{ "city": "Cape Girardeau", "state": "Missouri", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-cityofcapegirardeau/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider several subdivision plats and zoning amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=471", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=471" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on 2026 budget and utility rates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=470", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=470", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=470" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council holds public hearing on 2027 operating budget", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=469", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=469", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=469" }, { "date": "2026-05-22", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold public hearing on Central Business District zoning amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=467", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=467", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=467" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider rezoning North Main Street property to Central Business District", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=465", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=465", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=465" }, { "date": "2026-04-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on zoning changes and industrial revenue bonds", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=461", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=461", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=461" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to declare results of April 7, 2026 election", "summary": "The City Council will hold a special session to canvass the returns and declare the results of the April 7, 2026 election.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=460", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=460", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=460" }, { "date": "2026-04-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider rezoning and industrial revenue bonds for Cape West Plaza", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=459", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=459", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=459" }, { "date": "2026-04-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold hearing on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=458", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=458", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=458" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider Cape West Plaza CID and development plan", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=456", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=456", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=456" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council considers airport annexation and joint emergency operations center", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=454", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=454", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=454" }, { "date": "2026-02-13", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to consider air carrier service agreement for Regional Airport", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=227", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=227", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=6&clip_id=227" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": "Cape Girardeau City Council approves rezoning and utility easements", "summary": "The Cape Girardeau City Council will discuss a study session, zoning changes, and utility easements. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine items and a public hearing on a proposed annexation.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=133", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=133", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=133" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": "City Council to vote on adult-use marijuana sales tax", "summary": "The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposal to impose a 3% sales tax on adult-use marijuana sales and submit the question to voters in April 2023. The meeting also includes a public hearing on rezoning a property on Cape LaCroix Road to allow medium-density multifamily housing.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=139", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=139", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=139" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=151", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=151", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=151" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Special", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=163", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=163" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": "City Council to consider airport terminal project and marijuana ordinances", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=140", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=140", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=140" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Study", "headline": "Council may vote to hold a closed session on public safety matters", "summary": "The Cape Girardeau City Council will consider voting to enter a closed session. The closed session would allow discussion of public safety issues listed in RSMo Section 610.021, such as legal actions, real estate transactions, and personnel matters. No other agenda items are listed for this study session.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=164", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=164" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": "City Council to approve design‑build contract for new airport passenger terminal", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=152", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=152", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=152" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": "Council to hear rezoning of 2403 South Sprigg St and a shipping container permit", "summary": "The Cape Girardeau City Council will hold public hearings on three items: a request to rezone 2403 South Sprigg Street from Heavy Manufacturing (M‑2) to Agricultural (AG); a special use permit for a long‑term shipping container at 3439 William Street; and a hearing on the FY2023‑2028 Capital Improvements Program. The council will also consider several routine consent‑agenda items, including ordinances and resolutions related to subdivisions, sidewalk projects, and easements.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=141", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=141", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=141" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=153", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=153", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=153" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": "City Council to consider rezoning 1301 North Main Street for school use", "summary": "The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request for 1301 North Main Street and an amendment to the R-4 Multifamily Residential District. The body will also consider several subdivision plats and a drainage improvement agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=142", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=142", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=142" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Special", "headline": "Council will canvass and declare April 4, 2023 municipal election results", "summary": "The Cape Girardeau City Council will adopt its agenda and vote to canvass the returns and officially declare the results of the April 4, 2023 municipal election. The meeting will also include a closed‑session portion to discuss legal matters as permitted by RSMo Section 610.021. The session is being held by teleconference via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=165", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=165", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=165" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": "City Council to consider zoning changes and new development plans", "summary": "The City Council will discuss zoning amendments for residential districts and a property on North Main Street. The body is also reviewing development plans for South Side Village and South Side Farms Phase 1.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=154", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=154", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=154" }, { "date": "2026-02-06", "body": "Regular", "headline": "City Council to hold public hearing on Broadway Theater redevelopment plan", "summary": "The Cape Girardeau City Council will conduct a public hearing on the Broadway Theater Redevelopment Corporation’s development plan for the property at 805 Broadway. Council members will also consider an amendment to Chapter 30 of the City Code concerning the A‑1 Airport District. The council will review several ordinances and resolutions on the consent agenda, including approvals for the South Side Village record plat, South Side Farms Phase 1 development plan, urban deer hunting regulations, and contracts for asbestos inspections and demolition work. All items will be discussed in the regular session following the study session and proclamations.", "agenda_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=143", "minutes_url": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=143", "source": "https://cityofcapegirardeau.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=143" } ] }