Rolla, MO

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Rolla City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on bills to approve the 2026 tax rates and rezone certain downtown-adjacent properties to the C-C Center-City district. The council will also take final votes on several contracts, including a $353,355 agreement with Woolpert, Inc. for runway rehabilitation construction administration, and consider new policies on elected official training and a voluntary rental inspection program. The meeting includes a closed session for real estate, legal, and contract negotiations.

• Public hearing and first reading of Bill 2026-15 to approve 2026 tax rates (hearing remains open until Aug 24)
• Public hearing and first reading of Bill 2026-16 to rezone downtown-adjacent properties to C-C district
• Final reading of Bill 2026-12: $353,355 supplemental agreement with Woolpert, Inc. for runway 13-31 rehabilitation
• First reading of Bill 2026-17 establishing a Voluntary Rental Inspection Program
• Motion to award bid to American Digital Security for animal shelter security system

PLANNING AND ZONING - AMENDED

The Rolla Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a map amendment to rezone properties adjacent to downtown to the C-C (Center-City) district. The agenda includes no other new business, but the commission will also discuss planning and zoning training. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed live on YouTube.

• Public hearing on ZON26-020: Map Amendment to rezone properties adjacent to downtown to C-C district
• Consideration of minutes from July 14, 2026
• Discussion of Planning and Zoning Training
• Next meeting scheduled for September 15, 2026

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Rolla City Council will hold final readings on several bills, including rezoning a property on Highway 72 for multi-family housing, a temporary moratorium on data centers, and contracts for runway rehabilitation and taxiway reconstruction. New business includes a conflict-of-interest disclosure procedure and a $353,355 agreement for runway construction administration. The meeting also includes monthly reports from police, fire, and other departments.

• Final reading of Bill 2026-07 to rezone 1349 E Hwy 72 from C-2 to R-3 (multi-family residential)
• Final reading of Bill 2026-10 to place a temporary moratorium on data centers and high utility uses
• Final reading of Bill 2026-06 for Taxiway A Reconstruction with N.B. West Contracting
• First reading of Bill 2026-12 for $353,355 supplemental agreement with Woolpert, Inc. for Runway 13-31 rehabilitation
• Motion to award bid for fencing at the Animal Shelter (All-Type Fence, Inc.) and manhole lining services (Advanced Rehabilitation Technology)

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Rolla City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on three land-use items: rezoning 1349 E Hwy 72 to multifamily, text amendments for C-2 and data-center moratorium, and replatting at 2021 Industrial Park Drive. They will also vote on awarding contracts for Taxiway A Reconstruction ($N.B. West Contracting) and Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation ($Capital Paving & Construction), plus a stop-loss insurance increase to $125,000 deductible. A downtown rezoning is postponed to August 3.

• Public Hearing and Bill 2026-07: rezone 1349 E Hwy 72 from C-2 to R-3 (multifamily residential)
• Public Hearing and Bill 2026-08: text amendments to Chapter 22 (zoning) regarding C-2 district, parking, and medical marijuana uses
• Public Hearing and Bill 2026-09: replat and vacate rights-of-way at 2021 Industrial Park Drive
• Bill 2026-10: temporary moratorium on data centers and high-utility uses (first reading)
• Motion to Award: Taxiway A Reconstruction to N.B. West Contracting; Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation to Capital Paving & Construction

The Rolla City Council approved several items including the permanent closure of an alley near Highway 72, the sale of remnant properties to M & L Development LLC, and the sale of a 19.75-acre property to CM Archer Group P.C. The council also awarded bids for the Taxiway A Reconstruction project to N.B. West Contracting Company and the Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation project to Capital Paving & Construction LLC. Additionally, a temporary moratorium on data centers and other high utility uses was introduced for first reading.

