Liberty public meetings in 2025
32 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a special regular session to consider several development proposals, contracts, and a proposed moratorium on multifamily developments. Key items include final development plans for Metrobloks and a police station expansion, a rezoning for a townhome development, and multiple service contracts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a Unified Development Ordinance amendment.
- Final Development Plan for Metrobloks, 177,000 sq ft at 2515 Old Hughes Road
- Rezoning 7.04 acres at N. Church Road and Camille Street for 49-unit townhomes
- Police Station expansion, 21,877 sq ft addition at 101 E. Kansas Street
- Contract with Liberty Sports Officials for 2026 officiating, up to $225,000
- Moratorium on multifamily developments for six months
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider adopting the 2026 annual budget and the Park and Parks Sales Tax budgets, as well as a 2026-2030 Street Capital Improvement Plan. They will also vote on rezoning 7.04 acres at N. Church Road and Camille Street for a 49-unit townhome development, and approve several agreements including a police collective bargaining agreement and a $40,000 services agreement with Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. The meeting includes routine items like board appointments and vendor payment acknowledgments.
- Rezoning 7.04 acres from R-1A to PD for 49-unit townhome development at N. Church Road and Camille Street (second reading, postponed to Dec 15)
- Adoption of 2026 annual budget and Park and Parks Sales Tax budgets
- Approval of 2026-2030 Street Capital Improvement Plan
- Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50
- Services Agreement with Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. not to exceed $40,000
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special session to authorize an executive session for discussing contract negotiations, as permitted by state law. The only action on the agenda is this authorization, followed by adjournment.
- Authorize executive session for contract negotiations (Dec. 8, 2025)
- Closed session under 610.021(12) RSMO
City Council
This is a study session agenda with only broad topic headings and no supporting details. The City Council will discuss the General Fund, the Public Safety Sales Tax, and Water, Wastewater and Sanitation, but no specific proposals, amounts, or actions are listed.
- Discussion of General Fund
- Discussion of Public Safety Sales Tax
- Discussion of Water, Wastewater and Sanitation
City Council
This is a special session with a single agenda item: a motion to authorize an executive session to discuss litigation matters, as permitted by state law. No other business is scheduled.
- Motion to authorize executive session on litigation matters (Dec. 1, 2025)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a regular session with a public hearing on rezoning 7.04 acres for a 49-unit townhome development, and will consider several ordinances including a $25 million bond issuance, a $60,000 grant agreement with Clay County Senior Services, and contracts for a pool boiler and stream bank stabilization. The agenda also includes consent items for liquor licenses for community events.
- Rezoning 7.04 acres at N. Church Road and Camille Street from R-1A to PD for 49-unit townhome development (P&Z Case 25-58R&PDP)
- Ordinance authorizing up to $25,000,000 in Special Obligation Bonds Series 2025
- MOU with Clay County Senior Services for up to $60,000 to reimburse senior memberships at Liberty Community Center
- Contract with Myrick Mechanical for pool boiler at Liberty Community Center, up to $55,935.50
- Contract with JEO Consulting Group for Liberty Stream Bank Stabilization Project, up to $280,283
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a study session to discuss the parks budget and several sales tax topics, including capital, transportation, economic development, fire, and transient guest taxes. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.
- Parks budget and parks sales tax discussion
- Capital sales tax discussion
- Transportation sales tax discussion
- Economic development sales tax discussion
- Fire sales tax and transient guest tax discussion
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on adopting the Transportation Master Plan and the South Liberty Parkway Roundabout Study, along with an ordinance updating the Unified Development Ordinance to reference the plan. The council will also consider several contracts and resolutions, including an increased payment for the City Hall Police Expansion Project design and acceptance of a grant for a new Polaris Ranger.
