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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.02-01-2021.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau Mo. Regular February 1, 2021 LL-13 Session STUDY SESSION—February 1,2021 17. NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, February 1, 2021, 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—February 1,2021 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 6:52 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 Nate Thomas,to adopt the 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 1246 and 1248 Meadowbrook Lane from M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial District) to M-1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District). Mayor Bob Fox opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances,the Public Hearing was closed. APPEARANCES Renita Green appeared regarding Bill 21-19. She had several questions about the proposed Ordinance,and she recommended some changes. Randall McLain, resident of 3619 Julie Drive, appeared regarding Bill 21-19.. He conveyed that he and his family and neighbors in the area of his residence have experienced property damage for the large number of deer in this residential area. He provided pictures of deer herds and of property damage. He also offered a proposal from a neighbor across the interstate to allow hunting by certain seasoned hunters on his 12+ acres of land. Mayor Fox instructed Mr. McLain to give the proposal to Finance Director Dustin Ziebold. Bonnie Coy-Svenson, resident of 1506 Price Drive appeared in favor of Bill 21-19. She conveyed her experience with deer damaging her property. Keith Lear,resident of 1829 Old Sprigg Street Road appeared in opposition to Bill 21-19. Charles Crews, resident of 1900 Big Bend Road appeared regarding Bill 21-19. He requested deer crossing signs near his residence. Ramona Bailey appeared regarding Bill 21-19. She said that she is opposed to the hunt but recognizes the need to reduce the deer population. Proceedings of the City Council, CitKof CapelGirardeau, Mo. Regular -February ,2021 LL-14 Session CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the January 19, 2021, City Council regular session minutes and closed session minutes. BILL NO. 21-11, an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Special Tax Bills on properties for the closure of dangerous buildings, and for the abatement of nuisance, under the provisions of Chapter 17 and Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-12, an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the City Code, by adding stop signs at various locations, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-13, an Ordinance amending Schedule F of Section 26-247 of the City Code, by establishing no parking anytime at various locations, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-14, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance Guarantee Agreement with Meyr Properties, L.P., for Rock Gardens Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 21-15, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance Guarantee Agreement with EED Development, L.L.C., for The Lochs at Dalhousie -Phase V, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 21-16, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance Guarantee Agreement with Meyr Properties, L.P., for Touchdown Ridge Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 20-17, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Housing Agreement with the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and passage. Acceptance of Snow Removal Equipment and attachments and authorization of final payment to M-B Companies. Appoint Dustin Ziebold as City Treasurer pursuant to Section 3.11 of the City Charter, and ratify all actions previously taken by him while acting in that capacity. A Motion was made by Shannon Truxel, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to approve and adopt the Consent Agenda. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 21-11 will be Ordinance No. 5378; BILL NO. 21-12 will be Ordinance No. 5379; BILL NO. 21-13 will be Ordinance No. 5380; BILL NO. 21-14 will be Resolution No. 3378; BILL NO. 21-15 will be Resolution No. 3379; BILL NO. 21-16 will be Resolution No. 3380; and BILL NO. 21-17 will be Resolution No. 3381. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau Mo. Regular Session February 1,2021 LL-15 NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 21-18, 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 1246 and 1248 Meadowbrook Lane, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M-2 to M-1. 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. 21-19, an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by adopting a new section 17-104 relating to Urban Deer Hunting. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. A Motion was made by Shannon Truxel, Seconded by Stacy Kinder, to amend the proposed Ordinance by striking"and target shooting" in Sec. 17-104.(b)(1). Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore,Presson, Thomas,Truxel. A Motion was made by Shannon Truxel, Seconded by Stacy Kinder, to amend the proposed Ordinance by striking the words after Cape Girardeau to the end of that paragraph in Sec. 17- 104.(c)(5). Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas,Truxel. A Motion was made by Shannon Truxel, Seconded by Robbie Guard, to amend the proposed Ordinance by striking "a City Nuisance Abatement Officer" and inserting "the Cape Girardeau Police Department" in Sec. 17-104.(e)(4). Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore,Presson, Thomas,Truxel. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson, to amend the proposed Ordinance by striking Article 3. as written and replace it with a new Article 3. to read, "This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten (10) days after its passage and approval and shall expire on December 31, 2021." Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas,Truxel. Following the passage of all the proposed amendments, Mayor Fox asked for any discussion on Bill No. 21-19 as Amended. Council Member Robbie Guard stated that he would have supported a much more zealous measure to extract the deer. After hearing all the information and concerns, he said this was a great first step to get information and to see how a managed hunt works. Council Member Dan Presson expressed a lack of confidence in the efficiency of the proposed measure to fix the deer problem. He said even after a successful hunt there will still be lots of deer. To address some of the concerns, Council Member Nate Thomas said the City could pay thousands of dollars to have sharp shooters extract a large population at one time. The proposed measure is cost effective and gives us the opportunity to see how efficient this is and to see what changes need to be made. Motion to approve Bill 21-19 as Amended passed. 6-1. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Thomas,Truxel.Nays: Presson. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cae Girardeau, Mo. - Regular Session February 1, 2021 LL-16 BILL NO. 21-20, an Ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,regarding Administrative Relief and Exceptions. 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. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Tree Board A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to appoint Laura Klipfel and Jennifer Behnken to the Tree Board for a terms expiring February 1, 2024. 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. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas, Truxel. 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