Walnut Grove public meetings in 2024

City Council

This City Council lunch meeting scheduled for December 31, 2024 has been canceled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled

City Council

This scheduled City Council lunch meeting for December 24, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development meeting scheduled for December 24, 2024, has been cancelled because there were no items to discuss.

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Visit Springfield Board of Directors is holding a routine monthly meeting. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of previous minutes, public comments, and various reports. No specific actionable items such as contracts or ordinances are listed. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions noted.

• Approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Reports from Chair, Committees, City of Springfield, and Staff
• Old or new business (unspecified)

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration and a draft code open house. The committee will also vote to elect officers for 2025.

• Vote to elect officers for 2025
• Planning for 2025 Arbor Day Celebration
• Discussion of Dec. 4 place team meeting and draft code open house

Finance and Administration Committee

This December 19, 2024 meeting of the Walnut Grove Finance and Administration Committee has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; no business conducted

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold a hearing on a final development plan for The Abbey Garages, a planned development project at 1530 East Erie Street. The applicant is Coryell Collaborative Group. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of the December 5, 2024 minutes.

• ARC2024-00048: Final Development Plan hearing for The Abbey Garages at 1530 E Erie St (Planned Development)

Art Museum Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors. The board will consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes and a financial report, followed by reports from SMMA, FOSAM/SAM Foundation, the director, and committees. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and financial report
• Reports from SMMA, FOSAM/SAM Foundation, and director
• Committee reports scheduled

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and discuss unfinished business, including a zoning request for South Valley Apartments on North Glenstone Avenue. The meeting includes public hearings on multiple zoning and conditional use permit requests across Springfield.

• Z-29-2024: Zoning request for South Valley Apartments at 3697 & 3703 North Glenstone Avenue
• Z-30-2024: Zoning request for Locust Investments at 2409 North Boonville Avenue
• Z-31-2024: Zoning request for Westport Management at 3505 South Campbell Avenue
• Z-32-2024: Zoning request for Paul Mueller Company at 2224 & 2234 West Phelps Street
• Preliminary Plat of Chimney Rock Subdivision at 3040 South Arcadia Avenue

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee will meet to review minutes from November 20, 2024, and hear stakeholder comments. The primary focus of the meeting is the continued discussion of recommendations for the Rental Inspection Program.

• Rental Inspection Program recommendations discussion

General

The Technical Planning Committee will discuss several transportation projects and program changes. It will recommend that the Board of Directors approve the Destination Safe Streets plan and its leadership commitment resolution, as well as FY 2025‑2028 TIP Amendment Three and a revised schedule for the Sherman Parkway, Mount Vernon & Miller sidewalks, and South Creek Greenway projects. The committee will also elect a chairman‑elect for 2025.

• Recommend approval of Destination Safe Streets plan and Leadership Commitment Resolution to the Board of Directors
• Recommend approval of FY 2025‑2028 TIP Amendment Three to the Board of Directors
• Recommend approval of revised reasonable progress schedule for Sherman Parkway, Mount Vernon & Miller sidewalks, and South Creek Greenway projects
• Recommend approval of Destination 2045 Amendment Eight to the Board of Directors
• Elect Technical Planning Committee chairman‑elect for 2025

Landmarks Board

The Walnut Grove Landmarks Board meeting on Dec 18, 2024 will review agenda items including approval of the November 6, 2024 minutes and a new Certificate of Appropriateness for 533 South Jefferson Avenue submitted by the Diocese of Springfield‑Cape Girardeau. The board will also set the 2025 meeting schedule and address any unfinished business. No other decisions are listed.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 533 South Jefferson Avenue (Applicant: Diocese of Springfield‑Cape Girardeau)
• Approval of November 6, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of 2025 Landmarks Board schedule
• Roll Call
• Adjourn

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Finance & Personnel Committee will review financial reports for November 2024 and the impact of the property tax freeze. The board will also receive updates on ARPA projects and the development of the gift shop.

• Review of November 2024 financial report
• Review of property tax freeze impact
• ARPA project financial reports for Midtown, TLC, and Republic
• Review of gift shop development
• Review of approved and outstanding development proposals

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board and Council of Locally Elected Officials are holding a joint retreat to discuss survey data, strategic planning, and funding opportunities. Possible actions include adoption of the strategic plan and approval of the DADCO Phase 4 contract in closed session. Items such as the consultant's report and general discussion require no action.

• Consultant's report on survey data (no action)
• Strategic plan discussion and possible adoption
• DADCO Phase 3 report (no action)
• Review of funding opportunities (no action)
• Closed session for competitive bidding and DADCO Phase 4 contract approval (action required)

City Council

This is a lunch meeting of the Walnut Grove City Council, not a public hearing and with limited public discussion. The council will discuss follow-up from the previous day's meeting, the creation and structure of a new sales tax citizen committee, and a presentation on the FY24 audit.

• Follow-up from December 16, 2024 City Council meeting
• Discussion of creation and structure for new Sales Tax Citizen Committee
• FY24 Audit Presentation

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss financial reports including the property tax freeze impact and ARPA projects, and consider a recommendation to approve the Republic GMP construction project. The board will also address tabled whistleblower procedures and board member bios. A closed session is scheduled for evaluation under state law.

• Recommendation to approve Republic GMP Project
• Property Tax Freeze Impact discussion
• ARPA Project Financial Reports and updates
• Whistle Blower Procedures (tabled from previous meeting)
• November 2024 Financial Report Review

General

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks will provide a mission update, review meeting minutes and financial reports, and discuss proposed amendments to the 2025 budget. The agenda also includes elections for board members and officers. A closed session may be held to discuss personnel matters under RSMo Section 610.021(3).

• Mission update and sponsor recognition
• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Discussion of 2025 budget amendment(s)
• Board member and officer elections

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council meeting on Dec 16, 2024 will consider a range of ordinances, resolutions, and annexation proposals. Key items include a special ordinance to use up to $4,584,190 of ARPA funds for the Historic City Hall Renovation, a resolution to issue up to $8,000,000 in multifamily housing bonds for Sankofa Apartments, and a liquor‑license approval for La Cabana at 631 South Kimbrough Ave. Additional actions involve grant acceptances for fire‑department hazardous‑materials support, road‑improvement contracts, and several rezoning and annexation measures.

• Council Bill 2024-264 – authorize up to $4,584,190 ARPA funds for Historic City Hall Renovation (budget amendment).
• Council Bill 2024-268 – approve issuance of up to $8,000,000 multifamily housing revenue bonds for Sankofa Apartments.
• Council Bill 2024-267 – grant a liquor license to Amezquita LLC d/b/a La Cabana at 631 South Kimbrough Ave.
• Council Bill 2024-271 – accept a $123,473.93 State Homeland Security grant for Springfield Fire Department hazardous‑materials, rescue, and bomb squads.
• Council Bill 2024-285 – contract with Springfield Underground Inc. d/b/a Erlen Group for road improvements up to $2,271,377.57.

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will meet to consider several agreements and funding acceptances. Items include stadium improvements at Meador Park, office space use at the Botanical Center, and a memorandum of understanding regarding Park Rangers.

• Addendum to Agreement 2023-1244 with Drury University for Meador Park baseball field improvements
• License agreement with University of Missouri Extension Center for office space at the Botanical Center
• Acceptance of funds from Missouri Department of Conservation for native plants at Lost Hill Park
• Memorandum of understanding with Greene County Sheriff for commissioning of Park Rangers
• Resolution to approve 2025 regular meeting schedule

Airport Board

The Technical Committee of the Springfield/Branson National Airport Board will meet to discuss operational updates. The session includes a review of parking improvements and commercial activity standards.

• Next steps for airport parking improvements
• Draft Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities
• Approval of August 6, 2024, meeting minutes

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve retirement applications and calculations. The board will also review the financial statement ending October 31, 2024.

• Approval of retirement applications and calculations
• Approval of financial statement ending October 31, 2024
• Milliman requests for additional services
• Fiduciary insurance renewal
• Voting Police Representative election results

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 12, 2024, has been cancelled.

Public Involvement Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss potential selections for several city boards and commissions. These include the Citizens Tax Oversight Committee, the Landmarks Board, and the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approval of minutes from June 13, September 12, and October 15, 2024
• Selection for Citizens Tax Oversight Committee
• Selection for Landmarks Board
• Selection for Planning and Zoning Commission

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District Board meeting originally scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been canceled.

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will conduct elections for officers and review meeting minutes. Members will also discuss the continuation of the Lake Springfield Plan Subcommittee and a potential site visit to the airport.

• Election of Board Officers
• Discussion of Lake Springfield Plan Subcommittee
• Vote on date for airport site visit (Jan 4, 8, or 11 at 1:00 p.m.)

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board and Council of Locally Elected Officials meet jointly to approve a consent agenda (minutes and OJT, Supportive Service, Training policies), receive director and compliance reports, and act on new business including a financial report, consultant funding update, draft RFP recommendations, an ORWDB candidate, a youth agreement, the 2025 meeting calendar, and officer elections.

• Approval of consent agenda: minutes (Oct 2, 2024) and OJT, Supportive Service, Training policies
• Financial report action item
• Consultant funding update and introduction of draft RFP recommendations
• ORWDB candidate consideration and youth agreement approval
• Elections for ORWDB Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and At-Large members

General

The C-Street Community Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and discuss an open board seat. The agenda includes updates on footbridge rehabilitation and street safety. Members will also discuss ARPA funds and a Gingko Tree City discussion scheduled for December 18.

• Footbridge Rehab Update
• Street Safety discussion with PAR Officer Shelby Chaney
• ARPA Funds
• Gingko Tree City Discussion on 12/18/24
• Open Board Seat

General

The Executive Committee will review the FY 2024 Independent Financial Statement Audit Report presented by Cinda Rodgers. The committee will also consider recommendations for FY 2025 Budget Amendments to be sent to the Board of Directors.

• FY 2024 Independent Financial Statement Audit Report
• Proposed OTO marketing plan involving billboards
• FY 2025 Budget Amendments

Plans and Policies Committee

This meeting of the Walnut Grove Plans and Policies Committee, scheduled for December 11, 2024, has been canceled. No agenda items were considered.

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will meet to consider previous minutes and receive a presentation regarding the City of Springfield’s 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan.

• Presentation by Bob Atchley on the 2025-2029 HUD Consolidated Plan consultation

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet to discuss the status of several facility improvements. The body will review capital projects for 2025 and updates on ARPA-funded projects.

• Republic Branch GMP Presentation
• Library Station lighting upgrade status
• Schweitzer Brentwood roof repair status
• Willard and Strafford carpet installation status
• ARPA project updates for Midtown Carnegie, The Library Center, and Republic Branch

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a presentation and discussion on the Community Development Code Update, including feedback on the code draft and consultation with the Multistudio team. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of the Community Development Code draft with Multistudio consultant team

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will review tax year adds and strikes reports from October and November. The body will also address specific items from the Collector's Office.

• Review of October Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2019-2023
• Review of November Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2020-2024
• Collector's Office items including Flaming County, Gamblin City, and McKinney County
• Collector's Office items including Coon-Bucklew County, Buckmaster City, and Peterson County
• Collector's Office items including Pattie City and Penmac City

City Council

This is a lunch meeting with limited public discussion. The Council will continue discussing the development code and review the proposed agenda for the December 16 regular meeting.

• Continued discussion of the Development Code
• Review of proposed December 16 City Council meeting agenda

Art Museum Board

The Executive Committee will meet to review the Board Meeting Agenda and the Director's Report. The agenda consists of procedural items.

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council will conduct a closed session to consider personnel actions such as hiring, firing, discipline, or promotion of specific employees. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific city employees

General

The Watershed Committee will meet to receive updates and discuss regional issues. The meeting includes a presentation on recreation in the Ozarks by Brent Stock.

• Watershed Committee update
• Presentation by Brent Stock: 'John, Jim, and the James: Recreation in the Ozarks'
• Natural Resource Conservation Service update
• Discussion of regional issues

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule and budget carry-ins. Action items also include officer nominations and approval of financial statements. Operational updates from electric, natural gas, and water divisions are scheduled for discussion. A closed session is planned for legal and personnel matters.

