Warrensburg public meetings in 2023

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of procedural items, with the main action being a vote to enter a closed session under Missouri law. No public business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under Section 610.021(13) RSMO

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg Arts Commission will meet to discuss and potentially vote on the status and structure of the Warrensburg Community Theater, including whether it should separate from the Commission. The agenda also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion and possible vote on Community Theater status and structure
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Scheduling next meeting for January 2024

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will review financial reports, including lodging tax data, and receive an update on the 205 N Holden location. The board will also address proposals for security cameras at the Warrensburg Visitors Center.

• Update on Warrensburg Visitors Center at 205 N Holden
• Discussion of security camera proposals for the Visitors Center
• Review of financial detail reports and lodging tax data
• Grant updates including educational conference scholarship guidelines
• Strategic plan update

City Council

The City Council will consider second readings of ordinances to amend zoning and licensing requirements for bed and breakfast inns and short-term rentals. The agenda also includes several contract authorizations and a project update on Rethink Maguire.

• Second reading of ordinances amending zoning and business license requirements for Bed and Breakfast Inns and Short-Term Rentals
• Contract authorization with International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3923
• Intergovernmental agreement with the City of Knob Noster for building code inspection services
• Agreement with NEER to provide professional engineering services
• Resolution authorizing application for a First Responder Capital Improvements Grant

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force will consider a draft ordinance to dissolve the city tree board and fold it into the task force, with a possible motion and vote on the matter. Members will also hear a sustainability presentation, nominate a vice-chair, and provide input on the 2024 City Visioning Plan covering housing, parks, transportation, beautification, and energy.

• Draft ordinance to dissolve tree board and absorb it into the task force
• Vote on ordinance to absorb the tree board
• Sustainability presentation
• Vice-chair nomination and vote
• Input on 2024 City Visioning Plan (housing, parks, transportation, beautification, energy)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The December 4, 2023, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting, with items including committee reports, a director's report, and a memo on youth basketball. The board will also consider approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No major decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2023
• Finance Committee report with memo
• Building and Grounds Committee report
• Recreation Committee report
• Director's report including memo on youth basketball

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review and discuss the Historic Preservation Plan, with a presentation from The Lakota Group. They will also plan for National Preservation Month in May 2024 and receive an update on the Jones Brothers Mule Barn. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Review and discussion of the Historic Preservation Plan with presentation by Nick Kalogersis and Peggy Veregin from The Lakota Group
• Planning for National Preservation Month - May 2024, including a proclamation, architectural walking tour, library table, and World War II Heritage of Johnson County StoryMap
• Update on the Jones Brothers Mule Barn

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is hosting an open public meeting to gather input on the Warrensburg Historic Preservation Plan. All citizens and interested parties are welcome to attend. The meeting is for discussion and outreach, not for decisions or votes.

• Public outreach for the Warrensburg Historic Preservation Plan

Historic Preservation Commission

The November 22, 2023 regular meeting of the Warrensburg Historic Preservation Commission has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to receive updates on the October/November parks project and the Midwest Pool Management Agreement. The agenda is brief and contains only these two discussion items, with no decisions or votes listed.

• Update on October/November Parks & Recreation project
• Midwest Pool Management Agreement - Update

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will discuss the relationship between Warrensburg Community Theatre and the Commission, including potential separation and grant funding. Other topics include updates on the Activity Book project and Art in Public Places Committee.

• Community Theater fundraiser raised $5,500
• Activity Book project nearing December deadline
• Reviving Art in Public Places Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Building & Grounds Committee is meeting to recap and update 2023-2024 parks and recreation projects. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Parks & Recreation Projects Recap and update 2023-2024

Parks and Recreation Board

The Recreation Committee will meet to receive updates regarding the Recreation Division. The discussion will cover fitness, sports, and programs and events.

• Fitness division updates
• Sports division updates
• Programs and events updates

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to zoning requirements for bed and breakfast inns and short-term rentals. The meeting also includes a first reading of ordinances to update business license requirements for these properties.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 27 zoning requirements for Bed and Breakfast Inns and Short-Term Rentals
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 22 business license requirements for Bed & Breakfast Inns and Short-Term Rentals
• First/second reading of ordinance authorizing a copier lease agreement with Marco Technologies, LLC
• Presentation on Rethink Maguire Strategic Funding Updates
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2023

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Board will review the September 2023 minutes and current fiscal year financial reports. The meeting includes a review of a grant application for the Johnson County Cancer Foundation Golf Tournament.

• Grant application review: Johnson County Cancer Foundation Golf Tournament
• Financial report review for FY 23 and FY 24

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss an amendment to Chapter 27 of the City Code. This proposed ordinance specifically addresses regulations for Bed and Breakfast Inns and short-term rentals.

• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 27 regarding Bed and Breakfast Inns and short-term rentals

Historic Preservation Commission

The Warrensburg Historic Preservation Commission is meeting via video conference to review and discuss the draft Warrensburg Historic Preservation Plan. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, and other business, but the main item is the plan review.

• Review and discussion of the draft Warrensburg Historic Preservation Plan

City Council

The City of Warrensburg is hosting a workshop to solicit public feedback on the future of the Maguire Street corridor. Residents can view renderings and provide input on infrastructure improvements intended to enhance safety and quality of life.

• Rethink Maguire Visioning Workshop at Parks and Recreation Community Center
• Public review of renderings for the Maguire Street corridor

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The WCVB Visitor Center Committee is meeting to receive updates regarding the visitor center at 200 S Holden and 205 N Holden. The committee will also review progress on Goal 1 of the WCVB Strategic Plan.

• Update On Visitor Center-200 S Holden
• Update On Visitor Center - 205 N Holden
• WCVB Strategic Plan Goal 1 Update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will receive an update on the Jones Brothers Mule Barn project, review the FY23 Certified Local Government annual report, and schedule a feedback session and public meeting for the draft Historic Preservation Plan with the Lakota Group. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes on specific items listed.

• Update on Jones Brothers Mule Barn by project manager Joe Clifford
• Review of FY23 Certified Local Government annual report and attachments
• Schedule feedback session on draft Historic Preservation Plan with the Lakota Group
• Schedule public meeting for the Historic Preservation Plan

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and hearing committee reports. The main new business item is a discussion of the electrical system at Lions Lake, with supporting documents provided. The meeting also includes announcements, employee appreciation awards, and a director's report.

• Discussion of electrical system to Lions Lake
• Year-to-date budget through September 2023 report
• Employee Appreciation Awards
• Committee reports from Finance, Building & Grounds, and Recreation
• Director's report for October 2023

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to approve an engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the East and West WWTF SBR Upgrade Project. The agenda also includes a resolution to amend the Downtown Warrensburg Facade Grant Program.

• Ordinance for engineering services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. (East and West WWTF SBR Upgrade Project)
• Resolution amending the Downtown Warrensburg Facade Grant Program
• Reading of Statement of Qualifications for the Maguire Street Corridor Project
• Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Arts Commission

The commission reviewed the Community Theater Fundraiser post-mortem, including a $1,415.82 profit. The meeting also addressed survey results from Third Wednesday Art Walks and discussed reviving the Art in Public Places Committee.

• Community Theater Fundraiser profit of $1,415.82
• Roger Stegall WAC Grant update
• Updating Grant Forms for FY24
• Reviving Art in Public Places Committee proposal

Parks and Recreation Board

The Building & Grounds Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss various project updates. The agenda is minimal and contains only this item, with no specific details provided.

• Various project updates

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Finance Committee is holding a regular meeting to review the year-to-date budget. The agenda contains only this single budget review item and no other business.

• Year-to-date budget review

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will review financial reports, including lodging tax data, and receive updates on the 205 N Holden St Visitor Center. The meeting also includes a strategic plan update and reports from city and parks officials.

• Visitor Center Update: 205 N Holden St
• WCVB Strategic Plan Update
• Financial Report including Lodging Tax Report
• Ribbon Cutting for 205 N Holden Street on November 8, 2023

City Council

The City Council Boards and Commissions will participate in a training session regarding the Sunshine Law. The training is presented by Jay Turner, Director of Compliance from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Jay Turner

Parks and Recreation Board

The Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting at the Warrensburg Community Center. The agenda consists of updates regarding the Recreation Division, specifically covering fitness, sports, and programs.

• Fitness division updates
• Sports division updates
• Programs division updates

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance for the Warrensburg Fire Department to join a critical illness trust and pool. The meeting also includes discussions on mayoral appointments and a donation request from the Stevenson Fund.

• Ordinance for Warrensburg Fire Department to participate in Missouri Firefighters Critical Illness Trust and Pool
• Resolution approving 2023 donation request by The Christmas Store from the Stevenson Fund
• Re-appointment of Maya Kucij to the Warrensburg Arts Commission
• Appointment of Taigan Plummer to the Energy and Sustainability Task Force
• Proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2023

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force will hear from City Manager Danielle Dulin about the city's visioning process, solid waste program, and Maguire Street projects. They will also review two ordinances that would dissolve the Tree Board and transfer its responsibilities to the task force, with a vote planned for next month. The meeting includes updates on tree-related programs and subcommittee reports.

• Ordinance to dissolve Tree Board and amend Chapter 25 on public trees
• Ordinance to amend ESTF sections to absorb Tree Board duties
• Discussion on maintaining Tree City USA status with Arbor Day Foundation
• City Manager to discuss solid waste program and Rethink Maguire projects
• Review of Maguire Street corridor project from Young to Broad Streets

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The WCVB Visitor Center Committee is meeting to receive updates regarding two potential visitor center locations. The committee will also review progress on the first goal of the WCVB Strategic Plan.

• Update on Visitor Center at 200 S Holden
• Update on Visitor Center at 205 N Holden
• WCVB Strategic Plan Goal 1 Update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023, has been canceled because there are no items to discuss.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review the Certified Local Government program with state officials, discuss a joint nomination to designate Johnson County and Warrensburg as an American World War II Heritage City, and receive updates on the Historic Preservation Plan. Officers will be elected, including a Downtown Façade Grant representative. The meeting also covers the 2023 Missouri CLG Forum and the annual CLG report due November 30.

