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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.02-20-1996.Regular 427 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular S@SSIOfI February 20 19 96 5-18240 REGiJI.AR SESSION- FEBRUARY 20, 1996 Council convened in regular session on Tuesday, February 20, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Al Spradling IIl presiding and Council Members Richard Eggimann, Melvin Gateley, Tom Neumeyer, Jack Rickard and J.J. Williamson present. Melvin Kasten, was absent. The invocation was presented by Rev. Mickey Bellis, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Prior to regular session, Council convened in executive sessio� for purposes of discussing litigation, contract negotiation and property acquisition upon Mr. Gateley's motaon, IVTr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. The minutes of the February 5, 1996, regular and executive sess►ons, and the February 12, 1996, special session, were approved upon Mr. Gateley's morion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. 1Vays, none. The agenda was adopted as distributed upon Mr. Williamson's motion, l�Ir. Gateley's second, andl the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none, Mayor Spradling welcomed back Mr. Eggimann from his recent surgery. This being the date set for a public hearing regarding the 1996-2001 Capital Improvements Program, the hearing was opened. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. This being the date set for a public hearing to consider vacating the city's interest in a portion of Country Club Drive, Capaha Trail and an unnamed street in the Cape Rock Park area, the hearing was opened. Mr. J. Fred Waltz appeared on behalf of the Cape Girardeau Country Club in support of vacating this area. Mr. Neumeyer questioned when the timber that is being cut would be removed from city property at Cape Rock Park. Mr. Don Staples stated because of the recent snow and rains, this could not be completeci the previous week. However, they will be removed in the near future and the land restored to the city's satisfaction. Dr. Alan Journet, an ecologist and biologist at Southeast Missouri State Uruversity, appeared in opposition to the tree cutting and clearing taking place near Cape Rock Park. However, he did not take issue regarding vacating the road. BILL NO. 96-67 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE CITY'S INTEREST W A PORTION OF COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, CAPAHA TRAIL AND AN UNNAMED STREET IN THE CAPE ROCK PARK AREA, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 96-b7 was approved upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. Ms. Mary Sue Evitts appeared in support of Bi1! ':�s. 96-58 and 96-59 regarding parking on Louisiana Streete 428 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular _ S@SSIOfI February 20 19 96 c-ip�an Mr. Wilford Wren appeared on behalf of Gospel Assembly Church in support of approval of the preliminary plat of Northside Estates. The preliminary plat of Northside Estates was approved upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. Mr. Bruce Collier appeared in oppositio❑ to Bill No. 96-84 regarding the agreement with Boyd Gaming. Mr. Ted Coalter appeared and requested the City Council endorse the Old St. Francis Hospital as the location for the new federal building and to include it in the central business district. City Manager Michael Miller responded by reading a portion of a letter from the General Services Administration which stated why the Old St. Francis Hospital site is unacceptable for a federal courthouse site. After discussion Mr. Gateley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eggimann, that the City Council recommend to the General Services Administration that the site for the new federal building be located at the Old St. Francis Hospital and for staff to initiate the steps to rezone the property and further clarify the definition of Central Business District. The council further discussed the matter. Mr. David Knight appeared on behalf of the Downtow❑ Merchants Association and the Redevelopment Association. T'hese groups reviewed the 11 block site proposed by the GSA and recommended the federal courthouse site be in the 400 block of Broadway. If the City Council is going to recommend a site, then all areas should be studied before one is endorsed. Mayor Spradling stated that if the City Council dces endorse a site, then all sites should be investigated and the Council should hold their own public hearing to get input from citizens on the issue. After discussion, Mr. Eggimann called for the question on Mr. Gateley's motion. The motion failed upon the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Rickard, Gateley. Nays, Neumeyer, Spradling, Williamson. Mr. Neumeyer made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gateley, requesting staff to initiate the steps for investigating if the Old St. Francis Hospital site can be included in the central business district and thus communicate this to