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Gabbi said the right‑of‑way was “kind of forgotten about” after it was granted and did not appear on plats. Because the corridor would require acquisition and demolition of homes to build the road, staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended vacating it; the commission voted 6–0 to recommend vacation. Gabbi noted staff had initially believed P&Z would be the final decision authority but after consultation with the legal department the item was brought before council for action.

Mayor and council opened and closed a public hearing with no speakers and took no final vote at first reading; the item remains on the council agenda for further consideration and any required notification steps before a final vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nixa City Council Meeting (4/22/25)","oneSentenceSummary","The council heard first reading on an ordinance to vacate a long‑forgotten right‑of‑way in the Wicklow area that would otherwise cut through existing residences.","taxTitle","Nixa, Christian County, Missouri","taxId",56910,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6264534,"Nixa council approves code change, plats, rezoning and multiple administrative resolutions",2527,491000,3018000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096339-d8f23d194db5b8148d4a870d2d60dd80&start=491&end=3018","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096339-d8f23d194db5b8148d4a870d2d60dd80/thumbnail_491000.jpg","/articles/6264534/Nixa/Christian-County/Missouri/Nixa-council-approves-code-change-plats-rezoning-and-multiple-administrative-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264534-27c3d6b7a27a8d11b4fa06d147fd71b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166001&Signature=JGjbpIXy~AE-YoLpU7RYH9twGP6byshUQo9HV94nWvEKXSGiWQ95tlh71Ry2gCDK757h~nuhIr3RvcH22XhuT2-BBQCWrc8hcyEQz5blYfcbEmp6bZ~UPuSAwkWpYm7Wz04~bEF3YdS4TRKWK7WOzB8mNuFGBjb8x8NEv-sJE81hTvHEAq6rT-uxa6sPQphjlUHZB5FLgMhbG6uZIrLIU51TMI5yrvD1LX9xiEw9vSVlgNU4U-4wJJoqUEywMLyWSvkcfdv0DuA7G4JKpSaxaXy31zihFNLvjUcarXR6SWaY-OGB1Rr9KItLnLaxjYliHLdJh7wA07UQ9boRO06Fgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nixa City Council on April 22 voted on a package of land‑use, code and administrative items and carried each by recorded roll call votes.

The council amended and adopted an update to the vehicle‑accommodation surface standard in City Code chapter 111 so that proposed alternative hard surfaces (for example, pervious pavers) must support fully loaded emergency response vehicles and secure planning‑director approval; the amendment also clarifies ADA/hard‑surface requirements. “The amendment addresses ADA compliance,” City Planner Justin Bridal said during the second reading. The amendment passed on roll call (Kelly Morris moved; Aaron Peterson seconded; vote: Kelly Morris, Shawn Lucas, Zern Vest, Aaron Peterson, Darlene Graham — all yes).

Council approved the preliminary plat for Cloverhill at Wicklow (Phase 7), a roughly 20‑acre subdivision proposing 52 single‑family lots and two common‑area parcels; staff said utilities and stormwater detention for the broader Wicklow development serve the site and that the planning and zoning commission recommended approval 6–0. The preliminary plat passed on roll call (motion by Aaron Peterson; second by Kelly Morris; vote: Kelly Morris, Shawn Lucas, Zern Vest, Aaron Peterson, Darlene Graham — all yes).

The council rezoned property at the northeast corner of North Main Street and State Highway CC from general commercial to Planned Unit Development—Commercial with an allowance for M‑1 (light industrial) uses to match existing operations on the site; planning staff noted setbacks, landscaping and parking will still follow city code and the P&Z commission recommended approval 6–0. The rezoning passed on roll call (motion by Zern Vest; second by Shawn Lucas; vote: Kelly Morris, Shawn Lucas, Zern Vest, Aaron Peterson, Darlene Graham — all yes).