• Presentation by State Historic Preservation Office on the Certified Local Government program
• Joint nomination to designate Johnson County and City of Warrensburg as an American World War II Heritage City
• Election of officers, including Downtown Façade Grant representative
• Update on the Historic Preservation Plan
• 2023 Missouri CLG Forum in Jefferson City on October 20

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear committee reports, and discuss the Lions Lake project with Assistant City Manager Enrico Villegas. The board will also review year-to-date budget reports and may enter a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Lions Lake Project discussion with Enrico Villegas
• Year-to-date budget reports through August 2023
• Big Brothers Big Sisters project report
• Employee Appreciation Awards announcement
• Closed session for legal and personnel matters

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget and a resolution accepting property, liability, and cyber insurance proposals for Fiscal Year 2024.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding a Building & Grounds Committee meeting to discuss various project updates. The agenda is minimal and contains only a single item, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Various project updates

Arts Commission

The commission is coordinating logistics for a community theater fundraiser, including stage needs and ticket sales. Members are also planning an artist survey for the upcoming September Art Walk.

• Planning for September Art Walk and FY24 event surveys
• Discussion of stage requirements and potential equipment purchases for theater production
• Coordination of ticket sales processes and pricing
• Updates on the Warrensburg Coloring Book project
• Potential use of a Community Center projector for scenery

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board is meeting to consider approval of the 2022-2023 revised budget and the 2023-2024 budget. The board will also discuss the 2023-2024 contract for services between the WCVB and the City of Warrensburg.

• Approval of 2022-2023 revised and 2023-2024 WCVB budgets
• Review of 2023-2024 WCVB and City of Warrensburg contract for services
• 2023-2024 insurance renewal
• Visitor Center update for 205 N Holden
• Strategic Plan update

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with a single agenda item: updates from the Recreation Division covering fitness, sports, and programs. No decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Recreation Division updates on fitness, sports, and programs

City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of the ordinance to adopt the annual operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the Parkview Gardens Rehabilitation Project and mayoral appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Second reading of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Annual Budget ordinance
• Resolution in support of the Parkview Gardens Rehabilitation Project
• Appointment of Daniel Brigman to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Appointment of Michael Greife to the Historic Preservation Commission
• Presentation by Johnson County Economic Development Corporation regarding Small Business Development Center

The City Council approved the annual operating budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. The council also passed a resolution supporting an $8 million senior housing renovation project and filled two vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Adopted Annual Operating Budget for FY beginning Oct 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2262 supporting $8M Parkview Gardens Rehabilitation Project (4-0)
• Appointed Daniel Brigman to Historic Preservation Commission through May 2026 (4-0)
• Appointed Michael Greife to Historic Preservation Commission through September 2026 (4-0)
• Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force will consider a draft ordinance to dissolve the tree board and fold its duties into the task force. Members will also discuss selling or auctioning trees from cleared city property to fund street tree maintenance and new plantings, plus receive updates on sewer bonds, Maguire Street improvements, and solid waste plans.

• Draft ordinance to dissolve tree board and merge into ESTF
• Proposal to sell/auction trees from cleared city property to fund street tree maintenance and planting
• Sewer Revenue Bond Plan overview
• Maguire Street Improvement Plan and Process
• Solid Waste Plan and Process

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force discussed a draft ordinance to dissolve the Tree Board and absorb its responsibilities. A vote on the proposed ordinances is scheduled for next month. The board also received updates on the Maguire Street Project and the city's solid waste plan.

• Approved September 7 agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Tabled vote on Tree Board absorption ordinance until next month

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The WCVB Visitor Center Committee is meeting via Zoom to receive updates regarding the Visitor Center at 200 S Holden and 205 N Holden. The committee will also review an update on Goal 1 of the WCVB Strategic Plan.

• Update On Visitor Center-200 S Holden
• Update On Visitor Center - 205 N Holden
• WCVB Strategic Plan Goal 1 Update

The committee reviewed progress updates for the Visitor Center at 200 S Holden Street and the property at 205 N Holden Street. Members were presented with a budget breakout and the Enneking Construction contract. No substantive policy or funding decisions were voted upon.

• Adopted the meeting agenda

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Warrensburg Diversity & Inclusion Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, review the Sunshine Law and its bylaws, and discuss upcoming activities including the Get the Red Out event on September 9 and the Community Connection Fair on September 30. The commission will also consider proclamations for Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Native American Heritage Month. Public comment is invited.

• Get the Red Out event, Saturday September 9, 2023, 8 A.M.
• Community Connection Fair, September 30, 2023, 9:00 AM, Sterling M.S.
• Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Native American Heritage Month (Nov)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, has been canceled because there were no items to discuss or decide.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is participating in a stakeholder listening session with The Lakota Group, consultants for the Warrensburg Historic Preservation Plan. The meeting is a discussion session, not a decision-making or voting meeting.

• Stakeholder listening session with The Lakota Group for the Historic Preservation Plan

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is hosting an open public meeting to gather input for the Warrensburg Historic Preservation Plan. All citizens and interested parties are welcome to attend and participate.

• Public outreach for the Warrensburg Historic Preservation Plan

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding property tax levy rates for the General Revenue, Park, and Debt Service funds. The council is also scheduled for the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget ordinance.

• Public hearing on setting 2023 property tax levies
• First reading of the Fiscal Year 2024 annual operating budget ordinance
• Ordinance to authorize an agreement with CivicPlus for the See Click Fix application
• Ordinance for a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Charles County Police Department regarding ICAC investigations
• Resolution approving procurement intent for the Maguire Street Corridor Project

The City Council adopted three ordinances fixing the 2023 annual property tax levy rates for the General Revenue, Park, and Debt Service funds. Council also approved an agreement to add the 'See, Click, Fix' application to the city website and a law enforcement MOU to assist in investigating crimes against children.

• Approved General Revenue Fund tax levy of $0.3549 per $100 assessed valuation (4-0)
• Approved Park Fund tax levy of $0.1928 per $100 assessed valuation (4-0)
• Approved Debt Service tax levy of $0.5900 per $100 assessed valuation (4-0)
• Approved agreement with CivicPlus to add 'See, Click, Fix' application to city website (4-0)
• Approved MOU with St. Charles County Police Department for Internet Crimes Against Children investigations (4-0)
• Adopted Solid Waste Management Plan (4-0)
• Approved August 14, 2023, regular and work session meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular finance committee meeting to review the 2023-2024 budget and a revised organization chart. The agenda contains only these two review items, with no other business listed.

• Review of 2023-2024 budget
• Revised organization chart

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, receive committee reports, and discuss the 2023-2024 department budget proposal. The board will also review a sensory garden trail project at Hawthorne Park, including a proposal to Johnson County. The meeting includes a closed session for legal matters.

• 2023-2024 budget proposal for Parks and Recreation Department
• Sensory garden trail project at Hawthorne Park
• Johnson County board proposal for sensory garden at Hawthorne Park
• Employee appreciation awards
• Closed session for legal actions or litigation

The Board approved the 2023-2024 budget, which includes salary increases and staff restructuring. The board also reviewed completed park improvements and proposed projects for the upcoming budget year.

• Approved 2023-2024 budget (7-0)
• Approved August 23, 2023 Agenda (7-0)
• Approved July 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Postponed Employee Appreciation Award until September meeting
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session (7-0)

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg Arts Commission is meeting to plan the September Art Walk and continue preparations for the Community Theater Fundraiser. The commission will also discuss purchasing a pop-up tent and potential movie night programming.

• Planning for September Art Walk including artist surveys and table activities
• Updates on Community Theater Fundraiser auditions, ticket sales, and necessary purchases
• Update on the Warrensburg Coloring Book project
• Proposed purchase of a pop-up tent
• Discussion regarding potential movie nights

The Commission approved the agenda and previous minutes. Members discussed logistics for an upcoming community theater production, including stage needs and ticket sales, and agreed to survey artists for the FY24 Art Walk.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to survey artists and businesses for FY24 Art Walk planning
• Tabled purchase of pop-up tent
• Tabled movie night proposal
• Agreed to hold September 18 meeting at the Community Center

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board's Building & Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss the skate park, recap 2023 projects, and review 2024 planning and projects. The agenda is brief and focuses on these three items.

• Skate Park Discussion
• Recap of 2023 Projects
• Review of 2024 Planning & Projects

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review an introduction to economic development incentives and discuss the Solid Waste Management Plan. The meeting includes presentations from the Johnson County Economic Development Corporation and Burns & McDonnell Consultants.

• Introduction to economic development incentives presented by Tracy E. Brantner
• Presentation and discussion of the Solid Waste Management Plan by Burns & McDonnell Consultants

The council held a work session featuring presentations on economic development tools and a solid waste study. No formal votes were taken; staff will return in two weeks with a resolution regarding solid waste collection if consensus is reached.

• Tabled formal action on solid waste collection; staff to return in two weeks with resolution pending council consensus
• Discussed recommendation to move from open market solid waste collection to a city-contracted municipal contract

City Council

The City Council certified a special bond election to borrow up to $22 million for sewer system improvements. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a short-term rental and updated nuisance ordinances.

• Approved $22M sewer revenue bond issuance (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for short-term rental at 315 W. South Street (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending nuisance codes to include equipment and plumbing fixtures (4-0)
• Approved $1/year lease agreement with Warrensburg Animal Rescue (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 Stevenson Fund donation to Johnson County Adult Literacy Program (4-0)
• Appointed Thomas Denne to Energy and Sustainability Task Force (4-0)
• Approved July 10 regular and work session minutes (4-0)

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will review the revised 2022-2023 budget and vote on the 2023-2024 budget. The meeting also includes updates on the 205 N Holden visitor center and the strategic plan.

• Approval of 2022-2023 revised budget and 2023-2024 budget
• Visitor Center update for 205 N Holden
• Strategic Plan update
• Financial report including lodging tax data
• Updates from Warrensburg Parks and Recreation and City of Warrensburg

City Council

The Warrensburg City Council will conduct a work session to review the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The discussion includes personnel, capital improvement plan funds, trust funds, and unfunded requests.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Work Session
• Review of Capital Improvement Plan Funds
• Discussion of Unfunded Requests and One-Time Expenditures

The City Council held a work session to review FY24 budget presentations for capital improvements, trust funds, and special districts. Staff presented plans for street maintenance, stormwater infrastructure, and a proposed rehabilitation of Lion's Lake using ARPA funds. No formal votes were recorded during this session.

