Board of Alderman Regular Meeting

BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes May 23, 2022 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 THE MINUTES ARE PREPARED IN SUMMARY TO REFLECT THE OVERALL DISCUSSIONS, NOT VERBATIM QUOTES. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pogue at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present Absent Mayor Tim Pogue Alderman Mike Utt Alderman Michael Finley Alderman Kevin M. Roach Alderman Mark Stallmann Alderman Frank Fleming Alderman Jim Leahy Alderman Ross Bullington Alderman David Siegel City Administrator Eric Sterman City Attorney Robert Jones The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. MINUTES The Minutes from the May 9, 2022, Board of Aldermen meeting were submitted for approval. A motion was made by Alderman Fleming and seconded by Alderman Finley to approve the minutes from the May 9, 2022 Board of Aldermen meeting as submitted. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes May 23, 2022 1  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes May 23, 2022 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 CITIZEN COMMENTS_______________________________________________________________ Linda Cantrell, 832 Hollyridge Dr., addressed the Board. She spoke about resident concerns regarding the redevelopment of Wellbridge in Town & Country; some of the major concerns are cut-through traffic, the walking path and the Grande Glaize creek. She is asking Ballwin to take a proactive approach. She also shared that this has already passed Town & Country Planning and Zoning. Alderman Fleming stated that he had attended the meeting and a number of Ballwin residents spoke. He said that it appears everyone seems agreed to work towards a sidewalk solution. He also stated there are some things Ballwin really cannot address as this is not in our city. Alderman Fleming stated this issue still has one more step in Town & Country which is the architecture review board; once it passes, it would go to the full board. Ms. Cantrell also spoke about demolition and heavy duty construction equipment which would come through Ballwin neighborhoods despite no truck signs. CONSENT ITEMS____________________________________________________________ Administration – Witches Night Out Liquor License Staff recommends approval of the liquor license for the West St. Louis County Chamber of Commerce Witches Night Out event. Discussion: None A motion was made by Alderman Roach and seconded by Alderman Finley to accept staff’s recommendation. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. Police – Furniture – New Police Building Staff recommends awarding the contract for furniture for the new police building to Modern Business Interiors. Discussion: None A motion was made by Alderman Roach and seconded by Alderman Finley to accept staff’s recommendation. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. MAYOR’S REPORT__________________________________________________________ Mayor Pogue reported there is a vacancy on Board of Adjustment. He will send an email to the Board once we look at which ward the appointee should come from to keep things equal, though that is not required as it is on Planning and Zoning. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes May 23, 2022 2  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes May 23, 2022 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT___________________________________________________ City Administrator Sterman shared that the new playground at New Ballwin Park is now open; this was 50% funded by a grant from the Land/Water Conservation Fund. A requirement going forward to ensure that parks remain park land is that they are asking us to pass a deed restriction. City Attorney Jones stated that a deed was recorded at some point in the past, so we can approve/authorize by ordinance, but there needs to be some kind of recordable instrument which either they or he can draft. Mr. Sterman responded that they have already provided something. There were several questions posed which Mr. Jones stated he would need to review. Mr. Sterman stated that, if the Board is agreeable, he and Mr. Jones would work on this for the next meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Stallmann and seconded by Alderman Utt to authorize the City Attorney to draft legislation. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT_________________________________________________ Nothing to report STAFF REPORT____________________________________________________________ Parks – Vlasis Park Master Plan Discussion: Parks Director Chris Conway stated that we are seeking the Board’s approval of the Vlasis Park Master Plan. He shared that the Lawrence Group had made the suggested changes from the April 11 Board meeting, most notably the stage relocation to a point down the hill for easier access. He also talked about how beneficial this is for the City in receiving grants and cited several instances for past park projects. Mayor Pogue asked Mr. Conway to talk about how this could be amended as it is more of a conceptual plan. Mr. Conway stated that, as work is being done for each section of the plan, we can have more professional input and look at the work to be done. Changes could be made which would make more sense for each area and the plan could end up looking slightly different. A motion was made by Alderman Roach and seconded by Alderman Stallmann to accept the staff recommendation. A voice vote was taken with unanimous affirmative result and the motion passed. City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes May 23, 2022 3  BOARD OF ALDERMEN Meeting Minutes May 23, 2022 7:00 PM 1 GOVERNMENT CTR. BALLWIN, MO 63011 ALDERMANIC COMMENTS_________________________________________________ Alderman Stallmann invited everyone to come out to the Ballwin Historical Society’s Memorial Day celebration being held at 11:15 on Monday at the memorial by the Police Department. Alderman Finley stated that he had asked that citizen input be considered for the mosquito fogging discussed at the last meeting. He shared that there was very little input from citizens. Alderman Utt wished Alderman Fleming a Happy Birthday. Alderman Finley wished Alderman Stallmann an early Happy Birthday. A motion was made by Alderman Fleming and seconded by Alderman Finley to adjourn. The motion was passed by unanimous affirmative voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. ______________________________ TIM POGUE, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________________ POLLY MOORE, CITY CLERK City of Ballwin- Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes May 23, 2022 4