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

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, April 7, 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, Deputy City Clerk Kim Sansegraw, Planning & Development Services Director Jonathan Raiche, Director of Public Services Bill Bensing, City Engineer Chris Krueger, Electric Director Mark Petty, Finance Director Sandy Stephens, Assistant Finance Director Jen Forgy, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and Assistant City Attorney Sarah White.  
            
INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
1.	Mayor Griffin presented the Arbor Day Proclamation to the Urban Forestry Commission Chair Carol Rush.
2.	Human Rights Commission Chair Geoff Morrison presented the 2021 Human Rights Commission Annual Report.
3.	Director of Electric Mark Petty gave an update on the Grain Belt Project & Senate Bill HB2005.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
         NONE

       PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.	Ed Golterman, 542 Wooddell, spoke regarding the problem of drivers tailgating.

CONSENT AGENDA
	Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to approve the Consent Agenda. It was requested that item (g) be pulled and placed at the end of the agenda for further discussion. The Consent Agenda with items (g) removed was unanimously approved.

a)	Approval of the March 17, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 34-2022, accepting the bid of McCoy Construction & Forestry in the amount of $115,095.19 (pursuant to MoDOT Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a Backhoe - Loader for the Street Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
c)	Resolution 35-2022, amending and readopting the City of Kirkwood City Fee Schedules

d)	Resolution 36-2022, accepting the bid of Clark Equipment Co d/b/a Bobcat Company in the amount of $36,560.80 (pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a Skid Steer Loader for Recycler for the Sanitation Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
e)	Resolution 37-2022, accepting the proposal of Jan-Pro of St. Louis and Central Missouri at the rates provided in the memo (a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein) for Kirkwood Performing Arts Center – Janitorial Services for an 
initial term of 12 months with the option to renew for up to four additional 12 month terms and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract
f)	Resolution 38-2022, accepting the bid of Polaris in the amount of $34,582.80 (pursuant toSourcewell Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a Polaris Ranger XP1000 UTV for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
g)	Resolution 39-2022, accepting the bid of Joe Machens Ford in the amount of $44,552 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E for the Administration Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order *Removed and placed at the end of the agenda
h)	Resolution 40-2022, accepting the bid of Joe Machens Ford in the amount of $43,580 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2022 Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4x4 Lightning for the Water Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
i)	Resolution 41-2022, accepting the amended bid of Don Brown Chevrolet in the amount of $39,286 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4WD for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
j)	Resolution 42-2022, approving the annual License Agreement for ESRI Software Licenses for the MIS Department at a cost of $20,823.52, for a term of April 15, 2022 through April 14, 2023

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	Bill 10921, an ordinance appropriating $15,000 from the Equitable Sharing Fund Fund Balance to the Police Department Training Account for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget for training for the Police Department was brought before the council.

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10752.

	Bill 10922, an ordinance appropriating $7,065 from Equitable Sharing Fund Fund Balance to the Police Department Machinery and Equipment Account and accepting the single source quotation of CovertTrack Group, LLC in the amount of $7,065 for the purchase of CovertCam Surveillance and Tracking System for the Police Department for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget was brought before the council.

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10753.

	Bill 10923, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article VIII. Section 14-393 “Schedule C: No Parking Zones” by adding no parking on the west side of Whitson Avenue was brought before the council. A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10754.

	Bill 10924, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article VIII. Section 14-394 “Schedule D: Limited Parking”, Subsection (b) “No parking for longer period than 15 minutes between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on any day, except for Sundays and legal holidays” was brought before the council. A discussion took place.

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10755.

	Bill 10925, an ordinance adopting a revised City of Kirkwood Classification and Pay Plan, effective April 8, 2022 was brought before the council.

Roll Call:		

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”
Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		“Yes”
 
The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10756.

