The aim of the review is to improve traffic enforcement in the city.

The bill filed in the Missouri Legislature, would take away citizens' rights to a referendum petition in rezoning cases.

City council may vote on the petition at their meeting next week.

City Council unanimously approved a resolution Monday night allowing city officials to move forward.

Sterling Mathis has until Feb. 9 to turn in additional signatures.

The election is on February 3.

Horton is one of several council members hosting town halls.

Populous, based in Kansas City, will hold a series of public meetings in Springfield over the next six weeks with the first one on January 28 at the Discovery Center.

The events will be held in January and February in various parts of the city.

Economic development and tourism were key touchstones during Wednesday's two-hour event.