St. Joseph public meetings in 2024

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will consider a single new-business item: a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow exterior modifications at 123 S 6th Street, submitted by Scott Hausman on behalf of Mid-City Partnership. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 7, 2024, and an opportunity for public comment.

• Request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior modifications at 123 S 6th Street (applicant: Scott Hausman for Mid-City Partnership)

The Downtown Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior modifications to the building at 123 S 6th Street, requested by Scott Hausman on behalf of Mid-City Partnership. The vote was 6-0. The board also approved the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior modifications at 123 S 6th St (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2024 meeting (5-0)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will discuss a subcommittee's recommendation to fund up to $500 for a specific event or project, including how it relates to the commission's duties. They will also review an overview of an MWSU event and discuss the commission's Facebook page. Approval of the October meeting minutes (November lacked quorum) is on the agenda.

• Subcommittee to present written recommendation to City Manager for up to $500 funding
• Overview of Missouri Western State University (MWSU) event
• Discussion on Human Rights Commission Facebook page
• Approval of October meeting minutes (November meeting lacked quorum)
• Old business update from subcommittee members Brown, McGuire, Stickley

The Human Rights Commission approved the October meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed creating a policy for funding entities or speakers, a standardized form for public engagement, and a potential speaker database. No formal decisions were made on these topics, and the meeting was largely procedural and discussion-focused.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed adopting a policy for funding entities or speakers (no action)
• Discussed creating a standardized form for public engagement (no action)
• Discussed creating a speaker database (no action)

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular business meeting. They will vote to approve meeting minutes, a treasurer's report covering checks #35222-#35265 and October financial reports, and discuss old business including the library logo and ongoing projects. New business includes the introduction of Jen Wildhagen as Downtown Library branch manager. The meeting is open to the public with a designated public comment period.

• Approval of checks #35222 through #35265 and November electronic withdrawals
• October Financial Reports (Pages 8-18)
• Discussion of SJPL Logo (old business)
• Library projects overview (old business)
• Introduction of Jen Wildhagen, Branch Manager of the Downtown Library

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees met on December 19, 2024, and approved the November meeting minutes, checks #35222 through #35265, and the November financial report pages 8-18. All votes were unanimous. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with reports on ongoing projects and staff recognition.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved checks #35222-#35265, electronic withdrawals, direct deposits, and journal entries (unanimous)
• Approved November Financial Reports pages 8-18 (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The St. Joseph Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet in person to consider resolutions for write-offs of collection losses and outstanding checks, accept the 2024 audit report, and conduct a closed session for personnel review. The agenda also includes director's end-of-year review, occupancy review, and financials.

• Resolution #1064: Write-off of collection loss in the amount of $1,683.99
• Resolution #1065: Write-off of all checks 90 days outstanding for Voucher and Low Rent programs
• Resolution #1066: Accepting the 2024 Audit report from Agler & Gaeddert Certified Public Accountants
• Closed Session – Personnel Review
• Director’s End of Year Review

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved three resolutions: writing off a $1,683.99 collection loss, writing off $871 in outstanding checks, and accepting the FY2024 audit report. The board also reviewed occupancy and financial reports and entered closed session for a personnel review.

• Approved Resolution #1064 to charge off $1,683.99 collection loss (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #1065 to write off $871 in outstanding checks (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #1066 accepting FY2024 audit report (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to rezone 2824 S 17th Street from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing District to R-2 Two Family Residential District. The commission will also vote on approval of minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting.

• Request to rezone 2824 S 17th from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to R-2 Two Family Residential (applicant: Kevin Talbot and City of St. Joseph)
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend changing the zoning of 2824 S 17th from M-2 Heavy Manufacturing to R-2 Two Family Residential, as requested by Kevin Talbot and the City. Two nearby residents spoke in opposition, but the motion passed. The commission also approved the minutes of the November 21, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved rezoning request for 2824 S 17th from M-2 to R-2 (5-0)

Police Pension Board

The St. Joseph Police Pension Board will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to review and approve pension payments for December 2024 and process vendor invoices.

• Approval of December 2024 pension payments
• Review of vendor invoices
• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes

The Police Pension Board approved December pension payments totaling $215,653.47, vendor invoices, and the actuarial report. They also discussed changes to the Police Pension Plan, confirming the 13th payment is discretionary and clarifying its application to beneficiaries. The board requested a letter to confirm Tanya Moore's marital status.

• Approved November 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved December 2024 pension payments of $215,653.47 (8-0)
• Approved Southern Wealth Bank invoice of $3,308.69 for administration fees (8-0)
• Approved MCG actuarial report 'Projections of Funded Status and Recommended Contributions' (8-0)

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting on December 16, 2024, at noon to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting under Missouri state law. Discussions will be limited solely to these personnel matters.

• Vote on whether to close the meeting for discussion of personnel matters under Section 610.021(3) RSMo

The City Council met in a special session and voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee, citing Missouri law. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after reconvening in open session.

• Accepted agenda as published (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved motion to enter closed executive session (7-0, 2 absent)

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will meet to approve minutes and receipts, receive updates on buildings and grounds, and hear reports from the museum's president and executive director. A presentation by Tori Ziegler, an osteologist and NAPRAG specialist, is scheduled. The agenda consists of routine administrative items and updates.

• Presentation by Tori Ziegler, Osteologist & NAPRAG Specialist
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024
• Approval of November receipts
• Update on Buildings and Grounds
• Reports from St. Joseph Museums, Inc. President and Executive Director

The St. Joseph Museum Oversight Board met on Dec. 16, 2024, and approved the November minutes (with a change to report dates) and November receipts. The executive director reported on building repairs, including a fixed elevator and a non-working AC unit, and discussed a potential buyer for the Woodson building. The board also heard from the NAGPRA coordinator about her work with Native American tribes and collections.

• Approved November minutes with change to report dates (July 1–June 30)
• Approved November receipts

Port Authority

The Board of Commissioners will consider a legal agreement with Transport 360 for FY2025 capital funding. The board will also review bids for a sheet pile wall project and authorize an agreement with a selected contractor.

• Legal agreement with Transport 360 for FY2025 Capital Funding match
• Review of sheet pile wall bids from December 6, 2024
• Authorization of agreement with contractor for sheet pile wall project
• Transport 360 update from Aaron Khouri

The St. Joseph Regional Port Authority approved a $1,935,253.18 contract with Geeding Construction for the sheet pile wall project, including base bid and alternates 1-4, pending contractor eligibility. The board also approved the August 15, 2024 meeting minutes. A legal agreement with Transport 360 was postponed for further updates.

• Approved $1,935,253.18 contract with Geeding Construction for sheet pile wall project (unanimous)
• Approved August 15, 2024 open meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed legal agreement with Transport 360 until further updates

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a special meeting on December 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. to discuss personnel matters including hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting to the public, as authorized by Missouri law.

• Vote to enter closed session to discuss employee personnel matters (hiring, firing, discipline, promotion) under RSMo 610.021(3)

The City Council met in a special session and voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters involving hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee, as permitted by state law. No other substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Accepted agenda as published (9-0)
• Moved into closed executive session to discuss employee personnel matters (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting on December 10, 2024, to vote on whether to close the meeting to discuss personnel matters (hiring, firing, discipline, or promotion) as permitted by state law. This is a procedural item with no other business on the agenda.

• Vote on closing the meeting under RSMo. 610.021(3) for a personnel discussion

The City Council held a special meeting on December 10, 2024, and voted unanimously (8-0, with one absent) to enter a closed executive session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee, as permitted by state law. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

• Accepted the published agenda (8-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for personnel matters (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda covering animal shelter renovations, police training funds, and a new lease with the Bartlett Center. First readings introduce a landfill fee increase effective February 7, 2025, as well as contracts for pet licensing, trail maintenance, and dispatch services. Several resolutions authorize funding for a housing rehabilitation grant, sports complex consulting, and an aquatics facility study.

• Landfill fee increase (Bill #1099-22) effective Feb 7, 2025
• $228,395 transfer for animal shelter renovation at 3405 S. Belt Highway
• $638,565 for design of water protection domestic blower replacement
• $120,000 for new electronic scoreboard at Phil Welch Stadium
• $50,000 housing rehabilitation grant for 2922 S. 11th Street

The St. Joseph City Council approved a non-binding MOU with the YMCA to explore an aquatics facility (5-4), and passed ordinances for animal shelter renovations, a housing rehab grant, and a water treatment design contract. The council also introduced a landfill fee increase and other items for first reading.

• Approved YMCA aquatics MOU (5-4)
• Approved $228,395 transfer for animal shelter renovations
• Approved $143,578.76 for shelter caging and kennels
• Approved $638,565 work order for Water Protection blower design
• Approved $50,000 housing rehab grant for 2922 S. 11th St.
• Approved $120,000 scoreboard for Phil Welch Stadium
• Introduced landfill fee increase ordinance (first reading)
• Introduced pet licensing online platform ordinance (first reading)

Tree Board

The Tree Board will hold a regular meeting with procedural items including approval of minutes from May 2023, discussion of Arbor Day, and the ongoing meeting schedule. No specific decisions with dollar amounts or rezonings are listed; the agenda is largely administrative.

• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023
• Discussion of Arbor Day plans
• Discussion of ongoing meeting schedule

The St. Joseph Tree Board held a regular meeting with three members present. They discussed Arbor Day 2025 plans, to be revisited in January, and agreed to meet monthly in early 2025 to prepare. The board also requested changing the regular meeting day from the 3rd Thursday to the 1st Thursday of the month. No formal decisions were made.

• Agreed to meet monthly in early 2025 to plan Arbor Day (consensus)
• Requested changing regular meeting day from 3rd Thursday to 1st Thursday (requested)

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board is meeting to consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The board will discuss proposed exterior modifications to a building in the downtown area.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior modifications at 123 S 6th Street by Scott Hausman on behalf of Mid-City Partnership

Landmark Commission

The Landmark Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for replacement windows at 1024 Sylvanie and another for solar panels at 1219 Charles St. They will also discuss a local landmark designation at 1701 S 20", review 2024 goals, and set goals for 2025.

• COA application by Riley Mattox for replacement windows at 1024 Sylvanie
• COA application by Joachim Kibirigie for solar panels at 1219 Charles St.
• Discussion of local landmark at 1701 S 20"
• Mitigation Panel scheduled for Jan. 6, 2025
• Review of 2024 goals and setting of 2025 goals

Community Police Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to elect officers for the upcoming term, approve September 2024 minutes, and discuss community concerns and interaction with the Police Department. No specific policy actions or votes are listed on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from September 2024
• Discussion on community concerns
• Interaction with Police Department
• Public comment

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to gather information on a proposed increase in rates at the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill. Council will also discuss and provide staff direction on an amendment to Section 24-15 of the City Code, set for first reading on December 9, 2024. No binding votes will be taken at this session.

• Open forum on proposed rate increase at St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill
• Discussion of amendment to City Code Section 24-15
• Council to provide direction for first reading on December 9, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. The Council will vote at the start of the meeting to determine if the session will be closed to the public.

• Discussion of leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee will discuss the current status of a proposed composting ordinance, receive a report from City Planner Nathaniel McHaffie including a discussion of front-yard solar panels, and review ongoing subcommittee and community partnership reports. No final decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for updates and discussion.

• Update on proposed composting ordinance status
• Nathaniel McHaffie, City Planner, reporting; Stephen Balough to discuss solar panels in front yard
• Green Businesses subcommittee plans to regather in 2025
• Tree projects, prairie restoration, native plantings updates (MWSU, Mosaic Prairies, bumpout, roundabout, museum)
• Re-use Revolution grant from Community Services aiming to reduce single-use plastic

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board will approve prior meeting minutes, introduce a new member, and hear reports from the Operational Director and Executive Director on clinic financials, staffing, contracts, and projects. No old business is listed. The board will also discuss policy review and receive an update from the Friends of Free Clinic board.

• Approval of September 24, 2024 minutes
• Operational Director report on financials for Stuber Health Center and Westside
• Executive Director report covering clinic statistics, staffing, contracts/grants, and projects
• Policy review and approval
• Update from Friends of Free Clinic (FOFC) board

Museum Oversight Board

The board will consider approval of minutes from October 30, 2024 and October receipts. They will receive an update on Buildings and Grounds and hear reports from the museum president and executive director. A tour of the collection space will be conducted by Collections/Archives Manager Sarah Ben-Ezra. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from October 30, 2024
• Approval of October receipts
• Update on Buildings and Grounds
• Reports from St. Joseph Museums, Inc. President and Executive Director
• Tour of collection space by Sarah Ben-Ezra

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council holds a special meeting to consider closing the session under state law for discussions about hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee. The council must vote on whether to close the meeting, which is limited to personnel matters involving personal information.

