City of Hollister -

Please be advised Public Works will be painting street markings this afternoon, Wednesday, January 11th, at the intersection of Birch Street and Mall Road. Please use caution when traveling in this area and watch for workers.

Did you know the City of Hollister has nine parks throughout our community? Download our app and visit the Parks Directory to see where the parks are located and find turn-by-turn directions to each location. Our mobile app is truly everything Hollister, in your pocket!

Our next artist featured on the Downing Street Mural is Zach Fitz. Mr. Fitz painted the segment with Hollister centered among natural elements important to our history. Visit @professional_sloth to learn more about Mr. Fitz’s art. #hollistermo

Public Works has planned to repair two streets this week from previously completed utility work. North Esplanade Street will be down to one lane through next week and Beard Avenue will be down to one lane through the end of this week. Please use caution in these areas and watch for workers.

The City of Hollister Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 10th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Visit https://5il.co/1mvnv in the app to view the agenda or contact the City Clerk for more details.

2023 looks to be exciting for the Roger and Becky Braden Recreational Complex. Last evening at City Council, the Board of Aldermen approved the purchase of a new playground structure for the complex. With the end-of-year savings, the new structure will be a great addition to the park. More information will be provided as delivery and installation are scheduled.

Were you aware there is an art gallery on Downing Street? Located at 7 Downing Street, Southern Missouri Arts Connection, known to most as SMAC, has working art studios, a classroom, and an art gallery. Each month, the gallery welcomes a new exhibit with an opening reception on the first Friday. The first exhibit of 2023 opens tomorrow, January 6th at 6:00pm and features work from members of the SMAC community. Stop by tomorrow to meet their members, visit the exhibit, and find out how you can become a part of the community. Visit www.smac-art.org for more information.

The City of Hollister Board of Aldermen will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 5th at 7:00pm, at City Hall. Visit the document section at https://5il.co/1mi2a of the app or our website, www.cityofhollister.com to view an agenda. Contact the City Clerk for more details.

Public Works is working to repair a fire hydrant on Old Mill Road. Water will be turned off to this area as repairs are completed.

Next up in our feature on the artists of the Downing Street Mural is Tia Eli Calfee. Ms. Calfee’s segment of the mural may be seen on the far southern end of the mural and depicts the birds found in the Ozarks. To learn more about the artist, visit @eli.draws.birds. #hollistermo

Did you know included in your trash service is also recycle service? If you haven't requested your recycle bin, contact City Hall to have one delivered. A calendar for pick up days is located in the documents section of the app or on our website. The City of Hollister is proud to offer curb-side recycling for these items.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and Happy New Year!!

Have you downloaded the City of Hollister mobile app? In addition to a calendar of events and contact details for associates, you will find a link to make your utility payment online. Download our app today and have everything Hollister on-the-go!

Improvements have started at Hulland Park as we prepare for the construction of the new pavilion. While the pavilion is still several years from building, smaller improvements will be completed to continue adding the necessary infrastructure to support the new facility. 400 feet of new curbing was added along the east side of the driveway to establish additional parking and create the islands to protect the new street lighting. The drive was widened to accommodate two-way traffic. Improvements for 2023 include an asphalt overlay on the drive, parking lot and the kayak park parking lot and drive. We will also begin looking at construction of a restroom facility, located more centrally in the park for use by the kayak park and main park. Stay tuned for updates regarding our progress on improvements. We are also still collecting donations to help fund the improvements and construct the pavilion sooner. Contact City Hall for more information.

Hollister City Hall will be closed Friday, December 30th and Monday, January 2nd, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. If you need assistance with utility service during this time, please contact Public Works at 417-331-0624.

Shoulder work continues this week on north Birch Street between Mall Road and Industrial Park Drive in preparation for a new sidewalk. Please use caution when traveling in this area and watch for workers.

This week’s Downing Street Mural artist is Meg Wagler. Ms. Wagler highlights the history of vineyards in Hollister. Visit @megwagler_illustration to learn more about our third Downing Street Mural artist.

The City of Hollister's Elected Officials and Staff wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!!

This week’s Hulland Park Tree design is courtesy of the Parks Department. Thank you for supporting our Christmas decorations this season. We enjoy celebrating the holidays with our community and wish everyone a safe and joyous Christmas.

2023 Recycle Calendars are now available! Visit https://5il.co/1m4h8 in the document area of the app to view the new calendars.