KIRKWOOD CITY COUNCIL
KIRKWOOD CITY HALL
OCTOBER 19, 2017
7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Members Duwe, Edman, Luetzow, Sears Ward, and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland, City Clerk Betty Montaño, and City Attorney John Hessel.  

PRESENTATIONS
The Human Rights Commission Award was presented to Harriett Patton. 

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 
  NONE

     PUBLIC HEARINGS					    
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding a request for a Special Use Permit amendment and Site Plan amendment for an addition to the BP Service Station at 401 North Kirkwood Road.  Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into the record: an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on September 27, 2017, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster Kirkwood Times on September 29, 2017, as Exhibit 2; an aerial view map showing the subject property and the properties that were notified of the hearing, as Exhibit 3; a list of property owners who were sent notice of the public hearing, as Exhibit 4; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated September 21, 2017, as Exhibit 5; the Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee Report dated September 20, 2017, as Exhibit 6; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances as Exhibit 7.

City Planner Jonathan Raiche presented information pertaining to the request:
•	The location is at the corner of Kirkwood Road and Washington Avenue.
•	The petitioner wants to construct a 300 square foot addition on the north side of the property.
•	The addition will have interior access only and will be used as a storage area.
•	There is four feet between the building and the property line.  If ordinance on the agenda for second reading passes the petitioner will be in compliance.  If it fails the petitioner has the option to go to the Board of Adjustment for a variance.
•	The specifics of the types and location of the landscaping was presented.
•	There was discussion of the location of the dumpster and the need to have it in the location specified.

The bill will be placed on the November 2, 2017 agenda for first reading consideration.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.	Kathy Paulsen, 401 Frieda, spoke about concerns with the proposal for Aberdeen Heights.
2.	Taylor Hunt, 308 East Adams Avenue, enjoyed the process for the Charrette and the presentation made by DPZ.  Believes the design of the Performing Arts Center seems out of place.
3.	Elizabeth Clements, 1011 Plaza Terrace, concerned about speeders in the area and hopes that something can be done; perhaps “no cut through” signs.

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

a)	Approval of the October 5, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 133-2017, appointing and reappointing members to the Downtown 
	Special Business District Advisory Commission and the Market Committee
c)	Resolution 134-2017, transferring funds to pay for Parks staff that care for the 
	downtown landscape ($10,100)
d)	Resolution 135-2017, transferring funds and accepting the bid of Lou Fusz 
	Chesterfield (under state cooperative contract) for a 2018 Ford F250 Cab for the 
	Electric Department and directing the issuance of a Purchase Order ($34,544)
e)	Resolution 137-2017, transferring funds and accepting proposal of McGrath Human 
	Resources Group for a Classification Study for compensation and benefits and 
	directing the Mayor to enter into a contract ($26,225)

OLD BUSINESS
Bill 10589, approving a Special Use Permit for outdoor storage in conjunction with a permitted use at 440 North Kirkwood Road subject to certain conditions, was brought before the council.  

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Edman			“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears			“Yes”
Council Member Ward			“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

Council Member Duwe			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10436.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10590, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding Non-Conforming Structure Setbacks, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval.  The motion was unanimously approved.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10591, appropriating $11,000 from the Downtown Special Business District Fund Balance to an operating account to extend the free Electric Cab Service Pilot Program in the Kirkwood Downtown area, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval.  The motion was unanimously approved.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Resolution 136-2017, urging the St. Louis County Council and St. Louis Board of Alderman to oppose any and all State Legislation authorizing a Statewide vote proposing changes in the Governmental structure of St. Louis City and St. Louis County and the municipalities therein, was brought before the council.   Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Edman			“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears			“Yes”
Council Member Ward			“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”
Council Member Duwe			“Yes”

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Mayor Griffin announced that Council Member Luetzow has attained the designation of Certified Municipal Official from the Missouri Municipal League for completing the Municipal Governance Institute.  Participants must complete 12 hours of study in core areas and four hours of elective training.   Everyone offered their congratulations for a job well done.

	The Mayor and Council offered their thanks to all of those that participated in the Charrette and appreciate everyone sharing their thoughts.

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

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report.   

CITY CLERK REPORT
Mrs. Montaño read the report of the October 18, 2017 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.  The following action took place:

1.	The Commission recommended approval of a Special Use Permit Amendment for Citizen Kane at 133 West Clinton Place for restaurant use with outdoor seating and outdoor cooking and to include the adjacent property at 127 West Clinton Place.  A public hearing will be scheduled. 
2.	The Commission recommended approval of the second one-year extension for the Site Plan Approval for Liaison Homes at 915 North Kirkwood Road.
3.	After a presentation by City Staff and the petitioner for a rezoning from R5 to B2 at 103 North Taylor Avenue, a subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Frick and Oughton was appointed.  The Subcommittee will schedule a meeting at the site at a later date.
4.	After a presentation by City Staff and the petitioner for a Site Plan to construct a parking lot at 120 West Monroe Avenue, a subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Mallinckrodt and Eagleton was appointed.  The Subcommittee will meet at the site on October 20 at 3 p.m.

Mrs. Montaño reported that she received a copy of the Manchester Lindbergh Southeast Community Improvement District Resolution 17-003 of the District’s revised budget as amended.  No action was required of the City Council and this was reported so it is in the City’s record.

Mrs. Montaño reported on Records Destruction Reports from the City Clerk’s Office, the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer and the Police Department.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.  

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Betty Montaño, MMC/MPCC
City Clerk
Approved:  November 2, 2017