City Council - Regular Meeting

Welcome everyone. It is five o'clock on Monday, March 16th, 2026. This is a regular meeting of the city council of the city of Cape Gerardo. We appreciate you all being here. Uh we will begin tonight as always with our invocation. Tonight's invocation is by Pastor Zach Strong of Christ Church here in Cape Gerardo and follow that with our pledge of allegiance. So, if you can, would you all please rise and join us?

Good evening. Let's pray. Father, we thank you tonight for your goodness and grace. And we thank you for the great city, God, that you have given us to live in, Father, to raise our families in that we would be peaceful and prosperous. Tonight, I thank you for the leadership, God, that has been positioned, God, to that's been set before us to lead and guide the affairs of our city. So tonight, God, I ask for your grace upon this place for all that are here. A special grace to rest upon the council, Lord, for the load they carry, and Father, a special deposit of wisdom, God, for the answers and direction that they'll have to have to lead the city so that our our streets are filled with peace, that our families are prospering, that they're full of joy, and they're happy, God. So God, we give you praise for that tonight. bless this time now in Jesus name. Amen.

Amen. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, pastor.

All right. Tonight, we don't have any study sessions. We do have one presentation. So I will uh do that over there. And I would ask Doug Ganon. Is Doug here? Is he back here? Great. And Penny Williams to come up. Okay. Well, I actually looked in the city charter to see if I could deny a retirement. Um, turns out I can't. So, uh, got a few things written down and then we'll have some comments. But tonight we celebrate an incredible milestone, 35 years of service by someone who has helped shape not just the parks and recreation department, but also quality of life here in Cape Gerardo. Today, we honor recreation division manager Penny Williams and the remarkable career she has had with the city of Cape Parks and Recreation Department. For 35 years, Penny has dedicated her time, energy, and passion to creating opportunities for people to connect, grow, and have fun. Positions in park and recreation take vision, leadership, and a tremendous amount of hard work behind the scenes to make it all happen. And that's exactly what Penny has done year after year. When Penny began her career with the city of Cape Dorado in April 1991, the parks and recreation department had one community center, two aquatic facilities, and a golf course. Penny was instrumental in the passage of two parks, recreation and storm water taxes uh that PRS 1 and two that paved the way for the addition of multiple facilities and program offerings to the citizens of Cape Gerardo. Through countless seasons, programs, sports leagues, and special events, Penny has been at the heart of it all, creating memories for generations of families. There are children who grow up in programs that that Penny helped build who are now

bringing their own kids back to participate. That kind of legacy is rare and speaks volumes about the impacts the impact of Penny's career. What truly sets her apart is not just the program she ran or the facilities she managed, but the people she inspired. As a manager, mentor, and leader, Penny guided staff, supported volunteers, and encouraged everyone around her her to do their best work. Penny led with professionalism, patience, and a genuine belief that the power of parks and recreation, the power, believed in the parks, the power of parks and recreation to strengthen the community. Penny worked countless evenings, weekends, holidays, and often used a little improvising when circumstances didn't cooperate. Through it all, Penny remained dedicated, reliable, and always focused on making sure the community had the best possible experience. Over 35 years, programs have evolved, facilities have been added, and the community has grown. But one thing remained constant. Penny's commitment to excellence and service. The true legacy of Penny's work is the laughter on the fields, the for the friendships formed at events, the confidence gained by a child trying something new, and the sense of belonging people feel when they participate in something special. And as Penny begins this well-earned retirement, we hope she takes pride in knowing her efforts made a lasting difference. Our community is stronger, more connected, and more vibrant because of the work Penny has done. So, Penny, thank you for your leadership, your dedication, and passion for parks and recreation. So, please join me in congratulating Penny Williams on an extraordinary career and wishing her a retirement filled with happiness, adventure, and plenty of time to enjoy the recreation she spent so many years providing for others. [applause]

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So, I'm I'm going to ask uh parks and recck supervisor Doug Ganon to say a few words and then Penny, you're going to have to come up to the mic. I do just I just wanted to add um just a little something. one, um I knew this before I joined the city council, but certainly since being on the city council, I think all of us would attest as well that uh our community is passionate about our parks and recreation department and what what it provides and the facilities and the the programs and and all of that. Um we we get that message loud and clear um on on any issue that we're discussing and it's because of it's because of you, Penny. um obviously other great uh staff members as well, but um when I think about uh your career and again these great words that that really helped define your your career here, it's it's a little overwhelming. I I do want to say on a personal note, I um uh the summer of 1993, so that would have been your second second or third year of employment. I was here for the summer and got to work under Penny as a what was it? a sports uh little sports class uh rec a wreck class for for little kids. Um and so uh it's kind of a full full circle moment. I guess we're

I I didn't know I was uh had been around for 35 years, but that yeah, I remember that clearly. Um and just to it was mentioned in here, but just to think of how the parks and recck department has transformed um under your tenure is uh absolutely amazing. We have a little gift for you. I want Doug to to say a few words, though.

