Moberly public meetings in 2025
57 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to discuss insurance renewals and fund allocations. The board is considering resolutions to spend funds on downtown promotion and recreational activities.
- Amended Resolution No. 2025-25: Ratifying acceptance of insurance coverage renewal
- Resolution No. 2025-26: Allocating funds for downtown promotion
- Resolution No. 2025-27: Allocating funds for downtown recreational activity
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board approved a resolution to renew insurance coverage (Resolution No. 2025-25). It also adopted resolutions to allocate funds for downtown promotion (Resolution No. 2025-26) and for seasonal skate‑rink operations (Resolution No. 2025-27). All three measures passed unanimously.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-25 to ratify acceptance of insurance renewal proposal (3‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-26 allocating funds for downtown promotion expenditures (3‑0)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-27 allocating funds for downtown recreational activity, specifically the seasonal skate rink (3‑0)
- Approved agenda for the meeting (3‑0)
- Approved minutes of the November 19, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
- Adjourned the meeting (4‑0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a final development plan for Angel’s Landing Plat 5. The project is located off Shepherd Brothers Blvd in an R-3/PD zone.
- Public hearing for Angel’s Landing Plat 5 development plan submitted by Nate Kohl on behalf of Larry Schnell
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved its meeting agenda and the October 27, 2025 minutes, both unanimously. It then approved the preliminary development plan for 1200 E Logan St., converting 12 lots into 9 lots within the R‑1 district. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary development plan for 1200 E Logan St., 9 lots (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council adopted five resolution bills authorizing a DOJ bulletproof‑vest grant for the police, filter‑valve upgrades for the water plant, a sewer‑easement clearing contract with Krog Holdings, a change order for wayfinding signage with Arcturis, and a requisition certificate for equipment‑share tax‑abatement costs. It also approved ordinances covering a liquor‑license exemption, bid‑procedure changes for used equipment, a continuing law‑enforcement education agreement, and industrial water‑quality limits. Additionally, the council appropriated $2,346,937.83 from the city treasury to cover expenses incurred between Nov. 26 and Dec. 11, 2025. All votes were 4‑0 with one member absent.
- Adopted Resolution authorizing police department DOJ bulletproof vest partnership grant (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution accepting Hydro‑Kinetics proposal for water‑plant filter valve upgrades (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution awarding sewer‑easement clearing contract to Krog Holdings, LLC (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution authorizing change order with Arcturis, Inc. for wayfinding signage (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution authorizing city manager requisition certificate for equipment‑share Chapter 100 tax‑abatement costs (4‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance exempting the city from Section 311.2026 liquor‑license provisions (4‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance amending City Code §2‑433 to allow used‑vehicle/equipment purchases (4‑0)
- Adopted Ordinance appropriating $2,346,937.83 from treasury for recent expenses (4‑0)
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District board will meet to approve the minutes of the October meeting, review and approve the bills to be paid, and review and approve the financial statements. The superintendent will report on road grading, completion of bridge work on Sinnock (2320), and guard‑rail installation. Old business will be discussed and an annual employee review will be conducted.
- Approve minutes of the October 9, 2025 meeting
- Review and approve bills to be paid
- Review and approve financial statements
- Superintendent’s report on bridge work at Sinnock (2320) and guard‑rail installation
- Annual employee review
Historic Preservation Committee
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes and administrative applications. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports if available.
The commission approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It approved an application to redo the outside sign at 400 W. Reed for Mario Ercibano‑Depot Dinner. It also approved a remodeling application for 319 W. Reed. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 400 W. Reed sign project (unanimous)
- Approved 319 W. Reed remodeling project (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Moberly City Council unanimously adopted several resolutions, including a $1,075,921.46 appropriation for November expenses and bids for 911 software and a Fox Park parking‑lot change order. It also accepted three infill‑development proposals from Pretz Contracting LLC and passed an ordinance authorizing a cooperative agreement with that developer. The council approved the Consent Agenda and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved $1,075,921.46 appropriation from treasury (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution R1924 accepting Motorola Solutions bid for 911 software (5-0)
- Adopted Resolution R1925 accepting second change order with L & J Development for Fox Park parking lot (5-0)
- Accepted infill development proposal for 709 Benson St. by Pretz Contracting LLC (5-0)
- Accepted infill development proposal for 711 Benson St. by Pretz Contracting LLC (5-0)
- Accepted infill development proposal for 526 Hagood St. by Pretz Contracting LLC (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance authorizing cooperative agreement for infill development with Pretz Contracting LLC (5-0)
- Approved motion to read the Consent Agenda (5-0)
City Council
The council voted to approve the meeting agenda and then adjourned to a work session. Both motions passed with unanimous support. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned to work session (5-0)
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board will meet to approve assistance awards for private property improvements and discuss 2026 car cruise events. The meeting will also consider resolutions directing reimbursements.
