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Mon Aug 31, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Regular Meeting – Monday, August 31, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 1100 Frederick Avenue
Council Seating Arrangement
Mike Schumacher
City Manager
Larry Miller
Mayor
Kaycee Garton
City Clerk
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Marty Novak (At Large)
Collin Clibon (At Large)
Randy Schultz (At Large)
Madison Davis (1st District)
Andrew Trout (3rd District)
Jason Eslinger (2nd District)
Gary Wilkinson (At Large)
Russell Moore (4th District)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the minutes of the special meetings held August 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., and
August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. and the regular meeting held August 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.,
as transcribed by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2. Proclamation - Emilee Bibb
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
3. Motion to accept the Agenda as published.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. Public Hearing on the proposed City Tax Levy to produce revenues for the budget for the
Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2026.
5. Public Hearing on the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report on the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships
Programs for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
6. BILL # 208-26
AN ORDINANCE REDISTRICTING 502 SENECA STREET FROM M-1, LIGHT
MANUFACTURING DISTRICT, TO M-2, HEAVY MANUFACTURING DISTRICT AS
REQUESTED BY JAMES A. AND LINDA G. FENDER.
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Thu Aug 27, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council approves $6.26M contract for Fire Station 10 construction
The City Council is voting on a consent agenda containing multiple large contracts, including a $6.26 million construction contract for Fire Station 10 and a $558,556 nutrition program agreement. The body will also take first reading on four zoning changes, a floodplain map update, and the annual property tax levy. Additionally, the council will establish a new advisory committee to provide feedback on data center development.
- Bill 195-26: $6,260,000 lump sum contract with Herner Construction for Fire Station 10
- Bill 193-26: $558,556 contract with Missouri Dept. of Health for WIC nutrition program
- Bill 208-26 to 212-26: First reading on four zoning district changes and FEMA flood map updates
- Bill 220-26: Ordinance setting the property tax rate and levy for fiscal year 2026
- Bill 207-26: Resolution establishing a Citizens Data Center Advisory Committee
budgetzoningpolicefireroadstaxespublic-health
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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Regular Meeting – Monday, August 17, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 1100 Frederick Avenue
Council Seating Arrangement
Mike Schumacher
City Manager
Larry Miller
Mayor
Kaycee Garton
City Clerk
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Marty Novak (At Large)
Collin Clibon (At Large)
Randy Schultz (At Large)
Madison Davis (1st District)
Andrew Trout (3rd District)
Jason Eslinger (2nd District)
Gary Wilkinson (At Large)
Russell Moore (4th District)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 3, 2026, at 5:30pm, as
transcribed by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2. None.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
3. Motion to accept the Agenda as published.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. Motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
6. None.
BILLS FOR PASSAGE:
7. BILL # 192-26
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANTS FROM THE
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAY SAFETY
DIVISION, FOR HAZARDOUS MOVING VIOLATION ENFORCEMENT, IMPAIRED
DRIVING ENFORCEMENT, MOTORCYCLE SAFETY TRAINING AND MIDLAND EMPIRE
ALCOHOL TASK FORCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,802.52 TO BE USED FOR
TRAINING, EQUIPMENT, OVERTIME AND PENSION RELATED EXPENSES IN THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND
POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO REFLECT THE AWARDED FUNDS IN THE …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to vote on kratom ban, tow lot, auto sales permits, and $6.26M fire station
The St. Joseph City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a ban on kratom and related substances, conditional use permits for a tow lot and auto sales business, and a $6.26 million contract for Fire Station 10. The agenda also includes appointments to the Tree Board and Landmark Commission, and acceptance of various grants and contracts.
- Ordinance to ban distribution/possession of kratom, 7-OH, and tianeptine (Bill 185-26)
- Conditional use permit for tow lot at 1727 Clifford St. (Bill 186-26)
- Conditional use permit for auto sales at 1700 Frederick Ave. (Bill 187-26)
- Change order for Phil Welch Stadium handrails, $49,737 (Bill 188-26)
- Contract for Fire Station 10 construction, $6,260,000 (Bill 195-26)
zoningpublic-safetybudgetcontractsappointmentsparkspolice
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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Regular Meeting – Monday, August 3, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 1100 Frederick Avenue
Council Seating Arrangement
Mike Schumacher
City Manager
Larry Miller
Mayor
Kaycee Garton
City Clerk
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Marty Novak (At Large)
Collin Clibon (At Large)
Randy Schultz (At Large)
Madison Davis (1st District)
Andrew Trout (3rd District)
Jason Eslinger (2nd District)
Gary Wilkinson (At Large)
Russell Moore (4th District)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the minutes of the Special Meeting held July 13, 2026, at 4:00pm and the
Regular Meeting held July 20, 2026, at 5:30pm, as transcribed by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2. None.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
3. Motion to accept the Agenda as published.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. Motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
6. Filed 7/20/26: Councilmember Randy Schultz nominates David Mason, 1324 N 25th Street,
to serve as a member of the Tree Board for a term expiring August 3, 2029; he is replacing
Shelley White, whose term has expired.
