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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.05-15-2023.RegularSession Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 15, 2023 LL-291 STUDY SESSION—May 15,2023 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, May 15, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, and Shannon Truxel present. Nate Thomas was absent. REGULAR SESSION—May 15,2023 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, May 15, 2023, starting at 5:18 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, and Shannon Truxel present. Nate Thomas was absent. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Tameka Randle, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Truxel.Absent: Thomas. PUBLIC HEARINGS A public hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in a portion of a Utility easement along the west side of Lot 212 at 2409 Brister Hill Rd. Mayor Stacy Kinder opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in a portion of a Utility easement along the east side of Lot C12 at 5808 Dalhousie Dr. Mayor Stacy Kinder opened the Public Hearing. There being no appearances,the public hearing was closed. I/ CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the May 1,2023, City Council regular session and closed session minutes. BILL NO. 23-59, an Ordinance designating a certain tract of land at 805 Broadway in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as a`Blighted Area" Pursuant to Chapter 353 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and approving the Development Plan and a Development Agreement in connection therewith. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-61, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,regarding A-1, Airport District. Second and Third Readings. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 15, 2023 LL-292 BILL NO. 23-62, an Ordinance approving the record plat of EOC Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-63, an Ordinance vacating Griffin Farm First Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-64, an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau relating to Urban Redevelopment. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-65, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with Shafiq Malik for fence installation at 2307 Broadway, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-66, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Southeast Missouri State University for The SEMO Logo to be displayed on the City Water Tower located at North Cape County Park, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. DEV -Trevor Pulley BILL NO. 23-67, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a General Services Agreement with Environmental Operations, Inc., for asbestos inspection services, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-68, a Resolution authorizing an application with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, State Revolving Fund Program for loans and/or grants under the Missouri Clean Water Law.Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-70, a Resolution selecting Zoellner Construction, Inc., to design and construct New THangars and Associated Taxilanes at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, and authorizing the negotiation of an agreement to be presented to the City Council for approval. Reading and Passage. A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss,Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Truxel. Absent: Thomas. BILL NO. 23-59 will be Ordinance NO. 5640; BILL NO. 23-61 will be Ordinance NO. 5641; BILL NO.23-62 will be Ordinance NO. 5642; BILL NO. 23-63 will be Ordinance NO. 5643; BILL NO. 23-64 will be Ordinance NO. 5644; BILL NO. 23-65 will be Resolution NO. 3550; BILL NO. 23-66 will be Resolution NO. 3551; BILL NO. 23-67 will be Resolution NO. 3552; BILL NO. 23-68 will be Resolution NO. 3553; and BILL NO. 23-70 will be Resolution NO. 3554. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA I/ BILL NO. 23-69, a Resolution adopting a Casino Funding Policy, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.Reading and Passage.Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. There were appearances by individuals who expressed concern about changing the policy and also about the proposed appropriation Ordinance using the Casino Revenue Funds. They included Michelle Latham,Harold Tilley, and Felice Patton. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 15, 2023 LL-293 Others appeared in supported of the proposed policy and the proposed appropriation Ordinance using the Casino Revenue Funds. They included Justin Martinee, Richard Flentge, and Heather Nelson. Following discussion by Council Members, a Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Truxel. Absent: Thomas. BILL NO. 23-69 will be Resolution NO. 3555. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 23-71 An Ordinance vacating the City's interest in a utility easement located at 2409 Brister Hill Road, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. Mayor Kinder 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. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Truxel.Absent: Thomas. BILL NO. 23-72, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in a utility easement located at 5808 Dalhousie Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First Reading.Mayor Kinder 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. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Truxel. Absent: Thomas. BILL NO. 23-73, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Transportation Planning Consolidated Grant Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for Southeast Metropolitan Planning Organization expenses, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Shannon Truxel,to approve. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes:Bliss, Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Truxel.Absent: Thomas. BILL NO. 23-74 An Ordinance appropriating expenditures from the Casino Fund for payments to Southeast Missouri State University for construction of a dual role, multi-use, comprehensive development in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. Southeast Missouri University President, Dr. Vargus and Athletics Director Brady Barke presented on the proposed project and the projected economic impact. Liz Haynes,representing Old Town Cape,Ramona Bailey and Chris Marchi appeared in favor. Following discussion by Council Members, a Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve. Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Randle, Truxel. Absent: Thomas. Abstain: Council Member Dan Presson abstained, for financial reasons, because of his employment with Southeast Missouri State University. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 15, 2023 LL-294 OTHER BUSINESS Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda. Mayor Kinder called for appearances by registrants.None appeared. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to adjourn. Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss,Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Truxel.Absent: Thomas. The regular session ended at 6:34 p.m. . 0 Stacy Kin.-r, ayo 6- Bruce Taylor, P/.ut, City Clerk so um� ` \i 'F . 4-.i'' *