Joplin public meetings in 2022

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals lifted demolition orders for three properties to allow a new owner to secure financing and complete construction. The decision is contingent upon a building permit being in place by March 1, 2023.

• Lifted Order of Demolition and released Items 3005, 3006, and 3007 (2611, 2617, and 2621 S. Pearl Ave) contingent on building permit by March 1, 2023 (6-0-1)
• Excused Mr. Brown from the meeting (6-0-1)

Conventions & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the November 2022 minutes and voted to keep the existing officers for the 2023 calendar year. Members discussed organizing a meeting with the Joplin Police Department and city officials to address security and theft in the hotel district.

• Approved November 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retaining current officers for CY2023 (unanimous)

City Council Informal

The Joplin City Council will receive an update on sales and use tax collections and a contract update for Parkwood. The agenda includes detailed historical tax receipt data for multiple funds, including the general sales tax and the police and fire pension tax.

• Sales and Use Tax Update
• Parkwood Contract Update

The City Council held an informal meeting to receive reports on sales and use tax collections and the Parkwood contract. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Council approved three real estate contracts selling parcels to Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity and a $394,795.83 purchase order for Motorola radios. They also authorized a grant application for ARPA funds and approved a demolition contract for 2012 S. Connor Ave.

• Approved sale of 1513 East Hill Street to Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity (9-0)
• Approved sale of 909 Broadway to Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity (9-0)
• Approved sale of 304 North Cox to Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity (9-0)
• Approved $394,795.83 purchase of Motorola portable and mobile radios (9-0)
• Approved $2,759.00 demolition contract for 2012 S. Connor Ave (9-0)
• Authorized ARPA grant application with Missouri Department of Natural Resources (9-0)
• Rezoned 3024 E 9th St from Commercial (C-3) to Two Family Residential (R-2) (9-0)
• Vacated utility easement at McClelland Terrace and W 32nd St (9-0)

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The Board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2022, meeting. Members reviewed financial reports showing a November ending balance of $55,515,695 and received a market performance update from Segal Marco.

• Approved November 17, 2022, minutes
• Set next regular meeting for January 19, 2023

Joplin Sports Authority

The board elected a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and financial reports for October and November 2022.

• Elected Jhan Hurn as Board Chair (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected JT Weber as Vice Chair (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Elected Patty Vavra as Secretary (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved October 12, 2022 board minutes (8-0)
• Accepted October 2022 Treasurers Report (8-0)
• Accepted November 2022 Treasurers Report (8-0)

Joplin Re-Development Corporation (353 Commission)

The Joplin Redevelopment Corporation approved a resolution to execute conveyance documents for properties at 906 and 912 S. Main St. This property exchange allows for the implementation of a redevelopment plan and the abatement of ad valorem property taxes.

• Approved Resolution 2022-01 for property exchange at 906 and 912 S. Main St. (5-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Excused Andrew Perigo and Lane Clenvenger (4-1)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission recommended approval for two rezoning requests and tabled two other cases. The body also elected its officers for the upcoming term.

• Recommended approval for Case 065-22 rezoning 2300 block of W. 24th St from R-1 to R-2 (6-0)
• Recommended approval for Case 071-22 rezoning 5850 E. 20th St from R-1 to C-3 (6-0)
• Tabled Case 067-22 rezoning 2629 and 2827 S. Oliver Ave to allow for neighborhood meeting (6-0)
• Tabled Case 068-22 site plan review for 634 N. Main Street due to applicant absence (5-1)
• Elected Mr. Kimble as Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Ms. Phillips as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Ms. Warren as Secretary (6-0)
• Denied motion to set a five-minute speaking time limit for public hearings (no second)

Building Board of Appeals

The Board approved the October meeting minutes and voted to continue 18 separate property items to the January 27, 2023, meeting. These continuances were granted to allow property owners to provide progress reports or attend demolition hearings.

• Approved amended October meeting minutes (7-0)
• Continued Item 2913 (3615 S. Range Line Rd.) to Jan 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued Item 2947 (2408 Willard Ave.) to Jan 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued Item 2968 (217 N. Gray Ave.) to Jan 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued Item 3004 (630 S. Porter Ave.) to Jan 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued Item 2976 (1417 W. 20th St.) to Jan 27, 2023 (7-0)
• Continued Item 2985 (130 S. Moffet Ave.) to Jan 27, 2023 (6-0)
• Continued Item 2990 (801, 803, 805 W. 1st St.) to Jan 27, 2023 (7-0)

A General Public Meeting

The Proposition Action Implementation and Oversight Committee approved support for proposed swing staffing for the Fire Department. The committee also received updates on use tax collection, the homeless strategic plan, and Park Ranger vehicles.

