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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.01-18-2005.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Rcgular Session January 18, 2005 135 REGULAR SESSION—JANUARY 18,2005 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Evelyn Boardman, Charlie Herbst,Matthew Hopkins and Marcia Ritter present. Rev. Clayton Smith of Centenary United Methodist Church presented the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Prior to the regular session, the City Council convened in closed session for purposes of discussing litigation, confidential communications with the City Attorney,property acquisition and personnel, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), (2) and (3) upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. The minutes of the January 3, 2005 regular and closed sessions were approved upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. The agenda was adopted upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman,Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Boardman commended Steve Cook of the Public Works Department for taking care of a citizen's water problem in Ward 1. Mr. Hopkins stated the new street lights look great on North Kingshighway. City Manager Doug Leslie explained that this lighting project is close to completion, and the City is working on a ceremony next week to officially turn on the lights. Mr. Hopkins stated that the paintings on the flood wall downtown are almost complete. Mr. Tim Blattner further explained that the painting is complete, and they are now looking for sponsors for two of the 24 panels. MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Knudtson presented the following information: 1. He and Mr. Leslie are visiting all advisory boards to say thanks for volunteering. 2. The January 2005 sales tax receipts are 5.03 percent higher for the first six months of the fiscal year,which is 2.3 percent higher than last year. 3. Building permits show a sizeable increase of 8 percent in single-family residential construction and 30 percent growth overall. 4. A joint meeting has been scheduled with the City of Jackson Board of Aldermen for Monday January 24, 7:00 p.m.,at the Osage Community Centre. PUBLIC HEARING This being the date set for a Public Hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in a 10' utility easement located on Lots 19, 20 and 21 of Silverthorne Subdivision, the hearing was opened. There being no appearances this hearing was closed. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 18, 2005 136 BILL NO. 05-11 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE CITY'S INTEREST IN CERTAIN UTILITY St EASEMENTS IN SILVERTHORNE SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The first reading of Bill No. 05-11 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Ms. Ritter's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman,Herbst,Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. APPEARANCE Ms. Charlotte Craig, Director of the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center, and Jane Hornsman, Assistant Director, appeared to thank the City and Staff at the Osage Community Centre for helping with the recent flu clinic on short notice and the Police Department for providing traffic control. Ms. Craig stated that the department experienced panic and concern with only 600 available doses, and their premises could not handle the demand. Ms. Craig would like for the Council to consider if they would have an event that would require mass prophylaxis by the Health Department, that the Osage Centre could be used in the same manner. She questioned the possibility of having a mutual agreement to this effect for emergency situations. Mayor Knudtson stated this would be a great joint effort and asked Ms. Craig to follow up with Mr. Leslie on this. John Mehner and Chuck Martin appeared to review the recommendations of the Strategic Planning Committee of the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mr. Mehner recognized people who participated in this process to make this recommendation. Mr. Martin stated that on August 2nd the committee was given a directive to determine how to spend excess funds of the hotel/motel/restaurant tax. Mr. Martin acknowledged the Strategic Planning Committee members, who have met for five months to review the input. He reviewed how they received input and the over 100 ideas they had received. There were multiple submissions for large facilities that are not addressed here because their scope far exceeded funds available. The Committee developed short, mid and long range project lists and felt they should retain some funds for future projects and/or save money. The Committee felt the need to spend money to launch new projects and agreed that funds should cover more than 50 percent of the cost of the projects. Mr. Martin presented the following recommended projects: I. Short Range (1-12 months)-$106,500 A. Directional Signage with spot landscaping-$5,000 B. Billboards/Outdoor Advertising-$20,000 C. Enhance Existing Civil War/Historical Projects(Fort D—Phase 1)-$2,500 D. Cooperative Attraction Program-$8,000 1. Docent Tours Coordinated through CVB During Week a. Tours 2 times a Day, 5 times a Week b. Coordinated Times of Weekend Openings/Closing for Attractions E. Transit Trolley - $28,000 ($140,000 total cost, 80/20 federal/local funding; in partnership with Cape County Transit—for people on boats and people going on tours F. Preservation of Some Part of Old Bridge - (Cost to be determined; project spearheaded by city) G. Coordinated Marketing and Advertising Efforts -$20,000 H. New Promotional Video/DVD -$23,000 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 18, 2005 137 II. Mid Range(13-24 months)-$139,700+ A. Welcoming Signage with spot landscaping—Cost yet to be determined B. Historical Signage with spot landscaping—(Other Projects)—Cost yet to be determined C. Enhance Existing Civil War/Historical Projects($19,200 for Phases 2 and 3 for Fort D) D. Historical Driving Tours(Print and CD)-$5,000 E. Develop and Print Book on the Tales of Cape Girardeau-$37,500 F. Traveling Smithsonian Museum Exhibit-$50,000 G. Second Transit Trolley (if Warranted) - $28,000 ($140,000 total cost, 80/20 federal/local funding; in partnership with Cape County Transit) III. Long Range(25+months)-$100,000+ A. Visitors Center/CVB on River Campus - $100,000 (includes cost of new building not covered by proceeds from existing building and expenses for new furnishings, etc.) B. Explore Viability of Other Satellite Visitors Center C. Develop New Attractions(Civil War Museum; Other Projects) D. Kiosks/Interpretive Panels E. Improve Cape Rock Park F. Science Trail/Center G. Riverfront Amphitheater • H. Permanent Public Restrooms at Each End of the Downtown Area I. Hiking/Biking Trail that Follows Mural to New River Campus Mr. Martin stated that these projects are designed to attract, accommodate and enhance people to visit Cape. He requested Council feedback and approval to move forward with the projects. The Strategic Planning Committee will continually review these to make sure the projects are effective. Mr. Mehner asked the Council to consider short range projects, give input, and approve funding for these projects. If funding is approved for the projects, it will be put in a separate fund and used only for these projects. Mr. Mehner stated he will give reports to the Council as needed or wanted. Mayor Knudtson stated one of his objectives was to have a written plan of how to spend the money, and this is a clearly presented plan. He commended the group for taking a conservative approach and leaving funds available for future projects. The Council presented comments on the projects and commended the group on their work. Upon questioning by M . Ritter, Mayor Knudtson stated that part of the agreement with the Chamber provides for an evaluation of the effectiveness of operating the CVB, and this process can help with the evaluation. Ms. Ritter stated this covers destination development. She hopes when the annual report is presented, it will show what the CVB has done to recruit and retain conventions in this area. Mr. Steven Hoffman, President of Old Town Cape, appeared to endorse the recommendations of the CVB Strategic Planning Committee. Following discussion, Ms. Boardman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, directing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance appropriating funds for the short range projects as submitted by the CVB Strategic Planning Committee. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman,Herbst,Hopkins,Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. Jeff Glenn appeared on behalf of U.S. Senator Jim Talent to applaud the efforts of the Council and to make his office available to the Council to help navigate federal waters. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 18, 2005 138 CONSENT ORDINANCES The following bill was given second and third readings. a BILL NO. 04-277 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, UPON THE REQUEST OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The second and third readings of BILL NO. 04-277 were approved and the ordinance adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes,Boardman,Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. BILL NO. 04-277 is ORDINANCE NO. 3434. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 05-7 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF CAPE WEST 12TH SUBDIVISION The first reading of BILL NO. 05-7 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Ms. Boardman's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-8 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER, UTILITY, ACCESS AND MAINTENANCE EASEMENTS FROM VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE SANITARY TRUNK SEWER TO SERVE WHISPERING OAKS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 05-8 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-9 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF ASHLAND COURT PHASE THREE The first reading of BILL NO. 05-9 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-10 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER, UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENTS FROM VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS TO SERVE WHISPERING OAKS SUBDIVISION AND THE MEADOWS OF WHISPERING OAKS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 18, 2005 139 Upon questioning by Ms. Ritter, City Engineer Mark Lester explained that the sanitary sewer connection comes from the detention basin east of the subdivision. The first reading of BILL NO. 05-10 was approved upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second and the following vote: Ayes,Boardman, Herbst,Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 05-2 was presented as follows: AN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES WITH PHILLIP SMITH ARCHITECT, L.L.C., AUTHORIZING DESIGN SERVICES FOR RENOVATIONS TO FIRE STATIONS #2 AND#4, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 05-2 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson Ritter. Nays,none. Mayor Knudtson stated that representatives of the architectural firm gave a presentation in the study session. The evaluation process was very thorough, and this project is the result of the success of the Fire Sales Tax. BILL NO. 05-2 is RESOLUTION NO. 2030. BILL NO. 05-1 was presented as follows: AN RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES WITH ARCHIMAGES, INC., AUTHORIZING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF FIRE STATION#3,AN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER AND A 911 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER,IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 05-1 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Ms. Ritter's second, and the following vote: Ayes,Boardman, Herbst,Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. Ms. Ritter applauded city staff on the process used to make recommendations and to design the new station. BILL NO. 05-1 is RESOLUTION NO. 2031. BILL NO. 05-3 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A T-HANGAR RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH MIKE FORD FOR T-HANGAR RENTAL AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT The reading of BILL NO. 05-3 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter: Nays, none. Upon questioning by Mr. Hopkins, Airport Manger Bruce Loy stated that there is property available for lease at the airport for a person to build their own hangar. There are approximately five individuals on a waiting list for a t-hangar, and there are more requests for larger hangars from corporations. BILL NO. 05-3 is RESOLUTION NO. 2032. BILL NO. 05-4 was presented as follows: Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. • Rcgular Session January 18, 2005 140 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGRICULTURAL LEASE WITH H & B FARMS FOR LEASE OF REAL ESTATE AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT F The reading of BILL NO. 05-4 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-4 is RESOLUTION NO. 2033. BILL NO. 05-5 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CORPORATE SPACE RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH ALTENBURG HARDWOOD LUMBER COMPANY FOR HANGAR SPACE AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT The reading of BILL NO. 05-5 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-5 is RESOLUTION NO. 2034. BILL NO. 05-6 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH SEMO LAND, L.L.C., AND MONTGOMERY BANK, N.A., FOR ASHLAND COURT PHASE III SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 05-6 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-6 is RESOLUTION NO. 2035. APPOINTMENTS Mr. Don Lohmann and Mr. Stanley Wicks were re-appointed to serve on the Board of Examiners for terms expiring January 1, 2008 upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes,Boardman,Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. OTHER Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, to approve the transfer of a Special Use Permit for the telecommunications tower at 204 N. Kingshighway from Roberts Wireless Properties, LLC to Roberts Tower Company, LLC. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. The sanitary sewer and water improvements, as shown on the record plans, serving Willowbrook Bend Subdivision, Sewer District 16-H, were accepted into the city's system upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. The improvement plans for the extension of the sanitary sewer to serve MidAmerica Hotels Corporation, Sewer District 14-1-C-1, were approved upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session January 18, 2005 —141— Mr. Herbst made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to file the recommendation of the Planning 1 and Zoning Commission to deny the request of Dalhousie, LLC to rezone two tracts on the northern end of the proposed development at the Dalhousie Golf Course from R-1, single family a residential district, to C-1, local commercial district. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes,Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays,none. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Ms. Ritter's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson and Ritter. Nays, none. E t'.'Knudtson Mayor Gayle L.cnrad,City Clerk Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session e THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.