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Cavan told the council his average Sunday sales from March through the previous Sunday were about $168, but that on the Sunday before the meeting his sales in those three categories totaled $9 after a competing food truck sold similar items at the riverfront. He said the new vendor license has “essentially cut my throat for income to pay my rent.”

Why it matters: the comment raises a local economic concern about licensing decisions that may create direct competition for small downtown vendors who rely on a narrow set of sales to cover rent and operating costs.

Council response and next steps

Council listened to the comment but did not announce a formal action during the meeting. No city staff presentation or staff recommendation on the riverfront vendor license appeared in the meeting minutes; the comment was entered into the public record for future consideration.

Ending

Cavan said he would provide further information to the city; council members acknowledged his remarks. The issue may be raised again in staff reports or at a future meeting if the council or staff elect to review vendor licensing practices on the riverfront.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Washington Council Meeting 06/16/25","oneSentenceSummary","Tony Cavan, owner of a downtown riverfront vending business, told the council that a newly licensed food truck on the riverfront sold the products he relies on and drastically reduced his Sunday sales from about $168 to $9, calling the impact a threat to his ability to pay rent.","taxTitle","West Plains, Howell County, Missouri","taxId",52365,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":42,"_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":73,"_74":73},6515837,"Council approves annual agreement to place three school resource officers with Washington School District",2436000,2526000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3845847-66ac0608f046f0a5b7547bc625341942&start=2436&end=2526","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3845847-66ac0608f046f0a5b7547bc625341942/thumbnail_2436000.jpg","/articles/6515837/West-Plains/Howell-County/Missouri/Council-approves-annual-agreement-to-place-three-school-resource-officers-with-Washington-School-District","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515837-7cf35fbd761b5fb60af92f641427e355/orig.mp4?Expires=1776228274&Signature=LqiGFjfYEKbMIolgjmhQOZcMct6lgoSurNFqTX97IUv~EBGQSNoN8fsELW5gmY1U1KCf23i8SwsxYqRr4F2GmCAmNq4Dc66-lHSQaCHjKYBduBmN33Mg3bpz4ZmFOXqS4Erx68KyAdNftzxfHzokDzVBGb8v4lOzQepMpKqAD2g2SVp08YAJV--NwY6bZMzpPNCFRGrKjyRFeN5Sz7Omu-gGKdhrScPfyKrWho2tqvlK1r855r9PyJf0BueDAS6cnlMCCnULQZn5WRKGfr4GycxAR~ayY3MfxFu7ZQYjrnB3Sog0yRxcSwprbuf5RBmTUTCNUJjn4COZmCHWwDDmBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washington City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the city to enter an annual agreement with the Washington School District to provide three school resource officers (SROs).

City staff explained the contract increase reflected a rise in starting police officer pay following a recent salary study; that change raised the district’s share of officer compensation by roughly 9 percent. The parochial (private) school’s agreement was noted as a separate item and scheduled to come before the council later in the year.

Why it matters: SROs place sworn officers in schools to handle safety, security and liaison duties. The contract and any increased cost affect city staffing budgets and the school district’s operating costs.

Votes and next steps

- Ordinance authorizing the city to execute an agreement with the Washington School District for three SROs — outcome: approved on second reading by roll call. Staff will proceed to finalize the agreement and implement assignment of the three officers under the terms described.

