1. ROLL CALL.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
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. 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 2024-225 (McGull)
A general ordinance amending General Ordinance No. 3645, as amended, establishing Urban Conservation District No. 2, generally referred to as the Rountree Urban Conservation District, Section 4 - Subarea A through D Regulations, Subarea D, to allow general office conversions as a permitted use in accordance with use-specific standards; and amending Subarea B, a. Build-to-Line, to allow for a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the Primary Street.
6.2. Council Bill 2024-226 (Horton)
A special ordinance vacating the 400 block of West Hovey Street upon the occurrence of certain conditions. (By: General Council of Assemblies of God; 400 block of West Hovey Street; Vacation No. 841).
6.3. Council Bill 2024-227 (Horton)
A special ordinance vacating a portion of public right-of-way located at 1475 North Campbell Avenue, between the 400 block of West Division Street and West Hovey Street, upon the occurrence of certain conditions. (By: General Council of Assemblies of God; 1475 North Campbell Avenue; Vacation No. 840).
6.4. Council Bill 2024-228 (Horton)
A special ordinance vacating a portion of an east/west alley located between the 400 block of West Division Street and West Hovey Street upon the occurrence of certain conditions. (By: General Council of Assemblies of God; 431 & 435 West Hovey Street & 1475 North Campbell Avenue; Vacation No. 839).
6.5. Council Bill 2024-229 (Jenson)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 36-306, ‘Official zoning map and rules for interpretation,’ by rezoning approximately 5.4 acres of property generally located at 817 West El Camino Alto Drive from R-LD, Low-Density Multi-Family Residential District, with Conditional Overlay District 214, to O-1, Office District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 261; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (By: Ridge HZ55, LLC; 817 West El Camino Alto Drive; Z- 26-2024 with Conditional Overlay District No. 261).
6.6. Council Bill 2024-232 (Hardinger)
A special ordinance authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri, through the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement and related Schedule of Equipment, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of acquiring and installing equipment for the City’s Parks Department and to do all things necessary to carry out the lease-purchase transaction, including the execution of certain documents in connection therewith; and amending the budget of the City for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $685,940.
6.7. Council Bill 2024-233 (Carroll)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 58, “Health and Sanitation,” Article II “Food and Food Establishments,” Division 2, “Restaurants,” Section 58-51. -Definitions. to create a new food service permit type definition to be referred to as Limited Food Establishment; and amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 58, “Health and Sanitation,” Article II “Food and Food Establishments,” Division 2, “Restaurants,” Section 58-53. -Permit required; fees, suspension or revocation; to add Limited Permit to the list of permits that are subject to permit fees based on the annual fee study.
6.8. Council Bill 2024-234 (Lee)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 58, “Health and Sanitation,” Article II “Food and Food Establishments,” Division 2, “Restaurants,” Section 58-53 “Permit required; fees, suspension or revocation” to change the length of a mobile food permit from six months to twelve-months.
6.9. Council Bill 2024-235 (Carroll)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative Grant in the amount of $700,000 from the United States Department of Justice and to enter into an interlocal agreement with Greene County outlining the division of the grant funds; and amending the budget for the Springfield Police Department for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $700,000.
6.10. Council Bill 2024-236 (Hosmer, Jenson)
A general ordinance amending Section 78-111, “Definitions”; and enacting a new Section 78-117, “Vehicle owner responsibilities” of the City Code.
6.11. Council Bill 2024-237 (McGull, Hosmer, Carroll, Lee)
A general ordinance amending Section 36-321, "Definitions," and Section 36-473, "Short-term rentals," of the City Code.
6.12. Council Bill 2024-238 (Horton)
A special ordinance amending the Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”) Redevelopment Plan to remove certain properties from the Redevelopment Area; accepting a deposit into the Commercial Street TIF Special Allocation Fund in connection with approval of said First Amendment to offset the subsequent reduction of future payments in lieu of taxes (“PILOTs”) into the Special Allocation Fund; and directing the City Manager, or designee, to implement such changes to the Commercial Street TIF Redevelopment Plan.
7. RESOLUTIONS.
Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On. Except Items 7.1 and 7.2. Citizens Have Spoken.
