Joplin public meetings in 2025

City Council

This document is a notice that City Council members may attend an Employee Mix and Mingle event. It is not a regularly scheduled meeting and no official city business will be conducted.

• Employee Mix and Mingle event at Elks Lodge (1802 W. 26th Street)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. was cancelled. No action items were listed on the agenda, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

A General Public Meeting

The Joplin Sports Facility Community Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to discuss legal payments and budget amendments. The board will also review minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution 2025-17: Payment of $116,956.76 in legal fees to Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, P.C.
• Budget amendment to legal for Fiscal Year 2026

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The board will meet to discuss financial reports and investment updates. The meeting includes the processing of a retirement for the Fire Department.

• Financials review
• Investment update
• Retirement of John Miles (Fire Department)

The board excused absent trustee John Smith and approved the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized the payment of John Miles' retirement benefits as presented. The next regular meeting was scheduled for January 15, 2026. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused absent trustee John Smith (motion passed)
• Approved November 20, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Authorized retirement payment to John Miles: $3,231.64 monthly and $180,139.14 lump sum (motion passed)
• Set date of next regular meeting for Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. (motion passed)

City Council

The council excused a member’s absence, moved citizen requests to new business, and approved the consent agenda, each unanimously. Several ordinances were advanced on first reading, including vehicle purchases, engineering services, licensing changes, and a synthetic‑turf project. The proposed Memorial Hall renovation agreement was tabled after a 5‑3 vote.

• Excused Mr. DeTar’s absence – approved unanimously (8‑0)
• Moved citizen requests to new business – approved unanimously (8‑0)
• Approved the consent agenda – approved unanimously (8‑0)
• Advanced Council Bill 2025‑153 (ADA‑compliant vehicles) – first‑reading approval (8‑0)
• Advanced Council Bill 2025‑156 (Willow Branch engineering services) – first‑reading approval (8‑0)
• Advanced Council Bill 2025‑554 (license fee schedule amendment) – first‑reading approval (8‑0)
• Advanced Council Bill 2025‑625 (synthetic turf for stadiums) – first‑reading approval (8‑0)
• Tabled Council Bill 2025‑017 (Memorial Hall renovation MOU) – vote 5‑3

City Council Informal

The City Council will review several financial reports, including sales tax, use tax, marijuana sales tax, and general fund financials for FY25 and FY26. An update from the Downtown Joplin Alliance will be presented. The council will also consider an update to the sewer assessment policy as outlined in the Special Assessment Projects Applicability Policy.

• Review sales tax report for December 2025
• Review use tax report for December 2025
• Review marijuana sales tax report for December 2025
• Review general fund financials for FY25 (October 2025) and FY26 (November 2025)
• Consider update to sewer assessment policy (Special Assessment Projects Applicability Policy)

The council met informally on Dec. 15, 2025. Finance, downtown alliance, and sewer policy updates were presented. No motions were voted on or decisions recorded.

Airport Board

The board will first conduct roll call and approve the previous meeting’s minutes. It will then hear a presentation from an engineering consultant covering the aviation planning process, the consultant’s role, and an overview of the Terminal Area Master Plan. No other items are listed.

• Roll call and approval of minutes
• Engineering consultant presentation on aviation planning process
• Discussion of the consultant’s role
• Overview of the Terminal Area Master Plan

The Airport Board approved the minutes from the November meeting with a unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the December 11 meeting at 1:02 p.m., also unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

A General Public Meeting

The Charter Review Commission is meeting to review and discuss a draft final report. The session also includes the approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of Draft Final Report

Joplin Sports Authority

The Joplin Sports Authority Board will approve the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes and receive several reports, including the executive director and treasurer's reports. New business includes reviewing documentation for the Peoples Bank of Seneca JSA reserve account and a report on conflict‑of‑interest forms and board packets presented by Lauren Johnson. The board will also discuss upcoming sports events such as the NCCAA XC and Volleyball, Freeman Lady Eagles Classic, and Kaminsky Classic.

• Peoples Bank of Seneca JSA Reserve Account Documentation (new business)
• Conflict of interest forms and board packets – report by Lauren Johnson (new business)

The board approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes with an 8‑0 vote. After discussion, members agreed that Steve Taylor may transfer money from the reserve account to the checking account per budget and audit recommendations. The meeting was adjourned at 12:37 p.m. with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved November 12, 2025 board minutes (8-0)
• Authorized Steve Taylor to transfer reserve funds to checking account (board agreement, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:37 p.m. (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to attend a Christmas dinner on Monday, December 8, 2025. The event will be held at Union Station Deli, 705 Illinois, Joplin, MO. No official city business or action will be taken at this event.

• City Council Christmas Dinner at Union Station Deli
• Possible quorum of City Council attending event
• No official city business to be conducted

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Joplin Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on Dec 8, 2025 includes several public‑hearing items. Commissioners will hear rezoning requests for 1531 S Iowa Ave, 4549 S Hwy 43 (annexation and rezoning), and a 67‑acre parcel SE of 20th St and S Geneva Ave. The 67‑acre case proposes changing the district from M‑2 (Heavy Industrial) to C‑3 (Commercial). The agenda also includes a rezoning of the NE corner of W 20th St and S Empire Ave.

• Rezoning of 1531 S Iowa Ave from District M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to District R-2 (Two‑Family Residential) – request by William Ian Hunter & Megan Sexton Hunter & Margaret Wagner Hunter LLC.
• Annexation of 4549 S Hwy 43 into the City corporate limits – request by Robert Williams, Jr. Revocable Living Trust Agreement.
• Rezoning of 4549 S Hwy 43 from District R-1 (Single‑Family Residential) to District C-3 (Commercial) – request by Robert Williams, Jr. Revocable Living Trust Agreement.
• Rezoning of approximately 67 acres SE of 20th St and S Geneva Ave from District M-2 (Heavy Industrial) to District C-3 (Commercial) – request by KAP Property Investments, Continence Restoration Center, City of Joplin, PC Davis, LLC, and Woodsonia Real Estate, LLC.
• Rezoning of NE corner of W 20th St and S Empire Ave from District C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to District R-1 (Single‑Family Residential) – request by Joel Standeford.

The commission approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved rezoning cases 039-25, 040-25, 042-25, 035-25 and the voluntary annexation case 041-25. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 10, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 039-25 (7-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation Case 041-25 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 040-25 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 042-25 (7-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 035-25 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will hold a Finding of Fact Hearing for 1509 S Picher Ave. It will also consider Finding of Fact Hearings for 2229 S Bird Ave and 2402 S Alabama Ave. The board will continue review of multiple demolition hearings for various properties, each noted as continued from previous meetings. Standard agenda items such as roll call, consent of minutes, and adjournment are also on the agenda.

• Finding of Fact Hearing – 1509 S Picher Ave (Item 3139)
• Finding of Fact Hearing – 2229 S Bird Ave (Item 3140)
• Finding of Fact Hearing – 2402 S Alabama Ave (Item 3141)
• Demolition Hearing – 512 W 20th St (Item 3090)
• Demolition Hearing – 1909 W 15th St (Item 3104)

The Board voted 5‑0 to declare the property at 403 W 19th St a dangerous building, a public nuisance, and an emergency. The Board ordered the building and any outbuildings to be vacated and demolished under multiple city code sections. Earlier motions excused two board members and approved the October 24, 2025 minutes, each passing 5‑0.

• Excused Kyle Denham and Lance Windsor (5‑0)
• Approved October 24, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Set Item 3137 (403 W 19th St) for demolition hearing (5‑0)
• Declared 403 W 19th St dangerous building and ordered demolition of structure and outbuildings, emergency board order, vacate (5‑0)

A General Public Meeting

The Action Plan Implementation Committee will approve the previous meeting’s minutes, review the city’s use tax financial statements, and present the new Co‑Responder Unit. The agenda also includes routine items such as a call to order and any other business.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of use tax financials
• Introduction of the Co‑Responder Unit (CRU)
• Any other business

The committee unanimously approved the previous meeting minutes. Finance Director Leslie Haase gave an update on use tax revenue. Police Chief Rich Pearson reported on the Co‑Responder program and its activities. City Manager Nick Edwards announced that the committee will shift to a quarterly meeting schedule.

• Approved meeting minutes unanimously
• Moved oversight meetings to a quarterly schedule (announcement by City Manager)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a health operational assessment and homelessness updates. The body is deciding on several zoning amendments, a large property annexation, and various city fee changes.

• Annexation of approximately 328 acres at the Southwest corner of 7 Street and Old Scotland Rd
• Contract with Olsson for $950,880.50 for the 2025 CDBG-DR Sidewalks Project
• Contract with R.E. Smith Construction Company for $499,513.00 for East Town Sidewalks 2025
• Purchase of five Chevy Tahoe police vehicles for $285,470.00
• Zoning change for 3508 N Range Line Rd from Single-Family Residential to Commercial

The council unanimously approved the voluntary annexation of about 328 acres at the southwest corner of 7th Street and Old Scotland Rd. It also approved a drainage easement vacancy, a rezoning of 3508 N Range Line Rd, and a special‑use permit for a family day‑care home. The consent agenda and two emergency measures—tax abatement for an enterprise zone and a budget amendment—were each approved unanimously. One zoning amendment (Council Bill 2025‑287) was tabled by a 5‑4 vote.

• Approved voluntary annexation of ~328 acres (7th St & Old Scotland Rd) – 9 in favor
• Approved vacating drainage easement at 2139 E Nashville St – 9 in favor
• Approved rezoning of 3508 N Range Line Rd to Commercial – 8 in favor, 1 abstain
• Approved Special Use Permit for Family Day Care at 230 N McKinley Ave – 9 in favor
• Tabled Council Bill 2025‑287 (zoning change) – 5 in favor, 4 nays
• Approved consent agenda – 9 in favor
• Approved emergency tax‑abatement ordinance for 7231 E 24th St – 9 in favor
• Approved emergency budget amendment – 9 in favor

City Council Informal

The council will receive an update on the electric vehicle charging station project. They will also hear an update from the Joplin Sports Authority. No decisions are noted on these items.

