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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.10-01-2001 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. -��Q]a�' SE:SSIOCI��*nhar i �nm 7�1 _ --�----- - S31809 - - - REGULAR SESSION—OCTOBER 1,2001 The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, October 1, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Albert M. Spradling III presiding and Council Members Richard Eggimann, Matthew Hopkins, Tom Neumeyer, Jay Purcell, Frank Stoffregen and Hugh White present. The invocation was presented by Rev. James Caughlan, Evangelical United Church of Christ, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Prior to the regular council session, the City Council convened in closed session for purposes of discussing confidential or privileged communications with its attorney and legal actions or litigation pursuant to RSMo. Section 610.021(1), upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen,White. Nays,none. The minutes of the September 17, 2001, regular session were approved upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen,White. Nays,none. The agenda was adopted as distributed upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's 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 request of MidAmerica Hotels Corporation to rezone part of Lot 35, Doctor's Park, from G1, local commercial district, to G2, general commercial district, the hearing was opened. Mr. Bob Hahn appeared on behalf of MidAmerica Hotels. He stated the company purchased approximately three and one-half acres from Doctor's Park. The land was previously a wetland/lagoon, and the company has worked with the Corps of Engineers to resolve this matter. They intend to build a Holiday Inn Express hotel and doctor's offices on the property. One entrance will be the current access road between the Holiday Inn and Victorian Inn, and they intend to improve the entrance on Mount Auburn Road to be used as the main entrance. There being no further appearances,the hearing was closed. BILL NO. 2001-199 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF PART OF LOT 35 OF DOCTOR'S PARK, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FROM G 1 TO G2 The first reading of BII,L NO. 2001-199 was approved upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Purcell's 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 request of George and Patricia Bockhorst for a special use permit for the extension of the Armor Mini Storage complex at 1678 Kingsway, the hearing was opened. Mr. Tim Bockhorst appeared in support of the request and to answer any questions. There being no further appearances,the hearing was closed. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. RP�i11Ar S@SSIOtI Qctober 1, 2001 2b2_— 531809 BII,L NO. 2001-200 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO GEORGE E. BOCKHORST, JR., PATRICIA A. BOCKHORST, AND TIM BOCKHORST, FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING AN EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING ARMOR MINI STORAGE COMPLEX AT 1678 KINGSWAY DRIVE, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 2001-200 was approved upon Mr. Stoffregen's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays,none. BILL NO. 2001-195 was given second and third readings as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 35 DOCTOR'S PARK The second and third readings of BII,L NO. 2001-195 were approved and the ordinance adopted upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes: Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 2001-195 is ORDINANCE NO. 2939. BILL NO. 2001-196 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE LAKESHORE DRIVE SEWER PROJECT The first reading of BILL NO. 2001-196 was approved upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen,White. Nays,none. BILL NO. 2001-197 was given first reading as follows: � AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED TO ST. FRANCIS HOSPITAL OF FRANCISCAN SISTERS, FOR UNNEEDED RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE SILVER SPRINGS ROAD PROJECT, NORTH OF WILLIAM STREET The first reading of BILL NO. 2001-197 was approved upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, � Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays,none. BILL NO. 2001-198 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO CITY I ADVISORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TERM LIMITS AND ATTENDANCE POLICY � The first reading of BII,L NO. 2001-198 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. I Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. �� VGJJ�011 Q(�tnhPr �, �nn� �_ sa�eos BII,L NO. 2001-201 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SVERDRUP CIVIL, INC. FOR THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM The reading of BIL,L NO. 2001-201 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 2001-201 is RESOLUTION NO. 1710. BILL NO. 2001-194 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE PROJECT AGREEMENT NUMBER 2, TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY, INC., CONSULTING ENGINEERS, FOR A HANGAR/MANUFACTURING FACILITIES FOR RENAISSANCE AIRCRAFT, AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT The reading of BILL NO. 2001-194 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays,none. Mr. Purcell abstained for financial reasons. BII.L NO. 2001-194 is RESOLUTION NO. 1711. BILL NO. 2001-202 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HOLSHOUSER AND ASSOCIATES FOR SEISMIC RESISTANCE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FIRE STATION NO. 1 The reading of BILL NO. 2001-202 was approved and the resolution adopted 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. 2001-202 is RESOLUTION NO. 1712. Mr. Wes Wright was appointed to the Vision 2020 Community Relations Council for a term expiring December 31, 2001, upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes: Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays,none. A temporary 5% beer by the drink license for Mary Kathleen Patterson d/b/a St. Vincent DePaul School for an event to be held November 2-3, 2001, at the A. C. Base Arena Building 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. An original package liquor and Sunday sales license for Pajco, Inc., d/b/a Rhodes 101 Stop, 1126 N. Sprigg, Paul Dirnberger, Managing Officer, was conditionally approved upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Egg-imann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen,White. Nays,none. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reuular S@SSIO11 Octoher 1, 2001 ?�a 531809 Mayor Spradling announced that the application for a retail liquor by the drink license for Helen Crites, d/b/a Helen's Bar and Grill, 2100 Big Bend Road, was removed from the agenda at the request of the applicant. i A Sunday sales license for Richard Siebert/Siebert Nine, Inc., d/b/a Breadeaux Pizza, 1455 N. ; Kingshighway, Richard Siebert, Managing Officer, was approved upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays,none. The improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant standby power system were accepted, and final payment to Cotner Electric was authorized, upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen, White. Nays,none. Mr. Stoffregen stated that he visited a friend in Texas, and he noticed that the city he visited posted street signs stating the fine for littering. He questioned what the fine is in Cape, whether the fine can be increased, and whether the city can put up similar signs. City Attorney Eric Cunningham stated that the fine is up to $500 and/or 90 days in jail. The Police Department can issue a summons or a citizen can file a complaint. Once a person is convicted in court, the Judge assesses the fine. Mr. Neumeyer explained that the Chamber of Commerce partnered in developing a Keep Cape Beautiful Council as a prevention and education program to promote information against littering in the city. The group meets once per month and has received assistance from the Public Works and Parks Departments. There being no further business, the Council adjourned upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Hopkins, Neumeyer, Purcell, Spradling, Stoffregen,White. Nays,none. Albert M. Spradling, II , Mayor � �% �, ., V ' Gayle �� onrad, City Clerk I � � I � � � � i 1 i