• Proposed using ARPA funds to rehabilitate Lion's Lake for stormwater flooding and pedestrian safety

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to receive program updates from division leaders covering recreation, fitness, sports, programs, and trips & tours. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is primarily a status-report meeting.

• Recreation Division update
• Fitness program update
• Sports program update
• Programs update
• Trips & Tours update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Warrensburg Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast inn and other temporary residence rentals at 315 W South St in an R3 low-density multifamily district. The commission will also discuss training videos on comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances. Public comments will be heard on the permit request.

• Conditional use permit for bed and breakfast at 315 W South St
• Public hearing on the permit request
• Discussion of training videos 'Comprehensive Plans' and 'Zoning/Ordinances'
• Election of officers
• Approval of July 3, 2023 minutes

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a bed and breakfast/short-term rental in an R3 district. The approval requires the applicant to meet specific driveway, carport, and sign requirements to pass final inspection. The commission also elected its annual officers.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 315 W. South St (8-0)
• Approved July 3, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Elected Shari Bax as Chair
• Elected Andy Kohl as Vice-Chair/Secretary
• Elected Bruce Uhler as Historic Preservation Commission representative

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Warrensburg Diversity & Inclusion Commission is meeting to approve several sets of past meeting minutes and discuss upcoming proclamations and events. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed. Members will also hear public concerns and committee comments.

• Approval of minutes from 7-20-20 through 7-5-23
• Proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 16-Oct 16)
• Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Proclamation for Native American Heritage Month (Nov)
• Discussion of Community Connection Fair and Get the Red Out events

The Diversity and Inclusion Commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes from four previous dates. Members discussed upcoming heritage month proclamations and logistics for the Community Connection Fair and Get the Red Out events.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 7/20/2020, 10/5/2020, 9/6/2022, and 10/3/2023 (unanimous)

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The WCVB Visitor Center Committee is meeting to receive updates regarding the visitor center at 200 S Holden and 205 N Holden. The committee will also review progress on Goal 1 of the WCVB Strategic Plan.

• Update on Visitor Center at 200 S Holden
• Update on Visitor Center at 205 N Holden
• WCVB Strategic Plan Goal 1 Update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the June 2023 minutes. Members received updates on the Visitor Center at 200 S Holden Street and the property at 205 N Holden Street, including budget and contract breakouts for Enneking Construction.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved June 2023 minutes

Children's Memorial Fund and Nancy Anderson Park Advisory Board

The Nancy Anderson Park/Children's Memorial Gardens committee will meet to update the upcoming year's budget. The board will also coordinate the December 10th Candlelight Service and discuss increasing grants for headstones or funeral services.

• Update budget for next year
• Discussion of new sculpture in the park
• Coordination of December 10th Candlelight Service
• Discussion regarding increased grants for headstones or funeral services

The committee updated the annual budget and increased the grant amount for families facing financial hardship. A date was set for the December Candlelight Service and the 2024 purse auction.

• Increased grant amount from $750 to $1000 with a $10,000 maximum budget
• Increased labor and maintenance budget to $2500
• Decreased advertising budget to $1000
• Maintained $5000 budget for Children's Day at the Park
• Scheduled Candlelight Service for December 10th
• Scheduled purse auction for April 28th, 2024

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to receive updates on a property maintenance violation at the Jones Brothers Mules Barn, discuss a Historic Preservation Fund grant and related listening sessions, and review Certified Local Government evaluation requirements. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Update on property maintenance violation at Jones Brothers Mules Barn, 101 N. College
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Fund grant and stakeholder listening sessions
• Review of Certified Local Government evaluation and requirements
• Presentation of National Alliance for Preservation Commission messaging guide

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and committee reports, along with a finance report and year-to-date budget documents. The board will also hear the director's report and consider employee appreciation awards. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Employee Appreciation Awards
• Finance Committee Report with year-to-date budget through June and July 2023
• Building and Grounds Committee Report (did not meet)
• Director's Report for July 2023

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the June 28, 2023, meeting minutes. No new business or unfinished business was addressed during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (8-0)
• Approved June 28, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board is holding an orientation session for new members. The agenda includes a department overview presentation, a review of the board manual, and a discussion of the Missouri Sunshine Law. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Department orientation PowerPoint presentation
• Review of Parks & Recreation Board Manual
• Sunshine Law discussion

City Council

The City Council will review departmental operational budgets during a work session.

• Operational budgets for various city departments including Finance/General, Public Works/Water Pollution Control, and Parks and Recreation

The City Council held a work session to review FY24 operational budgets for various departments, including Finance, City Clerk, and Public Works. City Manager Dulin proposed merging the Finance and HR departments into a single division under an Administrative Services Director following the retirement of the Finance Director. No formal votes were recorded during this session.

• Proposed merging Finance and HR departments into one under an Administrative Services Director
• Proposed new Communications division budget of $35,400 for a city newsletter and social media
• Discussed moving holiday lights to Lion's Lake due to Maguire Street Corridor project
• Identified Courtney Christiansen to serve as Interim Finance Director in September

City Council

The agenda states that no regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023. This is a procedural notice of cancellation, with no items for discussion or decision.

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget and a revised 2022-2023 budget. The meeting includes updates on the 205 N Holden visitor center and a review of the Arrivalist Agreement.

• Presentation of 2022-2023 Revised & 2023-2024 Budget
• Review of 205 N Holden Change Order No. 4
• Discussion of Arrivalist Agreement
• Update on WCVB election of officers and board appointments
• Strategic Plan Update

The board approved a change order for roof and window repairs at 205 North Holden Street and a multi-year agreement for visitor research data. Revised and upcoming budgets were presented for review, but no action was taken on them.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 for $42,650 for roof, window, and mortar repair at 205 N Holden
• Approved agreement with Arrivalist for visitor research data services ($2,500 for the first year)
• Approved adoption of the agenda
• Approved June 8, 2023, meeting minutes

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission

The Warrensburg Tax Increment Financing Commission will consider approving revised bylaws and policies and procedures, both amended June 20, 2023. The commission will also elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary/treasurer. The agenda includes approval of minutes from December 14, 2022, and June 17, 2013.

• Review and approve TIF bylaws (revised 10-2-12, amended 6-20-2023)
• Review and approve TIF policies and procedures (revised 10-2-12, amended 6-20-2023)
• Election of officers: chair, vice-chair, secretary/treasurer
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2022, and June 17, 2013

The Commission adopted bylaws and policies and procedures that had been pending since 2013. The body also elected its officers for the 2023-2024 term. Finance Director Marcella McCoy provided a report on the collection of economic activity taxes (EATS) and payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTS).

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2013 meeting (7-0)
• Approved Commission Bylaws (7-0)
• Approved Tax Increment Financing Policies and Procedures (7-0)
• Elected Scott Holmberg as Chair (7-0)
• Elected Greg Hall as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Elected Mark Reynolds as Secretary/Treasurer (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting to review the 2023-2024 budget and receive administrative updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• 2023-2024 Budget Review
• Other Administrative Updates

Arts Commission

The Commission will review submissions for the City Photo Contest and discuss a proposed coloring book collaboration with the Visitors Center. Members will also provide updates on Art Walk planning, the Community Theater Fundraiser, and the EAA airplane project.

• Review of City Photo Contest submissions
• Discussion of Warrensburg Coloring Book project
• Art Walk planning including an upcycle project
• Community Theater Fundraiser updates for October
• EAA organization airplane project update

The Commission selected the top three entries for the Budget Book photo contest. Members also coordinated logistics for the July 19 art walk and the Community Theater Fundraiser scheduled for October 13-15.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Selected top three photos for the Budget Book photo contest

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with only recreation division updates listed. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or decisions detailed.

• Recreation Division Updates: Fitness, Sports, Programs

City Council

The City Council adopted an ordinance regarding marijuana-related uses, maintaining a 1,000-foot buffer from schools, churches, and daycares. Two minor plats for property consolidation and development were approved. The council also authorized a $500 donation for classroom supplies.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5805 regarding Marijuana-Related Uses (4-0)
• Approved Minor Plat of Schnatz Park at 715 E. Young Street and 729 PCA Road (4-0)
• Approved Minor Plat of Stella Place at 709 S. Holden Street (4-0)
• Approved $500 Stevenson Fund donation to Teachers’ Warehouse of Johnson County (4-0)
• Appointed Travis Hume to Parks and Recreation Board
• Appointed Elizabeth Hargrave to Diversity and Inclusion Commission
• Appointed Allison Roots as Non-Voting Member for Diversity and Inclusion Commission
• Tabled parklet policy pending further conceptual plans and recommendations

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review presentations regarding operational budgets for several departments. The session includes reviews of Community Development, Police, Fire, and Public Works/Information Technology budgets.

• Presentation of Community Development operational budget
• Presentation of Police operational budget
• Presentation of Fire operational budget
• Presentation of Public Works/Information Technology operational budget

The City Council held a work session to review operational budget presentations from the Community Development, IT, Law Enforcement, and Fire departments. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on departmental accomplishments and goals for the 2024 fiscal year.

• Proposed moving $35,000 for Law Enforcement HVAC repair from operational to capital budget
• Proposed replacing GIS personnel with a contracted software service for FY2024
• Proposed adopting the 2024 International Building Codes

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Warrensburg Diversity & Inclusion Commission is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from June 5, 2023, and to hear remarks from the chair. They will discuss proclamations for National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Native American Heritage Month, as well as upcoming events like the Community Connection Fair and Get the Red Out. The meeting is open to the public with an online access option.

• Proclamations for National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 16-Oct 16), National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Native American Heritage Month
• Discussion of Community Connection Fair and Get the Red Out events
• Approval of June 5, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the meeting agenda by acclamation. Members discussed upcoming proclamations for heritage months and participation in the Get the Red Out event on September 9. No formal votes were taken on funding or policy changes.

• Approved meeting agenda by acclamation
• Confirmed Heather Salizar will represent Whiteman Air Force Base

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on a minor plat for Schnatz Park, Stella Place, and Wyatt Place, and consider an ordinance amending city code regarding marijuana-related uses. They will also discuss a sewer revenue bond for upgrades to Warrensburg's wastewater treatment plants.

