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SPECIAL SESSION—NOVEMBER 13,2006
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in a joint special session with the Cape Girardeau
School District No. 63 Board of Education on Monday, November 13, 2006, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Board of Education Office in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson and Board
President Sharon Mueller presiding. Cape Girardeau Council Members present were Charlie
Herbst, Matthew Hopkins, Marcia Ritter, Loretta Schneider, Debra Tracy and John Voss (arrived
at 6:10 p.m.). School Board Members present were Tim Arbeiter, Tom Reinagel, Laura
Sparkman and Steve Trautwein. Board members Charles Bertrand and Kyle McDonald were
absent. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
A motion was made by Mr. Hopkins, seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to approve the agenda as
distributed with the exception that Bill Burke would be making the presentation regarding the
City's Comprehensive Planning Process. The motion carried upon the following vote: Ayes,
Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, and Tracy. Nays, none. (Mr. Voss was absent for
this vote).
A motion was made by Mr. Arbeiter, seconded by Mr. Reinagel, to approve the agenda with the
exception that Item 5.A. — Other Business, would be conducted solely by the Board of Education
after the dismissal of the joint meeting with the City Council. The motion was approved upon the
following vote: Ayes, Arbeiter,Mueller, Reinagel, Sparkman and Trautwein. Nays,none.
School Superintendent.Dr. Dave Scala introduced the administrative staff present, and also had
everyone else introduce themselves. He then presented a brief overview of the District's Strategic
Plan or CSIP (Comprehensive School Improvement Plan) and its six objectives. Dr. Scala
explained the process by which the District's Strategic Plan was originated. After some
discussion, Mayor Knudtson expressed his appreciation for the relationship the Board of
Education and Dr. Scala have with the City.
Mayor Knudtson introduced Mr. Doug Leslie, City Manager, and Mr. Leslie explained the process
the City was taking to produce its Comprehensive Plan. This is a long-range plan, spanning over
the next 10 to 20 years, and will serve as a community road-map for the City. Mr. Leslie then
introduced Mr. Bill Burke, Planner for Arcturis, who made a presentation regarding the City's
Comprehensive Planning process. The major focus of the Plan will be community outreach and
involvement to create a Visionary Plan for the City.
After the presentation, discussion followed with City Council Members and Board Members
exchanging ideas and suggestions for helping each other with their plans and processes.
Ms. Mueller announced it was American Education Week and challenged each Council Member
to visit a school.
There being no further business, Ms. Tracy made a motion to adjourn the City Council Meeting,
seconded by Mr. Voss. The motion was approved upon the following.vote: Ayes, Herbst,
Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays,none.
The Board of Education continued with other business.
Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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Jay B. /udtson, Mayor
Gayle A onrad, City Clerk