• Electric vehicle charging station update (document EV CHARGING STATION UPDATE 12.1.25.PDF)
• Joplin Sports Authority update (document CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS DECEMBER 2025.PDF)

The Joplin City Council met informally on December 1, 2025. Finance Director Leslie Haase gave an update on electric‑vehicle charging stations, noting a Council Bill will be presented at a future meeting. Executive Director Jared Bruggeman provided a Joplin Sports Authority update. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

City Council members may attend the Momentum Bike Park ribbon cutting on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM, located at 601 Adventure Lane, Joplin, MO. The event is not a regularly scheduled council meeting and no official city business will be taken. The notice of a possible quorum was posted on the City Hall bulletin board at 602 S. Main Street on November 20, 2025 at 8 AM and certified by City Clerk Holly Nagy.

• Momentum Bike Park ribbon cutting at 601 Adventure Lane, 3:30 PM, Nov 24 2025
• Possible quorum attendance by City Council members
• Notice posted on City Hall bulletin board, 602 S. Main St., Nov 20 2025

City Tree Board

The City Tree Board will meet to conduct routine business and hold a discussion regarding trees at Momentum Bike Park.

• Tree discussion at Momentum Bike Park

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustments was scheduled to meet on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the 5th Floor Council Chambers, 602 South Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801. The meeting was cancelled because there were no action items on the agenda. Consequently, no decisions or discussions were scheduled.

A General Public Meeting

The Joplin Sports Facility Community Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to discuss the sports facility project. The board will also consider a vote to enter a closed session regarding legal action and negotiated contracts.

• Presentation and discussion regarding sports facility project
• Approval of October 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to enter closed session for legal action and negotiated contracts

A General Public Meeting

The Complete Streets Committee will consider retrofitting existing bicycle lanes, review draft guidelines for future bicycle lane infrastructure, and discuss the East Town Bicycle Boulevard project. The meeting also includes approval of the August 20, 2025 minutes and member updates.

• Bicycle Lane Retro Fit Projects
• Future Bicycle Lane Infrastructure Guidelines
• East Town Bicycle Boulevard
• Approval of August 20, 2025 minutes

The Complete Streets Committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 13‑in‑favor vote. No formal actions were taken on the bike‑lane retrofits, cycle‑track options, or the East Town Bicycle Boulevard proposals discussed. After the approval, the committee adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (13-0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The Police and Firemen’s Pension Board will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. The board will receive a financial report and an update on the Segal Marco investment. Retirements and terminations will be considered. The board will set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes from October 23, 2025
• Financial report presentation
• Segal Marco investment update
• Retirements and terminations
• Set date for next meeting

The Board approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. Financial statements for October were presented and discussed. The Board set the next regular meeting for Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Set next regular meeting for Dec 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

A General Public Meeting

The Charter Review Commission will meet to approve minutes from the October 22, 2025, meeting and discuss proposed amendments. No specific amendments were listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed amendments

The commission approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted 7‑2 to reduce required petition signatures to 50, with at least 25 from the applicant's zone. It also approved, by a 9‑0 vote, that incumbent council members must meet the same petition requirements as challengers.

• Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (9‑0)
• Reduced petition signatures to 50, with 25 in applicant's zone (7‑2)
• Set incumbent petition requirements equal to challengers (9‑0)

Capital Improvements Oversight Sales Tax Committee

The Capital Improvement and Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee will meet to review revenue and expenditures. The body monitors projects funded by Propositions B (2001) and A (2004 and 2006).

• Review of sales and use tax collections and projects
• Approval of August 20, 2025, meeting minutes

The committee approved awarding the security lighting and camera contract for ten parks to Joplin Industrial Electric, with work slated to begin on November 23. It also confirmed the hiring of the third park ranger and reported that the DORA project is substantially complete with a ribbon‑cutting scheduled for November 24. Additional project updates were provided, but no other formal motions were taken.

• Awarded security lighting & camera contract for 10 parks to Joplin Industrial Electric (start Nov 23)
• Confirmed hiring of third Park Ranger and receipt of his field truck
• Scheduled DORA ribbon‑cutting ceremony for Monday, Nov 24 at 3:30 p.m.
• Ewert Park Splash Park construction began after council approval (completion Sep 2026)
• Tin Cup Trail and Grand Falls Trail updates pending from Public Works
• Approved continuation of storm‑water ARPA grant projects (9 sites, $5 M grant)
• Reported completion of park beautification entryway signs in five parks
• Reviewed Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund Phase III finances (collected $4,519,803; spent $6,730,720)

ADA Accessibility Committee

The ADA Accessibility Committee will review and approve the meeting minutes, discuss updates to the ADA Transition Plan with the Public Works department, and set the date for the next meeting. The meeting will adjourn after these items are addressed.

• Reading and approval of minutes
• Planning for updates to ADA Transition Plan – Committee & Public Works
• Adjournment
• Next committee meeting scheduled for Jan 21 at 3:30 p.m.
• Notice posted at 9:00 a.m. on Nov 11, 2025

The ADA Committee nominated Kali Shern for Recording Secretary and the community approved the nomination unanimously. The committee also approved the minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Phyllis Collier-Craig, seconded by Lynn Tucker, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

• Kali Shern appointed Recording Secretary (unanimous approval)
• Minutes of November 19, 2025 approved by committee
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Phyllis Collier-Craig, second by Lynn Tucker)

City Council

This notice is for a possible quorum of the City Council attending a banquet and tour of the Joplin Globe on November 18, 2025. No official city business will be conducted and no actions will be taken.

• Event location: 117 East 4th Street, Joplin, MO

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on the 713 S Main New Facade project. The meeting will also include discussion items such as Memorial Hall, old business, and new business, as well as a budget review and approval of the October 21, 2025 minutes. Additional agenda items cover goal setting, an announcement that there will be no December meeting, and adjournment.

• Public hearing – 713 S Main New Facade
• Discussion of Memorial Hall
• Budget review
• Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes
• Announcement – no December meeting

The commission excused all absent members and approved the October 21, 2025 minutes, each by a 6‑0 vote. It approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 713 S. Main Street, also by a 6‑0 vote. The commission reviewed and adopted its 2026 goals before adjourning the meeting.

• Excused all absent commission members (6‑0)
• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 713 S. Main Street (6‑0)
• Adopted 2026 commission goals (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned the meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The Joplin City Council meeting will consider a series of ordinances authorizing contracts and fee changes, including a $950,880.50 engineering agreement for the 2025 CDBG-DR Sidewalks Project. Other items include contracts for a fire range design, I-44 culvert work, solid waste services, and the creation of the Woodsonia Marketplace Community Improvement District. The agenda also contains a finance committee update, citizen requests on homelessness and traffic, and several resolutions.

• Ordinance (Council Bill No. 2025-151) approving $950,880.50 for engineering services on the 2025 CDBG-DR Sidewalks Project
• Ordinance (Council Bill No. 2025-146) approving $480,000 for professional engineering services for the I-44 Culvert and Silver Creek Detention project
• Ordinance (Council Bill No. 2025-145) approving $143,600 for architectural design and site evaluation of the Joplin Firearms/Range Facility
• Ordinance (Council Bill No. 2025-149) approving $92,300 for residential solid waste and recycling procurement services
• Ordinance (Council Bill No. 2025-542) creating the Woodsonia Marketplace Community Improvement District

The Joplin City Council approved a emergency‑basis ordinance authorizing Prime Contracting Inc. to demolish structures and clear the lot at 2617 S. Pearl Ave. The consent agenda and a motion to revisit the Memorial Hall memorandum were also approved unanimously. Two resolutions naming the Ewert Park facility and accepting the city’s outstanding encumbrances passed with full support.

• Approved emergency demolition contract with Prime Contracting Inc. for 2617 S. Pearl Ave (9‑0)
• Approved consent agenda as finalized (9‑0)
• Approved motion to bring back Memorial Hall Memorandum of Understanding for Dec. 1 meeting (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution renaming Ewert Park splash facility to The Robinson‑Gray & Meeks Legacy Complex (9‑0)
• Approved Resolution accepting outstanding encumbrances as of Oct. 31, 2025 (9‑0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance amending criminal code to add criminal mischief offense (9‑0)
• Passed first reading of Labor Agreement ordinance with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #27 (9‑0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance authorizing $950,880.50 engineering services for CDBG‑DR sidewalks project (9‑0)

City Council Informal

The City Council will meet for an informal session to receive financial updates and a preview of 2026 events. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• November 2025 Sales Tax Report
• November 2025 Use Tax Report
• November 2025 Marijuana Sales Tax Report
• 2026 Events Preview tracker

Mayor Cortez called the Joplin City Council informal meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. on November 17, 2025. Council members and city staff attended, and Finance Director Leslie Haase and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Director Patrick Tuttle gave updates. The meeting was adjourned at 5:38 p.m. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Airport Board

The Joplin Airport Board will meet to discuss the future of the airport and initiatives for 2026. The board will also receive updates on airline status and infrastructure projects.

• Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation Project completion
• Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement update
• Airport Beacon Replacement update
• Discussion of initiatives for 2026

The Airport Board approved the minutes from the October meeting after a motion by Mr. King and a second by Mr. Laforest; the approval was unanimous. Later, Mr. Zibert moved to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Christensen, and the motion carried unanimously at 7:33 am. No other decisions were made.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous at 7:33 am)

Traffic Commission

The Joplin Traffic Commission will review a citizen request for a school zone at New Heights Christian Academy, update the existing Traffic Calming Policy, and discuss a signal study for 10th Street and Wall Avenue along with broader traffic signal upgrades. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and any other business.

• Citizen request: New Heights Christian Academy school zone (Megan Gooden)
• Traffic Calming Policy update
• 10th Street and Wall Avenue Signal Study
• Traffic Signal Upgrades

Joplin Sports Authority

The Joplin Sports Authority Board will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports for September and October 2025, and discuss event numbers and a state audit.

