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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.08-15-2022.Regular Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 15, 2022 LL-201 STUDY SESSION—August 15,2022 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, August 15, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. REGULAR SESSION—August 15,2022 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, August 15, 2022, starting at 5:22 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas, and Shannon Truxel present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA ' A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to adopt the Agenda. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing to consider Amending Ward Boundaries as a Result of the 2020 Census. Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. There being no appearances the public hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider the proposed voluntary annexation of property located at 4450 LaSalle Avenue, as requested by LaSalle Land Trust dated October 18, 2017, and the proposed zoning of the same property as C-2, Highway Commercial District. Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. Abe Funk, owner of the property, appeared on behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Their previous church burned, and it is their intent to rebuild in this location. There being no further appearances the public hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the August 1, 2022, City Council regular session minutes. BILL NO. 22-117, an Ordinance Providing for the Levying of the Annual City Revenue Tax: Public Health Tax; Special Business District No. 2; for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 15, 2022 LL-202 BILL NO. 22-118, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located at 2327 Boutin Drive and adjacent property, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-1 to AG. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 22-119, an Ordinance readopting Sections 2-90 to 2-97 of the City Code of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, relating to Conflicts of Interest. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 22-120, a Resolution of support for the proposal from MACO Development Company, L.L.C., for the Heritage Manor Apartments housing development, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 22-121, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Release of Lien for property located at 900 South Ellis Street, under the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Iowa, Affordable Housing Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 22-122, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau, for improvements in the alley between South Sprigg Street and South Frederick Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. Acceptance of the City Hall Design Build project improvements and authorize final payment to Penzel Construction Company. A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 22-117 will be Ordinance NO. 5568; BILL NO. 22-118 will be Ordinance NO. 5569; BILL NO. 22-119 will be Ordinance NO. 5570; BILL NO. 22-120 will be Resolution NO. 3495; BILL NO. 22-121 will be Resolution NO. 3496; and BILL NO. 22-122 will be Resolution NO. 3497. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 22-123, an Ordinance accepting a Sanitary Sewer Easement from Palomino Investments, LLC, for property located at 601 North Kingshighway, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Mark Bliss,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 22-124, an Ordinance amending Ward Boundaries of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, in response to the 2020 Decennial Census. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. Mayor Kinder explained that these changes in ward boundaries are necessary due to population shifts within the city. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 15, 2022 LL-203 A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 22-125, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Kim's Way Subdivision. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 22-126, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Kim's Way 2nd Subdivision. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 22-127, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Ozark Street Subdivision. First Reading.The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 22-128, an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of a Special Tax Bill for property located at 535 South Benton Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Shannon Truxel, Seconded by Mark Bliss,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. OTHER BUSINESS Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda. Allie Miles, 620 Terry Lane, President of Street Level Cape Girardeau. This is a community group of approximately 300 members concerned with the lack of a homeless shelter in the city. She presented a letter of request to the Mayor and City Council. Randy. He was previously homeless, but with the help of others and Street Level he now has a job and roof over his head. II Cynthia Durgan, 2824 Oakshire Circle, Street Level Cape. Spoke regarding homelessness in the City and an immediate need for sheltering programs in the city. Aaron Lerma, 233 N. Middle, Cape Tenants Leader. There should be public input on the ARPA funds allocation process and expressed concerns about housing. Carl Atkins, 133 East Cape Rock. Spoke regarding the ARPA funds allocation process. Loring Preston, 2303 West Cape Rock. Opposed the cancellation of the Coors Light Triathlon. Public comments are that there were not enough workers. He stated he knows of numerous individuals that would volunteer to assist. Businesses in the community support the City's Parks Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session August 15, 2022 LL-204 Department and athletic events,and they don't want to see them taken away. Bryan Kelpe, owner of Missouri Running Company. Commended the City's Park Department, and he will continue to work with the staff to assist with events. Skyler, 4 N. Benton. Challenged the Council to think about what they are doing to the homeless people in Cape with their lack of action. McKenzie Eston, 7 N. Benton, Street Level Cape. Encouraged the Council to establish a homeless shelter in the City. Tamara Zellars-Buck, 1812 Lakeshore, Chairperson of PORCH. Encouraged the Council during the upcoming budget process to review opportunities for funding other agencies in the City that provide needed services, including those that could be considered City services. Bridget Jackson, 517 Terry Lane. Spoke in support of Street Level Cape and its proposal request for the Council to provide homeless sheltering in the City. Charlene Hanson, 525 Oxford. Thanked the council for listening to the public's concerns regarding homelessness in the City. Andy Leighton. Thanked Mayor Kinder for State of the City comments at the recent Chamber event. He encouraged all to read Mayor's Kinder comments about Public Safety and the Second Amendment Preservation Act and how it can affect local public safety agencies. Ramona Bailey, People's Shelter at St. James AME Church. Organizations funded by the City are referring individuals to the People's Shelter for assistance. Geneva Allen Patterson, 510 Olive Street. Daily the People's Shelter receives calls for housing at St. James Church. She will be referring these people to the Mayor and Council. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. 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