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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.04-18-2016.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 18,2016 REGULAR SESSION—April 2016 0 CLOSED Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, and personnel matters, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1)and(3). A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Victor Gunn to convene to closed session. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. LOCATION Doctor Bruce Baxter of La Croix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, April 18, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.,with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Wayne Bowen,Bob Fox, Robbie Guard,Victor Gunn, Shelly Moore, and Joseph Uzoaru present. ADOPTION OF AGENDA A motion to approve the agenda with the removal from the Consent Agenda: Item 2, Second and Third readings of an Ordinance regarding Redevelopment Project Area 1; Item 11, a Resolution authorizing the City manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University; Item 12, a Resolution approving a Redevelopment Agreement; Item 13, a Resolution accepting a proposal for underwriting of Special Obligation Bonds Series 2016; and Item 1.4, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with East Missouri Industries,Inc. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Shelly Moore to approve as amended. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Harry Rediger asked Julia Thompson to speak about the upcoming Friends of the barks Da Parks and Recreation Director Julia Thompson said the Friends of Parks Da has .own to �" P y �' include the Great Cape Cleanup. In addition to the volunteer activities to pick up litter and spruce l up the City Parks, people are cleaning up their neighborhoods. She said that the Missouri f Conservation is a partner in the effort.b Navin a stream cleaning all month. She Department o p y g g encouraged volunteers to register at 8:30,Saturday,April 23,2016,in Capaha Park and return there rF for a hot dog lunch. Mayor Rediger encouraged citizen to make it personal by cleaning up in their neighborhoods. Mayor Harry Rediger stated that he attended the Cape Girardeau Area Special Olympic Spring Games held at the Southeast Missouri State University Student Rec. Center. He said that the denotations from the University, City Staff, Civic Groups, and others were greatly appreciated.. Mayor Harry Rediger said that he attended the Third Annual Public Art Unveiling held April 15, 21116.The sculptures will be displayed for the next year. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Recriflar Session -: Mayor Harry Rediger said that Cape Girardeau has an active community foundation, and that he will be attending the Community Foundation of the Ozarks Annual Meeting in Springfield, Missouri on April 14,2016. Council Member Shelly Moore announced that Stop Needless Act of violence Please (SNAP) group is scheduled to meet April 26, 2016, 5:30 p.m., at the 'Salvation Army. Council Member Robbie Guard recognized the Walk for Women fundraising event Which had around 600 participants and raised about$50,000. Council Member Joseph Uzoaru said that lie attended the Army Corp of Engineers' Stake holder meeting a week ago Sunday and met people with people involved in the partnership with the City. Council Member Wayne Bowen thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for it support of the 10`x'Annual Cape ComicCon.He said that it had a regional draw and he saw license plates from at least eight different states. Council Wayne Bowen stated the Annual Report of the Police Department is available and that it gives insight to how the department is operating. Demonstrates that the Department is reducing crimes in areas that it can and is increase community involvement. He also said that even though the voters did not approve the Use Tax,the identified needs of additional Police are still there. The same thing goes for Firefighters. Council Member Bob Fox participated in Youth in Government. It was enlightening to be on the tour of City projects with the students. The student for Council and City Manager had very good discussion during a mock.Council.Meeting. Council Member Victor Gunn stated that he wanted to echo the statements of Council Member Bowen concerning the Police Department report and the identified needs of Public Safety. He encouraged staff to loop into ways to continue funding for the grant funded Police Officers. City Manager Scott Meyer reiterated the positive experience of Youth in Government Day.He said this year's group was especially sharp and asked probing questions. APPEARANCES Jeff Maurer spoke as a member that submitted the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project application. He presented information about the proposed project including the redevelopment of the properties with the estimated cost and scheduling, and the estimated number of occupant and guest users after the project completion. He spoke in favor of the TIF project and the redevelopment plan. i Mayor Harry Rediger remarked that a few years ago there were very few properties in the Broadway corridor that were producing income.However,recently investors have redeveloped the cream-of-the--crop properties leaving ones that were too difficult or too expense to redevelop. The TIF district that was recommended by the TIF Commission and approved by City Council last year will make it possible to activate these building that pass the"but for test". Mike Woelk, resides at 316 Merriwether Street. He commented in agreement with remarks by Council Members Wayne Bowen and Victor Gunn concerning that the results of the[Use Tax]vote does not reflect the needs. Mike Woelk spoke in opposition of the proposed TIF project. He Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. e s s i Q n.p.H 18,-20 JJ-3 — expressed his doubt that the project met the "but for test", and that the incremental tax financing will cause a strain on tax revenue and services in the future. G � f% W Council Member Joseph Uzoaru said that he is abstaining from commenting and voting on the TIP items on tonight's agenda,. He stated that he was speaking on TIPS in general as tools to redevelop areas that help the City maintain its density and to reduce blight and crime, David Epps appeared in opposition of the TIF project and provided a one page document that he said shows the effect of urban renewal using TIF.He stated that downtown renovation has and can continue to take place without the use of TIF.He challenged the developers to complete the project without the support of the government. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the April 4, 2016,. City Council regular session minutes and the April 8, 2016, City Council special meeting minutes. BILL NO. 16-60, an. Ordinance vacating Giboney Lane running north from La Cruz. Street right-of-way to Boundary Street right-of-way and lying east of Sprigg Street right-of--way, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-61, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special "Warranty Deed from the City of Cape Girardeau to Quinn Strong,for property located at 429 Emerald Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-63,an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing a stop sign on Spruce Street. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-64, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Sanitary Sewer Easement from Norwald, Inc., for the Touchdown Ridge Estates Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-68,an Ordinance authorizing,the City Manager to execute a supplemental direct loan agreement and promissory note with the Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation for the South Sprigg Street Bridge Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. ar BILL NO. 16-69,an.Ordinance appropriating funds from the General and Airport Funds for certain o", grant funded expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016, in the City of Cape Girardeau, o", Missouri. Second and Third Readings. 1wBILL NO. 1670,an Ordinance authorizing property acquisition for the South Sprigg Street Bridge. Restoration Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 16-71, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Ingress/Egress and Utility Easement from Norwald, Inc., for the LaSalle Tank Water Main Extension, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. Authorization to grant a 90�-day extension to Jack Young to commence work pursuant to the Special.Use Permit for a convenience market,office, and executive rental suites at 301 Mill Street. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. SessiQrl r JJ_ -- BILL NO. 16-60 will be Ordinance 4836; BILL NO. 16-61 will be Ordinance 4837; BILL NO. 16-63 will be Ordinance 4838; BILL NO. 16-64 will be Ordinance 4839; BILL NO. 16-68 will be Ordinance 4840;and BILL NO. 16-69 will be Ordinance 4841.BILL NO. 16-70 will be Ordinance 4842; and BILL NO. 16-71 will be Ordinance 4843. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes:Bowen, Pox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger; Uzoaru. u ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Bill No. 15-233,an Ordinance approving a redevelopment project for Redevelopment Project Area 1 of the Downtown Cape Girardeau Redevelopment Area., adopting tax increment financing with respect thereto; and authorizing certain actions by city officials. Second and Third Readings. Mayor Harry Rediger referred to his earlier comments that be was in favor of the project and of activating the project area. Council Member 'Wayne Bowen spoke in favor of project and of activating the project area. Joseph Uzoaru abstained for financial reasons. BILL NO. 15-233 will be Ordinance 4844. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Victor Gunn to approve. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Abstain: Uzoaru. BILL NO. 16-76, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University for improvements within the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.Reading and Massage. Wayne Bowen abstained for financial reasons,because he is employed by Southeast Missouri State University. BILL NO. 16-76 will be Resolution 2982. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Victor Gunn to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Pox, Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Abstain: Bowen. BILL NO. 16-77, a Resolution approving a Redevelopment Agreement in Connection with a Portion of the RPA 1 Redevelopment Project Described in the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 2015. Reading and Passage. Joseph Uzoaru abstained for financial reasons. BILL NO. 16-77 will be Resolution 2983. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Bob Pox to approve. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bowen,Pox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger.Abstain: Uzoaru. BILL NO. 16-79, a Resolution of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, accepting a proposal for underwriting in connection with the proposed issuance by the City of its Special Obligation Bonds, Series 2016, and acknowledging certain matters pursuant to MSRB rules.Reading and Passage City Manager Scott Meyer noted that the Bill language had been updated since the posting of the agenda packet with the parties now named. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained forfinancial reasons.. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Me. Session18, 201-6 JJ- -s © BILL NO. 1.6-79 will be Resolution 2984. i' A.Motion was made by Wayne Bowen,. Seconded by Bob Fox to approveas updated. LU Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Gunn,Moore,Rediger, Uzoaru. Abstain: Guard. r; BILL NO. 16-80,a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an.Agreement with Eastern. Err Missouri Industries, Inc., for the Fiber Optic Line for the Indoor Sports Complex, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.Reading and Passage. Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons. BILL NO. 16-80 will be Resolution 2985. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru.Abstain: Guard. NEW ORDINANCES II BILL NO. 16-73,an Ordinance amending Schedule A of Section 26-228 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of cape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing a speed limit along a portion of Big Bend Road, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.First Reading. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve.. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, :Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. BILL NO. 16-74,an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,by establishing stop signs on.Victory Lane and Wishbone Way. First Reading. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. BILL NO. 16-75, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University for the installation of fiber optic cable, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First Reading. Council Member Wayne Bowen abstained for financial reasons, because he is employed by Southeast Missouri State University. A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Bob Fox to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes. Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger, Uzoaru. Abstain: Bowen. rV BILL NO. 16-78,an Ordinance authorizing and directing the issuance, sale anddelivery of Special Obligation Bonds Series 201.6 of the City Cape Girardeau, and approving in certain documents and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith. First Reading.. A Motion was made by Wayne Bowen, Seconded by Victor Gunn to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Airport Advisory Board Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session - --_ Ryan Edards was appointed for to the Airport Advisory Board for a term expiring April 30, 2018. Robert Cork and Paul Mingus were appointed to the Airport Advisory Board for terms expiring April 30, 2019. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Victor Gunn to appoint. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. � Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission Charlotte Young Slinkard and Robert Komorech were appointed for terms expiring April 1.0,2019. A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to appoint. i Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Appointment of City Council Committee and Board Positions f A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve as listed. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru.. MEETING ADJOURNMENT There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:55 p.m. A Motion was made by.Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Victor Gunn to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. by E.Re iger,Mayor -Bruce Taylor, D uty City Clerk �,q l MF' h NX N SEAL err