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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.03-18-2013.RegularProceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 18, 2013 II -251 REGULAR SESSION — MARCH 18, 2013 CLOSED SESSION Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel and personnel matters, pursuant toRSMo. Sections 610.021(1) and (3). A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Dais to convene to closed session. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. INVOCATION Pastor Dave Meade, Bethel Assembly of God PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, March 18, 2013, with Mayor Rediger presiding and Council Members Ray Buhs, Meg Davis, Mark Lanzotti, Loretta Schneider, Trent Summers, andJohn Voss present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA Motion to remove the Resolution adopting the 2013-2018 Capital Improvements Program from the Consent Agenda, and adopt the agenda as amended. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers,Voss. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the week of March 17-24, 2013, as Soles4Souls Week in the City of Cape Girardeau and urged all citizens to support this program. Mayor Rediger presented a certificate to Mr. Dan Little recognizing his 20 years of service on the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Rediger presented a Letter of Commendation to Firefighter Joel Schmit for a rescue he performed while off-duty on December 16, saving the life of the driver in a vehicular accident. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS Mayor Rediger announced that Friday, March 22, the State will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the creation of the design of the Missouri Flag here in Cape Girardeau by Mrs. Marie Watkins Oliver. Ms. Julia Thompson, Parks and Recreation Director, announced that Friends of the Park Day has been held for 28 years. The Keep Cape Beautiful Committee is joining forces with the Parks and Recreation Department and willbe holding the Great Cape Cleanup Day on April 27, 2013. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March18,7013 Ir -152 Mrs. Kelly Green, Assistant City Manager -Development Services, announced two upcoming public meetings: an open house -style public meeting on March 19, at the Osage Centre from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. for the Kingsway sidewalk project, and an open house -style public meeting on March 20, at the Shawnee Park Center from 5:047:00 p.m. for the West End Project and Walnut Project. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the March 4, 2013, City Council regular and closed sessions meeting minutes. BILL NO. 13-36, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement to Airport Aid Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for Air Service Promotion at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-30, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by rezoning 321 North Main Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from MVI to R-4 and CBD. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-31, an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Tax Bill for the property located at 222 South West End Boulevard, for the demolition of a dangerous building under the provisions of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau. Second and Third Readings. Accept improvements for Water Supply Well Fiber Optics and authorize final payment to Eastern Missouri Industries, Inc. Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Apex Paving Company for the 2012 Asphalt Overlay Program. BILL NO. 13-36 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4442, BILL NO. 13-30 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4443, BILL NO. 13-31 will be ORDINANCE NO. 4444. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by John Voss to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schnei&r, Summers, Voss. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 13-39, a Resolution Adopting the 2013-2018 Capital Improvements Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. Mr. Voss said that the Council should discuss the casino -funded projects before they are placed in the Capital Improvements Program. Following discussion by the Council, a motion was made to amend the Capital Improvements Program by removing the street lighting from the funded fiscal years 13-14, 14-15, 15-16, and 16- 17 budget; removing the police department building from the fiscal year 15-16 budget; removing the transfer station rehab from the fiscal year 17-18 casino -funded Capital Improvements Program; and moving all to the contingent funding categories. A Motion was made by Mark Lanzotti, Seconded by John Voss to amend. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular. Session March 18, 2013 11-253 Mr. Voss said that in the CIP Riverfront Development Fund, there is a line item for electrical improvements and lighting downtown with an estimated cost of $1.15 million. This would require more than a single year of Riverfront Development funds to fully fund the project. Old Town Cape has set this project as a priority, and he suggested that the planning be included but not the construction. Assistant City Manager Heather Brooks noted that the Council can only legally commit one year of time for the projects. This plan gives the City direction for multiple years. Though legally committing for one year, the Council can change the plan in future years. Mr. Voss said that when planning funds are committed, the City isthen effectively obligated to that project. Upon questioning by Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Marla Mills, Old Town Cape Executive Director, stated that the Board voted that this project was a priority project. Mr. Voss asked what portion of the Riverfront Development Fund will be used for operating expenses and what portion will be used for capital expenses. Mrs. Green said that it was assumed that 70% of the Riverfront Development Fund would be used for capital expenses in the first year, and in each year thereafter, 80% wouldbe used for capital expenses. Following discussion, a second motion was made to amend the Capital Improvements Program again by including planning funds for downtown electric and lighting from the funded fiscal year 13-14 budget, and to move the construction phase cost to the contingent funding category. The motion was approved as noted belowby roll call vote. A Motion was made byJohn Voss, Seconded by Trent Summers to amend. Motion passed. 