Cape Girardeau, MO

City Council

The City Council will discuss emergency appropriations for flood response and general fiscal year expenditures. The meeting includes several zoning changes, property transfers, and infrastructure agreements.

• Bill No. 26-96: Emergency appropriation for June 2026 flash flooding response
• Bill No. 26-87: Zoning change from C-1 to R-3 at 1623 New Madrid Street
• Bill No. 26-90: Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for Shawnee Park Sports Complex LED lighting
• Bill No. 26-86: Vacating City interest in Ritter Drive and part of Forest Avenue to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau
• Bill No. 26-92: Agreement for the sale of real property at 4195 Stone Crest to Brett A. Pinnon

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including zoning changes and property easements. The session includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and discussions regarding emergency funding for June 2026 flash flooding.

• Zoning change for 1623 New Madrid Street from C-1 to R-3
• Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for LED lighting at Shawnee Park Sports Complex
• Emergency appropriation of funds for June 2026 flash flooding response
• Ordinance vacating City interest in Ritter Drive and part of Forest Avenue
• Performance Guarantee Agreement with Hawthorne Real Estate, LLC for Hawthorne Place Subdivision

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on rezoning property at 1623 New Madrid Street and amending the Neighborhood Commercial District code. The body is also considering vacating city interest in portions of Ritter Drive and Forest Avenue.

• Public hearing to rezone 1623 New Madrid Street from C-1 to R-3
• Proposed vacation of Ritter Drive and Forest Avenue north of Woodlawn Avenue
• Special use permit for Robinson Outdoor, LLC to operate a billboard at 55 Doctors' Park Drive
• Acquisition of rights-of-way for the North Sprigg Street Road Improvement Project
• Final payments to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc. and Acme Constructors, Inc. for infrastructure projects

The City Council approved a special use permit for a billboard and authorized several utility and road improvement projects. The council also advanced ordinances to rezone property on New Madrid Street and vacate city interest in Ritter Drive and Forest Avenue.

• Approved special use permit for Robinson Outdoor, LLC billboard at 55 Doctors' Park Drive (7-0)
• Accepted Permanent Utility Easements from Star Vue Cape, LP (7-0)
• Authorized acquisition of rights-of-way for North Sprigg Street Road Improvement Project (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with MoDOT for Accredited Main Street Community sign (7-0)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Klingner & Associates, P.C. (7-0)
• Authorized final payments to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc. and Acme Constructors, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved first reading to vacate city interest in Ritter Drive and Forest Avenue (7-0)
• Approved first reading to rezone 1623 New Madrid Street from C-1 to R-3 (7-0)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council meets on September 30, 2026, with three public hearings and several ordinances on the agenda. The council will consider vacating the city's interest in Ritter Drive and part of Forest Avenue north of Woodlawn Avenue, rezoning 1623 New Madrid Street from C-1 to R-3, and amending the code for the NC Neighborhood Commercial District. A consent agenda includes a special use permit for a billboard at 55 Doctors' Park Drive, right-of-way acquisition for the North Sprigg Street Road Improvement Project, and final payments on stormwater and water plant projects.

• Public hearing on vacating city interest in Ritter Drive and part of Forest Avenue north of Woodlawn Avenue (BILL NO. 26-86)
• Public hearing on rezoning 1623 New Madrid Street from C-1 to R-3 (BILL NO. 26-87)
• Public hearing on amending Chapter 30 regarding NC Neighborhood Commercial District (BILL NO. 26-88)
• Consent agenda: special use permit for a billboard at 55 Doctors' Park Drive (BILL NO. 26-75)
• Consent agenda: right-of-way acquisition for North Sprigg Street Road Improvement Project (BILL NO. 26-83)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a public hearing and consider ordinances on billboard special use permits, a zoning change, and other routine items. The agenda includes a study session with SEMO REDI and several consent agenda items.

• Public hearing and first reading for a billboard special use permit at 55 Doctors' Park Drive (BILL NO. 26-75)
• Second and third readings for a billboard special use permit at 2322 Rust Avenue (BILL NO. 26-76)
• Zoning change at 33 North Ellis Street from C-1 to RUMD (BILL NO. 26-74)
• Special tax bill for demolition of dangerous building at 715 Elm Street (BILL NO. 26-78)
• Final payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Co. for Cape Rock Water Treatment Plant improvements

The City Council approved multiple ordinances regarding property zoning, billboard special use permits, and right-of-way acquisitions. The council also authorized payments for water treatment plant improvements and an agreement for Main Street Community signage.

• Approved Temporary Construction Easement and Quit Claim Deed for I-55 Exit 93 (6-0)
• Approved zoning change from C-1 to RUMD at 33 North Ellis Street (6-0)
• Approved billboard special use permit for 2322 Rust Avenue (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved Special Tax Bill for demolition and nuisance abatement at 715 Elm Street (6-0)
• Approved record plat of Trawick Highlands at Dalhousie (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved billboard special use permit for 55 Doctors' Park Drive (6-0)
• Approved Permanent Utility Easements from Star Vue Cape, LP (5-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved right-of-way acquisitions for North Sprigg Street Road Improvement Project (6-0)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a billboard at 55 Doctors' Park Drive. The consent agenda includes routine items such as minutes approval, zoning changes, easements, and a special tax bill for demolition. New ordinances include accepting utility easements and acquiring rights-of-way for the North Sprigg Street Road Improvement Project.