Thank you, mayor. Well, I I I knew when I accepted this position five years ago that I was going to have to lead through some very large transitional periods, and this is certainly one of them as we welcome the next generation of leaders into the parks and recreation department. We're certainly going to to miss Penny. And I knew I was going to struggle um with this because we've been so close for so many years, but there's simply not enough words to describe what what Penny has done over the past three decades for parks and recreation. Um and simply bringing our department and bringing our community together. Um we're certainly going to miss her. And I had a long conversation with her today and I said, "This is something that's going to be going on after your retirement. Would you mind taking the charge on this project after you retire?" So we're not letting her get away. She's going to work part-time. So, we're still going to see her out and about. She's just going to take some time to enjoy herself, enjoy her family more, um, and, uh, all the great things that she's done. She's she's made a lasting impact on this community. There's no doubt about it on our department through her dedication, leadership, and genuine care for others. So, we certainly appreciate everything she's done. It's been my privilege to work right beside her. She'll be missed, but we're so happy for her and hope that she enjoys a very happy long retirement with many, many good years to come. So, so thank you for everything. [applause] [applause] I'll be honest, now I'm 60 years old. So, 35 of them I've spent with this department. So, it's such an an honor and a privilege and to be able to serve and it's an honor and a privilege to serve with the people that are in this room with me today. Many of you I've seen from the very beginning and it it's been a joy. I've loved my job every day. Not a lot of people can say that, but I can certainly say that I've loved coming

here every day and that's why I've done it. the passion in the heart of people with parks and recreation and citizens and of those who serve the citizens of this community. I mean, it's a very special thing. I thank the city of Cape for the opportunity to be able to do that for as long as what I have. [snorts] I love this community and I love how we've grown together and I know that I've got to do it with some very special people. To be able to serve is truly a gift and a blessing that I'll cherish always. So, thank you very much for this for coming here tonight and spending it with me. [applause]

[applause] [applause] That's not going to work. We have a a commemorative gift that we like to give for well-earned uh retirements. So, there you are. Um, do you want to get a few pictures? Family, please. Yes. Family's probably been dragged along to a few a few events. Hopefully we're fun. [laughter] I'm so lucky to be able to [laughter] [laughter]

While they're taking that picture, smile. Uh, I just like to say something about that group right there. Um, I joined Brook and Rex in 2016 and uh, I joined because I retired the service. I wanted to do something more uh, intimate with the community to still serve.

And I tell you what, you know, those Monday night meetings, it's the only organization I've ever worked with that I enjoyed and look forward to going to the meetings because of people like Penny and Scott and their whole staff. I had a fire for the city. But after working with them and seeing how committed and passionate they were, they instilled that same thing in everyone in that room. And it's truly the the love and passion that they have for this city that it just it's overwhelming. And uh she would have to leave the world, this plant, if if to not be drawn back in to some of the projects like Doug and Scott and then their kids. I mean, that's the kind of family that the Williams are, and we are so blessed to have them in our community, and things get done because of folks like that. And Pennette, I tell you what, I've just got so much respect and love for you. And I hate to see you go, but I know you're really not going to go that far because uh because you're going to be keeping an eye on Scott. I know somebody. So, anyway, congratulations, J.

Thank you very much. Thank you. [applause] Um, and can we get a quick picture with the parks and recck staff up here also, please? I know there's a bunch of people. Thank you. Writing all that could have gone all squeeze in like you like you love each other. Might get something down front. Yeah. [laughter] Yeah. The tall taller guys in the back.

Hey, let's get one with all of us. Come on, guys. Just stay. Let's get up behind him here. Come [laughter] on. He wants the photo bomb. [applause]

[clears throat]

Okay.

All right. Uh, council, any communications or reports?

