Lamar public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Lamar Board of Aldermen will meet on December 15, 2025 for a regular session. The agenda includes routine approvals, department reports, and a resolution (RES 534A) to amend the 2025‑2026 police fund and authorize related expenditures. Additional items are mayoral appointments to the Aquatic Board, the sale of a police car, and the closing of an Arvest account.

• RES 534A: amendment of the 2025‑2026 police fund and authorization of expenditures
• Mayoral appointments to the Aquatic Board
• Sale of a police car
• Closing of the Arvest account
• Approval of the list of bills to be paid

The board approved the meeting agenda and the November 17, 2025 minutes. Two property reviews were tabled—602 E 11! until June 15, 2026 and 1402 Poplar until February 17, 2026. The council voted to pay the listed municipal bills from the appropriate funds.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 602 E 11! property review until June 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled 1402 Poplar property review until February 17, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Administrative Committee will meet on December 10, 2025, at noon in the Front Meeting Room of City Hall to discuss presentations from the previous week.

• Administrative Committee meeting scheduled
• Discussion of presentations from last week
• Location: Front Meeting Room, City Hall, 132 W 10th Street

Committee Meetings

The Airport Committee will consider approval of the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review old business items, then discuss three new business topics: a long‑term land lease, planning for a 2026 fly‑in event, and setting the date for that event.

• Approve minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting
• Long‑term land lease discussion
• Planning events for the 2026 Fly‑in
• Set date for the 2026 Fly‑in event

The Airport Committee approved the amended minutes from November 10, 2025. The committee voted to recommend a land lease for a commercial airplane hangar to the Board of Aldermen, suggesting rates of 25‑30 cents per square foot and a 70‑75‑year term. The January meeting was cancelled and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended land lease to Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
• January meeting cancelled
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Administrative Committee will meet on December 3, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. in the Front Meeting Room, City Hall, 132 W 10th Street. The meeting is called to hear presentations from three insurance brokers.

• Presentations from three insurance brokers

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Park Board will meet to approve minutes, receive reports on landscaping and playground equipment, and discuss 'Light Up the Park' and 'Christmas in the Park' events.

• Approval of November Park Board minutes
• Reports on Flowers/Shrubs, Playground Equipment, and Trees
• Discussion of 'Light Up the Park' event
• Discussion of 'Christmas in the Park' event on December 19
• Public concerns and comments from board members and Mayor

The board approved the meeting agenda and the November meeting minutes with unanimous consent. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve November minutes (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Recreation Board is meeting to address basketball coaching and season information. The board will also discuss the upcoming baseball and softball season, including the potential entry of Mt. Vernon into the league.

• Basketball coaches and season information
• Baseball and softball season planning
• Mt. Vernon league entry
• Sandlot Tournament dates

City Council

The Lamar Board of Aldermen will meet on November 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Thiebaud Meeting Rooms. The agenda includes three resolutions (Res No 531, 532, 533) that amend the 2025‑2026 Water Fund and Police Fund and authorize expenditures. Additional items are a Net Vision right‑of‑way agreement, a rock hauling bid tab, and an electric distribution pole change‑out. Department and financial reports will also be presented.

• Res No 531 – amendment and expenditure authorization for the 2025‑2026 Water Fund
• Res No 532 – amendment and expenditure authorization for the 2025‑2026 Water Fund
• Res No 533 – amendment and expenditure authorization for the 2025‑2026 Police Fund
• Net Vision Right of Way Agreement
• Rock Hauling Bid Tab

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October 20, 2025 Board of Aldermen minutes. A motion to pay the listed municipal bills was passed with all members present voting yes. The council also tabled discussion of the 602 E 11" St property issue until the December 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed municipal bills (all present yes)

Committee Meetings

The Public Safety Board will meet on Friday, November 14, 2025 at noon in the Police Department Meeting Room, 1104 Broadway St, Lamar, Missouri. No agenda items were listed in the notice, so the meeting is announced without specific topics.

The Public Safety Board heard a presentation on needed police equipment and costs, but no purchase or funding proposals were voted on. The board only voted to adjourn the meeting, with all members in favor. A resolution will be prepared for the Board of Aldermen meeting on November 17.

• Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Airport Committee will meet on November 10, 2025 at noon to approve the October 7 minutes and hear reports from members. They will review a paper airplane flyoff presented by Eva Buchanan and consider the future airport project, including possible plans for 2026. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting
• Committee members report
• Paper airplane flyoff presented by Eva Buchanan
• Discussion of future airport project
• Consideration of 2026 airport plans

The committee unanimously approved the amended minutes from the October 7 meeting. They also approved a $100,000 airport resurfacing project, with funding split 95% city and 5% other sources, by motion of Jerry Marti and second by David Wimer. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved amended minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 airport resurfacing project, 95/5 funding split (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss the scope of work for the comprehensive plan. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in the Front Meeting Room at City Hall.

• Economic Development Committee meeting
• Discussion of comprehensive plan scope of work
• Meeting location: Front Meeting Room, City Hall, 132 W 10th St

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Park Board will hold its regular meeting to consider agenda items, approve minutes, hear a public comment period, receive reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and various committees, review old business such as Light Up the Park and Christmas in the Park, and consider any new matters brought forward by the board.

