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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.07-09-2007.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 9,2007 FF-329 • F.00eooaozow REGULAR SESSION—JULY 9,2007 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, July 9, 2007, at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Charlie Herbst, Matthew Hopkins, Marcia Ritter,Loretta Schneider, Debra Tracy and John Voss present. City Attorney Eric Cunningham 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 discussiig property acquisition, personnel, litigation and confidential communications with the City Attorney pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), (2) and (3) upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mrs. Tracy's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. - The minutes of the June 18, 2007 regular and closed sessions were approved upon Mrs. Tracy's motion, Mrs. Schneider's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. The agenda was adopted upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote:Ayes,Herbst,Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter,Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Knudtson stated that several City officials from Paducah, Kentucky, spent the day shadowing Cape Girardeau department heads and Council members, and those individuals are present at this meeting. Officials from Cape Girardeau visited the City of Paducah a couple of months ago and did the same thing there. Mayor Paxton of Paducah presented comments on behalf of the Paducah City staff and Commissioners and commended the City of Cape Girardeau on its strong and vibrant downtown and on the new River Campus. He indicated that the City of Paducah is in conversations with the Drury industries to place a hotel on the Paducah riverfront. Mayor Paxton presented a photo of Paducah to Mayor Knudtson, and thanked the Cape staff for their hospitality. Mrs. Schneider announced that there is a meeting scheduled for this Thursday at the Osage Centre to discuss the proposed Veteran's Memorial, and the meeting is open to the public. Mr. Hopkins commended Councilman Charlie Herbst on his efforts with the recent downtown golf tournament as a fundraiser for the Red House. Mr. Herbst stated there were 65 golfers as well as several additional donors, and $1,500 will be presented to the Red House. Mrs. Schneider commended Old Town Cape on the success of the Libertyfest celebration and commended Airport Manager Biuce Loy on the recent Air Festival Mayor Knudtson stated there was significant discussion in the Study Session regarding the Parks and Stormwater Tax Proposal and indicated that discussions will continue. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS Fire Chief Rick Ennis and Police Chief Carl Kinnison reported on fireworks activities over the 4h of July. There were five minor fireworks-related fires, one reported injury at a hospital, and 28 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. BPgillar Session July 9,2007 FF-310 E00600107DW fireworks-related citations issued. Mr. Herbst indicated he had received some feedback from citizens concerning problems they had with fireworks in their neighborhoods. Mr. Bruce Loy,Airport Manager,reported on the activities at the Cape Regional Air Festival held July 6-7. He commended the many volunteers who helped make theshow a success. Mr. Loy also reported on the status of the Essential Air Service Program at the airport. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that Great Lakes and Blue Sky are still working on training pilots to run the service. Big Sky has indicated it may have a report by the end of the week with a timeline for upcoming service. APPEARANCES Mr. Eugene Holloway appeared in support of a special use permit application from Wayfield,LLC for a proposed development on Boulder Crest Drive. He indicated he has talked with adjoining property owners about the development and presented a letter to the Council signed by two property owners. Mr. Holloway stated that Bo Shantz is representing the neighborhood, all residents are in agreement with the development,and Mr. Shantz has told the neighbors to attend the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Wednesday,July 11. The development consists of single-family townhouses and duplexes that will be rented and not sold. The Council discussed the timing of actions taken on this issue and wanted to insure that all neighboring property owners are informed. Following the discussion, Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to refer back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration the request for a special a special use permit from Wayfield, LLC, Stacy Mansfield, Partner, for residential uses in a C-1 local commercial district and a community unit plan for more than one building on the lots, on Boulder Crest Drive. The motion was approved upon 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. 07-108 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF TIMON WAY SUBDIVISION BILL NO. 07-109 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF GM BUILDING SUBDIVISION BILL NO. 07-110 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30-87 OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING MEMBERSHIP ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 07-111 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE C OF SECTION 26-121 OF THE CITY CODE, BY REPEALING STOP SIGNS AT PEACH TREE STREET AND FAIRLANE DRIVE, AND AMENDING SCHEDULE E OF SECTION 26-283 OF THE CITY CODE, BY ENACTING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT PEACH TREE STREET AND FAIRLANE DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI • • Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 9, 2007 FF-331 E00600107DW BILL NO. 07-117 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF GM BUILDING CONDOMINIUMS BILL NO. 07-118 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BILLS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU BILL NO. 07-119 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR OPERATING EXPENDITURES, DEBT SERVICE PAYMENTS, CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, AND TRANSFERS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 07-107 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH GREATER MISSOURI BUILDERS, INC., AND THE COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI; AND CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, FOR THE TOWN PLAZA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Mr. Herbst made a motion,seconded by Mrs. Schneider,to approve the second and third readings of BILL NOs. 07-108, 07-109, 07-110, 07-111, 07-117, 17-118, 07-119 and 07-107 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. 