Walnut Grove public meetings in 2025

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Springfield City Council with only roll call and a closed session. The council will discuss legal actions, litigation, real estate transactions, and sealed bids/proposals under state law exemptions. No public business will be conducted and the meeting will adjourn at the end of the closed session.

• Closed session authorized under RSMo 610.021(1) for legal actions and litigation
• Closed session authorized under RSMo 610.021(2) for real estate transactions
• Closed session authorized under RSMo 610.021(12) for sealed bids and proposals
• Meeting will adjourn immediately following the closed session

City Council

The City Council Lunch scheduled for December 30, 2025 at the Busch Building was canceled. No agenda items or public discussion were set for this meeting. Residents should note that no decisions or hearings will occur on this date.

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 25, 2025, is canceled. The meeting was originally set to be held via Zoom and in Conference Room 199 at the Development Review office.

• Meeting canceled
• Scheduled for December 25, 2025
• Held via Zoom and Conference Room 199

City Council

The scheduled City Council Lunch meeting for December 23, 2025, has been canceled.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development meeting scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next regular meeting is set for January 27, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Workforce Development Board

The Council of Local Elected Officials will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss revisions to the Workforce Development Board's bylaws and youth incentive policy.

• Approval of October 3, 2025, CLEO Meeting Minutes
• Review of Wagner-Peyser Funding
• ORWDB Bylaws revision
• Youth Incentive Policy discussion
• 2026 CLEO Meeting Calendar

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a routine meeting with votes on officer positions and approval of previous minutes. The committee also plans to prepare a presentation for the City Council. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no major policy or funding decisions.

• Vote on Chair and Vice Chair officers
• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Council presentation preparation (topic TBD)
• Introduction of new member Anna Dowell
• Open seat on Development Community and Citizen-at-Large

Citizens' Advisory Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Board. The board will consider minutes from October and November 2025, follow up on prior recommendations, and conduct a strategic planning workshop. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Consideration of meeting minutes for October 22, 2025 and November 19, 2025
• Follow-up from the November 19, 2025 meeting and recommendations
• Strategic planning workshop

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will review preliminary plats and a sidewalk project. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person.

• Hearings for ARC2025-00034 (3299 N Vernon Rd) and ARC2025-00035 (1423 N Beverly Ave)
• Review of November 13, 2025 minutes
• Meeting held via Zoom and in person at 840 Boonville Avenue

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes and the financial report. The board will also receive reports from the Springfield Museum and Memorial Association (SMMA), the Friends of the Springfield Art Museum/SAM Foundation, the Director, and committees. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes and financial report
• Reports from SMMA, FOSAM/SAM Foundation, Director, and committees
• Board engagement discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss communications, and consider 7 zoning requests and 4 consent items, including easement relinquishments and a preliminary plat for a new industrial center.

• Relinquishment of Easement 969 and 970 at 3014 West Calhoun Street
• Change of Use 538 and Request to Dispose 534 at 2577 South Fremont Avenue
• Preliminary Plat for Partnership Industrial Center West, Phase 14 at 1200 North Haseltine Road
• Z-26-2025 at 3101 South Scenic Avenue
• Z-27-2025 COD 279 at 3409 South Parkhill Avenue and 918 West Walnut Lawn

Citizens' Advisory Board

The Citizens' Advisory Board meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025 was canceled, so no decisions or discussions will take place.

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee meeting scheduled for December 17, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

General

The Technical Planning Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes, review federal funds status, and recommend approval of the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program amendment. The committee will also elect a 2026 chairman-elect and adopt performance targets for safety and transit.

• Approval of FY 2026-2029 TIP Amendment Three
• Adoption of 2026 National Performance Targets
• Recommendation for Statewide Active Transportation Plan letter of support
• Election of Technical Planning Committee Chairman-Elect for 2026
• Review of FY 2025 year-end federal fund obligations

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 1159 East Walnut Street. They will also discuss historic preservation goals and priorities, consider establishing a social media subcommittee for community outreach, and review the 2026 meeting schedule. A report on the Certified Local Government Program for FY24-25 will be presented.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut Street (Applicant: Spencer Smith)
• Discussion of Historic Preservation Plans & Policies: Goals and Priorities
• Proposal to establish a Social Media Subcommittee for community outreach
• Review of 2026 Landmarks Board Schedule
• Certified Local Government Program Annual Report FY24-25

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library District Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to review the financial audit report, November 2025 financial statements, and ARPA project financial reports for the Midtown, Hatch Auditorium, and Republic Branch projects. The committee will also consider the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and an institutional advancement report. No votes on specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Financial Audit Report review
• November 2025 Monthly Financial Budget Summary and Balance Sheet
• ARPA Midtown Project financial report
• ARPA Hatch Auditorium Project financial report
• ARPA Republic Branch Project financial report and Reserves Cash Flow

City Council

This is a City Council lunch meeting, which is not a public hearing and generally limits public discussion. The council will discuss follow-up items from the December 15, 2025 meeting and receive an annual audit presentation. The meeting will then adjourn to a special city council meeting.

• Annual Audit Presentation

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Springfield City Council with only a roll call and a closed session. The closed session covers legal actions, real estate transactions, sealed bids and proposals, and auditor communications. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under RSMo. 610.021(1), (2), (12), and (18) for legal matters, real estate, bids, and auditor communications

Library Board

The Springfield‑Greene County Library Board will review the October 21, 2025 minutes and receive committee reports on capital projects, finances, and programs. Unfinished business includes a discussion of a fee‑based meeting room. New business covers a legislative strategy update and statistical reports, and a closed session will address legal issues and the Executive Director’s quarterly review.

• Unfinished Business – Fee Based Meeting Room
• New Business – Legislative Strategy Update
• Closed Session – Legal Issues
• Closed Session – Executive Director Quarterly Review
• Finance and Personnel Committee – Review of November Financial Reports

General

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Board will discuss a mission update, review meeting minutes and finances, vote on a new leadership slate and membership, and consider closing the meeting to discuss personnel matters.

• Mission update with sponsor and watershed reports
• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial review
• Vote on leadership slate and membership
• Closed‑session discussion of personnel matters

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold final votes on a $24.12 million sewer bond and a declaration for Main Avenue bridge replacement. Public hearings are scheduled for several rezoning proposals, including properties on North Lyon Avenue and West Calhoun Street. The council will also consider budget adjustments of $3.1 million for Historic City Hall Rehabilitation and $1 million for neighborhood plans. Multiple appointments and consent agenda items are also on the docket.

• Council Bill 2025-245: issuance of $24,120,000 in Special Obligation Refunding Bonds for sewer system improvements.
• Council Bill 2025-249: declaration of necessity for Main Avenue bridge replacement over Jordan Creek (rated 'poor').
• Council Bill 2025-252: acceptance of $306,353.60 Homeland Security grant for Fire Department hazardous materials team, technical rescue, bomb squad.
• Council Bill 2025-262: appropriation of $3,100,000 from Level Property Tax reserves for Historic City Hall Rehabilitation project.
• Public hearing on rezoning 1.81 acres at 1313-1333 N. Lyon Ave and 505-515 W. Calhoun St from single-family to Center City district with conditional overlay.

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will consider several items, including a memorandum of understanding with the Sister Cities Association of Springfield regarding the 2025 Japanese Fall Festival, a cost-sharing agreement with the Missouri Department of Conservation for floating wetlands and a digital sign at Dickerson Park Zoo, a Bass Pro Outdoor Local Impact Grant for native plantings, and updates to the Food and Beverage Operating Procedures. The meeting also includes a closed session for personnel matters.

• Presentation by Sister Cities Association of Springfield and approval of a memorandum of understanding
• Approval of a cost-sharing agreement with Missouri Department of Conservation for floating wetlands and a digital sign at Dickerson Park Zoo
• Approval of a Bass Pro Outdoor Local Impact Grant to fund native plantings
• Approval of updates to the Food and Beverage Operating Procedures
• Closed session pursuant to RSMo. 610.021(3) for hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, a financial statement, retirement applications, and calculations. The board will also review a quarterly investment report from Verus, discuss the 2026 meeting calendar, and receive results of board member elections. A closed session is planned to discuss protected records under state law.

• Approval of retirement applications
• Quarterly investment report from Verus
• Results of board member elections
• 2026 meeting calendar adoption
• Closed session under Section 310.021 (14) RSMo

Workforce Development Board

The State of the Workforce Committee will meet on December 11, 2025 at the Missouri Job Center in Springfield. The agenda includes approving the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will receive an update on workforce development and consider the role of the committee.

• Approve October 9, 2025 State of the Workforce Committee meeting minutes
• Update on Workforce Development
• Discussion of the Committee's role

Administrative Review Committee

The December 11, 2025 meeting of the Administrative Review Committee has been canceled. No items were scheduled or discussed. The agenda contains only the standard ADA accommodations notice.

• Meeting canceled with no business conducted

Public Involvement Committee

The Walnut Grove Public Involvement Committee will meet on December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM in the Busch Building conference room. The committee will conduct roll call and discuss possible selections for two city boards: the Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee and the Planning and Zoning Commission. No public hearing is scheduled, and public comments may be submitted through the city’s online form.

• Roll call of committee members
• Consider appointments to the Citizens' Tax Oversight Committee
• Consider appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District Board meeting scheduled for December 10, 2025, has been canceled.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room, Busch Building 4th Floor

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from November 12, 2025, hear an update from Solon McGeeto regarding a meeting with Mayor Schrag, and follow up on trash and recycling in Springfield. They will also confirm the agenda for the January 14, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update from Solon McGeeto on meeting with Mayor Schrag
• Follow-up discussion on trash and recycling in the City of Springfield
• Confirmation of January 14, 2026 meeting agenda

General

The C-Street Community Improvement District Board will review financial reports and discuss street safety with a police officer. The group will also hear updates from various committees and merchants.

• Review of financial report and budget
• Street safety discussion with PAR Officer
• Committee reports on advertising, maintenance, and sales tax
• Updates from C-Street Merchants and Commercial Club
• Next meeting scheduled for January 14, 2026

General

The Executive Committee is meeting to discuss administrative updates and the 2026 meeting schedule. The body is considering a motion to authorize the Executive Director to sign a lease renewal addendum.

• Proposed six-month lease renewal through September 30, 2026
• Review of a draft reauthorization letter
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Plans and Policies Committee

The committee will review a proposed ordinance to add a campaign finance section to the City Code. Members will also continue discussions regarding a City Council internship program.

• Proposed ordinance to enact City Code Section 46-6 'Campaign Finance'
• Discussion on City Council Internship Program
• Review of November 12, 2025, meeting minutes

The Plans and Policies Committee unanimously approved the November 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed ordinance to limit campaign‑finance contributions and agreed that a recommendation should not be sent to City Council without a clear framework. The committee voted to have staff study Kansas City's ethics model and prepare draft framework options for a future meeting. The motion passed with all four members voting aye.

• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Moved to have staff prepare draft campaign‑finance ordinance framework (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Workforce Development Board

This is a routine WIOA partner meeting with no votes or decisions scheduled. The board will discuss updates to the referral process, the partner directory, and a revised Memorandum of Understanding. Partner agencies will provide brief updates on their current activities.

• Review of the referral process for job-seeker services
• Discussion of an updated partner directory
• Review of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children meets to consider prior minutes and receive a presentation from Stronger Together Springfield on Cardiff Model updates and next steps. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Presentation by Krista Pyle on Cardiff Model updates and next steps
• Consideration of meeting minutes led by Dr. Tom Masterson
• Round-table announcements from commission members

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Buildings and Grounds Committee will review the disposition of the November 2025 meeting minutes and discuss FY2026 capital improvements for the Library Station and Library Center. The committee will also provide updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects at the Library Center and Republic Branch.

• Disposition of November 18, 2025 Committee Meeting Minutes
• FY2026 Capital Improvements: Library Station Foyer/Restroom Remodel
• FY2026 Capital Improvements: Library Center Pavillion
• ARPA Updates: Library Center
• ARPA Updates: Republic Branch

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will swear in members, approve October meeting minutes, and adopt add‑and‑strike reports for 2021‑2025. It will also approve adjusted property values resulting from the April 29 storm and consider several collector appeals.

• Swear in all county members
• Approve October 14, 2025 BOE minutes
• Approve October and November add‑and‑strike reports for 2021‑2025
• Approve adjusted property values due to April 29 storm
• Collector appeals for cases 12350516, 12532246, and 12536577

City Council

This is a City Council lunch meeting with no public discussion. The council will receive a presentation on the East Sunshine Project and review the proposed agenda for the December 15 regular meeting. The meeting will then adjourn to a special city council meeting.

• East Sunshine Project Presentation
• Review of Proposed December 15 City Council Meeting Agenda
• Adjourn to Special City Council Meeting

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Springfield City Council with only a roll call and a closed session. The closed session will discuss pending litigation, real estate transactions that could be affected by public knowledge, and sealed contract proposals, as permitted by state law. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney communications
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(2) for leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021(12) for sealed proposals and negotiated contracts

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Executive Committee will meet on Dec 9, 2025 at 5 PM in the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library conference room, 397 E Central St., Springfield, MO. The agenda consists of a call to order, a review of the board meeting agenda, a director’s report, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or hearings are listed.

City Council Committees

The Finance and Administration Committee will hold a closed session to review sealed bids and sealed proposals related to contracts. Details of the bids and proposals will not be disclosed publicly. No other agenda items are listed.

• Closed session to discuss sealed bids
• Closed session to discuss sealed contract proposals

General

The Walnut Grove General monthly meeting will include a presentation from Springfield Public Schools on outdoor education and an update from the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The board will also discuss regional issues and any other business. The meeting is procedural with no proposed votes or financial actions.

• Springfield Public Schools Outdoor Education Showcase presented by Brad Brummel
• Natural Resources Conservation Service update
• Regional issues discussion
• Coffee and pastries provided
• Meeting held at Watershed Center, 2400 E Valley Water Mill Rd, Springfield

General

The Galloway Community Improvement District Board will review and adopt several governance items, including minutes from the October 20 meeting, a compliance plan, and an errors‑and‑omissions insurance contract. It will also consider establishing standing subcommittees and approving administrative purchases, services, and technology tools not to exceed $13,500 annually. Additional items involve staffing reports, bank signers, and a social‑enterprise proposal.

• Review and approve minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting
• Review and approve the CID compliance plan
• Approve errors and omissions insurance contract
• Establish standing subcommittees for the district
• Approve administrative purchases, services, and technology tools up to $13,500 annually

Finance and Administration Committee

The December 4, 2025 Finance and Administration Committee meeting of Walnut Grove, Missouri was rescheduled to December 8, 2025 and subsequently canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Public Utilities

The Walnut Grove Board of Public Utilities will review several action items, including officer nominations for 2026, budget carry‑ins, and the sale of renewable energy credits. The board will also approve the meeting minutes, receive financial statements, and hear reports from the president and various committees. A closed session may follow if a majority approves.

• 2026 Officer Nominations – Ad Hoc Nominating Committee (action item)
• Budget Carry-Ins – Management & Finance Committee (action item)
• Sale of Renewable Energy Credits – Management & Finance Committee (action item)
• Financial Statements presentation – Amy Derdall (action item)
• Approval of Minutes (action item)

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025, has been canceled. The meeting was set to be held via Zoom and in Conference Room 199 at the Development Review office.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Conference Room 199, 840 Boonville Avenue
• Method: Zoom/Development Review

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board is meeting to review license applications. The board will consider applicants for testing, reinstatement, or reciprocation across several trade categories.

