Mayor's Weekly Update

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Mayor Sean Wilson delivers his weekly update, highlighting recent meetings, upcoming events, and opportunities for community involvement in Waynesville.

• Sustainable Ozark Partnership meeting provided updates on Fort Leonard Wood hospital maintaining current care levels and improved housing plans
• Anthony Harold nominated to fill Councilman Ryan Hicks' unexpired term in Ward 2, pending council approval at Thursday's meeting
• Current openings available on the planning and zoning board with applications at waynesvillemog.org
• City Hall will be closed September 1st for Labor Day
• Upcoming community events include the Pink Sugar Events Car and Craft Show (August 30th) and Armed Services YMCA Patriot Day (September 13th)
• Important reminder to remain cautious during school hours and watch for children at bus stops

I encourage everyone to consider volunteering for one of our city boards. Even if there are no immediate openings, we maintain a pool of candidates for future consideration.

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