• Minor Plat of Schnatz Park, Plat No. 1 at 715 E. Young St. & 729 PCA Rd.
• Minor Plat of Stella Place at 709 S. Holden St.
• Minor Plat of Wyatt Place at 133 & 135 N. Water St.
• Ordinance amending Section 27-246 regarding marijuana related uses
• Overview and discussion of Sewer Revenue Bond for wastewater treatment plant upgrades

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved an ordinance to remove certain buffer requirements for marijuana-related uses. The commission also approved three minor plats for property developments and discussed an upcoming sewer revenue bond election.

• Approved ordinance amending Section 27-246 regarding marijuana-related uses (5-2)
• Approved Minor Plat of Schnatz Park at 715 E. Young St. & 729 PCA Rd. (7-0)
• Approved Minor Plat of Stella Place at 709 S. Holden St. (7-0)
• Approved Minor Plat of Wyatt Place at 133 & 135 N. Water St. (7-0)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Warrensburg Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from March and April 2023, elect a Chair and Vice-Chair, and discuss the Downtown Facade Grant Committee. Other business includes training for the Midcentury Modern Project, a briefing on the Missouri Preservation Conference in Joplin, and an update on the Jones Brothers Mule Barn.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair officers
• Downtown Facade Grant Committee discussion
• Training and photography for the Midcentury Modern Project
• Brief on the Missouri Preservation Conference in Joplin
• Update on the Jones Brothers Mule Barn

The commission elected Frances Ellis as Chair and Jill Purvis as Vice-Chair. The body also approved minutes from two previous meetings and appointed an interim member to the Downtown Facade Grant Committee.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Elected Frances Ellis as Chair (3-0)
• Elected Jill Purvis as Vice-Chair (3-0)
• Appointed Frances Ellis to the Downtown Facade Grant Committee in the interim (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board will discuss and possibly act on several items, including a request for a permanent statue in Blind Boone Park, a proposal for park entrance sign landscaping and a sensory garden, and an agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation for the CAPS program at Lions Lake. The board will also review budget reports, a contract for facility and grounds, and elect officers. The meeting includes a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Presentation by Bruce Uhler on Bruce Reed Memorial Committee request for permanent statue in Blind Boone Park
• Presentation by JCBS on park entrance sign landscaping and new sensory garden
• Recommendation for approval of CAPS program with MDC at Lions Lake
• Floating Rain Gardens Project discussion
• Election of officers (President and Vice President)

The Board approved terminating the maintenance agreement established by Ordinance #5751 to bring park operations back under the Parks & Recreation Department. The Board also approved a memorial placement, a sensory garden partnership, and a fishing access agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation.

• Terminated contract agreement established by Ordinance #5751 between Board and City of Warrensburg (7-0)
• Approved hiring process for Park Operations Superintendent with intent to fill by September 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved placement of Bruce Reed Memorial on existing concrete pad at Blind Boone Park (7-0)
• Approved partnership with Johnson County Board of Services to form a design committee for a sensory garden at Hawthorne Park (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Missouri Department of Conservation to implement the Community Assistance Program (CAPS) for fishing access (7-0)
• Approved support for Nathan Wiltrap's Eagle Scout project to install floating rain gardens at Lions Lake (7-0)
• Elected Jason Duffey as President and Ernest Graydon as Vice President

City Council

The City Council will review FY2024 funding requests from several community partners, including Big Brothers Big Sisters and OATS, Inc. The council will also consider an ordinance for an agreement with Johnson County Emergency Management regarding the use of the Emergency Operations Center.

• FY2024 funding request: $8,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
• FY2024 funding request: $18,000 for OATS, Inc. Transportation
• FY2024 funding request: $22,250 for Warrensburg Main Street, Inc.
• Ordinance for agreement with Johnson County Emergency Management for use of the Emergency Operations Center
• Resolution in support of the City of Knob Noster State Park Road Annexation

City Manager Dulin and Interim HR Director Courtney Christensen presented a two-phase compensation plan to improve recruitment and retention, particularly for public safety. Phase 1 proposes a $239,598.39 investment to move most employees toward the bottom of competitive salary ranges. Phase 2, estimated at $399,238.70, remains unfunded.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Building & Grounds Committee is meeting to receive updates on park projects and the swimming pool. The agenda contains only these two discussion items and no other business.

• Park project updates
• Swimming pool updates

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks & Recreation Board Finance Committee is meeting to review budget development. The agenda contains only this single item, with no supporting details provided.

• Budget Development Review

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board Administrative Committee is meeting to discuss overall operations for Parks & Recreation and to make recommendations regarding the Park Maintenance Division. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings.

• Discussion of overall Parks & Recreation operations
• Recommendations regarding Park Maintenance Division

City Council

The City Council is reviewing multiple ordinances for street maintenance, sewer lining, and road projects. The meeting also includes proclamations and a presentation on environmental survey results.

• Contract with Higgins Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. for 2023 Annual Street Maintenance Program
• Contract with KAT Excavation, Inc. for the Cooper Blvd Extension Project
• Contract with Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Main Lining Program
• Engineering services contract with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. for Maguire Street Improvements
• Cooperative agreement with Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce for door access control at the Warrensburg Depot

The City Council approved several contracts for street maintenance, sewer lining, and the Cooper Blvd Extension. It also authorized a $1,675,728 engineering contract for the Maguire Street Corridor and Interchange project. Additionally, the council approved a shared-cost door access system for the Warrensburg Depot.

• Approved $927,543.90 street maintenance contract with Higgins Asphalt Paving Co., Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Cooper Blvd Extension contracts with KAT Excavation, Inc. for $983,734.22 (concrete) and $902,959.99 (asphalt) (4-0)
• Approved $174,708.20 sanitary sewer main lining contract with Visu-Sewer of Missouri, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $45,260 door access control system for Warrensburg Depot, shared with Chamber of Commerce (4-0)
• Affirmed Section 22-92 and 22-94 of the Code of Ordinances regarding utility rate increases (4-0)
• Approved $1,675,728 engineering contract with Burns & McDonnell for Maguire Street Corridor and Interchange (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2256 authorizing destruction of Human Resources records (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review the upcoming fiscal year budget. Discussions will focus on debt balances, reserve fund balances, and revenue projections presented by Finance Director Marcella McCoy.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Work Session
• Discussion of debt balances
• Discussion of reserve fund balances
• Review of FY 2024 revenue projections

The City Council held a work session to discuss FY24 debt requirements, revenue projections, and fund balances. No formal votes were taken on budget items, as the session served as a presentation of financial data ahead of August budget adoption.

• Adopted the meeting agenda (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Commission approved a budget request for fiscal year 2024 consisting of $9,000 in expenses and $7,500 in projected revenue. Members discussed upcoming plans for a community theater fundraiser in October and an art walk project. The meeting also addressed a potential coloring book distribution for Old Drum day.

• $9,000 budgeted expenses for FY24
• $7,500 projected revenue for FY24
• Community Theater Fundraiser planned for October 26-29
• Art Walk planning for July and August

The Commission agreed to use an app to create content for a coloring book project in collaboration with the Visitors Center. Members discussed marketing strategies and potential October dates for a Community Theater Fundraiser. Discussion of photo contest submissions was tabled.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled photo contest submissions discussion
• Agreed to use an app for coloring book project content
• Assigned Allison and Sue to meet with Marcy Barnhart regarding coloring book content

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will discuss several marketing and grant agreements. Items include reviewing McDaniels Marketing proposals for MDT MMG and MPD grants, a search engine marketing agreement with Madden Media, and a Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Agreement.

• McDaniels Marketing Agreement - MDT MMG Grant
• McDaniels Marketing Agreement - MDT MPD Grant
• Search Engine Marketing Agreement with Madden Media
• Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Agreement
• Visitor Center Update for 205 N Holden

The Board approved several marketing service agreements and grant applications through the Missouri Division of Tourism. The Board also authorized the director to sign a $250,000 Local Tourism Asset Development Grant for the renovation of 205 N Holden Street.

• Approved agreement with McDaniels Marketing for $86,100 pending grant approval
• Approved agreement with McDaniels Marketing for $10,000 pending grant approval
• Approved agreement with Madden Media for $9,000 via MDT SEM program
• Approved application for MDT MPD grant for $37,500
• Approved signing of $250,000 Local Tourism Asset Development Grant agreement
• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The WCVB Visitor Center Committee is meeting via Zoom to receive updates on two potential visitor center locations. The committee will also review progress regarding the first goal of the WCVB Strategic Plan.

• Update on Visitor Center at 200 S Holden
• Update on Visitor Center at 205 N Holden
• WCVB Strategic Plan Goal 1 Update

The committee adopted the meeting agenda and received updates on the Visitor Center at 200 S Holden Street and the property at 205 N Holden Street. Members reviewed the Enneking Construction contract, the total project budget, and construction progress images. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted the agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Warrensburg Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 5, 2023, at 5:30 PM has been canceled because there are no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission is meeting to approve minutes, discuss proclamations for upcoming observances, and hear updates on Juneteenth events, including from Erica Collins and the Whiteman AFB Juneteenth African American Heritage Association. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or funding items listed.

• Approval of minutes from 2-6-23, 3-6-23, and 5-1-23 meetings
• Discussion of proclamations for LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Juneteenth, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Native American Heritage Month
• Update on Juneteenth events by Erica Collins
• Update on Whiteman AFB Juneteenth African American Heritage Association
• Community Connection Fair discussion

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force is meeting to discuss several items, including a proposal to sell timber from city land near Cooper Blvd and Hawthorne Park, with proceeds suggested for street tree maintenance and new plantings. They will also hear an update on a student survey presentation to the City Council, receive a visit from a community forester, and work on compiling a resident recycling info sheet.

• Discussion of selling or auctioning cleared trees from Cooper Blvd/Hawthorne Park area
• Proposal to use timber sale funds for street tree maintenance and new plantings
• WHS Environmental Club to present survey to City Council on June 12, 2023
• Guest speaker Charles Connor, MDC community forester, to discuss invasive species
• Compiling a resident recycling info sheet for paper, glass, metal, and plastic

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force unanimously approved moving future meetings to the Jack Moore Room at the Train Depot. Members discussed potential timber sales on city land and the development of a new ordinance following the merger of the Tree Board into the task force.

