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Scott Godby, the city’s planning and development director, told council the code previously contained conflicting entries: kennels with outdoor runs required a special-use permit in neighborhood commercial zones while pet grooming without outdoor runs also required a special-use permit, creating confusion about which uses were allowed. Godby said staff’s amendment removes the special-use-permit option for grooming or kenneling with outdoor runs in neighborhood commercial districts “so therefore, with outdoor runs wouldn't be allowed in the neighborhood commercial zoning district at this time.”

Godby reviewed state licensing rules for facilities that hold animals overnight and explained that grooming-only operations that do not keep animals overnight are not licensed by the state. He also cited the state’s method for calculating the minimum indoor space per animal: “The minimum space requirement is calculated by taking the length of the dog in inches measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail, plus 6 inches, times itself and then dividing the product by 144 to convert the square footage,” Godby said.

Council discussion focused on neighborhood impacts such as noise and barking, the scale of operations likely to fit in neighborhood commercial districts, and how future applications would be reviewed. Several councilmembers said a large kennel or frequent outdoor barking would be more appropriate in other zoning districts than in neighborhood commercial areas. Councilmembers also asked whether updated special-use-permit criteria could be reintroduced later if staff prepares clearer standards; staff confirmed council could amend the code again to add a revised special-use-permit process.

Formal action: council bill 2025-22 (amending Chapter 117, Article 4, Section 117.90, part 2) was amended and approved. The amendment removing the special-use-permit option for outdoor runs in neighborhood commercial was moved and seconded; subsequent final passage of the ordinance as amended was approved by roll call. Staff recommended approval whether council adopted the amendment or not, but the council voted to restrict outdoor runs in neighborhood commercial districts.

The ordinance change takes effect according to the city’s code-adoption rules; staff said it will proceed with drafting clearer special-use-permit language should council want to revisit conditions and criteria for more intensive pet operations.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Nixa City Council Meeting (7/22/2025)","oneSentenceSummary","The Nixa City Council on July 22 amended the city code to reconcile definitions for pet grooming and kenneling and to prohibit outdoor runs in neighborhood commercial zoning by removing a special-use-permit option.","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},6160464,"Nixa approves cost‑share for regional detention basin tied to new police station; city to cover geosynthetic liner",91,2616000,2707000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450465-a91bf54273bbc86bf1d7f81cb3b75dad&start=2616&end=2707","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450465-a91bf54273bbc86bf1d7f81cb3b75dad/thumbnail_2616000.jpg","/articles/6160464/Nixa/Christian-County/Missouri/Nixa-approves-costshare-for-regional-detention-basin-tied-to-new-police-station-city-to-cover-geosynthetic-liner","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160464-dcf12c4a7583bb2a2bd786df96430454/orig.mp4?Expires=1775912413&Signature=PUpoIqWvqb4fnS~Wk1hsVzPO-cN7vvO0HH1XmlIdx6oAr2HFwa~lLXJGCHvWJBlApflWGLJXjOZkd9rDFh6VqUPM5H-0jSiC5Dl0HULxYZ4C6b0PJ5dgQ6Za3OZ1Rs~rjZ2CKcxSSeItcCI4Dhc6YowHwoCMUInWjRb~0IzlXXEyx7iiF-Hwax74GK3qsjkJhrHONqRMLop6mSxPZ1EDgkJGJKqAuEeX1b82xCvUPH5MDKSQlct-hPd1ATXqXjtVOqugR8Oo3LyanPcvmliSulJkdD2TEMIq7fS7NTuFvQQP3BpF~zncN04xG1YIyDXqRbeXZ9OPBthf55N-0xeKRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nixa City Council on July 22 approved a cost-share agreement with Extreme Property Holding Holdings LLC to construct a regional detention basin that will serve the new police station site and adjacent development. The city will reimburse the developer 20% of basin construction costs up to $30,000 (reflecting the police station’s proportional contribution) and will pay the full cost of a required geosynthetic liner up to $150,000.

Project staff explained the cost-share structure during discussion. The basin will collect stormwater runoff from the police station property (5.34 acres) and from the developer’s property (about 23.52 acres); the 20% share reflects that acreage split. Staff said the liner is required because the basin will be located near an identified sinkhole (referred to as “sinkhole D” in the site study). The liner is intended to prevent seepage into the sinkhole rim and to avoid destabilization that could propagate toward the police station site.

