Warrensburg public meetings in 2025

Arts Commission

The Fundraising Committee of the Warrensburg Arts Commission is meeting to view a webinar hosted by the Mid-American Arts Alliance.

• Viewing of Mid-American Arts Alliance fundraising webinar

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force will review its focus areas of energy efficiency and resource conservation. Members will consider the Mayor's Monarch Pledge items, including renewable energy solutions and public trees. The agenda also includes an updated recommended tree list for Warrensburg and training for the tree board.

• Discussion of Energy and Sustainability Task Force focus areas: energy efficiency and resource conservation
• Mayor's Monarch Pledge items: renewable energy solutions and public trees
• Updated recommended tree list for Warrensburg
• Tree board training for the ESTF
• Development of a management plan for city‑owned trees

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review the new Warrensburg Historic Resources Map. The body will also receive updates on two grants regarding commercial building designs and World War II heritage cities.

• Buildings for the New Warrensburg Historic Resources Map
• Update on the Historic Preservation Fund Grant for commercial building designs
• Update on the World War II Heritage Cities Grant

The commission approved the October 29, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes with a 5‑0 vote. No motions, resolutions, or recommendations were adopted. The meeting included updates on the historic resources map and grant programs but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution No. 2321 approving the 2025 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan update. The resolution passed unanimously with all five members voting yes. The council also approved three ordinances: a tax‑lien ordinance for 111 E. Parsons Avenue (Ordinance 5993), dedication of public easements for the Maguire Street project (Ordinance 5994), and a lease agreement with Old Drum Animal Shelter for 2026 (Ordinance 5995). Each ordinance was adopted unanimously (yes votes from Kushner, Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler; no votes none).

• Approved Resolution No. 2321 adopting the 2025 ADA Transition Plan (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5993 filing a tax lien on 111 E. Parsons Ave (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5994 accepting dedication of public easements for Maguire Street construction (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 5995 authorizing lease with Old Drum Animal Shelter for 2026 (5‑0 unanimous)

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission will discuss logistics for a City Commissions Luncheon/pot‑luck, including gathering email contacts for commission chairs. Members will also review ideas for a pantry box near the library and church, a Remote Area Medical presentation, and the feasibility of expanding the “Music from the Outside” event at the downtown courthouse. Additional discussion will cover Native American Heritage Month and educational programs to reduce prejudice.

• Logistics planning for City Commissions Luncheon/Pot‑luck (25 min discussion)
• Idea for a pantry box on the corner of the library and church near downtown (2.5 min discussion)
• Remote Area Medical presentation by Chair Elijah Simmons (15 min discussion)
• Feasibility of expanding “Music from the Outside” event in front of the courthouse (2.5 min discussion)
• Brief explanation of the Human Rights Commission and building a more equitable city (5 min discussion)

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission approved the revised agenda and the meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was approved, ending the meeting at 7:02 pm. Chair Elijah Simmons was tasked with emailing commission chairs to gauge interest in a February City Commissions luncheon/pot‑luck.

• Approved revised agenda (motion by Blum, seconded by Primgaard)
• Approved meeting minutes as written (motion by Fowler, seconded by Primgaard)
• Approved adjournment (motion by Brewer, seconded by Fowler)
• Assigned Chair Elijah Simmons to email commission chairs about February luncheon/pot‑luck

Planning & Zoning Commission

The December 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was canceled because there were no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions took place.

Traffic Commission

The commission will review a request to raise the speed limit on Veteran’s Road from 25 mph to 35 mph, pending input from the Cayhill Homeowner’s Association. New business includes a proposed no‑parking zone on the north side of Courtland near College Street, a request for a four‑way stop at West Gay Street and North Main Street, and recommendations for traffic and parking regulations in the Copper Ridge Subdivision, including speed limits, parking bans, and new stop signs. The meeting will decide on these items and adjourn with the next meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025.

• Raise speed limit on Veteran’s Road from 25 mph to 35 mph (input from Cayhill Homeowner’s Association required)
• Establish no‑parking area on north side of Courtland from College east 170’ starting at property line of 409 N. College
• Install a four‑way stop at West Gay Street and North Main Street per resident request
• Set speed limit of 25 mph and prohibit parking on both sides of Copper Ridge Drive and on one side of Evie Court/Avenue, Eli Court/Lane, and Grace Avenue in Copper Ridge Subdivision
• Add new stop signs at several intersections in Copper Ridge Subdivision (e.g., Copper Ridge Drive at Hale Lake Road/MO Highway DD, Evie Court/Avenue, Eli Court/Lane, Grace Avenue)

The Traffic Commission directed Jason Gilbert to contact the Cayhill Homeowners Association again about the Veteran’s Road speed‑limit request. It approved a no‑parking zone on the north side of Courtland Street from College east 170 ft and a south‑side no‑parking zone of 20 ft plus an additional 40 ft of two‑hour parking. The commission voted not to install new traffic‑enforcement devices at West Gay and North Main. It also approved the Copper Ridge Subdivision traffic and parking regulations as written on the agenda.

• Commission instructed Jason Gilbert to follow up with the Cayhill HOA on the speed‑limit request (All Approved)
• Added north‑side no‑parking zone on Courtland from College east 170 ft (All Approved)
• Added south‑side no‑parking zone on Courtland 20 ft east of College and 40 ft of two‑hour parking (All Approved)
• Denied installation of new traffic‑enforcement devices at West Gay & North Main (All Approved)
• Approved Copper Ridge Subdivision traffic and parking regulations, including 25 mph speed limit, parking prohibitions, and new stop signs (All Approved)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will approve minutes from the last meeting and hear a director's report. The agenda includes updates on the Year-to-Date budget and a design change for the Hawthorne Park trail.

• Approval of October Park Board minutes
• Volunteers of the Year announcement
• Community Partner of the Year announcement
• Hawthorne Park trail design change discussion
• Year-to-date budget report for September 2025

The Parks and Recreation Board approved proceeding with a front desk and lobby renovation using Lytle Construction. It established this year as the start of an ongoing volunteer and community‑partner recognition program. The board also adopted LED lighting on courts until 10 p.m., cancelled the Haunted Hollow Trail event because of heavy rain, and approved trail signage and blazing as an in‑house/Eagle Scout project. Carrie Battles was named Recreation Superintendent.

• Approved front desk and lobby renovation with Lytle Construction
• Established this year as start of volunteer and community‑partner recognitions
• Adopted LED lights on courts to operate until 10 p.m.
• Cancelled Haunted Hollow Trail event due to heavy rain
• Approved pursuit of trail signage and blazing as in‑house/Eagle Scout project
• Named Carrie Battles as Recreation Superintendent
• Appointed Claude Owens as chair of the Building and Grounds committee
• Adopted new rule requiring deer‑hunt participants to report harvest numbers

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg Arts Commission will meet to review the status of art in City Hall and Poetry in the Parks. The body will also discuss planning for a non-profit entity and updated arts grant guidelines.

• Non-profit entity planning
• Updated guidelines for arts grants
• Status of Art in City Hall and Poetry in the Parks
• Status of J.C. Carter Sculptures
• Planning for Coffee Sleeve Project

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It voted to adopt updated Community Arts Grant guidelines for FY26. Commissioners decided not to sell the J.C. Carter sculptures and will revisit the non‑profit arts organization idea at a future meeting. Additional actions include signing up for a virtual fundraising meeting and planning a coffee‑sleeve art project with schools.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Community Arts Grant guidelines (motion passed)
• Decided not to sell J.C. Carter sculptures
• Agreed to consider non‑profit arts organization at a later meeting
• Signed up for virtual fundraising meeting on Dec 11
• Planned coffee‑sleeve art project; Sue to coordinate
• Scheduled next commission meeting for Jan 21, 2025

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau board will first approve a consent agenda covering the October 22 minutes, an unaudited financial report, a strategic plan update, and a staff report. It will then decide on contracts for design and printing services for the 2026 Visitor Guide and approve the bureau’s membership in the Warrensburg Economic Coalition. Public updates from the City of Warrensburg and Parks & Recreation will follow.

