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REGULAR SESSION - FEBRUARY 6, 1995
Council convened in regular session on Monday, February 6, 1995, at 7:30 p.m. with
Mayor A1 Spradling III presiding and Council Members Richard Eggimann, Melvin
Gateley, Melvin Kasten, Tom Neumeyer, Jack Rickard and JJ Williamson present.
The invocation was presented by E. C. Brasington, Retired Presbyterian Minister, and
the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Prior to the regular session, council convened in executive session for the purpose of
discussing contract negotiation, litigation and property acquisition upon Mr. Williamson's
motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley,
Kasten Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
The minutes from the January 17, 1995, Regular and Executive Sessions and the January
30, 1995, Special Session were approved upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Williamson's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard,
Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
The agenda was adopted as distributed upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Eggimann's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard,
Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the Phase I Facility Plan for the
Sanitary Sewer Improvement Program, to review and seek public input and comment for
proposed improvements to the wastewater collection system, the hearing was opened.
Mr. Kensey Russell, City Engineer, introduced the consultants on this project from
Sverdrup Civil, Inc.
Mr. Rich Vetter presented information on the sanitary sewer improvement program,
including background, history, funding process and the purpose for the meeting. Ms.
Sharon Acker reviewed alternatives for combined sewer overtlow elimination, including
partial treatment, retention/treatment, and sewer separation. The CSO projects are the
North College/Henderson, South College/Henderson and Walnut/Henderson. Mr. Curt
Westrich reviewed alternatives for the relief sewer projects. These projects are the
Henderson trunk, the West Side relief, and the Outfall relief. He listed alternatives and
Sverdrup's recommendation for each project. Mr. Rich Vetter discussed the wastewater
treatment plant screen project, listed alternatives and indicated Sverdrup's
recommendation for the project.
There being no fiirther appearances, the hearing was closed.
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This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the financing and 'unpact on user
charges of the Phase I Facility Plan for the Sanitary Sewer Improvement Program, the
hearing was opened.
Mr. Rich Vetter reviewed the summary of costs for each of the above listed projects and
discussed the funding source for the projects and the fact that these projects would cause
no change to the sewer user charge. There being no further appearances, the hearing
was closed.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the request of Drury Southwest,
Inc. to rezone 2942 Bloomfield Rd. from R-1, single family residential district, and C-2,
general commercial district, to R-3, two family residential district. There being no
appearances, the hearing was closed.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the request of Six Thirty, Inc. and
McDonald Mobile Homes to rezone property in the 3300 block of Southern Expressway
from M-1, light industrial district, to M-2, heavy industrial district, and for a special use
permit for use of a new sectional manufactured home for a sales office, the hearing was
opened. Mr. Jeff Dalton of McDonald Mobile Homes appeared in support of the
request and to answer any questions. There being no further appearances, the hearing
was closed.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the request of First Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) and Memorial Funeral Chapel of Cape Girardeau, Inc. for
a special use permit for a funeral chapel at 829 N. West End Blvd. in an R-3, two-family
residential district, the hearing was opened. Mr. Bill Kuss appeared in support of the
request and to answer any questions. There being no further appearances, the hearing
was closed.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the request of Boyd Missouri, Inc.
for a special use permit to amend ordinance No. 1565 approving the special use permit
for Boyd Missouri Riverboat Gaming Facilities to include the properties at 438 N.
Spanish St. and the vacant lot south of the alley on the south side of 438 N. Spanish St.,
both properties being zoned C-3, central business district, the hearing was opened. Mr.
Tom McPherson of Boyd Gaming appeared in favor of the request and to answer any
questions. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed.
This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the request of Kuss Land
Development Co. for a special use permit for a race track for go carts at 610 S.
Commercial St. in an M-1, light industrial district, the hearing was opened. Mr. Bill
Kuss appeared in support of the request and to answer any questions. There being no
further appearances, the hearing was closed.
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Mr. Paul Stehr, Chairman of the Charter Review Committee, presented to the Council
the report and recommendations of the committee. He explained that the report is
organized into four parts: 1) six recommendations passed unanimously; 2) five
recommendations passed by majority vote; 3) seven recommendations not passed; and
4) other items discussed. The committee did not make any recommendations regarding
the ward system because it has not been experienced for any realistic period of time. He
suggested that another Charter review may be initiated in three to five years. He
encouraged the Council to place the unanimous recommendations and majority
recommendations to a vote of the people and requested a separate meeting of the
committee and the Council to discuss the recommendations.
Mayor Spradling thanked the committee for the work they had done. The Council will
review the recommendations over the next several weeks and then schedule a special
meeting with the committee to discuss their report.
Mr. Larry Essner of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board gave a presentation on the
responsibilities and duties of the Board and introduced the members to the Council.
