates on the Silver Maple Estates development and residential construction permits. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.
Aurora Recreation Center - Decision Making Committee
The Aurora Recreation Center Decision Making Committee is meeting to discuss the planning and design of the recreation center. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists only of procedural items and a discussion item.
- Discussion of planning and design of the Aurora Recreation Center
The committee discussed results from a November 29 community input meeting, which indicated a preference for a facility balanced between recreation and events. The group reviewed Nixa parks operations and discussed potential additional feedback from senior and disability service groups. No formal votes were taken.
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Council approved the first reading of the FY2023 Budget Ordinance and a rezoning request for 802 N Elliott Avenue. They also approved a special event application for 'Pictures With Santa' and required the return of unused community partner funds from GRO.
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-3272 FY2023 City of Aurora Budget Ordinance (5-0)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 2022-3273 to rezone 802 N Elliott Avenue from R-2 to C-2 (5-0)
- Approved Special Event Application for 'Pictures With Santa' by Aurora Eagle Riders (5-0)
- Approved motion for GRO to return unused Community Partner funds (5-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda, including November 08, 2022 minutes and Oct/Nov 2022 appropriations (5-0)
Aurora Recreation Center - Decision Making Committee
The Aurora Recreation Center Decision Making Committee is meeting to discuss the planning and design of the recreation center. No decisions or votes are recorded on the agenda.
- Discussion of planning and design of the Aurora Recreation Center
The committee reviewed spatial box diagrams and estimated the facility size to be between 28,000 and 30,000 square feet based on the project budget. Members discussed potential programs and events for the facility to determine feasibility and revenue potential.
Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning request from John Crowell for property at 802 N Elliott. The commission will also consider approving minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting and receive training. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on John Crowell rezoning request (802 N Elliott)
- Approval of minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting
- Planning and Zoning Commission training session
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approving a request to rezone 802 N Elliott Avenue from R-2 to C-2. The commission found the request consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and existing area uses. Minutes from the October 18, 2022 meeting were also approved.
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (All Aye)
- Recommended approval of rezoning 802 N Elliott Avenue from R-2 to C-2 (6-0)
Aurora Park Board
The Park Board elected Vice President Dillman as President and established a regular meeting schedule for the third Thursday of each month. The board reviewed updates on several grant-funded trail and park projects and discussed goals for 2023.
- Approved minutes from September 29, 2022 work session (All Aye)
- Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 work session (All Aye)
- Elected Vice President Dillman as President (All Aye)
- Approved regularly scheduled monthly meetings for the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. (All Aye)
- Tabled the establishment of committees and leaders
Aurora City Council Meetings
The City Council approved two ordinances regarding investment policies and the Missouri Securities Investment Program. The council also passed an ordinance amending solid waste regulations and agreed to transition to Microsoft Office 365 for staff document access.
- Approved Consent Agenda including Oct 25 and Nov 1 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-3268 Missouri Securities Investment Program (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-3270 Investment Policy (5-0)
- Approved First and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-3271 Amending Solid Waste Ordinances (5-0)
- Agreed to change software subscription from Outlook to Microsoft Office 365
Aurora Park Board
The Park Board reviewed the timeline and planning process for the Recreation Center project. City Council established a $12 million budget for the facility and appointed a specific Decision Making Team to oversee the project's progress.
- Established $12,000,000.00 budget for Recreation Center
- Appointed Decision Making Team consisting of Jon Holmes, Carrie Howlett, Travis Wittenborn, Theresa Pettit, and Tony Kennedy
- Scheduled Community Input Meeting for November 29, 2022
Building Board of Appeals
The Building Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 16 properties with alleged building code violations, including multiple properties on N McNatt Avenue, W Cofield Street, W Church Street, S Madison Avenue, W Springfield Street, and S Washington Avenue. The board will also elect a chairman and vice chairman, and approve minutes from a July 2020 meeting.
- Public hearings for 100-114 N McNatt Avenue (8 properties) with certified violation letters and building assessments
- Public hearing for 11 W Cofield Street with certified violation letter
- Public hearing for 219 W Church Street with violation letter
- Public hearing for 307/309 S Madison Avenue with certified nuisance letter
- Public hearings for 325 N McNatt Avenue, 401 W Springfield Street, and 603 S Washington Avenue with violation or nuisance letters
Aurora City Council Meetings
City Council established a $12 million budget for the Recreation Center and formed a decision-making team to manage the project timeline. A community input meeting is scheduled for November 29.
- Set Recreation Center budget at $12,000,000.00
- Established decision-making team consisting of Jon Holmes, Carrie Howlett, Travis Wittenborn, Theresa Pettit, and Tony Kennedy
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Council approved updated speed limits for school zones on Carnation and Prospect streets and a federal grant to move softball fields from White Park to Baldwin Park. They also approved several special event applications and an 8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2023.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2022-3269 updating school zone speed limits (4-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2022-1890 for Land Water Conservation Fund Grant (4-0)
- Approved 8% COLA for 2023
- Amended Ordinance 2022-3262 to remove Section L of Solid Waste Ordinance (4-0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-3268 Missouri Securities Investment Program (4-0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 2022-3270 Investment Policy (4-0)
- Approved Community Partner Funding amounts, excluding Aurora Beautification Corporation (4-0)
- Approved special event applications for Christmas Parade, It's a SxS Christmas, Spooky Fall Festival, and ABT Trunk or Treat (4-0)