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REGULAR SESSION — FEBRUARY 3, 2003
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2003, at
7:00 p.m. with Mayor Jay B. Knudtson presiding and Council Members Evelyn Boardman,
Charles Herbst, Matthew Hopkins, Jay Purcell, and Hugh White present. Marcia Ritter was
absent.
Vicar James Zang of St. Andrew Lutheran Church presented the invocation, and the Pledge of
Allegiance was recited.
Prior to the regular session, the City Council convened in closed session for purposes of discussing
personnel matters pursuant to Section 610.021(3) of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, upon Mr.
White's motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins,
Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. Council Member Ritter was absent at that time.
The minutes of the January 21, 2003, regular and closed sessions were approved upon Ms.
Boardman's motion, Mr. Herbst's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst,
Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none.
The agenda was adopted as distributed upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. White's second, and the
following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none.
Mayor Knudtson presented a plaque to Charles Johnson honoring him for his retirement from the
Fire Department after 24 years of service.
Mr. F.R. "Buz" Sutherland of the Small Business Development Center, presented information
regarding assistance the Center has provided in the Southeast Missouri area over the past year. By
using prior investments, the Center has been able to leverage additional resources and grants to
enhance business development. He requested the City Council consider continuing its annual
investment in the Center at the same level that was approved in the previous year, which was
$6,000.
Mr. White questioned if there is still a need for a four-way stop at the intersection of Bertling and
West End Boulevard. City Manager Michael Miller responded the staff will complete a traffic
study and report back to the Council.
Mayor Knudtson reminded the Council Members that the financial disclosure forms need to be
completed and submitted to the City Clerk.
Mayor Knudtson continued that the Invest 4 Cape presentation was presented to the City Council
in the study session, and city staff will move forward with the presentation. He encouraged civic
groups to contact city hall if they would like to receive the presentation.
Mr. Miller stated that at the request of the Council, a work session has been scheduled with Scott
Meyer of the Missouri Department of Transportation for March 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers.
The following bills were given second and third readings.
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BILL NO. 03-08
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AN THORIZING THE AC --OF
PROPERTY FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF BLOOMFIELD ROAD
AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BRIDGE OVER RAMSEY BRANCH
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SCHEDULE K OF SECTION
26-121 OF THE CITY CODE, BY PLACING A YIELD SIGN ON
ABBEY ROAD AT ITS INTERSECTION WITH KENNETH
DRIVE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
BILL NO. 03-11 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS
AND AN ASSIGNMENT OF SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT
FROM DRURY SOUTHWEST, INC., FOR CAPE WEST VILLAGE
SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
BILL NO. 03-09 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A PERMANENT DRAINAGE
EASEMENT AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
FROM JERRY LIPPS AND RUTH W LIPPS FOR THE
KINGSHIGHWAY/COMMERCIAL STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT
The second and third readings of BILL Nos. 03-07, 03-08, 03-11, and 03-09 were approved and
the ordinances adopted upon Mr. White's motion, Mr. Purcell's second, and the following vote:
Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 03-07 is
ORDINANCE NO. 3133; BILL NO. 03-08 is ORDINANCE NO. 3134; BILL NO. 03-11 is
ORDINANCE NO. 3135; BILL NO. 03-09 is ORDINANCE NO. 3136.
BILL NO. 03-12 was given second and third readings as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR COMMERCIAL AVIATION
OPERATORS AT THE CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT
Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst, to approve the second and third readings of
BILL NO. 03-12 and adopt the ordinance. Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mr. Herbst,
to amend the Minimum Standards for Commercial Aviation Operators by including language
within Article 11.4 which changes 15,000 square feet to 10,000 square feet, and including
language within Article 11.5 which changes the second sentence to read, "If, however, any party is
authorized in writing by the City to operate fueling operations, it must assure properly trained
personnel and adequate equipment to perform fueling services." The amending motion was
approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White.
Nays, none. The original motion was approved as amended upon the following vote: Ayes,
Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 03-12 is
ORDINANCE NO. 3137.
BILL NO. 03-13 was given second and third reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CAPE
GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT
Mr. White made a motion, seconded by Ms. Boardman, to approve the second and third readings
of BILL NO. 03-13 and adopt the ordinance. Mr. Hopkins made a motion, seconded by Mr.
Purcell, to amend the Rules and Regulations by including language at the end of the last sentence
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of Part IV, Section 9, which reads, "unless that loss, damage or injury was caused by the negligent
or willful actions of the City, its agents, servants, or employees." The amending motion was
approved upon the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White.
Nays, none. The original motion was approved as amended upon the following vote: Ayes,
Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 03-13 is
ORDINANCE NO. 3138.
BILL NO. 03-17 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR THE
IMPROVEMENT OF SILVER SPRINGS ROAD BETWEEN MISSOURI ROUTE 74 AND MT.
AUBURN ROAD
The first reading of BILL NO. 03-17 was approved upon Mr. Hopkins' motion, Mr. Herbst's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White.
Nays, none.
BILL NO. 03-18 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THAT PART OF AN
ALLEYWAY RUNNING FROM NEW MADRID STREET TO MISSISSIPPI STREET
BETWEEN WEST END BOULEVARD AND ILLINOIS AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF CAPE
GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The first reading of BILL NO. 03-18 was approved upon Mr. Purcell's motion, Mr. White's
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White.
Nays, none.
BILL NO. 03-19 was given first reading as follows:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING IT NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THAT PART OF AN
ALLEYWAY RUNNING FROM FIFTH STREET TO JOHNSON STREET BETWEEN MAIN
STREET AND WATER STREET, IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The first reading of BILL NO. 03-19 was approved upon Ms. Boardman's motion, Mr. Hopkins'
second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White.
Nays, none.
BILL NO. 03-14 was presented as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY FOR AN HISTORIC
STRUCTURE INVENTORY IN THE CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
The reading of BILL NO. 03-14 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's
motion, Ms. Boardman's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins,
Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 03-14 is RESOLUTION NO. 1860.
BILL NO. 03-15 was presented as follows:
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A RESOLUTMN AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MODIFIED
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FOR THE CAPE
GIRARDEAU REGIONAL AIRPORT
The reading of BILL NO. 03-15 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Mr. Herbst's
motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins,
Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 03-15 is RESOLUTION NO. 1861.
BILL NO. 03-16 was presented as follows:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PAY PHONE
SERVICES INMATE TELEPHONE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN
BELL TELEPHONE, L.P.
The reading of BILL NO. 03-16 was approved and the resolution adopted upon Ms. Boardman's
motion, Mr. Hopkins' second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins,
Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none. BILL NO. 03-16 is RESOLUTION NO. 1862. Upon
questioning by the Mayor, Police Chief Steve Strong explained that the city did not seek proposals
for this agreement due to the limited number of companies that can offer this service. This type of
service requires special equipment, and it also generates a minimal amount of revenue.
Mr. White made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hopkins, to conditionally approve a 5% beer by the
drink and Sunday sales license for Qing Hong Wu d/b/a Chinatown Buffet, 213 S. Kingshighway,
Qing Hong Wu, Managing Officer. The motion was approved upon the following vote: Ayes,
Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson, Purcell, White. Nays, none.
There being no further business, the Council adjourned upon Mr. White's motion, Ms.
Boardman's second, and the following vote: Ayes, Boardman, Herbst, Hopkins, Knudtson,
Purcell, White. Nays, none.
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