Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes
Kirkwood City Hall
Thursday, May 5, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri. Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Member Duwe, Gibbons, Luetzow, Sears, Ward and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer David Weidler, Deputy City Clerk Kim Sansegraw, Planning & Development Services Director Jonathan Raiche, City Planner II Amy Lowry, Director of Public Services Bill Bensing, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  
            
INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
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PRESENTATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing #1
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 10414 Big Bend Boulevard from R-4 to R-MM. Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into record: an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on April 15, 2022, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times on April 15, 2022, as Exhibit 2; a list of properties that were notified of the hearing, as Exhibit 3; an aerial view map showing the subject property, as Exhibit 4; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee dated March 16, 2022, as Exhibit 5; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated March 17, 2022, as Exhibit 6; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, as Exhibit 7. 

City Planner II Amy Lowry presented information pertaining to the request:
•	There is a house and accessory structure on the property and the house has been unoccupied since 2016
•	R-MM allows for multi-family dwellings, row house dwellings and two family dwellings which is not allowed in R-4
•	This lot is approximately ½ acre and would be limited to 6 dwelling units
•	In the approved P&Z Subcommittee Report, it was noted that: 
1)	The R-MM designation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, existing surrounding zoning and land use, and the R-MM purpose
2)	The property is on a busy arterial road which is cited in the R-MM purpose as an appropriate context for the R-MM zoning
3)	The lots to the east are multifamily, and the requested rezoning and proposed use would be compatible while also providing a transition in density to the adjacent single-family 

properties to the west and south

A discussion took place.

The bill will be placed on the May 19, 2022 agenda for first reading consideration.

	Public Hearing #2
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding a request for a Zoning Code Text Amendment to add Dog Training Homes as a Special Use in Single-Family Residential Districts and grant a Special Use Permit to the property owner at 551 North Clay Avenue. Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into record: an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on April 15, 2022, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times on April 15, 2022, as Exhibit 2; a list of properties that were notified of the hearing, as Exhibit 3; an aerial view map showing the subject property, as Exhibit 4; the Memorandum from City Planner II Amy Lowry dated April 6, 2022, as Exhibit 5; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated April 7, 2022, as Exhibit 6 and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, as Exhibit 7.

City Planner II Amy Lowry presented information pertaining to the request:
•	Petitioner submitted an application to amend the Zoning Code to add animal training as an accessory use in single-family residential districts in which the P&Z Commission recommended by a vote of 7-0 be denied as an accessory use Permitted with Standards in single-family residential districts and also declined to review the accessory sue as one that would require a Special Use Permit (SUP)
•	The bill to amend the Zoning and Subdivision code to add Animal Training Homes as an accessory use that would be “Permitted with Standards” failed by a vote of 0-7, however, City Council voted unanimously to refer the matter back to P&Z for the consideration of animal training home as an accessory use that would require an SUP with conditions
•	P&Z failed to recommend approval of the Zoning Code text amendment (as amended) by a vote of 3-5 for Dog Training Homes to be added to the Zoning Code as an accessory use that would require an SUP
•	Should City Council approve the text amendment, the ordinance to approve a Special Use Permit for petitioner shall be considered

Petitioner Lynn Thiele addressed the council. A discussion took place.

Public Comments:
1.	Lindsey Turner, 547 N. Clay Ave., feels there are no problems with noise or odors 
2.	Doreen Dodson, 143 W. Bodley Ave., states there is no issue with noise
3.	Ashley Beumer, feels the petitioner has met all of the conditions
4.	Sloan Turner, 547 N. Clay Ave., supports the proposal
5.	Leslie Moylan, 555 N. Clay Ave., feels the noise isn’t a problem
6.	Donna Kirtian, 538 N. Harrison Ave., supports proposal

The bill will be placed on the May 19, 2022 agenda for first reading consideration.

