#sgfcouncil approves a short-term rental type 2 permit for 3059 N. National 8-1 with Hosmer opposed.

#sgfcouncil approves a short-term rental type 2 permit for 826 E. Stanford 5-4 with Hosmer, McClure, Simpson and Jenson opposed.

#sgfcouncil denies a short-term rental type 2 permit for 535 E. LaSalle 8-0 with Simpson recusing.

#sgfcouncil unanimously approves a resolution declaring the results of the April 2 municipal election.

The amendment to the City Charter requiring a code of ethics for elected officials and staff passed with 11,837 yes votes and 3,640 no votes. #sgfcouncil

The amendment to the City Charter changing the mayor’s term to 4 years from 2 years starting with the 2025 municipal election passed with 8,470 yes votes and 7,371 no votes. #sgfcouncil

Mayor Pro Tem Matt Simpson moves to postpone a vote on the acceptance of a $400K grant from Missouri DNR for use in the Renew Jordan Creek project. Motion passes unanimously.

#sgfcouncil unanimously approves acceptance of a $797K MO Public Safety grant to expand Springfield PD’s Mental Health Co-Responder Program with @BurrellCenter.

#sgfcouncil first-reading bill: Boundaries, plat, plans, specs and construction cost estimate for Sanitary Sewer District 111, located in the vicinity of Talmage and Broadway streets.

#sgfcouncil first-reading bill: Amending the Purchasing manual by allowing a Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) to advertise and receive bids.

Mayor Pro Tem Simpson moving to postpone a bill authorizing the CM to execute a perpetual conservation easement to Missouri DNR to protect 2.3 acres of the Jordan Creek naturalized stream channel and riparian area between Main and Boonville Aves for the Renew Jordan Creek project.

Motion carries. Will be taken up May 6.

#sgfcouncil first-reading bill: Amending Springfield-Greene County Health’s 2023-2024 budget by $90K to reestablish a jail diversion program in partnership with Municipal Court.

Jail diversion programs create a pathway to intervene and prevent unnecessary jail sentencing for low-risk offenders who have substance abuse or mental health concerns. #sgfcouncil

#sgfcouncil adjourns.

The vote for Council Bill 2024-064 (incentives for 911 staff) was 9-0 Monday. It displayed incorrectly at first; however, the City Clerk stated at the meeting the vote was unanimous and would be reflected in the minutes appropriately.  We apologize for the incorrect Tweet.

We want to thank all of our hard-working administrative professionals for the job they do each and every day to support our departments and keep the City running. Happy Administrative Professionals Day – we don't know what we'd do without you!

Newsweek has included our airport as a contender for its Reader’s Choice awards: “Best Small Airport.” We’d be honored if you cast your vote for us. The list of entrants can be found here: newsweek.com/readerschoice/… #sgf #417land #springfieldmo #monews

Sales tax revenues for April were down slightly compared to what was budgeted for the month. Actual revenues are still up about 2% over the last 12 months. Track sales tax revenues at springfieldmo.gov/297/Financial-….

We are off and running at the Clean Green Springfield Dropoff Depot! This is a second opportunity for SGF residents to dispose of tires, mattresses and general household bulky items. The event will run until 2 pm today at 404 N Jefferson in downtown Springfield.