Poplar Bluff quiet on meetings front; City Council set to weigh budget, coliseum roof repairs today
Poplar Bluff's advisory boards had a quiet stretch over the past two weeks, with four of five scheduled meetings canceled. Attention now turns to today's City Council meeting, where council members will vote on Black River Coliseum roof repairs, budget amendments, and the dissolution of two housing-related boards.
Recent meetings: mostly canceled
The Planning and Zoning Commission's June 22 meeting was canceled. Its next meeting is July 13.
The Airport Advisory Board's June 24 meeting was canceled due to a lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is July 29.
The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Advisory Board's June 25 meeting was canceled. The next meeting is July 23.
The Electrical Wiring Board's July 2 meeting was canceled. Its next scheduled meeting is August 6.
The only board that met was the Black River Coliseum Advisory Board on June 23. The agenda listed elections for President, Vice-President, and Secretary, plus reviews of upcoming events: the Missouri UPCI event (June 24–26), the St. Jude Banquet (August 7), the MRWA event (August 17–19), and SEMOCon (September 18–20). Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.
City Council — July 6
The City Council will consider several items today:
- A roof repair bid for the Black River Coliseum.
- Dissolution of the Fair Housing Committee and the Residential Housing Board.
- Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
- A fund transfer to reduce the Health Insurance Fund deficit.
- Bids for a commercial lawnmower for the Poplar Bluff Regional Business Airport.
No vote tallies or dollar amounts were available in the agenda summary.
Municipal Utilities Advisory Board — July 6
Also meeting today, the Municipal Utilities Advisory Board will review bids for single-phase pole-mount transformers and the 2025 audit. The board will also review financial statements, investments, and check register reports for the Electric and Water-Sewer Departments, and consider a list of antiquated records for disposal.
Building Standards Board — July 9
The Building Standards Board will hold compliance hearings for 14 properties. Two requests to reverse demolition orders are on the agenda: one at 307 Euclid Ave and one at 741 N 10th St. New compliance hearings are scheduled for 1508 Alice (C & A Rentals LLC) and 203 W Midland (Better Choice Properties). Ten additional properties are listed under unfinished business from previous years.
Historical Preservation Commission — July 8
The commission will elect a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. Members will also discuss the possibility of visiting other cities with successful historic downtown preservation programs.
Arts and Advisory Board — July 9
The Arts and Advisory Board will review committee reports and receive updates from the President and Director. The agenda lists standard procedural items and general business updates.
Coming up
- **July 6** — City Council, considering coliseum roof repairs, budget amendments, and board dissolutions.
- **July 6** — Municipal Utilities Advisory Board, reviewing transformer bids and the 2025 audit.
- **July 8** — Historical Preservation Commission, electing officers and discussing study trips.
- **July 9** — Building Standards Board, compliance hearings for 14 properties.
- **July 13** — Planning and Zoning Commission, next regular meeting.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — City Council to weigh Coliseum roof bid, budget fixes after wave of cancellations
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.