• Review of 2 Master Electrical applicants
• Review of 6 Journeyman Electrical applicants
• Review of 4 Master Plumbing applicants
• Review of 1 Journeyman Gas Fitter applicant
• Review of 5 Master Mechanical and 1 Journeyman Mechanical applicants

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 2025, review a finance report, discuss the 2026 meeting calendar, and receive a workforce improvement update. All items are routine procedural matters.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 Finance Committee meeting minutes
• Finance Report review
• Discussion of 2026 Finance Committee Meeting Calendar
• Workforce Improvement Update

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from September, receive committee reports, and discuss new business including a bylaws revision and the 2026 meeting calendar. The committee will also approve the agenda for the December 19 board meeting. No major funding decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of September 25, 2025, Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
• State of the Workforce Report (Diane Rozier)
• Bylaws Revision discussion
• 2026 Executive Committee Meeting Calendar
• Approval of the December 19, 2025, ORWDB Board Agenda

General

The Solid Waste Management District O board will review updates on solid waste programs, present a vape collection pilot, and consider extending a City of Springfield grant. New business includes a grant extension request, discussion of quarterly board meetings, and appointment of a grant evaluation committee. The meeting also includes routine reports and a chairman's remarks.

• SWAB Update – Barbara Lucks
• Missouri Product Stewardship Council Update – Angie Snyder
• Vape Collection Pilot Program Presentation – Angie Snyder
• Announce Approval of 2026 Grant Priorities – Angie Snyder
• O2023-003 (City of Springfield) Grant Extension – Angie Snyder

City Council

At this lunch meeting, the City Council will receive presentations on the Strategic Housing Infill Program and a potential City Council Internship Program. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and not a public hearing.

• Presentation on Strategic Housing Infill Program
• Presentation on potential City Council Internship Program

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a second reading and vote on Council Bill 2025-246. The ordinance authorizes accepting a right-of-way dedication from Missouri State University for the construction of the 'Birthplace of Route 66 Plaza' to commemorate the Route 66 Centennial. A public hearing occurred at the November 17, 2025 meeting.

• Council Bill 2025-246: Special ordinance to accept right-of-way dedication from Missouri State University for the Birthplace of Route 66 Plaza

Board of Adjustment

The Walnut Grove Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion or decision. Residents should note that no permits, variances, or other adjustments will be considered at this time.

Board of Public Utilities

The Ad Hoc Nominating Committee of the Board of Public Utilities will meet to discuss officer nominations for 2026. This is a targeted session focused on committee leadership selection.

• 2026 Officer Nominations

Board of Public Utilities

The Management & Finance Committee will consider budget carry-ins as an action item. The Audit/Executive Committee will review the Internal Audit Charter as an informational item. Both committees may hold closed sessions under Missouri law.

• Budget Carry-Ins (action item) before Management & Finance Committee
• Internal Audit Charter Review (informational) before Audit/Executive Committee
• Closed sessions authorized under RSMo 610.021 for both committees

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The council will consider two redevelopment requests: a real‑property tax abatement for a project at 715 West College Street submitted by John Peterson, and a recommendation that the Chestnut & Airport TIF Redevelopment Area be declared a blighted area under the TIF Act, submitted by SGF Development, LLC. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the October 7, 2025 minutes. No decisions have been made prior to this meeting.

• Request for real‑property tax abatement for redevelopment at 715 West College Street (applicant: John Peterson)
• Request to recommend Chestnut & Airport TIF Redevelopment Area be declared a blighted area (applicant: SGF Development, LLC)
• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting
• Call to order and roll call

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The meeting was set to take place at the Busch Building, 2nd Floor West Conference Room.

• Meeting cancelled
• Scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025
• Location: Busch Building, 2nd Floor West Conference Room

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet to approve previous minutes and host a training session on the FY2026 Discretionary Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The session covers the application process, scoring criteria, and submission details for the December 18, 2025, deadline.

• Approval of October 28, 2025, CACCD meeting minutes
• FY2026 Discretionary CDBG Technical Assistance Training Session
• CDBG Application, Instructions, & Evaluation Criteria review
• Submission Process via Planning Department or Online Portal
• Joint City Council & CACCD Public Hearing scheduled for January 5, 2026

Administrative Review Committee

The City of Springfield Administrative Review Committee meeting was scheduled for November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM in Conference Room 199 (via Zoom/Development Review) at 840 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, MO. The agenda indicates the meeting was canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Citizens' Advisory Board

The Walnut Grove Citizens' Advisory Board meeting scheduled for November 26, 2025 was canceled. It had been rescheduled from an earlier date of November 19, 2025. No agenda items were discussed.

City Council

The November 25, 2025 City Council Lunch meeting is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided. This meeting was a non-public working lunch.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025, has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for December 2, 2025.

Public Housing Authority

The Walnut Grove Housing Authority Board will hold its monthly open meeting on November 21, 2025. Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 17, 2025 meeting, hear departmental reports, and consider two resolutions: one to write off certain uncollected resident accounts and another to set utility allowances for the 2026 HCV program effective January 1, 2026.

• Resolution No. 2531 – Authorizing write‑off of certain uncollected resident accounts
• Resolution No. 2532 – 2026 HCV utility allowances effective 1/1/2026
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 17, 2025
• Departmental reports from Finance, Personnel, Affordable Housing Operations, Housing Operations (HCV Program), and Maintenance
• Open meeting via Zoom at 9:30 a.m.

Airport Board

The Springfield-Branson National Airport Board will hold a retreat meeting to discuss topics including the proposed terminal parking garage, a general aviation maintenance facility RFP, and a new GA development area. The board will also review the capital improvement program, financial updates, and air service overview. The consent agenda includes approval of September-October statistical summary and June-September financial data, as well as minutes from the September 18 meeting.

• Discussion of next steps with proposed terminal parking garage
• Update on GA Maintenance Facility RFP process
• Discussion of work toward new GA Development Area
• Review of Capital Improvement Program
• Airport financial update for June-September 2025

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

This is a procedural meeting of the Visit Springfield Board of Directors. The agenda includes approval of minutes, public comments, reports from committees (budget/finance, marketing, nominating, governmental relations) and staff (CEO, marketing, sales, sports commission, visitor experience), and old/new business. No specific actions, votes, or financial items are listed.

• Committee reports: Budget/Finance, Marketing, Nominating, Governmental Relations
• Staff reports: CEO, Marketing, Sales, Sports Commission, Visitor Experience
• City of Springfield report by Collin Quigley
• Public comments period
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review and adopt a report for the mayor and City Council, aiming to maintain Springfield's Tree City USA designation. The agenda includes approving October minutes, reviewing community tree inventory resources, and preparing for a council presentation.

• Approval of October meeting minutes (VOTE)
• Final review and adoption of report to mayor/city council (VOTE)
• Council presentation preparation
• Community tree inventory resources
• Plan for December meeting

General

The Board of Directors will approve a $6 million funding agreement for State Highway MM and authorize an $800,000 study for the US 60/US-65 interchange. The meeting also includes approval of the 2026 Board of Directors officers and a consent agenda.

• State Highway MM funding agreement – $6 million
• US-60/US-65 Access and Operational Study – $800,000
• FY2026 Operational Budget Amendment #3
• Engineering Services contract – up to $1 million
• Approval of 2026 OTO Officers and Executive Committee

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board will hold a presentation and discussion on the Twin Districts. No formal action or decision is planned for this item. The meeting also includes routine reports, a call to order, and adjournment.

• Twin Districts Presentation & Discussion (No Action)

Administrative Review Committee

This meeting of the Administrative Review Committee for Walnut Grove, Missouri, scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors holds a meeting to approve consent agenda items (minutes and financial report) and receive reports from SMMA, FOSAM/SAM Foundation, the director, and committees. The agenda is procedural with no listed votes on major policy or funding decisions.

• Consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes and financial report
• Report from Springfield Museum Membership Association (SMMA)
• Report from Friends of the Springfield Art Museum (FOSAM) and SAM Foundation
• Director's report on museum operations
• Committee reports as presented

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board will convene for a closed meeting to discuss legal actions, causes of action, and confidential communications with attorneys. No public business or decisions are scheduled. The meeting will adjourn following the closed session.

• Closed session pursuant to RSMo. § 610.021(1) for legal matters and attorney-client communications

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a zoning request for properties on South National Avenue and East Sunshine Street. The body will also review text amendments to the Land Development Code citywide.

• Public hearing for Z-20-2025 COD 276 at 1739, 1745, 1755 South National Avenue and 1111, 1119, 1133, and 1141 East Sunshine Street
• Review of Land Development Code Text Amendments 1 (Citywide)

The commission approved a comprehensive amendment to the Land Development Code, aligning it with the Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan. A motion to reduce public hearing speaker time to three minutes with a three‑minute rebuttal passed 5‑1. The rezoning request Z‑20‑2025 COD 276 was rejected and automatically postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved Land Development Code Text Amendments 1 (6‑0 vote)
• Reduced public hearing speaker time to 3 minutes with 3‑minute rebuttal (5‑1 vote)
• Rejected Z‑20‑2025 COD 276 rezoning request (3‑3 vote, item automatically postponed)
• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 (unanimous approval)

Workforce Development Board

The Youth Committee will approve previous meeting minutes, discuss new business including a revised Youth Incentive Policy and the 2026 meeting calendar, and receive reports on program performance and monitoring. The meeting is procedural with no proposed ordinances or spending decisions.

• Approval of July 16, 2025 Youth Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 2026 Youth Committee meeting calendar
• Review of the revised Youth Incentive Policy
• Aspire program update from staff
• Performance and monitoring reports from Karen Dowdy

Citizens' Advisory Board

The Citizens' Advisory Board will consider minutes from October 22 and engage in a strategic framework discussion covering vision, pillar focus areas, project evaluation, funding strategy, and next steps. Follow-up from the prior meeting and future meeting dates will also be discussed. No votes on specific projects or expenditures are on the agenda.

• Strategic Framework discussion on vision, priorities, and funding strategy
• Consideration of October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Follow-up from prior meeting recommendations

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee of Walnut Grove will meet to consider and discuss updated policies addressing utility growth areas surrounding the City of Springfield. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of previous meeting minutes. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of updated policies for utility growth areas surrounding Springfield

The committee approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting (4‑0). Staff presented a briefing on utility growth and urban service policies around Springfield. Councilmember Lee moved to recommend that staff from the City of Springfield, Greene County, City Utilities, and relevant boards form a working group to review annexation and utility policies, and the motion passed unanimously (4‑0). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Recommendation to form multi‑agency work group approved (4-0)

Landmarks Board

The November 19, 2025 meeting of the Springfield Landmarks Board is canceled. The agenda lists no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled
• No items on agenda

Library Board

The Springfield-Green County Library Buildings and Grounds Committee will review minutes from a previous meeting and discuss capital improvement projects for the Library Station and Center, including a pavilion and a Friends of the Library shed. The committee will also provide updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects at the Midtown Carnegie, Library Center, and Republic Branch.

• Review October 14, 2025 Committee Minutes
• Discuss Library Station Foyer/Restroom Remodel
• Discuss Library Center Pavillion project
• Review Friends of the Library Shed project
• Receive ARPA updates for Midtown Carnegie, Library Center, and Republic Branch

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library District's Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from October, review the September 2025 financial report, and discuss ARPA project financial reports for the Midtown, Hatch Auditorium, and Republic Branch projects. An institutional advancement report is also on the agenda. No votes on major policy or funding are scheduled.

• Review of September 2025 financial report
• ARPA project financial reports for Midtown, Hatch Auditorium, and Republic Branch projects
• Reserves cash flow discussion
• Approval of October 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Programs, Services, and Technology Committee will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from September 9, 2025, and receive a presentation on local history from Brian Grubbs. No votes on policy or finance matters are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2025
• Local history presentation by Brian Grubbs

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review an update on the Overflow Control Plan. The body will also discuss recommended increases to sewer rates.

• Overflow Control Plan Update
• Recommended sewer rate increases

Workforce Development Board

The Planning and Oversight Committee will approve the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, set dates for the 2026 committee meetings, and discuss a revised Youth Incentive Policy. No other decisions are listed.

• Approve September 16, 2025 Planning & Oversight Committee meeting minutes
• Adopt calendar for 2026 Planning & Oversight Committee meetings
• Review and consider revised Youth Incentive Policy

City Council

The City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss legal actions, real estate transactions, and employee matters in closed session. The meeting is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 11:45 AM in the Busch Building.

• Closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation
• Closed session to discuss real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Closed session to discuss employee hiring, firing, or discipline
• Closed session to review sealed bids and proposals
• Meeting adjourned at the end of the closed session

General

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks will hold its board meeting to review financial reports, strategic plans, and sponsor updates. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM Central Time.

• Review of financial reports and strategic plan
• Board recruitment discussion
• Sponsor updates from City Utilities and Greene County

Citizens Tax Oversight Committee

The Citizens Tax Oversight Committee will hear updates on the 1/8 Cent Transportation Sales Tax, 1/4 Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax, and 3/4 Cent Spring Forward SGF Sales Tax projects. Directors will present reports on hotel/motel tax, level property tax, and marijuana sales tax. The meeting also includes approving previous minutes and discussing an upcoming City Council presentation.

• Update on 1/8 Cent Transportation Sales Tax Projects
• Update on 1/4 Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax Projects
• Update on 3/4 Cent Spring Forward SGF Sales Tax
• Hotel/Motel Tax Reports
• Marijuana Sales Tax report

City Council

The City Council will conduct a closed‑session meeting. The session will cover legal actions, potential litigation, confidential communications with attorneys, and real‑estate matters that could be affected by public knowledge. No other agenda items are listed.

City Council

The City Council will decide on several rezoning requests and budget amendments. The body will also declare the results of a special election regarding a 3% license tax on short-term rentals and hotels to fund a regional convention center.

• Declaration of results for a 3% license tax on hotels and short-term rentals
• Rezoning of 426 North Warren Avenue to Limited Business District
• Rezoning of 2565 North Kansas Expressway to Highway Commercial district
• Rezoning of 2404 East Sunshine Street to General Retail district
• Contract for Advanced Transportation Management System software not to exceed $115,159.64

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve financial statements, retirement applications, and calculations. The board will also review an audit and discuss legal matters in closed session.

• Approval of Financial Statement ending September 30, 2025
• Approval of Retirement Applications and Calculations
• Presentation of Audit as of June 30, 2025
• Closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation
• Board Member Nominations

The board approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial statement ending September 30, 2025. It accepted pension calculations, return‑of‑contributions amounts, and the retiree nominations. The board extended the retiree nomination deadline to January 7, 2026 and gave the Administrative Director authority to draft a China‑divestment letter. Additional items included a duty‑disability referral and an audit report presentation.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statement ending Sep 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted pension calculations as presented (unanimous)
• Approved return of contributions for four retirees (unanimous)
• Extended retiree nomination deadline to Jan 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted retiree nominations as presented (unanimous)
• Authorized director to draft China divestment letter (unanimous)
• Approved referral of duty‑disability applicant to additional physicians (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The State of the Workforce Committee meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Personnel Board

The Springfield Personnel Board will hold an appeal hearing for Jessica McTeer, a former Police Services Representative. Following the open hearing, the board will convene in closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting particular employees as permitted by state law.

• Appeal hearing for Jessica McTeer, former Police Services Representative

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold a public hearing on a landscaping plan review for substitutions of required open space at 3601 East Chestnut Expressway. The applicant is Barrett Fisk Design Build LLC. The committee will also approve minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting.

• ARC2025-00031: Substitutions for required open space in landscaping plan at 3601 E Chestnut Expy, applicant Barrett Fisk Design Build LLC

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District board will vote to approve the minutes from the October 8 meeting and the October financial statements. The agenda also includes informational updates on a drone show for the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, public safety, and upcoming downtown events. Two closed‑session items will address confidential legal matters and a potential real‑estate transaction.

