Springfield, MO

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board's WIOA Partner Meeting on September 30, 2026 will consider new business on infrastructure agreements for 2026-2027. The agenda also includes partner updates. The meeting is at 2:00 PM via Zoom or at the Missouri Job Center, 1661 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65803. No dollar amounts, contracts, or specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• New business: Infrastructure Agreements for 2026-2027
• Partner updates
• Meeting held via Zoom or at Missouri Job Center, 1661 N Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO 65803

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Busch Building, 840 Boonville, Second Floor West Conference Room, Springfield, MO 65802. The board will approve minutes from its September 3, 2026 meeting and consider 36 applicants for electrical, plumbing, gas fitting, and mechanical licenses, most seeking approval to test and several seeking reciprocation or reinstatement. Under new business, the agenda lists going to counsel for a second reading of code changes. The agenda does not include the text of those code changes or any dollar amounts.

• 36 total applicants: 3 Master Electrical, 5 Journeyman Electrical, 9 Master Plumbing, 7 Journeyman Plumbing, 5 Master Gas Fitter, 2 Journeyman Gas Fitter, 4 Master Mechanical, 1 Journeyman Mechanical
• New business: going to counsel for 2nd reading of code changes (no details or dollar amounts given)
• Approval of minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting
• Applicants include 3 Master Electrical (Andreas Fast, Justin Johnson, Addisson Segovia) and 5 Journeyman Electrical (Chad Epperson, Miles Kennedy, Mason Matlock, Joseph Rew, Ryan Shewmaker)
• Master Plumbing applicants include Scott Bramlett, Johnathon Heide, Donato Islas, Kylan Kendall, Matthew Kendall, Roger Marshall, Osbaldo Perez, Colt Phillips, and Kelly Stufflebean

Administrative Review Committee

The City of Springfield's Administrative Review Committee was scheduled to meet October 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM via Zoom and in the 2 East Conference Room at 840 Boonville Avenue, Springfield, Mo 65802. The agenda states the meeting is CANCELED. No items of business are listed in the supplied document.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum's Budget and Finance Committee is scheduled to meet on October 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Meyer Alumni Center, 300 S Jefferson Ave, 3rd Floor, Conference Room (RM 303), Springfield, MO 65806. The tentative agenda lists only a call to order, a report from the Museum Director, and adjournment. No specific budget items, contracts, or votes are listed in the supplied agenda text.

• Report from the Museum Director (no details provided in the agenda)
• Meeting location: Meyer Alumni Center, 300 S Jefferson Ave, 3rd Floor, Conference Room (RM 303), Springfield, MO 65806
• ADA accommodations available via the City Clerk's Office at 417-864-1651

City Council

Public Involvement Committee

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

Board of Adjustment

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

Finance and Administration Committee

Workforce Development Board

Administrative Review Committee

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

Workforce Development Board

Park Board

Workforce Development Board

City Council

Community Involvement Committee

Plans and Policies Committee

Art Museum Board

Landmarks Board

Administrative Review Committee

Art Museum Board

Art Museum Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Administrative Review Committee

City Council

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

Citizens' Advisory Board

Landmarks Board

Administrative Review Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Public Involvement Committee

City Council

Board of Adjustment

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

Finance and Administration Committee

Workforce Development Board

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

Administrative Review Committee

City Council

Art Museum Board

Workforce Development Board

Administrative Review Committee

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

Park Board

City Council

Community Involvement Committee

Plans and Policies Committee

Workforce Development Board

Workforce Development Board

Citizens' Advisory Board

Landmarks Board

Administrative Review Committee

Planning & Zoning Commission

Art Museum Board

Art Museum Board

City Council

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

Administrative Review Committee

City Council

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

Board of Adjustment

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

Workforce Development Board

Workforce Development Board

Workforce Development Board

Administrative Review Committee

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

Workforce Development Board

Public Involvement Committee

City Council

Art Museum Board

Finance and Administration Committee

Workforce Development Board

Administrative Review Committee

Workforce Development Board

Park Board

City Council

Community Involvement Committee

Plans and Policies Committee

Citizens' Advisory Board

Landmarks Board

Art Museum Board

Administrative Review Committee

Art Museum Board

Planning & Zoning Commission

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

City Council

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

Administrative Review Committee

City Council

Administrative Review Committee

City Council

The Springfield City Council is holding a special meeting on September 28, 2026, at 11:45 AM in the Councilman Denny Whayne Conference Room at the Busch Building, 840 Boonville Avenue. The agenda consists of roll call followed by a closed session to discuss legal actions, litigation, and attorney communications under Section 610.021(1), RSMo., and the leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate under Section 610.021(2), RSMo. The meeting, record, and vote are closed, and the Council stands adjourned at the end of the closed session. No public votes or open-session items are listed on this agenda.