• Public hearing on special use permit for billboard at 55 Doctors' Park Drive (Bill 26-75)
• Ordinance to change zoning at 33 North Ellis Street from C-1 to RUMD (Bill 26-74)
• Ordinance granting special use permit to Jansco Outdoor Advertising for billboard at 2322 Rust Avenue (Bill 26-76)
• Ordinance authorizing special tax bill for demolition of dangerous building at 715 Elm Street (Bill 26-78)
• Resolution authorizing indemnity agreement with Old Town Cape for Main Street sign (Bill 26-80)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold public hearings and first readings on several land-use items, including a rezoning at 33 North Ellis Street, a billboard special use permit at 2322 Rust Avenue, and a residential-use permit at 329 South Sprigg Street. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, an alley vacation, a lien release, and final payment for a street repair project. The meeting also includes a study session, a proclamation for the Cape Catfish, and appointments to advisory boards.

• Rezone 33 North Ellis Street from C-1 to RUMD (Bill 26-74)
• Special use permit for billboard at 2322 Rust Avenue (Bill 26-76)
• Special use permit for residential use at 329 South Sprigg Street (Bill 26-77)
• Vacate alley right of way behind 65 Rivercrest Drive (Bill 26-70)
• Final payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Co. for 2024-2025 CIST Street Repair Project

The Cape Girardeau City Council adopted the agenda, approved consent items including the August 17 minutes and street repair final payment, and advanced several new ordinances through first readings. Approved measures included rezoning 33 North Ellis Street, special use permits for a billboard at 2322 Rust Avenue and first-floor residential use at 329 South Sprigg Street, a dangerous building tax bill for 715 Elm Street, and the Trawick Highlands at Dalhousie record plat. Additionally, the council appointed Lindsey Pippens to the Golf Course Advisory Board.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including August 17 minutes and final payment to Nip Kelley Equipment Co., Inc. for 2024-2025 CIST Street Repair Project (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-71 for I-55 Exit 93 MoDOT easement and quit claim deed (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-74 to rezone 33 North Ellis Street from C-1 to RUMD (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-76 for a special use permit for a billboard at 2322 Rust Avenue (6-0, Mayor Guard abstained)
• Approved Bill No. 26-77 for a special use permit for first-floor residential use at 329 South Sprigg Street (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-78 for a special tax bill for demolition at 715 Elm Street (7-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-79 for Trawick Highlands at Dalhousie record plat (6-0, Mayor Guard abstained)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a study session on a consolidation agreement with SEMO and a community health assessment, followed by a regular session with public hearings, consent agenda items, and new ordinances. Key actions include vacating an alley right of way, approving airport-related agreements, and amending the West Park Mall redevelopment agreement.

• Public hearing and first reading of Bill 26-70 to vacate city interest in alley right of way behind 65 Rivercrest Drive
• Bill 26-68 levying annual city revenue, public health, and Special Business District No. 2 taxes for FY ending June 30, 2027
• Resolution authorizing FAA grant agreements for airport improvements
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Burns & McDonnell for passenger boarding bridge consulting at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
• Second and third readings of Bill 26-67 approving First Amendment to West Park Mall Redevelopment Agreement

The Cape Girardeau City Council met on August 17, 2026, and approved several items on its consent agenda, including the annual city revenue tax ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, and airport grant and consulting agreements. The council also approved an ordinance on vacant structures and an amendment to the West Park Mall redevelopment agreement, which passed 5-1 with one abstention. A study session was held earlier the same day with no action taken.

• Approved and adopted the agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, conflicts of interest ordinance, annual tax levy ordinance, and airport grant and consulting resolutions (7-0)
• Approved vacant structures ordinance, Bill No. 26-66, as Ordinance No. 5924 (7-0)
• Approved First Amendment to West Park Mall redevelopment agreement, Bill No. 26-67, as Ordinance No. 5925 (5-1, Randle nay, Guard abstained)
• Approved alley right of way vacation behind 65 Rivercrest Drive, Bill No. 26-70, first reading (7-0)
• Appointed Crystal Sexton to Historic Preservation Commission, term expiring April 16, 2027 (7-0)
• Adjourned the regular session (7-0)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a public hearing to levy the annual City revenue tax, Public Health tax, and Special Business District No. 2 tax for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. The council will also approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the West Park Mall redevelopment agreement and a new ordinance regarding vacant structures. Routine items include accepting sewer improvements along South Kingshighway and final payment for Route 74/Minnesota intersection work.

