Warsaw, MO

September 2, 2026

August 19, 2026

The Warsaw City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on proposed property tax rates for 2026. The agenda includes voting on an ordinance establishing guidelines for the use and placement of shipping containers within the city. Additionally, the council will discuss a resolution regarding the necessity to amend funds for the fiscal year 2026 related to the RAISE Grant.

• Bill No. 2026-41 Ord 643: Leving a general revenue tax for the year 2026
• Bill No. 2026-34 Ord 636: Establishing guidelines for the use and placement of shipping containers
• Resolution No. 2026-10: Stating facts and reason for the necessity to amend funds for the fiscal year 2026 relating to the RAISE Grant
• Public comment on draining issue at Polk/Water Street

August 17, 2026

The Warsaw Police Commission will hold a brief meeting to discuss the Verkada Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. The agenda contains no other substantive items, motions, or public hearings. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Discussion of Verkada ALPR system

August 5, 2026

The Board of Aldermen approved three ordinances, including a special tax levy for nuisance abatement, an amendment to accessory use rules for RVs and campgrounds, and a supplemental agreement with Great River Engineering for the Main Street Phase III project. They also passed resolutions amending funds for the Washington Street project and updating Kaysinger Basin membership. The board denied a request to place vending machines at the Harbor due to lack of electrical hookups.

• Approved Ordinance No. 640, special tax levy for nuisance abatement (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 641, amending accessory uses for RVs and campgrounds (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 642, supplemental agreement with Great River Engineering (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08, amending funds for Washington Street project
• Approved Resolution 2026-09, Kaysinger Basin membership, amended to replace mayor with city administrator
• Denied vending machine request at the Harbor due to lack of electrical hookup
• Consented to street closure for Fireflies open house on Aug. 22
• Consented to Main Street closure for Fall Kickoff event on Sept. 12

August 5, 2026

The posted agenda for the Warsaw City Council meeting on August 5, 2026, contains only boilerplate navigation and website information. No specific ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or other actionable items are included in the provided text.

August

The Warsaw Board of Aldermen will review updates on local parks, including the West Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex and various city parks. The agenda includes discussions on EV charging concerns at Drake Harbor, the status of free libraries, and a virtual tour of city parks. New business items cover restroom construction at the Drake Harbor Amphitheatre and fencing or lighting for Lumpe Field.

• Discussion of EV concerns at Drake Harbor/Steamboat Landing Playground
• Review of West Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex Concession Stand
• Proposal for Drake Harbor Amphitheatre Restroom
• Discussion of Lumpe Field fence and lights
• Update on free libraries and recycle bins

July 15, 2026

The Board of Aldermen approved a curfew ordinance for persons under 17, a non-motorized street improvements contract with Hartman & Company, and a Main Street improvements contract with Hartman & Company. A special tax levy for nuisance abatement failed due to a 3-1 vote. The board also discussed an Eagle Scout book box project and compost site options.

• Approved curfew ordinance for persons under 17 (Bill 2026-33, Ordinance 635) (4-0)
• Approved Hartman & Company contract for non-motorized street improvements (Bill 2026-35, Ordinance 637) (4-0)
• Approved Hartman & Company contract for Main Street improvements (Bill 2026-36, Ordinance 638) (4-0)
• Denied special tax levy for nuisance abatement (Bill 2026-37, Ordinance 639) (3-1, Flores nay)
• Consented to Eagle Scout book box project in Lay Park, with city donating materials and equipment
• Discussed compost site options; staff to research and revisit later

July 15, 2026

The City Council will review two contracts with Hartman & Company, Inc. for street improvements. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend the curfew for persons under seventeen.

• Bill No. 2026-33: Amendment to curfew for persons under seventeen
• Bill No. 2026-35: Contract with Hartman & Company, Inc. for Non-Motorized Street Improvements II
• Bill No. 2026-36: Contract with Hartman & Company, Inc. for Warsaw Main Street Improvements
• Review of 2025 Abatement Liens
• Discussion regarding a compost site

June 29, 2026

The Board of Aldermen approved the hiring of Devin Lake as City Administrator and removed the residency requirement for that position. The board also changed the date of regular meetings to the first and third Wednesdays of the month and renewed a lease with the Warsaw Leathernecks Marine Corps League.

