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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.07-06-2004.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 6, 2004 l-- REGULAR SESSION—JULY 6, 2004 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Evelyn Boardman, Charles Herbst,Jay Purcell, and Hugh White present. Matthew Hopkins and Marcia Ritter were absent. Rev. Daniel Hackney of Hanover Lutheran Church presented the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Prior to the regular session, the Council convened in closed session for purposes of discussing property acquisition, litigation and confidential communications with the City Attorney, pursuant to RSMo. Section 610.021(1) and(2),upon Ms. Boardman's motion,Mr. Herbst's second,and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. Absent, Hopkins,Ritter. The minutes of the June 21, 2004, regular and closed sessions were approved upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst,Knudtson,Purcell, White. Nays,none. Absent,Hopkins, Ritter. The agenda was adopted as distributed, to include Bill No. 04-139, upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays,none. Absent, Hopkins,Ritter. Mayor Knudtson presented the following: 1. Mr. Hopkins and Ms. Ritter are on a previously planned vacation. 2. Thanked Catherine Dunlap and Old Town Cape on coordinating a wonderful Libertyfest event on Independence Day. 3. Mr. Leslie and Mr. Bratton will be attending the Cape Girardeau School Board Retreat in August to update the Board on projects. 4. The right turn lane on Mt. Auburn and Kingshighway is underway. There will be two straight through lanes and one right turn onto Kingshighway. 5. MoDOT mailed a flier to all citizens explaining the Route K/ William Street project at Mt. Auburn. 6. Scott Meyer of MoDOT will be attending the next meeting to update the Council on highway projects. APPEARANCES Catherine Dunlap, Director of Old Town Cape, appeared and reviewed the activities of Libertyfest. She thanked the businesses who helped sponsor the event, and the City staff for their assistance. Ms. Dunlap presented a plaque of appreciation to the City. Airport Manager Bruce Loy gave a report on the activities of the 6th Annual Airshow "Heroes and Legends, a Salute to Those Who Serve." The events will begin Thursday at Parks and Recreation Day, Friday evening will be the twilight show/hangar dance, and Saturday and Sunday will be the main events. Mayor Knudtson presented a plaque to John Welch for his years of service to the City in the Engineering Department and wished him well in his retirement. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 6,2004 2 Mr. Leslie introduced State Representative Jason Crowell to give a report on recent approved legislation. F Representative Crowell reported on the activities of the General Assembly, including increases in salaries for the Highway Patrol, the Cottonwood Treatment Center, budget appropriations for W community-based autism services in Southeast Missouri, the Economic Development bill, and funding for education. He commended Chamber President John Mehner and Industrial Recruitment Director Mitch Robinson for their work on the Economic Development Bill. Upon the request of Mayor Knudtson, Police Chief Steve Strong and Fire Chief Rick Ennis reported on police and fire related activities at Libertyfest. Chief Strong reported on fireworks related calls, and Chief Ennis reported on fireworks stands and sales and fire/EMS calls for service. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set for a public hearing to consider vacating Kings-Corner Subdivision, a minor subdivision, at the request of the owners, Gary and Cheryl Otte, the hearing was opened. Mr. Otte appeared in support of the request and to answer questions. Upon questioning by the Mayor, Mr. Otte stated the RV will be parked in the rear of the residence. There being no further appearances,the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 04-137 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE VACATING KINGS-CORNER SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Mr. White made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 04- 137. The motion was approved upon the following vote: ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Purcell,White. Nays,none. Absent,Hopkins,Ritter. This being the date set for a public hearing to discuss the City's submission of a Community Development Block Grant on behalf of the Community Caring council to support the rehabilitation of an existing apartment complex in the north part of the City, the hearing was opened. Mr. Steve Williams of the Planning Services Office presented the following information. The project consists of rehabilitation of a 48 unit existing apartment complex at Cape Meadows Circle. On behalf of the Community Caring Counsel, the city is applying for$200,000 in grant money for this project. Income limits will be (1)28 units at 60% of the state median income, (b) 20 units at 50% of the state median income, and (3) 2 units of the 50% set aside for `homeless disabled persons'. The total project cost for purchase and `rehab' of the apartment complex is $3,533,469.00. The Community Development Block Grant will be for the cost of the land only. Mr. Pat Warner of Wallace Architects appeared on behalf of the developer. He reviewed the layout of plan, including the items to be rehabilitated. There being no further appearances,the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 04-135 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 