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Supporters and volunteers for a volunteer-run weather-relief effort at Peace Lutheran Church urged the council to allow churches and community groups to provide emergency relief for people without housing; several neighbors said the church’s activity has created safety, nuisance, and property-value concerns in a residential area. Pastor Amy Appel said the church’s volunteers coordinated with Mercy Hospital and other local groups and that “if adequate services that do not include overnight accommodation in extreme weather are not made available in this community, people will die.”

The ordinance was introduced and read, then put to a second reading and passed on roll call. Council members Patke, Briggs, Pevsell, Heydrich, Baer, Solentrapp and Coulter voted yes. City staff and council discussed the ordinance’s scope during and after the vote; staff clarified that meal programs without overnight accommodation do not trigger the ordinance’s petition requirement.

Why it matters: the new rule gives neighbors a formal role before an application for an overnight residential use proceeds, and it directly affects volunteer and faith-based efforts that include overnight stays. Speakers for both sides urged the council to find a permanent, city-led solution for people without stable housing while protecting established neighborhoods.

What the council heard: neighbors described repeated foot traffic, late-night activity and what they called intimidating behavior near yards and playgrounds adjacent to Peace Lutheran. Supporters described the church’s winter-time efforts to provide meals, clean clothes and motel rooms for people during extreme temperatures and said they lack another centrally located facility to host volunteers and guests.

Council response and next steps: council members expressed a desire to find alternatives and to organize a coordinated community response; one councilmember suggested forming a Washington homeless task force. Council did not adopt a separate emergency shelter program or identify an alternate location at the meeting.

Quotes (from speakers on record): “These are our neighbors,” Pastor Amy Appel said of people without permanent housing. “We are trying to provide a place where they can sleep out of the cold.” Opposing neighbors said they support services but asked that a site not be located in the middle of an established residential block. James Silver Schmidt, a neighboring resident, said: “We’re not saying there isn’t a need ... we just disagree with the location.”

The vote: the ordinance passed on the second reading with an affirmative roll call vote; council did not attach an implementation timetable at the meeting.

Context: the ordinance adds a neighborhood-petition step (51% of property owners within 500 feet) for applications that would provide overnight lodging. Staff said the petition requirement is an additional prerequisite to zoning and other code requirements that an applicant must still meet.

What remains unresolved: community members, volunteers and council members all urged the city to pursue a separate, city-led solution for overnight accommodations. The council signaled interest in more coordinated planning but made no formal commitment to a site or funding at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Washington City Council Meeting Monday, May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Washington City Council on Monday adopted Chapter 6.55 of the municipal code, adding new rules for special residential uses and requiring a petition signed by 51% of property owners within 500 feet before shelters, halfway houses and similar overnight facilities can be approved.","taxTitle","West Plains, Howell County, Missouri","taxId",52365,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6538084,"Votes at a glance: minutes, appointments, special uses, plats and planning approvals — Washington City Council, May 5, 2025",594,4560000,5154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3391963-35eb7d49d98ebe1c66585455768791b9&start=4560&end=5154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3391963-35eb7d49d98ebe1c66585455768791b9/thumbnail_4560000.jpg","/articles/6538084/West-Plains/Howell-County/Missouri/Votes-at-a-glance-minutes-appointments-special-uses-plats-and-planning-approvals-Washington-City-Council-May-5-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538084-2409ae92a8420d649836c673dd44119d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183739&Signature=GBgvS0lmzUkeL1bS7cezYFgorjnQnLJdiK5A2YDv97QblGcrOm-QhSeaFbIautd1guUL~LF3IBaw3VBji3KG3zd~SoNFwe3O3vavgQLkYk9IyKrEk9wgb~r6AaswI0sEG98Qjj0nuhVHq-3IJOCn1uVvEO3kKsF~jyb9XU-V8Z2~NBaepfrnVr0JDpP3gCTdiBlWjWSN35fAjLLjCu2bHDn9WrFVxG-v~zxSt0LLJbnSHF210iQrKp~Alz0yw7OEQoaxZzBZiaNqysp2hBzzZwJY9LwZ5Hq9XVwFQkxzGi3QFqLGPK9XbbeRV6NxNDe-~bOX06-v9RReBugOHk9qrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washington City Council recorded multiple routine and land-use approvals during its May 5 meeting. The items below summarize motions and roll-call outcomes taken during the session.

