Joplin City Council meets Monday night

The Joplin City Council meets Monday night.

Council members will receive an update on financing considerations for a new Joplin Justice Center.

The Council also will consider emergency ordinances for redevelopment plans and the abatement of ad valorem real estate taxes for several properties including: the Jesse Star House at 310 South Moffet Avenue; the Olivia Apartments at 320 South Moffet Avenue; Pennington Drug Company at 512-518 South Virginia Avenue and;  the A.C. Webb Automotive Building located at 202-204 South Joplin Avenue.

Under new business,  the Council will choose a candidate to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Kate Spencer.

The meeting gets underway at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers in City Hall at 602 S. Main Street.

It is open to the public.