Jackson public meetings in 2025

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider adopting the 2026 budget, utility rate schedules, and a bond issuance for water and sewer improvements. The meeting also includes approval of contracts, change orders for construction projects, and a public hearing for a zoning text amendment.

• Motion to adopt 2026 City of Jackson Annual Budget
• Motion to approve 2026 utility service rate schedule
• Bill to authorize $7,500.00 tourism funding to Chamber of Commerce
• Motion to approve Change Order No. 2 to Lappe Cement Finishing, Inc. ($11,465.24)
• Motion to set public hearing for January 20, 2026, on zoning text amendment

Board of Aldermen

The Jackson Board of Aldermen will discuss several reports and consider multiple code changes at its December 15 meeting. Items include amendments to Chapter 65 (Zoning) for special‑use permits and to Chapter 64 (Historic Preservation), a replat proposal for part of Russell Heights Cemetery, and a discussion of SB735 concerning alcohol sales during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The board will also hear reports from SEMO Pets, the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, the Park Board, and the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Amendments to Chapter 65 (Zoning) of the City Code – special use permits
• Amendments to Chapter 64 (Historic Preservation) of the City Code
• Replat of a portion of Russell Heights Cemetery – engineering services proposal
• Discussion of SB735 – alcohol sales during 2026 FIFA World Cup
• Annual Report of SEMO Pets

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for Dec. 11, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. Consequently, the commission will not consider any rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings at this time.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving land exchange certifications for three properties and two text amendments to the city's zoning code regarding industrial privacy fences and home occupations.

• Approve land exchange certification for .05 Acres at 5176 Caney Fork St
• Approve land exchange certification for .29 Acres at 2015 W Jackson Blvd
• Approve land exchange certification for .02 Acres at 2216 Bainbridge Rd
• Text amendment to Chapter 65 regarding privacy fences in industrial districts
• Text amendment to Chapter 65 regarding home occupations

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to review the FY26 budget. The board will also address task orders for renovations at the City Pool and the Civic Center.

• FY26 Budget
• Civic Center Renovation Task Order
• City Pool Renovation Task Order

Community Outreach Board

The Community Outreach Board will approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting and the Secretary and Treasurer reports. It will also discuss the upcoming Christmas Parade and the Elks Lodge Christmas Baskets. No other business is listed for this special meeting.

• Approve minutes of November 10, 2025
• Approve Secretary and Treasurer reports
• Discuss Christmas Parade plans
• Discuss Elks Lodge Christmas Baskets

The board voted to donate 300 cookies and 48 pens to Jackson Villas. It also approved a $500 donation to support the Jackson Elks Christmas baskets. The regular meeting scheduled for December 8 was cancelled. All motions passed unanimously.

• Donate 300 cookies and 48 pens to Jackson Villas (unanimous)
• Approve $500 donation to Jackson Elks Christmas baskets (unanimous)
• Cancel December 8 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will consider approving a $11.7 million contract for wastewater plant upgrades and a $10,394 change order for roof repairs. The meeting also includes the termination of a contract for generator part removal and the introduction of an ordinance for a joint emergency operations center.

• Approve $11,764,000.00 contract for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
• Approve $10,394.00 change order for Combined Roof Repairs Project
• Terminate contract with IDS, Inc. for generator engine parts
• Propose Ordinance for Joint Use of Emergency Operations Center
• Approve $11,764.00 change order for Roundabout Project traffic control

Board of Aldermen

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a study session to discuss several city programs and projects. The meeting includes a review of the SEMO Redi annual report and the 2026 City Park Summer Concert Series. No formal votes are scheduled for this session.

• Liens for the Grandview Acres Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Project
• Renewal of the Geographic Information System (GIS) Program
• Annual Report of SEMO Redi
• 2026 City Park Summer Concert Series announcement

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on November 20, 2025 at City Hall. The board will consider a variance request to allow a portable storage shed in the side yard of 1104 S. Hope Street, submitted by Robert E. and Pamela S. Davis. The meeting also includes approval of the October 23, 2025 minutes.

• Consider variance for portable storage shed at 1104 S. Hope St.
• Approve minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen is holding a Mayor's Retreat to discuss 5-year projections and project updates. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of 5-year projections
• Discussion of project updates

Board of Aldermen

The Jackson Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances that would create contractual agreements for city services, including comprehensive banking services, employee benefit plans, and recycling collection. They will also vote on a $5,415 change order for concrete pavement repair and adjust the date of the January 2026 regular meeting. The meeting includes routine reports and a motion for an executive session on personnel and litigation matters.

