City Council Meeting – November 1, 2021
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ROLL CALL.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES. OCTOBER 18, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
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CITY MANAGER REPORT, PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
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SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2021-264 (McGull)
A special ordinance amending the Park Board’s Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budget in the amount of $294,450 to appropriate the grant funds from the Board of Education for Springfield School District R-12’s Expansion of Service for Wrap Around Care Program for youth attending elementary and middle schools, made possible by $3.4 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds, to be used in and as part of Park Board’s SPARC Before and After-School Programs.
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Council Bill 2021-265 (Ollis)
A special ordinance amending and restating the Brownfields Program Revolving Loan Fund Policies and Procedures to increase program flexibility and adjust loan terms and conditions to reflect current lending market conditions.
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Council Bill 2021-266 (Simpson)
A special ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery by the City of Springfield, Missouri, of Taxable Special Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A, in a principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for the purpose of providing funds to refund the Refunded Bonds (as defined below); authorizing and approving certain documents in connection with the issuance of the Bonds; authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection therewith; and declaring an emergency.
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Council Bill 2021-267 (Lear)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Springfield and the School District of Springfield R-12 to share the costs of a third-party vendor to operate a school crossing guard program inside the city limits of Springfield.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2021-270 (Schilling)
A resolution declaring an intent to initiate annexation of approximately 11.5 acres of private property, generally located at 1644, 1684, and 1706 South Zimmer Avenue (Farm Road 129) and 1721 South West Bypass, and referenced as Annexation A-6-2021, into the City of Springfield. (Staff recommends approval.) (Anderson Engineering, Inc., 1644, 1684 & 1706 S. Farm Road 129 (Zimmer Avenue), A-6-2021)
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EMERGENCY BILLS.
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
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GRANTS.
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AMENDED BILLS.
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COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2021-271 (McGull)
A general ordinance amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits;’ and amending Section 46-1 of the Springfield City Code, ‘Boundaries of wards, precincts and council zones;’ for the purpose of annexing approximately 2 acres of private property, generally located at 3284 North Mulroy Road, and referenced as Annexation A-5-2021, into the City of Springfield. (Vivian McKenzie, 3284 N. Mulroy Rd., A-5-2021)
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Council Bill 2021-272 (McGull)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 32 acres of property generally located at 3280 and 3284 North Mulroy Road from County R-1, Suburban Residence District, and County PAD 933, to HC, Highway Commercial District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 203; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission both recommend approval.) (Vivian L. McKinzie & Childress Family LP, 3284 N. Mulroy Rd., Z-19-2021 w/COD #203)
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Council Bill 2021-273 (McGull)
A special ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit No. 454 for the purpose of authorizing an automobile washing business to operate as a conditional use within the GR, General Retail District, generally located at 3015 East Sunshine Street. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (Ozark Motors & Supply Co., 3015 East Sunshine Street, COD 454)
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Council Bill 2021-274 (McGull)
A special ordinance granting Conditional Use Permit No. 455 for the purpose of permitting a restaurant to operate as a conditional use within the Walnut Street Urban Conservation District No. 1, Area West, generally located at 307 South National Avenue. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (Kirk A. Heyle Trust, 307 South National Avenue, CUP 455)
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Council Bill 2021- 275 (Ollis)
A special ordinance approving a Petition to Establish the SGF Sports Community Improvement District; authorizing the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Springfield, the SGF Sports Community Improvement District, and SGF Sports, LLC; and directing the City Clerk to notify the Missouri Department of Economic Development of the creation of the District. (Staff recommends approval.)
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2021-276 (McGull)
A special ordinance amending the budgets of the General Fund, the 2019-2024 1/4-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund, and the 2021-2025 1/8-Cent Transportation Sales Tax Fund for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 to appropriate funds in the amount of $611,000 to reimburse Costco Wholesale Corporation for total payments due in Fiscal Year 2021- 2022 pursuant to the City’s Infrastructure Reimbursement Agreement.
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Council Bill 2021-277 (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept the City of Springfield’s allocation of $3,805,703 of HOME-American Rescue Plan grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant agreement as an amendment to the Housing and Urban Development Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Action Plan; and amending the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget in the amount of $3,805,703 for the purpose of appropriating these funds.
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Council Bill 2021-278 (Lear)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement with Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., for the development, implementation and maintenance of updated Advanced Traffic Management System software and hardware to be operated by the Missouri Department of Transportation and the City of Springfield at the Transportation Management Center of the Ozarks for traffic management and traveler information services throughout the regional roadway network.
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Council Bill 2021-279 (Ollis)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2.92, known as the ‘Salary Ordinance,’ relating to salary grades for various job titles within the City service as contained in the Professional, Administrative and Technical Non-Union Schedule and the Crafts, Trades and Labor Non-Union Schedule by making provision for nine new job titles and deleting one existing job title; authorizing the City Manager, in connection with the Director of Human Resources, to administratively establish and implement a commission-based supplemental pay program for specific designated positions; establishing a new Occupational Series market pay adjustment for specific golf pro positions; and amending the Salary Ordinance to clarify the City Manager’s authority to increase the Occupational Series market pay adjustments for all occupational series groups.
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Council Bill 2021-280 (Simpson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code Chapter 46, ‘Elections,’ to add a new Section 46-9, ‘Statement of candidacy – candidate affidavits,’ for the purpose of requiring candidates for City Council to make a sworn affidavit they possess the qualifications for office required by the City’s Charter, the Springfield City Code, and state law.
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Council Bill 2021-281 (Romine)
A special ordinance amending the budget of the Springfield Art Museum for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in the amount of $121,000 to appropriate fund balance reserves from the Art Museum Special Project Fund; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 in the amount of $200,000 to appropriate fund balance reserves from the 1/4-Cent Capital Improvement Sales Tax to support construction of the Art Museum North Parking Improvements Project at the Springfield Art Museum.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Clifford Van Natta wishes to address City Council.
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NEW BUSINESS.
The Mayor recommends the following reappointments to the Mayor’s Commission for Children: Gerald Lee with term to expire November 29, 2022.
The Mayor recommends the following appointments to the Mayor’s Commission for Children: Dr. Kaleen Long, Bandy Harris, Chris Jarratt, and Dr. Elizabeth Andrews with terms to expire November 29, 2024.
The City Manager recommends the following appointment to the Board of Adjustment: Thomas Kondro with term to expire January 1, 2024.
The City Manager recommends the following appointment to the Board of Adjustment: Austin Simpson as an alternate with term to expire January 1, 2026.
The City Manager recommends the following reappointment to the Board of Adjustment: Steven Jackson with term to expire January 1, 2026.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
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CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2021-282 (McGull)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Cottle’s Range Subdivision, generally located at 3280 and 3284 North Mulroy Road, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (Childress Family LP & Vivian L. McKinzie, 3280 N Mulroy Road, Preliminary Plat of Cottle’s Range Subdivision)
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Council Bill 2021-283 (Simpson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Mercy Villa, generally located at 1100 East Montclair Street, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (St. John’s Regional Health Center, 1100 East Montclair Street, Preliminary Plat of Mercy Villa)
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Council Bill 2021-284 (McGull)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Murray’s Hickory Village Subdivision, generally located at 636 South Mission Avenue, upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with all the terms of this Ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements.) (Hickory Village 55 Plus LLC, 636 South Mission Avenue, Preliminary Plat of Murray’s Hickory Village Subdivision)
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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.
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BOARD CONFIRMATIONS.
Confirm the following reappointment to the Art Museum Board: Matt Edwards, with a term to expire June 1, 2024.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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