Aurora public meetings in 2025
39 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting and the December 2025 appropriations. The council will conduct second readings of three ordinances: a plan‑review cost‑recovery ordinance, a lot‑line adjustment for the Terry Deland property, and a rezoning request for 321 E Locust St. New business includes resolutions to extend the school resource officer agreement, commission a compensation study, raise the trash rate for 2026, purchase Axon Enterprise body cameras for the police department, issue a change order for Aurora City Hall restoration, and amend the FY2025 budget.
- Resolution No. 2025-2070 – Trash Rate Increase for 2026
- Resolution No. 2025-2071 – Purchase of Axon Enterprise body cameras for the police department
- Resolution No. 2025-2073 – FY2025 Budget Amendment
- Ordinance No. 2025-3365 – Rezone request for 321 E Locust St.
- Ordinance No. 2025-3364 – Lot line adjustment for Terry Deland property
The Aurora City Council approved a 5.05% trash rate increase for 2026, raising the monthly charge to $15.58. It also adopted the FY2025 budget amendment and extended the school resource officer agreement. The council postponed the compensation study resolution and approved several ordinances and a body‑camera contract.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025-3362 Plan Review Cost Recovery (unanimous Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025-3364 Lot Line Adjustment DeLand (unanimous Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025-3365 Rezone Request 321 E Locust St. (unanimous Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2026-2068 School Resource Officer Agreement Extension (unanimous Aye)
- Postponed Resolution No. 2025-2069 Compensation Study indefinitely (unanimous Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2070 Trash Rate Increase 2026 (unanimous Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2071 Axon Enterprise Body Camera PD (unanimous Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2073 FY2025 Budget Amendment (unanimous Aye)
Aurora Park Board
The Aurora Park Board will meet to discuss the assessment of parks and a community survey. The board will also review minutes from the November 20, 2025, meeting.
- Discussion: Assessment Of Parks
- Discussion: Community Survey
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council meeting on Dec 9, 2025 will conduct second readings of three ordinances, including the FY2026 Budget Ordinance. New business includes oath ceremonies for two new police officers, a discussion on the Doty trash annual rate, and several resolutions on sewer fees, a property use agreement, and a grantmaking program. The council will also hold first readings of ordinances on plan review cost recovery, a lot line adjustment for the Deland property, and a rezone request for 321 E. Locust St.
- Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3363 FY2026 Budget Ordinance
- Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3360 Enacting Chapter 550 Vacant Commercial Building Registration
- Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3361 Empire District Water Company Franchise Agreement
- Resolution No. 2025-2065 Sewer Payment Late Fees Waived
- Resolution No. 2025-2066 Property Use Agreement with Doty Real Estate LLC
The Aurora City Council approved the FY2026 Budget Ordinance (second reading) and a series of ordinances and resolutions, including vacant‑commercial building registration, a water company franchise agreement, plan‑review cost recovery, sewer fee waiver, a property‑use agreement with Doty Real Estate, and a grant‑making program. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes except the consent agenda, which passed with one abstention. Two new police officers were sworn in during the session.
- Approved Consent Agenda (4 Aye, 1 Abstain)
- Approved FY2026 Budget Ordinance (second reading) – unanimous (5 Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑3360 Vacant Commercial Building Registration – unanimous (5 Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑3361 Empire District Water Company Franchise Agreement – unanimous (5 Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑3362 Plan Review Cost Recovery (first reading) – unanimous (5 Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑2065 Sewer Payment Late Fees Waived – unanimous (5 Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑2066 Property Use Agreement with Doty Real Estate LLC – unanimous (5 Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑2067 Aurora Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program – unanimous (5 Aye)
Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission
The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two land-use requests. The commission will consider a property line adjustment and a zoning request.
- Public hearing for property line adjustment at 219 W St Louis (Deland)
- Public hearing for zoning request by Brad Blankenship
The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It then approved a property line adjustment request submitted by Terry DeLand, with all members voting aye. Finally, the commission approved a rezoning request to change a parcel from M‑2 to R‑1 for applicant Brad Blankenship, again with unanimous support.
- Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (all members aye)
- Approved property line adjustment request for Terry DeLand (all members aye)
- Approved rezoning of parcel from M‑2 to R‑1 for Brad Blankenship (all members aye)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council will approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes from prior meetings and the October‑November 2025 appropriations. New business includes a hospital board appointment for Adrianna Coriano, a grant application for the 2026 SWMO District N program, several ordinance readings (replat amendment, vacant commercial building registration, water franchise agreement, and the FY2026 budget), and two special event applications. The council will conduct a closed‑session session for confidential matters.
- Approval of City Council Regular Session Minutes (Oct 28 2025) and Special Session Minutes (Nov 18 2025) on the consent agenda
- Resolution No. 2025‑2063 – Hospital Board Appointment for Adrianna Coriano
- Resolution No. 2025‑2064 – 2026 SWMO District N Grant application
- Ordinance No. 2025‑3359 – Amending Replat of 720 N Elliott Ave (first and second reading)
- Ordinance No. 2025‑3363 – FY2026 Budget Ordinance (first reading)
The Aurora City Council approved the first reading of the FY2026 Budget Ordinance, adopting only the 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for employees. It also approved a hospital board appointment, a recycling grant, several ordinance readings, a water franchise renewal, a special holiday parade, and postponed a closed session to Dec 9 2025.
- Approved Resolution 2025-2063 appointing Adrianna Coriano to Hospital Board (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 2025-2064 for 2026 SWMO District N recycling grant (4-0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2025-3359 amending Replat 720 N Elliott Ave (4-0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2025-3360 enacting Vacant Commercial Building Registration (4-0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2025-3361 renewing Empire District Water Company franchise (4-0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance 2025-3363 FY2026 Budget with 3% COLA increase only (4-0)
- Approved Special Event Application for SxS Christmas 2025 parade (4-0)
- Approved postponement of closed session 1-3-13 to Dec 9 2025 (4-0)
Aurora Park Board
The Aurora Park Board will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss upcoming events, including the Monarch Festival and a 'Trees For Wildlife' initiative for 2026.
- Approval of October 16, 2025, meeting minutes
- Discussion of 'Trees For Wildlife' initiative
- Review of Monarch Festival plans
- Planning for 2026 park activities
The Park Board approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting with all members voting aye. The board then voted to postpone the Monarch Festival until spring 2026, also passing unanimously. Members discussed plans to assess all parks and develop a community survey for the December meeting. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.
- Approved October 16, 2025 minutes (all members voting aye)
- Postponed Monarch Festival to spring 2026 (all members voting aye)
- Adjourned meeting (all members voting aye)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council will hold a closed session under RSMo 610.021. The session will address legal actions involving the city, confidential communications with attorneys, and personnel matters such as hiring, firing, disciplining, and employee records. No public votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Legal actions and litigation involving the city
- Confidential communications with city attorneys
- Personnel actions: hiring, firing, disciplining employees
- Discussion of employee performance and personnel records
- Disclosure of officer salaries and lengths of service
The council voted to enter a closed session at 12:33 p.m., then to leave the closed session at 1:25 p.m., and finally to adjourn the meeting at 1:25 p.m. All three motions passed with four ayes and one member absent.
- Moved into closed session passed (4-0-1)
- Moved out of closed session passed (4-0-1)
- Adjourned meeting passed (4-0-1)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to establish a registration process for vacant commercial buildings. The body will also consider a property replat and two special event applications.
- First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3360: Vacant Commercial Building Registration
- Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3359: Replat 720 N Elliott Ave
- Special Event Application: Love Your Downtown
- Special Event Application: Chocolate Stroll
- October 2025 Appropriations
The council approved the consent agenda and the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3359. It postponed Ordinance No. 2025-3360 on vacant building registration. Both the "Love Your Downtown" and "Chocolate Stroll" special event applications were approved. The meeting moved to closed session, returned, and was adjourned.
