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NOTICE OF MEETING
City Council
Regular Meeting – Monday, July 21, 2025 – 5:30 PM
City Hall – 1100 Frederick Avenue
COUNCIL SEATING ARRANGEMENT
Mike Schumacher John Josendale Paula Heyde
City Manager Mayor City Clerk
COUNCILMEMBERS C OUNCILMEMBERS
Kenton Randolph (At Large) M adison Davis (1st District)
Jeff Schomburg (At Large) J ason Eslinger (2nd District)
Randy Schultz (At Large) M ichael Grimm (4th District)
Andrew Trout (3rd District) M arty Novak (At Large)
AGENDA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
CALL TO ORDER:
MINUTES:
1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting held July 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., as
transcribed by the City Clerk.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS:
2. None.
ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA:
3. Motion to accept the Agenda as published.
PUBLIC HEARING:
4. None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
5. Motion to accept the Consent Agenda.
NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
6. None.

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BILLS FOR PASSAGE:
7. None.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
8. BILL # 1315-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
LAWHON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR THE PHIL WELCH STRUCTURAL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT UTILIZING PARKS SALES TAX FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $674,611.00.
9. BILL # 1316-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SECURITY SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH TRIPLE B SECURITY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,211.00
TO PROVIDE SECURITY AT THE 6TH & ANGELIQUE MASS TRANSIT TRANSFER
CENTER FOR ONE (1) YEAR WITH A RENEWAL OPTION FOR UP TO THREE (3)
ADDITIONAL YEARS.
10. BILL # 1317-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A UNIT PRICE CONTRACT WITH
JD BISHOP CONSTRUCTION, LLC IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,135,374.00 FOR THE
CHARLES & SYLVANIE STREET STREETSCAPE PROJECT.
11. BILL # 1318-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN THE
TOTAL SUM OF $32,950.00 TO ASSIST WITH OPERATING AND PROVIDING A
VARIETY OF FINE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES TO THE CITIZENS
OF ST. JOSEPH.
12. BILL # 1319-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH
CORNELIUS WRECKING LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000.00 TO DEMOLISH THE
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 518 S. 12TH STREET USING VACANT STRUCTURE
STABILIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS.
13. BILL # 1320-22
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SURVEY GUIDED ACTION PLAN CONTAINING
CITY STAFF’S OBJECTIVES, ACTION STEPS AND MEASUREABLE GOALS FOR
ADVANCING THE CITY COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLAN OVER THE NEXT 12 TO 18
MONTHS.
14. BILL # 1321-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE WITH LEXIPOL FOR POLICY
ACCREDITATION SOFTWARE, FIELD TRAINING SOFTWARE, TRAINING PROGRAMS,
AND POLICY TRACKING SERVICES UTILIZING THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACT FOR
AN INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION PRICE OF $77,186.40 FUNDED BY POLICE SALES TAX

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FUNDS.
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NOMINATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS:
15. None.
BILLS FOR PASSAGE:
16. None.
EMERGENCY BILLS FOR PASSAGE:
17. None.
RESOLUTIONS FOR ADOPTION:
18. None.
BILLS FOR FIRST READING:
19. BILL # 1322-22
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE FRIENDS OF
THE ANIMAL SHELTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000.00 AND AN
AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND ANIMAL SERVICES PROGRAM BUDGET TO
ACCEPT THE DONATION TO BE USED FOR THE NEW ANIMAL SHELTER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT.
20. BILL # 1323-22
AN ORDINANCE TO COMMIT TO THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES A TOTAL FINANCIAL ASSURANCE AMOUNT OF $19,860,418.56 FOR
CLOSURE AND POST-CLOSURE COSTS FOR THE ST. JOSEPH SANITARY LANDFILL
PERMIT NUMBER 102104 WHICH INCLUDES THE FREE PROPERTY.
21. BILL # 1324-22
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A DRIVEWAY ACCESS ONTO ASHLAND AVENUE ON
THE PARKWAY SYSTEM AT 3024 ASHLAND AVENUE AS REQUESTED BY DR.
KELLEE NEAL TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY
ON HER PROPERTY.
22. BILL # 1325-22
AN ORDINANCE REDISTRICTING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2012 THROUGH
2022 JONES STREET FROM R-4 APARTMENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, TO C-3
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AS REQUESTED BY AMY GOFF.
23. BILL # 1326-22

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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI, TO WAIVE
THE ST. JOSEPH HOUSING AUTHORITY’S PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES FOR THE
CITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2025/2026 BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025, AND ENDING JUNE 30,
2026.
24. BILL # 1327-22
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN INVESTMENT IN THE CITY'S TECHNOLOGY
SERVICES TO ADDRESS INFRASTRUCTURE MODERNIZATION, AUTHORIZING AN
AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL FUND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $997,659.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDERS AND
AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID EXPENDITURES.
REPORTS OF BOARDS & COMMISSIONS:
25. Filed 7/2/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Landmark Commission meeting held May 6, 2025,
at 5:30 p.m., in the Fourth Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
26. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held June 26, 2025, at 5:30
p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
27. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the Tree Board meeting held April 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., in the
First Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
28. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting held June 24, 2025, at
4:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
29. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the Human Rights Commission meeting held June 16, 2025, at
5:15 p.m., in the First Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
WORK SESSION MINUTES - CITY CLERK'S OFFICE:
30. Filed 7/3/25: Minutes of the Council Work Session held June 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in the
4th Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
31. Filed 7/11/24: Minutes of the Council Work Session held July 1, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., in the
4th Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
32. Filed 7/14/25: Revised minutes of the Council Work Session held July 1, 2025, at 2:00
p.m., in the 4th Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
REPORTS & RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CITY MANAGER:
33. Filed 7/15/25: Memorandum in re: Acting City Manager - July 18, 2025

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34. Filed 7/15/25: Memorandum in re: Acting City Manager - July 23, 2025.
DELEGATIONS, PETITIONS:
35. None.
COMMUNICATIONS:
36. Filed 7/3/25: Municipal Division Summary Reporting Form, June 2025.
37. Filed 7/3/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Programming Committee meeting held
June 10, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick Avenue.
38. Filed 7/2/25: Health Department monthly report, May 2025.
39. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Membership Committee meeting held
May 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick Avenue.
40. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Fundraising Committee meeting held
June 12, 2025, at 4:06 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick Avenue.
41. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Membership Committee meeting held
May 22, 2025, at 3:05 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick Avenue.
42. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Black Archives Museum Committee
meeting held June 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick
Avenue.
43. Filed 7/7/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Juneteenth Celebration Planning
Committee meeting held June 3, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406
Frederick Avenue.
44. Filed 7/9/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Bi-Monthly Board meeting held May 15,
2025, at 4:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick Avenue.
45. Filed 7/11/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Membership Committee meeting held
July 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick Avenue.
46. Filed 7/11/25: Activities of the Social Welfare Board for Fiscal Year 4th Quarter, April
through June 2025.
47. Filed 7/11/25: Parks and Recreation Department City Council Report, June 2025.
48. Filed 7/14/25: Human Resources Department Monthly Activity Report with Openings, June
2025.
49. Filed 7/15/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Transit, Inc. Board of Directors meeting held July

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14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., in the 1st Floor Conference Room at City Hall.
50. Filed 7/15/25: Minutes of the St. Joseph Museums Executive/Finance Committee meeting
held June 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Joseph Museums, 3406 Frederick Avenue.
OTHER BUSINESS:
51. City Manager's Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
ADJOURN:
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Paula Heyde, CMC, City Clerk
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