I'm just going to add a little bit of uh of additional information. And so whenever you think about the city of Cape Gerardo and all the things that are offered by the municipality, uh, one of the things that you obviously, it's hard to ignore, it's parks and recreation. Um, there will be times in the city of Cape Gerardo that our parks department is bringing in so many families and people for tournaments and other events that it will sell out nearly all of the hotel rooms in Cape Gerardo and even push people to neighboring communities in Pville and and Son. So you look at what that quality of life economic development does for our community. Brings people in from a statewide and a regional area. Make sure that they come here. [clears throat] They spend money in our community. They stay in our hotel rooms. They eat in our restaurants. And so parks and wreck is a catalyst for a lot of things. And to have a staff member that does 35 years of parks and wreck is really incredible. and it showcases just the quality of services, the staff, and then generally what it is to work for this municipality. Uh we have really incredibly strong divisions within this municipality. Uh fire department, police department, public works, all of the above. Um and it really is a testament to the people that make up all of those different units. And so having a retirement like this of 25 years is really spectacular, but it just showcases the city of Cape Gerardo as an employer. what a what a place it is to to work for the city. But it also showcases the strength of our citizens, our citizens involvement, and everybody's dedication to this community. So [snorts] that it's just wonderful. It's it's always sad to see employees go. Uh but it's always wonderful to hear those stories and and realize how strong of a community it is within the city of Cape Gerardo.

Well said. Any other reports? No. Okay. Thank you, Dan. Um, [sighs] next for discussion, is there anyone in the audience who wishes to appear as an advisory board applicant? If so, you may come forward to the podium. Tell us who you are and something about yourself.

My name is Harry Schilling. I own a home and uh reside at 315 North Sunset. Uh, I'd like to be considered for the historic preservation board. Uh, my real love is aviation. And I like to be on the airport board, but I also like historic aircraft. I used to take care of Jack Rickard's aircraft uh before he passed away at the hanger at Cape. So I did that for about 3 years, but uh I uh was employed by Saberliner Corporation at the Pville Airport for 39 years. So got a little bit of background in aviation, but a historic uh preservation is also a passion of mine. I I helped Mr. Can trail put out the flags at Avenue of Flags whenever I can. And so that's what I'd like to be considered for.

Okay. All right. Thank you very much. You're welcome. Appreciate you're coming forward. Anyone else? Yes.

I'm back again. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to, but I am I have applied for the golf advisory board. My name is Amy McDonald. I work for Kate Public School Foundation and I'm passionate about this community and I golf at JC's probably three times a week and so I see things that could be repaired and I think I could help make an impact. Thank you very Thanks for coming back. Any other audience members? Okay, moving on then. Uh we have the planning and zoning commission report and Trevor, are you that Ryan? I'm sorry. Thank you. [snorts]

Good evening. Uh Mr. Martin was not able to be here this evening, so I'm filling in. Uh the planning zoning commission met on March 11th. Um they had several items on their agenda. The first was a resoning request for one North Park Avenue. Uh the request is to reszone from C1 general commercial to RUMD residential urban mix density. Uh the commission recommended approval of that request by vote eight in favor, zero in opposition and zero abstaining. Uh next they heard a request to reszone property at 539 Olive Street. Uh that request is from C1 general commercial to R4 medium density multif family uh and medium density multif family residential and going to R5 which is high density multif family residential. Uh the commission uh recommended approval of that with a vote of seven in favor, zero in opposition, one abstaining. Next, they reviewed the record plat of brick and Ivy second subdivision and uh they recommended approval of that with a vote of seven in favor, zero in opposition, and one abstaining. Uh then they reviewed the record plat of Tai Emerald subdivision, recommended approval of that uh with a vote of eight in favor, zero in opposition, and zero abstaining. Uh and then they reviewed a uh an amendment to chapter 25, which is our development code regarding improvement of parking areas. Um that essentially removes the requirement for paved parking and manufacturing zoning districts. Uh they recommended approval of that with a vote eight in favor, zero in opposition. Is there abstaining? That's it. Any questions?

Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. And we next have the consent agenda review. Trevor.

Thank you, mayor, council. We have added D9 and D10 to the consent agenda for your consideration. D9 is adopting a 26 2031 capital improvement program for the city of Cape Gerardo. CIP plan is designed to ensure the city meets the needs of investments in its core infrastructure to sustain economic, environmental, and social well-beings of the city for now and into the f future. You'll be hearing this in the public hearing. Also, D10 is an agreement with South Southeast Missouri State University for the 2026 historical resource survey. This allows a city access to several grants for historical preservation planning education. This information is often used in nominations for the National Registry of Historical Places as well as local historical districts and local historical landmarks indicate.

