Free fishing day for kids set at Roaring River State Park

(From Missouri State Parks)

Roaring River State Park invites kids under the age of 15 to trout fish for free during the park’s annual Kids Free Fishing Day 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 p.m. Saturday, May 18.

The event also features a variety of programs and activities for kids and parents alike, including classes on properly cleaning and cooking fish, fly tying and casting, hatchery tours, and animal fur and skull identification. There will also be a live blue grass band performing throughout the day, and a drawing for prizes will be held at 5 p.m. for the kids. Free hot dogs, chips and soda will be available 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Children under the age of 15 will be able to obtain trout tags from the park’s hatchery Friday May 18 and Saturday May 19 for free. One section of the river will be designated especially for the kids participating in the free fishing event; adults are not allowed to fish alone in this area. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing pole and equipment, and park volunteers will be on hand to assist the young anglers. Parents or guardians are also welcome to help their children, but only one pole between the helper and the child may be used at one time. Insect repellent is recommended for all event participants and their families.

Participants who attend three of the programs will be entered for the 5 p.m. prize drawing and must be present to win. The programs are open to everyone, but only children are allowed to be entered in the drawing.

Roaring River State Park is located outside Cassville. For more information about the event, call the park office at 417-847-2539.

Springfield Police Department plans CInco de Mayo DWI crackdown

(From the Springfield Police Department)

Officers of the Springfield Police Department will conduct a saturation patrol for impaired drivers this Saturday evening, May 4th.

Extra officers, funded by a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation, will proactively seek out drivers who make the decision to get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or both.

Highway Patrol Arrests May 1-2

Barry N. Tidwell, 58, Golden, driving while intoxicated (drugs), careless and imprudent driving involving an accident, failed to provide proof of insurance

Amy M. Galloway, 44, Collins, misdemeanor driving while intoxicated

Elizabeth A. Kelley, 56, Preston, driving while intoxicated








Austin J. Warren, 25, Reeds Spring, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia

Schane O. Starks, 36, Springfield, felony driving while intoxicated, speeding, no driver's license, failed to comply with ignition interlock device

Agenda posted for Springfield Art Museum Board meeting

Springfield Art Museum 
1111 East Brookside Drive
Board of Directors Meeting 
Monday, May 6, 2019 Community Room – 4:00 p.m. 

Tentative Agenda

 I. Call to Order

II. Strategic Planning Retreat

 III. Adjournment

Springfield Police Department issues quarterly report

(From the Springfield Police Department)

The Springfield Police Department released its Quarterly Public Safety Report (QPSR) on Wednesday. The issue provides details about SPD's commitment to open data sharing.

SPD is one of 130 law enforcement agencies around the country that currently participates in The Police Foundation’s Police Data Initiative (PDI). The PDI is a collaboration between law enforcement agencies to share data with each other and make that information readily available to the public through each agency’s respective websites.

Through PDI, SPD shares data on our website about a wide variety of topics. Some of those topics include hate crime data, officer-involved shooting incidents, traffic-related statistics and much more.

We've also revamped the front page sidebar to feature safety tips. This quarter we have highlighted motorcycle safety to include safety tips for those who ride motorcycles as well as other vehicles on the roadway.

The QPSR also features Springfield crime statistics for the firth quarter of 2019. Between January and March, SPD reported an overall increase in crime by 2 percent, compared to the same time frame in 2018.

Crimes against persons (violent crime) increased by 28 percent compared to the first quarter of 2018, while there was a three percent decrease in crimes against property.

Flood warning in effect for Greene, Taney, Stone counties

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Newton MO-Christian MO-Taney MO-Stone MO-McDonald MO-Barry MO-
Lawrence MO-Greene MO-
330 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2019

...A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR
NEWTON...CHRISTIAN...TANEY...STONE...MCDONALD...BARRY...LAWRENCE AND
GREENE COUNTIES...

At 327 PM CDT, the Department of Transportation reported flooding
across the warned area.

Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
susceptible to the dangers of flooding.

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Highway 43 at Buffalo Creek west of Anderson...
Business Highway 60 just north of Neosho...
Route CC west of Fair Grove at The Pomme De Terre River...
Highway 13 at Railey Creek near Reeds Spring...
and Highway 13 at Pine Run northwest of Galena.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

&&

Flood warning in effect for Ozark, Webster, Douglas, Wright counties

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Ozark MO-Webster MO-Douglas MO-Wright MO-
334 PM CDT WED MAY 1 2019

...A FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR
OZARK...WEBSTER...DOUGLAS AND WRIGHT COUNTIES...