• Approval of September and October 2025 financial report
• Review of FY 2025 estimated event numbers
• State audit of the City of Joplin
• NCCAA Cross Country and Volleyball events
• Freeman Lady Eagle Classic event

The Joplin Sports Authority Board approved the September 2025 financials (6‑0) and the October 2025 financials (7‑0). It also approved the September 3rd, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0) and the Budget & Audit Committee report unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 2025 financials (6‑0 vote)
• Approved October 2025 financials (7‑0 vote)
• Approved September 3rd, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0 vote)
• Approved Budget & Audit Committee report (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss the installation of artificial turf at Gene Bassman Softball Complex and review a proposed ban policy for parks and facilities. The meeting also includes updates on the Momentum Bike Park, Ewert Splash Park, and various trail projects.

• Artificial turf for Gene Bassman Softball Complex
• Discussion of Ban Policy for Parks and Facilities
• Momentum Bike Park Ribbon Cutting
• Ewert Splash Park Update
• Recreation Trails Grant

The board approved the meeting minutes after a motion and second. The board also approved the RFP for security lighting, which will provide cameras and lighting to nine parks beginning after November 23. The meeting was then adjourned. Other projects and proposals were discussed but no further decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Drew Roy, seconded by Michael Gilpin)
• Approved Security Lighting RFP for nine parks (Garvin, Landreth, Cunningham, DORA, Parr Hill, Humphery, Ewert, Grand Falls, Mercy) – implementation after Nov 23
• Motion to adjourn passed (seconded by Heather Ogden)

Joplin Re-Development Corporation (353 Commission)

The Joplin Redevelopment Corporation Commission meeting will approve the September 9, 2025 minutes, review the corporation's financial statements, and discuss the upcoming board election. The agenda also allows for any other business and includes a closed‑session portion for confidential or privileged matters as required by Missouri law. No specific contracts, rezoning actions, or ordinance changes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 minutes
• Review financials
• Discuss board election
• Any other business
• Closed session for confidential matters

City Council

The November 10, 2025, work session has been cancelled. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

• Work session cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for Nov. 17, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several applications. Items include a rezoning request for the NE corner of W 20th St and S Empire Ave from District C‑1 to District R‑1. Additional items are an annexation request for the SW corner of 7th and Old Scotland Rd, a drainage easement vacation for 2139 E Nashville St, a rezoning of 3508 N Range Line Rd from District R‑1 to District C‑3, and a special use permit for a day‑care home at 230 N McKinley Ave.

• Rezoning NE corner of W 20th St & S Empire Ave from District C‑1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to District R‑1 (Single‑Family Residential) – applicant Joel Standeford.
• Annexation SW corner of 7th & Old Scotland Rd into Joplin corporate limits – applicant JIDA.
• Easement vacation for 2139 E Nashville St to remove a drainage easement – Oak & Linen Investments, LLC.
• Rezoning 3508 N Range Line Rd from District R‑1 (Single‑Family Residential) to District C‑3 (Commercial) – applicants Richard and Jody James.
• Special Use Permit for a day‑care home at 230 N McKinley Ave (first request) – applicant Ashley Khadavi.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a voluntary annexation (Case 034-25) to add land for future industrial use. It also approved an easement vacation (Case 036-25), a rezoning (Case 037-25), and a special‑use permit for a daycare (Case 038-25). The rezoning case 035-25 was tabled, and the meeting minutes were amended and the session adjourned.

• Amended October 13, 2025 minutes (7‑0‑0)
• Tabled rezoning Case 035-25 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved voluntary annexation Case 034-25 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved easement vacation Case 036-25 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning Case 037-25 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved special‑use permit Case 038-25 (7‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0‑0)

City Council

The City Council announced that members may attend the NAACP Freedom Banquet on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 5 p.m. The banquet will be held at Elks Lodge, 1802 W. 26th St., Joplin. No official city business will be conducted at this event, and it is not a regular council meeting. The notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on November 5, 2025.

• Possible quorum of City Council members may attend NAACP Freedom Banquet
• Banquet scheduled for Saturday, Nov 8 2025 at 5 p.m.
• Venue: Elks Lodge, 1802 W. 26th St., Joplin, MO
• No official city business or decisions will be taken at this event

A General Public Meeting

The Action Plan Implementation Committee will meet at City Hall to approve minutes, review use tax financials, and receive updates on department action plans.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes
• Review of Use Tax Financials
• Department Director Presentations – Update on Action Plans

The Proposition Action Implementation and Oversight Committee approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously after CB Eastman motioned and Lisa Nelson seconded. The committee received updates on use‑tax revenue, homelessness initiatives, beautification projects, park renovations, police and fire operations, broadband, and building programs. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Joplin City Council will consider a resolution granting a special‑use permit for a dental office at 2047 S. Highview Ave and an ordinance creating the Woodsonia Marketplace Community Improvement District. Several ordinances will approve contracts and purchases, including a $1,698,100 park security lighting contract, a $113,168.88 purchase of three 2025 Ford Ranger trucks, and a $1,218,365.41 ARPA Group C project with Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking. Additional items include budget amendments, pay plan updates, and public‑hearing procedures.

• Resolution No. 2025‑012: Special Use Permit for a dental office at 2047 S. Highview Ave
• Council Bill No. 2025‑542: Ordinance creating the Woodsonia Marketplace Community Improvement District
• Council Bill No. 2025‑620: $1,698,100 contract for park security lighting installation
• Council Bill No. 2025‑286: Purchase Order for three 2025 Ford Ranger 4X4 Crew Cabs totaling $113,168.88
• Council Bill No. 2025‑147: $1,218,365.41 contract for Joplin ARPA Group C project with Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking

The council approved a special‑use permit for a dental office at 2047 S Highview Ave. It also created the Woodsonia Marketplace Community Improvement District and approved several emergency contracts and ordinances, including a $1,698,100 park lighting contract and agreements for ARPA projects. All actions passed unanimously (8‑0) with one member absent.

• Approved Resolution 2025-012 granting Special Use Permit for dental office at 2047 S Highview Ave (8‑0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-542 creating Woodsonia Marketplace Community Improvement District (first reading) (8‑0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-147 emergency agreement with Jeff Asbell Excavating & Trucking, Inc. for $1,218,365.41 (8‑0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-148 emergency agreement with Sprouls Construction, Inc. for $1,017,969.00 (8‑0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-355 emergency demolition contract with Kester Dirtworks at 1809 E 32nd Street (8‑0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-543 emergency ordinance establishing pay rates for certain Unclassified Council Employees (8‑0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-622 emergency public‑service agreement with Area Agency on Aging (8‑0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-620 contract with Joplin Industrial Electric Company for $1,698,100 park security lighting (8‑0)

City Council Informal

The Joplin City Council will receive an update on a Missouri Department of Transportation (MODOT) project. The council will also consider a proposal to improve dispatch staffing for public safety communications. No specific actions or decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• MODOT project update presentation
• Dispatch staffing improvements proposal

The Joplin City Council met informally on November 3, 2025, from 5:15 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Presentations included MoDOT project updates by Craig Switzer, P.E., and dispatch staffing improvements by City Manager Nick Edwards. The minutes record no motions, votes, approvals, or other actions. Consequently, no substantive decisions were taken.

A General Public Meeting

The Joplin Sports Facility Community Improvement District Board of Directors will meet on October 29, 2025 at City Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room, 602 South Main Street, Joplin, Missouri. The board will approve the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting and consider a series of resolutions covering agent appointments, fund‑balance reporting, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, insurance procurement, banking arrangements, the district’s FY 2025‑2027 budgets, and a financing resolution. Public comments are scheduled, followed by any other new business before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the July 16, 2025 board meeting
• Adopt resolutions appointing agents and establishing a fund‑balance reporting policy
• Establish a procedure to disclose potential conflicts of interest and substantial interests for district officials and officers
• Confirm and approve procurement of directors and officers insurance and adopt banking resolutions with Enterprise Bank & Trust
• Approve the district’s budgets for fiscal years ending October 31, 2025, 2026, 2027 and adopt a financing resolution

City Council

City Council members may attend a banquet and groundbreaking ceremony for the Ewert Park renovation on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 1 PM. The event will be held at Ewert Park, 846 Murphy Boulevard, Joplin, MO. No official city business or decisions will be taken at this gathering.

• Groundbreaking ceremony for Ewert Park renovation at 846 Murphy Blvd

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will continue demolition hearings for several properties that have been presented multiple times before the board. It will also hold new Finding of Fact hearings for properties at 921 W. 5th Street, 2705 S. Virginia Ave, 808 S. Murphy Ave, 816 S. Murphy Ave, 403 W. 19th Street, and 1306 S. Pearl Ave. No other business is listed.

• Demolition hearing – 512 W 20th St. (Owner: 1702 Wall)
• Demolition hearing – 1909 W 15th St. (Owner: Antwan Perry)
• Finding of Fact hearing – 921 W. 5th Street (Owner: US Bank National Associates)
• Finding of Fact hearing – 2705 S. Virginia Ave (Owner: Edward Campbell)
• Finding of Fact hearing – 808 S. Murphy Ave (Owners: Danielle Drake & Madison Drake)

The Board approved the September 26, 2025 minutes by a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote. It released Item 3116 at 1220 NW Murphy Bivd because a vacant dangerous building permit is in place, also by a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote. All other listed items were extended to the December 5, 2025 meeting, and Item 3108 at 519 N Pearl Ave was tabled, each with a 7‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Approved September 26, 2025 minutes (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3090 at 512 W 20 St to Dec 5 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3104 at 1909 W 15 St to Dec 5 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Tabled Item 3108 at 519 N Pearl Ave (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3112 at 2408 W 4 St to Dec 5 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Released Item 3116 at 1220 NW Murphy Bivd due to vacant dangerous building permit (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3117 at 1248 S Roosevelt Ave to Dec 5 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3120 at 530 E 7 St to Jan 23, 2026 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)

City Council

The City Council announced a possible quorum to attend a project milestone event at the Riverton Power Plant on October 23, 2025 at 10 a.m. The event is not a regular council meeting and no official city business will be acted upon. The notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on October 21, 2025.

