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Regular Session April 20, 2020 KK-363
STUDY SESSION—April 20,2020
NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION
Michael L. Parson, Governor of the State of Missouri, as authorized by the Constitution and the
laws of the State of Missouri, including Sections 44.100 and 44.110, RSMo, declared that a State
of Emergency exists in the State of Missouri, and subsequently issued a statewide "Stay Home
Missouri" Order. In accordance with that Order, and pursuant to Sections 610.010 and 610.015,
RSMo, the Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall
Monday, April 20, 2020, 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 via Internet videoconferencing(Zoom.us).
REGULAR SESSION—April 20,2020
CALL TO ORDER
In further accordance with the Governor's Order, the Cape Girardeau City Council convened in
regular session on Monday, April 20, 2020, at 5:35 p.m. via internet videoconference pursuant to
Sections 610.010 and 610.015, RSMo. with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members
Ryan Essex, Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, and Nate Thomas
participating via internet videoconference (Zoom.us). The votes taken shall be regarded as if all
members were physically present and in attendance at the meeting.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Ryan Essex, to adopt the Agenda with Bill
No. 20-64, removed from the Consent Agenda.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing to consider the proposed voluntary annexation of property located north of
LaSalle Avenue and east of Baldwin Drive as requested by The Amendment and Restatement of
the Ryland R. Meyr Voluntary Trust Agreement of December 29, 2006, and the proposed zoning
of the same property as R-1, Single-Family Suburban Residential District.
Mayor Fox opened the public hearing for comments. There being no appearances, the hearing
was closed.
APPEARANCES
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the April 6, 2020, City Council regular minutes.
BILL NO. 20-55, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Fiber Optics Easement from SEMO
Legends, LLC, for 2070 North Sprigg Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second
and Third Readings.
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BILL NO. 20-56, an Ordinance approving the record plat of The Meadows of Whispering Oaks—
Second. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 20-57, an Ordinance approving the record plat of V.A. Cape G. Subdivision. Second
and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 20-58, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to
Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri, for property located at 40 South Sprigg Street, in
the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 20-63, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Release of Lien for
property located at 921 Bloomfield Street, under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, in the
City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage.
Bill No. 20-64, a Resolution convening the Tax Increment Financing Commission of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, authorizing the distribution of a Request for Proposals, and
authorizing certain actions connected therewith. Reading and Passage.
BILL NO. 20-65, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with KLG
Engineering, LLC, for Municipal Engineering Services, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Reading and Passage.
Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Company Inc., for
the Concrete Street Repair 2019 Project.
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. 20-55 will be Ordinance No. 5277; BILL NO. 20-56 will be Ordinance No. 5278;
BILL NO. 20-57 will be Ordinance No. 5279; BILL NO. 20-58 will be Ordinance No. 5280;
BILL NO. 20-63 will be Resolution No. 3338; and BILL NO. 20-65 will be Resolution No. 3339.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Bill No. 20-64, a Resolution convening the Tax Increment Financing Commission of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, authorizing the distribution of a Request for Proposals, and
authorizing certain actions connected therewith. Reading and Passage.
A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve and adopt.
Council Member Robbie Guard asked staff to explain the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project
and process. Deputy City Manager Molly Mehner explained the TIF process. She also reported
that the other Taxing entities have been contacted about the proposed redevelopment area and
asked to make their appointment to the TIF commission. A Request for Proposals (RFP) for
redevelopment is required, and if this resolution is approved, the RFP will be published later this
week. The Commission will also convene to discuss goals and strategies, review blight analysis,
and cost-benefit analysis. She made special note that the "but for" clause is the most important
factor to determine the worthiness of the project. This means that the project would not happen
without the use of this redevelopment tool. Mr. Guard asked Mrs. Mehner to explain the tax
implications of a TIF project. Mrs. Mehner responded that a TIF works by the developer
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investing his own money into a project area that is generating little to no tax revenue, and the
difference between the pre and post development tax liability may be available to the developer to
reimburse for the improvements. The developer can apply to get up to 50% of retail sales and a
portion of the Economic Activity Taxes.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas.
BILL NO. 20-64 will be Resolution No. 3340.
NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 20-59, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Rock Gardens Second Subdivision.
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. 20-60, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Rock Gardens Third 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. 20-61, an Ordinance approving the record plat of The Rialto. First Reading.
A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas.
BILL NO. 20-62, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute Supplemental
Agreement No. 1 with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to fund the
promotion of scheduled Passenger Air Service at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. First
Reading.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Ryan Essex,to approve.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Ryan Essex,to appoint to the Historic
Preservation Commission, Phyllis Sides for a term expiring April 16, 2021, and Mark Bliss,
Bonnie Kipper, and Peter Reckling for terms expiring April 16, 2023.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas.
Appointments to the Tax Increment Financing Commission
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Stacy Kinder, to confirm Mayor Bob Fox's
appointments of Jay Knudtson and Marla Mills to the Tax Increment Financing Commission for
terms expiring April 1, 2024.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas.
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MEETING ADJOURNMENT
A Motion was made by Shelly Moore, Seconded by Dan Presson,to adjourn.
Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas.
The Regular Session ended at 5:57 p.m.
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