10. COUNCIL BILL 2008-129. SUBSTITUTE NO. 1. (Wylie)
Amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 6.89 acres of land generally located at 3900 South Lone Pine Avenue, more particularly described in this ordinance, from a GM, General Manufacturing District, to an R-MD, Medium-Density Multi-Family Residential District; and establishing Conditional Overlay District No. 17 (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval). (By: Vaughn Properties, LLC.; 3900 South Lone Pine Avenue; Z-14-2008 and Conditional Overlay District #17.) (Two representatives of the developer and one member of the public spoke.)

11. FIRST READING BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. NOT ANTICIPATED TO BE VOTED ON.

13. COUNCIL BILL 2008-206. (Manley)
Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into and accept a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for environmental cleanup in the West Meadows of Jordan Valley Park, and amending the budget provided for the Planning and Development Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2008-2009 in the amount of $200,000. (Staff recommends approval.) (No members of the public spoke.)

14. COUNCIL BILL 2008-207. (Carlson)
Approving an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the University Plaza Redevelopment Area and authorizing the release of a cooperative parking plan. (No members of the public spoke.)

15. COUNCIL BILL 2008-208. (Carlson)
Authorizing the City of Springfield, Missouri, to issue its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (910 Springfield, L.L.C. Project) Series 2008, in a principal amount not to exceed $21,500,000 to pay the costs of a project for 910 Springfield, L.L.C., consisting of construction of an approximately 109,600 gross square foot building for use as office industry located at 910 St. Louis Street in the City of Springfield, Missouri; authorizing and approving certain documents; and authorizing certain other actions in connection with the issuance of the bonds. (Two representatives for Opus spoke and one member of the public. This bill will be voted on in two weeks. It was read with 2008-209.)

15.5. COUNCIL BILL 2008-212. (Carlson) (Removed from Consent Agenda.)
Amending the rules and regulations of the Small Business Development Loan Program and the Comprehensive Housing Assistance Program to provide for a Pilot Business Incentive Program and to make minor updates to the overall regulation. (Staff recommends approval.) (One member of the public spoke.)

16. RESOLUTIONS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.

17. COUNCIL BILL 2008-209. (Carlson)
Approving a plan for an Industrial Development Project for 910 Springfield, L.L.C., and determining the official intent of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to issue its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $21,500,000 to finance the costs of such project. (The bill was approved. See note on 2008-208.)

17.5. COUNCIL BILL 2008-214. (Manley) (Removed from Consent Agenda.)
Authorizing the City Traffic Engineer to close Cambridge Street, from Nettleton Avenue to Fort Avenue, on August 1, 2008, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm, for “Freedom Fest”, subject to certain conditions. (No members of the public spoke. The bill was approved.)

17.75. COUNCIL BILL 2008-213 (Removed from Consent Agenda.)
Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to accept a $30,000.00 donation from Prime, Inc. to accelerate the improvement of Mayfair Avenue from Route 744 (Kearney) north to its point of ending and adjusting the budget for the Department of Public Works for the Fiscal Year 2008. (One member of the public spoke. The bill was approved.)

18. EMERGENCY BILLS. CITIZENS MAY SPEAK. MAY BE VOTED ON.

19. COUNCIL BILL 2008-210. (Rushefsky)
Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into a Cost Participation First Supplemental Agreement with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MHTC) for the purpose of coordinating participation by the City, City Utilities of Springfield, and Springfield Underground in the cost to construct public improvements on Route 744 (Kearney Street) from the US Route 65 interchange eastward to the Le Compte Avenue intersection, in the County of Greene, in accordance with the Commission's Project No. 8S0919, and declaring an emergency. (No members of the public spoke. The bill was approved.)

12. COUNCIL BILL 2008-205. (Manley)
Accept the bid of Rensch Construction, Inc. for the removal of the canopy at the northeast corner of Park Central Square in the City of Springfield, Missouri, and authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into a contract for said improvement. (The bill was approved.)

20. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

21. GRANTS.

22. AMENDED BILLS.

23. SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.

24. COUNCIL BILL 2008-174. (Rushefsky)
Amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 3.9 acres of land generally located at 920 North Glenstone Avenue, more particularly described in this ordinance, from an HC, Highway Commercial District, to a GM, General Manufacturing District. (Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval.) (By: Dale Dryer and William Montgomery; 920 N. Glenstone Avenue; Z-16-2008.) (The bill was approved.)

25. COUNCIL BILL 2008-192. (Manley)
Amending the Springfield Land Development Code, Section 1-1600, Zoning Maps, by rezoning approximately 0.26 acres of land generally located at 420 South Grant Avenue, more particularly described in this ordinance, from a GR, General Retail District, to a CC, Center City District, (Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval). (By: Missouri-Kansas Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local Union #15; 420 South Grant Avenue; Z-15-2008.) (The bill was approved.)

