Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes
Kirkwood City Hall
Thursday, April 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, April 21, 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, Electric Director Mark Petty, Finance Director Sandy Stephens, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  
            
INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Griffin recognized the 40th Anniversary of the Charter Commission.
 	
PRESENTATIONS
Human Rights Commission Member Bob Boyd presented the Denis Hart Award to Douglas Riggs and Brandie Martine.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
         NONE

       PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.	Mark Petty, Kirkwood Electric Director, spoke regarding the success of the recycling 
event held at Kirkwood High School recently and thanked the team that worked on the bond issuance bill.

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 April 7, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 48-2022, accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet in the amount of $30,260 (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Crew Cab 4x4 Short Box for the Facilities Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
c)	Resolution 49-2022, amending the contract with Tech Electronics in the amount of $35,656 for the purchase of upgraded MITEL Phone Software and Support Services and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an amended contract
d)	Resolution 50-2022, accepting the bid of First Due in the amount of $14,990 for National Fire Incident Report Software for the Fire Department for an initial term of 12 months with the option to annually, pending budgetary approval, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an agreement

e)	Resolution 51-2022, granting the property owner of 446 North Geyer Road,  Kirkwood, Missouri, authorization for an encroachment of approximately 3 feet into the public right-of-way of Geyer Road, 109 feet to the south and 15 feet to the north of the driveway approach on said property, for the partial replacement of an existing retaining wall 
f)	Resolution 52-2022, accepting the bid of Sievers JCB in the amount of $74,081.17 (pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a Mini-Excavator for the Water Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order

				      UNFINISHED 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.

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10757.

	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.

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10758.

Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to bring Substitute Bill 10928 on the floor for consideration.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

Substitute 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.

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10759.

NEW BUSINESS
NONE

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
					         NONE

  CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Griffin reported the Arbor Day Tree Planting will take place on April 23, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. near the Christopher’s parking lot.

Comments regarding Council Member Wurtz:
•	Mayor Griffin recognized the public service of Council Member Wurtz and expressed his appreciation for Council Member Wurtz being an asset to the Council and to the community.
•	Council Member Duwe thanked Council Member Wurtz for her four years of service and commented on her involvement in Vision Zero and Complete Streets.
•	Council Member Zimmer expressed his pleasure to work with Council Member Wurtz and her accomplishments in Vision Zero. 

•	Council Member Ward thanked Council Member Wurtz for her service and the professionalism she brought to the City Council.
•	Council Member Gibbons thanked Council Member Wurtz for her service to the community
and hopes Council Member Wurtz has inspired younger people to become more involved in serving on boards and commissions.
•	Council Member Sears expressed how Council Member Wurtz personal and professional experience helped in making decisions on the City Council and recognized her service to the City of Kirkwood. 
•	City Attorney John Hessel mentioned it has been a pleasure and honor working with Council Member Wurtz. He mentioned he would miss her and thanked her for her service. 
•	Chief Administrative Officer Hawes expressed his pleasure in knowing and serving with Council Member Wurtz. 
•	City Clerk Asche mentioned it has been a pleasure working with Council Member Wurtz and that she is well respected and appreciated throughout staff.

Comments from Council Member Wurtz
Council Member Wurtz thanked everyone and mentioned how City Council and Staff brings amazing gifts to the City and her life is greater having the teachers, mentors, and friends she has made.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes had nothing to report.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report. 

CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche read the report of the April 20, 2022 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The following action was taken:

1.	The Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for outdoor dining at Taco Buddha at 11111 Manchester Road.  A public hearing will be scheduled.
2.	Staff presented the 1st Quarter Update of the EnVision Kirkwood 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
3.	Commissioners Eagleton, Evens, Feiner, and Salzer-Lutz will meet with staff on April 26, 2022, at 3 p.m. to begin the five-year review of the EnVision Kirkwood 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

Ms. Asche reported on the following upcoming Public Hearings:
	May 5, 2022
a)	A request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone 10414 Big Bend Boulevard from R-4 to R-MM.

b)	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.
c)	A request for a Special Use Permit (Animal Facility, Minor, with Outdoor Use) and Site Plan Review for Kennelwood Pet Resorts, 10936 Manchester Road.
May 19, 2022
A request for a Special Use Permit (Outdoor Use) and Site Plan Review for Taco Buddha, 11111 Manchester Road.

Ms. Asche read the certified results from the April 5, 2022 General Municipal Election:
Wallace Ward	3,881
Mark Zimmer		4,070
Paul Ward		2,850
Nancy Luetzow	3,997

Ms. Asche reported that the City Clerk’s Office received a Destruction of Records Form from the Police Department, which will be kept on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved:  May 5, 2022