• Approval of 2026 Visitor Guide Services
• Approval of Design Services for the Visitor Guide
• Approval of Printing Services for the Visitor Guide
• Approval of Warrensburg Economic Coalition membership and representative
• Approval of consent agenda items (minutes, financial report, strategic plan update, staff report)

The bureau approved the consent agenda and corrected October minutes. It approved a $3,200 design contract with Sunnyside Creative and a $2,455 printing contract with Modern Litho for the 2026 visitor guide. The board also approved continued membership in the Warrensburg Economic Coalition and appointed its tourism director as a coalition director.

• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
• Approved October minutes with corrected header (motion passed)
• Approved design services contract with Sunnyside Creative for $3,200 (motion passed)
• Approved printing services contract with Modern Litho for $2,455 (motion passed)
• Approved continued membership in Warrensburg Economic Coalition and appointment of tourism director as coalition director (motion passed)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive updates on the outdoor sport courts project, the Lions Lake project, and the front desk and lobby renovation at the Warrensburg Community Center. The meeting includes a brief welcome, a Q&A session for public questions and concerns, and will conclude with adjournment.

• Update on Outdoor Sport Courts
• Update on Lions Lake Project
• Update on Front Desk and Lobby Project

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks & Recreation Board will hold a special meeting on November 12, 2025. Board members will give updates on current parks and recreation programs and on the status of outdoor sport courts. The meeting will also include a period for public questions and concerns before adjourning.

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force will meet to discuss energy efficiency, resource conservation, and renewable energy solutions. The group will also review public tree ordinances and inventory updates.

• Schneider Electric energy audit update
• Bush honeysuckle eradication details
• Storm drain markers for "Dump No Waste, Drains To Stream"
• Review of tree replacement ordinances from other communities
• Update on parks tree inventory

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force approved the November 8, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Kathy and a second by Jeff. The board also adopted its November 12 agenda following a motion by Jeff and a second by Kathy. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Kathy, seconded by Jeff)
• Approved agenda (motion by Jeff, seconded by Kathy)

City Council

The Warrensburg City Council will hold a second reading of the ordinance that authorizes a contract with Flock Safety to install license‑plate‑recognition cameras for public safety. It will also consider amendments to clean‑fill permit regulations, a permanent utility easement on Hamilton Street, a hardship ordinance suspending certain sewer and solid‑waste fees, and a resolution adopting the city’s 2026 fee schedule and a new public‑art agreement for City Hall.

• Second reading of ordinance approving Flock Safety license‑plate‑recognition camera agreement
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 20 clean‑fill permit (erosion and sediment control) regulations
• Second reading of ordinance accepting dedication of a permanent utility easement along the south right‑of‑way of Hamilton Street
• Second reading of ordinance declaring hardship and suspending certain municipal sewer and solid‑waste fees
• Resolution adopting a schedule of city fees for 2026 and approving a new public‑art lease agreement for City Hall

The council unanimously approved the October 13 minutes and adopted the meeting agenda. Council members heard presentations on a proposed agreement with Flock Safety for license‑plate‑recognition cameras and received extensive public comment. No vote on the camera ordinance was recorded during this meeting.

• Approved October 13 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted agenda (5-0)

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Warrensburg Diversity & Inclusion Commission will meet on November 4, 2025 at the Warrensburg Community Center. The commission will review past community‑engagement efforts and discuss several new items, including ideas for a pantry box near the library and church, logistics for a potluck‑type event with other commissions, and the possibility of expanding the ‘Music from the Outside’ event in front of the downtown courthouse. A brief explanation of the Human Rights Commission will also be presented. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting focuses on discussion and recommendations to the City Council.

• Discuss feasibility of expanding ‘Music from the Outside’ musical event at downtown courthouse
• Ideas for a pantry box on the corner of the library and church near downtown
• Develop logistics for a potluck‑type event with other commissions
• Brief explanation on the Human Rights Commission and equitable city building
• Roundtable discussion on the ‘Voices of Belonging’ presentation

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission approved the revised agenda and the meeting minutes. A motion to have Chair Simmons email other commissions for input on a joint pot‑luck event was passed. The commission also agreed that Chair Simmons will submit a proclamation request for Native American Heritage Month.

• Approved revised agenda (motion by Fowler, seconded by Primgaard)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Primgaard, seconded by Fowler)
• Approved motion to have Simmons email other commissions for pot‑luck input (motion by Blum, seconded by Fowler)
• Chair Simmons will submit proclamation request for Native American Heritage Month

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025 was canceled because no agenda items were submitted. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will discuss the FY25 Certified Local Government Annual Report and the FY26 Budget Summary. Members will also review buildings for the new Warrensburg Historic Resources Map.

• FY25 Certified Local Government Annual Report
• FY26 Budget Summary
• Buildings for the new Warrensburg Historic Resources Map

The commission approved the September 24, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission minutes with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. No motions, resolutions, or recommendations were adopted. The board discussed FY25 and FY26 budget items, a new historic resources map, and a possible district extension, but took no further action.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting, the 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 detail reports, the lodging tax report, and the directors report. The board will also decide on the renewal of the property insurance policy for 2025‑2026. Finally, the board will consider and approve the annual contract to provide services for the City of Warrensburg for fiscal year 2026.

• Approve minutes of the September 11, 2025 WCVB board meeting
• Approve 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026 detail financial reports
• Approve lodging tax report
• Approve property insurance renewal policy for 2025‑2026
• Approve annual contract to provide services for the City of Warrensburg (FY26)

The bureau approved its consent agenda. It also approved the $8,782 property‑insurance renewal with terrorism coverage. Finally, the bureau approved entering the unchanged 2025‑2026 service contract with the City of Warrensburg.

• Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
• Approved property insurance renewal with Mike Keith Insurance for $8,782, including terrorism coverage (motion passed)
• Approved entering the 2025‑2026 contract with the City of Warrensburg (motion passed)

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg Arts Commission will discuss updates on several ongoing projects, including the status of art in City Hall, Poetry in the Parks, the Mulberry Bench, and the Whiteman Art Competition. The commission will review follow‑up reports on the Eat Your Art Out fundraiser and the Third Wednesday Art Walks. It will consider a purchase approval for the MACAA annual membership and plan the Coffee Sleeve Project. The meeting will also consider updated guidelines for FY26 arts grants.

• Proposal for Art in City Hall status
• Purchase approval for MACAA annual membership
• Planning for Coffee Sleeve Project
• Updated Guidelines for FY26 Arts Grants
• Follow‑up on Eat Your Art Out funds raised

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. They also approved renewing the Missouri Association for Community Arts Agencies membership at the $50.00 level. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $50.00 MACAA annual membership renewal (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

City Council

The council will approve minutes from the September 22 meeting, adopt several proclamations, and hear a presentation on Safe Streets and Roads for All. It will conduct first readings of ordinances authorizing a Flock Safety license‑plate‑recognition camera agreement and a ten‑year Axon contract for tasers, body‑cameras, dash‑cameras, a drone and evidence storage. Additional items include amendments to hunter‑education requirements, a contract for Community Center front‑desk renovations, a utility easement on Hamilton Street, clean‑fill permit changes, and a minor plat for Boulder Homes Estates.

