City Council Meeting – August 10, 2015

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Meeting Agenda
August 10, 2015 – 6:30 p.m.

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1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES. July 27, 2015

Documents: Display linked files 07-27-2015.pdf

3.

FINALIZATION AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDAS. CITIZENS WISHING TO SPEAK TO OR REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE CONSENT AGENDAS MUST DO SO AT THIS TIME.

4.

CEREMONIAL MATTERS.

Swear-in William Garvin to the Springfield-Greene County Public Library Board.

5.

CITY MANAGER REPORT AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS RAISED AT THE PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

6.

SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.

7.

Council Bill 2015-183. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.78 acres of property generally located at 1042 South Scenic Avenue from Planned Development District No. 269 to Planned Development District No. 350; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend approval.) (By: Vecino Group; 1042 South Scenic Avenue; Planned Development 350.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-183.pdf

8.

Council Bill 2015-184. (Schilling)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.26 acres of property generally located at 505 East Trafficway from HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, to CC, Center City District; establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 95; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map.  (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Springfield Tool & Die; 505 East Trafficway; Z-20-2015; Conditional Overlay District No. 95.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-184.pdf

9.

Council Bill 2015-185. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 1.03 acres of property generally located at 3005, 3015 and 3027 South Lakeside Avenue from R-SF, Single Family Residential District to O-1, Office District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Battlefield Station LLC; 3005, 3015 and 3027 South Lakeside Avenue; Z-21-2015.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-185.pdf

10.

Council Bill 2015-186. (Burnett)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.86 acres of property generally located at 1929 East Dale Street from R-SF, Single Family Residential District to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval.) (By: Loren Cook Company; 1929 East Dale Street; Z-25-2015.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-186.pdf

11.

Council Bill 2015-187. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the issuance of “Use Permit 415” to permit an electronic message center sign generally located at 934 South Kimbrough Avenue in a non-business area that is zoned R-HD, High-Density Multi-Family District, and UN, University Combining District, on certain conditions.  (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-187.pdf

12.

Council Bill 2015-188. (Fisk)

A special ordinance amending and restating the Brownfields Program Revolving Loan Fund (BRLF) Policies and Procedures to increase program flexibility and adjust loan terms and conditions to reflect current lending market conditions. (Planning staff recommends approval.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-188.pdf

13.

Council Bill 2015-189. (Schilling)

A special ordinance amending and restating the Small Business Development Loan Program Rules and Regulations to rename the program as the “Commercial Loan Program,” increase program flexibility and availability, and adjust the terms to reflect current lending market conditions. (Planning staff recommends approval.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-189.pdf

14.

RESOLUTIONS.

15.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

16.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

17.

GRANTS.

18.

AMENDED BILLS.

19.

COUNCIL BILLS FOR PUBLIC HEARING. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

20.

Council Bill 2015-197. (Fishel)

A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1‑9, City limits, by annexing approximately 16.33 acres of private property and 6.11 acres of public right-of-way into the City of Springfield generally located at 5904 South Southwood Avenue, the east side of the 6000-6100 blocks of South Southwood Avenue, and the 2000 block of East Evans Road, generally referenced as Annexation A-3-15; and amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, Section 46-1, Boundaries of wards, precincts and council zones, by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-197.pdf

21.

Council Bill 2015-198. (Ferguson)

A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1‑9, City limits, by annexing approximately 0.84 acres of private property into the City of Springfield generally located on the east side of the 800 block of South Waco Avenue, generally referenced as Annexation A-4-15; and amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, Section 46-1, Boundaries of wards, precincts and council zones, by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-198.pdf

22.

Council Bill 2015-199. (Burnett)

A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 1, Section 1‑9, City limits, by annexing approximately 5.77 acres of MoDOT and BNSF railroad right-of-way into the City of Springfield generally located in the 5200-5300 blocks of East Kearney Street/State Highway OO, generally referenced as Annexation A-5-15; and amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 46, Section 46-1, Boundaries of wards, precincts and council zones, by adding this property to the ward and precinct assigned by the County Clerk.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-199.pdf

23.

FIRST READING BILLS. Citizens May Speak. Not Anticipated To Be Voted On.

24.

Council Bill 2015-200. (McClure)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Construction and Maintenance Agreement with BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of improving safety, efficiency, and promoting economic development in central Springfield by constructing the West Wye Connector project which will relocate a BNSF railroad line connecting the Ft. Scott and Cherokee Subdivisions.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-200.pdf

25.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

26.

NEW BUSINESS.

The City Manager recommends the following appointment to the Board of Adjustment: Bryan Fisher with term to expire January 1, 2016.

Refer to the Finance and Administration Committee the issue of room tax for small lodging establishments.

Refer to the Finance and Administration Committee the issue of alternative transportation services.

27.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

28.

MISCELLANEOUS.

29.

CONSENT AGENDA – FIRST READING BILLS. See Item #3.

30.

Council Bill 2015-201. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract for sale of real estate to sell a tract of approximately 15.36 acres west of Mulroy Road (Farm Road 199), following public auction of the real estate, or sale as otherwise authorized by the City Purchasing Manual, providing certain reserve limits are met; and authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary documents to convey title to the real estate. (The Board of Public Utilities, Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-201.pdf

31.

Council Bill 2015-202. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greene County Sheriff to co-host law enforcement training.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-202.pdf

32.