• Public hearing on levying Annual City Revenue Tax, Public Health Tax, and Special Business District No. 2 Tax for FY ending June 30, 2027 (Bill No. 26-68)
• First reading of Bill No. 26-67: First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement for West Park Mall
• First reading of Bill No. 26-66: Ordinance amending Chapter 7 of the Code regarding vacant structures
• Acceptance of sanitary sewer main improvements serving Wendy's and businesses along Kingshighway between Route K and Independence Street
• Authorization of final payment to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc. for Rte. 74/Minnesota Intersection Improvements

The Cape Girardeau City Council approved the first amendment to the West Park Mall redevelopment agreement on a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Guard abstaining. The council also passed ordinances on conflicts of interest, vacant structures, and the annual tax levy, and appointed Jordan Drury to the Board of Adjustment.

• Approved first amendment to West Park Mall redevelopment agreement (4-1)
• Adopted ordinance readopting conflict of interest sections (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending vacant structures chapter (6-0)
• Approved annual tax levy ordinance for FY ending June 30, 2027 (6-0)
• Appointed Jordan Drury to Board of Adjustment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including sewer easements and agreements (6-0)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a study session on mall issues and derelict commercial vacant buildings, followed by a regular session with public hearings, consent agenda approvals, and new ordinances. The consent agenda includes approval of several subdivision plats, an ordinance amending prohibited activities, and a license agreement for signs and sidewalk cafes. The meeting is largely routine, with most items expected to be approved as a block.

• Study session on mall discussion and derelict commercial vacant buildings
• Consent agenda: approval of record plats for Brick & Ivy Second, CPC, Hope Lutheran Ministries, and Knight Subdivisions
• Bill 26-60: ordinance amending Chapter 15 regarding prohibited activities
• Bill 26-61: resolution authorizing license agreement with Restoreme LLC for signs and sidewalk cafes at 811-813 Broadway
• Final payments to Nip Kelley Equipment Co. for Lexington Avenue improvements and KCI Construction for wastewater treatment plant bar screen project

The Cape Girardeau City Council held a study session with no action, then a regular session where it approved the consent agenda, including six bills and a resolution, all by 7-0 votes. The bills included record plats for four subdivisions, an ordinance amending prohibited activities, and a resolution for a license agreement with Restoreme LLC. The council also approved a new ordinance accepting permanent sanitary sewer easements along South Kingshighway. Mayor Guard abstained from three bills due to financial reasons.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and six bills (7-0)
• Approved record plat of Brick & Ivy Second Subdivision, Ordinance 5916 (7-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved record plat of CPC Subdivision, Ordinance 5917 (7-0)
• Approved record plat of Hope Lutheran Ministries, Ordinance 5918 (7-0)
• Approved record plat of Knight Subdivision, Ordinance 5919 (7-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 15 on prohibited activities, Ordinance 5920 (7-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing license agreement with Restoreme LLC, Resolution 3709 (7-0, Mayor abstained)
• Approved permanent sanitary sewer easements along South Kingshighway (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding billboards and the General Commercial District. The body is also considering several new subdivision record plats and a demolition contract for a building on Elm Street.

• Bill No. 26-52: Ordinance amending billboard regulations
• Bill No. 26-53: Ordinance regarding C-1 General Commercial District
• Bill No. 26-55: Demolition contract with Herzog Excavating and Demolition LLC for 715 Elm Street
• Bill No. 26-56, 26-57, 26-58, 26-59: Record plats for Brick & Ivy Second, CPC, Hope Lutheran Ministries, and Knight subdivisions
• Final payments to Fronabarger Concreters, Inc. and Lappe Cement Finishing, Inc. for street repairs

The Cape Girardeau City Council adopted the agenda, approved the consent agenda including street repair payments and ordinances on billboards and commercial districts, and passed several new ordinances regarding subdivision plats and prohibited activities. No action was taken during the study session.

• Approved and adopted the agenda (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, ordinances, resolutions, and street repair payments (6-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-56, Brick & Ivy Second Subdivision plat (5-0, Mayor Guard abstained)
• Approved Bill No. 26-57, CPC Subdivision plat (6-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-58, Hope Lutheran Ministries plat (6-0)
• Approved Bill No. 26-59, Knight Subdivision plat (5-0, Mayor Guard abstained)
• Approved Bill No. 26-60, amending Chapter 15 regarding prohibited activities (6-0)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council will vote on the 2026 operating budget, utility rate changes, and street repair contracts. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a dangerous building appeal and the approval of a subdivision plat.

• Approval of 2026 operating budget (Bill 26-46)
• Utility rate changes (Bill 26-47)
• Concrete street repair contract with Fronabarger Concreters, Inc.
• Demolition contract with JAC3 Contracting LLC
• Approval of Reinagel Baldwin Drive Subdivision plat (Bill 26-51)

The City Council approved the annual operating budget and updated utility rates for sewer and water. The council also passed ordinances regarding billboards and commercial districts, and appointed members to several advisory boards.

• Approved annual operating budget (5-0)
• Approved utility rate amendments for Sewer and Water (5-0)
• Approved Concrete Street Repair 2026 Project agreement (5-0)
• Approved building demolition contract (5-0)
• Approved Reinagel Baldwin Drive Subdivision record plat (5-0)
• Approved billboard ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Approved C-1 General Commercial District ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Appointed members to Convention and Visitors Bureau, Public Library Board, Special Business District Advisory Commission, and CapeDogwood CID (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027. A separate public hearing will consider Zenith Enterprises' request for a special use permit to build a vehicle fueling station and convenience store at 2090 North Sprigg Street. The council will also review and vote on several consent agenda items, including ordinances adopting the annual budget and new utility rates.

