Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes
Kirkwood City Hall
Thursday, July 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri. Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Members Duwe, Gibbons, Luetzow, Ward and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Deputy City Clerk Kim Sansegraw, Electric Director Mark Petty, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  Council Member Sears was absent and excused.
	          
INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
	Mayor Griffin and Fire Chief Jim Silvernail recognized Dennis Fischer, Craig Hayes and Justin Janes on being promoted to Battalion Chief, Robert Sumpter on being promoted to Fire Marshal and Johnny Johnson, Bryan Kertz and Matthew Mathes on being promoted to Fire Captain. 

PRESENTATIONS
         NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

       PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE

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

a)	Approval of the July 7, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	Bill 10937, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Share Agreement First Amendment with the Missouri Highways and Traffic Commission for roadway improvements on Manchester Road from Kirkwood Road to the west City of Kirkwood limits was brought before the council. 

Roll Call:		

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Duwe	 	“Yes”

Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		Absent
Council Member Ward		“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10766.

NEW BUSINESS
	Bill 10938, appropriating $17,494.40 from the Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to the Police Department Machinery and Equipment Account, accepting the bid of Dana Safety Supply, Inc. in the amount of $17,494.40 for the purchase of 80 Surefire X300U-A Weapon Lights for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval. 
  
The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

	Resolution 95-2022, authorizing the filing of an application with the Municipal Park Grant Commission of St. Louis County to fund improvements to the Kirkwood Community Center
brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read. A discussion was held.

Roll Call:		

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

	Resolution 96-2022, accepting the proposal of Nextera Energy in the not to exceed amount of $639,000 for the purchase of 5MW block of energy for the Electric Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the Resolution as read. A discussion was held.

Roll Call:		

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	

Council Member Duwe	 	“Yes”
Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		Absent
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
                                      
	Resolution 97-2022, accepting the bid of McConnell & Associates Corporation in the amount of $248,433 (pursuant to TIPS Cooperative Contract) for Pickleball and Tennis Court Replacement for the Parks and Recreation Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call:		

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Duwe	 	“Yes”
Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		Absent
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
		
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	 Council Member Gibbons reported the ceremony for the second train was successful and attended by State Representatives Barbara Phifer and Dean Plocher.
	
	Council Member Gibbons reported a concert will be held at Kirkwood Park on Saturday, July 23, 2022, featuring Serapis. 

	Council Member Gibbons reported the Kirkwood Public Library has a Book Caboose located at the Aquatic Center with books available. The Book Caboose is moved to the ice rink in the winter.
	
	Council Member Gibbons thanked Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes for getting the communication of the closure of Washington Avenue to the residents effected by the closure.

	Council Member Gibbons requested a shed for Quinette Cemetary. 

	Council Member Zimmer reported telephone poles are being replaced on Manchester west of Geyer.

	Council Member Gibbons reported street car tracks were found when doing utility work on Washington Avenue.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Hawes reported the City received and Application for Temporary Outdoor Promotional Variance from Teleo Coffee, 132 W. Monroe Avenue, for anniversary event on the parking lot on August 14, 2022 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to approve the application. The motion was unanimously approved. 

Mr. Hawes reported the City received an Application for Temporary Outdoor Promotional Variance from Chicken Out Kirkwood, LLC, 10463 Manchester Road, for a party on the patio/parking lot on July 28, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to approve the application. The motion was unanimously approved. 

Mr. Hawes reported the City received an Application for Liquor License, Picnic License, from Trinity Lutheran Church at 820 Lockett Road, on September 11, 2022. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to approve the application. The motion was unanimously approved. 

Mr. Hawes reported the City received an Application for Liquor License, to sell intoxicating liquor in original package, plus Sunday, from Heer & Sonal, Inc. at 500 West Essex. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to approve the application. The motion was unanimously approved. 

 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report. 

      CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche reported on the scheduled upcoming public hearing:
	August 4, 2022
A request for a Community Unit Plan at 600 North Ballas Road for a six-lot subdivision
 
                   					ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the formal meeting was adjourned at 7:31 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved: August 4, 2022