the GSA, and investigate the steps to rezone the property. After discussion, the motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. IVays, none. Mr. George Brown, 1900 William, appeared regarding the parking situation at his residence that was discussed at the February 5 City Council meeting. Mr. Miller responded that the area is zoned residential and parking is not allowed in the yard. Staff reviewed the other residences in the area cited by Mr. Brown to see if there were other violations; three were located and have been contacted. If Mr. Brown wishes to sell cars from his yard, the area would have to be rezoned. Mr, Brown requested that an exception to the ordinance be granted for residents on William Street to allow parking in the front yards. Mr. Gateley made a motion, seconded by Mr. Eggimann, to refer the matter to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation. Tt�e motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. Mayor Spradling directed staff to notify Mr. Brown when the issue will be on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda. Mr, Brown questioned how he can prevent getting a citation in the interim; Mayor Spradling responded that the Council cannot waive traffic tickets. Mr. Williamson questioned what the activity was in Washington Park. Parks Director Dan Muser stated that a shelter is being cortstructed as well as a playground area. 429 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular _ S@SSIOfI February 20 1996 S-�a2an Mr. Williamson questioned the status of the home on �lorth Main Street that recently burned. Mr. Miller responded that the home was marked on January 16, and the owners have 45 days to remove it. Mr. Eggimann thanked all who sent him cards while he was ill. He discussed the following issues that have been brought up in the weeks that he has been absent: Kingshighway right turn lane at Cape Rock, budget for transportation trust fund; Henderson-New Madrid project, Louisiana Street parking, CVB office, and Park maintenance building. The following bills were given second and third readings: BILL NO. 96-49 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY CHANGING THE ZONING OF 726 INDEPENDENCE STREET, CITY AI�ID COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI FROM G 1 TO C-3 BILL NO. 96-50 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO M. PAUL AND JOELLEN CROSNOE FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING, MAINTAINING AND OPERATING A MAIL ORDER SPORTING GOODS BUSINESS AT fl515 KURRE LANE, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIR/#RDEAU, MISSOLJRI BILL NO. 96-51 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY DESIGNA�'ING THE GLENN HOUSE, 325 SOUTH SPANISH STREET, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI AS AN "HISTORIC L,4NDMARI�" BILL NO. 96-52 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY DESIGNATING ST. VWCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, l31 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI AS AN "HISTORIC LANDMARK" BILL NO. 96-53 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY DESIGNATING THE THILENIUS HOUSE, 100 LONGVIEW PLACE, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, AS AN "HISTORIC LANDMARK'" BILL NO. 96-54 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY DESIGNATING THE JAMES REYNOLDS HOUSE, 623 NORTH MAIN STREET, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, NIISSOURI AS AN "HISTORIC I.ANDMARK" 430 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular _ $eSSlOfI February 20 1996 c-iA�en BILL NO. 96-55 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY DESIGNATING THE GEORGE BOARDMAN CLARK HOUSE, 6 SOUTH FOUNTAIN STREET, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI AS AN "HISTORIC LANDIVIARK" BILL NO. 96-56 AN ORDINANCE AMENDWG CHAPTER 30 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF'THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, BY DFSIGNATING THE KLOSTERMAN BLOCK/ALLIANCE BUILDING, 7-15 SOUTH SPANISH STREET, CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI AS AN "HISTORIC LANDMARK" BILL NO. 96-57 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LAND TO THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, UPON THE REQUEST OF HANOVER LUTHERAN CHURCH BILL NO. 96-58 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE F OF SECTION 26- 247 OF THE CITY CODE, BY REPEALING CERTAIN LOCATIONS ON LOUISIANA AVENUE AND FSTABLISHING NO PARKING AT OTHER LOCATTONS ON LOUISIANA AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU MISSOURI BILL NO. 96-59 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE G OF SECTION 26- 249 OF THE CITY CODE, ESTABLISHING TWO HOUR PARKING ON LOUISIANA AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 96-60 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO SPECIAL USE REGULATIONS The second and third readings of BILL NOs. 96-49, 96-50, 96-51, 96-52, 96-53, 96-54, 96-55, 96-56, 96-57, 96-58, 96-59 and 96-60 were approved and the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-49 is ORDINANCE NO. 