At 332 PM CDT, the Department of Transportation reported flooding at low
lying locations across the warned area.

Creeks, streams, and low water crossings will be especially
susceptible to the dangers of flooding.

This warning includes but is not limited to the following low water
crossings...
Route E north of Highway 38 at The Gasconade River...
Route FF at Hunter Creek east of Ava...
Route FF at Turkey Creek east of Ava...
Greenwood Road at The Pomme de Terre Headwaters...
and Route Y at Cowskin Creek 3 miles west of Ava.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.

&&

Agenda posted for Springfield City Council meeting

Upcoming Springfield City Council Meeting Agenda
May 6, 2019  6:30 p.m.

1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. April 22, 2019 City Council Meeting And April 30, 2019 Special City Council Meeting.

3.

FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.

4.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS.

5.

Council Bill 2019-107. (City Council)

A resolution recognizing the 2018-2019 Drury University Lady Panthers basketball team, under the guidance and leadership of Head Coach Molly Miller, Assistant Coaches Emily Ragsdale and Buck Scheel, and Graduate Assistant Coach Rachel Swartz, upon advancing to the NCAA 2019 Division II Women’s Basketball Final Four.

Documents:

1. 2019-107.PDF

6.

Council Bill 2019-108. (City Council)

A resolution recognizing the 2018-2019 Missouri State University Lady Bears basketball team, under the guidance and leadership of Head Coach Kellie Harper, Assistant Coaches Jon Harper, Jessica Jackson, and Jackie Stiles, and Director of Operations Ashley Houts, upon advancing to the NCAA 2019 Division I Women’s Basketball Tournament Sweet Sixteen.

Documents:

1. 2019-108.PDF

7.

CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.

8.

SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On. Except Item No. 9. Amended Council Bill 2019-078 Was Amended At The April 22, 2019 City Council Meeting. Public Hearing On Amendment Only Being Held Over To The May 6, 2019 City Council Meeting. Citizens May Speak To Amendment Only. May Be Voted On. Council Bill 2019-086 Was Tabled At The April 22, 2019 City Council Meeting Until The May 6, 2019 City Council Meeting. Council Bill 2019-102 Was Amended At The April 22, 2019 City Council Meeting.

9.

Second Amended Council Bill 2019-078. (Schilling) Was Amended At The April 22, 2019 Council Meeting. Public Hearing On Amendment Only Being Held Over. Citizens May Speak To Amendment Only. May Be Voted On.

A general ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield, Missouri, City Code, known as the ‘Land Development Code,’ Article III, ‘Zoning Regulations,’ Divisions 1 through 5, Sections 36-303, 36-321, 36-363, 36-421, 36-422, 36-423, 36-424, 36-425, 36-430, 36-431, 36-432, 36-433, 36-434, and creating a new section 36-474; for the purpose of allowing the sale of Medical Marijuana as required by Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.)

Documents:

1. 2019-078AMEND2.PDF

10.

Council Bill 2019-086. (Schilling) Tabled At The April 22, 2019 City Council Meeting Until The May 6, 2019 City Council Meeting.

A general ordinance adopting a new Fee and amending the Fee Schedule for certain City services as provided in the Springfield City Code, by establishing a fee for a Medical Marijuana Zoning Certificate. (Staff recommends approval.)

Documents:

1. 2019-086.PDF

11.

Council Bill 2019-096. (Ollis)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the International Association of Fire Chiefs and the City of Springfield for the purpose of the Fire Department serving as a host agency for the International Association of Fire Chiefs International Fellowship Program.

Documents:

1. 2019-096.PDF

12.

Council Bill 2019-098. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Greene County to share in the costs related to the Accurint Crime Analysis software.

Documents:

1. 2019-098.PDF

13.

Council Bill 2019-099. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code Chapter 74 – ‘Nuisance and Housing Code,’ by revising Section 74-31, ‘City manager’s authority,’ subsection (b), Section 74-33, ‘Notice requirements,’ subsections (d)(4) and (5), Section 74-403, ‘Weeds over 12 inches in height declared nuisance,’ and Section 74-404, ‘Permitting growth of weeds over 12 inches in height,’ for the purpose of accelerating nuisance abatement; and, revising Section 74-406, ‘Charges for abatement by city,’ subsections (b) and (c) for the purpose of enhancing cost recovery.