• Public Concerns/Guests – 5‑minute citizen comment period
• Parks & Recreation Director’s Report
• Old Business – Light Up the Park
• Old Business – Christmas in the Park (December 19)
• New Business – new matters from the board

The Lamar Park Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the October meeting minutes. No new business was presented, and the board adjourned at 6:00 p.m. after discussing upcoming park events.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Board of Aldermen will discuss zoning amendments for properties on Grand and E 6th St. The body is also reviewing fund amendments for water and electric projects and engineering bids for downtown revitalization.

• Council Bill No. 1966: Zoning change for 1700, 1702, 1704 Grand from Business Park to Two-Family Residential
• Res No 529: Amending 2025-2026 Water Fund for Third Street water line replacement
• Res No 530: Amending 2025-2026 Electric Fund
• Council Bill No. 1967: Authorization to execute contracts with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• Temporary liquor license for The Belt Cocktail Co

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September 15, 2025 minutes. Aldermen tabled the 1402 Poplar property issue until the December 15, 2025 meeting. The council also approved payment of the bills presented, authorizing disbursements from the listed city funds.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 1402 Poplar property issue until Dec. 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Airport Committee will meet on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at noon at the Lamar Municipal Airport, 73 Hwy 160. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the August 12 and September 9, 2025 meetings and discussion of several old‑business items such as a skydive raffle, paper airplane contest, and military display. The meeting also features a mayor’s welcome and sets the next meeting for November 4, 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from September 9, 2025 meeting
• Discuss skydive raffle (old business)
• Discuss paper airplane contest (old business)
• Discuss military display (old business)

The committee approved the August 12, 2025 minutes and the amended September 9, 2025 minutes, with all members voting yes on each. They also approved moving the November meeting to the 4th because the 11th is a holiday, again with all members voting yes. The meeting was then adjourned after the votes.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (all members voted yes)
• Approved amended September 9, 2025 minutes (all members voted yes)
• Moved November meeting to the 4th (all members voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted yes)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Park Board will meet to review public concerns, hear reports from its committees, and address old business items such as planning and pool tax information. New business includes a proposal to add an Events Committee and discussion of the "Light Up the Park" and "Christmas in the Park" programs. The meeting is open to the public with a 5‑minute limit per speaker for citizen comments.

• Consider adding an Events Committee (new business)
• Discuss Light Up the Park and Christmas in the Park programs (new business)
• Public Concerns/Guests segment – 5 minutes per person
• Committee reports on flowers/shrubs/landscaping, playground equipment, trees/grounds, streets/signs/parking
• Old business items: planning, pool tax information, additional open matters

The Park Board approved a permit for Donna Arnold's wedding in the park. The board also voted to add an events committee, with Marlee Mathia and Sami Peine volunteering to serve. Both actions were approved unanimously. The agenda and previous minutes were also approved as routine items.

• Approved wedding permit for Donna Arnold (unanimous)
• Created events committee and appointed Marlee Mathia and Sami Peine (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Recreation Board will hear public concerns and approve the minutes from its last meeting. It will receive updates on flag football, soccer, and basketball sign‑ups and scheduling. The board may also consider any additional new business items it wishes to address.

• Public concerns/guests
• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Flag football and soccer update
• Basketball sign‑ups
• Basketball scheduling

City Council

The Board of Aldermen will discuss an ordinance regarding sentencing for first-time DWI offenses and review bids for a waterline replacement on 3rd Street. The council will also consider budget revisions for the Park Fund and agreements for playground and pool equipment.

• Council Bill No. 1965: Ordinance amending DWI penalties to allow court suspension of sentence for first offenses
• Bid Tab for 3rd Street Waterline Replacement
• Res No 524 & 525: Appointing Bethany Aborn to sign Land & Conservation Fund agreements for playground equipment and the city pool
• Res No 526 & 527: Amending the 2025-2026 Park Fund budget for ballot and grant expenditures
• Pole Attachment Agreement with Socket

The board approved adding the Barton County Chamber liquor‑license request to the agenda and ratified the August 18, 20, and 25, 2025 board minutes. It granted a two‑month extension for the 602 E 11" property until November 17, 2025, and ordered demolition or repair of dangerous structures at 1404‑1410 Lexington and 807 Poplar. Finally, the council authorized payment of the listed bills from various city funds.

• Approved agenda addition for Barton County Chamber liquor license request (unanimous)
• Approved August 18, 2025 regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 special session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 25, 2025 special session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑month extension for 602 E 11" until Nov 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved dangerous‑structure condemnation and mandated repair/demolition for 1404‑1410 Lexington (unanimous)
• Approved dangerous‑structure condemnation and mandated repair/demolition for 807 Poplar (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills from city funds (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Airport Committee meeting on September 9, 2025 at noon will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The committee will review old‑business items including the Skydive Ozarks raffle, military involvement, food trucks, event flyer distribution, sponsors, paper airplanes, large tent, pancake breakfast, and site layout. New business includes discussion of the 7Elks Lodge raffle, and the next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025.

• Skydive Ozarks raffle (old business)
• Military involvement (old business)
• Food trucks (old business)
• 7Elks Lodge raffle (new business)
• Next meeting set for October 7, 2025

The committee voted unanimously to allow the Elks Lodge to sell raffle tickets at the Fly‑In. A second unanimous vote approved the presence of a large water and foam firetruck at the event. The October meeting was rescheduled to the 7th at the airport with no lunch provided. The meeting was adjourned at 1:14 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved Elks Lodge raffle ticket sales at Fly‑In (unanimous yes)
• Approved presence of large water and foam firetruck at Fly‑In (unanimous yes)
• Rescheduled October meeting to the 7th at the airport, lunch not provided (statement of change)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:14 p.m. (unanimous yes)

Committee Meetings

The Park Board will meet to receive reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and various committees. The board will discuss old business including a kayak rental kiosk and committee restructuring.

• Discussion of Kayak Rental Kiosk
• Review of Flowers/Shrubs/Landscaping reports
• Review of Playground Equipment/Park buildings reports
• Review of Trees/Grounds reports
• Review of Streets/Signs/Parking reports

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The board also unanimously approved the August meeting minutes. No other actions were decided; the board discussed grant applications and park projects but took no formal votes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August minutes (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Recreation Board will meet to review updates on flag football and soccer. The board will also discuss dates for basketball sign-ups.

• Flag football and soccer update
• Basketball sign-up dates

Committee Meetings

The Administrative Committee will meet to discuss the city's Social Media Policy and Rules of Decorum. The meeting includes a closed session regarding the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of specific employees.

• Discussion of Social Media Policy
• Discussion of Rules of Decorum
• Closed session regarding personnel actions under § 610.021 (3)

The Administrative Committee voted unanimously to go into Closed Session at 12:46 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote at 1:50 p.m. The draft Social Media and Rules of Decorum policies will be presented to City Council for approval at the September 2025 meeting.

• Closed Session motion approved (unanimous vote)
• Adjournment motion approved (unanimous vote)

Committee Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Committee will meet to discuss a proposed zone change and lot split. The request concerns a property located at 408 E 6th St currently in an R-1 Single Family Dwelling District.

• Zone change and lot split for 408 E 6th St (R-1 zone)

The zoning board held a hearing on rezoning 408 E 6" St from R-1 to R-2 and a lot split. After public comments, a motion was made to not approve the change. All seven board members voted yes to reject the rezoning and lot split. The meeting adjourned at 5:25 pm.

• Rejected rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for 408 E 6" St (7-0)
• Rejected lot split for 408 E 6" St (7-0)

City Council

The Board of Aldermen will hold a special session to consider Council Bill 1964. This bill is an ordinance to call an election regarding a general sales tax question in the City of Lamar.

• First and Second Reading of Council Bill 1964 regarding a general sales tax election

The council unanimously approved the agenda for the special session. They adopted Ordinance No. 1946 (Council Bill No. 1964), which calls for an election on a general sales‑tax question in Lamar. The mayor signed the ordinance and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1946 calling sales‑tax election (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Lamar Board of Aldermen will hold a special session at noon at City Hall to discuss the Water's Edge conceptual design submittal. The meeting agenda lists general business and the design review as the primary items.

• Review of Water's Edge conceptual design submittal
• General business discussion

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved a motion to place a 2% sales tax with a 30‑year sunset on the November 4, 2025 ballot to fund a new pool. Finally, the council unanimously moved to adjourn the special session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2% sales tax with 30‑year sunset for new pool on Nov 2025 ballot (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the annual city property tax rate. The council is also considering ordinances for the 2025 annual tax, conflict of interest disclosures, and archery deer hunting regulations.

• Public hearing on the setting of the Annual City Property Tax Rate
• Council Bill No. 1961: Levying the annual tax for the year 2025
• Council Bill No. 1963: Amending firearm discharge codes to allow archery deer hunting
• Res No. 521: Revising 2025-2026 Electric and Water Funds
• Res No. 522: Authorizing Fire Chief to apply for radio grant funding

The council unanimously approved payment of the listed municipal bills. It also approved the reimbursement of $42,364 for the School Resource Officer. Several property orders were either dismissed or tabled for future meetings.

• Dismissed property 300 E 3" St (unanimous vote)
• Dismissed property 611 W 9" St (unanimous vote)
• Dismissed property 1701 Grand St (unanimous vote)
• Tabled property 1402 Poplar until Oct 20, 2025 (unanimous vote)
• Tabled property 602 E 11" St for 30 days (unanimous vote)
• Recessed discussion of 1404-1410 Lexington until September meeting (unanimous vote)
• Approved payment of all presented bills (unanimous vote)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous vote)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Airport Committee will convene at City Hall on August 12, 2025, at noon for a routine meeting. The agenda lists only procedural items and old/new business topics without proposed votes or dollar amounts. No rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

The committee voted to approve the July 8, 2025 minutes, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. The committee noted that David Wimer will be welcomed as a new member after Board of Aldermen approval on August 18, 2025.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Recreation Board will meet to review summer ball wrap-up and the Field 1 batting cage. The board will also discuss flag football and soccer.

• Field 1 batting cage
• Summer ball wrap-up
• Flag football and soccer

Committee Meetings

The Park Board will meet to review reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and various committees. The board will discuss old business including a kayak rental kiosk and the Sidewalk Prophets Concert.