• Approved hiring Devin Lake as City Administrator (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 633 removing residency requirements for City Administrator (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 632 changing regular meetings to 1st and 3rd Wednesdays (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 631 renewing lease with Warsaw Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment #1254 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-06 to close out a CDBG Grant
• Consensus to allow Warsaw Wellness Club mat pilates event on August 1, 2026
• Consensus for E911 to take over FCC licenses for standpipe and storm sirens
• Consensus to close the storm cleanup compost site

June 29, 2026

The City Council will discuss several ordinances, including a lease renewal for the Warsaw Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment #1254. The body will also consider changing the date of regular meetings and residency requirements for the City Administrator. Other items include updates on various infrastructure projects and a golf course contract.

• Bill No. 2026-29: Lease renewal for Warsaw Leathernecks Marine Corps League Detachment #1254
• Bill No. 2026-30: Changing the date of regular council meetings
• Bill No. 2026-31: Changing residency requirements for the City Administrator
• Resolution 2026-07: Golf Course Contract
• Updates on Highway 7/65 Funding, Main Street bids, and the TAP Swinging Bridge Project

June 1, 2026

The Warsaw City Council will discuss and decide on ordinances, resolutions, and contracts at their June 1 meeting, including a new pay grade ordinance for city employees and a contract with LePage Engineering for the 'RAISE' grant. The council will also hear updates on the Main Street and Polk Street projects. The agenda includes a resolution demonstrating commitment to public safety and a discussion on Drake Harbor sidewalks.

• Ordinance 629: new pay grades for city employees
• Ordinance 630: contract with LePage Engineering for 'RAISE' grant
• Resolution 2026-05: commitment to public safety
• Main Street project update
• Polk Street project update

June

The Warsaw Board of Aldermen will review ongoing issues regarding park facilities, including the West Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex concession stand and surveillance at Drake Harbor. The meeting includes a discussion on electric vehicle concerns at Drake Harbor and Steamboat Landing Playground, as well as signage at Light Plant Park. The only new business item is the 4th of July Freedom Fest.

• Review of West Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex Concession Stand
• Discussion of surveillance installation at Drake Harbor
• Addressing EV concerns at Drake Harbor and Steamboat Landing Playground
• Review of signage at Light Plant Park
• Planning for the 4th of July Freedom Fest

June

The Park Board encouraged a visitor's proposal to start a recycling program for aluminum and plastics at Drake Harbor, with plans to expand to Main Street as funds allow. The board also received updates on ongoing projects, including the West Bledsoe Ferry concession stand, park storm damage, and a new surveillance system. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve the agenda and previous minutes.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved April meeting minutes (6-0)
• Encouraged recycling program proposal to move forward, with next step to present to city council
• Approved placement of first free library at Warsaw Community Building
• Adjourned meeting at 7:07 PM (6-0)

June 1, 2026

The Board approved an ordinance establishing new employee pay grades and a contract with LePage Engineering, LLC for RAISE grant roadway improvements. The board also approved a fireworks contract and a resolution to become a Missouri Blue Shield City. A wage increase for Jill Cobb was approved during executive session.

• Approved Bill No: 2026-27 (Ordinance No: 629) for new employee pay grades (4-0)
• Approved Bill No: 2026-28 (Ordinance No: 630) to contract with LePage Engineering, LLC for RAISE grant (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-05 to become a Missouri Blue Shield City (4-0)
• Approved contract with Precision Fireworks for July 4, 2026 show (4-0)
• Approved wage increase for Jill Cobb to $21.65 per hour
• Approved adding Brenda Giese to Equity Bank accounts by consensus
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

May 18, 2026

The City Council will meet to discuss 4th of July fireworks and the distribution of council packets. The agenda includes presentations on a USACE Handshake Grant and an Opportunity Zone. The body will also discuss the swimming pool opening and ATV/Golf Car event use.

• Food Drive (Boot Drive) on May 23rd at Commercial St. & Dam Access Rd.
• 4th of July Fireworks planning
• USACE Handshake Grant presentation by Dylan Roeder
• Opportunity Zone presentation by Jo Anne Lane
• Drake Harbor Flagpole Court

May 18, 2026

The Board appointed Brenda Giese as City Clerk/Finance Officer and increased the wages of Assistant City Administrator Brad Blankenship. The Board also authorized the purchase of tablets for city officials and approved a fire department boot drive.

