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The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, June 7, 2010, at 7:00
p.m., with Mayor Harry E. Rediger presiding and Council Members Mark Lanzotti, Meg Davis
Proffer, Loretta Schneider, Kathy Swan, Debra Tracy and John Voss present.
Reverend Ronald Knapp, of the First Church of God, presented the invocation, and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited
The agenda was approved as distributed upon Mrs. Tracy's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and
the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Tracy and Voss. Nays,
none.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
Mr. Tim Gramling, Public Works Director, presented the Council with a report on the first month
of the new automated solid waste collection system. During May of 2009, 79.92 tons of recycling
material were collected compared to 138.44 tons which were collected during May of 2010. This
represents an increase of 73%. The number of recycling participants is up by 60%, and refuse
collection is down with 56.8 fewer tons of refuse having been taken to the transfer station during
the same time period. He noted that it is allowable, and even encouraged, to place the solid waste
collection carts in the street with the wheels against the curb.
Mr. Dan Muser, Parks and Recreation Director, gave the Council a report on the first week of
operations at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center. He said that during a period of ten days, staff
has estimated that over 12,000 people have attended. Mr. Muser said that more chairs will be
purchased in the future, and in the meantime, visitors are welcome to bring their own chairs into
the park. He said the pavilions can be reserved for private parties and birthday parties, and
children under the age of 12 years mu3 be accompanied by an adult.
Mrs. Schneider asked if there were any plans to open the pool to senior citizens between 9 a.m.
and 11 a.m. Mr. Muser replied that the morning hours are reserved for other users, and seniors are
welcome to visit the park duung normal business hours.
Mr. Bruce Loy, Manager of the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, reported on the Cape Girardeau
Regional Air Festival scheduled for July 19-20, 2010, and reviewed the acts to be presented at the
show.
Mrs. Tracy said that she had attended the Heroes Way Memorial Ceremony honoring fallen
soldiers from Cape Girardeau County. She also announced that the Planning and Zoning
Commission will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, June 9, 2010, regarding portions of
the new development code, including exterior lighting, signs, offstreet parking and billboards.
Mr. Scott Meyer, City Manager, noted that public access channel 5 will be moving to cable
channel 993 at the end of June.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the City's submission of an application for a
Community Development Block Grant under the Downtown Revitalization Program to support the
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Ms. Marla Mills, Director of Old Town Cape, addressed the Council on behalf of the Downtown
Strategic Plan Development Team. She said that the Community Development Block Grant
application was developed from the Comprehensive and Downtown Revitalization and Economic
Assistance for Missouri (DREAM) Plans' goal to restore historic buildings and deal with older
buildings on Broadway. The public/private partnership could result in three retail spaces and three
residential apartments. This Grant would only affect the public portion of the building with
interior and exterior renovations.
Mr. Tim Arbeiter, of the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the updates to the
Community Needs Assessment. He said that the Southeast Missouri Regional Planning
Commission would be the grant administrator.
Mr. Lanzotti noted that the application fee has been paid, and that there is no deadline to apply for
the grant. This Community Development Block Grant would provide funds for the City,
contributing $400,000 in a forgivable loan over a tenyear period.
Mrs. Swan asked how old the building at the corner of Broadway and Sprigg Streets was. Mr. Ken
Eftink, Development Services Director, responded that the house was built in 1868 as a German
house store.
Mr. Arbeiter said that the State has appropriated approximately $1 million this year for downtown
development If they delay in applying for the Community Development Block Grant, they take
the chance of having limited fundsavailable.
Mayor Rediger remarked that this buildingon Broadway is in bad shape.
Ms. Jessica Stratton, of Prestige Development Company, LLC, was present as the developer of the
property.
There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the proposed Operating Budget for the Fiscal
Year beginning July 1, 2010, the hearing was opened. There being no appearances, the hearing
was closed.
APPEARANCES
Mr. Jason Seyer, 5824 County Road 205, addressed the Council and said that he owns property
just off Bloomfield Road. He asked if the City's acquisition of trail easements and temporary
construction easements for the Bloomfield Road Phase IV Project, Agenda Item No. 4, will affect
his property. Mayor Rediger responded that the improvement project runs from Stonebridge Drive
to Benton Hill Road on Bloomfield Road, and will not extend to affect his property.
Mr. Melvin Gateley, a member of the steering committee of Cape Girardeau Citizens for Quality
of Life, congratulated the Council on three recent City accomplishments that improved the quality
of life for the citizens of Cape Girardeau: the opening of the Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center,
the creation of the Neighborhood Historic District, and the opening of the Discovery Playhouse.