• Vote on whether to close the meeting for personnel discussion under Section 610.021(3) RSMo

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. The Council will vote at the start of the meeting on whether to close the session to the public.

• Discussion of leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

City Council

The City Council will consider a consent agenda including multiple contracts and ordinances. Notable items include a $4.8 million road project contract, establishment of two community improvement districts, and police vehicle purchases. A separate bill for managed Wi-Fi services is also up for passage.

• BILL #1068-22: $4,833,170.39 contract with CP Excavating for Pickett Road & Craig Parkway project
• BILL #1077-22: $1,071,440 for 20 police Chevy Tahoes from Don Brown Chevrolet
• BILL #1066-22 & #1067-22: Establishing Shoppes at North Village Community Improvement Districts #1 and #2
• BILL #1071-22: $2,995,243.63 contract with CP Excavating for Eastowne Business Park 2024 project
• BILL #1062-22: $239,967 agreement with MetroNet for managed Wi-Fi services

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to vote on several policy updates, including the ALA Code of Ethics, Intellectual Freedom Policies, and reaffirmation of the Customer Service Standard and Mission/Vision/Values statements. The board will also receive the 2023–2024 financial audit, approve checks and financial reports, and discuss the SJPL logo and library projects. The meeting includes public comment and a report from the director.

• Vote to approve update to ALA Code of Ethics
• Vote to update Intellectual Freedom Policies
• Reaffirmation of Customer Service Standard and Mission/Vision/Values
• Presentation of 2023–2024 Financial Audit
• Approval of checks #35163 through #35221 and October financial reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review requests to vacate specific portions of public land. These requests involve an alley in the Harris Addition and a railroad right-of-way in the South St. Joseph Addition.

• Vacation of a 20 foot alley between lots 1, 2, 7, and 8, Block 16, Harris Addition (requested by Trevor Klein)
• Vacation of abandoned Burlington Northern Railroad Company Right of Way crossing lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2, South St. Joseph Addition (requested by Lowell Hartell for KCL Express, Inc.)

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will vote on five resolutions: selling two properties (912 S 23rd Street and 820 N Street), setting flat rents for public housing, authorizing $150,968.81 for insurance coverages, and approving a $47,612.65 annual lease for Verkada cameras at Pleasant Heights over five years. The meeting will also include an occupancy review and financials.

• Resolution #1058: Sale of real estate at 912 S 23rd Street
• Resolution #1059: Sale of real estate at 820 N Street
• Resolution #1060: Approval of Flat Rents for Public Housing
• Resolution #1061: Authorizing $150,968.81 for 2025 MHAPCI property, casualty, auto, D&O, and EPLI coverages
• Resolution #1062: Authorizing Capital Fund purchase of Verkada cameras for Pleasant Heights complex via $1 buyout lease at $47,612.65 annually for 5 years

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board will meet to approve November 2024 pension payments and October meeting minutes. The board will also discuss options to enhance the pension plan and review vendor invoices.

• Approval of November 2024 pension payments
• Discussion on options to enhance pension plan
• Review of vendor invoices

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. Board will meet to vote on bylaws revisions. The agenda includes reports on IRS actions and a WIFI upgrade, as well as reviews of allocation requests.

• Bylaws revision vote
• Treasurer's report regarding IRS actions
• Directors report regarding WIFI upgrade
• Allocation requests review

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review two right-of-way/easement vacation applications: one for an alley between North 18th and North 19th streets, and another for an abandoned railroad easement at 802 Mitchell Ave. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 11 meeting. No final decisions are made at this review stage.

• Approve September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review vacation of alley running north/south between North 18th and North 19th streets, from Felix Street north about 135 feet (applicant: Trevor Klein)
• Review vacation of abandoned railroad easement crossing property at 802 Mitchell Ave (applicant: Trexcon)
• Public comment period

City Council Work Session

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to discuss a landfill rate study. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Discussion of landfill rate study

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on forming two Community Improvement Districts for The Shoppes at North Village. The body is also reviewing numerous budget amendments and contracts, many funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Proposed $4,833,170.39 contract with CP Excavating, LLC for the Pickett Road & Craig Parkway project
• Proposed $2,995,243.63 contract with CP Excavating, LLC for the Eastowne Business Park 2024 project
• Proposed $1,000,000.00 for rehabilitation of the parking garage at 4th & Felix Streets
• Proposed $280,000.00 transfer for a rescue truck and fire equipment
• Proposed ordinance to create regulations for 'Chronic Nuisance Businesses'

Landmark Commission

The Landmark Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a replacement window at 115 S 13th St. by Rogers Homes LLC. Other business includes discussion of the Schuster Mansion at 703 Hall St., review of a local landmark at 1701 S 20th St., and the CLG annual report. The commission will also review 2024 goals and set goals for 2025.

• COA application for replacement window at 115 S 13th St. (Rogers Homes LLC)
• Schuster Mansion at 703 Hall St.
• Local landmark review at 1701 S 20th St.
• CLG annual report
• Discussion of 2025 goals

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will meet on October 30, 2024, at the St. Joseph Museums. The agenda includes approval of minutes and September receipts, an update on buildings and grounds, reports from museum leadership, and a presentation by Collections/Archives Manager Sarah Ben-Ezra. Most items are routine procedural matters.

• Approval of September receipts
• Update on Buildings and Grounds
• Presentation by Sarah Ben-Ezra, Collections/Archives Manager
• Reports from St. Joseph Museums, Inc. President and Executive Director

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a closed session regarding the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. The council will vote on whether to close the meeting under state law. No specific properties or financial details are listed in the agenda.

• Vote on whether to close the meeting to discuss real estate transactions

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests: one for a garden apartment complex and one for light manufacturing. The consent agenda includes multiple budget amendments transferring ARPA funds for police servers, alley resurfacing, and civic arena improvements. Bills for first reading include a $1 million design-build contract for the Mosaic Block parking garage rehabilitation, a $150,000 law enforcement academy modernization grant, and a $280,000 fire rescue truck purchase.

• Public hearing on rezoning Country Squire Fifth Plat from C-3 to RP-3 (Arium Development)
• Public hearing on rezoning 5301 Mitchell Ave from R-1A to M-1 (Herzog Railroad Services)
• $30,503 ARPA transfer for three Synology servers and police department
• $1,000,000 ARPA transfer for design-build of Mosaic Block parking garage at 4th & Felix Streets
• $280,000 ARPA transfer for fire department rescue truck and equipment

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees meets to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss a logo update, and review library projects. New business includes convening a personnel committee for the director's performance review and policy review. The meeting is largely procedural with routine approvals and updates.

• Convening Personnel Committee for Director Review
• SJPL Policy Review
• Approval of checks #35110 through #35162 and September financial reports
• SJPL Logo update discussion
• Library projects overview

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet on October 24, 2024, to discuss old and new business. The key action is Resolution #1057 to transfer $10,000 from the Public Housing Low Rent account to the new St. Joseph Housing Corporation, a 501c3 non-profit. The agenda also includes reviews of the Voucher Management System closeout, a CMR closure letter, a Metro Group PHA meeting, occupancy, and financials.

• Resolution #1057: transfer $10,000 from Public Housing Low Rent account to the new St. Joseph Housing Corporation non-profit
• Voucher Management System (VMS) Review Closeout Report
• CMR Closure Letter Review and Metro Group PHA meeting review
• Occupancy Review
• Financials review

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The committee will continue discussions regarding a proposed composting ordinance. Members will also receive updates on native planting projects and the Riverbluff Gateway project.

• Discussion of proposed composting ordinance
• Native planting updates for Downtown Assn bumpout, Robidoux Roundabout, and Pony Express National Museum
• Riverbluff Gateway project and grant request update
• Re-use Revolution project to reduce single-use plastics
• Herbal workshop scheduled for Nov. 21 at 1202 Felix

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board (Stuber Health Center) will vote on minutes from September 24, 2024, and receive operational director financial reports for Stuber Health Center and Westside. The executive director will update the board on a new member appointment, clinic statistics, staffing, contracts/grants, and marketing. A policy review and approval session is also scheduled.

• Approval of September 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Operational director financial reports for Stuber Health Center and Westside
• Executive director update on new board member appointment and operational items (clinic statistics, staffing, contracts/grants, marketing, events)
• Policy review and approval

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will consider purchasing properties from the August 2024 delinquent tax sale, accepting a property at 706-708 South 11th Street via quit claim deed, and approving demolitions at 1209 Isadore, 1211 Isadore, and 1015 N. 5th. The board will also review the status of collector's deeds for 2023 tax sale properties and quiet title lawsuits. A closed session is planned to discuss real estate leasing, purchase, or sale.

• Purchase of properties at August 2024 delinquent tax sale
• Acceptance of property at 706-708 South 11th Street by quit claim deed
• Property demolitions at 1209 Isadore, 1211 Isadore, and 1015 N. 5th
• Status update on collector's deeds for 2023 tax sale properties
• Vote to close meeting for real estate discussion under state law

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson, receive a subcommittee update on a funding request of up to $500, and discuss changing to meetings every other month or quarterly. The subcommittee must prepare a written recommendation to the City Manager with details on how the funds would be used.

• Select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Subcommittee to prepare written recommendation to City Manager for up to $500 in funding for a specified event or project
• Discuss meeting every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November)
• Consider changing to quarterly versus monthly meetings
• Member input on Human Rights Commission Facebook Page

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hear updates on the River Bluff Trail and a Missouri Department of Conservation grant, and consider a park naming proposal. Other items include approval of minutes, upcoming events, and public comment.

• River Bluff Trail Update (trail festival)
• MDC Grant project details
• Park Naming Consideration

Police Pension Board

The St. Joseph Police Pension Board will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from September, authorize pension payments for October 2024, review the actuarial valuation report, and handle vendor invoices. All items are routine procedural business.

• Approval of minutes from September 2024 meeting
• Authorization of pension payments for October 2024
• Review of actuarial valuation report
• Approval of vendor invoices
• Other related business or issues

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. Board will meet to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's and director's reports, and discuss old business including a bylaws revision and a WiFi upgrade. New business and committee reports on allocation requests, decoration, and nominating matters are also on the agenda.

• Bylaws revision under old business
• WiFi upgrade discussion
• Treasurer's report by Harlyn Fritzson
• Directors report by Julie Noel
• Committee reports: Allocation Requests, Decoration, Nominating

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider a consent agenda with numerous bills and resolutions, including a $640,458 contract for police Tasers, a $998,478 health insurance plan for mass transit employees, and a rezoning request for a railroad services facility. Other items include ARPA-funded projects for street repairs, park improvements, and community grants. Several ordinances will receive first reading, including additional rezoning and budget amendments.

• Bill 1031-22: $640,458 for 134 Taser 10 models for police over five years
• Bill 1013-22: $998,478 health insurance for mass transit employees via CBIZ/Blue KC
• Bill 1027-22: Rezoning 5301 Mitchell Avenue from residential to light manufacturing for Herzog Railroad Services
• Bill 1018-22: $275,000 LED sports lighting at Noyes Tennis Center and horseshoe courts
• Bill 1014-22: $384,000 for concrete street repairs on Stockyards Expressway (4000-6000 blocks)

Aviation Board

The Rosecrans Memorial Aviation Board will meet to approve minutes, receive airport and military updates, discuss action items and board business, and review the 2023–2027 Capital Improvement Program. No specific votes or financial details are listed; the agenda is largely procedural and update-focused.

• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024
• Airport Updates
• Military Updates
• Capital Improvement Program, 2023-2027
• Public Comment

Landmark Commission

The Landmark Commission is meeting to review Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) for property modifications. The body will also discuss 2024 goals regarding historic sites and potential new districts, and propose goals for 2025.