• First reading ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter an agreement with Flock Safety for license‑plate‑recognition cameras
• Ordinance authorizing a ten‑year agreement with Axon for tasers, dash cameras, body cameras, interview‑room cameras, a drone and evidence storage
• Ordinance amending wildlife‑management rules on hunter‑education requirements for authorized managed deer hunts
• Ordinance ratifying a contract with Lytle Construction for the Warrensburg Community Center front‑desk and lobby renovation
• Ordinance accepting a permanent utility easement for water services along the south right‑of‑way of Hamilton Street

The council unanimously approved a ten‑year agreement with Axon for tasers, dash and body cameras, a drone and evidence storage, costing $240,000 annually. It also unanimously adopted an amendment requiring hunters born after Jan. 1 1967 to show proof of a Missouri Conservation‑approved hunter‑education course. Both ordinances were passed to a second reading and formally adopted.

• Adopted Axon equipment agreement (Bill 10‑01‑2025) – unanimous vote (Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler)
• Adopted hunter‑education amendment (Bill 10‑02‑2025) – unanimous vote (Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler)
• Ratified Park Board contract with Lytle Construction for Community Center lobby (Bill 10‑03‑2025) – unanimous vote (Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler)
• Approved minutes of Sep. 22, 2025 meeting – unanimous vote (Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler)
• Adopted agenda for Oct. 13, 2025 meeting – unanimous vote (Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force will discuss focus areas for energy efficiency, resource conservation, and renewable energy. The group will also review tree replacement ordinances from other communities and plan for bush honeysuckle eradication.

• Bush honeysuckle eradication details for fall
• Mayors Monarch Pledge 2025 report due December 1
• Highway 13 Butterfly Trail survey and sign locations
• Storm drain markers via MO Stream Team
• Review of other communities' tree replacement ordinances

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force approved the meeting minutes and agenda. The city renewed its agreement with Evergy for the Renewables Direct program. The task force approved solar panel installations—two at the Warrensburg police station and a larger array at both the East and West wastewater treatment plants. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were discussed for future action.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Aubrey, seconded by Jeff)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Kathy, seconded by Aubrey)
• Renewed Evergy Renewables Direct agreement (city action)
• Approved solar panels at police station (two sites)
• Approved solar panel array at East and West wastewater treatment plants

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The commission will discuss outreach to school districts, foreign students, and local farmers. Members will also review plans for the Get Out the Red event and the feasibility of a musical event at the downtown courthouse.

• Discussion on Get Out the Red event volunteers and activities
• Planning for a potential enrichment festival in Warrensburg
• Review of Remote Area Medical (RAM) donation-based free healthcare clinics
• Dialogue on the Human Rights Commission and city equity
• Planning for Burg Fest and the UCM Homecoming Parade

The commission approved the agenda after correcting the Zoom link. The members then approved the minutes as written. The meeting was formally adjourned by a motion that passed.

• Approved corrected agenda (motion passed)
• Approved agenda as written in minutes (motion passed)
• Approved adjournment (motion passed)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board meeting will consider and vote on two items: a proposed amendment to the Park Board by‑laws and funding approval for a Front Desk/Lobby project. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the directors and special committees.

• Vote on proposed Park Board By‑Laws Amendment
• Vote on Front Desk/Lobby Project funding approval
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Public comment period (up to 4 minutes per speaker)
• Directors report and special committee updates

The Parks and Recreation Board approved awarding the Front Desk and Lobby Renovation project to Lytle Construction for $339,945. The board decided to keep the existing Lions Lake plan and not pursue an additional Corps of Engineers study. A bylaws amendment to allow up to four minutes of public comment, or longer at board discretion, was adopted by a simple majority. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Award Front Desk & Lobby Renovation to Lytle Construction at $339,945 (motion passed)
• Maintain existing Lions Lake plan, forgoing a $25,000+ Corps study (decision made)
• Amend Article 5 Section 10 Number 6 bylaws to allow longer public comment at board discretion (simple majority vote)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous roll call)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review a minor plat proposal. The body will also consider minutes from the April 7, 2025, meeting.

• Minor Plat of Boulder Homes Estates at 411 & 411-B N. Charles St.

The commission approved the minor plat for Boulder Homes Estates at 411 & 411-B N. Charles St., granting a variance to reduce lot width to 50 feet. The motion passed unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved minor plat for Boulder Homes Estates, granting 50‑ft lot width variance (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will examine the bid tabulation for the front desk project and receive updates on other ongoing projects. After the presentations, the board will open the floor for questions and comments before adjourning.

• Front Desk Project Bid Tabulation
• Other Project Updates

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss the potential sale of Sheppard Park property, review the Lions Lake Project, and review a proposal for the Front Desk and Lobby Design Project.

• Property proposed for sale: Sheppard Park (100 Vamo)
• Lions Lake Project Update
• Front Desk and Lobby Design Project proposal (WNB)
• Update on other Park Projects

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a letter of support for Warrensburg Main Street's application to host preservation training. The body will also receive updates on the city's historic resources map and a World War II heritage grant.

• Letter of support for Warrensburg Main Street’s application for Bob Yapp Hands-On Preservation Training
• Update on the Warrensburg Historic Resources Map
• Update on the American World War II Heritage Cities Grant
• Discussion of the October 24, 2025, Certified Local Government (CLG) Forum in Jefferson City

The commission approved the July 30 and August 27 meeting minutes by a 3-0 vote. It also approved a letter of support for Warrensburg Main Street’s application to host Bob Yapp’s Hands‑On Preservation Training, with a wording correction, by a 3-0 vote. Commissioners agreed to hold future meetings on October 29 and December 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved July 30 and August 27 minutes (3-0)
• Approved letter supporting Main Street training application with correction (3-0)
• Scheduled commission meeting for October 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
• Scheduled commission meeting for December 10, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 annual budget and authorize service contracts with civic organizations for Fiscal Year 2026. The body will also consider resolutions regarding city insurance and a managed deer hunt program.

• Ordinance to amend Ordinance 5892 regarding the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Budget
• Ordinance authorizing FY2026 contracts with civic organizations including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Warrensburg Main Street
• Resolution for Fiscal Year 2026 property, liability, and cyber insurance from Mike Keith Insurance
• Resolution approving the 2025 Managed Deer Hunt program
• Proclamation for National Hispanic Heritage Month

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 5983, a FY25 budget amendment that adds $2,137,064 in budgetary authority, including moving $1.5 M from the Water Pollution Control Fund to the General Obligation Bond fund. They also unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 5984, authorizing the city manager and clerk to execute FY26 contracts with civic organizations, replicating prior funding levels with a $1,000 increase for OATS. The council approved Resolution No. 2317, accepting Mike Keith Insurance’s proposal for FY26 property, liability and cyber insurance, noting an 8.1% ($601,367 annually) cost increase. Finally, they adopted Resolution No. 2318, approving the 2025 Managed Hunt Program with an amendment requiring hunters born after Jan 1 1967 to show proof of hunter‑education.

• Adopted FY25 budget amendment increasing authority $2,137,064 (Ordinance 5983) – unanimous
• Adopted FY26 civic‑organization contract authorization (Ordinance 5984) – unanimous
• Adopted FY26 insurance renewal resolution (Resolution 2317) – unanimous
• Adopted 2025 Managed Hunt Program with hunter‑education amendment (Resolution 2318) – unanimous

Parks and Recreation Board

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Board will review and approve the August meeting minutes, hear the director's report and special committee reports, and consider a memo from board member Josh Greene proposing a by‑law amendment. The meeting also includes public comment limited to four minutes per speaker. No other specific contracts or projects are listed.

