Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes 
Via Zoom
Thursday, November 19, 2020, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Virtual meeting.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Members Duwe, Gibbons, Sears, Ward, Wurtz and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Director of Public Services Bill Bensing, Planning and Development Services Director Jonathan Raiche, City Planner II Amy Lowry, Public Information Officer Freddy Doss, 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 Noa Vazquez a proclamation for her contribution to the Kirkwood community by making, selling and donating homemade masks.  

PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.	Patrick Richmond, 444 N. Clay, previously submitted an idea to the City Council for a Kirkwood trolley.  Believes a trolley in downtown Kirkwood would be useful and a great addition. 

 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 November 5, 2020 Public Hearings Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Approval of the November 5, 2020 Formal Council Meeting Minutes
c)	Resolution 120-2020, appointing Renee Werner to the Urban Forestry Commission for a partial term to June 2022

UNFINISHED BUSINESS	
Bill 10851, amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 18, Article I. Section 18-7 “Bicycles, Roller Skates, Roller Blades, and Skateboards” was brought before the council. 

Roll Call:

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

The bill, having received majority approval of the Council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10688.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10852, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article XII. Section 17-197 “Definitions” and Section 17-198 “Curfew for Persons Under 17” 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

Mayor Griffin recused himself from the meeting.  Deputy Mayor Duwe presided over the meeting. 

Bill 10853, an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a restaurant with outdoor seating on the property known as 132 West Monroe Avenue subject to certain conditions was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Sears to accept the bill for first reading approval. 

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Mayor Griffin rejoined the meeting. 

Bill 10854, an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a motor vehicle accessory store at 538 Leffingwell Avenue, Suite D, subject to certain conditions was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Gibbons 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 10855, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article III., Section 14-158 “Motorcycle Riders to Wear Protective Headgear; Standards” was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Gibbons 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 10856, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14, Article VIII. Section 14.396, Schedule F: “Speed Limit Designations”, Subsection € “20 miles per hour”, by adding the 500-700 block of West Jewel 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.

Resolution 119-2020, a resolution approving the Site Plan for construction of a multi-family building on the properties known as 134 and 138 West Madison Avenue subject to certain conditions was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Gibbons to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”	
Council Member Gibbons		“No”
Council Member Sears		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes

Resolution 121-2020, is a resolution accepting the bid of Electrorep Energy Products in the amount of $230,419 for Three Phase Padmount, Dual Voltage Transformers for the Electric Department and authorizing an directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Sears to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE
	
 CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Council Member Duwe reported that she, as well as Grace Hibey and Megan Wilcutt from the Youth Council, met with City Attorney John Hessel to speak about the logistics of the Youth Council.  The Youth Council is moving along and will hold their first meeting on December 2, 2020. 

	Council Member Wurtz commented that Kirkwood is in good hands due to residents like Noa Vazquez and her contribution to the Kirkwood community by selling and donating her homemade masks.  

        CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes reported that the City of Kirkwood received a request from the Kirkwood Optimist Club to operate its annual fundraising tree lot at North Middle School beginning on November 21, 2020 with hours of operation 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 9:00p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to approve the request.  A discussion took place.  The motion to approve the request was unanimously approved. 

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report.                                                   

 CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche read the reports of the November 18, 2020 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission. The following action took place.

1.	By a vote of five to three, the Commission recommended approval of an application submitted by Starbucks for a Special Use Permit for a restaurant with a drive-through and outdoor seating and a Site Plan to construct a 2,200 square foot building at 300 South Kirkwood Road.  A public hearing will be scheduled. 

Ms. Asche reported on the scheduled upcoming public hearings:

December 3, 2020
1.	A request for a Site Plan review for Villa Di Maria Montessori School at 1280 Simmons Avenue.
2.	A request for a Special Use Permit amendment by Peppe’s Apt. 2 at 800 South Geyer Road.
December 17, 2020
1.	A request for a Special Use Permit and Site Plan for a restaurant with a drive-through and outdoor seating at 300 South Kirkwood Road (Starbucks)

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk
Approved:  December 3, 2020