After more than two hours of debate, the Jefferson City Council voted to move both conference center proposals forward to the development stage.
At the City Council meeting Monday, members voted 6-4 to move conference center proposals from Jefferson City-based Farmer Holding Co. and Hannibal-based Ehrhardt Hospitality group forward.
Third Ward Councilman Ken Hussey, 4th Ward Councilwoman Carrie Carroll, 5th Ward Councilman Larry Henry and 5th Ward Councilman Ralph Bray voted against the motion.
More details in Tuesday's News Tribune.