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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.07-18-2005.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 18, 2005 267 REGULAR SESSION—JULY 18,2005 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, July 18, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Evelyn Boardman, Charlie Herbst, Marcia Ritter, Loretta Schneider and Debra Tracy present. Council Member Matthew Hopkins was absent. Associate Pastor Mark Martin of 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, litigation, confidential communications with the City Attorney, and personnel pursuant to RSMo. Section 610.021(1), (2) and (3) upon Mrs. Boardman's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst,Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, and Tracy. Nays,none. The minutes of the July 5,2005,regular and closed sessions were approved upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mrs. Boardman's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. The agenda was adopted upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes,Boardman,Herbst, Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider,and Tracy. Nays,none. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Ms. Ritter commented on the fireworks comparison and stated to Police Chief Steve Strong and Lieutenant Roger Fields that it was a good report. Mrs. Schneider stated that they are moving in the right direction on limiting fireworks. Mr. Herbst stated that the Air Show was good and people attended from all over. City Manager Doug Leslie stated that the Friday night show had a large attendance, and staff will report on the show at a later date. Mayor Knudtson thanked the Missouri Department of Transportation for the attention given to repairing the Mississippi River bridge lights. Mayor Knudtson informed everyone that former Council Member Jack Rickard passed away. Mayor Knudtson stated that Southeast Missourian news reporter Mark Bliss will be taking on a different assignment. CITY MANAGER'S COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Leslie reported on the following: 1. The Capaha Pool is closed due to a break in the main pump. 2. Engineering staff has done a good job during this period of staff vacancies. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 18,2005 26R CONSENT ORDINANCES The following bills were given second and third readings: g BILL NO. 05-130 AN ORDINACE AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CITY CODE W RELATING TO ANIMALS BILL NO. 05-137 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE SOUTHERN END OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SITE AT DALHOUSIE GOLF COURSE, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FROM R-1 TO R-2 BILL NO. 05-150 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF THE LOCHS AT DALHOUSIE-AMENDED BILL NO. 05-151 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR A REMNANT OF THE OLD MISSISSIPPI BRIDGE BILL NO. 05-155 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSOURI, THE COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI AND THE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, FOR THE LASALLE/EAST MAIN INTERCHANGE PROJECT Mr. Herbst made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to approve the second and third readings of BILL NOs. 05-130, 05-137, 05-150, 05-151, and 05-155 and adopt the ordinances. Ms. Ritter made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to amend BILL NO. 05-155 to attach the corrected draft of the agreement. The amending motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. The original motion was approved as amended upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson stated on BILL NO. 05-155 that the other partners are moving forward with approval. BILL NO. 05-130 is ORDINANCE NO. 3523; BILL NO. 05-137 is ORDINANCE NO. 3524; BILL NO. 05-150 is ORDINANCE NO. 3525; BILL NO. 05-151 is ORDINANCE NO. 3526;BILL NO. 05-155 is ORDINANCE NO. 3527. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 05-159 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT FROM LOWES HOME CENTERS, INC. FOR WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS The first reading of BILL NO. 05-159 was approved upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, and Tracy. Nays, none. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 18,2005 269 BILL NO. 05-160 was given first reading as follows: i AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF DSWD INDEPENDENCE SUBDMSION NO. 3 The first reading of BILL NO. 05-160 was approved upon Mrs. Boardman's motion, Mrs. Tracy's second and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-161 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR WORK RELATED TO THE SOUTH RAMSEY BRANCH LIFT STATION AND FORCE MAIN PROJECT The first reading of BILL NO. 05-161 was approved upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mr. Herbst's second and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-162 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT TO FUND A GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROJECT TO BE FUNDED UNDER CHAPTER 53 (5311)OF TITLE 49,UNITED STATES CODE The first reading of BILL NO. 05-162 was approved upon Ms. Ritter's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. Ms. Ritter inquired about the status of the public transportation study. Mr. Leslie stated that MoDOT has extended their timeline, and there will be a public meeting sometime in September or October to present the study. BILL NO. 05-157 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF THE VILLAS OF WEST PARK The first reading of BILL NO. 05-157 was approved upon Ms. Ritter's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays, none. Upon questioning by Mayor Knudtson, City Planner Kent Bratton stated that all the units will be duplex units. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 05-158 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ESCROW AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA HOMES, INC., AND CAPAHA BANK FOR THE VILLAS OF WEST PARK SUBDIVISION Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 18, 2005 270 The reading of BILL NO. 05-158 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mrs. Tracy's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. BILL NO. 05-158 is RESOLUTION NO. 2089. 2 z APPOINTMENT w Mr. James Hastings, Jr. was appointed to the Golf Course Advisory Board for a term expiring January 18, 2008, upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mrs. Tracy's second and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman,Herbst,Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. OTHER Mrs. Boardman made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, to approve the preliminary plat of Cape Rock Woods. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Mayor Knudtson abstained from voting for financial reasons because the developer of this subdivision is a member of the Board where Mayor Knudtson is employed. There being no further business, the City Council adjourned upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Tracy's second and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Tracy. Nays,none. i2j/ :. Knudtson Mayor Ar. ci) (4.)c)uL04 ' Gayle L. o ad, City Clerk '