Kirkwood City Council
Kirkwood City Hall
City Council Chambers
Thursday, November 7, 2019, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, November 7, 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 Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

 	PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.	Pat Seratti, 227 Smith Street, distributed handouts and spoke in regards to the
proposed sidewalk project on East Monroe.  The sidewalk is proposed to be 
installed on the north side of East Monroe.  Believes the sidewalk would be better 
suited along the south side of East Monroe where it could connect to an 
accessible ramp.  Concerned about the landscaping along their side yard being 
affected by the project and not having received notification of the proposed project until receiving notice of a public input meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Edman and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to approve the Consent Agenda.  It was requested that item c) be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion.  The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved.

a)	Approval of the October 17, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 148-2019, accepting the Parking Permit Fees for the Downtown Special Business District in accordance with Section 14-334(2) of the Kirkwood Municipal Code of Ordinances for 2020
c)	Resolution 150-2019, amending the contract with Spencer Contracting Co. by increasing the contract amount for the construction of sidewalks and ADA ramps on East Monroe Avenue from Woodlawn Avenue to Gilbert 

(increase by $134,003 for a not to exceed amount of $231,104.95) *Removed and placed at the end of the agenda
d)	Resolution 151-2019, authorizing payment to the St. Louis County Treasurer for tuition for training for Police Officers and Dispatchers through St. Louis County and the Municipal Academy ($15,400)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	Bill 10800, appropriating $11,000 from the General Fund Reserves to the Health Insurance Account for health insurance benefit changes in the Parks and Recreation Department, was brought before the council.   A discussion took place. 
		
Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10639. 

Bill 10801, changing the zoning from B-2 General Business District (Central Business District) to B-4 Planned Commercial District on property known as 130 West Adams Avenue (approximately 0.2 acres) and directing such change in the Zoning District Map, was brought before the council.   A discussion took place. 
		
Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10640.

Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to bring Substitute Bill 10802A on the floor for consideration.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

Substitute Bill 10802A, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 10 “Garbage and Trash”, Article II. “City Collections”, was brought before the council.   A discussion took place. 
		
Roll Call: 

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

The substitute bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10641.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10803, appropriating $525,000 from the Park Sales Tax Fund to Account #302-2001-600.75.03, Project #PR2006, for repairs to the Kirkwood Aquatic Center, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the bill for first reading approval.   A discussion took place. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.  

Resolution 147-2019, amending the Preliminary and Final Development Plan for a mixed use development with residential and commercial uses on the properties known as 120 and 130 West Adams Avenue, subject to certain conditions, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call: 

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

Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	

Resolution 149-2019, amending the contract with BSI Constructors, Inc., by increasing the contract amount by $800,000 for a not to exceed amount of $23,461,000 for the construction of the Performing Arts Center, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call: 

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

	Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to bring Tabled Bill 10645 on the floor for consideration.  The motion unanimously passed. 

Bill 10645, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding side yard setbacks in the R-3 Single Family Residential District, 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. 

The bill failed with a vote of 0-7.

	Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Ward to bring Tabled Bill 10690 on the floor for consideration.  The motion unanimously passed. 

Bill 10690, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding height requirement in the B-2 Business District 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 failed with a vote of 0-7.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Resolution 150-2019, amending the contract with Spencer Contracting Co. by increasing the contract amount by $134,003 for a not to exceed amount of $231,104.95 for the construction of sidewalks and ADA ramps on East Monroe Avenue from Woodlawn Avenue to Gilbert, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call: 

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

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Edman reported that 50 Trees met and planted trees in the right-of-ways and invites everyone to join next year. 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes reported that the City of Kirkwood received a Liquor License Application to sell malt liquor and wine by the drink, plus Sundays, from Navi Pizza Investments (Racanellis Pizza), 111 N. Kirkwood Road.  Motion was made by Council Member Wurtz and seconded by Council Member Duwe to approve the application.  The motion was unanimously approved.   

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Ms. Mullen had nothing to report. 

                                               CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche wished Council Member Duwe a Happy Birthday on November 11th. 

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk
Approved:  November 21, 2019