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Springfield City Council forming commission to give recommendation on ¾-cent sales tax | #citycouncil

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City council approves tax incentives for property owners in Grant Avenue Parkway redevelopment area | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – There was another major step forward for the Grant Avenue Parkway project this week when the Springfield City Council approved tax abatements along the corridor as a way to encourage property owners to make improvements. The Grant Avenue Parkway project was originally approved by the Springfield Planning and Zoning Commission in […]

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Springfield City Council table 7-Brews measure, approve renaming an airport terminal after Roy Blunt | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – Springfield City Council had a busy night of discussion about a coffee shop and the renaming of an airport terminal Monday. Below is a breakdown of the top measures and where they stand. 7-Brew Coffee drive-thru development Council members discussed traffic impact concerns for the development for nearly 45 minutes. The […]

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Springfield City Council approves Forward SGF plan | News | #citycouncil

Springfield City Council approved Forward SGF, a comprehensive plan for the city of Springfield until 2040, at the council’s Nov. 14 meeting. According to the plan’s website, Forward SGF will create a blueprint for Springfield’s future that will guide the city for the next 20 years. The blueprint is a community vision made by residents, […]

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Springfield City Council study session on new Missouri homeless laws leaves plenty of questions | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) – The recently-passed Missouri legislation related to the homeless is set to become law in the coming year and on Tuesday the Springfield City Council took a look at House Bill 1606 to try and get a sense of its effect on local efforts. Several representatives from organizations who deal with the […]

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Affordable housing and new business developments on Springfield City Council Agenda | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Springfield City Council members will meet Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. at Historic City Hall on Boonville. Many development projects are on the agenda, including new affordable housing and a coffee shop. Affordable housing in Springfield A $300,000, reduced-interest-rate loan for an affordable housing development in Springfield is on the agenda and […]

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Republic/Campbell intersection improvements and several new developments are on city council’s agenda Monday | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Monday, July 11, Springfield City Council members will hold the city’s regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Historic City Hall. One of the busiest intersections in Springfield will be the site of some major changes soon. Likely up for a vote Monday is improvements to Campbell Avenue and Republic Road. The $5.3 […]

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Grant money to help homeless youth, paving the way for Buc-ee’s and more on Tuesday’s council agenda | #citycouncil

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield City Council’s usual meeting that happens every other Monday was postponed by a day because of the Memorial Day holiday. Members will meet Tuesday, May 31 in City Council Chambers at Historic City Hall on Boonville at 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday night’s agenda is a bill that authorizes the city to […]