The project facilitator said the liner will channel stormwater to the designed outlet structure for the basin and avoid seepage into the sinkhole system. Staff also said the liner cost has been included in contingency estimates for the police station project. Council asked how close the sinkhole is to the proposed basin and to the police station parcel; staff walked members through the site illustrations and described the sinkhole locations and contours on the engineering maps.

Formal action: resolution 2025-37 authorizing a cost-share agreement for a regional detention basin was moved by Councilmember Joanne Graham, seconded by Councilmember Aaron Peterson, and approved by council. The agreement includes (1) a 20% reimbursement to the developer, Extreme Property Holding Holdings LLC, for the basin cost up to $30,000, and (2) city payment of geosynthetic liner costs up to $150,000 to prevent sinkhole-related seepage.

Staff said the basin and liner are included in the overall police station project budget and contingency planning; construction and final cost allocation will follow standard project controls and invoicing under the cost-share agreement.","The Nixa City Council on July 22 authorized a cost-share agreement for a regional detention basin that will serve the new police station and adjoining property and approved city payment of up to $150,000 for a geosynthetic liner to mitigate sinkhole risk.",{"_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},6160459,"Chamber volunteer says Sucker Days shared more than $8,000 with 17 local nonprofits",104,951000,1055000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450465-a91bf54273bbc86bf1d7f81cb3b75dad&start=951&end=1055","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450465-a91bf54273bbc86bf1d7f81cb3b75dad/thumbnail_951000.jpg","/articles/6160459/Nixa/Christian-County/Missouri/Chamber-volunteer-says-Sucker-Days-shared-more-than-8000-with-17-local-nonprofits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160459-011bad1c97e92c893e129e012590408c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775912413&Signature=RJv9cZpvsnU0X47hlkOksqmDDemQwi~UYj1F2v92TKoLrcAxr9v7ff08kbGfTS01Ss6y3WotkwkuVy8ZGBJfSOpB0r8LV3j5giXwB~GJ4ye68xcj3DFnQ8E24OgPNx6DW8at3QO5TIlFZjI4YBjvchK-F4cOAbc743lMft3GSnuxqNfwIQznWcvy6vsJkeyXaIXKogaAp4s14fpnCAxmAZsdzbG6bSZuD4JL4dt50hxXNo2GFaxBsO~M~zvPWeRRoJq4Xan5uILwk9~BUDZ2nKYqgY309JHCAt8vWJJGmo5witBN~8zMooRHQVYEilulu5uuVExKIwIb-5kw-MRQgA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the public comment portion of the July 22 Nixa City Council meeting, Whitney Gizon provided a recap of Sucker Days, the city’s summer festival. Gizon said organizers shortened the festival to two days this year and ‘‘it was still wildly successful’’ and that the event shared more than $8,000 with 17 different local nonprofits.

Gizon said the chamber also distributed about $3,000 in scholarships to high school students. She told council the best available attendance estimate—derived from cell‑phone data used by a third‑party vendor—was about 20,000 over the two days, and cautioned that the estimate methodology includes limitations and may count phones rather than unique attendees.

Gizon publicly thanked the city for operational support, including police presence, site logistics and rapid response to utility or weather issues. ‘‘I don’t think the community will ever know how much the city does to support this festival,’’ she said, noting staff and public‑safety assistance enabled the festival to operate smoothly.

No formal council action was taken; several councilmembers offered brief praise for the Chamber and volunteers. Councilmembers thanked volunteers and organizers and noted the substantial amount of behind-the-scenes work that makes the festival possible. Council asked whether organizers had an attendance estimate; Gizon explained the vendor-provided cell-phone estimate and described the limitations of that method.