Highlights and formal actions (summary):

1) Approval of minutes — Motion to approve minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting: motion by Patke, second by Colter; voice vote in favor; minutes approved.

2) Consent agenda — Motion by Patke, second by Heydrich; consent agenda approved (included treasurer and investment reports, liquor-license renewals, municipal records disposal and tabling of an ordinance requiring a public hearing).

3) Industrial Development Authority reappointments — Motion to reappoint Bob Dobbsch, Luke Meyer and Daniel Tobin to the Industrial Development Authority (terms noted in packet); motion by Patke, second by Coulter; approved by voice vote.

4) Police promotion and appointment — Council approved promotion of Officer Mindy Schmel and appointment of Nolan Crawford to the police department; promotion motion by Heydrich seconded by Patke; appointment motion by Patke second, then voice vote welcomed new appointee.

5) Special-use permits (ordinances) —
- 600 East Fifth Street (Recovery Community Center): Planning and zoning recommended approval; council voted in favor on second reading. Roll call: Patke yes; Briggs yes; Pevsel yes; Heydrich aye; Baer yes; Solentrapp yes; Coulter yes. Ordinance (agenda item 3b) passed.
- 3101 Recreation Drive (Food tent / roadside stand location): Council approved the special use permit and ordinance on second reading, introduced by Briggs; roll call votes recorded in favor and ordinance (agenda item 3d) passed.

6) Land‑use final plats and improvements —
- Acceptance of minimum improvements and maintenance bond (Stonebridge Plat 4 Phase 3): council approved acceptance with a two-year maintenance agreement and 20% maintenance bond (amount noted in packet).
- Final plat approvals: Poppy’s Place (final plat) and Stonebridge Plat 4 (final plat) were approved on second reading; council recorded motions and roll-call approvals.

7) Boundary adjustment (Chad’s Acres) — Council approved a boundary-adjustment plat that adds utility easements to allow water and sewer access to a reconfigured lot; second reading passed.

8) Other procedural votes — The council approved a motion to move into closed session later in the evening to discuss personnel, legal and real-estate matters pursuant to RSMo 610.021; roll call in favor.

Each of the above votes was recorded in the official meeting minutes and, where required, the ordinances and plats will be filed with the city clerk for the public record.","Council approved routine minutes and consent items, reappointed three members to the Industrial Development Authority, confirmed police promotion and appointment, granted two special-use permits (a recovery community center and a food tent), accepted final plats and minimum improvements for subdivisions and approved a boundary adjustment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6538089,"Council approves 11.5% grade variance for Highlands development to connect Emily Lane",635,2143000,2778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3391963-35eb7d49d98ebe1c66585455768791b9&start=2143&end=2778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3391963-35eb7d49d98ebe1c66585455768791b9/thumbnail_2143000.jpg","/articles/6538089/West-Plains/Howell-County/Missouri/Council-approves-115-grade-variance-for-Highlands-development-to-connect-Emily-Lane","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538089-db36a472bf612921ab6e3b97eb3b3d38/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183739&Signature=jagz1yUvK5O2VKqEL9ADI4V0O5aYTRQAZeIeNhli2Sr3YmhR-cCAg33Q~ZAF4XxjgkcZb5m4u2GhbsljCOZB7bJVfYShfKcAPP3vp~Lns3o2EXFsaPnLb~j1OdzwyE75-Z4pfnSR-S9pZ2PNteKTl-3YR1V~D~g66MK776XuhoknF8VnAFF4Hcxjj28Q0ggTQyKVicEh2njF-L8rLhkgmYRHbbpcAa64Tk63p7IK2cPZtotxBm1J55E1BgVMoJipdrdeoLaG1uoIS2G7t7uSEjMz8wdxyTsEn~ol0gOBwdH964IfuR~M~VJxIoCPixebympkNFd6j89x~a2MbxiHDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washington City Council approved a street-grade variance for the Highlands development that will allow a short section of Emily Lane to exceed the city’s 10% maximum by rising to an 11.5% grade for roughly 150 feet. Planning and zoning unanimously recommended the variance, and the council voted to grant it after hearing from staff, the developer and the fire department.