Mr. Ron Carlton , Chairman of the Golf Course Advisory Board, gave a presentation
on the responsibilities and duties of the Board and introduced the members to the
Council.
Mayor Spradling thanked the members of the advisory boards for their volunteer service
to the city and the work they have done.
Mr. F. R. "Buz" Sutherland, Director of the Small Business Development Center at
Southeast Missouri State University, appeared before the council. He explained that the
center offers three basic services: 1) one-on-one business counseling; 2) educational
opportunities for businesses; and 3) serves as a business information resource. It serves
a nine county area, and Cape Girardeau County accounts for 45 to 50 percent of the
inquiries per year. He requested that the city council consider and approve an investment
to the center in the amount of $6,000.
Mr. Gateley made a motion, seconded by Dr. Kasten, that an investment of $6,000 be
made to the Small Business Development Center. The motion was approved upon the
following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling,
Williamson. Nays, none.
Mr. Larry Westrich of Drury Southwest Company appeared and requested the Council
to take action on Bill No. 95-21.
BILL NO. 95-21 was given first reading as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE ZOTTING OF
2942 BLOOMFIELD ROAD, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,
MIS50URI FROM R-1 AND C-2 TO R-3
The first reading of BILL NO. 95-21 was approved upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr.
Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer,
Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. -
Mr. Bruce Collier inquired if the issue of adult entertainment will be discussed at this
meeting. He appeared in opposition to the issue and asked the Council to enact an
ordinance prohibiting this type of activity. Mayor Spradling stated that the issue of
adult entertainment will be discussed at a special council meeting on February 20.
Ms. Donna Miller questioned if this special session was open to the public. She listed
several areas of concern that she requested the Council discuss at their meeting. Mayor
Spradling stated that the Council will not take public input at the meeting. Citizens can
express their concerns to the Council members and will be given the opportunity to
comment if an ordinance is brought forth on this issue.
Mr. Bruce Collier appeared regarding legalized gambling and Boyd Gaming. He
requested that no agreement be entered into with them until the issue with the Boyd
Group and the Speaker of the House is resolved. In addition, he requested that the $500
loss limit be placed in the agreement.
Mr. Eggimann stated it was suggested in the local newspaper that two council members
were opposed to the Lexington Avenue project. He is not opposed to the project;
however, he stated project priorities need to be reviewed and possibly the money from
one year of this project could be placed towards other projects.
BILL NO. 95-12 was given second and third readings as follows:
BILL NO. 95-12 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 OF THE CITY
CODE RELATING TO THE 1993 BOCA CODES
Mr. Williamson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Neumeyer, to approve the second and
third readings of BILL NO. 95-12 and adopt the ordinance. Mr. Eggimann read a quote
from a newspaper article that was from the Mayoral election last April. He stated that
the BOCA code is too intrusive and causes extra time and strain on builders, and
expressed his opposition to the matter. Mayor Spradling stated he is opposed to too
much government regulation, but he sees a need for this type of regulation on contractors
and a need for good building practies. Mr. Rickard made a motion, seconded by Mr.
Eggimann, to delete from BILL NO. 95-12 Article 4, Section 7-8, relating to automatic
adoption. The amending motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes,
Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
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The original motion was approved as amended upon the following vote: Ayes, Kasten,
Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, Eggimann, Gateley. BILL NO. 95-
12 is ORDINANCE NO. 1671.
The following bills were given second and third readings:
BILL NO. 95-13 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GENERAL WARRANTY
DEED AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTTON EASEMENT
FROM KATHERINE L. DARBY FOR THE CAPE LA CROIX
CREEK/WALKER BRANCH FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
BILL NO. 95-14 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GENERAL WARRANTY
DEED FROM KEVIN K. GERLACH AND MARY E.
GERLACH, RICHARD L. GERLACH AND VERONCETT L.
GERLACH, AND WENDELL E. GERLACH AND MARY A.
GERLACH FOR THE NORTH SPRIGG STREET EXTENSION
PROJECT
BILL NO. 95-18 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTTNG SEWER EASEMENTS FROM
CHARLES J. MCGUIRE AND THERESA M. MCGUIRE;
ALLEN KLOSTERHOFF AND IMOGENE KLOSTERHOFF;
AND ROLAND RAY DRUM, TRUSTEE AND SHARON A.
DRUM, TRUSTEE, IN SEWER DISTRICT NO. 14-ZZ
The second and third readings of BILL NOS. 95-13, 95-14 and 95-1 S were approved and
the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the
following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling,
Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 95-13 is ORDINANCE NO. 1672; BILL NO. 95-
14 is ORDINANCE NO. 1673; BILL NO. 95-18 is ORDINANCE NO. 1674.
