0504 2026 City Council Meeting

The Sedalia, Missouri City Council meeting held on May 12, 2026, included significant discussions on procurement and regulatory compliance related to the city's industrial pre-treatment program for wastewater management. The council reviewed updates mandated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the EPA to ensure compliance with wastewater permits, including amendments to sewer use regulations, local pollutant limits, enforcement response plans, and cost recovery mechanisms. The council approved ordinances to formally adopt these updates and authorized a new industrial user hauled wastewater discharge permit for Midstate Specialty Eggs LLC, marking the first permit of its kind issued by the city. Additionally, the council addressed budgetary concerns related to waste management contracts, including a mayoral veto of an ordinance due to increased costs and contract performance issues with GFL. Other procurement-related topics included liquor license renewals and updates on a bridge construction project with coordination from MODOT. The meeting also featured public comments on various city services and infrastructure issues, but no new contract awards or RFPs were announced.