City staff said the variance will avoid blasting and rock removal that could otherwise be required to lower the roadway and would allow the new street to function as a through connection to High Street. Assistant Fire Chief Mark Scornia testified that connectivity is important for emergency response and that stopping the connection would be “short-sighted.” Planning staff and the developer noted drainage and runoff concerns; developers said they plan retention and storm sewer improvements to mitigate runoff into adjacent Autumn Leaf properties.

Councilmember Behr moved to approve the variance; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Staff said the variance is for a short mid-block stretch and pointed to long-term stormwater retention and design work to address neighbor runoff concerns.

Clarifying details: the developer requested 11.5% for 150 feet to connect Emily Lane; planning and zoning recommended approval after fire and staff review. Staff noted alternatives would require more intrusive rock removal or altering lot layout; neighbors and staff raised runoff concerns tied to recent heavy rains and unfinished retention basins.

What’s next: staff will include required retention and storm-sewer work as part of the development plan and monitor construction sequencing to avoid runoff impacts on adjacent lots.","The council granted a street-grade variance allowing a maximum 11.5% grade over a 150-foot stretch to connect Emily Lane through a new Highlands subdivision after planning and fire-department review and discussion of runoff and connectivity impacts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6538094,"Council authorizes $244,000 upgrade to Windows 11‑capable hardware to avoid security risks",450,2785000,3235000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3391963-35eb7d49d98ebe1c66585455768791b9&start=2785&end=3235","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3391963-35eb7d49d98ebe1c66585455768791b9/thumbnail_2785000.jpg","/articles/6538094/West-Plains/Howell-County/Missouri/Council-authorizes-244000-upgrade-to-Windows-11capable-hardware-to-avoid-security-risks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538094-e5b62a656394950fb9adf41ac5f40d97/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183739&Signature=a1rvasei4x8EZFYkVOAuiU2aNt3IkveBz0ia30DcJ4ieBm3R6sVyPORKxoZn0u~QhQVNDkKqVHtwz1TCy~gXXAc00fgcTZQpFIfPQF-HJBhva0mnTQ6U-EFPtKRrtXey81IAZUFcM4b3uYCNVZ8KjhTl-Ntpt1l~cI-GxQcX3wy13~ew7BQto4zziDMhAIotjG~qUgUsnjvk0TzfnOMfU9viokiiIaK1o7NA5AsOc8jWrGQ6HW1xhuj9MsU3z7nIKq1-T7kE4RrHroLydJDEGUr9FSof3KfDAGdYC9hewBJOxNH0rmHjkbEPcsUwDp7ssS0pcUWQmH7kRxV9njQ0lw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washington City Council authorized the replacement of older city computers so devices can meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 hardware requirements and remain supported after Microsoft ends Windows 10 security updates on Oct. 14.

City IT staff and vendor NOC presented a proposal that would replace approximately 102 devices, upgrade six devices, and leave about 30 already on Windows 11 unchanged. Staff said a department-by-department review reduced the replacement count by 19 devices. The vendor offered a 10% discount if the city commits by the near-term deadline; staff said waiting could increase the price by 10%–15% or eliminate discounts.

The council authorized the roughly $244,000 procurement and agreed to fund it from capital improvement sales tax, the library fund (for library devices), the volunteer fire fund (fire department portion of $28,142) and sewer and water enterprise funds (about $22,000). The project is on an eight-week timeline starting in June, staff said.

Council debate and vote: council members and staff discussed the timing and security implications; staff warned that Microsoft will stop security patches for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, and the city cannot recommend continued operation on unsupported software. Councilmember Pepsel moved to approve the procurement; Briggs seconded. The motion passed by voice vote.

