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Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 18, 2026 MM -251 STUDY SESSION — May 18, 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, May 18, 2026, at 5: 00 p.m. with Mayor Robert F. Guard presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, David Cantrell, Tameka Randle, DeWayne Schaaf and Nate Thomas present. Bryan Johnson was absent. REGULAR SESSION — May 18, 2026 CALL TO ORDER The Cape Girardeau City Council convened in regular session at the Cape Girardeau City Hall on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 5: 52 p.m. with Mayor Robert F. Guard presiding and Council Members Mark Bliss, David Cantrell, Tameka Randle, DeWayne Schaaf and Nate Thomas were present. Bryan Johnson was absent. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to approve and adopt the agenda. Motion passed. 6- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Guard, Randle, Schaaf, Thomas. Absent, Johnson. PUBLIC HEARINGS A Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment to Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding CBD, Central Business District and C- 1, General Commercial District. Mayor Guard opened the public hearing. There being no appearances, the hearing was closed. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the May 4, 2026 Regular Session and Closed Session City Council Minutes. BILL NO. 26- 39, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Prominence I Subdivision. Second and Third Readings. BILL NO. 26- 44, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a License and Indemnity Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University for various improvements in the Normal Avenue right- of-way, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage. A motion to accept the public infrastructure improvements to serve the Prominence I Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau. A motion to accept the public infrastructure improvements to serve the Deer Run Estates Phase 2 Subdivision, in the City of Cape Girardeau. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 18, 2026 MM -252 A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 6- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Guard, Randle, Schaaf, Thomas. Absent, Johnson. BELL NO. 26- 39 will be Ordinance NO. 5908. BILL NO. 26- 44 will be Resolution NO. 3702. ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA BILL NO. 26- 42, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, by changing the zoning of property located on North Main Street, in the City and County of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from M- 1 to CBD. Second and Third Readings. A Motion was made by Dewayne Schaaf, Seconded by David J. Cantrell, to approve and adopt. Motion passed. 5- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Randle, Schaaf, Thomas. Absent, Johnson. Mayor Guard abstained for financial reasons due to his employment with MRV Banks. BILL NO. 26- 42 will be Ordinance NO. 5909. NEW ORDINANCES BILL NO. 26- 40, an Ordinance amending Chapter 25 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding billboards. First Reading. Mayor Guard called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. Following Council comments, a Motion was made by David J. Cantrell, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to approve. Motion passed. 4- 2. Ayes: Cantrell, Guard, Randle, Thomas. Nays: Bliss, Schaaf. Absent, Johnson. BILL NO. 26- 41, an Ordinance amending Chapter 30 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, regarding CBD, Central Business District and C- 1, General Commercial District. First Reading. Mayor Guard called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to approve. Motion passed. 4- 2. Ayes: Cantrell, Guard, Randle, Thomas. Nays: Bliss, Schaaf. Absent, Johnson. BILL NO. 26- 43, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Presley' s Addition. First Reading. Mayor Guard called for public appearances regarding this Bill. No one appeared. A Motion was made by David J. Cantrell, Seconded by Mark Bliss, to approve. Motion passed. 6- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Guard, Randle, Schaaf, Thomas. Absent, Johnson. APPOINTMENTS Appointment to the Tree Advisory Board A Motion was made by Nate Thomas, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to appoint Ashley Roney to the Tree Advisory Board for a term expiring February 1, 2028. Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 18, 2026 MM -253 Motion passed. 6- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Guard, Randle, Schaaf, Thomas. Absent, Johnson. Appointments to the Downtown Cape Girardeau Community Improvement District Board of Directors. A Motion was made by David J. Cantrell, Seconded by Nate Thomas, to appoint Lindy Pridmore, Dave Hutson and John Klein to the Downtown Cape Girardeau Community Improvement District Board of Directors for terms expiring May 16, 2030. Motion passed. 6- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Guard, Randle, Schaaf, Thomas. Absent, Johnson. MEETING ADJOURNMENT A Motion was made by Mark Bliss, Seconded by Tameka Randle, to adjourn. Motion passed. 6- 0. Ayes: Bliss, Cantrell, Guard, Randle, Schaaf, Thomas. Absent, ohnson. The regular session ended at 6: 08 p.m. Robert F. Guar , a r o Gayle nrad, City Clerk y. o Proceedings of the City Council, City of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Regular Session May 18, 2026 MM -254 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK.