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Home My WebLink AboutCouncil.Minutes.11-06-2023.RegularSession Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session November 6, 2023 LL-347 STUDY SESSION—November 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 Monday, November 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—November 6,2023 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, November 6, 2023, starting at 5:21 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 Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas,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 406 Bertling Street and the adjacent parcel at the northwest corner of Bertling Street and Big Bend Road from R-1 (Single- Family Suburban Residential District)to R-3 (High Density Single-Family Residential District). Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. Tina Gerecke, representative for the property owners, Bill and Joann Adams, appeared to speak about the proposed Zoning change and to address concerns expressed at the Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing. Tracy, owner of the property adjacent to the subject property, spoke about concerns with the rezoning request and requested Council to table the issue. The property owner of 650 Flint Hill Road appeared in opposition to the rezoning request. David Atkins, resident at 133 E. Cape Rock, appeared in favor of the rezoning the property. Eric Bergmann appeared and stated he was neither for or against the proposal. He then stated people move into a neighbor with an expectation. There being no other appearances,the hearing was closed. A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at the southeast and southwest corners of Missouri State Highway K and Notre Dame Drive from R-1 (Single-Family Suburban Residential District)to C-2 (Highway Commercial District). Mayor Kinder opened the hearing. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session November 6, 2023 LL-348 There being no appearances,the hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the October 16, 2023, City Council regular session Minutes and of the November 2, 2023 City Council special session Minutes. 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. Second and Third Readings. • BILL NO. 23-160, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,regarding Temporary Uses. Second and Third Readings. 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. Second and Third Readings. 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. Second and Third Readings. 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. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 23-165, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Release of Lien for property located at 241 O'Connell Drive, under the Neighborhood Stabilization Grant Program, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. BILL NO. 23-166, a Resolution acknowledging receipt of an annexation petition for property located at 3101 County Road 620 and setting a public hearing regarding the proposed annexation. Reading and Passage. Acceptance of the improvements and authorize Final Payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc. for the Penny-Capaha Drainage Improvement Project. A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-159 will be Ordinance NO. 5694; BILL NO. 23-160 will be Ordinance NO. 5695; BILL NO. 23-161 will be Ordinance NO. 5696; BILL NO. 23-162 will be Ordinance NO. 5697; BILL NO. 23-163 will be Ordinance NO. 5698; BILL NO. 23-165 will be Resolution NO. 3586; and BILL NO. 23-166 will be Resolution NO. 3587. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 23-167, 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 406 Bertling Street, in Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session November 6, 2023 LL-349 the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri,from R-1 to R-3. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. The adjacent property owner Tracy, noted that the sign posted on the property said the rezoning request was for RUMD. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve. Motion passed. 5-2.Ayes: Guard,Kinder, Randle,Thomas,Truxel.Nay: Bliss, Presson. BILL NO. 23-168, 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 the southeast and southwest corners of Missouri State Highway K and Notre Dame Drive, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from R-1 to C-2. First Reading. Mayor Kinder 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. 23-169, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute a Maintenance Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for intersection improvements at Route 74/Shawnee Parkway and Minnesota Avenue, 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 Nate Thomas, Seconded by Mark Bliss,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss,Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. BILL NO. 23-170, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Water Line Easement from the Board of Governors at Southeast Missouri State University, for property at 400 Houck Place, 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 Mark Bliss,Seconded by Robbie Guard,to approve. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss,Guard,Kinder,Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. APPOINTMENTS I/ Appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to appoint Nick Martin and Trae Bertrand to the Planning and Zoning Commission for terms set to expire November 1,2027. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss,Guard,Kinder,Presson, Randle,Thomas,Truxel. Appointments to the RCC Community Improvement District Board A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Dan Presson, to approve the Mayor's appointments to the RCC Community Improvement District Board of Directors. Eric Williams, Wyky Jean, and Christopher Martin were appointed to terms expiring November 5, 2025. Lucas Haley and Michael Williams were appointed to terms expiring November 5,2027. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session November 6, 2023 LL-350 Motion passed. 5-1. Ayes: Bliss, Kinder, Presson, Thomas, Truxel. Nays: Randle. Robbie Guard abstained for financial reasons,because of his employment with MRV Banks. OTHER BUSINESS Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda. Tom Blattel, Cynthia Durgan, Nancy Huckstep, Randy Alford, Allie Miles, and Amber French appeared individually to express support for the United Way Cold Weather Sheltering plan and for continued and increased assistance to the homeless. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to adjourn. Motion passed. 7-0.Ayes: Bliss,Guard,Kinder, Presson,Randle,Thomas,Truxel. The regular session ended at 6:47p.m. 110 1 Stacy • de M.yor .j $Gid ;. Bruce Taylor, puty City Clerk 09 '�0 rA .44.3% o r