Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes
Kirkwood City Hall
Thursday, December 2, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri. Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Member Duwe, Gibbons, Sears, Ward, and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer David Weidler, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Deputy City Clerk Kim Sansegraw, Planning, Development Services Director Jonathan Raiche, Public Services Director Bill Bensing, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  Council Member Wurtz is absent and excused. 

          INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS
	         NONE

       PUBLIC COMMENTS
                    NONE

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

a)	Approval of the November 18, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 111-2021, accepting the bid of Joe Machens Ford  (pursuant to MoDOT Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2022 Ford F150 Truck for the Engineering Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($27,147)
c)	Resolution 112-2021, accepting the bid of Global Rental Co., Inc. (pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Contract) for a long term rental agreement for a Backyard Digger Derrick for the Electric Department and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract ($3,600 per month for a not to exceed amount of $44,825)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10905, granting a Special Use Permit for outdoor dining and approving the Site Plan at 150 West Argonne Drive and adjacent yard area (4 Hands/Down By the Station) subject to certain conditions was brought before the council.

Roll Call:

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10738.

Bill 10906, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 25 – Zoning and Subdivision, regarding revisions to the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for Educational Institution (Preschool and K-12) was brought before the council. A discussion was held.

Roll Call:

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10739.

        NEW BUSINESS
Resolution 113-2021, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Site Lease Agreement between the City of Kirkwood and Dish Wireless, LLC was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the Resolution as read. 

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 114-2021, amending and readopting the City of Kirkwood City Fee Schedules 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 Gibbons		“Yes”	
Council Member Sears		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		Absent

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
        NONE
              
           CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Council Member Gibbons thanked fellow council members for their support of a second train for the City and a signed letter has been sent to the governor’s office. 
	
Council Member Gibbons reported the Wine Walk was sold out and they will be donating $6,000 to Operation Food Search. The Holiday Walk was also successful.  
	
	Council Member Gibbons reported that someone has been caught related to the graffiti in the Special Business District. 

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 7:07 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved:  December 16, 2021