• COA application for new porches at 120 S. 15th
• COA application for exterior repairs at 115 S 13th St.
• Discussion of Local Landmark status for 1701 S 20th
• Review of 2024 goals including historic churches and cemeteries
• Research of Farleigh & Ashland Court as a possible district

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual performance report for CDBG and HOME programs. The council will vote on a $50,000 change order for a skateboard/bike park at Maple Leaf Park and a $119,640 amendment for restroom renovations at multiple senior and community centers. A nomination to the Administrative Violation Review Board will also be considered. First-reading items include a $774,101 public service radio system agreement and a $150,000 grant for Hillyard Technical Center.

• Public hearing on CDBG/HOME annual performance report for July 2023-June 2024
• Bill #975-22: $50,000 change order for design-build of skateboard/bike park at Maple Leaf Park
• Bill #976-22: $10,039 change order plus $109,601 budget amendment for restroom renovations at Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center, Northside Complex, and Bartlett Park
• Nomination of Gary L. Clark to Administrative Violation Review Board (term expiring Sept 2027)
• First reading of Bill #999-22: $774,101 to create Public Service Radio and Tower Fund and update radio system governance

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from August 22, 2024, and authorize checks #35067 through #35109 along with August financial reports. The board will also discuss ongoing projects including the SJPL logo update and a long-range plan report. New business includes a presentation from the Downtown Library branch manager. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approval of checks #35067 through #35109 and August electronic withdrawals and deposits
• Approval of August financial reports
• Discussion of SJPL logo update
• Long Range Plan Report
• Report from Downtown Library branch manager Jen Wildhagen

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two zoning district changes and a major subdivision preliminary plat. One request would rezone 5301 Mitchell from R-1A to M-1 for Herzog Railroad Services. Another would rezone parcel #06-1.0-02-004-002-001.006 from C-3 to RP-3 and approve the preliminary plat for Country Lane Estates, both requested by Arium Development. The commission will also decide on waiving a subdivision improvement agreement requirement for Country Lane Estates.

• Zoning change to M-1 for property at 5301 Mitchell (Herzog Railroad Services)
• Zoning change to RP-3 for parcel #06-1.0-02-004-002-001.006 (Arium Development)
• Preliminary plat approval for Country Lane Estates subdivision on same parcel
• Authorization to enter into subdivision improvement agreement for Country Lane Estates

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget revisions for Section 8 and Low Rent programs for the year beginning July 1, 2023. The board will also review 2025 Fair Market Rents published by HUD and address financial write-offs.

• Resolution #1052: Section 8 budget revision for year beginning July 01, 2023
• Resolution #1053: Low Rent budget revision for year beginning July 01, 2023
• Resolution #1054: 2025 HUD Fair Market Rents effective Oct 1, 2024
• Resolution #1055: Write off of Collection Loss totaling $625.24
• Resolution #1056: Write off of checks 90 days outstanding for Voucher and Low Rent programs

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will meet to approve minutes from August 13, 2024, and approve August receipts. The agenda includes an update on the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds, reports from St. Joseph Museums, Inc. leaders, and a financial services presentation. The board will also tour the interior and exterior of the mansion.

• Approval of August receipts
• Update on Wyeth-Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds
• SJMI Financial Services Presentation
• Reports from SJMI President and Executive Director
• Tour of Wyeth-Tootle Mansion

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee will continue discussions on a proposed composting ordinance. The meeting includes a presentation by Brooke Kuykendall and a Q&A session with Solid Waste/Recycling Superintendent Rod McQuerrey regarding landfill use and recycling.

• Proposal for composting ordinance
• Discussion on landfill use and recycling with Rod McQuerrey
• Riverbluff Gateway project and grant request report from Dr. Kim Schutte
• Native planting projects at Robidoux Roundabout and Pony Express National Museum
• Re-use Revolution project funded by a Community Services grant

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County will meet to approve the August 27 minutes, hear operational and financial reports from Stuber Health Center and Westside, review and approve policies, and receive an update from the Friends of Free Clinic. No old business is listed; new business focuses on clinic statistics, staffing, contracts, grants, and project updates.

• Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Operational Director's report on financials for Stuber Health Center and Westside
• Executive Director's report on clinic statistics, staffing, contracts/grants, and projects
• Policy review and approval
• Friends of Free Clinic (FOFC) update

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will hold a meeting and listening session. Old business includes an overview of the August 15 listening session and a subcommittee update on a funding request to recommend up to $500 to the City Manager. New business covers upcoming events and discussion of the commission's Facebook page.

• Approval of July meeting minutes (no quorum in August)
• Overview of Listening Session held August 15, 2024
• Subcommittee (Brown, McGuire, Stickley) preparing written recommendation to fund up to $500 for a specified event or project
• Discussion of upcoming events and activities
• Member input on Human Rights Commission Facebook Page

Police Pension Board

The St. Joseph Police Pension Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from August, authorize pension payments for September 2024, review vendor invoices, and discuss other related business. This is a procedural meeting with no major policy decisions expected.

• Approval of August 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of pension payments for September 2024
• Review of vendor invoices
• Discussion of other related business

The Police Pension Board approved the September 2024 pension payments totaling $216,261.01, along with vendor invoices for MCG Consulting Group and Southern Bank. The board also approved the minutes from the August 2024 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining agenda items were discussions only.

• Approved August 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved September 2024 pension payments of $216,261.01 (8-0)
• Approved vendor invoices: $6,300.00 to MCG Consulting Group and $3,282.50 to Southern Bank (8-0)

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The Board of the Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. is meeting to review reports and address old business regarding bylaws revisions. The meeting includes reports from the Treasurer and Director, as well as committee updates on allocation requests.

• Bylaws revision
• Allocation requests
• Treasurer's report
• Nominating Committee report

Traffic Commission

The St. Joseph Traffic Commission will hold a monthly meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, and hear a presentation from member John Mallon on the Strong Towns approach. No ordinances, contracts, or street changes are on the agenda.

• Approve June 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Vote for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Strong Towns presentation by member John Mallon

Community Police Advisory Committee

The Community Police Advisory Committee will hold a meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss community concerns, and review interaction with the Police Department. The agenda also includes old and unfinished business, public comment, and procedural items. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 2024 (June meeting was cancelled)
• Discussion on community concerns
• Discussion on interaction with Police Department
• Old and unfinished business
• Public comment period

The Community Police Advisory Committee met and approved the minutes from the March 2024 meeting. They discussed traffic crashes on 36 Hwy, homelessness and law enforcement response, and received updates on the Family Crimes Unit, body-worn cameras, and recruiting efforts. No formal votes or decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes from March 2024 meeting
• Discussed traffic crashes on 36 Hwy (no data showing increase)
• Received overview of homelessness response and partnerships
• Heard update on Family Crimes Unit operations
• Informed body-worn and in-car cameras installed and operational
• Received update on recruiting and staffing efforts

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider several bills and resolutions, including the appointment of Clint Thompson as interim city manager. They will also vote on a subdivision plat, funding agreements for tourism and park maintenance, and a major restroom renovation at the Civic Arena. First-reading ordinances include a skate park at Maple Leaf Park and restroom improvements at multiple facilities.

• Appointment of Clint Thompson as interim city manager (Bill 956-22)
• Final plat approval for University Hills Plat 3 subdivision at 5320-5412 Faraon Street (Bill 957-22)
• $367,269 for replacement of damaged granite on the Pony Express statue (Bill 960-22)
• $1,273,935 renovation of Civic Arena restrooms (Bill 968-22)
• $85,000 in ARPA funds for improvements near Plymouth Building Children's Discovery Center (Bill 972-22)

The City Council approved a consent agenda with 16 items, including contracts for electrical services, a bulldozer purchase, and a $1.27M Civic Arena restroom renovation. It also adopted resolutions supporting a workforce housing tax credit application and funding for downtown improvements. The council authorized a $28,900 city manager search contract and introduced several ordinances for first reading.

• Approved $1,273,935 contract for Civic Arena restroom renovations (consent agenda, Schultz abstained)
• Approved $807,457 purchase of Caterpillar D7 bulldozer for Landfill Division (consent agenda)
• Approved $77,896.63 purchase of firefighter turnout gear (consent agenda)
• Approved $13,683 funding for Patee House Museum tourism (consent agenda)
• Approved $367,269 for Pony Express Statue granite replacement (consent agenda)
• Adopted resolution supporting MG Real Estate tax credit for Humboldt School Apartments (6-3)
• Adopted resolution for $85,000 Main Street Saint Joseph improvements (7-1, Randolph abstained)
• Adopted $28,900 city manager executive search contract (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider entering a closed session. Discussions will cover pending litigation, attorney-client communications, labor negotiations, and personnel actions. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting.

• Vote on closing the meeting under state statute for legal, personnel, and labor negotiations
• Discussions limited to litigation, attorney work product, employee group negotiations, and hiring/firing/promotion

The St. Joseph City Council met in a special session and voted unanimously to enter a closed executive session to discuss litigation, attorney-client communications, employee negotiations, and personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural only.

• Accepted agenda as published (9-0)
• Approved motion to enter closed executive session (9-0)

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee will discuss a proposed composting ordinance, with special thanks to Jacob Anderson. The meeting also includes reports from subcommittees on Green Businesses, native plantings, and a reuse initiative, as well as updates on community partnerships and upcoming events.

• Discussion of proposal for composting ordinance
• Update on Green Businesses (#Greener St. Joe) subcommittee
• Plant Native, St. Joe! program updates (bumpout, Robidoux Roundabout, Pony Express Museum)
• Re-use Revolution initiative (grant from Community Services)
• Partnerships: GEO Team (on hold), Historic Preservation (Riverbluff Gateway), Stormwater Quality

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee discussed proposing a rewritten composting ordinance, agreeing to frame it around what cannot be composted and to include cardboard as acceptable. Staff will draft the rewrite, and the landfill manager will be invited to the September meeting. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was primarily discussion and planning.

• Agreed to frame composting ordinance rewrite around prohibited items (unanimous)
• Agreed cardboard is acceptable in compost (unanimous)
• Decided to invite landfill manager to September meeting (unanimous)

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County, doing business as Stuber Health Center, will meet to approve June 2024 minutes and hear reports. New business includes the operational director's financial report for SHC and Westside, the executive director's updates on clinic statistics, staffing, contracts, and marketing, and a request to revise insurance eligibility. The board will also receive an update from the Friends of Free Clinic (FOFC).

• Financial report for Stuber Health Center and Westside
• Executive director's report including clinic statistics, staffing, and contracts/grants
• Insurance eligibility revision request
• Friends of Free Clinic (FOFC) update

The Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County unanimously approved changing patient eligibility at Stuber Health Center to base care on income (<200% FPL) and residential status, regardless of insurance status (except Medicare). The board also accepted the clinic's financials for June and July, including a net income of $406,744 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved expanded patient eligibility at Stuber Health Center (unanimous)
• Accepted June and July financials; filed for audit
• Approved minutes of May 28, 2024 meeting

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a special meeting on August 26, 2024, to vote on entering a closed session under state law (RSMo. 610.021(3)). The closed session will discuss matters related to hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee. The public will be excluded if the council votes to close the meeting.

• Council will vote on whether to close the meeting to discuss personnel matters.

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on August 22, 2024, to hold a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and consider approving a tax rate of $0.4200 per $100 of assessed valuation. Other business includes approval of a Code of Ethics Policy, discussion of board committees, and votes on bids for the East Hills Controller and Washington Park projects. The board will also hear a report from the director and receive public comments.

• Public hearing on tax rate
• Proposed tax rate approval at $0.4200 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Approval of Code of Ethics Policy
• East Hills Controller bid vote
• Washington Park projects bids vote

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board will consider Resolution #1051 authorizing the director to have an attorney create a 501c3 nonprofit for future development. They will also review the VMS (Voucher Management System) report and corrective action plan.

• Resolution #1051 to create a 501c3 nonprofit for future development
• Review of VMS Report and Corrective Action Plan

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners approved Resolution #1051, authorizing the Director to work with the agency's attorney to create a 501c3 nonprofit for future development. The board also reviewed a HUD Voucher Management System review and a submitted Corrective Action Plan, and reviewed financials for the Voucher and Low Rent Programs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution #1051 to create a 501c3 nonprofit for future development (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 18, 2024 meeting
• Reviewed HUD Voucher Management System findings and Corrective Action Plan
• Reviewed financials for Voucher and Low Rent Programs

Police Pension Board

The St. Joseph Police Pension Board will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to approve pension payments for August 2024 and review vendor invoices.