- Approved Consent Agenda (5 Ayes)
- Approved Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3359 (5 Ayes)
- Postponed Ordinance No. 2025-3360 Vacant Building Registration (5 Ayes)
- Approved Special Event Application – Love Your Downtown (5 Ayes)
- Approved Special Event Application – Chocolate Stroll (5 Ayes)
- Moved to Closed Session (5 Ayes)
- Moved out of Closed Session (5 Ayes)
- Adjourned meeting (5 Ayes)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Board will approve the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It will also conduct a public hearing on a commercial‑zone parking lot variance for the Ackerman Parking Lot, with related documents attached. The hearing will consider the variance application for the properties at 125 E Church and 135 E Church.
- Approve minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting
- Public hearing on commercial‑zone parking lot variance for Ackerman Parking Lot (properties at 125 E Church and 135 E Church)
The Board approved a variance allowing the parking lot at 125 E Church St and 135 E Church St to remain gravel for up to a year, provided the work is completed by November 1, 2026 and dust is mitigated if complained about. The motion passed with all four present members voting aye; one member was absent. The meeting also approved its minutes, opened and closed the public hearing, and adjourned.
- Approved variance for gravel parking lot (4 ayes, 1 absent)
- Approved minutes from April 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous ayes)
- Opened public hearing on variance request (unanimous ayes)
- Closed public hearing (unanimous ayes)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes)
Aurora Park Board
The Aurora Park Board will meet to review several new business items including city guidelines and park participation. The board will also discuss the Butterfly Festival and a fundraiser at the Recreation Center.
- Butterfly Festival
- Fundraiser at Rec Center
- Park Bulletin Boards
- City Guidelines
- Park Board Participation
The board approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a chili cook‑off fundraiser to benefit the Rec Center and the Friends of the Aurora Parks Fund. Discussion of the Monarch Festival and the park bulletin‑board sponsorship program were both tabled for future consideration.
- Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (3 Ayes)
- Approved motion to close advertising discussion (3 Ayes)
- Tabled discussion of the Monarch Festival (3 Ayes)
- Approved chili cook‑off fundraiser with raffle tickets (3 Ayes)
- Tabled park bulletin‑board sponsorship discussion (3 Ayes)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:41 PM (3 Ayes)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council will approve routine items on the consent agenda, including minutes and appropriations. Council members will conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑3358 to amend the Sunshine Law. Additional items include a second reading of several ordinances, a discussion on vacant commercial building registration and inspection, and a resolution appointing Sara Brown‑Olson to the hospital board.
- Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑3358 Sunshine Law Amendment
- Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑3355 Animal Microchipping Fees
- Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑3356 Amending Section 210.210
- Discussion – Vacant Commercial Building Registration and Inspection
- Resolution No. 2025‑2062 Hospital Board Appointment – Sara Brown‑Olson
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and second readings of Ordinances 2025‑3355, 2025‑3356, and 2025‑3357. It also approved the appointment of Sara Brown‑Olson to the hospital board, the Sunshine Law amendment (first and second readings), and the replat of 720 N Elliott Ave. All three special event applications—Access Family Care Fall Festival, Aurora Band Carnival, and Awaken Trick‑or‑Treat—were approved. The council will revisit the vacant commercial building registration ordinance on October 28.
- Approved Consent Agenda (all five members Aye)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2025‑3355 Animal Microchipping Fees (all Aye)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2025‑3356 amending Section 210.210 (all Aye)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance 2025‑3357 amending Section 210.130 (all Aye)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑2062 appointing Sara Brown‑Olson to Hospital Board (all Aye)
- Approved first and second readings of Ordinance 2025‑3358 Sunshine Law Amendment (all Aye)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025‑3359 Replat 720 N Elliott Ave (all Aye)
- Approved special event applications for Access Family Care Fall Festival, Aurora Band Carnival, and Awaken Trick‑or‑Treat (all Aye)
Aurora Community Hospital Board
The Aurora Community Hospital Board will meet to re-elect officers for the upcoming year. The session includes a review of financial reports from July, August, and September 2025 and project updates from John Banks.
