City
Council Meeting Minutes
KIRKWOOD CITY HALL
June 21, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City
Council convened on Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at
Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood,
Missouri. Present were Council Members Godi, Griffin, Karr,
McDonnell, and Mayor Swoboda. Also in attendance were Assistant
CAO Georgia Ragland and City Attorney John Hessel. Council
Members Lynch and Yuan and CAO Michael Brown were absent and
excused.
PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Swoboda announced that his office received a check in
the amount of $1,000 from the First Church of Christ Scientist.
Marcelle Pearson delivered the check and advised that the church
is making this donation because it appreciates all of the
services the City provides. Mayor Swoboda gave the check to
Assistant CAO Ragland and requested that City Clerk Montaño
prepare a thank you letter for his signature.
PUBLIC HEARING
Public
Hearing #1:
Mayor Swoboda recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting
a public hearing regarding allocation of $46,800 in Community
Development Block Grant funds which will become available after
January 1, 2008. Mr. Hessel entered the following exhibits into
the record: An Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis
Countian on May 22, 2007 as Exhibit 1, the Notice of Publication
in the Webster-Kirkwood Times as Exhibit 2, a memo from Georgia
Ragland regarding the Community Development Block Grant Funds
dated June 13, 2007, as Exhibit 3 and the Kirkwood Code of
Ordinances as Exhibit 4.
Ms. Ragland reported that CDBG funds come from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development to St. Louis
County. As a participating municipality in the County’s CDBG
program the City is entitled to utilize $46,800 for eligible
activities in 2008. The application for using these funds is
due to St. Louis County on or before July 6, 2007 so the County
can coordinate their application to HUD on behalf of all of the
participating entities within the County. A public hearing is
required and notice has been published in the St. Louis Countian
and Webster-Kirkwood Times. Staff recommends that $42,800 of
the funds be allocated to the Home Improvement Program that is
administered through St. Louis County. The program is open to
any Kirkwood resident that is in a low to modest income category
as defined by HUD. Another $4,000 would be allocated to fund
participation of Meacham Park youth in the Kirkwood-Webster Boys
and Girls Club baseball and softball leagues. This is in
cooperation with HOPE Unlimited a 501c(3) corporation that
serves as facilitator, patron and promoter of the Club. The
City entered into an agreement with HOPE Unlimited on January
20, 2006 which extends annually with the agreement of both
parties.
Council Member Karr asked if some of the CDBG funds could be
used for annual trash removal in Meacham Park if there are funds
left over. Ms. Ragland explained that Resolution 38-2007 details
the projects for which the funding will be used.
This item is on the Consent Agenda as Resolution 38-2007.
Public
Hearing #2:
Mayor Swoboda recessed the meeting for the purpose of
conducting a public hearing regarding a request for a Special
Use Permit for a Contractor’s Yard at 404 East Elliott. The
petitioner is Daniel Head, DBA Tri-Ninas, LLC. Mr. Hessel
entered the following exhibits into the record: An Affidavit of
Publication in the St. Louis Countian on June 5, 2007 as Exhibit
1, the Notice of Publication in the Webster-Kirkwood Times as
Exhibit 2, a list of property owners to whom notice of this
hearing was sent as Exhibit 3, the Planning and Zoning
Commission Report dated May 17, 2007, where the Commission
recommended approval of a special use permit and site plan for
Kirkwood Masonry at 404 East Elliott Avenue as Exhibit 4, the
Planning and Zoning Commission Subcommittee Report dated May 16,
2007, as Exhibit 5, and the Kirkwood Code of Ordinances as
Exhibit 6.
The petitioner
was not present and the Public Hearing was continued to the July
5, 2007 meeting. It was requested that City Clerk Montaño
contact the petitioner advising that the public hearing was
continued because of his absence.
The Public
Hearing was continued to July 5, 2007.
Public
Hearing #3:
Mayor Swoboda recessed the meeting for the purpose of conducting
a public hearing regarding a request for a Special Use Permit
Amendment for an addition to the buildings for the domiciliary
home for eating disorders at 845 and 851 North Kirkwood Road.
The petitioner is Mark McCallum of McCallum Properties. Mr.