7.1. Council Bill 2024-220 (Jenson) This item was postponed from the November 4, 2024, City Council Meeting until the November 18, 2024, City Council Meeting.
A resolution granting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 permit for the property generally located at 507 West Ildereen 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.
7.2. Council Bill 2024-221 (Jenson)This item was postponed from the November 4, 2024, City Council Meeting until the November 18, 2024, City Council Meeting.
A resolution granting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 permit for the property generally located at 912 South Nettleton 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.
7.3. Council Bill 2024-241 (Horton)
A resolution granting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 permit for the property generally located at 1609 North National 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.
7.4. Council Bill 2024-242 (Jenson)
A resolution granting a Short-Term Rental Type 2 permit for the property generally located at 511 South Newton 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.
7.5. Council Bill 2024-244 (Hardinger)
A resolution declaring the official intent of the City of Springfield, Missouri to issue its special obligation bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 to finance the costs of expansion and improvement of the Noble Hill Sanitary Landfill.
7.6. Council Bill 2024-245 (Hosmer)
A resolution adopting the Springfield Brownfields Program Revolving Loan Fund Policy Manual.
7.7. Council Bill 2024-259 (McClure)
A resolution declaring the results of the Special Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, under the Home Rule Charter of the City of Springfield, Missouri, on the questions of whether to enact a city sales tax at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (3/4-cent), one-quarter for the purpose of funding public safety initiatives, to include funding the remaining obligation of the Springfield Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension and increasing police officer and firefighter pay, with said one-quarter to not sunset, and two-quarters for the purpose of funding projects consistent with the City’s comprehensive plan, to include capital improvements, community and neighborhood initiatives, and park projects, with said two-quarters to sunset after a period of ten years.
8. EMERGENCY BILLS.
9. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
10. GRANTS. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
10.1. Council Bill 2024-246 (Hosmer)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept $1,000,000 in grant funds from the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the Revolving Loan Fund Grant Supplemental Funding Program to provide loans and subgrants for environmental cleanups in Springfield through the City’s Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund; amending the budget for the Department of Economic Vitality and Workforce Development for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $1,000,000; and declaring that this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section 2.16(25) of the City Charter.
10.2. Council Bill 2024-247 (Hardinger)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept funds from the Missouri Humanities Trust Fund, through the Missouri Arts Council, in the amount of $10,000,000 to support the design and construction of the Springfield Art Museum’s Renovation and Expansion Project; amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget in the amount of $10,000,000 to appropriate the funds; and declaring that this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section 2.16(25) of the City Charter.
11. AMENDED BILLS.
12. COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING.
13. FIRST READING BILLS. Requiring One Reading. Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.
13.1. Council Bill 2024-248 (Horton)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of accepting American Rescue Plan Act grant funds to support construction of stormwater infrastructure on Hilton Avenue from Mt. Vernon Street to College Street in the amount of up to $466,099.21; amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget; and declaring that this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section 2.16(25) of the City Charter
13.2. Council Bill 2024-249 (Horton)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) sidewalk, road, and stormwater improvements for Hilton Avenue from Mt. Vernon Street to College Street; accepting the bid of Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co., Inc. for construction of the project in the amount of $589,999.00; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder; and declaring that this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section 2.16(25) of the City Charter.
13.3. Council Bill 2024-250 (Jenson)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the Replacement of the Walnut Street Bridge over Jordan Creek project; accepting the bid of Hartman and Company, Inc., in the amount of $3,234,217.60 for said project; authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder; amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget of the Department of Public Works to appropriate additional federal funds; and declaring this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Charter Section 2.16(25).
13.4. Council Bill 2024-251 (Carroll)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept funds from the State of Missouri, through the Missouri Department of Social Services, in the amount of $970,000 for use by the Springfield-Greene County Health Department’s Family Connects program; amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget in the amount of $970,000 to appropriate the funds; and declaring this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section 2.16(25) of the City Charter.
13.5. Council Bill 2024-252 (Carroll)
A special ordinance accepting the bid of JD Wallace Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $1,133,944.50 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 217 of Section No. 15, located in the vicinity of Bagnell Street and Biloxi Avenue, as indicated on “Exhibit A;” authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a contract and to approve the bond for said improvement; authorizing progress payments to be made to the contractor; and declaring this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section 10.15 of the City Charter.