• Approved new meeting location at Jack Moore Room in the Train Depot (Unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to approve minutes, receive committee reports, and review budget documents including a year-to-date budget and a draft 2023-2024 budget. The board will also consider a proposal from the Warrensburg School District and hear the director's report. The meeting will close with a vote to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Review of year-to-date budget through April 2023 and draft 2023-2024 budget
• Warrensburg School District request (proposal letter attached)
• Employee Appreciation Awards announced
• Committee reports from Finance, Building & Grounds, Recreation, and Administration
• Closed session for legal actions and personnel records

The Board approved a request from the Warrensburg School District to provide lunches to youth at Cave Hollow Park in July. Members also reviewed a first draft of the 2023-2024 budget and discussed the costs of pool management and recreation software.

• Approved use of Cave Hollow Park for Warrensburg School District summer food program (5-0)
• Approved May 31, 2023 Agenda (5-0)
• Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The May 24, 2023 regular meeting of the Warrensburg Historic Preservation Commission has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

Arts Commission

The commission will consider a new budget request for fiscal year 2024. The meeting also includes updates on the Community Theater Fundraiser and upcoming Old Drum Day activities.

• Approval of FY24 Budget Request
• Old Drum Day coloring sheet discussion
• Community Theater Fundraiser updates for October dates
• Sculpture on the Move event report

The Commission approved the FY24 budget request with $9,000 in expenses and $7,500 in projected revenue. The $1,500 shortfall will be covered by the cash reserve. The Commission also agreed to partner with the Community Center for a Community Theater Fundraiser in late October.

• Approved FY24 budget request (unanimous)
• Approved May 22 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to partner with Community Center for Community Theater Fundraiser

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee is meeting to review budget development. The agenda contains only this single item before adjournment, with no specific figures or proposals listed.

• Budget development review

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Board will discuss a change order for the 205 N Holden Visitor Center and a revision to the purchase policy. Members will also review proposals for Explore Missouri advertising and two Missouri Division of Tourism marketing grants.

• Change Order No. 3 for 205 N Holden
• Revision of the purchase policy
• Explore Missouri advertising proposal
• Missouri Division of Tourism Marketing Matching Grant application
• Missouri Division of Tourism Marketing Platform Development Grant application

The Board approved a $10,000 advertising agreement with Nexstar Media Group and authorized the director to apply for two Missouri Division of Tourism grants. A revised purchase and work order policy for the 205 N Holden Street renovation was also adopted.

• Approved revised purchase and work order policy for 205 N Holden (passed)
• Approved $10,000 advertising agreement with Nexstar Media Group (passed)
• Approved application for $10,000 MDT Marketing Platform Development Grant (passed)
• Approved application for $37,500 MDT Marketing Matching Grant (passed)
• Adopted meeting agenda (passed)
• Approved April 13, 2023 meeting minutes (passed)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Committee met on May 9, 2023, to review division updates. The agenda lists discussions on fitness, sports, and general programs. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the provided text.

• Fitness division update
• Sports division update
• Programs division update

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances, including a call for a sewer revenue bond election. The agenda also includes discussions on fire service mutual aid, sidewalk improvements, and school resource officer programming.

• Ordinance calling a bond election for a sewer revenue bond
• Ordinance authorizing mutual aid for fire services with the Secretary of the Air Force
• Ordinance to execute a contract with Richter Excavating & Plumbing, LLC for the 2023 Sidewalk Improvement Program
• Ordinance for a Memorandum of Understanding with Warrensburg R-VI School District for the SRO Program
• Mayoral appointments for Planning & Zoning, Johnson County Economic Development Corporation, and Historic Planning Commission

The City Council approved a bond election to fund $22 million in upgrades for two wastewater treatment plants. The council also approved contracts for sidewalk improvements and mutual aid for fire services. A memorandum of understanding for the School Resource Officer program was renewed.

• Approved bond election for up to $22 million in sewer revenue bonds (3-0)
• Approved contract with Richter Excavating & Plumbing, LLC for 2023 Sidewalk Improvement Program not to exceed $182,000 (3-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement for fire services with the Secretary of the Air Force (3-0)
• Approved renewal of School Resource Officer Program MOU with Warrensburg R-VI School District (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Jan Jones to Planning & Zoning Commission (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Jim Kushner to Johnson County Economic Development Corporation (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Samantha Krzeminski to Historic Planning Commission (3-0)

City Council

The agenda contains only procedural items and a request to enter a closed session regarding legal litigation and attorney communications. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force is meeting to discuss updates on the WHS Environmental Club survey, Tree Board and Tree Campus initiatives, and a follow-up on Earth Day activities. They will also review the city's solid waste analysis by Burns McDonnell, the Maguire Street project, and work on compiling a resident recycling info sheet. The meeting includes subcommittee reports and miscellaneous matters.

• WHS Environmental Club Survey Update
• Tree Board, Tree Campus, and Tree City Update
• City Council Solid Waste Analysis Update – Burns McDonnell
• City Maguire Street Project Update
• Compile a Resident Recycling Info Sheet - Paper, Glass, Metal, Plastic

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force reviewed preliminary results of a city sustainability survey, noting 72% of respondents consider a sustainability plan very important. Members discussed a potential recycling center modeled on Higginsville's profitable program, invasive species buyback, and walkability concerns. The group also heard updates on the Tree Campus initiative and ongoing recycling issues at UCM. No formal votes or decisions were taken.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting
• Approved meeting agenda

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The WCVB Visitor Center Committee will receive updates regarding the visitor center locations at 200 S Holden and 205 N Holden. The committee will also review an update on Goal 1 of the WCVB Strategic Plan.

• Update On Visitor Center-200 S Holden
• Update On Visitor Center - 205 N Holden
• WCVB Strategic Plan Goal 1 Update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for May 1, 2023, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The commission approved a specific date for Asian/Pacific Island recognition and proposed using a 2019 LGBT proclamation. Members also discussed guest procedures for council interactions and upcoming community events.

• Designated May 22 as Asian/Pacific Island recognition (unanimous)
• Approved using and reading the 2019 LGBT proclamation

City Council

The City Council and Parks & Recreation Board will hold a joint meeting featuring an update from Interim Director Chris Deal. The agenda also includes a motion to enter a closed session regarding legal actions or litigation.

• Presentation: Parks & Recreation updates by Interim Director Chris Deal
• Closed session regarding legal actions, causes of action, or litigation

The Park Board and City Council received an operational update on parks and recreation services, including facility renovations and membership growth. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda

Parks and Recreation Board

The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 29, 2023, minutes. No new business or unfinished business was decided upon during the session. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 29, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board and City Council are holding a joint meeting. They will hear a presentation on parks and recreation updates from Interim Director Chris Deal. Following the presentation, the board is scheduled to enter a closed session to discuss legal actions or litigation, as permitted by state law. The agenda is otherwise routine, with roll call, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Joint meeting with Parks & Recreation Board and City Council
• Presentation on Parks & Recreation Updates by Interim Director Chris Deal
• Closed session under Section 610.021 RSMo for legal actions or litigation
• Meeting at Warrensburg Community Center Room BC, 445 E Gay St

The Park Board and City Council held a joint meeting featuring an operational update from Interim Parks Director Deal. No substantive policy changes or funding approvals were decided during the open session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance to rezone 115 and 117 W. Oak St. from general business to low density multifamily residence. The council will also consider a memorandum of understanding with Warrensburg R-VI School District regarding an opioid resource program.

• Rezoning 115 and 117 W. Oak St. from GB: General Business to R3: Low Density Multifamily Residence District
• Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Warrensburg R-VI School District and the City for an opioid resource program
• Resolution authorizing the destruction of Police Department records held for the required period
• Mayoral appointment of Katharine Norton to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a four-year term

The City Council denied a request to rezone 115 and 117 W. Oak Street from a General Business District to a Low Density Multifamily Residence District. The council also approved a partnership with the local school district for opioid overdose medication and authorized the destruction of old police records.

• Rejected rezoning of 115 and 117 W. Oak Street to R3 Low Density Multifamily Residence District (0-4)
• Approved Resolution No. 2254 for a Memorandum of Understanding with Warrensburg R-VI School District to provide Naloxone (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2255 authorizing destruction of Police Department records (4-0)
• Appointed Katharine Norton to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a four-year term (4-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet at 102 S. Holden. The agenda includes a closed session regarding legal actions or litigation involving the city and its attorneys.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session regarding a solid waste study. Burns & McDonnell engineering firm will provide an update to the Council.

• Solid Waste Study Presentation/Council Update by Burns & McDonnell

The City Council held a work session to review a solid waste feasibility study presented by Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. No formal votes or decisions were made during the session. A final report with recommendations is expected by late May or early June.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Buildings and Grounds Committee is meeting to discuss updates on park projects and the swimming pool. The agenda contains only these two discussion items, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Park project updates
• Swimming pool update

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss property code maintenance and receive an update on the Jones Brothers Mule Barn from Property Maintenance Inspector Joe Clifford. They will also plan for National Preservation Month 2023, including a proclamation and walking tour, and get an update on the Historic Preservation Fund Grant. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes from March 22, 2023.

• Discussion on property code maintenance and update on Jones Brothers Mule Barn
• National Preservation Month 2023 proclamation and walking tour with Warrensburg Main Street
• Update on Historic Preservation Fund Grant
• Missouri Preservation Conference 2023, June 7-9 in Joplin, Missouri

The Historic Preservation Commission selected seven properties for National Preservation Month. The commission also discussed property maintenance violations at the Jones Brothers Mule Barn and reviewed funding for the Missouri Preservation Conference 2023.

• Selected seven properties for National Preservation Month
• Identified Don Nimmer and Frances Ellis to attend one-day sessions at the Missouri Preservation Conference 2023

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg Arts Commission will discuss its FY24 budget request and plan upcoming Art Walk events, including assigning dates and selecting projects. The agenda also includes updates on the Community Theater fundraiser, the airplane project, and a float for the UCM Homecoming parade. The meeting is largely procedural, with no final votes scheduled on major items.

• Discussion of FY24 budget request
• Art Walk planning: assign dates and determine projects (paint-by-number, rock painting, upcycle collage, toddler hand painting, coloring page competition)
• Community Theater fundraiser updates: August dates, audition promotion, community partners
• Airplane project update
• Float in UCM Homecoming parade discussion

The commission approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members assigned staff and dates for the Art Walk through September and identified three specific art projects for the series. The FY24 budget proposal was deferred to the May meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Art Walk dates from April 19 through September 20
• Selected upcycle collage, toddler hand painting, and coloring page competition as projects
• Tabled FY24 budget request review until May meeting
• Placed airplane project on hold

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the year-to-date financial report. The agenda contains only this discussion item and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of Year to Date Financial Report

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Administrative Committee is meeting to discuss overall department operations and the interim director position. The agenda contains no specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts, only these two discussion items. The meeting is scheduled for April 17, 2023, at 6pm in Meeting Room 3 of the Warrensburg Community Center.

