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REGLTI,AR SESSION— FEBRUARY 20, 2001
Council convened in regular session on Monday, February 20, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor
Albert M. Spradling III presiding and Council Members Richard Eggimann, Matt Hopkins, Tom
Neumeyer, Jay PL►rcell, Frank Stoffregen and Hugh White present.
The invocation was presented by Rev. Wes Wright of Mt. Auburn Christian Church, and the
Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
The minutes of the February 5, 2001, regular and executive sessions were approved upon Mr.
Stoffregen's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins,
Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
The agenda was adopted as distributed upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and
the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White.
Nays, none.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the proposed Capital Improvements Program
for fiscal years 2001-2006, the hearing was opened. There being no appearances, the hearing was
closed.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the city's submission of an application to the
State of Missouri for the Community Development Block Grant Program for funding to support
the Blair Industries Industrial Project, the hearing was opened. The Council discussed the
proposed application with Mr. Mitch Robinson of the Cape Cirardeau Area Industrial Recruitment
Association during the Study Session held in the City Council Chambers prior to the regular
meeting. There being no fi►rther appearances, the hearing was closed.
Ms. Catherine Dunlap, Executive Director of Old Town Cape, appeared and presented the 2001
Action Plans developed by the Board of Directors of Old Town Cape. She reviewed a synopsis of
what the Board is working on, including goals and objectives, and listed new programs for the
upcoming year.
Ms. Mandy Wagner appeared and requested the City Council delay condemnation actions on the
old Marquette Hotel to allow more time to secure a buyer. She reviewed a feasibility study,
suggested uses, costs for rehabilitation, options to fund the renovation, and possible cash flow
from the hotel. She discussed three success stories from other hotels that have been renovated.
Mr. Jeremy Wells appeared and stated that a marketing study is being distributed nationally to
assist in finding a buyer for the hotel. He discussed estimated costs and benefits of renovation
versus demolition. Mr. Thomas L. Meyer appeared and explained that although the hotel has been
for sale for eight years, only in the last year has there been a concentrated study to preserve the
building. With the restoration in downtown Cape, he stated that plans to renovate this structure
need to be continued.
Mr. Robert K. Sweeney, Business Representative for the [nternational Union of Operating
Engineers Local 2, appeared and expressed his disappointment in the city to appropriately meet
and confer as outlined in the State Statutes. He and several Public Works employees met with
management to discuss terms of employment for the employees, and the meeting lasted only seven
minutes. He stated the Local has had a 30 year relationship with Southeast Missouri State
University, and he requested the same cooperative relationship between the city and the union.
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The following bills were given second and third readings:
BILL NO. 2001-14 AN ORD[NANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE F OF SECTION 26-247
OF THE CITY CODE, REPEALING CERTAIN NO PARKING ON �
� NORMAL AVENUE AND ESTABLISHINC NEW NO PARKING ON
NORMAI. AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE G[RARDEAU,
MISSOURI
BILL NO. 2001-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF
ORD[NANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI,
BY CHANG[NG THE ZONWG OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
INTERSTATE SS AND STATE HIGHWAY 74, CITY AND COUNTY
OF CAPE C[RARDEAU, MISSOUR[ FROM R-I TO G2
BILL NO. 2001-16 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE G[RARDEAU, MISSOURI,
BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF
[NTERSTATE 55 AND STATE HIGHWAY 74, CITY AND COUNTY
OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FROM R-I TO G2
BILL NO. 2001-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI,
BY CHANG[NG THE ZONING OF 2621, 2625 AND 2629 HOPPER
ROAD, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
FROM R-I TO C-2
BILL NO. 2001-18 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPEC(AL USE PERMIT TO
MARILYN LANDEWEE AND MARY COTNER, FOR PURPOSES
i OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING
ADDITIONAL LIVING QUARTERS AT 147 REAR SOUTH
MINNESOTA AVENUE, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE
GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
BILL NO. 2001-20 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
FROM CHARLOTTE ANN SARGENT, MABETH MCCLUER
I BLACK, JULIE JO CANTRELL, FRANK P. CANTRELL, JR. AND
KATHLEEN CANTRELL FOR THE SLOAN CREEK RELIEF
SEWER PROJECT
BILL NO. 2001-21 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
� FROM ARMSTRONG HERITAGE, INC. FOR THE EXTENSION OF
THE MT. AUBURN SOUTH PROJECT
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BILL NO. 2001-22 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISIT(ON OF
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PERMANENT DRAINAGE EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY s=
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE CAPE MEADOWS ��
CIRCLE STORM SEWER PROJECT �
BILL NO. 2001-23 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF WILLIAM STREET
� BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND SPRICG STREET ��
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BILL NO. 2001-25 AN ORD[NANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS
AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, FOR THE
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT THE INTERSECTION
OF SPRIGG STREET AND MORGAN OAK STREET
BILL NO. 2001-28 AN ORDINANCE AMENDWG SCHEDULE C OF SECTION 26-121
OF THE CITY CODE, BY PLACING STOP SIGNS ON HOPPER
ROAD, IN THE CITY OF CAPE CIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
B[LL NO. 2001-30 AN ORDWANCE VACATWG THE CITY'S [NTEREST IN A
UTILITY EASEMENT IN BROOKSHIRE ESTATES FOURTH
SUBDIVISION, IN THE CITY OF CAPE G(RARDEAU, MISSOURI
BILL NO. 2001-31 AN ORDINANCE AMEND[NG SCHEDULE K OF SECTION 26-121
OF THE CITY CODE, BY PLACING Y(ELD SIGNS ON SILVER
SPR[NGS ROAD AND ON GORDONVILLE ROAD, IN THE CITY
OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI �
BILL NO. 2001-32 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE J OF SECTION 26-135
OF THE CITY CODE, ESTABL[SHING A ONE-WAY
ROUNDABOUT, AT GORDONV[LLE ROAD AND S[LVER
SPRINGS ROAD, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
BILL NO. 2001-33 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE A OF SECTION 26-228
