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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.11-18-2019.Regular ProceedingsReguof the City Council, Ciltvy� er of�CapgeoGirardeau19 ,Mo. -303 Session STUDY SESSION—November 18,2019 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall Monday, November 18, 2019, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Ryan Essex, Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, and Nate Thomas present. REGULAR SESSION—November 18 2019 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday,November 18, 2019, at 5:50 p.m., with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Ryan Essex, Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, and Nate Thomas present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shelly Moore, to adopt the Agenda. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas. APPEARANCES Andrew Marler and other representatives from the President's Leadership Academy appeared in favor of Bill No. 19-185. Mr. Marler summarized the group's request for no parking along Normal Avenue. Caleb White of the group presented student observed parking data. Ramona Baily appeared regarding Bill No. 19-185, and she asked Council to consider possible alternatives to No Parking because of the hardship it would cause off-campus students and others needing access to the library and university offices. John Voss resident of 834 Alta Vista appeared in opposition to Bill No. 19-185. He spoke about the current shortage of parking spaces, and about lack of parking enforcement in residential areas near the university. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the November 4, 2019, City Council regular session minutes. BILL NO. 19-165, an Ordinance approving the Record Plat of Journee Lane Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. Bill NO 19-166 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding the Liquor License Review Board and Appeals. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 19-167, an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Tax Bill for property located at 1018 Good Hope Street, for the demolition of a dangerous building under the provisions of Chapter 7 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session November 18, 2019 KK-304 BILL NO. 19-168, 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 623 North Main Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M-1, PD, and R-4 to CBD. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 19-169, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement for Professional and Construction Services with Penzel Construction Company, Inc., for the new City Hall located at 44 North Lorimier, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Second and Third Readings. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas. BILL NO. 19-165 will be Ordinance No. 5242; BILL NO. 19-166 will be Ordinance No. 5243; BILL NO. 19-167 will be Ordinance No. 5244; BILL NO. 19-168 will be Ordinance No. 5245; and BILL NO. 19-169 will be Ordinance No. 5246. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 19-180, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with the County of Cape Girardeau, Clerk of the County Commission, and the County Collector, for Tax Collection Services, in the City of Cape Girardeau. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder,Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-181, An Ordinance approving the record plat of Graves Lynwood Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-182, an Ordinance approving the record plat of West Broadway Properties Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-183, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Blattner Fifth Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox,Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-184, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Kingshighway Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau Mo. Regular November 18, 2019 KK-305 Session BILL NO. 19-185, an Ordinance amending Schedule F of Section 26-247 and Schedule G of Section 26-249 of the City Code, by establishing no parking anytime along a portion of Normal Avenue, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Council member Dan Presson said that the students and citizens bring good points for the Council to consider. He recommended that the item be postponed to a later meeting in order to receive more public input. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Ryan Essex, to postpone to another City Council Meeting. Council Member Ryan Essex stated that he would like to learn about other options and that he is not in favor of eliminating public parking. City Manager Scott Meyer noted that the University had desired to conduct an educational campaign about the no parking before the end of the semester. Several Council Members expressed interest in the current parking enforcement measures by the University and the City, and additional data regarding the parking in the area. Police Chief Wes Blair stated that university police are commissioned officers for the purpose of issuing city tickets in that area. However, Beth Glaus, who directs the University's Department of Public Safety, said that campus police leave parking enforcement on Normal Avenue up to City Police, because it is a City street. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shelly Moore to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Gunn, Kinder, Moore, Presson. 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