Hessel entered the following exhibits into the record: An
Affidavit of Publication in the St. Louis Countian on June 5,
2007 as Exhibit 1, the Notice of Publication in the
Webster-Kirkwood Times as Exhibit 2, a list of property owners
to whom notice of this hearing was sent as Exhibit 3, the
Planning and Zoning Commission Report dated May 17, 2007, where
the Commission recommended approval of a special use permit
amendment and site plan for McCallum Place, at 845 and 851 North
Kirkwood Road as Exhibit 4, the Planning and Zoning Commission
Subcommittee Report dated May 16, 2007, as Exhibit 5, and the
Kirkwood Code of Ordinances as Exhibit 6.
John
King, attorney, presented the matter to the council. The
existing domiciliary home that provides housing and counseling
for up to eight women with eating disorders, operated under a
Special Use Permit that was granted in 2005. The petitioner is
proposing renovations and additions to the existing buildings
for an additional four patients, which will also increase staff
from six to eight employees on the maximum shift. The
domiciliary home has been in operation at this location for
about two years and there have been no complaints. If McCallum
Place stops operating at this location the property is still
single family and any other uses would have to be approved the
by City Council. The buildings will still appear residential.
This will likely be the final addition as there is room for any
more growth.
There being no
objection from the council, this item was placed on the agenda
as item 1. under New Business and became Bill 9800.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Ron Hodges, regarding TIF funds, loitering at Alsobrook and
Orleans and Beyond Housing home and some areas at Stonegate need
to be held responsible for maintaining properties.
2. Sally Geller, 427 West Rose Hill, still concerned with the
outdoor activities at The Lobby, 800 South Geyer. The operator
is not staying within the established hours in the approved
ordinance and Ms. Geller would like to see the Special Use
Permit ordinance amended.
3. Jamie Meier, 1956 North Signal Hills, supports the Charmwood
and Lemp neighborhoods; believes that the city needs data on
traffic patterns in the area of Forest and Big Bend. If data
supports the need significant permanent solutions are needed
such as a traffic signal.
4. Teresa Rogers, 1309 Forest, favors opening Charmwood
5. Ron Ryan, 1286 Oakshire Lane, favors one-way exit on Charmwood,
believes people should be given until 7:10 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. to
submit speaker cards and thanked Bill Ruppert for his efforts
regarding American in Bloom.
6. John Burns, 1881 Charmwood, need traffic study before opening
Charmwood.
7. Michael Kausch, 1209 Wilton Lane, sent an email to Ken Yost on
April 14th and wasn’t happy with the response
regarding opening Charmwood. He supports opening Charmwood.
8. Bill Ruppert, 1328 Forest Avenue, thanked Ken Yost for his
report on citizen concerns relating to the opening of
Charmwood. Supports a long-term solution for traffic at Forest
and Big Bend.
9. Patricia Kausch, 1209 Wilton Lane, has concerns with access to
streets south of Big Bend and access for emergency vehicles.
Supports opening Charmwood to traffic.
10. Pete Nardie, 1262 Charmwood, the Charmwood easement was never
meant to be a roadway. Charmwood has only been opened twice in
the past for emergency purposes. Does not support opening
Charmwood.
11. Jim Herbst, 1370 Forest, sympathizes with those on Charmwood;
supports a traffic study at Forest and Big Bend, supports
opening Charmwood during the duration of Dougherty Ferry
closure.
12. Barbara Fowler, 1294 Charmwood, does not support the opening of
Charmwood because of safety concerns.
13. Gene Bentrup, 1263 Charmwood, does not support the opening of
Charmwood.
14. Betsy Howard, 1321 Charmwood, does not support the opening of
Charmwood because of safety concerns.
15. Stephanie Burns, 1881 Charmwood, opposed to opening Charmwood
and believes the City should work with St. Louis County for a
permanent solution at Forest and Big Bend.
16. Vicki Moran, 811 Marco Drive, supports opening Charmwood with
one way out during two specific times during the day.
17. Virginia Luetje, 1884 Charmwood, does not support opening
Charmwood because of safety concerns.
18. Barbara Herbst, 1370 Forest Avenue, supports opening Charmwood
(one way access)
19. James Willman, 1301 Charmwood, does not support opening
Charmwood. Need traffic study and light at Forest and Big Bend.
20. Robert Mosby, 1871 Charmwood, does not support opening
Charmwood.
21. Linda Fenton, 1861 North Signal Hills, need long term solution,
light at Forest and Big Bend and left turn lane at Couch, does
not support opening Charmwood.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion was made by Council Member Godi and seconded by Council
Member Griffin to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion to
approve the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as follows:
a)
Approval of the June 7, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes
b) Resolution 38-2007, authorizing the City to apply for
Community Development Block Grant Funds in the amount of $46,800
for the fiscal year 2008.