- Public hearing: adopt Transportation Master Plan (P&Z Case 25-52A)
- Public hearing: adopt South Liberty Parkway Roundabout Study (P&Z Case 25-54A)
- Ordinance amending Chapter 30 (Unified Development Ordinance) re: Transportation Master Plan references
- Increase Hoefer Welker contract for Public Plaza design by $24,000 to $1,742,382
- Accept Firehouse Subs grant for 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Edition
City Council
The Liberty, MO City Council will hold its regular session on October 27, 2025, to conduct procedural items and vote on several consent agenda items. The meeting includes public hearings on a community improvement district and transportation plans, as well as ordinances and resolutions for vendor payments, intergovernmental agreements, and construction projects.
- Approve $81,000 road salt purchase from Independent Salt Company
- Adopt 2026 Regional Household Hazardous Waste Program for $35,619.30
- Approve construction of 427 Mill St. City Records & Storage Facility with Gardner Construction Co. Inc.
- Amend liquor dispensing permit fee schedule
- Amend Water Street Community Improvement District petition
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special session to authorize a business license denial appeal hearing under City Code Sec. 18-17.8. The agenda contains only this item and adjournment, so the meeting is focused solely on this procedural action.
- Authorize a Business License Denial - Appeal Hearing (motion)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes purchasing four police pursuit vehicles for $188,159, several certificates of appropriateness for historic district improvements, and numerous contracts and change orders for street, storm sewer, and building projects. Public hearings and other business are also scheduled, but the agenda is largely routine administrative items.
- Purchase of four Ford pursuit interceptor vehicles from Shawnee Mission Ford, not to exceed $188,159
- Contract with Freese and Nichols for downtown design overlay plan, not to exceed $50,000
- Change order with Metro Asphalt for street maintenance, increasing contract by $106,657.81 to $1,703,718.31
- Contract with Southtown Glass Inc. for utilities storage building renovation, not to exceed $526,535
- Resolution authorizing grant application for Place Liberté Park renovation
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on a final plat for Prairie Estate and an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance, then vote on a consent agenda and numerous contracts. The consent agenda includes purchases for fire and utilities equipment, and the regular agenda includes service agreements for wastewater, fire department software, and the City Hall Police expansion. Several items involve dollar amounts and specific vendors.
- Public hearing on final plat for Prairie Estate (P&Z Case 25-48FP)
- Public hearing on UDO amendment (P&Z Case 25-49A)
- Purchase of five stair chairs from Stryker, not to exceed $28,125.60
- Purchase of Takeuchi TL12 compact track loader for Utilities, not to exceed $99,800.00
- Contract increase for Plum Rose storm sewer repair by $45,873.00 to $226,271.94
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a study session with one discussion topic: residential property maintenance. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is listed only as a topic of discussion.
- Discussion of residential property maintenance
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025 ad valorem tax levies for the 2026 budget year and on an amended development plan for the Downtown Area Redevelopment Project, including a 37th amendment for the 104 E. Franklin project. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including contract change orders, a new animal control fee, and certificates of appropriateness for historic properties.
- Public hearing: 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Levies for 2026 budget year
- Public hearing: Amended development plan for Downtown Area Redevelopment Project (104 E. Franklin)
- Change order: N. Church Rd. & Camille St. storm sewer repair decreased by $11,358 to $181,542
- Change order: 427 Mill St. City Records & Storage Facility increased by $40,111 to $1,237,940
- New fee for Animal Control Services added to Schedule of Fees
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special session with a single action item: authorizing an executive (closed) session to discuss contract negotiations, as permitted by state law. No other business is on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after that vote.
- Authorize executive session for contract negotiations under RSMo 610.021(12)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a regular session to decide on a Chapter 353 redevelopment plan for Downtown Liberty, including tax abatement incentives, and to approve a $100,000 public art commission. The meeting also includes votes on contracts for park improvements, trail design, and utility upgrades, as well as a public hearing on a development variance for the Ford Plant site.