Documents:

1. 2019-099.PDF

14.

Council Bill 2019-100. (Simpson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Preliminary Funding Agreement between the City of Springfield, Missouri, and RW Development, LLC; and amending the budget of the Department of Planning and Development for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, in the amount of $100,000, for the purpose of funding the preparation and review of certain documents related to utilizing public funding mechanisms.

Documents:

1. 2019-100.PDF

15.

Council Bill 2019-101. (Schilling)

A general ordinance authorizing the termination of the Downtown Springfield Special Business District and authorizing staff to complete the necessary steps to finalize termination of said District. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.)

Documents:

1. 2019-101.PDF

16.

Amended Council Bill 2019-102. (Fisk) Amended At The April 22, 2019 City Council Meeting.

A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Section 2-92 of the Springfield City Code, known as the ‘Salary Ordinance,’ for the purpose of adding seven new job titles and deleting three job titles from the Professional, Administrative and Technical Salary Schedule.

Documents:

1. 2019-102AMEND.PDF

17.

Council Bill 2019-104. (Schilling, Hosmer, Ollis, And Simpson)

A general ordinance adopting Springfield City Code Chapter 70, ‘Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,’ Article XVIII, ‘Short-Term Loan Establishments,’ to establish regulations for short-term loan establishments, including a permit requirement and registration fee.

Documents:

1. 2019-104.PDF

18.

Council Bill 2019-104. Substitute No. 1. (McClure)

A general ordinance adopting Springfield City Code Chapter 70, ‘Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations,’ Article XVIII, ‘Short-Term Loan Establishments,’ to establish regulations for short-term loan establishments.

Documents:

1. 2019-104S1.PDF

19.

RESOLUTIONS.

20.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

21.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

22.

GRANTS.

23.

AMENDED BILLS.

24.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

25.

Council Bill 2019-109. (Simpson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation, by rezoning 2.39 acres of property, generally located at 3250 East Sunshine Street, from Planned Development No. 9 to GR, General Retail District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 172; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Sunshine RE Holdings, LLC; 3250 East Sunshine Street; Z-11-2019 w/Conditional Overlay District No. 172.)

Documents:

1. 2019-109.PDF

26.

Council Bill 2019-110. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 8 acres of property generally located at 2745 South Maple Leaf Lane and the 2700 Block of South Maple Leaf Lane from GR, General Retail to HC, Highway Commercial. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.)  (By:  A&A West JSW LLC, Cornelius Datema; 2745 South Maple Leaf Lane and the 2700 Block of South Maple Leaf Lane (private street); Z-8-2019.)

Documents:

1. 2019-110.PDF

27.

Council Bill 2019-111. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation, by rezoning 5 acres of property, generally located at 3303 West Division Street from LI, Light Industrial District to CS, Commercial Service District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 171; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Jet View, LLC; 3303 W. Division Street; Z-10-2019 w/Conditional Overlay District No. 171.)

Documents:

1. 2019-111.PDF

28.

FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

29.

Council Bill 2019-097. (Fisk)

A special ordinance amending the budget of the Springfield Police Department for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 by appropriating $1,100,000 in sales and use tax revenue received during the current Fiscal Year, for the purpose of funding the housing of City prisoners pursuant to an agreement with Vernon County, Missouri.

Documents:

1. 2019-097.PDF

30.

Council Bill 2019-112. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to refund $1,000 in earnest money to Reed Enterprises, LLC; and repealing Special Ordinance 27114.

Documents:

1. 2019-112.PDF

31.

Council Bill 2019-113. (Hosmer)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Surface Transportation Program-Urban Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2018-2019, in the amount of $332,000.00, for the purpose of partially reimbursing the base salaries of up to six City employees who operate and manage the Transportation Management Center.

Documents:

1. 2019-113.PDF

32.

Council Bill 2019-114. (Lear)

A special ordinance amending the budget of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the amount of $50,800,000, to appropriate the estimated proceeds of the first five years of the 1/4-Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax; and authorizing the City Manager to exercise any necessary powers to complete capital projects funded by the 1/4-Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax for the purpose of funding and completing those projects funded herein.

