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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.03-06-2023.RegularSessionProceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 6, 2023 LL -263 STUDY SESSION — March 6,2023 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Tuesday, March 6, 2023, 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 —March 6,2023 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Tuesday, March 6, 2023, starting at 6:54 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, Nate Thomas, anj Shannon Truxel present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 2403 South Sprigg Street from M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial District) to AG (Agricultural District). Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider a request for a special use permit for long-term use of a shipping container at 3439 William Street. The Agenda Report in the agenda packet presented for the record, a certified copy of the following items: (1) Section 30-104 entitled "Special Use Permits" from the City Code; (2) the application for Special Use Permit; and (3) the application file. Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. Brian Sherman, representative for Wal-Mart, spoke about the proposed project. There being no other appearances, the hearing was closed. A public hearing on the FY2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program. Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the February 21, 2023, City Council regular session minutes. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 6, 2023 LL -264 BILL NO. 23-24, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Lilmac East Third Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-25, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplemental Agreement with the Missouri Department of Transportation for the Kingshighway and Cape Rock Drive Sidewalks Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-26, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement for installation of an awning in the right of way adjacent to 100 South Sprigg Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-27, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement for installation of an awning in the right of way adjacent to 108 and I 10 South Sprigg Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-28, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement for installation of a Water Quality Unit within the right of way of Brownstone Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-29, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Supplemental Agreement with Bums & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., for the New Terminal Building Project at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Reading and Passage. Acceptance of the improvements to serve the Lilmac East Third Subdivision. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson, to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 23-24 will be Ordinance NO. 5622; BILL NO. 23-25 will be Ordinance NO. 5623; BILL NO. 23-26 will be Resolution NO. 3533; BILL NO. 23-27 will be Resolution NO. 3534; BILL NO. 23-28 will be Resolution NO. 3535; and BILL NO. 23-29 will be Resolution NO. 3536. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 23-30, 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 2403 South Sprigg Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M-2 to AG. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Dan Presson, to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 23-3 1, an Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit to Walmart Real Estate Business Trust for the purposes of placing, using, and maintaining a shipping container at 3439 William Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Lisa Green appeared with concern about what the type of materials to be stored in the shipping container. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 6, 2023 LL -265 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. 23-32, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Bertrand Subdivision. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Dan Presson, to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 23-33, an Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of Temporary Construction Easements and Permanent Drainage Easements from various property owners for the Sherwood Drive / Hood Drive / Brookwood Drive Drainage Improvements Project, 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 Shannon Truxel, Seconded by Mark Bliss, to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 23-34, an Ordinance accepting a Collector's Deed from Cape Girardeau County for property located at 416 Second Street, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Lisa Green appeared requesting clarification about the item. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shannon Truxel, to approve. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. BILL NO. 23-35, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to Vernon Rhodes Family Partners LLLP, for property along the right of way located at 2110 Southern Expressway, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Lisa Green appeared requesting clarification about the item. 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. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Golf Course Advisory Board. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to appoint Cindy Gannon and Brad Wittenborn for terms set to expire January 18, 2026. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. Appointment to the Town Plaza Community Improvement District Board of Directors A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Shannon Truxel, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Lindell Runnels to the Town Plaza Community Improvement District Board of Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 6, 2023 LL -266 Directors for a term expiring April 12, 2025. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. OTHER BUSPiESS Broadway Theatre, 805 Broadway, Demolition During the Study Session, Council Members were presented with a proposal to redevelop the structure located at 805 Broadway known as the Broadway Theatre. During the Study session, Council Members were asked to consider a "repair" option instead of demolition to remedy the dangerous portion of the structure. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to direct staff to investigate and report to Council, potential redevelopment of the Broadway Theatre through repair instead of demolition. Motion passed. 4-3. Ayes: Bliss, Presson, Randle, Thomas. Nays: Robbie Guard, Stacy Kinder, Shannon Truxel. Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda. Lisa Green appeared because she had registered to speak. She stated she was unable to prepare her statement and requested to make her comments at the next meeting. Andrew Ostrowski, resident of 131 Winterfield, appeared and stated he supported a change to the City Charter to increase the Mayor and Council Members' compensation. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Shannon Truxel, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. The regular session ended at 7:18 p.m. ru—?c4e�'�Tyfo—r, Dep�V'City Clerk Stacy Kifnder�Mayor