- Amended Final Development Plan for 30,000 sq. ft. expansion at Ford Plant (2401 Plummer Road) with tree-replacement fee variance
- Chapter 353 redevelopment plan for Downtown Liberty with property tax abatement incentives
- Approval of $100,000 artwork commission for public sculpture from Farris Wheel Studios, LLC
- Contract for $47,000 sport court installation at Ruth Moore Park basketball court
- Contract for $72,385 Little Shoal Creek Trail design from Old Campbell Road to Liberty Drive
City Council
The Liberty, MO City Council will hold a regular session to approve routine minutes, schedules, and proclamations, and to vote on multiple ordinances and contracts. Key decisions include software purchases for the water treatment plant, traffic signal upgrades, senior services reimbursements, and collective bargaining agreements with firefighters.
- Temporary liquor licenses for Historic Downtown Liberty and St. James Catholic School fundraisers
- Purchase of Decision Blue software for water treatment plant ($20,000)
- Traffic signal upgrades at South Wales Street and South Withers Drive ($28,916.90 increase)
- Senior services contracts with Mid-America Regional Council (amendments to rates)
- Installation of Kubota membranes for MBT 2 ($700,000)
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several development items, including a new mixed-use building in the historic district and a large industrial building. They will also consider a construction agreement for the police expansion and adopt a safety action plan.
- Certificate of appropriateness for mixed-use building at 1-11 N. Water Street
- Final development plan for Water Street Lofts: 2-story, 23,116 sq ft, 9 residential lofts, ground-floor retail, signage variance
- Final plat for Heartland Meadows, 15th Plat, 1 lot on 11.49 acres
- Final development plan for US Motor Works: 102,600 sq ft industrial building north of Heartland Dr., south of US 69 Hwy
- Construction Manager at Risk Agreement with McCown Gordon Construction for City Hall Police Expansion, not to exceed $15,000
City Council
The Liberty, MO City Council will meet on July 14, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances, contracts, and public hearings. Key items include a public hearing on a $175.15M industrial development project and approval of multiple contracts totaling over $1 million for public works, public safety, and art projects.
- Public hearing on industrial development project authorizing $175,150,000 in taxable industrial revenue bonds
- Payment to Central Power Systems for Fire Unit 605 engine replacement: $58,380.96
- Mural installation agreements on Frontage Road near Kansas St & Forrest Ave: $10,000 (KC Murals) and $37,470 (Posterworx)
- 30-month lease for temporary Police Department Headquarters: $370,800
- Storm sewer repair project change order for N. Church Rd & Camille St: $94,425 increase to $192,900
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a regular session with a consent agenda, public hearings, and several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a special use permit for temporary fireworks sales, approval of a preliminary development plan and plat for the Oak Wood North Business Park, and multiple contracts for sewer, street maintenance, and engineering services. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, vendor payments, and proclamations.
- Special use permit for temporary fireworks sale at 1120 North Church Road, June 24-July 4, 2025 (P&Z Case 25-27SUP)
- Preliminary development plan for Oak Wood North Business Park, 3 offices/commercial buildings at 1120 N. Church Rd. (P&Z Case 25-24PDP)
- Preliminary plat for Oak Wood North Business Park, 3 lots on 23.5 acres (P&Z Case 25-25PP)
- Manhole rehabilitation contract with HK Solutions Group/Hydro-Klean, not to exceed $94,800
- 2025 Street Maintenance contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials, $12,800 (up to $14,080 with contingency)
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a special regular session to consider a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include authorizing bond financing for a police building addition, joining a property assessed clean energy (PACE) district, and approving multiple contracts for services and equipment. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and vendor payments.
- Resolution to declare intent to finance Police Building addition to City Hall with bonds
- Ordinance to join Show Me Pace (Property Assessment Clean Energy Act)
- Contract with Sargent Drilling for wellfield services, not to exceed $75,848
- Purchase of replacement vehicles for wastewater division from Metro Ford, not to exceed $97,887.26
- Artwork purchase agreement for bronze sculpture 'Twist in Time' by James Haire, not to exceed $20,000
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings and consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning for industrial development, a special use permit for temporary fireworks sales, and preliminary plans for a large logistics park. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, reappointments to boards, and vendor payments.
