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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.05-17-2021.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo.May Session 17,2021 LL-53 STUDY SESSION—May 17,2021 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 17, 2021, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, and Nate Thomas present. Council Member Shannon Truxel participated by videoconference. REGULAR SESSION—May 17,2021 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, May 17, 2021, at 5:48 p.m., with Mayor Bob Fox presiding and Council Members Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shelly Moore, Dan Presson, and Nate Thomas present. Council Member Shannon Truxel participated by videoconference. 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 the proposed annual operating budget for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021. Mayor Bob Fox opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances,the Public Hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider the proposed voluntary annexation of property located at 3920 Bloomfield Road, as requested by Justin A. Cain and Carrie A. Cain, and the proposed zoning of the same property as R-1, Single-Family Suburban Residential District. Mayor Bob Fox opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances,the Public Hearing was closed. APPEARANCES None. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the May 3, 2021, City Council regular session minutes. BILL NO. 21-62, an Ordinance appropriating the expenditure of funds for an inter-fund loan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. May Session - 17, 2021 LL-54 BILL NO. 21-63, an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-121 of the City Code, by establishing stop signs at various locations, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-64, 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 401 South West End Boulevard, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-2 to NC. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-65, 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 1542 North Water Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-2 to NC. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-66, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transportation Alternatives Program Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, for Pedestrian Improvements, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-67, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a State Block Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to fund the purchase of land at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-68, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a State Block Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to fund air traffic control tower expenses, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-69, all Ordinance approving the record plat of Masonic Temple Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-70, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Ballentine Hills Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 21-72, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Release of Lien for property located at 62 Rivercrest Drive, under the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage Approval of the Release of Performance Guarantee Agreement for Southeast Health West Campus. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson, Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 21-62 will be Ordinance NO. 5399; BILL NO. 21-63 will be Ordinance NO. 5400; BILL NO. 21-64 will be Ordinance NO. 5401; BILL NO. 21-65 will be Ordinance NO. 5402; BILL NO. 21-66 will be Ordinance NO. 5403; BILL NO. 21-67 will be Ordinance NO. 5404; BILL NO. 21-68 will be Ordinance NO. 5405; BILL NO. 21-69 will be Ordinance NO. 5406; BILL NO. 21-70 will be Ordinance NO. 5407; and BILL NO. 21-72 will be Resolution NO. 3409. Proceedings of the City Council, City of May Co peGirardeau1 �Mo. ReguSession NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 21-73, an Ordinance approving a redevelopment project for Redevelopment Project Area 2 of the Downtown Cape Girardeau Redevelopment Area; adopting tax increment financing with respect thereto; and authorizing certain actions by City officials. 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. 21-74, an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement in Connection with a Portion of RPA 2 Redevelopment Project Described in the Redevelopment Plan for the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District, Cape Girardeau, Missouri,2015.First Reading. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder,Moore, Presson,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 21-75, 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 Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Kinder,Moore, Presson, Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 21-76, an Ordinance adopting the annual operating budget for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021. First Reading. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Stacy Kinder,to approve. Mayor Fox asked Finance Director Dustin Ziebold to speak about the proposed budget. Mr. Ziebold gave an overview, and he noted the addition of department highlighted accomplishments for the current fiscal year and goals for the upcoming year. He stated that the proposed budget had been available to the Council Members and the public for a few weeks. A few changes are needed. 1) The Council removed the pet license fee in September 2020, but the change was, not reflected in proposed budget. 2) Correct typo on page 169 the year should be 2022 instead of 3022. 3) Will add the pay plan to reflect the 1% increase in full-time employee wages. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Shannon Truxel, to amend the proposed budget as requested by Finance Director Dustin Ziebold. . Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas,Truxel. The motion to approve the proposed budget as amended passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 21-77, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Coyote Creek Third Subdivision. First Reading. A Motion was made by Stacy Kinder, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Kinder,Moore, Presson,Thomas,Truxel. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 17, 2021 LL-56 APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Stacy Kinder, to appoint Augusta Welsh to the Historic Preservation Commission for a term expiring April 16, 2023. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard, Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas, Truxel. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Bob Fox called for a discussion about the funding request for a proposed mural repainting project presented by Old Town Cape during the study session. Council Members discussed the appropriateness of using City monies for the project, what revenue source could be used, and the amount of the funding. City Manager Scott Meyer stated that the Casino Revenue Fund Policy was currently suspended for the emergency fund repayment, and staff would need the direction from City Council to bring an appropriation ordinance to spend those funds. With that direction, staff will prepare an appropriation Ordinance for $50,000 from the Casino Revenue Fund. Then, Council will have the opportunity to discuss the amount and the project. Also, Old Town Cape can provide additional technical information about the project and the additional private funding that is being sought. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Fox, Guard,Kinder, Moore, Presson,Thomas, Truxel. The Regular Session ended at 6:10 p.m. ,0411W:1111 Bob Fox,Mayor ruce Taylor, D3pu yyCity Clerk t4 f R •A1gD44\. I Ct�T. s Stela: 5t FF r^1 1�xT 1r ! 1E3 TIfE CTNIOH