KIRKWOOD CITY COUNCIL
KIRKWOOD CITY HALL
APRIL 18, 2019	
7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, April 18, 2019, 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 Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Deputy City Clerk Freddy Doss, and Assistant City Attorney Sarah Mullen.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 
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PRESENTATIONS
1.	Mayor Griffin presented a Certificate of Acknowledgement to Ed Golterman
2.	Mayor Griffin presented an Arbor Day Proclamation to Urban Forestry Commission Chair David Slane
3.	Urban Forestry Commission Chair David Slane presented the Urban Forestry Commission Advocate of the Year Award to David Haring
4.	Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland reported that the City of Kirkwood was recognized as a Sterling Tree City USA Community by the Arbor Day Foundation

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding a request for a Special Use Permit for Rush Bowls to operate a restaurant at 343 South Kirkwood Road, Suite 103.  Ms. Mullen entered the following exhibits into the record: an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on March 26, 2019, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster Kirkwood Times on March 29, 2019, as Exhibit 2; an aerial view map showing the subject property and the properties that were notified of the hearing, as Exhibit 3; a list of property owners who were sent notice of the public hearing, as Exhibit 4; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated March 21, 2019, as Exhibit 5; a memo from City Planner Jonathan Raiche dated March 19, 2019, as Exhibit 6; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances as Exhibit 7. 

City Planner Jonathan Raiche presented information pertaining to the request:
•	The proposed space is approximately 1,000 gross square feet with seating for approximately 12 patrons.
•	The majority of the business anticipated is for carry-out orders.

•	The applicant expects a maximum of 4 employees on a shift during peak hours.
•	Hours of operation are proposed as Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
•	The applicant may choose to provide accessory outdoor seating subject to certain conditions included in the Zoning Code.  If provided, this seating would be for no more than 12 customers and would need to provide adequate clearance for the adjacent pedestrian walkway.

The bill will be placed on the May 2, 2019 agenda for first reading consideration.

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

a)	Approval of the April 4, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 58-2019, authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Amended Cooperation Agreement with the cities of Glendale and Oakland for the Kirkwood Aquatic Center through March 31, 2020
c)	Resolution 60-2019, authorizing the purchase of Wholesale Summertime Block Power for the summers of 2021 and 2022 (not to exceed $2,099,520)
d)	Resolution 61-2019, accepting the bid of N.B. West Contracting, Co. for 2019 Ultra-Thin Bonded Asphalt Wearing Surface and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (not to exceed amount of $336,674.80)
e)	Resolution 62-2019, accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet for the purchase of two 2019 Chevrolet Bolt Vehicles for the Electric Department and authorizing the issuance of a Purchase Order ($65,938)
f)	Resolution 63-2019, accepting the proposal of Starfire Corporation  for the City of Kirkwood 4th of July Fireworks Displays and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (not to exceed of $22,000)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to bring Substitute Bill 10742 on the floor for consideration.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

Substitute Bill 10742, appropriating $32,004 from the Parks & Storm Water Fund Reserves to the Building & Site Improvements Account, Project #PR1912, amending the contract with Geotechnology Inc. in the amount of $32,004 for a not to exceed amount of $108,309 for additional Kirkwood Performing Arts Center Geotechnical Services and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an amended contract, was brought before the council.  
		
Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10585.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10743, granting a Special Use Permit Amendment for a restaurant (Nathaniel Reid Bakery) on the property known as 11235, 11243 and 11245 Manchester Road subject to certain conditions, 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 10744, appropriating donations for the Urban Forestry Commission from Twenty-Five Gardeners of Kirkwood Club in the amount of $350.00 from the Donation Account to the Urban Forestry Account, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the bill for first reading approval.   

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10745, amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14. “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article II. “Administration and Enforcement”, Division 4. “Abandoned Vehicles”, Section 14-117. “Abandoned Vehicles or Trailers Prohibited, 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 10746, amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17. “Offenses, Miscellaneous”, Article V. “Offenses Concerning Public Peace”, by adding a new Section 17-81. “Obedience to Police Officers and Fire Department Officials”, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the bill for first reading approval.   

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10747, approving the Final Subdivision Plat of a two-lot subdivision known as Kirkwood U.C.C., a tract of land being adjusted Lot 1 of Kirkwood U.C.C. Boundary Adjustment Plat as recorded in Plat Book 355 Page 4 and being in part of the northwest quarter of Section 2, Township 44 North, Range 5 East, in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, 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. 

Resolution 57-2019, approving a one year extension to the approval of Ordinance 10476 (Special Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Amendment for a convenience/gas store) for BP Gas on the property known as 10901 Manchester Road, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 59-2019, approving the Preliminary Subdivision Plat of a two-lot subdivision known as Kirkwood U.C.C., a tract of land being adjusted Lot 1 of Kirkwood U.C.C. Boundary Adjustment Plat as recorded in Plat Book 355 Page 4 and being in part of the northwest quarter of Section 2, Township 44 North, Range 5 East, in the city of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call:

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
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                                            CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Griffin reported that there will be a Community Day in the Park on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Kirkwood Park, Lion’s Pavilion. 

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

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Ms. Mullen had nothing to report.     

CITY CLERK REPORT
	Ms. Asche reported that the City Clerk’s Office received Destruction of Records Forms from the Fleet Division, Fire, Parks & Recreation, and Procurement Departments. The forms will be filed with the approved April 4, 2019 council meeting minutes.  

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk

Approved:  May 2, 2019