5-2. Aye: Buhs, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Nay: Davis, Rediger. BILL NO 13-39 will be RESOLUTION NO. 2748. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve asimended. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. BILL NO. 13-38, an Ordinance appropriating monies for capital expenditures from the Casino Revenue Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. Mr. Voss expressed his support for removing the Last Call parking lot project from the current casino funding list stating there are not enough funds to cover this project. In addition, he stated that he has requested numbers from staff to reduce citizens' water and sewer bills and has not received them. If the Council approves these projects, there will not be funds available for relief for the citizens. Mayor Rediger said that the Council had previously directed staff to find locations along Broadway for parking, and the Last Call parking lot is a great location to encourage future storefronts on Broadway. Following discussion by the Council, a motion was made to amend the Ordinance to remove funding for the Last Call parking lot. The motion failed on a roll call vote as noted below. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 18.2013 11-254 A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Trent Summers to amend. Motion failed. 3-4. Aye: Lanzotti, Summers, Voss. Nay: Buhs, Davis, Rediger, Schneider. Motion to amend the Ordinance to remove every item on the expenditures list not directly related to downtown parking, to include only: Broadway/Middle Parking, Broadway Prescription, and Last Call Parking; with the inclusion of the River Heritage Parking overlay open to discussion. The motion failed on a roll call vote as notedbelow. A Motion was made by Trent Summers, Seconded by John Voss to amend. Motion failed. 2-5. Aye: Summers, Voss. Nay: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider. A Motion was made by LorettaSchneider, Seconded by Mark Lanzotti to approve by roll call. Motion passed. 5-2. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider. Nay: Summers, Voss. BILL NO. 13-40, an Ordinance authorizing execution of a Transportation Planning Consolidation Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission, for Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization project expenses. First Reading. A Motion was made by Meg Davis, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. BILL NO. 13-41, an Ordinance approving the condominium plat of Banterra Centre. First Reading. Mr. Voss abstained from voting on BILL NO. 13-41 for financial reasons, because he has a financial relationshipwith a tenant in that facility. A Motion was made by Trent Summers, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers. Abstain for Financial Reason: Voss. BILL NO. 13-42, an Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a Permanent Access Easement at 2004 Broadway, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Ray Buhs to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Redger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. BILL NO. 13-43, an Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a Permanent Waterline Easement at 138 Garden Lane, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Trot Summers to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. BILL NO. 13-44, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to Southeast Missouri Hospital Association for property located on Mount Auburn Road, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. FirstReading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Trent Summers to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. 0 J 0 W Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular. Session March 18, 2013 11-255 BILL NO. 13-45, an Ordinance accepting a Missouri Corporation Warranty Deed from Southeast Missouri State University Foundation for the University Farm property, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A Motion was made by Mark Lanzotti, Seconded by Ray Buhs to approe. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission Mr. Jeff Glenn was appointed for a term expiring November 1, 2016. A Motion was made by Meg Davis, Seconded by Ray Buhs to appoint. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Appointments to the Tax Increment Financing Commission Mr. Albert M. Spradling III and Mr. Danny Essner were reappointed to terms expiring April 1, 2017. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to appoint. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Appointments to the Board of Examiners Mr. Brian Criddle and Mr. Eric Niswonger wereappointed for terms expiring January 1, 2016, and Mr. Jeffrey Heise was appointed for a term expiring January 1, 2014. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to appoint. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schreider, Summers, Voss. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Mark Lanzotti, Seconded by Meg Davis to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Buhs, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss arty E. Re Iger, Ma),r Gayle. onrad, City Clerk Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. -IL-256