• Approval of October 8 meeting minutes (presented by Chris Ball)
• Approval of October financial statements (presented by Craig Wagoner)
• Information on drone show for Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Holiday Show
• Closed session on confidential legal action and litigation matters
• Closed session on leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to approve October meeting minutes and discuss trash and recycling services in Springfield. The group will also confirm the agenda for its December meeting.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on Trash & Recycling in Springfield
• Confirmation of December 10, 2025 meeting agenda

Plans and Policies Committee

The Walnut Grove Plans and Policies Committee will meet on November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The agenda includes reviewing the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The committee will also consider a proposed ordinance to add a new City Code section 46-6 titled "Campaign finance". No other items are listed.

• Consideration of the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consideration of a proposed ordinance to add City Code section 46-6 "Campaign finance"

The Plans and Policies Committee approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Members discussed a draft campaign‑finance ordinance but took no formal action on it. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Neighborhood Advisory Council

The Walnut Grove Neighborhood Advisory Council will meet to hear updates on several community initiatives. Topics include the Neat Neighborhoods Competition, the Route 66 Sculpture Series, the Springfield Regional Arts Council, City Utilities, and the SGF Safer Streets program. No formal decisions or votes are indicated on the agenda.

• Neat Neighborhoods Competition – presentation by Marra Holt
• Route 66 Sculpture Series – discussion led by Heidi Hermann
• Springfield Regional Arts Council update – Leslie Forrester
• City Utilities briefing – Whitney Mann and James Case
• SGF Safer Streets program update – Mandy Buettgen

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will hold a routine meeting including approval of minutes, announcements, and a presentation from Kat Dull, Executive Director of the Child Advocacy Center. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Presentation by Kat Dull, Executive Director of Child Advocacy Center

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025, is canceled. The notice includes standard procedural information regarding ADA accommodations and public comment submission methods.

City Council

The City Council will convene a special meeting to discuss legal actions and real estate transactions in closed session. The meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM.

• Closed session to discuss legal actions and litigation
• Closed session to discuss real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Closed session to review sealed proposals and negotiated contracts
• Meeting adjourned at the end of the closed session

General

The Walnut Grove Watershed Committee will hear an update from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. A presentation titled “An Environmental Journey” will be given by Loring Bullard. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, regional issues, and other business.

• Loring Bullard presents ‘An Environmental Journey’
• Missouri Department of Natural Resources update
• Discussion of regional issues
• Other business items

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will meet to approve minutes, receive reports on the Springfield 66 sculpture program and Lake Springfield bridge, and discuss updates for Cooper Sports Complex and Bear Boardwalk projects. The meeting will include a closed session to discuss employee personnel.

• Approval of October 10, 2025 Park Board Minutes
• Presentation on Springfield 66 sculpture program
• Lake Springfield Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Review
• Cooper Sports Complex and Bear Boardwalk Improvement Projects Update
• Closed session for employee personnel discussion

The Park Board approved the minutes from the October 10, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the November 7, 2025 meeting also passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved October 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Technical Planning Committee will consider a revised Amendment 2 to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program. The committee is asked to recommend approval of the changes to the Board of Directors. This is the only action item on the agenda.

• Revised Amendment 2 to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to discuss the hiring process for the next internal auditing firm and review a list of past audits. The meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Busch Building.

• Discussion regarding hiring process for next internal auditing firm
• Review of past audit list
• Consideration of August 7, 2025, meeting minutes

The committee approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. Members agreed to hold interviews with internal‑audit vendor candidates on December 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved August 7, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled internal audit vendor interviews for Dec 8, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Agreed to issue RFP addendum and complete proposal scoring by late November
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold two hearings. One concerns the Classic Cars Services Garage project at 3315 W College St (ARC2025-00029). The other concerns a right‑of‑way reduction for a Chipotle location at 2734 N Kansas Expy (ARC2025-00030). The committee will consider the final development plan for the garage and the proposed reduction of public right‑of‑way.

• ARC2025-00029 – Classic Cars Services Garage project, 3315 W College St, final development plan
• ARC2025-00030 – Right‑of‑way reduction for Chipotle, 2734 N Kansas Expy

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board is meeting to consider 40 applicants for trade licenses. The board will vote on approvals to test, reciprocations, and reinstatements for master and journeyman electrical, master plumbing, journeyman gas fitter, and master and journeyman mechanical licenses. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Master Electrical – 3 applicants: Andrew Dishon, Eric Mincks (approval to test), Michael Moles (reciprocation)
• Journeyman Electrical – 13 applicants, including multiple approvals to test and reciprocation for Reymundo Garza
• Master Plumbing – 2 applicants: David Cuthbert (reinstatement), Jesse Poindexter (approval to test)
• Master Mechanical – 4 applicants, including reciprocations for Samuel Campbell and Clifford Walker Sr.
• Journeyman Mechanical – 19 applicants, all approvals to test

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss several zoning requests, easements, and public hearings. The agenda includes items for a church, self-storage facility, and university, alongside administrative actions for subdivisions.

• Relinquishment of Easement 968 at 4423 South Reed Avenue
• Offer to Dedicate 111 at 205 South Jefferson Avenue
• Z-19-2025 zoning request at 3907 South York Avenue
• Z-23-2025 zoning request for Central Assembly of God Church
• Z-24-2025 zoning request for Chestnut Self Storage at 4001 West Chestnut Expressway

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved several items, including consent items, combined presentations, the Z‑19‑2025 townhouse rezoning, the Preliminary Plat of The Dell Phase II, and two conditional‑overlay rezoning requests. The Z‑23‑2025 COD 275 church rezoning passed with a 5‑2 vote, while the Z‑24‑2025 COD 277 low‑density multifamily rezoning passed unanimously. All motions were recorded with the listed vote counts.

• Approved Relinquishment of Easement 968 and Offer to Dedicate 111 (7‑0)
• Approved combining presentations for Z‑19‑2025 and The Dell Phase II (7‑0)
• Approved Z‑19‑2025 townhouse rezoning of 14.46 acres (7‑0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of The Dell Phase II (7‑0)
• Approved Z‑23‑2025 COD 275 church rezoning (5‑2)
• Approved Z‑24‑2025 COD 277 low‑density multifamily rezoning (7‑0)

Landmarks Board

The Springfield Landmarks Board will hold a public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness for a project at 1159 East Walnut Street as unfinished business. A new certificate of appropriateness at 820 East Walnut Street will also be introduced. The board will receive reports on administrative certificates of appropriateness for three properties.

• Certificate of appropriateness (public hearing) – 1159 East Walnut Street (Applicant: Spencer Smith)
• Certificate of appropriateness (new) – 820 East Walnut Street (Applicant: Gray Gables on Walnut, LLC)
• Administrative certificate of appropriateness – 1159 East Walnut Street
• Administrative certificate of appropriateness – 1027 East Walnut Street
• Administrative certificate of appropriateness – 328 East Commercial Street

The Landmarks Board postponed the Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut Street to the December 17, 2025 meeting. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 820 East Walnut Street to replace a deteriorating sign. The Board also adopted a social‑media outreach strategy and assigned Assistant Director Melissa Hart to draft posts.

• Postponed Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut St to Dec 17, 2025 (motion carried, 5‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 820 East Walnut St (motion carried, 5‑0)
• Approved removal of historic Yankee gutters at 1159 East Walnut St (administrative approval)
• Approved new six‑foot wooden fence at 1027 East Walnut St (administrative approval)
• Approved replacement of six windows with aluminum‑clad windows at 328 East Commercial St (administrative approval)
• Adopted social‑media strategy; Melissa Hart to draft posts (decision made)
• Offered draft district‑expansion letter for comment before next meeting (decision made)

Committee of the Whole

This is a procedural Committee of the Whole meeting focused on continued discussion of Council Priorities. No specific votes or financial items are on the agenda. The meeting will adjourn to a Special City Council meeting afterward.

• Consideration of October 27, 2025, meeting minutes
• Continued discussion of Council Priorities

The Committee approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes. Members adopted and amended five City Council priorities, removing or revising specific language. They then voted to have staff formalize the amended priorities into a Council Bill for the November 17, 2025 agenda.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Removed “targeted” from Priority 2 – approved (9-0)
• Adopted amended Priority 3 – approved (9-0)
• Adopted amended Priority 4 – approved (9-0)
• Adopted amended Priority 5 – approved (9-0)
• Amended wording of Priority 5 – approved (8-1)
• Amended wording of Priority 3 – approved (8-1)
• Directed staff to formalize priorities as a Council Bill for Nov 17 agenda (9-0)

City Council

The City Council lunch scheduled for November 4, 2025, is canceled. The meeting was set to take place at the Busch Building.

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Springfield City Council with only a closed session on the agenda. The council will discuss legal actions, potential real estate transactions, and employee matters behind closed doors. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 610.021(1) RSMo for legal actions and attorney communications
• Closed session under Section 610.021(2) RSMo for leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate
• Closed session under Section 610.021(3) RSMo for hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees
• Meeting notice posted for November 4, 2025 special session

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a special exception request (Case 1307) for a Chick-fil-A property at 3700 South Glenstone Outer Road. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, and new business.

• Special exception hearing for property at 3700 South Glenstone Outer Road (Applicant: CPH Consulting, LLC c/o Chick-fil-A)

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been canceled because a quorum could not be reached. No business was conducted.

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The meeting for the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations scheduled for November 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a new residential rental license and inspection pilot program and a 48-acre rezoning at 3830 East Division Street. The body will also hold public hearings on several other rezoning requests and a community improvement district petition.

• Council Bill 2025-227: Residential Rental License and Inspection Pilot Program
• Council Bill 2025-226: Rezoning 48 acres at 3830 East Division Street to Planned Development No. 392
• Council Bill 2025-237: Agreement with TransCore ITS, LLC for traffic management software not to exceed $115,159.64
• Council Bill 2025-235: $80,000 appropriation for the Fire Department Training Fund
• Council Bill 2025-225: Petition to establish the Sunshine Towne Centre Community Improvement District

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the consent agenda. The council then voted 8‑1 to approve Council Bill 2025‑226, rezoning approximately 48 acres at 3830 East Division Street from County A‑1 Agricultural to Planned Development No. 392.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 48 acres at 3830 East Division Street (8-1)

Personnel Board

The Springfield Personnel Board will discuss and vote on proposed changes to its administrative rules, approve a subpoena form, and address a vacancy in the chair position. The meeting includes member training on the rule changes.

• Review and vote on proposed changes to Personnel Board Administrative Rules
• Approval of a standard subpoena form
• Selection or discussion to fill the Personnel Board Chair vacancy
• Personnel Board Member Training session

Board of Public Utilities

This is a routine regular meeting and retreat of the Board of Public Utilities. The agenda includes approval of minutes, financial statements, committee reports, and a closed session under several state exemptions. No specific substantive items (contracts, rate changes, or projects) are listed on the public agenda.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Financial statements review and approval
• Committee reports (no anticipated actions specified)
• Closed session under RSMo 610.021 various subsections

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council

The City Council Lunch meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025, was canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development will review Fiscal Year 2024 HUD-funded activities and begin the planning process for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment period. The next meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025.

• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 HUD Funded Activities
• Kickoff of Fiscal Year 2026 planning
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments opportunity
• Next meeting set for November 25, 2025

Committee of the Whole

The City Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss and potentially vote on reappointments and new appointments to the Board of Public Utilities. The meeting includes interviews for possible candidates.

• Consideration of March 11, 2025, meeting minutes
• Reappointments to the Board of Public Utilities
• Interviews for Board of Public Utilities appointments
• Vote for recommendations of Board of Public Utilities appointments

The Committee of the Whole approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Council voted to reappoint Steve Dooley to the Board of Public Utilities with eight votes. Hal Higdon received five votes, meeting the required threshold, and was recommended for appointment. The meeting was adjourned with an 8‑1 vote.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (9-0)
• Reappointed Steve Dooley to Board of Public Utilities (8-0, Jenson recused)
• Recommended appointment of Hal Higdon to Board of Public Utilities (5-0, Jenson recused)
• Adjourned meeting (8-1)

City Council Committees

This meeting of the Chairs of the City Council Standing Committees has been canceled. The meeting is rescheduled to November 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda contains only procedural notifications and no substantive items for discussion.

Personnel Board

The meeting scheduled for October 24 was canceled. The tentative agenda listed new board member training.

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold a public hearing on ARC2025-00028, a request to reduce the right of way at 714 W Chestnut Street. The applicant is Derington Architects LLC. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting.

• ARC2025-00028 – Request for right-of-way reduction at 714 W Chestnut St by Derington Architects LLC

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 23, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents should check future notices for rescheduled meetings.

Citizens' Advisory Board

The Citizens' Advisory Board will meet to review previous minutes, receive presentations on parks and trails, the art museum, and housing, and discuss next steps. The meeting is not a public hearing and public discussion is generally limited.

• Review of August 27, 2025, minutes
• Parks and Trail Projects presentation
• Art Museum presentation
• Housing Overview presentation
• Discussion regarding next steps

City Council Committees

The Council ARPA Review Committee will meet to consider minutes from November 2024, receive an update on ARPA projects and expenditures, and discuss a future meeting schedule. No public hearing or voting on substantive policy is scheduled.

• Update on ARPA projects and expenditures

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The scheduled City Council special meeting for October 21, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided.

City Council

This is a City Council Lunch meeting, not a public hearing, with limited public discussion. The council will receive a presentation on the CDBG Program and review the proposed 2026 meeting calendar. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Follow-up from the October 21, 2025 City Council meeting
• CDBG Program Overview Presentation
• Review and discussion of the 2026 City Council Meeting Calendar

Library Board

The board will vote on approving furniture, fixtures, and equipment for Hatch Auditorium and receive an update on the Willard Rental Agreement. A new county board member, Carol Anne Robinette, will be introduced. Other business includes September statistical reports and discussion of the Thanksgiving board meeting.

• Motion to approve Hatch Auditorium FFE
• Willard Rental Agreement update
• Introduction of new board member Carol Anne Robinette
• September 2025 statistical reports (traffic, circulation, PC usage)
• Discussion of Thanksgiving Board Meeting

City Council

The City Council will vote on several rezoning requests and a budget adjustment for a convention center. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a community improvement district and a new residential rental license pilot program.

• Budget adjustment of $750,000 from the Tourism/Convention Fund for a Regional Convention and Event Center
• Rezoning of 2.60 acres at 1739, 1745, and 1755 South National Avenue, 1111, 1119, 1133, and 1141 East Sunshine Street, and 1138 East University Street to Office district
• Rezoning of 48 acres at 3830 East Division Street to Planned Development No. 392
• Proposed new Chapter 75 'Residential Rental License and Inspection Pilot Program'
• Special tax for sanitary sewer construction near Bagnell Street and Biloxi Avenue

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the consent agenda. Councilmember Adib‑Yazdi's rezoning bill was remanded to the Planning and Zoning Commission by a 7‑2 vote. Two other rezoning ordinances were approved, one by an 8‑1 vote and another unanimously.

• Approved October 6 and 7 minutes (9 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (9 ayes, 0 nays)
• Remanded Council Bill 2025‑220 to Planning and Zoning Commission (7 ayes, 2 nays)
• Approved Council Bill 2025‑217 rezoning 3.33 acres to highway commercial (8 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved Council Bill 2025‑218 rezoning 0.20 acres to general retail (9 ayes, 0 nays)

Public Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Springfield Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly open meeting on October 17, 2025. The board will consider three resolutions: authorizing write-off of certain uncollected resident accounts, a gift card resolution, and 2026 payment standards. A new HCV Manager, Amber Arthur, will be introduced. The meeting also includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Introduction of new HCV Manager Amber Arthur
• Resolution No. 2528 – Authorizing write-off of certain uncollected resident accounts
• Resolution No. 2529 – Gift Card Resolution
• Resolution No. 2530 – 2026 Payment Standards
• Executive session on personnel related matters

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee meets to approve September minutes, discuss advisory presentations to the City Council, and schedule the annual Arbor Day Poster Contest. No major policy decisions or funding items are on the agenda.

