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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.07-23-2007.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session- __ July 23,2007 FF-345 E' O'O7DW REGULAR SESSION—JULY 23,2007 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, July 23, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Charlie Herbst, Matthew Hopkins, Marcia Ritter,Loretta Schneider and John Voss present.Debra Tracy was absent. Rev. Bob Towner of Chris Episcopal 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 discussng property acquisition,litigation and confidential communications with the City Attorney pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1) and (2) upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes,Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter,Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. The minutes of the July 9, 2007 regular and closed sessions were approved upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Voss' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. The agenda was adopted upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes,Herbst,Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter,Schneider and Voss. Nays,none. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Knudtson announced that City Planner Kent Bratton is retiring after over 19 years of service for the City. He commended Mr. Bratton on his work and dedication throughout the years and wished him well in his retirement. City Manager Doug Leslie announced there will be an open house in Kent's honor on Monday July 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Before coming to work for the city, Kent also served with the Semo Regional Planning Commission, so his combined service to the area is more than 30 years. Mayor Knudtson congratulated Kent on his retirement and thanked him for his years of service and his vast knowledge of theCity. Mr. Herbst reported that a meeting was held last week with the Missouri Department of Transportation regarding the pedestrian bridge on Highway 74. MoDOT is going to determine how much it will cost to sandblast and epoxy paint the bridge, which would be a 25 year solution to the rusting problem. At the meeting Rep. Jason Crowell suggested getting neighbors involved in developing signage for the bridge and maintaining the approaches to the bridge. Mr. Herbst stated Lisa Green, a resident from Cape, had an issue to discuss with the City Council but she had to leave. Mr. Herbst will pass this information on to the staff. Mayor Knudtson said that Connie Hanner presented a report in the Study Session on the Vision 2020 Community Relations Council. After meeting with Ms. Ritter and City staff, she will report back to the Council with recommendations for change to the ordinance establishing Vision 2020. APPEARANCES Mr. Don Howard appeared regarding the fireworks ordinance. Over the 4th of July, fireworks were out of control in his neighborhood on Ranney Street. Police officers responded and went above and beyond the call of duty, but they were short handed. Mr. Howard feels fireworks should only Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 23,2007 FF-346 E00600107DW be discharged on the 41h of July or eliminated altogether, but this could produce more calls to the Police Department CONSENT ORDINANCES: BILL NO. 07-122 was given second and third readingsas 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 Mr. Herbst made a motion,seconded by Mrs. Schneider,to approve the second and third readings of BILL NO. 07-122 and to adopt the ordinance. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes; Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07- 122 is ORDINANCE NO. 3835. BILL NO. 07-127 was given second and third readings 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 second and third readings of BILL NO. 07-127 and to adopt the ordinance. Mr. Voss stated that staff met with representatives from the University to understand how to handle the parking issues around the University. A small committee will work with City staff to look at penalty structures for all parking violations throughout the City and around the university. Mr. Voss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins to postpone approval of the second and third readings of BILL NO. 07-127 to a later date. The motion to postpone was approved upon the following vote: Ayes; Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter,Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 07-128 was given first readingas follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CORRECTED QUIT CLAIM DEED TO ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH TO CORRECT THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR THE PROPERTY TRANSFER OF KINGSWAY DRIVE IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Mr. Voss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 07- 128. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-132 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF STOREY'S SUBDIVISION Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session July 23,2007 FF-347 E^0600,07DW Mr. Voss made a motion,seconded by Mr. Hopkins,to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 07- 132. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 07-131 was given first reading A ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RECORD PLAT OF LAFONT'S SUBDIVISION Mr. Herbst made a motion,seconded by Mrs. Schneider,to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 07-131. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter,Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 07-129 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH KOEHLER ENGINEERING AND LAND SUVEYING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR LEWIS AND CLARK PARKWAY PHASE I, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 07-129 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's motion, Ms. Ritter's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. Mr. Hopkins and Mayor Knudtson abstained for financial reasons due to their business relationship with the contractor.BILL NO. 07-129 is RESOLUTION NO.2293. BILL NO. 07-130 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, PHASE II, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The reading of BILL NO. 07-130 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Voss' motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. Mr. Hopkins and Mayor Knudtson abstained for financial reasons due to their business relationship with the contractor BILL NO. 07-130 is RESOLUTION NO.2294. City Manager Doug Leslie stated that since we will be receiving federal funds for this project, MoDOT is requiring changes to thepreviously approved contract. APPOINTMENTS Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Voss, to appoint Mr. David Hutson to the Special Business District Advisory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2008. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes,Herbst, Hopkins,Knudtson, Ritter,Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Begi'lar Session July 217007 FF-348 E00600107DW LIQUOR LICENSE Mr. Voss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins,to conditionally approve an original package liquor and Sunday sales license for Westside Investments, LLC, d/b/a Westside/Winks Convenience Store, 2017 Perryville Road, Bill Stanfield, Managing Officer. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to conditionally approve an original package liquor and Sunday sales license for Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC, d/b/a Texas Roadhouse, Jennifer Marie Cope, Managing Officer. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtsop Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. There being no further business, the City Council adjourned upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Voss' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider and Voss. Nays, none. moi-: _ / Ja Knudtson, Mayor / Gayle Lie City Clerk