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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.12-20-1993.Regular 309 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular SQSS1011 December 20 19 �_ SLL.13703 REGULAR SESSION - DECEMBER 20, 1993 Council convened in regular session on Monday, December 20, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. with Mayor Francis E. Rhodes, presiding and Council Members Melvin Gateley, Melvin Kasten, David L'unbaugh, Doug Richards, A1 Spradling III, and Mary Wulfers present. Prior to the regular session, a public forum was held at 5:30 p.m. to report the status of development of excursion riverboat gaming in the city and receive public comment on this issue. Notes of the public forum are attached hereto and made a part of these minutes (Exhibit A). Prior to the regular session, council convened in Executive Session for purposes of discussing real estate issues upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richazds, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. The invocation was presented by Rev. Roy Jones, Director of Missions, Cape Baptist Association, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The minutes from the December 2 1993, Special Session, and the December 6, 1993, Regular and Fxecutive Sessions were approved upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Limbaugh's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. The agenda was adopted as distributed to the Council upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Cpt. Elmer Trapp appeared before the Council and submitted a report and recommendation of the Housing Assistance Task Force, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes (Exhibit B). Ms. Debra Willis of the Housing Assistance Task Force appeared before the Council and presented facts which supported the recommendation of the Task Force. In addition, she stated that the Task Force would meet with the Council if necessary to provide additional information on the issue. She requested that one time per month the city staff make the public aware of the progress made toward housing in Cape Girardeau. After discussion, Mr. Gateley made a motion, seconded by Mayor Rhodes, that this issue be placed on the January 3, 1994, City Council agenda for discussion. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Mr. Doug Leslie, Assistant City Manager and Public Works Director, made a presentation to the Council regarding solid waste fees. A video was viewed which explained the present solid waste situation in Cape Girardeau. The uiformation presented is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes (Fxhibit C). Mr. Gateley questioned 310 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular $QSS1011 December 20 19 93 SIL.73703 what the deadline was for closure of the landfill and whether or not any city employees are working on the closure efforts. Mr. Richards expressed his concerns about the fee increases and stated that other alternatives should be reviewed, including privatization. He made a motion, seconded by Mr. Spradling, that the issue of the solid waste fees be tabled to the January 3, 1994, City Council agenda to discuss alternatives available. Mr. Leslie explained that approximately one year ago the Solid Waste Task Force reviewed the options available and made a recommendation to the Council at that time. The cost increases are due to mandates being passed down from the federal and state governments. Of the proposed $12.00 fee, only $5.31 is actually for the solid waste collection. Mr. Spradling stated that the city may need to look back at the policy whereby the city subsidized the trash service. In addition, the city may need to eliminate some services, such as leaf pickup. Ms. Wulfers questioned: (a) what percentage of waste goes to recycling versus the landfill; (b) who gets charged tipping fees at the transfer station; (c) what the staff's opinion was on charging for leaf collection; and (d) what the current charges are for a special pickup. Mr. Leslie responded as follows: (a) approximately 16 to 18 percent of the waste stream is recycled; (b) all commercial accounts are charged tipping fees for landfill disposal; (c) some cities do charge for leaf collection service; and (d) special pickup charges are$5.00 for items that one person can pick up and $10.00 for items that would require two people to pick up. Mr. Bob Herbst, a member of the Solid Waste Task Force, stated that all the concerns of the Council were addressed by the 5olid Waste Task Force. The more successful the recycling program is, the more it is going to cost. In order to lower costs, the level of services provided will have to be reduced. He stated he felt that tabling the issue will not achieve anything. Mr. Limbaugh requested that the recommendation of the Solid Waste Task Force be resubmitted to the Council. Ms. Brenda Dohogne appeared before the Council and submitted a proposal on alternatives to the trash fee increase. A copy of the proposal is attached hereto and made a part of these minutes (E�ibit D). Mr. Don Howard appeared before the Council in opposition to regulations and trash fee increases. Mr. Richards restated his motion as follows: that the issue of the solid waste fees be tabled to the January 3, 1994, City Council agenda to discuss alternatives available. The 311 Proceedings of the City