Clarifying details: staff told the council that many replaced devices are near five years old and likely unsuitable for Windows 11 upgrades; resale value is low. Staff said there is minimal alternative to replacement if the city wants continued security patching and to avoid network risk.

Implementation: NOC and city IT will schedule device replacements starting in June; staff said the replacement timeline is approximately eight weeks and that pricing was contingent on ordering within the vendor discount window. The council instructed staff to proceed to avoid security exposure.","The council approved a purchase and replacement program to move city computers to Windows 11-compatible hardware, telling staff to use several local funds to cover the cost in order to lock in vendor discounts.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6538099,"Resident says Waste Connections failed to deliver promised 96‑gallon carts; council hears multiple complaints",1094,1036000,2130000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3391963-35eb7d49d98ebe1c66585455768791b9&start=1036&end=2130","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3391963-35eb7d49d98ebe1c66585455768791b9/thumbnail_1036000.jpg","/articles/6538099/West-Plains/Howell-County/Missouri/Resident-says-Waste-Connections-failed-to-deliver-promised-96gallon-carts-council-hears-multiple-complaints","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538099-4b5befaa953a3dd614bb87f23a5b3543/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183739&Signature=QqpzLaSXeyL05iyC6FvOvcgUS6ggLMy2Y3sb00mskgHp1-sayNA0Oh~Nt0H7l8n~m~naztttC4d2v4srQqWtXXBCxF1TBLRbZb3u4ZwykpnxlnS96KD9pzDHexDzk23~T1Hj5bcylrin7tqxxV5ICQD~CqPPpNFG8D035-yqEIkANLJUZ45OuYHrwo78JiTPDtuH5YM1P~Dmnu7kO7ud9CMpnVPZHzEXTOvCnbmFyQzWFGEICfauVYp-7b5YY1RMk-PoNv-w54Xfkb9JTXZ25Tt-DWOHoXAjXHpydpSBScffR7H9yxrShiLOJrepeQfFSCVSArWzZh5pWwEXC~k8ww__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Steve Kinzel, a Washington resident, told the City Council that Waste Connections did not fulfill a mailed promise to provide 96-gallon trash carts to households that did not respond by a May 9 deadline. Kinzel said many neighbors instead received 64-gallon carts and that attempts to reach the hauler produced inconsistent explanations, including a claim of U.S. Postal Service errors and subcontractor decisions about senior households.

Kinzel said he told Waste Connections he would pursue a class-action claim under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act if the company did not correct the mistake; he asked the company to place a 96-gallon cart at every home with a note offering a simple exchange process. Multiple council members and residents described numerous public calls and emails to city staff about mixed deliveries and confirmed that staff had posted a contact number and were working with the hauler to sort exchanges.

Council members and staff described the city’s multi-year process to select a contracted hauler and the practical reasons haulers require standardized toters for automated collection. Staff said the vendor had two or more subcontractors delivering carts and that some neighborhoods received 96-gallon carts while others received 64s. City staff said they had obtained a contact number and that some exchanges had been completed; several council members urged the hauler to honor its mailed promise and expedite swaps.

Clarifying details: Kinzel said the town’s population is “14 to 16,000” and that the 96-gallon cart is roughly 50% larger than the 64; staff reported a count of roughly 102 devices citywide needing replacement for other items discussed separately. Kinzel gave the company a deadline of Friday 5 p.m. to resolve the matter and said he would pursue legal remedies if not corrected.

What the council did: the topic was heard during the citizen-comment portion; council discussed ongoing exchange reports and staff provided a phone number for residents to call. No formal action or vote was taken by the council on this matter at the meeting.

Quotes: “You told everybody if they didn't send the card back, you're gonna give them all 96-gallon carts,” Kinzel said. “That’s the promise I want honored.”

Background: the discussion followed the recent transition to toter-based automated pickup and resident outreach about cart-size selection. Council members noted the operational reasons for toterized service and said the city will continue to press the hauler for an orderly exchange process.","A resident told the council that a postcard campaign and subsequent deliveries by Waste Connections produced inconsistent trash-cart sizes; residents and council members discussed communication breakdowns and the company’s responsibility to honor its promise.","actionData","errors"]

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