• Approval of September meeting minutes (vote)
• Review of advisory or presentation to mayor/council/staff
• Schedule for the Arbor Day Poster Contest

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and committee updates, and to discuss a joint letter supporting the museum project. The meeting is held at the museum's temporary location.

• Review of financial report
• Committee reports
• Citizen's Advisory Board presentation
• Update on joint letter for Art Museum Project
• Meeting at 431 S Jefferson Ave, Suite 108

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee is meeting to continue discussions regarding the creation and funding of a program to remove trash from city property. The committee will also consider the minutes from the September 17, 2025, meeting.

• Discussion of creation and funding for a city property trash removal program
• Consideration of September 17, 2025, meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. They voted to recommend that the City Council consider a new program to remove trash from city property, directing a presentation for the upcoming City Council Luncheon. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended presentation of trash‑removal program to City Council Luncheon (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Plans and Policies Committee

The Plans and Policies Committee will meet to discuss the creation of a City Council Internship Program. The body will also review minutes from the September 10, 2025, meeting and upcoming agenda topics.

• Consideration of the creation of a City Council Internship Program
• Consideration of September 10, 2025, meeting minutes

The Plans and Policies Committee approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (Ayes: Hardinger, Carroll, McGull). Members discussed a proposed City Council Internship pilot program, covering objectives, structure, pay rate, and university partnerships. No vote or formal approval was recorded for the internship program, and the committee intends to present the proposal to the full City Council for further input.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)

General

The Technical Planning Committee is meeting to recommend updates to long-range transportation plans and state priorities to the Board of Directors. The body will also review federal funds status and balance reports.

• Recommendation for Destination 2045 Amendment Number 11 to add one project to the Constrained project list
• Recommendation for FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Amendment Two
• Recommendation for FY 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) priorities
• Review of September 30, 2025 Federal Funds Balance Report
• Informational update on FY 2026-2029 Administrative Modification 2

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will hear a presentation on a Kindergarten Readiness Study by Dr. Melissa Fallone. The commission will also consider minutes and make announcements.

• Presentation: Dr. Melissa Fallone, Kindergarten Readiness Study

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Buildings and Grounds Committee will review capital improvement projects for FY2026 and update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending. The agenda includes specific repair bids, renovation plans, and a review of rental statuses for various library branches.

• Midtown Carnegie Kone Repair Bid: $9,812
• Library Center Hatch Auditorium Owner Cost Approval
• Library Station Foyer/Restroom Remodel
• Library Center Pavillion Renovation
• Midtown Carnegie Sanitary Drain Issues

City Council

The City Council Lunch meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no items for decision or discussion.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Executive Committee will hold a procedural meeting with items including a board meeting agenda review and a director's report. No specific decisions, financial actions, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

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

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will vote on accepting a $1,000,000 grant from the Hatch Foundation for improvements to McDaniel Park. Other new business includes donations for Cruse Dog Park and Phelps Grove Park, an agreement with Cox Medical Center for a trail easement, and a CPTED presentation. The board will also approve a resolution recommending park projects to the Citizens Advisory Board and review strategic plan objectives.

• Grant agreement with Hatch Foundation for up to $1,000,000 for McDaniel Park improvements
• Accept donation for future improvements to Cruse Dog Park
• Accept donation for walkway improvements at Phelps Grove Park
• Approval of agreement with Cox Medical Center for a trail easement
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) presentation

The board unanimously approved a grant agreement with the Hatch Foundation to fund up to $1,000,000 for Phase II improvements at McDaniel Park. It also accepted a $53,629.56 donation from the William S. Chastain Estate for future amenities at Cruse Dog Park, a $29,341 Giglio family donation for walkway upgrades at Phelps Grove Park, and approved a trail easement agreement with Cox Medical Center for the Ward Branch Trail connector. Additionally, the board approved a resolution to present a list of proposed park projects to the Citizens Advisory Board and moved the November 14 meeting to November 7.

• Approved minutes from September 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted $53,629.56 donation from William S. Chastain Estate for Cruse Dog Park (unanimous)
• Approved trail easement agreement with Cox Medical Center for Ward Branch Trail connector (unanimous)
• Accepted $29,341 donation from Giglio family for walkway improvements at Phelps Grove Park (unanimous)
• Approved grant agreement with Hatch Foundation to fund up to $1,000,000 improvements at McDaniel Park (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to recommend park projects to Citizens Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Moved November 14, 2025 meeting to November 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

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 financial statements. The board will also receive an annual valuation presentation from Milliman and discuss a secretarial contract renewal.

• Approval of retirement applications and calculations
• Approval of August 31, 2025 Financial Statement
• White Secretarial Contract Renewal
• Annual Valuation Presentation by Milliman
• China Divestment Report Update

The board approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial statement ending August 31, 2025. It accepted retirement applications, pension calculations, and a return of contribution for Jeff Prior, and approved the NCPERS membership fee invoice. The board also closed investment records, extended the secretary’s contract, and accepted the actuarial valuation for June 30, 2025, which showed an $11.3 million unfunded liability.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 31, 2025 financial statement (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement applications for three retirees (unanimous)
• Accepted pension calculation figures (unanimous)
• Approved return of contribution for Jeff Prior (unanimous)
• Approved NCPERS membership fee invoice of $475 (unanimous)
• Closed all pension fund and board investment records (unanimous)
• Accepted actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2025 (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board will review the latest Workforce Improvement Update presented by Diane Rozier. They will also consider a survey related to workforce issues. No decisions are noted; the items are for discussion and possible action.

• Workforce Improvement Update (presented by Diane Rozier)
• Discussion of a workforce-related survey

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 9, 2025, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will review several zoning requests, subdivision plats, and text amendments. The meeting will also include the relinquishment of an easement and the acquisition of a property by City Utilities.

• Relinquishment of Easement 964 at 2709, 2713 & 2719 South Austin Avenue
• Request to Acquire 549 1436 West Hovey Street by City Utilities of Springfield
• Z-16-2025 at 2565 North Kansas Expressway
• Preliminary Plat of Mercy Springfield South Campus at 6375 South Innovation Avenue
• Initiate Land Development Code Text Amendments Citywide

The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously approved the consent items for Relinquishment of Easement 964 and Request to Acquire 549. It also approved rezoning Z‑16‑2025, changing 2.90 acres from General Retail to Highway Commercial. Additional motions to allow a 3‑minute rebuttal time and to reorder agenda items were also passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Items (Relinquishment of Easement 964 and Request to Acquire 549) – unanimous (8‑0)
• Approved rezoning Z‑16‑2025 for 2655 North Kansas Expressway – unanimous (8‑0)
• Approved 3‑minute rebuttal time for applicant’s representative – unanimous (8‑0)
• Approved moving agenda items 5.2 and 5.3 after 7.1 – unanimous (8‑0)

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District will approve meeting minutes and financial statements. The agenda includes updates on safety, parking, and a calendar of upcoming downtown events. The board will also hold closed sessions regarding legal action and real estate transactions.

• Approval of September 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Approval of September Financial Statements
• Safety & Security Update
• Parking & Maintenance Committee Report
• Closed session for legal action and real estate transactions

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to review a previous Trash & Recycling Study from 2017. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting.

• Follow-up discussion on 2017 Trash & Recycling Study led by Ashley Krug

Plans and Policies Committee

This meeting of the Plans and Policies Committee has been canceled. It has been rescheduled to October 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. No agenda items are listed for this canceled meeting.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will hold a public meeting to review minutes from September and discuss historic preservation plans for the Walnut Street District. The board will also consider two Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on East Walnut Street and South Jefferson Avenue.

• Review minutes from September 10, 2025
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut Street
• Review Certificate of Appropriateness for 417 South Jefferson Avenue
• Discuss Walnut Street District Boundaries
• Elect board officers

The Landmarks Board amended its agenda order, postponed a pending certificate, and approved a new Certificate of Appropriateness for 417 South Jefferson Avenue. All motions carried unanimously with eight votes in favor and none against. The board also tasked members with drafting outreach content and nominated officers for chair and vice‑chair positions.

• Amended agenda to move item 5.2.1 before 5.1.1 (8‑0)
• Postponed Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut St to Nov 5 2025 (8‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 417 South Jefferson Ave (8‑0)
• Nominated John Sellers for Chair and Genevieve Henry for Vice Chair
• Assigned board members to compile content ideas for historic‑preservation outreach

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, is canceled. The agenda text lists no substantive items for discussion.

City Council

The Springfield City Council is holding a special meeting on October 7, 2025. The only business is a closed session to discuss hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of specific employees, citing state statute. The meeting will adjourn immediately after the closed session.

• Closed session under Section 610.021(3) RSMo. for personnel discussions
• Special meeting notice issued for the closed session

Board of Adjustment

The October 7, 2025, Board of Adjustment meeting has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority will review requests for real property tax abatements for three different redevelopment projects. All three projects are located within the Grant Avenue Parkway Redevelopment Area.

• Tax abatement request for 1073 South Grant Avenue (HMNT Investments, LLC)
• Tax abatement request for 1112 South Grant Avenue (HMNT Investments, LLC)
• Tax abatement request for 505 West Grand Street (Valiant Group)

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The meeting for the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council will consider several special ordinances that adjust the FY 2025‑2026 budget, including a $2.5 M allocation for the Inman Sanitary Sewer Improvement project. Council members will also vote on rezoning proposals affecting commercial and residential parcels, and on a $200 K grade‑crossing closure agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and BNSF Railway. Additional items include a $500 K Brownfields assessment grant and a $300 K cost‑apportionment for US‑65 improvements.

• Council Bill 2025-213: $2,500,000 budget amendment for Inman Sanitary Sewer Improvement project
• Council Bill 2025-215: $200,000 budget amendment for grade crossing closure near Mill Street (Campbell Ave to Boonville Ave)
• Council Bill 2025-212: $500,000 budget adjustment for Brownfields Community‑wide Assessment grant
• Council Bill 2025-217: Rezoning ~3.33 acres at 3358 North Beaver Rd & 5242 East Farm Rd 104 to Highway commercial district
• Council Bill 2025-221: $300,000 cost‑apportionment for preliminary engineering of US‑65 and Division St improvements

The council approved the September 22 meeting minutes and the consent agenda unanimously. A motion to take item 12.4 (Council Bill 2025-220) out of order passed 7‑1. A later motion to remand the rezoning bill to the Planning and Zoning Commission failed 4‑2 with two abstentions.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Took item 12.4 out of order (7-1)
• Remand of Council Bill 2025-220 to Planning and Zoning Commission failed (4-2, 2 abstain)

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board will review monitoring reports, financial updates, and policy revisions including Basic Skill Deficient and Co-enrollment policies. The meeting will also include the election of a vice-chair.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Review of Basic Skill Deficient Policy
• Review of Co-enrollment Policy
• Service Location Changes
• Finance Report

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will hold a hard‑hat tour of the museum construction site. Attendance requires personal protective equipment and advance notice. After the tour, the meeting will be adjourned. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Tour of Art Museum Construction Site – hard‑hat tour, limited space, PPE required
• Adjournment

Finance and Administration Committee

The Walnut Grove Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Busch Building was canceled. No agenda items will be considered.

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold a public hearing on a final development plan for Thompson Quick Lube located at 1515 E Independence Street. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of the September 25, 2025 minutes.

• Hearing for Planned Development - Final Development Plan (ARC2025-00026) for Thompson Quick Lube at 1515 E Independence St

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. The board will introduce new member Garen Gilmore. It will consider 17 applicants and grant approval for each to take the required tests for Master and Journeyman licenses in electrical, plumbing, mechanical and related trades.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting
• Introduce new board member Garen Gilmore
• Approve Daniel Hunt for Master Electrical testing
• Approve six Journeyman Electrical applicants (Gregory Garrett, Ronald Grapes, Kaelan Lawrence, Cameron Lee, Kollby Mooneyham, Matthew Stapp) for testing
• Approve Christopher Brown for Master Plumbing testing

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board is meeting to approve consent agenda items and review financial and performance reports. The body will discuss program funding and workforce improvement updates.

• Approval of Basic Skill Deficient Policy
• Approval of Co-Enrollment Policy
• Review of Required Partners Survey
• Program Funding discussion
• Performance Report by Karen Dowdy

General

The Downtown Springfield CID Executive Committee is meeting to determine the agenda for the upcoming Board Meeting on October 8, 2025.

• Setting the agenda for the Downtown Springfield CID Board Meeting on 10-8-2025

City Council

This is a non-public City Council lunch meeting, not a public hearing. The council will discuss remapping, receive an update on missing middle housing, and review the proposed agenda for the October 6 regular meeting. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Remapping Discussion
• Missing Middle Housing Update
• Review of Proposed October 6, 2025 City Council Meeting Agenda
• Citizens may submit comments via online form or at the meeting (but no public testimony at lunch)

Workforce Development Board

The Walnut Grove Workforce Development Board meeting on September 26, 2025 includes a welcome, a WIOA Basics Training session, a Website Navigation Training session, and adjournment. No formal decisions or policy actions are listed; the agenda focuses on providing training to participants.

• WIOA Basics Training
• Website Navigation Training

Workforce Development Board

The Finance Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a finance report. The agenda also includes updates from government and consultant representatives.

• Approval of July 24, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
• Review of Finance Report
• Government Update
• Consultant Update

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board will meet to approve the October 1, 2025, agenda and review reports from the City of Springfield, state workforce data, and various committee updates.

• Approval of October 1, 2025, ORWDB Board Agenda
• City of Springfield Workforce & Economic Vitality Report
• State of the Workforce Report
• Planning & Oversight Report
• Youth Report

General

The Ozarks Transportation Organization Board of Directors will meet to approve transportation improvement programs, budget amendments, and legislative priorities for 2026. The body is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and federal funding awards for transit vehicles.

• Construction contract for Ward Branch Greenway Trail not to exceed $500,000
• Route 160/Pembroke study contract with Crawford, Murphy, and Tilly up to $50,000 (expandable to $75,000)
• FTA 5310 vehicle funding awards to OATS and VSL Springfield Assisted Living LLC
• FY2026 Operational Budget Amendment #2
• Amendment 1 to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will consider action items regarding electric fuel adjustments and budget category transfers. The board will also review a Public Transit Agency Safety Plan and transit grant funding.

• Electric Fuel Adjustment (action item)
• Budget Category Transfers (action item)
• Resolution for Public Transit Agency Safety Plan Updates
• Resolution for Transit Grant Funding
• Resolution for Public Energy Week, October 5-11, 2025

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold a public hearing on case ARC2025-00025, regarding property at 2655 N Grant Avenue (Mesa Addition). The applicant is Michael Stalzer, and the work type is listed as 'Land Development Code Unclear'. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing for ARC2025-00025 at 2655 N Grant Ave, applicant Michael Stalzer
• Work type: Land Development Code Unclear
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss unfinished business and other business regarding a specific property. The meeting includes a review of a planned development and a subdivision variance.

• Planned Development 392 at 3830 East Division Street (Applicant: East Division Development, LLC et al)
• Subdivision Variance 360 at 3830 East Division Street (Applicant: East Division Development, LLC et al)

The commission approved the September 11, 2025 minutes. It voted to reduce speaker time to three minutes per agenda item and to combine presentations 5.1 and 7.1. It also adopted a motion requiring the developer of Planned Development 392 to escrow funds for signal improvements at Division Street and LeCompte Road before permits are issued. All motions passed unanimously with Commissioner Lebeck absent.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reduced speaker time to 3 minutes per agenda item (unanimous)
• Combined presentations 5.1 (Planned Development 392) and 7.1 (Subdivision Variance 360) (unanimous)
• Approved traffic‑impact mitigation requiring developer escrow for signal improvements at Division & LeCompte (unanimous)

Citizens' Advisory Board

The September 24, 2025 meeting of the Citizens' Advisory Board has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been canceled. The agenda lists no items for discussion or decision.