14. FIRST READING BILLS. Requiring Two Readings.
Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.
14.1. Council Bill 2024-253 (Lee)
A special ordinance amending the issuance of a Special Obligation Bond (State of Missouri – Direct Loan Program) Series 2024, of the City of Springfield, Missouri, in the maximum principal amount of $6,501,000; amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget of the City in the amount of $10,001,000; prescribing the form and details of the Bond; authorizing certain other actions and documents in connection therewith; and declaring an emergency.
14.2. Council Bill 2024-254 (Horton)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Project A – Renew Jordan Creek – Main to Boonville project; accepting the guaranteed maximum price proposed by Branco Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $22,396,279 for said project; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a contract with Branco Enterprises, Inc.
14.3. Council Bill 2024-255 (Horton)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Project B – Renew Jordan Creek – Jordan Creek Box Culvert at Phelps and Boonville; accepting the guaranteed maximum price proposed by Branco Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $4,409,483 for said project; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a contract with Branco Enterprises, Inc.
14.4. Council Bill 2024-256 (Horton)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a
Cooperative Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Governors of Missouri State University for archaeological construction monitoring conducted in support of the Renew Jordan Creek project for the not to exceed price of $272,520.65.
14.5. Council Bill 2024-257 (Hardinger)
A general ordinance amending special Ordinance 6863 to reallocate $100,000 appropriated to the Department of Planning and Development for the Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) five-year consolidated plan to support housing and the remaining balance from the $50,000 appropriated to the HUD consolidated plan for fair housing to fund the Sunshine Street Corridor Plan.
14.6. Council Bill 2024-258 (McClure)
A special ordinance authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into an agreement with Anita J. Cotter for the purpose of employing her as City Clerk; authorizing payment of salary and benefits in accordance with the provisions of said agreement; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Springfield.
15. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.
15.1. Terry Rucker wishes to address City Council.
15.2. Tim Havens wishes to address City Council.
16. NEW BUSINESS.
16.1. The Committee of the Whole recommends the following appointments to the Board of Public Utilities: Jeffery Shore, Ryan Kruger, and Ryan Mooney, with terms to expire December 1, 2027.
16.2. The Committee of the Whole recommends the following reappointments to the Board of Public Utilities: Dr. Alina Lehnert and Steve Edwards, with terms to expire December 1, 2027.
17. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
18. MISCELLANEOUS.
19. CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.
19.1. Council Bill 2024-260 (McClure)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept grant funds from the Musgrave Foundation, in the amount of $10,000, for the benefit and use of the Mayor’s Commission for Children to help further the mission of the Commission in the upcoming year.
19.2. Council Bill 2024-261 (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, Missouri, as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Jack Henry Subdivision, generally located at 3725 East Battlefield 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.
20. CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
20.1. Council Bill 2024-262 (Horton)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a Transportation Enhancements Funds Supplemental Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the purpose of funding preliminary engineering and right of way acquisition for the Mt. Vernon and Miller Sidewalks project; and to do those things necessary to obtain and disburse the funds; amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget of the Department of Public Works in the amount of $28,000 to appropriate the grant funds; and declaring that this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section 2.16(25) of the City Charter.
20.2. Council Bill 2024-263 (Horton)
A resolution approving the use of Zone 1 Minor Neighborhood Improvement Program funds from the 1/4-Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax in the amount of $20,201 to fund improvements to Silver Springs Park that may include sidewalks, landscaping, signage, or parking lot overlay.
21. CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. See Item #3.
21.1. Confirm the following appointment to the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Community Development: Ramona Teeter with term to expire May 1, 2027.
21.2. Confirm the following appointment to the Mayor's Commission for Children: Emily Denniston with term to expire November 29, 2027.
21.3. Confirm the following reappointments to the Mayor's Commission for Children: Brandy Harris, Dr. Elizabeth Andrews, and Dr. Kaleen Long, with terms to expire November 29, 2027.
22. END OF CONSENT AGENDA.
23. ADJOURN.