He also thanked the Public Works Department for their transition to the new solid waste and
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recycling program. Mr. Gateley said that Citizens for Quality of Life are working with 37
churches to obtain the necessary 2,635 signatures on circulating petitions, to place the issue of
riverboat gaming on the ballot. Mayor Rediger expressed the Council's appreciation for their
efforts regarding this issue.
Mr. Doug Austin, also of Cape Girardeau Citizens for Quality of Life, stated that the goal is to
have the petitions with signatures presented to the City Council by the July 6, 2010, Council
meeting. Mr. Meyer reviewed the timeframe of a petition process to place an item on the
November ballot.
Mr. Felix Kinsley, 325 North Sprigg Street, addressed the Council and spoke in support of the
Community Development Block Grant application for renovations to the building on Broadway.
Mayor Rediger reviewed the process for a developer to obtain a gaming license for a specific
location. The state should be authorizing a developer to move ahead with construction by the end
of the year, but the actual license wouldn't be issued until after construction and just prior to the
casino's opening.
Mr. Pat Wissman, a Cape Girardeau County resident and Democratic candidate for Presiding
Commissioner in the upcoming election, said that the revenue of a casino would improve the
quality of life in Cape Girardeau. He said that he felt the Cape Girardeau County Presiding
Commissioner should be invited to all meetings relating to riverboat gaming in the City because
the County will have expenses relating to the boat, and surrounding communities should have a
say in how resulting revenue is spent.
Ms. Pam James, who also lives in Cape Girardeau County, asked how the County's electorate
could vote on the gaming license issue. Mayor Rediger responded that this vote would only be
open to residents of the City of Cape Girardeau because the development would be within the City
limits. Ms. Jones replied that she felt the area as a whole would greatly benefit if Cape Girardeau
were awarded the gaming license.
Mr. Eldon Nattier, of 611 South Sprigg Street, addressed the Council and said that he and Mr.
Scott McClanahan were applying for conditional approval of a new retail liquor by the drink and
Sunday sales liquor license for the Pink Squirrel, at 519 Good Hope. He noted that the liquor
license application was listed in the agenda without mentioning Sunday sales, and he asked that
the application be conditionally approved for both retail liquor by the drink and Sunday sales
liquor licenses
CONSENT AGENDA
Mrs. Swan requested to remove the May 17, 2010, City Council regular session minutes from the
Consent Agenda to allow for discussion.
Mr. Lanzotti requested to remove Agenda Item No. 9, BILL NO. 10-71, and Agenda Item No. 11.
Report No. 10-99, from the Consent Agenda to allow for discussion.
Mayor Rediger requested to remove Agenda Item No. 14, conditional approval of a liquor license
for the Pink Squirrel, from the Consent Agenda to allow for discussion.
A motion was made by Mr. Voss and seconded by Mrs. Swan to approve the following items on
the Consent Agenda:
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BILL NO. 10-58, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY
FOR THE BLOOMFIELD ROAD IV PROJECT. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 10-59, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF WELTER
SUBDIVISION. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 10-67, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FOR A TRACT OF LAND LOCATED AT 216 MASON
STREET IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU TO THE CAPE GIRARDEAU MUNICIPAL
DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 10-68, AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF W.A. AND ZOLA
HUCKSTEP SUBDIVISION. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 10-69, AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND
EGRESS FROM GORDON HUCKSTEP AND CHRIS HUCKSTEP, TRUSTEES OF THE
BETTY J. HUCKSTEP TRUST, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI. Second
and Third Readings.
A motion approving the improvement plans for Cape West Crossings Phase 11, Amended.
BILL NO. 10-72, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH MAYSON INVESTMENTS, LLC, AND BANTERRA
BANK, FOR CAPE WEST CROSSINGS PHASE II, AMENDED, IN THE CITY OF CAPE
GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI. Reading and Passage.
A motion approving the transfer of ownership of a special use permit granting a
telecommunication tower at 755 South Kingshighway from Cape GMAC Pontiac, Inc., to Rhodes
Development Company, LLC.
BILL NO. 10-73, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
U.S. GOVERNMENT LEASE FOR REAL PROPERTY FOR OFFICE SPACE AT THE CAPE
GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT. Reading and Passage.
Conditional approval of the following new liquor license
Retail Liquor by the Drink
Just Scott, LLC, d/b/a Mollie's Cafe & Bar, 11 S. Spanish
Approval of the following new liquor license:
Retail Liquor by the Drink and Sunday Sales:
Cape Bella, LCC, d/b/a Bella Italia
Conditional approval of the following liquor licase renewals:
Retail Liquor by the Drink:
Compass Group USA, Inc., d/b/a Chartwells, 518 S. Fountain
Tamara Z. Buck, d/b/a The Phat Cat, 731 Broadway
Raymond Rhymer, d/b/a Rhymers, 10 Plaza Way
Jonathan B. Pool, d/b/a Lodo, 33 N. Main
Out of Bounds Bar & Grill, LLC, d/b/a Bel Air Grill, 24 S. Spanish
Mark Weber, d/b/a Rude Dog Pub, 123 N. Main
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Retail Liquor by the Drink and Sunday Sales.-
Cape
ales:Cape Girardeau Brewing Co., LLC, d/b/a Buckner Brewing Co., 132 N. Main
Applebee's Restaurants West, LLC, d/b/a Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 202 S.
