JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023
5th FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS
602 S. MAIN ST. JOPLIN MO
6:00 P.M.

This meeting can be viewed live on KGCS-TV channel 21 and  regional cable television systems including Sparklight in Joplin; or livestream at http://www.joplinmo.org/182/Video-Multimedia  

Persons wishing to address the City Council regarding an item on the agenda should complete a Request to Address Council and give it to the City Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. When your name is called, approach the podium, and state your name clearly for the record. If your request pertains to a Public Hearing item, you do not need to submit a request. You will have five (5) minutes to speak.

PLEASE NOTE: No outside electronic devices are allowed to be used on City equipment without prior City approval. If you have handouts, you must provide 12 copies of the material to the City Clerk.
1.

Call to Order

Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance of the United States of America
2.

Roll Call

3.

Presentations

1.

Leadership Joplin Sound Garden Playground Addition

4.

Finalization of Consent Agenda

5.

Reports and Communications

1.

News from the Public Information Office

6.

Citizen Requests and Petitions

1.

Tom Robertson requested to speak on Public Safety Tax Revenue.

2.

Mary Price requested to speak on continued financial discrepancies, lack of fiscal responsibility.

3.

Brian Evans requested to speak on concerns and former meeting with Council about city finance and public safety.

4.

LaNetta Lewis requested to speak on a rebuttal to Jon Buck on 50 mil/shooter ban.

5.

Ayush Patel requested to speak against banning 50ml bottles in Joplin.

6.

Bhupendra Patel requested to speak against banning 50ml bottles in Joplin.

7.

Vishal Gandhi requested to speak on ban on 50mls liquor sales.

7.

Public Hearings

1.

Public Hearing Procedures

2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-268

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-274, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, August 1, 2022, by removing from District R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to C-3 (Commercial) property as described below and located at 2927 E 9th St.

3.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-006

A RESOLUTION granting a Special Use Permit (1st Request) for the operation of a Dominos restaurant with a drive through, located at 2907 E 22nd St in the City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

4.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-007

A RESOLUTION granting a Special Use Permit (1st Request) for the operation of a Group Day Care Home, located at 4429 W 27th Pl in the City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri.

5.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-269

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-274, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, August 1, 2022, by removing from District R-3 (Apartment House) to R-3 HP (Apartment House, Historic Preservation) property as described below and located at 216 N Wall Ave.

8.

Consent Agenda

1.

Minutes of the April 17, 2023, City Council Meeting

9.

Resolutions

10.

Ordinances - Emergency

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-121

AN ORDINANCE    authorizing the City of Joplin to enter into an agreement with Rosetta Construction, Inc., in the amount of Three Million Six Hundred Fifty‐Three Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty-Nine and 00/100 Dollars ($3,653,729.00) for the East Baker’s Branch Sewer Extension, Phases 1 and 2 project; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.

2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-122

AN ORDINANCE    authorizing the City of Joplin to enter into an agreement with Rosetta Construction, Inc., in the amount of Seven Hundred Ninety‐Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Five and 00/100 Dollars ($794,155.00) for the E. 7th Street Sewer Extension, Phase 2 project; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; and containing an emergency clause.

3.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-354

AN ORDINANCE approving the contract by and between the City of Joplin and B & D Yardbuilders for the demolition of the structure(s) and clearing of a lot located at 2703 W D St. in the City of Joplin, Missouri, for Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Nine dollars & Ninety-Seven cents ($3,899.97); providing how the cost thereof shall be paid; how the assessment thereof shall be made; and containing an emergency clause.

4.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-506

AN ORDINANCE    adopting a new step pay plan by reference the City Salary Administration Plan; establishing the annual salary of certain Classified and Unclassified positions and Part-Time/Seasonal positions for Fiscal Year 2022-2023; amending the Annual Budget of the City of Joplin for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 as adopted by Ordinance 2022-161 on October 17, 2022; and, containing an emergency clause. 

11.

Ordinances - First Reading

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-007

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with RestoreSpiva, LLC, and the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for the purpose of  RestoreSpiva, LLC, conducting a capital campaign to restore Spiva Park in the City of Joplin; establishing responsibilities for RestoreSpiva, LLC, and the City in maintaining and operating Spiva Park; and authorizing the City Manager to execute said Memorandum of Understanding by and on behalf of the City of Joplin.  

12.

Ordinances - Second Reading and Third Reading

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

1.

SITE PLAN REVIEW CASE 020-23

Case 020-23: 2907 E 22nd St - Site Plan Review – A Request to review a Site Plan for a drive through Dominos restaurant – Bates Building

2.

Declare Excess Surplus Property for the City of Joplin Fire Department

Documents:
  1. Surplus List .pdf
3.

Confirm Boards and Commissions Appointments

4.

Vote to go into closed session, which shall pertain to leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefore as set forth in Section 610.021 (2) RSMo, as amended, 2020. This meeting, record, and vote to be closed to the extent provided by law. The City Council shall adjourn at the end of the session

Joplin, built on generations of people with grit and determination, is a regional hub at the crossroads of America.  Our diverse people and employers thrive because of our healthy lifestyles, exceptional neighborhoods, lifelong learning opportunities and cultural & recreational amenities.                                                                                   

Ad Omnia Parata    

 Together we are ready for anything. 


              Notice posted at 12:00 PM on this 27th day of April 2023 (RSMo 610.020)