Councii, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular $eSSiOfI December 20 �9 93 SLL.13703 motion was approved upon the following roll call vote: Gateley, aye; Kasten, aye; Limbaugh, aye; Rhodes, aye; Richards, aye; Spradling, aye; Wulfers, aye. Mr. Tom Carnes, attorney-at-law, appeared before the Council on behalf of the residents of Stonebridge Subdivision in reference to Bill No. 93-281, an Ordinance extending the term of Franchise Ordinance No. 1274. He stated that it was his opinion that TCI Cablevision should be required to make reparations to the residents of Stonebridge Subdivision due to the fact that they have not received cable service in their subdivision as provided in the franchise agreement. Mr. Roger Harms of TCI Cablevision appeared before the Council and stated that cable installation in Stonebridge Subdivision should be completed by the end of February, weather permitting. Mr. Carnes requested that the first reading of Bill No. 93-281 not be approved until the issue of cable in Stonebridge Subdivision is resolved. BILL NO. 93-281 was given first reading as follows: AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TERM OF FRANCHISE ORDINANCE NO. 1274, PASSED DECEMBER 7, 1977 After discussion, the first reading of BILL NO. 93-281 was appmved upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Mr. Richards second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Ms. Debra Willis, 418 Themis, Apt. 6, appeared before the Council and requested that the Mayor and City Council stop dismissing citizens before their allotted time is up. Ms. Dorothy Jones questioned what was resolved about the housing issue. Mr. Limbaugh explained that the issue will be discussed at the 7anuary 3, 1994, City Council meeting. Regarding the Request for Proposals for excursion riverboat gambing, Mr. Spradling made a motion, seconded by Dr. Kasten, that the staff make the changes in the RFP as proposed by the Ministerial Alliance and discussed at the public forum, that a notice of the RFP be mailed and/or advertised, and that the responses to the RFP be received by 7anuary 15, 1994. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Mr. Gateley reminded everyone that although the RFP is prepared and will be advertised, their will still be a public forum at the first City Council meetings in January and February. Mr. Gateley questioned whether the city has made any efforts with the schools to address the crime issues, including the multiple deaths that have taken place in the recent past. Mr. Butch Boyd, Police Chief, stated that the crime unit is visiting local schools and presenting a program to all students entitled "Stranger Danger." The following bills were given second and third readings: 312 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular $@SSIOn December 20 ig 93 SLL.13703 BILL NO. 93-276 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF LATERAL SEWER DISTRICT NO. 14-0-1, A SUBDIVISION OF LATERAL SEWER DISTRICT NO. 14-0, APPROVING THE PLANS AND AUTHORIZIIVG THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SYSTEM OF SAIVITARY LATERAL SEWERS IN LATERAL SEWER DISTRICT NO. 14-0-1, UNDER A PRIVATE CONTRACT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PROVISIONS, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 93-277 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A SEWER EASEMENT FROM LILLIAN U. JOINER, IN CRITES FIRST ADDITTON BILL NO. 93-278 AN ORDINANCE ACCFPTING A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM DRURY INNS, INC. FOR CAPE WEST PARKWAY RIGHT- OF-WAY BILL NO. 93-270 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 30 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ZOIVING BILL NO. 93-272 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO SELMA M. CRISLER FOR PURPO5ES OF MAINTAIIVING AND OPERATING AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR A RESIDENTIAL USE AT 624 COMMERCIAL STREET, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 93-271 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERNIIT TO BIBLE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH FOR PURPOSES OF CONSTRUCTING,MAINTAIIVING AND OPERATING A NEW PARSONAGE RESIDENCE AT 2885 HOPPER ROAD, IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 93-275 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECORD PLAT OF A RE-SUBDIVISION OF LOT 7 OF MT. AUBURN SUBDIVISION NO. 3 BILL NO. 93-273 AN ORDINANCE ACCEP'TING GFNF_RAi_• WA,��RANTY DEED FROM 70E D. LOWES AND DEBRA J. LOWES FOR TFIE CAPE LA CROIX CREEK/WALKER BRANCH FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT BILL NO. 93-279 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A QUIT CLAIM DEED FROM THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR CAPE WEST PARKWAY 313 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular $QSS1011 December 20 19 93 SLL.13703 BII.L NO. 93-280 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE BOUNDARIES OF LATERAL SEWER DISTRICT NO. 12-C-4, A SUBDIVISION OF TRUNK SEWER DISTRICT NO. 12-C, APPROVING THE PLANS AND AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTTON OF A SYSTEM OF SAIVITARY LATERAL SEWERS IN LATERAL SEWER DISTRICT NO. 12-C-4, UNDER A PRIVATE CONTRACT SUBJECT O CERTAIN PROVISIONS, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 93-282 AN ORDINANCE REAFFIRNIING 'TIiE ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE, PROVIDING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO