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Regular Session January 9, 2023
STUDY SESSION—January 9,2023
NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION
The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on
Monday, January 9, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council
Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard,Tameka Randle,Nate Thomas,and Shannon Truxel present.
Dan Presson was absent.
REGULAR SESSION—January 9,2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on
Monday, January 9, 2023, starting at 5:07 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council
Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard,Tameka Randle,Nate Thomas,and Shannon Truxel present.
Dan Presson was absent.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to adopt the Agenda.
A Motion was made by Stacy Kinder, Seconded by Shannon Truxel, to amend the agenda to
remove from the Consent Agenda item 4 setting a public hearing on a request to rezone property
located at 2530 Marsha Kay Drive, and to place it on the agenda under Items Removed From the
Consent Agenda.
Amending Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Absent:
Presson.
A Motion was made by Stacy Kinder, Seconded by Mark Bliss,to amend the agenda by changing
the wording of the Closed Session to read, "legal actions and litigation, confidential
communications with legal counsel and personnel, pursuant to RSMo. Sections 610.021(1) and
(3)"and removing subsection (2) for purchase or sale of real estate.
Amending Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Absent:
Presson.
The original motion, as amended, to adopt the Agenda passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder,
Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Presson.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 2854 Cape LaCroix Road
from R-1 (Single Family Suburban Residential District) to R-4 (Medium Density Multifamily
Residential District. Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
Mr.Jeremy Ferguson, 945 Karau,appeared in support of the request and to answer any questions.
Mrs. Carrie Walker, 3657 County Road 620, expressed concerns with traffic and visibility.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the December 19,2022, City Council regular session minutes.
BILL NO. 22-186, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Cape West Crossing East-Second
Subdivision. Second and Third Readings.
Approval of the Release of Performance Guarantee Agreement for The Highlands at Hopper
Crossing- Phase 1.
Approval of the Release of Performance Guarantee Agreement for The Highlands at Hopper
Crossing- Phase 2.
Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc. for
the College Street Improvements Project.
Accept public sewer infrastructure improvements to serve Cuba Financial at 3224 Independence
Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau.
Acceptance of water system improvements for the McDonalds at 1701 N Kingshighway, in the
City of Cape Girardeau.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss,Guard, Kinder, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Absent: Presson.
BILL NO. 22-186 will be Ordinance NO. 5610.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Set a public hearing on a request to rezone property located at 2530 Marsha Kay Drive from R-1
(Single-Family Suburban Residential District)to NC (Neighborhood Commercial District).
The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this issue.
City Planner Ryan Shrimplin reviewed the rezoning request and the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendation to deny the request.
Leslie Lindy, 2528 Marsha Kay, expressed concerns with the request and presented photos to the
council members of the condition of the street.
Andrew Ostrowski, 131 Winterfield Circle,expressed concerns with traffic.
Jeff Gibson,2530 Marsha Kay, requested a public hearing be set on this request.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to set a public hearing for
January 23, 2023, on a request to rezone property located at 2530 Marsha Kay Drive from R-1
(Single-Family Suburban Residential District)to NC(Neighborhood Commercial District).
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Absent, Presson.
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NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 23-01, 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 2854 Cape LaCroix
Road, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-1 to R-4. First Reading. The
Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
Following Council discussion, a Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,
to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Absent,
Presson.
BILL NO. 23-02, an Ordinance imposing a sales tax at a rate of three percent on all tangible
personal property retail sales of adult use marijuana sold in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,
and providing for the submission of the proposal authorizing such tax to the qualified voters of
the City at the General Municipal Election to be held on April 4, 2023, and directing the City
Clerk to provide notice of said election. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances
regarding this Bill.
Geneva Allen-Patterson, 510 Olive Street,questioned what the tax revenue would be used for.
Mary Wright, 605 N. Spanish, questioned what the tax revenue would be used for. She suggested
it be used for the homeless.
Ramona Baily, 733 N. Sunset, supported the tax if the monies would be used for something
towards homelessness in the city.
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Andrew Ostrowski questioned what is drawing the homeless to Cape.
Walter Austin Jr., 1240 Linden Street, questioned what happened to the proposed project for
boxcars to be placed for homeless sheltering.
David Atkins, 133 E. Cape Rock, requested clarification on how the tax would be imposed.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve BILL NO. 23-02
Ms. Truxel expressed concerns about homelessness and ties to drug abuse and addiction, and
questioned how the funding was determined. City Manager Dr. Kenneth Haskin stated the Police
Department would partner with agencies certified by the State of Missouri to provide drug
addiction assistance.
Ms. Truxel made an amending motion to remove from the Ordinance and ballot the language that
no more than one-quarter of the monies collected fund the Police Department.
Following Council discussion, Ms. Truxel withdrew her amending motion.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Randle, Thomas,Truxel. Absent: Presson
APPOINTMENTS
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Appointment to the Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET Board of Directors.
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel, to appoint Mayor Kinder to
the Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET Board of Directors (recently renamed SEMORedi) for a
term expiring December 31, 2023.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss,Guard, Kinder, Randle,Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Presson
OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Kinder questioned the City's emergency response plan relating to the recent cold weather
emergency sheltering and electric utility outage. She asked if any other council members would
support her in requesting staff to complete research and report back to the City Council regarding
the city's emergency plan. For staff to continue, three council members must be supportive of the
request. Mr. Bliss and Mr. Thomas supported the request. Mayor Kinder requested Dr. Haskin to
continue this discussion with city staff and report back to the Council.
Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda.
Ms. Nancy Nussbaum-Robinson, 409 Franklin, stated the need for overnight, cold-weather
sheltering for the homeless.
Ms. Geneva Allen Patterson, 510 Olive, reported the People's Shelter ministry offers sheltering
for homeless when the outside temperature is 32 degrees or lower for two or more days. Over the
recent cold weather period, the Shelter paid for at least ten hotel rooms to shelter the homeless.
Ms. Mary Wright, Street Level, 2605 N. Spanish, questioned the city's rental inspection program
and distributed photos of the condition of the rental property she previously lived in.
Ms. Ramona Bailey introduced Ms. Geneva Allen-Patterson as the new pastor of St. James AME
Church. The church will be celebrating its' 160th anniversary this year.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Robbie Guard, to adjourn to closed session,
pursuant to RSMo. 610.021 (1)and (2).
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Absent: Presson.
The regular session ended at 6:34 p.m.
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