• Public hearing on FY 2027 operating budget (Item C.1)
• Public hearing on Zenith Enterprises special use permit at 2090 North Sprigg Street (Item C.2)
• Approval of May 18, 2026 City Council minutes (D.1)
• Ordinance adopting annual operating budget for FY beginning July 1, 2026 (F.1)
• Ordinance establishing sewer and water utility rates (F.2)

The council approved the annual operating budget for fiscal year July 1 2026‑June 30 2027 and adopted utility rate changes. It removed a special‑use permit request for a fuel station at 2090 North Sprigg Street from the consent agenda, effectively denying the request. The council also appointed members to the Board of Appeals and the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Approved annual operating budget (Bill 26-46) – vote 7‑0
• Approved utility rate ordinance (Bill 26-47) – vote 7‑0
• Denied special‑use permit for fuel station at 2090 North Sprigg St by removing it from consent agenda – vote 7‑0
• Approved record plat of Presley’s Addition (Bill 26-43) – vote 7‑0
• Authorized Performance Guarantee Agreement for Baldwin Farms Subdivision (Bill 26-45) – vote 7‑0
• Authorized License and Indemnity Agreement for sidewalk cafe at 805 Broadway (Bill 26-48) – vote 7‑0 (Mayor abstained)
• Appointed Bruce Baker to Board of Appeals (term ends June 4 2031) – vote 7‑0
• Appointed Larry Patterson to Planning & Zoning Commission (term ends Nov 1 2028) – vote 7‑0

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the city code regarding the Central Business District and General Commercial District. The body is also reviewing zoning changes for North Main Street and infrastructure improvements for two subdivisions.

• Public hearing on Bill No. 26-41 regarding CBD and C-1 districts
• Bill No. 26-42: Zoning change from M-1 to CBD for property on North Main Street
• Bill No. 26-44: License and Indemnity Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University for Normal Avenue right-of-way improvements
• Bill No. 26-40: Ordinance regarding billboards
• Acceptance of public infrastructure for Prominence I and Deer Run Estates Phase 2 subdivisions

The Cape Girardeau City Council adopted several ordinances, including a billboard amendment (Bill 26-40) that passed 4-2, and approved a zoning change for North Main Street from M‑1 to CBD (Bill 26-42) that passed 5-0. The council also approved the record plats for Prominence I and Presley's Addition subdivisions, authorized a license agreement with Southeast Missouri State University, and appointed members to the Tree Advisory Board and the Downtown Community Improvement District Board.

• Bill 26-40 billboard ordinance amendment approved (4-2)
• Bill 26-42 zoning change North Main St to CBD approved (5-0, Mayor abstained)
• Ordinance 5908 approving Prominence I Subdivision plat approved
• Resolution 3702 authorizing license agreement with SE Missouri State University approved
• Ordinance 5909 approving Presley's Addition plat approved (6-0)
• Appointment of Ashley Roney to Tree Advisory Board approved (6-0)
• Appointments of Lindy Pridmore, Dave Hutson, John Klein to Downtown CID Board approved (6-0)
• Adoption of agenda and minutes approved unanimously (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading to rezone property on North Main Street from light manufacturing to a central business district. The body will also consider several subdivision plats and infrastructure agreements.

• Public hearing for rezoning North Main Street from M-1 to CBD (Bill No. 26-42)
• Agreement with Nip Kelley Equipment Company, Inc. for Cape Rock Drive Sidewalk project
• Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with BNSF Railway Company for property along Aquamsi Street
• Approval of record plats for Laurentius Larkspur and Prominence I subdivisions
• Final payment to Apex Paving Co. for the 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program

The council adopted the agenda and approved the regular‑session minutes. It authorized several ordinances, including a transportation‑grant agreement, a subdivision plat, and a zoning change for North Main Street. The council also approved the final payment to Apex Paving for the 2025 asphalt overlay program and adopted related resolutions.

• Adopted agenda (6‑0)
• Approved April 20, 2026 regular‑session minutes (consent agenda)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing Transportation Planning Grant (Ordinance No. 5905) – vote not recorded, passed with consent agenda
• Approved final payment to Apex Paving for 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance accepting permanent utility easements from Forefront Holdings (Ordinance No. 5907) (5‑0)
• Approved Ordinance approving record plat of Prominence I Subdivision (6‑0)
• Approved Ordinance amending zoning of North Main Street from M‑1 to CBD (5‑0)
• Approved resolutions for BNSF Railway lease amendment and Nip Kelley Equipment sidewalk project (consent agenda)

City Council

The Cape Girardeau City Council will vote on second and third readings for several ordinances, including zoning changes at 539 Olive Street and 1 North Park Avenue, the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for the Cape West Plaza Redevelopment Project, and the acceptance of construction easements for the Cape Rock Drive Sidewalk Project.