DO THE WORK, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE WORK, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BILLS IN AN AMOLTNT NOT TO EXCEED $10.00 PER FRONT FOOT IN PAYMENT OF THE COST OF SAME ON THAT PART OF SCOTTS LANE FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH BERTLING STREET NORTH 1112 FEET TO IT TERMINUS AND BRENDA LANE FROM ITS BEGINI�TING AT SCOTTS LANE 25 FEET TO ITS TERMINUS IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI BILL NO. 93-283 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1326 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TWO EASEMENTS FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION TO THE MISSOURI HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION CONIlVIISSION, FOR IMPROVIIVIENTS AT THE INTER- CHANGE OF ROUTE I-55 AND RELOCATED ROUTE 74 The second and third readings of BILL NOS. 93-276, 93-277, 93-278, 93-270, 93-272, 93-271, 93-275, 93-273, 93-279, 93-280, 93-282 and 93-283 were approved and the ordinances adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Spradling's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BILL NO. 93-276 is ORDINANCE NO. 1456; BILI. NO. 93- 277 is ORDINANCE NO. 1457; BILL NO. 93-278 is ORDINANCE NO. 1458. BILL NO. 93-270 is ORDINANCE NO. 1459; BILL NO. 93-272 is ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1460; BII.L NO. 93-271 is ORDINANCE NO. 1461; BILL NO. 93-275 is ORDINANCE NO. 1462; BILL NO. 93-273 is ORDINANCE NO. 1463; BILL NO. 93- 279 is ORDINANCE NO. 1464; BILL NO. 93-280 is ORDINANCE NO. 1465; BILL NO. 93-282 is ORDINANCE NO. 1466; BILL NO. 93-283 is ORDINANCE NO. 1467. BII.L NO. 93-284 was given first reading as follows: 314 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Reqular SeSSIOCI December 20 1 g 93 SLL.13703 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FROM GOLDEN CAT CORPORATION; INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF SCOTT, MISSOURI; ROBERT A. DRURY; AND DSW DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, FOR A CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU WATER MAIN The first reading of BII.L NO. 93-284 was approved upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Ms. Wulfers' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BII,L NO. 93-285 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LITTLE RIVER DRAINAGE DISTRICT FOR A CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU WATER MAIN. The reading of BILL NO. 93-285 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Ms. Wulfers' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BILL NO. 93-285 is RFSOLUTION NO. 884. BILL NO. 93-286 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI, STATING INTENT TO SEEK FUNDING THROUGH TI� "COMMUIVITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT" PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING TI� CITY MANAGER TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES IN AN ATTEMP'T TO SECURE FUNDING. The reading of BILL NO. 93-286 was appmved and the resolution adopted upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, L'unbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BILL NO. 93-286 is RFSOLUTION NO. 885. BILL NO. 93-291 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY, INC. FOR ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU MiTNICIPAL AIRPORT The reading of BILL NO. 93-291 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Spradling's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BILL NO. 93- 291 is RFSOLU'ITON NO. 886. 315 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular S@SSIOn December 20 19 93 SLL.13703 BILL NO. 93-292 was presented as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT #1 TO A CONTRACT WITH CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY, � INC. FOR PROJECT CONSULTING SERVICES AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU MLTNICIPAL AIRPORT The reading of BILL NO. 93-292 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Spradling's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. BII.L NO. 93- 292 is RFSOLU'TION NO. 887. Mr. Jim Arnzen and Mr. Robert Strack were appointed to the Board of Examiners for a term expiring January 1, 1997, upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Mr. Daniel Drury, Ms. Juan Crites, and Ms. Beverly Estes were appointed to the Convention and Visitors Advisory Board for a term expiring January 1, 1997, upon Mr. Gateley's motion, Mr. Spradling's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Mr. Harold Tilley, Ms. Diane Bauman, Mr. Henry "Rardy" Spratt and Mr. Ken Emmons were appointed to the Vision 2000 Community Relations Council for a term expiring December 31, 1996, and Mr. John Mehner and Mr. Doug Leslie were appointed as ex-officio members to the Vision 2000 Community Relations Council, upon Ms. Wulfers' motion, Mr. Spradling's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley (abstain), Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Mr. A1 Spradling III was appointed to the Cape Girardeau Parks Development Foundation for a term expiring December 31, 1994, upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. A retail liquor by the drink license for Michael Schmidt, d/b/a The Pladium, 1127 Broadway, Michael Schmidt, Managing Officer, was approved upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Dr. Kasten's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Mr. Gateley made a motion, seconded by Ms. Wulfers, to file the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the request from Wade and Joyce Owens for a special use permit for a mail order parts business at 624 Koch Avenue in an R-2, Single Family Residential District. