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Andrew Spell, principal with CliftonLarsonAllen, told aldermen the firm converted the city’s cash-basis records into accrual-based statements for the audit and reviewed government-wide statements, major funds and enterprise funds including water and sewer. He said the audit identified uncorrected misstatements that were immaterial to the financial statements but required to be communicated to governance, and it flagged the 2023 certificates of participation activity — about $2.3 million in construction expenditures — that had not been recorded in the city’s accounting records.

That omission, Spell said, constitutes a material weakness in internal control because the city’s books did not include those construction-related transactions. He also described significant deficiencies around accounts payable procedures, suggested implementing an allowance for uncollectible customer accounts in the water and sewer funds, and recommended a formal capitalization policy for government and enterprise funds. Spell said some of these accounting tasks exceed current staff capacity and suggested the city consider hiring an accountant, adding a part-time staffer, or outsourcing bookkeeping tasks.

Finance consultant Annette Moore presented companion monthly reports she has developed from the city’s packet. Moore said she consolidated 29 pages of financial packet material into three reports (high-level revenues/expenses, detailed fund statements and a cash-balance/variance summary). She said the reports make it easier to spot cyclical timing differences and highlighted several items by fund.

Moore pointed aldermen to one large timing item: a $2,800,000 payment the city is still awaiting from Franklin County. She said that timing of interfund transfers and of that pending county payment affects how the budget and fund balances appear midyear, and recommended the city show planned use of prior-year fund balances in budget documents so monthly comparisons are clearer.

The auditor and consultant answered aldermen’s questions at the meeting; Spell said CLA expects to finish its quality review and provide a management representation letter and final financial statements by the end of March. Spell said there was no evidence of fraud and no accounting standards newly adopted in the year under audit that materially affected the results, though he noted upcoming 2025 guidance on compensated absences.

Aldermen did not vote on any audit recommendations at the meeting. Staff said CLA will deliver a final audit report and required communications for the board’s signature once the firm completes its internal review and the city signs the management representation letter.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Pacific Board of Aldermen Meeting, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 7:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","CliftonLarsonAllen LLP told the City of Pacific Board of Aldermen on March 18 that it expects to issue an unmodified audit opinion, while flagging a material weakness tied to $2.3 million of unreported construction activity from 2023 certificates of participation and recommending internal-control improvements.","taxTitle","Pacific, Franklin County, Missouri","taxId",72941,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6097518,"Aldermen consider two rezonings; board records several votes including disc-golf fees and staffing recruitment contract",664,1956000,2620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2828064-9fcca0e79805839c516d10a7ae571a0d&start=1956&end=2620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2828064-9fcca0e79805839c516d10a7ae571a0d/thumbnail_1956000.jpg","/articles/6097518/Pacific/Franklin-County/Missouri/Aldermen-consider-two-rezonings-board-records-several-votes-including-disc-golf-fees-and-staffing-recruitment-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6097518-09623312bed6535dbc1e9f1c566200dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775210381&Signature=gkuG59Xf3ttLhcyzDYuLbjCjGT0mzlg3TKm6gDsyMVKMdM4NH2bMgAm6NXZyJuFoCtVSSQ3e07KzXU9E92zp5FNXnTSQiMphm8BtEikP7nETMFWtG00x054-obUqSnVBoBXmCh~-iEwFWRbjC~PBeOpe6oSGhaW3cGyI9syZmKsW6Gr~ujb~DWle9yIIfepV7GNZ5XjBUzdNCXpK2KvLR1RJJh6aljpA9h699Hd3T-fdY1NWAYrHlgDCJtBlMevQhIn94pa56Xk9zHMXsBnUJzMQtjlnKWZXl0mxiJaY10TqaMJR0JMSI7awBKDjWuKMtxW2kbVRC-GT8tlZJQUFsg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two rezoning applications and a group of mostly noncontroversial motions and resolutions were on the Board of Aldermen agenda on March 18. One rezoning request prompted a close procedural vote; several routine measures passed by roll call.

Rezoning at 2500 West Osage (bill 5275)

Aldermen introduced bill 5275, an ordinance to change zoning for an approximately 2.42-acre tract at 2500 West Osage from R-2 (two-family residential) with a PUD to C-2 (arterial commercial). Christian Horn, a real-estate broker representing the buyer (Wagster Riches LLC/Pacific Animal Hospital), said the lot was formerly part of the Pacific Animal Hospital parcel and the buyer intends, in the longer term, to build a permanent structure for animal rehabilitation and a dog run. Horn asked the board to consider reading the bill twice that night so his buyer could meet a contract closing timeline.

A motion to read bill 5275 for a second time that night was called and put to roll call. Aldermen Kelly, Madrigal and Stewart voted yes; Aldermen Cleave, Meadows and Loesch voted no, producing a 3–3 tie on the motion to read twice. Mayor Filly stated she was not in favor of a second reading on the same night and later cast a no vote, so the request to read the bill twice failed; the ordinance did not advance that night. Planning and Zoning had previously voted in favor of the rezoning by a 5–0 vote with no public opposition at that hearing, according to board members at the meeting. The project will return following normal notice and scheduling.

Rezoning at 410 West Saint Louis (bill 5276)

Aldermen introduced bill 5276, a rezoning request for 410 West Saint Louis from R-1 (single-family) to C-1 (downtown commercial). Planning and Zoning hearings produced closer results: the planning commission vote was 3–2 in favor with one abstention. Commissioners expressed concern that the rezoning would change the character of a primarily residential area and that the comprehensive plan calls for residential use on that block; staff reported the surrounding zoning includes residential to the west and mixed use across Fourth Street. The applicant agreed to provide a sealed survey showing boundaries before the board’s next meeting. No final board vote was recorded on March 18; the matter remains under consideration.

