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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.MInutes.09-08-2020.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session September , 2020 KK-401 STUDY SESSION—September 8,2020 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. REGULAR SESSION—September 8,2020 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 6:20 p.m., with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, Nate.Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard, to adopt the agenda as amended with the Deer Run Estates preliminary plat extension removed from the consent agenda. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore,Presson,Thomas,Truxel. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property at 1134 North Sprigg Street from R-4 (Medium Density Multifamily Residential District)to C-1 (General Commercial District). Mayor Bob Fox opened the public hearing. There being no appearances the public hearing was closed. Public Hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in the Utility Easement located in the Star Vue Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Mayor Bob Fox opened the public hearing. There being no appearances the public hearing was closed. APPEARANCES John Mehner representing the Cape Girardeau Area Chamber of Commerce and MAGNET appeared in favor of Bills 20-133 and 20-134 regarding the Tax Increment Financing at 811 Broadway. He stated the applicant, Hightower,had been in attendance for a while,but needed to leave. He stated that she will try to attend the next meeting in order to answer any questions. CONSENT AGENDA • Approval of the August 17, 2020, City Council regular session minutes and closed session minutes. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session September 8, 2020 KK-402 BILL NO. 20-123, an Ordinance appropriating funds for debt service expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-124, an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Tax Bill for property located at 838 South Ellis Street, for the demolition of a dangerous building and for the abatement of nuisances, under the provisions of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-126, an Ordinance approving the record plat of St. Jude's Second Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 20-127, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc. for the Good Hope Street Stormwater Improvements Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 20-128, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance Guarantee Agreement with Star Vue Rentals, LLC, for Star Vue Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons, from Bill No. 20-128, due to his employment with MRV Bank A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore,Presson,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-123 will be Ordinance No. 5331; BILL NO. 20-124 will be Ordinance No. 5332; BILL NO. 20-126 will be Ordinance No. 5333; BILL NO. 20-127 will be Resolution No. 3350; and BILL NO. 20-128 will be Resolution No. 3351. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT Approval of a one-year extension of the Deer Run Estates preliminary plat approval. Council Member Stacy Kinder asked if it is common for a developer to request extension on a preliminary plat. City Manager Scott Meyer replied that it does happen occasionally. He noted that the extension for the preliminary plat approval can be up to a total of five years, and that staff was recommending a one-year extension in this case. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons, due to his employment with MRV Bank. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox,Kinder,Moore,Presson, Thomas, Truxel. Abstain: Guard NEW ORDINANCES Bill NO. 20-125, an Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,regarding Dog and Cat Licensing. First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve. Motion passed. 6-1. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas,No: Truxel. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau Mo. Regular Session September 8, 2020 KK-403 BILL NO. 20-129, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Drainage Easement from Ramona L. Brinkopf, for property located at 335 Christine Street, 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: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore,Presson,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-130, an Ordinance amending Schedule G of Section 26-249 and Schedule P of Section 26-248 of the City Code, by establishing limited parking on South Spanish Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First Reading. Council Member Stacy Kinder asked about the proposed parking changed. Deputy City Manager Molly Mehner replied, currently as required by the special event permit, paper signs are posted each weekend. The signs are easily destroyed by weather and may require to be reposted the same weekend. The proposed parking change would allow permanent signs to be installed. Ms. Kinder asked about what would happen if the market's location changes. City Manager Meyer replied that the parking ordinances can be changed back if needed. Council Member Nate Thomas asked if the adjacent property owners were notified of the proposed parking changes. Ms. Mehner replied she believed they had been. Mr. Thomas added that the Farmers Market is a good activity, and that it should continue. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore,Presson, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-131, an Ordinance amending Schedule P of Section 26-248 of the City Code, by establishing limited parking on Janet Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. Council Member Nate Thomas asked if the adjacent property owners were notified of the proposed parking restriction. Staff indicated yes. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 20-132, an Ordinance granting a Permanent Utility Easement to Ameren Missouri, for property located at 3280 Perryville Road, 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: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore,Presson,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 20-133, an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement in Connection with the 811 Broadway Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan. First Reading. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons, due to his employment with MRV Bank. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas, Truxel. Abstain Guard BILL NO. 20-134, an Ordinance designating a portion of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as a Redevelopment Area; approving the 811 Broadway Tax Increment .Financing Redevelopment Plan; making findings related thereto; and authorizing certain actions by City Officials. First Reading. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session September 8, 2020 KK-404 Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons, due to his employment with MRV Bank. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas, Truxel. Abstain Guard. BILL NO. 20-135, 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 1134 North Sprigg Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-4 to C-1. First Reading. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 20-136, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in the Utility Easement located in Star Vue Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First Reading. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons, due to his employment with MRV Bank. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas, Truxel. Abstain guard BILL NO. 20-137, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Star Vue Subdivision. First Reading. Council Member Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons, due to his employment with MRV Bank. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Fox, Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas, Truxel. Abstain: Guard Other Business Mayor Bob Fox read a letter received from the Daughters of the Confederacy reclaiming the CSA monument, and asking the City to return the monument to them. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to accept the proposal. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore,Presson,Thomas,Truxel. • MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson, to adjourn from regular session and to convene in closed session for legal actions and litigation, confidential communications with legal counsel, property acquisition, and personnel issues, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1), (2), and(3). Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore,Presson,Thomas,Truxel. The Regular Session ended at 6:40 p.m. ��'' , :ob Fox, Mayor i ti �a�;,kt 3 c (6;2/) ' - t� : +Nriorr r ruce Taylo 11 eputy City Clerk * s_ ,,--/