• Approval of August 2024 pension payments
• Review of vendor invoices
• Approval of July 2024 meeting minutes

The Police Pension Board approved the minutes from the July 2024 meeting, pension payments totaling $223,195.16 (including a $2,000 funeral benefit for Jim Connors), and vendor invoices for MCG Consulting Group ($1,350) and Southern Bank ($3,151.52). All motions passed unanimously (9-0). The board also noted the completion of the 2024 Actuarial Report and received a student verification for a pension beneficiary.

• Approved July 2024 meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved $223,195.16 in pension payments and funeral benefit (9-0)
• Approved $1,350 invoice to MCG Consulting Group for training (9-0)
• Approved $3,151.52 invoice to Southern Bank for custody fees (9-0)

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. Board will meet to review financial reports and discuss bylaws revisions. The body will also consider committee appointments and allocation requests.

• Bylaws revision
• Committee appointments
• Allocation requests

The Senior Citizen Foundation Board unanimously approved the July 16, 2024 minutes, the Treasurer's Report, and new committee assignments. The board also received an investment overview from Commerce Trust and updates on center activities and IRS communications.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved new committee assignments (unanimous)

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the planning and allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Planning and Allocation

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board is meeting to continue discussions regarding House Bill 2065 and identify potential properties for acquisition at a tax sale. The board may vote to enter a closed session to discuss the purchase or sale of real estate.

• Discussion of House Bill 2065
• Identification of properties to acquire at tax sale
• Potential closed session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 4, 2024. The body is also considering the appointment of an interim city manager following the resignation of Bryan Carter.

• Public hearing on the proposed City tax levy for the fiscal year beginning July 4, 2024
• Bill # 955-22: $466,384.26 purchase order to Auxier Construction Company for Civic Center Park sidewalk and landing improvements
• Bill # 947-22: $347,395.00 for a bike/pump track at Huston Wyeth Park via American Ramp Company
• Bill # 960-22: $367,269.00 for Brooner Construction & Crane to replace granite on the Pony Express statue
• Bill # 956-22: Proposed appointment of Clint Thompson as interim city manager

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will conduct a listening session for residents to report issues falling under the commission's duties. Members will also review a subcommittee update regarding a funding request of up to $500 for a specific event or project.

• Listening session for public input on HRC duties
• Subcommittee recommendation for funding up to $500 for an event or project
• Discussion on content for the Human Rights Commission Facebook page

Port Authority

The St. Joseph Regional Port Authority will hold an open meeting to review financials ending June 30, 2024, and consider resolutions for FY2025 administrative and capital funding from MoDOT. The board will also discuss a legal agreement draft with Transport 360 and receive an update on their activities.

• Review of Financials — Period Ending June 30, 2024
• Authorizing Resolution for FY2025 MoDOT Administrative Funding
• Authorizing Resolution for FY2025 MoDOT Capital Funding
• Authorizing Mark Woodbury to Draft Legal Agreement with Transport 360 to Provide Required Match Associated with FY2025 Capital Funding
• Transport 360 Update — Aaron Khouri

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority of St. Joseph is holding a special meeting to handle routine administrative matters: electing officers, purchasing directors and officers (D&O) insurance, appointing authorized check signers, and making recommendations for a Board of Directors position. No substantive projects or financial commitments are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the board
• Discussion and action on D&O (Directors & Officers) insurance
• Appointment of individuals authorized to sign checks
• Recommendations for a Board of Directors position

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will approve minutes from July 31, 2024, and June and July receipts. They will receive updates on the Buildings and Grounds at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion and reports from the St. Joseph Museums, Inc. President and Executive Director, along with a financial services presentation. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2024
• Approval of June and July receipts
• Update on Buildings and Grounds at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion
• Reports from SJMI President and Executive Director
• SJMI Financial Services Presentation

City Council

The City Council holds a special meeting to vote on whether to close the meeting to discuss a personnel matter involving hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee. The discussion is limited to that topic and will be closed only if a majority of the quorum votes in favor under Missouri law.

• Vote on motion to close the meeting under Section 610.021(3) RSMo. for personnel discussion

The City Council met in a special closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting an employee, as permitted by state law. The council voted unanimously to enter the closed session and later reconvened in open session before adjourning. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted agenda as published (9-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel discussion (9-0)

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will consider three requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for signage and public art in the historic district. Items include a corner-mounted sign and two canopy signs at 521 Felix, four sculptures on the sidewalk near the alley on Edmond between 7th and 8th Street, and two public history signs at the corner of 8th and Edmond Street. No old business is scheduled. Public comment will be heard.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a corner-mounted sign and two canopy signs at 521 Felix (Gage Barton for Creal, Clark and Siefert).
• Certificate of Appropriateness for four sidewalk sculptures at the alley entrance on north side of Edmond between 7th and 8th Street (Christy George for Main Street St. Joseph).
• Certificate of Appropriateness for two two-sided public history signs at 8th and Edmond Street (Kim Schutte for City of St. Joseph).
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2024.
• Public comment period.

The Downtown Review Board approved all three Certificate of Appropriateness requests on the agenda. The board approved a corner-mounted sign and two canopy signs at 521 Felix, four sculptures on Edmond Street, and one two-sided public history sign at 8th and Edmond. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on the first item.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for corner-mounted sign and 2 canopy signs at 521 Felix (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 4 sculptures on sidewalk at alley entrance on Edmond between 7th and 8th (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 1 two-sided public history sign at corner of 8th and Edmond (7-0)

Aviation Board

The Aviation Board will hold a routine meeting covering approval of minutes, airport and military updates, and action items. The primary substantive discussion is a review of the Capital Improvement Program for 2023-2027.

• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2024
• Review of Capital Improvement Program 2023-2027

The board approved the August 7, 2024 minutes with a correction to the June 5 meeting date. They received updates on airport projects, including the runway being technically open and the terminal building at day 230 of a 300-day project. No formal action items were taken.

• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes with correction to June 5 meeting date
• No action items were presented or voted on

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of an employee. The Council will vote at the start of the meeting to determine if the session will be closed to the public.

• Discussion of employee personnel actions

Landmark Commission

The St. Joseph Landmark Commission will hold a regular meeting with new business including two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one to demolish a garage at 317 S. 12th St. and another for exterior repairs at 115 S. 13th St. Old business includes ongoing work at Wyeth-Tootle Mansion and initiating the local landmark designation process for 1625 S. 20th St. The commission will also discuss 2024 goals such as updating the South 4th Street Commercial District National Register listing and exploring new preservation districts.

• COA application by Dawsen Shoots to demolish a free-standing garage at 317 S. 12th St.
• COA application by Dylan Rogers/Rogers Homes LLC for exterior repairs at 115 S. 13th St.
• Inquiries regarding demolition of 1116/18 Felix to create a parking lot
• Letter of commendation for tile roof installation at 1021 Ashland Ct.
• Begin local landmark designation process for 1625 S. 20th St.

The St. Joseph Landmark Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness (COA) to demolish a free-standing garage at 317 S. 20th St. and denied a COA for exterior repairs at 115 S. 13th St., both by unanimous votes (with one abstention on the denial). The commission also directed staff to prepare a local landmark application for 1701 S. 20th St. and to draft green technology design guidelines for review at the September meeting.

• Approved COA to demolish garage at 317 S. 20th St. (7-0)
• Denied COA for exterior repairs at 115 S. 13th St. (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Directed staff to prepare local landmark application for 1701 S. 20th St. (unanimous)
• Instructed staff to draft green technology design guidelines for September review

City Council

The City Council will vote on a consent agenda including several budget amendments and contracts, notably raising the fee for unsecured loads at the landfill from $10 to $50 and authorizing $441,209 for pumps. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances covering the police pension plan, fire department budgets, a health center agreement up to $528,568, and a bike/pump track at Huston Wyeth Park.

• Increase unsecured load fee from $10 to $50 (Bill 928-22)
• Purchase four pumps for $441,209 (Bill 933-22)
• Funding agreement with Stuber Health Center up to $528,568 (Bill 941-22)
• Bike/pump track at Huston Wyeth Park for $347,395 (Bill 947-22)
• FAA agreement for airport control tower construction, $105,221 (Bill 945-22)

The St. Joseph City Council approved the consent agenda (items 49121-49127) by a 7-0 vote, with two members absent. This included raising the unsecured landfill load fee from $10 to $50, purchasing four pumps for $441,209, and several budget amendments for playground safety surfacing, arena signage, stadium evaluation, and pool demolition plans. The council also introduced 15 ordinances for first reading, covering topics from the police pension plan to a bike/pump track at Huston Wyeth Park.

• Approved consent agenda 49121-49127 (7-0, 2 absent)
• Passed ordinance raising unsecured landfill load fee from $10 to $50
• Approved $441,209 purchase of four Sulzer pumps for Faraon Street and in-plant pump stations
• Approved $49,195.65 for Civic Arena signage from Yellow Frog Graphics
• Approved $25,000 structural evaluation of Phil Welch Stadium with Snyder & Associates
• Approved $23,500 for demolition plans for Aquatic Park lap pool
• Approved $24,000 consultant agreement with Lesley Schulte for public health emergency planning
• Introduced 15 ordinances for first reading, including police pension plan amendment and $528,568 Stuber Health Center agreement

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will meet to approve June minutes and receipts, receive an update on the Wyeth Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds, and discuss the City Council work session regarding the strategic plan. The board will also hear reports from the SJMI president, executive director, and a marketing presentation from the St. Joe Museum Association.

• Approval of June receipts
• Update on Wyeth Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds
• Discussion on City Council Work Session regarding the Strategic Plan
• SJMI marketing & St. Joe Museum Association Presentation

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee will hear reports on green businesses, tree projects, native plantings, and a composting ordinance proposal. The committee is also reviewing updates on stormwater quality, historic preservation, and community partnerships. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion.

• Composting ordinance proposal discussion (Jacob Anderson)
• Green Businesses subcommittee report (#Greener St. Joe)
• Tree projects and native plantings (MWSU Prairie, Bumpout, Robidoux Roundabout, Pony Express National Museum)
• Re-use Revolution grant from Community Services to reduce single-use plastics
• Stormwater Quality Coordinator and Historic Preservation Planner updates

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee met and discussed a proposed adjustment to the composting ordinance to allow green compost ingredients, with staff to draft information from the discussion. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Discussed proposed composting ordinance adjustment to include green compost ingredients
• Reviewed Mid-Town Beautification Project infrastructure upgrades between 12th and 18th streets
• Scheduled upcoming community events (MOMGA conference, Community Market, Plant Native programs)
• Changed meeting time to fourth Wednesday at 1 PM and switched online platform to Teams

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the status of the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. The session will also cover additional allocations from these funds.

• American Rescue Plan Act Fund status and additional allocations

The City Council held a work session to review the status of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and additional recommended expenditures. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the session was for discussion only. Staff will prepare a list of infrastructure projects for review at a future work session.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session
• Staff directed to develop a list of infrastructure projects for council review
• No interest expressed in using ARPA funds for northside park restroom

City Council

This is a special meeting of the St. Joseph City Council called by a majority of members. The Council will vote on whether to close the meeting to the public to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees, as well as personnel records, employee negotiations, and the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate. If the vote passes, the meeting will be closed under Missouri state law.

• Vote on whether to close the meeting for personnel and real estate discussions under Section 610.021(2), (3), (12) and (13) RSMo.

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on July 25, 2024, to vote on the 2024-2025 officer slate from the Nominating Committee, approve board appointees to the SJPL Foundation Board, and receive updates on the Downtown Library project, the Public Computers and Internet Policy, and the library logo. The board will also approve the June financial reports and checks, and recognize retired board member Tona Williams. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period.

• Vote on 2024-2025 officer slate from Nominating Committee
• Resolution for retired board member Tona Williams
• Approval of checks #34935-#34997 and June financial reports
• Update on Downtown Library project
• Update to Public Computers and Internet Policy and SJPL Logo

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees approved several routine items, including HVAC repairs at the Downtown Library, an update to the Public Computers and Internet Policy, and the 2024-2025 slate of officers. They also appointed two members to the SJPL Foundation Board. All votes were unanimous among the eight members present.