Broadview
EI Torero, Inc., d/b/a El Torero, 2120 William
Bi Xing Liu, d/b/a Chan's Restaurant, 1159 N. Kingshighway
Mid-America Trading, d/b/a Saffron, 1610 N. Kingshighway, Suite 101
Somchai Prasanphanich, d/b/a Pagoda Gardens Restaurant, 329 S. Kingshighway
Doc Cain, Inc., d/b/a Port Cape Girardeau, 19 N. Water
Cordell Dombrowski, d/b/a Dalhousie Golf Club, 4700 Cord's Way
Columbus Club Association, d/b/a Knights of Columbus, 318 S. Spanih
Kimberly D. Robinson, d/b/a Cup `N' Cord, 46 N. Main
Manufacturers of Beer.-
Cape
eer:Cape Girardeau Brewing Co., LLC, d/b/a Buckner Brewing Co.
Approval of the following liquor license renewals:
Retail Liquor by the Drink.-
Susan
rink:Susan Strode, d/b/a Dockside The Upperdeck, 4 N. Spanish
Robert Hardy, d/b/a Brothers Lounge, 2023 Independence
Craig Horky, d/b/a Daytimer's Lounge, 829 S. Kingshighway
Betty & Larry Hendrickson, d/b/a Whiskey River, 1444 Independence
Lynn Shoemake, d/b/a Cue & brew, 470 S. Kirgshighway
Doc Cain, Inc., d/b/a Cain, 31 N. Main
Retail Liquor by the Drink and Sunday Sales.-
James
ales:James F. Coley & Eldon G. Nattier, d/b/a CLB Enterprises, 611 S. Sprigg
West Park Bowling Lanes, Inc., d/b/a West Park Bowling Lanes, 354 S. Silver Springs
Alpine Management Group, Inc., d/b/a Pink Galleon Billiards & Games, 2106 William
Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Texas Roadhouse, 13 Doctors Park
Dianne Delapaz, d/b/a Casa Mexicana Restaurant, 1832 N. Kingshighway
Hill -Mac, Inc., d/b/a Beef`O' Brady's, 1812 Carondelet, Suite 101
EI Durango #2, LLC, d/b/a El Durango, 3049 William, Suite 241
T.W.O. Lexandus, LLC, d/b/a Broussard's, 120 N. Main
Original Package Liquor.-
James
iquor:James Thomas, d/b/a Ganix Market, 238 N. Fountain
Original Package Liquor & Sunday Sales.-
Drury
ales:Drury Petroleum, Inc., d/b/a Phillips 66, 3276 William
Key Largo Company, LLC, d/b/a The Keg Shop, 1803 Independence
Midwest Energy, Inc., d/b/a Amerimart #5, 865 N. Kingshighway
Midwest Energy, Inc., d/b/a Amerimart #7, 1320W. Cape Rock
Anna E. Kidd, d/b/a Kidd's Gas Mart, 1325 Broadway
Anna E. Kidd, d/b/a Kidd II, Inc., 103 N. Kingshighway
Martin & Bayley, Inc., d/b/a Huck's Food & Fuel #271, 353 S. Kingshighway
5% Beer by the Drink.•
Idaly Martinez, d/b/a Mu BuenoAuthentic Mexican Restaurant, LLC, 2007 Independence
Jerel Lichtenegger, d/b/a Global Cafe, 1315 Broadway
5% Beer by the Drink and Sunday Sales:
S.E.M.O. Pizza, Inc., d/b/a Imo's Pizza, 1201 Broadway
The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider,
Swan, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 10-58 is ORDINANCE NO. 4126; BILL NO. 10-
59 is ORDINANCE NO. 4127; BILL NO. 10-67 is ORDINANCE NO. 4128; BILL NO. 10-68 is
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II ORDINANCE NO. 4129; BILL NO. 10-69 is ORDINANCE NO. 4130; BILL NO. 10-72 is II
RESOLUTION NO. 2539; and BILL NO. 10-73 is RESOLUTION NO. 2540.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Mrs. Swan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Voss, to amend the May 17, 2010, City Council
regular session minutes and to approve those minutes with the following amendment:Page HH -70,
last sentence of the second complete paragraph should read, "Mrs. Swan said that a bid process
can be a very frustrating procedure to navigate for a small business owner if there is any perception
that the procedure may not be conducted fair or equitably." The motion was approved and the
minutes approved as amended upon the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger,
Schneider, Swan, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 10-71 was presented as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, STATING .INTENT
TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM FOR HISTORIC BUILDING RENOVATION ON BROADWAY AT SPRIGG
STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE ALL NECESSARY
GRANT DOCUMENTS.