• 2025 Board Meeting Schedule (action item)
• Budget Carry-Ins (action item)
• 2025 Officer Nominations (action item)
• Financial Statements (action item)
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021 for legal and personnel matters

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will review a request to waive sidewalk construction fees for a property on Kearney Street. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Review request to waive sidewalk fees for 2828 E Kearney St
• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Meeting held via Zoom and in-person at 840 Boonville Avenue

Landmarks Board

This meeting of the Springfield Landmarks Board consists primarily of roll call and a tour of Old Historic City Hall. No ordinances, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Tour of Old Historic City Hall at 830 Boonville Avenue

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will meet to approve applicants for Master and Journeyman licenses in electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, and mechanical trades. The board will also approve the minutes from the November 7, 2024, meeting.

• Approval of November 7, 2024, meeting minutes
• 24 applicants considered for Master and Journeyman licenses
• Applicants for Master Electrical, Journeyman Electrical, Master Plumbing, Journeyman Plumbing, Master Gas Fitter, Journeyman Gas Fitter, and Master Mechanical licenses
• Board members: Chris Straw (Chair), Yankton Southern (Vice Chair), Edwards Baxter, John Boddie, Allen Brashears, Jeff Crouch, Bryant Garrison, and Lonney Smith
• Meeting held at Busch Building, 840 Boonville, Second Floor West Conference Room, Springfield, MO 65802

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District Executive Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the upcoming Board Meeting on December 11, 2024.

• Setting the agenda for the December 11, 2024 CID Board Meeting

General

The Solid Waste Management District Executive Board will receive updates on the 2025 grant call, a mattress recycling presentation from Victory Mission, and a battery recycling presentation from the Product Stewardship Council. They may also consider appointing grant evaluation committee members and discuss potential office space addition. The meeting could enter closed session for legal matters.

• Mattress Recycling Presentation – Jason Hynson, Victory Mission
• Product Stewardship Council Battery Presentation – Lelande Rehard
• Potential Office Space Addition – Angie Snyder
• 2025 Grant Call Updates – Angie Snyder
• Grant Evaluation Committee Members appointment

City Council

The City Council is meeting to vote on final passage for several ordinances, including bond issuances and construction contracts. The body will also hold first readings for agreements regarding Historic City Hall renovations and a soccer feasibility study.

• Council Bill 2024-253: Special Obligation Bond in maximum principal amount of $6,501,000
• Council Bill 2024-254: $22,396,279 contract with Branco Enterprises, Inc. for Renew Jordan Creek – Main to Boonville
• Council Bill 2024-255: $4,409,483 contract with Branco Enterprises, Inc. for Renew Jordan Creek – Jordan Creek Box Culvert at Phelps and Boonville
• Council Bill 2024-264: Use of ARPA funds for Historic City Hall Renovation not to exceed $4,534,190.00
• Council Bill 2024-265: Up to $75,000 agreement with United Soccer Leagues, LLC for research at 1109 East Trafficway Street

City Council

This meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions occurred.

• Meeting canceled

Board of Adjustment

This meeting of the Board of Adjustment has been cancelled. No items were considered or discussed.

Board of Public Utilities

The Ad Hoc Nominating Committee of the City of Springfield Board of Public Utilities will consider and vote on officer nominations for 2025. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the City Utilities’ Board Office, 301 E. Central Street. No other agenda items are listed.

• 2025 Officer Nominations – action item

Board of Public Utilities

The Management & Finance Committee of the Board of Public Utilities will meet to discuss financing and budget matters. The committee is scheduled to take action on budget carry-ins.

• Action item regarding Budget Carry-Ins
• Informational item regarding Financing Recommendation

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been canceled because there were no agenda items.

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024 has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered.

• Meeting cancelled

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for November 28, 2024, at 3:30 PM has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled

City Council

The City Council lunch scheduled for November 26, 2024, is canceled. The meeting was to be held at the Busch Building.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Busch Building, 4th Floor, 840 Boonville Avenue

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet to conduct a training session on FY2024 Discretionary CDBG Technical Assistance. The committee will also review minutes from the September 12, 2024, meeting.

• FY2024 Discretionary CDBG Technical Assistance Training Session
• Approval of September 12, 2024, meeting minutes

Airport Board

The Springfield-Branson National Airport Board will meet for a retreat to review the Capital Improvement Program and financial updates. The board will also consider the assignment of a hangar leasehold.

• Assignment of Hangar Leasehold
• Review of Capital Improvement Program
• Update on parking garage feasibility study
• Update on terminal flooring and sense of place design
• Discussion on financial approach to upcoming hangar reversions

Workforce Development Board

The Finance Committee will approve the September 26 meeting minutes, adopt the 2025 meeting calendar, and consider renewing the board's insurance policy. Additional items include a finance report, discussion of changes to in‑school versus out‑of‑school youth programs, and an update on a consultant.

• Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar
• Board insurance renewal (possible action)
• Finance report presentation
• Discussion of in‑school vs out‑of‑school youth changes

Workforce Development Board

The Executive Committee of the Ozark Region Workforce Development Board will meet to approve minutes from three prior meetings, receive committee reports, and take action on the finance report and the 2025 meeting calendar. They will also approve the ORWDB Board agenda for December 2024. This is a routine procedural meeting with no major policy decisions.

• Approval of minutes from Executive Committee meetings on September 10 and September 26, 2024, and ORWDB meeting on October 2, 2024
• Finance report requiring action
• Adoption of the 2025 meeting calendar
• Approval of the ORWDB Board agenda for December 2024

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to advise the City Council on maintaining Tree City USA status and discuss a tree preservation policy. The group will also plan the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration and address a question regarding tree removal for a housing nonprofit.

• 2025 Arbor Day Celebration planning
• Discussion of tree preservation policy draft
• Potential vote to adopt tree preservation policy summary
• Public hearing on tree removal/maintenance for nonprofit
• Approval of September meeting minutes

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board is holding a special meeting to address new business. The board is scheduled to take action regarding consultant's phases.

• Consultant’s Phases (Needs Action)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to consider approval of September meeting minutes, continue discussing the Public Works Bidding Process, and decide on allocation of the Adult Use Marijuana 3% Sales Tax.

• Continued discussion of the Public Works Bidding Process
• Consideration of allocation of Adult Use Marijuana 3% Sales Tax

Administrative Review Committee

This meeting of the Administrative Review Committee on November 21, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were considered or discussed.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet on November 21, 2024 at 5:00 PM in the Community Room, 1111 East Brookside Drive, Springfield, MO. The agenda includes a call to order, guest recognitions, a consent agenda covering minutes and a financial report, and reports from SMMA, the FOSAM/SAM Foundation, the director, and committees. A committee break‑out session will follow before adjournment.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes
• Consent agenda: review of financial report
• Report from SMMA
• Report from FOSAM/SAM Foundation
• Committee break‑out session

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board will convene a closed meeting on November 21, 2024, to discuss legal actions and competitive bidding specifications as permitted by state statute. No public business or votes are scheduled; the board will adjourn immediately after the closed session.

• Closed session under RSMo. § 610.021 for legal actions and privileged communications (§1)
• Closed session for competitive bidding specifications until approved or published for bid (§11)

Planning & Zoning Commission

This meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission for November 21, 2024, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee will receive a presentation from Building Development Services regarding rental inspection program recommendations. The body will also review status updates on pre-approved housing plans and roadway information signs.

• Rental Inspection Program Recommendations presentation from Building Development Services
• Status update on Council Housing Priority pre-approved plans
• Status update on roadway information signs
• Consideration of October 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for November 20, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board's Finance & Personnel Committee will receive the FY 2024 audit report from RMMC, review October 2024 financials, and discuss ARPA project updates for Midtown, TLC, and Republic. Policy updates on standing committees and a development report are also on the agenda.

• FY 2024 Audit Report presented by lead auditor Rob Rebmann (RMMC)
• Financial Report Review: October 2024
• ARPA Project Reports on Midtown, TLC, and Republic
• Policy Updates: Standing Committees Revisited
• Development Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session. The session will cover legal actions, litigation involving the city, and confidential personnel matters such as hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees. No public agenda items are listed.

City Council

This scheduled City Council Lunch meeting for November 19, 2024, has been canceled. No public business or discussion will take place.

Industrial Development Authority

The Industrial Development Authority will hold a public hearing and vote on Resolution 2024-01 to issue up to $7 million in tax-exempt housing revenue bonds for the Sankofa Apartments, a 42-unit rental project at 411 West Commercial Street. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of minutes from July 2022.

• Public hearing on proposed tax-exempt bonds for Sankofa Apartments
• Resolution 2024-01 authorizing up to $7,000,000 in housing revenue bonds for Sankofa 411, LLC
• 42-unit qualified residential rental project at 411 West Commercial Street
• Election of officers for the Industrial Development Authority
• Approval of minutes from July 26, 2022 meeting

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will receive the FY2024 audit report, October financials, and consider FY2025 capital improvement projects. The board will also hear updates on ARPA projects, youth and adult services, and the executive director's monthly report. Compensation and evaluation items will be discussed in a closed session as allowed by state law.

• FY2024 Audit Report
• FY2025 Capital Improvement Projects
• ARPA Projects Financials and Status
• Youth Services Report and Adult Services Report
• Closed session for compensation (item 7a) and evaluation (item 7b)

General

The board will review mission updates and corporate business, including financials and end-of-year tasks. Members will also discuss a meeting with City Utilities regarding FLLLC and prepare for strategic planning.

• Review of financial reports
• Report on meeting with City Utilities about FLLLC
• End of year business outline
• Strategic planning preparation

Citizens Tax Oversight Committee

The Citizens Tax Oversight Committee will receive updates on transportation and capital improvement projects funded by sales taxes, as well as reports on pension sales tax receipts, hotel/motel tax, and level property tax. They will also approve minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting.

• Update on 1/8 Cent Transportation Sales Tax Projects by Eric Claussen
• Update on 1/4 Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax Projects by Eric Claussen
• Review of Pension Sales Tax Receipts for Fiscal Year
• Hotel/Motel Tax Reports
• Level Property Tax Reports

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board's Bylaws and Policies Committee will meet to review and discuss bylaws, policies, and committee goals. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the meeting is focused on internal governance discussion.

• Bylaws review and discussion
• Policies review and discussion
• Committee goals and objectives discussion

Workforce Development Board

The Nominating Committee is meeting to determine candidates for leadership positions. The board will take action on nominations for several executive roles.

• Nominations for ORWDB Chair
• Nominations for Vice-Chair
• Nominations for Secretary
• Nominations for two At-Large Executive Committee Members

City Council

The Springfield City Council will vote on a range of items including rezoning, street vacations, equipment leases, food permit changes, and short-term rental permits. Key financial actions include declaring the outcome of the November 5 special election on a 3/4-cent sales tax for public safety and capital projects, accepting a $10,000,000 grant for the Springfield Art Museum renovation, and a $700,000 grant for a police crime gun intelligence center.

• Council Bill 2024-259: Declare results of Nov 5 election on 3/4-cent sales tax for public safety and capital projects
• Council Bill 2024-247: Accept $10,000,000 grant from Missouri Arts Council for Springfield Art Museum renovation
• Council Bill 2024-235: Accept $700,000 grant from US DOJ for Police Crime Gun Intelligence Center
• Council Bill 2024-229: Rezone 5.4 acres at 817 West El Camino Alto Drive from residential to office
• Council Bill 2024-237: Amend short-term rental regulations

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will hold a routine meeting to approve September minutes, receive committee and staff reports, and hear a presentation from the Springfield Regional Arts Council. No votes on contracts or policy changes are listed.

• Springfield Regional Arts Council update by Leslie Forrester

Public Housing Authority

The Walnut Grove Public Housing Authority Board will consider three resolutions. Resolution 2420 proposes writing off certain uncollected resident accounts. Resolution 2421 sets the 2025 payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher program. Resolution 2422 establishes the 2025 utility allowances for voucher recipients.

• Resolution No. 2420 – Authorizing write‑off of certain uncollected resident accounts
• Resolution No. 2421 – 2025 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards
• Resolution No. 2422 – 2025 Housing Choice Voucher utility allowances

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Board of Trustees will receive the quarterly investment report from Verus and the annual audit report from RSM. They will also consider applications for retirement, survivor, disability, and return of contributions. A closed session is planned to discuss legal matters.