• Approved June 2024 meeting minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved checks #34935-#34997 and June electronic withdrawals, direct deposits, and journal entries (unanimous)
• Approved June monthly financial reports (unanimous)
• Accepted 2024-2025 slate of officers: President Kyla Ward, Vice President Rosetta Ballew-Jennings, Treasurer Bobbie Cronk, Secretary Harriet Gordon (unanimous)
• Approved HVAC work at Downtown Library (unanimous)
• Approved update to Public Computers and Internet Policy as amended (unanimous)
• Appointed Bobbie Cronk and Kyla Ward to SJPL Foundation Board (unanimous)

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees Nominating Committee is meeting to review the slate of officers for 2024-2025. The committee will also vote on the minutes from the June 20, 2023, meeting.

• Vote on June 20, 2023, Nominating Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2024-2025 Slate of Officers

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Strategic Business Plan for St. Joseph Museums, Inc. No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of St. Joseph Museums, Inc Strategic Business Plan

City Council

The City Council is voting on several ordinances and resolutions involving public safety equipment, infrastructure projects, and housing grants. The meeting includes decisions on budget amendments for the police department, municipal court, and various city facilities.

• Bill #922-22: $261,000 for new handguns, accessories, and ammunition for the Police Department
• Bill #918-22: $249,689.00 for construction of a single-family home at 814 North Fifth Street
• Bill #928-22: Proposed increase of the unsecured load fee at the sanitary landfill from $10.00 to $50.00
• Bill #917-22: $17,225.00 for a commercial facade improvement project at 1415 Frederick Avenue
• Bill #923-22: $6,630.00 budget amendment to increase the Municipal Court Judge's salary

The St. Joseph City Council approved the consent agenda (items 49094-49104) unanimously, which included ordinances for a $261,000 police handgun purchase, a $249,689 HOME grant for a new home, and several other budget amendments and resolutions. The council also passed an ordinance for on-call engineering services after amending it to remove Burns and McDonnell and add TranSystems and HDR. No public hearings or emergency bills were held.

• Approved consent agenda items 49094-49104 (9-0)
• Passed ordinance for $261,000 police handgun purchase and accessories (9-0)
• Passed ordinance for $249,689 HOME grant for single-family home at 814 North Fifth Street (9-0)
• Passed ordinance for $17,225 Commercial Facade Improvement grant at 1415 Frederick Avenue (9-0)
• Passed ordinance for $30,000 commercial plan review services with GBA (9-0)
• Passed ordinance for $9,514.01 donation for Bode Ice Arena carpet tile (9-0)
• Passed ordinance for on-call engineering services with Snyder & Associates, TranSystems, Black & Veatch, HDR (9-0)
• Adopted resolutions for bridge change order, thermal imagers, parking lot overlay, and transit safety plan (9-0)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will review preparation of funding requests from a subcommittee and hear a presentation on a Missouri Western State University project concerning books, school district issues, and First Amendment challenges. Commissioners will also discuss locations for off-site listening sessions, plan content for the commission's Facebook page, and consider upcoming events and activities.

• Update from subcommittee (Brown, McGuire, Stickley) on preparation of funding requests
• Presentation by Brown on MWSU project concerning books, school district, and First Amendment challenges
• Discussion on location of off-site listening sessions
• Member input on information to include on Human Rights Commission Facebook page
• Overview of events/activities conducted since June 20 meeting

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the sale of three specific properties. The board will also welcome a new commissioner and review an approval letter for 5H Properties.

• Resolution #1048: Sale of 1623 Douglas Street
• Resolution #1049: Sale of 822 N 5th Street
• Resolution #1050: Sale of 1333 S 17th Street
• Review of approval letter to resend to 5H Properties

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will receive updates on multiple projects including Krug Park, aquatic facilities, Felix Street Square, and River Bluff Trail enhancements. A park naming consideration is on the agenda for discussion. No formal votes or budget approvals are scheduled—meeting is primarily informational.

• River Bluff Trail enhancements: skills track, flow track, pump track, water fountains, erosion control
• Missouri River flooding mitigation: new spillway at Heritage
• Krug Park project update
• Aquatic projects at Hyde and Northside pools
• Park naming consideration (item TBD)

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the May 16, 2024 minutes with corrections and discussed updates on several projects, including the Krug Park design-build contract, aquatic facility designs, and trail enhancements. No formal votes were taken on project approvals; the board also learned of a new quarterly meeting schedule and a reduced board size.

• Approved May 16, 2024 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Adopted new quarterly meeting schedule (January, April, July, October) per ordinance
• Board to reduce to 5 members with 3-year terms
• Selected EL Crawford as design/build team for Krug Park project
• Selected American Ramp Company for River Bluff pump track
• Contracted company to open/close restrooms daily
• Auxier Construction to replace Heritage spillway with concrete

Police Pension Board

The St. Joseph Police Pension Board will hold a regular meeting to conduct routine business including electing officers, approving June minutes, authorizing July pension payments, and reviewing the quarterly investment report. No major policy changes or significant financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Election of officers for the board
• Approval of pension payments for July 2024
• Quarterly investment report review
• Vendor invoices
• Announcement of election results from prior voting

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The Senior Citizens Foundation Board will hold its annual meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from the City Parks Department and treasurer, and conduct an election of officers and directors. Old business includes a discussion on revising the City Administrative Code. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific funding amounts or policy changes listed.

• Annual election of officers and directors
• Discussion of revision to the City Administrative Code
• Reports from City Parks Department, Treasurer, and Director
• Committee reports on allocation requests and decorations

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a special meeting on July 15, 2024, to discuss legal actions and real estate matters. The council must first vote on whether to close the meeting under state law. If a majority of the quorum votes in favor, the meeting will proceed in closed session.

• Council will vote on closing the meeting per RSMo. 610.021(1) and (2) for legal and real estate discussions

City Council

The City Council will review several funding agreements and contracts, including a large-scale renovation project for Krug Park. The agenda also includes appointments to the Traffic Commission and Industrial Development Authority. Other items involve grants for community programs and police equipment purchases.

• $11,750,000 design-build contract for Krug Park renovation
• $1,652,432 contract for restroom construction at Hyde Park, Corby Grove, Eagles Complex, and Hochman Park
• $261,000 for new police department handguns and ammunition
• $200,000 contract with the Chamber of Commerce for economic development services
• $3,898,000 federal grant application for Rosecrans Memorial Airport improvements

Landmark Commission

The Landmark Commission will review COA applications for 501 S. 15th St. and 1306 Francis St. The meeting also includes discussions on historic churches, cemeteries, and potential new districts.

• COA application: replace steps and build deck at 501 S. 15th St.
• COA application: reduce back porch size at 1306 Francis St.
• Update on South 4th Street Commercial District National Register Listing
• Researching Farleigh & Ashland Court as possible historic districts

City Council Work Session

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a work session to discuss the development of youth and community sports facilities. This meeting is scheduled for discussion purposes regarding this single item.

• Youth and Community Sports Facility Development

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to consider the approval of the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda also includes updates regarding the Downtown Library and the library's logo. Additionally, the board will review an update to the public computers and internet policy.

• Approval of 2024-2025 Budget
• Update to Public Computers and Internet Policy
• Downtown Library update
• SJPL Logo Update
• Approval of checks #34885 through #34934

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees Budget Committee is meeting to discuss financial matters. The committee will vote on the 2024-2025 budget and approve minutes from the May 23, 2024 meeting.

• Vote on 2024-2025 budget
• Approval of May 23, 2024 Budget Committee minutes

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee will review reports on green businesses and native plant projects. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding a proposed composting ordinance. Additionally, updates will be provided on historic preservation and stormwater quality.

• Discussion of a Composting Ordinance proposal
• Updates on tree and native plant projects at Robidoux Roundabout and Pony Express National Museum
• Report on the Riverbluff Gateway project and grant request
• Review of Green Businesses Subcommittee reports
• Update on the Re-use Revolution program funded by a Community Services grant

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will review May minutes and receipts. The meeting includes an update on the Wyeth Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds, along with a tour of SJMI renovations.

• Approval of May 29, 2024, minutes
• Approval of May receipts
• Update on Wyeth Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds
• Tour of SJMI renovations

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board will review financial reports for SWB, Westside, and FOFC. The meeting includes updates on clinic statistics, staffing, and Medicaid revalidations. Additionally, the board will discuss CDBG updates and SMHW/Wise Woman contract renewals.

• Approval of May 28, 2024 minutes
• Introduction of new board members
• Financial reports for SWB, Westside, and FOFC
• SMHW/Wise Woman contract renewals
• CDBG update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an incinerator at 3405 South Belt Highway. The agenda also includes sewer rehabilitation contracts and budget reallocations. Additionally, the council will consider several appointments to the Library Board and Landmark Commission.

• Public hearing for an incinerator permit at 3405 South Belt Highway
• Sewer rehabilitation contract with SAK Construction, LLC for $791,581.25
• Settlement of an arbitration claim in the amount of $120,000.00
• Emergency sewer main repair near Parkway A and Locust Street up to $92,460.86
• Grant application for a Corby Pond pavilion for $100,000.00

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board will meet to approve May 20, 2024, minutes and discuss House Bill 2065. The board will also discuss properties on 15" Street. A closed session may be held regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale.

• Discussion of House Bill 2065
• Discussion of 15" Street properties
• Potential closed session for real estate transactions

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will receive an update from a subcommittee regarding the preparation of funding requests. The meeting also includes a review of activities held since May 16 and discussion on information for the commission's Facebook page.

• Subcommittee update on preparation of funding requests
• Review of events and activities conducted since May 16
• Member input on Human Rights Commission Facebook Page content

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review resolutions regarding program budgets and financial adjustments. The agenda includes approving the fiscal year budget for Low Rent and Voucher programs and managing outstanding checks and losses.

• Resolution #1044: Approving SJHA budgets for Low Rent and Voucher programs
• Resolution #1045: Approving a $625.24 collection loss charge off
• Resolution #1046: Approving the write-off of checks outstanding for 90 days
• Resolution #1047: Modifying the 5H program to apply for Section 18 Disposition on 3 units

Police Pension Board

The St. Joseph Police Pension Board will meet on June 18, 2024, for regular business. The board is scheduled to approve May meeting minutes and June 2024 pension payments. The agenda also includes the review of vendor invoices.

• Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of June 2024 pension payments
• Review of vendor invoices

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. Board will review treasurer and director reports. The meeting includes discussions regarding Thanksgiving dinner plans and revisions to the City Administrative Code.

• Budget approval
• Revision of the City Administrative Code
• City appointees
• Allocation requests

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss improvements for City Hall and Civic Center Park. The agenda does not provide specific details regarding the scope or cost of these improvements.

• City Hall/Civic Center Park Improvements

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss concerns regarding traffic signals along Mitchell Avenue between 224 Street and the Belt Hwy. Public Works is conducting a warrant study for this route. The agenda also includes approving January 10, 2024, meeting minutes and introducing new members.

• Approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Introduction of new members
• Discussion regarding traffic signals on Mitchell Avenue from 224 Street to the Belt Hwy

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss litigation, legal actions, and privileged communications with attorneys. The agenda also includes the review of sealed bids, proposals, and negotiated contract documents.

• Discussion of legal actions and litigation involving a public governmental body
• Review of confidential communications between the Council and its attorneys
• Review of sealed bids, proposals, and related documents
• Review of documents related to negotiated contracts

City Council

The council will consider adopting the 2024-2025 city budget and several neighborhood revitalization agreements. The agenda includes reallocating ARPA funds for a new sound system and funding multiple clean-up projects. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding community development and home funds.

• Reallocating $104,030 from ARPA funds to purchase a new sound system
• Approving neighborhood clean-up projects using ARPA Urban Homestead Grant funds
• A conditional use permit for an incinerator at 3405 South Belt Highway
• A $641,000 purchase order for the West Broadway Street Spillway Project
• Budget amendment to purchase two treadmills for the Rec Center

Landmark Commission

The St. Joseph Landmark Commission will review several property items and its 2024 goals. Discussions include potential new historic districts and updates on the South 4th Street Commercial District listing.

• Review of 201 S. 10th, 906 Sylvanie, and 1307 Francis
• Update on South 4th Street Commercial District National Register Listing
• Research into Farleigh & Ashland Court as possible districts
• Discussion regarding Historic Churches Adaptive Reuse Packet
• Update on 310 N. 13th St.

Community Police Advisory Committee

The Community Police Advisory Committee meeting consists of procedural items and general discussions. The committee will discuss community concerns and interactions with the police department.

• Approval of March 2024 minutes
• Discussion on community concerns
• Discussion on interaction with Police Department

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal actions, attorney communications, and sealed bids or proposals related to a negotiated contract. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting to the public, as allowed by state law. The agenda is limited to these specific matters.

