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Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 2, 2026 MM- 229 STUDY SESSION— March 2, 2026 NO ACTION TAKEN DURING THE STUDY SESSION The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5: 00 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, David Cantrell, Bryan Johnson, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle and Nate Thomas present. REGULAR SESSION— March 2 2026 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 5: 32 p.m. with Mayor Stacy Kinder presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, David J. Cantrell, Bryan Johnson, Dan Presson, Tameka Randle and Nate Thomas were present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to approve and adopt the agenda. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. PUBLIC HEARINGS This being the date set for a public hearing to consider a Petition for the formation of the Cape West Plaza Community Improvement District and to consider the proposed development plan for property located at 242 and 330 Siemers Drive and the requested tax abatement under Chapter 353 of the Revised Statues of Missouri, the hearing was opened. Mr. Mike Prelim of Drury Development and Ms. Shayla Meehan of Steadfast City provided a presentation reviewing the scope and investment of the proposed development, proposed incentives to be utilized, as well as the blight study findings. Ms. Catherine Plambeck, 1012 N. Frederick, appeared and questioned how the redevelopment of this property will generate more sales tax revenue. She stated customers will not be able to afford the increased sales tax that will be imposed. City Manager Kenneth Haskin stated that currently no sales taxes are being collected from this location, and any new retail establishment will increase sales tax revenue. Ms. Karen Schleyer, 36 N. Henderson, requested that consideration be given to adding residential to this facility as it would be walkable to local establishments. There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. This being the date set for a public hearing to consider a request to rezone property located at 803 Independence Street from C- 1 ( General Commercial District) to R-4( Medium Density Multifamily Residential District), the hearing was opened. Mr. Cobret Joe, the property owner, spoke in favor of the rezoning request. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 2, 2026 MM- 230 There being no further appearances, the hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the February 17, 2026, Regular Session City Council Minutes. BILL NO. 26- 14, an Ordinance accepting a Permanent Utility Easement from C& L Quality Construction, LLC for Lot 24 of Rock Gardens Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 26- 15, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance Guarantee Agreement with Forefront Holdings, LLC for improvments for Deer Run Estates Phase 2, in the City of Cape Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. BILL NO. 26- 14 will be Ordinance NO. 5889; BILL NO. 26- 15 will be Resolution NO. 3696. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO 26- 16, an Ordinance approving an Amended and Restated Petition for the creation of a Community Improvement District; establishing the Cape West Plaza Community Improvement District as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri; and authorizing the City to enter into certain agreements and take certain other actions in connection therewith. First Reading, Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Tameka Randle, Seconded by Dan Presson to approve. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. BILL NO 26- 17, an Ordinance designating a certain tract of land in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, as a blighted area; approving the Cape West Plaza Development Plan; approving a redevelopment agreement in connection with the development plan; and authorizing the City to enter into certain agreements and take certain other actions in connection therewith. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by David J. Cantrell, to approve. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. BILL NO 26- 18, 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 803 Independence Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from C- 1 to R-4. 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. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. BILL NO 26- 19, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Q' s Corner Sudbivision. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session March 2, 2026 MM- 231 A Motion was made by David J. Cantrell, Seconded by Bryan Johnson, to approve. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. BILL NO 26- 20, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Broadview on the Hill. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by David J. Cantrell, to approve. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. BILL NO 26- 21, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Deer Run Estates Phase 2. 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. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. BILL NO 26- 22, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Blank' s Second Subdivision. First Reading. Mayor Kinder called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Dan Presson, Seconded by Bryan Johnson, to approve. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. APPEARANCES REGARDING ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Ms. Catherine Plambeck, 1012 N. Frederick, appeared and spoke in opposition to the City entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Homeland Security regarding the ICE Agency. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made to adjourn by Tameka Randle, Seconded by Dan Presson. Motion passed. 7- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Johnson, Kinder, Presson, Randle, Thomas. The regular session ended at 6: 31 p.m. 3'IRA B oQS$ 90 Stacy KiudeOhay6r L Q f1WLi o m bayl Conrad, City Clerk e o* 1' r a vxi BEAL Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. 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