Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.05-02-2005.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2, 2005 205 REGULAR SESSION—MAY 2,2005 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, May 2, 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. Paul Short with St. Andrew Lutheran 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 7, 2005, special session were 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. The minutes of the April 18, 2005, regular and closed sessions were 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. The agenda was adopted,with an amendment to withdraw Bill No. 05-82 and add Bill No. 05-100, upon Ms. Ritter's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. Mayor Knudtson presented a proclamation to Ms. Shannon Hunze recognizing the week of May 8- 14,2005 as National Women's Health Week. Mr. Steve Hoffman, of the Sigma Pi Kappa Historic Preservation Society, presented the city an Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation for its efforts in preserving old buildings for public use,especially City Hall,which was once Old Lorimier School. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mrs. Tracy stated that she and Mrs. Schneider recently toured the City Departments and that it was a great experience. She stated that each department functions with great pride and dedication and thanked the staff for the tour. Mrs. Schneider stated she was also impressed with all of the departments and the morale of the employees. Mayor Knudtson welcomed citizens to participate in the Police and Fire Department ride-a-long programs and to visit the City Departments. Upon questioning by Ms. Ritter, City Manager Doug Leslie explained the differences between the free special pickup for city residents and the Wednesday special pickup. In the last week the Public Works Department had 114 pickups,of which 50 were free pickups and 64 were paid. Mayor Knudtson stated the City had a successful Friends of the Park Day last Saturday, which helped to attack the litter problem and to meet the goal to clean the city by July 4. Mayor Knudtson also stated he has had comments from citizens that people are blowing grass clippings in the street and asked city staff not to blow grass in the street as well. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2, 2005 _06_ Mayor Knudtson stated that the Fair Board is paying for installation of emergency sirens at Arena Park and the City is working to put one in Kiwanis Park as well. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATION Mr. Leslie reported Youth in Government Day is Wednesday, May 4. This is when students from Central and Norte Dame will work in City Council and Staff Roles for a half day to learn about city government. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the filing of an application for funding from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Department pursuant to Section 5311 of Title 49, United States Code, to assist in funding and operating the City's taxi coupon public transit program,the hearing was opened. There being no appearances the hearing was closed. BILL ON. 05-98 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR FUNDS TO AID IN THE FINANCING OF A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM The reading of BILL NO. 05-98 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. Upon questioning by Ms. Ritter, Mr. Leslie reported on the status of the County Transit study on mass transportation. City Finance Director John Richbourg reported on the usage and cost of the program. This being the date set for a Public Hearing regarding the request of Lorenzo and Alesha Martin for a special use permit for a child care facility for up to 20 children at 411 South Ellis Street located in an R-3, two-family dwelling district, the hearing was opened. The City Planner's Council Letter in the agenda packet presented for the record a certified copy of the following items: (1) Section 30-39 entitled "Special Use Regulations" from the City Code; (2) the Application for Special Use Permit; and (3) the application file. Mr. Lorenzo Martin and his mother-in-law appeared in support of the request and answered questions relating to the number and ages of the children that will be at this facility. Mr. Steve Sturgeon, 338 South Ellis, appeared and stated he does not want the property rezoned commercial; however, if the property is not being rezoned, then he endorses and supports Mr. Martin's request. There being no further appearances this hearing was closed. BILL NO. 05-84 was given the first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO LORENZO MARTIN AND ALESHA MARTIN FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A CHILD CARE FACILITY AT 411 SOUTH ELLIS IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 05-84 was approved upon Ms. Ritter's motion, Mr. Herbst's 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 May 2, 2005 207 This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the request of Rhodes Properties, LC for a special use permit for a community unit plan at 1110 N. Cape Rock Drive located in an R-2,single family residential district, the hearing was opened by Mayor Pro-Team Matt Hopkins. The City Planner's Council Letter in the agenda packet presented for the record a certified copy of the following items: (1) Section 30-39 entitled "Special Use Regulations" from the City Code; (2)the Application for Special Use Permit; and(3)the application file. . Mr. Bob Urhahn appeared on behalf of Rhodes and distributed and reviewed the proposed plans