Thank you very much. We will move into regular session with the call to order and the roll call vote. Miss Davis. Mr. Bliss here. Mr. Contrail here. Mr. Johnson here. Mayor Kinder here. Mr. Preston here. Miss Randall here. Mr. Thomas here. All right. Thank you council. We have an agenda before us. Is there a motion to approve the agenda? Some move. Second. Any discussion? All in favor then of the agenda as stated, please say I. I.

Anyone opposed? Agenda carries. We do have one public hearing tonight. Um, I will open the public hearing for the 2026 2031 capital improvement program. Is there anyone in the audience wishing to uh discuss the uh the CIP? Um, Miss Mills, would you mind coming forward? So, I just um wanted to discuss a few general general issues of it. Um I don't know if you had any comments you wanted to share about it off the bat, but

so just a couple things. Um capital improvement program is something that we do annually. Uh this particular program was started last fall. Um, it contains a series of of meetings that we have with department heads which collect information from their teams all brought forward so that we can plan future looks at capital improvements and take a look at where we potentially might find funding sources, whether we need grants, whether there's any grants available or could be in the future. It's a good way for us to be able to uh plan and think through what we need to do in the future. Um we um use it as a tool. It's a flexible tool for us and so we determine what our priorities are and then we look at potential funding sources. Infrequently things move around a bit as priorities change or funding sources change. It's a nice look. We really focus on the first five years. Um the last five are placeholders, if you will, that help us think about the future. The thing that's changed over the years, um is not so much the level of the capital improvements that we look at. There's usually around 220 million or so that we look at and we we fund through. Um but we we try to um think more clearly about what's really necessary and what's not. how much is required to maintain or take care of something if we choose to do it after the fact continuing cost there will be and the thing that I see within the teams and the information that comes comes forward from them is a little bit more thought the other thing is um where last year we were only I able to identify 38% of our um items on the CIP

as having good funding sources are good potential funding sources. This year that went up to almost 80%. So, we're a little bit more in-depth thought. Uh, a little bit more potential for those funding sources. Yeah. [clears throat] Council, any comments? I would just like to say that a lot of planning goes into these documents and I appreciate all the work

that the city staff does on this. Uh, I have constituents sometimes ask me, you know, how is the city planning? What is the what are the plans? And I tell them, we're constantly planning. And I think if the public would look at some of these projects and programs that are on the capital improvements plan, they would be impressed. Um, and I think think of good planning is a sign of good government. And so I I think uh this is something that's been done year after year after year. And one of the great things about how this city operates.

Um, yeah, I thank you for the description of of the development of of it. I that was um one thing I wanted to make sure we we heard about a little bit. I there were just a few things that that caught my attention. Um, and really I just wanted to make sure the public, you know, kind of was aware, too. um under the the public works section of the of the document, um it describes, you know, all of the the water projects that we've been we've been talking about for the past year that needed to be done and it shows clearly that those are projected. You know, there's a funding source uh clearly planned and projected.

Yes, that is the water fee increases and the scheduled increases we went out to the public with. And it's the same planned spend and it's the same same timetable. The timets will move as we need to because projects are never perfect when especially when you're looking 5 6 7 8 10 years out. Um but it is in the capital improvement plan and it will be considered and looked at every year when we go through here and plan what the next year's definite spend will be. Mhm. And I I also really appreciated the sections that talked about the several different um sales tax uh you know um the the initiatives and and how they're being projected um on in the CIST, the capital improvement sales tax. Um I just noticed this is just something that I I get a lot of questions about and that is the the annual street repair. Um I think it's $500,000 a year from from that

that tax alone. It is um goes towards our annual street repair. And that there's other sources as well, right? Yeah. Well, TTF's a big one, of course. Yes, TTF is a big one. CIST has a portion of it. CIST also um has some annual uh 2-in line replacement for water lines citywide. Um, these are all things that were put in place and we do annually as part of our capital improvement sales tax. Um, so there's there's consistent uh planning and things that get done every year with those funds.

Yep. And I I just want to note too with the there's um some good information regarding the public safety trust fund um which I know has has people have been asking about um a lot lately and that lays out very nicely um how that you know how some of those projects are are being spent having and and a plan moving forward the things that we have identified funding sources for the things that we're still looking to fund for the looking um always looking for grants Mhm.