• Approved previous month's meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved support for Fire Dept. swing staffing at $90,000 each (unanimous)

A General Public Meeting

The commission approved the November 2022 meeting minutes. The remainder of the meeting consisted of progress updates and discussions regarding various events for the Joplin Sesquicentennial.

• Approved November 2022 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved a special use permit for a residential concert house and several wastewater system contracts. The council also authorized two emergency demolitions and passed a multi-family development site plan.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Residential Concert House at 2120 E 24th St with annual fire safety inspections (9-0)
• Tabled Council Bill No. 2022-290 regarding rezoning at 6902 E 32nd St (9-0)
• Passed first reading of Council Bill No. 2022-289 to rezone 3024 E 9th St to R-2 Two Family Residential (9-0)
• Passed first reading of Council Bill No. 2022-291 to vacate a utility easement at McClelland Terrace and W 32nd St (9-0)
• Approved $965,000 purchase order with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for wastewater collection system project (9-0)
• Approved $96,900 work authorization with Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. for wastewater project (9-0)
• Approved emergency demolition contracts with B & D Yardbuilders for 820 E Broadway St ($3,187.17) and 1406 S. Moffet Ave. ($2,800.17) (9-0)
• Approved $58,300 for engineering services for intersection improvements at 4th and Murphy Blvd (8-1)

City Council Informal

The Joplin City Council will hold an informal meeting to discuss the scope of services for a homelessness study. No formal votes or decisions are expected at this work session.

• Discussion of the scope of services for a homelessness study

Assistant City Manager Tony Robyn presented a draft scope of services for a Request for Proposals (RFP) to analyze homelessness in the Joplin region. The proposed study aims to identify service gaps, analyze housing availability, and develop an actionable plan for coordinated services. An RFP will be brought back to the Council for review at a later date.

• Discussed Homelessness Analysis Scope for RFP final draft

A General Public Meeting

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Committee members received a 2023 City Budget overview and a review of the MML sales tax for municipalities worksheet.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a redevelopment plan and real estate tax abatements for properties at 906-912 S. Main St. Council also authorized several infrastructure contracts and the sale of city land to Powell Land Development, LLC.

• Approved 100% tax abatement for 10 years and 50% for following 15 years for 906-912 S. Main St. (8-0)
• Approved $138,500 change order for Joplin Creek Interceptor Replacement project (8-0)
• Approved sale of three parcels at 2300 Golf Link Road to Powell Land Development, LLC (8-0)
• Approved revised step pay plan for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (8-0)
• Approved acceptance of state grant for Metro Area Public Transit System (MAPS) (8-0)
• Vacated utility easement at 3209 S Range Line Rd (8-0)
• Rezoned 2323 S. Highview Ave from Heavy Industrial (M-2) to Commercial (C-3) (8-0)
• Advanced $965,000 wastewater project purchase order to second and third reading (8-0)

City Council Informal

The City Council is reviewing the Downtown Joplin Main Street program for accreditation, including its community support, work plan, budget, and staffing. The report also highlights 2022 achievements: 16 new businesses, over $13 million in private investment, and an estimated 100,000 visitors to downtown events.

• Accreditation criteria review: board, budget, paid manager, historic preservation ethic, and membership in Main Street America network
• 16 new businesses opened in first 9 months of 2022
• More than $13 million in private investment in 2022; over $60 million in last five years
• 200+ downtown apartments in development across multiple projects (Frisco, Muir, Pennington, DeGraff, YMCA, Olivia, Christman, Independent, 826 Main)
• Upcoming events: Small Business Saturday (Nov 26), WineShare (Jan 6), Chili Cook Off (Jan 21), Paris Week (Feb 11), Third Thursday (resumes March 16)

The meeting consisted of informational presentations regarding city finances and downtown revitalization. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded.

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The Board approved a monthly payment of $2,466.75 and a lump sum distribution of $167,853.16 for retired Fire department employee David Holden. The Board also reviewed October financial statements and a market update from Segal Marco.

