City of Moberly

This Parks and Recreation Master Plan provides a guiding framework for the next ten years to develop a premier park system, connecting residents and visitors to the outdoors, lifelong wellness, and a strong sense of community. Key focus areas include investing in trails and connectivity, modernizing facilities and maintenance, enhancing year-round recreation, expanding family-oriented programming and community events, improving staffing and operational efficiencies, ensuring sustainable funding, managing strategic growth, and fostering partnerships for regional tourism development.

The meeting commenced with the recognition of the new building official, Mr. Don Hendrickson. Key discussions included reviewing a communication from Randolph County regarding the estimated financial impact of the 2025 senior property tax credit. The council entertained and accepted proposals for infill housing projects at 709 Benson Street and 711 Benson Street, and received a proposal for 526 Hey Good Street. The consent agenda, covering items six and seven, was approved, which included accepting a bid from Motorola Solutions Incorporated for interface software between 911 emergency systems and authorizing a change order for the replacement of the Fox Park parking lot. Ordinances were adopted authorizing cooperative agreements for infill development with PRZ Contracting LLC. During a follow-up discussion on downtown parking changes, the council discussed improvements related to safety, visibility, sightlines, and the addition of ADA compliant parking stalls, noting that a re-evaluation would occur in six months. In the work session, the council addressed an ordinance regarding exceptions to bid procedures for purchasing used vehicles or equipment and discussed an ordinance to opt out of the state provision allowing 24-hour liquor consumption during the World Cup timeframe.

The council meeting began with the pledge of allegiance and roll call. Key agenda items included the approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The public hearing segment involved the receipt of four bids for easement clearing along sewer mains. The consent agenda covered resolutions authorizing applications for a bulletproof vest grant, accepting proposals for water plant filter valve upgrades and sewer easement clearing contracts, authorizing a change order for wayfinding signage, and executing a requisition certificate for project costs related to tax abatement. Ordinances were adopted exempting the City of Moberly from certain liquor license provisions, amending city code regarding bid procedures for used vehicles/equipment, approving an education agreement with the Boone County Sheriff's Department, and subjecting industrial users to local limits for biochemical oxygen demand and total suspended solids. Further resolutions were passed accepting change orders for sidewalk improvements and emergency street repairs, and appropriating over $2.3 million for expenses due between November 26 and December 11, 2025. Department head monthly reports were reviewed, including a discussion on the potential for a new online payment portal. The meeting concluded with public comments acknowledging a successful local Christmas program, followed by adjournment to a work session and closed session to discuss negotiated contract matters, including the reappointment of a member to the board of adjustment.

The City Council meeting included the approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous session. Key discussions centered on several items requiring public hearings, specifically concerning Chapter 100 bonds for the Moberly Bakery Mix/Middle Milling Company and an ordinance to vacate an alleyway between Heywood Street and Johnson Street. The council accepted bids for work including Seven Bridges Road improvements, CSO Sludge Removal, and Basin Upgrade projects. Additionally, a comprehensive consent agenda covering resolutions for real estate contracts, bond engagement letters, equipment lease purchase agreements, and various police and fire department equipment purchases (e.g., crime scene barriers, breathing apparatus) was approved. Several ordinances were passed, including those related to nuisance abatement at 1111 Concanan Street and 1115 Concanan Street, as well as 419 North Fifth Street, the alleyway vacation, and authorizing financial assistance for a Source Water Protection Plan revision project. Finally, the bid for sludge removal at the Seven Bridges CSO basin was accepted and contracted, and a contract for storm water improvements at the same location was approved.

The meeting addressed a re-zoning request for property on Woodland Avenue to allow for multi-family dwellings and storage units. Concerns were raised about the project's timeline and impact on the neighborhood. The commission also conducted the election of officers, appointing a new chairperson, co-chairperson, and secretary.