• Zoning change: 539 Olive Street from C-1 and R-4 to R-5
• Zoning change: 1 North Park Avenue from C-1 to RUMD
• Approval of Ty Emerald Subdivision plat
• Acceptance of Temporary Construction Easements for Cape Rock Drive Sidewalk Project
• Authorization to issue Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for Cape West Plaza Redevelopment Project

The council adopted its agenda and approved a consent agenda that included zoning changes, parking improvements, subdivision plats, utility easements, a yield sign, and industrial revenue bonds. It also approved a transportation planning grant agreement, a release of lien for a city property, and a performance guarantee for Walden Park Phase 4. Additionally, the council appointed three members to the Airport Advisory Board and named Nathan Thomas as Mayor Pro Tempore.

• Approved Transportation Planning Consolidated Grant Agreement (Bill 26‑34) – 6‑0
• Approved record plat of Laurentius Larkspur Subdivision (Bill 26‑35) – 6‑0
• Accepted permanent utility easements from Forefront Holdings on Old Hopper Road (Bill 26‑36) – 5‑0 (Mayor abstained)
• Approved Release of Lien for 701 South Benton Street (Resolution 3699) – 6‑0
• Approved Release of Performance Guarantee Agreement for Walden Park Phase 4 – 6‑0
• Approved consent‑agenda items (zoning changes, parking area improvement, subdivision plat, easements, yield sign, industrial revenue bonds) – unanimous
• Appointed Justin Davidson, Shawn Wasson, and Keith Boeller to the Airport Advisory Board – 6‑0
• Appointed Nathan Thomas as Mayor Pro Tempore – 6‑0

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to canvass the returns and declare the results of the April 7, 2026 election.

• Canvass the returns and declare the results of the April 7, 2026 Election

The City Council adopted the agenda unanimously (6‑0). A motion to approve the April 7, 2026 municipal election results passed unanimously (7‑0). The council then adjourned the special session unanimously (7‑0).

• Adopt agenda (6-0)
• Approve April 7 election results (7-0)
• Adjourn special session (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program. The body is also considering several land-use ordinances, including the creation of the Cape West Plaza Community Improvement District and various subdivision plats.

• Public hearing and adoption of the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (Bill No. 26-23)
• Creation of the Cape West Plaza Community Improvement District (Bill No. 26-16)
• Zoning change from C-1 to R-4 for 803 Independence Street (Bill No. 26-18)
• Acquisition of easements and property from Cape Land & Development LLC for Veterans Memorial Drive Phase 6 (Bill No. 26-25)
• Agreement with Southeast Missouri State University for the 2026 Historic Resource Survey (Bill No. 26-24)

The council approved the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Program and a historic resource survey agreement with Southeast Missouri State University. It also approved an ordinance to acquire easements for Veterans Memorial Drive Phase 6. Several board appointments were confirmed and a special meeting was scheduled to certify the April 7 election results.

• Adopted 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Program (Resolution 3697) – vote 7‑0
• Approved agreement with Southeast Missouri State University for 2026 Historic Resource Survey (Resolution 3698) – vote 7‑0
• Approved ordinance authorizing easements for Veterans Memorial Drive Phase 6 (Bill 26‑25) – vote 7‑0
• Approved record plats for Q’s Corner, Broadview On The Hill, Deer Run Estates Phase 2, and Blank’s Second Subdivision (Ordinances 5893‑5896) – vote 7‑0
• Appointed Amy McDonald to the Golf Course Advisory Board – vote 7‑0
• Appointed Mike Prelim, Mike Jost, Julie Freed, Percy Huston, and Kevin Greaser to the Cape West Plaza CID Board – vote 7‑0
• Set special City Council meeting for April 13 2026 to declare election results – vote 7‑0

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests and consider several new ordinances. The body is also reviewing appointments to three city commissions and the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds.

• Public hearing to rezone 539 Olive Street to High Density Multifamily Residential (Bill No. 26-26)
• Public hearing to rezone 1 North Park Avenue to Residential Urban Mixed Density (Bill No. 26-27)
• Issuance of Taxable Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Cape West Plaza Redevelopment Project (Bill No. 26-32)
• Acquisition of easements and real property from Cape Land & Development LLC for Veterans Memorial Drive Phase 6 (Bill No. 26-25)
• Establishment of a yield sign on Pine Hill Spur at the southern intersection with Walden Boulevard (Bill No. 26-31)

The council adopted several ordinances, including rezoning 539 Olive Street to high‑density multifamily (R‑5) and 1 North Park Avenue to residential‑urban mixed density (RUMD). It also approved ordinances for parking area improvements, a subdivision record plat, temporary construction easements for the Cape Rock Drive sidewalk, a new yield sign on Pine Hill Spur, and authorized the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds to fund the Cape West Plaza redevelopment. In addition, three members were appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission for five‑year terms.