• Possible quorum attendance at Riverton Power Plant event, 10 a.m. Oct 23 2025
• Event location: 7240 SE HWY 66, Riverton, Kansas
• No city business action will be taken at this event

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The Police & Firemen's Pension Board will review its financials, an invoice and investment update from Segal Marco, and discuss retirements and terminations. It will also handle routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Review financials
• Invoice from Segal Marco
• Investment update from Segal Marco
• Retirements and termination
• Set next meeting date

The trustees approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. They authorized payment of Segal Marco invoices—$8,333.33 for September services and $16,815.56 for October through December. The board set the next regular meeting for November 20, 2025 and then adjourned.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved payment of Segal Marco invoice $8,333.33 for September (motion passed)
• Approved payment of Segal Marco invoice $16,815.56 for October‑December (motion passed)
• Set next regular meeting for November 20, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

A General Public Meeting

The Joplin Charter Review Commission will discuss six proposed amendments to the city charter. Topics include changing council members' per‑meeting pay, adjusting signature requirements for nominating petitions, revising the term “emergency ordinance,” removing the professional‑engineer requirement for the Public Works Director, and eliminating charter publication requirements. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to five minutes.

• Amend charter to raise council members' pay from $5.00 per meeting to a higher amount
• Amend Section 13.04 to reduce the number of signatures required for nominating petitions
• Change the term “emergency ordinance” in Section 2.12 to “expedited ordinance”
• Remove the requirement that the Public Works Director be a Missouri‑registered professional engineer
• Eliminate any charter‑required publication requirements

The Charter Review Commission voted to approve the minutes from the October 8 meeting, with every member voting in favor. Public hearings were held on six charter‑change items, but no speakers supported any proposal and only a few voiced opposition. No formal votes were taken on any of the charter amendment items discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 PM.

• Approved October 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No vote on Item 3.1 (Council pay rate)
• No vote on Item 3.2 (Petition signature threshold)
• No vote on Item 3.3 (Emergency/expedited ordinance language)
• No vote on Item 3.4 (Public Works Director engineering requirement)
• No vote on Item 3.5 (Publication requirements)
• No vote on Item 3.6 (Public comment)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Joplin Historic Preservation Commission will open with standard items, approve the September 16, 2025 minutes, and review the budget. No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will then discuss items such as Memorial Hall, the CLG Forum, old and new business, and set goals for November. The meeting will adjourn with a Midtown Meeting Committee session at 5:30 p.m.

• Approval of September 16, 2025 minutes
• Budget review
• Discussion of Memorial Hall
• Discussion of CLG Forum
• November goals setting

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to excuse all absent members, approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes as amended, and then adjourned the October 21, 2025 meeting. Each motion carried with eight votes in favor, zero opposed, and one member absent.

• Excuse all absent commission members – motion carried (8 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approve July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (amended) – motion carried (8 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Adjourn October 21, 2025 meeting – motion carried (8 in favor, 0 opposed)

City Council

The council will vote on the City of Joplin's fiscal year 2026 budget, with separate ordinances for the general budget and the fire department budget, both containing emergency clauses. Additional ordinances include a $256,580 engineering contract for Zora Street Improvements, a $53,200 design contract for the Public Safety Training Center bathroom, and a $113,168.88 purchase of three Ford Ranger trucks. The meeting also features public hearings, citizen requests on homelessness, and other agenda items.

• Adoption of FY 2026 general budget (COUNCIL BILL NO. 2025-538)
• Adoption of FY 2026 fire department budget (COUNCIL BILL NO. 2025-539)
• Ordinance approving $256,580 engineering services for Zora Street Improvements Phases 2 and 3 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 2025-143)
• Ordinance approving $53,200 architectural design services for the Public Safety Training Center bathroom (COUNCIL BILL NO. 2025-144)
• Ordinance approving purchase of three 2025 Ford Ranger 4X4 crew cabs for $113,168.88 (COUNCIL BILL NO. 2025-286)

The Joplin City Council extended a citizen’s speaking time (8‑1) and approved the consent agenda unanimously (9‑0). It then passed several emergency ordinances covering animal‑code fees, a humane‑society shelter agreement, and budget revisions for FY 2024‑25 and FY 2025‑26, with votes ranging from 8‑0‑1 to 9‑0. Additional emergency measures adopted new step‑pay plans for city, police and fire personnel.

• Extended Ms. Bearden’s speaking time by 1 minute (8‑1)
• Approved consent agenda (9‑0)
• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025-455 amending animal‑code fees (9‑0)
• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025-456 authorizing humane‑society shelter services (9‑0)
• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025-537 adjusting FY 2024‑25 budget (9‑0)
• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025-538 setting FY 2025‑26 budget (8‑0‑1 abstain Copple)
• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025-539 setting FY 2025‑26 budget (8‑0‑1 abstain Copple)
• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025-540 adopting new step‑pay plans for city, police and fire staff (8‑0‑1 abstain Copple)

City Council Informal

The City Council is meeting to review financial updates and compensation data. The session includes reports on sales and use taxes and revised compensation study tables.

• October 2025 Sales Tax Report
• October 2025 Use Tax Report
• October 2025 Marijuana Sales Tax Report
• September 2025 General Fund Financials
• Updated compensation study information including firefighter data

The Joplin City Council met informally on October 20, 2025. Finance Director Lestie Haase gave a financial information update, and Human Resources Director Michelle Ducre presented a compensation study update. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting scheduled for October 17, 2025 was cancelled. No action items were on the agenda, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

A General Public Meeting

The committee voted to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, and the motion carried. Members reviewed a draft financial report on liquidity, debt, and tax trends and reported no comments, agreeing to present it to the City Council. With no further business, the committee adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)

A General Public Meeting

The Joplin Museum Advisory Board will meet to review progress on HVAC and roof issues, address a kitchen flooring problem, and discuss exhibit updates. The meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. at 504 S. Schifferdecker Avenue.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of HVAC progress and roof issues
• Discussion of kitchen flooring
• Discussion of exit door issues
• Review of exhibit updates

City Council

The City Council is scheduled to attend an introduction event at the Joplin Public Library on October 16, 2025. This is a possible quorum gathering, not a regularly scheduled meeting, and no official city business will be taken.

• Introduction event at Joplin Public Library
• Possible quorum of City Council members
• No official city business to be conducted

Joplin Re-Development Corporation (353 Commission)

The body will review financial reports and approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The meeting includes a vote to enter a closed session regarding litigation and real estate transactions.

• Review of financials
• Closed session regarding causes of action or litigation
• Closed session regarding leasing, purchasing, or sale of real estate

City Council

The Joplin City Council work session on October 13, 2025 will discuss the proposed text amendments to the Joplin Development Code. The agenda references two supporting documents, 030-25REPORT.PDF and €B2025-279 (REVISED).PDF, and notes that notice of the meeting was posted at 12 p.m. on October 9, 2025.

• Proposed amendments to the Joplin Development Code (see 030-25REPORT.PDF and €B2025-279 (REVISED).PDF)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Case 0 33 -25, a request for a permanent special use permit to operate a dental care office at 2047 S Highview Ave in a C‑1 district. The commission will consider whether to approve the permit. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Public hearing – Case 0 33 -25: special use permit for a dental care office at 2047 S Highview Ave (C‑1 district)

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. They excused Dr. Rosenberg from the October 13 meeting. They approved Case 033‑25, a special use permit for an 8,000‑sq‑ft building behind Discount Tire on Range Line. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Sep 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑1)
• Excused Dr. Rosenberg from Oct 13 meeting (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Special Use Permit Case 033‑25 (6‑0‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0‑1)

Airport Board

The Joplin Airport Board will meet to discuss an aviation consultant's presentation. The discussion will cover the EAS program, JLN performance numbers, and leakage study results.

• Aviation Consultant presentation on EAS program update
• Review of JLN Performance Numbers
• Review of Leakage Study Results

The Airport Board approved the minutes from the September meeting after a motion by Mike King and a second by Kristopher Zibert; the approval was unanimous. A motion to adjourn was made by Kristopher Zibert, seconded by Joshua Oathout, and carried unanimously at 8:14 am.

• Approved September board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

A General Public Meeting

The Charter Review Commission is meeting to review proposed amendments to the city charter. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Review of proposed charter amendments

The Charter Review Commission did not vote on any charter amendments. It asked the City Attorney to gather information on how other cities compensate council members and use petition processes, and to research standards for public‑works department heads. The commission scheduled the next meeting for October 22, 2025 to hold public hearings. No formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Requested City Attorney to investigate council member compensation and petition processes (no vote)
• Requested City Attorney to research standards for public‑works department heads (no vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 22, 2025 to accommodate public hearings (no vote)

City Council

The Joplin City Council will consider a series of ordinances, including large water‑treatment contracts, zoning amendments, and a voluntary annexation. Key items include two contracts with G&G Construction totaling over $4 million for wastewater‑treatment plant improvements, and several changes to land‑use districts. The council will also vote on a real‑estate sale and other administrative matters.

• Approve $2,694,201.14 contract with G&G Construction for Turkey Creek WWTP Aeration Renovation (2025)
• Approve $1,707,200.00 contract with G&G Construction for Miscellaneous WWTP Improvements (2025)
• Approve voluntary annexation of property at the southeast corner of W Adobe Ln and Country Club Dr
• Amend zoning to move 901 N Florida Ave from District M‑2/PD and District C‑1 to District C‑3 (Commercial)
• Approve sale of 3127 S Wall Avenue (~4,125 sq ft) to Home Pal, LLC

The council placed on first reading and approved several ordinances, including the voluntary annexation of the southeast corner of W Adobe Ln and Country Club Dr and multiple zoning amendments. It also approved an emergency demolition contract for a lot at 126 S Pearl Ave and adopted a resolution to pursue the Woodsonia Marketplace Community Improvement District. The consent agenda was approved and one ordinance (2025-279) was tabled.

• Approved voluntary annexation of property at W Adobe Ln and Country Club Dr (2025-280) – 8-0
• Approved vacating Forest Ave from Rolla St to Quincy St (2025-276) – 8-0
• Approved zoning amendment moving 901 N Florida Ave to District C-3 (2025-283) – 8-0
• Approved zoning amendment vacating 1st St from Monroe Ave to McKinley Ave (2025-282) – 8-0
• Approved zoning amendment moving property at 7603 E 32nd St to District C-3 (2025-278) – 8-0
• Approved emergency demolition contract for 126 S Pearl Ave ($6,478) (2025-354) – 8-0
• Approved resolution authorizing petition for Woodsonia Marketplace CID (2025-011) – 8-0
• Tabled ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2022-274 (2025-279) – 8-0

City Council Informal

The council will receive a semi‑annual update on insurance matters from Segal. The update will reference the City of Joplin Healthcare Budget Projections for 2026, including contribution rates. No formal action or vote is indicated for this agenda item.

