Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes 
Via Zoom
Thursday, March 18, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Virtual meeting.  Present were Deputy Mayor Duwe, Council Member Sears, Ward, Wurtz and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Director of Procurement David Weidler, Director of Public Services Bill Bensing, City Engineer Chris Krueger, Director of Finance Sandy Stephens, Public Information Officer Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  Mayor Griffin and Council Member Gibbons were absent and excused.

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. Therefore, members of the City Council have elected to participate in this meeting electronically for the public health and safety of each other and the general public.  

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS
NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS
NONE

CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Ward to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved. 
a)	Approval of the March 4, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 15-2021, approving the reappointments to the Board of Directors of the Kirkwood Square Community Improvement District
a)	
b)	         
c)	         UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10868, an ordinance adopting and approving the Operating and Capital Budgets for the City of Kirkwood for the Fiscal Year April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022, and appropriating such sums as are set forth herein for all departments and the accounts therein specified, for all expenditures of the City of such year, which appropriations total $90,265,872, Capital Projects of $9,910,820, appropriating the sum of $201,050 for payment of Principal for Performing Arts Center Interfund Loan from the General Fund; and reappropriating $9,543,223 for previously approved projects that will be incomplete as of March 31, 2021 was brought before the council. A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

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

Bill 10869, an ordinance approving the Budget of the Special Business District for the Fiscal Year April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 was brought before the council.

Roll Call:

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

Bill 10870, an ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission STP-Urban Program Agreement for the awarded Surface Transportation Program (STP) 5502(612) for the Lindeman Road Improvement Project was brought before the council.

Roll Call:

Mayor Griffin				Absent
Council Member Sears		“Yes”	
Deputy Mayor Duwe		“Yes”	
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”

Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”
Council Member Gibbons		Absent

Bill 10871, an ordinance authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission STP-Urban Program Agreement for the awarded Surface Transportation Program (STP) 5502(611) for the North Kirkwood Road Improvement Project was brought before the council.

Roll Call:

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

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10872, an ordinance appropriating $27,000 from Electric Fund Balance to the Electric Engineering Account to cover additional expenses associated with the Time of Use Rate development and polar vortex power and sales impact was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Wurtz and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.  
	
Resolution 16-2021, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Lewis Rice LLC for Legal Services to be rendered for the period of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2023 was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Sears to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 17-2021, a resolution accepting the bid of Don Brown Chevrolet in the amount of $23,895 (pursuant to MoDOT Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup Truck for the Engineering Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 18-2021, a resolution accepting the bid of Joe Machens Ford in the amount of $48,232 (pursuant to MoDOT Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of two Compact Sports Utility Vehicles – Ford Broncos for the Planning and Development Services Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Wurtz and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 19-2021, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Ameren Missouri in the amount of $500,000 for the purchase of 25 MW of capacity for the Electric Department was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 20-2021, a resolution accepting the bid of Viking Cives Midwest in the amount of $316,870 (pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of two dump trucks for the Street Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Sears to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

Mayor Griffin				Absent
Council Member Sears		“Yes”	
Deputy Mayor Duwe		“Yes”	
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”
Council Member Wurtz		“Yes”
Council Member Gibbons		Absent
	
	Resolution 21-2021, a resolution authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Local Union No. 2 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for a term of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2024 was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Wurtz to accept the Resolution as read.

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 22-2021, a resolution amending the contract with Brown and Caldwell by increasing the contract amount by $51,551 for a not to exceed amount of $92,564 for the development of an Emergency Response Plan for the City of Kirkwood’s water infrastructure and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an amended contract was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call:

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

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	 Council Member Ward reported that he and Council Member Zimmer attended the Chamber of Commerce Gala this past Friday.  The event recognized many local businesses.  The event was a great opportunity to highlight local businesses and give them due credit.  The Kirkwood Fire Chief and staff were recognized at the Gala for their efforts. 

	Council Member Zimmer echoed Council Member Ward’s remarks and stated the Gala was a wonderful event.  

        CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes reported that the City has received an Application for Temporary Outdoor Promotional Variance from Wal-Mart, Inc., 1202 S. Kirkwood Road, to have an outdoor display of mulch, potting, soil, fertilizer, etc. from March 20, 2021 through July 20, 2021.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to approve the application.  The motion was unanimously approved

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Mr. Hessel had nothing to report.

CITY CLERK REPORT
Ms. Asche read the report of the March 17, 2021 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission.  The following action was taken:

1.	The Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit 
for Randall’s Wines & Spirits to operate a liquor store at 10441 and 10451 Manchester Road.  A public hearing will be scheduled.
2.	The Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6 to 2 for a subdivision 
modification in order to accommodate a Boundary Adjustment Plat of 336, 338, 
and 340 South Fillmore Avenue.  Legislation will be drafted for council consideration. 

Ms. Asche reported on the schedule upcoming public hearings:
April 1, 2021
A staff-initiated request for a text amendment to Section 25-36(e)(3) of the Zoning Code related to revisions of the Framework Plan portion of the Downtown Master Plan & Parking Study.

April 15, 2021
A request for a Special Use Permit for Randall’s Wines & Spirits to operate a liquor store at 10441 and 10451 Manchester Road.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 

_____________________________________
Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk
Approved:  April 1, 2021