- Re-election of officers for the upcoming year
- Review of September 2025 financials
- Project updates provided by John Banks
- Approval of July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
The board approved the meeting minutes and accepted the financial report, each with unanimous support. Board members voted to appoint Scott Spooner as President of the board and Sara Brown-Olson as President Pro Tem, both confirmed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.
- Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted financials as presented (5-0)
- Appointed Scott Spooner President (5-0)
- Appointed Sara Brown-Olson President Pro Tem (5-0)
- Motion to adjourn passed (5-0)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council will meet to conduct a strategic planning session. No other specific legislative items or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Strategic Planning Session
The council discussed departmental needs and set strategic priorities for the 2026 budget. They emphasized stormwater management, a parks revitalization plan, and improved community communication as primary goals. The council reaffirmed an incremental project approach that favors smaller‑scale projects first. The meeting adjourned after a unanimous motion to adjourn.
- Agreed on 2026 strategic priorities: stormwater management, parks revitalization, community communication (no vote tally recorded)
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5‑0)
Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission
The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a replat and lot split. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025, meeting.
- Public hearing for Seth Seitz replat/lot split at 720 N Elliott
The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the June 3, 2025 minutes. A public hearing on a replat/lot‑split request by Seth Seitz for 720 N Elliott Avenue was opened and closed. The commission voted to recommend the replat/lot‑split to the City Council for approval.
- Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (all present ayes)
- Opened public hearing on replat/lot split (all present ayes)
- Closed public hearing (all present ayes)
- Recommended replat/lot split for 720 N Elliott Avenue to City Council (6 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent)
- Adjourned meeting (all present ayes)
Aurora Municipal Airport Board
The Aurora Municipal Airport Board will meet to consider topics related to airport upkeep. The agenda includes a discussion of asphalt rehabilitation and a discussion of overall airport maintenance. The board will also approve the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting.
- Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025 Airport Board meeting
- Discussion of asphalt rehabilitation
- Discussion of airport maintenance
The board voted to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. The board discussed the upcoming 2026 asphalt rehabilitation and airport maintenance projects, but no actions were taken. A motion to adjourn was passed, ending the meeting at 5:49 p.m.
- Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council will approve the September 2025 appropriations and the minutes from the September 9 meeting as routine consent items. Council members will discuss ADP updates, adopt a Good Neighbor Week proclamation, and hold first readings of three ordinances, including a new animal microchipping fee. Two special event applications – ABT Trunk Or Treat and O'Reilly Customer Appreciation Day – will also be reviewed. Staff reports on city management and economic development will be presented before a closed‑session on legal matters.
- Approval of City Council Regular Session Minutes (Sept. 9, 2025)
- September 2025 appropriations
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑3355 – Animal Microchipping Fees
- First reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑3356 – Amending Section 210.210
- Special Event Application – ABT Trunk Or Treat
The council approved the consent agenda. It then approved the first reading of three ordinances: the animal microchipping fee (Ordinance No. 2025-3355), the amendment to adoption fees (Ordinance No. 2025-3356), and the amendment to impoundment fees (Ordinance No. 2025-3357). Both special‑event applications—ABT Trunk or Treat and O'Reilly Customer Appreciation Day—were approved, and the council moved into and out of closed session before adjourning.
- Approved Consent Agenda (all present voted Aye)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3355 Animal Microchipping Fees (all present voted Aye)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3356 Amending Section 210.210 (adoption fee) (all present voted Aye)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3357 Amending Section 210.130 (impoundment fees) (all present voted Aye)
- Approved Special Event ABT Trunk or Treat (all present voted Aye)
- Approved Special Event O'Reilly Customer Appreciation Day (all present voted Aye)
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session (all present voted Aye)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (all present voted Aye)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and the August‑September 2025 appropriations. Council members will vote on Resolution No. 2025‑2060 establishing a municipal alcohol policy for the Aurora Recreation Center. The meeting also includes oath‑of‑office ceremonies for new firefighter Drake Mire and Captain Harley Stice, and reviews of special event applications for Spooktacular, Duane's 23rd Birthday Party, and a Fish and Chips Dinner.