• Approved permanent closure of alley near Highway 72 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of remnant properties to M & L Development LLC (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 19.75-acre property to CM Archer Group P.C. (unanimous)
• Awarded Taxiway A Reconstruction bid to N.B. West Contracting Company (unanimous)
• Awarded Runway 13-31 Rehabilitation bid to Capital Paving & Construction LLC (unanimous)
• Approved stop loss coverage with Sunlife through Pareto, increased deductible to $125,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Elizabeth Sperry to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ken Kwantes to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (unanimous)

PLANNING AND ZONING

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a rezoning of 1349 E Hwy 72 to multifamily residential, a downtown area rezoning to Center-City district, a final plat for Cantex-Rolla Addition at 2021 Industrial Park Drive, and text amendments to zoning ordinances including parking, medical marijuana uses, and the zoning use table. No new or old business is listed.

• ZON26-012: Rezone 1349 E Hwy 72 from C-2 General Commercial to R-3 Multi-family Residential
• ZON26-020: Rezone downtown-adjacent properties to C-C Center-City district
• FP26-024: Final plat for Cantex-Rolla Addition at 2021 Industrial Park Drive, combining lots and vacating rights-of-way
• TXT26-021: Text amendments to Chapter 42 on C-C district, parking, medical marijuana uses, and zoning use table

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approve a map amendment rezoning a portion of 1349 E Hwy 72 from C-2 General Commercial to R-3 Multi-family Residential. The commission also tabled a downtown rezoning proposal and recommended approval of a final plat for Cantex-Rolla Addition and text amendments to Chapter 42. All votes were unanimous among the five members present.

• Recommended approval of map amendment ZON26-012 rezoning 1349 E Hwy 72 to R-3 Multi-family Residential (5-0)
• Tabled map amendment ZON26-020 for downtown rezoning to C-C Center-City district until August 11, 2026 (5-0)
• Recommended approval of final plat FP26-024 for Cantex-Rolla Addition with condition to revise easements (5-0)
• Recommended approval of text amendments TXT26-021 to Chapter 42 (Planning and Zoning) (5-0)

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Rolla City Council will hold final readings on an ordinance for the 2026 Asphalt Phase III project with Pierce Asphalt, LLC, and first readings on ordinances to close an alley near Highway 72 and authorize the sale of remnant properties and a 19.75-acre parcel near Westside Market Place. The council will also consider a resolution to reassign a ground lease at the airport and approve a $47,557.04 purchase of firefighter turnout gear. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Final reading of Bill 2026-01: agreement with Pierce Asphalt, LLC for Project 618, 2026 Asphalt Phase III
• First reading of Bill 2026-02: permanently close alley access intersecting Highway 72 at its northern end
• First reading of Bill 2026-03: authorize sale of remnant properties
• First reading of Bill 2026-04: authorize sale of 19.75-acre property near Westside Market Place
• Motion to approve $47,557.04 purchase of 8 sets of turnout gear from Macqueen Emergency Equipment

The Rolla City Council approved the purchase of 8 sets of turnout gear for $47,557.04 and advanced multiple property transactions, including the sale of three remanent properties for $25,000 and a 19.75-acre property for $400,000. Council also approved a resolution reassigning a ground lease from First Class Air Services LLC to Krer Aviation LLC. A final reading ordinance for the 2026 Asphalt Phase III project with Pierce Asphalt, LLC was approved unanimously.

• Approved $47,557.04 purchase of 8 full sets of turnout gear from Macqueen Emergency Equipment (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 2092 reassigning ground lease from First Class Air Services LLC to Krer Aviation LLC (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 4919 for 2026 Asphalt Phase III project with Pierce Asphalt, LLC (10-0 roll call)
• Introduced Bill 2026-02 to permanently close alley access near Highway 72 (first reading)
• Introduced Bill 2026-03 authorizing sale of three remanent properties to M & L Development, LLC for $25,000 (first reading)
• Introduced Bill 2026-04 authorizing sale of 19.75-acre property to CM Archer Group, P.C. for $400,000 (first reading)
• Appointed Micheal Dickens, Amelia Markwell, and William Hahn to Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (unanimous voice votes)
• Council consensus to move forward with UpCiti parking sensor pilot project planning

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will hold a final vote on an ordinance restricting parking on Countryside Drive and will discuss a new parking utilization study for downtown Rolla. Members will also vote on a contract for new outdoor exercise stations in city parks and consider making the city's deer hunting program permanent. Additionally, the agenda includes appointments to the Planning & Zoning Commission and a closed session for legal matters.

