Lebanon City Council to Consider License Plate Reader Regulations, Downtown Alcohol Rules, Sidewalk Projects and More October 26

Lebanon City Council to Consider License Plate Reader Regulations, Downtown Alcohol Rules, Sidewalk Projects and More October 26

LEBANON, MO. The Lebanon City Council will meet Monday, October 26, 2026, with several items scheduled for discussion and consideration, including automated license plate reader regulations, changes to downtown alcohol licensing requirements, subdivision developments, infrastructure improvements, and city spending.

The council will begin with a work session at 6:00 p.m., followed by its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Both meetings will take place in the Stanley H. Allen Council Chambers at Lebanon City Hall, located at 401 S. Jefferson Avenue.

Here is a breakdown of what is scheduled for both meetings, according to the city’s published agenda packets.

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION | 6:00 PM

Fire and EMS Life Saving Award Presentation

The work session will begin with a Fire and EMS Life Saving Award presentation. The agenda identifies the presentation but does not provide the names of the recipients or details about the incident being recognized.

Proposed Changes to Municipal Prosecutor and Judge Positions

Council members will discuss transitioning the city’s prosecuting attorney and municipal judge positions from elected offices to appointed positions.

The work session agenda lists the proposed transition as a discussion item. No additional explanation, proposed ordinance, or implementation timeline is included in the one-page work session packet.

Airport Improvement Project Update

City staff will provide an update on completed capital improvements at the airport.

The presentation is listed as “Capital Improvement Completion – Airport Improvements.” The work session packet does not identify the specific improvements, their costs, or the dates of completion.

The work session will conclude with a roundtable discussion.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING | 6:30 PM

Automated License Plate Reader Regulations

The council will consider the second reading of Council Bill 7078, establishing regulations governing the Lebanon Police Department’s use of automated license plate reader systems.

According to the meeting packet, the proposed ordinance establishes authorized uses, data retention limits, reporting requirements, and accountability measures for the technology.

The Lebanon Police Department states that the regulations are intended to protect residents’ privacy while preserving the technology’s legitimate law enforcement uses.

City staff also notes that Missouri currently has no state statute specifically governing automated license plate recognition systems.

The ordinance passed its first reading unanimously among the six council members present at the October 13 meeting.

Independent Audits of License Plate Reader Systems

A related proposal, Resolution 26-R-077, would authorize an agreement between the Lebanon Police Department and the Laclede County Sheriff’s Office to conduct monthly audits of the city’s automated license plate reader systems.

According to the staff report, the Police Department met with privacy advocates while developing its policies and ordinance. During those discussions, advocates requested that the department consider independent oversight of the system.

The Laclede County Sheriff’s Office agreed to provide the auditing services, and the proposed agreement would formally establish that arrangement.

Downtown Alcohol Licensing Changes

Council Bill 7085 would amend the city’s alcoholic beverage licensing requirements, particularly within the Lebanon Downtown Business District.

The proposed ordinance would reduce the distance requirement between establishments selling alcoholic beverages and nearby schools or churches from 300 feet to 100 feet within the downtown district.

The changes would also update how distances are measured, using property lines rather than the previous front-door measurement language.

The proposal includes provisions addressing written consent from affected schools or religious institutions and notification requirements for nearby property owners.

The ordinance is scheduled for its first reading.

New Sidewalk Construction Requirements

Council Bill 7086 would establish uniform sidewalk construction standards for new residential subdivisions and commercial developments platted after January 1, 2027.

The proposed ordinance would require sidewalks to be at least five feet wide, constructed with concrete at least three and one-half inches thick, and compliant with accessibility standards established under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

According to city staff, existing subdivision regulations do not provide uniform sidewalk construction specifications.

The city also references its citizen satisfaction surveys and Lebanon 2040 Comprehensive Plan in explaining the proposed changes.

The ordinance is scheduled for its first reading.

West Fremont Road Sidewalk Project | $100,000

The council will consider Council Bill 7084, which would amend the city’s fiscal year 2027 budget to allocate $100,000 for the West Fremont Road Sidewalk Project.

The proposed project would construct approximately 3,675 linear feet of sidewalk along the north side of West Fremont Road, beginning at Morgan Road and extending east to the eastern property line of the airport.

Plans include a marked crosswalk with flashing beacons connecting the new sidewalk to the existing walking trail into Harke Park.

Additional pedestrian crossings are planned at National Avenue and the intersection of Morgan Road and West Fremont Road.

The proposed $100,000 budget includes $42,000 for sidewalk concrete, $25,000 for flashing beacons, $11,000 for pavement markings, and additional funding for entrance concrete, aggregate, stormwater materials, signage, and engineering.

The funding would come from the city’s Capital Fund.

Route 66 Interstate Signage | $37,687

Resolution 26-R-076 would authorize payment of $37,687 to Advanced Highway Sign and Supply for replacing Elm Street signage with Route 66 signage along Interstate 44.

