KIRKWOOD CITY COUNCIL
KIRKWOOD CITY HALL
November 19, 2015
7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, November 19, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri.  Present were Mayor McDonnell, Council Members Biedenstein, Griffin, Jaksetic, Luetzow, Sears, and Ward. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland, and City Attorney John Hessel.  City Clerk Betty Montaño was absent and excused. 

PRESENTATIONS
	Mayor McDonnell presented a Proclamation to Scott Mosby and team from Mosby Building Arts for Stuff the Truck Toy Drive Day.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
						   NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS
   NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS
					   NONE

CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Griffin and seconded by Council Member Jaksetic to approve the Consent Agenda.  It was requested that items b) and h) be pulled and placed at the end of the regular agenda.  A discussion took place.  The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved.

a)	Approval of the November 5, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 118-2015, appointing members to various boards and commissions *Removed and placed at the end of the agenda
c)	Resolution 119-2015, transferring funds from the Water Fund (Fund Balance) to Account #505-2214-481.32.10 for street repairs due to water main breaks for the Street Department ($60,000)
d)	Resolution 120-2015, accepting the bid of Schuhmacher Fire Equipment for a 2.50 inch attack hose and a 3.00 inch supply hose for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Purchasing to issue a Purchase Order ($6,104)
e)	Resolution 121-2015, accepting the bid of Sentinel Emergency for a 4.00 inch supply hose for the fire department and authorizing and directing the Director of Purchasing to issue a Purchase Order ($6,114.55)
f)	Resolution 122-2015, accepting the bid of Leo M. Ellebracht for a 1.75 inch double jacked fire hose for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Purchasing to issue a Purchase Order ($2,025)
g)	Resolution 123-2015, accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet, Inc. (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD 9C1 Pursuit Utility Vehicle for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Purchasing to issue a Purchase Order ($34,773)
h)	Resolution 124-2015, accepting the proposal of Bax Engineering for Professional Design Services for Gilbert Street Reconstruction and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (not to exceed of $35,049.30) *Removed and placed at the end of the agenda
i)	Resolution 125-2015, accepting the bid of Lou Fusz Dodge (pursuant to MoDOT Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2016 Dodge Ram 5500 2WD with 9’ Dump Body for the Street Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Purchasing to issue a Purchase Order ($57,921)
j)	Resolution 126-2015, accepting the bid of Lou Fusz Ford Inc. (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility AWD for the Fire Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Purchasing to issue a Purchase Order ($28,073)
					 						
						OLD BUSINESS
Bill 10447, appropriating $6,950 from the Equitable Sharing Fund (Fund Balance) to Account #205-1201-429.75.05 for the purchase of a Prodigy 22L Radar Trailer for the Police Department, was brought before the council.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Council Member Biedenstein			“Yes”
Council Member Griffin			“Yes”
Council Member Jaksetic			“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Mayor McDonnell				“Yes”
Council Member Sears			“Yes”
Council Member Ward			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council will become Ordinance 10296.

Bill 10448A, granting a Special Use Permit for a restaurant (Reids Pastry & Chocolate, LLC) on the property known as 11243 & 11245 Manchester Road subject to certain conditions, was brought before the council.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Council Member Biedenstein			“Yes”
Council Member Griffin			“Yes”
Council Member Jaksetic			“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Mayor McDonnell				“Yes”
Council Member Sears			“Yes”
Council Member Ward			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council will become Ordinance 10297.

     NEW BUSINESS 
NONE

         CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Resolution 118-2015, appointing members to various boards and commissions, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Griffin and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the resolution as read.  A discussion took place.  Motion was made by Council Member Biedenstein and seconded by Council Member Ward to amend the Resolution by removing the Board of Adjustment appointments.  A discussion took place.  The motion passed with Council Members Biedenstein, Griffin, Jaksetic, and Luetzow in favor.  Mayor McDonnell, Council Members Sears and Ward were opposed. 

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Council Member Biedenstein			“Yes”
Council Member Griffin			“Yes”
Council Member Jaksetic			“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Mayor McDonnell				“Yes”
Council Member Sears			“Yes”
Council Member Ward			“Yes”

Resolution 124-2015, accepting the proposal of Bax Engineering in the amount not to exceed of $35,049.30 (which includes a contingency of $3,186.30) for Professional Design Services 

for Gilbert Street Reconstruction 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 Biedenstein to accept the resolution as read.  A discussion took place.  

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Council Member Biedenstein			“Yes”
Council Member Griffin			“Yes”
Council Member Jaksetic			“Yes”
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Mayor McDonnell				“Yes”
Council Member Sears			“Yes”
Council Member Ward			“Yes”

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Council Member Biedenstein passed around handouts of proposed legislation that he requests be placed on the December 3rd council meeting agenda for council consideration.  
 
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORTS
Mr. Hawes had nothing to report.

CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche read the report of the November 18, 2015 Planning & Zoning Commission Report.  The following action was taken:
1.	Unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a convenience store/bakery at 640 West Woodbine Avenue.  Barring objection from the council a public hearing will be scheduled for December 17, 2015.
2.	Unanimously approved a Site Plan to construct a second story addition at 915 North Kirkwood Road for Liaison Homes.
3.	Received a presentation from Mike Miller for a Special Use Permit to operate a restaurant known as Squeakers BBQ at 113 North Kirkwood Road.  A Subcommittee consisting of Mr. Frick and Mr. Diel was appointed, and they have scheduled a meeting at the site on November 24, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.      

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned.  
The next regular council meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2015, at 7:00 p.m.  

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Laurie Asche
Deputy City Clerk

Approved:  December 3, 2015