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. 316 Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular S@SSIOt1 December 20 19 93 SLL.13703 Mr. Spradling made a motion, seconded by Dr. Kasten, to authorize partial release of escrow in the amount of$71,580.00 for improvements in Stonebridge Subdivision Phase I. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes (abstain), Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. The plans for construction of improvements on properties north of Hopper Road and west of Mount Auburn Road, contingent upon the payment of estimated inspection fees and the proper state permits being acquired, were approved upon Mr. Spradling's motion, Mr. Gateley's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Mr. Spradling made a motion, seconded by Dr. Kasten, to approve the application for change of Managing Officer, original package liquar Sunday sales license, for Drury Land Development, d/b/a D-Mart, 5 Farrar Drive, to Charles L. Drury. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Kasten, Limbaugh, Rhodes, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. Regarding the Request for Proposals for excursion riverboat gambling, Mr. Limbaugh questioned whether the staff would be reviewing the proposals and making a recommendation to the Council, or whether the Council would review the proposals and make the decision. Mr. Gateley and Mayor Rhodes stated there should not be a recommendation from the staff and the Council should make the final decision. Mr. Fischer stated that the staff would review the proposals and list the pros and cons of each, and that all proposals will be submitted to the Council for their review and final decision. There being no further business, the Council adjoumed upon Dr. Kasten's motion, Mr. Richards' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Gateley, Limbaugh, Richards, Spradling, Wulfers. Nays, none. � — ���?,2C�L_ �� ����� Francis E. Rhodes, Mayor r f � � . Gayle � . Conrad, Deputy City Clerk 317 EX�IIBIT A PUBLIC FORUM EXCURSION RIVERBOAT GANIING Monday, December 20, 1993, 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers � NOTES OF PUBLIC FORUM Rev. Kim Ferguson of the Ministerial Alliance presented a letter to the Council addressing areas of concern regarding riverboat gambling. A copy of the letter is attached hereto and made a part of these notes (Exhibit 1). After Rev. Ferguson read the letter, Mr. 7. Ronald Fischer, City Manager, explained that many of the items addressed in the letter are already a part of the Request for Proposals and the State statute regarding riverboat gambling. These issues will be addressed when evaluating the proposals. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be established so that a company cannot submit a proposal at the last minute. Ms. Wulfers stated that the best way for the city to get the most would be to have a very open bid process like St. Louis did. Mr. Fischer explained that once proposals are received, the city will then negotiate with the companies. Mr. Doug I.eslie, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director, explained that these are not sealed bids, but are proposals that are negotiable. Mr. Limbaugh expressed concerns with allocating funds to help gambling addicts as this would encourage people to use it as an excuse. Mayor Rhodes stated that all companies should be required to submit a performance bond. Page 9, paragraph C of the proposal addresses this issue. The format was left open to evaluate securities provided. Once a developer is selected, the city reserves the right to move to the next vendor if the bond is not met. Ms. Wulfers questioned whether there should be a minunum percentage of gross revenues required to be paid to the city over and above the state tax. Mr. Leslie explained that this is addressed in the RFP as an incentive payment and not as a tax. Other cities have addressed this issue in a similar manner. In Kansas City, it was listed as a contribution over and above the state tax. The actual amount received is dependent on the size of the city. The larger the city, the larger the figure. Mr. Fischer explained that in St. Joseph they had a minimum base lease for a port site, and then they provided for a percentage over and above the lease amount. � Mr. Gateley inquired about the Proposed Development Operation on page 4 of the RFP and what the opening paragraph was actually requiring. According to Mr. Leslie, the developer must meet all requirements of the agencies listed, and this would be worked out prior to entering into a contract. The developer would have to provide evidence that they have contacted each of these agencies. Mayor Rhodes stated that the SEMO Port Authority may also need to be included on this list because they get fees based on tonnage. 318 PubGc Forum Exhibit A Page 2 December 20, 1993 Mr. Gateley suggested that the city may want to address the issue of flooding of the � Mississippi, and also any affects the new bridge may have on the riverboat. 