- Rezoning 11.49 acres from R-1A to M-1 for industrial space north of Heartland Dr., south of US 69 Hwy.
- Special use permit for temporary fireworks sale at 530 North Church Road, June 20-July 4, 2025.
- Preliminary development plan for North Liberty Logistics Park at 3905 Edgar Petty Road (approx. 4 million sq ft, nine buildings).
- Contract with JCI Industries for carrousel gear box rebuild at Wastewater Treatment Plant, not to exceed $69,944.
- Contract with The Havens Construction Co. for storm sewer repair on N. Church Rd. & Camille St., not to exceed $98,475.
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider several routine items, including a contract for traffic data collection, liquor license approvals for community events, and an ordinance to adjust an alley right-of-way. A public hearing is not scheduled, and the agenda is largely procedural.
- Ordinance approving contract with UrbanSDK for speed, delay, and volume data for all roadways, not to exceed $21,275
- Ordinance to establish public utility easement and abolish alley right-of-way adjacent to Lots 2 and 3, Prairie Estate (postponed from April 28)
- Resolution approving temporary liquor license for Soroptimist of Liberty event at Heritage Hall on June 10, 2025
- Resolution approving temporary liquor license for Boy Scout Troop 376 event at Corbin Mill on September 13, 2025
- Resolution accepting Epic Elementary public sanitary sewer main improvements
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a split session with public hearings on three land-use items, including a 255-acre rezoning south of Seven Hills Road for Strata Underground, a 13.7-acre land use map change at Glenn Hendren Drive and Rush Creek Parkway, and a special use permit at 1919 Industrial Drive. The council will also vote on multiple contracts, including two fire truck purchases totaling over $4 million, a $1.49 million street maintenance contract, and a $1.49 million increase for the City Hall Police and MEP Design Project. Oaths will be administered to newly elected officials.
- Rezoning 255 acres south of Seven Hills Road at Southview Road and south 291 Highway to PD 'planned development' district for Strata Underground (P&Z Case 25-02R&PDP)
- Land use change for 13.7 acres from neighborhood commercial to multifamily residential at SW corner of Glenn Hendren Drive and Rush Creek Parkway (P&Z Case 25-09A)
- Special use permit for commercial use in M-2 district at 1919 Industrial Drive (PZ Case 25-13SUP)
- Two purchase agreements with Conrad Fire Equipment for four Pierce Saber Pumpers totaling up to $4,113,107.56
- Contract with Metro Asphalt for 2025 street maintenance pavement restoration up to $1,486,471.60
City Council
This is a special session with a single substantive item: a motion to acknowledge the certified results of the April 8, 2025 municipal election. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).
- Motion to acknowledge certified Municipal Election results from April 8, 2025
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold a split regular session to consider adopting 2025 utility rates for water, wastewater, and solid waste, and to approve several contracts and ordinances. The agenda includes consent items, public hearings, and a second session with additional contracts and resolutions. The meeting also includes certification of municipal election results and administration of oaths to elected officials.
- Public hearing on adoption of 2025 utility rates (water, wastewater, solid waste)
- Purchase of New Holland Workmaster 75 Tractor from Skyview Equipment, not to exceed $77,800
- Contract with Tunks Construction for Plum Rose storm sewer repair, not to exceed $180,398.94
- Contract with George Butler and Associates for Mississippi Street water main replacement and Prairie Street water main extension, not to exceed $103,822
- Traffic signal upgrades at South Wales and South Withers Road Intersection with Black and McDonald, LLC, not to exceed $45,562.40
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider several contracts and ordinances, including a new late fee for security alarm permits and multiple service agreements. Two development-related items, a Unified Development Ordinance amendment and the Fulkerson Cottages final plan, are scheduled to be further postponed to March 24. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as minutes, payments, and a liquor license.