- Approval of City Council Regular Session Minutes – August 26, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
- August‑September 2025 Appropriations (Consent Agenda)
- Resolution No. 2025‑2060 Municipal Alcohol Policy for Aurora Recreation Center (Old Business)
- Oath of Office and Pinning of New Firefighter Drake Mire (New Business)
- Oath of Office and Pinning of Captain Harley Stice (New Business)
The council approved the consent agenda and adopted Resolution 2025‑2060 establishing a municipal alcohol policy for the Aurora Recreation Center. Three special events – the Spooktacular, Duane’s 23rd Birthday Party, and a Fish and Chips fundraiser – were also approved. The meeting entered and exited a closed session before adjourning.
- Approved consent agenda (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilman Blades Aye; Councilwoman Pettit abstain; Councilwoman Oplinger absent)
- Approved Resolution 2025‑2060 Municipal Alcohol Policy for Aurora Recreation Center (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades Aye; Councilwoman Oplinger absent)
- Approved Special Event – Spooktacular (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades Aye; Councilwoman Oplinger absent)
- Approved Special Event – Duane’s 23rd Birthday Party (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades Aye; Councilwoman Oplinger absent)
- Approved Special Event – Fish and Chips Dinner (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades Aye; Councilwoman Oplinger absent)
- Entered closed session (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades Aye; Councilwoman Oplinger absent)
- Exited closed session (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades Aye; Councilwoman Oplinger absent)
- Adjourned meeting (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades Aye; Councilwoman Oplinger absent)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The council approved the consent agenda and the Financial Disclosure ordinance. It passed Ordinance No. 2025‑3353, establishing the 2025 tax levy, after first and second readings. The Little League agreement was approved with an amendment requiring the city to pay utilities, while the municipal alcohol policy was tabled for later discussion. The council also approved the Community Christmas special event and swore in a new police officer.
- Approved Consent Agenda (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Oplinger Aye, Pettit Abstain, Blades Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑3352 Financial Disclosure (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Oplinger Aye, Pettit Aye, Blades Aye)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2025‑3353 Tax Levy (first and second readings passed; all present members Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025‑2061 Little League Agreement with amendment for city to pay utilities (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Oplinger Aye, Pettit Aye, Blades Aye)
- Tabled Resolution No. 2025‑2060 Municipal Alcohol Policy for Aurora Recreation Center (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Oplinger Aye, Pettit Aye, Blades Aye)
- Approved Special Event Application – Community Christmas (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Oplinger Aye, Pettit Aye, Blades Aye)
- Swore in new police officer Stephen Nelson
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council approved its consent agenda and extended the Verizon Tolling Agreement for six months. It also approved the first reading of the 2025-3352 Financial Disclosure ordinance. Three special event applications—the 41st Annual Aurora Auto Fest, the Aurora Christmas Parade, and Sheltering Hope for Aurora—were approved, with the fee waiver for Sheltering Hope denied. The oath of office and pinning for the new police officer was postponed to the next meeting.
- Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2059 Verizon Tolling Agreement extension (5-0)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3352 Financial Disclosure (5-0)
- Approved Special Event Application – 41st Annual Aurora Auto Fest (5-0)
- Approved Special Event Application – Aurora Christmas Parade (5-0)
- Approved Special Event Application – Sheltering Hope for Aurora without fee waiver (5-0)
- Postponed Oath of Office and Pinning of New Police Officer to next council meeting
Aurora City Council Meetings
The council approved Resolution No. 2025-2058 to transfer the 121 West Pleasant Street property to Buckman Homes LLC. It also approved the Art Walk Downtown special event for August 1 and the Luke's Fight TBI Awareness event for August 23, with an insurance requirement. The consent agenda was adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 p.m.
