Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes
Kirkwood City Hall
Thursday, September 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, September 1, 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, Sears, Ward and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer David Weidler, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Deputy City Clerk Kim Sansegraw, Finance Director Sandra Stephens, Assistant Finance Director Jen Forgy, Parks and Recreation Director Kyle Henke, Deputy Chief Dave Smith, Communications Manager Freddy Doss and City Attorney John Hessel.  
	          
INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
NONE

PRESENTATION
	The Greentree Festival Committee presented information regarding the 2022 Greentree Festival.  The theme will be “Kirkwood Cartoon Caravan”. The festival will take place from Friday, September 16th through Sunday, September 18th.   

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing #1
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding establishing the Property Tax Rates for the City of Kirkwood. Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into record: an Affidavit of Publication in the Legal Leger on August 15, 2022, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on August 16, 2022, as Exhibit 2; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times on August 19, 2022, as Exhibit 3; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, as Exhibit 4.

Assistant Finance Director Jen Forgy presented the matter to council:
•	2022 is not a re-assessment year
•	Each year council certifies the property tax rates
•	Assessed valuation for residential and commercial decreased for both the City of Kirkwood and the Special Business District
•	Residential assessments decreased less than .5%, commercial assessments decreased .2%, SBD assessment decreased 4%

This item is under New Business as item #1, Bill 10944.

Public Hearing #2
	Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding establishing the Property Tax Rates for the Kirkwood Municipal Library. Mr. Hessel entered the 

following exhibits into record: an Affidavit of Publication in the Legal Leger on August 15, 2022, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on August 16, 2022, as Exhibit 2; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times on August 19, 2022, as Exhibit 3; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, as Exhibit 4.

Assistant Finance Director Jen Forgy presented the matter to council:
•	Assessed valuation for residential and commercial decreased
•	The same procedures are followed in determining the proposed rates

This item is under New Business as item #2, Bill 10945.

Public Hearing #3
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding reversal of voluntary reduction in Parks & Recreation property tax rates. Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into record: an Affidavit of Publication in the Legal Leger on August 15, 2022, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on August 16, 2022, as Exhibit 2; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times on August 19, 2022, as Exhibit 3; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, as Exhibit 4.

Assistant Finance Director Jen Forgy presented the matter to council:
•	The voluntary reduction, if reversed, would increase from 10 cents to 12.4 cents

Some of the discussion that took place is as follows:
•	Question was raised regarding fee increases over the last 28 years

Public Comment:
1.	Alan Hopefl, 12 Orchard Way, spoke in support of the reversal of voluntary reduction in Parks & Recreation property tax rates.

This item is under New Business as item #3, Resolution 118-2022.

       PUBLIC COMMENT
                   NONE

CONSENT AGENDA
	Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to approve the Consent Agenda.  A discussion took place. The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved.
a)	Approval of the August 18, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 114-2022, accepting the quote of Stryker Medical as a single source provider in the amount of $64,555.38 for the purchase of three (3) Lucas 3 chest compression systems and 7 year maintenance agreement for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order

c)	Resolution 115-2022, accepting the bid of Holt Electric Supply in the amount of $57,328.43 for the purchase of 15kV ERP cable for the Electric Department and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
d)	Resolution 116-2022, accepting the bid of Holt Electrical Supply in the amount of $21,420 for 2,000 feet of Schedule 40 PVC 5 inch conduit for the Electric Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
e)	Resolution 117-2022, accepting the bid of City Lighting Products in the amount of $72,190 for led lights for the Electric Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
f)	Resolution 119-2022, approving the elected Board Members of the City of Kirkwood, Missouri, Public Facilities Authority
g)	Resolution 120-2022, appointing Tom Feiner to the Finance committee for a partial term to June 2023

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	Bill 10941, appropriating $14,310 from the Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to the Police Department Machinery and Equipment Account, accepting the bid of Mid America Arms in the amount of $14,310 for the purchase of 90 Level III Retention Weapon Holsters for the Police 
Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. 

Roll Call:	

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10770.

	Bill 10942, appropriating $51,508 from the Certificates of Participation Series 2022 to the Fire Department Rolling Stock Account, Project #FD2303, and accepting single source proposal of Stryker Medical in the amount of $51,508 for the purchase of two power stretchers and a 5-year maintenance agreement for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. 

Roll Call:	

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10771.

	Bill 10943, appropriating $394,518 from the Certificates of Participation Series 2022 to the Fire Department Rolling Stock Account, Project #FD2303, and accepting the bid of Emergency Services Supply in the amount of $729,518 for the purchase of two ambulance vehicles for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
was brought before the council. A discussion took place.

Roll Call:	

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10772.

NEW BUSINESS
	Bill 10944, fixing and establishing the rate of taxation to be levied upon all real estate and certain tangible personal property in the City of Kirkwood, County of St. Louis, State of Missouri, for the year 2022, for the maintenance of the Kirkwood public parks; for the Police and Firemen’s Pension Fund; for general government services and for businesses in the Special Business District was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval. 
  
	Bill 10945, fixing and establishing the rate of taxation to be levied upon all real estate and certain tangible personal property in the City of Kirkwood, County of St. Louis, State of Missouri, for the year 2022, for the operation and maintenance of the Municipal Library District of Kirkwood 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 118-2022, authorizing the reversal of voluntary reduction in Parks & Recreation property tax rates was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Sears to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call:	

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Council Member Luetzow attended the Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association meeting and reported they gave out over 300 filled backpacks to students at the Back to School Rally, they will be holding concert on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. by the Tim Cunningham Jazz Combo at the Kirkwood Performing Arts complex to benefit the MNIA scholarship program and the MNIA was mourning the loss of Sister Mary Rock Rocklage.

	Council Member Ward reported Nipher Middle School	will be celebrating their 100th anniversary on Saturday, September 3, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the school.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Hawes reported the City received an Application for Liquor License to sell intoxicating liquor in original package, plus Sunday, from Waterway Gas and Wash Company at 10850 Manchester Road. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to approve the application. A discussion took place.

Motion was made by Council Member Gibbons and seconded to Council Member Ward to continue the item to September 15, 2022. A discussion was held. The motion was approved 4-3. Mayor Griffin, Council Member Luetzow and Council Member Sears were opposed.

Mr. Hawes reported the Metropolitan Orchestra will be performing on Saturday, September 5, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report.     

CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche had nothing to report.

                  					ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the formal meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved: September 15, 2022