OLD BUSINESS
Bill 9798, appropriating funds in the amount of
$87.00 that were received as donations on behalf of the Urban
Forestry Commission Junior Treekeeper program was brought before
the council.
Roll Call Vote as Follows:
Council Member Godi “Yes”
Council Member
Griffin “Yes”
Council Member
Karr “Yes”
Council Member
Lynch Absent
Council Member McDonnell
“Yes”
Mayor
Swoboda “Yes”
Council Member Yuan Absent
The
bill, having received majority approval of the council, was
adopted and became Ordinance 9679.
Bill 9799, appropriating $384,660 from the General
Fund (fund balance) to various police and fire expenditure
accounts for four police officers and three firefighters was
brought before the council.
Roll Call Vote as Follows:
Council Member Godi “Yes”
Council Member
Griffin “Yes”
Council Member
Karr “Yes”
Council Member
Lynch Absent
Council Member McDonnell
“Yes”
Mayor
Swoboda “Yes”
Council Member Yuan Absent
The
bill, having received majority approval of the council, was
adopted and became Ordinance 9680.
NEW BUSINESS
Bill 9800, granting a Special Use Permit amendment
to McCallum Properties to construct additions and renovate the
existing buildings at 845 and 851 North Kirkwood Road to provide
housing and counseling for individuals with eating disorders
subject to certain conditions was brought before the council.
Motion was made by Council Member Griffin and seconded by
Council Member McDonnell to accept the bill for first reading
approval. The motion was unanimously approved.
The
bill received first reading approval and was held over.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS FOR
DISCUSSION
NONE
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Swoboda thanked staff for sending a letter to Ms. Arnold
regarding her concerns about her fence and the water main
improvements taking place on Ruth.
Mayor Swoboda advised that Rail Magazine has an outstanding
article about Kirkwood Train Station that was written by Public
Information Officer Claire Budd.
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORTS
Ms. Ragland read the
following report of the Planning and Zoning Commission dated
June 21, 2007:
1. Recommended approval of amending the Zoning Code,
granting a Special Use Permit, and approval of a site plan for
Ashfield Active Living and Wellness Communities for a facility
at 505, 525 and 533 Couch Avenue. The City Clerk advises that
the first available date for public hearings is July 19, 2007.
2. Approved a site plan for an office building at 140
and 144 prospect Avenue. The petitioners are Dan Head and John
Pennington.
3. Approved a site plan for an office/retail building at
214 and 218 North Clay Avenue. The petitioner is Michael
Gibbons.
4. Recommended approval of rezoning 10557 Big Bend
Boulevard from R4 to B3 and site plan approval of a parking
lot. The City Clerk advises that the first available date for a
public hearing is July 19, 2007.
5. Approved a site plan for an office building at 1045
North Harrison Avenue. The petitioner is David Schaub.
Ms. Ragland reported that the
City has received the certified June 5, 2007 election results
for Proposition C as follows:
Yes 2,280
No 1,583
Ms. Ragland advised that the
City received an application for Temporary Outdoor Promotional
Variance from Matt Lemery of the Alpine Shop at 440 North
Kirkwood Road for a kayak and bike sale at the front of their
parking lot with two small tents from August 31, 2007 to
September 3, 2007 during regular business hours. Motion was
made by Council Member Griffin and seconded by Council Member
Godi to approve the request. The motion was unanimously
approved.
Ms. Ragland reported that the
Kirkwood Athletic Association has submitted a liquor license
renewal application for 2377 Marshall Road, the manager is Elven
Amundson and the Police Department has confirmed that they have
met the licensing requirements. Motion was made by Council
Member Griffin and seconded by Council Member McDonnell to
approve the license. The motion was unanimously approved.
Ms. Ragland reported that the
Kirkwood Lions Club has submitted a Picnic Liquor License,
Delmar Fisher, to sell beer at Kirkwood Park for the 4th
of July Freedom Festival. Motion was made by Council Member
Godi and seconded by Council Member McDonnell to approve the
license. The motion was unanimously approved.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Mr. Hessel had nothing to
report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to
come before the Council, the meeting was adjourned. The next
regular council meeting was scheduled for July 5, 2007 at 7:00
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