Ending

Staff will return any separate parochial school arrangement to the council in the fall, and the city will adjust budgets to reflect the approved increase for the district SRO agreement.","The council approved the city's annual agreement to assign three school resource officers (SROs) to the Washington School District; staff said the district’s payment obligation rose roughly 9% due to increases in the police pay scale.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6515842,"Council approves rezoning, special‑use permit and plats for several Washington properties",2590,782000,3372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3845847-66ac0608f046f0a5b7547bc625341942&start=782&end=3372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3845847-66ac0608f046f0a5b7547bc625341942/thumbnail_782000.jpg","/articles/6515842/West-Plains/Howell-County/Missouri/Council-approves-rezoning-specialuse-permit-and-plats-for-several-Washington-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515842-1e05fccef96427cbb333a602b16f0ece/orig.mp4?Expires=1776228274&Signature=D-aEWvzUBIPfigGQFs~ZgUxwuaiTnZO~otVVUtO6zQEi9H48Pzsg1u9EDqczOQnTehyM~rpGVHLy49ImagvqSyj88DR61aZLF6~K6UyOROK0Rp9rn59JX9O-qXA1wMf3OjTDxGiGyK~sNqfvQkOuPnB5oEZrR2E8c8teOY~QleFo8YdrqdiHkfJFhHyLiKa0OLHE~-QRDlKFK874iP1v9Fa9izvjGlp116js6IAGlR5VoABlFS4XOv5QDviikdFhT2O2E0qhVXX1uvEbaHWrtdXlxBp42lugVKs18QFHWNCGlrJdhibl4HOAXNzDVB8XRSZit1~ulbjWtJGECvV1cA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washington City Council approved several land‑use measures on June 16, including a special‑use permit for 902 Missouri Avenue, rezoning and plats for properties on West Second Street, and final plats for planned subdivisions.

Special use: 902 Missouri Avenue

The council granted a special‑use permit to allow 902 Missouri Ave (in a C‑1 district) to be used for long‑term residential occupancy. Staff noted the building meets the code criteria for residential use — including being over 50 years old and having prior residential use — and that off‑street parking was sufficient. Councilmember Briggs introduced the matter and the ordinance passed on second reading by recorded vote.

Rezoning and plats: 509 and 511 West Second Street (and related plats)

Council rezoned 509 and 511 West Second Street from R‑2 (two‑family residential overlay) to R‑1C (single‑family attached) to allow a preliminary plat that splits the property into lots the applicants described as consistent with nearby historic lot patterns. Staff said one of the lots required a variance for minimum lot size (the board of adjustment previously granted that variance). Council then approved the preliminary plat and later the final plat for the related College Park (Plat 5) matter.

Additional plat approvals

The council reviewed and approved a preliminary plat for 803 Fairview Drive (a minor boundary adjustment) and approved final plats including ‘‘Koch's Addition Plat 2’’ and ‘‘College Park Plat 5’’ (final ordinance readings passed by roll call). Staff noted several lots are slightly under current lot‑size standards due to historic layouts; the board of adjustment previously considered and granted variances for the specific lots.

Why it matters: these approvals permit residential conversions and lot reorganizations that affect land supply, parcel configuration, and future property sales within the city. Several items involved variances tied to historic lot dimensions rather than new code changes.

Votes and formal actions

- Ordinance granting a special‑use permit for 902 Missouri Avenue (long‑term rental) — outcome: approved (ordinance passed on second reading).
- Ordinance rezoning 509 & 511 West Second Street from R‑2 to R‑1C — outcome: approved (ordinance passed on second reading).
- Preliminary plat approval for 509 & 511 West Second Street — outcome: approved.
- Preliminary plat approval for 803 Fairview Drive (boundary adjustment) — outcome: approved.
- Ordinances approving final plats (College Park Plat 5; Koch’s Addition Plat 2) — outcome: approved.