Council also approved a series of administrative resolutions: soliciting bids to repaint Water Tower No. 7 at 1355 North Street (to include the Nixa logo and the school eagle); authorizing alcohol sales/distribution for the Nixa Soccer Days special event (dates and setup/teardown window were discussed); authorizing an amended and restated employment agreement to continue Jimmy D. Lyles as city administrator with updated termination and benefits language; and soliciting qualifications for insurance brokerage services (RFQ). Each resolution passed by voice or roll call as stated on the record.

Other formal actions included the council’s routine consent agenda approval and the mayor pro‑tem election (Aaron Peterson elected by roll call). The council moved into closed session at the meeting’s end under Section 610.021(3), RSMo, and voted to close the session (roll call: unanimous yes as shown on the record).

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting):
- Resolution 2025‑21 (declaration of municipal election results): approved by motion and roll call; winners declared Aaron Peterson (District 2) and Kelly Morris (District 3), both unopposed.
- Council Bill 2025‑10 (amend vehicle accommodation area surface standard; amended then adopted): motion by Kelly Morris; second Aaron Peterson; roll call all yes (5‑0).
- Council Bill 2025‑11 (preliminary plat: Cloverhill at Wicklow Phase 7 — 52 lots): motion by Aaron Peterson; second Kelly Morris; roll call all yes (5‑0).
- Council Bill 2025‑12 (rezoning to PUDC allowing M‑1 uses at NE corner Main & CC): motion by Zern Vest; second Shawn Lucas; roll call all yes (5‑0).
- Resolution 2025‑22 (authorize solicitation of bids: Water Tower No. 7 repaint): motion recorded and carried (first by Aaron Peterson; second by Darlene Graham; voice/roll call affirmative).
- Resolution 2025‑23 (authorize sale/distribution of fermented malt beverages at Nixa Soccer Days): motion by Zern Vest; second Kelly Morris; carried.
- Resolution 2025‑24 (amended and restated employment agreement with Jimmy D. Lyles, city administrator): motion by Shawn Lucas; second Aaron Peterson; carried.
- Resolution 2025‑25 (authorize RFQ for insurance brokerage services): motion by Aaron Peterson; second Zern Vest; carried.
- Mayor pro‑tem election (one‑year term): Aaron Peterson elected by roll call (yes votes from Shawn Lucas, Kelly Morris, Zern Vest, Darlene Graham, Aaron Peterson).
- Motion to go into closed session under Section 610.021(3), RSMo: passed by roll call (unanimous yes).

Council members and staff said they will follow up on implementation details (for example, the painting bid schedule, the beer‑garden permit conditions for Sucker Days and administrative contract language).","The Nixa City Council on April 22 carried a package of land‑use, code and administrative measures, including a parking‑surface code amendment, approval of a 52‑lot preliminary plat, a rezoning to allow light‑industrial uses in a planned‑unit commercial district, and several administrative resolutions.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6264531,"Western District commissioner outlines ARPA projects, tax‑credit renewal and county road petition process",560,1499000,2059000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096339-d8f23d194db5b8148d4a870d2d60dd80&start=1499&end=2059","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096339-d8f23d194db5b8148d4a870d2d60dd80/thumbnail_1499000.jpg","/articles/6264531/Nixa/Christian-County/Missouri/Western-District-commissioner-outlines-ARPA-projects-taxcredit-renewal-and-county-road-petition-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264531-c796b95a4dee0a9014e6644e91ed23df/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166001&Signature=iZ525ma3-LJU3d1GaHC~mMDkvPRovqB~GUN6c5WuBwkpThKNPgKeZ2MorxoMWwEf4H4vLl5A73N1~GqFkY6ukaD2v0Ar~8EOyf9zGjlzaJfpUyC~ATZLe5fBCMrRCkeIwWcEvXLodM6K9RKSyGE3DAtsWPd4zTvjXy9f92vUNpdvcLisH3S3oGzBwNz2i0Tf10sJfgaHRjl34FVebgscXrNxVIOx1exbj4axLWwI1gQlwrUtkTtch5mngzoR8f7IFH6BtEaV9-OBgxRMVGDvCTsBBuZOYZGf3LppnQzSYEmjFZN9VZG3shkgPzxBvr8xo3PY59pTIPycGwCZLap~hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Johnny Williams, Western District Commissioner for Christian County, presented a series of county updates to the Nixa City Council on April 22 focused on infrastructure projects, senior tax assistance outreach and public processes that may affect city residents.