• Approved October 13, 2022, meeting minutes
• Approved monthly payment of $2,466.75 and lump sum of $167,853.16 for David Holden

Capital Improvements Oversight Sales Tax Committee

The committee reviewed financial reports and project statuses for parks, storm water, capital improvements, and public safety sales taxes. No new funding or project approvals were decided during the meeting; the session focused on reporting expenditures and construction updates.

• Approved August 17, 2022, meeting minutes
• Excused absent committee members

Conventions & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board

The board approved the September 2022 minutes. Staff provided updates on a tourism venue needs assessment, a forthcoming visitors profile RFP, and the development of a volunteer ambassador program.

• Approved September 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Joplin Board of Health meeting scheduled for November 15, 2022, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

A General Public Meeting

The committee held a meeting focused on the purpose, guidelines, and future structure of the body. Staff discussed budget access and audit information. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Set next meeting date for November 29 at 4:00

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission denied a request for a special use permit to operate a residential concert house at 2120 E. 24th St. Two rezoning and easement requests were recommended for City Council approval, and one rezoning request was tabled.

• Denied special use permit for residential concert house at 2120 E. 24th St. (5-0)
• Recommended approval for rezoning 3024 E. 9th St. from Commercial (C-3) to Two Family Residential (R-2) (5-0)
• Recommended approval to vacate stormwater easement at W. 32nd St. & McClelland Terrace (5-0)
• Tabled rezoning of 6902 E. 32nd St. from Commercial (C-3) to Heavy Industrial (M-2) due to lack of representation (5-0)
• Approved October 10, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Traffic Commission

The commission approved the installation of a no parking sign 75 feet from the intersection of 2nd and Main to reduce accidents involving large trucks. Other items discussed included a high school crossing design and traffic calming measures on 26th Street.

• Approved minutes from September 8, 2022
• Supported installation of no parking sign at 2nd and Main

Airport Board

The board approved the October meeting minutes. Members discussed potential business opportunities at the GA terminal, including a restaurant and coffee kiosk, and determined the owner of Mizzou Aviation must be included in those talks.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Decided owner of Mizzou Aviation must be included in GA terminal business talks

Parks & Recreation Board

The Joplin Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss a Museum Strategic Plan update, a Recreation Division restructure, stormwater project timelines, new full-time positions approved for the 2023 budget, an LWCF grant application, holiday lighting and event scheduling, and a new shelter rental with amenities policy. Monthly reports from the golf course, museum, and recreation division will also be presented.

• Discussion of Parks Storm Water Projects Timeline
• New full-time positions approved for 2023 budget
• LWCF grant application
• Holiday lighting and event schedule
• New shelter rental with amenities policy

The board approved a revised organizational chart for the department. Staff reported on the Museum Strategic Plan, budget approvals for five full-time positions, and upcoming holiday events.

• Approved revised organizational chart (All yea)

Joplin Re-Development Corporation (353 Commission)

The board approved a pre-development plan and recommended a 25-year tax abatement to the City Council for a mixed-use project at 906 and 912 S. Main St. The project includes commercial space on the ground floor and three 2-bedroom apartments upstairs.

• Approved pre-development plan and recommended tax abatement for 906 and 912 S. Main St. (5-0)
• Approved July 12, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Excused Andrew Perigo and Lane Clevenger (4-1)

City Council

The Council approved multiple emergency construction contracts for lift stations and wastewater rehabilitation. They also passed ordinances regarding zoning changes, a day care special use permit, and exemptions for axe throwing clubs.

• Approved utility easement vacation at 3209 S Range Line Rd (9-0)
• Rezoned 2323 S. Highview Ave from Heavy Industrial (M-2) to Commercial (C-3) (9-0)
• Granted Special Use Permit for day care center at 3231 E. 12th St (9-0)
• Approved $150,850 contract with G & G Construction for Tin Cup Lift Station (9-0)
• Approved $192,000 work authorization with Allgeier, Martin and Associates for Swede Lane Lift Station (9-0)
• Approved $454,200 contract with Goins Construction for Turkey Creek WWTF (9-0)
• Approved $358,928 for broadband administrative services via Alvarez and Marsal (9-0)
• Approved underage person exemptions for axe throwing clubs (8-1)

City Council Informal

The City Council received a staffing update showing 16% vacancy rate (97 of 578 positions) and a 2022 turnover rate of about 5.5%. The Public Works Director presented a proposed succession plan to create a temporary Deputy Director position to fill leadership gaps and improve department structure. No votes or decisions were taken; the item was informational only.

