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11 SPECIAL SESSION — AUGUST 10, 2010 11
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in special session on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at
4:30 p.m., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Loretta Schneider, Kathy
Swan, and Debra Tracy present. Meg Davis Proffer, Mark Lanzotti and John Voss were absent.
Mayor Rediger stated that the results of the August 3, 2010, special municipal election relating to
the Transportation Sales Tax had been received from County Clerk Kara Clark -Summers.
Pursuant to Section 7.09(a) of the City Charter, the City Council canvassed the returns and
declared the results of the April 3, 2010, special municipal election, upon Mrs. Tracy's motion,
Mrs. Swan's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Rediger, Schneider, Swan and Tracy. Nays,
none. The results of the election were as follows:
Transportation Sales Tax
Yes 3580
No 2883
Mayor Harry Rediger stated that he and staff have been working on drafting a proposed
development agreement relating to riverboat gaming. Isle of Capris Casinos has been very open
with their proposal, while St. Louis Capital Partners has not. The Mayor indicated that a draft
resolution will be presented to the City Council recommending a preferred developer for gaming in
Cape Girardeau.
City Manager Scott Meyer continued that all proposals are due to the Missouri Gaming
Commission by September 1, and all designated home dock jurisdictions will be given 30 days to
submit comments regarding the applications. Mr. Meyer reviewed issues that are being discussed
for use in a proposed development agreement.
Mrs. Tracy expressed concerns with the City Council selecting a preferred riverboat gaming
developer in Cape Girardeau prior to the September 1 deadline to the Missouri Gaming
Commission.
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned upon Mrs. Tracy's motion, Mrs.
Swan's second, and the following vote:Ayes, Rediger, Schneider, Swan and Tracy. Nays, none.
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Gayle nConrad, City Clerk
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