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REGULAR SESSION—December 1.9,2016
IN'V'OCATION
r Pastor Zack Strong of Christ Church of the Heartland in Cape Girardeau
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F PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER.
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, December 19, 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 THE AGENDA
A motion to approve the agenda, with the removal from the Consent Agenda of Item I 1 related to
the approval of the preliminary pkat of Community of Hope, and to postpone the appointments to
the Convention and.Visitors Bureau Executive Board.
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve as amended.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru.
COMAICTNICATIONS/REPORTS
Mayor Harry Rediger wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Council Mcmber Robbie Guard said the Cape Girardeau Public School Board asked for input in its
superintendent search using a survey online at capeti,gers.corn.
Council Member Wayne Bowen said that lie attended the December 13, Ministerial. Alliance
Meeting led by Adrian Taylor at Saint Francis Medical Center. He said that he found it very
moving to see pastors praying for one another.
Council Member Victor Gunn said he attended the Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony held on
December 7, at.Riverfront Park:. He said that there five World War 11 veterans present. Mr. Gunn
noted that several.City Firefighters also attended the event.
( Deputy City Manager Moll, {food reminded citizens to be mindful of the Christmas and New
Year's Day Holiday schedule 10r residential solid waste service.
r Deputy C ty Manager :N4.olly I-lood said that it is the time of year that the City recognizes
tfir employees for their years of service. She noted that several employees have 30 _ 40 years of
service with the City. Two employees in the Fire Department, three in the Police Department, and
one in the Development Services Department have 30 years of servic. 1n addition, there are two
employees with 40 years of service in the Public Works Department: Rick. Randol and Randy
McClain. Ms. Hood thanked these individuals, and all of the other employees, for their service to
the City.
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APPEARANCES
Al Stoverink of Habitat for HumanityaPpeared in support of the item regarding the approval of the
preliminary plat of Community of Hope. Additional members of the Habitat for Humanity Board
were also present. Mr. Stoverink said that there were several residents near the project area that
voiced concerns about the project as it was originally proposed. Habitat has addressed those
concerns and continues to meet with a focus group from the neighborhood. He noted that the
proposed plat dedicates about 25% of the acreage to green space. He said the Habitat Board is
doing what it can to respond to concerns of neighbors. He added that the Habitat Board is
committed to a long-range quality development. This plat complies with all the requirements
contained in the City Code, and it does not request any variances or exceptions.
Council Member Joseph Uzoaru said that he appreciates the commitment that Habitat has had to
reaching out to the neighborhood and to addressing their concerns.
Council Member Wayne Bowen asked Mr. Stoverink to speak about the group's intentions
regarding continued involvement with the surrounding neighborhood. Mr. Stoverink said that the
Habitat Board is considering universal building design standards, and a Home Owners
Association, and.Habitat's role in that Association. The Board plans to stay actively engaged in the
neighborhood.
Council Member Victor Guard stated that he is the representative from Ward 3 where the proposed
project is located. He said that he has attended all the neighborhood informational meetings.. He
said that he has received more communications concerning this project than any other item since
he began serving on the City Council. Mr. Gunn said that his vote on the item will be to represent
Ward 3, and it does not reflect on.Habitat's commitment to the community.
Council Member Bob Fox said that he attended the first large neighborhood meeting. He thought
that Mr. Stoverink handled the boisterous crowd very well. Dr.Fox.commended Mr. Stoverink and
the Habitat Board for how they have handled the issues. Dr. Fox continued that stormwater was a
big concern, and it has been addressed with the new plat plan. He said that he thought that this was
going to be a worthwhile project for the City.
There were no other appearances.
CONSENT AGENDA
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Approval of the December 5, 2016,. City Council regular session and closed nimutes.
BELL NO. 16-21.5, an. Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau,Missouri, regarding the definition of yard. Second and Third Readings,
BILL NO. 1.6-216, an Ordinance amending Chapter 361 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located at 611, 615, and 623 South
Sprigg Sheet; in the Cite and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri fron� C-1 to CBD. Second and
Third Readings.