• Final reading of an ordinance to restrict parking on the west side of Duane Avenue between 10th and 13th Streets.
• Presentation of a downtown parking utilization study and discussion of potential changes.
• Vote on a $49,000 contract with HDR Engineering for a wastewater facility plan.
• Vote to award a bid for 11 outdoor exercise stations for city parks.
• Vote to make the city's deer hunting program a permanent annual event.

The Rolla City Council approved a permanent managed deer hunt program, restricted parking on Duane Avenue, and authorized engineering agreements for future projects. The council also awarded bids for asphalt paving and outdoor exercise equipment, and discussed a potential moratorium on data centers.

• Approved permanent managed deer hunt program (unanimous)
• Approved parking restriction on West side of Duane Ave. from Fitch to Joyce (10-0)
• Authorized master agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized Task Order #1 with HDR Engineering Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of grants for wastewater facility plan east of Rolla (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to Pierce Asphalt for 2026 Asphalt Phase III project (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to GameTime for 11 outdoor exercise stations (unanimous)
• Appointed Drew McCluskey, reappointed Monty Jordan, appointed Elissa Jennison to Planning & Zoning Commission (all unanimous)

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Rolla City Council will hold final readings on two ordinances: one amending parking lot construction standards and another approving the final plat for Blues Lake No. 13 at 1630 Bridge School Rd. New business includes a resolution to authorize a project development agreement with Johnson Controls and a motion to reaffirm the city's sovereign immunity. The council will also consider reappointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission and will hold a closed session regarding land and litigation.

• Final reading of an ordinance to approve the final plat of Blues Lake No. 13 at 1630 Bridge School Rd.
• Resolution authorizing a Project Development Agreement with Johnson Controls.
• First reading of an ordinance to restrict parking on the West side of Duane Ave. from Fitch Street to Joyce Ave.
• Motion to reappoint Russell Schmidt and Monte Shields to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
• Closed session per RSMo 610.021 for land and litigation matters.

The Rolla City Council approved two ordinances on final reading: one updating parking lot permitting and construction standards (Ordinance 4916), and another approving the final plat of Blues Lake No. 13 at 1630 Bridge School Rd. (Ordinance 4917). Both passed unanimously. The council also authorized a Project Development Agreement with Johnson Controls (Resolution 2088) and affirmed the city's intent to preserve sovereign immunity defenses. A motion to reappoint Monte Shields to the Planning and Zoning Commission was postponed to the June 15 meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 4916 updating parking lot permitting and construction standards (12-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4917 for final plat of Blues Lake No. 13 at 1630 Bridge School Rd. (12-0)
• Authorized Project Development Agreement with Johnson Controls via Resolution 2088 (unanimous voice vote)
• Affirmed city's intent to preserve sovereign immunity defenses (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved restricting parking on west side of Duane Ave. from Fitch St. to Joyce Ave. (first reading)
• Reappointed Russell Schmidt to Planning and Zoning Commission for term expiring May 2030 (unanimous voice vote)
• Postponed reappointment of Monte Shields to Planning and Zoning Commission until June 15 meeting
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from May 4 and May 18 meetings (unanimous voice vote)

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will hold final readings on a 1/4% sales tax election for reimagining the Centre and on adopting a new city code. A public hearing and first reading will address a text amendment to parking lot regulations. The council will also consider the final plat for Blues Lake No. 13 at 1630 Bridge School Rd.