• Discussion of overall Parks & Recreation operations
• Discussion of Interim Director Position

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will review updates regarding the 205 N Holden Visitor Center and a second change order for that project. The board will also consider a bid approval for visitor guide printing and receive a strategic plan update.

• Change Order No. 2 for 205 N Holden
• Bid approval for Visitor Guide printing
• Review of financial reports and lodging tax data
• WCVB Strategic Plan update

The Board approved a change order for electrical, window, and exterior work at 205 North Holden Street. The Board also awarded a visitor guide printing contract to SourcePoint. The City Council previously approved $70,000 in ARPA funds for the renovation project.

• Approved $30,703 change order from Enneking Construction for 205 N Holden renovation
• Approved visitor guide printing contract awarded to SourcePoint for $6,550
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Adopted the meeting agenda

City Council

The City of Warrensburg is hosting an open house regarding solid waste services. Residents and businesses are also encouraged to complete a survey about trash and recycling services by April 17.

• Solid Waste Informational Open House on April 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Online survey for residents and businesses regarding trash and recycling services

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with a single agenda item: Recreation Division Updates, covering fitness, sports, and programs. No decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is procedural and informational.

• Recreation Division Updates: Fitness
• Recreation Division Updates: Sports
• Recreation Division Updates: Programs

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances declaring the results of the April 4, 2023, General Municipal Election. This includes certifying two new council members, a 1% general sales tax increase, and a 3% marijuana sales tax. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new members and several land use hearings.

• Certification of 1% General Sales Tax increase for public safety and capital improvements
• Certification of 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana retail sales
• Swearing-in of new Council Members Kushner and Jones
• Public hearing for a conditional use permit at 210 E. Gay Street
• Public hearing for rezoning 115 and 117 W. Oak St. to R3 Low Density Multifamily

The City Council certified the election of two council members and the results of two sales tax votes. A 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana was approved, while a 1% general sales tax increase was rejected. The council also elected Jim Kushner as Mayor and Bruce D. Uhler as Chairperson Pro Tem.

• Certified election of Jim Kushner (802 votes) and Jan Jones (820 votes) to City Council (4-0)
• Certified rejection of 1% general sales tax increase (520 for, 586 against) (4-0)
• Certified approval of 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana (848 for, 260 against) (4-0)
• Elected Jim Kushner as Mayor (4-0)
• Elected Bruce D. Uhler as Chairperson Pro Tem (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for single-family dwelling at 210 E. Gay Street (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 115 and 117 W. Oak Street from GB to R3 (4-0)
• Approved easement vacation and final plat for Southwest Estates at 323 and 325 Jones Avenue (4-0)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Warrensburg Energy and Sustainability Task Force is meeting to discuss updates on recycling efforts, an EV fast-charge site, and upcoming Earth Day events. Members will also review survey results, city baseline data, and subcommittee reports.

• WHS Environmental Club Survey Update
• Tree Board, Tree Campus, and Tree City Update
• Fast Charge Site for EVs
• PCMR free electronics recycling event on April 22, 2023, 9-11 am
• 2023 Spring Cleanup for bulky waste and brush/limb drop-off

The committee approved the sustainability survey and decided to include age disclosure questions. Members discussed potential initiatives including a bicycle café, a Tree Campus application, and the installation of a Tesla fast charging station.

• Approved meeting minutes as presented
• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Decided to include age disclosure in sustainability survey

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The WCVB Visitor Center Committee is meeting to receive updates on two potential visitor center locations. The committee will also review progress regarding the first goal of the WCVB Strategic Plan.

• Update On Visitor Center-200 S Holden
• Update On Visitor Center - 205 N Holden
• WCVB Strategic Plan Goal 1 Update

The Visitor Center Committee approved the meeting minutes from January 6 and February 1, 2023. The committee discussed a $30,703 change order for electrical, window, and exterior work at 205 N Holden Street, which will be sent to the full board for approval.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Approved January 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved February 1, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussed $30,703 change order for 205 N Holden Street (referred to full board for approval)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Warrensburg Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for a single-family home at 210 E. Gay St. and a rezoning of 115 & 117 W. Oak St. from General Business to Low-Density Multifamily. They will also review a minor plat for Southwest Estates Lots 12A & 13A at 323 & 325 Jones Ave. Additionally, there will be a presentation on the new Residential Sidewalk Improvement Program and the FY24 budget request.

• Conditional use permit for single-family detached dwelling at 210 E. Gay St. in Central Business District
• Rezoning of 115 & 117 W. Oak St. from GB to R3 (Low-Density Multifamily)
• Minor plat approval for Southwest Estates Lots 12A & 13A at 323 & 325 Jones Ave.
• Presentation on Residential Sidewalk Improvement Program by Public Works Director
• FY24 Budget Request discussion

The commission approved a conditional use permit for a single-family home on E. Gay St and a minor plat for lot line adjustments on Jones Ave. A request to rezone two properties on W. Oak St from General Business to Low-Density Multifamily was denied. The board also approved FY24 budget requests for specific training options.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for single-family dwelling at 210 E. Gay St (4-0)
• Denied rezoning of 115 & 117 W. Oak St from General Business to R3 Low-Density Multifamily (0-5)
• Approved minor plat for lot line adjustment at 317, 323, & 325 Jones Ave (5-0)
• Approved FY24 budget for webinar training and $500 for City Attorney board training (5-0)
• Approved amended February 6, 2023 minutes (4-0)

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss upcoming proclamations and annual events. The agenda includes public concerns, announcements, and remarks by the chair, with no scheduled invitees. The meeting is largely procedural, covering routine approvals and planning for heritage month proclamations and community events.

• Approval of 2-6-23 and 3-6-23 minutes
• Proclamations for Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Juneteenth, National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Native American Heritage Month
• Connect with Change Fair at UCM on 4/4/23 3-5 PM
• Warrensburg Banner Project discussion
• Committee Facebook Page update

City Council

The City of Warrensburg will hold a town hall to present information on two upcoming ballot questions. The session covers proposed changes to the general sales tax and a new tax on marijuana sales.

• Proposed 1-cent increase to the general sales tax for public safety and general purposes
• Proposed 3% sales tax on all tangible personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana
• Estimated $4.7 million in annual revenue from the proposed 1-cent sales tax increase

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the construction of pickleball courts, and the implementation of corporate and military membership discounts. The board will also receive committee reports, a director's report, and review the year-to-date budget.

• Pickle Ball Courts discussion
• Corporate Membership discount proposal
• Military Membership discount proposal
• Employee Appreciation Awards announcement
• Budget YTD February 2023 review

The Board approved the renovation of two tennis courts into pickleball courts funded by the Blaine Whitworth Go Big or Go Home Foundation. Additionally, new 10% membership discounts were established for qualifying corporations and military personnel.

• Approved renovation of 2 tennis courts at Grover Park into pickleball courts (6-0)
• Approved 10% membership discount for corporations with 5 or more participating employees (6-0)
• Approved 10% membership discount for active duty military, guard, reserve, dependents, and veterans (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved February 22, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the Fiscal Year 2022 audit report and consider an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 annual budget. Additional items include a proposal for Bluebeam software and training, worker's compensation insurance, and various record destruction resolutions.

• Ordinance to accept a quote from CADD Microsystems for Bluebeam Software & Training
• Ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2023 Adopted Budget
• Resolution accepting a worker's compensation insurance proposal effective April 1, 2023
• Resolution authorizing destruction of building permit and computer system documentation records
• Resolution authorizing destruction of finance-collections records

The City Council adopted ordinances to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and purchase Bluebeam software for building permit approvals. The council also approved resolutions for workers' compensation insurance, record destruction, and the disposal of a city vehicle.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5786 to purchase Bluebeam software and training (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5787 to amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Budget (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2250 for workers' compensation insurance (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2251 to destroy building permit and electronic records (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2252 to destroy finance-collections records (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2253 to dispose of a 2009 Ford Escape (4-0)
• Approved March 13, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Warrensburg Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss an update on the Historic Preservation Fund Grant, review the FY24 budget request, and plan for National Preservation Month 2023, including a proclamation and an architectural scavenger hunt. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and announcements about the Missouri Preservation Conference and a preservation planning webinar.

• Update on the Historic Preservation Fund Grant (staff report dated 2023-03-20)
• FY24 Budget Request (document: FY24 HPC REQUEST.PDF)
• National Preservation Month 2023: library table, proclamation, and architectural scavenger hunt on Warrensburg Main Street
• Missouri Preservation Conference 2023 in Joplin, June 7-9 (registration opens April 3)
• Preservation Planning Webinar by National Alliance for Preservation Commissions on March 23

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the minutes from December 8, 2022, and January 25, 2023. Members agreed that the National Preservation Month Proclamation should be read at the City Council meeting on April 10.

• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled National Preservation Month Proclamation for April 10 City Council meeting

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg Arts Commission will discuss and potentially vote on a FY23 budget amendment for a Community Theater fundraiser, a grant request from the Old Drum Woodcarvers, and a five-year strategic plan. The meeting also includes updates on the Art Walk and other projects.

• Budget amendment for Community Theater fundraiser totaling $3,500
• Grant request of $1,650 from Old Drum Woodcarvers for a woodcarving seminar
• Five-year strategic plan (2023-2028) for the Arts Commission
• Discussion on Art Walk future with Mainstreet members
• Update on new UCM Art Gallery director, Jamie Platt

The commission approved a five-year strategic plan and a grant request from Old Drum Woodcarvers. A budget amendment for the Community Theater was approved and will be sent to the City Council for final approval. The commission also expressed support for six Art Walk events in 2023.