7. Filed 7/20/26: Councilmember Randy Schultz nominates Trey Forward, 2802 N 39th
Terrace, to serve as a member of the Tree Board for a term expiring August 3, 2029; he is
replacing Betty Latosi-Sawin, whose term has expired.
8. Filed 7/20/26: Councilmember Randy Schultz nominates Elish …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to vote on data center moratorium, kratom ban, and multiple contracts
The St. Joseph City Council will consider a temporary moratorium on data center applications, an ordinance banning kratom and related substances, and several contracts including a $42,217 plan review agreement for the Mosaic Cardiac Center and a $45,000 demolition contract. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and commissions, a land lease renewal with the Air National Guard, and a resolution for industrial revenue bonds.
- Emergency ordinance suspending data center applications (Bill #184-26)
- Ordinance banning kratom, 7-OH, and tianeptine (Bill #185-26)
- Contract with George Butler & Associates for $42,217 for Mosaic Cardiac Center plan review (Bill #179-26)
- Demolition of former First Baptist Mt. Union Church at 4604 King Hill Ave for $45,000 (Bill #100-26)
- Security cameras for Felix Street Square for $59,030.60 using ARPA funds (Bill #182-26)
zoningpublic-safetybudgetcontractsdata-centerskratomappointments
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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Regular Meeting – Monday, July 20, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 1100 Frederick Avenue
Council Seating Arrangement
Mike Schumacher
City Manager
Larry Miller
Mayor
Kaycee Garton
City Clerk
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Marty Novak (At Large)
Collin Clibon (At Large)
Randy Schultz (At Large)
Madison Davis (1st District)
Andrew Trout (3rd District)
Jason Eslinger (2nd District)
Gary Wilkinson (At Large)
Russell Moore (4th District)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 6, 2026, at 5:30pm, as transcribed
by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2. None.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
3. Motion to accept the Agenda as published.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. Motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
6. Filed 7/7/26: Councilmember Collin Clibon nominates Mary Kottenstette, 208 N 19th Street,
to serve as a member of the Landmark Commission for a term expiring July 20, 2029; she is
replacing Alec Jennings, whose term has expired.
7. Filed 7/7/26: Councilmember Collin Clibon nominates Gary Clark, 2838 Mitchell Ave, to
serve as a member of the Landmark Commission for a term expiring December 11, 2026;
he is filling a vacancy on the board.
8. Filed 7/7/26: Councilmember Collin Clibon nominates Michael Maguire, 1808 Ashland Ave,
to serve as a member of the …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to consider $32M bond for Triumph Foods industrial project
The St. Joseph City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a $32 million industrial development revenue bond for Triumph Foods, a conditional use permit for an auto sales business, and a contract for security services at City Hall. The agenda also includes first readings for items like a land lease renewal at Rosecrans Airport and a payment from Mosaic Life Care for plan review services. Several routine items, such as minutes and committee reports, are also on the agenda.
- Bill 171-26: $32,000,000 industrial development revenue bond for Triumph Foods, LLC
- Bill 172-26: Conditional use permit for auto sales at 1201 Garfield Avenue
- Bill 175-26: Emergency repair of Frazier radio tower antenna system, $41,030.45 to Midwest Mobile Radio Service
- Bill 176-26: Housing rehabilitation contract at 2213 Agency Road, up to $34,463.00
- Bill 179-26: $42,217.00 payment from Mosaic Life Care for plan review services
bondszoningpublic-safetyhousingairportbudget
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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Regular Meeting – Monday, July 6, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 1100 Frederick Avenue
Council Seating Arrangement
Mike Schumacher
City Manager
Larry Miller
Mayor
Kaycee Garton
City Clerk
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Marty Novak (At Large)
Collin Clibon (At Large)
Randy Schultz (At Large)
Madison Davis (1st District)
Andrew Trout (3rd District)
Jason Eslinger (2nd District)
Gary Wilkinson (At Large)
Russell Moore (4th District)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held June 22, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., as
transcribed by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2. Parks & Recreation Proclamation
3. Key to the City - Lori Frederick
4. Key to the City - Scott Koch
5. Key to the City - Perry Hughes
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
6. Motion to accept the Agenda as published.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
8. Motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
9. None.
BILLS FOR PASSAGE:
10. BILL # 171-26
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A PLAN FOR AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FOR TRIUMPH FOODS, LLC; AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH,
MISSOURI, TO ISSUE ITS TAXABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS
(TRIUMPH FOODS, LLC PROJECT), SERIES 2026, IN A PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $32,000,000 TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF SUCH PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; AND AU …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to consider 30+ items including $32M Triumph Foods bond
The St. Joseph City Council will vote on a large consent agenda covering ordinances, resolutions, and appointments, plus first readings of several new bills. Key items include authorizing up to $32 million in industrial development bonds for Triumph Foods, a new ordinance on unauthorized relocation of transient and unhoused individuals, and multiple contracts and funding agreements. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, appointments to city boards, and reports from various committees.
