Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes 
Via Zoom
Thursday, May 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom Virtual meeting.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Member Duwe, Gibbons, Sears, Ward, Wurtz and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer David Weidler, City Clerk Laurie Asche, Deputy City Clerk Kim Sansegraw, Planning and Development Services Director Jonathan Raiche, City Planner II Amy Lowry, Public Services Director Bill Bensing, 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. 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 Duwe and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to approve the Consent Agenda. The Consent Agenda was unanimously approved.

a)	Approval of the May 6, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 50-2021, appointing Stephen O’Brien to serve as Municipal Judge for a term of two years to June 2023

c)	Resolution 53-2021, appointing and reappointing members to various Boards and Commissions
d)	Resolution 54-2021, accepting the bid of Turn-Key Mobile, Inc. (pursuant to Jasper County Sheriff’s Department Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of Panasonic Toughbooks for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($34,290)
e)	Resolution 58-2021, accepting the bid of Clark Equipment dba Bobcat Company (pursuant to NASPO Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a Street Pavement Planner for the Street Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($16,280.40)
f)	Resolution 59-2021, accepting the bid of Clark Equipment dba Bobcat Company (pursuant to NASPO Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a T4 Bobcat Skid Steer for the Street Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($31,434.62)
g)	Resolution 60-2021, accepting the bid of Joe Machens Ford (pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2021 Ford F550 Dump Body for the Water Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($66,861)
h)	
a)	           UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10878, an ordinance amending the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article V “Offenses Concerning Public Peace”, Section 17-70 “Conduct Constituting Disturbing Noises”, Subsection (j) was brought before the council.  A discussion took place.

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 10714.

Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Sears to bring Substitute Bill 10879 on the floor for consideration.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

Substitute Bill 10879, an ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a liquor store at 10451 Manchester Road subject to certain conditions was brought before the council. A discussion took place.

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 10715.

Bill 10880, an ordinance appropriating $22,245 from Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to the Machinery and Equipment Account for the purchase of a Nelson Systems Eventide NexLog 740 System and a Synology NAS Archive Drive for the Police Department 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 10716.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10881, an ordinance appropriating $6,174 from Equitable Sharing Fund Balance to the Machinery and Equipment Account for the purchase of four NC350 Traffic Counters for the Police Department was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Duwe 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 51-2021, a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Tolling Agreements and granting further authority was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Wurtz and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval. 

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”

Resolution 52-2021, a resolution authorizing the City of Kirkwood to execute a Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement and granting further authority 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. 

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”

Resolution 55-2021, a resolution accepting the bid of Elliott Equipment in the amount of $270,280.13 (pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2022 Side Loader Sanitation Truck for the Sanitation 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 Gibbons and seconded by 

Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval.  A discussion took place. 

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”

Resolution 56-2021, a resolution authorizing the City of Kirkwood to provide Insurance Coverage at an annual cost of $596,446, effective June 1, 2021 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. 

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”

	Resolution 57-2021, a resolution accepting the bid of Elliott Equipment in the amount of $207,500 (pursuant to Sourcewell Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a 2020 Rear Loader Sanitation Truck for the Sanitation 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 Gibbons and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval.

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”

	Resolution 61-2021, a resolution accepting the proposal of Horner and Shifrin in the not to exceed amount of $150,000 (which includes a contingency of $5,119) for Engineering Services for Grant’s Trail Conceptual Design and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Gibbons and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval. 

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 gave a report about the Vision Zero progress.  The subcommittee and staff have met three times in the last month.  The first meeting was April 12th, which included the Council subcommittee and staff. The intent was to meet prior to meeting with our Consultant.  After a year or so of little or no activity due to COVID, the goal was to catch everyone up and identify a very broad plan.  The 2nd meeting was on April 20th and included Alta.  We very generally discussed early actions, including among many topics: 1) the creation of a Steering Committee, 2) a kick-off event, and 3) a project schedule. The subcommittee, staff, and Alta met on May 19th and Alta presented the project schedule, within which discussion took place regarding getting crash data from both MoDOT and the Kirkwood Police Department.  The kick-off event will be mid to late Aug.

Council Member Duwe stated that she will also be reporting to Smart Growth America and the Champion Project on the 1st, 3rd, and 6th months to keep them updated and get any input from them

	Council Member Gibbons reported that the Downtown Special Business District Advisory Commission met this week and discussed the following: 1) two new businesses coming to Kirkwood, new restaurant Poke Doke and new bakery Afandi Sweets and Café, 2) there will be a Sidewalk Sale on July 17, 2021, 3) the Summer 

Concert Series will start on July 1, 2021 and will run every other week for 5 concerts, 4) there will be a band at the Kirkwood Farmers’ Market on Saturday, May 29, 2021. 
	
        CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes reported that the City received an Application for a Liquor License from Chicken Out Kirkwood, 10461 Manchester Road, to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink plus Sunday.   Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Wurtz 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 May 19, 2021 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission.  The following action was taken:

1.	After a presentation by staff and Harmony Homes for a Special Use Permit for a nursing home and Site Plan Review, Commissioners Evens, Feiner, and Salzer-Lutz were appointed to a Subcommittee.  The Subcommittee will meet via Zoom on May 25 at 9:30 a.m.

Ms. Asche reported that a Public Hearing regarding a request for amendments to the Zoning and Subdivision Code regarding Special Use Permit procedures and multi-family in the B-2 Zoning District is scheduled for June 3, 2021.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche, CMC/MRCC
City Clerk
Approved:  June 3, 2021