- Approval of 36th and 38th rounds of private property improvement awards
- Consideration of reimbursement under a master development agreement
- Discussion of 2026 Car Cruise Events
- Meeting location: Council Conference Room, 101 West Reed Street
- Meeting date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 15, 2025 minutes. It adopted Amended Resolution No. 2025-19, Resolution No. 2025-23, and Resolution No. 2025-24, each authorizing assistance award programs or reimbursement. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
- Adopted Amended Resolution No. 2025-19 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-23 (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-24 (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Friends of the Park
The group will approve minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. They will review a $1,000 bench donation and discuss the foundation overview and bylaws. Additional items include other business and membership matters.
- Approve minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting
- Consider $1,000 bench donation
- Review foundation overview
- Review bylaws
- Discuss membership matters
City Council
The Moberly City Council adopted several resolutions and ordinances, including authorizing a $38,000,000 industrial revenue bond for the Mobley Bakery Mix development. It also approved contracts for the City Hall HVAC pipe flushing, a County Bank equipment lease, a farm lease with Kyle & Erica Gittemeier Farms, and the airport taxilane construction. Additional actions included installing two park benches, a change order for Kiwanis Park Phase 2, repealing Ordinance 9792, and rezoning Woodland Avenue.
- Authorized $38,000,000 industrial revenue bond for Mobley Bakery Mix project (5-0)
- Adopted resolution to contract Durbin Enterprises for City Hall HVAC system pipe flushing (5-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing County Bank lease for equipment financing (5-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing farm lease with Kyle & Erica Gittemeier Farms (5-0)
- Adopted resolution to install two park benches on Coates Street (5-0)
- Adopted change order #2 to Kiwanis Park Phase 2 contract with PS Commercial Play, LLC (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance repealing Ordinance 9792 and terminating agreement with R & D Properties, LLC (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance approving rezoning of 342‑348 Woodland Avenue for Holman Properties, LLC (5-0)
Historic Preservation Committee
The Historic Preservation Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative applications, review city reports, and address any other business. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. at 101 W. Reed Street.
- Review of Administrative Applications
- Review of Applications
- City Reports - David Moran report
- List of Demolitions
- Adjournment
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The council will approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will review any new tourism proposals and discuss the Chamber of Commerce’s request to purchase new visitor bags. The meeting will also include an update on recent tourism activities and a report on the lodging‑tax account balance.
- Approve September 10, 2025 minutes
- Review any new tourism proposals (if available)
- Discuss Chamber of Commerce request to purchase new visitor bags
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on the lodging‑tax account balance
The Tourism Advisory Council approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the purchase of 3,000 visitor bags from the Art Department for $950. The council then adjourned the meeting.
- Approved Sep 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved purchase of 3,000 visitor bags for $950 (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
Omar Bradley Museum
The committee approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, with all members in favor. They noted receipt of a $3,000 Boone Electric grant that must be spent and reported with receipts by November 1, 2025. The board reviewed a sample layout for the Little Dixie Regional Library wall and tasked Mr. Snodgrass with drafting a detailed layout before a final decision. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.
- Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The council approved its agenda and the minutes from the Oct. 20 meeting. It unanimously approved the Randolph Area YMCA’s request to hold the 2025 Turkey Trot 5K and accepted the bids for the 7 Bridges CSO sludge removal project. All listed resolution bills and related ordinances were adopted, and Ordinance No. 9927 authorizing up to $38 million in industrial revenue bonds was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved Oct. 20 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Turkey Trot 5K request (5-0)
- Accepted bids for 7 Bridges CSO sludge removal and improvements (5-0)
- Adopted multiple resolution bills (real estate contract, bond engagement letter, water meter project, police equipment, fire gear, easements, supplemental agreement) (5-0)
- Adopted nuisance‑abatement ordinances for 1111 & 1115 Concannon St and 419 N 5th St (5-0)
- Adopted alley‑vacancy ordinance for Hagood St (5-0)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 9927 for $38 M industrial revenue bonds until Nov 17 (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning change application submitted by Holman Properties, LLC for the property at 342‑348 Woodland Avenue. The commission will consider changing the district from R‑2/PD (1‑2 Family Residential/Planned Development) to R‑3 (Multi‑Family Dwelling). The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of the agenda and minutes, and election of officers.
