1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES. JUNE 27, 2022, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND JUNE 28, 2022, SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING. (APPROVED AS PRESENTED)
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06-28-22 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING.PDF
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. (APPROVED AS PRESENTED)
4. CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
Wendy Garrison promoted to chief judge of Municipal Court
Wendy Garrison became the new chief judge of the Springfield Municipal Court, effective July 3rd.
Wendy was selected using a very thorough and competitive process. She is very bright, experienced and has a terrific approach. Wendy’s broad experience includes private practice, defense counsel, general law and municipal court. Wendy has most recently served as a Springfield Municipal Court judge since January of 2018. We truly look forward to having Wendy as our chief judge and encourage you to welcome her in this new role.
First monkeypox case in Greene County
The Health Department reported the first case of monkeypox in Greene County July 5th. Health Department epidemiologists have contacted those who may have been exposed to the virus.
Monkeypox most commonly spreads through prolonged and close, often skin-to-skin, contact. While the risk of infection to the public is low, people should still monitor for symptoms to avoid spreading the virus to others. Symptoms include a blistering rash, fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.
The Health Department is providing up-to-date information about the virus and how to prevent its spread at health.springfieldmo.gov/monkeypox. Questions regarding individual symptoms or risk of exposure should be directed to health care providers.
Informational open house on Kansas Avenue improvements this Thursday
The City is gathering feedback on conceptual design plans for safety and pedestrian improvements along Kansas Avenue between Walnut Lawn and Maplewood in the Greater Parkcrest neighborhood.
This is a citizen supported ¼-cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax budgeted at $750,000 for design. The design will address reconstruction of the roadway, elimination of deep ditches, and the addition curb and gutter and underground stormwater collection. This project design is intended to increase functionality and safety for motorists.
An informational open house is scheduled 5-7 p.m., this Thursday, July 14 at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church at 3801 S. Kansas Avenue for residents and property owners to learn more about the project and provide feedback. Input can also be submitted virtually by visiting springfieldmo.gov/kansasavenue.
Reconstruction of Division Street between National and Glenstone begins this week
Springfield motorists can expect various lane shifts along Division Street between National and Glenstone beginning this week as we begin roadway work related to the Division Street Reconstruction Project. Work to relocate utility lines began in May. Construction is expected to last one year. Approved by voters in the 2019 City’s ¼-cent Capital Sales Tax renewal, the project includes the complete rebuilding of Division Street between National and Glenstone including new pavement, curb and gutter as well as stormwater drainage improvements. A new sidewalk will be constructed along the north side of the roadway and a multi-use path along the south side. Gas and water utility renewals will be conducted through a cost-share agreement with City Utilities.
Full closures of the roadway should be limited to nighttime hours so we can keep daytime traffic flowing as much as possible along this busy east-west corridor. Future traffic impacts will be shared with the public as soon as details are available.
Construction is anticipated to cost approximately $4.7 million and will be funded through the ¼-cent Capital Improvement and the 1/8-cent Transportation sales taxes.
For more information, visit springfieldmo.gov/division.
Parks update
Springfield-Greene County Park Board Director Bob Belote has provided you with his monthly Parks update, and you will find that at your places.
6. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
7. Council Bill 2022-162 (McGull) (APPROVED 9-0)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds under the Consolidated Plan, to accept Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, to enter into any necessary agreements to carry out the grants, and to exercise any and all powers necessary to implement selected projects; selecting projects for funding for the City of Springfield Fiscal Year 2022-2023; reaffirming the City Council Objectives and Community Development Priorities; and declaring that this Ordinance qualifies as a one-reading bill pursuant to City Charter Section 2.16(25). (City Council is not expected to vote on this Ordinance after the first reading on June 27, 2022.)
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8. Council Bill 2022-163 (Hosmer) (APPROVED 9-0)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept grant funds from the United Way of the Ozarks, through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ United Way Let’s Get to Work Fund, in the amount of $30,000 to be utilized to perform approved grant activities and to enter into necessary agreements to carry out the grant; and amending the budget of the Department of Workforce Development for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the amount of $30,000 to appropriate the grant funds.
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9. Council Bill 2022-164 (Schilling) (APPROVED 9-0)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Phase 4 and Phase 5 of the Republic Road and Campbell Avenue Intersection Improvements project; accepting the bid of Capital Paving & Construction, LLC, in the amount of $5,364,467.30 for said project; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder; and amending the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $470,000.00 to appropriate additional Surface Transportation Block Grant funds for said project.
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10. RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
11. Council Bill 2022-165 (Hardinger) (APPROVED 9-0)
A resolution declaring an intent to initiate annexation of approximately 24 acres of private property, generally located at 3224 East Valley Water Mill Road and referenced as Annexation A-3-2022, into the City of Springfield. (Staff recommends approval.)
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12. Council Bill 2022-166 (Schilling) (APPROVED 5-4 WITH MCGULL, HOSMER, OLLIS, AND MCCLURE IN OPPOSITION)
A resolution granting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 Permit for the property located at 718 West Downing Street for the purpose of allowing the establishment of a Short-Term Rental Type 2 pursuant to Section 36-473 of the Land Development Code.
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13. EMERGENCY BILLS.
14. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
15. GRANTS.
16. AMENDED BILLS.
17. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
18. Council Bill 2022-167 (Schilling) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 6.36 acres of property generally located at 3018 West Battlefield Road from GR, General Retail District, and GM, General Manufacturing District, to IC, Industrial Commercial District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Schelle Development Co, LLC; 3018 W. Battlefield Road; Z-4-2022.)
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19. Council Bill 2022-168 (Simpson) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 7.84 acres of property generally located at 3900 South Lone Pine Avenue and at 2955 and 2957 East Allen Place from R-MD, Medium-density Multifamily Residential District with Conditional Overlay District No. 17, and from R-SF, Single-family Residential District, to R-MD, Medium-density Multifamily Residential District, with Conditional Overlay District No. 212; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 212; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: 3900 Lone Pine Apts LLC; 3900 South Lone Pine, 2955 and 2957 East Allen Place; Z-10-2022 w/COD #212.)
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20. Council Bill 2022-169 (Simpson) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 1 acre of property generally located at 404, 420, and 424 East Sunshine Street from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to LB, Limited Business District, with Conditional Overlay District No. 207; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 207; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial and staff recommends approval.) (By: Reding Management and Redec, LLCs; 404, 420, & 424 E. Sunshine Street; Z-1-2022 w/COD #207.)
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21. Council Bill 2022-170 (Simpson) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit No. 461 for the purpose of permitting an eating and drinking establishment use group, including drive-in, pick-up window, or drive-thru facilities, as a conditional use within the LB – Limited Business District, generally located at 404, 420, and 424 East Sunshine Street. (Planning and Zoning Commission recommends denial and staff recommends approval.) (By: Reding Management and Redec, LLCs; 404, 420, & 424 E. Sunshine Street; Conditional Use Permit 461.)
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22. FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
23. Council Bill 2022-171 (Hosmer) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant: Plant 2 and Primary Treatment Rehabilitation Project; accepting the bid of Irvinbilt Constructors, Inc., in the amount of $3,682,640 and authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts necessary for completion of said Project; and approving a budget adjustment to amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget for the Department of Environmental Services, in the amount of $4,419,168, to appropriate retained earnings of the Clean Water Enterprise Fund.
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24. Council Bill 2022-172 (Ollis) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance amending the budget of the Springfield Art Museum for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the amount of $150,000 to appropriate fund balance reserves from the Art Museum Special Project Fund to support construction of the Art Museum North Parking Improvements Project at the Springfield Art Museum.
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25. Council Bill 2022-173 (Lear) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance amending the budget of the Springfield-Greene County Health Department for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in the amount of $3,300,000 to appropriate funds from the Public Health Fund balance for continued COVID-19 community response.
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26. Council Bill 2022-174 (Lear) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 operating budget of the City of Springfield in the General Fund by increasing both revenue and expenses in the amount of $108,409, for the purpose of adjusting for certain reimbursements and associated offsetting expenses as well as adjusting the salary budget for retirement payouts.
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27. Council Bill 2022-175 (Ollis) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 operating budget of the City of Springfield by increasing both revenue and expenses in the amount of $129,739, in various Special Revenue and Capital Project Funds, for the purpose of accounting for certain reimbursements and associated offsetting expense items.
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28. Council Bill 2022-176 (Simpson, McGull, Lear, And Hardinger) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance amending Special Ordinance 27550 to amend funding appropriated for continuing COVID-19 services; amending Special Ordinance 27640 to amend projected funds appropriated for retention payments; amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to appropriate funds from the City’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, for certain projects as recommended by the City Council ARPA Review Committee; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into funding agreements as necessary with recipients of such funds. (The City Council ARPA Review Committee voted to recommend this appropriation to City Council.)
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29. Council Bill 2022-177 (McGull, Lear, And Hardinger) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to appropriate $750,000 from the City’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, for an airframe and powerplant maintenance facility proposed by Ozarks Technical Community College and recommended for funding by the City Council ARPA Review Committee; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with Ozarks Technical Community College regarding such funds. (The City Council ARPA Review Committee voted to recommend this appropriation to City Council.)
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30. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.
31. NEW BUSINESS.
The Mayor recommends the following reappointment to the Springfield – Greene County Public Library Board: Christopher Bozarth with term to expire July 1, 2025. RECOMMENDED
The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Springfield – Greene County Public Library Board: Aaron Jones with term to expire July 1, 2024. RECOMMENDED
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.
32. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
33. MISCELLANEOUS.
34. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
35. Council Bill 2022-178 (McGull) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a Municipal Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to coordinate the construction and maintenance of improvements along Cherry Street.
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36. Council Bill 2022-179 (Simpson) (CITY COUNCIL WILL VOTE AT THE JULY 25, 2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into a Municipal Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to coordinate the construction and maintenance of improvements along Nature Center Way, the outer road of Route 60.
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37. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.
38. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.
39. BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.
Confirm the following reappointment to the Board of Equalization: Janet Blair with term to expire April 1, 2025. CONFIRMED
Confirm the following appointments to the Landmarks Board: Jamille Jones with term to expire November 1, 2023; Erik Kiser, with term to expire November 1, 2022. CONFIRMED
Confirm the following appointment to the Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees: John Davis with term to expire April 30, 2025. CONFIRMED
40. END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
41. ADJOURN.