4 ` Mr. Tom Neumeyer stated on page 6, items E and F under Additional Issues of Interest, �;,,� one organization is mentioned in particulaz. He felt that the statement should be generalized to include all organizations and not list individual foundations. Mr. Spradling responded that the Park Development Foundation was established to develop tourism interest through its projects. Mr. Spradling stated that the suggestions from the Ministerial Alliance should be included in the Request for Proposals, that a statement should be added requiring the developer to provide evidence that the appropriate agencies have been contacted, and that the proposals should be received by January 15. According to Mr. Fischer, it would be appropriate to establish a deadline to receive proposals approximately 21 to 30 days after the first date of advertising for bid. Ms. Wulfers requested that there be another public forum before the RFP is advertised. Mr. Richards stated he would prefer to have the next public fonim at the first meeting in February so the Council would have time to review all the proposals. Mr. Gateley questioned those present whether or not they would prefer another public forum. Rev. Kim Ferguson was concerned with the particular areas addressed in the letter from the Ministerial Alliance, including percentage breakdowns on employment rates and land-based construction. If these areas are addressed in the RFP, they will be satisfied with the document. The Council members discussed the dates for the public forums and the date for receiving proposals. Mr. Gateley and Ms. Wulfers expressed concems that the process was moving too fast. Mr. Leslie explained that if the time frame is found to be inadequate, it can be extended at that time. There being no further discussion, the public forum was concluded. Notes taken and transcribed by Gayle Conrad Deputy City Clerk � � � Exhibi 319 December 6, 1993 The Honorable Gene Rhodes, Mayor and Members of the City Council City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri i Dear Mayor and Council Members; : Understanding that the best interests of our community is the first perogative of the Ciry Council, we would like to thanl: you and commend you for the deliberate steps taken to assure a quality control situation, concerning riverboat gambling in our city. We again express our desire to work with the city in its upcoming deliberations regarding the selection policy, criteria, licensing and arrival of a riverboat gambling operation. It is imperative that the public have an opportunity to be involved in the total process, considering this issue has so aroused the public mind and has touched the passions of many. We recommend that the council officially go on record as to providing a minimum of one public access and input meeting each month during the duration of the process to select and establish a riverboat gambling vendor. In a recent meeting, a general concensus was obtained concerning numerous areas of consideration that riverboat gambling will bring to our community. In the spirit of cooperation, it is our desire to see these areas of consideration clarified and direction then be given to any riverboat gambling vendor selected to represent our city. Thus, we recommend the following issues be addressed: 1) That a certain portion of the land base development proposal be assured of completion previous to the docking and start up of an excursion riverboat gambling operation. 2) Any tax increase needed as a result of increased city services and capitol projects to benefit , a riverboat gamblin� operation, must be brought to the people of the city for a vote. 3) That the city carefully consider any proposals that would change city ordinances or bring about waivers of existing guidelines or laws. 4) That the convention and tourism tax not be used on services or promotion of the riverboat gambling operation. 5) That local hiring be a predominate goal in the areas of: A) Land based construction � B) Suppliers/Vendors • C) Employees 6) That a percentage of profit of riverboat gambling be set aside for gambling addiction � recovery. ; i I 320 'n That consideration be given to per day gambling loss limits. 8) That the entertainment provided by the riverboat gambling industry be family oriented as opposed to adult Las Vegas sryle entertainment. - 9) That gambling only be permitted on the boat proper and when the boat is on an ezcursion. t ; 10) That consideration be given to restrict its Sunday hours for gambling. � l 11) That our cunent billboard advertisement laws be strictly enforced as to prevent an influx of ; riverboat gambling advertisement throughout the city. � 12) In the area of finances; I � A) That the city develop safeguards to prevent itself from becoming dependent on ' riverboat gambling for its day to day operations. - B) That the city contract with an independent accounting firm to audit the riverboat gambling income operations. . With careful planning future problems can be decreased. These concerns are inportant for our city. We look forward to addressing these issues in open dialogue with you. Respectfully submitted by the following persons authorized by the Cape Girardeau Ministerial Alliance: James G. Caughlan, Alliance President Pastor, Evangelical United Church of Christ William Burke, Alliance Secretary/Treasurer Pastor, First Church of the Nazarene Kim Ferguson Pastor, Cornerstone Assembly Church Roy Jones Director of Missions, Cape Baptist Association Cecil Barham Pastor, Bethel