• Approved FY23 budget amendment for Community Theater (majority vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved FY24 grant request from Old Drum Woodcarvers (majority vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved five-year strategic plan and timeline (unanimous)
• Approved support for 2023 Art Walks

Parks and Recreation Board

This is an orientation meeting for the Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board, featuring a PowerPoint presentation on the board manual. The agenda includes roll call, agenda approval, a welcome from Chair Erica Collins, an ice breaker, and time for questions. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Welcome by Board Chair Erica Collins
• PowerPoint presentation on Parks & Recreation Board Manual
• Ice breaker activity

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting with agenda items limited to Recreation Division updates covering fitness, sports, and programs. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the agenda is procedural and informational only.

• Recreation Division updates: Fitness
• Recreation Division updates: Sports
• Recreation Division updates: Programs

City Council

The Warrensburg City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on new sewer base rate charges for the remainder of fiscal year 2023. The council will also consider ordinances authorizing a stormwater mitigation program, a change order for wastewater treatment plant SCADA upgrades, and an addendum for the Cooper Street Extension design. Other business includes a resolution to transfer $70,000 in ARPA funds to the Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for visitor center renovations.

• Public hearing and first/second reading of ordinance establishing sewer base rate charges for remaining FY2023 budget
• First/second reading of ordinance authorizing a new Stormwater Mitigation Program
• First/second reading of ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 3 for East and West Wastewater Treatment Plants SCADA Upgrade Project
• Resolution approving $70,000 transfer of ARPA funds to Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau for visitor center renovation
• Resolution allowing credit toward building permit fees for attending educational classes

The City Council adopted an ordinance to increase sewer base rate charges effective April 1, 2023, to fund $20.3 million in wastewater treatment plant improvements. The council also approved a new stormwater mitigation program and several project change orders.

• Approved sewer base rate charges effective April 1, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved new Stormwater Mitigation Program (4-0)
• Approved Empire Electric Services Change Order No. 3 for SCADA Upgrade Project (4-0)
• Approved Anderson Engineering Addendum No. 2 for Cooper Street Extension (4-0)
• Increased building permit fee credit for educational classes from $20 to $50 (4-0)
• Authorized destruction of IT and Finance records per retention schedule (4-0)
• Approved $70,000 ARPA fund transfer to Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau (4-0)
• Reappointed Dorothy Arvizu to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission (4-0)

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will consider six-month budget amendments for fiscal year 2022-23, receive a financial report and lodging tax report, and hear an update on the property at 205 N Holden. A presentation on the 2022 Visitor Profile Study and a strategic plan update are also on the agenda.

• Consideration of 6-month budget amendments for FY 22-23
• Financial report and lodging tax report for March 2023
• Update on 205 N Holden property
• Presentation of 2022 Visitor Profile Study
• Strategic plan update

The Board approved the meeting agenda, February minutes, and six-month budget amendments. The budget revisions included a $70,000 increase from City ARPA funds for the 205 North Holden Street renovation and increased personnel and capital outlay expenses.

• Adopted the agenda
• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved six-month budget amendments

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public concerns, as well as discussions on proclamations for various heritage and awareness months, annual events, and collaboration with outside agencies, including a DEI point of contact at Whiteman AFB.

• Proclamations for Women's History Month, Developmental Disability Awareness, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Juneteenth, National Hispanic Heritage Month, and Native American Heritage Month
• Connect with Change Fair at UCM on 4/4/23 from 3-5 PM
• DEI collaboration with Whiteman AFB POC Capt. Shaquan Clarke

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Warrensburg Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for March 6, 2023, at 5:30 PM has been canceled because there are no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several ongoing projects. Key items include planning an Earth Day event at the UCM Farm, preparing a presentation for the City Council, and updates on recycling and unhoused services outreach.

• Earth Day event at UCM Farm on April 22, 2023, at 1:30 pm
• Task force presentation to City Council on March 27, 2023, at 7 pm
• Discussion of obtaining City baseline ESG data
• Update on unhoused Point-in-Time count
• Tree Board and Tree City update

The task force approved the creation of a tree board subcommittee and appointed a Vice Chairman. Members discussed the city's progress toward a sustainability plan and reviewed homelessness data from a Point-in-Time count.

• Approved the tree board as a subcommittee
• Approved Steve Grainger as Task Force Vice Chairman
• Approved minutes as presented
• Adopted agenda pending date correction

City Council

The City Council will vote on adopting the 2023 revision of the Johnson County Local Emergency Operations Plan, presented by Fire Chief Kenneth D. Jennings. The council will also consider resolutions approving an emergency purchase for indoor pool water heaters, purchasing fitness equipment for the Community Center, buying new park entrance signs, and authorizing disposal of a city-owned vehicle. Additionally, the council will vote on mayoral appointments to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission, removing Tarl Bentley and appointing Eddie Osborne.

• Resolution adopting the Johnson County Local Emergency Operations Plan 2023 Revision
• Resolution approving emergency purchase for indoor pool water heaters
• Resolution approving purchase of fitness equipment at Community Center
• Resolution approving purchase of park entrance signs
• Mayoral appointments: remove Tarl Bentley, appoint Eddie Osborne to Diversity and Inclusion Commission

The City Council approved several resolutions for park upgrades, including new entrance signs and fitness equipment. The council also authorized an emergency purchase for indoor pool water heaters and the disposal of a city-owned vehicle.

• Adopted Johnson County Local Emergency Operations Plan 2023 Revision (5-0)
• Approved emergency purchase for indoor pool water heaters (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $60,000 from Marian H. Glazenbrook Estate to Park Operations Fund for fitness equipment (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of new park entrance signs not to exceed $20,000 (5-0)
• Authorized disposal of a 1998 Chevrolet Astro Van via auction (5-0)
• Appointed Eddie Osborne as Council Representative for Diversity and Inclusion Commission, replacing Tari Bentley (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board approved spending $60,000 from the Marian H. Glazenbrook Estate donation for fitness equipment, art, and furniture. Members also authorized seeking bids for the design and planning of new entrance signs for all city parks. The Lions Lake engineering study is currently on hold due to repair costs at the Nassif Aquatic Center.

• Approved spending $60,000 from Marian H. Glazenbrook Estate donation for fitness center equipment, art, and furniture (5-0)
• Approved seeking bids for materials and proceeding with design and planning for new entrance signs for all parks (5-0)
• Approved January 25, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved entering closed session (5-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The February 22, 2023 regular meeting of the Warrensburg Historic Preservation Commission has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Parks and Recreation Board is meeting to receive division updates and discuss proposed projects. The agenda is brief and contains no specific action items, dollar amounts, or detailed proposals.

• Division updates
• Proposed projects discussion

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg Arts Commission will discuss editing its five-year strategic plan goals and measures, and consider a $1,650 grant application from the Old Drum Woodcarvers for a woodcarving seminar. The meeting also includes updates on city arts projects and events.

• Edit goals and measures of five-year strategic plan
• Grant submission from Old Drum Woodcarvers for $1,650
• Warrensburg Community Theatre discussion
• Arts project to launch in April, possibly a rock painting project
• Float in UCM Homecoming parade emphasizing kindness

The commission discussed a potential fundraiser with Community Theatre and a grant application for a wood carving class. No votes were taken on these items; they were tabled for the March meeting. The commission also reviewed a strategic plan outline for a future vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on first and second readings of an ordinance repealing and replacing the city's marijuana-related use regulations. They will also consider related amendments to drug offense provisions and public marijuana use rules. Other business includes approving a minor plat at 707 and 715 E. Young Street, a final plat at 323 and 325 Jones Avenue, and discussing a $70,000 ARPA funding request for the Warrensburg Visitor Center.

• Public hearing and first/second reading of ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 5524 regarding marijuana related uses
• First and second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 14 regarding drug offenses
• First and second reading of ordinance amending Section 28-50 regarding use of marijuana in public
• Discussion on Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau request for $70,000 ARPA funding for the Visitor Center at 205 N Holden
• First and second reading of ordinance approving minor plat of Alex's Addition at 707 and 715 E. Young Street

City Council adopted several ordinances to update land use, drug offense penalties, and public use rules following the passage of Amendment 3. The council also approved a sewer debt write-off and various equipment purchases for parks.

• Adopted Ordinance 5775 updating marijuana land use and definitions (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5776 categorizing drug offenses as civil penalties (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5777 prohibiting marijuana use in public places (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5778 affirming gross receipt tax rate legislation (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 5779 updating Municipal Court provisions (5-0)
• Approved Minor Plat of Alex's Addition at 707 and 715 E. Young Street (5-0)
• Rejected Final Plat of Southwest Estates at 323 and 325 Jones Avenue (0-5)
• Approved $172,032.67 write-off of bad debt for sewer accounts (5-0)

City Council

The Warrensburg City Council will hold a work session to discuss a sewer rate study, including potential rate adjustments and types of bond issues. The discussion is presented by the Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Sewer rate study discussion led by Enrico Villegas
• Review of types of bond issues for sewer projects
• Supporting documents include SBR letter, council presentation, and bond issue overview

The City Council held a work session to review a sewer utility rate study and financing options for $20.3 million in capital expenditures. No formal votes were taken; the council will consider a proposed 17.5% rate increase in March following a public hearing.

• Proposed 17.5% rate increase to be considered at March 25 meeting
• Staff recommended 'Option B' for rate increases
• Staff recommended State Revolving Fund (SRF) revenue bonds for financing

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will consider approving a change order for the 205 N Holden renovation project, discuss an ARPA funding request, and decide whether to provide a letter of support for a MoDOT grant application for the MO River Runner planning grant. The meeting also includes updates on the renovation, financial reports, and a closed session for contract negotiations.

• Approval of a change order for the 205 N Holden renovation (Enneking 205 N Holden Crawlspace Change Order)
• Discussion of an ARPA funding request
• Decision on a letter of support for MoDOT's MO River Runner planning grant application
• Update on the 205 N Holden renovation project
• Closed session under Missouri statute 610.021(12) for contract-related documents

The Board approved a change order for moisture remediation at 205 North Holden Street and requested $70,000 in ARPA funds from the City Council for the property's renovation. The Board also agreed to support a MoDOT planning grant for the Missouri River Runner train service.

• Approved $35,964 change order for crawl space moisture issues at 205 N Holden
• Approved request to City Council to use $70,000 in ARPA tourism funds for 205 N Holden renovation
• Approved providing a letter of support for MoDOT's Missouri River Runner planning grant
• Adopted the agenda
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Warrensburg Planning and Zoning Commission will consider a proposed ordinance to repeal and replace Ordinance 5524 regarding marijuana-related uses, along with two minor plat applications for Southwest Estates and Alex's Addition. Public comments will be heard during the Requests and Petitions item.