• Kayak Rental Kiosk
• Sidewalk Prophets Concert
• Budget answers from Bethany
• Reports on flowers, shrubs, landscaping, and playground equipment

The board approved the meeting agenda and the July meeting minutes. No other actions were formally decided; the board discussed park maintenance, credit‑card fee reconciliation, and upcoming resignations.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July minutes (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a Business Incentive Application and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for a Comprehensive Plan. The committee may enter a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Business Incentive Application
• RFQs for a Comprehensive Plan

The committee agreed to forward Anchor Welding & Fabrication’s incentive application to the city council for approval, pending verification of the capital overlay amount. It also approved a $15,000 request to the Chamber of Commerce for tourism and advertising. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Forward Anchor Welding incentive application to council for approval (no vote recorded)
• Approve $15,000 grant to Chamber of Commerce for tourism/advertising (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Board of Aldermen will discuss several ordinance changes regarding public safety, nicotine products, and burning. The council is also reviewing the establishment of a Public Safety Board and related mayoral appointments.

• Council Bill No. 1958 to establish a Public Safety Board and remove references to the Police Board
• Council Bill No. 1957 to prohibit distribution of nicotine and vapor products to minors
• Council Bill No. 1959 to ban vapor products where smoking is prohibited
• Council Bill No. 1960 amending ordinances pertaining to burning
• Discussion of a Bow Hunting Ordinance and fees for pole attachments

The council amended the agenda to add mayoral committee appointments and approved the amended agenda. Minutes from the June 16 Board of Alderman session and the July 2 Work Session were approved. The council voted to pay all bills presented, covering payroll, utilities, insurance, and other expenses. All votes were unanimous.

• Amended agenda to include mayoral appointments (unanimous)
• Approved the amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16 Board of Alderman minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2 Work Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Airport Committee will meet to review old business regarding the 2025 Fly-In and related activities. The committee will also discuss the AOPA High School Aviation STEM Program under new business.

• 2025 Fly-In planning
• Ozarks Skydive
• Paper Airplane Contest
• Food Trucks
• AOPA High School Aviation STEM Program

The committee voted to approve the June 3, 2025 minutes, with all members voting yes. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, and the meeting was adjourned after a unanimous yes vote. No other formal actions were voted on.

• Approved June 3, 2025 minutes (all members voted yes)
• Adjourned meeting (all members voted yes)

Committee Meetings

The Park Board will meet to review reports from the Parks & Recreation Director and various committees. The board will discuss old business including the Master Plan list and specific park amenities.

• Shelter 3 Update
• Kayak Rental Kiosk
• Sidewalk Prophets Concert
• Master Plan list progress

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the June meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the board discussed items such as pool roof repair, lake use, and grant opportunities.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Board of Aldermen will meet for a work session to discuss the Lamar Aquatic Center. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding the Lamar Aquatic Center

The council met for a work session to discuss the city pool and possible options for repair or replacement. Members voiced preferences, but no formal action on the pool was taken. The only vote recorded was to adjourn the session, which passed unanimously. No other decisions were adopted.

• Adjourned work session (unanimous 7-0)

Committee Meetings

The Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss updating city ordinances. The meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025, at City Hall.

• Discussion of updating ordinances

City Council

The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss general business including asphalt bids and an intergovernmental agreement. The council will also review financial reports and department updates from police, fire, and building inspection.

• Bid Tab for Asphalt
• Request for Approval of Annual Liquor and Beer License
• Intergovernmental Agreement
• Review of Bad Debts
• Reports from Park Board and Airport Committee

The council unanimously approved the amended agenda, the regular‑session and closed‑session minutes from May 27, 2025, and a motion to pay the listed bills from various city funds. The park board contract for a new shelter at the Aquatic Center was accepted. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved amended agenda (all present voted yes)
• Approved May 27 regular session minutes (all present voted yes)
• Approved May 27 closed session minutes (all present voted yes)
• Approved payment of bills as presented (all present voted yes)
• Accepted contract/agreement for new park shelter (no vote recorded)

Committee Meetings

The Airport Committee will meet to discuss an airport project and several ongoing items. The agenda includes updates on the 2025 Fly-In, Ozarks Skydive, and a paper airplane contest.

• Airport Project
• 2025 Fly-In
• Ozarks Skydive
• Paper Airplane Contest

The committee lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken and the May 13 minutes could not be approved. Committee members discussed the upcoming 2025 Fly‑In and assigned several follow‑up tasks. No formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Minutes from May 13 not approved (no quorum)
• Kevin Kingsly to check his insurance to see if the city can be added to the policy
• Rusty Rives will develop the Fly‑In poster/flyer in coordination with Tiffany
• Dustin Osborne will check on power‑parachute logistics for the event
• Mayor Hull will contact the Cox helicopter about participation
• Jerry Houghton will determine the spot for National Guard aircraft placement
• Ozark Skydive will provide a discounted skydive for raffle at a cost of $250

Committee Meetings

The Public Expenditures Committee will meet to discuss whether to lease or purchase patrol cars for the Police Department. The meeting includes a presentation by ESU Pursuit.