BILL NO. 95-22 was given first, second and third readings as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE ZOIVING OF
PROPERTY IN THE 3300 BLOCK OF SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY, CITY AND
COLTNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FROM M-1 TO M-2
The second and third readings of BILL NO. 95-22 were approved and the ordinance
adopted upon Mr. Williamson's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote:
Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays,
none. BILL NO. 95-22 is ORDINANCE NO. 1675.
BILL NO. 95-23 was given first, second and third readings as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO SIX THIRTY, INC.
AND McDONALD MOBILE HOMES, FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTAIIVING AND
OPERATTNG A SECTIONAL MANUFACTURED HOME FOR A SALES OFFICE IN
THE 3300 BLOCK OF SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY
OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The first, second and third readings of BILL NO. 95-23 were approved and the
ordinance adopted upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following
vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson.
Nays, none. BILL NO. 95-23 is ORDINANCE NO. 1676.
BILL NO. 95-24 was given first, second and third readings as follows:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO FIRST CHRISTIAN
CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRISI� AND MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL OF
CAPE GIRARDEAU,INC., FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTAIlVING AND OPERATING
A FUNERAL CHAPEL AT 829 NORTH WEST END BOULEVARD, IN THE CITY
AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The first, second and third readings of BILL NO. 95-24 were approved and the
ordinance adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the
following vote: Ayes, Eggimann (abstain), Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard,
Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 95-24 is ORDINANCE NO. 1677.
BILL NO. 95-25 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 1565 WHICH
GRANTED A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO BOYD MISSOURI, INC. FOR PURPOSES
OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING LAND SIDE SUPPORT
FACILITIES AND PARKING FOR AN EXCURSION RIVERBOAT GAMING
VESSEL, SAID AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE PROPERTY AT 438 NORTH
SPANISH STREET TO BE USED FOR PATRON PARKING, IN THE CITY AND
COLTNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The first reading of BILL NO. 95-25 was approved upon Mr. Williamson's motion, Dr.
Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer,
Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 95-29 was given first, second and third readings as follows:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERNIIT TO KUSS LAND
DEVELOPMENT CO., FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAIrTING
AND OPERATING A RACE TRACK FOR GO CARTS AT 601 SOUTH
COMMERCIAL STREET, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU,
MISSOURI
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Mr. Gateley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Williamson to approve the first, second
and third readings of BILL NO. 95-29 and adopt the ordinance. Dr. Kasten made a
motion, seconded by Mr. Williamson, to amend BILL NO. 95-29 to read 610 South
Commercial. The amending motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes,
Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
The original motion was approved as amended upon the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann
(abstain), Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 95-29 is ORDINANCE NO. 1678.
BILL NO. 95-10 was withdrawn at the request of Police Chief Howard Boyd. BILL
NO. 95-10 reads as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-337(B) nF THE CITY CODE
RELATTNG TO PARADES
BILL NO. 95-28 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE T OF SECTION 26-260 OF THE CITY
CODE ESTABLISHING HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON WATER STREET
IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The first reading of BILL NO. 95-28 was approved upon Mr. Williamson's motion, Mr.
Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer,
Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 95-26 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING TEMPORARY ACCESS EASEMENTS FROM
AMERITECH AND MIDAMERICA HOTELS CORPORATION FOR THE CAPE LA
CROIX CREEK/WALKER BRANCH FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
The first reading of BILL NO. 95-26 was approved upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr.
Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer,
Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 95-27 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED AND A
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM WILLIAM A. BROCKMIRE
AND PAMELA K. BROCKMIRE; AND ACCEPTING A GENERAL WARRANTY
DEED, A QUIT CLAIM DEED, AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENT FROM JERRY J. GLUECK UHRHAN AND VERNON T. UHRHAN,
MARY A. GLLTECK STEVENS AND LEON L. STEVENS, JR., AND PALTL D.
GLUECK FOR THE LEXINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT
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The first reading of BILL NO. 95-27 was approved upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr.
Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten,
Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 95-32 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT
FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION TO THE MISSOURI� HIGHWAY AND
TRANSPORTATION CONIlVIISSION FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE
ROUTE PROJECT, FROM I-55 TO THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
The first reading of BILL NO. 95-32 was approved upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr.
Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer,
Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
BILL NO. 95-30 was presented as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH MONROE PLLTMBING AND HEATING COMPANY, FOR
SEWER RELOCATION ALONG KINGSHIGHWAY FOR HIGHWAY 74
The reading of BILL NO. 95-30 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr.
Williamson's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO.
95-30 is RESOLUTION NO. 1019.
BILL NO. 95-31 was presented as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A UTILITY
AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
CONIlVIISSION FOR THE ROUTE 74 PROJECT, FROM KINGSHIGHWAY TO
SPRIGG STREET
The reading of BILL NO. 95-31 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr.
