City Council Meeting – September 19, 2016
City Council Meeting
City Council Chambers
Historic City Hall, 830 Boonville
| Robert Stephens, Mayor | |
| Zone Councilmembers | General Councilmembers |
| Phyllis Ferguson, Zone 1 | Jan Fisk, General A |
| Vacant, Zone 2 | Craig Hosmer, General B |
| Mike Schilling, Zone 3 | Kristi S. Fulnecky, General C |
| Craig Fishel, Zone 4 | Ken McClure, General D |
Council Meeting Agenda
September 19 2016 – 6:30 p.m.
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Note: Sponsorship does not denote Council member approval or support.
1.
ROLL CALL.
2.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. September 6, 2016
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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.
4.
CEREMONIAL MATTERS.
5.
CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
6.
SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE.
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RESOLUTIONS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
8.
Council Bill 2016-218. (Schilling)
A resolution requesting that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau address the potential deficiencies contained in its proposed rule regarding payday loans and car title loans, and providing public comment concerning revisions necessary to remedy deficiencies in the proposed rule.
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EMERGENCY BILLS.
10.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2016-219. (Fisk)
A special ordinance accepting the bid of Flat Creek Excavating, LLC, in the amount of $198,858.84 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 91 of Section No. 1, located in the vicinity of College Street and Broadway Avenue, as indicated on “Exhibit A;” declaring the work to be necessary; stating the intention to pay for all or part of the improvements from the proceeds of bonds; specifying those costs and expenses to be assessed against the properties in the district and the method by which the costs will be apportioned; setting forth the manner of payment, the lien of the assessments, and the duration of the lien; setting forth the interest rate to be charged on the tax bills; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract and to approve the bond for said improvement; and authorizing progress payments to be made to the contractor; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval in one reading.
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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.
15.
Council Bill 2016-220. (Hosmer)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.90 acres of property, generally located at 222 East Primrose Street, from Planned Development 21 Amendment 1 District, to a GR, General Retail District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By: Lipscomb Properties LLC; 222 East Primrose Street; Z-13-2016.)
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Council Bill 2016-221. Substitute No. 1. (Fishel)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.6 acres of property, generally located at 1811 East Sunset Drive, from Planned Development No. 97, to LB, Limited Business District Conditional Overlay District No. 112; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend denial).
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Council Bill 2016-221. (Fishel)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.6 acres of property, generally located at 1811 East Sunset Drive, from Planned Development No. 97, to O-1, Office District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (By: 1811 E. Sunset, LLC; 1811 E. Sunset Drive; Z-11-2016 Conditional Overlay District No. 112.)
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Council Bill 2016-222. (Fulnecky)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 2.4 acres of property, generally located at 1606 East Blaine Avenue, from R-SF, Single-Family Residential District, to R-LD, Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District with Conditional Overlay District No. 110; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval). (John Peterson; 1606 East Blaine Avenue; Z-14-2016 & Conditional Overlay District No. 110.)
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FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2016-210. (Stephens) Due To The Zone 2 Vacancy, This Bill Is Being Republished With New Sponsorship. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an amended 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 Sanitary Landfill by adding $178,304 to its existing Contract of Obligation to account for inflation.
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PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.
22.
NEW BUSINESS.
The Mayor recommends the following appointment to the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority: Keith Chaffin with term to expire May 1, 2017.
23.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
24.
MISCELLANEOUS.
25.
CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2016-213. (Stephens) Due To The Zone 2 Vacancy, This Bill Is Being Republished With New Sponsorship.
A special ordinance approving the transfer of the City’s interest in real property located at 1436 North Rogers Avenue to Springfield Community Gardens.
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Council Bill 2016-223. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Andy Land Subdivision, generally located at 3830 South Glenstone 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 the terms of this ordinance. (Staff recommends that City Council accept the public streets and easements).
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CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
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Council Bill 2016-224. (McClure)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a contract between the City of Springfield and the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, providing for a grant of funds under Section 305.230, RSMo, to the City, by and through the Springfield-Branson National Airport Board in the amount of $89,334.00 for development of an Airport Business Plan for the Springfield-Branson National Airport, and amending the budget of the Airport Board in the amount of $99,260.00; and declaring that this bill qualifies for approval in one reading.
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CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.
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Council Bill 2016-212. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the transfer of the City’s interest in real property located at 820 West Brower Street to the Springfield Community Land Trust.
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Council Bill 2016-214. (Ferguson)
A special ordinance approving the transfer of the City’s interest in real property located at 1839 North Tyler Avenue to Alice Mcgilvry.
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END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
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ADJOURN.
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