• Closed session on legal actions, causes of action, or litigation and privileged attorney communications under Section 610.021(1), RSMo.
• Closed session on leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate under Section 610.021(2), RSMo.
• Meeting, record, and vote closed; Council adjourns at the end of the closed session
• No open-session votes, contracts, or public hearings listed on this agenda

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and to review the proposed agenda for the October 12, 2026, City Council meeting. This is a workshop, not a public hearing, so public discussion is generally limited. The meeting will adjourn to a special City Council meeting afterward.

• CDBG presentation
• Review of proposed October 12, 2026 City Council meeting agenda
• Adjourn to special City Council meeting

Art Museum Board

This is a meeting of the Springfield Art Museum's Strategic Planning Committee. The agenda contains only a call to order and adjournment, with no listed discussion or action items, so it is procedural in nature.

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss updates to its bylaws and draft policies manual. The agenda contains no major funding, zoning, or construction items, only routine administrative business.

• Approval of 2026-06-18 Bylaws & Policies Committee meeting minutes
• Bylaws review and discussion
• Draft policies manual review and discussion

Administrative Review Committee

This meeting of the Administrative Review Committee, scheduled for September 24, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

• Meeting canceled

Workforce Development Board

The Finance Committee of the Workforce Development Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its July 30, 2026 meeting and to hear a finance report from Toby Stevenson. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no substantive policy or funding decisions listed.

• Approval of July 30, 2026 Finance Committee meeting minutes
• Finance report by Toby Stevenson

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear committee and staff reports, and review the agenda for the upcoming October 7 board meeting. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss sealed bids and contract documents, with no further public business after that.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, September 14, and September 2 meetings
• Committee reports from Planning and Oversight, Youth, Finance, and State of the Workforce
• Finance report by Toby Stevenson
• Approval of ORWDB Board Agenda for October 7, 2026
• Closed session per § 610.021 (12) RSMo to discuss sealed bids and contract documents

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will review financial statements and several committee reports. The agenda includes action items regarding electric fuel adjustments and budget category transfers.

• Electric Fuel Adjustment (action item)
• Budget Category Transfers (action item)
• Resolution – Designated Improvement Account Transfer (action item)
• Natural Gas Recovery Adjustment (informational item)
• Resolution – Public Energy Week, October 4-10, 2026 (action item)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The September 24, 2026 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this session.

Landmarks Board

This meeting of the City of Springfield Landmarks Board, scheduled for September 23, 2026, has been canceled. No agenda items or decisions are listed for this session.

Board of Public Utilities

This is a special meeting of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Springfield, Missouri, with a single agenda item: strategic planning, led by Dean Thompson. The board may also consider other items that properly come before it and could enter a closed session if a majority approves. The agenda is otherwise minimal and procedural.

• Strategic planning session led by Dean Thompson
• Possible closed session under Missouri law sections 610.021 (1-22)
• Special meeting held at City Utilities' Training Center, 301 E. Central Street

Citizens' Advisory Board

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development will review and discuss the Fiscal Year 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), which covers how community development funds were used. The meeting also includes approval of the August 25, 2026 minutes, future topics, and public comments. No votes on funding or projects are listed on this agenda.

• Review and discussion of Fiscal Year 2025 CAPER
• Approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comments period
• Next meeting scheduled for October 27, 2026

Board of Public Utilities

The Management & Finance Committee of the Board of Public Utilities will meet to discuss and act on utility cost adjustments and internal budget matters. Items include an informational update on the natural gas recovery adjustment, action on electric fuel adjustments, budget category transfers, and a resolution for a designated improvement account transfer. The committee may also enter a closed session for matters permitted by state law.

• Natural Gas Recovery Adjustment (informational)
• Electric Fuel Adjustments (action item)
• Budget Category Transfers (action item)
• Resolution – Designated Improvement Account Transfer (action item)

General

The Solid Waste Management District O executive board will meet virtually to handle routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and staff updates. They will also discuss a recycling education presentation, a product stewardship council update, and a line-item change for grant O2026-005 to the City of Seymour.

• Grant O2026-005 (City of Seymour) line-item change
• Recycling Education Presentation by Angie Snyder
• Missouri Product Stewardship Council Update
• SWAB Update & DNR Program Changes
• Draft MOU for Districts

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Commission

The Springfield Tax Increment Financing Advisory Commission will consider Resolution 2026-01, which recommends approval of the First Amendment to the Springfield Plaza TIF Redevelopment Plan. The amendment would allow multi-family residential use in Redevelopment Project Area 2 and extend the duration of tax increment financing in Areas 1 and 2. The commission will also elect officers and approve minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2026-01
• Vote on Resolution 2026-01 to allow multi-family residential use in Area 2
• Extension of TIF duration in Areas 1 and 2
• Election of officers
• Approval of minutes from April 28, 2025

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council is holding a workshop meeting with a single agenda item: a presentation on a portfolio approach to delivering results. This is a workshop, not a public hearing, and public discussion is generally limited. No votes or decisions are listed on this tentative agenda.

