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The annexation ordinance \"approving the annexation of approximately 9.9 acres of property located at 4297 South Wilson's Creek Boulevard and adjacent right of way\" passed on final passage by roll call, with the clerk recording the motion as carrying 8-0-0.

Separately, Patrick Ruiz, associate city planner, presented the Harper Ridge Phase 3 final plat, saying the application from Vester Properties LLC would divide approximately 7.6 acres into 21 medium-density single-family residential lots and convey dedicated right-of-way, utility and stormwater easements to the city. Ruiz said the plat includes roughly 1,592 linear feet of new street and 1,479 linear feet of new sidewalk and that the proposal conforms to the preliminary plat approved on Oct. 26, 2021 and to City Code Chapter 410 subdivision regulations and Article 5.

Staff recommended approval. Pursuant to the charter, council took the requested second reading during the same meeting and approved final passage on roll call; the motion carried 8-0-0.

There was no public comment on either item and no amendments to the proposed documents recorded during the meeting. The ordinances were read into the record by the clerk as required by city procedure.

What happens next: The city will process the annexation and file the final plat per the terms of the approved documents; staff did not present additional conditions at the meeting.

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The matter is significant to the resident because the lane provides access to a shared 10-acre parcel used for farm equipment, and she said the opening as poured will not accommodate balers and 24-foot trailers.

Lisa Roller, who said she lives at 6618 West Farm Road 182, described an opening \"that measures out to 14 foot, 1 and a half inch opening\" and said she had expected a 16-foot field entrance and an apron. She also said she had not been notified before the pour and that multiple project staff turnovers had complicated communications with Republic Builds and the contractors.

Angel, a project representative on site, told council staff had visited the property that afternoon and that the city is \"aware of the access easement to the east of her property that we are trying to provide access to.\" Angel said some items present in the field were not on the design plan and that the project team would look more closely at the situation.

City staff said grant restrictions limited some in-field deviations during construction but that the city street crew could make later adjustments if a turning-radius or access issue remained after project closeout. \"Because it was a grant, we cannot deviate from the plans. However, when we close out the project, if there's a turning radius issue out there, our street crew could go out there then and... saw cut it and make improvements after the fact,\" a city staff member said.

Roller also raised safety concerns about people and children using parts of the trail while construction is still underway, and about unleashed dogs near free-range chickens on neighboring property. City staff confirmed they had told Roller that dog leash rules apply in the city but did not provide an immediate resolution at the meeting.

No council action was taken that evening. Staff asked to continue investigating and to keep council informed; Angel agreed to share information with Stephanie (a staff member) and to coordinate a memo.

","A Republic resident told council contractors poured a farm-entry slab and curb that she says block access to a shared lane for tractors and posed safety hazards to children and trail users; staff said they will review the easement alignment and may make post-construction changes.",{"_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},6245704,"Republic officials explain why local water bills rose, cite wastewater plant and pump costs",397,1143000,1540000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3222619-77b60363a520ab335ab64ab7f4e0395e&start=1143&end=1540","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3222619-77b60363a520ab335ab64ab7f4e0395e/thumbnail_1143000.jpg","/articles/6245704/Republic/Greene-County/Missouri/Republic-officials-explain-why-local-water-bills-rose-cite-wastewater-plant-and-pump-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6245704-342eb80eb5246357118dfbddabe94189/orig.mp4?Expires=1771055105&Signature=Gb8~TxH3PoP9wCGAGdef81imdNg1RGZktu02-JZUQy3pb7ODZdNWgOs0UdjYHtTYvlE9UurR3we~9pN-C1jHk9vYsOk525TaLHqFkOMTlag3up7anstR2nfx~0AA~iOrpobIMTYvOq8~PW0kuBNUXDW6ep6JiGEn~VVKNsc-V3RNhijN5kFtkHf9bJy1-nyWdvKctYYXAFisE0ltOSBEPnii4dmCNWbwyT-1C6esV3cPkcqy9XXrgi5~QAAKAqghhudbyyIzYppJFGCJreDQjnEPzJxfNyhH0vNZQqHogEFYbJ3yhcxZHyKIzlLeMwk0PzOVsrE0G~Bz4WGTEsi67g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and a resident discussed Republic's recent water-rate increases during public comment at the May 18 city council meeting, with staff saying the city's wastewater system configuration and a required compliance program drove much of the cost.

The discussion matters because the city has raised rates over multiple years and residents asked for a clear explanation of why Republic's bills are higher than nearby communities.

Janie Combs, of 406 West Barcelona, asked, \"Why is Republic's water so much more expensive than surrounding areas?\" David Cameron, a city staff member, replied that a string of citizen referendums in 1997 prevented the wastewater plant from being sited lower in town where gravity would have carried flow, forcing the plant to remain at a higher elevation and requiring substantially larger pumping infrastructure.

Cameron said the project to replace and upgrade wastewater infrastructure was large: he referred to a roughly $50 million project with nearly $20 million devoted to pumping, and described the full plant replacement as a $150 million asset. He also said the state of Missouri had provided about $50 million to the city and that the city was seeking additional state support. \"We were on a compliance order with DNR,\" Cameron said, adding that the city had to prioritize sewer work to address Department of Natural Resources requirements.

Cameron described the city's approach to financing as relying more on cash funding and staged rate increases rather than issuing long-term debt for all needs. He said water-rate increases were phased over three years to build cash and avoid higher long-term borrowing costs. \"The first three years is definitely like... being in an airplane and going straight up,\" he said, explaining the intent was to spread cost impacts.

The staff response also addressed a related question about the city water park. Cameron said the park's water use has been folded into the budget and user fees so that patrons now help cover the water costs associated with operating that facility.

There were no formal council votes tied to the public discussion. City staff invited residents to follow up for more detailed briefings and offered to meet privately for a longer technical explanation.

City officials asked residents to contact council members or staff for more information; Cameron offered to meet one-on-one for deeper discussion of watershed and treatment issues.

What happened next: staff did not announce an immediate policy change at the meeting, and the council made no motion related to rates during the session.

","City staff told residents at the May meeting that past referendum results and the location of the city's wastewater plant have required larger pump systems and multi-year rate increases to pay for needed upgrades and compliance work.","actionData","errors"]

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