- Approved Resolution 2025-2058 Quit Claim Deed Transfer to Buckman Homes LLC (Mayor Kennedy, Oplinger, Pettit aye; Lewis, Blades absent)
- Approved Special Event Application – Art Walk Downtown (Mayor Kennedy, Oplinger, Pettit aye; Lewis, Blades absent)
- Approved Special Event Application – Luke's Fight TBI Awareness with insurance stipulation (Mayor Kennedy, Oplinger, Pettit aye; Lewis, Blades absent)
- Approved Consent Agenda (Mayor Kennedy, Oplinger, Pettit aye; Lewis, Blades absent)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:16 p.m. (Mayor Kennedy, Oplinger, Pettit aye; Lewis, Blades absent)
Aurora Park Board
The Board approved the June 17 minutes and elected Tracey Houchin as President and Nikki Kennedy as Vice President, each by unanimous vote. The Board postponed discussion of the Monarch Festival and winter fundraising ideas until the August meeting, also unanimously. Mayor Tony Kennedy reported that the City Council approved changing the Park Board composition from six members to five, establishing a quorum of three. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 PM.
- Approved June 17 minutes (5 ayes)
- Elected Tracey Houchin as Park Board President (5 ayes)
- Elected Nikki Kennedy to continue as Vice President (5 ayes)
- Postponed Monarch Festival discussion to August (5 ayes)
- Postponed winter fundraiser discussion to August (5 ayes)
- Council approved reducing Park Board size to 5 members (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:36 PM (5 ayes)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The council discussed the renewal of employee health and dental insurance with UnitedHealthcare and expressed a preference to remain with the current provider, but no formal vote was taken. Departments presented concerns and priorities during a strategic planning session, and the council will compile a list of items to recommend to the city manager. A motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Blades, seconded by Councilwoman Pettit, and passed with all members voting aye.
- Adjourned meeting at 8:37 p.m. (unanimous aye vote by all five members)
Aurora Municipal Airport Board
The board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting with unanimous Aye votes. Chairman Baker called the meeting to order and the board discussed various airport maintenance issues, including septic tank pumping, pavement cracks, lighting, and hangar door repairs. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m. with unanimous Aye votes.
- Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (5‑0)
Aurora Community Hospital Board
The board voted to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting and to approve the financial statements as presented. Both motions passed with all members present voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Approved April 10, 2025 board minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial statements as presented (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m. (unanimous)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council approved the consent agenda and the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3351, which amends the Park Board charter. It also approved several resolutions appointing members to the Court Check Signers, Airport Board, and BBOA, and postponed the Planning and Zoning appointment until September. Both special event applications for Harvest Church Outreach (July 26, 2026) and Awaken Church Cornhole Tournament (July 26, 2028) were approved.
- Approved Consent Agenda (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Oplinger, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades – all Aye)
- Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3351 Park Board Amendments Chapter 150 (all five members – Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2051 Designated Court Check Signers (all five members – Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2052 appointing R. Werner to Airport Board (all five members – Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2053 appointing J. Holder to Airport Board (all five members – Aye)
- Postponed Resolution No. 2025-2054 Planning and Zoning Appointment – D. Cox until September 2025 (all five members – Aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2055 BBOA Appointment – R. Werner (all five members – Aye)
- Approved Special Event Application – Harvest Church Outreach (July 26, 2026) (all five members – Aye)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The council promoted Pat Jenkins to Deputy Chief of the Police Department and filled the open firefighter position. An employee appreciation BBQ was scheduled for June 26, 2025, and the July Planning & Zoning meeting was cancelled. Additional items included upcoming strategic planning and community events.
- Pat Jenkins promoted to Deputy Chief of Police
- Open firefighter position filled
- Employee Appreciation BBQ scheduled for 6/26/25
- July Planning & Zoning meeting cancelled
- Strategic Planning Session scheduled for 7/15/25
- Court Administrator interviews scheduled for next week
- Building Inspector interviews conducted
- Business License renewals ongoing
Aurora Park Board
The board approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes and voted to cancel the 2025 Mud Run. It approved purchase of construction vests for the July 19 Big Rig Night and postponed discussion of event payment methods and Oak Park equipment. The board also launched the Park Bulletin Board sponsorship campaign and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
- Cancelled the 2025 Mud Run (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
- Approved purchase of construction vests for Big Rig Night (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
- Postponed discussion of payment methods for events (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
- Postponed further discussion on additional Oak Park equipment (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
- Launched Park Bulletin Board Sponsorship Campaign (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
- Adjourned the meeting (4 Ayes, 1 absent)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council approved the Consent Agenda and a resolution extending the fireworks ordinance to include sales. It also approved the continuation of the police department signing bonus, the first reading of a lot‑split ordinance, and two special event applications for a rodeo and the 4th of July parade. All motions passed with the mayor and three council members voting aye; the absent member was Councilman Blades.