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE FUNDING AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS IF FUNDING IS APPROVED Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 6, 2004 3 The reading of BILL NO. 04-135 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's Z motion, Ms. Boardman's second, and the following vote: Afyes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. Absent, Hopkins, Ritter. BILL NO. 04-135 is RESOLUTION NO. 1977. CONSENT ORDINANCES The following bills were given second and third readings: BILL NO. 04-106 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PERMANENT STORM WATER EASEMENTS FROM CHRIS J. JANET, JILL A. JANET AND TED D. LOSO FOR STORM WATER IMPROVEMENTS AT 2419 AND 2415 GLENDRIDGE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 04-122 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17-74 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING PASSING OF BAD CHECKS BILL NO. 04-124 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF MARQUETTE TOWERS SUBDIVISION BILL NO. 04-125 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF KINDER LYNWOOD TOWNHOUSE NUMBER 3 BILL NO. 04-126 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF BROOKSHIRE ESTATES SIXTH SUBDIVISION BILL NO. 04-127 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF WYANDOTTE ACRES FOURTH SUBDIVISION BILL NO. 04-128 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE T OF SECTION 26-260 OF THE CITY CODE BY ESTABLISHING HANDICAP PARKING ON A PORTION OF ELLIS STREET, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI BILL NO. 04-129 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE K OF SECTION 26-121 OF THE CITY CODE, BY REMOVING A YIELD SIGN ON INDEPENDENCE STREET AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH FARRAR DRIVE AND AMENDING SCHEDULE C OF SECTION 26-121 BY PLACING A STOP SIGN AT THAT LOCATION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 04-130 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE R OF SECTION 26-248 OF THE CITY CODE BY ESTABLISHING A 30-MINUTE PARKING ZONE ON THE CORNER OF BROADWAY AND FOUNTAIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 6, 2004 4 BILL NO. 04-132 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE G OF SECTION 26-249 OF THE CITY CODE, BY REPEALING A CERTAIN 2 HOUR PARKING ZONE ON BROADWAY AND ESTABLISHING A NEW 2 HOUR PARKING ZONE ON BROADWAY, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI BILL NO. 04-133 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENDITURES, DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, AND TRANSFERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 04-134 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2001, BETWEEN THE CITY AND RENAISSANCE AIRCRAFT LLC The second and third readings of BILL NOs. 04-106, 04-122, 04-124, 04-125, 04-126, 04-127, 04-128, 04-129, 04-130, 04-132, 04-133 and 04-134 were approved and the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr. White's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. Absent, Hopkins, Ritter. Mr. Knudtson abstained for financial reasons on BILL NO. NO. 04-127 because the bank that he works for is making a loan to the developer of the subdivision. Bank. BILL NO. 04-106 is ORDINANCE NO. 3338; BILL NO. 04-122 is ORDINANCE NO. 3339; BILL NO. 04-124 is ORDINANCE NO. 3340; BILL NO. 04- 125 is ORDINANCE NO. 3341; BILL NO. 04-126 is ORDINANCE NO. 3342; BILL NO. 04- 127 is ORDINANCE NO. 3343; BILL NO. 04-128 is ORDINANCE NO. 3344; BILL NO. 04- 129 is ORDINANCE NO. 3345; BILL NO. 04-130 is ORDINANCE NO. 3346; BILL NO. 04- 132 is ORDINANCE NO. 3347; BILL NO. 04-133 is-ORDINANCE NO. 3348; BILL NO. 04- 134 is ORDINANCE NO. 3349. Regarding parking on Broadway and Fountain and the recent opening of the Marquette Plaza, Mayor Knudtson questioned if the parking lot in the rear of the Marquette-building is complete. Mr. Bill Whitlow of Prost Builders stated that the lot behind the Marquette is open for tenant parking, and the lot behind the Semo Building will be open in the next couple of days. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 04-136 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO WATER RATES The first reading of BILL NO. 04-136 was approved upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. Absent,Hopkins,Ritter. BILL NO. 04-138 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC SAFETY TRUST FUND IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 6, 2001 5_ Following comments by the Mayor, the first reading of BILL NO. 04-138 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, rn Knudtson,Purcell,White. Nays,none. Absent,Hopkins,Ritter. APPOINTMENTS Mr. Jerry Lee Westbrook was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term expiring April 16, 2005, upon Mr. White's motion, Ms. Boardman's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst,Knudtson,Purcell, White. Nays,none. Absent,Hopkins,Ritter. Mr. Michael Annis was appointed to the Board of Appeals as an alternate member, and Mr. David Alberson was appointed as a full member, both for terms expiring June 4, 2009, upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson,Purcell,White. Nays, none. Absent, Hopkins, Ritter. BILL NO. 04-139 was given first reading: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF THE HIGHLANDS AT DALHOUSIE The first reading of BILL NO 04-139 was approved upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays none. Absent,Hopkins, Ritter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays,none. Absent,Hopkins, Ritter. `Jay B.. udtson, Mayor , (74 C ( Gayle LC onrad, City Clerk