Lamar committee sets safety protocols for fly-in event; Board of Aldermen to weigh water fund budget this week
A Lamar committee preparing for an upcoming fly-in event approved safety protocols at its July 14 meeting, including issuing a flight notice and planning morning pilot briefings. The meeting is the only one from the past two weeks with official minutes published; three other recent committee sessions remain agenda-only.
Fly-in event safety protocols set
The committee reviewing plans for an upcoming fly-in event approved the June 9, 2026 minutes by a unanimous vote. Members watched a video of the proposed parade of flight path involving approximately 20 aircraft and discussed pilot briefing requirements, weather cancellation policies, and the need for a Hold Harmless agreement.
The committee agreed to issue a NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) for the event and planned morning briefings for pilots. The meeting also covered sponsorship updates and potential car show events.
Park Board agenda included surfacing proposal, barrel planters
The Lamar Park Board met July 6 to consider routine business, including approval of minutes and public concerns. Under old business, the board was scheduled to receive updates on sponsorship and volunteer programs and consider a proposal for Pour in Place Surfacing. New business included barrel planters on the square and a survey. Committee reports were set to cover landscaping, playground equipment, trees, streets/signs, and events.
Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
Ordinance Committee continued work on city code updates
The Ordinance Committee met July 8 to continue discussions on updating city ordinances. The meeting was described as primarily procedural and open to the public. Minutes have not yet been published.
Economic Development Committee discussed business incentives
The Economic Development Committee convened July 15 at City Hall, 132 W 10th St, to discuss business incentives. The meeting was open to the public. Minutes have not yet been published, so no actions are confirmed.
Coming up
The Lamar Board of Aldermen meets today, July 20, with several notable items on the agenda:
- **RES 545**: A resolution to amend or revise the 2026-2027 budget for the water fund.
- **RES 544**: A resolution regarding AOC Order No. 2026-SPCB-2005 from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
- **Business Plan Incentive for Advanced Metals**.
- **Temporary Permit to Cater/Picnic License for Chamber-Fair**.
- **Nuisance Structures and Nuisance Abatement reports**.
The water fund budget revision and the Advanced Metals business incentive are the items most likely to affect city finances and local economic development. Residents interested in those topics may want to attend or follow the meeting results.