Staff and council said they appreciate the volunteers and cross‑organizational collaboration that helped the event share funds with other nonprofits and deliver scholarships to students.","At the July 22 Nixa City Council meeting, Whitney Gizon (representing the event) said Sucker Days was shortened to two days, remained successful and shared more than $8,000 with 17 local nonprofits; she told council organizers also awarded about $3,000 in scholarships and estimated attendance at roughly 20,000 using cell-phone data.",{"_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},6160474,"Nixa council approves emergency budget amendment and three-year IT services contract",2164,1280000,3444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5450465-a91bf54273bbc86bf1d7f81cb3b75dad&start=1280&end=3444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5450465-a91bf54273bbc86bf1d7f81cb3b75dad/thumbnail_1280000.jpg","/articles/6160474/Nixa/Christian-County/Missouri/Nixa-council-approves-emergency-budget-amendment-and-three-year-IT-services-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6160474-efdc6bca2659924397ea4365d996f288/orig.mp4?Expires=1775912413&Signature=f0M8djsEc8bZ6J3oX8ImGuEAWBf0t3uf2z8fYI6HuNwuFmZSCHk4i29oJWkEB-ugHE-Fekb-URrJHA1mFk95~iCCmFTB4gNpsLmrAYyr9Iy5StaUToicgNHbgI2gCqagdwr3Ha2tiZgb2qLqxZnTR2AUDKnUlk~R8aunzQyV19OWsYkCKC53UWutkIR96krfwcu87P3xHMZ7uxMp2IrqvVuPi9Z7e7NUt-iM0JRTDlzP3VfiVZz39s~SsSq6pDhMGQabAXRqy3cdOyOWvbJCOrc2U8y2VpeTo-plun6cKVi30jT2heRRdsXuF5tKG~uQL5JkiRp7AS0hanlVtwnykQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nixa City Council on July 22 approved an emergency ordinance amending the 2025 budget by $246,674.19 to appropriate funds for information technology services and, by separate resolution, authorized the city administrator to sign a three-year contract with Forwardslash Technology LLC for managed IT and cybersecurity services. The council approved both measures unanimously.

City Administrator Jimmy Lyles said staff began a formal review of the city’s IT arrangements to move from a “break-fix” approach toward a managed IT model and selected Forwardslash after evaluating vendors that serve municipalities. “It was time to review our current IT services,” Lyles said, adding the vendor “is well equipped to scale with us in the future” and to support specialized systems used across departments such as public safety and utilities. Lyles told council the budget amendment covers the first year of the new service agreement while allowing the city to finish payments to the outgoing provider.

The contract approved by resolution 2025-36 includes managed help-desk support during core hours, cybersecurity services, remote monitoring and management (RMM), and hardware/asset management. The city will receive a staffed help desk (7 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Friday) and a vendor commitment to have a preconfigured replacement computer ready within four hours when hardware fails. The agreement is structured as a three-year initial term with an annual increase of 11% for years two and three and, if extended, an 8% increase for years four and five. Staff noted the core managed services labor rate in the proposal is $95 per hour.

Council members asked for context on existing IT spending and transition risk. Lyles and staff said the city has paid in excess of $100,000 per year for managed-type services and additional hourly charges under the prior arrangement; that prior approach made budgeting unpredictable because the city bought blocks of hours and paid overages. Lyles said the managed model makes budgeting simpler by bundling many recurring services into a known annual cost while allowing for separate charges when new hardware or out-of-scope software is required.

Staff described technical benefits of the new vendor’s RMM tool and network operations center, including remote patching scheduled after hours, continuous monitoring of servers and endpoints, and inventory-driven asset replacement recommendations (a 20% phased replacement approach suggested by the vendor). Council members also asked about reference checks; staff reported contacting multiple municipal references that spoke positively about the vendor’s transition work.

Formal actions recorded: motion to adopt council bill 2025-23 (the emergency budget amendment) was made by Councilmember Vest and seconded by Councilmember Aaron Peterson; roll-call votes recorded were unanimous in favor. The separate resolution authorizing execution of the contract with Forwardslash Technology LLC (resolution 2025-36) was moved by Councilmember Aaron Peterson, seconded by Councilmember Kelly Morris, and approved by unanimous voice/roll call.

Discussion (not formal direction) included council caution about entering long contracts, the effect of annual price escalators, and the city’s preference to avoid service interruptions during the vendor transition. The emergency ordinance designation was explained by Lyles as a procedural choice to avoid delays during the vendor transition period, not an indication of an IT incident.

The contract and budget amendment take effect immediately; staff will coordinate the transition schedule, complete asset inventory, and return to council if additional funding is required for out-of-scope hardware or software purchases.","The Nixa City Council approved an emergency ordinance to amend the 2025 budget by $246,674.19 to fund a one-year managed IT services agreement and separately authorized a three-year contract with Forwardslash Technology LLC for managed IT, cybersecurity and asset management services.","actionData","errors"]

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