- Public hearing on zoning change request (R‑2/PD to R‑3) for 342‑348 Woodland Avenue
- Roll call of commission members
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Election of commission officers
The commission approved the October 27, 2025 agenda and the August 25, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved a rezoning request for 342‑348 Woodland Avenue from R‑2/PD to R‑3 with an 8‑1 vote. The commission also elected Bob Riley as chairperson, David Byland as co‑chairperson, and Gary Duncan as secretary, each by unanimous consent.
- Approved October 27, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved rezoning of 342‑348 Woodland Ave to R‑3 (8‑1)
- Elected Bob Riley as chairperson (unanimous)
- Elected David Byland as co‑chairperson (unanimous)
- Elected Gary Duncan as secretary (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Parks and Recreation Board will review fee and policy updates, consider equipment for the Fox Park playground, and discuss appropriations and a tree plan. Staff will present monthly reports covering administration, aquatics, recreation, park maintenance, and the athletic complex. The board will also approve agenda changes and meeting minutes.
- Fees and Policy Updates
- Fox Park Playground Equipment
- Appropriations
- Tree Plan
- Monthly Staff Report (overview of administration, aquatics, recreation, park maintenance, athletic complex)
City Council
The Moberly City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 6 meeting. Council members accepted five bids for a mini excavator for the Public Works Department. They adopted three resolution bills, a $658,499.75 expense appropriation, an emergency road‑repair purchase, a water‑sewer rental rate amendment, and several nuisance‑abatement ordinances for city properties.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved October 6 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Accepted five mini‑excavator bids for Public Works (5-0)
- Adopted Resolutions R1901, R1902, R1903 authorizing contracts and agreements (5-0)
- Adopted $658,499.75 expense appropriation for Oct 3‑Oct 16 expenses (5-0)
- Ratified emergency purchase of supplies for Longview Street road repair (5-0)
- Amended water and sewer rental rates (5-0)
- Adopted nuisance‑abatement ordinances for seven city properties (5-0)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Fees and Policies Committee will examine staff‑recommended updates to park fees and policies. It will then vote on whether to send those recommendations to the Parks & Recreation Board for final approval.
- Review of staff‑recommended fee updates
- Review of staff‑recommended policy changes
- Committee vote to forward recommendations to the Park Board
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board will meet on October 15, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. in the Council Conference Room, 101 West Reed Street. The agenda includes a hearing from citizens and three new business resolutions: one directing reimbursement under a master development agreement, one approving a thirty‑seventh round of assistance awards under the private property improvements program, and one ratifying allocations for downtown promotion and related expenditures. The board will also address old business, approve prior minutes if available, and consider any additional matters.
- Resolution No. 2025-20 – directs reimbursement in accordance with a master development agreement and provides further authority.
- Resolution No. 2025-21 – approves the thirty‑seventh round of assistance awards under the district’s private property improvements program.
- Resolution No. 2025-22 – ratifies and confirms allocations for downtown promotion, approves related expenditures, and provides further authority.
- Hearing from citizens – opportunity for parties of interest and citizens to be heard.
The board amended the agenda to add “PPI Communications” and approved the September 24, 2025 minutes. It adopted three resolutions: reimbursement of legal fees (Resolution 2025‑20), a grant for a façade repair at 224 N. Williams St. (Resolution 2025‑21), and funding for the 2025 Christmas Festival (Resolution 2025‑22). The board also agreed to a $6,231 (70%) reimbursement for sidewalk work at 124 W. Reed St., with the CID covering $4,361 and the city covering the balance, and postponed a downtown car cruise to next year.
- Agenda amendment to add “PPI Communications” approved (unanimous)
- September 24, 2025 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
- Resolution 2025‑20 (legal fee reimbursement) approved (unanimous)
- Resolution 2025‑21 (grant for 224 N. Williams St. façade repair) approved (unanimous)
- Resolution 2025‑22 (Christmas Festival funding) approved (unanimous)
- CID to reimburse $4,361 (70%) of $6,231 for 124 W. Reed St. sidewalk work (unanimous)
- Downtown car cruise postponed to next year (unanimous)
- Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m. (unanimous)
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District will meet to approve minutes, bills, and financial statements. The board will also review old business, including culvert projects and personnel matters.