• 84% of 481 filled positions, 16% vacant (97 positions)
• Public Works has critical shortages: Equipment Operators, Transit Drivers, Laborer II, Utility Locator, Plant Operators
• Proposed temporary Deputy Director of Public Works to assist with succession planning
• 2022 new hires: 84 out of 811 total applicants
• ARPA funding and 2024 CIST projects mentioned as future needs

The meeting consisted of staff presentations regarding city-wide vacancy rates and a proposed restructuring of the Public Works Department. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

A General Public Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the previous month's meeting. City Manager Nick Edwards introduced David Eisenlohr to provide an update and overview of the draft Operations Assessment for the City.

• Approved previous month's meeting minutes (unanimous)

A General Public Meeting

The commission approved the amended minutes from the October 4, 2022, meeting. Members received progress updates on various Sesquicentennial events, including movie screenings, garden tours, and a community concert. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved amended October 4, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Building Board of Appeals

The Board declared two properties dangerous buildings and ordered their demolition. Several other properties were continued to December 9 for progress reports, and one multi-family project permit was extended.

• Ordered demolition of 2012 S. Connor Ave. (6-0)
• Ordered demolition of 216 S. Forest Ave. (6-0)
• Extended permit for 1913 E. 44 St. to September 2023 (6-0)
• Released 1124 Murphy Ave. from agenda (6-0)
• Released 820 Broadway from agenda due to signed consent (6-0)
• Continued 3615 S. Range Line Rd. to Dec 9 (6-0)
• Continued 2408 Willard Ave. to Dec 9 (6-0)
• Continued 217 N. Gray Ave. to Dec 9 (6-0)

City Council Informal

The council heard a presentation on the city's cybersecurity maturity model, including progress on initiatives like multi-factor authentication and dark web monitoring. The report showed a slight decrease in mitigated vulnerabilities across most severity levels compared to the previous month.

• Total vulnerabilities mitigated: 43.10%, down 1.01% from last month
• Critical vulnerabilities mitigated: 44.44%, down 0.85% from last month
• High vulnerabilities mitigated: 47.06%, down 1.41% from last month
• Initiatives in progress include multi-factor authentication implementation and dark web monitoring
• Planned policies include incident handling, remote access, and password policy

City Council Informal

The City of Joplin is seeking sealed bid proposals for the redevelopment or repurposing of the former Joplin Public Library located at 302 S Main St. Interested parties must submit an offer price and intended use by February 1, 2023.

• Request for Proposal for 302 S Main St (former Joplin Public Library)
• Property features 35,838 available square feet and 54 parking spots
• Property walk-throughs scheduled for November 9, 2022, and December 7, 2022
• Proposal deadline of February 1, 2023

City Council Informal

The City of Joplin is requesting proposals from certified public accountant firms to conduct a special audit. The selected firm will review specific tax disbursements and purchasing policy compliance for fiscal years 2021 and 2022.

• Audit of all disbursements over $50,000 for parks & stormwater, capital improvement, pension, public safety, and transportation sales taxes
• Testing of all general disbursements over $50,000 for compliance with City purchasing policy
• Recomputation of general fund overhead transfer
• Requirement for a written report and public presentation of findings to the City Council

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will review updates regarding Schifferdecker Golf Course, Spiva Park, and the Museum Strategic Plan Study. New business includes discussions on parking lot and trail resurfacing, tree inspections, and a potential recreation division restructure.

• Schifferdecker Golf Course 100-year Anniversary recap
• Spiva Park Update
• Museum Strategic Plan Study Update
• Parking Lots and Trail resurfacing
• Park tree inventory and inspections

City Council Informal

The Informal Meeting scheduled for September 6, 2022, has been canceled.

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting for the Joplin Board of Health on August 16, 2022, has been cancelled.

City Council Informal

The City Council will hold an informal meeting to discuss updates regarding sales and use taxes and legislative matters. The agenda includes detailed historical tax receipt reports for the general sales tax and the police and fire pension sales tax.

• Sales and Use Tax Update
• Legislative Update
• Review of General Sales Tax (1%) historical receipts
• Review of General Sales Tax for Police & Fire Pension (1/2%) historical receipts

City Council

The City Council will discuss a new zoning ordinance and multiple amendments to the 32nd Street Place Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan. The meeting includes public hearings for a day care special use permit and a residential rezoning request.

