Barbara Carroll

Key discussions included the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 1 Budget Report across multiple funds (General Fund, Water Pollution Control Fund, Parks and Recreation Fund, CIP Transportation, CIP Half-Cent Sales Tax, and Solid Waste Fund), noting no significant 'red flags' overall, although several expenses appeared over budget due to accounting methods or timing of projects. A primary action was the adoption of Ordinance No. 6011, which amended the FY26 budget by $3.1M to cover Q1 amendments for projects including Lion's Lake, solar construction, and the Community Center lobby. The Council also adopted Resolution No. 2328 authorizing a Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant application for the Maguire Street Corridor improvement, committing a local match of $5,611,050 (22.5%). Mayoral Appointments were approved for the Diversity and Inclusion Commission and the Depot Renovation, Preservation and Maintenance Corporation board of directors. Updates were provided on staff attendance at the Missouri Municipal League Legislative Conference and planning for the upcoming FIFA soccer tournament, including the planned launch of the Discover Warrensburg website.

The agenda for the City Council meeting included several key items for discussion and potential action. Discussions involved the adoption of a proclamation for Women's History Month in March 2026. Ordinances were presented for a first and second reading, including one authorizing an agreement between the City of Warrensburg, Johnson County Ambulance District, and Johnson County Emergency Service Board for an Integrated Dispatching Solution, and another authorizing a contract with J. C. Myers Construction Co., Inc. for the 2026 Curb & ADA Ramps Project. Mayoral recommendations for appointments to the Energy and Sustainability Task Force, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, and Pioneer Trails Regional Planning Commission Board of Directors were also considered. City staff provided updates from various departments, including the City Manager, City Clerk, Community Development, and the Warrensburg Convention and Visitors Bureau, which discussed preparations related to the upcoming FIFA soccer tournament.

This document outlines the Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Update for the City of Warrensburg. Its primary objective is to ensure that all citizens have full and timely access to the City's programs, services, and activities by prohibiting discrimination based on disability. The plan comprehensively reviews City facilities and programs, identifies both physical and programmatic barriers, and specifies recommended corrective actions and modifications. This document is subject to review and update every three years.

Key discussions during the meeting centered on contributions for the new Warrensburg Historic Resources Map, with submissions received from both staff and commissioners. An update was provided on the Historic Preservation Fund Grant for Historic Preservation Design Guidelines for Commercial Buildings, noting that the draft grant agreement from the State Historic Preservation Office was forthcoming after the New Year. Additionally, the commission received information regarding the next round of World War II Heritage Cities Grants being issued by the National World War II Museum for 2026.

The agenda for the meeting included reviewing the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. Key discussions focused on a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 27 regarding Data Warehousing Facilities, including defining facility size (minimum 50,000 sq. ft.), noise standards, and requiring utility verification. Other agenda items involved reviewing feedback on the Maguire Street Corridor Overlay District public meeting and addressing several rezoning requests: R3 to GB for 1035 S. Maguire St., and LI to R2 for properties at 622 Laurel St. and 624 Laurel St. There was also discussion regarding an ordinance to update definitions for duplexes and multifamily developments.