Walnut Grove public meetings in 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for December 30, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this date.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for December 29, 2021, has been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2022.

• No agenda items were listed due to the cancellation

City Council

The scheduled City Council meeting for December 28, 2021, was canceled. No items were listed on the agenda for discussion or decision.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The December 28, 2021, meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Workforce Development Board

The Council of Locally Elected Officials will consider policy updates and approve minutes from the November 12, 2021 meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the financial report, by-laws, and the 2022 calendar.

• Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Corrective Action and Sanction Policy
• Cost Allocation Plan Modification
• Approval of November 12, 2021 minutes
• Review of CLEO By-Laws
• 2022 ORWDB/CLEO Calendar

Library Board

The Finance/Personnel Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board will meet to approve minutes, review the library's financial report, discuss the Juneteenth holiday, and handle miscellaneous items. A closed session is scheduled under state law for personnel matters. The meeting is open to the public with virtual attendance options.

• Review library financial report
• Discussion of Juneteenth Holiday
• Closed session citing R.S.Mo. 610.021(13) for personnel
• Approval of minutes

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will hear various committee reports and the director's report. The meeting also includes a presentation of an audit and an overview of the strategic plan.

• Presentation of Audit
• Overview of Strategic Plan
• Material Selection Policy review
• Library Foundation update
• Approval of November 16, 2021 minutes

City Council

The City Council agenda is limited to a single item regarding a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion update. This meeting is scheduled as a lunch session.

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss legal litigation in a closed session. The council will also consider an emergency ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute participation forms for the National Opioids Settlement. This action is intended to secure incentive funds before the January 2, 2022 deadline.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation
• Council Bill 2021-324: Authorization for National Opioids Settlement participation
• Emergency ordinance for Distributor and Janssen settlements

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees Executive Committee has scheduled a closed session for December 20, 2021. The meeting is designated to discuss personnel matters pursuant to R.S.Mo. 610.021(13).

• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Airport Board

The Springfield-Branson National Airport Board is reviewing November 2021 financial and statistical data. The board will also consider agreements for AVCRAD lift station improvements and cargo apron expansion. A closed session is scheduled to discuss real estate transactions.

• Design Agreement for AVCRAD Lift Station Improvements
• Construction Agreement for Cargo Apron Expansion
• Improvements to Terminal Public Announcement System
• Closed session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Board of Trustees will review retirement applications and the October 31, 2021 financial statement. The agenda also includes reviewing election results and the June 30, 2021 audit report.

• Approval of November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of retirement, survivor, and relinquishment applications
• Quarterly Investment Report from Segal Rogerscasey
• Approval of June 30, 2021 audit report

The board voted unanimously to lower the investment rate of return assumption to 6.0%, a change discussed as appropriate for the closed plan. It also approved the October financial statement, accepted seven retirement applications, approved pension calculations and contribution returns, and accepted the quarterly investment report and annual audit. All votes were unanimous.

• Lowered investment rate of return to 6.0% (unanimous)
• Approved financial statement ending October 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted 7 retirement applications (unanimous)
• Approved pension calculations for Berger and Roufs (unanimous)
• Approved return of contributions for Roufs and Berger (unanimous)
• Approved $1,256 invoice to Miller & Associates (unanimous)
• Accepted quarterly investment report as of Sept 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved final audit report as of June 30, 2021 (unanimous)

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will approve November minutes and conduct elections for 2022 officers. Members will also discuss the quarterly update for the Council and Mayor and plan the January agenda.

• Election of 2022 Officers
• Approval of November minutes
• Quarterly update to Council and Mayor
• January agenda planning

City Council Committees

The Plans and Policies Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will review administrative reports and discuss future agenda development. The meeting also includes a presentation on Sunshine Law and planning for the February board retreat.

• City Attorney presentation on Sunshine Law and agendas
• Discussion on removing Director's Report from Consent Agenda
• Planning for February Board Retreat dates and times
• Reports from SMMA, FOSAM, and SAM Foundation

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Public Building Corporation Board of Directors will meet virtually to elect officers for the 2022-2023 term. The agenda also includes a wrap-up regarding the maturing 2012 bond series.

• Election of Officers for 2022-2023
• Wrap-up on maturing bond series 2012
• Approval of minutes

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for December 15, 2021, and the meeting on December 29, 2021, have been cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2022.

• Cancellation of December 15, 2021, meeting
• Cancellation of December 29, 2021, meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for January 12, 2022

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will review reports regarding the complaint process and human rights initiatives. The meeting includes discussions and possible votes on committee shirts and a festival advertisement.

• Vote on type and color of MCHRCR shirts
• Discussion and possible vote on 2022 SGF Multicultural Festival Program Guide Advertisement
• Request to provide refreshments for the NAACP’s MLK March 2022
• Update on the Human Rights Campaign MEI Scorecard

Library Board

The Buildings & Grounds Committee will meet to discuss branch updates and miscellaneous items. The meeting includes a closed session regarding real estate, competitive bidding specifications, and sealed bids.

• Branch updates
• Closed session regarding real estate and competitive bidding

Library Board

The Executive Committee will discuss ARPA money from the Governor's office and provide an update on the Strategic plan. The meeting includes follow-up questions for legal counsel and clarity on staffing budget recommendations. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Discussion of ARPA money (Governor’s office)
• Update on Strategic plan
• Confirmation of budget recommendations regarding staffing
• Closed session for personnel matters

Mayor's Commission for Children

The commission will swear in several re-appointed members and update its leadership for 2022. Members will also consider approving a letter of support to DESE regarding pre-k counseling certification. Discussion topics include goals from the retreat and Missouri legislation.

• Swearing in of Kaleen Long, Brandy Harris, Chris Jarratt, and Dr. Elizabeth Andrews
• Appointment of Christy Davis as 2022 Chairman
• Approval of letter of support to DESE regarding pre-k counseling certification
• Funding for the Kindergarten Readiness Study from Missouri Children’s Trust Fund

The Mayor's Commission for Children met on December 14, 2021, with Dr. Elizabeth Andrews filling in for Chairman Christy Davis. The commission approved the minutes and administered oaths to four members. They received the Musgrave grant and a discretionary grant from CFO to fund the 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Study, with coordination underway. The commission also discussed investigating fresh birth data from hospitals to plan for Family Connects implementation costs.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Administered oath to Dr. Kaleen Long, Brandy Harris, Dr. Beth Andrews, and Chris Jarratt
• Received Musgrave grant and CFO discretionary grant for 2022 Kindergarten Readiness Study

Board of Equalization

The Board will review the November Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2017 through 2021. The meeting also includes consideration of specific property account revision orders from the Collector’s and Assessor’s offices.

• Review of November Adds and Strikes Report (tax years 2017-2021)
• Revision order for BLI RENTALS LLC (account 12-424-899)
• Revision order for MARYLAND 1148 LLC (account 13-25-120-020)
• Revision order for COOPER, CHASE ETAL (account 17-06-200-003)

City Council

This meeting is a scheduled lunch session consisting of procedural items. The agenda includes an annual audit review and follow-up from the December 13, 2021, meeting.

• Annual Audit
• Follow-up from the City Council Meeting of December 13, 2021
• Adjournment to Special City Council Meeting – Closed Session

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board Nominating Committee met to conduct nominations for the positions of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The process included opening and closing nominations, voting, and disclosing results.

• Nomination for ORWDB Chair
• Nomination for ORWDB Vice Chair
• Nomination for ORWDB Secretary

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting in a closed session. The council intends to discuss litigation, attorney communications, and potential real estate transactions.

• Legal actions or litigation involving the city
• Confidential communications with attorneys
• Leasing, purchase, or sale of real estate

Art Museum Board

The committee will meet to hold a discussion regarding accessibility, education, and outreach. The tentative agenda does not list specific motions or items for decision.

• Discussion of Accessibility, Education, and Outreach

City Council

The City Council will review ordinances for annexing and rezoning 11.5 acres on South Zimmer Avenue. The agenda also includes updates to several collective bargaining agreements to recognize Juneteenth as a holiday. Additionally, the council will consider various budget amendments and federal grant acceptances.

• Annexation and rezoning of 11.5 acres at 1644, 1684, and 1706 South Zimmer Avenue
• Acceptance of a $4,490,000 FEMA grant for COVID-19 pandemic expenditures
• Collective bargaining agreement updates to add Juneteenth as a recognized holiday
• Contract with Pictometry International Corporation for aerial imagery ($286,927.02)
• Budget amendments for new sidewalks on Glenstone Avenue and Kansas Expressway

The City Council approved the annexation of approximately 11.5 acres at 1644, 1684, and 1706 South Zimmer Avenue and 1721 South West Bypass, and rezoned the property from County C-2 to GR General Retail with Conditional Overlay District No. 205. Both ordinances passed 7-2, with Councilmembers Romine and Schilling voting no. The council also approved several other items, including conditional use permits for a car wash and a body shop, a salary ordinance converting 15 contract positions to full-time, and collective bargaining agreements adding Juneteenth as a holiday. A bill requiring police to respond to all traffic accidents failed 1-8.

• Approved annexation of 11.5 acres at South Zimmer Avenue (7-2)
• Approved rezoning to GR with Conditional Overlay District No. 205 (7-2)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 457 for car wash at 211 West Battlefield Road (9-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 458 for body shop at 1825 West Kingsley Street (9-0)
• Failed bill requiring police response to all traffic accidents (1-8)
• Approved salary ordinance converting 15 contract positions to full-time (8-1)
• Approved collective bargaining agreements adding Juneteenth as holiday (9-0)
• Approved $4.49M FEMA COVID-19 disaster grant acceptance (8-1)

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will meet to consider resolutions regarding an Advance Auto Parts donation and a CFO Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Grant. The board will also receive an update on Community Sports Development.

• Resolution to Accept Advance Auto Parts Donation
• Resolution to Accept CFO Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Grant
• Community Sports Development (CSDP) Overview & Update
• 2022 Park Board Committee Assignments

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board unanimously approved two resolutions: accepting a $5,000 donation from Advance Auto Parts for the Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund, and accepting a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for the Meet 'n Greet History Project at Timmons Hall. The board also approved the November 12, 2021 meeting minutes and received updates on various park programs and facilities.

• Approved minutes of November 12, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Advance Auto Parts for Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant from Community Foundation of the Ozarks for Meet 'n Greet History Project (unanimous)

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Committee will meet to discuss ARPA State, County, and City Funds. The agenda also includes reviewing advertising partnerships, annual banquet award recipients, and 2022 committee appointments.

• ARPA State, County, and City Funds
• Advertising Partnerships
• Annual Banquet Award Recipients
• 2022 Committee Appointments
• Office Lease

Traffic Advisory Board

The committee will review updates on City and County school sidewalk programs and the "SGF Yields" pedestrian safety campaign. Agency reports will cover school-related pedestrian and bike crashes as well as crossing guard updates. The meeting also includes a discussion on traffic calming for Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood.

• Updates on City and County school sidewalk programs
• Update on "SGF Yields" pedestrian safety campaign
• Reed Middle School crosswalk request update
• Reports on school-related pedestrian and bike crashes
• Traffic calming for Greater Parkcrest Neighborhood

Environmental Advisory Board

The Environmental Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to conduct monthly business. The board intends to review and revise a letter of support regarding the update to the Flood and Water Quality Protection manual. Members will also approve the minutes from the November meeting.

• Review and revision of the Flood and Water Quality Protection manual update support letter
• Approval of November meeting minutes

City Council Committees

The Finance and Administration Committee will continue discussions regarding the evaluation of charges for municipal services. The committee will also discuss evaluating a fee in lieu of stormwater detention.

• Approval of November 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Evaluation of charges for municipal services
• Evaluation of fee in lieu of stormwater detention

City Council

The City Council will meet for a lunch session to review the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge. The council will also discuss a draft flag ordinance and review the agenda for the December 13, 2021, meeting.

• Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
• Review of draft Flag Ordinance
• Review of Dec 13, 2021, City Council agenda

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting of the Walnut Grove Community Involvement Committee for December 7, 2021, was canceled. No items were listed on the agenda for discussion or decision.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

This meeting of the Springfield Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority has been canceled because there are no agenda items to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Springfield Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for December 7, 2021, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Mayor's Initiative for Equity & Equality

The meeting includes a DEI update and a review of working documents. Participants will also discuss key issues in the news and determine next steps for the initiative.

• DEI Update
• Review of Working Documents
• Discussion of key issues in the news

The Mayor's Initiative on Equity and Equality met but took no formal action, as a quorum was initially absent. Members discussed a potential name change, concerns about duplicating existing community organizations, and the DEI director's upcoming presentation to City Council. They approved the November 2, 2021 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved November 2, 2021 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Walnut Grove Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 6, 2021, has been cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

Art Museum Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision. It includes meeting logistics and health protocols for attendees.

• No specific agenda items were listed in the document.

City Council

The Springfield City Council is reviewing ordinances for the Brody Corners Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan. This includes establishing a 26-acre redevelopment area at 5505 West Sunshine. The council will also consider items related to the IDEA Commons TIF plan.

• Council Bill 2021-317: Approval of Brody Corners TIF Plan and developer agreement with West Sunshine Development, LLC
• Council Bill 2021-318: Approval of Redevelopment Project for the Brody Corners TIF Plan
• Council Bill 2020-098: Review of IDEA Commons Tax Increment Financing plan

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board and Master Plan Committee will meet to discuss the Art Museum Master Plan. The agenda contains only this discussion item and standard procedural steps.