• Adoption of a new Zoning ordinance to be codified as Appendix 29 of the Municipal Code
• Contract with McClanahan Construction Company Inc. for $494,000.00 for Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment services
• Special Use Permit request for a Day Care Center at 1918 S. Sergeant Ave.
• Rezoning of 1908 W. 10th St. from District R-1 to District R-2
• Acceptance of an FAA-AIP grant for Terminal Area Master Plan Design Services at Joplin Regional Airport

City Council

A possible quorum of the City Council may attend a public event regarding Proposition Public Safety. The meeting is scheduled for July 27, 2022, at the Silver Creek Community Center. No official city business or actions will be taken during this event.

• Public meeting regarding Proposition Public Safety
• Meeting location: Silver Creek Community Center, 3106 Silver Creek Drive

City Council

The City Council will attend a public meeting regarding Proposition Public Safety on July 20, 2022. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no official city business action will be taken.

• Public meeting regarding Proposition Public Safety at 506 S. Joplin Avenue

City Council

The scheduled work session for July 19, 2022, was canceled. The agenda had listed a discussion regarding the prioritization of the Community Project List for ARPA and other funding opportunities.

• Discussion regarding Prioritization of Community Project List for ARPA/Other Funding Opportunities (Canceled)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a new zoning code and property rezonings. The agenda also includes discussions on ARPA project prioritization, vehicle replacements, and a public hearing for a taxi business license.

• Public Hearing for Cross Taxi vehicle for hire business license
• Zoning ordinance to adopt Appendix 29-A of the Joplin Municipal Code
• $96,000.00 for engineering design services for Tin Cup Trail Phase II
• Rezoning of property at 4579 Hwy. 43 from Single-family Residential to Heavy Industrial
• $48,974.00 contract for the Joplin Health Department

City Council Informal

The City Council held an informal meeting to review a vCISO report on cybersecurity initiatives. The discussion focused on completed security controls from months 1-6 and planned gap analysis for months 7-9.

• Implementation of new firewalls and patching processes
• Deployment of Mixmode Sensor for 24x7 network traffic monitoring by Ravenii SOC
• Management of 54 TBs of data backups
• Removal of all Windows 7 devices from the network
• Planned implementation of Multi-Factor Authentication and network segmentation

Parks & Recreation Board

The meeting scheduled for July 13, 2022, was cancelled. The agenda contained items regarding park maintenance and division restructuring, but no actions were taken.

• Schifferdecker Golf Course 100-year Anniversary recap
• Spiva Park Update
• Landscape Maintenance Service agreement
• Parking Lots and Trail resurfacing
• Recreation Division restructure discussion

City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum of the City Council attending an event at 3323 E. 20th Street. No official city business or actions will be taken during this time.

• Soft opening for Pizza Ranch at 3323 E. 20th Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning a property at 4579 Hwy. 43 from residential to heavy industrial. The body is also reviewing several emergency engineering and construction contracts for the airport and sewer systems, as well as broadband administrative services.

• Public hearing for rezoning 4579 Hwy. 43 from District R-1 to District M-2
• Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for $350,078.00 for Airport ARFF Building design
• Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for $180,426.00 for Airport Pavement Management Plan
• Work authorization with Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc. up to $265,000.00 for Tin Cup Lift Station Rehabilitation
• Agreement with C & L Grease and Wastewater Services up to $150,000.00 for sludge hauling

City Council

This document is a notice that City Council members may attend an Independence Day Celebration on July 4, 2022. It is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no official city business will be conducted.

• Independence Day Celebration at Fred G. Hughes Stadium

City Council

This document is a notice of a possible quorum for events held on June 25 and June 29, 2022. It is not a regularly scheduled meeting and no official city business will be conducted.

• Events at Schifferdecker Golf Course (506 S. Schifferdecker) on June 25 and June 29, 2022

City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum of the City Council attending events at the Schifferdecker Golf Course. No official city business or actions will be taken during these times.

• Schifferdecker Golf Course 100th Anniversary events

City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum of the City Council regarding a wet down ceremony for a new ladder truck at Station 5. No official city business or actions will be taken during this event.

