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Activity August 24-30
- Nuisance Calls - 86
- Calls For Service - 815
- Traffic Stops - 263
- Citations - 101
- Arrests - 48
- Shots Fired Cases Reported- 1
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Public Works – September 1-5
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- Streets crew is working on a street patch on Grant Street and mowing.
- Stormwater crew is finishing a pipe replacement on Missouri Avenue and clearing obstructions.
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Fire Department- September 1-5
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- Station 3 remodel started this week
- Annual Airport Live Fire Training for all crews
- Monthly Tornado Siren Testing
- Monthly Dive Training
- 27 structure fires over the past 2 months. This is 58.7% of all the fire calls received. The others fall into brush, vehicle, rubbish etc.
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Parks- September 1-5
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Events
- Cape Splash wrapped up the 2025 season Monday September 1. The water park will host the Annual Doggy Swim Day Sunday September 7.
- The SEMO District Fair will begin September 6 and run through the 13.
- Youth Soccer League begins Tuesday September 9. There are 490 kids registered for the program.
- Visit Cape will host the Trans American Motorcycles Monday September 8. The event will be held on the Hudson Parking Lot in Downtown Cape.
- The USS – LST325 will be at the Cape River font September 25-29. The USS-Lst325 is the world’s only fully operational, historically-configured World War II Landing Ship Tank and a floating museum. The USS-Lst325 is known at the “Ship That Won the War”.
Impactful Projects
- The Cape LaCroix Trail widening and overlay project from Bloomfield Road to Shawnee Park went out to bid Sunday August 17. The bids will be open Tuesday September 9. Construction is expected to begin as soon as the project is awarded, weather dependent.
- Bids have been received and reviewed for improvements to the Shawnee Park Sports Complex. Improvements will include new fencing on fields 1-5, a complex wide PA system, bleacher shade structures and new bleachers. The project is partially funded by a grant through the Department of Economic Development for $264,289. The bids have been awarded for the fence replacement and installation of the PA System. Improvements are expected to begin in October 2025.
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Development Services – September 1-5
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Street update
Perryville – Between Cape Rock and Lexington
- Still closed
Finishing sidewalks and Box culverts
- Estimated completion
is end of September
Lexington – Between Perryville and Cape Rock
- West bound lane is
closed, East bound is open
- Estimated
completion is 2 months
South Sprigg
- Still closed – but
local residents can still use the street
- Still working on
water main replacement and infrastructure under the street
- Estimated time of
completion is 12-31-2025
Development Code Review and Short-Term Rental Regulations
The Development staff will be reviewing the City’s development code to determine if any updates or modifications are needed to better serve both the development community and our residents. As part of this process, short-term rental properties, such as Airbnb units, will be required to comply with regulations similar to those governing hotels and motels. This includes meeting occupancy requirements and ensuring the collection and remittance of hotel/motel taxes.
In the near future, we will be seeking input regarding potential development code changes.
Airline
- 0 Delays or Cancellations this week
- Enplanements - 202 this week.
- Enplanements for the month of August was 855
As you know, we have submitted a recommendation for American Airlines under the Essential Air Service program. Although we have not yet received a response from the Department of Transportation, we expect to hear a decision soon. In my experience, lengthy delays in this process often indicate that our recommendation may not be accepted. While this is not definitive, we remain optimistic about the outcome.
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What’s Going on in Cape
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SportsBook Coming Soon
Century Casino has partnered with BetMGM to launch both online sports betting and a retail sportsbook location, set to open on December 1. The retail sportsbook will be situated in an expanded area of the casino gaming floor, specifically in the lobby near the former buffet entrance, which will benefit the city through admission taxes. The retail sportsbook will be branded as “BetMGM Sportsbook at Century Casino.” This will be the only legal retail sportsbook in southeast Missouri. However, the launch is pending regulatory approval from the Missouri Gaming Commission and any necessary approvals from the city for the project.
Old Sears Building
We are receiving significant interest regarding the old Sears building. The developer involved is reputable and has an impressive track record of successful projects. Large-scale developments like this take time to mature, but we remain optimistic. Retail development is crucial for our city, and the transformation of an old building or vacant lot is a positive sign. The retail market is one of our strengths, and we are fortunate to have an excellent group of developers who continue to invest and take risks to ensure our economy thrives. Their efforts contribute to amenities that enhance our citizens' overall quality of life. I don't think they receive enough recognition for the value they provide to the community through their ongoing investments.
Housing and neighborhood revitalization are emerging markets that have not significantly impacted cities financially in the past. However, the rise of internet sales has changed this situation.
Shop Local, Support Local Business
The internet sales has put tremendous pressure on our small businesses, which are widely recognized as the backbone of our local economy. Therefore, it is crucial to support and protect these local small businesses, as they form the foundation upon which our city was built.
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