- Approval of bills to be paid
- Review of financial statements
- Culvert projects and personnel matters
- Superintendent's report
- Old business
City Council
The council unanimously adopted four resolution bills covering consulting services, a deed transfer, playground equipment parts, and a change order for the Sparks Avenue lift station. It also passed ordinances to rename East Outer Toad to Distribution Drive and to address nuisance abatement at 1006 Concannon Street and 613 Adams Avenue. Additionally, the council approved a $1,058,424.40 appropriation to cover city expenses incurred between September 18 and October 6, 2025.
- Adopted R1894 consulting services resolution (unanimous)
- Adopted R1895 deed acceptance resolution (unanimous)
- Adopted R1896 playground parts resolution (unanimous)
- Adopted R1897 change order #3 resolution (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance renaming East Outer Toad to Distribution Drive (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance for nuisance abatement at 1006 Concannon St (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance for nuisance abatement at 613 Adams Ave (unanimous)
- Adopted appropriation of $1,058,424.40 for Sep‑Oct expenses (unanimous)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, two parade requests, and a contract to remove a hazardous tree in Oakland Cemetery. It also adopted three resolution bills for a tree removal contract, a pavilion at Fox Park, and the sale of surplus city property, and appropriated $1,282,614.25 for September expenses. Additional actions included reappointing Melissa Anderson to the Board of Adjustment and appointing Charles “Tony” Mullen to the Electrical Board.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Cowboys for Christmas Parade request (unanimous)
- Approved Veteran’s Day Parade request (unanimous)
- Accepted bids and contracted Larry Beal Tree Services for Oakland Cemetery tree removal (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution R1889 (tree removal), R1890 (Fox Park pavilion), and R1891 (sale of surplus property) (unanimous)
- Appropriated $1,282,614.25 for city expenses (unanimous)
- Reappointed Melissa Anderson to the Board of Adjustment (unanimous)
- Appointed Charles “Tony” Mullen to the Electrical Board (unanimous)
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to approve the agenda and consider Resolution No. 2025-19, which authorizes the 36th round of assistance awards under the district's Private Property Improvements Program.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
- Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-19
- Hearing from citizens
- Old business: Approval of prior meeting minutes
- New business: Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-19
The board amended Resolution 2025-19 to set a private‑property improvement award of $1,960 for Marshall Anderson at 124 W Reed Street and then adopted the amended resolution. The agenda and the August 27 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Amended Exhibit A of Resolution 2025-19 to award $1,960 (unanimous)
- Adopted amended Resolution 2025-19 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Parks & Recreation Board
The Moberly Parks and Recreation Board will consider several action items, including approving contracts with the Moberly Kiwanis Club, Randolph County Developmental Disability Services, and the ICAN Missouri Foundation. The board will also vote on the Beuth Park trail route, the Fox Park pavilion, and the department's appropriations. Additional discussion items include a tree plan and staff reports covering park operations.
- Contract approval for Moberly Kiwanis Club, Randolph County Developmental Disability Services, and ICAN Missouri Foundation
- Beuth Park trail route approval
- Fox Park pavilion approval
- Appropriations for Parks & Recreation
- Tree plan discussion
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The council will discuss the proposed Placer AI agreement and review any tourism proposals that are available. It will receive an update from the Moberly Chamber of Commerce on recent tourism activities. The meeting will also include information on the lodging tax account balance.
- Discussion of Placer AI agreement
- Review of any available tourism proposals
- Update from Moberly Chamber of Commerce on tourism activities
- Information on lodging tax account balance
Historic Preservation Committee
The Historic Preservation Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The agenda includes reviewing administrative applications, a city report by David Moran, and a list of demolitions. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed for decision. The meeting will conclude with any additional business before adjournment.
- Review of administrative applications
- City report by David Moran
- Review of demolition list
- Old business discussion
- New business discussion
The Historic Preservation Commission approved the September 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved the application for 504 W. Reed to refinish windows, replace doors and repair the hardy board, with all members in favor. The commission then adjourned the meeting unanimously. An application for 510 W. Reed to replace an awning was discussed but not approved because it falls outside design guidelines.
- Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved 504 W Reed window/door restoration project (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Special Road District
The Moberly Special Road District will approve meeting minutes, bills, and financial statements. Commissioners will discuss the bridge replacement at the bottom of Sinnock (2320) and plan to rent equipment for $8,000 and purchase dirt at $25 per load. The superintendent’s report includes a request for a stop sign on Fisk. No other new business is listed.
