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The Kirksville Historic Preservation Commission has a new chair, Lori Shook, with former chair Danny Ellsworth now serving as vice-chair. Robert Clement has joined as a member, Jennifer Walston is the new city council representative, and the commission’s staff representative — previously unlisted — is Ashley Young.
We’ve updated our commission directory to reflect the current roster.
Kirksville Historic Preservation Commission — Kirksville, MO
The Tourism Advisory Board manages Kirksville Tourism operations and oversees collection of the city’s lodging tax, operating under Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 67. Its voting membership includes eight city-appointed members plus representatives of Truman State University, A.T. Still University, and the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce, along with two non-voting ex officio members.
Members serve three-year terms.
First Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.
Tourism Advisory Board agendas and minutes are posted in the city’s document folder system.
Chair (A.T. Still University)
Vice-Chair
The Watershed Management Commission is a coordinating and information-sharing body that helps establish strategic direction and promote awareness of local watersheds and their impact on drinking water, recreation, aquatic life, stormwater, and ecosystem health. It makes recommendations for implementing watershed management plans for Hazel Creek…
The Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission is required by Missouri’s Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act to authorize the transaction of business and exercise of powers under the Act before ordinances designate redevelopment areas, plans, or projects. Members serve four-year terms. Voting members include…
The Planning and Zoning Commission develops the city’s comprehensive plan and makes recommendations on zoning, restrictions, regulations, and placement of trades, industries, and buildings for specified uses. It may conduct public hearings and reports findings to the City Council. Members serve four-year terms. Meetings &…
The Kirksville Historic Preservation Commission (KHPC) recommends policies and ordinance changes affecting landmarks or historic districts, approves construction plans for historic structures, and forwards recommendations on new landmark nominations. The Friends of Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery Committee operates as a working group under this commission. Members serve…
The Lakes, Parks and Recreation Commission (LPRC) recommends to the City Council policies, rules, legislative initiatives, development plans, programs, and other actions that preserve Kirksville’s lakes, parks, and open spaces while enhancing recreational opportunities and long-term planning for community needs. Members serve three-year terms. Meetings…
The Board of Adjustment hears and decides appeals where it is alleged there is error in an order, requirement, decision, or determination made by an administrative official in the enforcement of the zoning ordinance, including zoning variances.
Members serve five-year terms.
Meets on an on-call basis (called as zoning appeals arise).
Board of Adjustment agendas and minutes are posted in the city’s document folder system.
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Alternate
Staff Representative
The Friends of Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery Committee operates as a working group under the Kirksville Historic Preservation Commission, supporting restoration and preservation of Forest-Llewellyn Cemetery — prioritizing repairs to monuments, statuary, and tombs, and addressing landscape maintenance and entrance improvements.
No fixed term limits for members.
Meets on an on-call basis.
FFLC agendas and minutes are posted in the city’s document folder system, under the Historic Preservation Commission section.
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