Kirkwood City Council
via Zoom Virtual Meeting
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Virtual Meeting.  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, Public Information Officer Freddy Doss, City Planner Jonathan Raiche, City Engineer Chris Krueger, Director of Public Services Bill Bensing, and City Attorney John Hessel.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney John Hessel stated for the record that under Section 610.015 of the Mo. Sunshine Law provides that members of the City Council who are not physically in the Council Chambers can participate and vote on all matters when an emergency exists and the nature of the emergency is stated in the minutes.

So, let the minutes reflect that the U.S., and the world, is in a state of emergency due to the Coronavirus—Covid 19--. The Missouri Governor and the County Executive directed all citizens to limit meetings and gatherings to a few people to avoid the spread of the Coronavirus. Therefore, members of the City Council have elected to participate in this meeting electronically so that we are compliance with such Orders and for the public health and safety of each other and the general public.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 
						NONE

PRESENTATIONS
	Mayor Griffin presented a Public Works Week Proclamation.  

PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS
						NONE

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

a)	Approval of the April 16, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes

b)	Resolution 53-2020, designating Council Member Nancy Luetzow to serve 
	as Deputy Mayor until those elected in the 2020 General Election for Mayor 
		and City Council are sworn in

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10827, vacating a 15’ wide right-of-way on a tract of land being part of Section A of Lockwood Gardens, recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 16, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.   
		
Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became
Ordinance 10665.

Bill 10828, amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article V. “Offenses Concerning Public Peace”, by adding a new Section 17-82 “Solicitations”, was brought before the council.   
		
Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became
Ordinance 10666.

Bill 10829, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Share Agreement 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.   A discussion took place. 

Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became
Ordinance 10667.

Bill 10830, vacating an 8’ wide easement that exists on Lot 32 of Cranbrook Plat No. 1, recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 85, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.   
		
Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became
Ordinance 10668.

NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 47-2020, amending and readopting the City of Kirkwood Fee Schedules, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Edman and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read. 

Roll Call:

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

Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”

Resolution 48-2020, accepting the proposal of CMT Consulting Engineers in the amount not to exceed $59,930 for Department of Natural Resources Owner Supervised Program Assistance and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place.

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 49-2020, accepting the bid of MityLite Inc. in the amount not to exceed of $22,715 (which includes a contingency of $2,000.58) for the purchase of folding chairs and tables for the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchas Order, 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 Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Edman		“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”

Resolution 50-2020, accepting the bid of Color Art in the amount not to exceed of $45,300 (which includes a contingency of $2,000.74) for the purchase of lobby furniture for the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the Resolution as read. 

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 51-2020, approving a 120 day extension to the approval of Ordinance 10646 for the Final Subdivision Play of a three-lot subdivision known as Conley Estates, a tract of land being the western portion of Lot 21 of East Kirkwood and recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 32, and being in part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 44 North, Range 6 East, in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the Resolution as read. 

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 52-2020, approving a 90 day extension to the approval of Ordinance 10651 for the Final Subdivision Play of an eight-lot subdivision on the properties known as 2017 Lily Avenue and 2040 Boaz Avenue in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the Resolution as read. 

Roll Call:

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

     CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Griffin reported the following:
•	On Saturday, May 9th the Metro Mayors of St. Louis will sponsor a “Mayors for Meals” food drive at the Kirkwood Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The National Guard will have a truck there to help people with donations.
•	The Economic Recovery Task Force will meet next week. 
•	The Shelter in Place Orders will be eased starting on May 18th with more information to come from the St. Louis County Executive.  Many staff and council members have received phone calls from the public regarding the Shelter in Place Orders and Kirkwood’s response to the orders.  The City of Kirkwood falls under the jurisdiction of the St. Louis County Executive Order and is legally obligated to follow the orders. 

Council Member Luetzow reported that the State of Missouri legislators are putting together a bill for more funding for municipalities affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Asks if the council would be in favor of sending a letter to State Senators asking for funding for Kirkwood.

Council Member Edman reported that Amigo’s restaurant in Kirkwood has been sending their food truck to Meacham Park weekly for those who have signed up for free meals.

Council Member Ward is in favor of the proposed letter to State Senators by Council Member Luetzow.  Is concerned that efforts for support are being focused solely on the Meacham Park neighborhood and efforts need to be made more centrally located.

Council Member Wurtz thanked City staff for putting bike safety information on the Kirkwood sites. 

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

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 meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 21, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk
Approved:  May 21, 2020