City Council

This September 23, 2025 City Council Lunch meeting has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Board of Public Utilities

The Management & Finance Committee will review an informational item on natural gas recovery adjustment and take action on electric fuel adjustments and budget category transfers. The Plans & Policy Committee will vote on a resolution to update the public transit agency safety plan. Both committees may hold a closed session if a majority approves, as allowed by RSMo Section 610.021.

• Natural Gas Recovery Adjustment (informational) – presented by Austin Beshears
• Electric Fuel Adjustments (action) – presented by Austin Beshears
• Budget Category Transfers (action) – presented by Jamie Dame
• Resolution – Public Transit Agency Safety Plan Updates (action) – presented by Kelly Turner
• Potential closed session on matters covered by RSMo Section 610.021

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

• Approval of June 24, 2025, CACCD meeting minutes
• Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
• Public comments period
• Next meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council will consider a second‑reading ordinance to approve a $3,087,450 contract for the Scenic Avenue Bridge over Wilson’s Creek. It will also vote on several rezoning ordinances, budget adjustments for public works and economic development, and a special ordinance to accept a $99,337 match for the Ward Branch Greenway Trail extension. Additional items include updates to the police and fire retirement fund rules and revisions to City Utilities rates.

• Approve $3,087,450 contract for Scenic Avenue Bridge construction (Council Bill 2025‑211)
• Rezone 3.14 acres at 5585 South Robberson Avenue to Planned Development No. 393 (Council Bill 2025‑196)
• Allocate $99,337 for a 20% match on the Ward Branch Greenway Trail extension (Council Bill 2025‑199)
• Accept $460,068 grant for temporary employment cleanup in Webster County (Council Bill 2025‑204)
• Approve City Utilities FY 2026 operating budget and electric rate changes (Council Bills 2025‑208, 2025‑209)

The Walnut Grove City Council unanimously approved a series of ordinances, including a $1,143,000 budget amendment for a Parks Department equipment lease‑purchase and a $99,337 amendment for the Ward Branch Greenway Trail extension. The council also approved zoning changes for properties on South Robberson Avenue and North Fort Avenue, a conditional use permit for a restaurant on East Walnut Street, and several code amendments covering occupational licenses, retirement system definitions, and merit rules. All votes were unanimous; Mayor Schrag was absent.

• Approved Ordinance 6950 (Substitute Council Bill 2025-190) on occupational license tax proof (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 28206 (Council Bill 2025-195) granting Conditional Use Permit No. 483 for 1027 East Walnut Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6951 (Council Bill 2025-196) rezoning 3.14 acres at 5585 South Robberson Ave to Planned Development No. 393 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6952 (Council Bill 2025-197) rezoning 1.0 acre at 2808 North Fort Ave to Residential Townhouse district with Conditional Overlay District 274 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 28207 (Council Bill 2025-199) authorizing $99,337 for Ward Branch Greenway Trail extension (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 28208 (Council Bill 2025-200) authorizing $1,143,000 for Parks Department equipment lease‑purchase (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6953 (Council Bill 2025-201) amending city code sections on Police and Fire Officers’ Retirement System (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 6954 (Council Bill 2025-202) amending Merit System Rules in the city code (unanimous)

Public Housing Authority

The Housing Authority Board will review departmental reports and consider resolutions to authorize the write-off of uncollected resident accounts, set flat rents for public housing effective January 1, 2026, and acknowledge a change in management for Pinnacle on the Park.

• Resolution No. 2525: Authorizing write-off of uncollected resident accounts
• Resolution No. 2526: Flat rents effective 1/1/2026 for Public Housing
• Resolution No. 2527: Acknowledging change of Management Company Name to Allied Orien Real Estate of Southeast, LLC
• Pinnacle on the Park update: Expected closing date of 9.24.25
• Public comment: Sign up by emailing [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. Friday before the meeting

Public Housing Authority

The Springfield Housing Authority is holding a special called board meeting to consider Resolution #2503, which authorizes Breckenridge Development Services to enter transactions for the rehabilitation of a 142-unit multifamily housing project. The resolution also acknowledges a change in the management company name to 'Allied Orion Real Estate Services Southeast, LLC.' The public may attend and speak if they sign up in advance by email.

• Resolution #2503 – authorizing Breckenridge Development Services to facilitate rehabilitation of a 142-unit multifamily housing project and acknowledging management company name change to Allied Orion Real Estate Services Southeast, LLC.
• Meeting is a special called board session with public attendance allowed; speakers must register by email before the Friday prior.
• Non-discrimination statement reaffirmed for all housing operations under the Housing Act of 1937.

Airport Board

The Springfield-Branson National Airport Board will meet to review several service agreements and a statistical summary for August 2025. The board will also hold a closed session regarding personnel matters.

• Contract with Coffee Concession
• Advertising agreement with Thunderburst
• Agreement with Miles Partnership
• Addendum to CMT’s Professional Service Agreement
• Closed session for employee hiring, firing, disciplinary, or promotion

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Visit Springfield Board of Directors will meet on September 18, 2025 to approve the minutes from the July meeting, hear public comments, and receive reports from the chair, committees, the City of Springfield, and staff. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and no specific policy decisions are listed.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Chair's report
• Committee reports
• City of Springfield and staff reports

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Committee will vote to approve the August meeting minutes. Members will discuss a written report and possible council lunch presentation, appointment recommendations, post‑storm tree clean‑up guidance, and the Treesilience program for dangerous tree removal. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment and schedule the next meeting for Oct. 16.

• Approval of August meeting minutes (vote)
• Report to mayor/city council – written report and possible council lunch presentation
• Appointment recommendations
• Post‑storm tree clean‑up guidance
• Treesilience program for dangerous tree removal

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, was canceled.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board will meet to consider a letter of support for Phase II of an unspecified project. The agenda includes consent items (minutes and financial report) and various reports: SMMA, FOSAM/SAM Foundation, director's report, an update on the temporary location at 431 S Jefferson Ave, AMRN update, and hard hat tours for board members. Committee meetings will also be discussed.

• Consideration of letter of support for Phase II
• Approval of consent agenda (minutes and financial report)
• Update on temporary location at 431 S Jefferson Ave, Suite 108
• Reports from SMMA, FOSAM/SAM Foundation, and Director
• Hard hat tours for board members

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee will review and recommend 2026 Legislative Priorities for City Council consideration. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes. This item sets the city's advocacy agenda for the upcoming year.

• Review and recommendation of 2026 Legislative Priorities for City Council Consideration

The Community Involvement Committee approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes and kept payday loans on the monitoring list. It removed municipal‑court and property‑nuisance items, while retaining video lottery terminals and hemp‑based marijuana product sales as Legislative Priorities. The committee then voted to forward a revised set of six Legislative Priorities for 2026 to the City Council.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Retained payday loans as a Legislative Priority for monitoring
• Removed Municipal Court warrants, traffic violation, and community service priorities
• Removed property nuisance and unsafe building items from priorities
• Kept video lottery terminals and hemp‑based marijuana product sales as Legislative Priorities
• Recommended keeping HB 1662 home‑based business law as a priority
• Removed annexations from Legislative Priorities
• Approved revised 2026 Legislative Priorities to be presented to City Council (unanimous)

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Finance & Personnel Committee will meet to review August 2025 financial reports and ARPA project finances for Midtown, TLC, and Republic branches. The committee will consider a motion to build out a local history display case and discuss the Meeting Room Policy. A recommendation for members of a peer group for a compensation and classification study will be presented to the board.

• August 2025 Financial Report Review
• ARPA Project Financial Reports: Midtown, TLC, Republic summaries and Reserves Cash Flow
• Motion to Build Out Local History Display Case
• Meeting Room Policy discussion
• Recommendation for Peer Group for Compensation, Classification, and Benefits Study

City Council

The City Council will convene for a lunch meeting to discuss goal-setting workshop follow-up and review the agenda for a subsequent special meeting. This session is procedural and not a public hearing.

• Review of Proposed September 22, 2025, City Council Meeting Agenda
• City Council Goal Setting Workshop Follow-up

Workforce Development Board

The Planning and Oversight Committee will meet to discuss policies regarding basic skill deficiency and co-enrollment. The body will also review a required partners survey and receive performance and monitoring reports.

• Basic Skill Deficient Policy
• Co-Enrollment Policy
• Required Partners Survey
• Performance Report by Karen Dowdy
• Monitoring Report by Karen Dowdy

City Council

This special meeting consists of roll call followed by a closed session to discuss legal actions, litigation, real estate transactions, and sealed contract proposals. No public business or votes are scheduled.

• Closed session under Section 610.021(1), (2), and (12), RSMo.

Public Involvement Committee

The Springfield Public Involvement Committee will meet to consider selections for the Landmarks Board and the Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at the Busch Building.

• Consideration of March 13, 2025, and August 8, 2025, minutes
• Possible selection for Landmarks Board
• Possible selection for Springfield-Greene County Environmental Advisory Board

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025, August 8, 2025, and December 12, 2024 meetings. It reappointed Erik Kiser and John Sellars to the Landmarks Board and Louise Wienkowski to the Springfield‑Greene County Environmental Advisory Board. A motion to reappoint Alyssa Lindsay failed, and Sarah White was appointed to replace her on the Environmental Advisory Board.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025, August 8, 2025, and Dec 12, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Reappointed Erik Kiser to Landmarks Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Sellars to Landmarks Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Louise Wienkowski to Springfield‑Greene County Environmental Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Motion to reappoint Alyssa Lindsay failed (no second)
• Appointed Sarah White to replace Alyssa Lindsay on Environmental Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will review financial reports and committee updates. The board is deciding on funding increases for the TLC Project and updating administrative policies.

• GMP Increase for Local History Display Case ($18,633)
• GMP Increase for Architectural Services ($3,000)
• Approval of Meeting Room Policy
• Approval of Peer Group for Compensation, Classification and Benefits Study
• Review of Willard Contract

General

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks will hold a board meeting to review mission updates, sponsor contributions, and financial reports. The agenda includes a discussion on meeting minutes and preparation for future sponsor meetings.

• Mission and sponsor updates
• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial report presentation
• Preparation for sponsor meetings

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will meet on September 12, 2025, to discuss and decide several items, including approval of minutes, reports, and new business. Key decisions include accepting an in-kind donation of tennis court repair services, approving a funding agreement with the Watershed Committee, reviewing roof repairs at Grant Beach Pool and Dickerson Park Zoo, approving a cost recovery policy, and site master plans for Lafayette and Hawthorn parks. The board will also review potential park projects and planning initiatives.

• Approval of site master plans for Lafayette Park and Hawthorn Park
• Approval to accept in-kind donation of tennis court repair services at Meador Park and Gillenwaters Tennis Complex
• Approval of a funding agreement with the Watershed Committee
• Review and discuss roof repairs at Grant Beach Pool and Dickerson Park Zoo facilities
• Approval of a cost recovery policy for programs and facilities

The board adopted a new cost-recovery policy that sets targets for program funding based on a three‑tier model. It also approved an in‑kind donation of $10,500 for tennis court repairs, an amended funding agreement with the Watershed Committee, and master plans for Lafayette and Hawthorn Parks. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,500 in‑kind tennis court repair donation (unanimous)
• Approved amended funding agreement with Watershed Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted cost‑recovery policy for programs and facilities (unanimous)
• Approved Lafayette Park Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Hawthorn Park Master Plan (unanimous)

Art Museum Board

The Budget and Finance Committee of the Springfield Art Museum is meeting on September 12, 2025. The agenda consists of a call to order, a report from the Museum Director, and adjournment. No specific financial decisions or proposals are listed for discussion.

• Report from Museum Director

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 review asset allocation and an IPS document intended for City Council.

• Approval of financial statements for June 30, 2025 and July 31, 2025
• Approval of retirement applications and calculations
• Approval of return of contributions
• Review and acceptance of asset allocation document
• Review and acceptance of IPS document going before Council

The board approved the July 31, 2025 financial statements, accepted a surviving‑spouse retirement application, and ratified pension calculations and contribution returns. It also approved a $523.80 disability invoice, the revised Investment Policy Statement, and the new strategic targets and benchmarks.

• Approved July 31, 2025 financial statements (unanimous)
• Accepted Gary Buckle surviving‑spouse retirement application (unanimous)
• Accepted pension calculations for listed retirees (unanimous)
• Approved return of contributions for listed members (unanimous)
• Approved $523.80 disability invoice from Stubbe Case Management (unanimous)
• Approved revised Investment Policy Statement (unanimous)
• Approved strategic targets and benchmarks (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:06 a.m. (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The State of the Workforce Committee will approve the minutes from its September 12, 2024 meeting. It will then discuss updates and possible actions related to future planning of the committee's work. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Approval of September 12, 2024 State of the Workforce Committee meeting minutes
• Discussion of committee future planning

Personnel Board

The Springfield Personnel Board will conduct an open session appeal hearing regarding Krystal Barker, a former Workforce Development Specialist. The board will then enter a closed session to discuss employee hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting.

• Appeal hearing for Krystal Barker, former Workforce Development Specialist

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will meet to discuss a request regarding the APAC Parking Lot Expansion. The body will hear a proposal for a fee-in-lieu of a sidewalk.

• ARC2025-00024: Fee-in-lieu of sidewalk for APAC Parking Lot Expansion at 4580 W Calhoun St

City Council Committees

The Walnut Grove City Council Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for September 11, 2025, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items discussed.

Public Involvement Committee

The September 11, 2025, Public Involvement Committee meeting has been canceled. No agenda items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on several zoning applications, including Z-15 through Z-20, and will review a preliminary subdivision plat for The Vibe Crossing. A consent item to relinquish easements at 1414 West Elfindale Street and 1429 West Sunshine Street will also be considered. No decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Relinquishment of easement 965 for 1414 West Elfindale Street and 1429 West Sunshine Street (Applicant: Guaranty Bank and Lester E. Cox Med Center Business Office)
• Public hearing Z-15-2025 for 1012 West Buena Vista Street (Applicant: The Ridge HZ, LLC)
• Public hearing Z-16-2025 for 2565 North Kansas Expressway (Applicant: Neal Wood, Morris Loan and Investment Company)
• Public hearing Z-20-2025 COD 276 covering 1739, 1745, 1755 South National Avenue; 1111, 1119, 1133, 1141 East Sunshine Street; and 1138 East University Street (Applicant: BK&M, LLC)
• Administrative action: Preliminary plat of The Vibe Crossing at 3861 West University Street (Applicants: Flintrock C, LLC, PMJK Investments, LLC, and JAX23, LLC)

The commission unanimously approved the Relinquishment of Easement 965 and reduced speaker time to three minutes per agenda item (vote 7‑1). It added a condition requiring the preliminary plat for the 1012 West Buena Vista project to include traffic‑calming measures and then unanimously approved several zoning applications: Z‑15‑2025 (single‑family rezoning), Z‑17‑2025 (marijuana dispensary), Z‑18‑2025 (general retail), and Z‑20‑2025 (office district with overlay). The commission also unanimously postponed the consideration of Z‑16‑2025 to the October 9, 2025 meeting.

• Approve Relinquishment of Easement 965 (unanimous, all present yes)
• Reduce speaker time to 3 minutes per agenda item (7‑1)
• Add traffic‑calming condition to preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approve Z‑15‑2025 rezoning to Single‑Family Residential (unanimous)
• Approve Z‑17‑2025 rezoning for marijuana dispensary (unanimous)
• Approve Z‑18‑2025 rezoning to General Retail (unanimous)
• Approve Z‑20‑2025 rezoning to Office District with Conditional Overlay 276 (unanimous)
• Postpone Z‑16‑2025 to Oct 9 2025 (unanimous)

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 levy, then consider and possibly approve levy assessment amounts for FY 2025-2026. The board will also approve August meeting minutes and financial statements, receive committee updates, and enter closed session to discuss litigation and real estate transactions.