Ending

Staff will record the approved plats and proceed with administrative steps to implement the rezoning and special‑use permit conditions. Any building permits or change‑of‑use permits required by the special‑use permit will proceed through standard staff review.","The council approved a set of land‑use actions: a special‑use permit allowing 902 Missouri Ave to operate as a long‑term rental, rezoning of 509–511 West Second Street to single‑family attached (to allow a preliminary plat), and multiple preliminary and final plats related to subdivisions and boundary adjustments.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6515848,"Council approves intergovernmental agreement to pursue $12M Route 47 improvements; city’s local share capped at $600,000",372,2749000,3121000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3845847-66ac0608f046f0a5b7547bc625341942&start=2749&end=3121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3845847-66ac0608f046f0a5b7547bc625341942/thumbnail_2749000.jpg","/articles/6515848/West-Plains/Howell-County/Missouri/Council-approves-intergovernmental-agreement-to-pursue-12M-Route-47-improvements-citys-local-share-capped-at-600000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515848-84313d901b4a01366765e9d9c5488628/orig.mp4?Expires=1776228274&Signature=LAoDNPVMDReay6jj1NFPSB9f5OsrTGYe9u1eNjkgxWfM~IL9b9gxwV1uZi1wpsd3oR-EEw7F296lSfAd9A8v7ywPFD9PVkpQEHbnsakTobwFV~Ou4uFECt3ngzQGq0Dt3ztEbFVP7SYwgABxyHlu1OvRz-mOg3jeghzH-eIIJZ16a-8o3gz8RZAkmnRgBLERy9PgylAroGyRRh5lOklDz~PvR2WZSfR11NdGAt08NYBCLWaxgoPyzg6Cdu6dmnSh656QzSSE5cuuDN8pW1SdeZPLvB2ZKP5T9Nwk1PMyTQtd2~FuGP~yfcXLFCIFr8ovoNU39XPZUvRp7xCI5qxgMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washington City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Franklin County intended to add roughly $12 million of improvements to Missouri Route 47, aiming to secure additional state and federal funding for a 4,000‑foot, four‑lane stretch just south of the city limits.

City Administrator Darren and staff described the multi‑step funding strategy: apply for MoDOT’s cost‑share program, which if awarded would reduce the $12 million request to $6 million; then apply for federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds in 2026, where the city would seek 80 percent of the $6 million (about $4.8 million). That would leave a local match of about $1.2 million, which the city and Franklin County proposed to split evenly, leaving a $600,000 maximum local exposure for the city.

Darren summarized the local design and timing rationale: capturing additional funds increases the city’s influence over the design of the segment between the current city limit and the planned East–West Parkway connection. Construction was discussed as likely in 2028 if funding proceeds as planned.

Why it matters: the agreement is a formal first step toward increasing the scope of a multi‑mile MoDOT project; the city would gain a greater role in how the corridor is designed near its southern boundary in exchange for sharing a modest local match if federal funds are secured.

Key details

- Project scope: an approximately 4,000‑foot, four‑lane addition near the city’s southern limits as part of a larger 12.7‑mile MoDOT project on Route 47.
- Estimated added project cost covered by the city/county cost‑share request to MoDOT: $12,000,000 (project proponents will request $6,000,000 from MoDOT cost‑share, then apply for federal STP funds for $4.8M, leaving $1.2M local match split $600k each).
- Timeline discussed: apply to MoDOT cost‑share in 2025; apply for federal STP funds in February 2026; construction estimated in 2028 if funding awarded.

Council and staff comments

Councilmember Patke introduced the ordinance authorizing the intergovernmental agreement and said the arrangement would improve the city’s leverage on design for the stretch of roadway. Darren said Franklin County planned to consider the measure at its upcoming workshop and commission meeting and that the county has been broadly supportive.

Votes and actions

- Ordinance authorizing the intergovernmental agreement with Franklin County for cost share on Missouri Route 47 improvements — outcome: approved by the council (roll call recorded in the meeting minutes). The ordinance passed and staff was authorized to pursue the MoDOT cost share application and subsequent federal STP application.

Ending

Staff will proceed with the cost‑share application to MoDOT and prepare the federal STP application in early 2026; the council will revisit local match commitments as grant decisions become final.","The council approved an intergovernmental agreement with Franklin County to seek additional funding for a 4,000‑foot, four‑lane extension of Missouri Route 47. If successful, the city’s maximum local match would be $600,000 (split with the county) after a MoDOT cost‑share and a planned federal STP grant application.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6515851,"Washington council delays insurance buy-down decision after split vote; special meeting set",1002,1339000,2341000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3845847-66ac0608f046f0a5b7547bc625341942&start=1339&end=2341","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3845847-66ac0608f046f0a5b7547bc625341942/thumbnail_1339000.jpg","/articles/6515851/West-Plains/Howell-County/Missouri/Washington-council-delays-insurance-buy-down-decision-after-split-vote-special-meeting-set","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6515851-e26fe8af5d14f48314973048f4a232ed/orig.mp4?Expires=1776228274&Signature=M19wK1jEXedl~6O37zb1VOmhsB9t6aZ7HorCcMsifgOs-A7Wav5yW6gXugxiFH82CJjLrAVV~U~GyOqj5vivoFAMy2a7Wo0eFnGHfB~d4RkrayM2Ji6bpOMUhHrzZnmtASTZTZObgqdhUeCfxoROlwuad6tJmVNnGhseXhHKRujJOUOYG~mJnr1tcSP1Yq2wmdqNuiYdN-IE~dVIuMzJfYIIygZ3hWwiIQPkBZ3WGW3SjrxjAo-BKMq5yTUMTLOo-6Yl-Wtn5mjErgOm~jEw8acRqxGQkrSMmFDmdTdNQXI3NVga5awVSUCT1-FvPIjBNG7Rq4c8bYYO6z8snlHlFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a renewal proposal for the city’s property and casualty insurance and recommended accepting a one-year renewal with an increased wind/hail deductible, but councilmembers split sharply on whether to approve the renewal without finalized \"deductible buy‑down\" pricing.