Um the big distin distinction in the the two categories is many of our capital improvements come [clears throat] from general fund type activities and that's normal sales taxes that are collected and coming into the city as revenue. The tax initiative projects, the capital improvement sales tax, parks and storm water, public safety trust, and the transportation funds are all those tax initiative taxes. And the plans for those taxes collected are identified in this capital improvement plan. Yep. And so this plan is laid out every year. Every year. Um and it it it adjusts according to, you know, uh actual revenue and projections. I guess

it gets updated. Yeah. Very good. Okay. Any [clears throat] other questions or comments? Thank you very much. You're welcome, Miss Mills. Um, all right. Moving on. I will close that public hearing. Next, we have the consent agenda. Mr. Young, would you please read that? It's a long one. You can do it. [laughter] Bill 2616, an ordinance approving an amended and reinstated petition for the creation of community improvement district establishing 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. Bill 2616, an ordinance approving an amended and restated petition for the creation of community improvement district establishing Cape West Plaza Community Improvement District as a political subdivision in the state of Missouri and authorizing the city to enter into certain agreements to take certain other actions connection therewith. Build 2617 ordinance designate a certain trackct of land in the city of Cape Droto, Missouri as a blighted area, approving the Cape West Plaza development plan and approving an redevelopment agreement in connection with development plan and authorizing the city to enter into certain agreements to take certain other actions in connection therewith. Bill 267, an ordinance designated certain attractive plan in the city of Cape Jon, Missouri as a blighted area, approving the Cape West Plaza development plan, approving a redevelopment agreement connection with development plan and authorizing the city to enter into certain agreements to take certain other actions in connection therewith. Bill 2618, an ordinance a sub amending chapter 30 of code of ordinance to the city of Cape Turtle, Missouri by changing zoning of property located 803 Independent Street in the city and county of Cape Tro, Missouri from C1 to R4. Bill 2618, an ordinance amending chapter 30 of code of ordinances city cape, Missouri by changing zoning of property located 803 Independent Street, the city and county of Cape Tro, Missouri from C1 to R4. Bill 2619, an ordinance approving the record plat of Q's corner subdivision. Bill 2619, an ordinance approving the record plat of Q's corner subdivision. Bill 2620, an ordinance proving the record plat of broad view on the hill. Bill 2620, an ordinance approving the record plat of broad view on the hill. Bill 2621, an ordinance approving the record plat of deer run estates phase 2. Bill 2621, an

ordinance proving the record plat of deer run estates phase 2. Bill 2622, an ordinance approving the record plat blank sub second subdivision. Bill 2622, an ordinance approving the record plat subdivision. Bill 2623, a resolution adopting the 2026 to 2031 capital improvement program in the city of Cape Turtle, Missouri. Bill 2624, a resolution authorizing the city manager acting agreement with the Southeast Missouri State University for the 2026 historic resource survey in the city of Cape Turtle, Missouri. All right. Thank you, Mr. Young. Um, council is a motion to approve the consent agenda. So move second. Any discussion? All in favor then of the consent agenda, please say I.

Anyone opposed? All right, that agenda carries. We have one new ordinance tonight. Um, and as always, our staff uh will describe the issue and then if if anyone in the in the audience has uh a comment or question, you may have up to three minutes to to discuss before the council takes it up. Um, so the the ordinance is bill number 2625, an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of easements and real property from Cape Land and Development LLC for Veterans Memorial Drive phase 6 project in the city of Cape Gerardo, Missouri. This is the first reading. Mr. Shrimplin.

Okay. This ordinance is for the Veterans [clears throat] Memorial Drive phase 6 project which extends from Hopper Road down to the northern terminus of Vantage Drive. Um this is the main property owner that's involved. Uh the city would be acquiring two tracks of land for right away. So we'd be acquiring that through deed. In addition to that, we'd be acquiring five permanent drainage easements. Uh the total purchase price for all the above is 150,84 and the funding will come from transportation trust fund 6. Okay. Thank you. Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to make a comment?

Yes, please. Okay, come on up.

[clears throat] Correct. [gasps]

Should have sat up here. [laughter] Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, everybody in the audience. My name is Dan Drury, 3329 Shannondoa Ridge, Cape Gerardo, president of Mid America Hotels. Um, quite frankly, uh, I'm not in opposition to this. Um, as many years ago when our mayor was on the city council, we came to them to try to get some funding to do some basic looking into this. And the response was, "There's nothing there." And I said, "That's correct." [snorts] [sighs] But folks, we got a problem. And I quite frankly, I'm surprised that our our police department, our fire department, our first responders aren't raising. Holy heck. Do you realize the traffic that goes into that intersection at Veterans Memorial Drive and Kings Highway 61? There's only one entrance in, one entrance out. A major wreck could easily turn into a situation where you can't get firet trucks in, you can't get police in. And if there's anything that I think that should be taken as a priority is the engineering possibly purchasing of property going from Veterans Memorial Drive north now where it intersects eventually up to Lasowl. Now folks, I'm sorry. It just does not compute to go south as there used to be a TV show on a bunch of people that were lost on a planet that said this does not compute. Now I live in that area and I'm telling you something right now.