• Vote on closing the meeting to the public
• Discussion of litigation involving a public governmental body
• Discussion of confidential attorney communications and work product
• Discussion of sealed bids and proposals related to a negotiated contract

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will meet to approve April receipts and minutes. The agenda includes updates on the Wyeth Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds and a tour of St. Joseph Museums, Inc. renovations.

• Approval of April receipts
• Update on Buildings and Grounds at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion
• Tour of St. Joseph Museums, Inc. renovations

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 city budget. Additionally, the council will consider several ordinances including an emergency bill for police cameras and a contribution for a new animal shelter.

• Public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 City of St. Joseph budget
• Emergency ordinance for $1,350,000.00 to purchase 125 body cameras and 100 in-car cameras
• $1,600,000.00 contribution from Friends of the Animal Shelter for a new animal shelter construction
• Purchase of eight handguns and four holsters for $8,100.00
• Resolution for $96,319.75 for concrete street repairs on Messanie Street

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County will meet to approve minutes, hear operational and financial reports, and discuss a funding request to the County for a Diabetes Program. The agenda also includes a clinic name rebranding campaign and board appointments.

• Funding request to Buchanan County for Diabetes Program
• Clinic Name Rebranding Campaign for Patee Market Health Center
• Review of City and County Allocation over past 5 years
• Operational Director reports on April financials and Westside Income Statement
• Board appointments and staffing updates

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will vote on a preliminary plat for University Hills Plat 3, a major subdivision at 5320-5412 Faraon Street, and a related subdivision improvement agreement waiver. They will also consider a conditional use permit for an incinerator at 3405 S Belt Highway. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Preliminary plat approval for University Hills Plat 3 subdivision at 5320-5412 Faraon Street, requested by Heartland Regional Medical Center dba Mosaic Life Care
• Waiver of Section 26-70(a) to allow a subdivision improvement agreement for University Hills Plat 3
• Conditional use permit for installation and operation of an incinerator at 3405 S Belt Highway, requested by the City of St. Joseph

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review April financial reports and approve checks #34829 through #34884. The board will vote to enter a closed session to discuss the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate.

• Approval of checks #34829 through #34884
• Review of April Financial Reports
• Closed session regarding leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

Library Board

The Budget Committee will meet at the Downtown Library to review financial matters. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the 2024-2025 budget and a vote to approve previous minutes.

• Approval of June 15, 2023, Budget Committee minutes
• 2024-2025 Budget Discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Land Use Plan, general duties of the commission, and the decision process for Findings of Fact. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Land Use Plan
• Discussion of general duties of Planning Commission
• Discussion of decision process/Finding of Fact

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee (SEAC) is meeting to discuss ongoing projects and proposals, including a composting ordinance, a greenway proposal referred to Public Works, and native plant and tree initiatives. The committee will also hear reports on green business awards, community partnerships, and upcoming events.

• Composting ordinance proposal discussion scheduled for June 2024
• Greenway proposal referred to Public Works
• 2024 Green Business Awards: Toe Beans, Lucky Tiger, Clean Alchemy, Brenda Reilly
• Native plantings at Robidoux Roundabout and Pony Express National Museum
• Proposed meeting time change to Fourth Wednesday at 1 PM and move to TEAMS

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. board is meeting to approve minutes, receive treasurer and director reports, and discuss new business, including a revision of the City Administrative Code. The agenda is mostly routine, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Revision of the City Administrative Code (new business)
• Treasurer's report by Harlyn Fritzson
• Director's report by Julie Noel
• Committee reports: Allocation Requests, Decoration, Nominating, Council

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to consider passing Bill #854-22, which would submit a proposition to voters to extend the existing use tax on out-of-state purchases at the same rate as the sales tax for ten years. The election would be held on August 6, 2024. This is the only item on the agenda.

• Bill #854-22: ordinance to submit use tax extension to voters
• Use tax on out-of-state purchases at same rate as sales tax
• Extension period: ten years
• Election date: August 6, 2024
• Special meeting called by 9 council members

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board is meeting to approve minutes from January 22, 2024, and receive an update on Land Bank properties. The agenda includes a public comment period. No specific property actions or financial decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024
• Update on Land Bank Properties
• Public comment period

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will discuss the 'WeGotUsNow' event and a funding request for a December 2024 event. Members will also review proposed revisions to Chapter 18, Article IV and Chapter 2, Article V. The meeting includes a discussion on content for the commission's Facebook page.

• Overview of 'WeGotUsNow' event funding
• Funding request update for December 2024 event
• Proposed revisions to Chapter 18, Article IV and Chapter 2, Article V
• Review of activities conducted since the April 18 meeting
• Discussion of Human Rights Commission Facebook Page content

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive updates on several funding projects and the aquatic season. The board will also consider the naming of a park.

• Park Tax Project update
• CIP Sales Tax Project update
• ARPA Project update
• River Bluff Trails update
• Park naming consideration

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to approve pension payments for May 2024 and review vendor invoices.

• Approval of May 2024 pension payments
• Review of vendor invoices
• Approval of April 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss preparations for negotiations with employee groups and legal matters, including confidential attorney communications. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting to the public, as allowed by state law.

• Special meeting called by 8 council members
• Discussion limited to employee group negotiations and legal actions
• Council will vote on closing the meeting to the public
• Authority cited: Section 610.021(1) and (9) RSMo

City Council Work Session

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Use Tax August election. The meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2024.

• Use Tax August election

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed sewer charge revisions for FY 2024/2025 and consider multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include increasing sewer fees, purchasing 57 police vehicle data terminals, contracting for urban trail maintenance, and approving various other expenditures and agreements. The agenda also includes several routine reports and minutes.

• Public hearing on proposed sewer charge revisions for FY 2024/2025
• Ordinance to increase various sewer service fees (Bill #828-22)
• Purchase of 57 mobile data terminals for police vehicles, $278,274 total (Bill #825-22)
• Urban trail system maintenance contract with Ambrozi Contracting, up to $642,328.90 (Bill #826-22)
• Transfer $500,000 from ARPA fund for design services for Northside Complex and Hyde Park aquatic facilities (Bill #830-22)

Landmark Commission

The commission will discuss several historic preservation topics, including research into Farleigh and Ashland Court as potential districts. The agenda also includes updates on the South 4 Street Commercial District and mitigation stipulations under a Programmatic Agreement.

• Update on South 4 Street Commercial District National Register Listing
• Researching Farleigh & Ashland Court as possible districts
• Historic Churches — Adaptive Reuse Packet
• Mitigation Stipulations under the Programmatic Agreement update

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The agenda includes a continued discussion of the Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department budget and a summary of changes from prior sessions.

• Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department budget discussion
• Summary of changes from prior budget sessions

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the City Manager’s proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget. The meeting includes reviews of the Public Works & Transportation Department budget and the Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department budget.

• Public Works & Transportation Department budget discussion
• Review of Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department budget
• Budget review for Bode Sports Complex and Fairview Golf Course
• Budget review for Remington Nature Center and REC Center

City Council Work Session

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session on May 2, 2024, to review the City Manager’s proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. Staff will examine funding requests for the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works & Transportation Division. These reviews precede final council action on city spending that funds local services.

• Review of the Police Department budget
• Review of the Fire Department budget
• Review of the Public Works & Transportation Department budget, including administration, engineering, SIM&R, landfill, water protection, aviation, and transit divisions

Downtown Review Board

The Downtown Review Board will meet to elect officers and review a signage request. The board will also consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a building on Edmond Street.

• Election of Officers
• Certificate of Appropriateness for mounted signage at 705 Edmond Street

City Council Work Session

The City Council will review the City Manager’s proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The session includes reviews of budgets for administration, health, and community development departments.

• Review of Administration Departments' budgets
• Review of Health Department budget
• Review of Planning & Community Development Department budget

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the City Manager’s proposed 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget. The agenda includes discussions on fund overviews, employee pay, and the capital plan.

• Budget introduction including fund overview and capital plan
• Museum Fund discussion
• Contract Services review
• Outside Agencies review

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting on April 29, 2024, to consider a range of items including a public hearing for a conditional use permit, several ordinances and resolutions, and a resolution stating intent to contribute up to $7,000,000 for a new indoor aquatic facility at the YMCA. The agenda includes many consent agenda items, emergency ordinances, and first-reading bills covering budgets, contracts, and fee changes.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for vehicle sales at 701 South 8th Street
• Resolution to contribute up to $7,000,000 for indoor aquatic facility at YMCA
• Ordinance to increase various sewer service fees
• Resolution for up to $1,001,766 SAFER grant for four firefighters
• Ordinance to purchase 57 mobile data terminals for police vehicles ($278,274)

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will meet to approve March receipts and minutes. The board will receive an update on the buildings and grounds at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion and reports from the St. Joseph Museums, Inc. leadership.

• Approval of March receipts
• Update on Buildings and Grounds at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion
• Reports from St. Joseph Museums, Inc. President and Executive Director

Library Board

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve March financial reports and the closing of an HNB checking account. The board will also discuss lawncare and snow removal bids and provide an update on the Downtown Library building.

• Approval of checks #34773 through #34828
• Closing of HNB Checking Account (Acct 1016)
• Lawncare/Snow Removal Bids
• Downtown Library building update

Planning Commission

The St. Joseph Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to vote on three zoning district changes, an easement vacation, and several amendments to the Code of Ordinances. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Zoning change from R-2 to C-3 for property at 2208 Sycamore Court
• Zoning change from R-1A to R-2 for property at 2631 Jules
• Vacation of a 30-foot utility easement at 3604 S Belt Highway
• Amendments to code sections on conditional use permits, zoning changes, notices, and fees
• Amendments to code sections on the Downtown Review Board and Landmark Commission

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss multiple proposed amendments to the city code. The discussion includes sections 31-070 through 31-075, 31-090 through 31-095, 31-100 through 31-106, and 31-170 through 31-185.

• Discussion of code amendments for Sections 31-070 through 31-075
• Discussion of code amendments for Sections 31-090 through 31-095
• Discussion of code amendments for Sections 31-100 through 31-106
• Discussion of code-amendments for Sections 31-170 through 31-185

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider three resolutions accepting the 2024 Annual Plan, HUD 2024 Income Limits, and 2024 Utility Allowance Schedules. They will also present a certificate of appreciation and discuss Family Self-Sufficiency program financials.

• Resolution #1041: Acceptance of the 2024 Annual Plan
• Resolution #1042: Acceptance of the HUD 2024 Income Limits
• Resolution #1043: Acceptance of the 2024 Utility Allowance Schedules
• Certificate of Appreciation to Jason Eslinger
• Discuss Family Self Sufficiency/Population Health - SDOH Program Financials

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will review City Council action on revisions to City Code Section 18-105 and a funding request for a speaker. Members will also receive an update on funding preparations for a December 2024 event.

• City Council action on City Code Section 18-105 revisions
• Funding request for "WeGotUsNow" speaker
• Funding request preparation for December 2024 event
• Content for the Human Rights Commission Facebook Page

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees Budget Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The committee will also vote on the approval of minutes from June 15, 2023.

• 2024-2025 Budget Discussion
• Approval of June 15, 2023 Budget Committee minutes

City Council Work Session

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session on April 18, 2024, at City Hall to discuss a presentation on the city's sewer rate study. The council will review findings from the study, which evaluates current utility costs and potential adjustments for residents.

• Sewer Rate Study Presentation

Aviation Board

This meeting includes updates on airport and military operations at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. The board will also address the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program.

• Approval of February 14, 2024 minutes
• Review of 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board will meet to approve pension payments for April 2024 and review a quarterly investment report. The board will also address vendor invoices and minutes from the March 2024 meeting.

• Approval of pension payments for April 2024
• Quarterly Investment Report
• Vendor invoices

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

This is a routine board meeting of the Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc., with no major decisions or public hearings listed. The agenda includes approval of minutes, treasurer's and director's reports, old and new business, and committee reports, including allocation requests.

• Treasurer's report by Harlyn Fritzson
• Directors report by Julie Noel
• Allocation requests committee report
• Next meeting set for May 21, 2024

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda that includes a $4.73 million contract for annual street resurfacing, several budget amendments, and renewals of city employee insurance plans. They will also hold first readings on ordinances including a conditional use permit for vehicle sales at 701 South 8th Street and preliminary plats for subdivisions on Waterworks Road. The agenda includes routine recognitions, minutes approval, and reports.