• Approval of August park board minutes
• Director's report (September 17, 2025)
• Reports from special committees
• Public comment (up to 4 minutes per speaker)
• Consideration of memo from Josh Greene proposing a by‑law amendment

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the meeting agenda and the August 27, 2025 minutes. No substantive actions or contracts were approved. The board adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Agenda approved
• August 27, 2025 minutes approved
• Adjournment approved unanimously

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider two ordinances regarding agreements with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc. These include an Investment Grade Audit Services Agreement and an Energy and Construction Services Contract.

• Ordinance authorizing Investment Grade Audit Services Agreement with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc.
• Ordinance authorizing Energy and Construction Services Contract with Schneider Electric Buildings Americas, Inc.
• Discussion of solar financial models for PD shade structures, East Sewer Plant, and West Sewer Plant

The Warrensburg City Council approved Ordinance No. 5981 to hire Schneider Electric for an investment‑grade audit at a cost of $28,670. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 5982 authorizing a solar energy and construction services contract with Schneider Electric for a total project cost of $1,609,902 before tax credits. Both ordinances were passed to a second reading and adopted unanimously. The decisions enable the city to pursue the audit and the three solar projects for the police canopy and two sewer plants.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5981 for $28,670 investment‑grade audit contract (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5982 for $1,609,902 solar energy and construction services contract (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive updates on current park maintenance operations and several ongoing projects. Topics include the front‑desk and lobby design at the community center, the Hawthorne Park request‑for‑quotation selection, work on sport courts for pickleball and tennis, the basketball court at Grover Park, and the Lions Lake project. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 3 of the Warrensburg Community Center. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Update on Front Desk and Lobby Design Project (WNB)
• Update on Hawthorne Park RFQ – selected applicant discussion
• Update on Sport Court (Pickleball and Tennis) – in‑house work
• Basketball Court Update at Grover Park
• Lions Lake Project Update

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau Board will approve its consent agenda, including minutes from August 21, 2025, a financial report as of September 8, 2025, a strategic plan update, and the directors report. The board will then discuss and vote on an agreement with MOSIP for investment services. Additional items include a UCM athletics sponsorship proposal and a review of the 2024‑2025 tourism development program with an overview of the 2025‑2026 program.

• Approve consent agenda (minutes, financial report, strategic plan update, directors report)
• Consider MOSIP presentation and approval to enter an agreement for investment services
• Review UCM athletics sponsorship proposal
• Evaluate 2024‑2025 tourism development program and preview 2025‑2026 program
• Public updates from City of Warrensburg and Parks and Recreation

The board approved a resolution to join the Missouri Securities Investment Program and authorized a $300,000 transfer to its liquid series. It also approved the 2025‑2026 Tourism Development Program and the consent agenda. The board followed the Tourism Development Committee’s recommendation and declined a $5,000 per‑year sponsorship from UCM Athletics.

• Approved participation in MOSIP program (resolution passed)
• Approved transfer of $300,000 to MOSIP Liquid Series for one year (motion passed)
• Approved consent agenda items (motion passed)
• Rejected UCM Athletics sponsorship proposal ($5,000 per year) (board followed committee recommendation)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Tourism Development Program (motion passed)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will participate in a Sunshine Law training session presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General. The training is scheduled for September 10, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg. A virtual attendance option is provided via Zoom with the listed link and passcode. No agenda items requiring a vote are listed.

• Sunshine Law training presented by Brandon Roberts, Office of the Missouri Attorney General
• Virtual attendance option via Zoom (link and passcode provided)

Building Code Board of Appeals

The Warrensburg City Council Boards and Commission will attend a Sunshine Law training presented by Brandon Roberts of the Missouri Attorney General's Office on September 10, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden. A virtual attendance option is provided via Zoom with the link and passcode listed in the agenda. The training is informational and does not involve any decisions or votes.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts
• Location: Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg, MO
• Date & Time: September 10, 2025, 5:30 pm‑6:30 pm
• Virtual attendance via Zoom (link and passcode 720218 provided)
• Posted by City Clerk Jodi L. Schneider on August 12, 2025

Traffic Commission

The Warrensburg Traffic Commission will hold a Sunshine Law training session on September 10, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden. The training is presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General. A virtual attendance option is provided via Zoom with the listed link and passcode. No decisions or actions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Sunshine Law training presented by Brandon Roberts, Missouri Attorney General Office
• In‑person location: Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg, MO
• Virtual attendance via Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87101265600?pwd=PLBEIp9snoJzd5zhOCFVp5PhJCG2tC, Passcode 720218

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Warrensburg City Council Boards and Commission will attend a Sunshine Law training presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General. The session is scheduled for September 10, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden. A Zoom virtual option with passcode 720218 is also provided.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts (Office of the Missouri Attorney General)
• Location: Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg, MO
• Date & time: September 10, 2025, 5:30 pm–6:30 pm
• Virtual attendance via Zoom (ID 87101265600, Passcode 720218)

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

City Council Boards and Commission members will attend a training session on Sunshine Law. The training is presented by Brandon Roberts from the Office of the Missouri Attorney General.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts

Parks and Recreation Board

City Council Boards and Commission members will attend a training session on Sunshine Law. The training is presented by Brandon Roberts from the Office of the Missouri Attorney General.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts

Arts Commission

The Warrensburg City Council Boards and Commission will participate in a Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts of the Missouri Attorney General’s Office on September 10, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden. A virtual attendance option is provided via Zoom with the listed link and passcode. No policy decisions or other agenda items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission

The Warrensburg City Council, boards and commission members will attend a Sunshine Law training presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General. The session is scheduled for September 10, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden. A virtual attendance option is provided via Zoom with the listed link and passcode.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts (Missouri Attorney General Office)
• In‑person location: Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg, MO
• Virtual attendance via Zoom link (ID 871 0126 5600) with passcode 720218

Warrensburg Property Rehabilitation Corporation

City Council Boards and Commission members will attend a training session on Sunshine Law. The training is presented by Brandon Roberts from the Office of the Missouri Attorney General.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts

City Council

City Council and Boards and Commission members will participate in Sunshine Law Training. The session is presented by Brandon Roberts of the Office of the Missouri Attorney General.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts

The September 10, 2025 council meeting featured a presentation on Missouri's Sunshine Law by Victoria Hooker and Jay Turner of the Attorney General’s Office. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Children's Memorial Fund and Nancy Anderson Park Advisory Board

City of Warrensburg boards and commissions will attend a mandatory Missouri Sunshine Law training session on September 10, 2025. The session will be held in person at the Municipal Center and is also available virtually via Zoom.

• Sunshine Law training for city boards and commissions
• Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, as the meeting location
• Virtual attendance option provided via Zoom

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

City Council Boards and Commission members will attend a training session on Sunshine Law. The training is presented by Brandon Roberts from the Office of the Missouri Attorney General.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will participate in a Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General. The session is scheduled for September 10, 2025, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg, Missouri, with a virtual attendance option via Zoom. No formal decisions or actions are slated for this meeting.

• Sunshine Law Training presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General
• In‑person location: Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg, Missouri
• Virtual attendance via Zoom link (ID 871 0126 5600, passcode 720218)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force meeting on September 10, 2025 will provide Sunshine Law training presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General. The session is scheduled from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg, Missouri, with a virtual attendance option via Zoom. No decisions or policy actions are listed on the agenda.