you might as well tack on two maybe $3 million onto that estimate simply because you're eventually going to have to put a stoplight at Percy and Mount Auburn possibly at Vantage or Vantage and Percy and um Veterans Memorial Drive and not counting what it's going to do to Ferrar Drive and uh any of those of you who drive Ferrar Drive they see the intersection at Ferrar and Kings highway. I mean, excuse me, William Street, Route K. You know, that's a mess. And quite frankly, I've uh talked to MDOT about getting some better signage. Uh they um we have people that actually I've seen many times pull out of um gas stations, etc. And Lord knows I I don't even know what's going on over there and pull into the the incoming lane think it's the outgoing lane. Folks, we got some issues and um we need to get that fixed. And this doesn't really pertain to it, but I'm telling you something. I've been in Baltimore lately for some medical stuff and quite frankly uh I'm appalled what I see up there and some of our intersections with the trash, the weeds, etc. It's not all city. It's a combination city and MDOT. If we aren't better, if we aren't more proud of our city than what we are, then do me a favor. get our folks out of the jail, let them clean the place up, do something. But I am embarrassed. And quite frankly, Route K intersection has got the highest tax producing area in the whole southeast Missouri,

and it is abominable. It is terrible. All right, Mr. Uh but please reconsider because all it's going to take is one house, one thing North Van on Veterans Memorial Drive. Thank you. And it's gone forever. Thank you. I hope you all have a blessed weekend. Thank you. And I might be slow, but I'll get back. Thank you all. Take as much time as you need. Now it's your turn, Bo. [clears throat]

Thank you. Uh my name is Edward Barley. I live at 3916 Hopper Road. Um if you know where that is, that's right at the top of Veterans Parkway and Hopper Road. Um there's a a lot of questions that I could ask and I've been asking for the last several years and can't get a lot of answers. Um, for the last several years, I've watched um, several years ago, this project had a major priority and then it was put on the back burner because of road improvements and things that we needed that were more of a priority. Over the last three or four years, I've watched our roads get better. Um, improvements have gone on and on because we have put that on the back burner. Uh what kind of time frame are we looking at as far as the second part of this veterans parkway? Is it going to be within this period of time? It says 2026 to 31. Is it going to be after that? What what is the time frame of and where are your priorities now as far as what you've accomplished so far and what you're going to accomplish now compared to what happens if you stop and build this road, which doesn't seem to benefit a lot of people. Um the traffic on Hopper Road and Veterans Parkway is getting worse and worse every day. And how are you going to combat that? How are you going to c you talk about the five tracks of drainage? Where are those going to go? Questions that are the citizens that are around that area want to know and we can't seem to get answers for. So that's why I'm asking and that's why I'm here. just throwing out some concerns of residents around the area that want to know what's going on and how this is going to impact us now in I'm 63. That's my home. I don't want to move. I may not like what's going to happen around me, but I'd like to know what's happening. That's all. Thanks.

Thank you. Anyone else in the audience wishing to comment? Okay, seeing none, then council, um, is there a motion to approve bill 2625? So moved. Second.

Thank you. Discussion. Um, so Mr. Bowley, you are bringing up questions that that really pertain to um, TTF 6 and 7. Um, in 2020, and Trevor, please correct me if I'm wrong. Uh but in 2020 um the the city passed uh voter approved uh approval of TTF6 and on that there I don't know if if anyone remembers but there was a great deal of discussion about um uh this actual this actual project um at the time the committee um really had a a a strong debate the the TTF committee not the city council but the TTF committee had a strong debate about um this project which by the way is only the the preconstruction uh project u this this project in TTF6 is really only the acquisition uh determining the easements getting the the the pre-construction stuff done. Um but it was it was a big discussion between that project and um Spring Street as I recall. Um what TTF6 committee ended up deciding was to bring it to the city council and and let the city council decide uh in 2020 which of those projects which of those two projects would end up on the full list of TTF6. Um our discussion at the time then decided that this preconstruction for T for Veterans Memorial Drive moving south from Hopper Road would would make the TTF6 list. Did I am I covering that all correctly? Um and the Sprigsteep Street project was put on as an alternate project. So um with TTF7, so this is this is really a a TTF6 project. Um TTF7 which was approved last year