for this development, as well as the history of the previous special use permit approved for this property which expired. Mr. Urhahn stated that he met with nine of the neighbors and has addressed the concerns they expressed. Mr. Bill Dunham, 1157 Landgraf, appeared and expressed two concerns: (1) Rhodes applied for this in 1996 and never built the development, and he questioned how long it would be until construction begins; (2) Possible water and sewer problems from this development. Other than these two issues, he stated he had no problems with the development. Mr. Leslie stated the improvement plans will address the sewers and stormwater runoff, and Engineering will address sewer capacity. There being no further appearances,the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 05-85 was given the first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO RHODES PROPERTIES, L.C., FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A COMMUNITY UNIT PLAN LOCATED AT 1110 NORTH CAPE ROCK DRIVE, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 05-85 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Boardman's second and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. Mayor Knudtson abstained from voting for financial reasons due to Rhodes' financial relations with the bank where he is employed. This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the request of Melissa Hazel to rezone 505 Optimist Drive from M-2, heavy industrial district, to R-1 single family residential district, the hearing was opened. There being no appearances,this hearing was closed. BILL NO. 05-86 was given the first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 505 OPTIMIST DRIVE, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FROM M-2 TO R-1 The first reading of Bill No. 05-86 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. This being the date set for a public hearing to consider adopting the Letter of Map Revision (LOMR)and new Flood Insurance Rate maps for Cape La Croix Creek and Walker Branch issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency March 3, 2005, and effective April 4, 2005, the Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2,2005 20R hearing was opened. Mayor Knudtson commended staff and federal representatives on getting this matter taken care of quickly. There being no appearances,this hearing was closed. BILL NO. 05-87 was given the first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING LETTERS OF MAP REVISION AND REVISED FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS FOR SPECIFIED REACHES OF CAPE LACROIX CREEK AND WALKER BRANCH LOCATED IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 05-87 was approved upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Schneider's second and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the request of the City of Cape Girardeau for a special use permit for a telecommunications tower at 2007 Southern Expressway located in a M- 2 heavy industrial district, the hearing was opened. The City Planner's Council Letter in the agenda packet presented for the record a certified copy of the following items: (1) Section 30-39 entitled "Special Use Regulations"from the City Code; (2)the Application for Special Use Permit; and (3)the application file. There being no appearances,this hearing was closed. BILL NO. 05-89 was given the first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER AT 2007 SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 05-89 was approved upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Schneider's second and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. APPEARANCES Mr. Art LeGrand, 1835 Herman, appeared regarding item 36 on the agenda to vacate an alley on Herman Street. He gave the history of his previous request to vacate the alley which was not approved by the Council. He discussed problems that are occurring with this alley as well as the present condition of the alley. Two property owners, Mr. Carl Amos and Mr. Lynn Hutson did not sign the petition to vacate that he previously presented to the city. Mr. Leslie explained that if the alley is vacated, the property reverts back to the adjoining property owners. There is an electric utility line in the alley, so the vacation would need to retain an easement for AmerenUE. Upon questioning by Ms. Ritter. City Planner Kent Bratton, explained that if there is a public hearing, a notice will be published in the newspaper. Public Works Director Tim Gramling continued that normally the City does not give notice to individual property owners for vacations, since they are the people who signed the petition, but this can be done. Following discussion, Mayor Knudtson directed city staff to send a notice to all property owners affected by tlp vacation. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2,2005 209 Mrs. Tracy made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Boardman, to set a public hearing for the June 6, 2005, City Council meeting regarding the vacation of an alley in the 1800 block of Herman. The rn motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Mr. Ed Proffer and Ms. Chastity Jones appeared and requested a stop sign or a speed bump be placed on Kurre Lane where it meets Melrose. They explained problems they are having with the speed of traffic in this area and presented a petition to the city signed by 19 residents supporting a three way stop at Melrose, Rampart and Kurre. In addition, Mr. Proffer stated that a stop sign has been placed on Flora Hills which is unwarranted. Mr. Leslie explained that staff has completed a traffic study in this area, and a stop sign is not warranted. Stop signs are not meant to control speed. Often times people speed between stop signs and can cause additional accidents. The Police Department can continue to monitor the traffic in this area. Following discussion, Mayor Knudtson requested that city staff make a recommendation to the Council. Mr. Steve Spurgeon, 338 South Ellis, appeared and expressed concerns regarding the loitering on Ellis and Morgan Oak on weekends. The neighborhood watch people are dropping out because nothing is being done. Upon the request of the Mayor, Police Chief Steve Strong presented an update on how the Police Department is addressing the issue. Mr. Leslie continued addressing how these issues are being handled. Ms. Sherry Lowrey also appeared on this same issue. In her opinion the problem had gotten better, but is now getting worse again. Officers need to get out of their cars and walk the streets. She requested the City Council members attend the neighborhood watch meetings. Mayor Knudtson requested the Police Chief keep the Council updated on what efforts are being undertaken in this area and when the neighborhood watch meetings are scheduled. Mr. Mustapha Stokely appeared and stated that one solution is for citizens to mount video cameras on their property. In addition, Mr. Stokely stated he owns property at 622 and 626 Broadway and there have been three burglaries and fifteen care break-ins. He requested the city place street lights in this area. Mr. Cavern Williams, 1111 Giboney read a statement about problems with traffic on South Sprigg. Cars park on both sides of the street and children are running out from between the cars. He asked parents to be responsible for their children and to protect and educate them on the traffic on this street. CONSENT ORDINANCES The following bills were given second and third readings. BILL NO. 05-77 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF ROCK CREEK MEADOWS TOWNHOUSES PHASE 3 BILL NO. 05-78 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF ORCHARD PARK BILL NO. 05-81 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15 OF THE CITY CODE BY EXTENDING THE ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX AND REESTABLISHING THE CITY TRANSPORTATION FUND, AND CALLING AN ELECTION Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2,2005 210 IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER TO APPROVE THE SALES TAX EXTENSION; DESIGNATING THE TIME OF HOLDING THE F ELECTION; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF THE ELECTION W The second and third readings of BILL NOs. 05-77, 05-78 and 05-81 were approved and the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman,Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-77 is ORDINANCE NO. 3480; BILL NO. 05-78 is ORDINANCE NO. 3481; BILL NO. 05-81 is ORDINANCE NO. 3482. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 05-83 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BROADWAY BETWEEN PERRY AVENUE AND HOUCK PLACE The first reading of BILL NO. 05-83 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. BILL NO. 05-90 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF NORTH POINTE CENTER FIRST ADDITION The first reading of BILL NO. 05-90 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-95 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ATTENDANCE OF MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REQUIRED The first reading of BILL NO. 05-95 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Ms. Ritter's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-88 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MISSOURI ROUTE 61 AND CAPE ROCK DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2,2005 211 The first reading of BILL NO. 05-88 was approved upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider $ and Tracy. Nays,none. Ei RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 05-75 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED PLAN DOCUMENT WITH MARSHAL & ILSLEY TRUST COMPANY, N.A., FOR THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN The reading of BILL NO. 05-75 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Ms. Ritter's motion, Mrs. Tracy's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-75 is RESOLUTION NO. 2061. BILL NO. 05-91 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KOEHLER ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING, INC., IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 05-91was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's Motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. Mr. Hopkins abstained for financial reasons due to business relations with Koehler. BILL NO. 05-91 is RESOLUTION NO. 2062. BILL NO. 05-94 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KOEHLER ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING, INC., FOR DESIGN AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE INTERSECTION OF CLARK STREET AND BROADWAY STREET, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 05-94 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mrs. Boardman's motion, Mrs. Tracy's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. Mr. Hopkins abstained for financial reasons due to business relations with Koehler. BILL NO. 05-94 is RESOLUTION NO. 2063. BILL NO. 05-92 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH NORTH POINTE CENTER, L.L.C., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER LINE IN NORTH POINTE CENTER FIRST ADDITION SUBDIVISION The reading of BILL NO. 05-92 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. 