• Wet Down Ceremony at 3223 S. Texas Avenue

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing for a Dollar General site plan and consider several ordinances regarding zoning changes and utility updates. The body is also reviewing contracts for wastewater facility repairs and trail design. Presentations include a report on Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

• Public hearing for Dollar General site plan near E. Zora St. and N. St. Louis Ave.
• Contract for $234,344.47 with Performance Boiler and Mechanical LLC for Shoal Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility boiler replacement
• Work authorization for $162,750.00 with Olsson for Grand Falls Trail design
• Proposed contract not to exceed $150,000.00 with C & L Grease and Wastewater Services for sludge hauling
• Zoning changes for 309 W. 20th St., 7415 E 32nd St., and 3101 N. Range Line Rd.

City Council Informal

The City Council held an informal meeting to review preliminary financial statements and budget reports for medical and prescription drug claims. The discussion focused on projected versus actual income and expenses for the 2021 calendar year and the first quarter of 2022.

• 2021 total income of $5,975,208 against total expenses of $6,230,171
• 2022 year-to-date total income of $1,609,680 and total expenses of $1,281,493
• 2021 medical claims totaling $3,653,884
• 2021 prescription drug claims totaling $1,463,880
• Review of large claimant experience for medical and prescription drugs

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a framework for an updated development code. The proposed changes include reorganized sections for zoning, subdivision standards, and administrative procedures.

• Development Code Update (Adoption Draft)
• Chapter 1: General Provisions
• Chapter 2: Procedures
• Chapter 3: Subdivision Standards
• Chapter 4: Zoning Districts & Use Standards

City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum of the City Council attending a ribbon cutting event. No official city business will be conducted and no action will be taken.

• Ribbon cutting for Raising Canes at 1237 South Range Line Road

City Council Informal

The council is discussing the 'Securing Water For Our Future' initiative and the role of the Joint Municipal Utility Commission (JMUC). The presentation outlines a timeline for water resource development and reallocation of storage space through the Corps of Engineers.

• Review of Southwest Missouri (SWMO) Water members including Joplin, Carthage, Branson, and Springfield
• Discussion of the Stockton Reallocation Study and requests to the Corps of Engineers
• Timeline for design, permits, and construction of pipes, pumps, and tanks from 2025 to 2045
• Planning for aerial photography, corridor, and geotechnical studies starting in 2022
• Review of water supply gaps and regional economic impact analysis

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several public hearings regarding zoning amendments for properties on W. 20th St., E. 32nd St., and N. Range Line Rd. The agenda also includes multiple requests to declare various city-owned properties as surplus and several construction and service contracts.

• Zoning changes for 309 W. 20th St., 7415 E. 32nd St., and 3101 N. Range Line Rd.
• Declaration of surplus property at several locations including 909 Broadway St. and 129 N. Maple Ave.
• $575,000.00 contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. for wastewater collection system project
• $4,500,000.00 construction agreement with R.E. Smith Construction Company for Joplin Fire Station #7
• $178,474.00 contract with G&G Construction Company Inc. for ADA Ramp Improvements

City Council

This notice is for a retirement party for Dean Smith on June 3, 2022. The document states that no official city business will be conducted and no action will be taken.

• Retirement party for Dean Smith at 1301 West 2nd Street

City Council

This notice is for a retirement party on June 1, 2022. It is not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no official city business will be conducted.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to approve emergency ordinances. This includes a proposal to call an election for a municipal public safety tax.

• Council Bill No. 2022-004: Election to authorize a public safety tax not to exceed one dollar on one hundred dollars assessed valuation
• Council Bill No. 2022-003: Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 2022-077

Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization

The Policy Board meeting scheduled for May 19, 2022, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council may be present for a badge pinning ceremony at the Public Safety Training Center. This is not a regularly scheduled meeting and no official city business will be conducted.

• Badge Pinning Ceremony at 5102 Swede Lane

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting for the Joplin Board of Health on May 17, 2022, has been cancelled.

City Council Informal

The City Council is receiving an update regarding the Joplin Celebrations Commission. The commission is coordinating various local celebrations, including the city's sesquicentennial on March 23, 2023.

• City of Joplin sesquicentennial scheduled for March 23, 2023
• Great Race returns June 28, 2023
• High school baseball team uniforms to reflect local mining heritage

City Council

The City Council will review several emergency ordinances including new labor agreements for police and firefighters. The agenda also includes a proposal to call an election regarding a property tax levy for public safety.

