KIRKWOOD CITY COUNCIL
KIRKWOOD CITY HALL
JANUARY 17, 2019	
7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, January 17, 2019, 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
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

      PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.  Ronald Miller, 712 N. Geyer Rd., concerned about the stop light at North 
     Geyer and Keysor Elementary.	
2.  Susan Miller, 712 N. Geyer Rd., concerned about the stop light at North 
     Geyer and Keysor Elementary being a safety concern.
3.  Renee von Hatten, 722 N. Geyer Rd., concerned about the stop light at North 
     Geyer and Keysor Elementary.
4.  Michelle Kimball, 423 E. Monroe, opposed to Bill 10690.
5.  Bill Schlotz, 108 N. Taylor Ave., opposed to Bill 10690 and believes the 
     proposal would negatively change the identity of Kirkwood. 
6.  Kim Schlotz, 108 N. Taylor Ave., opposed to Bill 10690 and fears Kirkwood 
     will lose the intangible feel of a small town. 
7.  John Burns, Charmwood Ct., opposed to Bill 10690.
8.  Kathy Paulsen, 401 Frieda, opposed to Bill 10690 and would like resident 
     input on the City’s website. 
9.  Dan Kimball, 423 E. Monroe, opposed to Bill 10690 and believes that 
     Kirkwood should keep with the feel of a small town. 
10.Tom Whittaker, 214 Peeke Ave., opposed to Bill 10690 and would like to see 
      the numbers that support the proposal. 
11.Gary Sibbetts, 321 N. Harrison, spoke in regards to the EZ Storage proposal.  
     Would like to see a Global Foods Market in the location. 

12.Sister Mary Michael, St. Agnes Home, 10341 Manchester Road, in favor of 
     the EZ Storage proposal. 
13. Don Sherin, in favor of the EZ Storage proposa. 
 
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Edman to approve the Consent Agenda.  The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved.

a)	Approval of the January 3, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 6-2019, reappointing Linda Ross to the Greentree Festival Committee for a term to December 2022
c)	Resolution 7-2019, transferring funds from multiple accounts to Account #302-2001-600.75.03, Project #PR1903, amending the contract with Pool Pros of St. Louis for the Kirkwood Aquatic Center Kiddie Pool SCS Main Line Repair (not to exceed $41,000)
d)	Resolution 8-2019, transferring funds from the Training Account to the Missouri Public Utility Alliance Account for Missouri Public Utility Alliance Membership Dues ($8,764)
e)	Resolution 11-2019, accepting the bid of PS Employment for Temporary Labor Services for the Sanitation Department (rates provided in memo)
f)	Resolution 12-2019, accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD PPV for the Police Department ($33,274)
g)	Resolution 13-2019, accepting the proposal of Payken Consulting, LLC, for Right-of-Way Acquisition Services for the Quan Avenue Reconstruction Project and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (not to exceed $65,750)
h)	Resolution 14-2019, accepting the bid of IMCO Utility Supply  for 4-1/2” fire hydrants, brass service saddles, swivel quarter bends and 1” yoke assemblies for stock for the Water Department and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (at the unit prices provided in the bid tab sheet)
i)	Resolution 15-2019, accepting the bid of Schulte Supply for tapping sleeves, valves, PVCO service saddles and unions for stock for the Water Department and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (at the unit prices provided in the bid tab sheet)
j)	Resolution 16-2019, accepting the bid of Core & Main for 5-1/4” fire hydrants, repair clamps, swivel eighth bends and couplers for stock for the Water Department and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract (at the unit prices provided in the bid tab sheet)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10709, appropriating $30,000 from the Workers’ Compensation Fund Balance to the Workers’ Compensation Premiums Account for Workers’ Compensation premiums, was brought before the council.  
	
Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10553.

Bill 10710, adopting a new City of Kirkwood Classification and Pay Plan, was brought before the council.  
	
Roll Call: 

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10554.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10690, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding height requirement in the B-2 Business District, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to continue the bill to April 4, 2019. 

The bill was continued to April 4, 2019. 

Bill 10711, amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14 “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, Article VII. “Motor Vehicles”, Division 1. “Generally” to add regulations for Low-Speed Vehicles, 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 10712, approving a Special Use Permit Amendment and Amended Site Plan for the expansion of a Nonconforming Use (stained glass studio) for Emil Frei & Associates at 1017 West Adams Avenue subject to certain conditions, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10713, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Appendix A – Zoning, regarding the addition of a new special use category (Self-storage – Fully enclosed, Drive through) in the B-4, Planned Commercial District and including said new category in the Definition Section and Parking Sections accordingly, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to suspend Robert’s Rule of Order to allow the petitioner’s agents to address the council.  The motion was unanimously approved.   A discussion took place.  A substitute bill will be drafted for council consideration. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10714, granting a Special Use Permit and Final Site Plan Approval for Self-storage; Fully-enclosed, Drive-through at 10461 Manchester Road subject to certain conditions, 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.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10715, granting a Special Use Permit and Final Site Plan Approval for storage of vehicles at 10461 Manchester Road related to motor vehicle sales subject to certain conditions, 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 bill received first reading approval, with Council Member Ward opposed, and was held over. 

Bill 10716, appropriating $1,296.88 from the Revenue Account #101-0000-380.10.00 to Account #101-1302-422.66.07 for the Fire Department, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10717, approving multiple waivers to the Subdivision Code to accommodate the future subdivison of the property located at 1603 Dougherty Ferry Road into two lots subject to certain conditions, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer Wurtz and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Resolution 9-2019, approving the Preliminary Development Plan for a Community Unit Plan Type A and Preliminary Subdivision Plat on the properties known as 2017 Lily Avenue and 2040 Boaz Avenue in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Edman and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place.   

Roll Call: 

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

Resolution 10-2019, amending the contract with BSI Constructors, Inc., by increasing the contract amount by $17,606,964 for a not to exceed amount of $22,661,000 (which includes a contingency of $500,000) for the construction of the Performing Arts Center, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.   A discussion took place. 

Roll Call: 

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Council Member Duwe reported that the Performing Arts Center project is moving forward.

Mayor Griffin reported that Monday, January 21, 2019 there will be a MLK Celebration at the Kirkwood High School at 1:00 p.m.  

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 January 16, 2019 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.  The following action took place: 
1.	Unanimously recommended approval of a site plan submitted by Crown Castle to replace an 80-foot tall cellular tower with a 95-foot tall tower at 12309 Old Big Bend Road.  A public hearing will be scheduled. 
2.	Unanimously recommended approval of a site plan to construct a multi-tenant office building known as Kirkwork at 10727 through 10741 Big Bend Road and 126 Prospect Avenue.  A public hearing will be scheduled.
3.	Unanimously recommended approval of amendments to the Zoning Code pertaining to side yard setbacks, unit size, density, and lot coverage in the R-5 Multi Family Zoning District.  A public hearing will be scheduled. 
4.	City Planner Jonathan Raiche presented the 2018 Annual Update of the EnVision Kirkwood 2035 Comprehensive Plan

The next meeting will be held on February 6, 2019, at 7 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2019, at 7:00 p.m.  

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk

Approved:  February 7, 2019