Pacific public meetings in 2025

Special City Committee

The Jeffrey White Memorial Skatepark Project Committee will consider and act on several agenda items, including approving the meeting agenda and approving minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The committee will review the bids received for the skatepark project. Public participation is offered, and the meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from August 14, 2025
• Review bids on the Jeffrey White Memorial Skatepark project
• Public participation (open floor)
• Adjournment

Board of Aldermen

The Pacific Board of Aldermen will consider first readings for wage schedules for the City Collector and Marshal, a contract for IT services, and a car dealership permit. The board is also set to table a subdivision plat and a sidewalk decoration agreement.

• Approve wage schedules for City Collector and Marshal (3% increase)
• Authorize IT contract with Archtech LLC
• Table subdivision plat at 1722 Highway N
• Table sidewalk decoration release agreement
• Approve car dealership permit at 2806 W. Osage Street

Meramec Valley Historical Society

The board approved a motion allowing the Tourism Director to proceed with publisher Brian Stratmann for the reprint of Sue Reed’s book, provided the price is comparable to a quote for 48 spiral‑bound copies. The estimated cost is $4.92 per book for 125 copies, total $604.04 including $112 shipping. The meeting also gave updates on the historical plaque project, which is in production with installation planned for December, and included routine tourism reports and upcoming events.

• Motion passed to authorize Tourism Director O’Malley to use publisher Brian Stratmann for Sue Reed book reprint; cost estimate $604.04 for 125 books at $4.92 each (shipping $112).
• Bronze historical plaques and Ziglin Signs signage are in production; installation targeted for December.
• Route 66 Quilt Trail project has ten locations signed up; a map will be created to guide visitors.
• Tourism report shows November attendance 793, year‑to‑date 11,154, and revenue $2,007.31.
• Two international tour buses will visit Pacific on Dec 6, stopping at the Brew House and Brown Jerry’s between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The Meramec Valley Historical Society approved the meeting minutes after corrections by a voice vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a short‑term vacation rental at 1505 Cypress Drive. Staff report recommends not approving the permit. The commission will hear public comments and then vote on the application.

• PZ 2025-17: Conditional Use Permit for short‑term rental at 1505 Cypress Drive (Parcel #19‑6‑14.0‑1‑007‑090.600)
• PZ 2025-16: Conditional Use Permit for a car dealership at 2806 W Osage Street (Parcel #19‑2‑10.0‑0‑007‑023.200)
• PZ 2025-14: Lot split plat request for 1722 Highway N (Parcel ID 19‑1‑11.0‑4‑099‑200.000)
• Committee reports from Board of Aldermen, Board of Adjustment, and Zoning Officer
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Tourism Commission

The Pacific Tourism Commission approved the minutes from the October meeting and adopted a draft sponsorship request form for future tourism projects. It reviewed the rodeo’s financial results, noting $71,549 in expenses, $86,810 in revenue and a $15,261 surplus. The commission also discussed upcoming events, including the 2026 Route 66 BBQ Battle & Bluegrass Festival scheduled for May 29 and the Centennial Kickoff Parade in Springfield, MO.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes by voice vote
• Adopted Chairman Orris’s draft sponsorship request form (motion passed)
• Rodeo expense report: $71,549 cost, $86,810 revenue, $15,261 surplus
• Planned 2026 Route 66 BBQ Battle & Bluegrass Festival on May 29
• New business item: Centennial Kickoff Parade in Springfield, MO

Park Board

The Park Board will meet to discuss fishing regulations at Liberty and other parks and review the Park Master Plan. The agenda also includes reports from the City Administrator, Park Superintendent, and Alderman Liaison.

• Fishing regulations at Liberty and other parks
• Park Master Plan review
• Introductions of new Park Board members
• Adam’s Garden Tree Lighting and Ornaments on December 13
• Discussion of two open board seats

Board of Aldermen

The board will take a second‑reading vote on Bill 5297 to lower the speed limit on Lamar Parkway to 25 mph. It will also consider Resolution 2025‑32 to adopt a new group health‑insurance plan for city employees, increasing the FY 26 budget by about $34,500, and approve the final payment of $12,081.75 to KJU for Highway N Phase 4 improvements. The meeting includes appointments to the Ward 1 Alderman seat and the Park Board.