• Quarterly Investment Report from Verus
• Annual Audit Report from RSM
• Review of retirement/survivor/disability applications and retirement calculations
• Fiduciary Insurance Renewal
• Voting for Police Member Nominations and unapproval of a previously approved application

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold a hearing on ARC2024-00045 for the Broadway Cottages project at 801 N Broadway Ave. The applicant is Jared Davis and the work type is listed as 'Land Development Code Unclear'. The agenda also includes roll call and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Hearing ARC2024-00045 – Broadway Cottages at 801 N Broadway Ave, applicant Jared Davis, work type Land Development Code Unclear

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District will approve the October 9, 2024 meeting minutes and October financial statements. The agenda includes a safety update, a parking study priorities report, and a closed session for legal and real estate matters.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of October financial statements
• Safety & Security Update
• Parking Study Priorities Committee report
• Closed session for legal and real estate matters

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will review and approve September meeting minutes, then discuss continuation of the Lake Springfield Plan Subcommittee, election of officers, and Lake Springfield Grant documents. They will also consider a proposal from Dennis Barnicle at the airport and set future meeting agendas. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.

• Discuss continuation of Lake Springfield Plan Subcommittee and new chair nominations
• Election of officers discussion
• Discussion of Lake Springfield Grant documents
• Discuss Dennis Barnicle's proposal at the airport and possible subcommittee
• Proposals for other projects/subcommittees

Workforce Development Board

The Youth Committee of the Ozark Region Missouri Job Center Workforce Development Board will meet to approve minutes from September, set the 2025 meeting calendar, and take action on a youth agreement. The committee will also hear reports on the Aspire program, performance metrics, and success stories.

• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024
• Action on 2025 meeting calendar
• Action on youth agreement
• Aspire Program Report and success stories
• Performance report by Compliance Coordinator

Plans and Policies Committee

The November 13, 2024 meeting of the Walnut Grove Plans and Policies Committee has been canceled. No items or actions were taken.

• Meeting canceled.

Neighborhood Advisory Council

This is a routine meeting of the Walnut Grove Neighborhood Advisory Council. Members will discuss signage in public rights-of-way, receive updates on neighborhood programs, and hear committee spotlights on clean, safety, friendly, and education initiatives. Planning for the Christmas Train event is also on the agenda. No votes or binding decisions are expected.

• Signage in public right-of-way discussion led by Eric Claussen
• Christmas Train planning update by Becky Volz
• Committee spotlights: Clean, Safety, Friendly, and Programs & Education
• Neighborhood Program Updates by Hanna Knopf
• Winter content deadline set for November 22, 2024; publication January 6-10, 2025

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children is meeting for routine procedural business including approval of minutes and a presentation. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• No substantive items on agenda

General

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 12, 2024, to discuss and possibly vote on the FY2025 Capital Improvement Projects for four library locations and receive updates on ARPA-funded projects. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at The Library Center.

• FY2025 Capital Improvement Projects for Library Station, Schweitzer Brentwood, The Library Center, and Willard
• ARPA project updates for Midtown Carnegie, The Library Center, and Republic Branch
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

General

The Springfield‑Greene County Library Programs, Services, and Technology Committee will meet on November 12, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. in the Library Center Auditorium. The agenda includes discussion of the 2024 Summer Reading Program for youth, the 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program, and a preview of the 2024 Winter Reading Challenge. The meeting is open to the public.

• Youth Services – 2024 Summer Reading Program
• Adult Programming – 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program
• Adult Programming – Preview of 2024 Winter Reading Challenge

City Council

The Springfield City Council holds a special meeting for the second reading and final passage of Council Bill 2024-239, authorizing a $35,000 contract with Strategic Government Resources, Inc. for executive recruitment services. The meeting also includes adjournment to a committee of the whole.

• Council Bill 2024-239: special ordinance to enter into agreement with Strategic Government Resources, Inc. for executive recruitment services at a cost not to exceed $35,000

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will conduct interviews and discuss recommendations for appointments to the Board of Public Utilities. This includes two seats inside city limits and one seat outside city limits.

• Consideration of January 3, 2024, and January 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Reappointments to the Board of Public Utilities
• Interviews for two Board of Public Utilities seats inside city limits
• Interviews for one Board of Public Utilities seat outside city limits

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board will vote to approve the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes. It will consider and act on new business items, including the 2025 meeting calendar, a youth agreement, and policies on on‑the‑job training, training, and supportive services. The board will also receive performance and monitoring reports before adjourning.

• Approve September 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Adopt 2025 meeting calendar
• Adopt youth agreement
• Adopt on‑the‑job training (OJT) policy
• Adopt training policy

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting scheduled for November 12, 2024, was canceled. The meeting was not a public hearing and was generally limited to no public discussion.

Art Museum Board

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the board meeting agenda and hear a director's report. No specific action items or substantive proposals are listed in the agenda, making it a procedural session.

• Call to Order
• Board Meeting Agenda discussion
• Director's Report

Park Board

The Park Board is meeting for a retreat at the Lake Springfield Boathouse. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a strategic planning discussion.

• Strategic Planning Discussion

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold two hearings: one on a landscape buffer conflict at KO Manufacturing (2720 E Division St) and another on a fence permit with a fee-in-lieu of sidewalk at 2960 N Eastgate Ave. The committee may also approve minutes from September 26, 2024.

• ARC2024-00042: Land Development Code unclear — landscape buffer conflict at 2720 E Division St (KO Manufacturing)
• ARC2024-00043: Fee-in-lieu of sidewalk for fence permit at 2960 N Eastgate Ave
• Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several pending items, including a consent easement relinquishment and multiple zoning applications. Public hearings will be held for four development proposals at specific addresses. The commission will also discuss the amended 521 Boonville Redevelopment Plan and initiate rezoning for several annexed properties. All items are listed on the agenda for the November 7, 2024 meeting.

• Relinquishment of Easement 947 – 2600 North Benton Avenue (Applicant: C&A Storage Corp Et al)
• Z-25-2024 COD 262 – 509 West Whiteside Street and 2120 South Wedgewood Avenue (Applicant: Hughlett Trust)
• Public hearing – Z-24-2024 COD 260 – 315 East Weaver Road (Applicant: Ward Weaver Property, LLC)
• First Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan – 521 North Boonville Avenue (Applicant: 521 North Investments, LLC)
• Initiate rezoning for annexed properties – multiple addresses including 3000 West Republic Road and 3335 West Sunshine Street (Applicant: City of Springfield)

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District Executive Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the upcoming board meeting on November 13, 2024.

• Setting the agenda for the 11-13-2024 Board Meeting

General

The Council ARPA Review Committee will meet to consider the minutes of the August 16 meeting, receive an update on ARPA-funded projects and expenditures, and discuss the schedule for future meetings.

• Consideration of August 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update on ARPA projects/expenditures
• Discussion of future meeting schedule

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will tour new business items before the meeting, then consider three Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties at 1451 East Walnut Street, 308-310 East Commercial Street, and 400 West Division Street. The board will also approve minutes from August 7, 2024, and receive a report on the Historic Survey.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 1451 East Walnut Street (Applicant: Gayle Babcock)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 308-310 East Commercial Street (Applicant: Tindall Wilson Properties, LLC)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 400 West Division Street (Applicant: Pipkin Middle School)
• Historic Survey report

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss litigation and confidential communications with attorneys. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn immediately following the closed session.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and causes of action pursuant to Section 610.021(1), RSMo.

Board of Adjustment

The Walnut Grove Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 5, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the Busch Building was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a real property tax abatement for a project at 2960 East Allen Place and a first amended redevelopment plan for the 521 Boonville area.

• Request for Real Property Tax Abatement at 2960 East Allen Place
• First Amended Redevelopment Plan for 521 Boonville Avenue
• Approval of October 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The meeting and the previously intended retreat for the Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations have both been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council is considering several funding agreements, including state funds for Hammons Field and federal grants for homeless housing and environmental cleanup. The body will also review zoning changes, short-term rental permits, and public right-of-way vacations.

• Council Bill 2024-216: $3,500,000 from State of Missouri for Hammons Field maintenance
• Council Bill 2024-219: Application for up to $5,000,000 HUD grant for permanent supportive housing
• Council Bill 2024-229: Rezoning 5.4 acres at 817 West El Camino Alto Drive to Office District
• Council Bill 2024-231: $604,967.27 contract with Radmacher Brothers Excavating Co. for West Pacific Street improvements
• Council Bill 2024-235: $700,000 DOJ grant for Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration

General

The board will first review the previous meeting's minutes. It will then receive an update from the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks. A short film adaptation of Hemingway’s essay will be shown, followed by an update from the Department of Natural Resources and a discussion of regional issues.

• Review of Minutes
• Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Update
• Screening of Ozarks short film adaptation of Hemingway’s essay
• Department of Natural Resources Update
• Discussion of Regional Issues

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will meet to approve minutes and financial statements. The session includes a retreat to discuss power supply, natural gas strategy, and internal audits.

• Approval of financial statements
• Discussion on Power Supply & Environmental Regulations
• Discussion on Natural Gas Strategy
• AMI 2.0 update
• Internal Audit Update

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 31, 2024, was cancelled.

City Council

The City Council is holding a lunch meeting to tour City Hall renovations and review the agenda for the November 4, 2024, meeting. This session is not a public hearing and is generally limited to no public discussion.

• City Hall Renovation Walk Through
• Review of proposed November 4, 2024, City Council Meeting Agenda

City Council

The City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of particular employees. The meeting will be closed to the public due to the discussion of personal employee information.

• Closed session to discuss employee hiring, firing, and discipline
• Meeting adjourned at the end of the closed session
• Meeting held in the Conference Room, Busch Building, 4th Floor

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board is participating in the annual CLG Forum to discuss historic preservation strategies. The event includes panels on small and mid-size communities and a keynote address on preservation as an economic development tool.

• Keynote address by Kim Trent on funding for large-scale rehabilitation
• Tour of the International Shoe Factory

Finance and Administration Committee

The Walnut Grove Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM was canceled. No agenda items were considered or discussed at this meeting.

Administrative Review Committee

The scheduled Administrative Review Committee meeting for October 24, 2024 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided. No further action or information was provided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024, was canceled.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for October 23, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Workforce Development Board

The Priority Taskforce Committee is meeting to discuss consultant phases, the timeline for completion, and funding. The board may take action on these three items.

• Consultant discussion of phases
• Timeline for completion
• Funding

General

The Solid Waste Management District O board will approve the agenda, minutes from June 25, 2024, and the district treasurer’s report. Old business includes updates on solid waste, recycling education, office space, and 2025 grant calls. New business covers confirmation of August line‑item changes, two grant line‑item changes, approval of the FY2024 audit, adoption of general terms and conditions, and a bank account update.

• Approve FY2024 audit (New Business item 4)
• Confirm August line‑item changes (New Business item 1)
• Grant O2024‑011 (PSI) line‑item change (New Business item 2)
• Grant O2025‑001 (Ops Grant) line‑item change (New Business item 3)
• Adopt general terms & conditions (New Business item 5)

City Council

The City Council will hold a lunch meeting to follow up on the October 21, 2024, meeting and hear a presentation from the Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness.

• Ozarks Alliance to End Homelessness presentation

City Council

The Springfield City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss legal actions and litigation in a closed session. The meeting will begin with a roll call and adjourn immediately following the closed session.

• Closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation
• Roll call to begin the special meeting

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The October 22, 2024, Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council will consider a $3.5 million agreement with the Missouri Department of Economic Development to fund maintenance and improvements at Hammons Field. Other agenda items include a $1,133,944.50 sewer construction project, several rezoning ordinances, and short‑term rental permits. The council will also vote on resolutions and public involvement appointments.

• Council Bill 2024-216: agreement for $3,500,000 state funds for Hammons Field maintenance and improvements
• Council Bill 2024-211: resolution authorizing $1,133,944.50 for sanitary sewer construction near Bagnell Street and Biloxi Avenue
• Council Bill 2024-205: rezoning 0.2 acres at 1719 East Atlantic Street from Residential Townhouse (R-TH) to Restricted Industrial (RI)
• Council Bill 2024-206: rezoning 4.6 acres at 2533 North Fort Avenue from Single‑Family Residential (R-SF) to Low‑density Multi‑family (R-LD) with Conditional Overlay District No. 252
• Council Bill 2024-209: rezoning 1.1 acres at 1403‑1423 North Beverly Avenue from Heavy Manufacturing (HM) to Residential Townhouse (R-TH)

Public Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Springfield will meet to approve resolutions for writing off uncollected rent, updating public housing flat rents, and approving a Section 18 blend for Stillwell Tower. The meeting will also include reports on development updates, an HCV audit, and departmental operations.