Assembly of God Church Andrew Pratt Director, Baptist Student Center ` � � � Neil Stein � Pastor, Centenary United Methodist Church ' Elmer Trapp Captain, Salvation Army i 1 i � : � Exhibit 1 321 _ " _ - . Wes Wright Pastor, Mount Auburn Christian Church And the following concerned citizens; - , Jonathan L. Vorce Brenda F. Dohogne Audie Long ' Michael Wulfers, M.D. 4 John Ferguson , � Scott Bechtold 4 I ; j . ; � ; 1' i � � Exhibit B 323 REPORT OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE TASK FORCE The Housing Assistance Task Force was appointed by the City Council on June 7, 1993, to determine the need for affordable housing in the City and how to address the need. At the first meeting of the Task Force, Steve Williams, Housing Assistance Coordinator for the City, presented several programs available for housing assistance, including the Block Grant Program, Rental Rehab Program, programs under East Missouri Action Agency, and programs funded privately through MHDC. The Task Force has been presented with information from William C. Tucker, Housing Director of East Missouri Action Agency, regarding programs available through their office; Bobby Henry, Executive Director of the Housing Authority in Sikeston, Missouri; Andrew L. Boeddeker, Chief of Assisted Housing Management, Housing and Urban Development, St. Louis Office; and Ralph Stone, a private consultant. The Task Force also toured Housing Authority facilities in Poplar Bluff and Sikeston to see what public housing facilities looked like, and to see how their operations worked. At their final meeting, the Task Force toured the City to view available housing stock in low-moderate areas of our community. They were also given figures on the number of housing units that were being demolished. As a result of the new Mississippi River Bridge/Highway 74 project, 69 residences will be demolished; 120 residential structures were damaged by the 1993 Flood, with 30 structures proposed for demolition through a grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development; and 186 structures have been demolished within the City from January 1, 1990, to September 30, 1993. The consensus of the Task Force was that they feel public housing would help make units available to low-moderate income residents of the City and/or elderly citizens. The Housing Assistance Task Force requests that the Council review their recommendation. If the Council would so desire, the Task Force members would meet with them to discuss their decision process. The Task Force would also like the opportunity to meet with Housing Authority Commissioners, if the Council chooses to proceed in this manner, to discuss information they have received relating to public housing. �-� I � -"' � "� '% . �- `�', � �� Zl%�,�'C;-� ' i r',y.�'i'?-Cii'� ��..�G~ZC.��% ���'���- Bob Bohnsack, Chairman Bernice Coar-Cobb, Vice-Chairman � , i .'"�, !//7' �'•��< i i ��-�,.�,,`� �� � � � > ; Debra Willis, Secretary Brenda Dohogne Exhibit B 324 / A , % � �m �lie0 ( i. �.dtlNlt� Denise Essner R p ori , � , �,;�/ Charles Haubo d Doug Ri ds � K/ Capt. F1mer Trapp Michael Wallace i� � 1 � ( � � Exhibit C ' 325 . _ .. CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU . SOUD WASTE PROGRAM O Total Solid W�t,e Budget 1993 - 1994 $2.2 Million � O Total Number of Solid Waste Employees 28.5 � O Total Number o€ �ouseholds served 9,691 � O Total Stops Per 2Sonth 52�466 O Total Stops Per Year 629,592 � Exhibit C 326 - RESIDENTIAL SOLlD WASTE COLLECf10N . Total Number of Households served -- 9,691 Total Stops Per Month 41,9.62 . � � Total Stops Per Year 503,544 � Annual Tons of Residential Solid Waste 7,833.24 RECYCLING COLLECTiON Total Number of Households Served 3,632 Total Stops Per Month 14,5a4 Total Stops Per Year � �ZE:,048 Annual Tons of Recycling 1,270 � � �. � COMMERCIAL CQLLECT`I� � Total Number of Commercial Accounts 608 Annual Tons of Commercial Solid Waste 11,621.52 Exhibit C � 327 SOUD WASTE SERVICES SUPPORTED BY �12.00 FEE O One Time Weekly Curbside Refuse Pickup O One Time Weekly Curbside Recycle Pickup, Unlimited Quantity: � � Newsprint Aluminum Brown Kraft Bags � Plastic Glass Corrugated Cardboard Magazines Steel Cans O Rear poor Service for Handicapped and Disabl.ed Residents O Citywide Cleanup Program - "Help Cape Shine" O Abandoned Trash Service O Additional Holiday Refuse Service � O Brush and Limb Collection and Processing (Storm Events) O Compost Drop-off Site O Recycle Drop-off O Extra Waste Drop-off at Recycling Center O Non-profit Organization Service: Boy Scout Jamboree at Black Forest Shriner's Circus Recycling Pickup for Girl Scouts (on Call) Recycling Pickup for Schools (on Call) Sports Events Service Project Redirectory Friends of Park O Transfer Station Disposal Service O Commercial Recycling Service O Leaf Collection Program and Composting O Free Mulch, Firewood, and Pallets � Exhibit C � 328 SOUD WASTE EMPLOYEES � Joe Ayers, Driver, 18 years . * Bill Bird, Transfer Station Leadman, 19 years Marbl.in Bird, Driver, 17 years 1 � Roosevelt Campbell, Loader, 7 months �' "� Kevin Cotner, Two-man Crew Loader, 3 years � Jesse Curry, Two-man Crew Driver, 14 years Norman Denny, Transfer Station Operator, 2 •years Phillip Dormeyer, Loader, 5 months McArthur Drake, Driver, 6 years Robert Foster, Driver, 16 years, * James Hillis, Recycling Center Operator, 19 years . Billy Lesar, Loader, 3 months Jerry Jaco, Two-man Crew Driver, 8 years William Jarvis, Loader, 1 year Robert Jones, Two-man Crew Loader, 1 year Randy McLain, Driver, 17 years Charles Mhoon, Loader, 7 months Don Roberts, Nuisance Abatement Officer, 1 year (part time) Lindsey Sample, Transfer Station Operator, 13 years Pam Sander, Customer Service Coordinator, 9 years David Sanford, Two-man Crew Loader, 1 year Mary Thatch, Customer Service Representative, 3 years * Steve G. Triplett, Solid Waste Coordinator, 3 years Michael Tripp, Two-man Crew Driver, 2 years Steve Wiley, Loader, 7 months Steve Williams, Loader, 1 year * Steve Willis, Foreman, 2 years Jack Yarbrough, Loader, 1 year � ,� � � �. * Missouri State Certified Solid Waste Technician � Exhib it C 329 Breakdown of �12.