City staffer Sherry brought the proposal to the council and said the recommended renewal from Daniel & Henry reflected higher market rates and increased exposures, and that the property deductible for wind and hail would change from $10,000 to a minimum of $25,000 (or 2 percent on some buildings). Amy of Daniel & Henry described the deductible change: “The 2% is calculated on the value of the building that it that was damaged. And then the 25,000 that Sherry mentioned is a minimum on that.”

The city also presented optional deductible buy‑down policies from third‑party carriers that would reduce the city’s out‑of‑pocket deductible in the event of a loss. Staff said three preliminary indications for buy‑down coverage priced roughly between $73,000 and $162,000, depending on the deductible level selected. Amy said the indications were not final but expected to be close to the final quotes.

Council members debated whether to approve the renewal before choosing a buy‑down option. Several members expressed reluctance to commit large sums for a buy‑down without firm figures. After discussion, a motion on the floor to proceed with the renewal failed. Council then voted to schedule a special council meeting for 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, to review firm buy‑down quotes and decide whether to purchase additional coverage.

Why it matters: the change in deductible rules (2% wind/hail with a $25,000 minimum) could expose the city to significantly larger out‑of‑pocket losses for storm damage on some smaller buildings or public facilities. Whether the city purchases a buy‑down policy would affect near‑term budget decisions and the city’s financial exposure to future severe‑weather claims.

Key details and next steps

- Staff recommended renewing the current policy for the July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 term and exploring a deductible buy‑down policy to reduce the city’s wind/hail exposure.
- Buy‑down indications received the same day ranged approximately $73,000–$162,000; staff promised written, finalized quotes within a few business days.
- Council did not approve the renewal motion as it stood and voted to meet June 23 to review final buy‑down numbers before taking final action.

Council and staff comments

City staffer Sherry said the buy‑down quotes would be provided in writing: “I will work on putting all of this in writing for you because I know it's hard to just listen and get a good picture of it, but we will document the options.” Amy (Daniel & Henry) cautioned that buy‑down premiums are substantial and urged the council to weigh the cost of premium against the risk of a large deductible payment.

Councilmember discussion focused on the frequency and magnitude of recent claims, the size of the city’s higher‑value buildings (the Public Safety Building was cited as an example), and whether paying $73,000–$162,000 in premium is worthwhile relative to the chance of multiple buildings suffering qualifying loss in a single storm.

Votes and formal actions

- Motion to renew the city's property and casualty policy for 07/01/2025–06/30/2026 (as presented) — outcome: failed (several councilmembers voted no during roll call). The motion did not pass; roll‑call discussion is in the meeting record.
- Motion to schedule a special meeting for 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2025, to review finalized buy‑down quotes — outcome: approved (council voted in favor).

Ending

City staff committed to deliver final, written buy‑down quotes ahead of the special meeting. The council will reconvene June 23 to make a final decision.","City staff recommended renewing the city's property and casualty insurance with an increased deductible and presented optional \"deductible buy‑down\" policies. Councilmembers split on approving renewal without final buy‑down numbers; the motion to renew did not pass and a special meeting for June 23 was scheduled to review firm quotes.","actionData","errors"]

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