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INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scouts of America Troop 5, sponsored by the VFW, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CALL TO ORDER
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, December 3, 2012,
with Mayor Pro -Tempore John Voss presiding and Council Members Meg Davis, Mark Lanzotti,
Loretta Schneider, and Trent Summers present. Mayor Harry Rediger and Council Member Kathy
Swan were absent.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion to remove BILL NO. 12-187, a Resolution establishing an election schedule for the
selection of a Council Member from Ward 6, from the Consent Agenda, and to adopt the agenda
as amended.
A Motion was made by Trent Summers, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
Ms. Davis thanked Old Town Cape for the Parade of Lights last Sunday and for their work on this
project. She said that many people attended the larade on the new Broadway corridor.
Mr. Voss said that Mayor Rediger attended the groundbreaking Wednesday for the Saint Francis
Medical Center $127 million "Building on Excellence" project.
City Manager Scott Meyer commented on alcohol enforcement issues. He said that the City is
working with the University on a cooperative program agreement that he will bring back to the
Council in the future.
Mr. Meyer said that he attended the Freshman Legislative Tour for first time legislators at the
River Campus last week.
Mr. Meyer said that he and City Attorney Eric Cunningham have made their annual visit to several
Advisory Boards. They reviewed applicable sunshine laws and ethics laws and how they apply to
Advisory Boards.
Mr. Meyer announced that the public parking at Broadway and Middle Street, which was a joint
project of Trinity Lutheran Church and the City, opened today. Lighting still needs to be installed.
The new lot has approximately 50 parking spaces.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 429 North Broadview Street from M-2
(Heavy Man ufacturing/Industria l District) to C-2 (Highway Commercial District). Mr. Voss
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opened the hearing for public comment. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed.
A public hearing to consider a request to amend the final development plan for Walden Park
Planned Development District. Mr. Voss opened the hearing for public comment.
Mr. Gerry Jones, the developer, appeared in support of the project. He said the amendment was fir
one portion of the multi -family area be allowed to have three-story buildings. The project is
located in Walden Park Phase IA.
There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed.
BILL NO. 12-190, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by amending the Final Development Plan for Walden Park Planned
Development District. First Reading.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Trent Summers to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
APPEARANCES
Mr. Voss recognized the Boy Scouts in attendance at the meeting. The members of Boy Scout
Troop 5 sponsored by the VFW Post were attending the City Council to earn a Citizenship in
Community merit badge.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the November 19, 2012, City Council regular session meeting minutes.
BILL NO. 12-171, an Ordinance amending Section 15-12 of the City Code, relating to unlicensed
businesses. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 12-172, an Ordinance amending Section 15-14 of the City Code, relating to delinquent
business licenses. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 12-173, an Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City Code, relating to Sunday Liquor
Sales. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 12-174, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement executed by David B.
Knight, for property located south of the Isle of Capri Casino, in the City of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 12-176, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Lot 27 of Whispering Oaks. Second
and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 12-177, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Giboney Woods Sixth Subdivision.
Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 12-178, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement executed by Rhodes
Development, LLC, for property located at 2075 Corporate Circle Drive, in the City of Cape
Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
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BILL NO. 12-179, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement With
SSM Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.
Reading and Passage.
BILL NO. 12-186, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity
Agreement with CGI Resiliency, LLC, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and
Passage.
BILL NO. 12-171 is ORDINANCE NO. 4395; BILL NO. 12-172 is ORDINANCE NO. 4396;
BILL NO. 12-173 is ORDINANCE NO. 4397; BILL NO. 12-174 is ORDINANCE NO. 4398;
BILL NO. 12-176 is ORDINANCE NO. 4399; BILL NO. 12-177 is ORDINANCE NO. 4400;
BILL NO. 12-178 is ORDINANCE NO. 4401; BILL NO. 12-179 is RESOLUTION NO. 2732;
and BILL NO. 12-186 is RESOLUTION NO. 2733.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Trent Summers to approvand adopt.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
BILL NO. 12-187, a Resolution establishing an election schedule for the selection of a Council
Member from Ward 6, inthe City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage.
Mr. Summers said that he was interested to see if the City could coordinate this election with the
special election to be called to replace Congresswoman JoAnn Emerson. However, with the
current requirements, the dates of this election could only be as stated in the Resolution.
BILL NO. 12-187 is RESOLUTION NO. 2734.
A Motion was made by Trent Summers, Seconded by Loretta Schneider to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 12-180, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located at 429 North Broadview
Street in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M2 to C-2. First Reading.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Trent Summers to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
BILL NO. 12-181, an Ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 7 of the City Code relating
to Buildings. First Reading.
Mr. Meyer noted that agenda items 415-19, amending the City Code of Ordinances, are being
changed due to the adoption of the 2009 International Building Codes. The new Ordinances also
made a few updates, such as prohibiting electrical grounding on water lines and specifications for
the construction of safe rooms.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
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BILL NO. 12-182, an Ordinance amending various Sections of Chapter 23 of the City Code
relating to Stormwater Management Regulations. First Reading.
Mr. Meyer said that this Ordinance is in better compliance with MS4 regulations. The State is
changing these regulations, and this Ordinance is updating the code. The revision also updates
building code references and establishes a permit time line.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
BILL NO. 12-183, an Ordinance amending Section 24-81(a) of the City Code relating to sidewalk
requirements for construction of driveways, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First
Reading.
Mr. Meyer said that this Ordinance complies with ADA requirements for cross slopes of sidewalks
and driveways.
A Motion was made by Meg Davis, Seconded by Loretta Schaider to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
BILL NO. 12-184, an Ordinance amending Chapter 29 of the City Code relating to Cross -
Connection Control, in the City of Cape Girardeau, MissouriFirst Reading.
Mr. Meyer said this Ordinance revises the City Code to remove references to the BOCA Plumbing
Code.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Vos. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
BILL NO. 12-185, an Ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the City Code relating to Development
Code, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading.
Mr. Meyer explained that this Ordinance prohibits new private water wells, but it does not prohibit
existing wells. He said that builders could still ask the City Manager for approval for a new private
water well and be approved on a case by case basis. All the existing wells are permitted until a
change in use occurs. This Ordinance also deals with minimum trail widths and minimum water
and sanitary sewer pipe size.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
BILL NO. 12-188, an Ordinance appropriating monies for operating expenditures and capital
expenditures from the Convention and Tourism Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, in
the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded by Meg Davis to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
BILL NO. 12-189, an Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Permanent Easements for the
Howell Street and Cape Rock Drive Bridge Replacement Project. First Reading.
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Mr. Voss said that this project is funded by the 2008 Parks, Recreation and Stormwater Tax. This
is a low water bridge that floods frequently.
A Motion was made by Loretta Schneider, Seconded byTrent Summers to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
OTHER BUSINESS
Mrs. Schneider stated that the automated leaf pickup truck has not yet been in her neighborhood,
and she asked when it will be in her area.
Mr. Meyer said that the location of the truck is tracked online, and this week it is in the northwest
portion of the City. Completing pickup in this portion of the City will finalize the truck's first
round through the City, and then itwill start over again in the first zone.
Public Works Director Tim Gramling said that the automated leaf pickup truck will be circling the
City through March if leaves are still out.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
The Cape Girardeau City Council adjourned at 7:20p.m.
A Motion was made by Mark Lanzotti, Seconded by Trent Summers to adjourn.
Motion passed. 5-0. Aye: Davis, Lanzotti, Schneider, Summers, Voss. Absent: Rediger, Swan.
Aa 2�,&M d *arryE. edi er, Mayor
Gayle L. o rad, City Clerk
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