• Approval of write-offs for uncollected rent (Resolutions 2414, 2415)
• Update to Public Housing Flat Rents (Resolution 2417)
• Approval of RAD Section 18 Blend for Stillwell Tower (Resolution 2419)
• Report on HCV Audit
• Discussion of Holiday Gift Plan for Employees (Resolution 2416)

General

The Walnut Grove City Council will convene a closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation involving the city, confidential communications with attorneys, and personnel actions such as hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees. The session will also cover specifications for competitive bidding and related contract documents. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation involving the city
• Closed session to discuss confidential communications with the city’s attorneys
• Closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting city employees
• Closed session to discuss specifications for competitive bidding and related contracts

Airport Board

The Springfield‑Branson National Airport Board will review two new business items: a corporate hangar ground lease and an airport advertising agreement. The meeting also includes informational briefings, reports from the director and chair, and a public comment period. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• Consider Corporate Hangar Ground Lease – presented by Director of Aviation
• Consider Airport Advertising Agreement – presented by Marketing/Communication Coordinator
• Informational Briefing on SGF Market – presented by Legal Counsel
• Directors Report – presented by Director of Aviation
• Chair’s Report – presented by Airport Board Chair

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Art Museum Board

The Board of Directors will meet to review minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes reports from the Director, SMMA, FOSAM/SAM Foundation, and the Acquisitions and Executive committees.

• Review of financial report
• SMMA report
• FOSAM/SAM Foundation report
• Acquisitions Committee report
• Executive Committee report

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet to conduct a closed session. The discussion is limited to legal actions, causes of action, litigation, and privileged communications. The board will adjourn immediately following the closed session.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation pursuant to RSMo. § 610.021

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee will discuss recommendations for City Council housing priorities and a potential rental inspection program. The body will also receive updates on roadway signs and a trash removal program involving non-profit organizations.

• Recommendation on City Council housing priorities
• Review of potential City rental inspection program
• Status update on roadway information signs
• Update on funding and creation of a trash removal program with non-profits

General

The Technical Planning Committee will approve its agenda and the minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting. It will hear updates on staff activities, legislative matters, MoDOT projects, and federal fund status. New business includes recommending safety engineering technical memos, a FY 2025‑2028 Transportation Improvement Program amendment, a schedule extension for the Cheyenne Road Multi‑Use Trail and Finley River Extension, and FY 2026‑2030 STIP priorities. An informational Federal Funds Balance Report for the period ending September 30, 2024 will also be presented.

• Recommend acceptance of safety engineering technical memos for the Safe Streets for All Action Plan
• Recommend approval of FY 2025‑2028 TIP Amendment Two
• Recommend approval of revised reasonable progress schedule for the Cheyenne Road Multi‑Use Trail and Finley River Extension Project
• Recommend FY 2026‑2030 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) priorities
• Review and discuss September 30, 2024 Federal Funds Balance Report (informational only)

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Finance & Personnel Committee will review the September 2024 financial report and several policy updates. The committee will also discuss funding plans and naming rights for ARPA projects.

• ARPA Project Funding Proposal and Naming Rights
• Open Meetings and Records Policy update
• Personnel Policy Manual Introduction Revision
• Whistleblower Policy update
• Executive Director Evaluation Policy update

City Council

The City Council will meet for a lunch session to review an employee survey and discuss legislative priorities. The body will also review the proposed agenda for the October 21, 2024, meeting.

• Employee Survey Presentation
• Legislative Priorities Discussion
• Review of proposed October 21, 2024, City Council Meeting Agenda

General

The Public Involvement Committee will meet to discuss and select candidates for the Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Development and the Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. The meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2024, at 1:15 PM in the Busch Building.

• Selection for Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Development
• Selection for Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board will meet to review September financials, approve policy updates, and discuss ARPA project funding and naming rights. The meeting is closed to the public for compensation and evaluation items.

• Review of September 2024 Financials
• Policy updates: Open Meetings, Personnel Manual, Whistleblower, Executive Director Evaluation
• ARPA Project Funding Plan Proposal
• ARPA Project Naming Rights Proposal
• Closed session for Compensation and Evaluation

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board meeting on October 15, 2024 will review acquisition proposals and decide on two donations. The agenda includes a call to order, review of proposals from the Enamel Art Foundation and Helen Carnac, approval of those donations, and adjournment.

• Review acquisition proposals from the Enamel Art Foundation and Helen Carnac
• Approve the Enamel Art Foundation donation
• Approve the Helen Carnac donation

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and consider accepting a grant for picnic tables and a donation for a shade structure. The board will also hear a presentation about a potential bicycle pump track at McDaniel Park.

• Acceptance of a grant award from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to fund picnic tables at Lost Hill Park and Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park
• Acceptance of a donation to construct a shade structure at Phelps Grove Park
• Presentation by Trailspring regarding a potential bicycle pump track at McDaniel Park
• Park Board Retreat scheduled for November 8, 2024
• Park Board Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2024

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve financial statements and benefit calculations. The board will discuss fiduciary insurance and a sales tax update. New business includes a contract renewal for Nikki White and a presentation from Milliman regarding actuarial valuation.

• Approval of Financial Statement ending August 31, 2024
• Review and approval of benefit applications and calculations
• Nikki White contract renewal
• Actuarial Valuation Presentation by Milliman
• Discussion of fiduciary insurance and sales tax update

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will conduct public hearings regarding zoning changes and street vacations at several locations. The body will also discuss text amendments for short-term rentals and the Rountree UCD Regulation Subarea.

• Z-26-2024 COD 261: 817 West El Camino Alto Drive
• Z-27-2024: 1910 West Division Street and 1455 North Wabash Avenue
• Vacations 839, 840, and 841: West Hovey Street and North Campbell Avenue
• Short Term Rental Revised Text Amendment: Citywide
• Rountree UCD Regulation Subarea B & D Text Amendment: East Cherry Street, East Elm Street, and South National

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District will approve the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes and September financial statements. The agenda includes updates on parking studies, CID future projects, and a list of upcoming downtown events.

• Approval of September 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of September financial statements
• Parking Study Priorities Committee update
• CID Future Projects update
• CID Update presentation

Plans and Policies Committee

The Plans and Policies Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Landmarks Board

The Springfield Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda lists no items for discussion or decision.

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will meet to consider minutes and hear a presentation on the Cardiff Model, a community-based approach to violence prevention recommended by the CDC. The meeting will be held at the Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

• Consideration of minutes
• Presentation on the Cardiff Model for violence prevention
• Announcements from Brigitte Marrs and Round the Table

Library Board

The Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees is meeting to review FY2025 capital improvement projects. The committee will also discuss updates and funding plans for ARPA projects.

• Library Station concourse and restroom planning and LED lighting upgrades
• Schweitzer Brentwood roof repair
• The Library Center administrative office cubicles and entry concourse grouting repairs
• ARPA project updates for Midtown Carnegie, The Library Center, and Republic Branch
• ARPA project funding plan

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will consider the September Adds and Strikes Report covering tax years 2019 through 2023. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting. No new business or announcements are scheduled.

• Review September Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2019‑2023
• Approve September 10, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Springfield City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss legal actions and personnel matters in a closed session. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on October 8, 2024, at the Busch Building.

• Closed session for legal actions and litigation
• Closed session for personnel hiring, firing, and discipline
• Meeting location: Busch Building, 4th Floor, 840 Boonville Avenue

City Council

The scheduled City Council Lunch for October 8, 2024 was canceled. No agenda items were considered. The notice includes contact information for cancellations and ADA accommodations. Residents may submit public comments via the provided online form.

Art Museum Board

The Executive Committee will meet to review the board meeting agenda and the Director's report. The agenda consists of procedural items.

General

The Springfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Commission is continuing a public hearing regarding Resolution 2024-01. The body will consider and vote on recommending a plan amendment and a specific fund deposit.

• Resolution 2024-01: Recommendation to remove properties from the Commercial Street TIF Redevelopment Area
• Recommendation to accept a $212,506.21 deposit into the Commercial Street TIF Special Allocation Fund

Workforce Development Board

The Council of the Local Elected Officials is meeting to approve previous minutes and address several administrative items. The board will decide on the renewal of operator, fiscal, and administrative agreements and the removal of damaged inventory.

• Renewal of One-Stop Operator, Fiscal, and Administrative agreements
• Removal of damaged or end-of-life inventory items
• Performance negotiations
• Consultant’s Phase 1 Report
• Program funding update

Administrative Review Committee

The Walnut Grove Administrative Review Committee meeting was scheduled for October 3, 2024 at 3:30 PM in Zoom/Development Review Conference Room 199, 840 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO. The agenda indicates the meeting was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision.

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board met on October 3, 2024, to consider license applications. No old or new business items were presented. The board approved testing for several applicants in master and journeyman categories for electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, and mechanical trades, and granted reciprocations for others.

• Christian Flesher – approval to test for Master Electrical
• Eric Thom – reinstatement for Journeyman Electrical
• William Anderson – reciprocation for Master Plumbing
• Andrew Arthur – approval to test for Journeyman Gas Fitter
• James McEntyre – approval to test for Journeyman Mechanical

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District is holding an executive meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to set the agenda for the CID Board Meeting scheduled for October 9, 2024.

• Setting the agenda for the October 9, 2024 Board Meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a workshop featuring a presentation and discussion from the Multistudio consulting team. The session focuses on updates to the Community Development Code.

• Workshop on Community Development Code Update with Multistudio consulting team

City Council

The City Council is holding a lunch meeting to view a Forward SGF presentation. Members will also review the proposed agenda for the October 7, 2024, City Council meeting.

• Forward SGF Presentation
• Review of proposed October 7, 2024, City Council Meeting Agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the Busch Building, 2 West Conference Room has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided. Residents should note that no actions are pending from this meeting.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review a request for a real property tax abatement. The request concerns a redevelopment project at 810 West Catalpa Street within the Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Area.

• Real property tax abatement request for 810 West Catalpa Street by Nordic Landing, LLC

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been canceled.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session to discuss personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn immediately following the closed session.

• Closed session regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of employees

Workforce Development Board

The Walnut Grove Workforce Development Board Finance Committee will review and act on several items, including the disposal of damaged or end‑of‑life inventory items. The committee will also receive updates on program funding, the strategic planning consultant, on‑the‑job training compliance and contracts, the finance report, and the career center relocation. Decisions are required for the inventory disposal and finance report, while the other items are informational or may lead to future actions.

• Disposal of damaged or end‑of‑life inventory items (Action Needed)
• Program funding update (Possible Action)
• Update on strategic planning consultant (Possible Action)
• OJT compliance and contracts (Job Center Staff)
• Finance report (Action Needed)

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will meet to conduct a hearing regarding a final development plan. The session includes a review of minutes from the September 12, 2024 meeting.

• Hearing for ARC2024-00040: Final Development Plan for 1630 N Jefferson Ave (PD 386) submitted by OLSSON

Planning & Zoning Commission

The September 26, 2024 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was canceled. The agenda listed the Regional Police-Fire Training Center as the meeting location.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Regional Police-Fire Training Center, 2620 West Battlefield Road

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board subcommittee will review the status of grant information for the Lake Springfield Plan. It will discuss collaboration with City Utilities, the City Council, and developers regarding the plan. The board will also consider ways for the public to provide input and participate in the plan's development.

• Status update on Lake Springfield Plan grant information
• Collaboration discussion with City Utilities, City Council, and developers on Lake Springfield Plan
• Discussion of opportunities for public input and participation in Lake Springfield Plan

City Council

The City Council Lunch meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024, was canceled.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development meeting scheduled for September 24, 2024, has been cancelled. It was rescheduled to September 12, 2024, to provide more time for public comment and review of the FY 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

• Review of the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on September 19, 2024, at the Route 66 Visitor Information Center. The agenda includes standard business such as approving minutes, committee reports, and staff updates, with a potential closed session following the meeting.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Committee and staff reports
• Route 66 Visitor Information Center address
• Potential closed session for specific legal matters
• Public comments period

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to advise City Council and city departments on the urban forest and Tree City USA qualification. Discussions include planning for the 2025 Arbor Day Celebration and developing an executive summary for a tree preservation policy.

• 2025 Arbor Day Celebration planning update from Springfield Cardinals
• Development of executive summary for council regarding tree preservation policy
• Urban forest presentation with Urban Land Institute scheduled for Oct. 1

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission

The TIF Commission will hold a public hearing on Resolution 2024-01, which proposes a first amendment to the Commercial Street Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan. The amendment would remove certain properties from the redevelopment area and accept a $212,506.21 deposit into the Commercial Street TIF Special Allocation Fund. Commissioners will then vote on the resolution. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes and election of officers.

• Resolution 2024-01: First amendment to Commercial Street TIF Redevelopment Plan
• Removal of specific properties from the Commercial Street Redevelopment Area
• Deposit of $212,506.21 into the Commercial Street TIF Special Allocation Fund
• Public hearing and vote on the amendment

General

The Ozark Transportation Organization Board will consider several approvals, including a resolution supporting the FRA Long Distance Service Study, updates to congestion management, and amendments to the Destination 2045 plan and the FY 2025‑2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The most significant item is the request to approve TAP/CRP funding for five submitted trail and sidewalk projects. Additional items include a schedule extension for the Lost Hill Greenway Bridge and adoption of 2025 legislative priorities.

• Approve resolution supporting FRA Long Distance Passenger Rail Study recommendations
• Approve TAP/CRP funding for five trail and sidewalk projects
• Approve amendment one to the FY 2025‑2028 Transportation Improvement Program
• Approve revised reasonable progress schedule for the Lost Hill Greenway Bridge project
• Adopt 2025 legislative priorities for OTO

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board will consider the consent agenda items of approving the meeting minutes and the financial report. It will receive reports from SMMA, the FOSAM/SAM Foundation, the Director, and the Executive Committee. The board will also discuss committee assignments before adjourning.

• Approve meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approve financial report (consent agenda)
• Receive SMMA report
• Receive FOSAM/SAM Foundation report
• Committee assignments for standing committees

Workforce Development Board

The Youth Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 17, 2024. The session includes reports on the Aspire Program and current performance metrics.

• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Aspire Program report
• Performance report from Compliance Coordinator Karen Dowdy

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees Finance and Personnel Committee will meet to review financial reports and personnel policies. The committee will also receive updates on ARPA projects.

• Review of August 2024 Financial Report
• ARPA Project Updates
• Committee Establishment Policy
• Whistleblower Policy (Tabled awaiting attorney response)

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board will approve the July 16, 2024 meeting minutes and then decide on two new business items: selecting priority sectors and conducting performance negotiations. Reports on current performance and monitoring will be presented. The meeting concludes with adjournment and scheduling of the next session.

• Approval of July 16, 2024 minutes (action needed)
• Selection of sectors for workforce development (action needed)
• Performance negotiations (action needed)
• Performance report presented by Karen Dowdy
• Monitoring report presented by Karen Dowdy

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting scheduled for September 17, 2024, was canceled. The meeting was originally set to be held in the Conference Room of the Busch Building.

Library Board

The Springfield‑Greene County Library Board will review and approve minutes from its August meetings, hear reports from its Buildings and Grounds, Finance and Personnel, and Programs committees, and receive the Executive Director’s monthly update. It will also consider new business items such as the August statistical report, a donor discussion, and board recognition, followed by a personnel discussion. All items except the personnel discussion are open to the public.

• Disposition of minutes from August 20, 2024 and August 30, 2024 board meetings
• Committee reports: Buildings and Grounds, Finance and Personnel, Programs, Services and Technology
• Executive Director’s monthly report
• New business: August statistical report, donor discussion, board recognition
• Miscellaneous: personnel discussion (closed under 610.021(13))

General

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks will hold a board meeting to review mission updates, discuss a wetland grant, and approve financial matters. The meeting is sponsored by City Utilities, Greene County, the City of Springfield, and the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks.

• Mission and sponsor updates
• Wetland grant discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Financial approval
• Board member recruitment

Workforce Development Board

The Walnut Grove Workforce Development Board will review a series of policy items marked as needing action. Items include updates to service plans, grievance procedures, training, and a newly proposed ITA policy. The board will discuss each item but no final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Plan of Service (needs action)
• Complaint & Grievance Policy (needs action)
• Training Policy (needs action)
• ITA Policy (new, needs action)
• Veteran’s Priority (needs action)

General

The Board of Directors of the Cottle’s Range Community Improvement District will meet via video conference. The board is scheduled to consider the approval of Resolution 2024-01 Disclosures.

• Approval of Resolution 2024-01 Disclosures

Park Board

The Springfield‑Greene County Park Board will meet on September 13, 2024, to conduct routine business such as roll call, approval of August 9 minutes, and officer reports. New business includes a sales‑tax presentation, approvals of two grant agreements with the Missouri Department of Conservation, and acceptance of funds to install floating wetlands at Dickerson Park Zoo. An update on ARPA funds for Cooper Park will also be discussed.

• Approval of a Land Conservation Partnership Grant Agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation
• Approval of a Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative Grant with the Missouri Department of Conservation
• Acceptance of funds to install floating wetlands and shoreline plants at Dickerson Park Zoo
• Spring Forwards SGF Sales Tax presentation by the City of Springfield’s Department of Public Information
• ARPA Funds Project Update – Cooper Park

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve financial statements and retirement applications. The board will also discuss a sales tax proposal and a portfolio transition.

• Approval of financial statements ending June 30, 2024 and July 31, 2024
• Review and approval of retirement applications and calculations
• Discussion of a sales tax proposal
• Review of portfolio transition
• Closed session to discuss records protected from disclosure by law

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will review minutes from the previous meeting and hear two requests regarding land development code clarity and a sidewalk buyout.

• Review minutes from September 5, 2024
• Hear ARC2024-00039 regarding Vine Pairings at 3830 S Lone Pine Ave
• Hear ARC2024-00038 regarding a sidewalk buyout at 4860 W Junction St

Public Involvement Committee

The Public Involvement Committee will meet to discuss possible selections for four city boards and commissions. This meeting is not a public hearing and is generally limited to no public discussion.

• Selection for Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Development
• Selection for Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee
• Selection for Landmarks Board
• Selection for Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development will discuss and review the Fiscal Year 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The committee will also revisit tours of organizations funded by the Community Development Block Grant program. Additional agenda items include routine approvals, public comments, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion & Review – FY2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Discussion of tours of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded organizations
• Approval of minutes from the June 25, 2024 CACCD meeting
• Public comments from attendees
• Next meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several zoning requests and a planned development. The body will also review five easement relinquishments and one property acquisition.

• Public hearing for Planned Development 389 at 737-801 North Broadway Avenue and 732-742 North Weaver Avenue
• Zoning requests for 2533 North Fort Avenue, 1403-1428 North Beverly Avenue, 1719 East Atlantic Street, and 509 West Whiteside/2120 South Wedgewood Avenue
• Relinquishment of easements at 3471 West Kearney Street, 1475 North Campbell Avenue, 1421 North Campbell Avenue, and 4580 West Calhoun Street
• Request for the City of Springfield to acquire 817 North Boonville Avenue
• Proposed text amendment to initiate Rountree UCD Regulation Subarea B & D

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2024 levy. The board will consider the levy assessment amounts for FY 2024-2025 and review August financial statements.

• Public hearing on proposed 2024 levy
• Consideration of levy assessment amounts for FY 2024-2025
• Approval of August financial statements
• Safety and security update from Officer Scott Wallace
• Discussion on parking study priorities and motorcycles in downtown

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will approve past minutes and discuss editing a letter to Greene County Commissioner Bob Dixon and the City Council. The meeting will also include planning for the October agenda.

• Approve August meeting minutes
• Discuss letter to Greene County Commissioner Bob Dixon
• Discuss letter to City Council
• Draft October meeting agenda

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will consider the July minutes prepared by Dr. Kaleen Long. The meeting includes a welcome by Dr. Long, announcements by Brigitte Marrs, and two presentations: one on Springfield Public Schools students lacking stable housing, and another on local and state childcare initiatives presented by Amanda Coleman, CPO.

• Consideration of Dr. Kaleen Long‑July minutes
• Welcome remarks by Dr. Kaleen Long
• Announcements by Brigitte Marrs
• Presentation on Springfield Public Schools students without stable housing
• Presentation on childcare initiatives by Amanda Coleman, CPO

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will review minutes and tax reports from July and August. The board will also hear a request from the Collector's Office regarding the 2019 Real Estate & Personal Property Tax Book.

• Review of July and August 2024 minutes
• Review of July and August Adds and Strikes Reports for tax years 2019-2023
• Request from Allen Icet of the Collector's Office to expire 2019 Real Estate & Personal Property Tax Book

Workforce Development Board

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss and take action on a Letter of Support. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2024, at the Missouri Job Center.

• Action on a Letter of Support

City Council

The City Council Lunch meeting scheduled for September 10, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Art Museum Board

The Executive Committee will meet to review the board meeting agenda and the Director's report. The agenda consists of procedural items.

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council will consider several budget and zoning items, including a special ordinance to accept a $5,357,143 Airport Terminal Program Grant for passenger boarding bridges at Springfield‑Branson National Airport. The council will also vote on a $461,000 appropriation from the Marijuana Sales Tax Fund and a rezoning of 5.4 acres at 817 West El Camino Alto Drive. Additional items include revisions to city codes, utility rate changes, and appointments to local boards.

• Council Bill 2024-179: authorize acceptance of $5,357,143 airport grant and $281,954.90 matching funds, amend Airport Board budget by $5,539,097.90
• Council Bill 2024-173: appropriate $461,000 from Marijuana Sales Tax Fund and reduce police officer positions by five
• Council Bill 2024-178: rezone 5.4 acres at 817 West El Camino Alto Drive from residential to office district
• Council Bill 2024-184: appropriate $11,000,000 for capital improvement and transportation sales tax reserves
• Council Bill 2024-191: accept $36,500 grant from Mercy Hospital for Family Connects program

General

The Walnut Grove General Board will review the previous meeting's minutes and receive updates from the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks and the Missouri Department of Conservation. An environmental specialist from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will present a briefing titled “Building Missouri’s Streamgage Network.” The board will also discuss broader regional issues.

• Review of minutes from the prior meeting
• Update from the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks
• Presentation by Andrew Schiller on building Missouri’s streamgage network
• Missouri Department of Conservation update
• Discussion of regional issues

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s Park Development/Property Assessment Committee will discuss park development and properties. The meeting includes a closed session regarding the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate.

• Discussion of Lost Hill Park
• Discussion of Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park
• Discussion of Grant Beach Park
• Discussion of Glenwood Park
• Discussion of McDaniel Park

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee is meeting to conduct hearings on two applications. Both requests involve fees paid in lieu of sidewalk construction at 4580 W Calhoun St.

• ARC2024-00036: Fee-in-lieu of sidewalk for shop at 4580 W Calhoun St
• ARC2024-00037: Fee-in-lieu of sidewalk for office at 4580 W Calhoun St

Environmental Advisory Board

The Lake Springfield Subcommittee of the Environmental Advisory Board is meeting to review a draft letter. The letter is a response to an email sent by Greene County Commissioner Bob Dixon on June 18, 2024.

• Draft letter to Greene County Commissioner Bob Dixon

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District Executive Committee will meet on September 4, 2024 at 8:00 am at Gailey’s Breakfast Café, 220 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO. The purpose of the meeting is to set the agenda for the CID Board meeting scheduled for September 11, 2024. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Set agenda for CID Board Meeting on September 11, 2024

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a lunch session to receive an update on annual transportation projects. The body will also review the proposed agenda for the September 9, 2024, meeting.

• Annual Transportation Projects Update
• Review of proposed September 9, 2024, City Council Meeting Agenda

City Council

The City Council is convening for a special meeting to discuss litigation and confidential communications with attorneys. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn immediately following the closed session.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and causes of action pursuant to Section 610.021(1), RSMo.

General

The Police Civilian Review Board will elect officers and approve minutes from the August 3, 2021 meeting. Afterward, the board will enter a closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees. The closed session will include review of items CI2024-003 and CI2024-008.

• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from August 03, 2021 meeting
• Closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees
• Review of CI2024-003
• Review of CI2024-008

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled Board of Adjustment meeting for September 3, 2024 at the Busch Building was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered.

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library District will hold a public hearing on August 30, 2024 at its Library Center (4653 S Campbell, Springfield, MO) to consider the FY2025 property tax rate. The proposed rate is $0.2331 per $100 of assessed valuation, which would generate $15,777,078 for the General Operating Fund. The rate must not exceed the state‑allowed ceiling of $0.2547 authorized by Greene County voters. Adjustments may be made if recoupment provisions apply.