NEW BUSINESS
	Bill 10926, an ordinance adopting and enacting the subsections of the Mechanical Code pertaining to Elevators, Conveying Systems and Amusement Rides Sections only and the Electrical Code for all Buildings and Structures except One and Two Family Uses of St. Louis County, as amended, as the Subsection of the Mechanical Code pertaining to Elevators, Conveying Systems and Amusement Rides Sections only and the Commercial Electrical Code of the City of Kirkwood, Missouri 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.  A discussion took place.
  
The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

	Bill 10927, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2. “Administration”, Article V. “Fiscal Management”, Division 1. “Generally”, Section 2-313. “Appropriations”, Subsection (c)(1)(a) 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 43-2022, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Agreement with Union Pacific Rail Road for Preliminary Engineering Services for the Geyer Road Phase II Project in the not to exceed amount of $10,000 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.

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

Resolution 44-2022, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Joint Use Pole Agreement between Kirkwood Electric and Everstream Solutions LLC for fiber installation on Kirkwood Electric poles was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Gibbons and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the Resolution as read.  

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

Resolution 45-2022, accepting the proposal of Tyler Technologies in the not to exceed amount of $2,019,244 for Enterprise Resource Planning Software and Implementation for a four year term with the option to renew 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 Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion was held.

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

Resolution 46-2022, accepting the proposal of BerryDunn at the rates provided in the fee schedule for ERP Project Management Consulting Services 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 Ward to accept the Resolution as read.  

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

Resolution 47-2022, selecting a placement agent relating to the proposed sale of the City’s Certificates of Participation (City of Kirkwood, Missouri, Lessee), Series 2022; and acknowledging certain matters pursuant to MSRB Rules 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 Duwe		“Yes”	
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”
Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		“Yes”

	Bill 10928, an ordinance authorizing the City of Kirkwood, Missouri, to enter into a Lease Purchase Transaction, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the costs of acquiring, constructing, installing and equipping certain improvements to the City’s electric system and 

acquiring, installing and equipping various public safety vehicles and equipment; appropriating basic rent payments for the original term; and authorizing the execution of certain documents and actions in connection therewith was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion was held.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Resolution 39-2022, accepting the bid of Joe Machens Ford in the amount of $44,552 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2022 Ford Mustang Mach E for the Administration Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Sears and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:
		
Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”	
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”
Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		“Yes”
  
  CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Mayor Griffin congratulated Council Member Ward and Council Member Zimmer on their re-election to City Council.
	
 	Council Member Gibbons reported the Missouri House had passed the budget which included funding for two Amtrak trains to run next year. The Senate still has to approve. 
	
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
                                        NONE

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
                  NONE

CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche read the report of the April 6, 2022 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The following action was taken:

1.	The Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit of an outdoor use for exercise yards at an Animal Facility, Minor, and Site Plan Review for Kennelwood Pet Resorts at 10936 Manchester Road. A public hearing will be scheduled. 
2.	After a presentation by staff and Kurt Eller for a Special Use Permit of an outdoor use for outdoor dining at Taco Buddha at 11111 Manchester Road, Commissioners Adkins and Diel were appointed to the Subcommittee.  A Subcommittee meeting will be held on site April 11 at 8 a.m.
3.	The Commission failed to approve a Zoning Code Text Amendment to add Dog Training Homes as a Special Use Permit category in single-family residential districts.  A public hearing will be scheduled. 
4.	Commissioners Eagleton, Evens, Feiner, and Salzer-Lutz were appointed to the Subcommittee for the five-year review of the Envision Kirkwood 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

Ms. Asche reported on the following upcoming Public Hearings:
	May 5, 2022
1.	A request for a Special Use Permit (Animal Facility, Minor, with Outdoor Use) and Site Plan Review for Kennelwood Pet Resorts, 10936 Manchester Road.
2.	A request for a Zoning Code Text Amendment to add Dog Training Homes as a Special Use in Single-Family Residential Districts and grant a Special Use Permit to the property owner at 551 North Clay Avenue.
3.	A request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 10414 Big Bend Boulevard from R-4 to R-MM.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved:  April 21, 2022