- Approve minutes of the Commissioner’s monthly meeting
- Review and approve the bills to be paid
- Review and approve the financial statements
- Bridge replacement at the bottom of Sinnock (2320) – equipment rental $8,000, dirt 50‑100 loads at $25 each
- Superintendent’s report: request for a stop sign on Fisk
City Council
The City Council adopted a resolution appropriating $460,667.29 to cover expenses incurred between Aug. 14 and Sept. 4, 2025. It also approved the purchase of a crack‑seal machine for $85,187.40, authorized the 2025 Homecoming Parade route, and granted three new liquor licenses. Several ordinances were enacted, including amendments to alcohol regulations, a new speed limit for Lantern Pointe, and a cooperative agreement for infill development with Pretz Contracting, LLC. Reappointments to the Airport Advisory Board and an appointment to the Electrical Board were also confirmed.
- Adopted $460,667.29 expense appropriation (4-0)
- Approved purchase of crack‑seal machine for $85,187.40 (4-0)
- Approved Homecoming Parade request for Sept. 26, 2025 (4-0)
- Approved liquor license applications for three businesses (4-0)
- Enacted ordinance amending Section 6‑77(c) on alcoholic beverages (4-0)
- Enacted ordinance establishing speed limit for Lantern Pointe (4-0)
- Enacted ordinance authorizing cooperative infill development agreement with Pretz Contracting, LLC (4-0)
- Reappointed Robert Creed and John Brilhart to Airport Advisory Board (4-0)
Downtown CID
The board approved the 2025 special real property tax rate at $7.2744 per $100 of assessed valuation. They also adopted a resolution to reimburse legal fees and approved the Christmas Festival budget of $5,775 with a hayride. Additional actions included amending the agenda, approving prior meeting minutes, and deciding to remove all downtown banners.
- Amended agenda to add “Discussion of Downtown Banners” and “Discussion of Report Tree Committee” – approved (ayes: Bugalski, Sharp, Jeffries, Sanders; nays: none)
- Approved June 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes – approved (ayes: Bugalski, Jeffries, Sanders; nays: none)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-17 to reimburse legal fees – approved (ayes: Bugalski, Sanders, Jeffries; nays: none)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-18 fixing 2025 tax rate of $7.2744 per $100 – approved (ayes: Bugalski, Jeffries, Sanders; nays: none)
- Approved Christmas Festival budget of $5,775 plus hayride – approved (ayes: Bugalski, Jeffries, Sanders, Sharp; nays: none)
- Decided to remove all downtown banners and consider new smaller banners next year – decision (no formal vote recorded)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting – approved (ayes: Bugalski, Jeffries, Sharp, Sanders; nays: none)
City Council
The Moberly City Council approved the meeting agenda by a 5-0 vote. The council then adjourned the special session, also by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
City Council
The council unanimously adopted the 2025 city tax levy ordinance and a separate ordinance establishing the annual 9‑1‑1 tax. It also approved an $879,241.89 appropriation for July‑August expenses, renamed East Outer Road to Distribution Drive, and authorized resolutions for a CCTV inspection agreement with the Village of Renick and firefighter physicals with Sitemed North America. Additionally, the council rescheduled September meetings and appointed Tim Brubaker to the Public Building Corporation, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved 2025 city tax levy ordinance (unanimous)
- Approved annual 9‑1‑1 tax ordinance (unanimous)
- Adopted $879,241.89 appropriation resolution (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution to rename East Outer Road to Distribution Drive (unanimous)
- Adopted CCTV inspection cooperative agreement with Village of Renick (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution authorizing firefighter physicals agreement with Sitemed North America (unanimous)
- Approved rescheduling of September 1 meeting to September 8 and September 15 meeting to September 22 (unanimous)
- Appointed Tim Brubaker to Moberly Public Building Corporation (unanimous)
Moberly Tourism Advisory Council (TAC)
The council approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes after correcting a $1,000 request from the Chamber of Commerce. No proposals were presented for discussion. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved March 11, 2025 minutes with $1,000 correction (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
Historic Preservation Committee
The commission approved the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
Omar Bradley Museum
The Omar Bradley Committee approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The board also approved two purchases funded by a $3,000 Boone Electric grant: one item costing $441.99 and a bookcase costing $197.99. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No financial report was presented at this meeting.
- Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of $441.99 item with grant (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of $197.99 bookcase with grant (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The Moberly City Council adopted eight resolution bills, including a $967,919.33 appropriation from the treasury. It accepted bids for the 2025 street striping project, water‑material supplies, and a City Hall drive‑thru window. The council appointed Patrick Campbell to the Park Board and approved both a renewal and a new liquor license for Pizza Hut and Mallard’s Pub.