• Semi‑annual insurance update presented by Segal
• Review of 2026 healthcare budget projection documents

The council met informally on October 6, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. Attendance included seven council members, the city manager, and the city attorney; Mark Farnham was absent. A semi‑annual insurance update was presented by Kim Wixon and Leslie Haase, Finance Director. No motions, approvals, or other decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council posted a notice that a possible quorum may attend an introduction event on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM. The event will be held at Liberty Corporate Office, 602 S. Joplin Ave, Joplin, MO. No official city business will be conducted and no action will be taken at this event. The notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board on October 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM.

• Notice of possible quorum for introduction event at Liberty Corporate Office, 602 S. Joplin Ave

A General Public Meeting

The Joplin City Council will consider placing Heritage Trail markers at Ewert Park, Grand Falls, and locations in Jasper and Newton Counties. The meeting will also include updates on ongoing city projects. Routine items such as approving past minutes and other business will be addressed.

• Heritage Trail markers at Ewert Park (5)
• Heritage Trail markers at Grand Falls (3)
• Heritage Trail markers at Jasper/Newton Counties (2-3)
• Project updates (unspecified)
• Approve past minutes

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals meeting on September 26, 2025 will begin with roll call and consent of minutes from the August 22, 2025 meeting. The agenda continues numerous demolition hearing items for addresses such as 117 S. Byers Ave., 121 S. Byers Ave., 1010 W. 3rd St., 512 W. 20th St., and others, each noted as continued from the August 22 meeting. New business includes finding of fact hearings scheduled for 1624 S. Jackson Ave., 1112 S. Jackson Ave., and 2027 Nashville St.

• Demolition hearing for 117 S. Byers Ave. (owner Tyler Casey/Dustin Mellies)
• Demolition hearing for 1010 W. 3rd St. (owner Brandy Kaye Properties)
• Demolition hearing for 512 W. 20th St. (owner 1702 Wall)
• Finding of fact hearing scheduled for 1624 S. Jackson Ave. (owners Doyle & Beverly A. Vance)
• Finding of fact hearing scheduled for 1112 S. Jackson Ave. (owner US BANK)

The Building Board of Appeals approved the August 22 minutes (7-0). It released items 3015 & 3016, 3033, 3125, and 3126 from the agenda (each 7-0). It extended items 3090, 3104, 3108, 3112, 3116, 3117, 3120, 3121, 3122, 3128, and 3129 to the October 24 meeting (each 7-0). Item 3127 was extended to the September 26 meeting (6-0).

• Approved August 22 minutes (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Released 3015 & 3016 at 117 & 121 S Byers Ave (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Released 3033 at 1010 W 3% St (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended 3090 at 512 W 20" St to Oct 24 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended 3104 at 1909 W 15" St to Oct 24 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Released 3125 at 1705 S Byers Ave (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Released 3126 at 506 S St Louis Ave (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended 3127 at 202 N Florida Ave to Sep 26 meeting (6 Aye, 0 Nay)

City Council

The Joplin City Council scheduled a work session for September 24, 2025 to review the FY 2026 proposed budget and to accept public questions and comments. The agenda listed a budget overview and a public comment period limited to five minutes. The notice indicates the meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Overview
• Public Questions and Comments (5‑minute limit)

City Council

The Joplin City Council work session will discuss the FY 2026 proposed budget overview. Attendees may submit public questions or comments, limited to five minutes. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Overview
• Public questions and comments (5‑minute limit)
• Adjournment

City Council

The Joplin City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting will also include a period for public questions and comments.

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget Overview
• Public Questions and Comments

Board of Adjustment

The Joplin Board of Zoning Adjustments scheduled for September 19, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice cites the absence of any action items on the agenda. Consequently, no decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The board will conduct roll call, approve the August 21, 2025 minutes, and address unfinished business. New business includes a financial report and an update on the Segal matter. The board will consider retirements, terminations, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve August 21, 2025 minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Segal update discussion
• Retirements and terminations
• Set next meeting date

The trustees approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. They excused absent member Ken Copeland. They scheduled the next regular meeting for October 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. The board adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Excused absent member Ken Copeland (motion passed)
• Set next regular meeting for October 23, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m. (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Joplin Historic Preservation Commission will review the budget, discuss the Memorial Hall item, and consider the MO Preservation/CLG Forum. The commission will also receive the Banners Sub‑Committee’s final recommendation and set goals for new business in November. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Budget review
• Discussion of Memorial Hall
• MO Preservation/CLG Forum discussion
• Banners Sub‑Committee – Final Recommendation
• New Business – November goals setting

The commission voted to excuse all absent members, approve the July 15 meeting minutes (as amended), and adopt the Banners Committee recommendation. The meeting was then formally adjourned. All motions passed unanimously with eight votes in favor and one member absent.

• Excused all absent commission members (8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent)
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (amended) (8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent)
• Approved Banners Committee recommendation (8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent)
• Adjourned the September 16, 2025 meeting (8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent)

City Council

The Joplin City Council will vote on multiple ordinances, including an $8,935,365 contract with Branco Enterprises to construct the Ewert Splash Park and two Route 66 improvement agreements totaling $5,992,382.62. Additional items include insurance contracts for dental, vision, and life coverage, a real‑estate sale at 3127 S Wall Avenue, and the creation of a nine‑member Charter Review Commission.

• Ordinance approving $8,935,365 contract with Branco Enterprises for Ewert Splash Park construction
• Ordinance approving $5,299,446.43 cost‑share agreement with MHTC for Route 66 improvements from Maiden Lane to Route 43
• Ordinance approving $692,936.19 cost‑share agreement with MHTC for Route 66 improvements from Route 43 to St. Louis Avenue
• Ordinance approving $1,707,200 agreement with G&G Construction for miscellaneous WWTP improvements
• Ordinance approving sale of 3127 S Wall Avenue (≈4,125 sq ft) to Home Pal, LLC

The council approved the consent agenda and adopted several resolutions, including creating a nine‑member Charter Review Commission and authorizing the city’s HUD Community Development Block Grant action plan. On an emergency basis, the council approved two contracts with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for Route 66 improvements—$5,299,446.43 for work from Maiden Lane to Route 43 and $692,936.19 for work from Route 43 to St. Louis Avenue. A proposed $8,935,365 contract for the Ewert Splash Park project failed to obtain enough votes and was not approved. The council also moved several board‑dissolution ordinances to a first reading.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Amended Resolution No. 2025-009 creating Charter Review Commission (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-010 authorizing HUD action plan (7-0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-139 emergency ordinance for $5,299,446.43 Route 66 improvements (7-0)
• Approved Council Bill 2025-140 emergency ordinance for $692,936.19 Route 66 improvements (7-0)
• Failed Council Bill 2025-615 emergency ordinance for $8,935,365 Ewert Splash Park contract (5-2)
• First reading passed for Council Bill 2025-007 dissolving Personnel Board (7-0)

City Council Informal

The council will receive a financial update that includes sales tax, use tax, marijuana sales tax reports, and general fund financial projections. An update on the implementation of a time and attendance system will be presented. The council will also hear a dispatch recruitment update covering 9-1-1 dispatch, wage information, and a staffing survey.

• Financial update – sales tax, use tax, marijuana sales tax reports and general fund projections (8.31.25)
• Time and attendance implementation update (Time and Attendance Update Sept 15 2025)
• Dispatch recruitment update – 9-1-1 dispatch report, dispatch wages reference sheet, IAED/NASNA staffing survey 2023

Mayor Cortez called an informal council meeting at 5:15 p.m. Finance Director Leslie Haase and Human Resources Director Michelle Ducre presented updates. The minutes record no motions, votes, or decisions. The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

Airport Board

The Joplin Airport Board will review rehabilitation updates for Runway 13/31 and a new passenger boarding bridge. The meeting will also cover the installation of an airport beacon and discuss the future of Joplin Regional Airport (JLN).

• Runway 13/31 Rehabilitation Update
• Passenger Boarding Bridge Update
• Airport Beacon installation
• Discussion on the future of JLN

The Airport Board approved the minutes from the August meeting with a unanimous vote. A moment of silence was observed for September 11, 2001. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:49 am.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Joplin Traffic Commission will approve minutes from July 10, 2025, and address citizen concerns regarding signage. The body will discuss new business items including striping at 4th Street and St. Louis Avenue, street vacations for Joplin Schools, and options for the Pennsylvania Viaduct removal.

• Approval of July 10, 2025 minutes
• Striping and lane reduction at 4th Street and St. Louis Avenue
• Street vacations for Joplin Schools
• Pennsylvania Viaduct removal options
• Traffic Calming Policy Update

Parks & Recreation Board

The board will discuss updates on several park projects and trails. The meeting includes reviews of grant opportunities and a request for proposals for recreation software.

• DORA Project Update
• Ewert Splash Park Update
• Boomtown Outdoor Family Game Area at Cunningham Park
• MDC Cost Share Grant
• Recreation Software RFP

The board approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Michael Gilpin and a second by Dustin Parker. A motion by Brad McIntyre, seconded by Heather Ogden, was approved to place three wind phones, starting at Cunningham Park, with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Michael Gilpin, second by Dustin Parker)
• Approved placement of three wind phones (motion by Brad McIntyre, second by Heather Ogden, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Dustin Parker, second by Heather Ogden)

A General Public Meeting

The Finance Committee will consider several routine items, including approving the previous meeting's minutes, reviewing the updated General Fund financial statements, examining the equipment replacement schedule, and discussing the audit findings. The meeting will conclude with a public questions period and adjournment.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review updated General Fund financials
• Review equipment replacement schedule
• Audit review discussion

Joplin Re-Development Corporation (353 Commission)

The Joplin Re-Development Corporation will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial reports. The body intends to enter a closed session to discuss litigation and real estate transactions.