• Appointed Brenda Giese as City Clerk/Finance Officer at $26.92 per hour (4-0)
• Increased Brad Blankenship's wages to $37.69 per hour (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 7 refurbished tablets at $325.00 each
• Approved Warsaw Fire Department boot drive for May 23
• Approved Kaysinger Basin RPC quote to close out CDBG Grant
• Approved partnership with USACE for Handshake Grant to restore historic cottage area
• Decided that non-licensed ATVs and golf carts are limited to restricted event areas
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)

May 7, 2026

The Warsaw City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially vote on Bill No. 2026-26, Ordinance No. 628, which proposes a RAISE grant for the Warsaw Downtown Marina District transportation project. The meeting is procedural with no other substantive items listed.

• Bill No. 2026-26, Ordinance No. 628: RAISE grant for Warsaw Downtown Marina District transportation project

May 7, 2026

The Board of Aldermen approved an ordinance to execute a Fiscal Year 2023 RAISE Program grant agreement. The board also voted to remove a specific individual from a city bank account.

• Approved Bill No. 2026-26, Ordinance No. 628 for Warsaw Downtown Marina District Transportation Project grant (5-0)
• Approved removal of Jessica Kendall from the City of Warsaw Equity Bank account (5-0)

May 4, 2026

The Board approved a resolution to apply for a Clean State Revolving Fund grant to connect Braden Park to the wastewater treatment plant. Members also agreed to move forward with golf course improvements and street closures for Artsfest. The Board updated authorized signers for city bank accounts.

• Approved Resolution 2026-04 to apply for a DNR grant for Braden Park sewer connection (6-0)
• Approved updating Equity Bank account signers to Mayor Eric Masoner and Brad Blankenship (6-0)
• Approved street closures for Artsfest on June 20, 2026 (consensus)
• Agreed to move forward with Shawnee Bend Golf Course tee box improvements (consensus)
• Agreed to delay the SSA4A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan until next year (consensus)
• Agreed to move forward with electronic council packets (consensus)
• Approved consent agenda (6-0)

May 4, 2026

The City Council will meet to review updates on the SS4A and boat dock projects. The body will also discuss the next phase of Main Street and improvements to the Shawnee Bend Golf Course.

• MDNR resolution
• Shawnee Bend Golf Course Improvement
• Next Phase of Main Street
• Concession Stand discussion
• Update on April 17, 2026, storm

April 22, 2026

The Board approved ordinances for UTV and golf cart permitting, a property acquisition at 1230 Tamera Lane, and a trail design agreement. Newly elected officials were sworn in, and several committee appointments were made.

• Approved Ordinance No. 626 adding UTV and golf cart regulations to traffic code (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 625 for lease purchase of property at 1230 Tamera Lane (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 624 for Swinging Bridge Trail design funding (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 617 for contract with Benton County Economic and Community Development (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 627 for Quad Lakes Solid Waste Management District financial assistance (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2026-03 for RecDesk booking program (carried)
• Approved appointment of Christina Ward to the Park Board (carried)
• Approved return of porta-potty to the courtesy dock (carried)

April 6, 2026

The Warsaw City Council will meet on April 6, 2026, to conduct regular business, including approving bills, discussing old business, and voting on ordinances. Key decisions include authorizing contracts for economic development and a lease-purchase transaction for property acquisition.

• Approve contract with Benton County Economic and Community Development
• Authorize lease-purchase agreement for property acquisition
• Discuss Swinging Bridge Trail project using Transportation Assistance Program funds
• Appoint Christina Ward to the City of Warsaw Park Board
• Consider Quad Lakes Recycle Grant

April

The Warsaw Board of Aldermen is holding a regular meeting to discuss old and new business related to city parks and facilities. Items include updates on the West Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex concession stand, surveillance at Drake Harbor, and new topics such as EV concerns at Drake Harbor/Steamboat Landing playground, signage for Light Plant Park, and free libraries. The meeting is primarily a discussion and decision-making session, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• West Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex concession stand update
• Surveillance on Drake Harbor
• EV concerns on Drake Harbor/Steamboat Landing playground
• Signage for Light Plant Park
• Free libraries and virtual tour of city parks

April

The board approved the installation of free libraries, starting at the Community Building. Members discussed maintenance needs across several city parks and reported on the installation of a surveillance system at Drake Harbor.