• Final reading: ordinance calling for August election on 1/4% sales tax for Centre redevelopment
• Final reading: ordinance adopting a new code of ordinances for Rolla
• Public hearing and first reading: text amendment to Chapter 42 on parking lot standards
• First reading: final plat of Blues Lake No. 13 at 1630 Bridge School Rd.
• Presentation of 2024 financial audit by KPM CPAs and Advisors

The council approved a final reading of an ordinance calling for an August 2026 election on a 1/4% sales tax to fund operations and improvements at The Centre recreation facility, including an exercise/therapy pool, family pool, and multi-purpose rooms. The council also unanimously adopted a new code of ordinances and approved contracts for storm sewer improvements and maltene rejuvenation. A public hearing was held on a text amendment to parking lot standards, but no vote was taken.

• Approved ordinance calling August election for 1/4% sales tax for The Centre (9-0)
• Adopted new code of ordinances (9-0)
• Approved $2.1M Rolla Street Storm Sewer Improvements contract with Donald Maggi, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved 2026 Maltene Rejuvenation contract with Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC (9-0)
• Accepted 2024 financial audit (unanimous voice vote)
• Held public hearing on parking lot text amendment; no vote taken

PLANNING AND ZONING

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a text amendment to parking lot standards in city code, and will consider a final plat for Blues Lake No. 13 that vacates and replaces easements on Bridge School Road.

• Public hearing on TXT26-004: text amendment to Chapter 42 regarding parking lot permitting and construction standards
• Final plat FP26-008 for Blues Lake No. 13, a replat vacating and replacing easements at 1630 Bridge School Rd in C-2 General Commercial with PUD overlay
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026

The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend a text amendment establishing building permit requirements and minimum construction standards for new parking lots, expansions, and complete reconstructions. The Commission also recommended approval of a final plat for Blues Lake No. 13, vacating and replacing utility easements at an RV park on Bridge School Road.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2026 (unanimous voice vote).
• Recommended City Council approval of text amendment TXT26-004 requiring building permits and minimum construction standards for parking lots (5-0 roll call).
• Recommended City Council approval of final plat Blues Lake No. 13, vacating and replacing easements at 1630 Bridge School Rd (5-0 roll call).

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Rolla City Council will hold final readings on ordinances approving a 43-lot multi-family development (Audubon Ridge) and a rezoning for Rose Senior Villas, plus first readings on a new city code and a ballot measure for a 1/4% sales tax to fund Centre reimagining. The meeting also includes bid awards for storm sewer improvements and street maintenance, and a closed session for personnel matters.

• Final reading: Ordinance approving Audubon Ridge final plat (43 multi-family lots, R-3 zoning)
• Final reading: Ordinance rezoning 821 Hwy O from R-1 to R-3 for Rose Senior Villas
• First reading: Ordinance calling election on 1/4% sales tax for Centre reimagining
• Motion to award bid for Project 598 – Rolla Street Storm Sewer Improvements
• Motion to purchase a D7F dozer from federal surplus for $17,000

The Rolla City Council approved the final plat of Audubon Ridge, a multi-family development creating 43 lots on R-3 zoned property, and vacated certain rights-of-way and easements. The council also approved a map amendment to rezone 821 Hwy O from R-1 to R-3 and the final plat of Rose Senior Villas at that address. A first reading was held for an ordinance placing a 1/4% sales tax question on the August 4th ballot to fund improvements at The Centre, including an exercise/therapy pool and recreation family pool.

• Approved final plat of Audubon Ridge (43 lots) and vacated easements (11-0)
• Approved rezoning of 821 Hwy O from R-1 to R-3 with restriction (11-0)
• Approved final plat of Rose Senior Villas at 821 Hwy O (11-0)
• Awarded bid for Project 598 Rolla Street Storm Sewer Improvements to Donald Maggi, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for Project 607 2026 Maltene Rejuvenation to Corrective Asphalt Materials, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of D7F dozer from Missouri Federal Surplus Property for $17,000 (unanimous)
• Held first reading of ordinance to adopt new City Code of Ordinances
• Held first reading of ordinance calling August 4th election on 1/4% sales tax for The Centre

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The council will hold a final reading on adopting the 2024 International Codes, and will conduct public hearings and first readings on the Audubon Ridge multi-family plat (43 lots) and a rezoning of 821 Hwy O to R-3. New business includes a license agreement for banners on Cedar Street and a first reading for the Rose Senior Villas plat. The meeting also includes a closed session on personnel, swearing-in of newly elected officials, and several appointments.

