Lebanon City Council to Consider Downtown Tax Levy, Golf Course Name Change Monday

Lebanon City Council to Consider Election Certification, Street Projects, Golf Course Name Change Monday

The Lebanon City Council will meet Monday, Aug. 10, at Lebanon City Hall, 401 S. Jefferson St. The work session begins at 6 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public, and residents are welcome to attend and speak during the public comment portion of the regular meeting.

Work Session Agenda

The evening begins with the council’s work session, which includes:

Fire Department Life Saving Award presentationDiscussion of a proposed change to Chapter 46 of the city’s utilities codeRoundtable discussion

Regular Meeting Highlights

The regular meeting will begin with a proclamation recognizing Community Cares Month.

The consent agenda includes:

Approval of previous meeting minutesApproval of warrantsHearing officer appointmentFireworks permits for Mighty Oak LodgeParade permit for the Freedom of Road Riders’ Share Your Christmas event

Public Hearing

The council will hold a public hearing on the Downtown Business District property tax levy.

City staff is recommending setting the 2026 levy at $0.6597 per $100 of assessed valuation, a slight increase based on this year’s assessed valuation growth under Missouri’s Hancock Amendment.

Resolutions Up for Approval

Council members are expected to consider several resolutions, including:

Accepting the official Aug. 4 election results for the voter-approved Transportation Sales Tax renewalAuthorizing the overlay of all existing gravel streets within the city limitsApproving a feeder clearing agreement with Lebanon ArborCare for the Electric DepartmentPurchasing illuminated Route 66 street name signsPurchasing First Due software for the Fire DepartmentRenaming the Lebanon Golf Course to Spring Hollow Golf, following a recommendation from the Golf Course Advisory Board

Ordinances

The council is expected to vote on the second and final reading of an ordinance rezoning cemetery property at 601 Lynn Street from RS-2 Residential to RU-2 Rural District, Cemetery.

The rezoning previously received unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and passed its first reading before the council on July 27. City staff says the change will consolidate the property’s zoning designation and clean up the cemetery property.

Council members will also consider the annual ordinance establishing the Special Business District property tax levy following the public hearing.

Closing Business

The meeting will conclude with comments from city staff, the city counselor, city administrator, council members, and Mayor Jared Carr before adjournment.

View the Full Agendas

The complete agenda packets are available online:

Work Session Agendahttps://lebanonmo.portal.civicclerk.com/event/562/files/agenda/1199

Regular Meeting Agendahttps://lebanonmo.portal.civicclerk.com/event/575/files/agenda/1217