Votes at a glance (other actions)

- Amended bill 5273 (Union Street parking restrictions): amendment to specify North Side of Union Street from Columbus east to the alley adopted 6–0; the amended ordinance was later tabled to June 17 (see separate coverage).
- Bill 5274 (disc-golf reservation fees): second reading approved by roll call, recorded 6–0; bill becomes Ordinance 3446.
- Resolution 2025-05 (contract with Strategic Government Resources for recruitment services): approved by voice/roll call, recorded vote 5–1.
- Resolution 2025-06 (articles of agreement with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 148): board voted 5–1 to send the measure to the administrative committee for review on March 24 with a recommendation to the full board at the April 1 meeting (motion carried 5–1).
- Resolution 2025-07 (grass-cutting contract with Trust Lawn and Landscape): approved by voice vote.
- Pool painting contract: board approved awarding a painting/caulking job to Dreyer Painting for $35,100, with a board directive that if the contractor can supply polysulfide caulk recommended by the swim consultant at no more than $37,000 total, the city accepts polysulfide; otherwise proceed with polyurethane at the quoted $35,100.

Appointments and other business

Mayor Filly appointed John Laun (bio provided to the board) to the Jeffrey White Memorial Skate Park Committee; appointment carried on voice vote. The board also heard reports from the parks, planning and tourism committees and authorized the historical-society plaque project within the budgeted amount.

What’s next

Several matters will return for future consideration: the 2500 West Osage rezoning will follow normal scheduling and notification; bill 5276 requires additional materials (sealed survey) and remains pending; the Union Street parking amendment will return June 17 after staff monitoring; resolution 2025-06 will be reviewed at the administrative committee on March 24 with a recommendation to the board on April 1.","A pair of rezonings and a slate of routine measures were on the March 18 Board of Aldermen agenda in Pacific; one rezoning’s requested expedited second reading failed on a tie and other items including fees and contracts were approved by roll call.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6097522,"Aldermen amend Union Street parking proposal, then table it after residents and businesses debate 4-hour limit",2151,1540000,3691000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2828064-9fcca0e79805839c516d10a7ae571a0d&start=1540&end=3691","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2828064-9fcca0e79805839c516d10a7ae571a0d/thumbnail_1540000.jpg","/articles/6097522/Pacific/Franklin-County/Missouri/Aldermen-amend-Union-Street-parking-proposal-then-table-it-after-residents-and-businesses-debate-4-hour-limit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6097522-400e3a8cecffe83954636c32b2fcd93e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775210381&Signature=W3LLiybn7E6TaX5hczyOXSOlH69kdzx2jMlkLrBuhfUuEyxsHAb6zS5myrK42PM9SukJFGLdtKAwWfZ9~2d4VOf46sejCCUD7Bbf2W65aRp1E7Pg~3r~uI-HsUJ6eE~9k2gOCtnYbiTYOtMe5sD~-14aGeKGPk3jqN6U7EktsewID7FoYQ7KyRrIkULMMmUhk1QRV~PQZmSeETCAAvq8-T~~tgXx-hESoYBa4Xf8k6RtpoS8VqAIsfTM~ktaKJgVc8wU9xdlvOWU~rVoTTn-zyImmORdhlW-Xw3m0DBIV2fyApg~CVyGLteM7sSLQ2EkSly6rnNoFcntb4xQ7i7D1Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A measure to add time-limited parking near downtown Pacific drew extended public comment and aldermanic debate on March 18, resulting in an amended ordinance specifying four-hour parking on the north side of Union Street from Columbus Street east to the alley — and a decision to table the item until the Board of Aldermen meeting on June 17.

The item originated in a petition from downtown businesses and nonprofit service providers seeking dedicated short-term curbside spaces so clients and customers would not have to walk multiple blocks. Tim Gribb, representing the petitioners, told the board the group seeks a modest number of dedicated spots so customers and clients — some with limited mobility — can access nearby services and businesses. “We’re not asking for much,” Gribb said during public participation, “we’re just asking for a few spots…so we can provide our services to folks.”

Aldermen amended the draft ordinance on the floor after discussion to limit the change to the north side of Union Street between Columbus and the alley, a change that passed 6–0. After further public comment from nearby residents and business owners, who said the street is public parking and that parties were already working cooperatively, an alderman moved to table the amended ordinance. The motion to table carried 4–2 and the board set a return date of June 17 to revisit the issue.

At the meeting aldermen and public speakers raised enforcement and fairness questions: how the four-hour limit would be policed (officers would need to mark or otherwise document vehicles and return to verify violation time), whether making on-street parking time-limited would displace other users, and whether the city had notified all affected stakeholders before proposing a change. Public commenters said some business vehicles and service fleets regularly use the curb, and one speaker described a previous enforcement incident that left a large sticker on his vehicle’s window.

City staff and the city attorney noted the ordinance language originally covered both sides of Union Street; the board approved an amendment to restrict it to the north side before voting to table. The board asked staff to monitor whether the informal cooperation among neighbors and businesses reduces the parking conflicts and to return the ordinance as scheduled in June if problems persist.

No final ordinance was adopted at the March 18 meeting; the item was tabled to the June 17 board meeting for further review.","A proposal to establish four-hour, opt-in parking in front of businesses on Union Street was amended to specify the north side of Union Street (Columbus east to alley) and then tabled until June 17 after public comment and aldermanic concern about process and enforcement.","actionData","errors"]

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City auditor reports clean opinion; consultant flags internal-control gaps and county payment delay

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Aldermen amend Union Street parking proposal, then table it after residents and businesses debate 4-hour limit