Council Bill 2015-203. (Hosmer)

A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, by repealing Section 2-8, pertaining to disclosure of certain transactions by certain City employees, candidates for elected City office, and public officials, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 2-8.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-203.pdf

33.

Council Bill 2015-204. (Fisk)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a real estate contract to exchange certain portions of city property for private property near Wilson’s Creek and the City’s Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant (hereinafter “SWTP”); and authorizing the Mayor to execute necessary documents to convey and receive title to the exchanged tracts of real estate.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-204.pdf

34.

Council Bill 2015-205. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an Agreement to Cost Share Mulroy Road and Kearney Street Improvements (Exhibit 1) with Greene County (County) to coordinate participation in the cost of intersection improvements at Route 744 (Kearney Street) and Farm Road 199 (Mulroy Road); and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, in the amount of $256,200, to appropriate a contribution from County for their portion of the project costs.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-205.pdf

35.

Council Bill 2015-206. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Supplemental Agreement for Highway/Rail Crossing Improvements with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) and BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for the purpose of coordinating participation in the cost of safety improvements at United States Department of Transportation Crossing No. 673 263W (Mulroy Road Grade Crossing), designated as MHTC Job No. RRP-000S(455).

Documents: Display linked files 2015-206.pdf

36.

Council Bill 2015-207. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Municipal/Road Relinquishment Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to outline responsibilities for the construction and maintenance of intersection improvements at Route 744 (Kearney Street) and Packer Road, designated as MHTC Project No. J8S3019. 

Documents: Display linked files 2015-207.pdf

37.

Council Bill 2015-208. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a Cost Share First Supplemental Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) to coordinate participation in the cost of intersection improvements at Route 744 (Kearney Street) and Packer Road, designated as MHTC Project No. J8S3019.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-208.pdf

38.

Council Bill 2015-209. (Burnett)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into an agreement to complete Packer Road improvements with New Prime, Inc., (Prime) to coordinate participation in the cost of intersection improvements at Route 744 (Kearney Street) and Packer Road, designated as Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Project (MHTC) No. J8S3019; and amending the budget of the Department of Public Works for Fiscal Year 2015-2016, in the amount of $588,540 to appropriate a contribution from Prime for its portion of the project costs.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-209.pdf

39.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.

40.

Council Bill 2015-210. (Fulnecky)

A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept $50,000.00 in Program Year 2015 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act State Set-Aside funds for the Ozark Region’s Equal Opportunities/Non-Discrimination Program from the Missouri Division of Workforce Development and to enter into necessary agreements to carry out the grant; and amending the budget of the Department of Workforce Development for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in the amount of $50,000.00 to appropriate the grant funds. 

Documents: Display linked files 2015-210.pdf

41.

Council Bill 2015-211. (Fishel)

A special ordinance to establish and define the boundaries and adopt the plat, plans, specifications, and sealed estimate of construction costs, and authorize acquisition of necessary right(s)-of-way, by purchase or condemnation thereof, for Sanitary Sewer District No. 200 of Section No. 15 of the main sewers of the City, located in the general vicinity of Roslyn Avenue and Bagnell Street; further provide that all labor shall be paid the prevailing wages pursuant to Missouri Labor Regulations; and direct the City Manager, or his designee, to advertise for bids for the construction of said sewers.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-211.pdf

42.

Council Bill 2015-212. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance to levy and assess a special tax against the lots, blocks, and parcels of ground hereinafter described to pay for the cost of the construction of sanitary sewers in the City in Sanitary Sewer District No. 234 of Section No. 6, in the general vicinity of Kerr Street, east of Main Avenue, providing for inclusion of said district in the City Sewer Financial Assistance Program, and authorizing the City Clerk to issue special tax bills and deliver the same to the Director of Finance to be registered in her office in accordance with the ordinance.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-212.pdf

43.

Council Bill 2015-213. (Schilling)

A special ordinance to establish and define the boundaries and adopt the plat, plans, specifications, and sealed estimate of construction costs, and authorize acquisition of necessary right(s)-of-way, by purchase or condemnation thereof, for Sanitary Sewer District No. 91 of Section No. 1 of the main sewers of the City, located in the general vicinity of College Street and Broadway Avenue; further provide that all labor shall be paid the prevailing wages; and direct the City Manager, or his designee, to advertise for bids for the construction of said sewers.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-213.pdf

44.

Council Bill 2015-214. (Schilling)

A resolution granting a new liquor license that includes Sunday sales to F & B Concepts, LLC, dba Vito’s Kitchen, located at 307 South Jefferson Avenue, Springfield, Missouri.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-214.pdf

45.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS. Citizens Have Spoken. May Be Voted On.

46.

Council Bill 2015-190. (Ferguson)

A special ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the dedication of the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Roberts Industrial Park, generally located at the 1000-1200 blocks of North Farm Road 123 (Westgate Avenue), upon the applicant filing and recording a final plat that substantially conforms to the preliminary plat; and authorizing the City Clerk to sign the final plat upon compliance with the terms of this ordinance. (Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)

Documents: Display linked files 2015-190.pdf

47.

Council Bill 2015-191. (Burnett)

A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the Oak Grove Avenue and Catalpa Street roundabout, Plan No. 2015PW0015WT; accepting the bid of Hartman & Company, Inc. for that project; and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder.

Documents: Display linked files 2015-191.pdf

48.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

49.

ADJOURN.

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