• Bill 5297 – second reading to set speed limit at 25 mph on Lamar Parkway between Rose Lane and Old Gray Summit Road
• Resolution 2025‑32 – adopt group health‑insurance plan for city employees (9.8% cost increase, ~$34,500 FY 26 budget impact)
• Final Pay App #7 to KJU for Highway N Phase 4 improvements, amount $12,081.75
• Appointment of Ed Gass to the vacant Ward 1 Alderman seat (term until April 2026)
• Appointments of Dawn Wagner and Ben Stafford to the Park Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application (PZ 2025-16) submitted by Dalton Stoltz for an auto sales dealership at 2806 W Osage Street, a C‑2 Arterial Commercial District property. The commission will also review a lot split plat request (PZ 2025-14) from Gwendolyn Sage to divide the parcel at 1722 Highway N into two parcels, including discussion of a required easement across private Smith Lane. Additional items include a motion to table the lot split for more information and a review of a subdivision sign application (PZ 2025-15) pending a revised plat.

• PZ 2025-16 – Conditional Use Permit for auto dealership at 2806 W Osage Street (C‑2 district)
• PZ 2025-14 – Lot split plat request for 1722 Highway N to create two parcels (Parcel ID 19-1-11.0-4-099-200.000)
• Discussion of easement requirement for access across private Smith Lane related to the lot split
• Motion to table PZ 2025-14 for additional information
• Review of subdivision sign application (PZ 2025-15) pending revised preliminary plat

Board of Aldermen

The Board will take a first reading of Bill 5297 to set the speed limit on Lamar Parkway at 25 mph. It will consider second‑reading ordinances approving a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop at 306 E. Osage Street, a final plat for the Furmi Subdivision Lot 2 at 2165 W. Osage, and a budget amendment for longevity salary increases for city employees. The meeting also includes a vote on a grass‑cutting services contract with Trust Lawn & Landscape.

• Bill 5297 – speed limit on Lamar Parkway set to 25 mph (first reading)
• Bill 5294 – conditional use permit for automotive repair at 306 E. Osage St (second reading)
• Bill 5295 – final plat approval for Furmi Subdivision Lot 2 at 2165 W. Osage (second reading)
• Bill 5296 – amendment to FY 2025‑26 budget and wage schedule for longevity increases
• Resolution 2025‑30 – contract for grass‑cutting services with Trust Lawn & Landscape LLC

Meramec Valley Historical Society

The Meramec Valley Historical Society will meet to discuss new and old business. The agenda includes a discussion on the republication of a book by Sue Reed and Jo Schaper, as well as updates on a plaque project.

• Republication of Sue Reed’s Book/Jo Schaper
• Plaque project updates

The board approved the meeting minutes with corrections by voice vote. It authorized Tourism Director O’Malley to proceed with publisher Brian Stratmann for the Sue Reed book reprint, provided the price matches the cost of 48 spiral‑bound copies and includes the two corrections. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved meeting minutes with corrections (voice vote)
• Authorized Tourism Director O’Malley to proceed with publisher Brian Stratmann for book reprint, price comparable to 48 spiral‑bound copies and includes two corrections (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Aldermen

The Pacific Board of Aldermen will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop at 306 East Osage Street and a final plat for a subdivision at 2165 West Osage. Budget amendments for FY 2025‑2026 will be reviewed, notably a resolution to use up to $270,161 of contingency funds for HVAC improvements. The board will also appoint Rick Presley as interim Ward 1 Alderman and approve a $12,081.75 payment for Highway N Phase 4 improvements.

• Bill 5294 – conditional use permit for an automotive repair facility at 306 East Osage Street (first reading).
• Bill 5295 – final plat approval for subdivision of Lot 2, Furmi Subdivision at 2165 West Osage (first reading).
• Resolution 2025‑29 – authorize up to $270,161 from contingency funds for HVAC improvements, transferring the amount to the General Fund.
• Mayor’s appointment of Rick Presley to the Ward 1 Alderman seat until the April 2026 election.
• Approval of Final Pay Application #7 to KJU for Highway N Phase 4 improvements in the amount of $12,081.75.