According to the staff report, the work was completed September 24, 2026, by Advanced Highway Sign and Supply, a Missouri Department of Transportation contractor located in Halltown.

The city budgeted $38,000 for the signage changes.

The resolution would authorize payment for the completed work.

Street and Stormwater Improvements | $195,500

Resolution 26-R-075 would authorize the purchase of $195,500 in street and stormwater materials for two subdivision projects.

Flatwood Subdivision Phase 3, located at the end of Ivey Lane, would receive $73,500 in materials. The project includes approximately 600 linear feet of roadway, 1,200 feet of curb, and 500 feet of storm drainage with four drop inlets.

Aero Landing Subdivision Phase 2, located along South Jefferson Avenue, would receive $122,000 in materials. The project includes approximately 950 linear feet of roadway, 1,900 feet of curb, and 850 feet of storm drainage with six drop inlets.

Both projects call for four inches of asphalt following completion of curb and stormwater work.

Materials would be purchased through existing contracts with Willard Quarries, Lebanon Ready Mix, and Willard Asphalt.

City Information Technology Agreement | $15,000

Resolution 26-R-074 would authorize a $15,000 agreement with Heartland Business Systems to consolidate several city information technology services.

The agreement would combine services involving Microsoft, Cisco, and network infrastructure into a single payment arrangement rather than separate monthly billing agreements.

According to IT Director Jarrad Schomaker’s staff report, the arrangement would save the city approximately $65,000 in additional fees.

The agreement would be completed through The Interlocal Purchasing System, a cooperative purchasing organization used by government agencies and other qualifying organizations.

The city’s fiscal year 2027 budget includes $529,979 for software renewal and maintenance.

Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group Grant | $132,745.53

Council Bill 7083 would authorize the city to accept a federally funded grant totaling $132,745.53 for operations of the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group, commonly known as LANEG.

The Lebanon Police Department serves as the project manager for the regional drug task force grant.

According to Police Chief Jerry Harrison’s staff report, the funding would support LANEG operations in 2027.

The grant is fully funded, with no cost to the City of Lebanon.

Pauline Rector Subdivision | North Jefferson Avenue

The council will hold a public hearing and consider Council Bill 7079 concerning the final plat of Pauline Rector Subdivision No. 2, located at 1553 and 1551 N. Jefferson Avenue.

The property owner is requesting permission to divide two existing lots into four separate lots.

According to the staff report, two of the proposed lots would contain existing rental houses, allowing the current renters an opportunity to purchase their homes.

Another lot would contain an existing billboard, while the fourth lot, which has frontage along Weaver Street, would be available for future development.

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposed plat on October 8.

Magnetic Addition | 281 Garfield Avenue

Council Bill 7080 concerns a proposed replat of property at 281 Garfield Avenue.

The owner is requesting permission to combine two existing parcels into one parcel for construction of a new home.

The property is zoned RS-2 residential, and the city’s Public Works Director has requested a 10-foot utility easement.

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request on October 8.

Eastwood Estates Subdivision | 1031 Dilworth Road

Council Bill 7081 would approve the final plat of Eastwood Estates Subdivision at 1031 Dilworth Road.

The property owner is requesting to plat the property, currently identified as Lebanon Acreage, into Eastwood Estates for future development or sale.

The property is zoned RS-2 residential.

The Public Works Director requested a 10-foot utility easement around the property, and the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plat on October 8.

Aero Landing Phase 1 | Conner Drive

Council Bill 7082 concerns a proposed resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, and 4 of Aero Landing Phase 1 along Conner Drive.

According to the staff report, the property owners want to divide the existing lots to allow individual duplexes to be sold.

The property is zoned RS-3 residential.

The developer plans to record property covenants separately after the final plat has been recorded.

Consent Agenda and Public Comments

The regular meeting will also include a public comment period and consideration of the consent agenda.

The consent agenda includes approval of the October 13 City Council work session and regular meeting minutes, along with city warrants.

Council members will also have an opportunity to hear comments from city staff, the city counselor, city administrator, fellow council members, and the mayor.

Closed Session for Real Estate Matters

Following the regular meeting agenda, the council is scheduled to enter a closed session under Missouri Revised Statute 610.021(2).

The cited provision allows closed discussions concerning certain real estate matters.

The published agenda does not identify the specific property or transaction to be discussed.

Meeting Information

The Lebanon City Council work session begins at 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, followed by the regular meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Both meetings are scheduled for the Stanley H. Allen Council Chambers at Lebanon City Hall, 401 S. Jefferson Avenue.

All proposed ordinances, resolutions, purchases, and agreements remain subject to council consideration and approval.

Watch the City Council Meeting Live on Lebanon Now

Lebanon Now will broadcast the regular Lebanon City Council meeting live on Monday, October 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

As part of our commitment to keeping the community informed, we provide access to local government meetings so residents can hear discussions, follow decisions, and stay informed about issues affecting Lebanon.

The broadcast will be available on the Lebanon Now Facebook page, allowing residents to watch the meeting even if they cannot attend in person.