• Sunshine Law training presented by Brandon Roberts, Director of Sunshine Law Outreach, Office of the Missouri Attorney General
• In‑person location: Municipal Center, 200 S. Holden, Warrensburg, Missouri
• Virtual attendance via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87 101265600?pwd=PLBEIp9snoJzd5zhOCFVp5PhJCG2tC. 1 (Passcode: 720218)
• Audio dial‑in numbers provided for multiple U.S. locations
• Agenda posted by City Clerk Jodi L. Schneider on August 12, 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding sewer rate charges and a second reading of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual operating budget. The body will also consider an ordinance for sewer base rate charges and a street maintenance change order.

• Public hearing on sewer rate charges for the City of Warrensburg
• Second reading of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual operating budget
• Ordinance establishing sewer base rate charges for the FY 2026 budget
• Change order agreement with Advanced Asphalt Paving & Concrete, LLC for 2025 street maintenance
• Discussion on solar installations and investment grade audit by Schneider Electric, LLC

The council unanimously adopted the FY26 operating budget (Ordinance No. 5978) and the FY26 sewer base rate charges (Ordinance No. 5979). It also approved a change order agreement with Advanced Asphalt Paving & Concrete, LLC for additional mill and overlay work costing $626,005 (Ordinance No. 5980). The public hearing on sewer rate charges received no comments.

• Adopt FY26 operating budget (Ordinance No. 5978) – Yes: Kushner, Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler; No: none
• Adopt FY26 sewer base rate charges (Ordinance No. 5979) – Yes: Kushner, Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler; No: none
• Approve change order $626,005 for street mill/overlay work (Ordinance No. 5980) – Yes: Kushner, Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler; No: none

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission approved the meeting agenda with deletions and item relocations. The minutes were approved with added location and other revisions. Commissioners assigned tasks to draft and submit a proclamation request. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda with deletions and item moves (motion passed)
• Approved minutes with location added and revisions (motion passed)
• Brewer will submit proclamation request
• Simmons will attend Sunshine Training on 9/10
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 1, 2025, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board voted unanimously to adopt the revised bylaws, which now require a review every four years. The Finance Committee approved a shift to quarterly financial reports. The board decided the maintenance department will handle the tennis‑court repainting in‑house. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous roll call.

• Adopt new park bylaws (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Finance Committee to provide quarterly reports (policy change)
• Maintenance department to perform tennis‑court repainting in‑house (decision)
• Front Desk renovation plan review passed (approval)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the Missouri Main Street Connection historic preservation grant application and asked staff to prepare a letter of support for the next meeting. Commissioners noted that the Star Theater was purchased by Dale and Denise Elkins and that the Paul Bruhn Grant was transferred to them on August 1, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Commission directed staff to draft a letter of support for the Missouri Main Street Connection grant

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding property tax rates for the General Revenue, Park, and Debt Service funds. The body will also consider the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual operating budget and updates to garbage and trash ordinances.

• Public hearing on 2025 property tax levies for General Revenue, Park, and Debt Service funds
• First reading of an ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 annual budget
• Ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 11 of the Code of City Ordinances regarding garbage and trash
• Consent to assignment of consulting services agreement with Infinitech Consulting, LLC and Chariton Valley Infinitech Consulting, LLC
• Ordinances setting 2025 property tax levies for General Fund, Park Fund, and Debt Service

The council unanimously approved three ordinances fixing the 2025 property tax levy rates for the General Fund (Ordinance No. 5973), Park Fund (Ordinance No. 5974), and Debt Service Fund (Ordinance No. 5975). The meeting also approved the minutes from August 11 and adopted the agenda. A second reading of the FY2025‑2026 operating budget was scheduled for September 8, 2025. The council read a first‑time ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 11 of the solid‑waste code, but no vote was recorded.

• Approved minutes of August 11 meeting – unanimous
• Adopted meeting agenda – unanimous
• Adopted General Fund tax levy ordinance (No. 5973) – unanimous
• Adopted Park Fund tax levy ordinance (No. 5974) – unanimous
• Adopted Debt Service tax levy ordinance (No. 5975) – unanimous

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau will review financial reports and a strategic plan update. The board is deciding on the FY 2024-2025 actual and FY 2025-2026 proposed budgets, a conflict-of-interest policy, and committee appointments.

• Approval of FY 2024-2025 actual and FY 2025-2026 proposed budgets
• Approval of Conflict-Of-Interest Policy
• Update of authorized signers for the Equity Bank account
• WCVB Committee appointments
• Discussion of 'Visit Warrensburg' fictitious name process

The Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau board approved the revised 2024‑2025 budget and authorized a $25,000 transfer from reserves for operational adjustments. It also approved an update to the authorized signers on the WCVB account, adopted a revised conflict‑of‑interest policy limited to the tourism director, and appointed members to the Tourism Development and Visitor Center committees. The board adopted a consent‑agenda practice and gave the director permission to file a fictitious name (Visit Warrensburg) with the state.

• Approved revised FY 2024‑2025 budget (motion passed)
• Approved use of $25,000 from reserves for operational expense revisions (motion passed)
• Approved update of authorized signers on the WCVB account (motion passed)
• Approved revised conflict‑of‑interest policy limited to the tourism director (motion passed)
• Approved appointment of JonAllen Cocumelli, Diane Thompson, Kelly Brooks, and Annie Dillard to the Tourism Development Committee (motion passed)
• Approved appointment of Kelly Brooks, JonAllen Cocumelli, Annie Dillard, and Jim Kushner to the Visitor Center Committee (motion passed)
• Adopted consent agenda for future meetings (consensus)
• Authorized director to work with legal counsel to file a fictitious name “Visit Warrensburg” (consensus)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission unanimously approved the agenda and minutes. It also approved the budget for the Edible Art fundraiser and authorized up to $700 for Poetry in the Parks sign posts. The commission set the next meeting for October 20 and accepted Commissioner Sarah Chamberlin’s resignation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Edible Art fundraiser budget (unanimous)
• Approved up to $700 for Poetry in the Parks sign posts (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Commissioner Sarah Chamberlin (unanimous)

City Council

The city council voted by consensus to delete the $5 million Solid Waste Convenience Center Startup Loan and the $70 million Railroad Quiet Zone from the identified‑but‑unfunded General Fund Reserve list. Council also agreed to freeze community‑partner funding at FY25 levels, raise OATS funding by $1,000 for FY26, and decline the $4,900 Journey Home request. No consensus was reached on funding the Bearcat SWAT truck or Station 2 fencing and sirens.

• Removed Solid Waste Convenience Center Startup Loan ($5M) from Unfunded General Fund Reserve (consensus)
• Removed Railroad Quiet Zone ($70M) from Unfunded General Fund Reserve (consensus)
• Frozen community‑partner funding at FY25 levels (consensus)
• Increased OATS community‑partner funding by $1,000 for FY26 (consensus)
• Declined Journey Home $4,900 funding request for FY26 (consensus)
• No decision on Bearcat SWAT truck funding (no consensus)
• No decision on Station 2 fencing and sirens funding (no consensus)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted the agenda for this session. Both motions were made by Jeff Rehm, seconded by Aubrey Binder, and were approved. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates and discussion of upcoming projects and events.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Jeff Rehm, second by Aubrey Binder)
• Adopted agenda for the meeting (motion by Jeff Rehm, second by Aubrey Binder)

City Council

The council approved the July retreat minutes and adopted the agenda, each with a 4‑0 vote. Two ordinances were passed unanimously: one accepting dedication of a public easement for a sewer main (Ordinance No. 5971) and another approving storm‑drainage and utility easements for the Evergy substation. Council also agreed to schedule an additional day of retreat for further financial model discussion.

