Kirkwood City Council
via Zoom Virtual Meeting
Thursday, April 16, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Virtual Meeting.  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, Public Information Officer Freddy Doss, City Planner Jonathan Raiche, City Engineer Chris Krueger, Director of Public Services Bill Bensing, and City Attorney John Hessel.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney John Hessel stated for the record that under Section 610.015 of the Mo. Sunshine Law provides that members of the City Council who are not physically in the Council Chambers can participate and vote on all matters when an emergency exists and the nature of the emergency is stated in the minutes.

So, let the minutes reflect that the U.S., and the world, is in a state of emergency due to the Coronavirus—Covid 19--. The Missouri Governor and the County Executive directed all citizens to limit meetings and gatherings to a few people to avoid the spread of the Coronavirus. Therefore, members of the City Council have elected to participate in this meeting electronically so that we are compliance with such Orders and for the public health and safety of each other and the general public.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 
						NONE

PRESENTATIONS
	Mayor Griffin presented an Arbor Day Proclamation.  

PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mayor Griffin recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting a public hearing regarding allocation of $46,800 in Community Development Block Grant funds which will become available after January 1, 2020.  Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into the record: an Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on March 10, 2020 as Exhibit 1; an Affidavit of Publication in the Webster Kirkwood Times on March 13, 2020, as Exhibit 2; and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances as Exhibit 3.

Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland presented the matter to the council:
•	The funds to be received are the same as last year.
•	It is recommended that the City participate with St. Louis County’s Home Improvement program.  The County would administer the program for the City.

•	The City does not receive enough funding to administer the program and that is why St. Louis County handles the program.
•	The program is need based and there is currently a waiting list.
•	The maximum amount of the grant is $5,000, the applicant must meet certain income requirements to participate, and they may only participate in the program once.
A discussion took place.  Question was raised regarding if the City has considered applying for funding from the CARES Act that was recently approved by Congress. 

The Resolution is under New Business as Item #10, Resolution 46-2020, for consideration.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.	Parker Pence, 3 Windsor Lane, questioned if the intersection of Clay Avenue and Madison could be converted from a 2-way stop to a 4-way stop.  Asked if legislation could be put into place to require developers to keep sidewalks open during construction.

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

a)	Approval of the April 2, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10823, granting a Special Use Permit for outdoor use in conjunction with a Permitted Use at 10233 Manchester Road, subject to certain conditions, 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 10661.

Bill 10824A, granting a Special Use Permit for a physical fitness facility with outdoor use at 10461 Manchester Road, subject to certain conditions, 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 10662.

Bill 10825, granting a Special Use Permit for a restaurant with drive-through at 10463 Manchester Road, subject to certain conditions, 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 10663.

Bill 10826, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Traffic Commission for the awarded Surface Transportation Program (STP) 5502(610) for the West Essex Reconstruction Project, 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 10664.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10827, vacating a 15’ wide right-of-way on a tract of land being part of Section A of Lockwood Gardens, recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 16, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, 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 10828, amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article V. “Offenses Concerning Public Peace”, by adding a new Section 17-82 “Solicitations”, 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.  A discussion took place. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 10829, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Cost Share Agreement with the Missouri Highways and Traffic Commission for roadway improvements on Manchester Road from Kirkwood Road to the west City of Kirkwood limits, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion took place. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 10830, vacating an 8’ wide easement that exists on Lot 32 of Cranbrook Plat No. 1, recorded in Plat Book 47, Page 85, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, 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.  A discussion took place. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Resolution 41-2020, approving the amended Preliminary Development Plan for Lots A, B, and C for the property known as 10461 Manchester Road and the amended Final Site Plan for Lot C of said development, subject to certain conditions, was brought 

before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Edman to accept the Resolution as read. 

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”	

Resolution 42-2020, approving the Final Site Plan in a B-4 Planned Commercial District, for construction of a new building on the property known as 10463 Manchester 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 Resolution as read. 

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”	

Resolution 43-2020, amending and readopting the City of Kirkwood Fee Schedules, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Ward 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”	

Resolution 44-2020, accepting the proposal of Payken Consulting, LLC, in the amount not to exceed of $31,500 for City Wide Street Pavement Condition Index Evaluation Services 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 Luetzow to accept the Resolution as read. 

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”	

Resolution 45-2020, transferring funds in the amount of $125,000 from multiple Water Department accounts to the Professional Services Other Account for street and sidewalk repairs due to water main breaks and fire hydrant and valve repairs, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Edman and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read. 

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”	

Resolution 46-2020, authorizing an application for use of Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $46,800 for the fiscal year 2021 and allocation of said funds, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the Resolution as read. 

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
NONE

     CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Edman reported that the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market will have a soft opening, complying with social distancing rules.  

Council Member Ward reported that the Library Board held a successful meeting via Zoom on Wednesday.

Council Member Luetzow congratulated three Kirkwood High School students who participated in C-Span’s National StudentCam Documentary Competition, with Zach Baynham winning 2nd prize and two other Kirkwood students receiving honorable mentions.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes reported that the upcoming summer events, such as opening of the Aquatic Center and the 4th of July Fireworks, are currently under review due to the COVID-19 situation.  The Route 66 Cars & Guitars Festival will be rescheduled to possibly in the Fall.  

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 7:52 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk
Approved:  May 7, 2020