City Council — Cape Girardeau, MO
Date: 2026-03-02

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
Bryan Johnson, Ward 5 Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Stacy Kinder, Mayor
Dan Presson, Ward 1 Agenda Documents, Videos
Tameka Randle, Ward 2 Minutes, and Other Information:
Nate Thomas, Ward 3 www.cityofcape.org/citycouncil


 March 2, 2026
 5:00 PM
City residents desiring to speak about items NOT on the agenda must register no later than noon
on Saturday, February 28, 2026, by using the form found at cityofcape.org/council, by emailing
cityclerk@cityofcape.org, or by calling 573-339-6320.


Invocation
 Pastor Daniel Seabaugh of La Croix Church in Cape Girardeau

Pledge of Allegiance

Study Session
 Safe Return Presentation by Ginny Smith with Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority.

A. Presentations
 SEMO Track and Field Team Recognition

Communications/Reports
Items for Discussion
 Appearances by Advisory Board Applicants
 Consent Agenda Review

Regular Session
B. Call to Order/Roll Call
C. Adoption of the Agenda
D. Public Hearings
 D.1. 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 on the requested tax abatement under Chapter 353 of the
 Revised Statutes of Missouri. (Item Nos. F.1 and F.2, BILL NOs. 26-16 and 26-17).
 D.2. 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). (Item No. F.3., BILL NO. 26-18).

E. 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.
 E.1. Approval of the February 17, 2026, Regular Session City Council Minutes.
 E.2. 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.
 E.3. BILL NO. 26-15, a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Performance
 Guarantee Agreement with Forefront Holdings, LLC, for improvements for Deer Run Estates
 Phase 2, in the City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Reading and Passage.

F. Items Removed from Consent Agenda
G. 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.
 G.1. 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. DEV - Trevor Pulley
 G.2. 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. DEV - Trevor Pulley
 G.3. 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. DEV - Ryan Shrimplin
 G.4. BILL NO. 26-19, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Q’s Corner Subdivision. First
 Reading. DEV - Ryan Shrimplin
 G.5. BILL NO. 26-20, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Broadview On The Hill. First
 Reading. DEV - Ryan Shrimplin
 G.6. BILL NO. 26-21, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Deer Run Estates Phase 2. First
 Reading. DEV - Ryan Shrimplin
 G.7. BILL NO. 26-22, an Ordinance approving the record plat of Blank’s Second Subdivision.
 First Reading. DEV - Ryan Shrimplin

H. Appointments
I. Other Business
J. 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 Golf Course Advisory Board

Advisory Board Minutes

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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.
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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.
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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.

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