KIRKWOOD CITY COUNCIL
KIRKWOOD CITY HALL
DECEMBER 20, 2018	
7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Members Duwe, Edman, Luetzow, Ward, Wurtz, and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Deputy City Clerk Fredrick Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
	Police Officer Gary Baldridge presented information and showed a slideshow of pictures pertaining to the Shop with a Cop event that took place on December 8, 2018:
•	Keith Rawlings with Youth in Action approached the Kirkwood Police Department with the idea of Shop with a Cop.
•	The Police Officer’s Association took the lead role on the event.
•	Through fundraising efforts, approximately $4,200 was raised.
•	Kirkwood Police Officers took 37 children from the Kirkwood School District shopping at Wal-Mart.
•	Wal-Mart generously donated gift wrapping supplies free of charge for the event.

David Slane, Chair of the Kirkwood Urban Forestry Commission, spoke in regards to the Kirkwood Urban Forestry Commission and staff’s efforts in helping draft the Tree Code.  

PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

      PUBLIC COMMENTS
	1.	Alan Hopefl, 12 Orchard Way, spoke in regards and in favor of the 
proposed Tree Code.  Stated that the Park Board voted to instruct the 
Director of Parks and Recreation to sign on to the Missouri Invasive Native 
Plant Task Force in an effort to help control invasive plant species to 
protect native ecosystems.  
	2.	David Anderson, 521 Taylor Young Drive, spoke in regards to the deer 
population and deer survey. 

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

a)	Approval of the December 3, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 178-2018, appointing Greg Frick to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to June 2021
c)	Resolution 181-2018, accepting the bid of Graybar Electric for the purchase of six 34.5 kv 900A Group Operated Loadbreak Switches for the Electric Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($21,666)
d)	Resolution 182-2018, approving a contract amendment with Bax Engineering  for Street and Sidewalk Reconstruction Design for Northlin and Southlin Drive (not to exceed amount of $18,540)
e)	Resolution 183-2018, appointing Paul Schaefer to the Board of Adjustment for a term to June 2021

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Edman to bring Substitute Bill 10695 on the floor for consideration.  The motion was unanimously approved.

Substitute Bill 10695, rescinding Resolution 42-2003, and amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances by inserting a new Chapter 24, “Tree Code” to provide for the regulation of the planting, protecting, preservation, maintenance, and removal of the Kirkwood urban forest, was brought before the council.  A discussion took place. 
	
Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10539.

Bill 10696, amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 13, Article III. Division 2, “Contractor’s Business Licenses.”, was brought before the council.  
	
Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10540.

Bill 10697, amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VII. Division 6, “Kirkwood Urban Forestry Commission”, Section 2-569. “Created; Purpose.”, was brought before the council.  
	
Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10541.

Bill 10698, amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16, “Nuisances”, Section 16-2. “Nuisances Enumerated.”, was brought before the council.  
	
Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”

Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10542.

Bill 10699, appropriating $2,550,000 from the Water Fund (Fund Balance) to the Water Distribution Account, Project #WA1907, for the Swan Avenue Project, was brought before the council.  
	
Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10543.

Bill 10700, appropriating $7,300 from the Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to Account #205-1201-429.31.09 for training for the Police Department, was brought before the council.  
	
Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10544.

Bill 10701, appropriating revenue funds in the amount of $32,300 to multiple accounts and then to the Expenditure Account, Project #PD1901, accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet in the amount of $32,936.60 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Pursuit 2WD SUV 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 Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10545.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10702, amending Chapter 5 by creating a new Article VI. “Infill Development Storm Water Management”, redesignating Article VI. “Fee Schedule” to a new Article VII. And amending various sections of the Code for consistency, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion took place. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10703, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding parking requirements for Liner Buildings within the Downtown Master Plan Study Area and including a new definition of “Liner Building”, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10704, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding requirements for Proximity of Off-Street Parking, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10705, amending provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding increased opportunity for shared parking, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10706, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding the reorganization of Required Parking Rates throughout the City and the reduction of Required Parking Rates within the Downtown Master Plan Study Area, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10707, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – zoning, regarding Required Bicycle Parking, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion took place.

Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to amend the bill by amending Section 1, by deleting subsection 7(a).  The motion was unanimously approved.

Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Edman to amend the bill by amending Section 1, subsection 5, by deleting subsection 5(f).  The motion was unanimously approved. 

The amended bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10708, appropriating $5,024 from the Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to Account #205-1201-429.75.05, for the replacement of the Police Department employee photo identification card creation equipment, 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 177-2018, adopting the City of Kirkwood Tree Manual, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

Resolution 179-2018, accepting the proposal of Lifeguards Unlimited for Kirkwood Aquatic Center Pool Management Services at the rates provided in the memo (a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein), for a not to exceed amount of $274,000 for management fees and maximum salary during the first term, for an initial term of 12 months with the option to renew for up to four additional 12 month terms pending budgetary approval and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

Resolution 180-2018, accepting the proposal of Alta Planning in the amount not to exceed of $97,948 (which includes a contingency of $8,904) for Bike Route Signage, Bike Friendly Community Application and Public Education and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call: 

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	

Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Mayor Griffin reported that there will be a Fire Lighting Ceremony of the Herb Jones Memorial in Ken Connor Park on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Hawes commended City Engineer Ted Dunkmann on a successful meeting at Keyser Elementary School.

Mr. Hawes reported that a 90-day trial posting of 25 mph for the entire length of Geyer Road will take place.  

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.  Expressed appreciation and gratitude for the Mayor and City Council.  

CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche had nothing to report. 

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.  

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk

Approved:  January 3, 2019