• Discussion of Art Museum Master Plan

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will conduct applicant interviews for several trade licenses. These include Master and Journeyman levels for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas fitting. The board will also review minutes from the November 4, 2021 meeting.

• Interviews for Electrical (Master and Journeyman)
• Interviews for Mechanical (Master and Journeyman)
• Interviews for Plumbing (Master and Journeyman)
• Interviews for Gas Fitter (Master and Journeyman)
• Approval of November 4, 2021 meeting minutes

Workforce Development Board

The Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to review the finance report and approve the minutes from September 28, 2021. Sally Payne will also present a Director's Report.

• Approval of September 28, 2021, minutes
• Review and possible action on Finance Report
• Director’s Report from Sally Payne

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will meet to discuss bylaws and the recommendation of the One Stop Operator. The committee also plans to consider the 2022 calendar and the approval of a special election.

• Review and discussion of Bylaws
• Recommendation of the One Stop Operator
• Approval to hold a Special Election
• Adoption of the 2022 ORWDB Calendar
• Committee reports from Finance, Youth, and other committees

City Council

The City Council will meet for a lunch session to receive an update on homelessness. The agenda also includes a follow-up from the November 29, 2021, meeting and adjournment to a closed session.

• Homelessness update
• Follow-up from the City Council Meeting of November 29, 2021
• Adjournment to Special City Council Meeting – Closed Session

City Council

The Springfield City Council called a special meeting to hold a closed session. The council will discuss litigation and communications with attorneys.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation

City Council

The Springfield City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a bond issuance for sewer system improvements and tax abatements for the Beverly Lofts Redevelopment Area. The agenda also includes property annexation and rezoning for South Zimmer Avenue. Additionally, the council will review updates to city holiday recognition and equipment lease agreements.

• Issuance of up to $16,000,000 in Special Obligation Refunding Bonds for sewer system improvements
• Second Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Beverly Lofts Redevelopment Area
• Annexation and rezoning of approximately 11.5 acres on South Zimmer Avenue
• A $705,755 budget amendment for a Master Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement
• Application for up to $500,000 in EPA grant funds for Brownfields assessments and cleanup

The City Council approved the Second Amendment to the Beverly Lofts Redevelopment Plan, authorizing tax abatements and a redevelopment agreement. It also approved several ordinances, including amendments to the Land Development Code for signs, electronic elections for the police/fire retirement board, and a $705,755 equipment lease. The council approved a $16 million bond refunding for sewer improvements and a resolution to apply for up to $500,000 in EPA brownfields grants. All votes were unanimous except for two ordinances (retirement board elections and equipment lease) where Councilwoman Romine voted no.

• Approved Council Bill 2021-288 (Special Ordinance 27606) for the Beverly Lofts Redevelopment Plan amendment with tax abatements.
• Approved Council Bill 2021-289 (General Ordinance 6694) amending the Land Development Code for interstate highway commercial signs.
• Approved Council Bill 2021-290 (General Ordinance 6695) allowing electronic elections for the police/fire retirement board (Romine dissenting).
• Approved Council Bill 2021-291 (Special Ordinance 27607) for a $705,755 equipment lease purchase (Romine dissenting).
• Approved Council Bill 2021-292 (Special Ordinance 27608) for up to $16,000,000 in special obligation refunding bonds for sewer improvements.
• Approved Council Bill 2021-294 (General Ordinance 6696) authorizing in-service distributions for certain retirees.
• Approved Council Bill 2021-298 (Resolution 10609) to apply for up to $500,000 in EPA brownfields grants.
• Approved Council Bill 2021-316 (Resolution 10610) reelecting Wendy E. Garrison as Municipal Court Judge.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a lunch session to discuss the city flag. The council will also review the agenda for the November 29, 2021, meeting before adjourning to a closed session.

• Discussion of the City Flag
• Review of the November 29, 2021, City Council Meeting Agenda
• Adjournment to Special City Council Meeting – Closed Session

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting for the Public Involvement Committee on November 23, 2021, is canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The committee will review the minutes from the October 26, 2021, meeting. The agenda also includes a training session regarding FY2022 Discretionary CDBG technical assistance.

• Approval of October 26, 2021, meeting minutes
• FY2022 Discretionary CDBG Technical Assistance Training Session

The committee approved the October 26, 2021 meeting minutes by a 5-0 vote. Staff reviewed the FY2022 Discretionary CDBG Technical Assistance training session, noting that hardcopy applications are due December 17 at noon, with no late applications accepted. No new business or public comments were presented. The next meeting is scheduled for December 28, 2021.

• Approved the October 26, 2021 CACCD meeting minutes (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:20 p.m. by motion.

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting on November 23, 2021. The council will meet in closed session to discuss legal litigation, attorney communications, and sealed bids or proposals.

• Discussion of legal actions and litigation
• Review of sealed bids and related documents
• Review of sealed proposals or negotiated contract documents

Public Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the Executive Director's report and approve October meeting minutes. The board also plans to consider resolutions regarding Section 8 utility allowances and an employee holiday gift plan.

• Resolution No. 2270: Adopting Revised Utility Allowances for Section 8
• Resolution No. 2271: Adopting a Holiday Gift Plan for the Employees

Airport Board

The Springfield/Branson National Airport Board is holding a meeting and retreat. The agenda includes seeking input on the Airport Master Plan process and the GA Terminal remodel and expansion project. The board will also review October 2022 statistical and financial data.

• Input on upcoming Airport Master Plan process
• Design input for GA Terminal remodel and expansion project
• Review of October 2021 statistical summary
• Review of October 2021 financial data
• Update on job studies for airport positions

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will review financial reports from June through October. The agenda includes discussions on DMO designation for Greene, Christian, and Polk Counties and 2022 legislative priorities.

• DMO Designation for Greene, Christian, and Polk Counties
• June - October Financial Reports
• 2022 Legislative Priorities
• Funding and Prioritizing Sports Tourism
• Ozark Mountain Partnership

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes and financial statements. The agenda includes reviewing retirement, survivor, and relinquishment applications. The board will also discuss an in-service distribution proposal for 25-year participants.

• Approval of Financial Statement Ending September 30, 2021
• Review of Retirement/Survivor/Relinquishment Applications
• Audit Report as of June 30, 2021
• In-service Distribution Proposal for 25-year Participants
• Election Nominations

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will review October minutes and discuss the Heritage Tree Program. Members also plan to form a subcommittee for quarterly updates to the Mayor and Council.

• Approval of October minutes
• Heritage Tree Program discussion
• Formation of a subcommittee for Council and Mayor updates
• Nominations for 2022 Officers

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting of the Walnut Grove Plans and Policies Committee for November 18, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were provided for discussion or decision.

Art Museum Board

The Art Museum Board Funding Committee is scheduled to discuss funding items. The provided agenda is sparse and does not list specific projects, contracts, or dollar amounts.

• Discussion of funding items

Art Museum Board

This agenda contains only procedural items and reports. The board will review minutes, a financial report, and various committee updates.

• Review of minutes, financial report, and director’s report
• Reports from SMMA, FOSAM, and SAM Foundation
• Funding Committee report
• Master Plan Committee report
• Accessibility, Education, and Outreach Committee report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for November 18, 2021, has been cancelled. The provided text contains no other agenda items.

Library Board

The Executive Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will hold a closed session meeting on November 17, 2021. The session is designated to discuss personnel matters.

• Closed session regarding personnel

City Council Committees

The City Council Committee of the Whole will consider reappointments to the Board of Public Utilities. The meeting includes interviews for potential new members and a vote on recommendations for appointments.

• Reappointment consideration for Scott Bratcher, Kristen Carter, and Lynn Rowe
• Interviews for possible Board of Public Utilities appointments
• Vote on recommendations for Board of Public Utilities appointments

Landmarks Board

The scheduled meeting for the Walnut Grove Landmarks Board on November 17, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for discussion.

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet to discuss business card design and shirt cost estimates. The agenda includes a possible vote on 2022 SGF Multicultural Festival sponsorship and a bylaw amendment regarding officer terms.

• Possible vote on 2022 SGF Multicultural Festival sponsorship
• Bylaw amendment for officer appointment timing
• Discussion of business card design and content
• Discussion of shirt design and cost estimates
• Human Rights Campaign MEI Scorecard update

The Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations approved a motion to modify the logo for shirts, replacing the center design with the City logo while retaining wording and blue coloring. The discussion on shirt type and color was tabled until the next meeting. The commission also approved bylaw changes for a parliamentarian appointment and tabled discussion on 2022 SGF Multicultural Festival sponsorship until December 15th.

• Approved minutes from October 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved modified logo for shirts, replacing center design with City logo (5-0)
• Tabled shirt type and color discussion until next meeting
• Tabled 2022 SGF Multicultural Festival sponsorship discussion until December 15th
• Approved bylaw changes for parliamentarian appointment (5-0)

Library Board

The Finance/Personnel Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the library financial report and address miscellaneous items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Review of library financial report
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will review committee reports and the Director's report. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Material Selection Policy and updates from the Library Foundation. A closed session is scheduled for matters involving real estate and personnel.

• Approval of October 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Committee reports on buildings, grounds, finance, and technology
• Review of Material Selection Policy
• Closed session regarding real estate and personnel

City Council

This City Council lunch meeting contains a sparse agenda consisting of an Art Museum update and follow-up from the November 15, 2021 meeting. The council will also adjourn to a closed session special meeting.

• Art Museum Update
• Follow-Up from the City Council Meeting of November 15, 2021
• Adjournment to Special City Council Meeting – Closed Session

Workforce Development Board

The committee will meet via videoconference to approve minutes from the September 21st meeting. Members will also take action on the 2022 ORWDB calendar. The agenda includes reviews of performance, monitoring, and the director's report.

• Approval of September 21st meeting minutes
• Adoption of the 2022 ORWDB calendar
• Performance report review
• Monitoring report review
• Director's report

Citizens Tax Oversight Committee

The committee will receive updates on 1/8 cent transportation and 1/4 cent capital improvements sales tax projects. The Director of Finance will also present reports regarding pension, hotel/motel, and level property taxes.

• Update on 1/8 cent transportation sales tax projects
• Update on 1/4 cent capital improvements sales tax projects
• Pension sales tax receipts report
• Hotel/motel tax reports
• Level property tax reports

City Council

The Springfield City Council has called a special meeting for November 16, 2021. The agenda is limited to a closed session regarding litigation and communications with attorneys.

• Closed session regarding legal actions and litigation

Art Museum Board

The Accessibility, Education & Outreach Committee will meet on November 15, 2021. The agenda consists only of a general discussion regarding accessibility, education, and outreach. No specific projects or decisions are detailed in the notice.

• Discussion of accessibility, education, and outreach

City Council

The Springfield City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding zoning, city salaries, and infrastructure. The agenda includes the issuance of up to $16 million in bonds for sewer system improvements and the acceptance of over $3.8 million in federal grant funds. The council will also consider rezoning North Mulroy Road and establishing a new sports improvement district.

• Rezoning 32 acres on North Mulroy Road to Highway Commercial District
• Acceptance of $3,805,703 in HOME-American Rescue Plan grant funds
• Issuance of up to $16,000,000 in Special Obligation Refunding Bonds
• $611,000 reimbursement to Costco Wholesale Corporation
• Establishment of the SGF Sports Community Improvement District

The City Council approved a resolution supporting the ARPA Review Committee's recommendation for retention pay for all full-time employees in the Police, Fire, and Health Departments. The estimated net cost is around $4 million, with a potential total cost of roughly $6 million. The council also approved a mid-year pay increase recommendation for city employees, with negotiations to conclude by December 15, 2021.

• Approved ARPA retention pay resolution (9-0)
• Approved mid-year pay increase resolution (9-0)
• Approved annexation at 3284 N. Mulroy Rd. (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3280/3284 N. Mulroy Rd. (9-0)
• Approved CUP for auto wash at 3015 E. Sunshine St. (9-0)
• Approved CUP for restaurant at 307 S. National Ave. (9-0)
• Approved SGF Sports Community Improvement District (8-1, Romine dissenting)
• Approved $611,000 Costco reimbursement (9-0)

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will discuss an MDC Community Conservation Grant for Lake Springfield Park. The meeting also includes an update on the Fieldhouse Sportscenter and 2022 committee assignments.

• MDC Community Conservation Grant for Lake Springfield Park
• Fieldhouse Sportscenter Update
• Park Board Committee assignments for 2022
• Approval of October 8, 2021 meeting minutes

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board unanimously approved a $20,000 Missouri Department of Conservation grant for removing non-native and invasive plant species in a 16.8-acre area of Lake Springfield Park, with a $20,199 local match. The board also unanimously approved the October 8, 2021 meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports and updates.

• Approved $20,000 MDC Community Conservation Grant for invasive species removal at Lake Springfield Park (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2021 Park Board meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The board will discuss the Administrative Agreement, Fiscal Agreement, and Firewall Policy. The meeting also includes consideration for approving two new board candidates.

• Review of Administrative Agreement
• Review of Fiscal Agreement
• Review of Firewall Policy
• Approval of Laura Starks as a board candidate
• Approval of Jennifer Roodhouse as a board candidate

Workforce Development Board

The Council of Local Elected Officials will meet to act on several administrative items. These include the Administrative Agreement, Fiscal Agreement, and Firewall Policy. The Council will also consider approving Diane Rozier, Jennifer Roodhouse, and Laura Starks as board candidates.