• 2022 Labor Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #27
• 2022 Labor Agreement with Joplin Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 59
• $186,496.00 construction agreement for Murphy Boulevard High Water Automated Gates System
• $3,800.00 demolition contract for 327 S. St. Charles Ave. by USA Demolition
• $5,600.00 demolition contract for 1611 S. Missouri Ave. by D & A Demolition

City Council Informal

The scheduled informal meeting of the Joplin City Council was canceled. The original agenda included a presentation regarding the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty Program.

City Council Informal

This report provides an overview of contract amendments and change orders for various city programs, including capital improvements, storm water, and disaster recovery. It details the status of several ongoing infrastructure projects and outlines the City Council's policy regarding contract modifications.

• Capital Improvement Sales Tax Program total budget: $57,202,438.00
• Parks & Storm Water Sales Tax Program total budget: $25,173,141.00
• CDBG Disaster Recovery grants total amount: $158,542,709.00
• MSSU Trail project final contract price: $378,272.00
• 44th St. & Connecticut Avenue Widening current contract price: $5,835,723.10

City Council Informal

The Homeless Coalition presented data regarding homelessness trends in Jasper and Newton counties. The presentation included historical Point In Time Count data, demographic breakdowns of Coordinated Entry referrals, and information regarding federal grant awards.

• U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Continuum of Care awards totaling $625,350
• Reported 35% decrease in homelessness in Jasper and Newton Counties over the last 13 years
• Reported 22% decrease in homelessness over the last five years
• Coordinated Entry referral data for 266 persons in 2021

City Council Informal

City staff presented a progress report on the installation of streetlights funded by the Public Safety Sales Tax. The presentation detailed the prioritization of installation zones and the status of work in Zone 25.

• Installation of 8 new LED streetlights in Zone 25 (F Street, W Jaccard Place, Glenview Place)
• Exchange of 21 existing streetlights to LED in Zone 25
• Prioritization of next two zones: E 15th-Main to Rangeline and Duquesne Road-MSSU Area
• Total of 187 estimated streetlights remaining for installation across all zones

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will hear guest presentations regarding Spiva Park and Memorial Hall. The meeting also includes updates on Ewert Skatepark lights, action plans, and the Schifferdecker Golf Course 100-year anniversary.

• Spiva Park discussion
• Memorial Hall presentation and update
• Ewert Skatepark Lights update
• Schifferdecker Golf Course 100-year Anniversary update

City Council Informal

The City Council received reports on downtown development and 2021 crime statistics. The Downtown Joplin Alliance detailed investment and upcoming projects, while the Police Department presented data on crime trends and staffing.

• Report of $10 million in private and $12 million in public infrastructure investment downtown
• Planned completion of Cornell Complex in Fall 2022
• 13.8% decrease in violent crime in 2021 compared to 2020
• 2.59% decrease in traffic crashes in 2021 compared to 2020
• 7.6% decrease in calls for service from 2020 to 2021

City Council Informal

The Assistant Director of Public Works issued a memorandum outlining the requirements and procedures for installing parklets. The policy covers seasonal timing, design specifications, safety standards, and the permit approval process.

• Parklet dimensions limited to 8’ wide by 25’ long
• Seasonal operation allowed from March to November
• Requirement for owners to provide $1,000,000 in liability insurance
• Prohibition of parklets on streets with speed limits of 25 mph or greater

Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization

The Policy Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and MoDOT safety targets. The agenda includes updates from MoDOT and staff.

• Approval of September 21, 2021 minutes
• Approval of MoDOT safety targets

Board of Health

The Board of Health meeting scheduled for February 15, 2022, was cancelled.

City Council Informal

The City Council will receive updates regarding the Joplin Sports Authority and the Capital Improvement Plan. No specific votes or actions are listed for these items.

• Joplin Sports Authority (JSA) Update
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will receive a presentation on the Joplin Sesquicentennial Heritage Trail. Members will also review updates on park lighting, memorial hall, and prairie burns.

• Joplin Sesquicentennial Heritage Trail presentation
• Ewert Skatepark Lights update
• Memorial Hall update
• Controlled burns of prairies within city parks
• Landscape maintenance bid

City Council Informal

The City Council is holding an informal meeting to receive updates on two primary topics. The session includes a development update on the Woodsonia Menards project and a presentation regarding transit restructure and service reductions.

• Woodsonia development update regarding the Menards project
• Transit restructure and service reduction presentation