05-92 is RESOLUTION NO. 2064. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2, 2005 212 BILL NO. 05-93 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW E AGREEMENT WITH NORTH POINTE CENTER, L.L.C., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER LINE IN NORTH POINTE CENTER FIRST ADDITION SUBDIVISION W The reading of BILL NO. 05-93 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. 05-93 is RESOLUTION NO. 2065. BILL NO. 05-96 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ASA ASPHALT, INC., FOR THE 2005 OVERLAY PROGRAM, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 05-96 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Tracy's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. BILL NO. 05-96 is RESOLUTION NO. 2066. BILL NO. 05-97 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH STRICKLAND ENGINEERING, L.C., FOR THE CAPE GIRARDEAU FIRE STATION NO. 1 ADDITION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 05-97 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. 05-97 is RESOLUTION NO. 2067. BILL NO. 05-99 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WALNUT STREET, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 05-99 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. 05-99 is RESOLUTION NO. 2068. LIQUOR LICENSES Mrs. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst to approve the following liquor licenses: Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 2,2005 1.13_ Temporary liquor license: 5%beer by the drink license for Robyn B. Turner d/b/a Cape Girardeau Owners and Pilot Club, for an event to be held July 8-10,2005,at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Renewal of the following liquor licenses: Original Package Liquor and Sunday Sales: Phillip McClellan d/b/a CRS Gas&Liquor, 102 Mason,Phillip McClellan, Managing Officer Retail Liquor by the Drink: Janet Bierschwal, d/b/a Recovery Room, 1611 Independence, Janet Bierschwal, Managing Officer Retail Liquor by the Drink and Sunday Sales: Ray Drury d/b/a Cape Girardeau Elk's Club, 639 Elk's Lane, Ray Drury, Managing Officer Conditional renewal of the following liquor licenses: Retail Liquor by the Drink: Patricia Allen d/b/a Celebrations, 615 Bellevue, Patricia Allen,Managing Officer MidAmerica Hotels Corporation d/b/a Victorian Inn, I-55 & Route K, Daniel Drury, Managing Officer Compass Group USA, Inc. d/b/a Chartwells, One University Plaza, Timothy Weatherly, Managing Officer Retail Liquor by the Drink and Sunday Sales: Michael Hess d/b/a Breakaway's, 15 N. Main, Michael Hess,Managing Officer Delia Trejo d/b/a El Torero,2120 William,Delia Trejo, Managing Off icer William Stoffel d/b/a Fraternal Order of Eagles #3775, 321 N. Spring, William Stoffel, _ Managing Officer GMRI Inc. d/b/a Red Lobster#0707, 3269 William,Roger Bresnahan, Managing Officer 5%Beer By the Drink and Sunday Sales: R&V Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Pagliai's Pizza & Pasta, 1129 Broadway, Ronald Bohnert, Managing Officer Daniel Muser d/b/a Shawnee Park Sports Complex, 1157 S. West End, Daniel Muser, Managing Officer Original Package Liquor, Sunday Sales and Wine Tasting: Schnucks Markets Inc., 19 S. Kingshighway,Robert Wiegert, Managing Officer Original Package Liquor and Sunday Sales: Westside Investments LLC d/b/a Westside Convenience, 2021 Perryville, Bill Stanfield, Managing Officer DSW Development Corp. d/b/a Shell-Cape, 3415 William,Bradley Smith,Managing Officer C&R Oil LLC d/b/a D-Mart#6, 263 Farrar, Bradley Smith, Managing Officer Drury Petroleum d/b/a Amoco, 3276 William,Bradley Smith, Managing Officer Wholesalers of Malt Liquor Not in Excess of 5%: Thilenius Distributing Co. d/b/a River Eagle Distributing Co., 3246 Rust Ave., Gene Patterson, Managing Officer OTHER Ms. Ritter made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, to accept the annual city audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2004, prepared by Beussink, Hey, Roe, Seabaugh & Stroder, LLC. The motion was approved upon 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 May 2, 2005 -214— Mrs. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Tracy, to approve a letter of reaffirmation to the Contract Obligation with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources for post-closure care of the sanitary landfill. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman,Herbst, F Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-100 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. 05-100 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Boardman's second, and the following vote: ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,non. The City Council discussed issues relating to review of the City Charter. The Mayor explained that the City Attorney's council letter discusses how other charter cities have reviewed their charters and the possible formation of a charter review commission. The Council discussed this information, including how a committee could be established, how the members would be selected, the scope of the review and a time frame for the review to take place. Following additional discussion, Mayor Knudtson suggested that each council member develop a list of objectives for a charter review committee, think of several individuals who could serve on a committee, and think about the time frame for this review to be completed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Tracy's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. . Jay ReKnudtson Mayor 44 Gayle Al onrad, City Clerk