On the agenda: Springfield City Council Meeting — data center (Oct 26)

City of Springfield
Agenda
City Council
Jeff Schrag, Mayor
Zone Councilmembers
Monica Horton, Zone 1
Abe McGull, Zone 2
Brandon Jenson, Zone 3
Bruce Adib-Yazdi, Zone 4
October 26, 2026

General Councilmembers
Heather Hardinger, General A
Craig Hosmer, General B
Callie Carroll, General C
Derek Lee, General D
6:30 PM

Regional Police-Fire Training Center
2620 West Battlefield Road
Room 101, 102, and 103

Revised
Rules and procedures.
1.

ROLL CALL.

2.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
2.1.

3.

Approval of Minutes of the October 12, 2026, City Council Meeting.

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.

5.

CITY MANAGER REPORT, POLICE CHIEF 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.

6.1.

Council Bill 2026-154 (Carroll)
A general ordinance amending the Springfield City Code, Chapter 36, Article 10,
Section 36-10.09.C.5, ‘Marijuana & Medical Marijuana Uses,’ to allow drive-thru facilities
to operate until 1:30 a.m. (By: V3 MO Vending 5, LLC; Citywide; Marijuana & Medical
Marijuana Uses Drive-Through Hours of Operation Amendment.)

6.2.

Amended Council Bill 2026-214 (Lee)
A general ordinance amending Springfield City Code, Chapter 98, “Streets, Sidewalks
and Public Places,” Article VII, “Encroachments on City Property” to expand the types of
encroachments that may be administratively approved and modify the requirements for
obtaining an encroachment license.

6.3.

Council Bill 2026-216 (Horton)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36, Article 4, Section 4.01B of the Land
Development Code, ‘Official Zoning Map,’ by rezoning approximately 2.75 acres of
property generally located at 1435 West Talmage Street from R-MX2, Mixed-density
Neighborhood – Medium District with Conditional Overlay District No. 115, to R-MX3,
Mixed-density Neighborhood – High District with Binding Site Plan Condition 287; and
adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (By: Dunbar Family Enterprises, LLC; 1435
W. Talmage Street; Z-27-2026.)

6.4.

Council Bill 2026-217 (Jenson)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36, Article 4, Section 4.01B of the Land
Development Code, ‘Official Zoning Map,’ by rezoning approximately 6.8 acres of
property generally located at 4233 through 4297, 4268, and 4270 South Hillcrest
Avenue from GC, General Commercial District, to LIC, Light Industrial/Commercial
District; and adopting an updated Official Zoning Map. (By: Journey Investments LLC,
Whisker Inv LLC; 4233 - 4297, 4268 & 4270 South Hillcrest Avenue; Z-25-2026.)

6.5.

Council Bill 2026-218 (McGull)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 36, Article 4, Section 4.01B of the Land
Development Code, ‘Official Zoning Map,’ by rezoning approximately 0.17 acres of
property generally located at 1469 North Rogers Avenue from GC, General Commercial
District, to R-MX1, Mixed-density Neighborhood – Low; and adopting an updated
Official Zoning Map. (By: KJW Property Group LLC; 1469 North Rogers Avenue; Z-232026.)

6.6.

Council Bill 2026-219 (McGull)
A special ordinance approving the Final Development Plan of Planned Development
District No. 298, generally located at 3515 East Olive Street. (By: Burkes Development
Corporation; 3515 E. Olive Street; Planned Development No. 298 Final Development
Plan.)

6.7.

Council Bill 2026-220 (Jenson)
A special ordinance approving the First Amendment to the Springfield Plaza Tax
Increment Financing (“TIF”) Redevelopment Plan to allow multi-family residential use
within Redevelopment Project Area 2; extending the duration of tax increment financing
with Redevelopment Project Areas 1 and 2; and directing the City Manager, or
designee, to implement such changes to the Springfield Plaza TIF Redevelopment Plan.

6.8.

Council Bill 2026-221 (Adib-Yazdi)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for the South Creek
Greenway (Fremont to Glenstone) project; accepting the bid of Hunter Chase &
Associates, Inc. for construction of the project in the amount of $797,922.17; authorizing
the City Manager, or designee, to enter into a contract with such bidder; and declaring
this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section 2.16(25) of the
City Charter.

6.9.

Council Bill 2026-226 (Hosmer, McGull, Carroll, Hardinger)

A general ordinance repealing Special Ordinances 23765, 24472, 25460, and 27410
and amending Chapter 2, Article IV, of the City Code by adding thereto a new Division 9
for the purpose of codifying the governing provisions of the Police Civilian Review Board
and bringing the Board into compliance with the City Charter.
6.10. Council Bill 2026-227 (Hosmer, McGull, Carroll, Hardinger)
A general ordinance repealing Resolutions 9214 and 9749 and amending Chapter 2,
Article IV, of the City Code by adding thereto a new Division 13, for the purpose of
codifying the governing provisions of the Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board.
6.11. Council Bill 2026-228 (Hosmer, McGull, Carroll, Hardinger)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IV, of the City Code by adding thereto
a new Division 10 for the purpose of codifying the governing provisions of the Citizens’
Advisory Committee for Community Development.
6.12. Council Bill 2026-229 (Hosmer, McGull, Carroll, Hardinger)
A general ordinance repealing Resolution 10874, amending Section 2-271 of the City
Code, and amending Chapter 2, Article IV, of the City Code by adding thereto a new
Division 12, for the purpose of codifying a duty of the Citizens’ Tax Oversight Committee
and codifying the governing provisions of the Citizens’ Advisory Board.
6.13. Council Bill 2026-230 (Hosmer, McGull, Carroll, Hardinger)
A general ordinance repealing Resolutions 8900, 9104, and 9838 and amending
Chapter 2, Article IV, of the City Code by adding thereto a new Division 11 for the
purpose of codifying the governing provisions of the Tree City USA Citizens Advisory
Committee.
6.14. Council Bill 2026-231 (Hosmer, McGull, Carroll, Hardinger)
A general ordinance amending Chapter 38, Article II of the Springfield City Code for the
purpose of modifying the certification and registration requirements of certain craft
trades, modifying the membership of the Building Trades Examination and Certification
Board, and more clearly defining the Board’s role and duty to hear appeals of orders,
decisions, or determinations made by the City in applying the requirements of the City’s
construction codes.
7.