- Approved Consent Agenda (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis Aye, Councilwoman Oplinger Aye, Councilwoman Pettit Aye; Councilman Blades absent)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2046 Fireworks Extension, amended to allow "for use and sale" (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis Aye, Councilwoman Oplinger Aye, Councilwoman Pettit Aye; Councilman Blades absent)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2048 Extension of Police Department Signing Bonus (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis Aye, Councilwoman Oplinger Aye, Councilwoman Pettit Aye; Councilman Blades absent)
- Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-3350 Lot Split Blessed Properties LLC (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis Aye, Councilwoman Oplinger Aye, Councilwoman Pettit Aye; Councilman Blades absent)
- Approved Special Event Application – Rocking A Saddle Club Rodeo 2025 (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis Aye, Councilwoman Oplinger Aye, Councilwoman Pettit Aye; Councilman Blades absent)
- Approved Special Event Application – 4th of July Parade (Mayor Kennedy Aye, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis Aye, Councilwoman Oplinger Aye, Councilwoman Pettit Aye; Councilman Blades absent)
Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission
The Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. A public hearing on a minor subdivision/lot split at 302 N Adams was opened and then closed. The commission voted to recommend approval of the lot split request. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 (5-0)
- Opened public hearing on lot split request (5-0)
- Closed public hearing (5-0)
- Recommended approval of lot split at 302 N Adams (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The council approved the Consent Agenda. It approved Park Board appointments for Jesse Rathbun and Melody McKinley. The Aurora R-8 School District board member appointment was postponed to the June 10, 2025 meeting. The utility billing adjustment request and the Children’s Miracle Network craft fair fee waiver application were both tabled for future discussion.
- Approved Consent Agenda (Mayor Kennedy, Chairman Pro Tem Lewis, Councilwoman Oplinger, Councilwoman Pettit, Councilman Blades all Aye)
- Approved Park Board appointment of Jesse Rathbun (all five members Aye)
- Approved Park Board appointment of Melody McKinley (all five members Aye)
- Postponed Aurora R-8 School District board member appointment to June 10, 2025 (all five members Aye)
- Tabled utility billing adjustment request until June 24, 2025 (all five members Aye)
- Postponed CMN Craft Fair fee waiver application to June 10, 2025 (all five members Aye)
- Moved into Closed Session at 7:03 p.m. (all five members Aye)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:56 p.m. (all five members Aye)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The council approved the consent agenda and then passed four resolutions: the 2025 asphalt bid with Blevins Asphalt, the appointment of Nikki Kennedy to the Park Board, a special request for an accessory building by Doyle Brigman, and the Engage Church Picnic event. The council also entered and later exited a closed‑session period, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed with unanimous aye votes.
- Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2041 Asphalt Bid – Blevins Asphalt (unanimous ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2042 Park Board Appointment – Nikki Kennedy (unanimous ayes)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-2043 Special Request – Doyle Brigman accessory building (unanimous ayes)
- Approved Special Event – Engage Church Picnic (unanimous ayes)
- Entered closed session at 6:47 p.m. (unanimous ayes)
- Exited closed session at 8:46 p.m. (unanimous ayes)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:46 p.m. (unanimous ayes)
Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on a request to enlarge an accessory building at 301 E Crescent from the code‑allowed 900 square feet to 1,476 square feet. After discussion, the commission voted to recommend approval of the request. The motion passed with all six members present voting aye; one member was absent.
- Recommended approval of accessory building >900 sq ft at 301 E Crescent (6-0, 1 absent)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council unanimously approved the Touch‑Truck Night special event application and the Hydrant Party #1 scheduled for June 20, 2025 at City Hall. Both motions passed with all five members voting aye. The council also voted to enter a closed session at 6:30 p.m. and to end it at 7:46 p.m., each motion passing as recorded.
