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Nut graf: The votes cover city infrastructure, natural-resource management, public-safety spending and minor licensing renewals; most measures passed with unanimous roll-call votes and will move forward to implementation steps overseen by city staff.

Storm drainage change order (Area 13):
The council approved Bill No. 2025-5202, authorizing change order number 1 for the storm-drainage improvements project in Area 13 (approximately Ninth in Hancock to Twelfth in Montgomery). City staff said the change order includes a deduction of $24,334.68 to account for compromised unit quantities and liquidated damages linked to contractor delays. The ordinance passed on second and final reading with an affirmative roll call that recorded “Yes” votes from council members listed during the vote.

Spring Fork Lake cooperative agreement:
The council approved Bill No. 2025-5203, an ordinance authorizing a cooperative agreement for management of Spring Fork Lake property with the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). Jake Lord of MDC presented potential ecological-restoration work including invasive-species control and prescribed burns; councilmembers discussed ensuring a multi-year forest-management plan rather than a single timber harvest. Councilmember Hiller said, “I want to make sure it's not just a timber harvest and we have a 5 year timber management plan in place with this.” The ordinance passed on final reading by roll call.

Police vehicle purchase and budget amendment:
The council approved Resolution 20126 to amend the FY2025 budget and passed Bill No. 2025-5204, amending the budget to allow purchase of a replacement police vehicle. City staff said an earlier vehicle was totaled; the insurance payment was $40,671 and the accepted bid for a new vehicle was $44,657, leaving an approximate $4,000 shortfall covered by the amendment. The council also adopted Bill No. 2025-5205, approving and accepting a quote for the vehicle purchase. Both measures passed with affirmative roll-call votes.

Public-safety resolution (state program):
The council unanimously adopted Resolution 20127, a resolution described in the meeting as demonstrating the City of Sedalia’s commitment to public safety and crime reduction so the city could apply for a governor’s program referred to in the meeting as the “Boot Shield” or “Blue Shield” program. City staff said the governor had budgeted funds for agencies participating in the program; specific eligibility requirements and award amounts were not specified in the presentation. The staff speaker identified the need for a council resolution to meet one criterion listed in the governor’s program materials.

Alley vacation and property adjustments:
The council repealed Ordinance No. 12,203 and enacted Bill No. 2025-5206, vacating an alley east of properties at 501–503 South Engineer Avenue. City staff said the petition to vacate the alley supports a multifamily housing renovation project (C-1 zoning) that includes more than $100,000 in renovations and 16 off-street parking spaces; staff advised the alley was unused for trash services and had no underground utilities. The ordinance passed on final reading by roll call.

Liquor license renewals and other business:
Council approved three liquor-by-the-drink and Sunday-sales renewals for businesses operated by Gloria Ayala (Tacos de Gallado, 813 Thompson Boulevard; Don Jose, 735 West Main) and Gloria Hollow (LS Blonde, 2400 South Limit, Suite J). The council also approved other routine minutes and consent items.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Bill No. 2025-5202 (storm drainage change order): outcome: approved; vote: roll-call recorded unanimous \"yes\" (members recorded during roll call voted yes).
- Bill No. 2025-5203 (Spring Fork Lake cooperative agreement): outcome: approved; vote: roll-call recorded unanimous \"yes\".
- Resolution 20126 and Bill No. 2025-5204 (budget amendment re: police vehicle): outcome: approved; vote: roll-call recorded unanimous \"yes\".
- Bill No. 2025-5205 (purchase quote for police vehicle): outcome: approved; vote: roll-call recorded unanimous \"yes\".
- Resolution 20127 (public-safety commitment): outcome: approved; vote: voice vote recorded as \"all in favor.\"
- Bill No. 2025-5206 (alley vacation at 501–503 S. Engineer Ave): outcome: approved; vote: roll-call recorded unanimous \"yes\".
- Liquor license renewals (three): outcome: approved; vote: voice vote recorded as \"all in favor.\"

