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Developer tells council city standards have been changed informally; asks for consistent rules

City of Jefferson, Missouri — City Council · April 20, 2026
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Summary

Developer and former council member Jerry Green urged the council to clarify who can change engineering standards and specifications after he said curb types, setbacks and asphalt thickness were handled inconsistently, raising costs for some local builders.

During public comment, Jerry Green, who identified himself as a resident, developer and former council member, told the council he believes standards and specifications in city plans have been changed without uniform application and without council approval.

Green said examples include a change in required curb style — from upright six‑inch curbs to a…

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