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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.04-18-2005.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 1R,2005 _197 REGULAR SESSION—APRIL 18,2005 rn The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, April 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Evelyn Boardman, Charlie Herbst, Matthew Hopkins,Marcia Ritter,Loretta Schneider and Debra Tracy present. Rev. Scott Moon with Grace 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 property acquisition, personnel, litigation, and confidential communications with the City Attorney, pursuant to RSMo. Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Boardman's second and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. The minutes of the April 4, 2005, regular and closed sessions were approved upon Mrs. Boardman's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. The agenda was adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman,Herbst,Hopkins, Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. Mayor Knudtson introduced Mrs. Schneider and Mrs. Tracy as new Council Members. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Schneider stated that the City Council had a great retreat last Friday, and staff is already addressing several issues discussed. Mr. Hopkins recognized Bill Whitlow in his renovation efforts with the old Marquette Hotel. Ms. Ritter recognized the staff at the Osage Community Centre for the efficient work last week at a luncheon she attended. Ms. Ritter stated that in the past various groups who receive funding from the city have given a status report and/or presentation to the Council. She requested the staff review the list of agencies and verify that all have given a presentation to the Council, including the Safe House for Women and the County Health Department. Mayor Knudtson confirmed that if any agency has not come before Council, staff will contact them to make a presentation. Mr. Knudtson reported on the following: 1. A public meeting is scheduled on the Kingsway cul-de-sac project for April 28 at the Osage Centre from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 2. Regarding Farmers Markets in the city, many vendors are expanding and selling crafts and other goods at their stands. The City requirements remain that if the products are home grown, then the vendor is exempt from obtaining a business license. The City may do periodic checks on vendors to verify compliance. Mrs. Schneider asked if the City could post this requirement at the farmer's market locations, and have a brochure to distribute. Mrs. Heather Brooks, Assistant to the City Manager, explained that the Customer Service Office has notified the organizers of the Farmers Markets of these requirements. 3. The free Wednesday special pickup had 136 scheduled stops last week. City Manager Doug Leslie stated the Public Works Department has been able to accommodate all requests without additional personnel. The pickup schedule is full through May 11`h. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 18,2005 195 4. Friends of Park Day is scheduled for April 23rd. Individuals should arrive at Capaha Park at 8:30 a.m. 5. He requested Public Information Officer Tracy Glenn update the Council on the status of F the Anti-Liter Campaign Committee. The committee has identified four key areas and are developing committees for each of the four areas. W 6. He commended Parks and Recreation staff Dan Muser and Scott and Penny Williams on the success of the Special Olympics program. 7. He presented an update on the status of the projects underway funded by the new Public Safety Trust Fund, as well as increases in the starting pay for Police and Fire personnel. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Leslie reported on the following: 1. The public meeting on the Kingsway Drive project is being held in conjunction with MoDOT. There will be a right turn lane on Kingshighway onto Cape Rock Drive, and Kingsway Dnve will be made a cul-de-sac. 2. The Peach Tree/Ranchito stormwater project ground breaking will be Tuesday, April 29th, at 9:00 a.m. Upon questioning by Mrs. Schneider, Mr. Leslie reported the Kingsway improvements near the recreation trail, including realigning the road and expanding the parking lot, are included in the Capital Improvements Program for two years out. Mr. Bill Whitlow of Prost Builders appeared and discussed the remodeling projects completed at the old Marquette Hotel and the Marquette Center on Fountain. He thanked the City Council and Staff for their cooperation on these projects, and Prost Builders is looking forward to working with the City on future projects. Mayor Knudtson congratulated Mr. Whitlow on his promotion within the company, and thanked him for his cooperation with the City and commitment to the project. CONSENT ORDINANCES The following bills were given second and third readings. BILL NO. 05-69 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A RECEIVER'S DEED FROM HIGH RIDGE PARTNERS, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY AT 2007 SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 05-70 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 2948 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FROM R- 1 TO C-2 BILL NO. 05-59 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE F OF SECTION 26-247 OF THE CITY CODE BY ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON A PORTION OF MAIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The second and third readings of BILL NOs. 05-69, 05-70 and 05-59 were approved and the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Boardman's second, and the following vote: Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 18, 2005 199 Ayes, Boardman, Herbst,Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-69 is ORDINANCE NO. 3477; BILL NO. 05-70 is ORDINANCE NO. 3478; BILL NO. 05-59 is ORDINANCE NO. 3479. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 05-77 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF ROCK CREEK MEADOWS TOWNHOUSES PHASE 3 The first reading of BILL NO. 05-77 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-78 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF ORCHARD PARK The first reading of BILL NO. 05-78 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson questioned the lot size limitations in this subdivision. Mr. Leslie stated the minimum size in an R-3 zone is 7000 square feet per lot. BILL NO. 05-81 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CITY CODE BY EXTENDING THE ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX AND REESTABLISH- ING THE CITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, AND CALLING AN ELECTION IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO APPROVE THE SALES TAX EXTENSION; DESIGNATING THE TIME OF HOLDING THE ELECTION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF THE ELECTION The first reading of BILL NO. 05-81 was approved upon Mrs. Boardman's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. Council members discussed the public information campaign that will be undertaken by the city prior to the election. Upon questioning by Mrs. Schneider, Mayor Knudtson stated that the Council accepted the recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Commission without prioritizing the projects, and the projects are done as money becomes available. BILL NO. 05-82 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF SPECIAL OBLIGATION BONDS , SERIES 2005, OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI; AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH The first reading of BILL NO. 05-82 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April'8,2005 200 and Tracy. Nays, none. Mrs. Boardman stated that Mr. Jack Dillingham reported at the Study Session that the City had an excellent credit rating and received an A bond rating. Mayor Knudtson explained that the bonds will be used for Police and Fire equipment and improvements 2 as well as purchase of the Public Works property on Corporate Circle. Mr. Leslie continued that there are two debt service schedules -one for Fire/Police for 10 years with a$735,000 annual debt service payment, and the second for Public Works for 20 years with a $130,000 annual debt service payment. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 05-76 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED SHEET METAL FOR HVAC MODIFICATIONS AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT The reading of BILL NO. 05-76 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-76 is RESOLUTION NO. 2057. BILL NO. 05-80 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BOWEN ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC. The reading of BILL NO. 05-80 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mrs. Boardman's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-80 is RESOLUTION NO. 2058. BILL NO. 05-79 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH BOWEN ENGINEERING & SURVEYING, INC., FOR THE MT. AUBURN ROAD WIDENING PROJECT The reading of BILL NO. 05-79 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-79 is RESOLUTION NO. 2059. APPOINTMENTS Mr. Bill Dunn and Mr. Gerry Keene were reappointed to the Airport Advisory Board for terms expiring April 30, 2008, upon Mrs. Boardman's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 18, 2005 -201— OTHER Z Mayor Knudtson reported that staff is seeking direction from the Council on how to proceed on development of the Bicentennial Celebration for the fall of 2006. Mayor Knudtson also stated they need leadership/representation on the committee. Mrs. Boardman stated that Dr. Rosana Whitlow would like to volunteer for the steering committee. Mayor Knudtson stated the committee will use Tracy Glenn as a facilitator, and John Mehner will give support thought the CVB and Chamber. A coordinator is needed for this celebration and, the Mayor asked if Mrs. Schneider would like to take the lead. Mrs. Schneider stated she is interested in helping and would be glad to take charge with Mrs. Tracy's help. They will meet and report back to the Council. Mrs. Tracy stated it will be important to know if any other celebrations are already scheduled in 2006. Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to accept sanitary sewer improvements, known as the Lovitt Sewer Relocation, serving 2536 Masters Drive. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. Mayor Knudtson stated that the possible formation of a Charter Review Committee was discussed at the retreat. He requested City Attorney Eric Cunningham develop a report on the issues to be addressed, a possible timeline, and what the council should look at from a legal and comprehensive standpoint. Mr. Cunningham stated he has reviewed the laws that govern the Charter. The Council can appoint its own committee to review the charter and report back to Council on findings. The Council discussed what has been done in the past to review the charter, the possible makeup of a review committee, the necessity of public input in the process, the work being done by the Chamber Government Committee, and areas in the charter that need to be reviewed. Mayor Knudtson stated the Council will wait on the report from Mr. Eric Cunningham, which should include examples of what other cities have done and what process they have utilized in reviewing their charter. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Boardman's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. :� udtson ayor i I . dVA0.00t Gayle L. i inrad, City Clerk Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session 202 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.