07-108 is ORDINANCE NO. 3827, BILL NO. 07-109 is ORDINANCE NO. 3828; BILL NO. 07-110 is ORDINANCE NO. 3829; BILL NO. 07-111 is ORDINANCE NO. 3830; BILL NO. 07-117 is ORDINANCE NO. 3831; BILL NO. 07-118 is ORDINANCE NO. 3832; BILL NO. 07-119 is ORDINANCE NO. 3833; BILL NO. 07-107 is ORDINANCE NO. 3834. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 07-122 was given first readingas follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL TOWER OPERATING ASSISTANCE GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FOR THE CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT Mrs. Schneider,made a motion,seconded by Mrs.Tracy,to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 07-122. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-127 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-262 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO PARKING VIOLATION PENALTIES Mr. Voss made a motion,seconded by Mr. Hopkins,to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 07- 127. Mr. Voss explained that he and Debra Tracy have been working with staff to change the fine structure on streets around the University and River Campus due to significant parking violations in these areas. In 2006 twenty-five percent of all parking tickets written in the City occurred on Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session •I"Iy 9,2007 FF-112 E00600107DW Alta Vista. This proposed ordinance would bring the City's fine structure more comparable with the University's fee schedule and would encourage students to use available University parking. The fine amount would be posted on the no parking signs so the students will be aware of the new fine amount. Mrs. Tracy continued that she also discussed with staff establishing a proposed voucher parking system for residents in these areas. They are proposing to change this ordinance now so that the students can be educated on the new fine structure when they come back to school. Mayor Knudtson expressed concern with the amount of the proposed fines and felt this was unfair to the students. After further discussion by the Council, the motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nay,sKnudtson. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 07-121 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGRICULTURAL LEASE WITH SCHLOSSER BROTHERS FARMS FOR LEASE OF REAL ESTATE AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT The reading of BILL NO. 07-121 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Ms. Ritter's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-121 is RESOLUTION NO.2288. BILL NO. 07-123 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR PURCHASE OF RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR THE CAPE GIRARDEAU POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS The reading of BILL NO. 07-123 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-123 is RESOLUTION NO.2289. BILL NO. 07-124 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SAFE HOUSE FOR WOMEN, INC., FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES — DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES The reading of BILL NO. 07-124 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. 07-124 is RESOLUTION NO.2290. BILL NO. 07-125 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU FOR EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT FUNDS FROM THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES — DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES • Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 9,2007 FF-333 The reading of BILL NO. 07-125 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-125 is RESOLUTION NO.2291. BILL NO. 07-126 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KOEHLER ENGINEERING AND LAND SURVEYING, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR LEWIS AND CLARK PARKWAY, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 07-126 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mrs. Tracy's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-126 is RESOLUTION NO. 2292. Mr. Hopkins and Mayor Knudtson abstained for financial reasons due to their business relationship with the contractor. LIQUOR LICENSE Mr. Voss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins,to conditionally approve an original package liquor and Sunday sales license for Marishah, LLC, d/b/a Cape Mart, 102 Mason Street, Shah Faisal, Managing Officer. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. OTHER Mrs. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Tracy, to approve a home-occupation business license/taxicab license for Brad Isaac, Superior Shuttle, 2300 Jane Drive, Cape Girardeau, Missouri The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes,Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson introduced Peg McNichol, the new City reporter for the Southeast Missourian newspaper. Mrs. Tracy announced that she will be absent from the July 211 City Council meeting. There being no further business, the City Council adjourned upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Voss' second,and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst,H•.kins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. udtson, Mayor Gayle 0 onrad,City Clerk . Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session FF-334 E00600107DW THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.