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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil.Minutes.04-17-2023.RegularSession Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 17, 2023 LL-279 STUDY SESSION—April 17,2023 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, April 17, 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—April 17,2023 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, April 17, 2023, starting at 5:19 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 Tameka Randle, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder, Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the April 3, 2023, City Council regular session minutes, the April 10, 2023, special session and closed session minutes. BILL NO. 23-47, 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 1301 North Main Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M-1 to R-2. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-48, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding R-4, Medium Density Multifamily Residential District. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-49, an Ordinance accepting a General Warranty Deed from Cornerstone Church of Cape Girardeau, Inc., for Brink's Second Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-51, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with E. Ritter Communications Holdings, LLC, for installation of fiber optic cable at 202 North Kingshighway, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-52, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for PRS2/ARPA Stormwater Project, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 17, 2023 LL-280 A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-47 will be Ordinance NO. 5634; BILL NO. 23-48 will be Ordinance NO. 5635; BILL NO. 23-49 will be Ordinance NO. 5636; BILL NO. 23-51 will be Resolution NO. 3546; and BILL NO. 23-52 will be Resolution NO. 3547. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA Request for a public hearing for May 1, 2023 regarding a Redevelopment Plan submitted by The Broadway Theater Redevelopment Corporation for the Broadway Theater located at 805 Broadway. Assistant City Manager Community Development Director Trevor Pulley stated that The Broadway Theatre Redevelopment Corporation submitted to the City a Development Plan dated April 13, 2023, for the Broadway Theater located at 805 Broadway, pursuant to RSMo. Chapter 353. As required under Chapter 353, after receipt of a Development Plan, the City is required to hold a public hearing within a reasonable time of receipt of the plan. Ms. Liz Haynes, Executive Director of Old Town Cape, appeared in support of the Development Plan and recognized the supporters present at the meeting. Mr. Brennon Todt reviewed the proposed redevelopment and presented architectural renderings. Dr. Steve Hoffman, Professor of Historic Preservation, reviewed benefits of the project to repair rather than demolish the building. Mr. Danny Essner, 910 Pheasant Cove, expressed support for redevelopment of the Broadway Theater. Mr. Steve Watkins, 509 Morgan Oak, expressed support for redevelopment of the Broadway Theater. A female local artist expressed support for restoring the building. Mr. Ben Traxel, 2400 Brookwood, listed numerous buildings that have been revived and renovated in the downtown area, including the Esquire and Himmelberg House, and stated these projects would not be possible without support of City leadership and available financial incentives. Mr. Bill Cole, President of Old Town Cape Board, expressed support for redevelopment of the Broadway Theater. Ms. Dena expressed support in seeing the Broadway Theater renovated. Ms.Lisa Green spoke in opposition to using taxpayer money on the Broadway Theater. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 17, 2023 LL-281 A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel, to set a public hearing for May 1, 2023, regarding the Redevelopment Plan submitted by The Broadway Theater Redevelopment Corporation for the Broadway Theater located at 805 Broadway. Motion passed. 6-1.Ayes: Bliss,Kinder, Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Nay, Guard NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 23-53, an Ordinance approving the record plat of South Side Village. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve. Motion passed.7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-54 an Ordinance approving the final development plan of South Side Farms Phase 1. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Lisa Green appeared to inquire about the location. No one else 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. 23-55, an Ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding Urban Deer Hunting and the discharge of firearms. First Reading. The Mayor called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Mr. David Atkins, Cape Rock Drive, appeared with a question regarding prior hunts. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Following discussion, motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas, Truxel. APPOINTMENTS Appointments to the Airport Advisory Board A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Mark Bliss, to appoint to the Airport Advisory Board: Shawn Wasson, Beverly Cleair, and Keith Boeller for terms expiring April 30, 2026. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. OTHER BUSINESS Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda. Mayor Kinder called for appearances by registrants. No one appeared. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session April 17, 2023 LL-282 MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Mark Bliss, to adjourn from regular session and to convene in closed session for personnel matters,pursuant to RSMo. Section 610.021(3). Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder, Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. The regular session ended at 6:05 p.m. , 0 Stacy Kindr, . ayt , t,,x2eaAa,c ./t/', Gayl Conrad, City Clerk tog 5; FitV1 I. ce:, 1 .4. -,1i01 ©I -*THE VNION Si