Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes 
Via Zoom
Thursday, June 17, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Virtual meeting.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Member Duwe, Gibbons, Sears, Ward, Wurtz, and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Assistant Chief Administrative Officer David Weidler, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Planning and Development Services Director Jonathan Raiche, Public Services Director Bill Bensing, Public Information Officer Freddy Doss, 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. Therefore, members of the City Council have elected to participate in this meeting electronically for the public health and safety of each other and the general public.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
						NONE

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

a)	Approval of the June 3, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
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g)	            UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10882, an ordinance amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 25 – Zoning and Subdivision, regarding revisions to the review procedures for Special Use Permits and revisions to the minimum standards for Row Dwellings and Two-Family Dwellings in the B-2, Central Business District was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe 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 10883, an ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission Transportation Alternatives Funds Program Agreement for the awarded Surface Transportation Program (STP) 5502(613) Historic Kirkwood Amtrak Station Restoration Project was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.  

Resolution 67-2021, a resolution amending the contract with Lamke Trenching and Excavation by increasing the contract amount by $12,426.10 for a not to exceed amount of $266,891.10 for Marshall Road High Pressure Reduction and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an amended contract was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Sears and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 68-2021, a resolution accepting the bid of Simpson Materials at the rates provided in the bid tab sheet (a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein), amount not to exceed budgeted funds, for Limestone Rock for the Street and Water departments 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 Duwe to accept the resolution as read. 

Roll Call:

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

       CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Mayor Griffin reported that the July 1, 2021 City Council meeting will be in person in City Hall, City Council Chambers and will be open to the public.  The City Council meetings will be live streamed and information on how to view the meetings via livestream will be located on the City’s website.

	Mayor Griffin announced that the 4th of July Fireworks will take place in Kirkwood Park with music starting at 7:00 p.m.  There will be food trucks on site.  

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Weidler has nothing to report. 

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Mr. Hessel had nothing to report.

CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche reported on the scheduled upcoming public hearing:
July 1, 2021
A request for a Special Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Amendment to enclose the canopy for additional showroom/office use and enclose the rear area north of the service reception area at 10725 Manchester Road (Lou Fusz Toyota)

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk
Approved:  July 1, 2021