KIRKWOOD CITY COUNCIL
KIRKWOOD CITY HALL
APRIL 5, 2018	
7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri.  Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Members Duwe, Luetzow, Sears, Ward, and Zimmer. Also in attendance were Chief Administrative Officer Russell Hawes, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland, City Clerk Betty Montaño, and City Attorney John Hessel.  Council Member Edman was absent and excused. 

INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS 
	Mayor Griffin recognized newly elected and re-elected Council Members Wallace Ward, Kara Wurtz and Mark Zimmer.

PRESENTATIONS
1.	Unveiling of Mayor Griffin’s Portrait.
2.	Kirkwood Urban Forestry Commission Advocate Award presented to Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland
3.	2018 Arbor Day Proclamation presented to Chair of the Urban Forestry Commission David Slane.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
    NONE

PUBLIC COMMENTS
1.	Arthur McDonnell, 598 N. Taylor, congratulated Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Georgia Ragland on receiving the Urban Forestry Advocate Award.  Thanked Council Member Sears for his service on the City Council. 

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 March 15, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 44-2018, transferring funds from the Capital Improvement to the Professional Services Account for the Water Department for costs incurred for repairs related to water main breaks ($25,000)
c)	Resolution 45-2018, transferring funds from surplus dollars saved to the Electric Department’s Bank Fees Account ($23,400)
d)	Resolution 46-2018, transferring funds from surplus dollars saved to the Electric Department’s Other Professional Services Legal Fees Account ($16,400)
e)	Resolution 47-2018, transferring funds from the Electric Department Sugar Creek Substation Design Capital Project to the Circuit Upgrade Capital Project and increasing the not-to-exceed amount of the contract with Global Mapping Solutions ($28,228)

f)	Resolution 48-2018, approving the annual license agreement for ESRI software licenses for the MIS Department ($18,939)
g)	Resolution 49-2018, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount of the contract with GDS associated with the automated MISO wholesale purchase power process ($81,000)
h)	Resolution 50-2018, accepting the rate-based agreement with the Webster-Kirkwood Times for City departments to post notices and for publication of the City’s monthly newsletter
i)	Resolution 51-2018, transferring funds between Water Department Operating Accounts for the purchase of potable water from Missouri American Water ($9,200)
j)	Resolution 52-2018, transferring funds, accepting the bid of Capitol Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram pursuant to the MoDOT Cooperative Contract for the purchase of a 2018 RAM 2500 Regular Cab Utility Body for the Electric Department, and directing the issuance of a Purchase Order ($33,012)
k)	Resolution 53-2018, accepting the bid of Byrne and Jones for the 2018 Asphalt Street Repairs and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract ($50,000)

OLD BUSINESS
Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to bring Substitute Bill 10609 on the floor for consideration.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

Substitute Bill 10609, approving a Special Use Permit and Site Plan for the expansion of a Nonconforming Use (stained glass studio) for Emil Frei & Associates at 1017 West Adams Avenue subject to certain conditions, was brought before the council.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Duwe				“Yes”
Council Member Edman				Absent
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears				“Yes”
Council Member Ward				“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10474.

Motion was made by Council Member Duwe and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to bring Substitute Bill 10622 on the floor for consideration.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

Substitute Bill 10622, granting a Special Use Permit and Site Plan approval for a nonresidential parking lot in a residential district at 620 North Geyer Road subject to certain conditions, was brought before the council.  

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Duwe				“Yes”
Council Member Edman				Absent
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears				“Yes”
Council Member Ward				“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10475.

Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to bring Substitute Bill 10629 on the floor for consideration.  The motion was unanimously approved. 

Substitute Bill 10629, granting a Special Use Permit Amendment and Site Plan Amendment for a convenience/gas store (BP Gas) on the property known as 10901 Manchester Road subject to certain conditions, was brought before the council.  

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Duwe				“Yes”
Council Member Edman				Absent
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears				“Yes”
Council Member Ward				“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10476.

Bill 10630, authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract for Next Generation 9-1-1 Service with St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.  

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Duwe				“Yes”
Council Member Edman				Absent
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears				“Yes”
Council Member Ward				“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10477.

Bill 10631, vacating a 135’ x 7.5’ easement recorded in Deed Book 4360, Page 246 being part of Lot 1 of the Boundary Adjustment Plat of Lots 4, 5, and 6 in Block 1 of Hughes Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 354, Page 158 located in Section 36 Township 45 North, Range 5 East, located in the City of Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, was brought before the council.  

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Duwe				“Yes”
Council Member Edman				Absent
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears				“Yes”
Council Member Ward				“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10478.

Bill 10632, appropriating $113,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Full-Time Salary Account for the Police Department, was brought before the council.  

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Duwe				“Yes”
Council Member Edman				Absent
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears				“Yes”
Council Member Ward				“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10479.

Bill 10633, reappropriating $3,000 from Fiscal Year 2017/2018 to Fiscal Year 2018/2019 for the Fire Department, was brought before the council.  

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Duwe				“Yes”
Council Member Edman				Absent
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears				“Yes”

Council Member Ward				“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 10480.

NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10634, appropriating $608,000 from the Electric Fund Balance to the Purchase Power Account to fund purchase power expenses for the Electric Department, was brought before the council.  Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Duwe to accept the bill for first reading approval.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10635, appropriating funds in the amount of $26,128 from the General Fund – Fund Balance to multiple Finance Department accounts, and adopting a revised City of Kirkwood Classification and Pay Plan, 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.  The motion was unanimously approved.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Bill 10636, appropriating $90,000 from the General Fund (Fund Balance) to the Legal Fees Account, 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 motion was unanimously approved.  

The bill received first reading approval and was held over. 

Resolution 54-2018, amending Resolution 8-2018 by increasing the contract amount with TWM for Right-of-Way Design and Final Design of the Manchester Road Enhancements by $170,136 for a total authorized amount of $341,859, was brought before the council.   Motion was made by Council Member Luetzow and seconded by Council Member Zimmer to accept the Resolution as read.  A discussion took place. 

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Mayor Griffin					“Yes”
Council Member Duwe				“Yes”
Council Member Edman				Absent
Council Member Luetzow			“Yes”
Council Member Sears				“Yes”
Council Member Ward				“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer			“Yes”

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
                                                                                         NONE

CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
	Council Member Sears announced that the Kirkwood High School Mock Trial Team won State Championship.

	Council Member Luetzow thanked Council Member Sears for his service on the City Council.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
Mr. Hawes reported that the City of Kirkwood received a Liquor License Application to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink including Sundays from Citizen Kane’s Market Place, 127 West Clinton.  Motion was made by Council Member Ward and seconded by Council Member Luetzow to approve the application.  The application was unanimously approved.  

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel congratulated Mark Zimmer, Wallace Ward, and Kara Wurtz on being re-elected and elected to the City Council.   

CITY CLERK REPORT
Mrs. Montaño read the report of the March 21, 2018 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.  The following action took place: 
1.	The Commission recommended approval of amendments to the Site Plan for Trinity Presbyterian Church at 1110 South Glenwood Lane for an addition to the building and expansion of the parking lot.  A public hearing will be scheduled. 
2.	The Commission continued the application to rezone 1837 Bach Avenue from R1 to R2 to the April 4 meeting.  
3.	The Commission approved a Resolution supporting the Downtown Master Plan and Parking Study. 

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.  

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Betty Montaño, MMC/MPCC
City Clerk

Approved:  April 19, 2018