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Cape Girardeau

Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

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Meets 1st and 3rd Monday

A mid-sized college town with small town charm and big regional influence along the Mississippi River. Population 40,800

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Past Newsletters

April 21, 2026

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City Council — North Main rezoned for mixed-use near casino, $9M water plant work nears completion

Key DecisionsCouncil approved a 13-lot residential subdivision called Prominence 1 on County Road 620, consisting of 12 buildable lots plus one stormwater lot. The Planning and ...

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April 06, 2026

City Council — New Housing, Roads, and a Major Redevelopment

Key DecisionsCouncil approved rezoning property at 539 Olive Street from C1 general commercial and R4 medium density multi-family residential to R5 high density multi-family res...

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March 16, 2026

City Council — CIP, Veterans Drive easements

Key DecisionsThe council approved a capital improvement program for 2026-2031. The plan contains approximately $220 million in projects, with nearly 80% having identified fundin...

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March 02, 2026

City Council — $23M Sears redevelopment approved

Key DecisionsCouncil approved the consent agenda, which included accepting a utility easement from CNL Quality Construction LLC for Lot 24 Rock Garden Subdivision and authorizin...

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February 17, 2026

City Council — $23-27 Million Sears Grand Redevelopment Moves Forward with $11M Incentives

Key DecisionsThe council adopted the agenda unanimously.Bill 2610 passed on consent, authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Cape Girardeau County, City of Jackson, and S...

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February 02, 2026

City Council — Cape Joins Forces for New Regional Emergency Operations Center

Key DecisionsCouncil approved Bill 2-610 authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Cape Girardeau County, the City of Jackson, and Southeast Missouri State University to es...

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January 20, 2026

City Council — MODOT $121K Grant for Airport Marketing Approved

Key DecisionsCouncil approved Bill 26-03, appropriating funds for the purchase of fire apparatus. Vote was unanimous.Council approved Bill 26-04, annexing two land tracts adjace...

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January 05, 2026

City Council — $1.4M Fire Apparatus Approved

Key DecisionsCouncil approved purchase of a fire apparatus from Sentinel Emergency Solutions LLC for $1,389,451 to replace a 2005 pumper truck with 175,000 miles and $153,000 in...

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