• Review of financial reports
• Closed session regarding causes of action or litigation
• Closed session regarding leasing, purchasing, or sale of real estate

The Joplin Redevelopment Corporation approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A financial report showing a fund balance of $7,655,740 and a profit of $23,161 was presented. The board voted to adjourn and enter a closed session. Both motions passed with four members in favor and three absent.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (4 in favor, 3 absent)
• Adjourned to closed session (4 in favor, 3 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the July 14, 2025 minutes and approved three vacation requests and two rezoning applications. It also approved a voluntary annexation of 3.8 acres for a multi‑family project. The commission agreed to table the text amendment and schedule a public hearing and council work session in October.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved vacation of Forest Ave for Joplin Schools (Case 025‑25) (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning to C‑3 for gas‑station site (Case 026‑25) (7‑0)
• Approved vacation of 1° Street for Joplin Schools (Case 027‑25) (7‑0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 3.8 acres for multi‑family development (Case 028‑25) (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of site (Case 029‑25) (7‑0)
• Tabled text amendment; will be presented to council in October (no vote recorded)

Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization

The Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization Policy Board approved the FY2026 Unified Planning Work Program, the FY2026‑2029 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #1, and MAPS’ Public Transit Agency Safety Plan, each with unanimous support. The board also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting and adjourned the session. An update on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan draft was presented, and the board will receive the final update by December 31, 2025.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (9‑0)
• Approved FY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (9‑0)
• Approved FY2026‑2029 TIP Amendment #1 (9‑0)
• Approved MAPS’ Public Transit Agency Safety Plan (9‑0)
• Adjourned the September 4, 2025 meeting (9‑0)

Joplin Sports Authority

The Joplin Sports Authority Board approved the June, July, and August 2025 financial statements and the FY 2026 budget, each by unanimous 9‑0 votes. The board also approved an update to its bylaws. The meeting was adjourned at 2:32 p.m.

• Approved June 2025 financials (9-0)
• Approved July 2025 financials (9-0)
• Approved August 2025 financials (9-0)
• Approved FY 2026 budget (vote not recorded)
• Approved bylaws update (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:32 p.m. (vote not recorded)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several emergency construction agreements and a new fire department pay plan. The body will also consider grant funding for various festivals and a TIF redevelopment project on 32nd Street.

• Construction agreement with Wright Construction Services, Inc. for $3,676,000.00 for Joplin Regional Airport Passenger Boarding Bridge replacement
• Construction agreement with Springfield Striping & Sealing for $120,986.18 for Parking Lot Sealing 2025
• Agreement with Affirm Agency US LLP for $125,000.00 for EPA REO Grant Marketing and Development Services
• Adoption of an updated fire department step pay plan
• Approval of Redevelopment Project 2B of the 32nd Street Place Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan

The council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance to award a $3,676,000 contract to Wright Construction for a passenger boarding bridge replacement at the regional airport. It also approved emergency contracts for parking lot sealing ($120,986.18), construction‑management services ($65,157.36), a fire department step‑pay plan, and an EPA REO grant marketing contract ($125,000). Additionally, the council declared excess surplus property for the September 13 auction and voted to enter a closed session.

• Approved $3,676,000 airport bridge contract (9‑0) – Ordinance No. 2025-108
• Approved $120,986.18 parking lot sealing contract (9‑0) – Ordinance No. 2025-109
• Approved $65,157.36 construction‑management services contract (9‑0) – Ordinance No. 2025-110
• Adopted fire department step‑pay plan (9‑0) – Ordinance No. 2025-111
• Approved $125,000 EPA REO grant marketing contract (9‑0) – Ordinance No. 2025-112
• Declared excess surplus property for city auction (9‑0)
• Voted to convene closed session (9‑0)
• Passed first reading of festival‑support ordinance (8‑1) – Ordinance No. 2025-616

City Council Informal

The City Council will hold an informal meeting to review updates regarding online building permits and the Tier II transition. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Online building permits update
• Tier II transition update

The council met informally on September 2, 2025, with Mayor Cortez presiding. Assistant Finance Director AJ Whistler and Chief Building Official Bryan Wicklund gave an online building permits update. Finance Director Leslie Haase presented a Tier II transition update. The meeting adjourned without any formal actions or votes.

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals voted 6‑aye, 0‑nay to release Item 3118 at 115 N Galena Ave because a demolition waiver was completed, allowing the city to bid for demolition and recoup costs. The board also released Item 3124 (405 W 2" St & 126 S Pearl Ave) for the same reason. Several other items were extended to the September 26 meeting for progress reports and demolition hearings, and Item 3123 was set for a dangerous‑building hearing.

• Released 115 N Galena Ave (Item 3118) – 6 Aye, 0 Nay
• Released 405 W 2" St & 126 S Pearl Ave (Item 3124) – 6 Aye, 0 Nay
• Extended 117 & 121 S Byers Ave (Items 3015 & 3016) to Sept 26 – 6 Aye, 0 Nay
• Extended 1010 W 3" St (Item 3033) to Sept 26 – 6 Aye, 0 Nay
• Extended 512 W 20 St (Item 3090) to Sept 26 – 5 Aye, 1 Nay
• Extended 1909 W 15 St (Item 3104) to Sept 26 – 5 Aye, 1 Nay
• Extended 2408 W 4 St (Item 3112) to Sept 26 – 6 Aye, 0 Nay
• Set 701 S McKinley Ave (Item 3123) for dangerous‑building hearing – 6 Aye, 0 Nay

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from July 17, 2025, and review financial reports. The meeting also includes a review of retirements and terminations.

• Review of financials
• Retirements and termination review

The board approved the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes. They reviewed July financial figures for the pension plan. They set the next regular meeting for September 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for Sep 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Capital Improvements Oversight Sales Tax Committee

The committee excused two absent members and approved the May 21, 2025 minutes. Several construction contracts were awarded, including street surface repairs, the Zora Improvements Phase 2, and the 20th Street widening. An agreement was entered with Allgeier Martin & Associates to study the I‑44 culvert. The city also hired its third Park Ranger, completing his training and providing a truck.

• Excused absences for Lee Ann Lueber and Nathan Mordica (motion passed)
• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Awarded 4h & Murphy Intersection/Signal Improvements contract to Sprouls Construction
• Awarded 2025 Mill and Overlay street surface repair contract to Blevins Asphalt
• Awarded Zora Improvements Phase 2 contract to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
• Awarded 20th Street widening contract to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
• Entered agreement with Allgeier Martin & Associates for I‑44 culvert hydraulic study
• Hired third Park Ranger; training completed and truck received

City Council

The council passed an emergency ordinance authorizing a $20,192 contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, voting 8‑0. It also declared excess surplus property for the September 13 city auction and moved Redevelopment Project 4 of the 32nd Street Place Tax Increment Financing plan to second and third readings, each with unanimous approval. The consent agenda and a motion to excuse an absent member were also approved unanimously.

• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing $20,192 health services contract (8-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance requiring financial interest disclosures (8-0)
• Advanced Redevelopment Project 4 TFID to second and third reading (8-0)
• Declared excess surplus property for September 13 city auction (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Excused absence of Mark Farnham (8-0)
• Convene closed session for personnel matters (8-0)

City Council Informal

Mayor Cortez called the informal council meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members and city staff attended, with Mark Farnham absent. The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m. No substantive decisions were recorded.

Airport Board

The Airport Board approved the minutes from the July meeting with a unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 am. No other actions were voted on; the board received updates on capital projects, runway rehabilitation, flight cancellations, a leakage study, and an internship checklist, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

A General Public Meeting

The Finance Committee will meet to review the General Fund dashboard and the City Investment Policy and Performance. The body will also examine the Pension Actuarial Report.

• Review of Pension Actuarial Report
• Review of General Fund dashboard
• Review of City Investment Policy and Performance

Planning & Zoning Commission

The August 11, 2025, meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission was canceled because there were no action items.

A General Public Meeting

The committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes unanimously. A motion was made and seconded to recommend the FY 2026 Use Tax budget to the City Council, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. No other actions were decided.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to recommend FY26 Use Tax budget to Council (motion made, seconded; no vote recorded)

City Council

The Joplin City Council approved several emergency ordinances, including a $175,000 contract for professional engineering services for the I‑44 Culvert and Silver Creek Detention Study. It also approved the creation of a nine‑member Charter Review Commission, set public‑hearing dates for the FY 2026 budget and the property‑tax levy, and adopted the consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda (8‑yes, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑009 creating Charter Review Commission (8‑yes, 1 absent)
• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025‑135 for $175,000 engineering services contract (8‑yes, 1 absent)
• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025‑529 to sell parcel east of 813 Central St (8‑yes, 1 absent)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025‑133 for $53,300 stormwater design review (8‑yes, 1 absent)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025‑451 for $749,294 health‑services contract (8‑yes, 1 absent)
• Set public‑hearing date for FY 2026 budget on Aug 18 2025 (8‑yes, 1 absent)
• Set public‑hearing date for property‑tax levy on Aug 25 2025 (8‑yes, 1 absent)

City Council Informal

The council met informally on August 4, 2025, from 5:15 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. Attendance included all council members, the city manager and city attorney, and a presentation by Director Drew Douglas. No motions, votes, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Building Board of Appeals

The Board approved the June 27 meeting minutes unanimously. It extended eight pending cases to the August 22 meeting for progress reports and demolition hearings. It also designated the case at 1248 S Roosevelt Ave as a subject for a dangerous building hearing.

• Approved June 27 minutes (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3090, 512 W 20th St to Aug 22 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3112, 2408 W 4th St to Aug 22 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3002, 301 S Winfield Ave to Aug 22 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Made Item 3117, 1248 S Roosevelt Ave a subject to dangerous building hearing (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3121, 714 E Hill St to Aug 22 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3123, 701 S McKinley Ave to Aug 22 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3033, 1010 W 3rd St to Aug 22 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)

City Council

The council excused the absence of Doris Carlin and approved the consent agenda. It approved, on an emergency basis, the sale of a 6,160‑sq‑ft parcel at 911 Pennsylvania Avenue. The council advanced the public‑transportation safety plan and the Justice Center sidewalks construction agreement to further readings. All votes and abstentions are recorded in the minutes.