• Approved July retreat minutes (4-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (4-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5971 for sewer main easement (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance for Evergy substation easements (unanimous)
• Agreed to hold an additional city‑council retreat day (no vote recorded)

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The commission amended the agenda to change the Special Program item to selecting a note‑taker, and the motion passed. The committee set its regular meeting time as the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. A motion was approved authorizing Anahi, Karen, and Elijah to revise the Get the Red Out event questions and submit an application to run the event again. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Amended agenda to replace Special Program with selection of note‑taker (motion passed)
• Approved minutes despite noted omissions (motion passed)
• Set regular meeting schedule: first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (motion passed)
• Authorized Anahi, Karen, and Elijah to revise Get the Red Out questions and apply to run the event (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board voted 7‑0 to adopt a fund‑balance policy of 25% of the annual operating budget. It also approved a front‑desk lobby project funding level not to exceed $300,000, using the $328,692 Option 2 construction estimate, by a 7‑0 vote. An Employee Appreciation Award was presented to Molly Nicas, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous roll call.

• Approved new fund‑balance policy at 25% of annual operating budget (7‑0)
• Approved front‑desk lobby project funding up to $300,000, using Option 2 cost $328,692 (7‑0)
• Awarded Employee Appreciation Award to Molly Nicas
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll call)

Warrensburg Property Rehabilitation Corporation

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. The corporation's bylaws were adopted with a 3‑0 vote. Mayor Bruce Uhler was appointed President and City Manager Mike Schrage was appointed Secretary, each approved 3‑0.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved bylaws of Warrensburg Property Rehabilitation Corporation (3-0)
• Appointed Bruce Uhler as President of the corporation (3-0)
• Appointed Mike Schrage as Secretary of the corporation (3-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission approved Jamie DeBacker as Chair and Dan Brigman as Vice‑Chair, each without objection. The June 25, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. Members also approved Mike Greife as the commission’s representative for the American World War II Heritage Cities Grant.

• Approved Jamie DeBacker as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Dan Brigman as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved Mike Greife as HPC Representative for WWII Heritage Cities Grant (5‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 5970 to combine three conflict‑of‑interest provisions into a single location in the city code. It also unanimously approved Resolution No. 2315 establishing an MOU with the 509th Security Forces Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base for drone response protocols. Additionally, the council confirmed the appointment of Amanda Brewer to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission.

• Approved July 14 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5970 consolidating conflict‑of‑interest sections (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2315 for MOU with Whiteman AFB drone response (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Amanda Brewer to Diversity and Inclusion Commission (5-0)

City Council

The Warrensburg City Council adopted its agenda unanimously and, by consensus, set several FY26 funding and project recommendations. Community‑agreement funding will be frozen at 2025 levels except for a $16,000 increase for OATS, and $4,900 will be allocated to Journey Home for food services. The council also advised appraising city‑owned parcels, prioritizing safety‑related transportation projects with excess TDD funds, and budgeting $25,000 for art on Maguire Street. Additional recommendations include not renewing the $65,000 lobbying contract and bringing lobbying in‑house.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous vote)
• Recommended freezing community‑agreement funding at 2025 levels, except OATS $16,000 FY26 increase
• Approved $4,900 FY26 funding for Journey Home food/meals; Survival House funding deferred
• Recommended appraising city‑owned parcels and reserving funds for future debt service
• Recommended prioritizing safety and developing transportation‑related projects for $598,514.65 excess TDD funds
• Recommended utility cuts with asphalt and installing a geo‑grid along Maguire Street before paving
• Recommended budgeting $25,000 for art on Maguire Street, using $10,000 from existing design allocation
• Recommended not funding the $65,000 annual lobbying contract and bringing lobbying in‑house

City Council

Council members adopted the retreat agenda after a motion by Jones, with all five members voting yes. The retreat featured a detailed financial overview of city revenues, taxes, fund balances, debt obligations, and trust fund statuses. No other motions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Adopted retreat agenda (5-0)

Arts Commission

The commission approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. It set the Edible Art fundraiser to have no entry fee, a $20 minimum bid for silent‑auction items, and $2‑5 prices for small baked goods. A $200 honorarium for Mike Elder was approved from the Program Supplies budget.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed no entry fee for Edible Art fundraiser
• Set $20 minimum bid for silent‑auction entries
• Set $2‑5 price range for small baked goods
• Approved $200 honorarium for Mike Elder from Program Supplies budget
• Will investigate cheaper installation option for Poetry in the Parks sign poles
• Planned Third Wednesday Art Walk on Aug 20 themed “Authors of August”

City Council

The council approved the June 23 meeting minutes and adopted the July 14 agenda, each with unanimous support. The council then passed Ordinance No. 5964, filing a tax lien on 111 E. Parsons Avenue to address a public nuisance, also unanimously. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved June 23 minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted July 14 agenda (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5964 tax lien on 111 E. Parsons Ave (5‑0)

City Council

The joint council‑park board meeting adopted its agenda by an 8‑0 vote. The Park Board approved a proposed FY26 balanced budget of $3,693,913. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Adopt agenda (8-0)
• Approve FY26 balanced budget of $3,693,913 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (8-0)

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The bureau adopted its agenda and approved the June 12 meeting minutes. Officers were elected unanimously: Cody Jolliff as President, JonAllen Cocumelli as Vice Chair, Dana Phelps as Treasurer, and Diane Thompson as Secretary. The board also approved a $5,160 annual expense for a CoSTAR subscription. The FY 2024‑2025 budget was presented for review but will be voted on at the August meeting.

• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Approved June 12 minutes (motion passed)
• Elected Cody Jolliff as President (unanimous)
• Elected JonAllen Cocumelli as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Dana Phelps as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Elected Diane Thompson as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved $5,160 CoSTAR subscription expense (motion passed)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The agenda was also approved unanimously. The board discussed honeysuckle remediation at Lions Lake, Tree City USA certification, and a recommendation to renew Evergy’s Renewables Direct contract, but no formal votes were recorded on those items.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting, each by a 7‑0 vote. Members elected new officers: Greg Edwards as Chair, Greg Hall as Vice Chair, and George Taylor as Secretary/Treasurer, all approved 7‑0. No new TIF projects or policy changes were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from July 9, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Appointed Greg Edwards as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Greg Hall as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Appointed George Taylor as Secretary/Treasurer (7-0)

Children's Memorial Fund and Nancy Anderson Park Advisory Board

The advisory board voted unanimously to raise the funeral/headstone grant to $2,000 per child, providing $20,000 total for the next year. They also unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 budget and the Eagle Scout landscaping project proposed by Isabella McQueary. The decisions will be implemented by the committee members as noted.