Gateley's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO.
95-31 is RFSOLUTION NO. 1020.
BILL NO. 95-34 was presented as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH GIRARDEAU STEVEDORES & CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OUTFALL PIPE REPAIR
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The reading of BILL NO. 95-34 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Dr.
Kasten's motion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO.
95-34 is RESOLUTION NO. 1021.
BILL NO. 95-33 was presented as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN ISTEA
ENHANCEMENT FUND APPLICATTON
The reading of BILL NO. 95-33 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr.
Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO.
95-33 is RESOLUTION NO. 1022.
Ms. Shirley Tiehes was reappointed to the University of Missouri Extension Council for
a term expiring February 28, 1997, upon Mayor Spradling's motion, Mr. Williamson's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard,
Spradling, Williamson. Nays, None.
Regarding requirements for city advisory boards, commissions and committees, Mr.
Eggimann stated he was surprised at how many city boards do not have residency
requirements. After further comments, he asked that someone review how many board
members are not residents and suggested that three city council members serve on a
committee to review this matter. Mr. Rickard stated that consideration should be given
to individuals whose primary business is in Cape Girardeau. Mr. Eggimann made a
motion, seconded by Mr. Gateley, that the Mayor appoint three Council members to
serve on a committee to review this issue. Dr. Kasten made an amending motion,
seconded by Mr. Neumeyer, that this issue be tabled to the next meeting stating he felt
this is an issue all Council members should have input on. The amending motion failed
upon the following roll call vote: Eggimann, nay; Gateley, nay; Kasten, aye; Neumeyer,
aye; Rickard, nay; Spradling, aye; Williamson, nay. The original motion was approved
upon the following roll call vote: Gateley, aye; Kasten, nay; Neumeyer, nay; Rickard,
aye; Spradling, nay; Williamson, aye; Eggimann, aye. Mayor Spradling stated he will
make the appointments at the next regular City Council meeting.
Mr. Neumeyer stated that one of every five board members serves on more than one
committee, and the city needs to give the opportunity to more citizens to be involved on
these boards. Mr. Eggimann stated that the city should promote city advisory boards
through the newspaper or some other means. Mr. Gateley responded that the Public
Awareness Committee is working on trying to get other citizens to apply for committees.
Regarding airport organization, Mr. Gateley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eggimann,
that a wark session between the City Council and Airport Advisory Board be scheduled
to discuss their recommendation that the Airport be given department status and to
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discuss the ramifications of this request. Mr. Eggimann made an amending motion,
seconded by Mr. Gateley, that former Airport Manager Randy Holdman be included in
this discussion based on his past experience. After discussion, the amending motion
failed upon the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann. Nays, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer,
Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. The original motion was approved upon the following
vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson.
Nays, none. Mr. Fischer suggested, and the Council agreed, that the Council meet with
the Airport Board at their regular meeting in March, which is Match 7, at the airport.
An out-of-district sewer permit was granted to La Croix United Methodist Church, 3102
Lexington, for a sewer connection into Sewer District 14-1-D-1, upon Dr. Kasten's
motion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley,
Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
The improvements in Shawnee Park at the 5ports Complex, Phase 2 seeding and
sprigging, were accepted, and final payment to Dumey Excavating, Inc. for $35,659.00
was authorized upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following
vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson.
Nays, none.
The entrance road plus improvements at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport were
accepted and final payment to Penzel Construction Co., Inc. was authorized upon Mr.
Gateley's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
The terminal building improvements at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport were
approved and final payment to R. A. Schemel & Associates, Inc. was authorized upon
Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann,
Gateley, Kasten, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
Regarding the issue of discussing options for regulating live performances involving
nudity or semi-nudity, the Mayor announced that a special meeting of the City Council
is scheduled for February 20, 1995, at 5:00 p.m.
Regarding the issue on a transportation sales tax for the city, the Mayor stated his
reasons for supporting the issue. Mayor Spradling made a motion, seconded by Dr.
Kasten, that the Council place a seven year 'hC transportation sales tax to a vote of the
people in June, 1995. Mr. Eggimann stated his opposition to the issue, indicating the
city should wait and see how much revenue riverboat gambling will bring to the city, and
if this falls short, then look at the issue at that time. Mr. Gateley expressed his
opposition to the issue. Mr. Williamson stated he felt the citizens should make the
decision on this issue. Mr. Neumeyer stated we should allow the public to vote on this.
After further discussion, the motion was approved upon the following roll call vote:
Kasten, aye; Neumeyer, aye; Rickard, aye; Spradling, aye; Williamson, aye; Eggimann,
nay; Gateley, nay.
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There being no further business, the Council adjourned upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr.
Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Kasten,
Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none.
A. M. 5pradling III, Mayo
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