• Approval of Board candidates: Diane Rozier, Jennifer Roodhouse, and Laura Starks
• Review of Administrative Agreement
• Review of Fiscal Agreement
• Review of Firewall Policy

Environmental Advisory Board

The Board will receive an update from Carrie Lamb regarding stakeholder input for the Flood and Water Quality Protection Manual Update. Members will also discuss nominations for Chair and co-Chair positions.

• Stakeholder input update for Flood and Water Quality Protection Manual
• Nominations for Chair and co-Chair positions
• Approval of October meeting minutes

Workforce Development Board

The One Stop Operator RFP Ad Hoc Committee will meet to review and provide a recommendation regarding the One Stop Operator. Due to COVID-19 emergency restrictions, the meeting will be held via videoconference.

• Review and recommendation of One Stop Operator

Workforce Development Board

The Special Executive Committee will review fiscal and administrative agreements and discuss a firewall policy. The committee will also consider the approval of two board candidates.

• Review of Fiscal Agreement
• Review of Administrative Agreement
• Discussion of Firewall Policy
• Approval of candidate Jennifer Roodhouse
• Approval of candidate Laura Starks

City Council Committees

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to review charges for municipal services and the fee in lieu of stormwater detention. The committee also plans to approve minutes from a December 2020 meeting.

• Evaluation of Charges for Municipal Services
• Evaluation of Fee in Lieu of Stormwater Detention
• Approval of December 9, 2020 meeting minutes

Library Board

The Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss branch updates and miscellaneous items. The committee will also hold a closed session regarding real estate matters.

• Branch updates
• Closed session regarding real estate

Library Board

The Executive Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review upcoming events and budget expectations. The agenda includes an update on the Library Foundation MOU and strategic planning for the Administrative Staff Retreat. A closed session regarding personnel is also scheduled.

• Budget expectations discussion
• Library Foundation MOU update
• Administrative Staff Retreat strategic planning update
• Closed session regarding personnel

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will meet to approve meeting minutes and conduct introductions. Clay Goddard will present on his new role with the Missouri Foundation for Health and the organization's overall goals.

• Approval of minutes
• Discussion regarding Missouri Foundation for Health goals
• Reports and updates from Brigitte

The Mayor's Commission for Children met and approved the previous meeting's minutes with a motion by Monica Horton, seconded by Kaleen. The main agenda item was a presentation by Clay Goddard from the Missouri Foundation for Health, who discussed the foundation's history, funding priorities, and public health challenges in Greene County. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved meeting minutes with revision adding Alexis Brown to attendance (motion by Monica Horton, seconded by Kaleen)

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will review the October Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020. The agenda also includes a notice regarding the Missouri State Tax Commission Notice of Appeals.

• Review of October Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2016-2020
• Missouri State Tax Commission Notice of Appeals announcement

City Council Committees

The Committee of the Whole will interview candidates for the Board of Public Utilities and vote on appointment recommendations. The committee will also discuss the Police Civilian Review Board process.

• Interviews for Board of Public Utilities (Burnis Gibson, Christian Lewis, Daniel Ogunyemi, Steven Edwards, Phil Young)
• Discussion of Police Civilian Review Board process
• Vote to make recommendations for Board of Public Utilities appointments
• Approval of July 13, 2021 and November 5, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet for a lunch session to discuss CDBG grant achievements and the HUD kickoff. The council will also review the agenda for the November 15, 2021, meeting.

• CDBG Grant Achievements/HUD Kickoff
• Review of November 15, 2021 City Council Meeting Agenda

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special closed session on November 9, 2021. The council intends to discuss litigation and prepare for negotiations with employee groups.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation involving the city
• Preparation for negotiations with employee groups

Public Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting in closed session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel matters and training material.

• discussion of personnel matters
• review of training material

City Council Committees

The Committee of the Whole will discuss appointment processes for the Board of Public Utilities and the Police Civilian Review Board. The committee will also consider applications and vote on recommendations for appointments to the Police Civilian Review Board.

• Appointment process discussion for Board of Public Utilities
• Appointment process consideration for Police Civilian Review Board
• Review of applications for the Police Civilian Review Board
• Vote on recommendations for Police Civilian Review Board appointments

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors and Master Plan Committee will meet to discuss the Art Museum Master Plan. The meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2021.

• Discussion of Art Museum Master Plan

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will conduct interviews for various trade license applicants. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 7, 2021 meeting.

• Interviews for electrical licenses
• Interviews for mechanical licenses
• Interviews for plumbing licenses
• Interviews for gas fitter licenses
• Approval of October 7, 2021 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings for several rezoning and conditional use permit applications. These include requests for properties on South Zimmer Avenue, West Atlantic Street, West Battlefield Street, and West Kingsley Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding citywide sign district amendments.

• Rezoning Z-21-2021 for 1644, 1684 & 1706 South Zimmer Avenue and 1721 South West Bypass
• Conditional Use Permit 456 at 1423 West Atlantic Street
• Conditional Use Permit 457 at 211 West Battlefield Street
• Conditional Use Permit 458 at 1825 West Kingsley Street
• Interstate Highway Commercial Sign District Amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning with a conditional overlay district, three conditional use permits, amendments to the Interstate Highway Commercial Sign District, and the 2022 meeting calendar. All votes were unanimous except for one permit, which passed 7-1.

• Approved rezoning Z-21-2021 with Conditional Overlay District No. 205 for 11.5 acres at 1644, 1684 & 1706 S. Zimmer Ave. and 1721 S. West Bypass (8-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 456 for adaptive reuse of Doling Elementary School at 1423 W. Atlantic St. as a school/studio (8-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 457 for a car wash at 211 W. Battlefield Rd. (8-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 458 for a body, fender repair and paint shop at 1825 W. Kingsley St. (7-1, Jobe opposed)
• Approved amendments to the Interstate Highway Commercial Sign District, renaming it Freeway Commercial Sign District and adding I-44 & Mulroy Rd. (8-0)
• Approved the 2022 Planning and Zoning Calendar (8-0)

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Governmental Relations Committee will meet to discuss 2022 legislative priorities. The committee will also address other old or new business.

• 2022 Legislative Priorities

Landmarks Board

The Springfield Landmarks Board will consider certificates of appropriateness for a fence at 1435 E. Walnut and a rear addition at 1648 E. Walnut. The board will also receive a demolition report for 428 N. Jefferson.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for a fence at 1435 E. Walnut
• Certificate of Appropriateness for a rear addition at 1648 E. Walnut
• Demolition report for 428 N. Jefferson
• Discussion on preservation of historic building signage

The Landmarks Board approved Certificates of Appropriateness for a fence at 1435 East Walnut Street and a sunroom addition at 1648 East Walnut Street, both unanimously. The board also approved the demolition of a city-owned building at 428 North Jefferson Avenue and the 2022 Landmarks Calendar, all with no opposition.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 1435 East Walnut Street (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for sunroom at 1648 East Walnut Street (6-0)
• Approved demolition of 428 North Jefferson Avenue (6-0)
• Approved 2022 Landmarks Calendar (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a lunch meeting to follow up on the November 1, 2021, session. The agenda also includes a census update regarding council zone redistricting and adjournment to a closed session.

• Follow-up from the November 1, 2021, City Council meeting
• Post Census Council Zone Redistricting/Census Update
• Adjournment to Special City Council Meeting – Closed Session

Board of Adjustment

The Springfield Board of Adjustment will consider variance requests for properties on West Division Street and West Lakewood Street. The agenda also includes the approval of October 5, 2021 minutes and the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Variance 584: 1601 West Division Street
• Variance 585: 309 & 327 West Lakewood Street
• Approval of October 5, 2021 minutes
• Approval of 2022 Board of Adjustment calendar

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting for the Walnut Grove Community Involvement Committee on November 2, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion.

City Council Committees

The Council ARPA Review Committee will discuss the 2021 Springfield ARPA Survey. The committee will also consider a recommendation for Public Safety and Health Retention Funding. A closed session regarding legal actions or litigation is scheduled.

• Approval of September 14, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of the 2021 Springfield ARPA Survey
• Public Safety and Health Retention Funding Recommendation
• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The scheduled meeting for the Springfield Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority on November 2, 2021, was canceled.

Mayor's Initiative for Equity & Equality

The meeting includes an update on the progress of the Equity & Prosperity Commission. Members will also report on suggested additional recommendations. The agenda also includes approval of September 21, 2021, and October 5, 2021, minutes.

• Update on Equity & Prosperity Commission work
• Report from members on suggested additional recommendations
• Approval of Sept. 21, 2021, and Oct. 5, 2021, minutes

The Mayor's Initiative for Equity and Equality (MIEE) approved the September 21, 2021 minutes and, after an initial motion failed, voted to reconsider and approve the October 5, 2021 minutes. Members discussed the need for measurable success criteria and guiding principles for the five pillars, and heard an update from the Equity & Prosperity Commission on completed draft recommendations.

• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes (10-0)
• Motion to approve October 5, 2021 minutes failed (5-0, 5 abstentions)
• Approved motion to reconsider and approve October 5, 2021 minutes (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting (10-0)

City Council

The Springfield City Council has called a special meeting for November 2, 2021. The council will meet in a closed session to discuss litigation and communications with attorneys.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Executive Committee has scheduled a meeting for November 1, 2021. The provided agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision.

City Council

The council is reviewing ordinances for land use, including annexations and rezoning requests. They are also considering budget amendments for school programs and federal housing grants.

• Acceptance of $3,805,703 in HOME-American Rescue Plan grant funds
• Rezoning 32 acres on North Mulroy Road to Highway Commercial District
• $611,000 budget amendment for Costco Wholesale Corporation reimbursement
• Intent to annex 11.5 acres on South Zimmer Avenue
• $294,450 budget amendment for SPARC Before and After-School Programs

The City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the issuance of up to $3 million in taxable special obligation refunding bonds, the initiation of annexation for properties on South Zimmer Avenue and West Bypass, and the annexation and rezoning of property on North Mulroy Road. The council also approved a conditional use permit for a car wash on East Sunshine Street and a restaurant on South National Avenue, and established the SGF Sports Community Improvement District. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $3M taxable special obligation refunding bonds (Series 2021A) (9-0)
• Approved initiation of annexation for 11.5 acres on S. Zimmer Ave and W. Bypass (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 2 acres at 3284 N. Mulroy Rd (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 32 acres at 3280/3284 N. Mulroy Rd to Highway Commercial with Conditional Overlay District No. 203 (9-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 454 for car wash at 3015 E. Sunshine St (9-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 455 for restaurant at 307 S. National Ave (9-0)
• Approved petition to establish SGF Sports Community Improvement District (9-0)
• Approved $294,450 for Wrap Around Care Program expansion (9-0)

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board will meet to discuss board agreements. The agenda does not provide specific details regarding the content or nature of these discussions.

• Board agreements discussion

City Council

The City Council will meet for a lunch session at the Springfield-Branson National Airport. The agenda includes an update on Sportstown and a review of the upcoming November 1, 2021, meeting agenda.

• Sportstown update

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The committee will discuss the planned timetable of events for the 2022 CDBG Program Year. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 21, 2021, meeting.

• Approval of September 21, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 2022 CDBG Program Year timetable

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development met on October 26, 2021, and approved the minutes from its September 21, 2021 meeting. The committee also discussed the planned timetable of events for the 2022 CDBG program year, but no substantive decisions were made on that topic. No new business or public comments were presented.

• Approved September 21, 2021 meeting minutes (motion by Nichols, second by Stockton)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Branson National Airport Board will consider design agreements for a cargo ramp expansion and access control improvements. The meeting also includes an overview of restaurant concessions and reviews of September 2021 financial and statistical data.

• Design Agreement for Cargo Ramp Expansion
• Design Agreement for Access Control Improvements
• Restaurant Concessions Overview
• September 2021 Statistical Summary
• September 2021 Financial Data

Airport Board

The Public Relations Committee of the Springfield-Branson National Airport Board will meet to discuss an art sculpture on the terminal grounds. The committee will also consider approving minutes from the July 24, 2020 meeting.

• Discussion regarding art sculpture on terminal grounds
• Approval of minutes from the July 24, 2020 meeting

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Board of Directors will review September financial reports and cash flow analysis. Discussion items include 2022 legislative priorities and sports tourism funding.

• DMO Designation for Greene, Christian, and Polk Counties
• 2022 Legislative Priorities
• Funding and Prioritizing Sports Tourism
• September Financial Reports

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting of the Walnut Grove Plans and Policies Committee for October 21, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Art Museum Board

The Art Museum Board Funding Committee is scheduled to meet on October 21, 2021. The agenda includes a call to order and discussion of funding items. No specific details regarding the funding topics are provided in the notice.

• Discussion of funding items

Art Museum Board

This meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The board will review the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and hear updates from various committees.

• Financial Report
• Director’s Report
• Committee reports regarding Funding and Master Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for October 21, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this date.

• Meeting cancellation

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council held a retreat at Lake Springfield Park Boathouse and Marina. The agenda features a presentation and discussion regarding the Strategic Policing Plan.

• Presentation and discussion of the Strategic Policing Plan

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for October 20, 2021, is cancelled. No other agenda items were provided in the notice.

