Queen City Moves Forward on Wastewater Upgrades, Declares Properties Unsafe
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QUEEN CITY, Mo. — Over the past month, the Queen City Board of Aldermen has taken key actions to address local infrastructure, housing safety, and regulatory compliance across multiple public meetings.
At the regular meeting held July 16, city leaders tackled both routine and significant issues. The board approved the installation of an 18-inch road tube on Olive Street to address drainage or roadbed needs. Additionally, the board voted to sell street millings—ground-up pavement left over from road work—to local residents for $20 per bucket.
In an effort to regulate housing standards, aldermen adopted Ordinance 171D-003-2024, which requires all tiny or mini houses designated as livable space within city limits to be no smaller than 750 square feet. The board also voted to formally adopt the Code of the City of Queen City Ordinances, further reinforcing local code enforcement procedures.
Police Chief Jason Bunch presented a monthly report, stating that code enforcement remains active. He assured the board he will continue following up on all issued warnings and letters.
During a public hearing on July 28, the city opened the floor to discussion about its application for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Batina Dodge of the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission explained the grant’s scope and limitations, and solicited input from both board members and local residents in attendance.
As part of that meeting, aldermen unanimously voted to deem 15 residential properties unsafe under Ordinance 505.030, which addresses dangerous buildings. The affected properties include:
811 N. Cedar
815 U.S. Highway 63
206 E. 7th St.
803 Washington St.
402 N. Cedar St.
806 N. Olive
311 N. Cedar St.
904 N. Olive
1011 Cedar St.
701 Jefferson
108 Wilson St.
413 N. Main St.
711 N. Main St.
415 E. 4th St.
1114 Cedar St.
City officials noted the action is part of a broader push to improve housing safety and address blight within city limits.
On August 6, the board held a special meeting focused on wastewater system upgrades. Josh Stewart of Benton & Associates presented an overview of bids submitted for the city’s Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvement Project. After discussion, aldermen tentatively approved a bid from Joiner Construction Company, Inc. and accepted two additional bids from Stice’s, signaling the next step in the long-anticipated infrastructure upgrade.
The following evening, on August 7, a public hearing was held to review the city’s 2025 tax levy. Following a brief discussion, the board voted unanimously to make no changes to the current levy, maintaining the existing rate for another fiscal year.
The next regular meeting of the Queen City Board of Aldermen is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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