BILL NO1 16-217, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Fronabarger Concreters, Inc., for Downtown Sidewalk. Replacement and Lighting, in the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Massage_
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BILL NO. 16-2.20, a. Resolution. authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract fear
Professional Services with the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning and Economic Development.
Commission for regional transportation planning and other purposes, in the City of Cape
Girardeau, Missouri.Reading and Passage.
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BILL NO. 16-221, A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for
Professional Services with CBB for regional transportation planning and other purposes, in the
City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage.
BILL NO. 16-222, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for
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Professional Services with Alta Planning + Design, Inc., for regional transportation planning and.
other purposes, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.Reading and Passage.
BILL NO. 16-223, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for
Professional Services with KLG Engineering, LLC,
for regional transportation planning and other
purposes, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and.Passage.
BILL NO. 16-224, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Contract for
Professional Services with Lochmueller Group, Inc., for regional transportation planning and other
purposes, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage.
BILL NO. 16-225 a Resolution authorizing, izin o z g tl c
t City Manager to execute a Transportation Project
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Agr m nt among the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Midamerica Hotels Corporation, and the
Midarnerica Crossing Transportation Development District. Reading and Passage.
BILL No. 16-215 will be Ordinance 4926; BILI., No. 16-216 will be Ordinance 4927; BILL No.
16-217 will be Resolution 3044; BU-1,No. 16-220 will be Resolution 3045; BILL No. 16-221 will
be Resolution 3046; BILL No. 16-222 will be Resolution 3047; BILL No. 16-223 will be
Resolution 3048; BILL No. 16-224 will be Resolution 3049; and BULL No. 16-225 will be
Resolution 3050
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Wayne Bowers to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru.
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ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the preliminary plat of Community of Hope.
Mayor Harry Rediger said he is pleased wish the plat as it now cones to Council, with Habitat for
Humanity's response to the concerns of the neighbors, and for adapting traffic patterns and green
space to address those concerns. Also, lie said he is glad that they will be providing much needed
raid-level home ownership opportunities in the City.
Council Member Robbie Guard said that he appreciates the commitment of the Habitat Board. He
f% said that there is a Habitat home in his neis_l,borbood, and lie has been pleased with the outcome.
Council Member Wayne Bowen said that as he looked at the plat, be wished more neighborhoods
in the City looked like this.He thinks the project could ser, c has a model for other neighborhoods.
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A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve.
Motion passed. 6-1. Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Gs.Nard,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru.Nays: Gunn.
NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 16-218, an Ordinance accepting a General Warranty Deed from Midamerica Hotels
Corporation for property located on Jinn Drury Way, in the City of Cape GiraT-deau, Missouri,
First, Second and Third.Reading.
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Mayor Harry Rediger asked City Attorney to explain the qualification of the bill for emergency
passage. City Attorney Eric Cunningham stated that Section 3.15(a) of City Charter allows for
emergency passage for the immediate preservation of public property. It is important here because
the transaction must be completed before the end of the year. Midamerica Hotels could not make
the transfer until after this past Friday, December 16, 2016 due to the effective date of the Plat, and
the date the Order creating the TDD could be signed by the Judge. Using regular ordinance
readings, this Ordinance would not take effect until after the first of the new year. He noted that
five affIrmative votes are required for passage.
BILL No. 16-218 will be Ordinance 4928.
A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 7-01.Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru.
BILL NO. 16-219, an Ordinance renaming Wigwam Lane to Walden Boulevard, in the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri.First Reading.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bowen, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Moore,Rediger, Uzoaru.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET Board of Directors.
Mayor Harry Rediger and Council Member Wayne Bowen were appointed for terms expiring
December 31,2017.
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to appoint.
Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Uzoaru. Abstain: Bowen,Rediger.
MEET G ADJOURNMTNT
There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:25 p.m.
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to adjourn.
Motion passed. 7-0, Ayes: Bowen,Fox, Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru.
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