OF THE CITY CODE, ESTABLISHiNG SPEED L[MITS ON A
ROUNDABOUT AT SILVER SPRINGS ROAD AND GORDONVILLE
ROAD, IN THE C1TY OF CAPE GtRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The second and third readings of BILL NOs. 2001-14, 2001-15, 2001-16, 2001-17, 2001-18,
2001-20, 200 I-2 I, 2001-22, 200 I-23, 2001-25, 2001-28, 200 I-30, 2001-3 I, 200 I-32 and 200 I-33
were approved and the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second,
and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen,
White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 2001-14 is ORDINANCE NO. 2836; BILL NO. 2001-IS is
ORDINANCE NO. 2837; BILL NO. 2001-16 is ORDINANCE NO. 2838; B1LL NO. 2001-17 is
ORDINANCE NO. 2839; BILL NO. 2001-18 is ORDINANCE NO. 2840; BILL NO. 2001-20 is
ORDINANCE NO. 2841; BILL NO. 2001-21 is ORDINANCE NO. 2842; BILL NO. 2001-22 is
ORDINANCE NO. 2843; BILL NO. 2001-23 is ORDINANCE NO. 2844; BILL NO. 2001-25 is
ORDINANCE NO. 2845; BILL NO. 2001-28 is ORDINANCE NO. 2846; BILL NO. 2001-30 is
ORDINANCE NO. 2847; BILL NO. 2001-31 is ORDINANCE NO. 2848; BILL NO. 2001-32 is
ORD[NANCE NO. 2849; BILL NO. 2001-33 is ORD[NANCE NO. 2850.
BILL NO. 2001-19 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FROM VARIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE CAPE
ROCK DRIVE 20" WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECT
The first reading of B(LL NO. 2001-19 was approved upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr.
Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell,
Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
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BILL NO. 2001-34 was given first reading as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF "TEN MILE HIGH"
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SUBDIVISION
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' The first reading of BILL NO. 2001-34 was approved upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr.
Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell,
Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 2001-35 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF ARNOLD FIRST TOWNHOUSES
The first reading of BILL NO. 2001-35 was approved upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr.
Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell,
Stoffregen, White. Nays, none. Mayor Spradling abstained for financial reasons.
BILL NO. 2001-38 was given first reading as follows:
ORD[NANCE AUTHORIZINC THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A THIRD SUPPLEMENTAL
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CAPE GIRARDEAU (MISSOURI) PUBLIC FACILIT[ES
AUTHORITY
The first reading of BILL NO. 2001-38 was approved upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr.
Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell,
Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
BfLL NO. 2001-39 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE H OF SECTION 26-126 OF THE CITY CODE,
BY PLACWG ELECTRIC TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AT BROADWAY AND CI.ARK
AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The first reading of BILL NO. 2001-39 was approved upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr.
i� Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell,
� Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
i BILL NO. 2001-36 was presented as follows:
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�! A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, STATING INTENT
TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH THE "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT"
j PROGRAM FOR THE BLAIR INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIAL PRO.IECT AND AUTHORIZING
I THE CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE ACTIV[TIES IN AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE
FUNDWG
The reading of BILL NO. 2001-36 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr.
Stoffi�egen's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins,
Neumeyer, Pu�•cell, Stoffi•egen, White. Nays, none. Mayor Spradling abstained for financial
reasons. BILL NO. 2001-36 is RESOLUTION NO. 1643.
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BILL NO. 2001-37 was presented as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT
WITH ASCHINGER ELECTRIC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A STANDBY
GENERATOR AND ASSOCIATED VAULT ELECTRICAL SERVICE MODIFICATIONS, AT
THE CAPE GIRARDEAU RECIONAL AIRPORT
The reading of BILL NO. 2001-37 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Purcell's
motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer,
Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 2001-37 is RESOLUTION NO.
1644.
Mr. Rick Lambert, Mr. Robert Sumner, Mr. Peter Hirschburg and Mr. Andrew Chronister were
appointed to the Cable Television Advisory Committee for terms expiring February 20, 2004,
upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
Mr. Ivan Irvin was appointed to the Board of Adjustment for a term expiring March 6, 2006, upon
Mr. Stoffregen's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
Ms. Ester Hartmann was appointed to the Public Library Board for a term expiring June 30, 2001,
upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
Mr. Dale Kester was appointed to the University of Missouri Extension Council for a term
expiring February 28, 2003, upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the
following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White.
Nays, none.
A change in liquor license for Albertson's, 2026 Independence, Mark B. Lamont, Managing
Officer, to original package liquor, Sunday sales and wine tasting was approved upon Mr.
Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins,
Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
The extension of the sanitary sewer system to serve Rosebr000k Apartments, located in the I 100
block of Linden Street, Sewer District 13-C-1, was accepted into the city's system upon Mr.
Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins,
Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
The improvements completed under the Bloomfield Road Widening Project, Phase I, from
Christine Street to Spring Avenue were accepted, the contract deadline was extended by 60
calendar days, and the final payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc. was authorized
upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
Upon the request of Mr. Neumeyer, Police Chief Rick Hetzel gave an update on the condition of
Police Officers Brad Moore and Keith May who were injured in a recent shooting in Cape.
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There being no further business, the Council adjourned upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr.
, Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell,
Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none.
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