• Excused absence of Doris Carlin (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved emergency sale of 911 Pennsylvania Avenue parcel (7-0, 1 abstain)
• Advanced public‑transportation safety plan to second and third reading (8-0)
• Advanced Justice Center sidewalks contract to second and third reading (6-2)
• Approved first reading of Council Bill 2025-129 (8-0)
• Approved first reading of Council Bill 2025-131 (6-2)

City Council Informal

The council met informally on July 21, 2025, from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Attendance included Mayor Keenan Cortez, seven council members, the city manager and city attorney. A municipal court update was presented, but no actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The Board of Trustees approved the payment of a $16,815.56 invoice to Segal Marco and authorized a $25,000 annual administrative cost for the Investment Operations Solution. The Board also excused absent trustee John Smith, approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes, and set the next regular meeting for August 21, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

• Excused absent trustee John Smith (motion passed)
• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved payment of Segal Marco invoice $16,815.56 (motion passed)
• Approved $25,000 annual cost for Investment Operations Solution (motion passed)
• Set next regular meeting for August 21, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It approved Resolution No. 2025-04, which amends the Appendix E historic preservation zoning code. The commission also excused absent members and adjourned the July 15, 2025 meeting.

• Excused all absent commission members (motion carried, 6 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, 7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-04 amending Appendix E zoning code (motion carried, 8 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Adjourned the July 15, 2025 meeting (motion carried, 8 in favor, 0 opposed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the June 9, 2025 minutes, rezoned two properties (case 021‑25 to R‑2 two‑family residential and case 022‑25 as requested), and approved a revised preliminary plat for a development (case 023‑25). All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning case 021‑25 to R‑2 two‑family residential (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning case 022‑25 (7‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat case 023‑25 (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Airport Board

The Airport Board voted to approve the minutes from the June meeting, with all members in favor. The board then moved to adjourn the July 10 session, which was also approved unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the July 10 meeting (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Mariah Kraft and a second by Michael Gilpin. The board then adjourned the meeting on a motion by Mariah Kraft, seconded by Michael Gilpin. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Mariah Kraft, seconded by Michael Gilpin)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mariah Kraft, seconded by Michael Gilpin)

City Council

The council passed emergency Ordinance 2025-130 authorizing a $148,727.28 agreement with AT&T for Zora Street Improvements Phase 2, with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. It also approved zoning amendments for 2602 S Wall Ave (Ordinance 2025-272) and 4106 E Zora St (Ordinance 2025-273), each unanimously. The council voted to adjourn the meeting into a closed session, also unanimously.

• Approved emergency Ordinance 2025-130 for AT&T agreement ($148,727.28) (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-272 amending district for 2602 S Wall Ave (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-273 amending district for 4106 E Zora St (9‑0)
• Approved Consent Agenda (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-614 for purchase order to SHI/Microsoft (first reading) (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-004 ground lease with Jasper County Emergency Services Board (first reading) (9‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-122 microsurfacing contract $1,213,154.04 (first reading) (9‑0)
• Voted to adjourn into closed session (9‑0)

City Council Informal

The council met informally on July 7, 2025. No formal actions or votes were taken. The meeting included updates from the IT and Parks and Recreation directors. The meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals excused Bryan Wicklund and approved the minutes from April 25 and May 30, 2025. It unanimously voted to extend the progress‑report and demolition‑hearing dates for several property items to July 25, 2025. All motions carried with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay vote.

• Excused Bryan Wicklund (5 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Approved April 25 and May 30% minutes (5 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3090 (512 W 20th St) to July 25 for progress report and demolition hearing (5 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3105 (1608 S Minnesota Ave) to July 25 for progress report and demolition hearing (5 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3121 (714 E Hill St) to July 25 for progress report and demolition hearing (5 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3015 (117 & 121 S Byers Ave) to July 25 for progress report and demolition hearing (5 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3108 (519 N Pearl Ave) to July 25 for progress report and demolition hearing (5 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended Item 3124 (701 S McKinley Ave) to July 25 for progress report and demolition hearing (5 Aye, 0 Nay)

Joplin Sports Authority

The board approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It approved the March, April, and May 2025 financial reports, each by an 8‑0 vote. The board also approved cooperation with the CVB to change the city ordinance definition of “hotel” for short‑term rentals, passing an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 3:01 p.m. by a motion that carried.

• Approved March 11, 2025 board minutes (7-0)
• Approved March 2025 financials (8-0)
• Approved April 2025 financials (8-0)
• Approved May 2025 financials (8-0)
• Approved cooperation with CVB to change hotel definition in city ordinance (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:01 p.m. (motion carried)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission excused three absent members. It approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Resolutions 2025-002 and 2025-003. The commission then adjourned the meeting.

• Excused Ms. Haun, Mr. Brueckner, and Mr. Huff (6 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (6 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved Resolution 2025-002 and Resolution 2025-003 (6 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Adjourned the meeting (6 in favor, 0 opposed)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to pass emergency ordinances removing and adding property to the Joplin Sports Facility Community Improvement District, selling two city parcels, and amending the FY 2024-2025 budget. Additional emergency ordinances authorized grant applications for police mental‑health and crisis‑response programs. An amendment to the weapons ordinance was approved by a 6‑3 vote. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously.

• Approved emergency ordinance removing property from Joplin Sports Facility CID (Ordinance No. 2025-076) – vote 9-0
• Approved emergency ordinance adding property to Joplin Sports Facility CID (Ordinance No. 2025-077) – vote 9-0
• Approved emergency ordinance selling 916 Jackson Avenue parcel to Brigitte Morales (Ordinance No. 2025-078) – vote 9-0
• Approved emergency ordinance selling 1210 Iowa Avenue parcel to Masada Contracting LLC (Ordinance No. 2025-079) – vote 9-0
• Approved emergency ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 budget appropriations (Ordinance No. 2025-080) – vote 9-0
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing DOJ grant for police mental‑health and wellness (Ordinance No. 2025-081) – vote 9-0
• Approved emergency ordinance authorizing DOJ grant for police crisis response and de‑escalation (Ordinance No. 2025-082) – vote 9-0
• Approved amendment to weapons ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025-083) – vote 6-3

City Council Informal

The Joplin City Council unanimously approved a series of nominations for various city committees and boards. Each nominee received a vote of 9 in favor from all council members. No nominations were rejected or postponed.

• Approved Carol Eck for ADA Committee (9 votes)
• Approved Kali Sweet for ADA Committee (9 votes)
• Approved Linda Tucker for ADA Committee (9 votes)
• Approved Harvey Hutchinson for Airport Board (9 votes)
• Approved Sofyan Sayfo for Board of Health (9 votes)
• Approved Rob O'Brian for Building Board of Appeals (9 votes)
• Approved Ethan Tresemer for CVB Advisory Board (9 votes)
• Approved Christina Willlams for Solid Waste Advisory Committee (9 votes)

Airport Board

The Airport Board approved the minutes from the May meeting with a unanimous vote. The board then unanimously voted to adjourn the June 12 meeting. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved rezoning Case 019-25 for 2701 S Bird Ave and Case 020-25 for 4106 E Zora, each with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 019-25 for 2701 S Bird Ave (7-0)
• Approved rezoning Case 020-25 for 4106 E Zora (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

A General Public Meeting

The Proposition Action Implementation and Oversight Committee approved the June 4 meeting minutes unanimously. No other resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a $2,840,723.59 contract for Phase 2 of the Zora Street Improvements project. Additional actions included a special‑use permit for duplexes at 3105 Wisconsin Ave, a site‑plan approval for Vita Nova Village at 1201 S Byers Ave, and the first‑reading passage of several ordinance amendments on hunting regulations and district rezoning.

• Consent agenda approved (7‑0)
• Approved $2,840,723.59 Zora Street Improvements Phase 2 contract (7‑0)
• Special‑use permit for duplexes at 3105 Wisconsin Ave approved (7‑0)
• Site‑plan for Vita Nova Village at 1201 S Byers Ave approved (6‑0, 1 abstain)
• Council Bill 2025-270 rezoning of 1148 S Pennsylvania Ave approved (7‑0)
• Hunting ordinance amendments approved (one 6‑1, others 7‑0)
• Purchase order $55,502 for wheelchair lifts approved (7‑0)

City Council Informal

The council met informally on June 2, 2025. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals voted to release Item 3114 at 815 S Ohio Ave from the agenda because demolition is pending (7 Aye, 0 Nay). It also extended several other items to June 27 for progress reports and demolition hearings, with one extension passing 6‑1. All motions were carried.

• Released Item 3114 (815 S Ohio Ave) from agenda (7-0)
• Extended Item 3090 (512 W 20" St) to June 27 for progress report and demolition hearing (7-0)
• Extended Item 3105 (1608 S Minnesota Ave) to June 27 for progress report and demolition hearing (7-0)
• Extended Items 3015 & 3016 (117 & 121 S Byers Ave) to June 27 for progress report and demolition hearing (7-0)
• Extended Item 3104 (1909 W 15* St) to June 27 for progress report and demolition hearing (7-0)
• Extended Item 3120 (530 E 7 St) to June 27 for progress report and demolition hearing (7-0)
• Extended Item 3002 (301 S Winfield Ave) permit to Aug 22 and agenda to June 27 (6-1)
• Released Item 3085 (1616 S Pearl Ave) from agenda due to near‑completion (7-0)

Capital Improvements Oversight Sales Tax Committee

The Capital Improvement and Public Safety Sales Tax Oversight Committee excused absent member Trevor Frerer after a motion and second. The committee also approved the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting. Both motions passed.

• Excused absent member Trevor Frerer (motion passed)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission excused four absent members and approved the April 29 minutes. It voted to approve the National Register nomination for the Interstate Grocer Coffee Building. No changes were made to the budget, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Excused Dr. Mountz, Ms. Haun, Ms. Halbach, Mr. Brueckner (5‑0)
• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved National Register nomination for Interstate Grocer Coffee Building (4‑0‑1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The board approved the April 17, 2025 minutes. A motion to excuse absent trustees Chuck Brown and Adam Grimes was approved. The next regular meeting was scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Excused absent members Chuck Brown and Adam Grimes (motion passed)
• Scheduled next regular meeting for June 26, 2025, 9:30 a.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:25 a.m. (motion passed)

Parks & Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Michael Gilpin, seconded by Mariah Kraft)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Michael Gilpin, seconded by Paul Teverow)

Joplin Re-Development Corporation (353 Commission)

The commission approved the minutes from December 10, 2024 (4 in favor, 3 absent). A financial report showed an ending fund balance of $7,655,740 and a profit of $23,161. The board voted to rezone five JRC‑owned properties on Delaware to their highest and best use (5 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent). The meeting then moved into a closed session and adjourned (5 in favor, 2 absent).

• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes (4 in favor, 3 absent)
• Approved rezoning of five JRC properties on Delaware to highest and best use (5 in favor, 0 opposed, 2 absent)
• Moved into closed session (5 in favor, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (5 in favor, 2 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission excused two absent members and approved the April 14 minutes. It then approved rezoning case 016-25, special‑use permit case 017-25, and site‑plan review case 018-25. The meeting was adjourned after all motions carried unanimously.

• Excused Commissioners Cole Landis and Dr. Benjamin Rosenberg (5 in favor, 0 opposition, 2 absent)
• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5 in favor, 0 opposition, 2 absent)
• Approved rezoning case 016-25 (5 in favor, 0 opposition, 2 absent)
• Approved special‑use permit case 017-25 (5 in favor, 0 opposition, 2 absent)
• Approved site‑plan review case 018-25 (5 in favor, 0 opposition, 2 absent)
• Adjourned the May 12, 2025 meeting (5 in favor, 0 opposition, 2 absent)

A General Public Meeting

The board approved the March 28, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution 2025‑05, consenting to the removal of real property from the district, also by a 5‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution 2025‑06, consenting to the addition of real property to the district, again by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-05 to remove property from the district (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 to add property to the district (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Airport Board

The board approved the March meeting minutes unanimously. The agenda was amended to add an election item, also unanimously. Brian Jones was nominated, seconded and elected Chairman by a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include Chairman election (unanimous)
• Elected Brian Jones as Chairman of the Airport Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

A General Public Meeting

The Proposition Action Implementation and Oversight Committee approved the May 7, 2025 meeting minutes as presented, with a unanimous vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council passed the first reading of Ordinance 2025-120 approving a $750,000 contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning for wastewater system work. It also approved emergency real‑estate contracts to sell parcels at 1215 Hill St, 129 N Maple St, and 831 S Ozark St. Additional actions included a street‑vacate ordinance, a zoning amendment, and the approval of the consent agenda.

• Approved $750,000 wastewater contract with Ace Pipe Cleaning (first reading, 6-0)
• Approved emergency sale of 1215 Hill St parcel (6-0)
• Approved emergency sale of 129 N Maple St parcel (6-0)
• Approved emergency sale of 831 S Ozark St parcel (6-0)
• Approved ordinance to vacate part of street north of 2100 E Rolla St (first reading, 6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment moving 410 W 26th St from R-1 to C-1 (first reading, 6-0)
• Stricken demolition ordinance for 126 S Pearl Ave (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)

City Council Informal

Mayor Pro Tem DeTar called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. Finance Director Leslie Haase presented a new budget process and Community Health Director Ryan Talken gave a health department update. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from the March 18 meeting and excused three absent members. It then accepted the subcommittee's nominations for the Murphysburg, Jeff and Carolyn Neal, and Leslie Simpson historic preservation awards. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Excused Mr. Huff, Ms. Frankoski, and Dr. Fischer from the meeting (6 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Accepted historic preservation award nominations (6 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Adjourned the meeting (6 in favor, 0 opposed)

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals approved the March 25 minutes unanimously (7‑0). It moved the next regular meeting to May 30. The Board extended eight pending items to the May 30 meeting for progress reports and demolition hearings. It also voted 5‑2 to release the 801, 803, 805 W 1* St agenda item because a dangerous building permit is now in place.

• Approved March 25 minutes (7‑0)
• Moved next meeting to May 30 (7‑0)
• Extended Item 3104 (1909 W 15* St) to May 30 (7‑0)
• Extended Item 3090 (512 W 20" St) to May 30 (7‑0)
• Extended Item 3105 (1608 S Minnesota Ave) to May 30 (7‑0)
• Extended Item 3033 (1010 W 3" St) to May 30 (7‑0)
• Extended Item 3116 (1220 NW Murphy Blvd) to May 30 (7‑0)
• Released Item 2990 (801, 803, 805 W 1* St) from agenda (5‑2)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and a resolution to file the HUD Consolidated Plan. It also passed emergency ordinances for a MoDOT airport marketing grant, asbestos removal and demolition at 2008 S. Sergeant Ave, and approved a $2,950,500 contract for the Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Several ordinances were moved forward on first reading, and a zoning amendment was adopted by a 7‑2 vote.

• Consent agenda approved (9-0)
• Resolution 2025-006 approved (9-0)
• Ordinance 2025-118 (MoDOT airport grant) approved (9-0)
• Ordinance 2025-352 (asbestos removal $63,900) approved (9-0)
• Ordinance 2025-354 (demolition $331,300) approved (9-0)
• Ordinance 2025-115 (Turkey Creek WWTP contract $2,950,500) approved (vote not recorded)
• Ordinance 2025-266 (zoning amendment for 7‑acre parcel) passed (7-2)
• Ordinance 2025-116 (engineering services $150,000) advanced to second/third reading (9-0)

City Council Informal

The council met informally on April 21, 2025. Finance Director Leslie Haase gave a financial update and Chief Pearson presented a police department update. No motions, approvals, or other substantive actions were taken.

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The board approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized two expense invoices: $16,815.56 to Segal for consulting services and $150.00 to MAPERS for conference registration. It also approved retirement payments for fire department retirees John Smith ($217,692.76 lump sum) and Martin Goetz ($190,003.30 lump sum). The next regular meeting was scheduled for May 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $16,815.56 to Segal for consulting services (motion passed)
• Approved payment of $150.00 to MAPERS for conference registration (motion passed)
• Approved retirement lump‑sum $217,692.76 for John Smith (motion passed, John Smith abstained)
• Approved retirement lump‑sum $190,003.30 for Martin Goetz (motion passed)
• Set next regular meeting for May 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission excused an absent member, approved the March 10, 2025 minutes, and unanimously approved three pending cases: a street vacation, a rezoning, and a preliminary plat. Each motion passed with six votes in favor, zero opposed, and one absent. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused absence of Commissioner Cole Landis (6-0-1)
• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Approved street vacation (Case 010-25) (6-0-1)
• Approved rezoning (Case 015-25) (6-0-1)
• Approved preliminary plat (Case 014-25) (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-1)

City Council

The council approved a $2,950,500 contract for the Turkey Creek wastewater treatment plant and adopted emergency demolition contracts for two city properties. It also amended the FY 2024‑2025 budget and passed several zoning amendments that re‑classify properties on McKinley Avenue, West A Street, and the area between E 12th and E 14th Streets. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved Council Bill 2025-115 authorizing $2,950,500 Turkey Creek WWTP contract (7-0)
• Approved emergency demolition contract with USA Demolition for $7,950 at 2722 E Rolla St (7-0)
• Approved emergency demolition contract with Nelson Enterprises for $10,000 at 302 S Connor Ave (7-0)
• Approved emergency amendment to FY 2024-2025 budget (Council Bill 2025-512) (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment moving 601 S McKinley Ave to Heavy Industrial (Council Bill 2025-261) (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment moving 1517 W A St to Two-Family Residential (Council Bill 2025-262) (7-0)
• Approved zoning amendment moving property between E 12th St and E 14th St to Manufactured Home Park district (Council Bill 2025-266) (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)

City Council Informal

The Joplin City Council met informally on April 7, 2025. Council members and city staff gave updates on mowing and streetlights. No motions were introduced, voted on, or decided.

A General Public Meeting

The Joplin Celebrations Commission approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions or resolutions were adopted during the April 1 session.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

A General Public Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then adopted Resolution 2025-04, which accepts the district sales tax mail‑in ballot election results, by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 4 minutes (4‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 accepting sales‑tax mail‑in results (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals approved the February 28, 2025 minutes. It released two completed projects (504 S McKinley Ave and 1828 W 4" St). The Board extended the permit for 1010 W 3" St to June 27, 2025 and moved its progress report to the April 25 meeting. Several other items were continued to the April 25 meeting for further review.

• Approved minutes from Feb 28, 2025 (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Released Item 3103, 504 S McKinley Ave (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Released Item 3084, 1828 W 4" St (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Extended permit for Item 3033, 1010 W 3" St to June 27, 2025 and continued to Apr 25 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Continued Item 3115, 1128 S Jackson Ave to Apr 25 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Released Item 3054, 1624 W 4" St (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Continued Item 3108, 519 N Pearl Ave to Apr 25 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)
• Continued Item 3104, 1909 W 15" St to Apr 25 meeting (7 Aye, 0 Nay)

City Tree Board

The board approved the meeting minutes after a motion by Harvey Hutchinson and a second by Kristi Brown. Members agreed to work on beautifying entry signs and planting colorful trees behind them. The board noted the upcoming Arbor Day Celebration at Wildcat Park on May 3. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Agreed to work on beautifying entry signs and planting colorful trees
• Scheduled Arbor Day Celebration at Wildcat Park for May 3
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Joplin Area Transportation Study Organization

The board unanimously approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes, the FY2022‑2025 TIP Amendment #15, the updated Public Participation Plan, and the SS4A Safety Action Plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022‑2025 TIP Amendment #15 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Participation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved and adopted SS4A Safety Action Plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police & Firemen's Pension Board

The board approved the January 16, 2025 minutes. It authorized payment of two GRS invoices totaling $19,939. It voted to discharge the Met West bond fund, hire Loomis Sayles, and rebalance the investment portfolio. The next regular meeting was scheduled for April 17, 2025.

• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Authorized payment of $5,649 GRS invoice (motion passed)
• Authorized payment of $13,290 GRS invoice (motion passed)
• Discharged Met West fund, hired Loomis Sayles, and rebalance portfolio (motion passed)
• Set date of next regular meeting for April 17, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. (motion passed)