• Discussion of lease vs purchase of Police Department patrol cars
• Presentation by ESU Pursuit

Committee Meetings

The Park Board will meet to review reports from landscaping and equipment committees. The board will discuss updates on Shelter 3, the Howard Court reveal date, and the budget for a kayak rental kiosk.

• Budget and kayak rental kiosk
• Shelter 3 update
• Howard Court reveal date
• Sidewalk Prophets Concert
• Master Plan list progress

The board approved the meeting agenda and the May meeting minutes by unanimous consent. The group decided to table the master planning project until a future meeting. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (all members approved)
• Approved May minutes (all members approved)
• Master planning tabled until future meetings

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Thiebaud Meeting Rooms. The council will discuss and potentially decide on the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, review department reports, and consider ordinance variations for two properties. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal matters.

• 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget review
• Rent.Fun Company Contract approval
• Temporary catering permit for Barton County Shrine Gala on June 21, 2025
• Ordinance variation for Travis Rodebush, 1004 Grand St
• Ordinance variation for Stan Clements, 406 W 13th St

The council voted to enter a closed session, with all six members present voting yes. The session was later adjourned, again with a unanimous yes vote. Other agenda items such as the lift station, powerline easement, staffing, lawsuit, and fiber proposal were discussed but no actions were approved.

• Closed session motion approved (6‑0)
• Adjournment of closed session approved (6‑0)

Committee Meetings

The Park Board is holding a special meeting to discuss kayak kiosk rental. The meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.

• Discussion of kayak kiosk rental

The Lamar Park Board voted to install a kayak kiosk at the city lake. A motion to approve the $35,000, five‑year contract was made by Donna and seconded by Jamie. The motion passed with five votes in favor and three against. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved $35,000 kayak kiosk contract (5-3 vote)

Committee Meetings

The Public Expenditures Committee will meet on May 15, 2025, at noon in City Hall to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. The meeting is open to the public. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to budget discussion.

• Discussion of proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Airport Committee meets May 13, 2025 to approve prior minutes, review old business including the 2025 Fly-In, and discuss new business such as a Civil Air Patrol Museum event at Joplin Airport and Ozarks Skydive. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approve minutes from April 15, 2025 meeting
• Old business: 2025 Fly-In
• New business: Civil Air Patrol Museum event on May 17, 2025 at Joplin Airport
• New business: Ozarks Skydive

The committee approved the April 15 minutes after changing “Civil Air Control” to “Civil Air Patrol,” with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 15 minutes with Civil Air Control updated to Civil Air Patrol (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Recreation Board will meet to consider public concerns, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes summer ball schedules and a sandlot update. New business involves discussing a rescheduling policy. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Discuss summer ball schedules
• Sandlot update
• Discuss rescheduling policy

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Park Board meets to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and discuss old business including a bathroom update, Shelter 3 update, signage for basketball courts, budget for a kayak rental kiosk, and the Sidewalk Prophets concert. The meeting also includes public comment and new business from board members.

• Update on bathroom facilities
• Shelter 3 update
• Discussion of kayak rental kiosk budget
• Signage for basketball courts
• Sidewalk Prophets concert

The board voted 4‑2 to delete the kayak rental program and remove $10,000 from the Park Board Extra fund. A prior motion to also cut $10,000 from the playground equipment budget failed with a 2‑3 vote and one abstention. The board also opened the repaired Wheeler Park bathrooms, scheduled demolition of Shelter 3 on May 19‑20, and confirmed the Sandlot Tournament for May 10.

• Approved removal of kayak program and $10,000 cut from Extra fund (4‑2)
• Failed motion to cut $10,000 from playground equipment budget (2‑3, 1 abstain)
• Opened Wheeler Park bathrooms after repairs
• Scheduled power cut and demolition of Shelter 3 on May 19‑20
• Confirmed Sandlot Tournament for May 10 with schedule to be posted Wednesday
• Ordered handicap parking signs for several areas
• Planned Plant the Square event for Missouri Municipal Week on May 6
• Arranged volunteer weed‑pulling and planting at Shelter 3 bed on May 7

City Council

The Lamar City Council will first approve the April 8, 2025 election results and swear in newly elected officials for 2-year terms: Mayor Mike Hull and Ward councilors Judd Chesnut (Ward One), Nathan Eddie (Ward Two), Brian Griffith (Ward Three), and Harold VanDeMark (Ward Four). The second part of the meeting includes department reports on nuisance structures and abatement, committee updates from the Park Board and Airport Committee, and general business items such as Resolution No. 519A appointing directors to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission and a presentation on a revised utility application. The council may also go into closed session to discuss legal, personnel, or real estate matters.

• Approval of April 8, 2025 election results and swearing in of new officials (Mayor Mike Hull, Ward One Judd Chesnut, Ward Two Nathan Eddie, Ward Three Brian Griffith, Ward Four Harold VanDeMark)
• Resolution No. 519A appointing director and alternate director to the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (Missouri Electric Commission)
• Presentation of revised utility application
• RFQ for airport engineering firm
• Nuisance structures report from Building Inspector Jim Buzzard and nuisance abatement report from Police Chief Crouch

The council approved the meeting agenda, the March 17, 2025 minutes, and a comprehensive payment of listed bills from various city funds. The Treasurer's Report and the April 8, 2025 election results were also approved. All motions passed with every member voting yes.