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Commission will discuss a proposed by-law change regarding parliamentarian appointments. The agenda also includes a review of the Human Rights Campaign MEI Score and potential sponsorship of the SGF Multicultural Festival.

• Proposed by-law change for parliamentarian appointment
• Human Rights Campaign MEI Score Review
• Sponsorship of SGF Multicultural Festival
• Sunshine Law presentation

The Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations approved a motion to obtain name tags and business cards, and to get quotes on shirts and logo options. The commission also tabled discussion on sponsoring the SGF Multicultural Festival. No public comments were made, and the minutes from the previous meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved name tags, business cards, and quotes on shirts and logo options (6-0)
• Tabled discussion on sponsorship of SGF Multicultural Festival (6-0)

Library Board

The Finance/Personnel Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet on October 19, 2021. The committee plans to review the library's financial report and address miscellaneous items. A closed session regarding personnel matters is also scheduled.

• Review of library financial report
• Closed session regarding personnel matters

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will review committee reports and the October 2021 Director's report. The agenda includes a discussion regarding an MOU between the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board of Directors. A presentation by Republic City Manager David Cameron is also scheduled.

• Presentation by Republic City Manager David Cameron
• MOU between Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors
• Closed session regarding real estate and personnel
• Review of September 21, 2021 meeting minutes

Traffic Advisory Board

The Traffic Advisory Board meeting scheduled for October 19, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. has been cancelled. This notice contains no other agenda items.

City Council

The City Council agenda for this lunch meeting is sparse, consisting of a follow-up from the previous day's meeting and a discussion regarding the Burrell Behavioral Crisis Center. The session will adjourn to a closed session.

• Burrell Behavioral Crisis Center

City Council

The Springfield City Council scheduled a special meeting for October 19, 2021. The council will meet in a closed session to discuss litigation and communications with attorneys.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation involving the city
• Discussion of confidential communications between the council and its attorneys

Art Museum Board

The committee is scheduled to meet to discuss accessibility, education, and outreach. The provided agenda contains no other specific items or decisions for discussion.

• Discussion of Accessibility, Education, and Outreach

City Council

The council will vote on several ordinances including property rezonings and intergovernmental agreements. They are also reviewing applications for various state and federal grants. The meeting includes the swearing-in of two new board members.

• Rezoning 3.3 acres at 2625 W Delmar St to Planned Development No. 378
• Application for a $17,500,000 ARPA Good Jobs Challenge Grant
• Acceptance of $331,225 in COVID-19 and adult vaccination grant funds
• Issuance of up to $3,000,000 in Taxable Special Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Wastewater Service Contract and Mutual Aid Agreement with the City of Battlefield

The City Council approved a resolution to apply for a $17.5 million American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge Grant for workforce training in healthcare, transportation logistics, and childcare. The council also approved several other items, including rezoning, intergovernmental agreements, and a COVID-19 vaccine grant. A proposed mobility study tour for Councilman Ollis was withdrawn after discussion.

• Approved resolution to apply for $17.5M American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge Grant (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2625 W. Delmar St. and adjacent properties to PD 378 (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Grant Avenue Parkway District legal descriptions (9-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Ozarks Technical Community College for fire department equivalency credit (8-0, Simpson recused)
• Approved wastewater service contract and mutual aid agreement with City of Battlefield (9-0)
• Approved $331,225 COVID-19 and Adult Vaccination Supplemental grant from Missouri DHSS (8-1, Romine nay)
• Approved $294,450 appropriation for SPARC before/after-school programs (first reading)
• Withdrew sponsorship of mobility study tour for Councilman Ollis

Public Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Springfield is meeting to consider several resolutions. These include adopting a new flat rent schedule for the Section 8 Voucher Program and authorizing the write-off of uncollected resident accounts from August and September 2021.

• Resolution No. 2266: Write-off of certain uncollected, vacated resident accounts for August 2021
• Resolution No. 2267: Write-off of certain uncollected, vacated resident accounts for September 2021
• Resolution No. 2268: Adopting Flat Rent Schedule and Payment Standards for Section 8 Voucher Program

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve financial statements and meeting minutes. The agenda includes reviewing retirement applications and discussing a Milliman actuarial valuation report.

• Review of retirement, survivor, and relinquishment applications
• Milliman report on actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2021
• Discussion of cost for in-service distributions and rehiring by LAGERS
• Approval of Quarterly Investment Report as of June 30, 2021

The Police and Fire Retirement System board approved a $25 million investment in Prime Storage Fund III, accepted the June 30, 2021 actuarial valuation showing a funded ratio of 89.5%, and approved six retirement applications. The board also voted to revise election procedures to allow electronic voting and approved routine financial statements and invoices.

• Approved $25M investment in Prime Storage Fund III (unanimous)
• Approved actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved financial statement ending August 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted 6 retirement applications for Fire and Police (unanimous)
• Approved $228,996.51 return of contributions for Chad McIntyre (unanimous)
• Approved $1,400 PBI death audit invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $1,925 Nixon & Lindstrom bond renewal invoice (unanimous)
• Approved revising ordinance for electronic voting procedures (unanimous)

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Board of Trustees will review a Milliman actuarial valuation report regarding in-service distributions and rehiring costs. The meeting also includes the approval of financial statements and quarterly investment reports. Additionally, the Board will review retirement and survivor applications.

• Review of Milliman actuarial valuation report as of June 30, 2021
• Approval of financial statement ending August 31, 2021
• Approval of quarterly investment report as of June 30, 2021
• Review of retirement, survivor, and relinquishment applications
• Discussion on the cost of in-service distributions and rehiring by LAGERS

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board is holding a special meeting to review, discuss, and potentially act on board agreements. The agenda also includes standard procedures such as roll call and conflict of interest declarations.

• Review, discussion, and possible action regarding board agreements

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet to discuss the museum's strategic plan. The provided agenda is limited to a call to order, this discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of Strategic Plan

Environmental Advisory Board

The Board will discuss a recommendation to the City regarding RFPs for litter cleanup vendors and follow up on the Flood and Water Quality Protection Manual Update. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Chair nominations and reappointments.

• Recommendation for city litter cleanup vendor RFPs
• Follow-up on Flood and Water Quality Protection Manual Update
• Nominations for Chair position and reappointments
• Approval of August, September, and October 2021 meeting minutes

City Council Committees

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for October 13, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees Executive Committee will review the October 2021 Board Meeting Agenda and receive an update on Executive Director goals. A closed session regarding real estate is also scheduled.

• Overview of October 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
• Executive Director goals update
• Closed session regarding real estate

Library Board

The Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will discuss branch updates and miscellaneous items. The meeting includes a closed session concerning real estate.

• Branch updates
• Closed session regarding real estate

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children will review and approve minutes from September. Anitera Jackson, Assistant Director Of Early Childhood, will provide a brief overview of her department. Two groups are scheduled to tour the Fulbright Early Childhood Center.

• Review and approval of September minutes
• Overview by Anitera Jackson, Assistant Director Of Early Childhood
• Building tour at Fulbright Early Childhood Center

Board of Equalization

The Board will review property tax account revisions from the Assessor’s and Collector’s offices. This includes reviewing the September Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2018 through 2020.

• Revision order for account 12-394-845 (Brandon R Ratterree Auten)
• Approval of Assessor’s Office revisions made through August 11, 2021
• Review of September Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2018, 2019, and 2020
• Request to expire 2016 Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes

City Council

The City Council will review the legislative process and updates for the upcoming session. The meeting also includes an update on legislative priorities and a review of the October 18, 2021, agenda.

• Review of legislative process and upcoming session updates
• Legislative priorities update
• Review of the October 18, 2021, City Council meeting agenda

Workforce Development Board

The Bylaws Review Committee is meeting to discuss a review of the bylaws. The committee will also address recommendations for action.

• Review of bylaws

City Council

The Springfield City Council scheduled a special meeting to hold a closed session. This session is intended to discuss litigation and communications with attorneys.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is meeting to discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a donation for the Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center.

• Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center Donation
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan Overview
• Approval of September 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board unanimously approved accepting a donation of two horses to the Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center, with an estimated value of $19,000. The board also approved the minutes from the September 10, 2021, regular and closed meetings. A presentation on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan was given, but no formal action was taken on it.

• Approved donation of two horses to Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2021, regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2021, closed meeting minutes (unanimous)

Workforce Development Board

The State of the Workforce Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding the Momentum Survey finalization and venue details. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from the April 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of April 22, 2021, meeting minutes
• Momentum Survey finalization
• Discussion of venue details
• Outreach updates

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board is scheduled to conduct applicant interviews for several professional licenses. These interviews include master and journeyman levels for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas fitter trades.

• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Electrical licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Mechanical licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Plumbing licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Gas Fitter licenses

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several land use requests, including rezoning for North Mulroy Road and multiple preliminary subdivision plats. The agenda also includes easement relinquishments and a request to dispose of property at 614 West Division Street.

• Rezoning (Z-19-2021) for 3280 & 3284 North Mulroy Road
• Preliminary plats for Murray’s Hickory Village, Mercy Villa, and Cottles Range subdivisions
• Conditional Use Permits for Pilot Travel Centers and Ozark Motors & Supply Company
• Easement relinquishments at East Siler Parkway, South Farm Road, and East Montclair Street
• Amended redevelopment plan for Beverly Lofts on East Cherry Street

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rezoning of approximately 32 acres at 3280 & 3284 North Mulroy Road from County R-1 and PAD 933 to HC with Conditional Overlay District No. 203, despite public concerns about flooding and water quality. The commission also approved several other items, including conditional use permits for a car wash and a restaurant, preliminary plats for three subdivisions, an amended redevelopment plan, and an initiation of a zoning variance amendment. All votes were unanimous except for one dissenting vote on the car wash permit and one on the Murray's Hickory Village preliminary plat.

• Approved rezoning Z-19-2021 w/COD #203 at 3280 & 3284 N. Mulroy Rd (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 454 for car wash at 3015 E. Sunshine St (6-1, Broekhoven dissenting)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit 455 for restaurant at 307 S. National Ave (6-0, Jobe recused)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Murray's Hickory Village Subdivision at 636 S. Mission Ave (6-1, Bruce dissenting)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Mercy Villa Subdivision at 1100 E. Montclair St (7-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Cottles Range Subdivision at 3280 & 3284 N. Mulroy Rd (7-0)
• Approved Amended Redevelopment Plan for Beverly Lofts at 519-529 E. Cherry St (7-0)
• Approved Initiation of Zoning Variance Amendment citywide (7-0)

Workforce Development Board

The board will review the status of the One Stop Operator RFP and consider actions regarding board agreements and bylaws. The meeting also includes a review of financial reports and various director updates.

• Approval of August 4, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of One Stop Operator RFP status
• Discussion of board agreements and bylaws
• Review of the financial report
• Update on Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity policy

Landmarks Board

The board will review proposals for storefront and balcony work on Commercial Street. The meeting also includes discussions regarding historic building signage and the Jefferson Avenue Footbridge.

• Storefront work at 300-308 W. Commercial
• Balcony construction at 530-540 E. Commercial
• Masonry repair at 1609 N. Summit
• Jefferson Avenue Footbridge report
• Historic building signage preservation discussion

The Landmarks Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 300-308 West Commercial with minor revisions, and approved a separate certificate for 530-540 East Commercial for window replacements and west-side balconies. The board denied balconies on the Commercial Street and east sides of the 530-540 building, citing inconsistency with design guidelines and standards.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 300-308 West Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 530-540 East Commercial for wood or aluminum-clad windows (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 530-540 East Commercial for west-side balconies (unanimous)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for 530-540 East Commercial for Commercial Street-side balconies (unanimous)
• Denied Certificate of Appropriateness for 530-540 East Commercial for east-side balconies (unanimous)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board will meet via Zoom to discuss and vote on an EAD Grant Support Letter. The meeting also includes member introductions.

• Vote on EAD Grant Support Letter

City Council

The scheduled City Council lunch for October 5, 2021, was canceled. The agenda contained no other items.

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three variance applications at various Springfield locations. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from June 8, 2021.

• Variance 583: 3411 South Kansas Avenue
• Variance 584: 1601 West Division Street
• Variance 585: 309 & 327 West Lakewood Street

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting of the Walnut Grove Community Involvement Committee for October 5, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were listed.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

This meeting of the Springfield Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority, scheduled for October 5, 2021, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

Mayor's Initiative for Equity & Equality

The meeting includes a review of previous sector exercise results and commonalities. Participants will divide into five groups to work on pillars for additional segments. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from September 21, 2021.

• Review of previous sector exercise results
• Group work on five pillars for additional segments
• Approval of Sept. 21, 2021 minutes

The Mayor's Initiative on Equity and Equality met to review feedback from a previous exercise, discuss common themes like lack of leadership diversity and training, and plan next steps. No formal decisions were made; the group will synthesize data and prepare recommendations for the next meeting.

• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes (8-0, but lacks quorum, requires re-approval)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special closed session on October 5, 2021. The meeting is scheduled to discuss litigation and communications with attorneys.

• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Executive Committee is scheduled to meet on October 4, 2021. The agenda lists only procedural steps such as call to order and adjournment. No specific topics or decisions are documented in the text.

City Council

The Springfield City Council will vote on several ordinances regarding property annexations and rezoning. The agenda also includes a wastewater service agreement with the City of Battlefield and various board appointments.

