City Council Highlights and Community Opportunities from Mayor Wilson

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Mayor Sean Wilson delivers Waynesville's weekly update covering recent City Council actions and community announcements. Two new volunteers join city leadership as Anthony Harold fills a vacant council seat and Donald Coleman joins the Planning and Zoning Board.

• City seeking volunteers for Planning & Zoning Board, Board of Adjustments, and Park Board
• Council unanimously approved ad valorem tax rate and community improvement district expansion
• State Representative Don Mayhew provided legislative updates
• Council passed seven ordinances including agreements with PayPro and Oracle, budget adjustments, and Pinnacle Park development
• City Hall closed September 1st for Labor Day
• Upcoming events include Pink and Sugars car show (August 30) and YMCA Patriot Day (September 13)

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We share the story of Pumpkin Fest passing to new leadership, honor local award winners, and walk through key council decisions on sidewalks, utilities, and annexation. We preview the WAG kickoff, student design proposals, Halloween safety, and Veterans Day plans.

• Pumpkin Fest legacy and new facilitator
• Community awards for Joanne and Brooklyn
• Halloween hours and safety guidance
• Application deadline and City Hall contact
• Resolutions including airport board reappointment
• Annexation of Rocky Dale Road
• Utility rate changes effective 2026
• TAP grant phases for sidewalk improvements
• Rezoning request on Rocky Dale and Lyle Curtis did not pass
• WAG meeting launch for cultural heritage projects
• Missouri S&T student design concepts and briefings
• Veterans Day parade time and location

We will meet at the St. Robert Municipal Parking lot at 11 a.m., with the parade kicking off at around 11:30 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony