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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.03-03-2008.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 3,2008 GG-69 Fppanmp7nw REGULAR SESSION—MARCH 3,2008 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, March 3, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Charlie Herbst,Matt Hopkins, Marcia Ritter,Loretta Schneider,Debra Tracy and John Voss present. Rev. Fr. Augustine Alilonu of St. Francis Medical Center Chapel presented the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiancewas recited. Prior to the regular session,the City Council convened in closed session for purposes ofdiscussing property acquisition, litigation and confidential communications with the City Attorney, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1) and (2) upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. The minutes of the February 19, 2008, regular and closed sessions were approved upon Mrs. Schneider's motion, Mrs. Tracy's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter,Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mrs. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to adopt the agenda. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst,Hopkins, Knudtson,Ritter,Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Knudtson welcomed to the meeting students from a Public Affairs Reporting class from Southeast Missouri State University. Upon questioning by Mrs. Schneider, Mayor Knudtson explained that the City Manager and the Police Chief have discussed with the Department of Conservation the proposal to allow bow hunting of deer within the City limits. An ordinance change would be required to allow archery hunting within the City. Mayor Knudtson announced that the City Council Quarterly Study Session is scheduled for March 18, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Following discussion,a City Council Budget Study Session was scheduled April 23, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. A City Council Special Meeting to declare the results of the April 8, 2008, City elections was scheduled for April 11, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. The City Council Annual Retreat was scheduled for all day on May 16, 2008. Mrs. Schneider questioned the issues to be discussed at the quarterly session, including the comp plan, and indicated she has a list of issues for the meeting. Ms. Ritter requested that aCouncil tour also be scheduled. Public Works Director Tim Gram ling reported on the status of the storm debris cleanup by the City and the private contractor. If necessary,the City can go through the zones a second time to pick up any remaining debris. APPEARANCES Mr. Vince Brown,455 West End#407,appeared on behalf of Withers Radio He thanked the City Council and staff for the excellent communication during the recent storm events. He offered the services of Withers Radio to assist in the futurg if needed. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 1, '7008 GG-70 E00600107DW Mr. Don Howard appeared and stated the Public Works Department did a good job during the recent ice storms. He also expressed his opposition to the Parks and Recreation/StormwaterTax proposal. CONSENT ORDINANCES The following bills were given second and third readings: BILL NO.08-24 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, UPON THE REQUEST OF RIVERWEST PARTNERS, L.C., WALDEN PARK VILLAGE, LLC, A. G. JONES PROPERTIES, LLC, AND QUANTUS DEVELOPMENT, LLC BILL NO. 08-29 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF LOTS 13 AND 14 DEEVERS FARM- PHASE I BILL NO. 08-30 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF KATIE'S SECOND SUBDIVISION BILL NO. 08-31 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF BOULDER CREST ESTATES BILL NO. 08-32 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING FEE SIMPLE INTEREST, PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FROM VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF INDEPENDENCE STREET BETWEEN PACIFIC STREET AND KINGSHIGHWAY BILL NO. 08-27 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-427 AND SECTION 15- 430 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO LICENSES AND PERMITS Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Voss, to approve the second and third readings of BILL NOs. 08-24, 08-29, 08-30, 08-31, 08-32 and 08-27 and to adopt the Ordinances. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson abstained for financial reasons on Bill Nos. 08-24 due to the applicant having an interest at the bank where he works. BILL NO. 08-24 is ORDINANCE NO. 3898, BILL NO. 08-29 is ORDINANCE NO. 3899 and BILL NO. 08-30 is ORDINANCE NO. 3900, BILL NO. 08-31 is ORDINANCE NO. 3901, BILL NO. 08-32 is ORDINANCE NO. 3902 and BILL NO. 08-27 is ORDINANCE NO. 3903 . NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 08-33 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-262 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO PARKING VIOLATION PENALTIES Mr. Herbst made a motion,seconded by Mrs. Tracy, to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 08- 33. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mr. Voss recognized the efforts of the people who served on the Parking Task Force in developing a compromise with the University. Mrs. Tracy Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, MO: Regular Session March 3,2008 GG-71 FnnffMn711w mentioned some issues that were not discussed by the Task Force, including litter,trespassing and respect of private property. The university students need to be aware of these issues. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 08-37 was presented as follows: • A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY, FOR THE PLACEMENT OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE ON HENDERSON STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Mr. Hopkins made a motion,seconded by Mr. Herbst, to approve the reading of BILL NO. 08-37 and adopt the resolution. Following discussion,the motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 08- 37 is RESOLUTION NO.2339. BILL NO. 08-38 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FISCAL 2008-2013 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mr. Voss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to approve the reading of BILL NO. 08-38 and adopt the resolution. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 08-38 is RESOLUTION NO.2340. OTHER Mr. Herbst made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider accepting improvements completed under the 2007 Sidewalk Gap Program,and authorizing final payment to Lappe Cement Finishing, Inc. 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 approve the improvement plans for Boulder Crest Estates. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson,Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Voss, to accept the annual City audit prepared by Beussink, Hey, Roe, Seabaugh and Stroder, LLC, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. Mayor Knudtson stated that the City has been given the highest possible bond rating, and this audit confirms that. The City is in excellent financial condition. 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,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Bpg""lar Session March 3,200R GG-77 E00600107DW Jay B. Knudtson, Mayor 1 _ _l�J 1 te),. Conrad, 'ty Clerk