• Approved meeting agenda (all members voted yes)
• Approved March 17, 2025 council minutes (all members voted yes)
• Approved payment of listed bills from city funds (all members voted yes)
• Approved Treasurer's Report (all members voted yes)
• Approved April 8, 2025 election results (all members voted yes)

Committee Meetings

The Public Expenditures Committee will hold a meeting on April 18, 2025, to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed 2025-2026 budget

The committee reviewed the budget, discussed electric rates, and noted a $20 million sewer upgrade need. No approvals, denials, or votes on projects were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion was made and seconded, with all members agreeing.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Airport Committee will meet to review old business and new business. Discussion items include airfield ground preparation and engineering firm score sheets.

• Engineering Firm Score Sheets
• Airfield Ground Preparation
• Civil Air Patrol Report
• Ride Hopper
• Car Parking

The committee approved the March 11 minutes after two wording changes, with all members voting in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 11 minutes with two revisions (all votes in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all votes in favor)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Park Board will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2025, to approve minutes, hear public concerns, and receive reports. Old business includes a bathroom update, continued master planning, and signage for basketball courts. New business covers a possible concert at Thiebaud, discussion of Thiebaud fees, and a literacy grant.

• Bathroom update
• Continue master planning
• Signage for basketball courts with Mr. Howard
• Possible concert at Thiebaud
• Thiebaud Fees discussion

The Park Board voted to table the canoe/kayak rental discussion until the May meeting. They approved pursuing a Sidewalk Prophets concert at Thiebaud Park on July 17. The board also approved raising Thiebaud school rental fees to $20 per hour for public events and $15 per day for rehearsals, passing by a 5‑1 vote.

• Table canoe/kayak rental discussion until May (motion approved)
• Approve pursuit of Sidewalk Prophets concert at Thiebaud on July 17 (unanimous)
• Approve raise of Thiebaud school rental fees to $20/hr (public events) and $15/day rehearsal (5‑1 vote)

Committee Meetings

The Recreation Board will meet to review summer ball updates and field schedules. The board will also discuss information regarding 417 Athletics and a possible change to how teams are split.

• Summer ball update
• Field schedules
• 417 Athletics information
• Proposed change to team splitting

Committee Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Committee will hold a meeting to discuss a variance request for a property in a C-1 (General Commercial) district located at 37 SW 1 Lane. The meeting is open to the public and will take place on March 24, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in the Front Meeting Room at City Hall.

• Discussion of a variance in C-1 zone for property at 37 SW 1 Lane

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold a regular session on March 17, 2025. Among the main items are first and second reading of Council Bill No.1956 to authorize an agreement with the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission, a request for Sprouls to proceed with construction, a MoDOT ADA sidewalk easement, and Resolution No.518. Reports from building, police, and fire departments will also be presented.

• First and second reading of Council Bill No.1956 authorizing agreement with Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission
• Request for approval for Sprouls to move forward with construction
• MoDOT ADA Sidewalk Easement
• Resolution No. 518 of the City of Lamar, Missouri
• Police Chief Crouch's nuisance abatement report and photos

The Lamar City Council approved a resolution authorizing expenditures for a police station remodel, with costs totaling $561,795 and funding from various sources including $162,000 moved from fire capital funds. The council also approved an ordinance granting MoDOT an easement for ADA ramps, and tabled three property abatement cases until May 19, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 518 authorizing police station remodel expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 1938 authorizing agreement with Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission (unanimous)
• Granted MoDOT easement without compensation for ADA ramps (unanimous)
• Tabled abatement at 1701 Grand until May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled abatement at 909 Gulf until May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled abatement at 602 E 10th St until May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda, minutes, bills, and treasurer's report (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Airport Committee will consider selecting an engineering firm for a project and discuss grading the aircraft parking area. They will also review plans for the 2025 Fly-In event and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approve minutes from February 25, 2025 meeting
• Discuss 2025 Fly-In event
• Select engineering firm for a project
• Grading of aircraft parking area

The Airport Committee approved the date of October 11, 2025, for an upcoming event and discussed logistics including food trucks, a possible raffle with plane rides, and parking. Members also received engineering firm proposals from Lochner, Olsson, and Benesche to review and score before presenting to the City Council on April 15, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from February 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set event date for October 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Assigned Rusty to contact military about attending the event
• Assigned Brian to check with food trucks and coffee truck
• Assigned Rusty to check with LCTC on poster design
• Agreed to review engineering firm proposals and return scores to Rusty

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Recreation Board will meet on March 5, 2025, at the Thiebaud Stage. Agenda items include approval of February minutes, discussion of coach pitch rules, and updates on summer ball sign-ups. The meeting is open to the public.

• Discuss coach pitch rules
• Summer ball sign-up updates
• Approve minutes from February meeting
• Public concerns and guests
• Other business from the board

Committee Meetings

The Park Board will meet to review reports from landscaping and equipment committees. The board is continuing discussions on the 2025-26 budget and master planning. Updates on the pool roof and bathrooms are also on the agenda.

• 2025-26 Budget discussion
• Pool roof update
• Bathroom update
• Master planning
• Oak tree in new parking area/back yard of old house

The Lamar Park Board approved $50,000 for playground equipment and surfacing, and $20,000 for a discretionary fund. They also approved removing two trees, including a burr oak in the parking lot. The board discussed the pool roof, which remains tabled by the city council, and heard a public comment about the board's advisory role.