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission will meet to discuss the 2026 Route 66 BBQ Battle & Bluegrass festival and follow up on rodeo expenses. The body is also reviewing the process for sponsorship request applications.

• 2026 Route 66 BBQ Battle & Bluegrass festival
• Follow up on rodeo expenses
• Sponsorship request application google doc
• Approval of August meeting minutes

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission is reviewing budget availability for event sponsorships and discussing the 2026 Route 66 BBQ Battle & Bluegrass festival. The body is also evaluating marketing strategies and reporting on recent rodeo finances.

• Proposed $2,160.22 sponsorship for Jimmy Smooth Creepin Show t-shirts (tabled for budget review)
• Rodejo financial report: $86,810 revenue and $70,130 expenses
• Discussion of 2026 Route 66 BBQ Battle & Bluegrass festival
• Proposal to create a Google Form for organization funding requests
• Review of Herrmann Global Marketing proposal for Route 66 social media campaigns

Operations Committee

The Pacific Operations Committee will elect a chairman and vice‑chairman, receive updates on street, stormwater, wastewater, and water projects, and then discuss FY 2026 budget requests. Budget items include emergency‑management grants, police equipment leases, transportation project funding, and stormwater and water infrastructure costs. The committee will consider removing the $500,000 Preventative Pavement Maintenance Program (PPMP) project from the budget.

• Consider removal of the $500,000 Preventative Pavement Maintenance Program (PPMP) project
• Review Emergency Management grant reimbursement of $19,065 and equipment purchases such as a $4,200 messaging system and $1,000 siren maintenance
• Discuss police equipment lease renewal costing $42,000 for body cameras and related vehicle replacement costs
• Evaluate transportation projects, including the 1st & Osage project total $1,030,472 with a $206,094 city match and $9,000 right‑of‑way expense
• Consider stormwater improvements like Hawthorne Pond $128,000 and Hogan Subdivision design $111,000

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to approve a final plat for the subdivision of Lot 2 of the Furmi Subdivision at 2165 West Osage Street. It also approved a Conditional Use Permit for an automotive repair facility at 306 East Osage Street. Additional items included a public hearing on a lot split at 1722 Highway N and discussion of a subdivision sign application for Ridge Meadows.

• PZ 2025-12: Final plat approval for 2165 West Osage Street (Furmi Subdivision)
• PZ 2025-13: Conditional Use Permit approval for automotive repair at 306 East Osage Street
• PZ 2025-14: Public hearing on lot split plat for 1722 Highway N (Franklin County Parcel ID 19-1-11.0-4-099-200.000)
• PZ-2025-15: Discussion of subdivision sign application for Ridge Meadows (2402 Smokey Mountain Lane)
• Public comment on short‑term rental concerns at 60 Cedar Brooke Drive

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will discuss a budget amendment for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year and a requirement for tracer wire in underground utilities. The body is also considering several resolutions for city infrastructure and service contracts.

• Resolution No. 2025-27: HVAC work agreement with Daikin TMI LLC not to exceed $257,296.00
• Bill No. 5293: Ordinance amending the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year budget
• Resolution No. 2025-25: One-year service contract with Placer.AI not to exceed $16,000
• Resolution No. 2025-26: Grant application to Land and Water Conservation Fund for city pool improvements
• Hwy N Phase 4 Final Pay Application in the amount of $12,081.75

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pacific Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a final plat for the subdivision of Lot 2 of the Furmi Subdivision at 2165 West Osage Street and on a Conditional Use Permit for an automotive repair facility at 306 East Osage Street. A separate hearing will consider a Conditional Use Permit to operate a short‑term rental at 60 Cedar Brook Drive. The commission will also discuss a subdivision sign application for Ridge Meadows and receive updates on a stop‑work order for the Mag Motors car lot.

