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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.05-18-2020.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau Mo. Regular Session May 18, 2020 KK-371 STUDY SESSION—May 18,2020 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, May 18, 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. REGULAR SESSION—May 18,2020 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, May 18, 2020, at 5:54 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 Dan Presson, Seconded by Shelly Moore,to adopt the Agenda. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in the unimproved right-of-way located at Collins Street from Hunze Drive to its Western Terminus and Hunze Drive from Collins Street to its Northern Terminus in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mayor Bob Fox opened the public hearing. There being no appearances the public hearing was closed. A Public Hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in the Utility Easement centered on the lot line between 6022 and 6030 Cardrona Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mayor Bob Fox opened the public hearing. There being no appearances the public hearing was closed. APPEARANCES Ms. Liz Haynes questioned if the suspension of the Casino Funding Policy will affect the funds currently being provided to Old Town Cape. City Manager Scott Meyer stated that funding is through the Riverfront Development Fund, which is a current commitment under the policy, and the revenue will not be affected. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the May 4, 2020, City Council regular minutes. BILL NO. 20-67, an Ordinance annexing unincorporated land into the city limits of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, located north of LaSalle Avenue and east of Baldwin Drive, upon the request of The Amendment and Restatement of the Ryland R. Meyr Voluntary Trust Agreement of December 29, 2006. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular May 18,21120 KK-372 Session BILL NO. 20-68, an Ordinance extending the boundaries of Ward 4 to include property newly annexed into the City Limits of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-69, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by zoning newly annexed property located north of LaSalle Avenue and east of Baldwin Drive, as R-1, Single-Family Suburban Residential District. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-70, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Permanent Utility Easement on behalf of the City of Cape Girardeau to Union Electric d/b/a Ameren Missouri, for property located at 3099 South Sprigg Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-73, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Logan Blevins Excavating, LLC, for the demolition of buildings located at 218 William Street and 1459 Rand Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 20-74, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Ronald Kucera, Jr., for the demolition of a building located at 838 South Ellis Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage BILL NO. 20-75, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Steve's Hauling and Excavating, for the demolition of buildings located at 1111 Giboney Street and 1112 Bloomfield Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas. Regarding Bill No. 20-73, CouncilMember Guard stated it is the worst-case scenario for the City to have to demolish a structure because the property owner will not take care of it. He added he understands Council has directed staff to remove some dilapidated structures. Council Member Presson said that Ward 1 has derelict structures where vagrants have inhabited and/or damaged. This is a real safety concern for the residents and leads to the degradation of the community and to property values. He said he is glad to see the City doing this. BILL NO. 20-67 will be Ordinance No. 5285; BILL NO. 20-68 will be Ordinance No. 5286; BILL NO. 20-69 will be Ordinance No. 5287; BILL NO. 20-70 will be Ordinance No. 5288; BILL NO. 20-73 will be Resolution No. 3342; BILL NO. 20-74 will be Resolution No. 3343; and BILL NO. 20-75 will be Resolution No. 3344. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 20-85, a Resolution suspending the existing Casino Funding Policy, and authorizing the use of the unencumbered Casino Fund balance and future Casino Fund allocations, to repay the Emergency Reserve Fund for the COVID -19 Pandemic, and the 2020 cyber attack, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Reading and Passage. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve and adopt. Upon questioning, City Manager Scott Meyer provided a history and explanation of the Casino Revenue Funding Policy as well as the Emergency Reserve Fund. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. Proceedings rof the City Council, City Mayofg,Cape Girardeau11 ,Mo. 3 Session BILL NO. 20-85 will be Resolution No. 3345. Accept the endorsement of the two-pool concept as approved by the Aquatics Facility Committee and to authorize the City Manager to negotiate an operational agreement with Cape Girardeau Public Schools. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Mayor Fox presented a summary of the aquatics facility reviews, discussions and recommendations and spoke in support of the two-pool concept. Council members discussed the timing of making this decision. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 20-77, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in unimproved right-of-way located at Collins Street and Hunze Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas. BILL NO. 20-81, an Ordinance vacating City's Ci 's interest in the Utility Easement between 6022 and 6030 Cardrona Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 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. 20-71, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in part of an unimproved alley right- of-way behind 621 and 623 Perry Avenue, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas. BILL NO. 20-80, an Ordinance accepting Permanent Utility Easements from West Broadway Properties, LLC, and R. Hetzel Properties, L.L.C., in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 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. 20-72, an Ordinance accepting two Permanent Utility Easements from Dalhousie, L.L.C., a Missouri Limited Liability Company, for the Cottages at Dalhousie, in the City 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. 20-76, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Palmer Palace Subdivision. 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. Proceedings of the City Council, City_of Cabe Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session ay 18,2020 KK-374 BILL NO. 20-79, an Ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding Exterior Lighting. First Reading. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Shelly Moore,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas. Bill No. 20-84, an Ordinance Adopting the National Incident Management System as the standard for Incident Management, by the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 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. 20-78, an Ordinance establishing utility rates for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by amending Chapter 22 relating to solid waste fees, and Chapter 29 relating to water rates. 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. BILL NO. 20-83, an Ordinance adopting the annual operating budget for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020. First Reading. A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Upon questioning by Mr. Guard, City Manager Scott Meyer provided information regarding contingencies, grants and revenue, Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. Bill No. 20-82, an Ordinance declaring an Emergency and appropriating monies for operating expenditures, capital expenditures and replacement of lost revenues related to the COVID-19 pandemic, from the Emergency Reserve Fund for the Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2020, and June 30,2021, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First, Second, and Third Readings. A Motion was made by Ryan Essex, Seconded by Shelly Moore,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas. BILL NO. 20-82 will be Ordinance No. 5289. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Essex, Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas. 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