• Public hearing at 12:00 pm, Aug 30, 2024, Library Center, 4653 S Campbell, Springfield, MO
• Proposed tax rate: $0.2331 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Budget amount for FY2025 General Operating Fund: $15,777,078
• Adjusted assessed valuation FY2025: $6,768,163,135
• Tax rate ceiling: $0.2547 authorized by Greene County voters

Environmental Advisory Board

The Walnut Grove Environmental Advisory Board will meet on August 29, 2024 to discuss updates from the City Utilities Citizens’ Advisory Council, a Sunshine Law request, and the committee’s scope and mission. Members will also review City Council committee responsibilities and draft a letter responding to Commissioner Bob Dixon’s June 18 email.

• Introductions
• City Utilities Citizens’ Advisory Council update – communication avenue
• Sunshine Law request
• Discussion of committee scope and mission statement
• Draft letter to Greene County Commissioner Bob Dixon

City Council Committees

The Community Involvement Committee is meeting to discuss a potential program for removing trash from City property via non-profit partnerships. The body will also review housing priority objectives and receive an update on the rental inspection program.

• Potential recommendation for a trash removal program on City property using non-profit organizations
• Discussion of housing priorities objectives
• Update on the rental inspection program

General

The Ozarks Headwaters Recycling & Materials Management District Executive Board will meet to review several grant line item changes. The board will also discuss potential office space additions and a possible change to the district's name.

• Line item changes for Grant O2023-009 (MSU)
• Line item changes for Grant O2024-014 (Springfield Community Gardens)
• Line item changes for Grant O2022-011 (Downtown Springfield Association)
• Line item changes for Grant O2025-001 (Ops Grant)
• Discussion of potential office space addition

City Council

The City Council is meeting to consider a special ordinance regarding the final tax levy on real and personal property. This levy covers current expenses and debt retirement for the City of Springfield and its agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

• Council Bill 2024-177: Final tax levy on real and personal property for FY 2024-2025

City Council

The City Council is holding a lunch meeting to discuss the Kearney Street Corridor Redevelopment Area. This meeting is not a public hearing and is generally limited to no public discussion.

• Kearney Street Corridor Redevelopment Area

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024 was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next meeting is set for September 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Busch Municipal Building.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for August 22, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will consider and vote on three resolutions: the FY2025-2029 operating plan and FY2025 operating budget, gas rate adjustments, and transportation fare adjustments. Financial statements will be presented, and the board may hold a closed session on statutory matters if approved. Public comments are accepted before the votes.

• Resolution – FY2025-2029 Operating Plan / FY2025 Operating Budget (action item)
• Resolution – Gas Rate Adjustments (action item)
• Resolution – Transportation Fares Adjustments (action item)
• Approval of Minutes (action item)
• Financial Statements presentation (action item)

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee had a meeting set for August 22, 2024 at 3:30 PM, to be held via Zoom and in Development Review Conference Room 199 at 840 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO. The agenda lists the meeting as CANCELLED. No agenda items were presented or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review six zoning applications and two property requests. The body will also discuss a text amendment for the Rountree UCD Regulation Subarea C.

• Relinquishment of Easement 941 at 1855 East Chestnut Expressway
• Acquisition request by Springfield Public Schools for multiple properties on West Division, West Lynn, North Campbell, and West Hovey Streets
• Zoning hearings for 1345-1416 East Florida Street, 3081 West Sunshine Street, and 1055 South Campbell Avenue
• Zoning hearings for 3253 East Chestnut Expressway and 3525 East Battlefield Road
• Text amendment for Rountree UCD Regulation Subarea C requested by Tie & Timber Beer Co.

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, has been canceled. The meeting has been rescheduled for August 29, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for August 21, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council will review follow‑up items from the August 19 meeting. Council members will hear an update from the Missouri Department of Transportation regarding street mowing and trash collection. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Follow‑up from the August 19, 2024 City Council meeting
• MoDOT update on mowing and trash pickup

Board of Public Utilities

The Management & Finance Committee will discuss the financial impact of future power supply. The body will consider resolutions regarding the FY2025-2029 operating plan and budget, as well as rate adjustments for gas and transportation fares.

• FY2025-2029 Operating Plan / FY2025 Operating Budget
• Gas Rate Adjustments
• Transportation Fares Adjustments
• Future Power Supply Financial Impact

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss personnel and financial motions. The board will also receive updates on the Midtown, TCL, and Republic projects.

• Motion for IT Staff Restructuring
• Motion for Line of Credit Reduction
• Motion for Transfer of Funds (Sims Fund / Willard Circ Desk)
• Updates on Midtown, TCL, and Republic projects
• Resignation of Robert Stevens

General

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks board will meet to review mission updates and the Watershed II discussion. The board is also scheduled to address corporate business, including financial approvals and the 2025 budget.

• 2025 Budget
• Financial approval for new report pilot
• Watershed II discussion
• Board member recruitment

City Council

The City Council will vote on several rezoning requests and budget amendments. The body is also discussing traffic safety goals and applications for federal transportation grants.

• Appropriation of $1,350,000 for sidewalk improvements and rehabilitation
• Rezoning of 3110 East Cherry Street, 2456 East Sunshine Street, and 817 West El Camino Alto Drive
• Grant applications for a transportation master plan (up to $3,000,000) and EV charging stations (up to $600,000)
• Resolution adopting Vision Zero goals to eliminate traffic deaths by 2040 and serious injuries by 2050
• Proposed appropriation of $461,000 from the Marijuana Sales Tax Fund and reduction of five police officer positions

Public Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review reports from the Executive Director and various department heads. The body is scheduled to consider two resolutions regarding resident accounts and a management assessment program.

• Resolution No. 2412: Authorizing write off of certain uncollected resident accounts
• Resolution No. 2413: Section Eight Management Assessment Program for FYE 6/30/24
• Discussion of Keystone Family Homes deferred development fee and PHA loan
• Executive Session regarding personnel and real estate matters

Airport Board

The Springfield-Branson National Airport Board will consider three contracts related to terminal flooring and construction. The board will also recognize retiring Chair Jay Titus and hold a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Contract addendum for Terminal Flooring Design
• CMT Construction Administration Agreement
• Construction Agreement with Ideker, Inc.
• Closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplinary, or promotion of an employee

Workforce Development Board

The Priority Taskforce Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 20, 2024. The board will also discuss and potentially take action regarding the EDA Good Jobs Challenge grant opportunity.

• Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on EDA Good Jobs Challenge grant opportunity

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will meet to review minutes from August 1, 2024. The body will hold a hearing regarding a land development application for a property at 600 S Scenic Ave.

• Hearing for ARC2024-00033: 600 S Scenic Ave (The Neighbor Venue), applicant Randy Russell

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board will conduct a roll call and then enter a closed session. In the closed session, the board will discuss legal actions, litigation involving a public governmental body, and personnel matters such as hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees, as authorized by RSMo § 610.021. The meeting will adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation involving the city
• Closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees

Board of Public Utilities

The City Council and Board of Public Utilities will hold a joint study session and public hearing. The body will discuss the proposed FY2025 annual operating budget and updates to rate schedules and policies.

• Public hearing on Proposed FY2025 Annual Operating Budget
• Proposed Rate Schedules and Policy Updates

Library Board

The Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss project updates and future improvements. The session includes reviews of ARPA-funded projects and FY2025 capital improvements.

• ARPA project updates for Midtown Carnegie, The Library Center, and Republic Branch
• FY2025 Capital Improvement Projects
• Building Valuation Report from Selective Insurance

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will note the resignation of member Brent Gilstrap. It will review the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting. It will also examine the July Adds and Strikes Report covering tax years 2019 through 2023.

• Resignation of board member Brent Gilstrap
• Review of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of July Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2019‑2023

City Council

The City Council will hold a lunch meeting to discuss LEAN and KPI practices for the City of Springfield. Members will also review the proposed agenda for the August 19, 2024, City Council meeting.

• Discussion of LEAN and KPI Practices for City of Springfield
• Review of Proposed August 19, 2024, City Council Meeting Agenda

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of a request to enter a closed session to discuss matters under Section 610.021 (3 and 13), RSMo.

• Proposed closed session under Section 610.021 (3 and 13), RSMo.

General

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is meeting to discuss equipment and horse donations for the Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center. The board will also review a facility lease agreement for the O’Reilly-Tefft Gymnasium with Greene County.

• Horse and equipment donations to Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center
• O’Reilly-Tefft Gymnasium Facility Lease Agreement with Greene County
• Trail Development Update presentation by Jeff Smith
• Establishment and appointment of committees

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve financial statements and retirement applications. The board will discuss a portfolio transition and the renewal of a contract with Verus. A closed session is scheduled to discuss negotiated contracts and protected records.

• Approval of Financial Statement ending June 30, 2024
• Approval of retirement applications
• Verus contract renewal
• Quarterly Investment Report from Verus
• Closed session regarding negotiated contracts per Section 610.021 RSMo

Workforce Development Board

The State of the Workforce Committee will consider approval of the May 9, 2024 meeting minutes. Committee members will receive an update and awareness briefing from the Ozark Region Missouri Job Center. No other actions are listed for this meeting.

• Welcome & Call to Order
• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Update/Awareness briefing from the Ozark Region Missouri Job Center
• Adjournment

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Walnut Grove Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 8, 2024 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

General

The body is holding a general discussion with consultant DADCO regarding Phase I and Phase III of a proposal. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion with consultant DADCO on Phase I and Phase III of proposal

City Council

The City Council is holding a lunch meeting to follow up on the August 5 meeting. Members will receive an update on Ozark Greenways and review legislative priorities.

• Ozark Greenways update
• Review of legislative priorities
• Follow-up from August 5, 2024, City Council meeting

General

The Springfield/Branson National Airport Board Technical Committee will first consider approval of the July 18, 2024 meeting minutes. It will then receive an update on the Sense of Place/Terminal Refresh Project from the Assistant Director of Aviation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the July 18, 2024 meeting
• Update on the Sense of Place/Terminal Refresh Project presented by Dave Schaumburg

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024 was canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time.

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will meet to review officer reports and conduct elections for 2024-2025 board officers. The agenda includes several items requiring board action regarding community grants and licensing.

• Community Foundation of the Ozarks Grant Approval
• Senior Age Missouri Group at Northview Center Donation
• Jordan Valley Ice Park Naming License
• Election and Rotation of Board Officers for 2024-2025

Art Museum Board

This agenda contains only procedural items for the Springfield Art Museum Budget and Finance Committee meeting on July 12, 2024. The board will receive a report from the museum director and then adjourn. No substantive decisions, public hearings, or budget approvals are scheduled.

• • This agenda contains only procedural items and a director's report.

Workforce Development Board

The committee will review and approve minutes from the May 9, 2024 meeting. Discussion includes planning for event and roundtable frameworks and the potential use of funds for Mentimeter.

• Approval of May 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Event / Roundtables Framework & Planning discussion
• Possible action regarding use of funds for Mentimeter

Workforce Development Board

The Executive Committee will meet to conduct business including a letter of support. The agenda contains one item listed for action under new business.

• Letter of Support (Needs Action)

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet to review a draft strategic plan. The meeting includes a call to order and an adjournment.

• Review Draft Strategic Plan

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold a hearing on a final development plan for a planned development project at 3471 W Kearney St. The applicant, Michael Ligibel, is proposing Echo Suites by Wyndham. The agenda also lists standard procedural items, including roll call and approval of the June 27 minutes.

• Hearing on ARC2024-00028 for 3471 W Kearney St
• Planned Development - Final Development Plan review
• Applicant listed as Michael Ligibel for Echo Suites by Wyndham

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will review license applications for electrical and plumbing trades. The board is considering one Master Electrical reciprocation, one Journeyman Electrical reinstatement, and one Master Plumbing reinstatement.

• Master Electrical: Benjamin Ettestad (Reciprocation)
• Journeyman Electrical: Kyle W Evans (Reinstatement)
• Master Plumbing: Cody Kenneth Young (Reinstatement)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review several public hearings regarding zoning requests for properties on West El Camino Alto Drive, East Sunshine Street, and East Cherry Street. The agenda also includes easement relinquishments, a street name change, and amendments to the Major Thoroughfare Plan.

• Zoning hearing: 817 West El Camino Alto Drive (Ridge HZ55, LLC)
• Zoning hearing: 2456 East Sunshine Street (Thomas Edward Gregoroski)
• Zoning hearing: 3110 East Cherry Street (B&T Commercial Properties, LLC)
• Easement relinquishment: 4860 West Junction Street
• Easement relinquishment: 3332 East Cherry Street

General

The scheduled meeting for the Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District Board on July 10, 2024, has been canceled. This notice was provided by District Manager Barb Baker.