• Approved rezoning of 539 Olive St to R‑5 (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 1 North Park Ave to RUMD (6‑0)
• Approved parking area improvement ordinance (Bill 26‑28) (6‑0)
• Approved record plat for Ty Emerald Subdivision (Bill 26‑29) (6‑0)
• Approved temporary construction easements for Cape Rock Drive sidewalk (Bill 26‑30) (6‑0)
• Approved yield sign ordinance for Pine Hill Spur at Walden Blvd (Bill 26‑31) (6‑0)
• Approved issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for Cape West Plaza Redevelopment Project (Bill 26‑32) (6‑0)
• Appointed David Atkins, C. Donald Harris, and Mary Smith to Historic Preservation Commission (6‑0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the formation of the Cape West Plaza Community Improvement District and a rezoning request on Independence Street. The body will also consider several record plats for new subdivisions.

• Public hearing for Cape West Plaza CID and development plan at 242 and 330 Siemers Drive
• Public hearing to rezone 803 Independence Street from C-1 to R-4
• Bill 26-15: Performance Guarantee Agreement with Forefront Holdings, LLC for Deer Run Estates Phase 2
• Bill 26-19: Record plat of Q’s Corner Subdivision
• Bill 26-20: Record plat of Broadview On The Hill

The council adopted an ordinance establishing the Cape West Plaza Community Improvement District and approved its development plan. It also rezoned 803 Independence Street from C-1 to R-4 and authorized several utility and performance‑guarantee agreements. Additionally, the council approved record plats for multiple subdivisions. All actions passed unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved ordinance creating Cape West Plaza Community Improvement District (7-0)
• Approved Cape West Plaza Development Plan and blighted area designation (7-0)
• Rezoned 803 Independence Street from C-1 to R-4 (7-0)
• Accepted permanent utility easement for Lot 24 of Rock Gardens Subdivision (7-0)
• Authorized performance guarantee agreement with Forefront Holdings for Deer Run Estates Phase 2 (7-0)
• Approved record plat of Q's Corner Subdivision (7-0)
• Approved record plat of Broadview on the Hill (7-0)
• Approved record plat of Deer Run Estates Phase 2 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on annexing land and zoning it as an Airport District near the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Members will also consider a memorandum of understanding for a Joint Emergency Operations Center and a public hearing regarding a right-of-way vacation on North Frederick Street.

• Annexation and A-1 Airport District zoning of land adjacent to Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (Bills 26-04, 26-05)
• Public hearing to vacate City interest in North Frederick Street Right-of-Way between Olive and Mason Streets (Bill 26-11)
• Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint Emergency Operations Center with Cape Girardeau County, City of Jackson, and SEMO (Bill 26-10)
• Grant applications to MoDOT for DWI and Hazardous Moving Violation Enforcement (Bills 26-08, 26-09)
• Time extension for a billboard special use permit at 3849 Business Park Place

The council adopted its agenda and approved a time extension for a billboard permit at 3849 Business Park Place. It approved several ordinances and resolutions, including annexing land adjacent to the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, zoning the annexed area as an Airport District, extending Ward 2 boundaries, and authorizing grant applications for DWI and hazardous moving‑violation enforcement. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding for a joint emergency operations center and vacated the city’s interest in a portion of Frederick Street right‑of‑way. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (7-0 vote)
• Approved time extension for billboard permit at 3849 Business Park Place (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-10 authorizing MOU for Joint Emergency Operations Center (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-11 vacating city interest in Frederick Street Right‑of‑Way (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 26-04 annexing land adjacent to the airport (second and third readings)
• Approved Ordinance 26-05 zoning annexed airport property as A‑1 Airport District (second and third readings)
• Approved Ordinance 26-06 extending Ward 2 boundaries to include newly annexed property (second and third readings)
• Approved Resolution 26-08 authorizing grant application to MoDOT for DWI enforcement

City Council

The City Council will discuss the redevelopment of the Sears Grand building and review the FYE 6-30-2025 Annual Audit Report. The body is deciding on several ordinances including a joint emergency operations center and a right-of-way vacation.

• Agreement with Corporate Flight Management, Inc. for air carrier service at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (Bill No. 26-13)
• Memorandum of Understanding for a Joint Emergency Operations Center with Cape Girardeau County, City of Jackson, and Southeast Missouri State University (Bill No. 26-10)
• Vacating City interest in a portion of Frederick Street Right-of-Way (Bill No. 26-11)
• Permanent Utility Easement from C&L Quality Construction, LLC for Lot 24 of Rock Gardens Subdivision (Bill No. 26-14)
• Study session on redevelopment of the Sears Grand building and surrounding area

The Cape Girardeau City Council adopted its agenda and approved the February 2 minutes. It authorized the mayor to execute a joint emergency operations center memorandum, vacated city interest in a portion of Frederick Street right‑of‑way, and approved an airport service agreement. The council also accepted a permanent utility easement for Lot 24 of the Rock Gardens Subdivision.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved February 2, 2026, regular session minutes (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute MOU with Cape Girardeau County, City of Jackson, and Southeast Missouri State University (Ordinance No. 5887) (7-0)
• Vacated city interest in portion of Frederick Street Right‑of‑Way (Ordinance No. 5888) (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute agreement with Corporate Flight Management, Inc. for airport service (Resolution No. 3695) (7-0)
• Accepted permanent utility easement from C& L Quality Construction, LLC for Lot 24 of Rock Gardens Subdivision (Ordinance No. 26-14) (7-0)

Study

The Cape Girardeau City Council is meeting to vote on holding a closed session to discuss specific legal, personnel, and real estate matters.

