Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes
Kirkwood City Hall
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri. Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Members Duwe, Gibbons, Luetzow, Sears, and Ward. 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, City Planner II Amy Lowry, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  Council Member Zimmer was absent and excused.  
	          
INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Griffin reported that the Urban Forestry Commission Advocate of the Year Award will be rescheduled.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

       PUBLIC COMMENT
1.	Joe Bannister, Kirkwood Station Plaza, spoke regarding concern of building code violations at Kirkwood Station Plaza.

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 June 2, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 77-2022, appointing Jennifer Bean to the Human Rights Commission for a term to June 2025
c)	Resolution 78-2022, accepting the bid of Central Auto Rebuilders, Inc. at the rates provided in the bid tab sheet (a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein), amount not to exceed budgeted funds, for Automotive Body Repair Services for vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds GVW for the Fleet Department for an initial term of 12 months with the option to renew for up to four additional 12 month terms pending budgetary approval and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract
d)	Resolution 79-2022 amending Resolution 71-2022 by increasing the purchase order amount by $230 for a total not to exceed amount of $29,402 for the purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse from Don Brown Chevrolet for the Police Department (pursuant to 

e)	MoDOT Cooperative Contract) and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order
f)	Resolution 84-2022, appointing Noelle Seymour to the Landmarks Commission for a term to June 2025

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
	Bill 10934, granting a Special Use Permit for outdoor dining and approving the Site Plan at 11111 Manchester Road (Taco Buddha) subject to certain conditions was brought before the council. 

Motion was made by Council Member Gibbons and seconded by Council Member Ward to revise Condition #9 regarding a revised site plan being required prior to issuance of permits to include a sub-item (d) which states: “removal of the prohibited right-turn onto Simmons Avenue”.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10763.

	Bill 10935, appropriating $62,400 from the Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to the Police Department Machinery and Equipment Account, and accepting the Single Source Proposal of Sig Sauer in the amount of $62,400 for the purchase of 80 Sig Sauer P320 Pistol Slides and Optics for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. 

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10764.

	Bill 10936, appropriating $11,000 from the Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to the Police Department Training Account, and accepting the Single Source Proposal of Calibre Press in the amount of $11,000 for the purchase of two Use of Force Training Seminars for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council.

Roll Call:		

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10765.

NEW BUSINESS
	Resolution 80-2022, accepting the bid of Elliott Equipment in the amount of $279,200 (pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a Side Loader Sanitation Truck for the Sanitation Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the Resolution as read. A discussion was held.

Roll Call:		

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

	Resolution 81-2022, accepting the single source proposal of ETAP in the amount of $38,487 for the purchase of ETAP Software Licensing for the Electric 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 Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call:		

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

	Resolution 82-2022, accepting the single source proposal of Survalent Technology in the amount of $55,870 for the purchase of SCADA system upgrades for the Electric 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 Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call:		

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

	Resolution 83-2022, authorizing the City of Kirkwood to provide insurance coverage at an annual cost of $664,571, effective July 1, 2022 through June 1, 2023 was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call:		

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

                                       CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Mayor Griffin reported the Mayors for Meals event will be held June 20-24 with donation bins located at City Hall and the Community Center.

	Mayor Griffin reported the Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival was a successful event and thanked all staff involved in the event.
	
	Mayor Griffin reported The Karate Kid will be showing at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center through June 26, 2022 and congratulated Stages Executive Producer Jack Lane on his 3rd Tony Award last week.

	Mayor Griffin reported that City Attorney John Hessel will be receiving the ICON Award on June 29, 2022.

	Mayor Griffin reported the July 4th Freedom Festival will be held on July 4th at Kirkwood Park.

	Council Member Ward thanked City Hall staff for working through with the HVAC issues this week.

	Council Member Sears thanked the Fire Department for hosting the Carbs and Guitars event.

	Mayor Griffin thanked Mark Petty for his involvement in Team Kirkwood.
	
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes thanked the Team Kirkwood staff that worked at the Cars and Guitars event last weekend.

 CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report. 

      CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche had nothing to report. 

                   MOTION TO CLOSE THE MEETING FOR A CLOSED WORK SESSION
Motion was made by Council Member Sears and seconded by Council Member Ward to close the meeting pursuant to RSMo Chapter 610.021 (1 – Legal).

Roll Call:		

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

The meeting was closed for continuation of the work session that took place prior to the formal meeting. 

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the formal meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 7, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved: July 7, 2022