General

The Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board will discuss updates on the Lake Springfield Plan and prepare recommendations for county and city officials. Members will also review board attendance policies, resignation procedures, and application processes for EAB positions. The agenda includes a presentation on a ¾ cent sales tax and an Iowa non-profit, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Update from City Utilities on the Lake Springfield Plan
• Recommendations for Greene County Commission and City Council regarding the Lake Springfield Plan
• Review of board attendance policies and resignation notification procedures
• Presentation on a ¾ cent sales tax and an Iowa non-profit
• Approval of June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

General

The Board will review financial reports and discuss updates regarding TIF and street safety. The agenda includes requests for funds for the C Street Summer Faire and Friends of Footbridge.

• $1,000 fund request for CSM, C Street Summer Faire
• $500 fund request for Friends of Footbridge brainstorming
• TIF update
• Street safety discussion with PAR Officer Shelby Chaney

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities of the City of Springfield is holding a scheduled luncheon to receive operational updates. Attendees will hear reports on the regional power supply, Lake Springfield conditions, and executive leadership. These updates cover utility operations and water resources that affect the local service area. The agenda lists no votes, contracts, or policy decisions.

• Power supply update presented by Warren Brooks
• Lake Springfield status update presented by Dwayne Fulk
• President–CEO update presented by Gary Gibson
• Welcome and introductions led by Gary Gibson

Plans and Policies Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Plans and Policies Committee has been canceled.

Board of Public Utilities

The Board will hold a special meeting via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes a potential closed session to consider specific legal matters under RSMo Section 610.021.

• Potential closed session regarding Section 610.021 (3 and 13), RSMo

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for July 10, 2024, at the Busch Building has been canceled. The agenda is procedural boilerplate containing only board member listings and ADA accommodation instructions.

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will meet to consider the minutes and review a final draft revision for its three-year strategic plan.

• Final draft revision for 3 year Strategic plan

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council agenda is procedural and contains no public hearings or major votes. The council will review a report from the Citizens' Commission on Community Investment, receive an update on Restore SGF, and follow up on the July 8 meeting before adjourning to a special session. This lunch meeting generally limits public discussion.

• Follow-up from the July 8, 2024, City Council Meeting
• Restore SGF Update
• Citizens' Commission on Community Investment Report Discussion
• Adjourn to Special City Council Meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss legal actions, causes of action, or litigation involving the city and its attorneys. The council will adjourn immediately following the closed session.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation

City Council

The City Council will review several ordinances regarding land annexation, property purchases, and zoning changes. The meeting also includes discussions on federal grant applications for hospitality, bridge maintenance, and environmental cleanups.

• Annexation of 2.72 acres at 3801 West Sunshine Street
• Purchase of property at 1660 and 1661 North Boonville Avenue
• Grant application for up to $3,000,000 for hospitality workforce support
• Funding for Grant Avenue Viaduct maintenance ($2,022,339) and Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge rehabilitation ($935,284)
• Galloway Street widening bid from Hartman and Company, Inc. for $6,513,765

Administrative Review Committee

The City of Springfield Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 4, 2024, has been cancelled. No agenda items, public hearings, or votes will take place. Residents requiring accommodations should contact the Planning and Development office.

• Meeting cancelled; no substantive items or public hearings scheduled.

City Council

This is a City Council Lunch meeting held at the Busch Building. The agenda includes a recommendation report presentation and a review of the upcoming July 8, 2024, City Council meeting agenda.

• Recommendation Report Presentation from the Citizens' Commission on Community Investment
• Review of Proposed July 8, 2024, City Council Meeting Agenda

Board of Adjustment

The July 2, 2024, Board of Adjustment meeting in Walnut Grove, Missouri, is cancelled. No agenda items, rezonings, or public hearings are scheduled. The Development Review Office will handle accommodation requests or updates.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The scheduled meeting of the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority on July 2, 2024, has been canceled.

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The July 2, 2024 meeting of the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next scheduled meeting is August 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Busch Municipal Building, 2-West Conference Room.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for August 6, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Busch Municipal Building, 2-West Conference Room

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District Executive Committee will meet to discuss district updates. The meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2024, at Gailey’s Breakfast Café.

• Downtown CID Updates

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting was scheduled to take place at the Busch Building. This meeting has been canceled.

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities for the City of Springfield will meet on June 27, 2024, to approve meeting minutes, review financial statements, and approve a new job description for the President-CEO. The agenda also includes reports on the Springfield Business Development Corporation, technology and water operations, and a closed session update from the Audit/Executive Committee. The board oversees city utility services, and the approved job description and financial statements will guide future utility management.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review and approval of financial statements
• Approval of the President-CEO job description
• Reports on technology, water operations, and the Springfield Business Development Corporation
• Update on the Audit/Executive Committee closed session

Administrative Review Committee

The committee will review two final development plans for planned developments. These include a project at 1137 E Delmar St by Jared Davis and a project at 1461 E Seminole St by Throughline Architecture LLC.

• Final Development Plan for Bambinos Expansion at 1137 E Delmar St
• Final Development Plan for 1461 E Seminole Street

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 27, 2024, has been canceled.

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board and Council of Locally Elected Officials will consider budget approvals, consultant contract renewals, and board elections at this joint meeting. The agenda lists these items as requiring action but does not include specific dollar amounts, consultant names, or proposal details. The full agenda is available at 2900 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO, or via the provided Zoom link.

• Approval of ORWDB and CLEO budgets
• Renewal of a consultant’s contract
• Election of an At Large member for the Executive Committee
• Election of a CLEO Vice-Chair
• Review of a city’s proposal

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee will review the May 15, 2024, meeting minutes. The committee is also scheduled to discuss potential modifications to Resolution No. 10722 and prioritize tasks related to the City Manager Nuisance Property Work Group recommendations.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 10722 Section 1(5)
• Task prioritization for City Manager Nuisance Property Work Group final recommendations

General

The Technical Planning Committee will review the draft FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program and proposed prioritization criteria for 2026-2030. Members will also consider schedule extensions for the Garrison Springs Trail and Grand Street Trail projects.

• Proposed schedule revisions for Garrison Springs Trail and Grand Street Trail projects
• Draft FY 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Destination 2045 Amendments Four, Five, and Six
• Review of 2026-2030 Draft STIP prioritization criteria and project list
• Safe Streets and Roads for All Action Planning Grant update

Landmarks Board

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and a cancellation notice for the June 26, 2024, Landmarks Board meeting at 840 Boonville Avenue. No substantive items, votes, or decisions were scheduled. Residents should check the Planning and Development office for future meeting updates.

• Meeting canceled for June 26, 2024, at 5:30 PM
• Location listed: Busch Building 2nd Floor, Conference Room, 840 Boonville Avenue
• Board membership roster published (Chair John Hawkins, Vice-Chair Adam Letterman)
• ADA accommodation contact provided: Planning and Development office at 417-864-1611

Citizens' Commission on Community Investment

The Citizens' Commission on Community Investment will meet to consider the June 11, 2024, minutes. The agenda includes a review of the Draft Citizens' Commission on Community Investment Final Report.

• Review of the Draft Citizens' Commission on Community Investment Final Report
• Discussion of next steps

General

The Ozarks Headwaters Recycling & Materials Management District Executive Board will meet on June 25, 2024, to review financial reports and discuss updates to two grants. The board will consider line item changes for the Show Me Rents and Ozarks Food Harvest grants, along with a new office location and contact information. The meeting includes a possible closed session and is open to the public via WebEx.

• Grant O2023-013 (Show Me Rents) line item changes
• Grant O2024-010 (Ozarks Food Harvest) line item changes
• New office location and contact information update
• Treasurer's report for April and May 2024
• Recycling education presentation and SWAB update

City Council

The City Council will hold a lunch meeting at the Busch Building. The agenda includes a follow-up from the June 24, 2024, City Council meeting and an update on Tree City USA.

• Follow-up From June 24, 2024, City Council Meeting
• Tree City USA Update

Board of Public Utilities

The Audit/Executive Committee will meet to consider a potential closed session. The committee may discuss specific matters under Section 610.021 of the RSMo if a majority approves.

• Potential closed session regarding matters under Section 610.021, RSMo

Board of Public Utilities

The Board will receive an update regarding the President-CEO search. The Board may also enter a closed session to consider specific matters under Section 610.021 (3 and 13), RSMo.

• President-CEO Search Update
• Potential closed session regarding Section 610.021 (3 and 13) matters

General

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development (CACCD) will review the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and discuss continued tours of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded organizations. The agenda also covers routine administrative items, including minutes approval, public comments, and updates on local events.

• Consultation on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan
• Continued discussion of tours for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded organizations
• Updates on the 2024 SGF Juneteenth Celebration
• Discussion regarding a Resource Stand on the first floor of the Busch Building
• Reminder for the CACCD Springfield Cardinals Game on July 27, 2024

City Council

The City Council will vote on several second reading ordinances including road improvements, footbridge rehabilitation, and various collective bargaining agreements. The agenda also includes a budget amendment for water infrastructure and the creation of a new economic development department.

• Division Street and National Avenue Intersection Improvements: $2,629,522.50
• Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Rehabilitation Project: $10,831,689
• Department of Environmental Services budget amendment: $3,400,000
• Agreement with Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau (47% of hotel/motel tax)
• Agreement with Greater Springfield Area Sports Commission (4.5% of hotel/motel tax)

Public Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss departmental reports and several budget resolutions. The meeting includes actions regarding annual budgets for the previous and upcoming fiscal years.

• Resolution No. 2409: Revising Annual Budgets for COCC and Public Housing (7/1/23 – 6/30/24)
• Resolution No. 2410: Adopting Budgets for COCC, Public Housing and HCV (7/1/24 to 6/30/25)

Workforce Development Board

The Priority Task Force Committee will meet to review minutes from May meetings. The agenda includes potential actions regarding consultant hiring, rating forms, and the movement of the Missouri Job Center.

• Ratification of the Rating Form of the Consultants
• Hiring of the Consultant
• Move of the Missouri Job Center
• Review of City’s Proposal

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will review new member orientation materials and a meeting schedule for vote. Members will also consider financial support for the Remarkable Trees project.

• Vote on new member orientation pack
• Vote on finalizing meeting schedule
• Consideration of financial support for Remarkable Trees project
• Preparation for Council lunch presentation on June 25
• Planning for 2025 Arbor Day Celebration

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Special Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a request from the City of Springfield. The agenda includes a consent item regarding property acquisition.

• Request to acquire 545 1660 & 1661 North Boonville Avenue

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will meet via Zoom to conduct a hearing regarding a final development plan. The applicant is Thrughline Architecture LLC.

• ARC2024-00024: Planned Development - Final Development Plan at 1461 E Seminole St

Art Museum Board

The Building and Grounds Committee will meet on June 20, 2024. The agenda includes a report from the Director.

• Director's Report

Art Museum Board

This agenda contains only standard procedural boilerplate for the Springfield Art Museum board meeting on June 20, 2024. The board will approve consent items, including minutes and a financial report, receive updates from museum leadership and foundation groups, and review the organization's vision and mission statements. No specific policy changes, contracts, or rezoning items are scheduled.

• Approval of board minutes and financial report
• Reports from SMMA, FOSAM/SAM Foundation, and the director
• Review of the museum's vision and mission statements
• Meeting location: 1111 East Brookside Drive, Springfield, MO 65807

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will review various license requests. These include approvals to test, reinstatements, and reciprocations for master and journeyman levels in multiple trades.

• 4 Master Electrical applications
• 9 Journeyman Electrical applications
• 5 Master Plumbing applications
• 4 Journeyman Plumbing applications
• 5 Master Gas Fitter applications

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board will meet in a closed session on May 16, 2024. The discussion involves the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate by a public governmental body.

• Closed session regarding leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

Library Board

The Finance/Personnel Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board will meet to review financial reports, address conflict-of-interest matters, select members for upcoming board committees, and discuss the 2024-2025 budget. The agenda lists these items as tentative discussions rather than final votes.

• Review of the library financial report
• Conflict of interest resolution
• Appointments to Board committees for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
• Discussion of the 2024-2025 budget

City Council

The scheduled City Council Lunch meeting for June 18, 2024, has been canceled.

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss litigation and potential real estate transactions. The council will adjourn immediately following the conclusion of this closed session.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation
• Closed session regarding leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will review the 2024-2025 budget and upcoming committee appointments. The meeting also includes updates on buildings, grounds, and construction.