• $2,714,000 budget amendment for the Grant Avenue Parkway Project
• Rezoning of 3.3 acres at 2625 West Delmar Street and surrounding properties
• Authorization to purchase property at 2131 West Kingsley Street
• Annexation of 5.11 acres of MoDOT right-of-way on West State Highway 266
• $46,000 federal grant acceptance for the SGF Yields pedestrian safety program

The City Council approved a $2.7 million contract with GAP Collaborative to design and construct the Grant Avenue Parkway Project, and approved several other ordinances including annexations, rezoning, and a police drug task force agreement. The council also approved a $46,000 grant to develop a shareable version of the SGF Yields pedestrian safety program.

• Approved $2.7M Grant Avenue Parkway design-build contract (9-0)
• Approved annexation of 5.11 acres MoDOT right-of-way (9-0)
• Approved rezoning at 2625 W. Delmar St. to PD 378 (9-0)
• Approved municipal court cost code update (9-0)
• Approved purchase of property at 2131 W. Kingsley St. (8-1)
• Approved police drug task force MOU with USPS (8-1)
• Approved $46,000 grant for SGF Yields program (9-0)
• Approved $8,000 Show-Me-Zero grant for SGF Yields (9-0)

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet to discuss the Art Museum Master Plan. The agenda also includes a call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of Art Museum Master Plan

City Council

The City Council retreat scheduled for September 30, 2021, was canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

• City Council retreat (canceled)

Board of Adjustment

The Springfield Board of Adjustment will discuss the board's authority and the procedure for decisions subject to review. This meeting consists of procedural presentations by staff members.

• Review of Board of Adjustment Authority
• Procedures for decisions subject to review

Environmental Advisory Board

The Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom call. The agenda includes introductions and a discussion regarding the EAD Grant.

• Discussion of EAD Grant

City Council

The agenda for the September 28, 2021, meeting contained only a notice that the City Council lunch was canceled. No other items or business were listed.

Workforce Development Board

The Finance Committee will review a finance report and consider a cost allocation modification. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from the July 27, 2021 meeting.

• Approval of July 27, 2021 minutes
• Finance Report review
• Cost Allocation Modification
• Director's Report

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will review new candidates and the status of the One Stop Operator RFP. The meeting also includes discussions on board bylaws, agreements, and committee reports.

• Consideration of new WDB candidates
• Review of One Stop Operator RFP status
• Discussion regarding board bylaws
• Approval of July 27 and August 4 meeting minutes
• Review of board agreements

Public Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss adopting new rent rates and writing off certain uncollected resident accounts. The agenda also includes the election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. A closed session for personnel matters is scheduled.

• Resolution No. 2262: Write-off of uncollected, vacated resident accounts for July 2021
• Resolution No. 2263: Adoption of flat rent changes per HUD Fair Market Rents
• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Board of Directors will review August meeting minutes and preliminary financial reports. The agenda includes a discussion regarding funding and prioritizing sports tourism. The meeting also features reports from staff and the City of Springfield.

• Approval of August Meeting Minutes
• Preliminary August Financial Reports and Cash Flow Analysis
• Funding and Prioritizing Sports Tourism
• Destination Springfield Report
• City of Springfield Report

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss tree removal at Price Cutter and receive an update on property at Sunshine and National. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the future vision for Tree City USA.

• Discussion on tree removal at Price Cutter
• Update on property at Sunshine and National
• Future vision for Tree City USA presentation
• Approval of July minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for September 23, 2021, has been cancelled.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2021, has been canceled. No agenda items were provided for this date.

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library District Finance/Personnel Committee will meet on September 21, 2021. The committee plans to review the library's financial report and receive an update on the Executive Director evaluation process. A closed session regarding personnel matters is also scheduled.

• Review of library financial report
• Update on Executive Director Evaluation Process
• Closed session for personnel matters

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review several committee reports and the Director's September 2021 report. The agenda includes board education on governance and an update from the Library Foundation. The board will also address a Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Trustees and the Foundation Board of Directors.

• Board education on governance by Brian Fogle
• Review of August 24, 2021, meeting minutes
• MOU between Board of Trustees and Foundation Board of Directors
• Committee reports from Buildings & Grounds, Executive, Finance/Personnel, and Programs-Services-Technology

City Council

The September 21, 2021, City Council meeting consists of procedural items. The agenda includes a follow-up from the previous day's meeting and a Traffic Advisory Board meeting.

Mayor's Initiative for Equity & Equality

This meeting is a working session focused on developing pillars for five segments of the initiative. Participants will break into groups to work on these segments and then reconvene for read outs. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 6, 2021, and August 3, 2021.

• Approval of July 6, 2021 and August 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Group work on five pillars for five segments

The Mayor's Initiative on Equity and Equality met and approved corrected minutes from July 6 and August 3, 2021. Members then participated in a group activity, writing thoughts on posters for five categories: Business, Faith-Based, Education, Government, and Non-Profits. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approved July 6, 2021 minutes as corrected (header date changed to July 6)
• Approved August 3, 2021 minutes as corrected (removed duplicate vision statement entry, corrected Christian Lewis's pronouns)
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:25 p.m.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The committee will vote on proposed revisions to City Council Resolution 8720. Members will also discuss and review the Fiscal Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

• Vote on proposed revisions to City Council Resolution 8720
• Review of Fiscal Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development approved proposed revisions to City Council Resolution 8720. They also approved the minutes from the August 24, 2021 meeting. The committee reviewed the Fiscal Year 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and discussed various funding updates, including CARES Act funds, DED grants, and the American Rescue Grant, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved the minutes of the August 24, 2021 CACCD meeting.
• Approved proposed revisions to City Council Resolution 8720.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Accessibility, Education & Outreach Committee will meet to discuss accessibility, education, and outreach. The provided agenda contains no specific decisions or additional items.

• Discussion of accessibility, education, and outreach

City Council

The Springfield City Council is considering several zoning changes and budget amendments. The agenda includes rezoning properties on North Glenstone Avenue and West Delmar Street. The council will also review grant applications for police, health, and airport projects.

• Rezoning 3.91 acres at 1905 and 1933 North Glenstone Avenue from heavy manufacturing to highway commercial
• Approval of the City Utilities Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
• Accepting a $178,469 Justice Assistance Grant for the Springfield Police Department
• A budget amendment of $2,714,000 for the Grant Avenue Parkway Project
• Annexation of 5.11 acres of MoDOT right-of-way on West State Highway 266

The Springfield City Council approved multiple ordinances, including rezoning 3.91 acres at 1905 and 1933 North Glenstone Avenue from Heavy Manufacturing to Highway Commercial with a Conditional Overlay District, and approving the 2022 operating budget for City Utilities. The council also approved a $2.714 million contract with GAP Collaborative for the Grant Avenue Parkway project, and accepted a $178,469 federal justice grant for the police department. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

• Approved rezoning at 1905 and 1933 North Glenstone Avenue (8-0)
• Approved City Utilities FY2022 operating budget (8-0)
• Approved $178,469 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (8-0)
• Approved $2.714M Grant Avenue Parkway design-build contract (8-0)
• Approved $432,334 COVID-19 crisis grant from Missouri DHSS (8-0)
• Approved $1M airport cargo apron grant application (8-0)
• Approved $16,850 motorcycle safety training grant (8-0)
• Approved annexation of 5.11 acres of MoDOT right-of-way (8-0)

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting of the Walnut Grove Plans and Policies Committee for September 16, 2021, was canceled.

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board Funding Committee will meet to hold a discussion regarding funding items. The agenda does not provide specific details or dollar amounts for these items.

• Discussion of funding items

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will review minutes, financial reports, and the director's report. The board will also hear updates from various committees, including the Parking Lot Project. Discussion is scheduled regarding a board retreat and the 2028 Campaign.

• Review of Minutes, Financial Report, and Director’s Report
• Committee reports including the Parking Lot Project
• Discussion regarding a Board Retreat
• Discussion regarding the 2028 Campaign

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board has scheduled a closed meeting for September 16, 2021. The agenda is limited to a closed session regarding individual personnel records and employee performance ratings.

• Closed session regarding personnel records and employee performance ratings

Workforce Development Board

The committee will review updates from the Aspire Program and Habitat For Humanity. Members will also hear performance and finance reports and discuss youth committee updates.

• Approval of July 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Aspire Program report
• Habitat For Humanity update
• Performance and finance reports
• Discussion of youth committee updates and innovative ideas

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The commission will approve minutes from August 18, 2021, and continue discussions regarding a retreat agenda. The meeting also includes the election of a Chair, Vice Chair, and Communications Officer.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Communications Officer
• Discussion of MCHRCR Retreat items
• Review of Member on Duty Call List

The Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations voted to table its planned retreat and instead focus on foundational training and orientation materials. The commission also elected new officers: Mike Jungers as chair, Pamela Hernandez as vice chair, and Rachel Bridges as communications officer. The meeting included public comments on homelessness and discussion of a survey for commission support.

• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2021 meeting.
• Tabled the MCHRCR retreat to focus on training and orientation.
• Elected Mike Jungers as chair.
• Elected Pamela Hernandez as vice chair.
• Elected Rachel Bridges as communications officer.
• Agreed to retool the Member on Call Duty List with Mike Jungers as interim point person.

Library Board

The Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss branch updates and miscellaneous items. The agenda does not provide specific details regarding individual projects or decisions.

• Branch updates
• Miscellaneous items

Library Board

The Executive Committee will review the September 2021 Board Meeting agenda and receive district updates. The notice also includes a provision for a closed session regarding real estate.

• Overview of September 2021 Board Meeting Agenda
• District updates
• Potential closed session regarding real estate

Mayor's Commission for Children

The commission is holding a retreat to establish goals and an action plan. Members will discuss future priorities and concerns moving forward. The agenda also includes an announcement regarding an October 12 meeting at Ada Fulbright EC school.

• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of retreat goals
• Development of a concerns/goals action plan
• Announcement of October 12 meeting at Ada Fulbright EC school

The Mayor's Commission for Children approved the August meeting minutes and concluded that advocacy, communication, and data are the priority areas for the 2021-2022 goals. The group discussed workforce development issues, childcare quality, and the Family Connect model, but no formal decisions were made on these topics. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 AM.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion by Chris Jarratt, second by Brandy Harris)
• Concluded advocacy, communication, and data are priority areas for 2021-2022 goals

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will review several property tax account revision orders from the Assessor’s and Collector's offices. The board will also examine the August Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020.

• Review of Collector’s Office revision order for account 12-394-845
• Review of August Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020
• Approval of Assessor’s Office revisions through August 11, 2021
• Revision orders from the Assessor's Office for accounts including BHL Properties and Spire Missouri Inc

City Council

The Walnut Grove City Council lunch meeting includes a Tree City USA update. The agenda also covers follow-up items from the September 7, 2021, meeting.

• Tree City USA Update
• Follow-up from the September 7, 2021, meeting

City Council Committees

The Council ARPA Review Committee will conduct a review of ARPA information from Tim Smith of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from August 3, 2021.

• ARPA Review from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO)
• Approval of August 3, 2021 minutes

City Council Committees

The Public Involvement Committee will meet to approve minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting. The committee may also consider potential selections for several boards and commissions.

• Approval of February 23, 2021, meeting minutes
• Possible selection for Board of Equalization
• Possible selection for Planning and Zoning Commission
• Possible selection for Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees

City Council

The special meeting of the Springfield City Council scheduled for September 14, 2021, was canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.

• Cancellation of the special council meeting

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Executive Committee has scheduled a meeting for September 13, 2021. The provided agenda contains only procedural steps and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

• No specific items are listed in the agenda.

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will approve minutes from the August 13, 2021, meeting. The agenda includes committee, director, and chair reports. A closed session is scheduled for legal actions and real estate matters.

• Approval of August 13, 2021, Park Board meeting minutes
• Invitation to the 25th Annual Japanese Fall Festival
• Closed session regarding legal actions or litigation
• Closed session regarding real estate transactions

The board unanimously approved the August 13, 2021 meeting minutes (with a correction) and the closed meeting minutes. No unfinished or new business was discussed. Staff reports covered topics such as increased sales tax and property tax revenue, the upcoming Japanese Fall Festival, and ongoing challenges hiring seasonal staff.

• Approved the August 13, 2021 Park Board meeting minutes, including a correction by Leslie Carrier.
• Approved the Closed Meeting Minutes.
• Adjourned the meeting and approved a motion to begin a Closed Session after a five-minute break.

Art Museum Board

The Master Plan Committee will meet to discuss the Art Museum Master Plan. The provided tentative agenda contains no other specific items or decisions.

• Discussion of Art Museum Master Plan

Airport Board

The Board will review meeting minutes from July 15 and August 6, 2021. The agenda includes discussions regarding a financial update and a new Airport Master Plan. A closed session is also scheduled to discuss real estate, legal matters, or personnel issues.

• Approval of July 15 and August 6, 2021, meeting minutes
• Discussion on new Airport Master Plan
• Financial update presentation
• Closed session regarding real estate, legal actions, or personnel matters

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Springfield Police Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ Retirement System Board of Trustees will meet to approve recent meeting minutes and financial statements. The board will also review retirement, survivor, and relinquishment applications.