Documents:

1. 2019-114.PDF

33.

Council Bill 2019-115. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 in the total amount of $1,045,803 for the purpose of sharing the costs of improvements to the US 160 and MO 744 intersection.

Documents:

1. 2019-115.PDF

34.

Council Bill 2019-116. (Ollis)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a license agreement with Environmental Works, Inc., for the purpose of installing and maintaining three monitoring wells on public right-of-way to monitor groundwater conditions.

Documents:

1. 2019-116.PDF

35.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

36.

NEW BUSINESS.

As per RSMo. 109.230 (4), City records that are on file in the City Clerk’s office and have met the retention schedule will be destroyed in compliance with the guidelines established by the Secretary of State’s office.

37.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

38.

MISCELLANEOUS.

39.

CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS.

40.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.

41.

Council Bill 2019-117. (Simpson)

A resolution confirming the appointment of Robert Lowe, Jr., to the Southern Hills Community Improvement District Board of Directors. (Staff recommends approval).

Documents:

1. 2019-117.PDF

42.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.

43.

Council Bill 2019-105. (Lear)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the donation of a LiveScan Station, valued at $18,125.00, from the Missouri Police Chiefs Charitable Foundation.

Documents:

1. 2019-105.PDF

44.

Council Bill 2019-106. (Simpson)

A special ordinance approving the conveyance of real property generally located at 3044 East Gasconade Street, to the heirs of Velmar M. Hill; and authorizing the issuance of a quit claim deed for same.

Documents:

1. 2019-106.PDF

45.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

46.

ADJOURN.

Springfield mayor finalizes committees, appointments

(From the City of Springfield)

Mayor Ken McClure has finalized City Council committee members, with appointments effective immediately.

The Mayor encourages the referral of Council bills involving policy issues and substantive legislative changes to the appropriate City Council committee for additional analysis. Committees are expected to make recommendations regarding the bills to the full Council.

“Committee work plays such an important role in aiding Council to develop the best possible public policy work product,” McClure said. “I sincerely thank each of our volunteer leaders for their willingness to serve in committee roles.”

Committee work adds to the already busy schedule of Springfield’s nine-member City Council. Formal City Council meetings take place every other Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at Historic City Hall. Council Lunch study sessions take place frequently on Tuesdays at noon in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room on the 4th Floor of the Busch Municipal Building.

Committee meeting dates will be determined based on the availability of City Council members and City Clerk’s office will provide a calendar of meetings to the public as soon as it is established.

Each of the standing committees have a membership of four members of the City Council and the Mayor as an ex-officio member. The Committees are appointed by the Mayor, except for The Public Involvement Committee, which is made up of the four Zone Councilmembers and the Mayor.

The Finance and Administration Committee

Andy Lear, General Councilman (Chair)

Jan Fisk, General Councilwoman

Mike Schilling, Zone 3 Councilman

Matthew Simpson, Zone 4 Councilman

Areas of Responsibility:

• Fees and charges for City services

• Economic Development

• Federal and State assistance programs

• Supervises Internal Auditor

• Monitors Internal Audit plan

• Makes Recommendations to Council regarding Audit findings









The Plans and Policies Committee

Richard Ollis, General Councilman (Chair)

Craig Hosmer, General Councilman

Andy Lear, General Councilman

Abe McGull, Zone 2 Councilman

Areas of Responsibility:

• Master planning of all areas

• Council goals and procedures

• City Code revisions




The Community Involvement Committee

Craig Hosmer, General Councilman (Chair)

Phyllis Ferguson, Zone 1 Councilwoman

Jan Fisk, General Councilwoman

Richard Ollis, General Councilman

Areas of Responsibility:

• Legislative Priorities

• Neighborhood Issues

• Environmental Issues




The Public Involvement Committee

Mike Schilling, Zone 3 Councilman (Chair)

Phyllis Ferguson, Zone 1 Councilwoman

Abe McGull, Zone 2 Councilman

Matthew Simpson, Zone 4 Councilman

Portion of 4200 W. Junction Street to be closed Thursday

(From the City of Springfield)

4200 W. Junction St. in northwest Springfield will be closed from Meteor Avenue to Farm Road 123 for maintenance repairs on the railroad crossing by the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway, beginning at 7 a.m., Thursday, May 2 until May 7, weather permitting.