• 2024-2025 Budget discussion
• Board Committee Appointments for 2024-2025 FY
• Buildings & Grounds and construction updates
• Paragon Architecture update

General

The Board will receive updates regarding sponsors, Watershed II, and the Gala. The meeting includes a review of corporation business such as financial reports and the 2025 budget.

• Sponsor Updates
• Watershed II and Gala update
• Financial Report
• 2025 Budget
• Closed session to discuss personnel matters

Park Board

The Park Board will conduct a public meeting at the Cooper Tennis Complex and via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes reviewing previous minutes, officer reports, and a report from the Interim Director of Parks.

• Approval of May 2024 meeting minutes
• Park Board Chair Report
• Nominating Committee Chair Report
• Interim Director of Parks Report

Workforce Development Board

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the 2024-2025 budget. The committee may take action on this budget item during the meeting.

• 2024-2025 Budget (Possible Action)

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Board of Trustees will meet to review financial statements, retirement applications, and calculations. The agenda includes a discussion on portfolio transition and a contract amendment for Milliman.

• Approval of Financial Statement ending April 30, 2024
• Review of Retirement Applications and Calculations
• Discussion of Portfolio Transition
• Prudential PRISA Fund Fee review
• Milliman Contract Amendment

Administrative Review Committee

The committee will review a planned development for Echo Suites by Wyndham and a fee-in-lieu request for sidewalks. The meeting includes a review of the May 16, 2024 minutes.

• Planned Development Final Plan for Echo Suites by Wyndham at 3471 W KEARNEY ST
• Fee in lieu of constructing sidewalks at 1249 E SAINT LOUIS ST

Public Involvement Committee

The Public Involvement Committee will review the minutes from the February 5, 2024, meeting. The committee is also considering potential selections for several local boards and commissions.

• Review of February 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Selection consideration for Board of Equalization
• Selection consideration for Citizens' Advisory Committee for Community Development
• Selection consideration for Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee
• Selection consideration for Landmarks Board, Personnel Board, and Police Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review the 2024 Airport Master Plan and a preliminary plat for Campbell Acres Phase 2. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding zoning requests for East Cherokee Street and West Walnut Street.

• 2024 Airport Master Plan at 2300 North Airport Boulevard
• Preliminary Plat of Campbell Acres Phase 2 at 3505 & 3525 South Campbell Avenue and 3446 South Main Avenue
• Zoning request for 1102, 1106, 1114, & 1120 East Cherokee Street
• Zoning request for 1400 West Walnut Street
• Vacation of the 300 blk of West Chestnut Expressway

General

The board will review May financial statements and approve previous meeting minutes. Discussion items include safety updates, parking study priorities, and upcoming June community events.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of May financial statements
• Appointment of a new CID Board Member
• Safety & Security update from Officer Scott Wallace
• Discussion of June events including Pridefest and Taste of SoMO

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss new business. The primary action item is a vote on a letter intended for City Council concerning the Lake Springfield Plan.

• Vote on letter to City Council regarding the Lake Springfield Plan
• Setting the agenda for the July meeting

General

The Executive Committee will consider a $1,604,863.70 operational budget amendment for engineering services contracts. The committee is also reviewing a proposal to renew a line of credit for EV Charger Design Build project costs.

• $1,604,863.70 operational budget increase for Engineering Services Contracts
• Renewal of a line of credit for EV Charger Design Build projects
• Annual Independent Audit Services proposal
• New deferred compensation matching benefit policy for Directors
• Strategic Action Plan approval

Plans and Policies Committee

The committee is scheduled to conduct a continued review regarding short-term rentals. This meeting follows previous discussions on the topic.

• Continued short-term rental review

Landmarks Board

The scheduled meeting of the Landmarks Board was canceled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will meet to hear a 2024 legislative wrap-up presentation. The presentation features Senator Lincoln Hough and Minority Leader Crystal Quade.

• 2024 Legislative Wrap-up presentation by Senator Lincoln Hough and Minority Leader Crystal Quade

Environmental Advisory Board

The Lake Springfield Subcommittee will meet to discuss and continue editing a letter intended for City Council regarding The Lake Springfield Plan. This meeting is part of the Environmental Advisory Board's ongoing work.

• Discussion and continued edits on the letter to City Council regarding The Lake Springfield Plan

Library Board

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to review progress on several construction projects. Updates include work at the Midtown Carnegie, Library Center, and Republic Branch.

• Midtown Carnegie construction update
• Library Center construction update
• Republic Branch construction update

Board of Equalization

The Board will review the May 14, 2024 minutes and the Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2019 through 2023. Members will also discuss setting future hearing dates.

• Review of May Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
• Discussion of upcoming hearing dates

Citizens' Commission on Community Investment

The Commission will review the May 28, 2024, meeting minutes and receive a report from the Law Department. The agenda also includes a presentation of commission concepts and consideration of a proposed tax term.

• Consideration of term of proposed tax
• Commission concepts presentation
• Report from the Law Department

City Council

This is a City Council Lunch meeting held at the Busch Building. The agenda includes a follow-up from the previous day's meeting and a Code of Ethics presentation.

• Follow-up from the June 10, 2024, City Council Meeting
• Code of Ethics Presentation

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct first readings of two ordinances. These items involve a collective bargaining agreement with the Springfield Police Officers Association and pay adjustments for law enforcement employees.

• Council Bill 2024-111: Collective bargaining agreement with Springfield Police Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 22
• Council Bill 2024-119: Pay adjustments for employees on the Law Enforcement Schedule Union Salary Schedule

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet in a closed session. The discussion involves SCION Executive Search and is categorized under personnel matters.

• Closed session: SCION Executive Search (personnel)

City Council

The City Council will consider the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, a preliminary tax levy, and a $26 million bond for various city improvements. Additional items include street intersection projects, footbridge rehabilitation, and several labor agreements.

• Approval of $26,000,000 in Special Obligation Improvement Bonds for the Art Museum, City Hall, workforce development, and Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
• Reallocation of $4,400,000 from Historic City Hall renovations to a Workforce Development building project
• Contract for Division Street and National Avenue Intersection Improvements up to $2,629,522.50
• Contract for Jefferson Avenue Footbridge Rehabilitation up to $10,831,689
• Approval of federal grant funds for Transportation Management Center employee salaries

Workforce Development Board

The Council will review and take action on several administrative and fiscal agreements. The agenda includes items regarding board candidates, chair confirmation, and potential changes to the Fiscal Agent.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February, March, and April 2024
• Administrative Agreement
• Fiscal Agreement
• One-Stop Operator Agreement
• ORWDB recommendation to remove Fiscal Agent

Art Museum Board

The Executive Committee will meet to hear a report from the Director. The agenda includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Director's Report

General

The Council ARPA Review Committee will review the February 15, 2024, meeting minutes. The committee is also scheduled to receive an update on ARPA projects and expenditures and consider recommendations for future projects.

• Review of February 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Update on ARPA projects/expenditures
• Recommendations for projects

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for June 6, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no items listed for discussion or decision.

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District Executive Committee is meeting to establish the agenda for the upcoming June 12, 2024, Board Meeting.

• Set agenda for June 12, 2024, Board Meeting

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board will meet to review administrative and fiscal agreements. The agenda includes the election of a Chair and a recommendation regarding the removal of the Fiscal Agent.

• Approval of April 3, 2024 minutes
• Election of Chair
• Recommendation for removal of Fiscal Agent
• Review of Financial Report
• Review of Performance and One Stop Operator reports

City Council

This is a City Council lunch meeting held in the Busch Building. The agenda includes an update on the Springfield Biogas Project and Solid Waste, as well as a review of the upcoming June 10, 2024, meeting agenda.

• Springfield Biogas Project and Solid Waste Update
• Review of Proposed June 10, 2024, City Council Meeting Agenda

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a community development workshop. The session focuses on discussing articles regarding the administration and procedure of the new code.

• Community Development Code Update workshop

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss legal actions, litigation, or privileged communications with attorneys. The council also intends to discuss the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation
• Closed session regarding leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

Board of Adjustment

The scheduled meeting for the Walnut Grove Board of Adjustment on June 4, 2024, has been cancelled.

General

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet on June 4, 2024. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss confidential communications between the committee and its auditor.

• Closed session regarding auditor work product pursuant to Section 610.021(17) RSMo.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Commission will hear an update from Springfield Tenants Unite and receive a city support staff update. Members will review previous meeting minutes and discuss progress on Strategic Plan objectives. The body may also vote on participating in upcoming community festivals.

• Community Speaker: Alice Barber with Springfield Tenants Unite
• Progress on Strategic Plan Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
• Possible vote on participation in Empower:Ablities ADA Block Party
• Possible vote on participation in Juneteenth Freedomfest Music Festival

Art Museum Board

The Building and Grounds Committee will hold a meeting on June 3, 2024. The agenda includes a report from the Director.

• Director's Report

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss employee-related matters. This includes discussions regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees.

• Closed session for discussion of personal information regarding employees

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting on May 31, 2024. The agenda consists of one item involving SCION Executive Search discussed in a closed session.

• Closed session regarding SCION Executive Search (personnel)

Workforce Development Board

The Priority Task Force Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the Missouri Job Center. The agenda includes a possible action item concerning the relocation of the center.

• Possible action on the move of the Missouri Job Center

Board of Public Utilities

The Board will review financial statements and consider a resolution regarding Transit Appreciation Week. The agenda also includes opening remarks, committee reports, and a president's report.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of financial statements
• Resolution for Transit Appreciation Week, June 24-28, 2024

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 30, 2024, has been cancelled. There are no items listed for discussion or decision.

General

The property owners within the East-West Arterial Transportation Development District will meet via Zoom or telephone. The primary purpose of this meeting is to elect two members to the Board of Directors.

• Election of two members of the Board of Directors

General

The Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to address administrative and budgetary matters. The agenda includes electing an interim director, appointing district officers, and adopting the budget for fiscal year 2025.

• Resolution 2024-01: Elect Interim Director
• Administration of Oath of Office of Interim Director
• Resolution 2024-02: Appoint District Officers
• Resolution 2024-03: Adopt Budget for Fiscal Year 2025

City Council

The City Council and Board of Public Utilities will hold a joint meeting to discuss the FY2025 budget schedule. The agenda also includes updates regarding electric supply and economic development.

• FY2025 Budget Schedule discussion
• Electric Supply update
• Economic Development update

Neighborhood Advisory Council

The Neighborhood Advisory Council will meet to discuss various city topics and committee updates. The agenda includes discussions regarding a short-term rental ordinance and the City of Springfield Financial Transparency Portal.

• Short-Term Rental Ordinance discussion
• City of Springfield Financial Transparency Portal presentation
• Neat Neighborhoods Competition update
• Safety, Clean, Friendly, and Programs/Education committee spotlights
• Discussion of owner occupancy data

Citizens' Commission on Community Investment

The Citizens' Commission on Community Investment will review the results of a prioritization exercise conducted on May 14, 2024. The meeting includes a presentation and analysis of various subcategories and a discussion of next steps.

• Review of April 30, 2024, and May 14, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of the May 14, 2024, Prioritization Exercise results
• Presentation and analysis of subcategories

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting originally scheduled for May 28, 2024, has been canceled. This was a scheduled meeting of the City Council.

Board of Public Utilities

The President-CEO Search Committee will meet to consider matters in a closed session. The committee may enter a closed session if a majority approves.

• Closed session discussion regarding Section 610.021 (3, 12 and 13), RSMo.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development will discuss the methodology and listing for the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan draft consultation. The meeting also includes continued discussion regarding tours of organizations funded by Community Development Block Grants.

• 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan Draft Consultation Listing and Methodology
• Tours of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funded Organizations

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting on May 24, 2024. The agenda consists of one item involving an executive search in a closed session.

• Closed session regarding SCION Executive Search (personnel)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business. The primary action involves reviewing, discussing, and voting on a letter addressed to City Council concerning the Lake Springfield Plan.

• Vote on letter to City Council regarding the Lake Springfield Plan
• Set agenda for the June Environmental Advisory Board meeting

Workforce Development Board

The Finance Committee will meet to review and take action on the March 28, 2024, meeting minutes. The committee will also review a finance report.

• Approval of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of Finance Report

Workforce Development Board

The Executive Committee will review previous meeting minutes and committee reports. The board is scheduled to consider several agreement renewals and a consultant RFP.

• Renewal of Administrative Agreement
• Renewal of Fiscal Agreement
• Renewal of One Stop Operator Agreement
• RFP for Consultant
• ORWDB Candidate