City of Springfield, MO

Southwest Power Pool has issued an Energy Emergency Alert, Level 2. We are asking the community to please continue to conserve electricity and natural gas. The...re are three Energy Emergency Alert levels. 1 Level 1 is declared when SPP has the resources they need to meet the needs of the grid. 2 Level 2 (where we are now) is declared when conservation of natural gas and electricity is essential. 3 Level 3 is declared when demand for electricity is greater than the generating capacity. This is when we have the possibility to see rolling blackouts. We know you've seen our list of tips many times in the past few days, but these tips are essential for conserving natural gas and electricity. Comment and tell us how you've been conserving these past few days!

City Utilities Alert

Rolling outages have begun once again. Please follow City Utilities of Springfield, MO for updates and tips to limit utility usage. PLEASE BE AWARE: These outages are impacting traffic lights. Remember, if you come to a traffic light that is dark, treat it as a 4-way stop!

The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up by 5 p.m. Monday to attend or speak at the meeting. Full release with a link to the agenda at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=7585.

The SGF Mayor's Commission on Human Rights and Community Relations will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Citizens wishing to attend or speak at the meeting are required to contact the Department of Planning and Development by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14. Full release with a link to the agenda at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=7589.

Happy Friday! Need a little holiday cheer? Come to Downtown Springfield tomorrow for marching bands performing on Park Central Square. Programming runs from 2-8... p.m. and can be enjoyed from the comfort and safety of your car as you cruise the Festival of Lights driving tour and the Team ANA 417 Downtown Springfield Holiday Window Challenge! See more

As part of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' community COVID-19 testing events throughout the state, a free testing event will take place a...t the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds at 3001 N. Grant Ave. on Friday, October 30 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 31 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please see the following news release from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services for further information on this effort: https://health.mo.gov//free-covid-19-testing-opportunities

If you attend Sunday morning services in downtown Springfield, the 14th annual Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon is being held on Sunday, Nov. 1 and will encompass the entire center section of the city from east Trafficway to Sunset and from Kansas Expressway to Ingram Mill. Included with this message is a map with the recommended traffic route to downtown Springfield: https://www.springfieldmo.gov//View//Bass-Pro-Marathon-Map Full race route map: https://fitness.basspr...o.com//Updated%2/subassets/page1.pdf. Groups of runners will be on race routes in and around the downtown area beginning around 7:30 a.m. Traffic delays will be inevitable for drivers wanting to cross any of the race routes, however, traffic control officers and volunteers will be working hard to balance the safety of the runners with the needs of motorists. While the race is being conducted, motorists are asked to be patient and to follow the instructions of the traffic control officers and volunteers, who will direct traffic across the race routes, when the safety of the runners is not in jeopardy. Services after 9 a.m. will experience significantly less delay, due to runners either being out of the downtown area or spread out enough to have minimal impact on drivers. Parishioners are encouraged to consider altering their usual routes to church, using Chestnut Expressway and National Avenue to Walnut Street to access downtown destinations. Bass Pro Marathon coordinators and City leadership ask for your patience and understanding on Nov. 1, as we all desire to promote a positive experience for the community with this event. In addition to bringing commerce to our city, the Fitness Series benefits several charities, including Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks and Ozark Greenways. Bass Pro also awards prize money to City of Springfield registered neighborhoods for participating in a cheering section contest along the route. Neighborhoods can use these funds for neighborhood improvements. See more

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Thursday, Nov. 5. Sign up by 5 p.m. Tuesday to attend or speak. Full release at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=7463.

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up by 5 p.m., Tuesday Dec. 15 to attend or speak at the meeting. Full release with link to the agenda at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=7586.

The Landmarks Board will meet for its regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up by noon Monday, Nov. 2 to attend or speak. Full release at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=7460.

Special City Council Meeting

SPD Awards Ceremony

Crisis Cold Weather Shelters will be open tonight because temperatures are expected to drop below freezing. Visit http://www.cpozarks.org/coldweather/ for more information and how you can help.

City Council will meet Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Sign up by 5 p.m. Friday to attend or speak at the meeting. Full release at https://www.springfieldmo.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=7455.

There's only one week until election day! We're offering two ways to help you cast your vote on Tuesday. Ride the bus for FREE on election day (11/3) to get t...o your polling place. Vote at the Transit Center if you're registered to vote anywhere in Greene County. It's fast and convenient!

Tuesdays with Council: Tuesdays with Council meeting for the City of Springfield, MO will start at 12:00 p.m.. The meetings are held every Tuesday.