�0 Soiid Waste Fee � Transfer Station Operations 1.20 State Required Landfill Maintenance After Closure .53 ' Recycling Program & Collection 2.61 � Residential Waste Collection 5.31 � v Interest Expense - General .54 Landfill Closure Debt .67 City Wide Clean-up .09 Leaf Collection/Composting .27 Lemons Contract (Landfill & Hauling) 1.04 Other Revenue (Luggers, Wednesday Special Pickups, -.26 Recycling Products) Total So1id Waste Fee � $12 .00 Reasons for Increases Amount Landfill Disposal Costs .12 Landfill Glosure Costs .66 Increased Solid Waste Management District Membership Dues .07 Increased Operating Costs that have been experienced since August of 1992 and are expected to be experienced through June of 1995 .61 Total Proposed Increase $1.46 � Exhibit C 330 CQUSES OF INCREASED COSTS -- O Diesel fuel cost increased to $ .80/gallon due to federal Clean Air Act low sulfur fuel requirements from � � . $_69/gallon in January, 1993 . � O City personnel received pay and benefits increase last year. City personnel had not received an increase since 1991. O Older equipment is requiring more maintenance expense to keep running. � O The Solid Waste Departiaent incurred major flood cleanup -- � and disposal costs not covered by FEMA. O Department assumed added responsibilities inciuding citywide cleanup program, nuisance abatement and weed program (including mowing) , flood cleanup program, and leaf program. Q Added cost due to Senate BiZl 530 (Missouri State Solid Waste Law) requirements such as: O Sorting of banned materials from the waste stream: yard waste and leaves, hazardous materials, paints paint thinners, and waste oil. O Imposed Subtitle D require�ents resulted in higher landfill fees due to restrictions on landfill operations. O Additional testing required on stormwater runoff, groundwater and methane gas at the landfill. � O Additional costs of handling and grinding limbs from numerous storm events. This material is � prohibited from landfills by Senate Biil 530 . O Added cost due to Federal Ciean Air Act. Recycling of �'�' freon refrigerant from air conditioners, refrigerators, and freezers accepted at the Transfer Station. � � � � O Increases in the cost of advertising for education due � to the three bag Iimit, additional recyclable a�aterials �` � added to the recycling program, the annexation of Twin �f Lakes, and the cost of Solid Waste Task Force video production. Exnibit C . 331 FEDERAL�STATE YANOATID � LANDFiLL CLOSLIRE COST Surface Water Runoff Control , Terrace construction $ 3,440 _ Rip rap line channel construction $144,000 TOTAL $147,440 Landfill Gas System Acquire perimeter property (buffer zone) $ 18,000 Survey plat of expanded property $ 7,000 Installation of perimeter gas monitoring wells $ 4,000 Passive gas venting perimeter trench $I62,000 Cas systea design and engineering oversight of construction $ 48,600 �+p�pp,t, $237,000 Final Cover Final cover placement and on-site hauling $ 7�,0�0�0 Purchase and hauling of borrow cover $I35,000 Final grading $ 34,000 Seeding, fertilizing, & mulching � $ 24,000 2*pT� ,�268 ,000 TOTAL CLOSURE COST ' $657,440 * Burns � McDonnell, "Modified Closure and Post-Closure Plan for the City of Cape Girardeau Sanitary Landfill" , Exhi�it C 332 FEDERAL.ac STATE MANDA7'ED � . . POS'T-CL06URE LANDFlLL COST -. Site inspection (4 times per year) $ 720 � � Surface water drainage repair $ 7,200 � � f LeaChate system $Z4,300 � Groundwater monitoring $ 7,800 Landfill qas system $ 580 Final cover maintenan`ce $24,932 Record keepinq S 960 TO'PAL POST-CLOSURE COST $56,672 * Burns & I►icDonnell, "Modified Closure and Post-Closure Plan for the City of Cape Girardeau Sanitary Landfill* � . � , � - - - ------�--- Exhibit C 333 SiJMMARY OF SOLlD WASTE COST CUTTING A�IEASi1RES O Utilized old beverage trucks for recycling collection program. O Obtained and utilized danated equipment for recyc].ing program. O Instalied more efficient larger voYume compaction equipment at the Transfer Station. O Reorganized routes for greater efficiency and personnel utiiization. O Reduced solid waste pickup crew sizes from 3 to 2 employees. O Utilized community service workers and court assignees at Recycling Center. O Marketed recyclable products to get the best price for � the �aaterial. O Added proctucts ta the recycling program including cans and magazines. O Started enforcement of the 3 bag salid �aste lim.it ta make pickup more efficient anct to rec�uce waste valnme. O Obtained the best price possible for I2auling and landfill services at a negotiated rate of $12.50 per ton. Council requested bidding service with low bid at $13 . 