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STUDY SESSION—October 16,2023
NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION
The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on
Monday, October 16, 2023, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council
Members Mark Bliss, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, and Nate Thomas present. Robbie Guard
and Shannon Truxel were absent.
REGULAR SESSION—October 16,2023
CALL TO ORDER
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on
Monday, October 16, 2023, starting at 5:21 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council
Members Mark Bliss, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, and Nate Thomas present. Robbie Guard
and Shannon Truxel were absent.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Mark Bliss,to approve'and adopt.
Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas. Absent: Guard, Truxel.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,regarding CBD, Central Business District.
Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
There being no appearances,the hearing was closed.
A public hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri,regarding Temporary Uses.
Mayor Kinder opened the hearing.
There being no appearances,the hearing was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the October 2,2023, City Council regular session Minutes.
BILL NO. 23-150, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Wade 1st Subdivision. Second and
Third Readings.
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BILL NO. 23-151, an Ordinance granting a special use permit to VB Run, LLC, for the purposes
of constructing, maintaining, and operating a telecommunications tower at 1351 South West End
Boulevard, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 23-152, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in a portion of a utility easement
located at 2183 Derbyshire Lane in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third
Readings.
BILL NO. 23-154, an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Special Warranty Deed to
Six-Thirty, Inc., for property along the right of way located at 2078 Southern Expressway, in the
City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 23-155, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement
with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission to fund air service promotion and
marketing at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Second and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 23-156, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Penzel Construction Company, Inc., for the Restoration of the City Hall Fountain in the City of
Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage.
BILL NO. 23-157, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Demolition Contract
with Steve's Hauling and Excavating, LLC, for the demolition of buildings at various locations in
the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Reading and Passage.
BILL NO. 23-158, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Cresent Health Solutions for Employee Health Insurance Services and authorizing certain actions
by City officials, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.Reading and Passage
A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas.Absent: Guard,Truxel.
Nate Thomas abstained from BILL NO. 23-155 for financial reasons, because of his affiliation
with Bold Marketing.
BILL NO.23-150 will be Ordinance NO. 5687; BILL NO. 23-151 will be Ordinance NO. 5688;
BILL NO. 23-152 will be Ordinance NO. 5689; BILL NO. 23-154 will be Ordinance NO. 5690;
BILL NO. 23-155 will be Ordinance NO. 5691; BILL NO. 23-156 will be Resolution NO. 3583;
BILL NO. 23-157 will be Resolution NO. 3584; and BILL NO. 23-158 will be Resolution NO.
3585
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
BILL NO. 23-145, an Ordinance approving a Redevelopment Agreement in connection with the
Redevelopment Projects described in the RCC Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and
authorizing certain actions by City officials. Second and Third Readings. Mayor Kinder called for
public appearances regarding this Bill.
Dennis Vollink, Elaine Edgar, and Ramona Bailey appeared individually regarding the
Redevelopment Agreement.
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A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 4-1. Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson,Thomas.Nays: Randle.Absent: Guard. Truxel.
BILL NO. 23-145 will be Ordinance NO. 5692.
BILL NO. 23-149, an Ordinance authorizing the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to issue its
taxable industrial revenue bonds (RCC Project), Series 2023, for the purpose of providing funds
to pay the costs of acquiring, constructing and improving an industrial development project in the
City; approving a plan for the project; and authorizing the City to enter into certain agreements
and take certain other actions in connection therewith. Second and Third Readings. 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 and adopt.
Motion passed. 4-1. Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson,Thomas.Nays: Randle.Absent: Guard.Truxel.
BILL NO. 23-149 will be Ordinance NO. 5693.
NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 23-159, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding CBD, Central Business District. First Reading. Mayor
Kinder 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. 4-1. Ayes: Bliss, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. Nays: Kinder. Absent:
Guard,Truxel.
BILL NO. 23-160, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding Temporary Uses. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for
public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas. Absent: Guard,Truxel.
BILL NO. 23-161, an Ordinance amending Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding Video Service Providers Franchise Fees. First Reading.
Mayor Kinder 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. 5-0.Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas. Absent: Guard, Truxel.
BILL NO. 23-162, an Ordinance appropriating funds for Operating Expenditures and Capital
Expenditures, for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2024, in the City of Cape Girardeau. First
Reading.Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas.Absent: Guard,Truxel.
BILL NO. 23-163, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement from Six-Thirty, Inc.,
for property located at 2078 Southern Expressway, in the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri. First
Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill.No one appeared.
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A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Dan Presson,to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas. Absent: Guard, Truxel.
APPOINTMENTS
Appointments to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Mark Bliss,to appoint Jerry Dement, Beverly
Evans, and Mary Ann Maloney for terms set to expire October 29, 2026.
Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas.Absent: Guard, Truxel.
OTHER BUSINESS
Set Regular City Council Meetings for the 2024 calendar year.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to set the 2024 City Council
Meetings per the recommendations of City Staff.
Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes: Bliss, Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas. Absent: Guard,Truxel.
A Motion to excuse Council Member Robbie Guard for three consecutive absences from the
regular sessions of the City Council.
Mayor Stacy Kinder noted Council Member Guard was absent from the Council Meetings
because he would have to abstain from the numerous items related the mall redevelopment.
Council Member Nate Thomas commended Council Member Guard for his diligence in removing
himself from communications about the project.
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,to approve.
Motion passed. 5-0.Ayes: Bliss,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas. Absent: Guard, Truxel.
Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda.
Mayor Kinder reported no one registered before the deadline.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Mark Bliss,to adjourn.
Motion passed. 5-0. Ayes: Bliss,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas. Absent: Guard, Truxel.
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