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CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU, MISSOURI
City Council
Council Regular Session Agenda
Mark Bliss, Ward 6 City Hall Council Chambers
David J Cantrell, Ward 4 44 N. Lorimier Street
Robbie Guard, Mayor Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Bryan Johnson, Wards FINAL
Tameka Randle, Ward 2 Agenda Documents, Videos
Minutes, and Other Information:
DeWayne Schaaf, Ward 1
www.cityofeape.orglcityeouneil
Nate Thomas, Ward 3
October 5, 2026
5:00 PM
City residents desiring to speak about items NOT on the agenda must register no later than noon
on Saturday, October 3, 2026, by using the form found at cityofeape.org/council, by emailing
cityclerk@cityofcape.org, or by calling 573-339-6320.
Invocation
Pastor Jennifer Long of Compass Church in Cape Girardeau
Pledge of Allegiance
Study Session
Establish No Parking on the e,stem side of Caruthers Avenue from Luce Street to Thilenius Street.
Presentations
C ommunic ations/Reports
Items for Discussion
Appearances by Advisory Board Applicants
Consent Agenda Review
Regular Session
A. Call to Order/Roll Call
B. Adoption of the Agenda
C. Public Bearings ?,,.d 10,'02,2026 @ 12 OOP.
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C.1. A Public Hearing to consider vacating the City's interest in Ritter Drive and that part of
Forest Avenue north of Woodlawn Avenue. (Item No. FL; BILL NO. 26-86)
C2. A Public Hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 1623 New Madrid Street
from C-1 (General Commercial District) to R-3 (High Density Single -Family Residential
District). (Item No. F.2.; BILL NO. 26-87)
C.3. A Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding NC, Neighborhood
Commercial District. (Item No. F.3.; BILL NO. 26-88)
D. Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is a meeting method to make City Council meetings more efficient and
meaningful to the members of the audience. All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have
been distributed to each member of the Cape Girardeau City Council for reading and study, are
considered to be routine, and will be enacted by one motion of the council with no separate
discussion. Staff recommends approval of the Consent Agenda. If separate discussion is desired,
that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda by
request of a member of the City Council.
D.1. Approval of the September 21, 2026, Regular Session City Council Minutes.
D.2. BILL NO. 26-75, an Ordinance granting a special use permit to Robinson Outdoor, LLC, for
the purpose of constructing, maintaining, and operating a billboard on property located at 55
Doctors' Park Drive, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings.
D.3. BILL NO. 26-82, an Ordinance accepting Permanent Utility Easements from Star Vue Cape,
LP for property located in Star Vue Subdivision. Second and Third Readings.
DA BILL NO. 26-83, an Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Rights -of -Way from various
property owners for the North Sprigg Street Road Improvement Project. Second and Third
Readings.
D.5. BILL NO. 26-84, an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the installation of an Accredited
Main Street Community sign on MoDOT right-of-way. Second and Third Readings.
DA BILL NO. 26-81, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute general service
agreements with Klingner & Associates, P.C., for Engineering Services. Reading and
Passage.
D.7. Accept a portion of the water improvements located in the Star Vue Division, in the City of
Cape Girardeau.
D.8. Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Fronabarger Conereters, Inc. for the
PRS2/ARPA Stormwater Projects.
D.9. Accept Improvements and Authorize Final Payment to Acme Constructors, Inc. for the Cape
Rock Water Plant Lime System and Chemical Feed Improvements Project.
E. Items Removed from Consent Agenda
F. New Ordinances
Mayor will ask for appearances after each Ordinance is read. Individuals who wish to make
comments regarding the item must be recognized by the Mayor/Mayor Pro Tempore. Each
speaker is allowed 3 minutes and must stand at the public microphone and state his/her name and
address for the record. The timer will buzz at the end of the speaker's time.
F.1. BILL NO. 26-86, an Ordinance vacating the City's interest in Ritter Drive and that part of
Forest Avenue north of Woodlawn Avenue by authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim
Deed to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield -Cape Girardeau. First Reading. DEV -
Ryan Shrimplin
F.2. BILL NO. 26-87, 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 1623 New
Madrid Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from C-1 to R-3. First
Reading. DEV - Ryan Shrimplin
F.3. BILL NO. 26-88, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding NC, Neighborhood Commercial District. First
Reading. DEV - Ryan Shrimplin
F.A. BILL NO. 26-89, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Heisea Subdivision. First
Reading. DEV - Ryan Shrimplin
G. Appointments
G.I. Appointment to the Advisory Board of the Convention and Visitors Bureau
H. Other Business
I. Appearances regarding items not listed on the agenda
This is an opportunity for the City Council to listen to comments regarding items not listed on the
agenda. The Mayor may refer any matter brought up to the City Council to the City Manager if
action is needed. Individuals who wish to make comments must first be recognized by the Mayor
or Mayor Pro Tempore. Each speaker is allowed 3 minutes. Please face and speak directly to the
City Council as a whole. The Mayor and Council Members will not engage or answer questions
during the speaker's time at the podium. The timer will sound at the end of the speaker's time.
Meeting Adjournment
Closed Session
The City Council of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, may, as a part of a study session or regular
or special City Council meeting, vote to hold a closed session to discuss issues listed in RSMo.
Section 610.021, including but not limited to: legal actions, causes of legal action or litigation,
leasing, purchasing or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining, personnel issues, or confidential
or privileged communications with its attorneys.
Future Appointments and Memos
Appointment to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
Advisory Board Minutes