• Vote to hold closed session
• Discussion of legal actions and litigation
• Discussion of real estate leasing and purchasing
• Discussion of personnel issues
• Discussion of privileged communications

Special

The City Council is holding a special session to conduct a closed meeting. The discussion will focus on confidential communications with legal counsel and property transactions.

• Closed meeting to discuss confidential communications with legal counsel
• Closed meeting to discuss property transactions

Regular

The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to amend ward boundaries based on the 2020 Census. The meeting also includes a hearing on the voluntary annexation of 4450 LaSalle Avenue and its proposed C-2 highway commercial zoning. Additional agenda items cover an ARPA funding discussion and routine consent‑agenda approvals.

• Public hearing to consider amending ward boundaries (Bill No. 22-124)
• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 4450 LaSalle Avenue and zoning as C-2 Highway Commercial
• Consent agenda: approval of August 1, 2022 minutes and several ordinances (e.g., Bill No. 22-117 revenue tax, Bill No. 22-118 zoning change for 2327 Boutin Drive)
• Discussion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• Planning and Zoning Commission report and advisory board applicant appearances

The City Council adopted its agenda and approved the August 1, 2022 meeting minutes. It passed several ordinances and resolutions covering a city revenue tax, a zoning change at 2327 Boutin Drive, a conflicts‑of‑interest code update, a sanitary sewer easement, a ward‑boundary amendment, and a special tax for 535 South Benton Street. The council also authorized a final payment to Penzel Construction for the City Hall Design‑Build project and supported the Heritage Manor Apartments development.

• Adopted agenda (7‑0)
• Approved August 1, 2022 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 22‑117, annual city revenue tax (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 22‑118, zoning change at 2327 Boutin Drive (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 22‑119, conflicts‑of‑interest code sections (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 22‑123, sanitary sewer easement at 601 North Kingshighway (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 22‑124, ward‑boundary amendment (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 22‑128, special tax for 535 South Benton Street (7‑0)

Regular

The City Council will discuss a design-build agreement for a new passenger terminal at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. The meeting includes second and third readings of ordinances regarding the decriminalization and cultivation of marijuana. Other business includes infrastructure agreements and property easements.

• Bill No. 23-14: Design-Build Agreement with KCI Construction Company for the new Passenger Terminal Project at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
• Bill No. 23-07 and 23-08: Ordinances regarding Marijuana Facilities, Cultivation, and Decriminalization
• Bill No. 23-15: Acquisition of temporary construction easements for the Minnesota Avenue and Highway 74 Project
• Bill No. 23-13: Agreement with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for the Cured-In-Place Pipe Project
• Bill No. 23-17: Second Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement with Rust Communications Inc.

The council adopted its agenda unanimously and released performance guarantee agreements for three development projects. It approved a design‑build agreement for a new passenger terminal at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport, as well as temporary construction easements for the Minnesota Avenue and Highway 74 project. Additional ordinances and resolutions on plats, redevelopment, and pedestrian improvements were also approved unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (7-0)
• Approved release of performance guarantee agreements for Baldwin Place Phase III, Lilmac East Subdivision, Touchdown Ridge 2 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing design‑build agreement for new passenger terminal at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (Bill 23‑14) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance authorizing acquisition of temporary construction easements for Minnesota Avenue and Highway 74 Project (Bill 23‑15) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance approving record plat of The Meadows of Whispering Oaks – Third (Bill 23‑16) (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance approving redevelopment agreement with Rust Communications Inc. (Bill 23‑17) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing City Manager to execute supplemental agreements for pedestrian improvements (Bill 23‑12) (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Regular

The Cape Girardeau City Council will consider a consent agenda and several ordinances and resolutions. Among the items, the council will take second and third readings of Bill No. 23‑14, authorizing the City Manager to execute a design‑build agreement with KCI Construction Company for the new passenger terminal project at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Additional actions include easement acquisitions for the Minnesota Avenue and Highway 74 Project, approval of a redevelopment agreement with Rust Communications, and performance‑guarantee agreements for sidewalk improvements at multiple subdivisions.

• Bill No. 23‑14: Ordinance authorizing a design‑build agreement with KCI Construction for a new passenger terminal at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (second and third readings).
• Bill No. 23‑15: Ordinance authorizing acquisition of temporary construction easements and rights‑of‑way for the Minnesota Avenue and Highway 74 Project (second and third readings).
• Bill No. 23‑16: Ordinance approving the record plat of The Meadows of Whispering Oaks (second and third readings).
• Bill No. 23‑17: Ordinance approving a second amended and restated redevelopment agreement with Rust Communications Inc. (second and third readings).
• Bill No. 23‑19: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the FAA to relocate an RCO tower at the regional airport (reading and passage).

