Springfield City Council members look to approve a few key bills and amendments at the July 16 meeting.

One of the items on the agenda is a redevelopment plan for a three-and-a-half mile stretch of Kearney Street. The stretch of roadway starts at North Albertha Avenue and ends about 900 feet west of North Barnes Avenue. Those behind the plan state in the bills text this is needed to keep the peace, continue prosperity, health, safety, morals, and welfare in this area.

Also on Monday night's agenda, City Council asks who will cover its attorney fees? City Council wants to change city code to recover its cost for any attorney fees and for enforcing the law. The amended text states whoever violates city code is responsible for paying for the city's cost and attorney fees.

It also states anyone who uses City services, rights-of-way, or other City facilities or property may also be responsible in paying the City's costs and attorney fees.

The employment agreement between the City of Springfield and Jason Gage is also expected to be finalized. Gage was offered a one-year contract with a base salary of $220,000 to be the next City Manager for the City of Springfield. Gage starts the job August first.

Springfield City Council meets every other Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Historic City Hall located at 830 N. Boonville Ave. in Springfield. If you wish to speak on an issue, you must sign up with the City Clerk ahead of time.