26. COUNCIL BILL 2008-193. (Manley, Rushefsky, Whayne, & Wylie)
Amending Special Ordinance No. 24774 concerning the level of incentives to be offered under the Enhanced Enterprise Zone Ordinance Program qualifying businesses that become certified at the Silver level or higher under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED™) program. (Springfield Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board of Directors and staff recommend approval). (The bill was approved.)

27. COUNCIL BILL 2008-194. (Carlson)
Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, on behalf of the City of Springfield, to enter into an agreement to permit City Utilities to use reclaimed water from the Southwest Treatment Plant to cool towers at the Southwest 2 Power Plant. (The bill was approved.)

28. COUNCIL BILL 2008-195. (Carlson)
Amending the budget for the City of Springfield, Missouri, in the General Fund for the fiscal year 2007-2008 in the amount of $172,000 to decrease revenue and expense appropriations in the General Fund in the same amount and transferring unexpended appropriations from one department to another in accordance with Section 5.17 of the City Charter. (The bill was approved.)

29. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

30. PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES, AND COMMUNICATIONS.

31. NEW BUSINESS.

32. As per RSMo. 109.230 (4), City records that are on file in the City Clerk's office and have met the retention schedule will be destroyed in compliance with the guidelines established by the Secretary of State's office.

33. MISCELLANEOUS.

34. CONSENT AGENDA - FIRST READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.

35. COUNCIL BILL 2008-211. (Carlson)
Authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant from the State of Missouri, Department of Economic Development, Division of Workforce Development, for the receipt and use of 2008-2009 Skilled Workforce Initiative, Talent Acquisition and Development funds; and to amend the budget of the Department of Workforce Development of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2008-2009, in the amount of $117,332.00.

38. CONSENT AGENDA - ONE READING BILLS. SEE ITEM # 3.

40. COUNCIL BILL 2008-215. (Whayne)
Accept the bid of Hutchins Telecom, Inc. in the amount of $163,667.50 for the construction of sanitary sewers in Sanitary Sewer District No. 232 of Section No. 6, located in the vicinity of Benton Avenue at Talmage Street in the City of Springfield, Missouri; declare the work to be necessary; state the intention to pay for all or part of the improvements from the proceeds of bonds; specify those costs and expenses to be specifically assessed against the properties in the district and the method by which the costs will be apportioned; set forth the manner of payment, the lien of the assessments, and the duration of the lien; set forth the interest rate to be charged on the tax bills; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, of the City of Springfield, Missouri, to enter into a contract and to approve the bond for said improvement; and authorize progress payments to be made to the contractor.

41. COUNCIL BILL 2008-216. (Rushefsky)
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, including condemnation thereof, for Sanitary Sewer District No. 19 of Section No. 26 of the main sewers of the City of Springfield, Missouri, located in the general vicinity of Barnes Avenue and Grandview Street; further providing that all labor shall be paid the prevailing wages; providing for participation by the City in the cost of construction; directing the City Manager, or his designee to advertise for bids for the construction of said sewers; and providing for payment therefor.

42. COUNCIL BILL 2008-217. (Wylie)
Granting the request to waive the fee in lieu of constructing a sidewalk along Horseshoe Avenue, generally located at 3405 South Horseshoe Avenue; and requiring construction of an environmental betterment project. (Staff recommends approval.)

43. COUNCIL BILL 2008-218. (Carlson)
Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to accept a grant from the State of Missouri, Department of Economic Development, Division of Workforce Development, for the receipt and use of Guard At Home Program funds; to amend the budget of the Department of Workforce Development of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2008-2009, in the amount of $20,000.00; and to declare an emergency.

44. CONSENT AGENDA - SECOND READING BILLS. CITIZENS HAVE SPOKEN. MAY BE VOTED ON.

45. COUNCIL BILL 2008-185. (Rushefsky)
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 H&W Shoe Subdivision, generally located at 920 North Glenstone 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 has approved the Preliminary Plat. Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the easements.)

46. COUNCIL BILL 2008-196. (Carlson)
Authorizing the City Manager to make a joint application with Greene County, Missouri, for and to accept an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the United States Department of Justice for the purpose of installing and implementing a Reverse 911 system; to enter into an intergovernemental agreement with Greene County, Missouri; and to amend the budget provided for the Police Department of the City of Springfield, Missouri, for fiscal year 2008-2009, in the amount of $36,647.00.

47. COUNCIL BILL 2008-197. (Manley)
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to accept the public streets and easements to the City of Springfield as shown on the Preliminary Plat of Kauffman Corners Subdivision, generally located at 3048 S. Kauffman 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 has approved the Preliminary Plat. Both Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend that City Council accept the public streets and easements.)

* * * * END OF CONSENT AGENDAS * * * *

48. The meeting was adjourned until noon, Tuesday, July 15, for a closed session.