Ending: Most measures passed with no recorded opposition. City staff will proceed with contract adjustments, cooperative planning with MDC, procurement of the police vehicle and implementation tasks tied to each ordinance; for Spring Fork Lake, staff said timber-harvest decisions will proceed only if further feasibility and forest-management planning deem it appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","0203 2025 City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Sedalia City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a storm-drainage change order, a cooperative management agreement for Spring Fork Lake, a police vehicle purchase and an alley vacation; liquor-license renewals and a public-safety resolution also passed.","taxTitle","Sedalia, Pettis County, Missouri","taxId",54293,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6329499,"Scott Joplin Ragtime Foundation asks Sedalia for $2,000 budget increase as festival attendance and economic impact rise",1051,200000,1251000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2315926-fa473d873a693df93b171a8cb926c513&start=200&end=1251","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2315926-fa473d873a693df93b171a8cb926c513/thumbnail_200000.jpg","/articles/6329499/Sedalia/Pettis-County/Missouri/Scott-Joplin-Ragtime-Foundation-asks-Sedalia-for-2000-budget-increase-as-festival-attendance-and-economic-impact-rise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329499-32da81bcd26ab423d1746465582ea291/orig.mp4?Expires=1770438014&Signature=RN5iUG1ojkaEer9ZovBRMzCevN-uy9FxtEAoB6aveoX3M-K4~hYWe-w-QSemcdx6hkCixQf5f4MAkY9eAlkF8N80VxiJOfhWczUjO0q3eFCFm34KU-w1vVd9Gpo805Z4bd9NopC2VN~kZDcM1DLPPFT2RANbRUv9EUtwuQybktbpQnrq6oVaD2JaaIB2I9k88W5sSxFZlDFB2PEf9Itqrahm6rmViL6FviuLKd5Bmi3cgpRrqPUWX0curAsp-Kor9HAe4sK6zF7a5rxI7YwQpQE4O8PNpdpeBVRQaYdRy75WgRuoV3t3QsM0SbwkV8-dKGQqej3VcpYtk0QSfl4ftQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Simmons, a presenter for the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation, asked the Sedalia City Council to increase the city’s annual festival support by $2,000 during the upcoming budget process.

The request came during a presentation to the council’s Finance, Administration and Vice Chair Thomas Oldham. Simmons and Festival Director Shelly Rounds outlined the festival’s operations, attendance and economic impact, and described plans for the foundation’s 2025 program.

“This year we have 33 performers scheduled and committed to come,” Rounds said, describing a program of concerts, symposiums, daytime activities and new outreach such as trolley tours and a silent-movie accompaniment. Rounds said the 2024 festival ran four days, included 52 musicians, two open-air venues and six ticketed concerts at a variety of locations including the KD Depot and Liberty Center.

Nut graf: The Scott Joplin festival is a long-running event the presenters said draws visitors to Sedalia and supports downtown businesses; organizers want slightly more city funding to underwrite free venues, performer fees and infrastructure that they say expand attendance and local economic activity.

Rounds and Simmons told the council the festival attracted visitors from about 40 states and several foreign countries in 2024 and produced an estimated direct economic impact of $358,848 for a four-day event. The foundation reported selling 1,243 concert tickets (a 31% increase over the prior year), estimated daytime tourism expenditures of $27,310 and event revenue of $68,738.

Simmons said the festival has received $10,000 in city support in recent years and is asking the council to increase that appropriation by $2,000 for the coming budget cycle. He also described other revenue sources: private sponsorships and in-kind contributions from local businesses, support from service clubs such as Rotary and grant funding pursued through the Missouri Arts Council. On the council dais, a council member corrected or expanded figures given during the presentation about state arts grants; the presenters said they were pursuing larger grants but did not present a finalized award amount.

Organizers described several program changes intended to boost attendance: moving the parade from Wednesday evening to Saturday morning; continuing a popular trolley tour program; broadening the musical lineup to include performers with established followings; and expanding social media and targeted advertising. The foundation said it places one performer each year as an artist in residence for local schools; the 2025 artist in residence is Adam Swanson, who will perform at schools, nursing homes and a Thursday silent-movie concert at the KD Depot.

Rounds said volunteers and a defined board leadership structure run major festival functions year-round. She listed several board roles including symposium director and youth program director that the foundation uses to manage logistics and community outreach.

Ending: The council did not take formal action on the funding request during the meeting; Simmons asked the council to consider the $2,000 increase as it finalizes the municipal budget. The foundation and city staff will continue to coordinate event logistics and city services, including public-works support for stages and cleanup, as the festival’s 2025 plans proceed.","Presenters for the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation told the Sedalia City Council the festival drew visitors from across the U.S. and abroad, produced roughly $358,848 in direct economic impact last year and requested a $2,000 increase in city support during the upcoming budget process.","actionData","errors"]

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Sedalia City Council approves storm-drainage change order, Spring Fork Lake management agreement, police vehicle purchase and alley vacation; liquor licenses OK

Scott Joplin Ragtime Foundation asks Sedalia for $2,000 budget increase as festival attendance and economic impact rise