- Bill 171-26: $32M taxable industrial development revenue bonds for Triumph Foods, LLC project
- Bill 44-26: new ordinance on unauthorized relocation of transient and unhoused individuals
- Bill 151-26: changes to parking ticket fines and procedures
- Bill 154-26: $750,527.89 surplus from Cook Road TIF distributed to taxing districts
- Bill 170-26: $979,870.86 work order for cured-in-pipe sanitary services
bondsordinancespublic-safetybudgetinfrastructureappointmentsfire-services
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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Regular Meeting – Monday, June 22, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 1100 Frederick Avenue
Council Seating Arrangement
Mike Schumacher
City Manager
Larry Miller
Mayor
Kaycee Garton
City Clerk
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Marty Novak (At Large)
Collin Clibon (At Large)
Randy Schultz (At Large)
Madison Davis (1st District)
Andrew Trout (3rd District)
Jason Eslinger (2nd District)
Gary Wilkinson (At Large)
Russell Moore (4th District)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held June 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., as
transcribed by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2. Key to the City - Richard Shelton
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
3. Motion to accept the Agenda as published.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. Motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
6. Filed 6/8/26: Mayor Larry Miller nominates Isaura Garcia, 2313 Cardinal Lane, to serve as a
member of the Land Bank Board for a term expiring June 22, 2030; she is filling a vacancy
on the board.
7. Filed 6/8/26: Councilmember Gary Wilkinson nominates Mike Cazel, 3010 N 39th Terrace,
to serve as a member of the Community Police Advisory Committee for a term expiring June
22, 2029; he is replacing Carol Barksdale, whose term has expired.
8. Filed 6/15/26: Mayor Larry Miller nominates Nancy Nash, 3901 Eastgate Drive, to serv …
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Mon Jun 8, 2026 · 17:30
City Council
Council to adopt FY 2026-27 budget and approve $1.7M in ARPA projects
The St. Joseph City Council will vote on the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget and a five-year capital improvement program, along with several resolutions authorizing construction contracts funded by River Bluff Gateway ARPA money. The consent agenda includes a conditional use permit for a tow lot, on-call mowing and appraisal services, and multiple construction projects. The council will also consider first readings of ordinances on parking ticket fines, the city audit, and fire protection agreements.
- Bill 141-26: Adopts FY 2026-2027 budget
- Bill 142-26: Approves five-year capital improvement program (FY 2027-2032)
- Bill 144-26: $91,882 contract for Missouri Theater fencing and alley construction
- Bill 146-26: $248,120 for crosswalk improvements on St. Joseph Avenue near Lindbergh Elementary
- Bill 150-26: $96,509 for 14 police mobile radios
budgetcapital-improvementsarpa-fundspolicepublic-safetycontractszoning
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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Regular Meeting – Monday, June 8, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 1100 Frederick Avenue
Council Seating Arrangement
Mike Schumacher
City Manager
Larry Miller
Mayor
Kaycee Garton
City Clerk
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Marty Novak (At Large)
Collin Clibon (At Large)
Randy Schultz (At Large)
Madison Davis (1st District)
Andrew Trout (3rd District)
Jason Eslinger (2nd District)
Gary Wilkinson (At Large)
Russell Moore (4th District)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held May 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., as
transcribed by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2. None.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
3. Motion to accept the Agenda as published.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. Motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
6. Filed 5/29/26: Councilmember Madison Davis nominates Lonnie Bass, 3713 Robin Lane, to
serve as a member of the Downtown Review Board for a term expiring June 8, 2029; he is
replacing David Humbert Jr., whose term has expired.
7. Filed 5/29/26: Councilmember Madison Davis nominates Rachael Bittiker, 2724 North Pass,
to serve as a member of the Downtown Review Board for a term expiring June 8, 2029; she
is filling a vacancy on the board.
BILLS FOR PASSAGE:
8. BILL # 120-26
AN ORDINANCE ISSUING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 723 …
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Thu May 28, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
Thu May 28, 2026 · 17:30
Planning Commission
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