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The move prompted outbursts and a mass exodus of neighborhood advocates who had been at the meeting to argue in favor of the moratorium.

Council members seem to broadly agree current provisions are "unworkable," but language, communication to voters still in progress.

Council members talked about sports tourism and the need to enforce rules on Airbnb and other short-term rentals as they explained their votes.

A look at what could happen in Springfield city government in 2023.

Candidates can turn in their election signatures and other filings beginning Monday and through January 14.

Voters will go to the polls to pick their replacements next April.

Councilman Mike Schilling called his decision to vote against a Loose Goose developers appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission a betrayal.

In a statement, developer Andrew Doolittle said he "respects" city councils decision and will be "looking for other ways to serve Springfield in the future."

The Loose Goose development will include drive-thru coffee shop, food trucks, yard games with green space, an outdoor walk-up bar and six pickleball courts.

The lot was rezoned to allow some business development, but not a drive thru.