The council adopted its agenda and approved a series of ordinances and resolutions authorizing major projects such as a design‑build contract for a new passenger terminal at the regional airport, easements for the Minnesota Avenue and Highway 74 project, and several sidewalk improvement guarantees. Additional approvals included a painting contract for the Cape Splash and Osage Centre, a record plat for Lilmac East Third Subdivision, and a supplemental agreement with MoDOT for Kingshighway and Cape Rock Drive sidewalks. The council also appointed a new member to the Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved design‑build agreement for new airport passenger terminal (7‑0)
• Approved acquisition of temporary easements for Minnesota Avenue/Highway 74 project (7‑0)
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Rust Communications Inc. (7‑0)
• Approved FAA agreement to relocate RCO tower at the airport (7‑0)
• Approved performance‑guarantee agreements for sidewalk improvements at The Lochs, Touchdown Ridge 2, and Lilmac East Third (7‑0)
• Approved painting contract for Cape Splash and Osage Centre (7‑0)
• Approved record plat of Lilmac East Third Subdivision (7‑0)
• Approved supplemental MoDOT agreement for Kingshighway and Cape Rock Drive sidewalks (7‑0)

Regular

The City Council will hold a study session with presentations on police department review, a new police substation design, and an Old Town Cape update, followed by a regular session. The consent agenda includes 13 items such as rezoning 2403 South Sprigg Street from M-2 to AG, a special use permit for a Walmart shipping container at 3439 William Street, adoption of the 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program, and contracts for sidewalk projects on Cape Rock Drive. New ordinances will be introduced for three subdivision plats and joining the Missouri Clean Energy District.

• Rezoning of 2403 South Sprigg Street from M-2 to AG (Bill 23-30)
• Special use permit for Walmart shipping container at 3439 William Street (Bill 23-31)
• Adoption of 2023-2028 Capital Improvements Program (Bill 23-36)
• Cape Rock Drive Sidewalk Project Phase I and II contracts with Bacon Farmer Workman (Bills 23-37, 23-38)
• Ordinance to join the Missouri Clean Energy District (Bill 23-44)

The council adopted the 2023‑2028 Capital Improvements Program and approved several ordinances and resolutions. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0) except one where a member abstained. The study session earlier that day took no action.

• Adopted 2023‑2028 Capital Improvements Program (Resolution No. 3537) – vote 6‑0
• Approved preliminary plat of Strawberry Fields Subdivision – vote 6‑0
• Approved zoning change for 2403 South Sprigg St to AG (Ordinance No. 5624) – vote 6‑0
• Approved special use permit for Walmart at 3439 William St (Ordinance No. 5625) – vote 6‑0
• Approved record plat of Gooden Subdivision (Ordinance No. 5626) – vote 5‑0, Guard abstained
• Authorized City Manager agreement for Cape Rock Drive Sidewalk Phase I (Resolution No. 3538) – vote 6‑0
• Authorized City Manager agreement for Cape Rock Drive Sidewalk Phase II (Resolution No. 3539) – vote 6‑0
• Approved ordinance to join Missouri Clean Energy District (Ordinance No. 5628) – vote 6‑0

Special

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to form the RCC Community Improvement District. The proposed district would cover 65.38 acres encompassing West Park Mall at 3049 William.

• Proposed 1% sales and use tax to finance project costs
• Estimated initial costs for services and improvements of $12,650,504
• Proposed district term of up to 27 years
• Proposed improvements including roads, parking garages, and building rehabilitation
• Proposed services including security personnel and landscape maintenance

The City Council unanimously adopted the agenda (6‑0). A public hearing was held on a petition to form the RCC Community Improvement District, with testimony from developers and community members. The council then unanimously voted to adjourn the special session and move to closed session for legal matters (6‑0).

• Adopted agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned to closed session for legal matters (6-0)
• Held public hearing on RCC Community Improvement District petition (no vote)

Regular

The City Council will discuss appropriating funds for housing the homeless for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The body is also deciding on several zoning changes, street renamings, and the approval of three new subdivision plats.

• Bill No. 23-172: Appropriation of funds for housing the homeless
• Bill No. 23-167: Rezoning 406 Bertling Street from R-1 to R-3
• Bill No. 23-168: Rezoning corners of Missouri State Highway K and Notre Dame Drive from R-1 to C-2
• Bill No. 23-164: Renaming a portion of Bellevue Street to Smallwood-Williams Way
• Approval of record plats for Boyce Church, Brick & Ivy, and Winterfield subdivisions

The City Council adopted its agenda and approved a consent agenda that included several zoning changes, a water line easement, and a maintenance agreement. It approved a new monument at the Route W/Lexington Avenue roundabout and accepted record plats for three subdivisions. The ordinance to appropriate funds for homeless housing (Bill 23-172) was defeated 3‑4. The council also appointed a new member to the Golf Course Advisory Board and adjourned.

• Adopted agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including zoning changes and water easement (7‑0)
• Approved water main improvements for Houck Stadium (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance for Lexington roundabout monument (Bill 23‑171) (7‑0)
• Rejected ordinance appropriating funds for homeless housing (Bill 23‑172) (3‑4)
• Approved record plats for Boyce Church, Brick & Ivy, and Winterfield subdivisions (each 7‑0)
• Appointed Claire Kneer to Golf Course Advisory Board (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)