Can You Hear Me Now? Moscow Mills Talks Growth, Streets and City Business
- John Eads
- Aug 12
- 4 min read
MOSCOW MILLS, Mo. — Development continued moving forward, aging infrastructure got another look and city officials worked through a relatively straightforward agenda during the Moscow Mills Board of Aldermen meeting Monday, Aug. 10.
The meeting drew only a small crowd and little controversy, but one recurring issue followed the city into another public meeting: hearing what is being said inside the Moscow Mills Lions Club.
Before getting there, the board had plenty of city business to handle.
The evening began with the annexation of approximately three acres owned by CRT Properties LLC. The board approved bringing the property into the city and later approved C-3 General Commercial zoning for the site.
Development along the Highway 61 corridor also continued moving forward.
The board approved the record plat for C-61 Crossing following review by the Moscow Mills Planning and Zoning Commission and city engineer.
Another approval involved Highway C Plaza Phase 1, which includes the planned McDonald’s location. The board approved the development’s record plat after officials said issues identified during the review process had been addressed.
Public improvements completed as part of Phase 1 of The Boulders were also accepted into the city’s public infrastructure system.
Streets generated more discussion but fewer immediate decisions.
Board members continued talking about the city’s Phase 2 street plans, including how wide streets should be as Moscow Mills works through improvements in older portions of the city.
Parking on both sides of some streets, sidewalks and the limitations created by existing rights-of-way were among the issues discussed. No final standard was adopted Monday, with the conversation instead serving as part of the city’s longer-term planning for future street work.
Infrastructure below ground also received attention.
Officials discussed an aging lift station that is approximately 20 years old and began the process of looking at improvements that could include new piping, shutoff valves and an emergency bypass.
At the Briarwood Lift Station, only one of the two pumps is currently operational. The city received a quote of approximately $6,300 to address the second pump, but officials recommended holding off for now.
Potential development behind the area could eventually eliminate the need for the lift station altogether. The city plans to continue operating on the remaining pump while monitoring the situation, with officials acknowledging an emergency repair could become necessary if that pump fails.
The board also approved a $7,785 payment request connected to ongoing water tower work.
City officials briefly discussed cybersecurity involving the water system after Mayor Lisa Meyer raised the issue. The city’s existing system was described as relatively protected, although adding firewall protection to an internet-connected computer was recommended as an additional safeguard.
The board also approved a replacement for the city’s purchasing policy. The updated policy changes purchasing thresholds and approval levels while clarifying procedures for different types of city purchases and projects.
During public comments, a resident discussed efforts to manage a neighborhood cat population through trapping, vaccinations and spaying or neutering.
Meyer also highlighted Moscow Business Days, an effort in which city employees wear shirts from local Moscow Mills businesses on Fridays to encourage support for businesses in the community.
Later in the meeting, Meyer proclaimed Friday, Aug. 28, as Wear Your Shirt Day in support of Special Olympics Missouri and the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Shirts supporting the campaign are available through the Moscow Mills Police Department.
While the meeting itself was relatively uneventful, hearing portions of it was another matter.
The city is temporarily holding meetings at the Moscow Mills Lions Club, where acoustics have made portions of recent public meetings difficult to hear.
The issue was also noticeable during the city’s recent Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Lincoln CountyWatch reached out to Meyer afterward about whether anything could be done to improve the audio for those attending and recording meetings.
Meyer said the Lions Club is a temporary location and acknowledged the acoustics can make hearing difficult. She said she also recognizes that she does not naturally speak loudly and tries to speak up when needed.
The city is looking into options for a sound system that could benefit everyone attending meetings, Meyer said. A system is not currently included in the budget and would require approval from the Board of Aldermen.
For now, Meyer encouraged those attending to let her know if they cannot hear so she can speak louder.
The next regular Moscow Mills Board of Aldermen meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17, with the date moved due to the Missouri Municipal League conference.
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Story by: John Eads
Primary Sources
Moscow Mills Board of Aldermen Aug. 10, 2026 meeting
Moscow Mills Board of Aldermen Aug. 10, 2026 meeting agenda
Full meeting video recorded by Lincoln CountyWatch
Email correspondence with Moscow Mills Mayor Lisa Meyer
Moscow Mills city ordinances and resolutions considered during the meeting
Lincoln CountyWatch observations from the meeting
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