• Unanimously approved increase of funeral/headstone grant to $2,000 per child (total $20,000)
• Unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 budget
• Unanimously approved Eagle Scout Isabella McQueary's park landscaping project

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the design for the lobby and front‑desk renovation and authorized it to move to construction documents and city council review. The board also approved the 2025‑26 Parks and Recreation budget covering October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Jason Duffy was elected board president and Michael Meloy vice president, and a joint meeting with the city council and mayor was scheduled for July 14 at 6:00 PM.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved lobby/front desk renovation design to proceed to construction documents and city council review
• Approved the 2025‑26 Parks and Recreation budget (Oct 1 2025 – Sep 30 2026)
• Elected Jason Duffy as Board President
• Elected Michael Meloy as Vice President
• Scheduled joint meeting with city council and mayor for July 14 at 6:00 PM

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. The commission agreed to hold its next regular meeting on July 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

• Approved September 18, 2024 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved January 22, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Rescheduled regular meeting to July 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

City Council

The Warrensburg City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting. The agenda was adopted with an amendment to add a FY26 funding request by Journey Home. No other motions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adopted agenda amended to include Journey Home funding request (5-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved a variance allowing up to two acres of gravel parking at 444 E. Russell Ave. for six years, passing the motion 5‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 PM.

• Approved April 17 minutes (4-0)
• Granted six‑year gravel‑parking variance for 444 E. Russell Ave. (5-0)

Arts Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It then approved a FY26 budget totaling $7,100, covering expenses and revenue as outlined. A $1,100 grant was approved for the Warrensburg Community Theater production. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 budget of $7,100 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,100 grant to Warrensburg Community Theater (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The task force approved the prior meeting minutes and adopted the agenda. It decided to request $1,000 in the FY26 budget for tree planting, invasive‑species supplies, and member training. The remaining $500 in the current budget was allocated for two members to attend the Missouri Community Forestry Council conference. A motion to extend the Evergy Renewables Direct contract eight years was made, and suggested web‑page links were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Decided to request $1,000 FY26 budget for tree planting, supplies, and training
• Allocated $500 for two members to attend MO Community Forestry Council conference
• Recommended extending Evergy Renewables Direct contract 8 years (motion made)
• Tabled suggested web‑page links until next meeting

City Council

The council adopted Resolution No. 2312 to close public sidewalks, parallel parking spaces and parking lots at 122 Hout Street while asbestos remediation and demolition are performed. It also passed Ordinance No. 5960 authorizing the city manager and clerk to sign a services agreement with Harris, Sommer & Peppard for legal counsel. Mayor‑appointed board and commission members were confirmed. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2312 authorizing temporary sidewalk and parking closures (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5960 authorizing legal services agreement with Harris, Sommer & Peppard (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved mayoral appointments to the Children’s Memorial Fund Advisory Board and Parks & Recreation and Visitor’s Bureau boards (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved the minutes of the May 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous 4‑0)
• Adopted the agenda as amended, removing Item 7.1 (unanimous 4‑0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board approved a hanging memorial sign at the entrance of Blind Boone Park honoring Bruce Hacksaw Butch Reed, with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. A proposal to adjust fees and policies for the community center and summer day camp was approved for inclusion in next year’s budget by a 6‑1 vote. Revised meeting minutes were accepted, the bylaws revision was finalized and sent to the city lawyer, and the board authorized the continuation of several projects—including front‑desk lobby renovation, the Lions Lake dredging project, sensory garden trail bids, and tennis court renovation bids—subject to further review.

• Approved hanging memorial sign at Blind Boone Park (7-0)
• Approved fee schedule and policy changes for community center and summer day camp (6-1)
• Approved revised meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized bylaws revision and forwarded to city lawyer
• Proceed with front desk lobby renovation (pending further review)
• Proceed with Lions Lake dredging project (pending further review)
• Proceed with sensory garden trail bids (pending further review)
• Proceed with tennis court renovation bids (pending further review)

Arts Commission

The commission unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It also unanimously approved giving the City Hall painting of reclining women to the UCM Art Gallery’s permanent collection. Additionally, Allison was tasked with booking the Community Center for the proposed September 13 Edible Art Bake Sale.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of City Hall painting to UCM Art Gallery permanent collection (unanimous)
• Allison to book Community Center for September 13 Edible Art Bake Sale

Children's Memorial Fund and Nancy Anderson Park Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved a $2,000 donation to the hospital. It decided not to pursue medical‑bill assistance, to continue funeral and headstone grants, and to review grant amounts at the next meeting. The committee also approved holding a “You light up my life” fundraiser on September 25 at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, noting a possible $5,000 budget increase to cover costs. The next board meeting was scheduled for July 8 at 5:00 PM to review finances and the upcoming budget.

• Approved $2,000 donation to hospital (unanimous)
• Declined to assist with medical bills, will continue funeral/headstone grants
• Will review funeral grant amount at next meeting
• Agreed to have a booth at the hospital’s October event
• Approved planning of “You light up my life” fundraiser on Sep 25 at Johnson County Fairgrounds
• Noted possible request for $5,000 budget increase for September event (pending)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 8 at 5:00 PM to review finances and next year’s budget

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee adopted the agenda for the May 14 meeting. The remainder of the session was spent discussing potential projects in energy efficiency, resource conservation, renewable energy, and public trees, with no formal decisions recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Aubrey Binder, seconded by Kathy Strickland)
• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Kathy Strickland, seconded by Aubrey Binder)

City Council

The council approved the April 28 minutes and adopted the meeting agenda. It then passed Ordinance No. 5957, authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Knob Noster for temporary wastewater testing assistance. The ordinance was adopted unanimously.

• Approved April 28 minutes (vote: Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler yes; none no)
• Adopted meeting agenda (vote: Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler yes; none no)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5957 for wastewater testing assistance with Knob Noster (unanimous yes: Osborne, Latare, Jones, Uhler; none no)

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The bureau adopted its agenda and approved the April 10 minutes. The board voted to enter a $6,750 agreement with CTM for 18‑month digital signage. It also approved providing a letter of support to Warrensburg Main Street for the Union Pacific First Stop project.

• Adopted agenda (motion passed)
• Approved April 10 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved $6,750 CTM digital signage agreement (motion passed)
• Approved letter of support for Main Street First Stop project (motion passed)

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The Diversity & Inclusion Commission approved its agenda and the February 5 minutes, each by a motion that carried. The commission elected Elijah Simmons as Chair, Karen Blum as Vice Chair, and appointed Carla Prael to record minutes. It also set the next meeting for June 3, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved February 5 minutes (motion carried)
• Selected Elijah Simmons as Chair
• Selected Karen Blum as Vice Chair
• Appointed Carla Prael to take meeting minutes
• Scheduled June 3, 2025 meeting at 6 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the circulated agenda and minutes without objection. An Employee Appreciation Award was presented to Kaitlin Black for her pool operations work. The board adjourned the meeting unanimously at 7:29 pm.

• Approved agenda and minutes (passed without objection)
• Presented Employee Appreciation Award to Kaitlin Black
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll call)

Traffic Commission

The commission voted to add a painted straight‑arrow and sign on northbound Burkarth at Russell to guide traffic into business parking. It also approved eliminating parking on the south side of 52 Timberline Drive. A request to raise the Veteran’s Road speed limit was tabled, and a proposal to ban right‑turn‑on‑red on Maguire Street was declined.

