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STUDY SESSION—February 20,2024
NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION
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The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and
Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, and Nate Thomas
present. Shannon Truxel was absent.
REGULAR SESSION—February 20,2024
CALL TO ORDER
The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on
Tuesday, February 20, 2024, starting at 5:43 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and
Council Members Mark Bliss, Robbie Guard, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle, and Nate Thomas
present. Shannon Truxel was absent.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to approve and adopt the
agenda.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas. Absent: Truxel.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 555 North Spring Avenue
from M-1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District) to RMH (Residential Manufactured Home
District).
Mayor Stacy Kinder opened the public hearing.
Travis Statler, 107 S. Broadview, appeared on behalf of Kim Investments, applicant for the
rezoning request. He reviewed the history of the property, the application process taken by the
property owner, and Planning and Zoning Commission proceedings.
Thomas Fry, 2215 Rear Broadway, appeared in opposition to the request.
Kim Higgerson,manager at 2215B Broadway, appeared in opposition to the request.
A representative from the Islamic Center of Cape Girardeau, 2307 Broadway, appeared and asked
the neighbor to be nice and not cause harm.
There being no other appearances the public hearing was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of the February 5, 2024, City Council Regular Session Minutes and the February 14,
2024,Closed Session Minutes.
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BILL No. 24-18, 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. Second
and Third Readings.
BILL NO. 24-19, 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 1507 Independence
Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M-1 to C-2. Second and Third
Readings.
BILL NO. 24-20, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Juenger Subdivision. Second and
Third Readings.
BILL NO. 24-21, an Ordinance amending Schedule C of Section 26-132 of the City Code, by
establishing a stop sign at the intersection of Dixie Boulevard and Magnolia Street, in the City of
Cape Girardeau,Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
Acceptance of the Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to RailWorks Track Services, Inc.
for the Nash Road Railroad Tie Repair for the City of Cape Girardeau,Missouri.
Acceptance of the Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc.
for the Sherwood Dr./Hood Dr./Brookwood Dr. Drainage Improvements.
A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Tameka Randle,to approve and adopt.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle,Thomas. Absent: Truxel.
BILL NO. 24-18 will be Ordinance NO. 5732; BILL NO. 24-19 will be Ordinance NO. 5733;
BILL NO. 24-20 will be Ordinance NO. 5734; and BILL NO. 24-21 will be Ordinance NO. 5735.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
Approve the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation to deny a request to rezone
property located at 555 North Spring Avenue from M-1 (Light Manufacturing/Industrial District)
to RMH(Residential Manufactured Home District).
Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this item.
Travis Statler, appeared again and provided additional history of the property.
Mayor Kinder asked Planning and Zoning Chairperson, Scott Blank to summarize the
Commission's recommendation. He noted the Commission was concerned about the density of
residences that may be allowed by variance if the property were to be rezoned. Complaints and
concerns from the property's neighbors were also considered.
A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Robbie Guard, to approve the Planning and
Zoning Commission's recommendation to deny the request to rezone property located at 555
North Spring Avenue from M-1 to RMH.
Following Council discussion, the Motion passed. 4-2. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Thomas.
Nays: Presson, Randle. Absent: Truxel.
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NEW ORDINANCES
BILL NO. 24-22, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Water Line Drainage Easement for
property located at 4150 Thousand Oaks Lane, 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 Robbie Guard,to approve.
Motion passed. 6-0.Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. Absent: Truxel.
BILL NO. 24-23, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Wren Subdivision. 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. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard,Kinder, Presson,Randle, Thomas. Absent: Truxel.
MEETING ADJOURNMENT
A Motion was made by Robbie Guard, Seconded by Dan Presson,to adjourn.
Motion passed. 6-0. Ayes: Bliss, Guard, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. Absent: Truxel.
The regular session ended at 6:43 pm.
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