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REGULAR SESSION—July 10,2017
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INVOCATION
City Attorney Eric Cunningham.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday,July 10,2017,
at 7:00 p.m.,with Mayor Harry Rediger presiding and Council Members Bob Fox,
Robbie Guard,Victor Gunn, Shelly Moore and Joseph Uzoaru present Wayne Bowen
was absent
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve and adopt
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox,Guard,Gunn, Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent: Bowen.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS
Mayor Harry Rediger spoke about the Great American Fourth of July event held at Arena
Park. Mayor Rediger said that there was a huge crowd and the fireworks were better than
ever. He commended City staff for their work to make the event successful and safe. He
also applauded Pete Poe for receiving the Southeast Missourian Spirit of America Award.
Mayor Harry Rediger announced that the Ribbon Cutting for the Downtown trolley is
scheduled for 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 13, at the Broadway and Middle Street parking
lot Rides on the trolley are free. The route will run on Thursdays,Fridays,and Saturdays.
Mayor Harry Rediger reported that the addition of General McKee to the Missouri Wall
of Fame mural on the floodwall is near completion. A dedication ceremony will be
planned for October after McKee's memorial service is held in Arlington National
Cemetery.
City Manager Scott Meyer asked Development Services Director Alex McElroy to speak
about a City issued Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment on Good Hope
Street Mr. McElroy explained that buildings on Good Hope Street at the intersection of
Sprigg Street are in disrepair and set for condemnation. The out-of-town property owner
does not plan to invest in the property, and the property has a City lien against it for a
previous unsafe building demolition. The RFP seeks a redevelopment plan for the area,
and the owner will donate the property for the development The City will waive the lien
upon satisfactory substantial completion of the project
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Mayor Rediger asked Development Services Director Alex McElroy to report on the
Landlord License inspections. Mr. McElroy reported on the number of inspections to
date, and said that that number is in line with the plan. He added that most of the
inspections have gone well, and he contributes that to communicating to the landlords
about the minimum requirements that will be inspected.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing to consider a request for a Special Use Permit for a vehicle fueling station at
1325 Broadway.
Mayor Harry Rediger opened the Public Hearing. Chris Buerck with Bowen Engineering appeared
on behalf of the applicant Adam Kidd,and he offered to answer questions about the project. There
being no other appearances,the hearing was closed.
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.
BILL NO. 17-102,an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Kidd's Incorporated,for
purposes of constructing,maintaining,and operating a vehicle fueling station at 1325 Broadway,
in the City and County of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First Reading.
A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent Bowen.
APPEARANCES
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the June 19,2017,City Council regular session and closed session minutes.
BILL NO. 17-89, an Ordinance amending Schedule W of Section 26-137 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, relating to Truck Routes. Second and Third
Readings.
BILL NO. 17-92, an Ordinance amending Schedule T of Section 26-260 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by establishing handicapped parking along a
portion of Main Street. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 17-95, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Cape West Village Fourth
Subdivision. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 17-96, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Edgewood Highlands Subdivision
Phase 9. Second and Third Readings.
Bill No. 17-89 will be Ordinance 4984; Bill No. 17-92 will be Ordinance 4985; Bill No. 17-95
will be Ordinance 4986;and Bill No. 17-96 will be Ordinance 4987.
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A Motion was made by Robbie Guard,Seconded by Bob Fox to approve and adopt
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoarm Absent:Bowen.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
BILL NO. 17-97,an Ordinance appropriating fiords for operating expenditures,capital
expenditures and transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30,2017, in the City of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri. Second and Third Readings. (letter amended)
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn,Seconded by Bob Fox to approve as amended as
recommended by staff in the letter to City Council. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox,Guard,Gunn,
Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent:Bowen.
Bill No. 17-97 will be Ordinance 4988.
NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 17-98, an Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by extending the moratorium on the issuance of building permits for
construction projects using shipping containers as building materials. First, Second, and Third
Readings.
Council Member Joseph Uzoaru asked when the Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to
meet on this issue. The meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2017. Mayor Harry Rediger said that a
statement from the Commission is essential.
Bill No. 17-98 will be Ordinance 4989.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard,Seconded by Joseph Uzoaru to approve.
Motion passed.6-0. Ayes:Fox.,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru.Absent Bowen.
Bill No. 17-99, an Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape
Girardeau,Missouri,regarding alcoholic beverages.First Reading.
A Motion was made by Joseph Uzoaru, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve.
Motion passed. 5-1. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Moore, Rediger, Uzoaru.Nays: Gunn. Absent:
Bowen.
BILL NO. 17-100, an Ordinance accepting Temporary Construction Easements, for the Boxwood
Drive Box Culvert Project,in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First Reading.
A Motion was made by Bob Fox, Seconded by Robbie Guard to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoarn. Absent Bowen.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business,the meeting ended at 7:15 p.m.
A Motion was made by Victor Gunn,Seconded by Robbie Guard to adjourn.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes:Fox,Guard,Gunn,Moore,Rediger,Uzoaru. Absent Bowen.
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