• Minor plat for Southwest Estates, Lots 12A & 13A at 317, 323, & 325 Jones Ave.
• Minor plat for Alex's Addition at 707 & 715 E. Young
• Ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 5524 regarding marijuana-related uses

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved an ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 5524 regarding marijuana-related uses. A minor plat for Alex's Addition was approved, while a minor plat for Southwest Estates was denied.

• Approved ordinance repealing and replacing Ordinance 5524 regarding marijuana-related uses (6-0)
• Approved minor plat for Alex's Addition at 707 & 715 E. Young with staff recommendations (5-0)
• Denied minor plat for Southwest Estates, Lots 12A & 13A at 317, 323, & 325 Jones Ave (0-6)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force is meeting to discuss several items, including an update from the Tree Board, a discussion on unhoused residents, and preliminary sustainable city items. They will also consider a vice-chair nomination and plan a presentation to the City Council for March 2023. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and subcommittee reports.

• Tree Board and Tree City update
• Discussion of committee zip code members
• Vice-chair nomination
• Unhoused discussion
• Task force presentation to City Council for March 2023

The Task Force approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members discussed the Tree Board's budget and status, potential changes to voting member residency requirements, and the appointment of a vice chair, but no final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Visitor Center Committee will meet to receive updates on two visitor center locations (200 S Holden and 205 N Holden) and an update on Strategic Plan Goal 1. The meeting is primarily informational with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Update on Visitor Center at 200 S Holden
• Update on Visitor Center at 205 N Holden
• Update on Strategic Plan Goal 1

The committee reviewed updates on the Visitor Center and the property at 205 N Holden Street. The director intends to seek board and city council approval for $70,000 in ARPA funds for renovations. A construction change order for moisture issues was discussed for future board approval.

• Adopted the meeting agenda
• Proposed request for $70,000 in ARPA funds for 205 N Holden Street renovation to be sent to the board and City Council
• Referred $35,964 Enneking Construction change order for crawl space moisture issues to the February board meeting

Children's Memorial Fund and Nancy Anderson Park Advisory Board

The board will meet at 109 W. Young St. to discuss Purse Palooza and any other new business.

• Purse Palooza

The board scheduled the Purse Palooza event for April 20 at Milestones Barn. Logistics for food, auction services, and advertising were established. Two follow-up meetings for purse sorting were set for March 21 and April 18.

• Set Purse Palooza for April 20 at Milestones Barn
• Scheduled Davis and Bell Auction Service for the event
• Selected Belly Down Barbecue for food and Sara Burton for cupcakes
• Scheduled purse sorting meetings for March 21 and April 18 at 109 W. Young

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a fee increase for summer day camp and a percentage discount for community center members at NASSIF. They will also consider purchasing a zero-turn mower and sports field painter, and renewing a cooperative agreement with USDA Wildlife Services. Committee reports and a director's report will be presented.

• Fee increase for Summer Day Camp and percentage off for Community Center members at NASSIF
• Purchase of Zero Turn Mower and Sports Field Painter for Parks Maintenance Division
• Renewal of Cooperative Service Agreement with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services
• Potential projects for parks and community center (memo and project list)
• Employee Appreciation Awards

The board approved several facility upgrades, including new water heaters for the indoor pool and maintenance machinery. Members also authorized acquiring bids for park signage and parking lot repairs, and approved fee increases for Summer Day Camp.

• Approved $30,000 for indoor pool hot water heaters (6-0)
• Approved acquiring bids for new entrance signs at all parks (6-0)
• Tabled engineering study for Lions Lake flooding (6-0)
• Approved acquiring bids for Big Brothers Big Sisters parking lot repairs (6-0)
• Approved acquiring bids for fitness equipment and floor upgrades using up to $60,000 in donated funds (6-0)
• Approved $40,648.82 for a zero-turn mower and painter-tractor (6-0)
• Approved $2,500 annual renewal of USDA cooperative agreement (6-0)
• Approved Summer Day Camp fee increase to $115 weekly (6-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss the Historic Preservation Fund Grant and consider conservation overlay districts as an alternative to historic districts, referencing Denver, CO materials. They will also receive an update on the property maintenance status of the Jones Brothers Mule Barn.

• Update and discussion on the Historic Preservation Fund Grant
• Discussion of Conservation Overlay Districts, with staff report and Denver CO reference documents
• Update on property maintenance status for the Jones Brothers Mule Barn

The commission discussed the differences between conservation and historic overlay districts. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The Warrensburg City Council will hold second readings of ordinances to place a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana and a 1% general sales tax increase on the April 4, 2023 ballot, both subject to voter approval. The council will also consider accepting a land donation and authorizing a contract with The Quality Roofing Company for the Fire Station #2 roof project. A mayoral appointment to the Park and Recreation Board is on the agenda.

• Second reading of ordinance imposing 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana, contingent on voter approval April 4, 2023
• Second reading of ordinance calling for 1% general sales tax increase, contingent on voter approval April 4, 2023
• First and second reading of ordinance accepting a land donation in Warrensburg
• First and second reading of ordinance authorizing contract with The Quality Roofing Company for Fire Station #2 roof project
• Mayoral appointment of Brandon Campbell to Park and Recreation Board through June 2023

City Council approved ordinances to place a 3% marijuana sales tax and a 1% general sales tax increase on the April 4, 2023 ballot. The council also accepted a land donation and approved a roofing contract for Fire Station #2. Additionally, Brandon Campbell was appointed to the Park and Recreation Board.

• Approved 3% sales tax on adult use marijuana for April 4 election (5-0)
• Approved 1% general sales tax increase for April 4 election (5-0)
• Approved land donation at Vest and Broad Streets (5-0)
• Approved contract with The Quality Roofing Company not to exceed $112,700 (5-0)
• Appointed Brandon Campbell to Park and Recreation Board through June 2023 (5-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau Board will discuss financial policies for the 205 N Holden renovation, including change order and purchase policies, and review the FY 22-23 budget. The board will also consider the 2023 grant and sponsorship programs and a strategic plan update. A closed session is planned for personnel matters.

• 205 N Holden Renovation Change Order Policy and Purchase Policy
• FY 22-23 WCVB Budget Update
• WCVB 2023 Grant Program and Sponsorship Program
• WCVB Strategic Plan Update
• Closed session under Missouri law for employee hiring/firing/promotion

The Board approved new financial policies for change orders and purchasing regarding the 205 North Holden project. It also approved revisions to the 2023 Grant Program and the creation of a new Sponsorship Program.

• Approved financial policies for 205 North Holden change orders and purchases
• Approved revisions to the 2023 Grant Program
• Approved creation of the WCVB Sponsorship Program
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to close part of the meeting for personnel and transaction discussions

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board is holding a regular meeting to receive updates on the Recreation Division, covering fees and charges, fitness, sports, and programs. The agenda is primarily informational, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Recreation Division updates on fees and charges
• Fitness program update
• Sports program update
• Programs update

City Council

The Warrensburg City Council will hold first readings of ordinances to place a 3% adult-use marijuana sales tax and a 1% general sales tax increase on the April 4, 2023 ballot. The council will also consider an ordinance amending a Transportation Development District agreement with Hawthorne Development and finalize the April election ballot.

• First reading of ordinance imposing 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana, subject to voter approval on April 4, 2023
• First reading of ordinance calling for a 1% general sales tax increase, to be decided by voters on April 4, 2023
• First and second reading of ordinance declaring results of candidate canvass and establishing the April 4, 2023 general election
• First and second reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 5330 to authorize an amended TDD agreement with Hawthorne Development Transportation Development District
• Presentation of a Life Saving Award to Tressa Coe by the Warrensburg Police Department

The City Council established a general election for April 4, 2023, and approved an amended agreement with the Hawthorne Transportation Development District for road improvements. Two proposed ordinances regarding new sales taxes for marijuana and general funds were read for the first time and will be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved Ordinance No. 5769 establishing a general election for April 4, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5770 amending the Intergovernmental Cooperative Agreement with Hawthorne TDD (5-0)
• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg Arts Commission is holding a strategic planning meeting to develop a five-year plan for FY23-28. Commissioners will discuss the commission's future role, coordination with city goals, and whether to update their vision and mission statements. They will also consider launching an Art In Public Places initiative and creating a Master Public Arts Plan as directed by city ordinance.

• Discussion of a five-year strategic plan (FY23-28) that could align with the city's planning process
• Consideration of returning to an 'Art In Public Places' initiative
• Review of FY23 projects including a rock painting project, airplane project, and parade float
• Discussion of whether to update the commission's vision and mission statements (last revised 2011)
• Review of WAC accomplishments from FY20-22 including grants, events, and public art approvals

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the September meeting. Members discussed the current budget, the 'One Percent for the Arts' city code, and historical files. No other formal actions were taken during the strategic planning discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Visitor Center Committee will meet to receive updates on two visitor center locations (200 S Holden and 205 N Holden) and an update on Strategic Plan Goal 1. The meeting is procedural with no votes or public hearings listed.

• Update on Visitor Center at 200 S Holden
• Update on Visitor Center at 205 N Holden
• Update on WCVB Strategic Plan Goal 1

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force is meeting to discuss updates on tree planting, fast-charging stations, and recycling programs, and to plan its March 2023 presentation to the City Council. The agenda includes several informational updates and subcommittee reports, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Tree Board Update
• Fast Charging Station Update
• Ripple Glass Update
• UCM - GFL Link GFL Recycling of Residential Materials List
• Plan task force presentation to City Council in March 2023

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force approved the previous meeting minutes. Members discussed recycling updates at UCM, potential electric vehicle fleet leasing, and the process for becoming a Tree Campus or Tree City. The group discussed creating 3, 5, and 10-year sustainability plans for the city.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission is holding a working session to plan its 2023 activities, including proclamations, annual events, sub-committees, and goals. The meeting is primarily strategic planning, with no public hearings or specific action items listed.

• Strategic planning for calendar year 2023
• Consideration of sub-committees and project officers
• Discussion of proclamations and annual events
• Establishing and measuring DIC goals
• Collaboration with outside agencies

Planning & Zoning Commission

The January 2, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting in Warrensburg, MO, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled due to no agenda items

No meeting was held on this date due to a lack of agenda items.