LIVE City Council Meeting - April 6, 2026

The City Council meeting of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, held on April 6, 2026, included several procurement and development-related discussions. Key procurement actions included approval of temporary construction easements for the Cape Rock Drive sidewalk project, funded by a TAP grant, with construction expected to begin in the current season and last six to twelve months. The council also approved a one-time sales tax exemption under Chapter 100 for construction materials related to the multimillion-dollar redevelopment of the old Sears building, estimated to cost the city around $25,000 in foregone sales tax. Additionally, the council approved rezoning ordinances to facilitate residential and mixed-use development, and a code amendment allowing gravel parking surfaces in manufacturing and industrial zones under specific conditions. Several appointments were made to advisory boards, including the Historic Preservation Commission, Convention Visitors Bureau, and Tax Increment Financing Commission. The meeting also featured recognition of long-serving council member Dan Preston and reminders about upcoming local elections.