Cape Girardeau City Council action 2/5/02

Monday, Feb. 4

A public hearing was held regarding the past performance in carrying out a 1997 Neighborhood Development Grant under the Community Development Block Grant Program, the grant project being as follows: Approximately 23 housing units rehabilitated, approximately 1,000 lineal feet of street paved, approximately 2175 lineal feet of waterline, approximately 980 lineal feet of curb and gutter and approximately 70 lineal feet of sidewalk improvements completed under the Jefferson-Shawnee Parkway Neighborhood Restoration Project No. 97-ND-03.

A public hearing was held regarding the request of Howard Glen and Betty Jean Kinder for a special-use permit for two apartments at 1 N. Sunset Blvd. in an M-1, light-industrial district.

A public hearing was held regarding the request of Charlie Roberts for a special-use permit for a 150-foot monopoly tower and ground equipment for the operation of wireless communication antennas for Alamosa PCs at 2215 Broadway in an M-1, light-industrial district.

Consent Ordinances

(Second and third readings)

Approved an ordinance amending Section 7-311 of the city code relating to sidewalks and weeds.

Approved an ordinance vacating the city's interest in a utility easement in Kinder Lynwood Hills Estates Subdivision No. 1.

Approved an ordinance creating a commission to be known as the Tax Increment Financing Commission of the City of Cape Girardeau, providing for the appointment of its members; and establishing certain policies and procedures relating to bids and proposals for tax increment redevelopment projects.New Ordinances

(First readings)

Approved an ordinance granting a special-use permit to Howard Glen and Betty Jean Kinder for purposes of constructing, maintaining and operating two apartments in an existing house at 1 N. Sunset.

Tabled an ordinance granting a special-use permit to Charlie Roberts and Alamosa PCs, for purposes of constructing, maintaining and operating a 150-feet monopoly tower and ground equipment for wireless communication antennas at 2215 Broadway.

Approved an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of property for the College Street extension project from West End Boulevard to Louis Street.

Approved an ordinance amending Schedule A of Section 26-228 of the city code, repealing and establishing speed limits on South Sprigg, Kingshighway, and South Kingshighway.

Approved an ordinance amending Schedule F of Section 26-247 of the city code, establishing no parking on North Park Avenue between Dunklin Street and New Madrid Street. First reading.

Resolutions

Approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a license and indemnity agreement with Eric J. and Regina T. Goodness to allow the use and maintenance of an existing concrete pier footing for support of a business sign on Broadway and Penny Avenue right of way.

Approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a project agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Till Inc. for architectural and engineering services for the Renaissance Aircraft LLC hangar and office at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Reading and passage.

Appointments

David Rutherford was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission.

Liquor License

Conditionally approved an original package liquor and Sunday sales license for Cassandra Lee Gibson, doing business as J D's Quick Shop, 1101 William, Cassandra Lee Gibson, managing officer.

Other

Approved a motion setting a special city council meeting to declare the results of the Feb. 5 primary election.

Approved a motion accepting improvement plans for the construction of street, storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water improvements to serve Wyandotte Acres Third Addition, Sewer District 14-1-D-5.

Approved an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a contract with the Little River Drainage District for the Greater Cape Girardeau Water Main Extension Project, and accepting this water line easement from the Little River Drainage District, and containing an emergency provision.