• Public hearing on CID Proposed 2025 Levy
• Action on levy assessment amounts for FY 2025-2026
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of August financial statements
• Closed session for legal and real estate discussions

Environmental Advisory Board

The board will review presentations from the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks and the James River Basin Partnership. Members will also hold a follow-up discussion regarding a 2017 Trash & Recycling Study.

• Presentations from Watershed Committee of the Ozarks
• Presentations from James River Basin Partnership
• Follow-up discussion on 2017 Trash & Recycling Study

General

The Technical Planning Committee will vote to recommend approval of Amendment 1 to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program. No other action items are scheduled; remaining agenda items are informational, including public comments received since June, a federal funds status update, and an administrative modification.

• Action item: recommend approval of Amendment 1 to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
• Public comment received between June 18 and August 13, 2025 included for review
• Federal funds obligation update for the OTO area
• Administrative modification to the FY 2026-2029 TIP (no action requested)

Plans and Policies Committee

The Plans and Policies Committee will review several proposed ordinances and policy changes. Discussions include the creation of a City Council Internship Program and requirements for fiscal impact studies on land use items.

• Proposed ordinance to enact City Code section 46-6 regarding campaign finance
• Review of General Ordinance 6918 regarding lane filtering
• Consideration of a City Council Internship Program
• Proposed requirement for fiscal impact studies on certain land use items
• Update on Historic Building Survey

The Plans and Policies Committee approved the minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous). It also approved an update to the historic building survey covering Walnut Street and Commercial Street. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑1 vote.

• Approved minutes of Aug 13, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved historic building survey update for Walnut & Commercial Streets (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑1)

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will review two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for 1159 East Walnut Street (unfinished business) and one for 1027 East Walnut Street (new business). The board will also discuss National and Local Districts. Other items include approval of August 13, 2025 minutes and communications on historic preservation plans and community outreach.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut Street (applicant Spencer Smith)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 1027 East Walnut Street (applicant McField, LLC)
• Discussion on National & Local Districts
• Approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Communications: Historic Preservation Plans & Policies and Community Outreach

The Landmarks Board postponed the Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut Street to the October 8, 2025 meeting. The Board then approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 1027 East Walnut Street, allowing refurbishment and reopening of the Ebbets Field Sports Bar & Patio. The Board also asked staff to identify properties in the National Walnut Street District that are not in the Local District and to contact the Public Information Office about meeting attendance.

• Postponed Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut St to Oct 8, 2025 (7-0 vote)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 1027 East Walnut St (7-0 vote)
• Requested staff identify National Walnut St District properties not in Local District
• Requested Public Information Office staff attend future Board meetings

Neighborhood Advisory Council

The Walnut Grove Neighborhood Advisory Council will meet on September 10, 2025 to hear introductions and discuss upcoming community events, tree maintenance, and council history. Topics include the Second Annual Mayor’s Block Party Challenge with KY3, a citywide garage sale on Sept. 27 and a reuse rally on Oct. 4, and updates from the Clean, Safety, Friendly, and Programs and Education committees.

• Second Annual Mayor’s Block Party Challenge with KY3
• Citywide Garage Sale (Sept. 27) and Reuse Rally (Oct. 4)
• Tree Maintenance discussion
• NAC History and Priorities with Mayor Schrag
• Committee Updates: Clean, Safety, Friendly, Programs and Education

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor’s Commission for Children will meet on September 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM. The agenda includes a welcome and a tour of the B&G Risdale Family Teen Center led by Brandy Harris, CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield. The commission will consider meeting minutes, continue a conversation with Brandy Harris, and hold round‑table announcements before adjourning.

• Welcome and tour of the Risdale Family Teen Center (804 W Catalpa St)
• Consideration of meeting minutes
• Continued conversation with Brandy Harris
• Round‑table announcements

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet to discuss FY2026 Capital Improvement Projects and APRA updates. The meeting will address specific library branches and centers.

• FY2026 Capital Improvement Projects for The Library Station, The Library Center, Midtown Carnegie, and Schweitzer Brentwood Branch
• APRA updates for Midtown Carnegie, The Library Center, and Republic Branch

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Programs, Services, and Technology Committee will meet to discuss the 2025 Youth and Adult Summer Reading Program. The committee will also review and suggest changes to the PS&T Committee structure bylaws.

• 2025 Youth and Adult Summer Reading Program
• Review and suggested changes to PS&T Committee structure bylaws

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will consider approval of the June 10 and August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also review and approve the August Add & Strike Reports for 2020‑2024. Additional items include a market analysis presentation from the Assessor’s Office and updates from the Collector’s Office. New business introduces a new member and discusses website details.

• Approve June 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve August Add & Strike Reports for 2020‑2024
• Assessor’s Office market analysis presentation
• Collector’s Office case updates (Moller, Shivers, Soto)

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025, was canceled. The meeting was to be held at the Busch Building, 4th Floor, Conference Room.

General

The Community Improvement District Image Enhancement Committee will meet to discuss image enhancement within the Downtown CID.

• Discussion of image enhancement in Downtown CID

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Executive Committee will meet to review the board meeting agenda and receive a director's report.

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

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council will vote on several special ordinances, including a resolution to apply for up to $500,000 from the EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant. It will also take final action on a $100,000 grant renewal for the Family Connects program, a $370,000 budget amendment for the Hazelwood Cemetery office project, and a $71,350 joint water‑resource agreement with the U.S. Interior Department. Additional items include a proposal to suspend a personal‑property‑tax proof requirement for occupational licenses and a public hearing on rezoning and conditional‑use permits.

• Council Bill 2025-186 – authorize acceptance of a $100,000 grant renewal from the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund for the Family Connects program
• Council Bill 2025-187 – amend FY 2025‑2026 budget by $370,000 to fund the Hazelwood Cemetery office and maintenance building
• Council Bill 2025-188 – approve a $71,350 joint funding agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior for six streamgages
• Council Bill 2025-190 – suspend enforcement of Sec. 70‑36(c) requiring proof of personal‑property‑tax payment for occupational licenses
• Council Bill 2025-194 – authorize application for up to $500,000 EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant

The council unanimously approved several special ordinances, including a $100,000 grant renewal for the Family Connects program and a $370,000 budget amendment for the Hazelwood Cemetery office project. It also approved a $71,350 joint water‑resource agreement and a substitute ordinance that replaces the suspension of personal‑property‑tax licensing requirements with a one‑year provisional license provision. Additionally, the council authorized the city to apply for up to $500,000 EPA Brownfields Job Training grant. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $100,000 grant renewal for Family Connects program (unanimous)
• Approved $370,000 FY 2025‑26 budget amendment for Hazelwood Cemetery office project (unanimous)
• Approved $71,350 joint funding agreement for water‑resource investigations (unanimous)
• Approved substitute ordinance replacing suspension of personal‑property‑tax licensing requirement with one‑year provisional license (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to apply for up to $500,000 EPA Brownfields Job Training grant (unanimous)

City Council

The Springfield, Missouri City Council is holding a strategic priorities workshop on September 5, 2025, with no formal votes or action items. The agenda includes team-building exercises using the Four Tendencies Framework, discussions on roles and norms, and breakout sessions to define success for council priorities over the next two years. This is a workshop, not a regular business meeting.

• No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled; the workshop is entirely procedural and strategy-focused.

Traffic Advisory Board

The Traffic Advisory Board will meet virtually to review updates on school sidewalks, crossing guard contracts, and walking routes. The board is scheduled to vote on adopting the 2025-2026 School Crossing Manual.

• Review of barrier street policy and school zones
• Vote on School Crossing Manual for 2025-2026
• Update on SGF Yields
• Review of proposed changes to the 2025-2026 Manual
• Sidewalk Updates: City School Sidewalk Program

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting originally scheduled for September 4, 2025 has been canceled and rescheduled to September 11, 2025. No decisions or discussions will take place at the original date.

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will hold hearings on two applications: a planned development final plan for an expansion at 2305 S Blackman Road, and a determination of unclear land development code requirements for amenity locations at The Vibe Condo Plat on W University Street. Minutes from July 31 will also be approved.

• ARC2025-00020: Planned Development - Final Development Plan for Elliott Robinson Expansion at 2305 S Blackman Rd
• ARC2025-00023: Land Development Code Unclear request for amenity locations at The Vibe Condo Plat, 3861 W University St
• Approval of minutes from July 31, 2025 meeting

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will review and act on 27 applications for master and journeyman licenses in electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, and mechanical trades. The agenda includes approvals to test, reinstatements, and reciprocations. No old or new business is on the agenda.

• 4 Master Electrical applicants: Matthew R Beatty (reinstatement), Yaroslav Roshko, Bryan Hensley, Billy Joe Swofford
• 5 Journeyman Electrical applicants including Jack Wilson (reinstatement)
• 2 Master Plumbing applicants: Cameron L Spitzer (reciprocation), Nathan V Doffin
• 8 Journeyman Plumbing applicants: Floyd D Adams, Drew Eggleston, Logan Flourney, Tanner Luna, Sabrina Pavlova, Robert Payne, Skyler Smith, Jeremy Wayne Thompson
• 2 Master Gas Fitter, 4 Master Mechanical, and 2 Journeyman Mechanical applicants

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Improvement Committee will meet on September 3, 2025 at the Missouri Job Center, 1660 N Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO, and via Zoom. The agenda includes a welcome, a discussion of regional workforce updates and planning, and adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

• Welcome
• Discussion, Updates, and Possible Action – Regional Update & Planning
• Adjournment

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, is canceled. The meeting was set to be held at the Busch Building.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been canceled.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, was canceled due to a lack of quorum.

General

This is a procedural executive committee meeting of the Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District. The only agenda item is to set the agenda for the September 10, 2025 CID Board Meeting.

• Setting agenda for September 10, 2025 CID Board Meeting

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

Park Board

The Park Development & Properties Assessment Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 2025 and discuss draft site master plans for Lafayette Park, Hawthorn Park, and Gerald Perry Tennis Courts, as well as a lot combination for Grant Beach Park.

• Approval of June 18, 2025, committee and closed session minutes
• Review of draft site master plans for Lafayette Park
• Review of draft site master plans for Hawthorn Park
• Review of draft site master plans for Gerald Perry Tennis Courts
• Review of Grant Beach Park lot combination proposal

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, was cancelled. The meeting was to be held via Zoom and in Conference Room 199 at 840 Boonville Avenue.

• Meeting cancelled
• Location: Conference Room 199, 840 Boonville Avenue
• Format: Zoom/Development Review

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 28, 2025, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Citizens' Advisory Board

The Citizens' Advisory Board will convene to review meeting minutes, discuss past decisions, and review timelines for the Fiscal Year 27 Public Works and Parks plans. The meeting is limited to no public discussion.

• Review of July 30, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of Fiscal Year 27 Public Works Timeline
• Review of Fiscal Year 27 Parks Timeline
• Presentation on Investment Framework
• Discussion of decision-making exercises

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee will hold a continued discussion on recommendations for the Rental Inspection Program. The meeting agenda is otherwise procedural, including roll call and approval of prior meeting minutes. No final decisions are scheduled; only discussion is planned.

• Continued discussion of the Rental Inspection Program recommendations

The committee approved the minutes of the July 16, 2025 meeting. After reviewing revisions to the draft rental inspection ordinance, members moved to send the updated draft to City Council for approval. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (Ayes: Lee, Horton, Hardinger, Carroll; Abstain: Schrag)
• Moved to send updated rental inspection ordinance draft to City Council (Ayes: Lee, Horton, Hardinger, Schrag, Carroll; Nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting (Ayes: Lee, Horton, Hardinger, Schrag, Carroll; Nays: none)

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, is canceled. The meeting was set to take place at the Busch Building on the second floor.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Busch Building 2nd Floor Conference Room, 840 Boonville Avenue

General

The Executive Board will meet to discuss waste management planning and grant criteria. The board is deciding on 2026 grant priorities and target materials, as well as a new line item for Grant O2024-016 for Victory Mission.

• Approval of 2026 Grant Priorities & Target Materials
• Grant O2024-016 (Victory Mission) new line item
• Review of Draft 2026 General Terms & Conditions
• Review of Draft 2026 Grant Scoring Criteria
• Appointment of Solid Waste Management Plan Workgroup

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council will discuss a follow‑up from the August 25, 2025 meeting, receive an update on the sister‑cities program, and hear a status report on the Route 66 sculpture project. No specific decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Follow‑up from the August 25, 2025 City Council meeting
• Sister Cities program update
• Route 66 Sculpture project update

Citizens Tax Oversight Committee

The Citizens Tax Oversight Committee will meet to approve minutes, introduce new members, and review reports on the 1/8 cent transportation sales tax and 1/4 cent capital improvements sales tax projects.

• Approve minutes from May 20, 2025 meeting
• Introduce new board members
• Review 1/8 Cent Transportation Sales Tax Projects
• Review 1/4 Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax Projects
• Review Hotel/Motel Tax and Level Property Tax Reports

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The August 26, 2025 meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development in Springfield, Missouri has been cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 23, 2025.

General

The Convention and Entertainment Community Improvement District Board of Directors will meet to discuss and vote on the real estate tax levy for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes a public hearing on the matter.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2025-03 regarding the fiscal year 2026 real estate tax levy
• Vote on Resolution 2025-03
• Approval of March 24, 2025, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is voting on several zoning changes, annexations, and budget adjustments. Key items include a $30 million appropriation for a convention center and a daycare permit for 1212 North Broadway Avenue.

• Council Bill 2025-180: $30 million budget adjustment for a regional convention center local match
• Council Bill 2025-171: Annexation of 10.13 acres in the 4000 block of South Jonathan Avenue
• Council Bill 2025-172: Conditional Use Permit for a daycare at 1212 North Broadway Avenue
• Council Bill 2025-173: Rezoning 1.22 acres at 2800 North Kansas Expressway to Highway commercial
• Council Bill 2025-188: $71,350 agreement with US Department of the Interior for streamgages

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5 and 11 special meetings and the consent agenda. It also approved an annexation of 10.13 acres on South Jonathan Avenue, a daycare conditional use permit, several rezoning ordinances, and a $30 million budget adjustment to match state funding for a regional convention center. Additionally, the council authorized the employment agreement for the new City Clerk.

• Approved minutes of Aug 5 & 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 10.13 acres at 4000 block S. Jonathan Ave (8‑1)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for daycare at 1212 N. Broadway Ave (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1.22 acres at 2800 N. Kansas Expressway (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10 acres at 2456 E. Sunshine St (unanimous)
• Approved $30 M budget match for regional convention center (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for City Clerk Anita J. Cotter (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Branson National Airport Board will meet to approve contracts for a short-term lot expansion and construction administration, and to discuss real estate leasing and legal matters in closed session.

• Approval of Short Term Lot Expansion Agreement
• Approval of Construction Administration Agreement with CMT
• Approval of Car Rental Agreement
• Closed session to discuss real estate leasing and legal actions
• Public comment period

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to discuss unfinished business including a report to the city council, a tree-inventory assessment request, and appointments for two seats. New business includes a post-storm tree clean-up protocol and an update on the Treesilience program.

• Request for tree-inventory assessment
• Post-storm tree clean-up protocol discussion
• Appointment of Ben Tegeler to Ozark Greenways seat
• Appointment of Anna Dowell to CFO seat
• Treesilience update

Board of Public Utilities

The Audit/Executive Committee will review the President‑CEO’s annual performance appraisal. The committee may vote to hold a closed session for matters covered by RSMo Section 610.021. No other specific items are listed.

• Review of President‑CEO annual performance appraisal
• Possible closed‑session vote under RSMo Section 610.021

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will consider the FY2026-2030 Operating Plan and the FY2026 Operating Budget. Members will also vote on electric rate adjustments and revisions to the Rate Policy Standards. The meeting includes updates on power supply construction and water operations.