• Ordinance authorizing a contractual agreement with First State Community Bank for comprehensive banking services
• Ordinances authorizing contracts with Auxiant and Roundstone Management, Ltd. for the 2026 employee medical and dental insurance benefit plan
• Ordinance authorizing a contract with The Standard for the 2026 employee vision and life insurance benefit plan
• Change Order No. 1 approving $5,415.00 to Lappe Cement Finishing, Inc. for the 2025 Annual Concrete Pavement Repair Program
• Ordinance authorizing a contractual agreement with Federal International Recycling and Waste Solutions, LLC for recycling collection and processing services

Board of Aldermen

The board will discuss the annual report from the JACOC Director of Retail Development and a report from the Park Board. It will consider a contractor’s request to revise the traffic control plan for the roundabout at North High Street and Deerwood Drive, an update on the East Main Street Pedestrian Walkway, and review bids for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project. The board will also review a proposal to purchase Worthington engine parts, consider Change Order No.1 for the Combined Roof Repairs Project, and address previously tabled and additional items.

• Contractor request to revise traffic control plan for roundabout at North High Street and Deerwood Drive
• Review of bids received for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project
• Proposal to purchase Worthington engine parts
• Change Order No.1 for the Combined Roof Repairs Project
• Update on East Main Street Pedestrian Walkway Project

Board of Aldermen

The Jackson Board of Aldermen will adopt the agenda, approve the October 20 minutes, and approve the list of bills paid for the prior month. It will set a public hearing on Dec. 15 to consider the proposed 2026 city budget, which includes sewer and other utility rate adjustments. The board will also consider several ordinances and contracts, such as a LIHEAP supplier agreement, changes to alcoholic beverage licensing fees, a water‑tower purchase, and a combined roof‑repairs contract.

• Public hearing set for Dec. 15 to consider the 2026 City of Jackson Annual Budget and utility rate adjustments (Item 5)
• Ordinance authorizing a Supplier Agreement with Missouri Dept. of Social Services for LIHEAP (Item 6)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 5 (Alcoholic Beverages) regarding background checks and liquor license fees (Item 7)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Abbottsford Land Management to purchase a parcel for a water tower (Item 8)
• Task Order Authorization No. 25-09 to Koehler Engineering for $7,360 surveying and environmental services for the water tower (Item 9)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss a request for electrical service connection to a nonresident on East Main Street. They will also review banking service proposals that have been received. Additional discussion will cover previously tabled items and any other items that may be added.

• Request for electrical service connection to a nonresident on East Main Street
• Review of banking service proposals received
• Discussion of previously tabled items (unspecified)
• Additional items (unspecified)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on October 23, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will consider a variance to place an above‑ground swimming pool at 2504 Jonathan Drive under Section 65‑20(b). The board will also consider a setback variance to allow a 17‑foot front yard setback at 1901 and 1903 Lewis Drive under Section 65‑10.

• Approve June 26, 2025 minutes
• Variance request for an above‑ground pool at 2504 Jonathan Drive (Section 65‑20(b))
• Variance request for a 17‑foot front yard setback at 1901 & 1903 Lewis Drive (Section 65‑10)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold hearings on industrial zoning height requirements and the 2023 Industrial Infrastructure Improvement Project. Members will also consider ordinances regarding IT support services and new crosswalk designations on East Main Street.

• Proposed text amendment to building height requirements in I-1, I-2, and I-3 Industrial Districts
• Hearing on 2023 Industrial Infrastructure Improvement Project regarding Trussworks
• Change Order No. 6 for Penzel Construction Company, Inc. reducing Fire Station No. 1 project cost by $13,713.92
• Proposed contract with Forward Slash Technology, LLC for Managed Information Technology Support
• Proposed addition of crosswalk designations on East Main Street

Board of Aldermen

The Jackson Board of Aldermen will discuss several public‑input requests, including new no‑parking designations on Dorothy Drive, Alvin Street, Cecile Street, and North Missouri Street. They will review Amendment No. 1 to Task Order Authorization #21‑16 for the Phase 3 sanitary sewer main extension along Williams Creek and South Old Orchard Road. Additional items include proposed changes to alcohol licensing fees, zoning fence‑height requirements, and bids for a combined roof‑repairs project.

• Public input requests for no‑parking designations on Dorothy Drive, Alvin Street, Cecile Street, and the 100‑ and 200‑blocks of North Missouri Street
• Amendment No. 1 to Task Order Authorization #21‑16 for Phase 3 sanitary sewer main extension along Williams Creek / South Old Orchard Road
• Proposed right‑in/right‑out configuration on Kimbel Lane by MoDOT
• Amendments to Chapter 5 (Alcoholic Beverages) on background checks and liquor license fees
• Review of bids received for the Combined Roof Repairs Project

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will meet to review street construction standards and housing incentives for new residential development. The board will also discuss potential annexation areas and their impact on future growth.

