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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.02-20-2007.Regular • Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20, 2007 FF-247 Eoocoo'ozoW REGULAR SESSION—FEBRUARY 20,2007 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Charlie Herbst, Matthew Hopkins,Loretta Schneider, Marcia Ritter,Debra Tracy and John Voss present. City Attorney Eric Cunningham presented the invocation, and Boy Scout Troop 16 led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the February 5, 2007, regular and closed sessions were approved upon Mr. Voss' motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. The agenda was adopted upon Ms. Ritter's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Herbst,Hopkins,Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Knudtson explained that the Cities of Paducah, Kentucky, and Cape Girardeau are similar communities and have had similar projects relating to the River Front. City Manager Doug Leslie continued that he and the Mayor will be meeting with the Mayor and City Manager of Paducah to develop a program for a department head and staff exchange to share ideas on things that work in • each community. The program will be formalized this summer, and the City Council will be invited to participate in the program. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Leslie introduced Marla Mills, Director of Old Town Cape, and Steve Hoffman, Board President. They presented the annual Old Town Cape update for 2006 as outlined in their contract with the City. They reviewed new and closed businesses in the district, new buildings and renovations, special events, private and public reinvestment, volunteer hours, and business workshops. Mr. Hoffman stated that traffic volumes have increased on Main Street since it changed to two-way traffic, and traffic counts have gone down on Spanish. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the proposed 2007-2012 Capital Improvements Program for the City of Cape Girardeau, the hearing was opened. There being no appearances,the hearing was closed. Mr. Leslie stated that the issues discussed in the City Council Study Session on February 12, 2007, will be included in the final Capital Improvements Program document. These include outdoor warning sirens, West End Boulevard improvements north of New Madrid,the Lexington Route W Kingshighway intersection, and a Scott City interconnect. The Council reviewed stormwater project needs and the fact that there is no funding available for these projects. _ This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the submission of an Application for Community Development Block Grant funding for the Fountain Street Phase II Project, the hearing was opened. Mr. Tim Arbeiter of the Chamber of Commerce appeared and stated he has been working on the application for CDBG funding for this project. An overview was given of the project and it's significant impact for the area. The needs assessment has been completed through Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20, 2007 FF 248 E00600107DW the City's public forum sessions with the Comprehensive Planning Process, and if an additional public hearing is needed to further research the need, it will be completed. The application will request $400,000 in funding to address several priority areas for the community, including transportation and downtown redevelopment and revitalization. The local match will be the $300,000 in the Transportation Trust Fund for this project. There being no further appearances,the hearing was closed. BILL NO.07-30 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, STATING INTENT TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE FOUNTAIN STREET PHASE II PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION AND ADMINISTER THE GRANT IF AWARDED Mr. Voss made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Tracy, to approve the reading of BILL NO. 07-30 and to adopt the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote. Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-30 is RESOLUTION NO. 2241. APPEARANCES Mayor Knudtson stated that regarding #19 on the agenda, the Council is simply setting a public hearing to consider the establishment of a Community Improvement District for the Town Plaza area. It would include some public measures in the form of a sales tax to assist with improvements of the Old Sears Building. Mr. Jim Mello and Mr. Kent Evans representing Greater Missouri Builders were present to answer questions. BILL NO. 07-38 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED TOWN PLAZA COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO GIVE NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING; AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS The reading of BILL NO. 07-38 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Tracy's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson stated the public hearing on this matter will be held on March 5, 2007. Mr. Tim Arbeiter appeared in support of the DREAM Initiative and to answer any questions. This is a three year commitment with the State of Missouri. Ms. Marla Mills appeared in support of the agreement with the State on the DREAM Initiative. This program will complement plans already in place for improvements in the downtown area. BILL NO. 07-36 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF MISSOURI FOR THE DREAM INITIATIVE PROJECT Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session Fehruary 20, 2007 FF-249 rnnrnm rams The reading of BILL NO. 07-36 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. CONSENT ORDINANCES The following bills were given second and third readings: BILL NO. 07-23 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE CITY'S INTEREST IN A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON MT. AUBURN ROAD, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI BILL NO. 07-24 AN ORDINANCE REAFFIRMING THE ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO DO THE WORK, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF PAYMENT OF THE WORK TO EXTEND CITY WATER SERVICES TO WHITE OAKS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 07-25 AN ORDINANCE REAFFIRMING THE ACTION_ OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO DO THE WORK, AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF PAYMENT OF THE WORK TO MAKE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS IN SEWER DISTRICT NO. 17-D TO SERVE PROPERTIES IN WHITE OAKS SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI . Mrs. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, to approve the second and third readings of BILL NOs. 07-23, 07-24, and 07-25, and to adopt the ordinances. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-23 is ORDINANCE NO. 3789; BILL NO. 07-24 is ORDINANCE NO. 3790; BILL NO. 07-25 is ORDINANCE NO. 3791. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 07-26 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUIT CLAIM DEED TO TRIFECTA DEVELOPMENT, LC, FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI Mrs. Tracy made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 07- 26. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson abstained for financial reasons because the developer has a business relationship with his employer. BILL NO. 07-37 was given first reading as follows: Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20, 2007 -250 E00600107DW AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CORRECTED RECORD PLAT OF HERITAGE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION Mr. Herbst made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 07-37. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson abstained for financial reasons because the developer has a business relationship with his employer. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 07-27 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH JOKERST, INC. FOR THE WHITE OAKS ANNEX IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 07-27 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Ms. Ritter's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. BILL NO. 07-27 is RESOLUTION NO. 2244. BILL NO. 07-28 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GERTIS, LESTER, DAMERON & ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 07-28 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Voss' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-28 is RESOLUTION NO. 2245. BILL NO. 07-31 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEMOLITION CONTRACT WITH C & S EXCAVATING, L.L.C. The reading of BILL NO. 07-31 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Voss' motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-31 is RESOLUTION NO. 2246. BILL NO. 07-32 was presented as follows A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEMOLITION CONTRACT WITH NIP KELLY EQUIPMENT CO., INC. The reading of BILL NO. 07-32 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Voss' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. BILL NO. 07-32 is RESOLUTION NO. 2247. BILL NO. 07-33 was presented as follows Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20, 2007 FF-251 E^06^0+O7DW A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEMOLITION CONTRACT WITH JIM GOGGIN EXCAVATING, INC. The reading of BILL NO. 07-33 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Voss' motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. BILL NO. 07-33 is RESOLUTION NO. 2248. BILL NO. 07-34 was presented as follows A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH WESTSIDE INVESTMENTS, INC, FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DETENTION BASIN LOCATED IN THE 2500 BLOCK OF LEXINGTON, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Following discussion, the reading of BILL NO. 07-34 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mrs. Tracy's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-34 is RESOLUTION NO. 2249. BILL NO. 07-35 was presented as follows A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DUTCH ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE MIDDLE/MERRIWETHER SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 07-35 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. BILL NO. 07-35 is RESOLUTION NO. 2250. APPOINTMENTS Mr. Hopkins' made a motion, seconded by Mr. Voss, to appoint Donald Jung, Drew Wright, Andrew Chronister and Michael Buckley to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for terms expiring February 20, 2010. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mr. Voss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to appoint Dennis Bess to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term expiring April 16, 2008, and Gina Buckenmyer for a term expiring April 16, 2007. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. Mr. Herbst made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to appoint Tim Pinidey and Dennis Coomer to the Board of Examiners for terms expiring January 1, 2010.The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. Mrs. Tracy made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider,to appoint William Whitlock to the Board of Adjustment for a term expiring March 6, 2012. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session February 20, 2007 FF-252 E00600107bW A temporary 5% beer by the drink liquor license was approved for Deerfield Lodge d/b/a Community Counseling Center Foundation, 210 Deerfield Lane at County Rd 313, Larry R. Essner, Managing Officer, upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Voss' second, and the following vote: Ayes,Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. There being no further business, the City Council adjourned into closed session for purposes of discussing litigation, property acquisition, personnel and confidential communications with the City Attorney, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), (2) and (3) upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Voss' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. elfe. e� Jay B. udtson, Mayor 65x/Loa - Gayle C nrad, City Clerk