• Approved lane‑arrow sign on northbound Burkarth at Russell (All approved)
• Approved no‑parking zone on south side of 52 Timberline Drive (All approved)
• Tabled speed‑limit increase on Veteran’s Road to 35 mph (All approved)
• Declined request to ban right‑turn‑on‑red on Maguire Street (All approved)
• Completed no‑parking signage at 416 Larkin Ct (task finished, no vote)
• Completed school‑zone signage review at Gay and Mitchell Streets (task finished, no vote)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 5953 authorizing a mutual‑aid fire services agreement with the Higginsville Fire Protection District, Ordinance No. 5954 ratifying a $120,000 design contract for the community center lobby, Ordinance No. 5955 vacating a section of an alley on Young Avenue, and Ordinance No. 5956 leasing a city sign to Rejuvv Med. It also adopted Resolution No. 2311 supporting the federal tax‑exempt status of municipal bonds and approved a slate of mayoral appointments to various boards and commissions.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5953 for mutual‑aid fire services (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5954 for $120,000 community‑center design contract (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5955 vacating alley between 122 E. Young Ave. and 115 Vamo Rd (5‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5956 authorizing sign lease with Rejuvv Med (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2311 supporting federal bond tax exemption (5‑0)
• Approved mayoral appointments for council reps on multiple boards and commissions (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the April 14, 2025 regular meeting (5‑0)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (5‑0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the prior meeting, both unanimously. It decided to register two members for the Artists Thrive conference in Kansas City. The commission voted unanimously to lease eight artworks for display in City Hall for a total cost of $800 for one year.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to register two members for the Artists Thrive conference
• Voted unanimously to lease eight artworks for City Hall ($800 total, option 1)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting after a wording correction, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The Board also approved variance VAR‑122‑2024 for the properties at 409 and 411 N. Charles Street, again by a 5‑0 vote. Both actions were recorded before adjournment at 5:02 p.m.

• Approved March 12 minutes with correction (5-0)
• Approved variance VAR-122-2024 for 409 & 411 N. Charles St. (5-0)

City Council

The council adopted the election results ordinance re‑electing Councilmembers Osborne and Uhler. It approved amendments to parking requirements for day‑care centers, a contract for curb and ADA‑ramp work, and a $22 million sewerage system revenue bond. All four ordinances passed unanimously. The council also elected Bruce D. Uhler as mayor and Eddie Osborne as chairperson pro tem.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5949 confirming re‑election of Councilmembers Osborne and Uhler (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5950 amending parking requirements for Day Care Centers/Preschools (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5951 authorizing contract with Richter Excavating & Plumbing for curb and ADA‑ramp project (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5952 authorizing issuance of a $22,000,000 sewerage system revenue bond (unanimous)
• Elected Bruce D. Uhler as mayor (unanimous)
• Elected Eddie Osborne as chairperson pro tem (unanimous)
• Awarded a $1,000 scholarship to Drew Munsterman for the Nancy Anderson‑Charles Stevenson Education Endowment Fund

Warrensburg Convention & Visitors Bureau

The board approved applying for a $65,000 Missouri Division of Tourism Marketing Matching Grant, covering $130,000 of project expenses. It also approved a $29,640 agreement with McDaniels Marketing for grant‑related creative services and a $20,000 agreement to redesign the VisitWarrensburg.com website. Additional motions adopted the agenda, approved prior minutes, approved a $10,000 platform development grant application, and closed part of the meeting in closed session.

• Approved application for $65,000 matching grant (total project expense $130,000) – motion passed
• Approved agreement with McDaniels Marketing for up to $29,640 for grant‑related services – motion passed
• Approved application for $10,000 platform development grant (total project expense $20,000) – motion passed
• Approved agreement with McDaniels Marketing for $20,000 website redesign – motion passed
• Adopted meeting agenda as presented – motion passed
• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025 board meeting – motion passed
• Closed part of the meeting in closed session – motion passed (7 yes votes: Brooks, Cocumelli, Dillard, Jolliff, Lee, Phelps, Thompson)

Energy and Sustainability Task Force

The Energy and Sustainability Task Force approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adopted the agenda for the April 9, 2025 session. Members discussed recruitment, invasive‑plant removal at Lion’s Lake, renewable‑energy programs, public‑tree initiatives, and Arbor Day plans, assigning tasks such as a press release for the Lion’s Lake cleanup and a proposal to purchase a river birch tree. No formal votes on project funding or policy were recorded.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Aubrey, Kathy)
• Adopted meeting agenda (Aubrey, Kathy)
• Scheduled signing of Arbor Day proclamation on 4/14

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the Jan 13 2024 meeting (6‑0). It also approved an ordinance amending parking requirements for preschool and day‑care centers (7‑0 roll‑call). Commissioners asked staff to budget $500 for City Attorney training and to fund one commissioner’s attendance at the annual conference. A public presentation on the Maguire Street Corridor Overlay District is scheduled for April 29.

• Approved Jan 13 2024 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved parking ordinance amendment for day‑care centers (7‑0 roll‑call)
• Requested staff to allocate $500 for City Attorney training (no vote recorded)
• Requested staff to budget travel for one commissioner to attend the annual conference (no vote recorded)

Diversity & Inclusion Commission

The commission changed its regular meeting date to the first Tuesday of each month at 6 PM. Chair Atsuki Mori and member Barbara Mayfield will finish their terms next month, and a new chair and vice chair will be elected at the following meeting. The commission discussed several community events and upcoming proclamations. The meeting adjourned at 6:34 PM.

• Changed DIC meeting date to first Tuesday of each month at 6 PM

Parks and Recreation Board

The board approved the Front Desk Lobby Design Project as a capital‑funds project costing $120,000, split evenly between the Park Fund and the Marion Glazebrook Fund. The meeting agenda and minutes were approved without objection. The session was adjourned by a unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved Front Desk Lobby redesign as capital funds project ($120,000 split evenly between Park Fund and Marion Glazebrook Fund)
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes (no objections)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Children's Memorial Fund and Nancy Anderson Park Advisory Board

The advisory board approved the Belly Down barbecue menu and confirmed cupcakes will be provided for the upcoming event. They decided to have Connie Sullivan speak about donated equipment and to sort purses at the event. The board instructed Chris Mabry to proceed with two new engraving walls in the park, and directed Lewis Grounds Maintenance to spruce up the park before Memorial Day and again in the fall.

• Approved Belly Down barbecue menu for the event
• Confirmed cupcakes will be provided again this year
• Decided to have Connie Sullivan speak about donated equipment
• Decided to sort purses at the event
• Authorized Chris Mabry to move forward with two new engraving walls
• Directed Lewis Grounds Maintenance to spruce up the park before Memorial Day and in the fall

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission approved several parking and traffic control measures, including no‑parking signage on Fairview Avenue, a traffic plan for Winterset Villas, and signage recommendations for Veterans Road Extension. It denied a request for new school‑zone signage. The commission also approved painting a crosswalk at Gay and College Streets and changed future meeting dates and times.

• Approved minutes from August 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved no‑parking signage on south side of Fairview Ave and east side as it turns north, from Holden St to Larkin Ave
• Approved traffic control plan for Winterset Villas subdivision
• Denied school‑zone signage request for Gay and Mitchell Streets
• Approved painting a crosswalk at Gay and College Streets (mid‑block crossing not installed)
• Approved Veterans Road Extension Phase 3 speed limit and signage recommendation
• Decided to move future meetings to Tuesday before the last council meeting and change start time to 4:30 pm

City Council

The council unanimously adopted several ordinances, including maintenance and traffic control for Veterans Road Extension Phase 3 and Winterset Villas Phase 1, and approved a $50 fireworks sales license application fee. All five council members voted yes on each item. The council also confirmed four appointments to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission and the city manager’s role on the Johnson County Economic Development Corporation board.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 5944 accepting maintenance of Veterans Road Extension Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5945 establishing traffic control for Veterans Road Extension Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5946 accepting maintenance of Winterset Villas Phase 1 subdivision (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5947 establishing traffic control for Winterset Villas Phase 1 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 5948 amending fireworks sales license code (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2310 establishing a $50 fireworks sales license application fee (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of three members to the Diversity and Inclusion Commission and city manager to JCEDC board (unanimous)