1893; BILL NO. 96-50 is ORDINANCE NO. 1894; BILL NO. 96-51 is ORDINANCE NO. 1895; BILL NO. 96-52 is ORDINANCE NO. 1896; BILL NO. 96-53 is ORDINANCE NO. 1897; BILL NO. 96-54 is ORDINANCE NO. 1898; BILL NO. 96-55 is ORDINANCE NO. 1899; BILL NO. 96-56 is ORDINANCE NO. 1900; BILL NO. 96-57 is ORDINANCE NO. 1901; BILL NO. 96-58 is ORDINANCE NO. 1902; BILL NO. 96-59 is ORDINANCE NO. 1903; BILL NO. 96-60 is ORDINANCE NO. 1904. BILL NO. 96-40 was given second and third readings as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX TRUST FUND, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI 431 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular S2SSIOf1 February 20 1 Q 96 S-18240 Mr. Williamson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Neumeyer, to approve the second and third readings of BILL NO. 96-40. Mr. Gateley made an amending motion, seconded by Mr. Eggimann, that in calendar year 1996, all sidewalks, curbs, gutters and ramps be placed for bid and constructed by private contractors, and in December, 1996, staff should review this process and determine the effectiveness of this procedure. Mr. Eggimann questioned the use of money from the transportation trust fund to purchase a truck and hire employees to complete this work. Council and staff discussed the costs of completing this work under contract versus using city staff and which would be less expensive. After discussion, the amending motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, Neumeyer. The original motion was approved as amended upon the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-40 is ORDINANCE NO. 1906. BILL NO. 96-72 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE G OF SECTION 26-121 OF THE CITY CODE BY PLACING STOP SIGNS ON NORTHCHURCH STREET, MAGNOLIA AVENUE, PAUL REVERE DRIVE AND SHERWOOD DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 96-72 was approved upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-73 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE K OF SECTION 26-121 OF THE CITY CODE, BY PLACING YIELD SIGNS ON PAUL REVERE DRIVE, CANNON LANE, MINUTE MEN WAY AND PATRIOT DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 96-73 was approved upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-74 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM SUMMIT ENTERPRISES L.L.C. The first reading of BILL NO. 96-74 was approved upon Mr. Williamson's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-75 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PERMANENT EASEMENT FROM JOHN W. WEBB AND MARY M. WEBB The first reading of BILL NO. 96-75 was approved upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. 432 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular _ $eSSlOfI February 20 1991L— S-ia�an BILL NO. 96-77 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A GENERAL WARRANTY DEED FROM ORVILLE H. HOLCOMB FOR THE CLOSURE OF THE CITY LANDFILL The first reading of BILL NO. 96-77 was approved upon Mr. Williamson's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-78 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENTS FROM KEITH RUSSELL AND MARGARET RUSSELL, AND RANDALL JOHNSON AND RITA JOHNSON FOR A SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION TO SERVE HANOVER ESTATES SUBDIVISION The first reading of BILL NO. 96-78 was approved upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. The sanitary sewer extension to serve lots 1, 2, 11 and 12 of Hanover Estates Subdivision was accepted upon Mr. Williamson's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-81 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING TI�BOUNDARIES OF LATERAL SEWER DISTRICT NO. 7-B-1, A SUBDIVISION OF TRUNK SEWER DISTRICT NO. '7-B, APPROVING THE PLANS AND AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SYSTEM OF SANITARY LATERAL SEWERS IN LATERAL SEWER DISTRICT NO. 7-B-1, UNDER A PRIVATE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI The first reading of BILL NO. 96-81 was approved upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-83 was given first, second and third readings as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO HANDICAPPED PARKING The first readir.g of BILL NO. 96-83 was approved upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-83 is ORDINANCE NO. 1905, BILL NO. 96-84 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CAPE GIltARDEAU, MISSOURI, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH BOYD IVIISSOURI, INC. AND BOYD GANIING CORPORATION 433 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reaular _ $eSSlOfI Februarv 20 1g 96 S-ia�an Mr. Williamson made a motion, seconded by Neumeyer to approve the first reading of BILL NO. 96- 84. Mr. Gateley requested Mark Grimm address the concerns of the Ministerial Alliance regarding compulsive gambling disorders. Mr. Grimm stated that Boyd Gaming has agreed to include a provision in the agreement to take necessary steps to insure treatment of gaming disorders. This amendment will be presented to the CounciY at their March 4 meeting. Rev. Kim Ferguson stated