Springfield City Council

The plan, which is designed to spur redevelopment, lapsed in 2023, and the City of Springfield is working to bring it back.

The move allows the Community Foundation of the Ozarks to sell the building that was the former home for its headquarters.

Brandon Jenson has served on council since April 2023.

The funding was included in an amendment to a bill amending the General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

Public meetings will be held this month, and the program will roll out on March 23.

Two current nonresident members could move to a non-voting role, and council will need to appoint three voting members to the board.

Museum Director Nick Nelson hopes the renovation and expansion will be completed in time for their 100th anniversary in 2028.

The current building, which used to house Calvert's Cafeteria, has parking and maintenance problems, as well as a lack of space.

The resolution was in response to state legislation that would impact residents' rights in Springfield city charter.

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