• Approval of July 8 and August 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• Approval of June 30 and July 31, 2021, financial statements
• Review of retirement, survivor, and relinquishment applications
• Quarterly Investment Report & Real Estate Manager Presentation
• Discussion regarding the Administrative Director Contract

The Police and Fire Retirement System board approved the July and August meeting minutes, financial statements for June and July 2021, and accepted five retirement applications and related calculations. The board also approved a return of contribution for Andy Iorg and voted to retain Spencer Fane to review proposed IPS changes. In closed session, the board extended Administrative Director Janell Manley's contract for one year with a 5% increase. The board discussed four opportunistic real estate manager candidates but deferred a vote to the October meeting due to lack of quorum.

• Approved minutes for July 8 and August 12, 2021 (all yes)
• Approved financial statements ending June 30 and July 31, 2021 (all yes)
• Accepted five retirement applications (all yes)
• Accepted pension calculations for five retirees (all yes)
• Approved return of contribution for Andy Iorg ($145,297.94) (all yes)
• Retained Spencer Fane to review IPS changes (all yes)
• Extended Manley's contract one year with 5% increase (6-0)
• Deferred opportunistic real estate manager selection to October meeting

Workforce Development Board

The Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to address the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a One Stop Operator. The committee may take action on this item during the session.

• One Stop Operator RFP (Possible Action)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission will review several land use applications and amendments. Items include a planned development for Simmons First National Bank and a conditional use permit for Pilot Travel Centers, LLC. The commission will also consider updates to the Major Thoroughfare Plan.

• Planned Development 378 at 2625 West Delmar Street, 1025 & 1045 South Clifton Avenue, and 2620 West Grand Street
• Conditional Use Permit 453 for Pilot Travel Centers, LLC at 4939 West Chestnut Expressway
• Interstate Highway Commercial Sign District Amendment citywide
• Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment for unnamed collector streets
• Relinquishment of Easement 916 at 3218 North Glenstone Avenue

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a corrected zoning case for 465 S. Grant Avenue, a planned development for senior housing at 2625 W. Delmar Street, an amendment to initiate changes to the Interstate Highway Commercial Sign District, and an amendment to remove two future collectors from the Major Thoroughfare Plan. It also tabled a conditional use permit for Pilot Travel Centers to October 7, 2021, and approved two easement relinquishments.

• Approved Relinquishment of Easement 916 (3218 North Glenstone Avenue) and Relinquishment of Easement 917 (1506 North Farmer Branch Road, Ozark, MO).
• Approved Z-11-2021 – Corrected, correcting the legal description for 465 S. Grant Avenue to place it in Subdistrict B of the Grant Avenue Parkway District.
• Approved Planned Development 378 for 2625 W. Delmar Street, 1025 & 1045 S. Clifton Avenue, and 2620 W. Grand Street, allowing a senior housing development up to 32 dwelling units per acre.
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit 453 (4939 West Chestnut Expressway) to October 7, 2021.
• Approved initiating amendments to the Interstate Highway Commercial Sign District requirements (citywide).
• Approved Major Thoroughfare Plan Amendment to remove two future collectors (between McCurry and Zimmer Avenues, and between Farm Road 156 and Maple Leaf Lane).

City Council Committees

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021, was canceled. No items were listed on the tentative agenda.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 8, 2021, was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of a quorum.

City Council

This agenda is for a City Council lunch meeting and contains minimal substantive items. The only listed topic is Restore SGF.

• Restore SGF

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, has been cancelled. An October meeting will be held instead.

City Council Committees

The Community Involvement Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 1, 2021. The committee will also receive an update regarding the consideration of the Springfield City Flag.

• Approval of June 1, 2021, meeting minutes
• Update on consideration of the Springfield City Flag

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

This meeting of the Springfield Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

City Council

The Springfield City Council will review several ordinances, including a large contract for arterial roadway improvements and various grant applications. The agenda also includes land purchase authorizations and budget amendments for the Park Board.

• $2,979,698.20 contract for major street resurfacing with Blevins Asphalt Construction Company, Inc.
• Rezoning of 1905 and 1933 North Glenstone Avenue from heavy manufacturing to highway commercial
• Application for a $2,864,287.11 FEMA grant for COVID-19 pandemic expenditures
• Land purchase at 428 North Jefferson Avenue for the Renew Jordan Creek Phase II project
• $604,907.91 budget increase to fund Fieldhouse SportsCenter operations

The City Council approved a $2.98 million contract for major street resurfacing, along with several other ordinances including a sewer billing amendment, land purchase for the Renew Jordan Creek project, and an employment agreement amendment for the City Manager. The council also approved resolutions for body-worn cameras, an acupuncture zoning change, and a $604,907.91 budget increase for the Fieldhouse Sports Center. All votes were unanimous except for three 8-1 votes where Councilwoman Romine dissented.

• Approved $2,979,698.20 Major Street Resurfacing contract with Blevins Asphalt (9-0)
• Approved sewer billing memorandum amendment with City Utilities (9-0)
• Approved land purchase at 428 N. Jefferson Ave for Renew Jordan Creek Phase II (9-0)
• Approved second amendment to City Manager Jason Gage's employment agreement (9-0)
• Approved MOU with Ozarks Technical Community College on sexual assault reporting (8-0, Simpson recused)
• Approved resolution allowing acupuncturists as home occupations (8-0, McGull abstained)
• Approved $604,907.91 Fieldhouse Sports Center operating budget increase (8-1, Romine no)
• Approved FEMA disaster grant application for $2,864,287.11 (8-1, Romine no)

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 5, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes interviews for master and journeyman licenses in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas fitting trades.

• Approval of August 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Electrical licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Mechanical licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Plumbing licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Gas Fitter licenses

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting includes a discussion on surplus properties and neighborhood redevelopment. The council will also review the agenda for the upcoming September 7, 2021, meeting.

• Surplus Properties/Neighborhood Redevelopment

City Council

The City Council is considering an emergency ordinance to adjust property tax levies based on the final assessed valuation from the Greene County Assessor. This action is intended to meet the September 1 deadline for setting tax rates. The proposed rates apply to municipal purposes, public parks, public health, and an art museum.

• Council Bill 2021-224 to amend previous tax ordinances
• Total property tax levy of $0.6196
• Estimated revenue requirement of $22,042,754
• Tax rates for municipal purposes ($0.2665), parks ($0.1867), health ($0.1273), and art museum ($0.0391)

City Council

The City Council is holding a retreat at Lake Springfield Park Boathouse and Marina. The agenda includes a discussion with Community Partnership of the Ozarks regarding homelessness.

• Discussion with Community Partnership of the Ozarks regarding homelessness

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Walnut Grove Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for August 26, 2021, has been cancelled.

Landmarks Board

The second Landmarks Board meeting scheduled for August 25, 2021, has been cancelled. The provided notice contains no other agenda items.

Library Board

The Finance/Personnel Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the library financial report and discuss revisions to the Personnel Policy Manual. The agenda also includes an update on the Executive Director Evaluation Process and discussion regarding the Juneteenth holiday.

• Review of library financial report
• Revisions to Personnel Policy Manual
• Update on Executive Director Evaluation Process
• Discussion of Juneteenth Holiday

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect a new President and discuss setting the FY22 tax rate. The agenda includes updates on committee reports and revisions to the Personnel Policy Manual. The meeting also features recognition for departing board members and retirees.

• Election of President of the Board of Trustees
• Setting the FY22 tax rate
• Revisions to the Personnel Policy Manual
• Revised Internet Access and Safety Policy – ECF changes
• Recognition of departing board member Don Chenevert, Jr.

City Council

The City Council lunch meeting includes an update on Clean Green Springfield future planning. The agenda also includes a follow-up from the August 23, 2021 meeting.

• Quality of Place Update | Clean Green Springfield Future Planning
• Follow-up from the City Council Meeting of August 23, 2021

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting of the Walnut Grove Public Involvement Committee for August 24, 2021, was canceled and is to be rescheduled. No items were listed on the agenda for discussion or decision.

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The committee will continue discussions regarding proposed revisions to the CACCD Bylaws, the Citizen Participation Plan, and City Council Resolution 8720. The agenda also includes a discussion of the Fall CDBG Schedule of Events.

• Proposed revisions to City Council Resolution 8720, CACCD Bylaws, and Citizen Participation Plan
• Discussion of Fall CDBG Schedule of Events
• Approval of July 27, 2021 meeting minutes

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development adopted revised bylaws from the August 9, 2021 draft, making them consistent with City Council Resolution 8720 and HUD regulations. The committee also approved moving its next meeting to September 21, 2021 to review the CAPER during the 15-day public comment period. Minutes from the July 27, 2021 meeting were approved. No public comments were made.

• Approved the minutes of the July 27, 2021 CACCD meeting.
• Adopted the proposed Bylaws as presented from the August 9, 2021 draft.
• Moved the next CACCD meeting to September 21, 2021 to review the CAPER during the 15-day review period.

City Council

The Springfield City Council will consider several ordinances regarding land annexation and rezoning. The agenda includes budget amendments for the Health Department and airport operations using federal funds. The council will also review contracts for street resurfacing and property acquisitions.

• $5.2 million bond issuance for Fieldhouse Sportscenter acquisition
• $8,000,000 budget amendment for Springfield-Greene County Health Department
• $6,548,006 airport rescue grant for Springfield-Branson National Airport
• $2,979,698.20 contract for street resurfacing with Blevins Asphalt Construction Company, Inc.
• Rezoning of approximately 73 acres at South State Highway FF

The City Council approved multiple ordinances, including an $8 million appropriation from federal ARPA funds for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department's COVID-19 response, and a $5.2 million bond issuance for the Fieldhouse facility purchase. Several rezoning requests were approved, including annexation of 98 acres and rezoning of properties for residential, commercial, and manufacturing uses. A resolution to allow acupuncturists as home occupations was tabled until September 7, 2021.

• Approved $8M ARPA appropriation for COVID-19 response (8-1)
• Approved $5.2M bond issuance for Fieldhouse facility purchase (8-1)
• Approved annexation of 98 acres at State Highway FF and Farm Road 168 (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 73 acres at State Highway FF to residential and commercial (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.84 acres at 2000 E. Commercial St. to heavy manufacturing (9-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1 acre at E. Sunshine St. and S. Florence Ave. to office district (8-0, Romine recused)
• Approved $2.98M street resurfacing contract with Blevins Asphalt (first reading)
• Tabled resolution to allow acupuncturists as home occupations (6-3)

Public Housing Authority

The Housing Authority of the City of Springfield will hold its monthly board meeting on August 20, 2021. The agenda includes reviewing reports from the Executive Director and Accounting Supervisor. The board will also consider a resolution to write off certain uncollected resident accounts for June 2021.

• Resolution No. 2261: Authorizing the immediate write-off of certain uncollected, vacated resident accounts for June 2021
• Approval of July 30, 2021 meeting minutes

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will review July meeting minutes and preliminary financial reports. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the impact of the homeless on the travel industry.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Review of preliminary July financial reports
• Discussion on the impact of the homeless on the travel industry
• Springfield Regional Arts Council Report

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting for the Walnut Grove Plans and Policies Committee was canceled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.

Art Museum Board

The Art Museum Board Funding Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss funding items. The provided agenda does not specify which particular funding topics or dollar amounts will be addressed.

• Discussion of funding items

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will review minutes, financial reports, and the director's report. The meeting also includes updates from several committees and organizations.

• Financial Report
• Director's Report
• SMMA, FOSAM, and SAM Foundation reports
• Funding Committee report
• Master Plan Committee report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a request by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board to acquire properties at 2131 and 2235 West Kingsley Street for a future recreation facility. The acquisition aligns with the city's Comprehensive Plan for parks and greenways. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved Request to Acquire 538 for 2131 & 2235 West Kingsley Street (9-0)

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Mayor’s Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet to discuss an officer succession plan. The commission will also continue discussions regarding a possible retreat and its agenda items.

• Discussion of an officer succession plan
• Continued discussion of a possible commission retreat
• Approval of July 21, 2021, meeting minutes

The Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations met on August 18, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 21 meeting. The commission discussed officer succession, with two members departing, and planned for September elections. They also continued planning for a possible retreat and discussed diversity, orientation, and training opportunities.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 meeting
• Discussed officer succession plan; elections set for September
• Continued discussion of possible retreat and agenda items
• Agreed to obtain updated membership list from Clerk's office
• Planned to send welcoming email with contact list
• Noted State Commission on Human Rights can provide virtual training

City Council

The City Council will hold a lunch meeting to discuss General Planning Programs Processes. The council will also review the agenda for the August 23, 2021, City Council meeting.

• General Planning Programs Process discussion
• Review of the August 23, 2021, City Council meeting agenda

Citizens Tax Oversight Committee

The committee will receive updates on 1/8 cent transportation and 1/4 cent capital improvements sales tax projects. The agenda also includes reports on pension, hotel/motel, and level property tax receipts.

• Update on 1/8 Cent Transportation Sales Tax Projects
• Update on 1/4 Cent Capital Improvements Sales Tax Projects
• Pension Sales Tax Receipts report
• Hotel/Motel Tax Reports
• Level Property Tax Reports

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting on August 17, 2021. The agenda is limited to a closed session regarding litigation and potential real estate transactions.

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

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Accessibility, Education & Outreach Committee will meet for a discussion on accessibility, education, and outreach. The provided agenda contains no specific projects or decisions.