• Presentation on a Portfolio Approach to Delivering Results

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold second reading and final passage votes on multiple ordinances, including rezoning requests, budget amendments, and grant acceptances. Key items include issuing up to $9.2 million in bonds for public works and public safety facilities, accepting a $24.8 million federal grant for trail construction, and approving water and electric rate changes. The meeting also includes first reading of building code updates and an encroachment ordinance amendment.

• Council Bill 2026-201: Issue up to $9,200,000 in Special Obligation Improvement Bonds for Public Works building, Police Property/Evidence Building, and new West Fire Station #14 with fire truck
• Council Bill 2026-210: Accept $24,822,313 USDOT RAISE grant for design/construction of Jordan Creek, Wilson's Creek, and Trail of Tears Greenway trail gaps
• Council Bill 2026-193: Rezone 0.51 acres at 520, 528, 536 W. Locust St. from R-SF to R-MX2
• Council Bill 2026-203: Authorize revisions to City Utilities water rates
• Council Bill 2026-202: Establish Transmission Cost Adjustment Clause for electric rates

Public Housing Authority

The Walnut Grove Public Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is holding its monthly open meeting. The board will vote on two resolutions: writing off certain tenant accounts and approving a revision to the 2026 PHA Annual Plan. The agenda also includes reports from the executive director and department heads, plus public comment.

• Resolution #2637 – Write Off of Certain Tenant Accounts
• Resolution #2638 – 2026 PHA Annual Plan Rev. #1
• Approval of August 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive Director's activity and occupancy trend reports
• Public comment sign-up required by email before 5 p.m. Friday prior

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee will review staffing and equipment needs for Parks Forestry. The meeting includes updates on the Treesilience project and the October Tree Planting Tour.

• Review of Parks Forestry staffing and equipment needs
• Discussion of Missouri Community Forestry Council Conference
• October Tree Planting Tour update
• MDC seedling purchase

General

The Ozarks Transportation Organization (OTO) Board of Directors will meet to approve several administrative items, including the agenda, July 16, 2026 meeting minutes, and FY2026 financial statements. The board will also vote on a revised Congestion Management Process, an amendment to the FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, federal functional classification changes, an annual listing of obligated projects, an FTA 5310 funding award to the Ozark Senior Center, FY 2028-2032 STIP priorities, and 2027 legislative priorities. Updates will be given on federal funds, the US60/US65 study, the Long Range Transportation Plan, and MoDOT activities.

• Approve FY 2027-2030 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment One
• Approve awarding FTA 5310 funding to the Ozark Senior Center
• Approve FY 2028-2032 STIP priorities for MoDOT consideration
• Adopt 2027 legislative priorities
• Approve revised Congestion Management Process

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors is holding its regular September 2026 meeting. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: approval of minutes and a financial report, followed by reports from the museum's support groups and the director. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• Consent agenda: approval of meeting minutes
• Consent agenda: financial report
• Report from SMMA (Springfield Museum Members Association)
• Report from FOSAM/SAM Foundation
• Director's report and committee reports

Administrative Review Committee

This meeting of the Administrative Review Committee, scheduled for September 17, 2026, has been canceled. No items will be discussed or decided at this time.

• Meeting canceled

Art Museum Board

This is a procedural meeting of the Springfield Art Museum Building and Grounds Committee. The tentative agenda contains only a call to order, the director's report, and adjournment, with no listed action items, votes, or public hearings.

• Meeting held at Meyer Alumni Center, 300 S Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO
• Director's report is the only substantive agenda item

Citizens' Advisory Board

The Citizens' Advisory Board will hold a meeting featuring several presentations on legal considerations, the Sunshine Law, and public communications. The board also plans to elect officers and review minutes from the February 25, 2026, meeting.

• Election of Officers
• Presentation on Legal Considerations
• Presentation on Sunshine Law
• Presentation on Public Communications
• Presentation on Neighborhood Works Plus

Workforce Development Board

The Youth Committee of the Ozark Region Workforce Development Board is meeting to approve minutes from July 29, 2026, and hear reports on performance and the Aspire program. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of July 29, 2026 Youth Committee minutes
• Performance report by Karen Dowdy
• Aspire Program report by Cindi Koenneker

City Council

Art Museum Board

The Board of Directors will hold a meeting at the Meyer Alumni Center. The agenda is limited to a call to order, a report from the Director, and adjournment.

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet to approve prior minutes, hear a presentation on MS4 permitting renewal and SWMP update, and consider a letter to City Council supporting Chapter 94 code changes. The board will also set the October agenda.

• Presentation on MS4 permitting renewal and SWMP update by Carrie Lamb, City of Springfield Environmental Services Stormwater Division
• Review and approve letter to City Council regarding support for Chapter 94 code changes
• Approve August 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Set October meeting agenda

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Finance & Personnel Committee is meeting to review August 2026 financial reports, including budget summaries and ARPA project finances. They will also discuss unfinished business, including a hail damage insurance claim, and consider new business regarding a voting employer delegate.

• August 2026 financial report and budget summary
• ARPA project financial reports for Republic Branch and reserves cash flow
• Hail damage insurance claim discussion
• Lagers Voting Employer Delegate consideration