• Final reading: ordinance to adopt 2024 International Codes
• Public hearing and first reading: Final Plat of Audubon Ridge, 43 multi-family lots, R-3 zoning
• Public hearing and first reading: map amendment to rezone 821 Hwy O from R-1 to R-3
• First reading: Final Plat of Rose Senior Villas, 2 lots at 821 Hwy O
• Motion to award bid to Taylor Chrysler for two pickup trucks

The Rolla City Council adopted the 2024 International Codes and 2023 National Electrical Code (Ordinance 4908) on final reading, replacing prior building and electrical codes. The meeting also included the swearing-in of Mayor-Elect Lister B. Florence Jr. and six new councilmembers, along with the formal transfer of duties from outgoing Mayor Louis J. Magdits. Council approved a license agreement for Rolla Athletic Booster Club banners on Cedar Street, accepted certified election results, and awarded a vehicle bid to Taylor Chrysler for two trucks totaling $87,212.

• Adopted 2024 International Codes and 2023 National Electrical Code (Ordinance 4908) (11-0)
• Accepted April 7th, 2026 certified election results (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved license agreement for Rolla Athletic Booster Club banners on Cedar Street (unanimous voice vote)
• Awarded bid to Taylor Chrysler for 1 crew cab 3/4-ton pickup ($44,958) and 1 regular cab 1-ton pickup ($42,254) (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Councilmember Pace as Mayor Pro-Tem for a 1-year term (8-4 written vote)
• Appointed Councilmember Chirban to Planning & Zoning Commission for 1-year term (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Councilmembers Jackson, Brown, and Behrendt to Finance/Audit Committee for 1-year terms (each unanimous voice vote)
• Held public hearings on Audubon Ridge final plat and 821 Hwy O rezoning (first readings only, no final action)

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The Rolla City Council will hold final readings on ordinances for a stop-controlled intersection and no-parking areas in the Highlands Development, and a contract with Pierce Asphalt for the 2026 Asphalt Phase II. New business includes a resolution supporting the Rolla 2050 Comprehensive Plan and first reading of an ordinance adopting the 2024 International Codes. The council will also consider purchasing 16 rifle suppressors and two patrol rifles from Black Rain Ordnance, and awarding a bid for two 2025 Freightliner chassis to Armor Equipment.

• Final reading: Ordinance to establish a stop-controlled intersection in the Highlands Development
• Final reading: Ordinance establishing no-parking areas for the Highlands Development
• Final reading: Ordinance to contract with Pierce Asphalt, LLC for Project 609 – 2026 Asphalt Phase II
• Resolution of support for adoption of the Rolla 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Motion to approve purchase of 16 rifle suppressors and two patrol rifles from Black Rain Ordnance ($ amount not specified)

The council unanimously approved ordinances establishing a stop-controlled intersection and no-parking areas in the Highlands Development, and authorized a contract with Pierce Asphalt for the 2026 Asphalt Phase II project. They also expressed support for the Rolla 2050 Comprehensive Plan and approved purchases of police rifles/suppressors and two Freightliner chassis for Environmental Services. No public hearings were held.

• Approved Ordinance 4905 establishing a stop-controlled intersection in Highlands Development (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4906 establishing no-parking areas in Highlands Development (11-0)
• Approved Ordinance 4907 authorizing agreement with Pierce Asphalt for 2026 Asphalt Phase II (11-0)
• Approved Resolution 2086 supporting Rolla 2050 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of 16 rifle suppressors and 2 patrol rifles from Black Rain Ordnance (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved bid to Armor Equipment for two 2025 Freightliner chassis (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled first reading of ordinance adopting 2024 International Codes (no final action taken)
• Closed session held for personnel discussion (11-0); no final action taken