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Southaven public meetings in 2025

24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

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City Council will discuss a medical cannabis ordinance and several contract approvals

The Southaven Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a proposed medical cannabis ordinance. They will also review multiple contract amendments and sole‑source purchases for the police department, public works, and utilities. The agenda includes conditional use permit applications for a motor‑vehicle repair shop at 8610 Hwy. 51 North and a full‑service spa at 1793‑1799 Main Street. Additional resolutions cover SPD vehicle purchases, building removals, and utility contracts.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to review retail and business park developments

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a medical cannabis ordinance and various city contracts. The meeting includes planning applications for new retail and business park projects. The board will also consider resolutions for police vehicles and property cleaning.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to consider rezoning and subdivision at Church and Swinnea Roads

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss several city agreements, bid awards for parks and utilities, and property maintenance resolutions. The meeting includes a planning agenda with requests for rezoning, subdivision approval, and a conditional use permit.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

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McDonald's seeks conditional use permit for drive‑thru on Stateline Road

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several contracts and resolutions, including amendments with Tyler Technologies and a contract with RJ Young, as well as a utilities agreement with SmartCover Systems. They will also review a planning agenda that contains a McDonald's USA application for a conditional use permit and a design‑review approval for a quick‑service restaurant with a drive‑thru on the south side of Stateline Road between I‑55 and Hamilton Road. Additional items include resolutions for holidays, emergency repair expense ratification, and a municipal questionnaire.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to review budget amendment and multiple land applications

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider a FY25 budget amendment and various contracts for public works and stormwater management. The meeting includes a planning agenda with six applications for tax incentives, subdivisions, and conditional use permits. The board will also address the acquisition and FILOT closure for Spectra Laboratories, Inc.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

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Council will adopt 2024 Building and Fire Codes and award major public works contracts

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several resolutions, including adopting the 2024 Building Code and the 2024 Fire Code. They will also approve the city’s request for bids on the Johns Creek Culvert Replacement Project and award contracts for a term public works and utilities contract, a Court façade upgrade, and a Court re‑roof. Additional items include engineering work at the Starlanding and Swinnea intersection and a parks contract with Path Company, LLC.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to review IT contracts and utility repairs

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss IT agreements and emergency utility repairs. The meeting includes a planning request for sign easements at Winfield Subdivision. The body will also consider resolutions regarding condemnation liens and private property cleaning.

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Tue Sep 2, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to hold public hearing on FY26 budget and tax millage

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed FY26 budget and tax millage. The body will also consider agreements with Walgreens and the Desoto County Jail, as well as a tax exemption for Future Electronics.

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Tue Aug 19, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to consider zoning and land use requests

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will review applications for a motor vehicle repair shop and a property rezoning. The body will also consider several service contracts and resolutions regarding municipal court and property maintenance.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to review subdivision approval and city agreements

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a commercial subdivision application and several service agreements. The meeting includes resolutions regarding sanitation assessments and the cleaning of private property. The board will also review a cybersecurity grant for the police department.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to review land use permits and city expenditures

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several conditional use permits and a PUD amendment. The body is also reviewing expenditures, a water association agreement, and authorizations for city projects.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to appoint city leadership and review development plans

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will appoint key city officials, including the Police and Fire Chiefs. The body will vote on city-wide policies for public records, purchasing, and employee handbooks. The meeting also includes a planning agenda for several new developments and subdivisions.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

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Southaven considers tax exemption for electronics distribution center

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss a personal property tax exemption for a future electronics distribution center. The body is also reviewing changes to city corporate limits and boundaries.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to review truck route and subdivision requests

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider amendments to the truck route ordinance and various city contracts. The meeting includes a planning application for a minor subdivision and resolutions regarding police department surplus.

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Tue May 20, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to consider tax exemption for SharkNinja Operating, LLC

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss police leadership transitions and various infrastructure bids. The body will consider a tax exemption for Free Port Warehouse and review two planning applications. The meeting includes an executive session on property acquisition and litigation.

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Tue May 6, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to review city contracts and subdivision applications

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider several city contracts and resolutions, including police and utilities agreements. The meeting includes a planning agenda with four subdivision and design review applications. The body will also address city ordinance and employee handbook amendments.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

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Rezoning of 9.97 acres on Malone Road for PUD considered

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on a tabled rezoning application for 9.97 acres on Malone Road from agricultural to planned unit development. They will also consider a recommendation for the Snowden Grove Park lighting project, approve a utilities agreement with Rockwell Automation, and act on several subdivision and land-use requests. Other business includes a resolution to surplus a firearm to a police captain, an amendment to the city parks child safety policy, and the award of a bid for Field of Dreams resurfacing.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

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Board to consider awarding bid for animal shelter expansion

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on bids for the expansion of the animal shelter, an agreement with Southport Marketing, and utilities equipment. They will also hear the Planning Agenda, Mayor's Report, and approve routine items such as minutes, donations, personnel, and claims.

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Tue Mar 18, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to consider rezoning and subdivision requests

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss budget amendments, sanitation assessments, and utility projects. The session includes planning applications for a lot subdivision and a rezoning request. The board will also review agreements with Comcast and ASU.

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Tue Mar 4, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to review road widening and flex space application

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will discuss infrastructure projects, including the Getwell Road widening and parks improvements. The board will also consider a design review for a multi-building flex space on First Commercial Drive. Other items include budget amendments and a request to accept roads in the Beaumont Subdivision.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to consider tax exemption and budget amendment

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss a tax exemption for Free Port Warehouse and a budget amendment. The body will also review requests for proposals and change orders related to city parks and drainage.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025

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Board to consider awarding bid for I-55 utility relocation

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will vote on resolutions and contracts including a Springfest contract, a sole-source purchase for the police department, and an agreement with Biometrica Systems. They will also consider an award of bid for utility relocation related to the I-55 expansion, a change order for the Getwell Widening project, and a task order for Fire Station 3. An executive session is planned for land acquisition, litigation, economic development, and personnel matters.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025

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Southaven Board of Aldermen to consider tax exemptions and budget amendments

The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss several city contracts and budget adjustments. The body will review a tax exemption resolution for Simflo, LLC and a contract with the FBI for the Southaven Police Department.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025

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Board to vote on Cherry Valley Park pump track and skate park contract

The Southaven Mayor and Board of Aldermen will consider awarding a contract for the Cherry Valley Park Pump Track and Skate Park, approve a contract with Comcast for SPD services, and finalize a change order for traffic signal improvements. Agreements with JPMorgan Chase and Ticketmaster are also on the agenda. The meeting includes several routine dockets and a possible executive session on litigation and personnel.

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