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um included that section of Spring Street as as uh part of it project and it also included um uh no it didn't there was discussion about the north part of Veterans Memorial Drive moving um north from um Kings uh Kings Highway. Um, ultimately the TTF committee did decided not to uh put that on the the approved list and so that was not that section of Veterans and World Drive was was not included. So that's maybe others have more to add to your question in particular, but that's that's the that's where it stands. Um you there there's nothing in TTF6 or 7 that uh includes uh money for construction either of either of the south part of Veterans Memorial Drive or the north. That's where it stands right now. Anybody else have a question or comment?

That summed it up really well. Uh this is just that pre-work. This is looking at easements. This is looking at potential plans just really laying the groundwork for feasibility and future potential growth. Uh this was highly debated over the past several years and so it's it's nice to actually see a see it on a map to to see what is the target area and what that potential conversation can be. Yeah. that. So the request I guess that was brought up of changing the I mean that the reason why transportation trust fund has been so successful and therefore the reason why our infrastructure of our streets and roads has been so successful is because of the trust the very public process we that has gone through over the many dec or the several decades that we've that we've initiated and then renewed this this funding source for our streets. Um it involves a the TTF committee which are members of the public to then go through the debate and the algorithms and the and the discussion to decide what are the projects that are going to be funded by the next round of TTF. But that's not then a done deal because it has to be approved by the voters. So then those list of projects go to the voters and the voters in the voting booth then decide yes this is important. We're going to put our tax dollars towards this. So asking us to then go back on that is a direct request to go against what a majority of the voters voted on in that public vote. So that then violates that trust that has been instilled of the TTF projects brought forward. This is what we're dedicating those funds for. That would then be saying that the council's like, "Ah, nope. We're going to pull a a switch on that. We're going to fund something else with it." Which we that is setting a precedent that I'm not comfortable with. Um and so this

that's never happened.

Yeah. Exactly. So and it hasn't. So it that is what that request would be. This project it was very much so discussed and debated at that time. The prior TTFs, the prior city councils, the prior TTF committees laid this project out as a very important project in their eyes for the future development of our city. It's one of the largest undeveloped tracts of land within the city limits. um and the access to it and the the route as um as everybody's talked about Kings Highway uh the Sports Plex that area as that's developed to have an alternate route to go from what Mr. Drury said the largest sales tax producing area on William Street to that very heavy heavily populated um not populated from a resident standpoint but on a traffic standpoint with the all the events that go on down there and then the growth. Um so it was talked about and discussed obviously there's now a shift with TTF to then fund more re there it was the need of the rising costs you know TTF was started to build out infrastructure for the development of our city and now it's shifted to a hey as we built it out we also it cost a lot of money to then maintain it and repair it and so that shift happened in TTF6 I think is when the big tide shifted where a majority of the funding went for repair projects not new construction There were two new construction projects on that TTF. One was this and the other was College Street which is where Jefferson um school is and connecting that from Minnesota to West End. Um so it really shifted then TTF7 is majority almost all repair and reconstruction. Um, so the funds to then go forward on this may come in the next iteration of TTF, maybe TTF8 if it is successfully initiated and passed by the voters and this is included on it. But that's part of that public process of the voters really

directing where these funds are going. I hope that also shed a light on it. I do have a question. Um, so it's phase six, the last phase of this uh, memorial drive, Ryan through TT TF6 funding, I'm sorry. Is this the last phase uh, through this funding for TTF6 Veterans Memorial Drive? The last FA Yeah, it says phase six. I mean, you know, this was before my time.

It's labeled in the there. There are six phases, originally five, I believe. Casey, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe there originally five phases which extended from Lasal Avenue down to Hopper Road. Of those five phases, they're all built but one, which is that section that Mr. Dury was referring to. Uh, that's Veterans Moral Drive phase two. Um, and then six is the new part which connects from Hopper to to Vantage. So, there's two two pieces that are missing this one and phase two. The others are built. So the phases are numbered starting at the far north, north to south. Okay. So got it. So does that answer your question?

