Kirkwood City Council Meeting Minutes
Kirkwood City Hall
Thursday, November 18, 2021, 7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri. Present were Mayor Griffin, Council Member Duwe, Gibbons, Sears, Ward, 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, Public Services Director Bill Bensing, Electric Director Mark Petty, Communications Manager Freddy Doss, and City Attorney John Hessel.  Council Member Wurtz is absent and excused. 

          INTRODUCTIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
NONE

PRESENTATIONS
NONE

PUBLIC HEARINGS
	         NONE

       PUBLIC COMMENTS
                    NONE

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

a)	Approval of the November 4, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes
b)	Resolution 105-2021, appointing Paul Paese to the Greentree Festival Committee for a term to December 2024
c)	Resolution 106-2021, accepting the parking permit fees for the Downtown Special Business District in accordance with Section 14-334(2) of the Kirkwood Municipal Code of Ordinances for 2022
d)	Resolution 107-2021, accepting the bid of Big Saint Charles Motorsports  (pursuant to State of Missouri Cooperative Contract) for the purchase of a Harley Davidson Motorcycle for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Procurement to issue a Purchase Order ($26,609.26)

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Bill 10904, an ordinance appropriating donations from Lowe’s in the amount of $8,250 from the Grants and Donations Account to the Equipment Account, Project # PD2206, for three license plate readers for the Police Department was brought before the council.

Roll Call:

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Wurtz		Absent	
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 10737.

        NEW BUSINESS
Bill 10905, granting a Special Use Permit for outdoor dining and approving the Site Plan at 150 West Argonne Drive and adjacent yard area (4 Hands/Down By the Station) subject to certain conditions 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.

Bill 10906, amending the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 25 – Zoning and Subdivision, regarding revisions to the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces for Educational Institution (Preschool and K-12) was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Zimmer and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the bill for first reading approval. A discussion was held.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Resolution 108-2021, accepting the proposal of G&W Engineering in the amount of $120,050 for Professional Engineering Services for STP-5502 (612) Lindeman Road Improvement Project and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract 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				“Yes”	
Council Member Wurtz		Absent	

Council Member Gibbons		“Yes”
Council Member Sears		“Yes”
Council Member Duwe		“Yes”
Council Member Zimmer		“Yes”
Council Member Ward		“Yes”

Resolution 109-2021, accepting the single source proposal of Ameren in the amount not to exceed of $1,600,000 for Substation Transmission Service and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a Contract Agreement between the City of Kirkwood and Ameren was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Gibbons and seconded by Council Member Ward to accept the Resolution as read. A discussion was held.

Roll Call:

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

Resolution 110-2021, accepting the proposal of Plantit Geo in the not to exceed amount of $79,150 for the City of Kirkwood’s Urban Forest Master Plan and authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into a contract 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 was held. 

Roll Call:

Mayor Griffin				“Yes”	
Council Member Wurtz		Absent	
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 Zimmer wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
	
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
	Mr. Hawes had nothing to report. 

          CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
	Mr. Hessel had nothing to report. 

             CITY CLERK REPORT
	Ms. Asche read the report of the November 17, 2021 meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission. The following action was taken:
1.	After a presentation by staff and Steve Meskill for a Major Subdivision to allow a 
driveway easement to serve 141 Horseshoe Drive and 1334 West Adams Avenue, Commissioners Diel, Feiner, and Washington were appointed to the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee scheduled a meeting at the site on November 30, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. 
2.	Staff presented the annual update on the Envision Kirkwood 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

Due to lack of New Business, the December 1, meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was cancelled.  The next meeting will be held on December 15. 

Ms. Asche read the certified election results of the November 2, 2021 Election:

Proposition 1:
Yes			1,966
No			2,309

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.  The next regular council meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. 

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Laurie Asche
City Clerk

Approved:  December 2, 2021