Historic preservation in Missouri local government
What Missouri city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about historic preservation — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
345 Missouri meetings since 2024 covered historic preservation. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Missouri with the most historic preservation activity
- Walnut Grove, MO (56)
- Wildwood, MO (32)
- Columbia, MO (31)
- Malden, MO (30)
- Independence, MO (30)
- Carthage, MO (22)
- Poplar Bluff, MO (14)
- St. Charles, MO (14)
- Joplin, MO (13)
- Webster Groves, MO (13)
- Warrensburg, MO (11)
- St. Peters, MO (10)
Latest matching meetings
Historical Focus Group meets with no specific items
The Historical Focus Group of the Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board is meeting but the agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, business items, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
Historical Focus Group meeting with no specific agenda items
This is a procedural meeting of the Historical Focus Group under the Parks, Recreation & Arts Advisory Board. The agenda contains only call to order, business items, and adjournment, with no listed decisions or discussions. The meeting is purely administrative.
Commission to review three historic preservation requests
The Planning, Zoning, and Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings for three Certificates of Appropriateness. The body will also discuss historic guidelines.
Commission will discuss amendments to the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance.
The commission will review status updates for several historically significant properties under the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance, including 264 Salem Street, 145 Glenwood Street, 1100 Main Street, and others. It will discuss possible amendments and additional provisions to the ordinance. The meeting will…
Historical Focus Group holds routine meeting
The meeting agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, business items, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
Historic Preservation Commission meets to discuss budget and public hearings
The Historic Preservation Commission will convene to approve minutes from June and July, review the budget, and hold public hearings. The agenda includes updates on the North Heights Survey, Memorial Hall, and attendance at a state preservation conference.
Commission to discuss soundproofing and AV upgrades for Historic Courtroom
The Cass County Commission will hold a work session on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. in the Historic Courthouse at 102 E. Wall, Harrisonville. The session will discuss options for improving soundproofing in the Historic Courtroom. It will also consider options for enhancing audio/visual capabilities while…
City Council to consider funding and agreements for Historic Frisco Depot Restoration
The City Council will discuss and take action on several items related to the Historic Frisco Depot Restoration Project, including a grant application and an intergovernmental agreement. The body will also consider budget amendments and a fund transfer to address a health insurance fund deficit.
St. Charles Landmarks Board meets to review historic preservation projects
The St. Charles Landmarks Board will convene on July 20, 2026, to review applications for exterior modifications in various historic districts. The board will consider requests to replace deteriorating steps, decks, and signs, as well as review staff reports and approve previous meeting minutes.
HPC to discuss FY27 budget and support for Cheatham-Phillips House
The Historic Preservation Commission will review minutes from June 24, 2026, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The body will also consider a resolution of support for the Cheatham-Phillips House and a grant regarding design guidelines for historic commercial buildings.
Sustainability Commission to discuss 2026 priorities and bike ride postponement
The Independence Sustainability Commission will consider approving June meeting minutes, discuss updates on a local sustainability award and the postponed Bike Ride of Historic Places, receive information on KC Can Compost, and address expiring commission terms and 2026 priorities.
Landmarks Board meeting on July 15, 2026
The Landmarks Board will review a Certificate of Appropriateness for 217 West Commercial Street. The agenda also includes discussions regarding historic preservation goals and priorities.
Wildwood Council considers housing rezoning and historic preservation plan
The City Council will review a request to rezone land for 62 single-family dwellings on Manchester Road. Other items include updates to sign regulations, the Historic Preservation Plan, and several infrastructure and construction bills.
Council discusses historic site funding and project updates
The City Council will discuss a resolution to direct the City Manager to bring a ballot initiative for funding historic sites to the November 2026 General Election. The session also includes presentations on Truman Connected Phase 2 and GO Bond construction.
Jackson Preservation Commission to discuss 104 E Washington St.
The Historic Preservation Commission will approve minutes from June 11, 2026, and discuss a property at 104 E Washington St. No other items are on the agenda.
Historical Society to discuss fundraising and hear director/alderman reports
The Meramec Valley Historical Society will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, discuss new business and old business updates (including fundraising and calendars), and receive reports from the director and alderman.
Historical Preservation Commission to elect officers and discuss study trips
The commission will hold elections for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. Members will also discuss the possibility of visiting other cities with successful historic downtown preservation programs.
Landmark Commission to consider COA for garage demolition and window changes at 115 S 13th St
The Landmark Commission will consider two certificate of appropriateness (COA) applications in the Museum Hill Local Historic District. The first seeks to demolish a garage, install vinyl windows, and add off-street parking at 115 S 13th St. The second proposes a rainwater catchment system and pergola at 1307 Francis…
Commission will consider a blight request for 103 E 3rd and a façade restoration certificate.
The Planning, Zoning & Historic Preservation Commission will review a blight request for the property at 103 E 3rd. It will hold a public hearing to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for façade restoration at 116‑118 W 4th. The commission will also discuss updates to the Historic District Guidelines. Standard…
Commission considers 39-unit housing development and historic preservation plan
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests, including a proposal for a 39-unit attached single-family housing complex. The body will also review the final draft of the city's Historic Preservation Plan and a request for a school electronic message center.
