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SPECIAL SESSION—OCTOBER 29, 2002
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in a special session on Tuesday, October 29, 2002, at
7:00 p.m. with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Evelyn Boardman,
Charles Herbst,Matthew Hopkins, Jay Purcell, Marcia Ritter and Hugh White present.
The invocation was presented by Council Member Hugh White.
Mayor Knudtson welcomed everyone to the special City Council meeting and presented opening
remarks regarding the purpose of the meeting.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding an application for a retail liquor by the drink
and Sunday sales license for Thomas Charles Scruggs, III, d/b/a Big's, 2005 N. Kingshighway,
Thomas Charles Scruggs,Managing Officer,the hearing was opened.
City Attorney Eric Cunningham discussed the legal requirements for issuing a liquor license as
outlined in Missouri State Statutes as well as Chapter 5 of the City's Code of Ordinances.
City Manager Michael Miller outlined the process the City follows for reviewing a liquor license
application, including the inspections and reviews completed by the Fire Department, Police
Department,Inspection Services Office and the Cape Girardeau County Health Department.
Mr. Derek Staples, Pastor of Lynwood Baptist Church, appeared in opposition to the liquor license
request. He cited concerns with the speed of traffic on this portion of North Kingshighway and the
safety of motorists traveling on the highway in front of the proposed location of the bar. He
discussed various groups and organizations supported by the church that work to strengthen
families and help people with addictions. He stated that he as well as members of the church are
opposed to the service of alcohol this close to the church.
Mr. Dustin Nelson, a member of Lynwood Baptist Church, appeared and gave a brief testimonial
of Brenda Aikens, a friend and member of the church, who was killed by a drunk driver. He
expressed his opposition to the approval of this liquor license.
Mr. Rick Nelson, an attorney from St. Louis, appeared in support of the liquor license application
of Mr. Scruggs, stating that Mr. Scruggs will operate a respectful business with high morals. He
was willing to address any traffic concerns or other concerns of the Council.
There being no further appearances,the Mayor closed the public hearing.
Mr. Hopkins made a motion to conditionally approve a retail liquor by the drink and Sunday sales
license for Thomas Charles Scruggs, III, d/b/a Big's, 2005 N. Kingshighway, Thomas Charles
Scruggs, Managing Officer. The motion did not receive a second at the time, so Mayor Knudtson
stated that the liquor license would be placed on the November 4 City Council agenda for
consideration.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Herbst's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, Ritter,
White. Nays,none.
Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo.
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