KIRKWOOD CITY COUNCIL
KIRKWOOD CITY HALL
NOVEMBER 1, 2018	
7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Members Duwe, Edman, Luetzow, Ward, Wurtz, and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Deputy City Clerk Fredrick Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding a request for amendments to the Zoning Code regarding the Definition section of the Zoning Code and the following regulations within the study area of the 2018 Downtown Master Plan and Parking Study: 1) Parking lots in the B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5, and I-1 Zoning Districts, 2) Building Height in the B-2 Zoning District, 3) Frontage occupation requirements in the B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5, and I-1 Zoning Districts, and 4) Front yard area requirements in the B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5, and I-1 Zoning Districts.  Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into the record: an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on October 10, 2018, as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster Kirkwood Times on October 12, 2018, as Exhibit 2; a memo from City Planner Jonathan Raiche dated August 9, 2018, as Exhibit 3; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated September 20, 2018, as Exhibit 4; the Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee Report regarding parking lots in the B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5, and I-1 Zoning Districts, dated September 19, 2018, as Exhibit 5; the Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee Report regarding building height in the B-2 Zoning District, dated September 19, 2018, as Exhibit 6; the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated October 4, 2018, as Exhibit 7; the Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee Report regarding frontage occupation requirements in the B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5, and I-1 Zoning Districts, dated October 3, 2018, as Exhibit 8; the Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee Report regarding front yard area requirements in the B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5, and I-1 Zoning Districts, dated October 3, 2018, as Exhibit 9;  and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances as Exhibit 10.

City Planner Jonathan Raiche presented information pertaining to the request:
•	The goal is to provide a code that will facilitate the implementation of and provide consistency with the Downtown Master Plan.
•	Parking Lots – Permitted Use:
o	Proposed language effects B-1, B-2, B-4, B-5, and I-1 Districts.
o	Prohibits parking lots as a primary use in the Downtown Master Plan Study Area.
o	Continues to allow parking lots or parking structures as accessory uses to primary uses.
•	Building Height:
o	Proposed language affects B-2 District only.
o	B-1 District currently restricts height to 25’ or 2 stories.
o	B-4 District currently restricts height to 2.5 FAR.
o	B-5 District does not currently regulate height.
o	I-1 District currently restricts height to 35’ or 3 stories.
o	Proposed language eliminates the maximum feet measurement and only contains 4 story maximum (6 story maximum if approved with mixed use).
•	Front Yard Area/Setback:
o	Currently the code only addresses a setback if the block is more than 40% developed and requires averaging.
o	Proposed language would allow for minimum and maximum structure setbacks to be 0’ minimum, 20’ maximum for Phase 1 Streets and 0’ minimum, and 51’ maximum for Phase 2 Streets.
o	An exception is included to ensure that landscape and pedestrian requirements must be accommodated.
•	Frontage Occupation Requirement:
o	Not currently required by code.
o	Proposed language would allow for 90% frontage occupation for Phase 1 Streets and 75% frontage occupation for Phase 2 Streets.
o	Any building that meets the setback requirement can be included in the frontage occupation calculation.
o	An exception is included to allow for minimal vehicular access to narrower lots. 

A discussion took place.  Some of the issues discussed are as follows:
•	There is inaccurate language in the Code of Ordinances which references approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council.  The language should read “following recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission”.  This language will be corrected.
•	Concern was raised regarding if the frontage occupation amendments would allow for too many driveways.  

•	Parking lots are considered underdeveloped if they are stand alone parking lots.  If there is a building on the same parcel as a parking lot then it would be considered developed.  
•	Question was raised regarding if there is an industry standard for minimum width of sidewalks.  Staff will research.  

The bills will be placed on the November 15, 2018 agenda for first reading consideration.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
					NONE

CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Edman to approve the Consent Agenda. It was requested that item b) be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed at the end of the regular agenda for discussion. The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved.

a)	Approval of the October 18, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 166-2018, amending the contract with Pool Pros of St. Louis for the Lazy River Drive Pump Room Pipe and Valve Repair and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an amended contract (not to exceed $16,550) *Removed and placed at the end of the agenda
c)	Resolution 167-2018, accepting the proposal of Payken Consulting, LLC for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for the STP 5502(605) Geyer Road Resurfacing Phase Project and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (not to exceed $65,875)
d)	Resolution 168-2018, accepting the proposal of Bax Engineering for 2018 Water Main Replacement Design and Bid Period Services for Northlin Drive and Southlin Drive and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (not to exceed $51,710)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10682, appropriating funds in the amount of $1,907,196 from the Electric Fund to Account #501-2215-480.75.05, Project #EL1803, accepting the bid of Gerstner Electric in the not to exceed amount of $5,019,677 (which includes a contingency of $814,997) for Kirkwood Road Signal Optimization and Interconnect Project #CMAQ-5502(605) and South Kirkwood Road-Nipher Middle School Safe Route to School Project #TAP-5502(607) and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract, was brought before the council.  

Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10527.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10683, granting a Special Use Permit and Site Plan approval for motor vehicle repair (minor) at 915 South Kirkwood Road subject to certain conditions, 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 took place.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10684, appropriating funds in the amount of $21,466 from the Parks and Storm Water Fund Reserves to the Capital Expenditures/Building and Site Improvement Account for emergency repairs to the Ice Rink hot water heaters, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Wurtz and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the bill for first reading approval.   

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10685, appropriating $25,000 from the Parks and Storm Water Fund Balance to Account #302-2001-600.75.03, Project #PR1903, amending the contract with Pool Pros of St. Louis in the not to exceed amount of $25,000 (which includes a contingency of $8,700) for the Kirkwood Aquatic Center Kiddie Pool SCS Main Line Repair and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Edman and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the bill for first reading approval.   

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10686, amending Chapter 15, Section 19, “Court Costs and Surcharges” within the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, by adding a State Court Automation Surcharge, 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.   

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10687, amending Chapter 3, “Alcoholic Beverages” within the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 3-1, “Temporary Sale of Intoxicating Liquor by Not-for-Profit Organizations”, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion took place. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

	Bill 10688, vacating utility easements recorded in Plat Book 364, Page 504 being Tract A of the 10700-10712 Manchester Road Consolidation Plat, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval.

Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to amend the bill by replacing, “as recorded in Plat Book 19, Page 18 and Deed Book 649, Page 301 as shown on Tract A of the 10700-10712 Manchester Road Consolidation Plat, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri recorded in Plat Book 364, Page 504” wherever it appears in the bill.  The motion to amend was unanimously approved. 

The amended bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

	Resolution 169-2018, authorizing payment to Kay-Bee Electric in the amount of $42,371 for the installation of underground conduit associated with the new transformer location and secondary overhead distribution system removal for the Madison Avenue Condominium Project, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”					
Council Member Luetzow		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”

Council Member Edman		“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Resolution 166-2018, amending the contract with Pool Pros of St. Louis in the not to exceed amount of $16,550 for the Lazy River Drive Pump Room Pipe and Valve Repair and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

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

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Mayor Griffin reported that the ground-breaking ceremony for the Performing Arts Center will be on Thursday, November 8th at 4:00 p.m. at the site.  

Council Member Duwe reported that the Human Rights Commission will hold a symposium on Friday, November 2nd at 6:00 p.mm. in the small gym at the Kirkwood Community Center. 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Hawes reported that the City of Kirkwood has entered into an agreement with Republic Services for single-stream recycling services, which is effective on November 1, 2018.  There will be no changes in costs or services to residents.   

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report. 

CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche had nothing to report. 

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for November 15, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.  

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk

Approved:  November 15, 2018