City Council Meeting – February 12, 2024

City of Springfield – February 12, 2024 6:30 PM – City Council Meeting

Regional Police-Fire Training Center – 2620 West Battlefield Road – Room 101, 102, and 103

Agenda

1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
2.1. Approval of Minutes. January 22, 2024, 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.
4.1. Council Bill 2024-021 (Lee)
A resolution recognizing Jim Burks for forty-five years of exemplary, dedicated service
as an employee of the City of Springfield.
5. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE
PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
6. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE.
Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
6.1. Council Bill 2024-017 (Horton)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-
306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.11
acres of property generally located at 1530 North Broadway Avenue from HC, Highway
Commercial to R-TH, Residential Townhouse; and adopting an updated Official Zoning
Map.(By: KDR Real Estate LLC; 1530 North Broadway Avenue; Z-32-2023)

6.2. Council Bill 2024-018 (Jenson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-
306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 1.26
acres of property generally located at 221, 225, and 227 East Sunshine Street from O-
1, Office District to GR, General Retail with Conditional Overlay District No. 245, and
adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (By: Sanders Prop LLC; 221, 225, and 227
East Sunshine Street; Z-33-2023 w/Conditional Overlay District No. 245).
6.3. Council Bill 2024-019 (Simpson, Horton)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 78, Offenses and
Miscellaneous Provisions, Article I, In General, by adding a new Section 78-10,
Monetary Prizes.
6.4. Council Bill 2024-020 (Lee)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Section 2-91, known as the
‘Merit System Rules and Regulations,’ by amending Merit Rule 8.12 “Reinstatement,” to
expand reinstatement options.
7. RESOLUTIONS.
Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
7.1. Council Bill 2024-022 (McGull)
A resolution granting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 permit for the property generally
located at 1412 South Luster Avenue, for the purpose of allowing the establishment of a
Short-Term Rental Type 2 pursuant to Section 36-473 of the Land Development Code.
7.2. Council Bill 2024-023 (Hosmer)
A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for up to $25,000,000
in grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation Rebuilding
American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Grant Program to fund the
expansion and closing of gaps in the City’s trail network and related infrastructure
upgrades.
7.3. Council Bill 2024-024 (Hardinger)
A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a proposal to provide
Administration and Grant Coordination Services to the Ozarks Headwaters Recycling
and Materials Management District, also known as Missouri Solid Waste Management
District O, for a five-year period, which expenses will be reimbursed to the City through
Missouri Department of Natural Resources Waste Management Program Grant funds.
7.4. Council Bill 2024-025 (Hardinger)
A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for a State Revolving
Fund loan of up to $5,700,000, a Water Quality Incentive Grant, and an Affordability
Grant from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, for the purpose of funding
wastewater infrastructure projects required by the 2nd Amended Consent Judgment and
approved Supplemental Overflow Control Plan.
7.5. Council Bill 2024-026 (Hosmer)

A resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to apply for up to $2,500,000
from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources State Revolving Fund Emerging
Contaminants Grant for the purpose of funding a wastewater treatment technology
project.
8. EMERGENCY BILLS.
9. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
10. GRANTS.
11. AMENDED BILLS.
12. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
12.1. Council Bill 2024-027 (Simpson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-
306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 38.5
acres of property generally located at 2730 East Farm Road 188 from Planned
Development No. 288 to R-SF, Residential Single Family; and adopting an updated
Official Zoning Map. (By: Center Court, LLC; 2730 E. Farm Road 188; Z-3-2024).
12.2. Council Bill 2024-028 (Jenson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-
306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.4
acres of property generally located at 3961 South Campbell Avenue from GR, General
Retail to HC, Highway Commercial with Conditional Overlay District No. 248, and
adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (By: CONSPO, LLC; 3961 S. Campbell
Avenue; Z-4-2024 w/ Conditional Overlay District No. 248).
12.3. Council Bill 2024-029 (Horton)
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 701 West Wall Street from HM, Heavy Manufacturing to
CC, Center City District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (By: City of
Springfield; 701 W. Wall Street; Z-5-2024).
12.4. Council Bill 2024-030 (McGull)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-
306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 0.36
acres of property generally located at 1137 and 1141 East Delmar Street from R-SF,
Residential Single-family district, within Phelps Grove Urban Conservation District No.
4, to Planned Development No. 387; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (By:
MSU Housing, LLC & Faucett & Bates Properties, LLC; 1137 and 1141 East Delmar
Street; Planned Development No. 387).
12.5. Council Bill 2024-031 (McGull)