- Accepted Remole’s Coatings LLC bid for 2025 Street Striping Project (5-0)
- Accepted water‑materials bids from Water & Sewer Inc., IMCO, Core & Main, and Schulte Supply (5-0)
- Accepted drive‑thru window bids for the Water Department (5-0)
- Adopted eight resolution bills (R1868‑R1875) covering purchases, contracts, and property sale (5-0)
- Approved $967,919.33 appropriation from city treasury (5-0)
- Appointed Patrick Campbell to the Park Board (5-0)
- Approved Pizza Hut liquor‑license renewal and Mallard’s Pub new liquor license (5-0)
- Adjourned the meeting to a work session and then to a closed session (5-0)
City Council
The council adopted several resolutions authorizing contracts for demolition and asbestos inspections, a change order for the Fennel Community Center, and the 2025 Parks and Recreation Master Plan. It also approved an annexation ordinance and a joint central dispatch user agreement. A resolution appropriated $2,161,087.66 from the treasury to cover expenses incurred between June 26 and July 17, 2025. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Adopted annexation ordinance for real property into city limits (5-0)
- Adopted ordinance approving joint central dispatch user agreement through June 30, 2026 (5-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing CDBG funding application for commercial demolition (5-0)
- Adopted resolution appropriating $2,161,087.66 for expenses (5-0)
- Accepted bid and contracted Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission for demolition inspection services (5-0)
- Accepted bid and contracted Jeffrey Environmental Services for asbestos inspection services (5-0)
- Accepted change order with 5 Oaks & Associates for Fennel Community Center improvements (5-0)
- Adopted 2025 City of Moberly Parks and Recreation Master Plan (5-0)
Omar Bradley Museum
The committee received a $500 grant check for the Little Dixie Library and three donated books. Members discussed a financial report (none available), by‑law updates to be voted on at the next meeting, and a possible sister‑city partnership. Plans were announced for a February 12 birthday commemoration and a June 6 National Guard armory dedication. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Motion to adjourn approved
City Council
The council adopted a resolution to contract Cason Building Management for custodial services and approved the bid with Courtney Construction for the Route EE sidewalk improvements. It also passed the city budget for July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 and authorized $430,825.67 in treasury appropriations. Additionally, liquor license renewals for several businesses were approved.
- Approved custodial services contract with Cason Building Management (unanimous)
- Approved Route EE sidewalk contract with Courtney Construction (unanimous)
- Adopted FY 2025‑2026 city budget (unanimous)
- Authorized $430,825.67 treasury appropriation (unanimous)
- Approved renewal of liquor licenses for listed businesses (unanimous, McKeown absent)
- Adopted ordinance repealing and replacing purchasing division (unanimous)
- Adopted ordinance amending FY 2024‑2025 budget (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution authorizing 2025 transportation grant application (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Commission
On June 30, 2025, the Moberly Planning & Zoning Commission met with six members present. A motion was made to approve John Wales' oil change and automotive repair site plan, contingent on filing a separate application for parking at 209 Jefferson. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
- Approved oil change business request with condition that auto repair bay wait for separate parking application (unanimous)
City Council
The council held a special budget meeting on June 27, 2025. A closed session was convened to discuss a negotiated contract matter. Motions to adjourn the closed session and then the meeting were adopted unanimously. No substantive budget decisions were made.
- Adjourn closed session (5-0)
- Adjourn meeting (5-0)
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment approved the meeting minutes. It denied Dustyn Tallman's front yard variance request for DT Construction LLC, which would have allowed a 15‑foot garage setback. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved meeting minutes (motion by Melissa Anderson, seconded by Josh Barrett)
- Denied front yard variance request for DT Construction LLC (motion by Dale Hughes, seconded by Josh Barrett)
- Adjourned the meeting
Downtown CID
The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 28 minutes without opposition. It adopted Resolution No. 2025-15 to reimburse legal fees, and Resolution No. 2025-16 to revise the district's private‑property improvements program. Both resolutions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved May 28 minutes (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-15 for legal fee reimbursement (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 2025-16 revising private‑property improvements program (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
City Council
The City Council adopted a series of resolutions authorizing grant funding, a telecom consulting contract, fire hose and turnout gear purchases, Glock handguns for police, the 2025 Christmas Parade route, a supplemental engineering agreement for the Fennel Community Center, a lease at the Omar N. Bradley Airport, a fire‑prevention grant application, a steel‑casing pipe contract, and a $576,343.25 appropriation. The Council also approved renewal of liquor licenses for Boozy Badger Bar & Grill, Felicia’s Restaurant, and Lula’s Tonight. All adoption votes were 4‑0 in favor (Lucas, Kimmons, Graff, Skubic) with Councilmember McKeown absent.
