Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes
Kirkwood City Hall
Thursday, February 17, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, February 17, 2022, 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, Wurtz and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer David Weidler, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Planning & Development Services Director Jonathan Raiche, Finance Director Sandy Stephens, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  

          INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
	Mayor Griffin announced that due to inclement weather the Human Rights Commission Denis Hart Awards will be rescheduled to April 7, 2022. 

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing #1
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding the City of Kirkwood 2022-2023 Budget.  Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into the record: an Affidavit of Publication in the Countian on January 28, 2022, which included a summary of the proposed Operating and Capital Budgets, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times on January 28, 2022, which included a summary of the proposed Operating and Capital Budgets, as Exhibit 2; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances as Exhibit 3.  

Director of Finance Sandy Stephens presented the matter to the council:
•	The budget process started in late July/early August 2021.  
•	The Citizens Finance Committee met from September through December 2021, going over the proposed budget and presented recommendations to the City Council in January 2022.
•	Revenue and financing sources total $107,718,162.
•	Expenditures and other financing uses total $102,610,127.
•	Funds will be expended in the amount of $203,300 from the General Fund for the payment of principal, and interest on the interfund loan for the Performing Arts Center.
•	A copy of the proposed budget is available on the City’s website.
•	A discussion took place. 

The bill will be placed on the March 3, 2022 agenda for first reading consideration.

Public Hearing #2
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding the Downtown Special Business District 2022-2023 Budget. Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into the record: an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on January 28, 2022, which included a summary of the proposed SBD Operating Budget, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times on January 28, 2022, which included a summary of the proposed SBD Operating Budget, as Exhibit 2; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances as Exhibit 3.

Executive Director of the Special Business District Donna Poe presented the matter to the council:
•	Revenue is anticipated at $383,950.
•	Total Expenditures are anticipated at $377,950.
•	Revenues are received from property taxes and business licenses in the Downtown Special Business District.
•	The Special Business District has three staff members that assist in managing the Farmers’ Market, supporting the downtown holiday lighting, and coordinating special events in the Downtown Special Business District.
•	A Winter Market at the Farmers’ Market is currently being tested.  

The bill will be placed on the March 3, 2022 agenda for first reading consideration.

       PUBLIC COMMENTS
                    NONE

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

a)	Approval of the February 3, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 11-2022, accepting the proposal of SPS VAR, LLC in the amount of $36,500 for the purchase of a I-Series Server for the MIS Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
c)	Resolution 12-2022, authorizing the purchase of Bridgestone/Goodyear Medium and Heavy Duty Truck Tires, on an as needed basis, from authorized vendors (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) at the rates provided in the State of Missouri Contract for the Fleet Department, and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	Bill 10913, vacating a 10’ wide easement as established by instrument recorded in Book 4496, Page 78 of the St. Louis County records, located in Block 2 of the Town (now City) of Kirkwood, Section 1, Township 44 North, Range 5 East of the Fifth Principal Meridian, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, is more particularly described on Exhibits A and B (attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein) was brought before the council.

Roll Call:		

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

          NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10914, an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for an Animal Facility, Major at 455-459 South Kirkwood Road (Woodbine Center), subject to certain conditions was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

Motion was made by Council Member Gibbons and seconded by Council Member Ward to amend the bill by amending Section 1, to add a Condition #5 to read as follows, “A pet waste station shall be located in the front yard area at a location as approved by the Planning & Development Services Department and authorized by the landlord”.  A discussion took place.  The motion was approved with Council Member Sears opposed. 

The amended bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 10915, appropriating $35,000 from the Fleet Service Fund Balance to the Fleet Service Parts Account due to an increase in vehicle repair and parts replacement expenses was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the bill for first reading approval. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 10916, vacating an 10’ wide easement that exists on Lot 4 of Hawbrook Common, as recorded in Plat Book 32, Page 34 of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, and more particularly described on Exhibits A and B (attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein) 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. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

	Resolution 13-2022, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Missouri Water & Wastewater Agency Response Network User Agreement for the Water Department was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:		

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

	Resolution 14-2022, accepting the proposal of TWM, Inc. in the amount of $131,981.16 for Professional Engineering and Construction Services for the Longview Improvement Project and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place.  A typo-graphical error was found and will be corrected. 

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
     NONE
              
           CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Council Member Ward stated that there is currently a speed skater in the Olympics who is from Kirkwood, Missouri.

	Council Member Gibbons reported that she and Council Member Ward attended the Annual Missouri Municipal League Conference in Jefferson City, Missouri.  Council Member Ward contacted all of the cities along the Amtrak rail line and was able to hold a meeting regarding the rail passenger.

	Council Member Zimmer thanked City Staff for their work during the recent inclement weather.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
NONE

              CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
NONE

             CITY CLERK REPORT
	Ms. Asche reported on the following upcoming Public Hearings:
March 3, 2022
1.	A request for a Zoning Code Text Amendment to add Animal Training as an Accessory Use in Single-Family residential Zoning Districts

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for March 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved:  March 3, 2022