• Approved project to install free libraries, starting at the Community Building
• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March meeting minutes (7-0)

March 16, 2026

The Warsaw City Council will consider authorizing a contract with Benton County Economic and Community Development (Bill 2026-15) and discuss a Main Street easement resolution. The agenda also includes visitor presentations from the Benton County Arts Council and Chamber of Commerce, as well as appointments and discussions on parks and facilities.

• Bill 2026-15: ordinance to authorize contract with Benton County Economic and Community Development
• Resolution 2026-02: Main Street easement discussion
• Appointment of Christina Ward to the City of Warsaw Park Board
• Playground surface discussion
• Compost pile location discussion

March

The Warsaw Board of Aldermen will hear a visitor presentation on pickleball, discuss old business including the West Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex concession stand and surveillance at Drake Harbor, and consider new business such as the Joe Dice Swinging Bridge project at Lay Park and a FLAP grant for Washington and Benton streets. The meeting also includes liaison reports and recommendations for immediate park maintenance.

• Visitor Stephanie Rehagen to discuss pickleball
• Old business: West Bledsoe Ferry Sports Complex concession stand
• Old business: surveillance on Drake Harbor
• New business: TAP 9901-01 – Joe Dice Swinging Bridge, Lay Park
• New business: FLAP – Washington St, Benton St, Parking

March 2, 2026

The Board of Aldermen approved Resolution 2026-01 for Joe Dice Bridge lighting and trail improvements. Several equipment and facility bids were awarded, and a new Facility Usage & Rental Agreement was adopted. The board also updated regulations regarding Utility Task Vehicles and golf carts.

• Approved Resolution 2026-01 for Joe Dice Bridge Lighting and Trail Improvements
• Awarded $9,000 airport gate contract to Advanced Fence & Rail
• Awarded $8,668 shed contract to Lakeside Sales
• Awarded $6,450 street trailer contract to Dan’s RV
• Approved Facility Usage & Rental Agreement
• Approved updated UTV and golf cart documents with timing and terminology changes

March 2, 2026

The City Council will meet to review Resolution 2026-01 regarding TAP 9901-01 and discuss the Federal Land Access Program. The body will also consider bids for an airport gate, a shed, and a street trailer.

• Resolution 2026-01, TAP 9901-01
• Bids for Airport Gate, Shed, and Street Trailer
• Proposed Pay scale
• Utility Task Vehicles and Golf Carts
• Facility Usage & Rental Agreement

March

The board voted to recommend Christina Ward for a vacant city council seat. Members also received updates on a $1.56M FLAP grant for street and parking improvements and a TAP grant for bridge lighting and trail expansion.

• Recommended Christina Ward for city council membership (8-0)
• Approved agenda (8-0)
• Approved February meeting minutes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 PM (8-0)

February 18, 2026

The City Council will review several ordinances to authorize contracts for water system reports, bridge lighting, and sidewalk replacements. The body will also consider an amendment to the 2025 estimated operating budget.

• Bill No. 2026-17: Contract with Corbett Construction for Washington Street sidewalk and storm water replacement, Benton Street storm water relocation, and U.S. Post Office dock reconstruction
• Bill No. 2026-16: Contract with Engineering Surveys & Services for Joe Dice Bridge lighting and trail improvements
• Bill No. 2026-14 and 2026-19: Agreements with Allgeier, Martin and Associates, Inc for water extension and water system report updates
• Bill No. 2026-18: Ordinance to amend the 2025 estimated operating budget
• Contracts for historic preservation, tourism, and Chamber of Commerce services (Bills 2026-11, 2026-12, 2026-13)

February 18, 2026

The Board approved several ordinances authorizing contracts for water system reports, bridge lighting, and stormwater replacement. They also approved bids for trailers and building improvements and amended the 2025 estimated operating budget.

• Approved contract with Benton County Historical Society for preservation services (4-0)
• Approved contract with Benton County Tourism Commission for development services (4-0)
• Approved contract with Warsaw Area Chamber of Commerce for tourism services (4-0)
• Approved agreement with Allgeier, Martin and Associates for Water Extension Report (4-0)
• Approved contract with Engineering Surveys & Services for bridge lighting and trail improvements (4-0)
• Approved contract with Corbett Construction for sidewalk and stormwater work (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No 620 to amend the 2025 estimated operating budget (4-0)
• Approved bids for dump trailer ($11,955), enclosed trailer ($9,995), and building improvements