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REGULAR SESSION—February F,2017
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Pastor Dave Conley of Centenary Church in Cape Girardeau
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, February 6, 2017, at
7:00 p.m., with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council. Members Robbie Guard, Victor
Gunn, Shelly Moore, and Joseph Uzoaru present. Wayne Bowen and.Bob Fox were absent.
ADOPTION OF TIIE AGENDA
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger,l..lzoaTu.Absent:. Bowen, Fox.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
Mayor Harry Rediger announced that the City is hosting six strategic planning meetings, one in
each Ward. The City is asking citizens to communicate to staff and Council the direction that the
City should take in the next several years. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meetings, and to
leave comments on the City website or with City Council Members or with. City staff. After the
meetings, staff will evaluate the comments and compose a summary.
Mayor- Harry Rediger congratulated Neil Glass for being named the Superintendent of Crape
Girardeau Public School District. Mayor Rediger said lie was excited to continue the p,,irtnership
with the schools.
City Manager Scott N4eyer spoke about discretionary effort that City employees give_ He relayed a
story about a f-rreFrghter who, during medical assistance call to a truck driver,took care of the truck
for 1.1te driver after tl,e driver had been transported for care.
City Manager Meyer reported tbrit Cape C:rirardeau is featured in the current issue of Missouri
Municipal League's magazine, The Review. The article highlighted Cape's Downt:owr `1-1F and
f% Marquette Tech Dist-rict prgJects.
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t City Manager Scoti. N4eyer said that Main Street project has now begun after some utility work�,�;�
completed. He appreciates the businesses' patience. He said that all the businesses will be open
t during the construction period.
City Manager Scott Meyer also spoke about the strategic planning meetings. He added that the
strategic plait that is developed will be used to establish the goals for each City department. Thus,
citizen input is key d() the continued success of the departments and the employees serving, the
City,
City Manager Scott Meyer said that the State Legislature is in session, and City staff is reviewing
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and tracking proposed bills that may impact the City.
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Park-, and Recreation Director Julia Thompson made an announcement, unexpected by Mayor
Harry Rediger, that he had been selected to receive the Public Official Achievement Award from
the Missouri Park and Recreation Association. She said she is excited for this honor for Mayor
Rediger and for the City. She invited the Mayor to accept the award at the annual conference on
March 9. 2017, in Branson, Missouri.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing to consider a request for a Special Use Permit for a residential treatment facility
at 2852 Independence Street. The Agenda Report in the agenda packet presented for the record, a
certified copy of the following]Items: (1) Section 30-401 entitled "Special Use Permits" from the
City Code; (2)the application for Special Use Permit; and (3)the application file.
Mayor Rediger opened the hearing. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed.
APPEARANCES
None.
CONSENTAGENIDA
Approval of the January 23, 2017, City Council regular session minutes.
Bill No 17-09, an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape
Girardeau, Missouri, relating to Chickens in the City Limits and Other Animal Regulations.
Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 17-10, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Humphrey 2nd Subdivision. Second
and "I'lurd Readings.
BILL NO. 17-11, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Rock Gardens Subdivision. Second
and Third Readings,
BILL NO- 17-12, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warrant y Deed to
Drury Development Corporation, for property located in the Greater Cape Girardeau: Busines!
Park-, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri- Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 17-13, -,in Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing slop signs at various locations
along Williamsburg Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
BILL No17-09 will be Ordinance 4933; BILL No. 17-10 will be Ordinance 4934; BLU.,No. 17-
11 will be Ordinance 4935; BILI:,No. 17-12 will be Ordinance 4936; and BILL No. 17-13 will be
Ordinance 49.'7.
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent:Bowen,Fox.
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NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO, 17-15, an Ordinance approving the retard plat of Town Plaza Subdivision No. 2. First
Reading.
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A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by.Robbie Guard to approve.
01 Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes: Guard, Gunn,Moore,Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen,Fox.
BILL NO, 17-1.6, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transportation
Alternatives Program Agreement (TAP-1500(023)} with the Missouri Highways and
Transportation Commission for the Independence Sidewalks Project.First Reading.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Victor Gunn to approve,
Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Guard, Gunn, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent:Bowen,Fox.
BILL NO. 17-17, an Ordinance granting a. Special Use Permit to Community Counseling Center,
for purposes of constructing, maintaining, and operating a residential treatment facility at 2852
Independence Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. first Reading.
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes:. Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen, Fox.
MEETING ADJOU NMIENT
There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:11 p.m.
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to adjourn.
Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Guard, Gunn,Moore, Rediger, 1Jzoaru.Absent: Bowcn, Fox:...
Harry E. Rediger, Mayor
Bruce Taylor, Duty City Clerk,
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