• Final plat approval for subdividing Lot 2 of the Furmi Subdivision at 2165 West Osage Street (PZ 2025-12)
• Conditional Use Permit for an automotive repair facility at 306 East Osage Street (PZ 2025-13)
• Conditional Use Permit for a short‑term rental at 60 Cedar Brook Drive (PZ 2025-362)
• Subdivision sign application for Ridge Meadows (PZ 2025-15)
• Update on stop‑work order for the Mag Motors car lot annexed into the city

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission approved the August 19 meeting minutes and considered a $6,000 Herrmann Global Marketing campaign proposal. It also discussed volunteer needs for the September 26‑27 rodeo. The commission received updates on tourism activities, Route 66 events, and upcoming state bus tours.

• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025 meeting
• Herrmann Global Marketing proposal: $6,000 six‑month media campaign
• Rodeo volunteer recruitment: five spots needed for September 27 event
• Tourism Director report: September revenue $4,173.01 and attendance 1,139
• State bus tours scheduled for December 6 to Brew Haus and Brown Jerrys

Meramec Valley Historical Society

The Meramec Valley Historical Society will meet to discuss new and old business, including an update on plaques. The agenda also includes reports from the Director and an Alderman.

• Update on plaques

Board of Aldermen

The Board will consider appointing Charles L. Litterell as City Administrator and authorize his employment agreement. It will discuss a HVAC repair quote estimated at about $40,000 and hear a first reading of Bill No. 5292 to require tracer wire in new underground utilities. The meeting also includes resolutions to renew city‑hall audio equipment services and to contract Placer.AI services up to $16,000, plus several payment approvals.

• Discuss HVAC system issues and a quoted repair cost of approximately $40,000
• First reading of Bill No. 5292 to amend the Municipal Code requiring tracer wire in new underground utilities
• Resolution No. 2025-23 authorizing an employment agreement for City Administrator Charles L. Litterell
• Resolution No. 2025-25 approving Placer.AI services for up to $16,000 for one year
• Approve payment to SLFRF for ARPA funds in the amount of $28,916.99

Board of Aldermen

The Pacific Board of Aldermen will convene a special meeting on September 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes standard public items such as call to order, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and public participation. A closed‑session will be held to discuss personnel matters covered under RSMO sections 3 and 13, including hiring, firing, disciplining, or promotion of employees. No other specific actions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Closed‑session discussion of personnel matters (hiring, firing, disciplining, promotions) under RSMO §§3 and 13

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit application for a short‑term vacation rental at 60 Cedar Brook Drive. The commission will also approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and hear public comments. Committee reports from the Board of Aldermen, Board of Adjustment and the Zoning Officer will be presented.

• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit (PZ 2025-362) for short‑term rental at 60 Cedar Brook Drive
• Approval of minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Public comment / participation period
• Committee reports: Board of Aldermen, Board of Adjustment, Zoning Officer

The commission approved the September 9 meeting minutes by voice vote. It then voted to table the Conditional Use Permit application for a short‑term rental at 60 Cedar Brook pending additional information. The motion to table passed unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved September 9 minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit PZ 2025‑362 for 60 Cedar Brook (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, affirmative)

Board of Aldermen

The Board of Aldermen will hold a second reading for an ordinance to vacate a right-of-way for Hackman Lumber. The body will also consider several contracts for city infrastructure, security, and a food truck permit.

• Bill No. 5291: Ordinance to vacate excess right-of-way on the southeast side of Hackman Lumber
• Placerai contract: $16,000
• Cochran proposal for West Lake Subdivision emergency access easement preparation: $7,500
• Communication Technologies, Inc. purchase order for reservoir security cameras: $8,158
• Food truck permit for Naan and Gurry LLC at 1419 Thornton St.

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission will meet to discuss a meeting with Herrmann Global Marketing and the coordination of volunteers for the rodeo. The body will also review reports from the Tourism Director and the Board of Aldermen.

• Herrmann Global Marketing meeting
• Rodeo volunteer coordination

Board of Aldermen

The Pacific Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting on September 10, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as Call to Order, Roll Call, Pledge of Allegiance, and Public Participation. A closed session will be held to discuss personnel matters, including hiring, firing, and employee records. The meeting will adjourn after these items.

