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STUDY SESSION—June 6,2022
NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION
The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on
Monday, June 6, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council
Members Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel
present. Mark Bliss was absent.
REGULAR SESSION—June 6,2022
CALL TO ORDER
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on
Monday, June 6, 2022, starting at 5:23 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council
Members Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel
present. Mark Bliss was absent.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to adopt the Agenda.
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson,Randle,Thomas, Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 1112 Linden Street from R-4
(Medium Density Multifamily Residential District)to C-1 (General Commercial District).
Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
Ryan Essex, Chief Operating Officer of Gibson Center for Behavioral Change, appeared in favor,
and he spoke about the proposed project.
There being no other appearances,the public hearing was closed.
A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located on the south side of LaSalle
Avenue,west of Baldwin Drive, from C-2 (Highway Commercial District)to R-1 (Single-Family
Suburban Residential District).
Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed.
A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 1520 North Mount Auburn
Road from R-1 (Single-Family Suburban Residential District)to C-2 (Highway Commercial
District).
Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed.
A public hearing to consider a request for a special use permit for purposes of maintaining and
operating a billboard at 1520 North Mount Auburn Road.
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Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed.
The Agenda report in the agenda packet presented for the record a certified copy of the following
items: (1) Section 30-104 entitled "Special Use Permits" from the City Code; (2) the application
for Special Use Permit; and(3)the application file.
A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding R-4, Medium Density Multifamily Residential
District.
Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed.
A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,regarding C-2,Highway Commercial District.
Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed.
A Public Hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in a portion of the alley south of Roberts
Street between North Water Street and Rand Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.
Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the May 16, 2022, City Council regular session minutes.
BILL NO. 22-74, an Ordinance adopting the annual operating budget for the City of Cape
Girardeau,Missouri, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 22-75, an Ordinance establishing utility rates for the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,
by amending Chapter 29 relating to sewer and water rates. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 22-76, an Ordinance amending Schedule A of Section 26-256 of the City Code, by
establishing speed limits along portions of Kingshighway and Benton Hill Road, in the City of
Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 22-77, a Resolution authorizing an application to the Missouri Department of Natural
Resources for the American Rescue Plan Act Grant, and authorizing the City Manager to execute
all necessary grant documents.Reading and Passage.
BILL NO. 22-78, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Lappe Cement Finishing, Inc., for the Concrete Street Repair Project 2022, in the City of Cape
Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to adopt the Agenda.
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Absent: Bliss.
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BILL NO. 22-74 will be Ordinance NO. 5542; BILL NO. 22-75 will be Ordinance NO. 5543;
BILL NO. 22-76 will be Ordinance NO. 5544; BILL NO. 22-77 will be Resolution NO. 3478; and
BILL NO. 22-78 will be Resolution NO. 3479.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
BILL No. 22-79, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make recommendations to the
United States Department of Transportation for Contour Aviation to provide air carrier service
under the Essential Air Service Program, at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Reading and
Passage.
Mayor Stacy Kinder asked Airport Manager Katrina Amos to address Council about the current
situation with the Essential Air Service Program(EAS). Mrs. Amos gave a detailed chronology of
the EAS program at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport since SkyWest was first selected to
provide the service to the current proposals and discussions up to and including today. She then
introduced the Airport Advisory Board Chairman Richard Knote. He explained the process the
Board took to deliberate and make their recommendation of Contour Aviation.
After discussion by the Council Members, a Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by
Dan Presson, to postpone consideration of Bill No. 22-79 until after June 24, 2022, to allow
SkyWest additional time to make a written proposal.
Motion failed. 3-3.Ayes: Guard,Presson,Thomas.Nays: Kinder,Randle,Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard, to postpone consideration of
Bill No. 22-79 until the next regular City Council Meeting scheduled for June 20, 2022, to allow
SkyWest additional time to make a written proposal and to be soon enough to submit a
recommendation with community input deadline.
Motion passed. 5-1.Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson,Thomas, Truxel.Nays: Randle.Absent: Bliss.
NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 22-80, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Gordonville Road Chick-fil-A. First
Reading.The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas, Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
BILL NO. 22-81, 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 1112 Linden Street, in
the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-4 to C-1. First Reading. The Mayor
called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas, Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
BILL NO. 22-82, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located on the south side of
LaSalle Avenue, west of Baldwin Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,
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from C-2 to R-1. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No
one appeared.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Absent: Bliss.
BILL NO. 22-83, 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 1520 North Mount
Auburn Road, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-1 to C-2. First
Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
BILL NO. 22-84, an Ordinance granting a special use permit to Jansco Outdoor Advertising and
Midamerica Hotels Corporation, for purposes of maintaining and operating an existing billboard
at 1520 North Mount Auburn Road, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First
Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss.
BILL NO. 22-85, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri,regarding R-4, Medium Density Multifamily Residential District. First
Reading.The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
BILL NO. 22-86, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding C-2, Highway Commercial District. First Reading. The
Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
BILL NO. 22-87, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in a portion of the alley south of
Roberts Street between North Water Street and Rand Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau,
Missouri. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one
appeared.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss.
BILL NO. 22-88, an Ordinance amending Schedule F of Section 26-289 of the City Code, by
establishing No Parking Zones at various locations, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First
Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss.
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BILL NO. 22-89, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
County of Scott, Clerk of the County Commission, and the County Collector, for Tax Collection
Services, in the City of Cape Girardeau. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances
regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
OTHER BUSINESS
Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda.
Marvin McBride, 517 S. Sprigg Street appeared regarding a parking citation. Council Member
Tameka Randle offered to meet with Mr.McBride about the situation.
Gary Hill, 1412 Carter Street, thanked the Council for the Citizen's Academy. He stated it was a
wonderful experience and specifically identified Nicolette as the key to the program's success.
Steve Joyce, representing the Public Works Union, stated the Council should look at the pay plan
and how it affects employees in the middle before they vote on the budget—particularly in Public
Works.
Ramona Bailey had an event at her church over the weekend (St. James AME) and even though
they had permission to close the street, the city didn't provide any barricades. The police told
them the city didn't have enough money/barricades to provide those for every event in town that
weekend. The church used cars to close the street instead. She wants to talk to someone about it.
Dan Presson agreed to talk to her about the situation.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Downtown Cape Girardeau Community Improvement District Board of
Directors.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to approve Mayor Kinder's
appointments of Dave Hutson, Lindsey Pridmore and Cathy Thompson for terms expiring May
16, 2026.
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss.
Appointment to the Show Me Center Board of Managers
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shannon Truxel, to appoint Arlo Ehly to the
Show Me Center Board of Managers for a term expiring December 1,2024.
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel.Absent: Bliss.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to adjourn.
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Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Presson,Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Bliss.
The regular session ended at 7:03 p.m.
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