- Approved Touch‑Truck Night special event (5-0)
- Approved Hydrant Party #1 (5-0)
- Entered closed session at 6:30 p.m. (5-0)
- Exited closed session at 7:46 p.m. (2-0)
Board of Zoning Adjustment
The Aurora Board of Zoning Adjustment unanimously approved a front‑yard setback variance for 903 S Hudson Avenue, reducing the required setback from 25 ft to 15 ft. It also approved both front‑yard (15 ft) and rear‑yard (18 ft) setback variances for 909 S Hudson Avenue. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approve front‑yard setback variance for 903 S Hudson Ave (15 ft) – vote 5‑0
- Approve front‑yard (15 ft) and rear‑yard (18 ft) variances for 909 S Hudson Ave – vote 5‑0
- Open public hearing at 6:00 pm for 903 S Hudson Ave variance – vote 5‑0
- Close public hearing at 6:14 pm for 903 S Hudson Ave – vote 5‑0
- Open public hearing at 6:16 pm for 909 S Hudson Ave variances – vote 5‑0
- Close public hearing at 6:19 pm for 909 S Hudson Ave – vote 5‑0
- Adjourn meeting at 6:21 pm – vote 5‑0
Aurora Community Hospital Board
The Aurora Community Hospital Board voted to approve the minutes from the January 23, 2025 meeting. They also approved the financial statements presented by Valerie Davis. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
- Approved Jan 23, 2025 board minutes (all present voting aye)
- Approved financial report as presented (all present voting aye)
- Adjourned meeting at 4:52 p.m. (all present voting aye)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The Aurora City Council received reports from the police, fire, street, cemetery, parks, recreation center, storm water, wastewater, airport, finance, and administration departments. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting. The meeting consisted of informational updates and scheduling notices.
Aurora Municipal Airport Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 3, 2024 meeting. Dennis Baker was elected Chairman and Jamie Holder was elected Vice Chairman, each motion passing unanimously among present members. The next quarterly meeting was set for July 14, 2025. The board adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
- Approved October 3, 2024 minutes (Holder, Baker, Shalla Aye; Francisco, Werner absent)
- Elected Dennis Baker Chairman (Holder, Baker, Shalla Aye; Francisco, Werner absent)
- Elected Jamie Holder Vice Chairman (Holder, Baker, Shalila Aye; Francisco, Werner absent)
- Scheduled next quarterly meeting for July 14, 2025
- Adjourned meeting at 6:03 p.m. (Baker, Holder, Shalls Aye; Francisco, Werner absent)
Aurora City Council Meetings
The minutes contain a letter from the Aurora Chamber of Commerce expressing support for Winston's, a locally owned restaurant slated to open in downtown Aurora. The letter highlights the anticipated positive impact on dining options and community spirit. No council actions, votes, or formal decisions were recorded in this meeting.
Aurora Park Board
The board approved the minutes from the Jan. 16, 2025 meeting. It voted to locate the first native garden in Oak Park (5 × 7 ft) and to recommend the native‑garden policy, permit application, and maintenance agreement to City Council. A clean‑up day for Legion Field was set for Sunday, April 27 at 1:30 PM, and the joint Downtown Project/Park Board Hydrant Party was scheduled for June 20. Several items, such as the Friends of the Aurora Parks update, were tabled for a future meeting.
- Approved Jan. 16, 2025 Park Board minutes (4 Ayes, 2 absent)
- Approved Oak Park native garden (5 × 7 ft) (4 Ayes, 2 absent)
- Approved motion to present native‑garden policy, permit, and maintenance documents to Council (4 Ayes, 2 absent)
- Scheduled Legion Field clean‑up day for Sunday, April 27 at 1:30 PM
- Scheduled Downtown Project/Park Board Hydrant Party for June 20
- Tabled Friends of the Aurora Parks update until a future meeting
- Tabled Grant Application Update until a future meeting