Mr. Lanzotti noted that if the gaming license is awarded to the City of Cape Girardeau, there could
be large-scale development downtown, and he was concerned about possible traffic flow through
this intersection. He said that he felt this Community Development Block Grant could bind the
City for future improvements to this intersection. Mr. Lanzotti said that he supports these
improvements, but feels thatthe City should delay applying for the Grant
Mrs. Proffer noted that they could lose funding if they delay applying for the grant. Mayor
Rediger said that the Broadway building is an eyesore and that this Grant would be a big step
forward in improving the area. Mr. Voss asked if the developer had to submit architectural plans
to the State for approval. Mr. Meyer responded that he did. Mrs. Swan said that she felt there are
other routes to handle downtown traffic.
The reading of BILL NO. 10-71 was approved and the Resolution adopted upon Ms. Tracy's
motion, Mrs. Proffer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan
and Tracy. Nays, Lanzotti and Voss BILL NO. 10-71 is RESOLUTION NO. 2541.
Mr. Lanzotti said that he wanted more details about the proposed Walden Park Subdivision Phase
II Amended development. He said that it appeared that larger homes were going into an area of
smaller lots, which would create a higher density residential area. Mrs. Kelly Green, City
Engineer responded that developers have reported that larger lots are not selling, so they wanted to
reduce lot size. The Amendment added 5-6 lots and utilities had to be adjusted. Mr. Eftink noted
that the development plan had been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Lanzotti said that he didn't want to see a trend where developers modify their plans as
demands change. In the future, he would like to see a map of original approved developments
along with proposed changes.
Mrs. Tracy made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Swan, to approve the improvement plans for Wallen
Park Subdivision Phase I1 Amended. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes,
Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none.
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Mr. Lanzotti made a motion, seconded by Mr. Voss, to approve the application for conditional
approval of a retail liquor by the drink and Sunday sales license for Eldon Nattier and Scott
McClanahan, d/b/a Pink Squirrel, 519 Good Hope, Eldon Nattier and Scott McClanahan,
Managing Officers. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti, Proffer,
Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none.
NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 10-70 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE
ARMSTRONG DRIVE PROJECT
The first reading of BILL NO. 10-70 was approved upon Mrs. Swan's motion, Mrs. Proffer's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Tracy and
Voss. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 10-74 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING UTILITY RATES FOR THE CITY OF CAPE
GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 22 RELATING TO SOLID WASTE
FEES, AND CHAPTER 29 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO WATER RATES AND
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
The first reading of BILL NO. 10-74 was approved upon Mrs. Swan's motion, Mrs. Proffer's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Tracy and
Voss. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 10-75 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2010
Mr. Voss noted the 1% cost -of -living increase for all full-time City employees, and he asked for
the total budget increase from 2009-2010 and the total revenue projections. Mr. John Richbourg,
Finance Director, responded that the total budget is increasing from $45.8 million to $46.3 million,
an approximate 1% increase. He said that the revenue has increased by approximately the same
percentage.
Mayor Rediger said that staff is working toward operating efficiencies and commended them for
this. Mr. Richbourg noted that the proposed budget repays the emergency reserve fund
approximately $35,000, and projects that the unreserved fund balance will increase by
approximately by $300,000 over the next five years. Further, he said that the City should be able
to add approximately $200,000 back to the unreserved fund balance during this fiscal year. Mrs.
Tracy asked if the City is tracking savings by department during the fiscal year. Mr. Myer replied
that a report will be presented to the Council after the close of the fiscal year.
The first reading of BILL NO. 10-75 was approved upon Mrs. Swan's motion, Mrs. Tracy's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Tracy and
Voss. Nays, none.
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BILL NO. 10-76 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SECOND
AMENDMENT TO RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AND RESTRICTIVE AGREEMENT
PERTAINING TO THE CAPE CENTRE DEVELOPMENT, IN THE CITY OF CAPE
GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The first reading of BILL NO. 10-76 was approved upon Mrs. Swan's motion, Mrs. Proffer's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti; Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Tracy and
Voss. Nays, none.
OTHER BUSINESS
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned upon Mr. Lanzotti's motion, Mr.
Voss' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Lanzotti, Proffer, Rediger, Schneider, Swan, Tracy
and Voss. Nays, none.
rry E. R diger, ayor
Gayle L. nrad, City Clerk