City of Jefferson - City Council Meeting 03.02.2026

The City of Jefferson, Missouri City Council held a meeting on March 2, 2026, where several procurement and development-related matters were discussed. Key topics included a proposed ordinance to restrict parking on Veterans Lane to one side, with concerns raised about the timing relative to Aging Best's parking expansion plans. The council also reviewed multiple zoning and development proposals, including an amended subdivision plan for Walnut Hills, a community plan for residential units on Shotillwoods Drive, rezoning for a daycare facility on Grant Street, and a planned warehouse and self-storage facility on East Elm Street. Additionally, the council authorized a tax credit agreement to support a hotel conference center and parking facility project. A significant procurement-related action was the approval of a new air service guarantee participation agreement with Columbia Regional Airport to support a new flight route, funded as a one-time supplemental payment. The council also approved a contract renewal with the Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership, which supports local economic development initiatives. Lastly, a resolution was passed to accept a deed for a parking lot from the Jefferson City Housing Authority and transfer ownership to a private entity, with covenants to maintain it as parking. No new business or unfinished business items were presented, and the meeting concluded with a motion to recess into closed session for attorney-client matters.