- Contract with KOHL Wholesale for concession food and supplies, not to exceed $70,000
- Preventative maintenance agreement with Stryker for cots and loading systems, not to exceed $43,286.40
- Lease amendment with Utility, Inc. for police cameras, increasing contract to $391,480.90
- New late fee for security alarm permits added to Schedule of Fees
- Postponement of P&Z Case 25-07A (Unified Development Ordinance) and P&Z Case 25-04FDP-A (Fulkerson Cottages) to March 24
City Council
The Liberty City Council will consider several contracts and purchases, including a $484,240.50 agreement for cardiac monitors and defibrillators, a $225,000 blanket purchase order for biosolids disposal, and a $70,000 beverage agreement with Coca-Cola. Two public hearings on zoning and development items are scheduled to be postponed to March 10, 2025. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, appointments, and vendor payments.
- Blanket purchase order for biosolids to Courtney Ridge Landfill, not to exceed $225,000
- Purchase of replacement bunker gear from Conrad Fire Equipment, Inc., not to exceed $53,763.05
- Temporary liquor license for Knights of Columbus fish fry at St. James Church (March 14, 28, April 11, 2025)
- Beverage agreement with Heartland Coca-Cola for Capitol Federal Sports Complex and Liberty Community Center, not to exceed $70,000
- Agreement with Zoll Medical Corporation for cardiac monitors and defibrillators, not to exceed $484,240.50
City Council
The Liberty City Council will vote on several consent agenda items and ordinances, including purchases for water treatment chemicals, a loader, and a blanket order for lime. They will also consider contracts for custodial services, roof repairs, a beverage agreement, and pedestrian lighting on Main Street. A development plan for Fulkerson Cottages is postponed to February 24.
- Purchase of water treatment chemicals from Water Solutions Unlimited, not to exceed $31,400
- Blanket purchase order for hydrated lime from Mississippi Lime, not to exceed $525,000
- Purchase of John Deere 444P Loader for wastewater plant, not to exceed $183,891
- Contract with Stratus Building Solutions for custodial services at Liberty Community Center, not to exceed $54,180
- Design-build agreement with Black & McDonald for pedestrian lighting on Main Street, not to exceed $300,000
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed 1% sales tax increase and a 400,000 sq. ft. expansion at the Ford Motor Stamping Plant. The consent agenda includes several equipment purchases and service contracts, and the regular agenda includes multiple ordinances and resolutions for approval.
- Ordinance calling election on 1% general sales tax increase (second reading)
- Public hearing on final development plan for 400,000 sq. ft. expansion at Ford Motor Stamping Plant, 2401 Plummer Road
- Purchase of park restroom at Ruth Moore Park for $87,893.00
- Contract extension with FORVIS for FY2024 audit up to $100,000.00
- Adoption of new storm water master plan and capital improvement plan
City Council
The Liberty City Council will hold public hearings on the Water Street Lofts project, including establishing a Community Improvement District and issuing up to $7,580,000 in taxable industrial development revenue bonds. The council will also vote on a proposed 1% general sales tax increase for the April election, a six-month KCATA flex transit pilot contract not to exceed $84,000, and other routine items.
- Public hearing: Water Street Lofts CID establishment ordinance
- Public hearing: $7,580,000 industrial development revenue bond ordinance
- Ordinance calling election on 1.0% general sales tax increase
- KCATA IRIS (ZTRIP) flex transit pilot contract up to $84,000
- Certificate of Appropriateness for 14 N. Prairie Street exterior improvements
City Council
The Liberty City Council is holding a study session to discuss Police Department space needs and public safety funding. The session was rescheduled from January 6 to January 7 due to inclement weather. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion item.
- Discussion of Police Department space needs
- Discussion of public safety funding