City Council — CIP, Veterans Drive easements

Key Decisions

• The council approved a capital improvement program for 2026-2031. The plan contains approximately $220 million in projects, with nearly 80% having identified funding sources, up from 38% the previous year.
• The council approved bill 2625 to acquire easements and real property from Cape Land and Development LLC for the Veterans Memorial Drive phase 6 project. The purchase price is $150,084, funded by Transportation Trust Fund 6.
• Amy McDonald was appointed to the Golf Course Advisory Board.
• The council approved board appointments for Cape West Community Improvement District: Mike Primm and Mike Jost for four-year terms, Julie Freed, Percy Houston, and Kevin Greaser for two-year terms.
• The council set a special meeting for Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM to declare results of the April 7, 2026 general municipal election.

Budget & Finance

• The Veterans Memorial Drive phase 6 project will acquire two land tracts and five permanent drainage easements for a total purchase price of $150,084. Funding comes from Transportation Trust Fund 6.
• The council approved an agreement with Southeast Missouri State University for the 2026 historic resource survey to support grant applications for historical preservation.
• The capital improvement sales tax funds $500,000 annually for street repairs and funds annual 2-inch water line replacements citywide.

Other Business