City of Lebanon City Council Meeting
Sustainable Ozarks Partnership / Fort Leonard Wood
• New Fort Leonard Wood hospital expected to open April 7.
• $113 million housing improvements underway on post.
• Military employment in the region has slowly declined.
• Continued advocacy stressed to protect Fort Leonard Wood resources.
Golf Course
• Bradley Axon approved as new Golf Course General Manager.
• $3 million in golf course improvements approved (irrigation, cart barn, course work).
• New golf course software approved to combine tee times, sales, billing, and marketing.
Major Development
• Public hearing held for Cedar Ridge Apartments (634 Fremont).
• $42.1 million project, 216 units.
• Chapter 100 bonds approved.
• Tax incentives tied to redevelopment of the HD Lee building downtown.
• City not responsible for bond repayment.
Downtown
• Consultant agreement approved with Regina Fitzpatrick.
• Cost capped at $75,000 per year.
• Focus on downtown coordination, revitalization, and communication.
Parks and Recreation
• Fence approved for new pickleball courts at Ashley Park.
• Two old bleachers donated to Joel E. Barber School District.
• Route 66 sign installed near Boswell Park.
• Ashley Park renovations progressing.
Public Works and Infrastructure
• Market Road flood project underway using city crews to save costs.
• Road expected to reopen around May.
• HVAC replacement approved for Public Works building.
• Fire panel upgrades approved for city warehouse buildings.
• Arrow Landing Subdivision Phase 1 utilities approved.
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City Operations
• Vehicle leasing program approved through Enterprise.
• On-call construction agreement approved with True Construction.
• Crane services agreement renewed with local vendor.
• Police approved to purchase new SUVs and surplus old vehicles.
• Placer AI software renewed for event and tourism data tracking.
Airport
• Agreement approved to move forward with airport apron and taxiway improvements using state grant funds.
Police and Community Updates
• One crash reported recently at 4th and Madison.
• Shop with a Cop served about 200 kids and raised $25,000.
• Rock the Block hosted 150 Fort Leonard Wood soldiers in December.
Route 66 and America 250
• Multiple Route 66 events planned throughout the year.
• Possible public hearing January 26 to rename Elm Street to Route 66.
• Munger Moss Motel selected for Missouri’s Route 66 postage stamp.
Other Notes
• Project 3:60 broke ground on a new facility.
• Council approved 2026 strategic goals.
• Council entered closed session for real estate negotiations.
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Partly cloudy outside today but the sunshine will try to peak through! Enjoy it while it's here. Weather in the 20's this weekend.
Tuesday (January 13, 2026)
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