July 5, 2007

7:00 p.m.

Pursuant to notice of meeting duly given by the Mayor, the City Council convened on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at Kirkwood City Hall, 139 South Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri. Present were Council Members Griffin, Karr, Lynch, McDonnell, Yuan and Mayor Swoboda. Also in attendance were CAO Michael Brown and City Attorney John Hessel. Council Member Godi was absent and excused.

PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS

Mayor Swoboda recognized Public Information Officer Claire Budd and Water Director Tim Rajchart on the outstanding information contained in the Water Quality Report that will be mailed to customers as a utility bill insert.

PUBLIC HEARING

Public Hearing:

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.

The petitioner was not present and the Public Hearing was continued to the July 5, 2007 meeting. City Clerk Montaño reported that she spoke with the petitioner’s wife and sent a letter to the petitioner advising that the public hearing was continued to July 5, 2007. It was requested that City Clerk Montaño contact the petitioner again advising that the public hearing was continued to August 2, 2007, because of his absence.

The Public Hearing was continued to August 2, 2007.

Mayor Swoboda advised that the City Council may bring up any matter they choose under City Council Reports. He advised that the Charmwod issue will be fully discussed at the July 19, 2007 meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. Jaime Meier, 1956 North Signal Hills, believes that more data is needed regarding the traffic issues at Big Bend and Forest Avenue before considering opening Charmwood.

2. Stephanie Burns, 1881 Charmwood, presented petitions opposing the opening of Charmwood

3. John Burns, 1881 Charmwood, suggested the City address traffic concerns at Big Bend and Forest, adjust timing on signals, asked the City to find the best solution possible without opening Charmwood.

4. Virginia Luetje, 1854 Charmwood, opposed to opening Charmwood

5. Don Luetje, 1854 Charmwood, does not support opening Charmwood

6. Jim Williams, 1301 Charmwood, asked if the city would open the easement behind apartments to assist Concordia Lutheran church with traffic issues. He does not support opening Charmwood.

CONSENT AGENDA

Motion was made by Council Member Lynch and seconded by Council Member Yuan to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion to approve the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as follows:

a) Approval of the June 21, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes

b) Resolution 39-2007, authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Local No. 2 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

c) Resolution 40-2007, authorizing the renewal of long-term disability insurance with Standard Insurance and authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract

d) Resolution 41-2007, approving budget for two new accounts to track self insured retention and fund the third party administrator for insurance not including worker’s compensation ($103,000)

e) Resolution 42-2007, accepting the bid of HD Utilities, Inc. for 576 single phase watt hour meters for the Electric Department ($14,411.52)

f) Resolution 43-2007, accepting the bid of Fletcher-Reinhardt Company for 120 network watt meters ($8,400)

OLD 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.

Roll Call Vote as Follows:

Council Member Godi Absent

Council Member Griffin “Yes”

Council Member Karr “Yes”

Council Member Lynch “Yes”

Council Member McDonnell “Yes”

Mayor Swoboda “Yes”

Council Member Yuan “Yes”

The bill, having received majority approval of the council, was adopted and became Ordinance 9681.

NEW BUSINESS

Bill 9801, amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 23 “Utilities”, Division 2. “Rates, Charges and Billing,” Section 23-84 “Rates Established” to continue to match Ameren UE Electric rates was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Lynch and seconded by Council Member Yuan to accept the bill for first reading approval. The motion was unanimously approved.

The bill received first reading approval and was held over.

Bill 9802, appropriating funds in the amount of $2,995 from the Equitable Sharing Fund to Account 205-1201-429.66.21, accepting the bid from National Institute for Truth Verification in the amount of $2,995 for a laptop and software package for the Police Department and authorizing and directing the Director of Purchasing to issue a purchase order was brought before the council. Motion was made by Council Member Lynch 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

The Charmwood issue will be discussed under City Council Reports on July 19^th. Council Member Karr requested data regarding the traffic issues at Big Bend and Forest Avenue. Mr. Yost has spoken with St. Louis County and hopes to get the information within the next few weeks. It was the consensus of the council that appropriate data is needed before proceeding.

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORTS

Mr. Brown reported that the Kirkwood Sports Association II has submitted a liquor license renewal application for 2377 Marshall Road. The Association has two locations where they sell beer and therefore need two separate applications. The Police Department has confirmed that they have met the licensing requirements. Motion was made by Council Member Griffin and seconded by Council Member Lynch 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 4^th 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 at 7:43 p.m. The next regular council meeting was scheduled for July 19, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.