• Herzog Contracting Corp. contract up to $4,730,800 for annual asphalt street resurfacing
• Budget transfer of $115,000 to streets maintenance for temporary employee replacement
• Park maintenance fund increase of $75,000 for extended season mowing
• Renewals of vision, health, dental, and life insurance for city employees
• First reading: conditional use permit for vehicle sales at 701 South 8th Street

City Council Work Session

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to discuss a potential partnership with the YMCA regarding aquatics. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2024.

• Potential YMCA Aquatics Partnership

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting on April 9, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. The sole purpose is to accept the results of the election held on April 2, 2024. The meeting was called by the City Clerk at the written request of eight council members. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Special meeting called by City Clerk Paula Heyde at request of 8 council members
• Purpose: accept results of April 2, 2024 election
• Meeting time: April 9, 2024, 4:00 p.m., Council Chamber, City Hall

City Council Work Session

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a work session to interview candidates for the District II Councilmember vacancy. This meeting is designated as a council work session.

• Interviewing candidates for the District II Councilmember vacancy

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the vacant District IT Councilmember position and to select someone to fill the vacancy. The meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall.

• Special meeting called by 8 council members
• Purpose: interview candidates for vacant District IT Councilmember position
• Selection of appointee to fill vacancy

Landmark Commission

The St. Joseph Landmark Commission will review and act on four Certificate of Appropriateness applications for residential construction and repairs. The commission will also discuss its 2024 preservation goals, which include updating the South 4th Street Commercial District National Register listing and researching Farleigh & Ashland Court as a potential historic district.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for a detached garage at 1306 Francis St.
• COA application for roof replacement at 101 S. 15" St.
• COA application for backyard fence installation at 1402 Felix St.
• COA application for window replacement at 501 S. 15" St.
• Discussion of 2024 goals, including a study on the impact of historic district designation and updates to the South 4th Street Commercial District National Register listing.

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to review submissions for the vacant District 1 Councilmember position.

• Review of submissions for vacant District 1 Councilmember position

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on three rezoning requests, including a property near South Creek Woods Drive and one at 1217 Powell Street. The consent agenda includes numerous ordinances for contracts, budget amendments, and property transactions, while first-reading bills cover street resurfacing and other items.

• Public hearing: Rezone property west and south of South Creek Woods Drive from RP-1B to RP-1A (Bill #756-22)
• Public hearing: Rezone 1217 Powell Street from R-1B to R-4 apartment district (Bill #757-22)
• Public hearing: Conditional use permit for meeting hall at 4801 South 169 Highway (Bill #760-22)
• Contract with G.A. Thompson Painting for Civic Arena painting, not to exceed $452,777 (Bill #766-22)
• Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for four new homes at 1500 Highland Avenue, $514,629 (Bill #769-22)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider preliminary plat approvals for two major subdivisions—Pioneer Material, Amended and Eagles Way Second Plat—along with subdivision improvement agreements. They will also hear a request for a conditional use permit to allow vehicle sales at 701 S 8th Street. Public comment is invited.

• Major subdivision preliminary plat for Pioneer Material, Amended at 3702 Waterworks Road, 3910 Waterworks Road, 3806 River Road
• Subdivision improvement agreement for Pioneer Material, Amended
• Major subdivision preliminary plat for Eagles Way Second Plat at 3604 Waterworks Road, 3602 Waterworks Road, 3512 Waterworks Road
• Subdivision improvement agreement for Eagles Way Second Plat
• Conditional use permit for vehicle sales at 701 S 8th Street by Cornelius Auto Sales LLC

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve February financial reports and checks. The board will also discuss the Downtown Library building and the library logo.

• Approval of checks #34725 through #34772
• February Financial Reports
• Downtown Library building update
• Library logo discussion
• Personnel Committee report

Port Authority

The St. Joseph Regional Port Authority board will elect officers to fill a chairman vacancy and welcome two new commissioners. Members will review the audit for the year ended June 30, 2023, and financials through February 29, 2024. They will vote on renewing a line of credit with Commerce Bank, a change order with Decker Construction for barge winches, and contracts with Snyder and Associates for ARPA-funded seawall design and MoDOT-funded projects.

• Election of officers to fill chairman vacancy
• Approval of change order #1 with Decker Construction (barge repositioning winches)
• Authorization to proceed with ARPA-funded seawall project design and bidding
• Approval of engineering contract with Snyder and Associates for ARPA-funded project
• Approval of engineering contract with Snyder and Associates for FY24 MoDOT capital grant funds

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal actions, litigation, and confidential attorney communications. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting to the public, as permitted by state law.

• Special meeting called by 7 council members
• Discussion limited to litigation and attorney-client privileged communications
• Council will vote on closing the meeting to the public

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee (SEAC) is meeting to review ongoing subcommittee reports and community partnerships. They will discuss green business recognition, tree and native plant projects, and a resolution encouraging reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The agenda is largely procedural, with updates and planning for upcoming events.

• Green Business Awards scheduled for April 22 (Earth Day) at CVB
• Tree Canopy study with Parks & Rec and Arborist Report
• Native plantings at Robidoux Roundabout and Pony Express National Museum
• Resolution encouraging reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
• Missouri River Relief River Clean-up on May 18

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County will hold its regular monthly meeting, primarily consisting of routine reports and approvals. The board will vote on the February minutes, hear the Operations Director's report on February financials, Westside Income Statement, Friends of the Free Clinic January report, and clinic stats/volumes. The Executive Director will provide updates on operations, including board appointments, a marketing proposal, a salary proposal, and an Athena update. The meeting will conclude with an executive session as permitted by state law.

• Approval of February 27, 2024 minutes
• Financials for SWB – February
• Westside Income Statement
• Friends of the Free Clinic – January report
• Executive session per RSMO 610.021

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the FY2023 audit review. No other items are listed for discussion.

• FY2023 Audit review

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will meet to review February receipts and receive updates on the Wyeth Tootle Mansion buildings and grounds. The board will also discuss City Council Bill #773-22.

• Discussion on City Council Bill #773-22
• Update on Buildings and Grounds at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion
• Approval of February receipts

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss a funding request for the 'WeGotUsNow' speaker and City Code Section 18-105, both of which will be considered by the City Council on April 1. The body will also receive a subcommittee update regarding a December 2024 event.

• Review of City Code Section 18-105
• Funding request for 'WeGotUsNow' speaker
• Subcommittee update on funding request for December 2024 event
• Discussion on Human Rights Commission Facebook Page content

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to consider four resolutions, including accepting the 2023 audit report and approving financial actions. These actions include using $4,000 from a property sale to pay off a promissory note, charging off a collection loss, and writing off outstanding checks. The meeting is a physical session with roll call and approval of minutes.

• Resolution #1037: Acceptance of the 2023 Audit Report
• Resolution #1038: Use $4,000 from sale of 1835 20th to pay off Promissory Note from Duncan's
• Resolution #1039: Charge off Collection Loss of $3,205.25
• Resolution #1040: Write off checks 90 days outstanding for Voucher and Low Rent programs

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive general project updates and discuss upcoming events. The board is also considering a name for a disc golf course.

• Park naming consideration for the disc golf course

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to review previous meeting minutes and approve pension payments for March 2024.

• Approval of pension payments for March 2024
• Review of vendor invoices
• Approval of February 2024 meeting minutes

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

This meeting consists of procedural items and reports for the Senior Citizens Foundation, Inc. Board. The agenda includes treasurer and director reports along with committee updates regarding allocation requests.

• Introduction of a new board member
• Treasurer's report from Harlyn Fritzson
• Director's report from Julie Noel
• Committee reports on allocation requests

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances including new short-term rental regulations, a water service termination fee increase from $28.50 to $94.00, and multiple police department budget amendments for vehicles and firearms. The consent agenda includes numerous contracts and grants for economic development, building improvements, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing on short-term rental regulations (Bill 732-22)
• Water service termination fee increase from $28.50 to $94.00 (Bill 733-22)
• $18.47M financial assurance for sanitary landfill closure (Bill 734-22)
• $66,872.37 for new police Chevy Tahoe and outfitting (Emergency Bill 753-22)
• Habitat for Humanity agreement for 4 new homes at 1500 Highland Ave ($514,629)

Urban Homestead Agency Board

The Urban Homestead Board is meeting to consider a budget transfer. The agenda includes a vote to enter an executive session regarding the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate.

• Possible budget transfer
• Executive session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to conduct a follow-up discussion regarding funding requests from non-profits. These requests pertain to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

• Non-Profit American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Requests follow-up

Landmark Commission

The Landmark Commission will review an application to construct a masonry wall at 1306 Francis St. The meeting also includes discussions regarding 2024 goals, such as researching Farleigh & Ashland Court as potential historic districts.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for a masonry wall at 1306 Francis St.
• Update on South 4 Street Commercial District National Register Listing
• Researching Farleigh & Ashland Court as possible historic districts

Community Police Advisory Committee

The Community Police Advisory Committee will meet on March 5, 2024. The agenda includes approving the December 2023 minutes and discussing community concerns and interactions with the Police Department.

• Approval of December 2023 minutes
• Discussion on community concerns
• Discussion on interaction with Police Department

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss funding requests from non-profit organizations. These requests pertain to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

• Non-Profit American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Requests

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is meeting to vote on a large agenda of bills and resolutions. Key items include a $19.7 million grant package for the Rosecrans Memorial Airport aviation complex, a $1.23 million budget amendment for riverfront tourism, and a zoning change for a property on Garfield Avenue. The council will also consider several smaller contracts, budget transfers, and appointments to city boards.

• Bill 713-22: $19.7M in grants for Rosecrans Memorial Airport aviation complex construction
• Bill 697-22: $1,231,000 budget amendment for riverfront tourism projects
• Bill 717-22: Public hearing to rezone 2123 Garfield Avenue from M-2 to C-3
• Bill 732-22: Ordinance to add regulations for short-term rentals
• Bill 733-22: Increases water service termination fee from $28.50 to $94.00

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss litigation, attorney-client privileged communications, and real estate leasing, purchase, or sale. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting to the public; if a majority of the quorum votes yes, the meeting will be closed. This is a procedural notice for a closed session, with no public decisions or agenda items listed.

• Special meeting requested by 9 council members
• Meeting to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation
• Discussion of confidential attorney communications and work product
• Discussion of leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate
• Council will vote on closing the meeting to the public

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board is meeting to review January receipts and minutes. The board will discuss the use of additional museum tax for repairs to the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion.

• Discussion on using additional museum tax for Wyeth-Tootle Mansion repairs
• Update on Buildings and Grounds at the Wyeth-Tootle Mansion
• Approval of January receipts

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee (SEAC) of St. Joseph, MO, is meeting to discuss ongoing environmental initiatives, including green business promotion, tree and native plant projects, and a grant to reduce plastics. The agenda includes reports from subcommittees and city partners, but no formal decisions are listed.

• Green Businesses subcommittee report on promoting green practices among local small businesses
• Tree Projects, Prairie Restoration and Native Plantings updates, including MWSU Prairie and Arborist Report
• SEAC Grant to Reduce Plastics: Reuse Revolution
• Historic Preservation Planner report on Riverbluff Gateway project and grant request
• Missouri River Relief/River Clean-up scheduled for Saturday, May 18

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider four variance requests for a new I & M Machine and Fabrication facility at 312 Charles Street and surrounding parcels, including reductions in landscaping and setback requirements and a waiver of off-street parking. The board will also vote on a request from Quik Trip for a 50-foot pole sign at 4312 Frederick, and will elect officers and approve minutes from November 28, 2023.

• Case #2508: Variance to reduce landscape requirements for new facility at 312 Charles Street, 306 S 4th Street, 310 S 4th Street, 314 S 4th Street, and 318 S 4th Street
• Case #2509: Variance to reduce setback requirements for the same facility
• Case #2510: Exception to waive off-street parking requirements for the same facility
• Case #2511: Exception to allow a 50-foot pole sign at 4312 Frederick by Quik Trip Corporation
• Election of officers and approval of findings of fact for three prior cases

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County is meeting to discuss financial reports, clinic statistics, and operational updates. Items include a firewall and server proposal, board appointments, and policy reviews. The board will also consider an authorized signature for CDBG and USBank signatory approval.