Board to review home additions and a new accessory structure
The Architectural Review Board will evaluate three residential construction projects. The meeting includes a public hearing for a historic district property and reviews of new additions and outbuildings.
Public hearing for a detached garage at 115 S Moffett
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to consider a certificate of appropriateness for a detached garage located at 115 S Moffett. The meeting also includes a budget review.
Committee reviews rezoning of 87 acres at North Staley Road for 200 new homes.
The Neighborhood Planning and Development Committee will vote on multiple development plans, rezonings, and grant amendments. Key discussions include a major rezoning for 200 residential lots near North Staley Road, updates to the KCI Area Plan, and new regulations for vacant buildings and marijuana dispensaries. The…
HPC to recommend final Historic Preservation Plan to City Council
The Historic Preservation Commission will vote on recommending two properties (Rosenbaum Barn and Horstmann Log Cabin) for the City's Historic Register. They will also endorse the final draft of the Wildwood Historic Preservation Plan and consider preservation incentives for the J.P. Connell House. Several ongoing…
Landmarks Board meeting canceled
This meeting of the Landmarks Board was canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.
Commission reviews historic preservation grants and Cheatham-Phillips House support
The Historic Preservation Commission will receive updates on commercial design guidelines and a World War II Heritage Cities grant. The body will also hear a request for support regarding the Cheatham-Phillips House at the University of Central Missouri.
Board will identify sites for social media posts
The Landmarks Board Social Media Sub‑Committee will approve the March 30, 2026 minutes and conduct roll call. It will discuss unfinished business, if any. The primary new business is to identify sites for future social media posts.
Demolition vote for two historic homes
The commission holds public hearings and considers demolition recommendations for two single-family dwellings: 7 Algonquin Lane and 411 Greeley Avenue. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive staff and council updates.
Board reviews new home and fire-damage repairs in historic districts
The Architectural Review Board will hold a public hearing on two projects in historic districts: fire-damage repair and addition at 34 Marshall Place, and a bay addition at 438 Park Road. They will also consider a resubmittal for a new single-family dwelling at 856 Marshall Avenue, and several other submittals for…
Board to decide on large metal garage for historic home at 2630 Maple Avenue
The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider five variance requests from property owners to deviate from zoning setback requirements. Requests include a 2,400 sq ft metal garage at a historic home, an in-ground swimming pool, three retaining walls, a covered patio expansion, and a privacy fence. The…
Community Preservation Committee to elect officers and review restoration projects
The Community Preservation Committee will hold a hybrid meeting to approve minutes from May 27, 2026, and consider a preservation restriction for First Parish Restoration. The committee will also elect officers and review pre-applications for fiscal year 2027.
Finance Committee to review FY2027 appropriations and park and church funding
The Finance Committee will discuss the Mayor's Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Appropriation Orders for several city funds. The body will also consider specific funding requests from the Community Preservation Act Fund for local projects.
Tree Board to discuss landmark tree code and arboretum designation
The Lake St. Louis Tree Board will discuss the arborist report, consider designating Deer Ridge Park as an arboretum, review the city code regarding landmark trees, and recognize Roy Zirges. Public comment will be heard.
Commission to review North Heights survey and Memorial Hall updates
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss updates on the North Heights Survey Phase I & II, Memorial Hall, and a Parks Survey. They will also consider the budget, approve previous minutes, and review participation in Porchfest and the State Preservation Conference. No public hearings with specific items are…
Malden Historical Commission reviews demolition permits and discusses ordinance amendments
The Malden Historical Commission will meet to review status updates on demolition and alteration permits for several properties and discuss potential amendments to the Demolition & Alteration Delay Ordinance.
Board to consider turfed patio, putting green, and food truck aisle at 425 Clark Street
The Landmarks Board will consider several certificate of appropriateness applications for alterations to properties in historic districts. Items include new shutters, window and door replacements, sign installations, a porch reconstruction, a deck rebuild, and a new turfed patio with a putting green and food truck…
Council to vote on Frisco Depot restoration and code amendment
The Poplar Bluff City Council will hold its regular meeting, approving consent agenda items including departmental reports and minutes. Workshop discussions include bids for roof repairs at the Black River Coliseum and possible dissolution of city boards. Action items involve an ordinance amending Chapter 21 of the…
Sustainability Commission to discuss awards, bike ride, compost, 2026 priorities
The Sustainability Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 14 and discuss old business including an award for a local business or individual, a postponed bike ride of historic places, and an update on KC Can Compost. New business involves setting 2026 commission priorities. No specific decisions or dollar…
Commission to discuss saving historic house at 104 E. Washington Street
The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to discuss strategies to prevent the demolition of a specific property. The body will also determine the direction of the uptown sign project and elect a new commission chair.
Board to consider historic nomination for 3535 South Lone Pine Avenue
The Landmarks Board will discuss a potential historic nomination for 3535 South Lone Pine Avenue and consider a letter of support for a West Central Architectural Survey Grant. Also on the agenda are updates on historic preservation plans, policies, and the West College Street Corridor Historical Survey. The board…