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The 1.2-mile trail and parking lot has been a long time coming. Funding for the project is from the ½ cent stormwater sales tax that Joplin residents approved in 2011, before the tornado that destroyed ⅓ of the city. Over a year ago, in June of 2022 the city council voted to advance the project.
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PGAV Destinations created a detailed presentation they provided to the city council Monday night. It includes short term goals for the JH&MM such as updating its website, being more active on social media, identifying Joplin’s brand identity and hosting special events to create revenue.
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The number of homeless individuals in Joplin has shown growth and decline over the past 12 years. The highest number of unhoused people in Joplin and accounted for by the Homeless Coalition was 2012, the year after an EF-5 tornado destroyed ⅓ of the city.
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The change to sewer billing, if approved, would bring in line with what Neosho city residents pay, and those who live outside of city limits but use Neosho city services. The Neosho City Council already approved an increase in water rates. Both the water and possible sewer rate increases could take effect on Oct. 1.
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Interested residents can apply with the City Clerk in December. The first meeting of the new council takes place next year.
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After receiving ten bids for the financing of the new engine, Pittsburg selected Labette Bank to provide the financing at an interest rate of 4.85%.
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Communities large and small throughout the US have until Dec. 31 2024 to obligate funds to projects. Construction on those projects must be underway by the end of 2026.
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The Webb City city council welcomes a new member. Also, staff and council members will discuss the railroad conditions around King Jack Park and work to improve the track. Also, the largest event on Webb City’s annual calendar starts Friday.
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The goal of the NAC would be to support neighbors, and better utilize city support for neighborhood improvement initiatives. Commissioners asked if the ordinance could include renters who live in the defined quadrants.
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The city council remains divided on whether Joplin can afford salary increases for its roughly 500 employees now, or whether the community should use a ‘wait and see’ approach concerning an uncertain economic forecast and US economy.