Joplin
Upcoming
City Council
The council will hold public hearings on rezoning property at 2601 S Joplin Ave and adopting new rules for data centers. They will also vote on several large contracts including a $5.3 million Main Street streetscape project, a $1.2 million airport road reconstruction, and a $309,000 engineering contract for Davis Boulevard improvements.
- $5,345,425.65 Main Street Streetscape contract (8th-15th St)
- $1,209,187.74 North Perimeter Road reconstruction at airport
- $309,510.00 Davis Boulevard engineering contract with Olsson
- Public hearing on data center use standards
- Lease of Joe Becker Stadium and other sports complexes to Heart of America Tournaments
City Council Informal
At this informal meeting, the City Council will make appointments to boards and commissions and receive updates on the city's investments, IT department, and last winter's snow plan. No formal votes are expected.
- Boards and commissions appointments
- Investment update and policy review
- IT department update
- Snow plan recap for 2025-2026 season
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and receive updates on several park projects, including the selection of a stadium lease, storm damage recovery, and resurfacing of Cunningham Park basketball court. Old business includes updates on the Ewert Splash Park, recreation trails grant, AstroTurf installations, and the MOmentum Bike Park launch event.
- Stadium lease selection for Joe Becker & Wendell Redden Stadiums
- Storm damage update affecting parks
- Cunningham Park basketball court resurfacing project
- AstroTurf updates at Joe Becker, Wendell Redden, and Gene Bassman Complex
- Aquatic season update including Parr Hill Park project
Last 30 days
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider a certificate of appropriateness for a detached garage located at 115 S Moffett. The meeting also includes a budget review.
- Public hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for detached garage at 115 S Moffett
Building Board of Appeals
The board is reviewing progress reports and holding demolition hearings for 17 different properties. Additionally, the board will conduct 'Finding of Fact' proceedings for three new properties.
- Demolition hearings for 17 properties, including 1909 W 15th St and 2408 W 4th St
- Finding of Fact for 2201 S. Tyler Ave
- Finding of Fact for 210 N. Oak Ave
- Finding of Fact for 1204 S. Iowa Ave
City Council
This is procedural boilerplate confirming that a quorum of the Joplin City Council may attend four public events on June 26 and 29. It explicitly states these are not official meetings and no votes or binding decisions will be made. The notice fulfills state open-meeting transparency requirements.
- City Council retreat at MSSU
- Tin Cup Bridge and Trail grand opening
- Amendment 5 Q&A town hall
- Agape Apartments veteran housing tour
A General Public Meeting
The Finance Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and continue deliberations regarding a state income tax proposal.
- State Income Tax Proposal discussion
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for June 19, 2026, has been cancelled because there are no action items to consider.
City Council
This is a procedural notice listing events where a quorum of the City Council may be present. No official business will be conducted or decisions made at these events.
- Main Street of America Centennial Caravan – June 19
- The Great Race downtown – June 21
- City Council Retreat at MSSU – June 26
- Amendment 5 Q&A Town Hall – June 29
- Agape Apartments Veteran 10 Plex Tour – July 1
Police & Firemen's Pension Board
The Police and Firemen's Pension Board will meet to approve previous minutes, review financial statements, and hear an investment update from Segal. The meeting also covers retirements and terminations, along with scheduling the next meeting.
- Approval of May 21, 2026 minutes
- Review of financials
- Investment update by Segal
- Discussion of retirements and terminations
Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization
The Policy Board will consider approving FY2026-2029 TIP Amendment 4, a revision to the transportation improvement program. They will also receive an update on the Bike & Pedestrian Plan and a workshop on NWA Trail Maintenance. Previous minutes and an electronic vote on an earlier amendment are up for approval.
- Approval of FY2026-2029 TIP Amendment 4 (action item)
- Bike & Pedestrian Plan Update
- NWA Trail Maintenance Workshop discussion
- Approval of January 15, 2026 meeting minutes
- Approval of electronic vote for FY2026-2029 TIP Amendment 3
A General Public Meeting
The Joplin Museum Advisory Board will meet to discuss a grant update and an upcoming family event. They will also approve minutes and review monthly reports.
- Grant update
- Upcoming family event
A General Public Meeting
The Board of Directors will elect officers and consider two resolutions: one to terminate the sales tax imposed by the 1717 Market Place Transportation Development District, and another to request a state audit to determine if the district can be legally abolished.
- Election of board officers
- Resolution 2026-01: Terminating the district's sales tax
- Resolution 2026-02: Requesting state audit for possible district abolition
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss updates on the North Heights Survey Phase I & II, Memorial Hall, and a Parks Survey. They will also consider the budget, approve previous minutes, and review participation in Porchfest and the State Preservation Conference. No public hearings with specific items are listed.
- Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes
- Budget discussion
- Public hearings (none specified)
- North Heights Survey Phase I & II update
- Parks Survey update
Conventions & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board
The Joplin Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board will review grant applications from nine organizations for FY2027 funding. The meeting includes presentations and Q&A for each applicant, followed by board discussion and scoring.
- Review of nine FY2027 CVB grant applicants
- Ozark Christian College 2027 Conference Series
- MO-KAN Dragway 2027 Race Series
- Newton County Tourism Council Market Study
- Route 66 Pro Rodeo by Tuff Bull Productions
City Council
This is a notice of possible quorum for City Council members attending three informational events. No official city business or decisions will be made at these events. The agenda is purely procedural.
City Council Informal
The council will review recent sales tax revenue data and general fund financials. Additionally, officials will receive quarterly progress updates from the Downtown Joplin Alliance and the Joplin Sports Authority.
- Sales tax report June 2026
- Marijuana sales tax report June 2026
- General fund financials May 2026
- Downtown Joplin Alliance quarterly update
- Joplin Sports Authority quarterly update
City Council
The Joplin City Council will consider multiple large construction contracts, including a $5.3 million streetscape project on Main Street from 5th to 15th Street and a $1.2 million reconstruction of North Perimeter Road at the airport. They will also vote on a $217,500 consulting agreement for development around Missouri Southern State University and the Northpark Mall, and a resolution to apply for a SAFER grant to hire six firefighters. Several wastewater treatment plant improvement contracts and a sewer extension project are also on the consent agenda.
- $5,345,425 Main Street Streetscape (5th to 15th St) construction contract with Sprouls Construction Inc.
- $1,209,187 North Perimeter Road Reconstruction at Joplin Regional Airport with Emery Sapp & Sons
- $217,500 consulting agreement with Place Foundry PLLC for development planning near MSSU, Northpark Mall, and Newman Road
- Resolution to apply for SAFER grant to fund 6 new firefighter positions
- Lease agreement with Heart of America Tournaments LLC for Joe Becker Baseball Stadium and Wendell Redden Stadium
Airport Board
The Joplin Airport Board will hear updates on the PBB project and North Perimeter Road, review airport compliance improvements, and discuss the FY2027 budget request. New business includes an airline update, followed by a discussion on the future of Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and stakeholder engagement.
- PBB Project Update
- N Perimeter Road Project Update
- FY2027 Budget Request Summary
- Airline Update
- Future of JLN Discussion (stakeholder engagement)