• Discussion of accessibility, education, and outreach

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will review the proposed operational budget, fees, and charges for the Fieldhouse Sportscenter. The meeting also includes discussions regarding grants from the Springfield Downtown Rotary Club and the SHINE Program.

• Proposed operational budget and fees for Fieldhouse Sportscenter
• Springfield Downtown Rotary Club Grant
• School-Park Wrap Around Care/SHINE Program Grant
• Welcome to new Park Board member Mark McNay

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board unanimously approved accepting a $16,000 grant from the Downtown Rotary Club for the Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund and a $294,450 SHINE program grant from Springfield Public Schools for the SPARC Before and After School Program. The board also adopted a proposed 9-month operational budget and fees for the Fieldhouse Sportscenter, to be forwarded to City Council. A motion to purchase used inventory items for the Fieldhouse for $69,424.70 failed for lack of a second, and the discussion was tabled for further review with the owners.

• Approved $16,000 Rotary Club grant for Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $294,450 SHINE grant from Springfield Public Schools for SPARC program (unanimous, 2 abstentions)
• Adopted 9-month Fieldhouse Sportscenter operational budget and fees (unanimous)
• Tabled $69,424.70 purchase of Fieldhouse used inventory items (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and Board of Public Utilities will hold a joint study session. The agenda includes a public hearing and discussion regarding the proposed FY2022 annual operating budget for City Utilities.

• Public Hearing on City Utilities’ Proposed FY2022 Operating Budget
• Proposed FY2022 Annual Operating Budget

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several land use applications. These include a rezoning request for North Glenstone Avenue and preliminary plats for two properties. The meeting also includes discussions on easement relinquishment and parkway district amendments.

• Rezoning request (Z-18-2021) at 1905 & 1933 North Glenstone Avenue
• Preliminary Plat of Stalzer Addition at 1615 West Nichols Street
• Preliminary Plat of Boing U.S. Holdco Subdivision at 2808 North Kansas Expressway
• Relinquishment of Easement 915 at 3101 South Glenstone Avenue
• Grant Avenue Parkway District Amendments

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved all items on the agenda unanimously (9-0). This included a rezoning at 1905 & 1933 North Glenstone Avenue, a street vacation on North Robberson Avenue, two preliminary plats, and amendments to the Grant Avenue Parkway District. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved rezoning Z-18-2021 w/COD #202 at 1905 & 1933 N. Glenstone Ave (9-0)
• Approved Vacation 822 of 500 blk N. Robberson Ave (9-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Stalzer Addition at 1615 W. Nichols St (9-0)
• Approved Preliminary Plat of Boing U.S. Holdco Subdivision at 2808 N. Kansas Expy (9-0)
• Approved Grant Avenue Parkway District Amendments (9-0)
• Approved Relinquishment of Easement 915 and Request to Acquire 537 (9-0)

Environmental Advisory Board

The Springfield/Greene County Environmental Advisory Board will meet via Zoom. The agenda includes a presentation by Carrie Lamb regarding an update to the Flood and Water Quality Protection Manual and the approval of May 2021 meeting minutes.

• Presentation by Carrie Lamb on the Flood and Water Quality Protection Manual update
• Approval of May 2021 meeting minutes

City Council Committees

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for August 11, 2021, was canceled. No items were listed on the agenda for discussion or decision.

Landmarks Board

The Landmarks Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes to the future Moxy Hotel at 430-436 South Avenue, including a roof addition, window replacements, masonry repair, and new signage. The board also approved demolition of the building at 300 East Central Street (3-2) and demolition of various dangerous buildings (5-0). Additionally, the board elected Kaitlyn McConnell as Chair and Layne Hunton as Vice-Chair, both by 3-2 votes.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 430-436 South Avenue (Moxy Hotel) (5-0)
• Approved demolition of 300 East Central Street (3-2)
• Approved demolition of dangerous buildings at various locations (5-0)
• Elected Kaitlyn McConnell as Chair (3-2)
• Elected Layne Hunton as Vice-Chair (3-2)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2021

Mayor's Commission for Children

The Mayor's Commission for Children is holding a retreat to discuss future priorities. The agenda includes updates on pandemic funding opportunities from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and planning for an action plan.

• Funding opportunities during a Pandemic
• Discussion of priorities, concerns, and goals
• Retreat action plan development

The Mayor's Commission for Children met and heard a presentation from Brian Fogle about the Health Living Alliance, Good Community support for Family Connect, and Missouri Kids Count data. The commission discussed the need to revisit its priorities after the cancellation of its retreat, planning to use September's meeting for that purpose. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Heard presentation on Health Living Alliance and Family Connect support
• Discussed Missouri Kids Count data and county children's tax boards
• Planned to revisit priorities at September meeting
• Scheduled meeting with Mayor and City Manager after September

Board of Equalization

The board will review July Adds and Strikes Reports for tax years 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020. It will also consider a revision order from the Collector’s Office regarding one specific account. Additionally, the board will discuss rules and procedures for 2022.

• Review of July Adds and Strikes Reports (tax years 2016, 2018, 2019, and 2020)
• Revision order for account 12-394-845
• Discussion regarding 2022 Rules & Procedures

City Council

The scheduled City Council lunch for August 10, 2021, was canceled. No other business or items were listed on the agenda.

• City Council lunch cancellation

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting in a closed session. The agenda includes discussions regarding legal litigation, real estate transactions, and certain personnel matters.

• Discussion of legal actions or litigation
• Discussion of real estate leasing, purchases, or sales
• Discussion of employee hiring, firing, discipline, or promotions

Art Museum Board

This meeting agenda contains only procedural items and does not list specific topics for discussion or decision. The scheduled items include a call to order and adjournment.

• No specific agenda items are listed.

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution declaring vaccination as the leading strategy to end COVID-19, and approved a resolution to apply for up to $2 million in C.A.R.E.S Act funds for homeless services. The council also approved an $8 million budget appropriation for the Health Department and authorized the purchase of the Fieldhouse facility, amending the funding source from ARPA funds to the General Fund. A short-term rental permit for 1850 South Virginia Avenue was denied.

• Approved resolution declaring vaccination as leading COVID-19 prevention strategy (8-1)
• Approved resolution to apply for up to $2M in C.A.R.E.S Act CDBG funds for homeless services (8-1)
• Approved $8M budget appropriation for Health Department COVID-19 response (first reading)
• Approved $5.2M bond issuance for Fieldhouse facility purchase, amended to use General Fund instead of ARPA funds (6-2)
• Denied Short-Term Rental Type 2 Permit for 1850 South Virginia Avenue (0-9)
• Approved Firefighter Apprenticeship program agreement (9-0)
• Approved annexation and rezoning of ~98 acres at State Highway FF and Farm Road 168 (public hearing held)
• Approved rezoning of ~1.84 acres at 2000 East Commercial Street to Heavy Manufacturing (public hearing held)

Airport Board

The Springfield-Branson National Airport Board will discuss an architect agreement for the remodeling and expansion of the General Aviation terminal. The board also plans to hold a closed session regarding the potential lease, purchase, or sale of real estate.

• Architect agreement for General Aviation terminal remodel/expansion
• Closed session regarding real estate leasing, purchase, or sale
• Director's Report

Workforce Development Board

The Council of Local Elected Officials will review financial reports and approve line-item budget modifications from the previous year. The meeting also includes a sub-state monitoring report and discussion regarding WDB Board candidates.

• Approval of line-item budget modifications from the previous year
• Review of financial report
• Sub-state monitoring report review
• WDB Board candidates discussion

Art Museum Board

The committee will meet to conduct a discussion regarding the Art Museum Master Plan. No other specific agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of Art Museum Master Plan

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will meet to elect a new Vice-Chair. The meeting also includes applicant interviews for master and journeyman licenses in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and gas fitting trades.

• Election of a Vice-Chair
• Interviews for Electrical licenses
• Interviews for Mechanical licenses
• Interviews for Plumbing licenses
• Interviews for Gas Fitter licenses

Workforce Development Board

The board will review a financial report and discuss potential in-person meetings. The agenda also includes approval of budget modifications and bids for Form 1023 filing.

• Approval of line-item budget modifications from the previous year
• Bids for completion of Form 1023 filing
• Review of the financial report
• Discussion regarding in-person meetings

City Council

The City Council will hold a lunch meeting to discuss economic development incentives. The council will also review the agenda for the upcoming August 9, 2021, meeting.

• Economic Development Incentives Overview
• Review of the August 9, 2021, City Council Meeting Agenda

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for August 3, 2021, has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this date.

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting of the Community Involvement Committee for August 3, 2021, was canceled. No items were listed on the agenda for discussion or decision.

City Council Committees

The Council ARPA Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from July 27. The committee will also discuss and consider criteria for reviewing projects and initiatives.

• Approval of July 27 minutes
• Discussion and consideration of project/initiative review criteria

Mayor's Initiative for Equity & Equality

The meeting includes a discussion regarding questionnaire responses and determining the committee's focus. It also involves the approval of minutes from July 6, 2021.

• Approval of July 6, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of questionnaire responses
• Discussion of committee focus

The Mayor's Initiative on Equity and Equality reviewed questionnaire results on vision and mission statements, and discussed the group's direction. No formal decisions were made; members shared concerns about lack of progress and suggested next steps like a business accountability pledge and a diversity trainer. The meeting adjourned with no substantive votes.

• Approved July 6, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Springfield City Council will hold a special meeting on August 3, 2021. The agenda is limited to a closed session regarding legal litigation, confidential attorney communications, and sealed bids or proposals.

• Discussion of legal actions and litigation
• Review of sealed bids and related documents
• Review of sealed proposals or negotiated contracts

Art Museum Board

The Art Museum Board Executive Committee meeting scheduled for August 2, 2021, has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled for Monday, August 9.

Public Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review reports from the Executive Director and Accounting Supervisor. The agenda includes resolutions to write off certain uncollected, vacated resident accounts from May 2021 and to add Juneteenth as a holiday to the personnel policy. The board also plans to adjourn to a closed session for real estate matters.

• Resolution No. 2259: Writing off certain uncollected, vacated resident accounts from May 2021
• Resolution No. 2260: Adding Juneteenth National Independence Day to personnel policy
• Approval of June 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Adjournment to closed session for real estate matters

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will hold hearings for various property appeals on July 29, 2021. The agenda includes morning and afternoon regular and executive sessions to review specific properties within the city and county.

• Property appeals for New Prime Inc
• Property appeals for JDHQ Hotels LLC
• Property appeals for Carnahan Family Real Estate LLC
• Property appeals for Olive St Duplexes LLC
• Property appeals for Gajanan Inv Inc

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for July 29, 2021, has been cancelled. No items are listed for discussion or decision.

Landmarks Board

The July 28, 2021, meeting of the Walnut Grove Landmarks Board has been cancelled. No agenda items were provided for this session.

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will conduct hearings for various property tax appeals. The agenda includes scheduled sessions for both city and county jurisdiction properties.

• Appeals for TKG-RKS Joint Venture LLC
• Appeals for Republic Distribution LLC
• Appeals for Lowe's Home Centers Inc
• Appeals for Airgas USA LLC
• Appeals for Bradford Place Office Park LLC

City Council

The scheduled City Council lunch for July 27, 2021, was canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

• No items were listed due to the cancellation.

Workforce Development Board

The Workforce Development Board Finance Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss financial matters. The committee will review the finance report and consider approval of line-item budget modifications. The agenda also includes a director's report from Sally Payne.

• Approval of May 25, 2021 minutes
• Review of finance report
• Approval of line-item budget modifications
• Director's report from Sally Payne

Workforce Development Board

The Ozark Region Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will review committee reports and approve minutes from May and June 2021. The meeting also includes consideration of new WDB candidates and a vote on three bids for a Form 1023 filing.

• Vote on three bids for a Form 1023 filing for a 501(c)(3) organization
• BKD bid of $3,000-$5,000
• KPM CPA’s and Advisors bid of $2,000-$2,500
• Kessler & Associates bid of $500-$1,000
• Consideration of new WDB candidates

City Council Committees

The Council ARPA Review Committee is meeting to discuss COVID-19 response needs and review ARPA funding considerations. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding public engagement.

• Review of ARPA funding considerations
• Discussion of COVID-19 response needs
• Public engagement discussion

Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development

The committee will continue discussing revisions to CACCD Bylaws and the Citizen Participation Plan. The meeting also includes a review of a city application for CARES Act grant funds.

• Proposed revisions to City Council Resolution 8720, CACCD Bylaws, and Citizen Participation Plan
• City application for CARES Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds
• Approval of May 25, 2021 meeting minutes

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development discussed the City's plan to apply for up to $2 million in CARES Act Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) funds from the Missouri Department of Economic Development, focusing on homeless services and facilities. They also reviewed the City's fifth application for the Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) through HUD. The committee approved the minutes from the May 25, 2021 meeting. No formal votes were taken on the grant applications, which are still in the discussion phase.

• Approved minutes of May 25, 2021 CACCD meeting (motion by Martin, second by Stockton)
• Discussed applying for $2M CDBG-CV grant for homeless services and facilities
• Discussed fifth application for YHDP grant (up to $15M) for youth homelessness

Board of Equalization

The Greene County Board of Equalization will hold a regular session to hear appeals for several properties. The agenda also includes an executive session and announcements regarding future meetings.