• Resolution for FY2026-2030 Operating Plan / FY2026 Operating Budget
• Resolution for Electric Rate Adjustments
• Resolution for Revised CU Policy 5.25-Rate Policy Standards
• Approval of financial statements
• Power Supply Construction and Water Operations updates

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, has been canceled.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and director updates. The board will discuss the museum's renovation and expansion, specifically a joint letter of support for Phase II.

• Art Museum Renovation and Expansion Update
• Joint Letter of Support for Phase II

Art Museum Board

This agenda contains only procedural items: roll call, a closed session under state law to discuss legal actions and attorney communications, and adjournment. No public decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.

• Closed session per RSMo. § 610.021(1) to discuss litigation and privileged attorney communications

Community Involvement Committee

The Community Involvement Committee meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, has been canceled and rescheduled for August 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

General

The Technical Planning Committee will meet to recommend approval of Amendment 1 to the FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program. The meeting will also include informational updates on public comments and federal funds. No other action items are scheduled.

• Recommend approval of FY 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment 1
• Public comment period closed August 19, 2025
• Update on federal funds obligation in the OTO area
• FY 2026-2029 Administrative Modification 1 included for review
• Next meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss a real property tax abatement request. The request was submitted by Soflo, LLC for a project within the Hampton-Florence Redevelopment Area.

• Tax abatement request for 315, 319, 323, and 327 South Florence Avenue
• Tax abatement request for 316, 320, and 324 South Hampton Avenue
• Applicant: Soflo, LLC

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Finance & Personnel Committee will review financial reports for FY25 and FY26. The body will also discuss ARPA project summaries and the Meeting Room Policy.

• Review of FY25 June 2025 and FY26 July 2025 financial reports
• ARPA Project Financial Reports for Midtown, TLC, and Republic
• Discussion of Meeting Room Policy

City Council

The City Council will hold a lunch meeting to receive a presentation from the SGF Kickball Club, discuss legislative wrap-up and topics for 2026, and review the proposed August 25 regular meeting agenda. This is a non-public-hearing session with limited public discussion.

• SGF Kickball Club presentation
• Legislative review and 2026 topics presentation
• Review of proposed August 25, 2025 City Council meeting agenda

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Improvement Committee will meet to receive a consultant update and engage in planning. The meeting includes a section for discussion, updates, and possible action.

• Consultant update and planning

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board will meet to approve minutes, review committee reports, and discuss a public meeting date for a tax rate approval. The agenda includes updates on compensation, benefits, and a report on a significant drop in unique visitor statistics.

• Approval of July 15, 2025 Board Meeting minutes
• Public meeting date set for approval of tax rate
• Report on significant drop in unique visitor statistics
• Compensation/Classification, Benefits Assessment Update
• July 2025 Statistical Report (LST & PRK Traffic, Circ, PC Usage)

General

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks board will receive a mission update, including sponsor and watershed reports. They will consider the meeting minutes from the previous session. The primary decision item is the review of the draft 2026 budget and related financial statements. No other decisions are listed.

• Mission update with sponsor reports
• Watershed operational update
• Review of meeting minutes
• Draft 2026 budget and financials

Public Housing Authority

The Walnut Grove Housing Authority Board will consider several resolutions, including authorizing write‑offs of certain uncollected resident accounts and reviewing the Section 8 Management Assessment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The board will also reaffirm Resolution #2520 for the Pinnacle on the Park development, noting a change in the project's closing date to September 2025.

• Resolution No. 2521 – Authorizing write‑off of certain uncollected resident accounts
• Resolution No. 2522 – Authorizing write‑off of certain uncollected resident accounts
• Resolution No. 2523 – Section 8 Management Assessment Report FYE 6/30/25
• Resolution No. 2524 – Reaffirming Resolution #2520 Pinnacle on the Park, changing closing date to September 2025
• Approval of meeting minutes for June 20 2025 and July 1 2025

Public Housing Authority

The Springfield Housing Authority board will vote on Resolution #2502, which reaffirms a prior resolution authorizing Breckenridge Development Services, Inc. to conduct transactions for the rehabilitation of the 142‑unit Stillwell Columns Apartments at 525 S. Campbell Ave. The project will be renamed Pinnacle on the Park and is slated to close in September 2025. The meeting also includes standard old and new business items and a public comment period.

• Resolution #2502: Reaffirm authorization for Breckenridge Development Services, Inc. to rehab Stillwell Columns Apartments (142 units) at 525 S. Campbell Ave.
• Project rename to Pinnacle on the Park with closing date in September 2025

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The board will approve minutes, financial statements, and retirement applications. New business includes a physician requirement code change, an asset allocation/Investment Policy Statement change, and a contract renewal for investment advisor Verus. A closed session is planned to discuss legal matters and personnel issues.

• Physician requirement code change recommendation
• Asset allocation / Investment Policy Statement change recommendation
• Verus contract renewal (investment advisor)
• Approval of retirement applications
• Disability review and approval

The board approved the July 17, 2025 minutes and the financial statement ending June 30, 2025. It accepted retirement applications, pension calculations, and return‑of‑contribution amounts for several members. The Verus investment contract was renewed for one year and the board recommended changes to the investment policy statement and asset allocation pending a Milliman review.

• Accepted non‑voting fire representative election results (Chad Davis) – Yes
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes – Yes
• Approved financial statement ending June 30, 2025 – Yes
• Accepted retirement applications for three police retirees – Yes
• Approved pension calculations presented – Yes
• Approved return of contributions for five members – Yes
• Renewed Verus investment contract for one year – Yes
• Recommended changes to IPS target weights and asset allocation pending Milliman review – Yes

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 14, 2025, was canceled.

City Council

The City Council and Board of Public Utilities will hold a joint public hearing to consider the proposed FY2026 annual operating budget and the Louise Knauer rate schedules. Opening remarks will be given by Dwayne Fulk, followed by presentations of the budget by Amy Derdall and the rate schedules by Austin Beshears. After the agenda items, the Board may hold a closed session if a majority approves.

• Public hearing on FY2026 annual operating budget
• Public hearing on Louise Knauer rate schedules
• Opening remarks by Dwayne Fulk
• Presentation of FY2026 budget by Amy Derdall
• Presentation of rate schedules by Austin Beshears

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on a zoning case, a conditional use permit, and a planned development. The commission also will consider consent items including an easement relinquishment and review preliminary plats for two subdivisions.

• Public hearing on Z-14-2025 COD 274 at 2808 North Fort Avenue (Tip Top Homes, LLC)
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 483 at 1027 East Walnut Street (McField, LLC)
• Public hearing on Planned Development 393 at 5585 South Robberson Avenue (Springfield Land and Development Co., LLC)
• Preliminary Plat of Fort Amor at 2808 North Fort Avenue (Tip Top Homes, LLC)
• Preliminary Plat of Chimney Rock Subdivision Revised at 3040 South Arcadia Avenue (JCRS Development, LLC)

The commission approved several items, including the relinquishment of Easement 962 and the combination of two presentation items. It approved the Z‑14‑2025 COD 274 rezoning, the Preliminary Plat of Fort Amor, and Conditional Use Permit 483 for a restaurant. The commission also approved Planned Development 393, rezoning 3.14 acres from General Retail to Planned Development No. 393. All approvals passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Approved Relinquishment of Easement 962 (6-0)
• Approved combining presentations for Z-14-2025 COD 274 and Preliminary Plat of Fort Amor (6-0)
• Approved Z-14-2025 COD 274 rezoning (6-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Fort Amor (6-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 483 for restaurant (6-0)
• Approved Planned Development 393 rezoning (5-0, 1 abstain)

General

The Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District board will vote to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the June and July 2025 financial statements. The meeting will also include a safety and security update, a discussion of speed bumps, and reports from various committees. Two closed‑session items will address confidential legal matters and a potential real‑estate transaction.

• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of June and July 2025 financial statements
• Safety & Security Update – Officer Scott Wallace
• Discussion of speed bumps
• Closed session on legal action and real‑estate leasing/purchase

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will hold a meeting to approve July minutes and discuss follow-ups on biosolid spreading, the 2017 Trash & Recycling Study, and the Davis Creek Initiative. Members will also confirm the September agenda with presentations from watershed groups.

• Follow-up discussion on biosolid spreading presentation by Ron Petering and Jeff Eagleburger
• Follow-up discussion on the 2017 Trash & Recycling Study
• Follow-up discussion on the Davis Creek Initiative presentation and letter from Michael Stelzer and Dr. Quinn
• Confirm September meeting agenda with presentations from Watershed Committee of the Ozarks and James River Basin Partnership

Plans and Policies Committee

The Plans and Policies Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and continue a discussion regarding changes to General Ordinance 6913.

• Discussion of changes to General Ordinance 6913
• Approval of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Plans and Policies Committee approved a recommendation to send to the full City Council that General Ordinance 6913 remain unchanged and that an informational QR‑code card be added for towed vehicles. The committee also approved the July 9 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (ayes: Carroll, Hardinger, Hosmer, McGull; nays: none)
• Recommended to City Council: no changes to Ordinance 6913 and add informational QR‑code card (ayes: Hardinger, Carroll, Hosmer, McGull; nays: none)
• Approved motion to adjourn (ayes: Hardinger, Carroll, McGull; nays: Hosmer)

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board is meeting to consider certificates of appropriateness for properties on East Walnut Street and East Commercial Street. The board will also conduct a pre-application review for a property on South Jefferson Avenue.

• Certificate of Appropriateness: 1159 East Walnut Street (Applicant: Spencer Smith)
• Certificate of Appropriateness: 221 East Commercial Street (Applicant: Aaron Paul Property, LLC)
• Pre-Application Review: 417 South Jefferson Avenue (Applicant: Spfld RE Holdings, LLC)
• Historic/Architectural Survey

The Landmarks Board postponed the Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut Street to the September 10, 2025 meeting. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for an aluminum sign at 221 East Commercial Street. The board declined to act on a proposed roof sign for the former YMCA at 417 South Jefferson Avenue, citing incompatibility with historic standards. Finally, the board voted to move forward with a historic‑survey study of the Route 66 College Street Corridor and a set of ten small historic gas stations, allowing staff to add ten additional parcels that fit the criteria.

• Postponed Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut St to Sep 10, 2025 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 221 East Commercial St aluminum sign (unanimous aye)
• No action taken on roof‑sign proposal for 417 South Jefferson Ave (deemed incompatible)
• Approved proceeding with historic survey: Route 66 College Street Corridor and Option 5A (10 small gas stations), with discretion to add 10 more parcels (unanimous aye)

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet to discuss FY2026 Capital Improvement Projects and APRA updates. The meeting will focus on specific library locations including The Library Station, The Library Center, Midtown Carnegie, and the Republic Branch.

• FY2026 Capital Improvement Projects for The Library Station, The Library Center, and Midtown Carnegie
• APRA updates for Midtown Carnegie, The Library Center, and Republic Branch

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to review proposed text amendments and remapping steps for the Community Development Code, as well as a presentation on R-MX1 Missing Middle Housing.

• R-MX1 Missing Middle Housing presentation
• Community Development Code proposed text amendments
• Community Development Code remapping discussion

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to review minutes from July meetings and hearings. The body will also review July Add & Strike Reports for the years 2020, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Review of July 8, 15, 16, 25, and 29 hearings
• Review of July Add & Strike Reports (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024)
• Collector's Office items for Amber Miller, Jeffrey Shivers, and Roberto & Noe Soto
• Discussion regarding BOE on Greene County website

City Council

The City Council is holding a lunch meeting to review a Chapter 98 code update and a zoning code text amendment. The body will also receive an update on the Rental Inspection Pilot Program.

• Chapter 98 Code Update
• Text Amendment #1 - Zoning Code Presentation
• Rental Inspection Pilot Program Update

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will meet to discuss the Proposed FY2026-2030 Operating Plan and the FY2026 Annual Operating Budget. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 3 pm at the City Utilities' Training Center Classroom.

• Opening Remarks by Louise Knauer and Dwayne Fulk
• Discussion of Proposed FY2026-2030 Operating Plan
• Discussion of Proposed FY2026 Annual Operating Budget
• Discussion of Proposed Rate Schedules
• Potential closed session to consider matters under RSMo. 610.021

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 council will consider a series of ordinance and budget items, including multiple rezoning proposals, updates to city codes, and several budget adjustments. A major item is a $30 million appropriation of local sales‑tax revenue to match state funding for a regional convention center. Additional actions include a new liquor license, an appointment to the Board of Equalization, and approval of trail and construction contracts.

• Council Bill 2025-180: $30 million budget appropriation for a local match to state funds for the regional convention center complex
• Council Bill 2025-178: $319,900 contract with KCI Construction for LeCompte Roadway Trail Improvements
• Council Bill 2025-179: $408,635 budget amendment for a Carbon Reduction Program supplemental agreement for a pedestrian/bicycle trail on Sherman Parkway
• Council Bill 2025-163: New liquor license for Pinecone Developments, LLC at 465 South Grant Avenue
• Council Bill 2025-177: Rezoning of about 48 acres at 3830 East Division Street from Agriculture (A‑1) to Planned Development No. 392

The City Council approved the minutes from the July 28 and July 29, 2025 meetings and the consent agenda, each with unanimous support. Councilmember McGull moved to remand Council Bill 2025-177, which would rezone about 48 acres at 3830 East Division Street, to the Planning and Zoning Commission; the motion passed unanimously. No other ordinances were adopted or denied at this meeting.

• Approved July 28 & 29, 2025 meeting minutes (Ayes: Jenson, Horton, McGull, Hosmer, Hardinger, Carroll, Lee, Schrag; Nays: none; Absent: Adib-Yazdi)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (Ayes: Jenson, Horton, McGull, Hosmer, Hardinger, Carroll, Lee, Schrag; Nays: none; Absent: Adib-Yazdi)
• Remanded Council Bill 2025-177 (48‑acre rezoning at 3830 East Division St.) to Planning & Zoning Commission (Ayes: Jenson, Horton, McGull, Hosmer, Hardinger, Carroll, Lee, Schrag; Nays: none; Absent: Adib-Yazdi)

Public Involvement Committee

The Walnut Grove Public Involvement Committee will meet on August 8, 2025. The agenda includes a roll call, discussion of possible selections for the Board of Equalization, and adjournment. No public hearing or extensive public comment is scheduled.

• Roll Call
• Possible selection for the Board of Equalization
• Adjourn

The committee approved the appointment of David Jacquez to replace Trish Hubbell on the Board of Equalization. The motion passed with votes Ayes: Jenson, McGull, Lee; Nays: none; Absent: Adib-Yazdi. The committee then approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Appointment of David Jacquez to Board of Equalization approved (Ayes: Jenson, McGull, Lee; Nays: none; Absent: Adib-Yazdi)
• Motion to adjourn approved (Ayes: Jenson, McGull, Lee; Nays: none; Absent: Adib-Yazdi)

Art Museum Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Springfield Art Museum Budget and Finance Committee. The only substantive item is a report from the Museum Director. No specific budget or finance decisions are listed on the tentative agenda.

• Report from the Museum Director

Park Board

The Springfield‑Greene County Park Board will consider several new items, including a request for reimbursement funding from the Missouri Department of Transportation to purchase an accessible van. They will also vote on a memorandum of understanding with Friends of the Garden, a resolution to remove the Hog Barn structure at Nathanael Greene Park, and a resolution to appoint a representative to the Galloway Community Improvement District Board.

