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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.12-02-2019.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session December 2, 2019 KK-303 STUDY SESSION—December 2,2019 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall Monday, December 2, 2019, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Ryan Essex, Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, and Nate Thomas present. REGULAR SESSION—November 18 2019 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 5:25 p.m., with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Ryan Essex, Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, and Nate Thomas present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Dan Presson,to adopt the Agenda. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider a request for a special use permit for purposes of constructing, maintaining, and operating an electrical power distribution substation at 1400 West Cape Rock Drive. Mayor Bob Fox opened the Public Hearing. The Agenda report in the agenda packet presented for the record, a certified copy of the following items: (1) Section 30-401 entitled "Special Use Permits" from the City Code; (2) the application for Special Use Permit; and (3) the application file. Russel Burger with Ameren Missouri appeared in favor of the proposed Special Use Permit for the construction and operation of substation. As a representative of Amerene Missouri, he explained that the new substation will allow needed capacity. Another Ameren representative, Tony Bonsignore, provided information about the proposed structure and answered design questions from the City Council. Council Member Robbie Guard noted that the applicant property is located in Ward 4 which he represents,and that he also lives near the project area. He said that he supports the project. There being no other appearances,the Public Hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 1205 South Mount Auburn Road from M-1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District) to R-4 (Medium Density Multifamily Residential District). Mayor Bob Fox opened the Public Hearing. Shamela Armour, owner of the proposed development appeared to discuss the proposed used of the property, if rezoned. She introduced Nick Walker, construction manager, to answer any site or construction questions. City Manager Scott Meyer said that he had been contacted by Mr. Lambert from the nearby radio station, with concerns that the proposed three-story building may affect some of the lower antennae reception. Ms. Armour said her company has made continued Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session December 2, 2019 KK-304 attempts to contact with the radio station, and she said she was willing to assist with modification if needed. Council Member Ryan Essex asked if the zoning affected the height of the building that could be constructed. The response stated that the current zoning would allow a building of the same height as that which is planned. There being no appearances,the Public Hearing was closed. APPEARANCES None. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the November 18, 2019, City Council regular session minutes. BILL NO. 19-180, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with the County of Cape Girardeau, Clerk of the County Commission, and the County Collector, for Tax Collection Services, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 19-181, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Graves Lynwood Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 19-182, an Ordinance approving the record plat of West Broadway Properties Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 19-183, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Blattner Fifth Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 19-184, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Kingshighway Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 19-186, a Resolution approving a Proposal from Regions Capital Advantage, Inc. to purchase Special Obligation Bonds, Series 2020, of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and authorizing certain matters relating thereto. Reading and passage. Accept the Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc., for the Hopper Road Box Culvert Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Accept the Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Lappe Cement Finishing, Incorporated, for the 2018 Sidewalk Gap Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-180 will be Ordinance No. 5247; BILL NO. 19-181 will be Ordinance No. 5248; BILL NO. 19-182 will be Ordinance No. 5249; BILL NO. 19-183 will be Ordinance No. 5250; BILL NO. 19-184 will be Ordinance No. 5251; and BILL NO. 19-186 will be Resolution No. 3301. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau Mo. Regular Session December 2, 2019 'KK-305 NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 19-187, an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the City Code by extending the one- half of one percent Transportation Sales Tax and reestablishing the City Transportation Trust Fund, and calling an election in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on the question whether to approve the sales tax extension; designating the time of holding the election; authorizing and directing the City Clerk to give Notice of the Election. First Reading. A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-188, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Summers Castle Rock Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-189, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Sleepy Hollow Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Ryan Essex, to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-190,an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Union Electric Company d/b/a Ameren Missouri, for purposes of constructing, maintaining, and operating an electrical power distribution substation at 1400 West Cape Rock Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox,Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 19-191, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the Zoning of property located at 1205 South Mount Auburn Road, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M-1 to R-4. First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Ryan Essex,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas. Council Member Dan Presson spoke in favor of the proposed project, and he stated that it would provide needed service and create jobs. BILL NO. 19-192 - an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 4972 and dissolving the Downtown Cape Girardeau RPA 2 Special Allocation Fund. First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the River Campus Board of Managers Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session December 2,2019 KK-306 A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard, to appoint Danielle Poyner to the River Campus Board of Managers for a term expiring December 1, 2022. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. Appointment to the Show Me Center Board of Managers A Motion was made by by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard, to appoint Scott Meyer to the Show Me Center Board of Managers for a term expiring December 1, 2022. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson,Thomas. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox,Guard,Gunn, Kinder, Moore,Presson. 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