- Adopted Resolution R1842 granting funds to civic and charitable organizations (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution R1843 contracting with TeamKC Telecom for consultant services (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution R1844 purchasing fire hoses from Banner Fire Equipment (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution R1845 purchasing Glock handguns for the Police Department (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution R1846 authorizing the 2025 Christmas Parade route and alcohol consumption (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution R1847 second supplemental agreement for the McClure Engineering project at the Fennel Community Center (4‑0)
- Adopted Resolution R1848 lease agreement with the Miller Family Revocable Living Trust for property at the Omar N. Bradley Airport (4‑0)
- Approved liquor license renewals for Boozy Badger Bar & Grill, Felicia’s Restaurant, and Lula’s Tonight (4‑0)
City Council
The City Council and Parks and Recreation Board approved the meeting agenda by a 5-0 vote and then adjourned the meeting by a 5-0 vote. No formal actions or approvals were taken; the Master Plan updates were only discussed for future consideration.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and a request to close West Reed Street for a bed racing event. It authorized the city manager to pursue annexation of Rothwell Park property and accepted bids for electrical work at the municipal auditorium and demolition of residential structures. Multiple resolutions (R1835‑R1839) were adopted, covering contracts, real‑estate purchase, easements, demolition, and a transportation grant. The council also approved renewal of six liquor license applications.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved minutes of May 19 and 21 meetings (4-0)
- Approved request to close 500 block West Reed St for bed racing (4-0)
- Authorized City Manager to file annexation for Rothwell Park property (4-0)
- Accepted bids for electrical service at Municipal Auditorium (4-0)
- Accepted bids for demolition of 11 residential structures (4-0)
- Adopted Resolutions R1835‑R1839 authorizing contracts, real‑estate purchase, easements, demolition, and grant application (4-0)
- Approved renewal of six liquor license applications (4-0)
Downtown CID
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District met on May 28, 2025. They approved the annual budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 by adopting Resolution 2025‑11. They also elected the board’s officers for 2025‑26, approved a private‑property improvement grant, and authorized reimbursement for legal fees. All resolutions were adopted with no recorded opposition.
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved April 16 minutes (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-11 approving FY 2025-26 budget (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-12 electing board officers (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-13 granting assistance to Adam Flock, 315 W Reed St (3-0, 1 abstain)
- Adopted Resolution 2025-14 authorizing reimbursement of legal fees (4-0)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then voted to adjourn to a work session to review the 2025‑2026 operating budget, also unanimously. The meeting was finally adjourned with four members voting yes and one member absent. No substantive budget actions were taken.
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Adjourned to work session to review 2025/2026 operating budget (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0; McKeown absent)
City Council
The Moberly City Council unanimously approved a $486,128.65 appropriation from the treasury, accepted proposals for two infill homes, and adopted bids for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. It also passed ordinances for infill development agreements, a mutual aid pact with Columbia, and increased water and sewer rates, and approved liquor‑license renewals and park‑board reappointments.
- Appropriated $486,128.65 from treasury for May expenses (4-0)
- Accepted Pretz Contracting proposal for infill home at 616 S 5th St (4-0)
- Accepted J. Mattison Development proposal for infill home at 609 Franklin Ave (4-0)
- Accepted bids for the 2025 Street Improvement Project (4-0)
- Adopted ordinance authorizing cooperative agreement with Pretz Contracting (4-0)
- Adopted ordinance authorizing cooperative agreement with J. Mattison Development (4-0)
- Adopted ordinance authorizing mutual aid agreement with City of Columbia (4-0)
- Adopted ordinance increasing water and sewer rates (4-0)
City Council
The Moberly City Council met on May 5, 2025. The agenda included approvals of minutes, a student presentation, public hearings, receipt of bids, and several resolutions and ordinances. The minutes do not show any votes, approvals, or other actions taken on these items. Consequently, no substantive decisions were recorded.
City Council
The council approved its agenda unanimously. It then adjourned to a work session to review the 2025/2026 operating budget, also unanimously. The meeting was finally adjourned with all members voting aye.
- Approved agenda (5 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adjourned to work session to review 2025/2026 operating budget (5 ayes, 0 nays)
- Adjourned meeting (5 ayes, 0 nays)
City Council
The council certified the election of councilmen Mike Skubic and Brandon L. Lucas and then elected Brandon Lucas as mayor and John Kimmons as mayor pro tem. Voters approved Question 1, extending a 0.5% sales tax for transportation for another fifteen years. The council also approved a temporary 4th Street closure for a wedding, accepted the bid for the 2025 CRF street‑improvement project, and adopted several resolutions including a joint SWAT unit ordinance and a rezoning ordinance. A slate of council liaison appointments and a $724,083.24 expense appropriation were also approved.