Williams described a 40‑acre county campus near the movie theater that will include a county clinic funded with ARPA money. He said the clinic’s construction is on schedule for completion anticipated in July and that ARPA will fully fund operations for three years; after that the county will decide whether municipalities may participate in the clinic. “The ARPA funds pay and fully fund that for three years,” Williams said.

Williams said county bridge work funded with ARPA is under way: the so‑called Green Bridge is expected to be completed by the end of summer; two other bridge projects (Red Bridge and Hawkins Bridge) face federal procedural steps and will begin later. He estimated about $10 million in total for bridge projects and about $3 million for stormwater projects distributed across county quadrants to spread improvements.

On property tax relief for seniors, Williams described outreach tied to “Senate Bill 190” (also referred to in the presentation) and urged residents age 62 and older to file annually to retain the benefit; he noted about 4,216 applied the first year and about 2,128 had renewed as of last month, with a June 15 deadline for renewals.

Williams also discussed a recent strip‑mining/gravel operation near Riverdale Road that generated local concern because the site was not fully restored and an additional gravel lease was proposed; he said permits had not yet been filed and the county would monitor the situation. On a separate item, Williams explained the county’s role in library board appointments: the commission appoints board members after interviews, but the commission has no authority to remove members once seated; he cited state statute 182.05 when explaining appointment limits.

Williams reviewed the county road vacation petition process: a petition with 12 signatures from residents within the township triggers a commission first reading, a three‑month waiting period, and a formal hearing (Williams said July 10 will be the hearing in this case) where both sides present evidence before the commission takes a vote. “We don’t have the ability to tell somebody they can’t do that,” he said, adding the process mirrors prior petitions the county has handled.

Williams said he is holding quarterly town halls across municipalities to improve communication; attendance ranged from about 10–15 in Billings to 60–80 at other meetings. He invited council and residents to submit questions and noted staff coordination with cities on issues such as a USA agreement.","Christian County Western District Commissioner Johnny Williams told the Nixa City Council he is holding quarterly town halls and summarized county priorities: ARPA‑funded 40‑acre campus and clinic, bridge and stormwater projects, senior tax‑credit renewal outreach, mining and road‑vacation petitions, and library‑board appointment rules.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6264516,"Resident warns rising regional taxes could push shoppers to Springfield; floats ambulance‑district withdrawal idea",306,2251000,2557000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096339-d8f23d194db5b8148d4a870d2d60dd80&start=2251&end=2557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096339-d8f23d194db5b8148d4a870d2d60dd80/thumbnail_2251000.jpg","/articles/6264516/Nixa/Christian-County/Missouri/Resident-warns-rising-regional-taxes-could-push-shoppers-to-Springfield-floats-ambulancedistrict-withdrawal-idea","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264516-f5caf656d3f92e68d96971728da35aed/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166001&Signature=NfZxmvTwuHLOp3mRlg0j~UPFwf7JKQ~yO3jIi1B7XEgEhTVQphfwAxB4geNlWXtXP2tIYluTV6V09ZAmodSU7XE9p7dHAhzs6UWToVgcMyTtrYyFdUbes9B8Y2puH9ItmcW04CsASLPkHtNTWfoTGQeodUKs-AW3HcewR-xdWPKZsp8ia798AStvdMyv46TCEbW5EI9REyLt7W83h~1Fb9mx8WXib3b-qeGL~6NtcaTuiDQ63qQcl3eTmcGmK9dwUIUBOEF3KKO~Qfi-6dRZWSVFPk3N3VwT3B21ozTTXkzPVcuo9mJsjnFY0xhzSywC~c9p-1-tI5KsSNIg5kvCEA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the visitor section resident Ron Sanders (976 Glen Oaks Drive) told the council he has tracked effective sales tax rates and said Nixa’s receipts showed a rate he described as about 8.2 percent while neighboring jurisdictions such as Ozark and Springfield have different effective rates. Sanders warned that rising local taxes could cause residents to “vote with their feet” by shopping in Springfield and suggested municipalities consider alternatives to the current ambulance district structure, including withdrawal from the Christian County ambulance district or creation of a separate district with different board oversight.

