Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes 
Via Zoom
Thursday, September 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Virtual meeting.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Member Gibbons, Sears, Ward, Wurtz, and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer David Weidler, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Planning and Development Services Director Jonathan Raiche, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  Council Member Duwe was absent and excused.

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
NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.	Carolyn Burke, 705 Dickson Street, spoke in regards to external home security cameras and invasion of privacy for neighbors.  Would like legislation in place to prohibit external home security cameras from facing neighboring residences.  

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

a)	Approval of the August 26, 2021 Special City Council Meeting Minutes

b)	Approval of the September 2, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
c)	Resolution 89-2021, amending the contract with Elster Solutions, LLC for the upgrade of the Smart Map Distribution System Monitoring Software for the Electric Department authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an amended contract (increase the contract amount by $21,326 for a not to exceed amount of $36,000 annually)
d)	Resolution 90-2021, accepting the quote of Schaeffer Electric, INC for the purchase and installation of an automatic transfer switch for the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($15,700) *Removed and placed at the end of the agenda
e)	Resolution 91-2021, accepting the proposal of Sentinel Emergency Solutions  for the purchase of new Paratech Air Lifting Bags for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($21,352.68)
				      
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10892, an ordinance fixing and establishing the rate of taxation to be levied upon all real estate and certain tangible personal property in the City of Kirkwood, County of St. Louis, State of Missouri, for the year 2021, for the maintenance of the Kirkwood public parks; for the Police and Firemen’s Pension Fund; for general government services and for businesses in the Special Business District was brought before the council. 

Roll Call:

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10727.

Bill 10893, an ordinance fixing and establishing the rate of taxation to be levied upon all real estate and certain tangible personal property in the City of Kirkwood, County of St. Louis, State of Missouri, for the year 2021, for the operation and maintenance of the Municipal Library District of Kirkwood was brought before the council. 

Roll Call:

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10728.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10895, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article III, Section 14-166 to add language pertaining to driving while license or driving privilege is cancelled, suspended or revoked penalty 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 10896, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article V., Section 17-70 “Conduct constituting disturbing noises, Subsection (a) by deleting in its entirety and inserting a new Subsection (a) was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion took place.

The bill failed with Mayor Griffin and Council Members Sears and Wurtz opposed.

Bill 10897, an ordinance appropriating $2,805,526 to the Federal/ARPA Fund Account and appropriate $500,000 to the Machinery and Equipment Account, Project #AD2202 was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the bill for first reading approval. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 10898, an ordinance adopting a revised City of Kirkwood Classification and Pay Plan was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the bill for first reading approval. A discussion was held.  A discussion took place. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Resolution 92-2021, a resolution approving the Final Site Plan for a Mixed-Use Development in the B-2 Zoning District located on the properties known as 416 – 432 North Kirkwood Road and 105 East Washington Avenue and a Site Plan for a temporary bank facility at 128 W. Washington Avenue subject to certain conditions was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Sears and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Resolution 90-2021, accepting the quote of Schaeffer Electric, Inc. in the amount of $15,700 for the purchase and installation of an automatic transfer switch 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 Ward and seconded by Council Member Sears to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

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

   CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Mayor Griffin reported that the Greentree Festival starts this Friday, September 17th and invites all to attend.

	Council Member Zimmer reported on Vision Zero.  Some of the items reported are:
1)	Vision Zero recently held a meeting on September 8th to study crash data from the previous 10 years.

2)	There will be a virtual meeting on September 28th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
3)	There will be an event at the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market on September 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
4)	The Police Department Open House will be on October 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Council Member Ward reported that the Bubble Bus will be at the Greentree Festival on Friday, September 17th. 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
NONE

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
NONE

       CITY CLERK REPORT
	City Clerk Asche read the report of the September 15, 2021 Planning & Zoning Commission.  The following action was taken:
1.	By a vote of 5-0, the Commission recommended approval of the request for the second one-year extension on a Special Use Permit granted by Ordinance 10627 for Audi Kirkwood at 10230 Manchester Road.  Legislation will be drafted for council consideration.
2.	After a presentation by staff and Savoy Properties for a Special Use Permit for Outdoor Use and Site Plan Review for 4 Hands/Down by the Station at 150 West Argonne Drive, Commissioners Eagleton, Evens, and Scott were appointed to the Subcommittee.  The Subcommittee scheduled a meeting to be held on site on September 22 at 8:30 a.m.
3.	After a presentation by staff, the Commission continued discussion of a Zoning Code Text Amendment regarding parking rates for educational institutions to October 6, 2021.

Ms. Asche reported there are no scheduled upcoming public hearings.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk
Approved:  October 7, 2021