Yes. All these uh phases was determined through TTF6 funding. Are you asking for additional funding? No, the the other phases except for the the part at the sports plex was all funded through previous TTFS. And this is again this is only authorizing um funds to acquire some land and uh space for easements, building easements. Yes. Yep. Um no construction. Uh now I I think it does include grading. Is that right, Casey? Yeah, it does include grading. So that's technically pre-construction, but that's it. There's no no

subsurface or paving or anything like that. No infrastructure. The the planning for that, the actual road and and um perhaps even where it might end or or you know tuck into on the south part that hasn't been planned yet. That's funded through the TTF6. That's the design. We really have to have the design worked out before we can pursue acquisition because we need to know what we need to do. So the full design is completed. I I believe so. Okay. I'm not city engineer. I'm filling in for Jake tonight. I apologize if I seem a little unnowledgeable, but Mr. Pulley. Okay. The design of the roadway has been done.

So, that's how we determined the rideways and drainage easements. We received that from the engineers that designed the road itself to show us where it was going to go. During the design phase, they were trying to determine what was the best route if it needed to go east or west down that corridor. So, the engineering company determined this is the best route. They identified the rightways and the drainage easements for the city to tell us what we need to acquire if if or when the road can be built. So, we know the road is going to go through this route. We just don't know the true ending point of it's going to be vanish or go further. Right? So this just tells us the rideway. So if you look north, there's a section that's not colored because the city owns that property already. It's a right. It's city- owned property. So we already own it, so we don't need the rightway there. The this property that are in is in blue is what is owned by a private private uh LLC that we have to purchase for the rideway if or when the road is made. So we're just purchasing the rightway now in the drainage easement. So if the city and the TTF committees determine they want to build this later on in another TTF we have the property to build it on and as [clears throat] you know rightways and drainage easements each year they get more and more expensive. So u we actually did appraisals on all of this and this is coming in at the appraised value. It's not elevated. It's not this is the appraised value of this land of what we're purchasing. I think it's important what Trevor said and what Mr. Thomas said was I mean this this was from TTF6. This is years back. This is a personal property owner that's maintained that had this ground awaiting for you know the the the promise of this development and we're finally getting

around to it. I think he's been very patient. Um the p of the LLC has been very patient with us in continuing developments, been patient with the with the engineers and getting uh getting this um this done. And so um I mean I don't as Mr. Thomas said, how do you go back um and do and change your mind? I just think that's impossible to do and would be wrong on in many cases. Okay. Yes sir. It's got two, three, and four. Where are one and five? One is at the very south. And where's five? Five is

and those are drainage south. Yeah, those are drainage ements. The whole thing is a right of way and then the drainage are the red. Yeah. Yep. Those are different culberts and low property. Okay. Any other So, there's also other property there that you're not seeing in colored. Part of it's city-owned. Part of it we're working with those land owners and they are working to donate some of the property and we're in contact with a very small portion of it that we haven't obtained yet. We are still working with them and uh we're working with those land owners also.

Okay. Council, any other comments, questions? Okay. Uh, hearing none. All in favor of bill 2625, please say I. I. Anyone opposed? That motion carries. We had several appointments to make tonight. Um, first is the one appointment to the golf course advisory board. Uh, council. Uh we have selected uh Amy McDonald for that. Is there a motion to approve Amy McDonald for the golf course? So moved. Second. Any further discussion? All in favor then of approving Amy McDonald, the golf course advisory board, please say I. I.

Anyone opposed? That carries. Amy, congratulations. We expect great things. Lower your handicap. Yeah.

Um and secondly, we needed some appointments to the Cape West Community Improvement District board of directors. um the developer of that area has the um prerogative of choosing those uh directors and their recommendation [snorts] is to select Mike Prim for four years, Mike Jo for four years, Julie Freed for two years, and uh Percy Houston and Kevin Grezer to serve two-year initial terms. Council, is there a motion to approve those terms? So move second. Second. Any further discussion? All in favor then of those uh people selected for those terms, please say I. I.

Anyone opposed? All right, that motion carries as well. Um, under other business, we council um we every year have to sele declare uh the results of elections. And so the motion is to set a special city council meeting to declare the results of the April 7, 2026 general municipal election. Council, is there a motion to um approve that time date?

Excuse me. I'm sorry. I didn't I didn't state um the the uh suggestion is to set that date for Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Is there a motion to approve? Some move second. Okay. Any further discussion there? All in favor then of setting the special C city council meeting to declare the results of the April 7, 2026 general municipal election on to be set on at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13th. Please say I. I.

Anyone opposed? All right. That motion carries then as well. Um, no one signed up to speak on an item off the agenda and so at this point I will entertain a motion to adjurnn. So move second. Any further discussion? All in favor of adjournment, please say I. I. Anyone opposed? We are adjourned. Thank you all very much for being here.