A general ordinance vacating a portion of public right-of-way located in the 1000 block
of South Florence Avenue upon the occurrence of certain conditions. (By: Faucett &
Bates Properties, LLC; 1000 block of South Florence Avenue, directly east of 1141 E.
Delmar Street; Vacation No. 833).
13. FIRST READING BILLS.
Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
13.1. Council Bill 2024-032 (Hardinger)
A special ordinance amending the General Fund budget for the City of Springfield,
Missouri, for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, by appropriating the remaining, accumulated
carryover funds from Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and increasing expenses in the amount of
$6,485,810.
13.2. Council Bill 2024-033 (Lee)
A special ordinance authorizing a budget adjustment amending the budget of the Police
Department for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 in the amount of $1,802,250 to appropriate
reserves from the Law Enforcement Sales Tax Fund for replacement of the roof of the
Police annex, replacement of windows at the Police headquarters, and providing
additional funding for the Police firing range.
13.3. Council Bill 2024-034 (Carroll)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Contract
of Obligation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources whereby the City
agrees to financially secure the future closure and post-closure care of all currently
active and previously completed portions of the City’s Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill.
13.4. Council Bill 2024-035 (Hosmer)
A general ordinance authorzing the City Manager, or designee, to execute utility
easement(s) to Southwest Electric Cooperative as needed for expansion and relocation
of transmission and distribution systems required for operation of the City’s landfill; and
to enter into a service agreement with Southwest Electric Cooperative for electric
service.
13.5. Council Bill 2024-036 (Simpson, Carroll, McGull, Hardinger)
A special ordinance amending Special Ordinance 27834 to revise funding appropriated
for continuing COVID-19 services; amending the budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to
appropriate funds from the City’s Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds,
established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, for the Council of Churches of
the Ozarks, Inc., congregate shelter proposal in the amount of $1,100,000 as
recommended by the City Council American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Review
Committee; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a funding
agreement with the Council of Churches of the Ozarks, Inc; and authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to enter into an amended agreement with Forvis, LLP, for the
purpose of providing grant compliance services and subrecipient monitoring services.
14. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.

14.1. David Sanzone wishes to address City Council.
15. NEW BUSINESS.
15.1. 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.
15.2. Refer to the Community Involvement Committee consideration of re-establishing the
Jail Diversion Program.
15.3. The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Mayor’s Commission for
Children: Christen Davis with term to expire November 29, 2025.
15.4. The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Land Clearance for
Redevelopment Authority: Steven Jackson with term to expire March 1, 2027.
15.5. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the
Board of Equalization: Kaeli Burkett with term to expire April 1, 2026.
15.6. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the
Landmarks Board: Wanda Quintana with term to expire November 1, 2026.
15.7. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointments to the
Personnel Board: Robert Brown and Michael Jarvis with terms to expire March 1, 2026.
15.8. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the
Personnel Board: David Coonis with term to expire March 1, 2025.
15.9. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the
Personnel Board: Lyn McKenzie with term to expire March 1, 2027.
15.10. The Public Involvement Committee recommends the following appointment to the
Planning and Zoning Commission: Randall Doennig with term to expire January 1,
2025.
16. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

17. MISCELLANEOUS.
18. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
18.1. Council Bill 2024-037 (McClure)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept a grant from
the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to cover the costs of decor and furnishings for
Santa’s House at Park Central Square in the amount of $2,500.
18.2. Council Bill 2024-038 (Carroll)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept a grant from
the Gary Sinise Foundation, in the amount of $35,000, to be used by the Springfield
Police Department for officer wellness initiatives; and amending the budget of the
Police Department.
19. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.
20. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.
21. END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
22. ADJOURN.