RESOLUTIONS.
Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

7.1.

Council Bill 2026-241 (Horton)
A resolution adopting “This Place We Make: A Creative Roadmap for the Ozarks” as a
cultural plan for the City of Springfield.

8.

EMERGENCY BILLS.

9.

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.

10.

GRANTS.
Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

11.

AMENDED BILLS.

12.

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

12.1. Council Bill 2026-234 (McGull)
A general ordinance amending Section 1-9 of the Springfield City Code, ‘City Limits,’
and Section 46-1 of the Springfield City Code, ‘Boundaries of wards, precincts and
council zones,’ for the purpose of annexing approximately 30 acres of private property
generally located at 4156 East Division Street into the City of Springfield as Annexation
A-5-2026.
12.2. Council Bill 2026-235 (Lee)
A special ordinance amending Chapter 36 of the Springfield City Code, “Land
Development Code,” Section 36-11.01, “Definitions,” by adding definitions related to
data centers.
12.3. Council Bill 2026-236 (Hardinger)
A special ordinance delaying the acceptance and processing of applications relating to
the evaluation, establishment, construction, servicing, or expansion of a data center
facility for a period ending on February 24, 2027; directing the City Manager to direct
staff to take all necessary actions to review, take public input, and prepare
recommendations to address data center development; and directing the City Manager
to provide a report on any options available to address the unique characteristics,
demands, and potential cumulative effects of data center development.
12.4. Council Bill 2026-237 (Hosmer)
A special ordinance delaying the acceptance and processing of applications relating to
the provision of utilities as part of the evaluation, establishment, servicing, or expansion
of a data center facility for a period ending on February 24, 2027; and directing the City
Manager to provide a report on any options available to address the unique
characteristics, demands, and potential cumulative effects of data center development.
13.

FIRST READING BILLS. Requiring One Reading.
Citizens May Speak. May Be Voted On.

13.1. Council Bill 2026-238 (Adib-Yazdi)
A special ordinance approving the plans and specifications for Phase 2 of the
Springfield Art Museum Renovation & Expansion Project; accepting the guaranteed
maximum price for Phase 2 of the Project, proposed by the Whiting-Turner Contracting
Company in the amount of $31,282,240.00; and authorizing the City Manager, or
designee, to enter into a contract with Whiting-Tuner Contracting Company for the
purpose of constructing said project with a total contract value of $58,515,796.00; and
declaring this Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to Section
2.16(25) of the City Charter.
14.

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

14.1. Council Bill 2026-239 (Jenson)
A special ordinance approving the Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated
College Station Master Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Springfield,
Missouri, and College Station, L.L.C.; and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to
execute all documents necessary to implement the intent of this Ordinance.
15.

PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES AND COMMUNICATIONS.

16.

NEW BUSINESS.
16.1. Refer to the Plans and Policies Committee the Merit Rules for review and
recommendations.
16.2. Refer to the Community Involvement Committee the Strategic Housing Implementation
Program (“SHIP”) for review and recommendation.
16.3. The Committee of the Whole recommends the following appointments to the Board of
Public Utilities: Dr. John Jungmann and Dr. Benjamin Beranek, with terms to expire
December 1, 2029.
16.4. The Committee of the Whole recommends the following reappointments to the Board of
Public Utilities: Gerald Lee and Benjamin Schantz, with terms to expire December 1,
2029.

17.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

18.

MISCELLANEOUS.

19.

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

20.

CONSENT AGENDA – ONE READING BILLS. See Item #3.
20.1. Council Bill 2026-240 (Hardinger)
A special ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept a Missouri
Blue Shield Grant Program grant from the State of Missouri, Department of Public
Safety in the amount of $29,069.76; amending the budget for the Police Department for
the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the amount of $29,069.76; and declaring that this
Ordinance qualifies for approval in one reading pursuant to City Charter Section
2.16(25)

21.

CONSENT AGENDA – SECOND READING BILLS.
21.1. Confirm the following appointment to the Personnel Board: Randall Allen, with a term to
expire March 1, 2029.

21.2. Confirm the following appointment to the Springfield-Greene County Environmental
Advisory Board: Keslie Inman, with a term to expire October 1, 2028.
21.3. Confirm the following reappointments to the Springfield-Greene County Environmental
Advisory Board: Barry Rowell and Nancy Williams, with terms to expire October 1,
2029.
22.

END OF CONSENT AGENDA.

23.

ADJOURN.