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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.05-20-2013.Regular0 J _M n 0 W 0 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular. _ Session May 20, 2013 111=2$7 REGULAR SESSION — MAY 20, 2013 CLOSED SESSION Legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, property acquisition, and personnel matters, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), (2) and (3). A Motion was made by Meg Davis,Seconded by John Voss to convene to closed session. Motion passed. 7-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Lanzotti, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. INVOCATION Reverend Roy Jones, Community Caring Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, May 20, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Rediger presiding and Council Members Wayne Bowen, Meg Davis, Loretta Schneider, Trent Summers, and John Voss present. Council Member Mark Lanzotti was absent. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. PRESENTATIONS Mayor Rediger commended the City Public Works employees for their dedicated service to the City, and presented a Proclamation declaring the week of May 19-25, 2013, as Public Works Week. COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS The Mayor said that he participated in the Downtown Home Tour last weekend. He remarked on the great strides made in growth and renovation in Old Town Cape and the downtown area for both commercial and residential properties. Mayor Rediger said that he also participated in the Prosperity Summit held last week at the United Way Annual Meeting. They presented good strategies on how to address poverty within our community. City Manager Scott Meyer said that the late Bishop Stafford Moore was recognized at the Prosperity Summit for his work and accomplishments in this area. Mr. Meyer announced that Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Kelly Green is resigning from her position with the City. Her husband's job will take her to New York state. With Assistant City Manager - Administrative Services Director Heather Brooks leaving for a City Manager position in Colorado, this will be a busy summer. Mr. Meyer congratulated them both and wished them well on their new adventures. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May'70, 29113 —11-28-8 PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to discuss the past performance by the City in carrying out the City's 2010 Downtown Improvement project which assisted in the redevelopment of the vacant, blighted downtown building located at 635 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for public comment. Heather Brooks reviewed the history of the problems with the building at this address. The first floor is now fully leased to a retail tenant, and the second floor is rented to three residential tenants. The State Historic Preservation Office reviewed this renovation, and all of their guidelines were followed. All environmental issues, such as asbestos or lead, were tested for and removed, as required. Mr. Pinksten stayed within budget, and they now consider the project complete. The Council thanked Mr. Pinksten for his dedication and work on this project. Therebeing no further appearances, the hearing was closed. A public hearing to discuss an application to be submitted for the Fiscal Year 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, requesting funding to construct public infrastructure improvementsto assist a new company in locating to the City. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for public comment. Mr. Tim Arbeiter appeared on behalf of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and Magnet to speak in support of this application. He said that the new company will be a distribution center, and they are requesting assistance for infrastructure improvements. The Southeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission is preparing the application. A NEPA Environmental Assessment is being prepared for the project. All required environmental agencies and Indian Tribes have been contacted for comments and guidance, and any guidance or mitigation for the project will be addressed. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 13-70, a Resolution of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, stating intent to seek funding through the Community Development Block Grant Program for a project in the Cape Girardeau Business Park, and authorizing the City Manager to pursue activities in an attempt to secure funding. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 13-70 will be RES. NO. 2760. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. A public hearing to discuss an application to be submitted for the Fiscal Year 2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, requesting funding to purchase and renovate a building on Broadway that will be utilized as a Creative Labs and Industries Incubator. Mayor Rediger opened the hearing for public comment. Dr. James Stapleton, Assistant to the President for Strategic and Entrepreneurial Initiatives and Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Southeast Missouri State University, appeared in support of this application and discussed the proposed project. He said that the Incubator will help to create new businesses and new jobs in the community. A NEPA Environmental Assessment is being prepared for the project. All required environmental agencies and Indian Tribes have been contacted for comments and guidance, and any guidance or mitigation for the project will be addressed. Mr. Summers noted that this includes all artistic endeavors, and he asked if tattoo businesses would be included in the business incubator. Dr. Stapleton answered that this would not include Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular . Session May 20, 2013 II -289 that type of business. He said that there are other incubators in the United States, but there are a lot of these in the United Kingdom and in Australia. This is a unique two-part project with retail businesses on the first floor, including an art gallery and an innovative business aspect, and the incubator on the second floor. Mr. Roy Jones, of the Community Caring Council, asked if mentors and funding will be provided to help build the businesses. Dr. Stapleton responded that he is director for the Center for Entrepreneurship at the University, and the Center has helped to start over 300 business in the region, and will continue to offer mentoring and affordable capital to new businesses. Starting in a lower risk environment, such as an incubator, helps with the success of the new business. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 13-71, a Resolution of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, stating intent to seek funding through the Community Development Block Grant Program for a project in the 600 block of Broadway, and authorizing the City Manager to pursue activities in an attempt to secure funding. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 13-71 will be RES. NO. 2761. A Motion was made by Trent Summers, Seconded by John Voss to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. Mr. Felix Kinsley, of 325 North Sprigg Street, appeared to express support for BILL NO. 13-69, an Ordinance to allow the City to participate in the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the May 6, 2013, City Council regular and closed sessions meeting minutes. BILL NO. 13-55, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Access and Utility Easement for property located at 1201 Broadway, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-56, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a State Block Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the completion of a Wildlife Hazard Assessment at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-57, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a State Block Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the Design Phase Services of T -Hangars and associated Taxilanes at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-63, an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $39,000,000 principal amount of sewerage system revenue bonds (State of Missouri — Direct Loan Program) Series 2013 in two series, for the purpose of extending and improving the City's sewerage system; prescribing the form and details of the bonds and the agreements made by the City to facilitate and protect their payment, and prescribing other related matters. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 20, 70113 -x-'90- BILL NO. 13-64, an Ordinance accepting Permanent Sewer Easements from various property owners, for property located in Lexington Place Third Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-66, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement with Hurst-Rosche Engineers, Inc. for design of the Safe Routes to School Project 2008, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 13-67, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Agricultural Lease Agreement with Ryland Meyr for property located on La Salle Avenue in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 13-68. a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with ASA Asphalt, Inc., for the 2013 Asphalt Overlay Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 13-72, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for facility repairs with Phillip B. Smith Architect, LLC, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. Motion accepting improvements f(Y the Dutch Meyr sewer extension. BILL NO. 13-55 will be ORD. NO. 4458; BILL NO. 13-56 will be ORD. NO. 4459; BILL NO. 13-57 will be ORD. NO. 4460; BILL NO. 13-63 will be ORD. NO. 4461; BILL NO. 13-64 will be ORD. NO. 4462; BILL NO. 13-66 will be ORD. NO. 4463; BILL NO. 13-67 will be RES. NO. 2757; BILL NO. 13-68 will be RES. NO. 2758; and BILL NO. 13-72 will be RES. NO. 2759. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Redige4 Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. BILL NO. 13-69, an Ordinance to allow the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to participate in the Back to School Sales Tax Holiday. First Reading. Mr. Voss said that this would be a great way to give back to our citizens and those who shop here. He said that he looks forward to this being a continued tax free weekend. Mayor Rediger remarked that he hoped businesses will find ways to promote making Cape Girardeau a shopping destination during this weekend. A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. BILL NO. 13-73, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Access Easement for property located at 2807 Perryville Road, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 20, 2013 11_291 APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Board of Appeals Mr. Joe Burton was reappointed as a full member to a term expiring June 4, 2018. A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to appoint. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger,Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by John Voss, Seconded by Wayne Bowen to adjourn. Motion passed. 6-0. Aye: Bowen, Davis, Rediger, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Lanzotti. - E. Re Iger ayor Gayle 0. Conrad, City Clerk Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK. 1-292