Kirkwood City Council
Council Chambers
139 South Kirkwood Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Thursday, July 2, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Members Duwe, Gibbons, Sears, 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 Kim Sansegraw, Public Information Officer Freddy Doss, Director of Public Services Bill Bensing, City Engineer Chris Krueger, and City Attorney John Hessel.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 
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PRESENTATIONS
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS
	City Clerk Laurie Asche read the following comments received via e-mail into the record:
1.	Michael Carmody, 352 Windgrove Drive, on behalf of Safer Streets for Kirkwood: 1) ﻿ East West Gateway July 13 project review workshop, Registration deadline is July 8, 2020 at 12:00 pm. We urge each Council member to listen in to this important demonstration and educate yourselves with the process, to get a comprehensive understanding of the scoring system used by EWG to award said grants to eligible recipients, 2) We again ask that the Council members vote to submit a TAP application for the sidewalk portion of the Manchester phase 2 project. In our opinion it is the Council’s fiduciary responsibility to the citizens who elected you. The East-West-Gateway TAP application process provides time to submit if addressed now, the submission date for review is July 8th. Drafting an application to review the scoring is a wise step to take. If it meets the Published scoring points provided at a high level it should be submitted. When compared to East-West-Gateway 80/20 and MoDOT 50/50 grant applications, the council is missing an opportunity to realize a savings. Based on a council members statement, “phase 2 sidewalks cost to be $800k”, Kirkwood’s / MoDot share is over $400k while a TAP funded venue would potentially save the citizens $240k based on a 80/20% split. Please exercise your fiduciary duty to provide the best fiscal oversight, 3) Big Bends high speeds create inaccessibility and isolates people from our Community, lower the speed limit to 25mph and bring down this Neighborhood speed barrier.  The Kirkwood ADA report shows challenges that limit walking to school, speed is a factor. Kirkwood’s ADA school principal survey asked to identify streets or intersections that Students do not cross on foot to and from school due to the perceived danger of using the sidewalks.
Big Bend and Geyer
Big Bend and Couch
Big Bend and S Glenwood
Big Bend and Marshal Rd.
Big Bend and Milwaukee
Vehicle Speed is one of or the highest deterrents to walking to and from school on Big Bend, please draw a resolution and send it to STL County to reduce the speed limit to 25mph.
2.	Kristen Painter, 1425 Forest Avenue, As a cyclist that must use Big Bend from Forest Ave, there is no way to cross north without riding at least partially on Big Bend.  Big Bend has neither a shoulder nor bike lane and unfortunately the current speed limit makes it risky to ride on the road.  However, riding on the sidewalk creates tight situations with pedestrians. A healthier Kirkwood that feels safe to cycle and walk will need a safer place to do so.  Please reduce speed limit on Big Bend.
3.	Parker Pence, 3 Windsor Lane, Hello and welcome to the new council members. 
I would like to quickly re-state my support for converting the intersection of Clay & Madison from the current 2-way stop to a 4-way stop. Given the nature of the Clay bridge, it is very difficult to see oncoming traffic and I've had several close calls on foot and while cycling. This situation is especially dangerous given that the intersection is home to McEntee Park, a popular hangout for young children. A 4-way stop trial period at the intersection would be greatly appreciated.

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

a)	Approval of the June 18, 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 76-2020, appointing members to the Board of Adjustment and the Planning and Zoning Commission

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NONE

NEW BUSINESS
	Bill 10833, appropriating $14,940 from the Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to the Machinery and Equipment Account for the purchase of 60 Signal Sidearm Units from Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the Police Department, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the bill for first reading approval. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

	Bill 10834, appropriating $272,770 from the Medical Fund to the Medical Premiums Account for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer 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 10835, appropriating $21,681 from the Worker’s Compensation Fund to the Other Professional Services Account for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Duwe 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 10836, appropriating $11,089 from the Worker’s Compensation Fund to the Worker’s Compensation Premiums Account for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member 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.

	Bill 10837, appropriating $133,095from the Medical Fund to the Claims Expense Account for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the bill for first reading approval.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

	Bill 10838, reappropriating $496,229 to the Distribution System Improvements Account, Project #EL1803, from Fiscal Year 2019/2020 to Fiscal Year 2020/2021 for the final payments to Gerstner and CMT for the work performed for the Signal Modernization on Kirkwood Road, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the bill for first reading approval.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

	Bill 10839, appropriating $548,221 from the Sanitation Fund Balance to the Machinery and Equipment Account, Project #SA2002, for Fiscal Year 2019/2020, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the bill for first reading approval.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Resolution 75-2020, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Engineering Services contract with EFK Moen, LLC, and increasing the contract amount by $11,052.09 for a not to exceed amount of $156,417.20. Motion was made by Council Member Wurtz and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read.  

Roll Call:

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

	Resolution 77-2020, accepting the proposal of Lochmueller Group at the rates provided in the rate sheet, amount not to exceed budgeted funds, for Traffic Signal Engineering Services and Maintenance 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. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

	Resolution 78-2020, accepting the bid of Compass Minerals America, Inc. at the unit cost of $59.35 per ton for Bulk Rock Salt 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. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

	Resolution 79-2020, accepting the proposal of Oates Associates in the amount not to exceed of $58,000 (which includes a contingency of $6560) for 2020 Infrastructure Construction Engineering Services and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

	Resolution 80-2020, accepting the proposal of CDG Engineering at the rates provided in the rate sheet, amount not to exceed budgeted funds, for Substation Protection Engineering Services 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. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”			
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”

Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”	
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”
Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		“Yes”
	
	Resolution 81-2020, accepting the proposal of Brown and Caldwell in the amount not to exceed of $41,013 for Risk and Resilience Assessment Services and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

     CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Mayor Griffin welcomed Council Member Gibbons and Council Member Sears.

	Council Member Ward announced that retired Kirkwood resident City of Kirkwood Street Department employee Charles Howard passed away. 

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Hawes reported that the City received a Temporary Outdoor Promotional Variance from Burn Boot Camp – Kirkwood, to hold outdoor exercise classes at Concordia Lutheran Church, 505 S. Kirkwood Road, on July 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.  Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to approve the application.  The motion was unanimously approved.

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel reported that St. Louis County Executive Sam Page issued a public health order that requires all individuals over the age of 9 to wear a face mask when inside businesses and other public places, and outside when social distancing is not possible.  The county issued a public health order that requires all individuals over the 

age of 9 to wear a face mask when inside businesses and other public places, and outside when social distancing is not possible. 

The Kirkwood police are responsible only for enforcing Kirkwood’s ordinances and state laws.  St. Louis County police must enforce county laws, but, in this case, the St. Louis County counselor’s office is responsible for enforcing this order.  Everyone needs to understand and appreciate that Kirkwood police can’t enforce an order issued by the county executive.  Even if someone violates the face covering order, people won’t be arrested or put in jail or given a summons.  If the Kirkwood police get a complaint about people not wearing face coverings, they will try to educate people who are not in compliance on the county’s order.

                                               CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche read the certified results of the June 2, 2020 General Municipal Election:

For Seat of Mayor
Timothy E. Griffin		6,608

For Seat of Council Member
Liz Gibbons			4,733
Maggie Duwe		4,232
Bob Sears			3,458
Ellen Z. Edman		3,257
Sandy Washington		2,114
Joe (Vogelgesang) Fuchs	1,582

	Ms. Asche reported that City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of the 4th of July. 

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk
Approved:  July 16, 2020