- Mike Skubic and Brandon L. Lucas elected councilmen (certified votes)
- Brandon Lucas elected mayor (4-0, 1 abstain)
- John Kimmons elected mayor pro tem (4-0, 1 abstain)
- Extended 0.5% sales tax for transportation for 15 years (342 Yes, 161 No)
- Approved 4th Street closure June 28, 2025 for wedding (5-0)
- Accepted bid for 2025 CRF street‑improvement project (5-0)
- Adopted joint SWAT unit ordinance (5-0)
- Adopted rezoning ordinance for 301 North Buchanan and adjacent parcel (5-0)
Downtown CID
The Downtown Moberly Community Improvement District Board adopted four resolutions, allocating money to the Moberly Rotary Club for the Railroad Days Festival, reimbursing legal fees, granting a façade‑repair award, and purchasing "Shop Local" promotional flyers. All four resolutions were adopted unanimously. The Board also approved the agenda, the March 19 minutes, and adjourned the meeting.
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-07 allocating funds to Moberly Rotary Club for Railroad Days Festival (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-08 directing reimbursement for legal fees (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-09 granting a façade‑repair award to 503 W Reed Street (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution No. 2025-10 funding "Shop Local" promotional flyers (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn adopted (unanimous)
Historic Preservation Committee
The commission approved the minutes from the November 12, 2024 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It approved Application No. 116‑25, allowing repairs to the front of the building at 503 West Reed, also by a 6‑0 vote. It denied Application No. 117‑25 for a new metal sign at 537 West Reed Street, directing staff to contact the applicant for revisions. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0 motion.
- Approved minutes from Nov 12, 2024 meeting (6-0)
- Approved repairs to 503 West Reed (Application 116-25) (6-0)
- Denied new metal sign at 537 West Reed (Application 117-25)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
City Council
The council voted to adjourn to a work session for reviewing the 2025/2026 operating budget, and later voted to adjourn the meeting. Both motions passed unanimously. No substantive budget decisions were made.
- Adjourn to work session to review 2025/2026 operating budget (adopted 5-0)
- Adjourn meeting (adopted 5-0)
City Council
The council unanimously approved a 5K race on July 4, accepted an infill‑housing request at 812 W Reed St, and passed several ordinances and resolutions—including extending a 50% real‑property tax abatement for Mac Rak, Inc., repealing Ordinance No. 9790, authorizing cooperative agreements, and appropriating $774,079 for city expenses. It also approved sponsorships, liquor‑license relocations, and a purchase of real estate. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.
- Approved 5K race on July 4 (5‑0)
- Accepted infill housing request at 812 W Reed St (5‑0)
- Enacted ordinance extending 50% tax abatement for Mac Rak, Inc. (5‑0)
- Enacted ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 9790 and terminating J. Mattison agreements (5‑0)
- Enacted ordinance authorizing cooperative agreement with Stuart Custom Homes for infill development (5‑0)
- Adopted resolution appropriating $774,079 from the treasury for expenses (5‑0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing purchase of real estate from the school district (5‑0)
- Approved liquor‑license relocation for That’s Fire Barbeque and new license for Casa Jalisco (5‑0)
Planning & Zoning Commission
The commission approved a zoning change for 301 N Buchanan Street (parcel 07-7.0-35.0-4.0-001-017.000) from Mobile Park (M-P) to R-2 residential, with all members voting yes. Bob Riley was elected Co‑Chairperson, receiving eight votes in favor and one against. The February 24, 2025 meeting minutes were approved, and the commission adjourned the session.
- Approved zoning change for 301 N Buchanan St to R-2 (all voted yes)
- Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (vote not recorded)
- Elected Bob Riley as Co‑Chairperson (8‑1)
- Adjourned meeting (all voted yes)
City Council
The Moberly City Council met in a special retreat session on March 27, 2025. Members approved the meeting agenda and then adjourned to a work session, both by unanimous vote. The council later adjourned the session, also unanimously. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.
- Approved agenda (unanimous ayes: Lucas, Kimmons, McKeown, Graff, Skubic)
- Adjourned to work session (unanimous ayes: Lucas, Kimmons, McKeown, Graff, Skubic)
- Final adjournment of retreat (unanimous ayes: Lucas, Kimmons, Kyser, McKeown, Graff)