• Call to Order
• Roll Call
• Public Participation
• Closed Session for personnel matters (hiring, firing, employee records)
• Adjourn

Meramec Valley Historical Society

The Meramec Valley Historical Society will hold a meeting to discuss new and old business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including reports from the Director and Alderman.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review an application for a stationary food truck. The applicant intends to operate a business called Naan and Curry LLC at the site.

• PZ 2024-10: Stationary Food Truck Application for Naan and Curry LLC at 1419 Thornton St.

The commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It voted unanimously to recommend approval of the stationary food‑truck application (PZ 2025‑10) for 1419 Thornton St. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Board of Aldermen for final approval. The meeting was adjourned at 7:09 p.m.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of stationary food truck permit PZ 2025‑10 (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting by voice vote. It also passed a motion urging Economic Development Director Wilson to contact FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about flood‑plain regulations for a potential campground, with no opposition. Both actions were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Recommended Economic Development Director contact FEMA and U.S. Army Corps on flood‑plain campground standards (voice vote, no opposition)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission voted 5-0 to add fire‑code inspection language to the Food Truck ordinance and then voted 5-0 to recommend its approval. The June 24, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by voice vote. Discussion on campground standards was tabled until the July 22 meeting.

• Amended Food Truck ordinance to require inspection per Section 319 of the International Fire Code (5-0)
• Recommended approval of the amended Food Truck ordinance (5-0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote affirmative)
• Tabled campground standards discussion until July 22 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote affirmative)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of a map amendment that would rezone a 21.9‑acre parcel at 819 E. Osage Street from C‑1 Downtown Commercial to M‑2 Heavy Industrial. The recommendation passed with four votes in favor and one against. The commission also voted to table the proposed food‑truck ordinance amendment. That motion passed unanimously. Procedural items such as approving the May 27 minutes and adjourning the meeting were also adopted.

• Recommend approval of US Silica map amendment rezoning to M-2 Heavy Industrial (vote 4-1)
• Table food‑truck text amendment (vote 5-0)
• Approve minutes of May 27, 2025 meeting (voice vote, no opposition)
• Adjourn meeting (voice vote)

Meramec Valley Historical Society

The board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting by voice vote. It then approved three variances for 322 South Columbus Street: a lot‑size variance, a reduction of the Congress Street setback to 10 feet, and a reduction of the Columbus Street setback to 10 feet. Each variance passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from November 6, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved lot‑size variance for 322 South Columbus St (4-0)
• Approved setback variance to 10 ft on Congress St side (4-0)
• Approved setback variance to 10 ft on Columbus St side (4-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of a map amendment to rezone an approximately 0.51‑acre tract on E Bellevue St. for a single‑family home, with a 7‑0 vote. The commission also voted 7‑0 to table the food‑truck text amendment for further revision. Minutes from the April 22 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Recommended approval of map amendment (rezoning) for .51‑acre E Bellevue St. parcel (7-0)
• Tabled food‑truck text amendment to correct verbiage (7-0)
• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote affirmative)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote affirmative)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 25, 2025 minutes. It removed amendment PZ2025‑4 from the agenda and adopted revised language for short‑term rental age requirements, recommending the change to the Board of Aldermen. The commission also voted to forward the potential rezoning discussion to the Board of Aldermen for further action.

• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (voice vote affirmative, no opposition)
• Took PZ2025‑4 off the table (voice vote affirmative, no opposition)
• Adopted revised short‑term rental wording and recommended it to the Board of Aldermen (voice vote affirmative, no opposition)
• Sent rezoning discussion to the Board of Aldermen (voice vote affirmative, no opposition)

Meramec Valley Historical Society

The Meramec Valley Historical Society approved the March 12, 2025 minutes by voice vote. Fundraising from the prior meeting was discussed but remained tabled with no decision. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission voted 7‑0 to deny the map amendment (PZ 2025-3) for the .51‑acre parcel on E Bellevue St. The commission voted 7‑0 to table the proposed text amendment (PZ 2025-4) concerning guest age limits. The commission voted 7‑0 to deny the application identified as PZ 2025-6 map amendment.

• Denied PZ 2025-3 map amendment (7‑0)
• Tabled PZ 2025-4 text amendment (7‑0)
• Denied PZ 2025-6 map amendment (7‑0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (voice vote)