Sanders said he had not seen a “good explanation” for increases in the ambulance district revenue and estimated that the district’s revenue had risen substantially from earlier levels. He proposed exploring whether a locally controlled district or different governance could lower the tax burden.

Mayor acknowledged the concern and the public comment was received; council did not take action on the suggestion during the meeting.","During visitor comments resident Ron Sanders raised concerns about perceived higher effective sales taxes in Nixa and neighboring communities and suggested Nixa or western Christian County consider withdrawing from the Christian County ambulance district or forming a separate district to lower tax burdens.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6264520,"Council asks staff to draft ordinance banning double‑parking in municipal lots",278,4782000,5060000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3096339-d8f23d194db5b8148d4a870d2d60dd80&start=4782&end=5060","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3096339-d8f23d194db5b8148d4a870d2d60dd80/thumbnail_4782000.jpg","/articles/6264520/Nixa/Christian-County/Missouri/Council-asks-staff-to-draft-ordinance-banning-doubleparking-in-municipal-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6264520-acf92752434df1e11b4708972ae03a65/orig.mp4?Expires=1771166001&Signature=hqIS9m9BGAW8ZJcmY0e-f4VwI-s8yILR6t4BSjOH6CPjLPC1xdM4WCzzf8KM9RDGZrM21Acevv2S1TfCV2a3LGhxuSNUhl8ur4JEYkgCJsnL3~p0o~46ukcQG4L9E4URDyA3yCe5iY1Zs7op8A1VBv0BeY8DPQckGIUEQnSKv-qgBsOo2iO~UdKu7F-2fmfReYC0oa5u7-eRtGnrRnhr9xoOed0BqOIhVLf~Sb15Q2aU7JxTW6mLc~pmkNMl6zsU9PSC9h1D-7UC557doKP5sI2caBW8kRypP6NDSfvNg1OjbJ3iI3HrbgvYxLYQBWRmlCve4fW3Tnl7eSHGL683Pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff presented a discussion item the council labeled “double parking” to clarify whether the city should prohibit vehicles from occupying two or more marked spaces in city‑owned parking lots.

Council members said downtown municipal lots, Rotary Park, the dog park and other city parking areas are shared public resources and that drivers who take more than one space reduce parking availability. Several council members favored restricting the rule to municipally owned lots rather than creating a citywide private‑lot standard. Enforcement options discussed included complaint‑driven enforcement or officer‑initiated citations, similar to handicap‑parking enforcement.

“Municipal lot is everybody’s lot,” Mayor said during debate, urging a public‑lot approach. Council asked staff to draft ordinance language addressing scope (municipal lots only), enforcement (complaint‑based or officer discretion), and signage, and to return with a proposed ordinance.

The item did not include a final vote; staff committed to return with draft language.","After council members raised concerns about overflow and customers blocked from municipal lots downtown and at parks, the council directed staff to draft an ordinance prohibiting parking that occupies multiple marked spaces on municipally owned lots and return with proposed enforcement options.","actionData","errors"]

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Council hears first reading to vacate long‑forgotten right‑of‑way in Wicklow area

Nixa council approves code change, plats, rezoning and multiple administrative resolutions

Western District commissioner outlines ARPA projects, tax‑credit renewal and county road petition process

Resident warns rising regional taxes could push shoppers to Springfield; floats ambulance‑district withdrawal idea

Council asks staff to draft ordinance banning double‑parking in municipal lots