• Review of current street design and construction standards
• Discussion of housing incentives for new residential development
• Discussion of potential annexation areas

Community Outreach Board

The board will approve the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the Secretary and Treasurer’s reports. It will then discuss three community initiatives: Jackson Moves, the Holiday Extravaganza Lighting Program, and Touch‑A‑Truck. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the September 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve the Secretary and Treasurer’s reports
• Discuss the Jackson Moves program
• Discuss the Holiday Extravaganza Lighting Program
• Discuss the Touch‑A‑Truck event

Park Board

The Jackson Park Board meeting on October 13, 2025 will open with recognitions and a reading of the September meeting minutes. The board will consider two old‑business items: the Civic Center Renovation Task Order and the City Pool Renovation Task Order. Committee reports, including a Civic Center report and the Parks & Recreation Director’s report, will follow. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Review Civic Center Renovation Task Order
• Review City Pool Renovation Task Order
• Civic Center report
• Parks & Recreation Director’s report

Historic Preservation Commission

The Jackson Historic Preservation Commission will meet on October 9, 2025 at the Jackson Civic Center. The commission will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will then review proposed changes to Historic Preservation Chapter 64 of the City of Jackson Ordinances.

• Review proposed changes to Historic Preservation Chapter 64 of the City of Jackson Ordinances

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jackson Planning & Zoning Commission canceled its October 8 meeting due to a lack of agenda items. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM at City Hall, 101 Court Street.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 25, 2025 was canceled. The cancellation was due to the lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will first approve the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing and vote on removing a portion of N. Donna Drive from the Major Street Plan. The body will also consider a land‑exchange certification moving .02 acres from 425 Elm Street to 621 Luetje Street, and a text amendment to Chapter 65 of the zoning code to change building‑height requirements in the I‑1, I‑2 and I‑3 industrial districts.

• Public hearing and motion to remove a section of the Major Street Plan for N. Donna Drive between E. Main Street and Ridge Road
• Land Exchange Certification transferring .02 acres from 425 Elm Street to 621 Luetje Street
• Text amendment to Chapter 65 (Zoning) to modify building height requirements in I‑1, I‑2, and I‑3 industrial districts
• Approval of the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Outreach Board

The Community Outreach Board approved the August meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The board also approved the August Treasurer’s Report unanimously. A motion to adjourn was passed unanimously, ending the meeting.

• Approved August minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to review previous minutes and discuss old business regarding facility renovations. The agenda includes reports from the Civic Center and the Parks & Recreation Director.

• Civic Center Renovation Task Order
• City Pool Renovation Task Order
• Baseball/Softball Concession Stands

The board gave verbal approval for a professionally created plaque to be installed at the Rock Garden in memory of Lester and Ruth Maevers. The board also approved the March Board meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved plaque honoring Lester & Ruth Maevers (verbal approval)
• Approved March Board meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review requests to approve land exchange certifications for properties on E. Jackson Blvd and Dana Drive, as well as a minor subdivision on Blues Highway Center. The body will also consider a special use permit for billboards near East Jackson Boulevard and a text amendment to Chapter 65 regarding off-street parking for medical and dental clinics.

• Land exchange certification for .96 Acres from 3815 E Jackson Blvd to 3704 Dana Drive
• Land exchange certification for .03 Acres from 1355 Mohawk Street to 1233 Cherokee Street
• Land exchange certification for 2,022 sq ft from 1044 Oakland Drive to 1026 Oakland Drive
• Text amendment to Chapter 65 (Zoning) regarding off-street parking for medical and dental clinics
• Special use permit for billboards closer to East Jackson Boulevard

Community Outreach Board

The Community Outreach Board will meet to review minutes and reports. The board is scheduled to discuss several community programs and events.

• Jackson Moves
• Holiday Extravaganza Lighting Program
• Touch-A-Truck
• Cruisin' Uptown Jackson

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to review task orders for the Civic Center and City Pool renovations. The board will also discuss baseball and softball concession stands and the Optimist Boys Basketball program.

• Civic Center Renovation Task Order
• City Pool Renovation Task Order
• Baseball/Softball Concession Stands
• Optimist Boys Basketball

Community Outreach Board

The Community Outreach Board approved the May meeting minutes and the May Treasurer’s Report, with both motions passing unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park Board

The Jackson Park Board approved the minutes from the May meeting after a motion by Bob Lichtenegger and a second by Cherie Harris. The board also approved a motion to adjourn the June 9 meeting. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved May 2025 Board minutes (motion by Bob Lichtenegger, second by Cherie Harris)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion by Bob Lichtenegger, second by Mandi Gard)

Community Outreach Board

The Community Outreach Board approved the minutes from April and the April Treasurer's Report. The board voted to provide $800 to support the Jackson Moves summer program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved April Treasurer's Report (motion passed)
• Approved $800 funding for Jackson Moves summer program (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission met on April 16, 2025 at City Hall. The agenda included approval of the March 12, 2025 minutes and a request to approve a final plat for Williams Creek Estates. The minutes do not record any votes, approvals, denials, or other actions on those items.