the Ministerial Alliance would be satisfied with this approach. Mr. Maunty Collins of Boyd Gaming thanked the Council and staff for their efforts in coming to an agreement. The original motaon was approved upon the following vote; Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-79 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH GREGORY CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR MODIFICATIONS AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The reading of BILL NO. 96-79 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-79 is RESOLUTION NO. 1148. BILL IVO. 96-80 was presented as fo(lows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH ASA ASPHALT, INC. FOR THE JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT The reading of BILL IVO. 96-80 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr, Eggimann's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gatetey, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-80 is RESOLUTION NO. 1149. BILL NO. 96-82 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH DARRELL L. LONG FOR THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU The reading of BILL NO. 96-82 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote:. Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. BILL NO. 96-82 is RESOLUTION NO. 1150. Mr. Ivan Irvin was reappointed to the Board of Adjustment for a term expiring March 6, 2001, upon Mayor Spradling's motion, Mr. Eggimann's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, VVilliamson. Nays, none. The following individuals were appointed for the designated terms to the Cable Television Advisory Committee upon Mr. Eggimann's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. 434 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular _ S@SSIOft February 20 19 96 S-ta9nn David Barklage 1 year term Michael Maguire 3 year term Roy Jones 2 year term Gyde L.ee Benson Jr 1 year term Cynthia Adams 2 year term Susan Hekmat 1 year term Miki Gudermuth 2 year term Fred Keller 1 year term Bruce Mims 3 year term Lloyd F. Williams 3 year term James Dufek 3 year terrra A temporary 5 percent beer by the drink license for Joe Anders, d/b/a Kiwanis Club of Cape Girardeau, for an event to be held on March 2, 1996, at the Arena Building, was approved upon Mr. Williamson's motion, Mr. Neumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson, 1Vays, none , After discussion, a retail liquor by the drink license for Chester D. Casey, d/b/a Peppy's Sports Bar and Dance Club, 823 S. Kingshighway, Chester D. Casey, Managing Officer, was conditionally approved upon Mr. Williamson's motion, Mr. Rickard's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. The City Council annual retreat was scheduled for April 19 and 20 at Black Forest Village. It was the consensus of the Council for staff to prepare the proper ordinances for the March 4 City Council meeting for a four-way stop at the corner of Bessie Street and Spring Avenue. The sanitary sewer extension to serve the Outback Steakhouse was accepted upon Mr. Neumeyer's motion, Mr. Williamson's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. City Council discussed the location of the Convention& Visitors Bureau O�ce at the seminary. Mr. Eggimann stated that the CVB should be operated as a business and have easy access to travelers, Most traffic is on the west side of the city near I-55, and this is where the offices should be located. Mayor Spradling stated that the seminary is not necessarily the best site for the office; however, he does not feel it is appropriate to build a new building at this time when the hotel/motel tax will be ending in 2004. Bob Hoppman stated it is the goal of the CVB to locate their new offices at Osage Park. Mr. Neumeyer explained that when the bridge route is completed, traffic patterns will change, and the seminary would be a good location for a satellite office. Regarding water disconnects, Mayor Spradling explained that it is the recommendation of the staff to return to the disconnect policy in effect prior to April, 1995, increase the deposit for residential customers, and implement an appeals process. After discussion, Mr. Eggimann made a motion, seconded by Mr. Gateley, that the city revert back to water disconnect methods used prior to April, 1995; the required deposit for residential customers be increased to equal two times the average monthly residential bill; and an appeals process be established to allow customers an avenue to appeal decisions of the Finance Department. The motion was approved upon the following vote: vote: Ayes, Eggimann, Gateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none There being no further business, the Council adjourned upon Mr. Gateley"s motion, IVIr. I�ieumeyer's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Eggimann, (sateley, Neumeyer, Rickard, Spradling, Williamson. Nays, none. 435 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reqular _ S@SSIOfI February 20 iQ 96 A. . Spradling III, Mayor � � � ����.{�� �� ������;�Ic�( � �° G�ayle . Conrad, Deputy City Clerk