JOPLIN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 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.

Betty Smith Proclamation

2.

Future Grant Opportunities

Documents:
  1. Future Grant Opportunities Presentation Aug 7 2023.pdf
3.

Streetlight Update

Documents:
  1. Streetlight Update 8.7.2023 final.pdf
4.

Finalization of Consent Agenda

5.

Reports and Communications

1.

News from the Public Information Office

6.

Citizen Requests and Petitions

1.

Donna Bray requested to speak on the demolish order made by the Building Board ordering the home I live in to be demolished making me homeless.

2.

Mary Price requested to speak on Ordinance regarding 2023-012 & Demolition of homes.

7.

Public Hearings

1.

Public Hearing Procedures

Documents:
  1. PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES.pdf
2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-283

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2022-274, passed by the Council of the City of Joplin, Missouri, August 1, 2022, by removing from District C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) to District C-3 (Commercial) property as described below and located at 2918 E 20th St.


Documents:
  1. CB2023-283Summary.pdf
  2. 2023-283report.pdf
  3. 2023-283app.pdf
  4. 2023-283minutes.pdf
  5. 2023-283map.pdf
  6. CB2023-283.pdf
8.

Consent Agenda

1.

Minutes of the July 17, 2023, City Council Meeting

Documents:
  1. July 17, 2023 minutes.pdf
2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-134

AN ORDINANCE adopting the updated Airport Land Lease Rate Schedule for airport land accrued under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant programs.

Documents:
  1. CB2023-134.pdf
9.

Resolutions

1.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-014

A RESOLUTION authorizing the submittal of an application with the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office for the FY 2024 Historic Preservation Fund Grant for the Intensive Level Architectural Survey of North Heights Phase I.

Documents:
  1. CLG 2024 Resolution Greensheet.pdf
  2. FY2024 North Heights Survey Resoulution.pdf
  3. Council Attachments.pdf
2.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-015

A RESOLUTION recognizing Officer Jake Reed of the Joplin Police Department for his years of service by naming the bridge on 1200 East 20th street crossing over the Kansas City Southern Railroad the “Officer Jake Reed Memorial Bridge.”

Documents:
  1. Summary Item 2023-015.pdf
  2. Reed Resolution 2023-015.pdf
3.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-016

A RESOLUTION recognizing Corporal Benjamin Cooper of the Joplin Police Department for his years of service by naming the bridge on Loop 44/Range Line Road crossing over the Kansas City Southern Railroad in the City of Joplin in Jasper County as the “CPL Ben Cooper Memorial Bridge.”

Documents:
  1. Summary Item 2023-016.pdf
  2. Cooper Resolution 2023-016.pdf
4.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-017

A RESOLUTION recognizing Officer Timothy Nielson of the Joplin Police Department for his years of service by naming the bridge on Connecticut Avenue that crosses over Interstate 44 within the city of Joplin as the “Officer Timothy Nielson Memorial Bridge.”

Documents:
  1. Summary Item 2023-017.pdf
  2. Nielson Resolution 2023-017.pdf
10.

Ordinances - Emergency

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-133

AN ORDINANCE approving an amendment (Change Order 1) to the construction agreement with Blevins Asphalt Construction Company Inc. in the amount of Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-One and 80/100 Dollars, ($239,951.80) for the Mill and Overlay 2023 project; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same by and on behalf of the City of Joplin; 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.

Documents:
  1. CB2023-133 SUMMARY SHEET OVERLAY 2023 CHANGE ORDER 1.pdf
  2. CB2023-133 COUNCIL ORDINANCE OVERLAY 2023 CHANGE ORDER 1.pdf
  3. Change Order 1.pdf
2.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-142

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Joplin, Missouri, to enter into an Agreement with Missouri-American Water Company, a Missouri Corporation, for the purpose of leasing certain land in the area commonly known as Grand Falls; 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.   

Documents:
  1. CB2023-142 SUMMARY SHEET MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER LEASE AGREEMENT.pdf
  2. CB2023-142 COUNCIL ORDINANCE MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER LEASE AGREEMENT.pdf
  3. MAW - COJ lease RE Grand Falls.pdf
  4. Tract 1 and 2 Grand Falls Trail.pdf
11.

Ordinances - First Reading

1.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 2023-011

AN ORDINANCE re-adopting Chapter 2, Administration, of the Joplin City Code, Section 2-107, "Financial interest disclosure", requiring certain officials and employees of the City of Joplin to file Financial Interest Disclosure Statements as described herein.

Documents:
  1. Summary and CB2023-011-08012023015851.pdf
12.

Ordinances - Second Reading and Third Reading

13.

Unfinished Business

14.

New Business

1.

Set date for Public Hearing on the Proposed Budget for August 21, 2023.

2.

Set date for Public Hearing on Property Tax Levy for August 28, 2023.

3.

SITE PLAN REVIEW CASE 039-23

3502 E Enterprise Ave – Site Plan Review – A request to review a site plan – Refresco Beverages US, Inc.

Documents:
  1. 039-23Summary.pdf
  2. 039-23Report.pdf
  3. 039-23app.pdf
  4. 039-23minutes.pdf
  5. 039-23map.pdf
  6. 039-23site plan.pdf
4.

SITE PLAN REVIEW CASE 040-23

2111 N Main St – Site Plan Review – A request to review a site plan – Good News Production International

Documents:
  1. 040-23Summary.pdf
  2. 040-23Report.pdf
  3. 040-23app.pdf
  4. 040-23minutes.pdf
  5. 040-23map.pdf
  6. 040-23site plan.pdf
  7. 040-23siteplanelevations.pdf
5.

SITE PLAN REVIEW CASE 041-23

2502 S Moffet Ave – Site Plan Review – A request to review a site plan – Brad Allphin

Documents:
  1. 041-23Summary.pdf
  2. 041-23Report.pdf
  3. 041-23app.pdf
  4. 041-23minutes.pdf
  5. 041-23map.pdf
  6. 041-23site plan2.pdf
  7. 041-23siteplanelevations.pdf
6.

Vote to go into closed session, which shall pertain to legal action, causes of action, or litigation including a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys; and the hiring, firing, disciplining, or promotion of an employee or particular employees of a governmental body involving personal information; as set forth in Section 610.021(1) (3) 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 3rd day of August 2023 (RSMo 610.020)