• Approved $50,000 for playground equipment and surfacing (all approve)
• Approved $20,000 discretionary fund for Park Board use (all approve)
• Approved removal of burr oak in parking lot and ash tree east of playground (all approve)
• Approved agenda and February minutes (all approve)

Committee Meetings

The Airport Committee will meet to review old and new business. The primary item listed for discussion is the 2025 Airshow.

• Discussion of 2025 Airshow

The Airport Committee decided to hold another Fly-In this year instead of an air show, with planning for a potential 2026 air show to begin in fall 2025. They discussed logistics like parking, food trucks, and a possible beer truck, and will finalize the event date at the March 11 meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from February 11, 2025, as presented (3-0)
• Agreed to plan another Fly-In for 2025 instead of an air show
• Decided to begin planning in fall 2025 for a 2026 air show with Category 1 performers
• Will submit request to Whiteman Air Force Base for their presence
• Tabled date selection; October 11 to be presented at March 11 meeting

City Council

The Council will hold first and second readings on two ordinances to rezone properties along NW 1 Lane. One would change a lot at 5 NW 1 Lane from single-family to multi-family (R-3); the other would change a parcel from single-family to business park (M-1). The Council also will consider resolutions amending the 2024-2025 budget for the Capital Improvement Tax Fund and Park Fund, and review bids for electric distribution pole replacement.

• First/second reading of Council Bill 1954AN to rezone approx 5 NW 1 Lane (MLB Development) from R-1 to R-3 (multi-family).
• First/second reading of Council Bill 1955 to rezone property along NW 1 Lane (Johnson Construction and Development) from R-1 to M-1 (business park).
• Resolution No. 516 amending the 2024-2025 budget, Capital Improvement Tax Fund, authorizing expenditures.
• Resolution No. 517 amending the 2024-2025 budget, Park Fund, authorizing expenditures.
• Bid tab for Electric Distribution Pole Change Out and MoDOT ADA Sidewalk Improvement request.

The Lamar City Council approved two zoning ordinance changes: one for MLB Development (R-1 to R-3) and one for Johnson Construction and Development (R-1 to M-1). They also accepted a bid for the Electric Distribution Pole Changeout and tabled two resolutions regarding aquatic park roof repairs until costs are known.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1936 rezoning approx 5 NW 187 Lane from R-1 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1937 rezoning along NW 157 Lane from R-1 to M-1 (unanimous)
• Accepted Kiowa Line Builders bid of $117,757.80 for Electric Distribution Pole Changeout (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolutions 516 and 517 regarding aquatic park roof repairs (unanimous)
• Vacated nuisance orders at 401 E 10th St and 1807 Jackson (unanimous)
• Extended order for 1402 Poplar until May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declared 611 W 9th St a public nuisance and mandated repair or removal (unanimous)
• Approved bills and treasurer's report (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Recreation Board will hold a public meeting on February 24, 2025, at the Thiebaud Stage. The board will approve minutes from the November meeting, receive updates on basketball and summer tournaments, and discuss new business including summer ball sign-ups, machine pitch changes, and budget requests.

• Approve minutes from November meeting
• Basketball update
• Summer tournament update
• Summer ball sign-ups and machine pitch changes
• Budget requests

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Airport Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 14, 2025, and discuss old and new business. New business includes two items: hangar occupancy and planning for a 2025 event.

• Approve minutes from January 14, 2025, meeting
• Discussion of hangar occupancy
• Discussion of a 2025 event

The Airport Committee approved the January 14, 2025 minutes and discussed a possible air show on Oct. 10, 2025, with cost estimates for performers and an air boss. No formal decision was made on the air show; members suggested checking performer availability and possibly selecting fewer acts to reduce costs. The committee also noted that all city hangars are rented and the waitlist has been updated.

• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed possible Oct. 10, 2025 air show; no action taken
• Noted all city hangars are rented; waitlist updated

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Park Board will hold a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, at Thiebaud Auditorium. The board is expected to approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comments. Old business includes updates on the LBT Shelter Project, pool roof, pool design, bathrooms, and master planning. New business includes budget requests for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

• Approval of minutes from January meeting
• Update on LBT Shelter Project
• Pool Roof Update and pool design committee report
• Bathroom update
• Budget requests for 2025-26 fiscal year

The Lamar Park Board approved a motion to pay for the pool house roof from park reserve funds if the city council does not cover it from capital improvement funds, and approved submitting a pool design from Water's Edge with a zero-entry lap pool to the city council as a recommendation. The board also approved several budget-related motions, including studying renovations to the concessions/restroom building at fields 3 & 4, repairing the south side board ramp, and shelter improvements.

• Approved paying for pool house roof from park reserve funds if city council declines (all approve)
• Approved submitting Water's Edge pool design with zero-entry lap pool to city council (all approve)
• Approved studying cost of renovating concessions/restroom building at fields 3 & 4 (all approve)
• Approved looking into repairing main south side board ramp (all approve)
• Approved including shelter improvements in budget requests (all approve)

City Council

The Lamar City Council will hold a special session to vote on three items: approving Shannon Crouch as Police Chief, approving Rachel Claypool as Finance Assistant, and adopting Resolution 515 to amend the 2024-2025 General Fund and authorize expenditures.