	Public Hearing #3
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding a request for a Special Use Permit (Animal Facility, Minor, with Outdoor Use) and Site Plan Review for Kennelwood Pet Resorts, 10936 Manchester Road. Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into record: an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on April 15, 2022, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times on April 15, 2022, as Exhibit 2; a list of  properties that were notified of the hearing, as Exhibit 3; an aerial view map showing the subject property, as Exhibit 4; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee dated April 6, 2022, as Exhibit 5; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated April 7, 2022, as Exhibit 6 and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, as Exhibit 7. 

City Planner II Amy Lowry presented information pertaining to the request:
•	Daytime boarding is considered an Animal Facility, Minor and is a permitted use in the B-3 Zoning District
•	There are 34 required parking spaces for an animal facility; 48 spaces provided
•	The operation will have approximately 10 employees and 40-60 dogs with daily operating hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
•	The yards will allow employees to bring dogs outside on leash and under supervision with 2 dogs maximum in each yard and 6 dogs maximum in the yard areas at one time 

Petitioner Fiju Job addressed the council. A discussion took place.

Public Comments:
1.	Lisa Nelson, 1030 N. Harrison Ave., concerned about the noise 
2.	Chris Blair, 1030 N. Harrison Ave., concerned about the noise 
3.	Steve Meskill, 1519 Lynkirk Lane, opposes proposal
4.	Steve Dowd, 1030 N. Harrison Ave., believes property value will be affected 
5.	Dorothy Manka, 1141 Missouri Ave., concerned about the location of the proposed request
6.	Alice Sydow, 1030 N. Harrison Ave., concerned about the noise 
7.	David Hutkin, 10829 Olive Blvd., stated the sound study was not manipulated 
8.	Catherine Sherwin, opposes proposal
9.	Donna Kirtian, 538 N. Harrison Ave., opposes proposal

The bill will be placed on the May 19, 2022 agenda for first reading consideration.

       PUBLIC COMMENTS
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CONSENT AGENDA
	Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Duwe to approve the Consent Agenda.  The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved.

a)	Approval of the April 21, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 53-2022, accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet in the amount of $46,084 (pursuant to MoDOT Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado for the Water Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
c)	Resolution 54-2022, accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet in the amount of $28,402 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Bolt for the Planning and Development Services Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
d)	Resolution 55-2022, accepting the single source proposal of Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $25,833 for Extended Warranty and Preventative Maintenance Service Plan for Defibrillators for the Fire Department for an initial term of 12 months with the option to renew for up to three additional 12 month terms, pending budgetary approval, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract
e)	Resolution 56-2022, accepting the bid of Joe Machens Ford in the amount of $44,552 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
f)	Resolution 57-2022, accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet in the amount of $52,639 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2023 Chevy Tahoe PPV for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
g)	Resolution 60-2022, approving the appointment to the Board of Directors of the Manchester Lindbergh Southeast Community Improvement District

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE	

NEW BUSINESS
	Resolution 58-2022, amending the contract with Murphy Company in the amount of $205,540 for the design and installation of an HVAC unit in the City Hall Council Chambers/Judges Chambers and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an amended contract was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the Resolution as read. A discussion was held. 

		Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”	
Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
		Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”

	Resolution 59-2022, authorizing the City’s use of UMB Bank for $645,000 of Kirkwood’s investments and updating information provided by the City of Kirkwood to UMB Bank regarding banking services as indicated in the Organization Resolution and Agreement (a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein) was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the Resolution as read.

		Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”	
Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
		Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
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  CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Council Member Ward mentioned members of council passed out cookies at the Kirkwood Train Station in honor of National Travel and Tourism Week. 

			 	CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes had nothing to report.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report. 

CITY CLERK REPORT

Ms. Sansegraw reported on the following upcoming Public Hearing:
	
May 19, 2022
A request for a Special Use Permit (Outdoor Use) and Site Plan Review for Taco Buddha, 11111 Manchester Road.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved:  May 19, 2022