25 per ton. : O Changed from a twice yearly clean-up week program to a once yeariy clean-up program. O Changed the leaf program from 4 zones with twice through each zone to 6 2ones with once through each zone. 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For the majority of payin� customers , tr.is will present no problem. However, there are many people within our city who are on fixed or restricted incomes , such as tile elderly, the unemployed , and sin�le parent head-of-households. To these persons an additional $1.46 per month is sometimes more than their bud�ets can handle. Therefore , before this fee increase is imposed, let me propose some alternatives. Overhead car. be cut in two different ways. First , consider reducin,� the frequency of curb-side recycling pick ups from �Neekly to bi-monthly. This could result in a si�nificant savin�s to the ,�anitation Departmer.t through reduced operational costs and main- tenance of trucks and fewer man-hours paid to service the routes . Second , the Sanitation Department should review its commer- cial routes . It has been brou?ht to my attention by a landlord in �nlard 2 that the �ity of Cape empties his apartment building' s dumpster on Tuesda�•, and on Thursday they return to em�ty the dumpster of the apartmen� �uildin� across the street. How man,y Exhibit D 336 times each week does this type of inefficiency in route lay-outs occur? It is a problem which could be corrected inexpensively� but would result , once again, in reduced overhead. � The City of Cape should also consider alt.ernative means of ` � paying for trash collection. It is unreasonable to expect a � widow who lives alone or a retired couple with no children to pay the same monthly fee as faMilies do. Tr.e City of Perryville handles this by assessing a trash fee in proportion to each household' s water bill, with a cap of �8 per month for trash collection. They have been using this billing method for two months ; their customers are satisfied. � second alternative for billin� can be found in Onekama, 1�Zichi�an. A privately-owned company services this tovm, c?�arQin� its customers either a monthly fee of w13.50 for once-t.veekly trash collection or the company' s trash ba�s can be purchased 10/��.'1�, When a customer buys the ba�s , he buys the trash service ; and filled ba�s are placed by the curb on disi_nated trash collec- tion days . Eoth our senior citizens and single parents could benefit fro.,� a volume-based , trash collection fee alternati��e . These people who are on fixed incomes don' t want a hand out� but they would like a break. Throu?h the reductions of overhead and alternative means of billing which I 've outlined , it may be l ,� possi�le to �ive them such a break. � � �espectfully submitted� ��,.! Brenda Dohogne Exhibit D " 337 TRASH COLLECTION---ONE�iAP�iA, MI The following information was given to me by: Harland' s Disposal Service 3890 Camp Road Nanistee , MI 49660 (616) 7z3-4940 What is rnonthly fee for trash pick up? $13. 50/month---This includes once-a-week trash collection. Customer is allowed up to five 30-gallon bags per pick up. Customer may also pay for trash service by buying our trash bags. How much do these bags cost? 10 bags/$15---These bags are orange with "Harland' s Disposal Service" stamped on each bag. Where are they sold? At the local grocery store . Harland' s pays the grocery store $1 per packa�e for handling these bags. Do you offer customers curb-side recycling? No. However, one day per month Harland' s parks a large truck at the local grocery store for two hours. The city is charged $25 per rour. �esidents of Onekama can bring their recyclables for drop off. Do you have trouble with customers who buy the bags , but then dispose of their trash by illegally dumping it? r�o . How many customers do you service? Approximately 10 ,000 billing customers Other billing options offered by Harland`s : Every other week pick-up: $29.25/3 months. Same volume . People tend to use this during winter months. City also provides clear bags for composting materials. Eags are made of corn starch. Cost: 10 bags/$1�. City - picks up these materials. When you buy the bags . you buy the service . Exhibit D 338 Onekama, P�4I (concl'd) Are customers satisfied with these methods of payment? Yes. Which method of payment is used by more customers? � � Buying monthly service seems more popular at this time , �, ,� but an increasing number of people are turning to bags as � recycling and composting become more prevalent. t � � � Exhibit D 339 TRASH COLLECTION---PERRYVILZE� MO The following information was given to me by: IYTel Niswonger, Public Works Director 120 North Jackson Perryville, 1�ZG E3775 (314) 54�7-2�94 What is monthly fee for trash pick up? It is based on customer's water bill, with a cap of $8. This includes once-a-week pick up. Trash bill is included with water bill. Water meters are read every month. In case of ice or snow storm, water bills will be estimated. Do you offer customers curb-side recycling? 1�To. How many customers do you service? Approximately 9,000 billing customers Are customers satisfied with this method payment? Yes. We 've been using the current billing method for about two months. At first, customers with a large water bill were paying $12-�15 for trash service. Therefore , a cap of �8 was placed on trash fee. For years , trash collection had been included in city tax bill. Our overhead became so great, that taxes would no longer cover it. Customers seemed to understand.