• Property appeal for OREILLY HOSPITALITY LLC
• Property appeal for REPUBLIC ROAD LLC
• Property appeal for GLEN44 INV LLC
• Property appeal for RO OFFICE LLC
• Property appeal for 2021 LLC

City Council

The Springfield City Council will vote on several ordinances, including the acceptance of over $40 million in federal relief funds. The meeting also includes discussions on sewer rehabilitation, park budget adjustments, and a 107-acre annexation.

• Acceptance of $40,276,290 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Sewer rehabilitation project bid from Rosetta Construction, LLC
• Annexation of approximately 107 acres near South State Highway FF
• Park Board budget increase of $1,753,260.02
• Signal replacement at National Avenue and Commercial Street for $159,359.08

The Springfield City Council approved several ordinances, including accepting $40,276,290 in federal COVID-19 recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (8-1, Romine opposed). The council also approved a $5.49M sewer rehabilitation contract, a $1.5M grant application for LeCompte Road upgrades, and a $3M workforce grant for re-entry services. All other agenda items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $40,276,290 in federal COVID-19 recovery funds (8-1, Romine opposed)
• Approved $5,485,050 sewer rehabilitation contract with Rosetta Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500,000 grant application for LeCompte Road upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000,545 Pathway Home 2 grant for workforce re-entry (unanimous)
• Approved $1,753,260 Park Board budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved $159,359.08 signal replacement contract with Ewing Signal Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 for North 13 Corridor study (unanimous)
• Approved intent to annex 107 acres and rename Farm Road 168 to Roundtree Road (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The board will review recent meeting minutes and the May Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2016 through 2020. The agenda also includes a proposed rule change and several individual property case reviews.

• Review of May Adds and Strikes Report (tax years 2016-2020)
• Proposed Rule Change
• Property case: Springfield Solar 1, LLC
• Property cases: Menard, Inc.
• Property cases: EAS Investment Enterprises Inc.

Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee

The Tree City USA Citizens Advisory Committee will discuss a call to action regarding property at Sunshine and National. The committee also plans to review minutes from May and June and prepare for a presentation at the Council Lunch on September 14th.

• Approval of May and June minutes
• Call to Action for property at Sunshine and National
• Report from meeting with Assistant City Manager and City Clerk
• Preparation for Council Lunch Presentation scheduled for September 14th

Workforce Development Board

The committee will review reports regarding the Aspire Program and Job Corps Scholars. The meeting also includes a performance report and discussion of committee ideas.

• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2021
• Aspire Program report including Y Garden applications
• Job Corps Scholars update
• Performance report
• Discussion of Youth Committee updates and ideas

Mayor's Commission on Human Rights

The Springfield Art Museum Accessibility, Education & Outreach Committee will meet on July 19, 2021. The meeting includes a discussion regarding accessibility, education, and outreach.

• Discussion of accessibility, education, and outreach

The Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations met on July 21, 2021, and approved the June 16, 2021 minutes. The commission discussed organizing an orientation and retreat to define roles and strategic focus, with plans to gather member input on priorities. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2021 meeting
• Discussed scheduling orientation for new members
• Discussed possible retreat and agenda items
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m.

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board's Finance/Personnel Committee will meet on July 20, 2021. The agenda is limited to a review of the library financial report and miscellaneous items.

• Review of library financial report

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss committee reports and board appointments. The meeting also includes a presentation of the 2020-2021 Annual Report.

• Approval of June 15, 2021 meeting minutes
• Buildings & Grounds Committee report
• Finance/Personnel Committee report
• Review of 2020-2021 Annual Report
• Discussion regarding board appointments

City Council

This agenda consists of procedural items for a City Council lunch meeting. The council will conclude the legislative session and review the agenda for the July 26, 2021, meeting.

• Legislative Session Wrap Up
• Review of the July 26, 2021 City Council Meeting Agenda

Board of Equalization

The board will conduct morning and afternoon sessions to hear various property tax appeals. The meeting also includes a review of minutes from July 2021 and the May Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2016 through 2020.

• Property tax appeals for Springfield Solar 1, LLC
• Property tax appeals for Carnahan Family Real Estate LLC
• Property tax appeals for Olive St Duplexes LLC
• Property tax appeals for Craigmont Place Second LP
• Review of May Adds and Strikes Report for tax years 2016-2020

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Accessibility, Education & Outreach Committee will meet on July 19, 2021. The agenda is limited to a discussion regarding accessibility, education, and outreach.

• Discussion of Accessibility, Education, and Outreach

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors and Master Plan Committee will meet to discuss the Art Museum Master Plan. No specific decisions or actions are listed on this tentative agenda.

• Discussion of Art Museum Master Plan

Airport Board

The board will review the June 2021 statistical summary and approve minutes from the June 17 meeting. The agenda includes reports from the Director of Aviation and the Board Chair. A closed session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Review of June 2021 statistical summary
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting
• Closed session regarding employee hiring, firing, disciplinary, or promotion

Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau

The Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will review June meeting minutes and preliminary financial reports. The agenda also includes discussions regarding staff reports, the annual contract, and FY22 salary ranges.

• Approval of June Meeting Minutes
• Preliminary June Financial Reports
• Annual Contract
• FY22 Salary Ranges
• Gold Wing Road Riders Association Recap

Art Museum Board

The Springfield Art Museum Board of Directors will meet to review the director's report and financial report. The agenda includes updates from several committees, including the Master Plan Committee and the Funding Committee. This tentative agenda consists primarily of routine reports.

• Financial Report
• Director’s Report
• SAM Foundation report
• Master Plan Committee report

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several rezoning applications and preliminary plats. The agenda also includes a request to initiate new amendments to the Grant Avenue Parkway District.

• Vacation of 500 blk of North Robberson Avenue
• Rezoning case Z-14-2021 at 1819 South Moore Road
• Preliminary Plat of Springfield Plaza Phase IV at 3900 West Sunshine Street
• Public hearings for rezoning cases Z-15-2021, Z-16-2021, and Z-17-2021
• Request to initiate amendments to the Grant Avenue Parkway District

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the preliminary plat for Springfield Plaza Phase IV, a six-lot commercial subdivision at 3900 West Sunshine Street, including a variance to not extend Jonathan Avenue. They also approved rezoning requests for properties at 2000 East Commercial Street, 1136 & 1144 East Sunshine Street, and 3482 & 3839 South State Highway FF, among other items. Two items were tabled or withdrawn: Vacation 822 was tabled to August 12, 2021, and Z-14-2021 was withdrawn.

• Approved preliminary plat for Springfield Plaza Phase IV (3900 West Sunshine Street) with a variance to not extend Jonathan Avenue.
• Approved Z-15-2021 to rezone 1.84 acres at 2000 East Commercial Street from GM to HM.
• Approved Z-16-2021 to rezone about 1 acre at 1136 & 1144 East Sunshine Street and 1816, 1820 & 1826 South Florence Avenue from R-SF to O-1 with conditions.
• Approved Z-17-2021 to rezone about 90 acres at 3482 & 3839 South State Highway FF and 4003 West Farm Road 168 to R-SF and GR.
• Approved preliminary plat for Cresthaven Park (3221 West Kearney Street), a two-lot commercial and multi-family subdivision.
• Approved initiation of amendments to the Grant Avenue Parkway District.
• Tabled Vacation 822 (500 blk of North Robberson Avenue) to August 12, 2021.
• Withdrew Z-14-2021 w/COD #201 (1819 South Farm Road 133).

City Council Committees

The Finance and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for July 14, 2021, was canceled. No agenda items were listed for this session.

Library Board

The Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees Executive Committee will meet on July 13, 2021. This agenda contains only procedural items and updates from the Executive Director. No specific decisions or actions are detailed in the notice.

• Updates from the Executive Director
• Miscellaneous items

Library Board

The Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Springfield-Greene County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss branch updates and miscellaneous items.

• Branch updates
• Miscellaneous items

Board of Equalization

The Board will review minutes from June 8, 2021, and previous Add and Strike Reports. They will also examine the June Add and Strike Report for tax years 2018, 2019, and 2020.

• Review of May Add and Strike Reports for tax years 2016-2020
• Review of June Add and Strike Reports for tax years 2018-2020
• Notice of upcoming hearing dates on July 19 and July 27

City Council Committees

The City Council Committee of the Whole will discuss the process for using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The agenda also includes any other matters within the committee's jurisdiction.

• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act process for use of funds

City Council

The City Council is holding a lunch meeting to address Project Core and follow up on items from the July 12, 2021, meeting. The provided agenda does not contain specific details regarding these topics.

• Follow-up from the July 12, 2021, City Council meeting
• Project Core

Art Museum Board

The Art Museum Executive Committee meeting scheduled for July 12, 2021, has been canceled. No rescheduled meeting will take place this month.

City Council

The City Council will consider several rezoning requests and budget adjustments. The agenda also includes approving contracts for sewer rehabilitation and signal replacement projects.

• Acceptance of $40,276,290 in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds
• $5,485,050 bid from Rosetta Construction, LLC for sewer rehabilitation
• Rezoning 28 acres at 5505 West Sunshine Street to Highway Commercial District
• $25,500 contract with Emerald City Band, Inc. for the Route 66 Festival
• $159,359.08 bid for signal replacement at National Avenue and Commercial Street

The City Council approved the acceptance of $40,276,290 in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for COVID-19 recovery, along with several zoning changes and construction contracts. The meeting also included a COVID-19 update from the Health Department, noting a surge in Delta variant cases and hospitalizations. The Route 66 Festival was cancelled due to rising cases.

• Approved $40,276,290 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Rezoned 28 acres at 5505 W. Sunshine St. to Highway Commercial (9-0)
• Rezoned 21.5 acres at 1012 W. Buena Vista St. to Planned Development No. 377 (7-1, Schilling nay)
• Rezoned 5.4 acres at 817 W. El Camino Alto Dr. to Low Density Multi-Family Residential (8-0)
• Rezoned 0.2 acres at 1132 W. Division St. to Residential Townhouse (9-0)
• Approved $5,485,050 sewer rehabilitation contract with Rosetta Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $159,359.08 traffic signal replacement contract with Ewing Signal Construction (unanimous)
• Approved $25,500 concert contract with Emerald City Band, but sponsor withdrew it (no vote)

Park Board

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will discuss a proposed donation for a disc golf course at Lake Springfield Park. The meeting also includes updates on a mental health grant and the introduction of new board members.

• Proposed disc golf course donation at Lake Springfield Park
• SPARC Before and After School Program Mental Health Grant
• Introduction of new board members Ann Compton and Royce Reding
• Nominating Committee update regarding a Vice Chair candidate

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board approved a resolution to accept a $50,000 first-year grant from the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation for mental health training in SPARC programs. The board also approved an agreement with Black Ink Disc and accepted a $13,000 donation to construct a disc golf course at Lake Springfield Park. Randy Blackwood was elected Vice Chair, and the board approved the June 11, 2021, meeting minutes.

• Approved the June 11, 2021, regular and closed meeting minutes unanimously.
• Approved a resolution to accept a $50,000 grant from the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation for mental health training in SPARC programs.
• Approved an agreement with Black Ink Disc to develop a disc golf course at Lake Springfield Park.
• Accepted a $13,000 donation from Black Ink Disc for disc golf course materials.
• Elected Randy Blackwood as Vice Chair unanimously (Blackwood abstained).

Police Officer's & Firefighter's Retirement System

The Board of Trustees will review retirement, survivor, and relinquishment applications. They will also approve the financial statement ending May 31, 2021, and meeting minutes from June 10, 2021. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal matters.

• Approval of June 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of Financial Statement ending May 31, 2021
• Review of Retirement/Survivor/Relinquishment applications
• Review of retirement calculations
• Closed session to discuss legal matters

The Police and Fire Retirement System board approved the June 10, 2021 meeting minutes and the financial statement ending May 31, 2021, which showed total net assets of $593,129,084. The board accepted a retirement application for Andy Jong (Fire, effective 08/27/2021), approved pension calculations for James Harp and William Spence, and approved a return of contributions for William Spence totaling $219,687.96. The board also moved into closed session for legal matters and adjourned.

• Approved June 10, 2021 meeting minutes (all yes)
• Approved financial statement ending May 31, 2021 (all yes)
• Accepted retirement application for Andy Jong (Fire, effective 08/27/2021)
• Approved pension calculations for James Harp and William Spence
• Approved return of contributions for William Spence ($219,687.96)
• Moved to closed session for legal matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:53 a.m.

Building Trades Certification and Examination Board

The Building Trades Certification and Examination Board will conduct applicant interviews for various master and journeyman trade licenses. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 3, 2021 meeting.

• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Electrical licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Mechanical licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Plumbing licenses
• Interviews for Master and Journeyman Gas Fitter licenses

City Council

The scheduled City Council lunch for July 6, 2021, was canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

City Council Committees

The scheduled meeting of the Walnut Grove Community Involvement Committee for July 6, 2021, was canceled. No items were listed for discussion.

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority

The Authority will consider tax abatement requests for two public housing redevelopment projects. These include the Bolivar Apartments and Glenwood Apartments. The board will also discuss a request to declare the Broad Corners Redevelopment Area as blighted.

• Tax abatement request for Bolivar Apartments at 2336 North Bolivar Road and 2301 North Fort Avenue
• Tax abatement request for Glenwood Apartments at 722 East Glenwood Street
• Request to declare Broad Corners Redevelopment Area as a blighted area
• Review of the 2020 LCRA Annual Report