• Approval of January 23, 2024 minutes
• Financials for SWB – January Westside Income Statement
• Firewall and server proposal
• Authorized signature for CDBG
• USBank signatory approval

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed projects funded by the Parks Riverfront Hotel-Motel Tax.

• Parks Riverfront Hotel-Motel Tax Proposed Projects

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to vote on approval of checks #34651–#34724, January electronic withdrawals, direct deposits, and journal entries, as well as November financial reports and the US Bank Money Market (Capital Reserve) Account. The board will also receive updates on the Downtown Library building and the Long Range Plan, and hear a report from Carnegie Library Branch Manager Audrey Sheets.

• Vote on checks #34651–#34724, January electronic withdrawals, direct deposits, and journal entries
• Vote on November financial reports
• Vote on US Bank Money Market (Capital Reserve) Account
• Downtown Library building update
• Long Range Plan report

Personnel Board

The St. Joseph Personnel Board is meeting to elect a new chairperson and to consider an employee grievance. The board will vote to close the meeting for the grievance discussion, as allowed by state law for personnel matters, then reopen for public comment and adjournment.

• Election of new Board Chairperson
• Employee grievance discussed in closed session under RSMo 610.021(3)
• Vote to close and reopen meeting
• Public comment period

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several items including a preliminary plat for Creekwoods Plat 3, a zoning change from RP-1B to RP-1A for the same property, and authorization for a subdivision improvement agreement. Also on the agenda are a request to vacate approximately 100 feet of Monterey Street and a zoning change from R1-B to R-4 at 1217 Powell Street. A conditional use permit is requested for a meeting hall at 4801 S Hwy 169.

• Major subdivision preliminary plat for Creekwoods Plat 3 (parcel 06-7.0-25-003-000-020.041)
• Subdivision improvement agreement waiver for Creekwoods Plat 3
• Zoning change from RP-1B to RP-1A for Creekwoods Plat 3 property
• Vacation of ~100 ft of Monterey Street between 1529 Monterey and 1602 S 16th Street
• Zoning change from R1-B to R-4 at 1217 Powell Street; conditional use permit for meeting hall at 4801 S Hwy 169

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to approve minutes from January 2024 and pension payments for February 2024.

• Approval of Pension Payments for February, 2024
• Approval of January 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of vendor invoices

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The commission reviewed a subcommittee report regarding procedures for submitting funding requests to the City Council. Members also discussed the scope of their role in community mediation and outreach efforts.

• Subcommittee update on business plans for City Council funding requests
• Discussion of potential awards for human rights initiatives
• Review of mediation authority limited to employment and housing cases
• Black Archive Hall of Fame induction scheduled for February 29
• Upcoming delivery of the city budget calendar

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission is meeting to discuss proposed revisions to City Code Section 18-105. The body will also review a presentation on the Human Rights Fair and receive a subcommittee update on funding request procedures.

• Proposed revisions to City Code Section 18-105
• Subcommittee update on funding request and award procedures
• Presentation by Dr. Endres regarding the Human Rights Fair
• Discussion on content for the Human Rights Commission Facebook Page

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Board

The Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Board will hold a brief organizational meeting on February 15, 2024. The agenda includes new member introductions, election of a board chairperson and vice-chairperson, and an explanation of board duties. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Explanation of board duties for new members
• Public comment period

Aviation Board

The board will review airport and military updates, action items, and the 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes tenant activities and public comment.

• Capital Improvement Program, 2023-2027
• Airport Updates
• Military Updates

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss the paint design for the Civic Arena.

• Civic Arena Paint Design

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal actions, litigation, and confidential attorney communications. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting to the public, as allowed by state law. The discussion is limited solely to these legal matters.

• Special meeting called by 9 council members
• Closed session vote on legal matters
• Discussion limited to litigation and attorney-client privilege
• Authority cited: Section 610.021(1) RSMo

Landmark Commission

The Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior repairs at 1115-17 Felix St. The meeting also includes discussion regarding several 2024 preservation goals.

• Certificate of Appropriateness application for exterior repairs at 1115-17 Felix St.
• Discussion of Historic Churches goal
• Update on South 4th Street Commercial District National Register Listing
• Research regarding Farleigh & Ashland Court as a possible district

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss an extension of the economic development package for the Downtown Hotel Developer (HDDA).

• Downtown Hotel Developer (HDDA) Economic Development Package Extension

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several budget amendments, including funding for fire department equipment and civic arena improvements. The agenda also includes major construction contracts for the Rosecrans Memorial Airport aviation complex.

• Rosecrans Memorial Airport aviation complex construction contracts totaling over $13 million
• Budget amendment for $11,152,000.00 for the Biogas Optimization and Capital Reinvestment Project
• Budget amendment for $1,231,000.00 to fund riverfront tourism projects
• Purchase of fire department equipment and turnout gear totaling over $111,000.00
• Proposed rezoning of 2123 Garfield Avenue from heavy manufacturing to commercial

City Council Work Session

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a request from the HDDA regarding an economic development package extension for a downtown hotel developer.

• Downtown Hotel Developer (HDDA) Economic Development Package Extension Request

Library Board

The St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting, vote on checks #34600–#34650 and December financial reports, and take public comment. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of checks #34600 through #34650 and December electronic withdrawals, direct deposits, and journal entries
• Approval of December financial reports (Pages 10–33)
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker, total not to exceed 30 minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for February 22, 2024 at Carnegie Library

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business: roll call, approving minutes, old and new business, and financials. The only substantive action is a vote on Resolution #1036 to authorize an update to the Personnel Manual. No other policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Resolution #1036 authorizing an update to the Personnel Manual

Museum Oversight Board

The Museum Oversight Board will meet to approve December receipts and minutes. The board will receive updates on the buildings and grounds at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion and reports from the St. Joseph Museums, Inc. leadership.

• Approval of December receipts
• Update on Buildings and Grounds at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion
• Reports from St. Joseph Museums, Inc. President and Executive Director

Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee

The Sustainable Environment Advisory Committee is meeting to hear a special report from Missouri River Relief on reducing single-use plastics and to receive updates on ongoing projects, including the greenway proposal, tree and native plant initiatives, and a resolution encouraging greenhouse gas reduction. The agenda is largely a series of routine reports and updates, with no major decisions or votes listed.

• Special report by Alyssa Thomas, Stewardship Coordinator of Missouri River Relief, on reducing single-use plastics
• Greenway Proposal (referred) update
• Tree projects: MWSU Prairie, Arborist Report, EEJ Tree Canopy study follow-up with Parks & Rec
• Plant Native St. Joe! projects: Bumpout through Downtown Assn, Robidoux Roundabout, Pony Express National Museum
• Resolution encouraging the City of St. Joseph and others to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County

The Social Welfare Board of Buchanan County will meet to approve minutes, receive an audit presentation, and review financial statements for October through December. The board will also discuss the executive director's report, clinic statistics, and operational updates including a strategic plan, salary and policy clarifications, and a draft Sunshine Law policy. An executive session is scheduled.

• Audit presentation by Kenney Hales
• Financials for SWB (Oct, Nov, Dec) and Westside Income Statement
• Clinic stats/volumes report
• Strategic plan discussion
• Sunshine Law policy draft

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The board will review the Treasurer's report and Director's report. The agenda includes discussions on old business regarding a Thanksgiving dinner and new business regarding board member updates.

• Treasurer's Report by Harlyn Fritzson
• Director's Report by Julie Noel
• Allocation Requests committee report
• Decoration Committee report

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal matters, attorney communications, and sealed bids or proposals related to a negotiated contract. The meeting is expected to be closed to the public, pending a majority vote of the quorum to do so.

• Special meeting called by 9 council members
• Discussion limited to litigation, attorney work product, and sealed bids/proposals
• Vote required on closing the meeting to the public

Land Bank Board

The Land Bank Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, discuss proposals received regarding Washington School, and take public comment. The agenda also includes a possible vote to close part of the meeting under state law to discuss leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate.

• Discussion of proposals received regarding Washington School
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023
• Possible closed session vote under Section 610.021 (2) RSMo for real estate matters
• Public comment period

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 22, 2024, to consider a public hearing on a rezoning request, approve multiple ordinances including a $1.23 million bus purchase, and transfer ARPA funds for various projects. The agenda also includes several first-reading ordinances and routine reports.

• Public hearing on rezoning 3734 Pear Street from C-3 to M-1
• Purchase of two transit buses from Gillig, LLC for $1,229,064
• Transfer $175,000 from ARPA to replace Pony Express statue granite
• Transfer $87,069 from ARPA for Civic Arena scoreboards and clocks
• Approve final plat for Greystone Plat 10 (25 lots)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to discuss proposed revisions to City Code Section 18-105. The body will also review a subcommittee update regarding procedures for submitting funding requests to the City Council.

• Proposed revisions to City Code Section 18-105
• Subcommittee update on business plan for City Council funding requests
• Review of events and activities conducted since December 21

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss legal actions, litigation, and confidential attorney communications. The council will first vote on whether to close the meeting to the public; if a majority of the quorum approves, the discussion will be held in closed session as permitted by state law.

• Special meeting called by 9 council members
• Discussion limited to legal actions, litigation, and attorney-client privileged communications
• Council will vote on closing the meeting to the public
• Closed session authorized under Section 610.021(1) RSMo.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive updates on several city facilities and projects. The board will also consider the naming of a park.

• Updates on Hyde Park Pool
• Updates on Northside Splash Park
• Updates on Civic Arena Concessions
• Krug Park RFQ process update
• Park naming consideration

Police Pension Board

The Police Pension Board will meet to conduct regular business. The board is scheduled to approve pension payments for January 2024 and review a quarterly investment report.

• Approval of January 2024 pension payments
• Quarterly Investment Report
• Review of vendor invoices
• Approval of December 2023 meeting minutes

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission will meet to consider several cost approvals for local site improvements. The agenda includes items related to Heritage Park, Huston-Wyeth Park, the W. Broadway Street Spillway, and erosion control for Bob Simpson Bridge.

• Approval of costs for Heritage Park improvements
• Approval of costs for Huston-Wyeth Park improvements
• Approval of costs for W. Broadway Street Spillway improvements
• Approval of costs for Bob Simpson Bridge erosion control

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss a formal street vacation application. The request involves a portion of Monterey Street.

• Street vacation application from Wesley Merritt for a portion of Monterey Street

Urban Homestead Agency Board

The Urban Homestead Board will meet to review a grant application for the property at 1619 Jules. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss the purchase, sale, or leasing of real estate.

• Grant application for 1619 Jules
• Executive session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale

Senior Citizen Foundation, Inc. Board

The Board will review the Treasurer's report and Director's report. The agenda includes discussions regarding old business related to a Thanksgiving dinner and new business regarding board member updates.

• Treasurer's Report by Harlyn Fritzson
• Director's Report by Julie Noel
• Review of Allocation Requests
• Decoration Committee report

City Council

The St. Joseph City Council will consider a design-build contract for the City Hall window replacement project, along with several budget amendments and resolutions. The agenda includes appointments to city boards, a final plat approval, and a zoning change request. Most items are routine, but the window contract is the largest expenditure.

• Design-build contract with Timekey Glazing for City Hall window replacement, $2,264,835
• Final plat approval for Greystone Plat 10, 25 lots north of Woodland Court
• Rezoning of 3734 Pear Street from C-3 to M-1
• Purchase of two transit buses from Gillig, estimated $1,229,064
• Transfer of $175,000 from ARPA for Pony Express statue repair

City Council Work Session

The City Council is holding a work session to follow up on potential charter amendments. No other items are listed for discussion.

• Follow-up on potential charter amendments

City Council Work Session

The City Council reviewed a feasibility study and preliminary financing information for a proposed sports complex in St. Joseph. After presentations from Sports Facilities Companies and Piper Sandler & Co., the Council reached a consensus to move forward with the City leading the project.

• Feasibility study presentation by Sports Facilities Companies (SFC)
• Preliminary financing presentation by Todd Goffoy of Piper Sandler & Co.
• Discussion on non-aquatics vs. aquatics facility models
• Review of regional sports service providers and market participation rates

Landmark Commission

The Landmark Commission will hold its first meeting of 2024 to conduct internal business. The agenda includes electing new officers and discussing the creation of a Mitigation Panel.

• Election of commission officers
• Creation of a Mitigation Panel programmatic agreement
• Adoption of 2024 goals