• Approval of reimbursement funding from MoDOT for purchase of an accessible van
• Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of the Garden
• Resolution to remove the Hog Barn structure at Nathanael Greene Park
• Resolution to appoint a representative to the Galloway Community Improvement District Board

The board unanimously voted to declare the Hog Barn at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park unsafe and to order its removal. It also approved a resolution to accept a Missouri Department of Transportation grant that reimburses the $20,798 (20%) the board paid for an accessible van. The board unanimously approved an amended Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of the Garden and appointed Dr. Dale Moore as the park board’s representative on the Galloway Community Improvement District board. Committee memberships were kept unchanged for the current year.

• Approved removal of unsafe Hog Barn structure (unanimous)
• Approved MoDOT reimbursement grant for $20,798 van purchase (unanimous)
• Approved amended MOU with Friends of the Garden (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Dale Moore to Galloway CID Board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Maintained current committee memberships for the year (decision)
• Approved resolution to accept MoDOT grant and enter contract (unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Springfield Personnel Board will meet on August 7, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve proposed merit rule changes. The board will also welcome new member Jade Calloway, select a vice chair, and approve minutes from the January 2024 meeting.

• Proposed merit rule changes
• Welcome of new board member Jade Calloway
• Election of vice chair
• Approval of administrative meeting minutes from January 4, 2024

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to consider March 2025 minutes and hold a closed session to discuss confidential communications with its auditor. The committee is not scheduled to take any public action.

• Consideration of March 27, 2025, meeting minutes
• Closed session to discuss confidential communications with auditor

The Finance and Administration Committee approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. The committee also voted to hold a closed meeting to discuss confidential communications with its auditor and to keep that meeting’s record sealed. Both motions passed unanimously with three ayes and no nays.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Authorized closed session on auditor communications (3-0)

Administrative Review Committee

The August 7, 2025 meeting of the Administrative Review Committee has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting was canceled

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will vote on whether to allow 22 individuals to take tests for various trade licenses, including master and journeyman levels in electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, and mechanical fields. The meeting also includes routine items such as opening the meeting, approving prior minutes, and addressing a prior inquiry from Cindy Stephens. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval for Andrey Zubarev to test for Master Electrical license
• Approval for multiple candidates to test for Journeyman Electrical licenses
• Approval for David Plaksin to test for Master Plumbing and Master Gas Fitter licenses
• Reinstatement of Daymon Bruce Scriven for several licenses
• Approval for several candidates to test for Journeyman and Master Mechanical licenses

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board will meet to approve consent agenda items (monitoring reports, equal opportunity analysis) and conduct new business including year-end budget adjustments, a workforce improvement consultant agreement, service location changes, and an EPA job training grant opportunity. Reports from the director, performance, and one-stop operator are also scheduled.

• Year-end Budget Adjustments
• Workforce Improvement Consultant Agreement
• Service Location Changes
• Grant Opportunity: EPA Job Training
• Approval of consent agenda including monitoring reports and EO analysis

City Council

The City Council lunch scheduled for August 5, 2025, is canceled. The meeting was intended to be held at the Busch Building, 4th Floor, Conference Room.

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed agenda for the August 11, 2025, meeting. The session will include a closed meeting to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

• Review of proposed August 11, 2025, City Council meeting agenda
• Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation
• Closed session regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting of employees

Board of Adjustment

The August 5, 2025 meeting of the Walnut Grove Board of Adjustment has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss a real property tax abatement request. The request was submitted by Soflo, LLC for a redevelopment project within the Hampton-Florence Redevelopment Area.

• Tax abatement request for 315, 319, 323, and 327 South Florence Avenue
• Tax abatement request for 316, 320, and 324 South Hampton Avenue
• Applicant: Soflo, LLC

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The meeting for the Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations scheduled for August 5, 2025, has been cancelled.

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will approve minutes, review financial statements, and vote on a resolution to fund the Fellows Lake Pedestrian Bridge. The meeting will also include updates on electric operations and watershed committee activities.

• Approval of minutes
• Financial statements review
• Resolution for Fellows Lake Pedestrian Bridge funding
• Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Annual Update
• Electric Operations Update

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will meet to consider two hearings. The body will review a right-of-way reduction and a land development code matter.

• ARC2025-00018: Right of Way Reduction at 1500 N Farmer Ave
• ARC2025-00019: Land Development Code review for 3444 W Sunshine St

Planning & Zoning Commission

The scheduled July 31, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting was cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Citizens' Advisory Board

The Citizens' Advisory Board meeting on July 30, 2025, will consider minutes from the previous meeting and receive presentations on the Transformative Capital Improvement Project, community and neighborhood initiatives, parks projects, and a project delivery overview. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely informational.

• Transformative Capital Improvement Project Presentation
• Community and Neighborhood Initiatives Presentation
• Parks Projects Presentation
• Project Delivery Overview Presentation
• Consideration of June 25, 2025, meeting minutes

Workforce Development Board

The WIOA Partner Meeting will address new business regarding infrastructure agreements for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The board will also receive updates from partners.

• Infrastructure Agreements for FY2025-26

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for July 30, 2025, has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will hear appeals for over 100 properties, including Lowe's Home Centers, Kum & Go, and Pkg8 Springfield LLC.

• Hear appeals for Lowe's Home Centers properties
• Hear appeals for Kum & Go properties
• Hear appeals for Pkg8 Springfield LLC properties
• Hear appeals for HPA III Acquisitions LLC properties
• Hear appeals for Pinecone Developments LLC properties

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Springfield City Council. The only agenda item is a closed session to discuss pending litigation and attorney-client privileged communications under state law, as well as hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting specific employees. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Closed session authorized under RSMo 610.021(1) for legal actions and attorney communications
• Closed session authorized under RSMo 610.021(3) for employee personnel matters

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities is meeting for a luncheon to receive updates on utility operations. The session includes reports on power supply projects and SpringNet.

• Future Power Supply Projects update
• SpringNet update
• President-CEO update

City Council

The City Council Lunch scheduled for July 29, 2025, has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur.

Board of Public Utilities

The Plans & Policy and Management & Finance Committees will meet to discuss utility planning and financial models. The session includes one action item regarding an Integrated Resource Plan and several informational updates.

• Resolution – Integrated Resource Plan (4a)
• Environmental Regulatory Update
• Policy Revisions
• Cost of Service Model Review

City Council

The Springfield City Council will vote on final passage of 10 zoning ordinances, including several large residential-to-government reclassifications. The body will also consider a special election to impose a 3% tax on short-term rentals to fund a regional convention center.

• Zoning changes for 47 acres at 6217 South Southwood Avenue
• Zoning changes for 42 acres at 3020, 3050, and 3053 East Riverbluff Boulevard
• Zoning changes for 2.1 acres at 1414 West Elfindale Street and 1405 West Sunshine Street
• Special election on a 3% lodging tax for a convention center
• Budget adjustments totaling $1,405,000 for the Park Board

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will hear appeals for numerous properties submitted by various agents. A “No Change” status is listed for one Great Southern Bank property. The agenda also notes several stipulations affecting other properties. No other business is listed.

• Appeals from Agent Bruce Tindall for property 88-13-34-108-004 WIESEHAN, LAURA CITY
• Appeal from Agent Chris Hoeman for property 88-13-06-200-068 THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD CITY
• Appeal from Agent Savage & Browning for property 88-18-01-406-083 MIDWEST SENIOR LIVING CITY
• "No Change" entry for property 88-13-24-219-020 GREAT SOUTHERN BANK CITY
• Stipulations listed for property 88-19-06-209-063 CLAYTON FIN CORP CITY

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

This is a routine board meeting of the Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. The agenda includes approval of past minutes, public comments, and various reports from the chair, committees, city of Springfield, and staff. No specific action items or proposals are listed; the board may also vote to enter a closed session.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Committee reports
• City of Springfield report
• Staff reports and old/new business

Workforce Development Board

The Finance Committee will meet to review the finance report and discuss year-end budget adjustments. The meeting includes the approval of minutes from the May 22, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of May 22, 2025, Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
• Finance Report
• Year-End Budget Adjustments

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from the City of Springfield and committee chairs, and discuss new business including year-end budget adjustments and a Workforce Improvement Consultant Agreement. The committee will also approve the agenda for the upcoming ORWDB Board meeting.

• Year-end budget adjustments to be reviewed
• Workforce Improvement Consultant Agreement proposed
• City of Springfield Workforce & Economic Vitality report scheduled
• State of the Workforce, Planning & Oversight, Youth, and Finance committee reports
• Approval of August 6, 2025 ORWDB Board Agenda

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 24, 2025, was canceled. The meeting was set to be held via Zoom and in Conference Room 199 at 840 Boonville Avenue.

Citizens' Advisory Board

The Citizens' Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025 has been canceled. It will be held on July 30, 2025 instead. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a lunch session to discuss financing for the Event Center. The body will also review the proposed agenda for the July 28, 2025, meeting.

• Event Center Financing Discussion
• Review of proposed July 28, 2025, City Council meeting agenda

City Council

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss legal actions and real estate transactions. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn immediately following the closed session.

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

General

The Watershed Committee of the Ozarks will meet to review mission updates, approve meeting minutes, and discuss the 2026 budget draft and Strafford sewage matters.

• Review 2026 budget draft and financials
• Strafford Sewage Discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Mission and Watershed updates

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items. The next meeting is planned for August 26, 2025.

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, financial statements, and retirement applications. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal matters.

• Approval of May 31, 2025 Financial Statement
• Approval of Retirement Applications
• Approval of Return of Contributions
• Nominations for Non-Voting Fire Representative
• Discussion of Board Structure and Terms

The board approved the June 11, 2025 minutes and the financial statement ending May 31, 2025. It accepted retiree applications, pension calculations, and return‑of‑contributions submissions. The board also approved Chad Davis as the non‑voting fire representative and recommended changes to board structure and trustee terms to the City Council.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (Vote all: Yes)
• Approved financial statement ending May 31, 2025 (Vote all: Yes)
• Accepted retiree applications as presented (Vote all: Yes)
• Accepted pension calculations as presented (Vote all: Yes)
• Accepted return of contributions as presented (Vote all: Yes)
• Accepted Chad Davis nomination as non‑voting fire representative (Vote all: Yes)
• Recommended board structure and term changes to Council (Vote all: Yes)
• Moved to closed session at 8:56 a.m. (Vote Yes: Alexander, McPherson, Munsey, Setser, Stewart, Young; Vote No: none)

General

The OTO Board of Directors will vote on several transportation planning items, including amendments to the long-range Destination 2045 plan, a $350,000 line of credit renewal, and funding recommendations for eight trail and sidewalk projects. The board will also consider the FY2026 operational budget amendment, the FY2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program, and annual federal compliance certifications.

• Removal of the FF Extension from Farm Road 194 to Route 14 from the Major Thoroughfare Plan (Amendment 9b)
• Renewal of a $350,000 line of credit for trail engineering and federally funded projects
• Approval of TAP/CRP funding for eight recommended trail and sidewalk projects
• Approval of FY2026 Operational Budget Amendment Number One
• Adoption of the draft FY2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Finance and Administration Committee

The July 17, 2025 meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Administrative Review Committee

The Administrative Review Committee will meet to conduct a hearing regarding a project at 2852 S Dayton Ave. The body will also review minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting.

• Hearing for ARC2025-00017: Redeemer Lutheran Church Carport at 2852 S Dayton Ave

Art Museum Board

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors. The board will welcome new members, recognize an outgoing member, approve minutes and a financial report, receive updates from affiliated groups, and nominate officers for the coming term.

• Welcome of new board members and recognition of outgoing member
• Approval of consent agenda including financial report and minutes
• Reports from Springfield Museum Membership Association, Friends of the Springfield Art Museum/SAM Foundation, and Director
• Nomination of board officers

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board is holding a meeting that consists entirely of a closed session under state law to discuss legal actions, litigation, and privileged attorney communications. No public business or decisions are scheduled. The board will adjourn after the closed session.

• Closed session per RSMo. § 610.021(1) for legal actions and confidential attorney communications

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on seven land-use applications, including rezonings, a planned development, a conditional use permit, and a vacation. The commission also will consider a consent item to relinquish an easement, a subdivision variance, a master sign plan, and amendments to retail liquor sales posting rules.

• Relinquishment of Easement 961 at 2705 East Diamond Street (New Prime, Inc.)
• Z-10-2025 COD 273: rezoning at 2961 East Republic Road and 4152 South Middleton Avenue (Windmill Holdings, LLC)
• Z-11-2025 COD 271: rezoning at 2701 & 2747 East Sunshine Street and four addresses on East Stanford Street (Schweitzer Church)
• Planned Development 392 at 3830 East Division Street (East Division Development, LLC)
• Conditional Use Permit 482 at 1212 North Broadway Avenue (MC Thompson Holdings, LLC)

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the June 12, 2025 minutes and adopted a rule limiting public speakers to three minutes. It approved the relinquishment of Easement 961 for 2705 East Diamond Street. The commission combined and reordered agenda items and approved the rezoning and conditional overlay for Windmill Holdings (Z‑10‑2025 COD 273) along with the associated alley vacation (Vacation 842). It amended and then approved the rezoning and conditional overlay for Schweitzer Church (Z‑11‑2025 COD 271).

• Approved Relinquishment of Easement 961 (8-0)
• Adopted 3‑minute speaker limit (8-0)
• Combined and reordered agenda items 6.6‑6.8 before 6.5 (8-0)
• Approved Z‑10‑2025 COD 273 rezoning (8-0)
• Approved Vacation 842 alley vacation (8-0)
• Amended Z‑11‑2025 COD 271 to remove General Office uses (8-0)
• Approved Z‑11‑2025 COD 271 rezoning (8-0)

Workforce Development Board

The Walnut Grove Workforce Development Board Youth Committee will approve the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes and receive three reports: the Aspire Program Report, a Performance Report, and a Monitoring Report. No decisions beyond approval of minutes are indicated.

• Approve May 21, 2025 Youth Committee Meeting minutes
• Aspire Program Report (presented by Tracy Keithley)
• Performance Report (presented by Karen Dowdy)
• Monitoring Report (presented by Karen Dowdy)

General

The C-Street Community Improvement District Board will discuss a proposed half-cent sales tax increase as part of new business. The agenda also includes updates on bridge restoration, committee organization, and street safety. Public comment will be taken. The meeting is procedural with several routine reports.

• ½ Cent Sales Tax Increase proposal under new business
• Bridge Restoration Update from Sean Thouvenot, VP of Branco
• Street Safety update from PAR Officer Shelby Chaney
• Committee Organization Update
• Upcoming Board Activities – possible board training

Community Involvement Committee

The Walnut Grove Community Involvement Committee will meet on July 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Busch Building conference room. The agenda includes a roll call, review of the January 29, 2025 meeting minutes, and continued discussion of recommendations for the Rental Inspection Program. No formal decisions are indicated beyond the discussion item.

• Roll Call
• Consideration of the January 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Continued discussion of Rental Inspection Program recommendations
• Adjourn

The committee approved the minutes from the January 29, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to forward the draft Rental Inspection Pilot Program to the next City Council luncheon for presentation and feedback. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Jan 29, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0 vote)
• Sent Rental Inspection Pilot Program to next City Council luncheon (4‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0 vote; Hosmer absent)

Art Museum Board

This meeting of the Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors consists solely of procedural items: call to order, introductions, an orientation session, and adjournment. There are no substantive decisions, discussions, or public hearings on the agenda.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board will hold public hearings and vote on Certificates of Appropriateness for properties at 1159, 415, and 1107 East Walnut Street. It will also discuss historic preservation plans and policies, community outreach, and consider a historic/architectural survey.

• Unfinished business: Certificate of Appropriateness for 1159 East Walnut Street (applicant: Spencer Smith)
• New business: Certificate of Appropriateness for 415 East Walnut Street (applicant: The Downtown Church)
• New business: Certificate of Appropriateness for 1107 East Walnut Street (applicant: Rental Series No. 3 Loomer Property, LLC)
• Discussion of Historic/Architectural Survey
• Communications on Historic Preservation Plans & Policies and Community Outreach