• Present Shannon Crouch for approval as Police Chief
• Present Rachel Claypool for approval as Finance Assistant
• Resolution 515 amending the 2024-2025 General Fund and authorizing expenditures

The council unanimously approved hiring Shannon Crouch as Chief of Police, and he was sworn in during the meeting. They also approved appointing Rusty Rives as clerk pro-tem, appointing Rachel Claypool as Financial Assistant, and replacing the Animal Shelter heater with a propane wall-hung boiler for about $5,250.

• Hired and appointed Shannon Crouch as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Appointed Rusty Rives as clerk pro-tem for the meeting (unanimous)
• Appointed Rachel Claypool as Financial Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved replacing Animal Shelter heater with propane wall-hung boiler, approx. $5,250 (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Committee will meet to discuss a proposed R-1 zone change. This meeting is open to the public.

• Discussion of an R-1 zone change

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone change for David Johnson's 43.9-acre tract on NW 1st Lane from R-1 (residential) to M-1 (manufacturing/industrial). The motion passed unanimously with no opposition. Johnson indicated he might build a shop but wanted to keep senior housing in mind for future plans.

• Approved zone change from R-1 to M-1 for 43.9-acre tract on NW 1st Lane (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Park Board will hold a work session with the pool design subcommittee and the Aquatic Park Advisory Board to discuss possible designs for the Aquatic Park. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Work session on Aquatic Park design with subcommittee and advisory board

Committee Meetings

The Planning & Zoning Committee of Lamar, Missouri is meeting to discuss a proposed R-1 zone change. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on January 28, 2025 at City Hall.

• Discussion of an R-1 zone change

The Planning & Zoning Committee meeting on January 28, 2025, was held to discuss an R-1 zone change. The minutes provide only the notice and agenda, with no record of decisions made or votes taken.

City Council

The City Council will discuss regulations regarding the use of force during non-violent civil rights demonstrations. The body is also reviewing budget revisions for the water and electric funds and an amendment to a state block grant.

• Res No. 510: Rules and regulations regarding excessive force during non-violent civil rights demonstrations
• Res No. 511: Amending or revising the 2024-2025 Water Fund
• Res No. 512: Amending or revising the 2024-2025 Electric Fund
• Council Bill No. 1953: Amendment of the State Block Grant to accept additional funds
• Res No. 513: Title VI assurances for Truman Area Transportation Service (TATS)

The council approved several resolutions, including one needed to apply for a Community Development Betterment Grant, and amendments to the water and electric funds for infrastructure repairs. They also approved an ordinance accepting additional state block grant funds. Property orders were tabled or removed for four locations, and the council authorized research into leasing the pool property.

• Approved Res No 510 on excessive force rules for CDBG grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Res No 511 amending Water Fund for clay tile line replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Res No 512 amending Electric Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Res No 513 Title VI assurances for TATS (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1935 authorizing state block grant amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled property order at 909 Gulf until March 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Removed order at 610 W 10th St after roof/window replacement (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor and city administrator to research leasing pool property (unanimous)

Committee Meetings

The Administrative Committee is meeting in closed session, not open to the public, to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of specific employees as authorized by state law. No public business or decisions will be made in open session.

• Closed meeting under § 610.021(3) for personnel actions (hiring, firing, disciplining, promoting)

Committee Meetings

The Airport Committee is meeting to address ongoing business and new projects. Discussions include the Runway Extension Project and financial and insurance matters for an airshow.

• Runway Extension Project
• Airshow Financing/Liability Insurance
• Hangar Ribbon Cutting
• Hangar Tenants
• Date for 2025 Event

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Administrative Committee will hold a closed meeting on January 6, 2025, at noon in City Hall to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees, as allowed by Missouri law.

• Closed session under §610.021(3) for personnel discussions

Committee Meetings

The Lamar Park Board will meet to approve minutes, hear public concerns, and receive the director's report. Under old business, they will review the Christmas in the Park event, continue master planning, and get a bathroom update. New business includes a pool assignment from the City Council and the LBT Shelter Project, plus rescheduling the February meeting.

• Pool assignment from City Council
• LBT Shelter Project
• Review of Christmas in the Park event
• Bathroom update from old business
• Continuation of master planning

The Lamar Park Board approved several actions, including paying up to $1,500 to trap beavers and otters, accepting a Lamar Bank and Trust shelter replacement project, requesting council bids for a pool building roof replacement, and forming a sub-committee to design a new pool. The board also tabled the Master Planning discussion until next month and named the basketball courts after Kenny Howard.

• Approved $75 per animal up to $1,500 for beaver/otter trapping (all approve)
• Accepted Lamar Bank and Trust shelter replacement project (all approve)
• Requested council bids for pool building roof replacement, not from park fund (all approve)
• Formed sub-committee to meet with Aquatic Board on pool design (all approve)
• Tabled Master Planning until next month (all in favor)
• Named basketball courts Kenny Howard courts (all approve)
• Approved agenda amendment adding Judd Chesnutt to new business (all approve)
• Approved November 4 minutes (all approve)