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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.03-17-2008.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 17,2008 GG-75 EnOF00+nmw REGULAR SESSION—MARCH 17,2008 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, March 17, 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. Phil Roop of Bethel Assembly of God Church presented the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Zac Rhodes and Boy Scout Troop 5, who were in attendance for their Citizenship Badge. Prior to the regular session,the City Council convened in closed session for purposes of discussing property acquisition, litigation and confidential communications with the City Attorney, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1) and (2) upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote:Ayes,Herbst,Hopkins, Knudtson,Ritter,Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. The minutes of the March 3, 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 Mrs. Tracy, 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 Mrs. Loretta Schneider commended staff on the ice storm cleanup efforts. Public Works Director Tim Gramling presented an update on the cleanup. If anyone still has debris to be picked up, please call the Public Works Department. City Manager Doug Leslie stated the City will be receiving SEMA and FEMA reimbursement for 85 percentof the cleanup cost. Costs are presently at$350,000 and still rising. Mrs. Debra Tracy stated the Parks and Recreation and Stormwater Sales Tax Proposal is on the April 8, 2008, ballot,and she encouraged everyone to vote. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the submission of an Application for Community Development Block Grant funding for the North Riverfront Parking Area Project,the hearing was opened. Mr. Tim Arbeiter of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce began the public hearing with a general overview of the North Riverfront Parking Area project being considered for a Community Development Block Grant application under the Downtown Revitalization section of the program. Mr. Arbeiter described that one of the top priorities for many, including the City, in the riverfront area has been the need to create additional parking areas in the northern section of the riverfront area. This has been a long term priority for the downtown area and has been reflected in many public forums and focus groups concerning revitalization for downtown. Mr. Arbeiter presented the preliminary design and pointed out major features. The project includes an enhanced parking area, lighting, landscaping, and restroom facilities with a information kiosk to be included in the structure. Mr. Arbeiter stated the application will be completed and submitted to the State later this month. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 17,2008 GG-76 E00600107DW Mayor Knudtson stated this is a collective effort on the part of many entities and property owners interested in the redevelopment of this area. Old Town Cape Director Marla Mills expressed support of this project and the need for the additional parking and restrooms. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 07-39 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 NORTH RIVERFRONT PARKING AREA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO FILE AN APPLICATION AND ADMINISTER THE GRANT, IF AWARDED Mr. Herbst made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to approve the reading of BILL NO. 08- 39 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. 08-39 is RESOLUTION NO. 2341. APPEARANCES Ms. Marla Mills reviewed the Preserve America designation for the City of Cape Girardeau presented by the Cabinet of President George Bush. This designation will make the City eligible for grant funding for historical projects. Ms. Mills introduced representatives of several area historical projects that were used as examples in the grant application,including Dr. Ken Dobbins representing the River Campus, Mr. Bill Eddleman representing the Historic Preservation Commission, Ms. Brenda Schloss representing the Red House Interpretive Center, Mr. Scott House representing Fort D Days, and Mr. Chris Hutson representing the Old Town Cape Historic Preservation Awards. APPOINTMENTS Mr. John Voss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Matt Hopkins to appoint Mr. Greg Cook to the Vision 2020 Community Relations Council for a term expiring December 31, 2009. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. APPEARANCES Mr. and Mrs. Tim Dunham, 617 Charles Street, appeared in opposition to the request of Jeff Jackson to rezone 611 Charles Street from R-1 to R-3. Mayor Knudtson stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the rezoning be denied. If the applicant is present and makes a request, the City Council can set another hearing on the matter. Otherwise,the Council will file the recommendation, and then the applicant has ten days to request a public hearing. Six other residents were present and were opposed to the rezoning. Mr. Matt Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mr. John Voss, to file the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request of Jeff Jackson to rezone a 1.56 acre lot at 611 Charles Street, located on the northwest corner of Charles Street and Hawthorne Road, from Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 17,2008 GG-77 E0072004IJ13 R-1, single family residential district, to R-3, two family residential district The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mr. Jerry Hampton, 1305 Kingsway,appeared to say thank you and congratulate City employees and staff who worked through the ice storm events and the cleanup process. CONSENT ORDINANCES BILL NO. 08-33 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. 08-33 and to adopt the Ordinance. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes,Herbst,Hopkins,Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy Y and Voss. Nays,none. BILL NO. 08- Y 33 is ORDINANCE NO.3904. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 08-42 was given first readingas follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FEDERAL AID SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE LEWIS AND CLARK PARKWAY PHASE I, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Mr. Herbst made a motion,seconded by Mrs. Schneider, to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 08-42. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. City Manager Doug Leslie reviewed the location of Lewis and Clark, Phases I, II, and III. BILL NO. 08-43 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FEDERAL AID SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE FOUNTAIN STREET PHASE II PROJECT, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Mrs. Schneider made a motion,seconded by Mrs. Tracy,to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 08-43. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays,none. BILL NO. 08-40 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF FEE SIMPLE INTEREST, PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FROM NORWALD, INC., AND MEYR PROPERTIES, L.P. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LASALLE AVENUE, AND OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE PROJECT Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 17,2008 GG-78 UU( UU41.J Mrs. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 08-40. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mr. Hopkins thanked staff and Mr. Dutch Meyr for working on this project and developing a better route for LaSalle Avenue. BILL NO. 08-44 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING MONIES FROM THE GENERAL FUND/ DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR PAYMENT TO THE CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY TRANSIT AUTHORITY FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI Mr. Herbst made a motion,seconded by Mrs. Schneider,to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 08-44. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mrs. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, authorizing the payment of$20,000 to the Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority for Public Transportation Services for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson stated the County Transit Authority is adding another bus route to its present service,and Finance Director, John Richbourg supports this additional payment. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 08-41 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU TO ACCEPT THE 2007 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE GRANT APPLICATIONS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY GRANT DOCUMENTS Mrs. Tracy made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to approve the reading of BILL NO. 08-41 and to adopt the resolution. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. BILL NO. 08-41 is RESOLUTION NO. 2342. Mr. Leslie explained that this grant will allow the department to hire adequate firemen to meet the minimum staffing levels. The grant begins in May and runs for five years, and the funding diminishes overa five year period. LIQUOR LICENSE Mrs. Schneider made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, to approve a temporary 5% beer by the drink liquor license for John J. Yallaly, d/b/a American Legion Post #63, for an event to be held June 6-8, 2008, at the A. C. Brase Arena Building. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider, Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 17,2008 GG-79 e„e7c00.we OTHER Mrs. Tracy made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to approve the preliminary plat and street width variance for Smith's Subdivision. 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 Ms. Ritter, to accept improvements completed on the Silver Springs Road Drainage Project, Storm Water Grant CG-0518-07G, and to authorize final payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Ritter, Schneider,Tracy and Voss. Nays, none. Mayor Knudtson stated Mr. Jim Drury passed away today and expressed his condolences to the family. 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. &-72—Jay/2nud5tson,/ls, ayor /kV tediji,Rokd Gayle L. k onrad,City Clerk Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Session GG-80 EOU/2UU41JB THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK