City Council - Regular Meetings
Regular MeetingWebster Groves, MO · October 18, 2022
Minutes
Exhibit A
Nakazono, Katie
From: Dave Buck <dave@buckstl.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10:38 AM
To: Laura W. Arnold; Pam Bliss; Alexander, Karen; Richardson, Sarah; Emily Hixson Shepherd;
David Franklin; Emerson Smith; Peoples, Marie; Peterson, Eric; Nakazono, Katie; Sarah
Riss; Sebastian Bellomo
Cc: Perry, Mara; Starkey, Jenny; Conrad, Jennifer; Davis, Scott; Rehg, Todd; Curtis, Dale;
Perks, Greg; Ellis, Brett; Gerry Welch; Toni Hunt; Kathy Hart; info@injurylawstl.com; Bill
Newhouse; preservewebster@gmail.com; Clark Hotaling; Farrell Carfield; Kathleen
Hurley; croftrj@sbcglobal.net; Jeff Smith; bkmacahoon@charter.net; Jamie Hasemeier;
Eric Hayes
Subject: Dave Buck's Remarks in City Council Meeting, 10/18/22
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I hope you received my email and know that I am proud of you & your great thinking displayed in your
strategic planning session this past Saturday.
This shares TWO additional perspectives in that regard.
FIRST, you voiced the need to think OUTSIDE the Webster Groves box. That's being creative &
PROGRESSIVE! But there is also a need to think INSIDE the box. That's being stable & TRADITIONAL!
And, in my opinion, while there should be a friendly & healthy push-pull between traditional and progressive,
there is plenty of need & opportunity for BOTH!
But we must all recognize that since its incorporation 126 years ago in 1896, Webster's historic EQUITIES have
defined our box and our unique, well-established CHARACTER & IDENTITY versus other communities.
And whenever these equities are violated or threatened, our residents almost immediately react and push
back, as they did on Douglass Hill, which was judged to be way out of character for Webster Groves. City
Council listened and unanimously agreed to vote against the project.
Thus, to me, there is a vital need for Council to strategically define on paper, once and for all, our city's
character, identity & our enduring equities to be preserved & protected and provide a shared, consistent view
within the community.
SECOND, you identified LEADERSHIP as a core value. As you know, there are different kinds of leadership. For
example, Fire Chief Brett Ellis has a Doctorate degree in Transformational Leadership.
To me, City Council & Staff must strive for SERVANT LEADERSHIP. On the City organizational chart, Council
reports to and SERVES the Residents (so you report to me!).
You can further strengthen this purpose by continually monitoring & understanding our needs, then crafting a
strategic plan that leads the community forward by successfully meeting & serving those needs. This is our
city's own circle of life!
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Thus, as an advocate of market research, it is critically important for you to constantly keep your finger on the
pulse of your residents & ideally to gain their input BEFORE you begin serious strategic planning.
For example, as a 20+ year resident, my own answers to your various exercises were very different than yours
- which is the whole point why your own thinking can be enriched by the upfront thinking of your residents.
Thank YOU!
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Agenda
Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom using the
“Raise Hand” option, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at
the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through
phone or computer to teleconference available at webstergrovesmo.gov/teleconference.
[Please note, due to the ongoing pandemic, masks are recommended.]
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
DATE: TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18, 2022
6:30 P.M.
LOCATION – CITY HALL
IN-PERSON
AND VIA TELECONFERENCE
#4 E. LOCKWOOD AVENUE
1. BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
2. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA
3. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ISSUES/MEETING UPDATES
4. TOPICS
• FY-2023 Quarterly Fiscal Update
• Endorsement/Resolution of Forever Webster Groves Sustainability Plan
• GRG-196(A) – New Park Expectations, Planning and Design
5. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
6. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION)
RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
[MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)]
2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)]
3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)]
4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)]
7. ADJOURNMENT
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: TUESDAY – OCTOBER 18, 2022
8:00 P.M.
LOCATION–CITY HALL-#4 E. LOCKWOOD
IN-PERSON
AND VIA TELECONFERENCE
Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom using the
“Raise Hand” option, via email or U.S. mail. Written comments will not be read aloud at
the meetings. All speakers will be allowed three minutes. Instructions on listening through
phone/computer to teleconference available at webstergrovesmo.gov/teleconference.
[Please note, due to the ongoing pandemic, masks are recommended.]
Welcome to the regular meeting of the City Council. We welcome questions, ideas and
comments from persons in attendance. Members of the audience may, however,
comment only when recognized by the Mayor or Mayor ProTem if the Mayor is
absent. We ask that comments be limited to three minutes in order to complete the
agenda within a reasonable time. Comments concerning items not on the agenda should
be made during the Remarks of Visitors section of the agenda, near the beginning of the
meeting.
I. ROLL CALL
II. PROCLAMATION – Honoring Lea Berndsen
III. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS
IV. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY,
CITY MANAGER
V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Bill #9199 – Third Reading - An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use
Permit for Telle IV Properties, LLC to Permit the Operation of An Automobile Repair
and Services Facility on an Approximately 0.8 Acre Lot at 7982-7984 Big Bend
Boulevard in the “C” Commercial District, and Matters Related Thereto
2. Bill #9200 – Third Reading – An Ordinance Authorizing and Directing the
Missouri American Water Company (MAW) to Remove One (1) Fire Hydrant Located
at the Rear of 2819 Breckenridge Industrial Court in the City of Webster Groves, MO
3. Bill #9201 – Third Reading - An Ordinance Repealing Ordinance Number
9190 to Remove the Subdivision Approval for Three Lots at 820 Marshall Avenue
and 828 Marshall Avenue and Returning the Property to Two Lots
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1. Flood Map Presentation
2. Bill #9202 – First & Second Reading – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 60,
Article VII, Section 60.975, Schedule H of the Code of Webster Groves, “Parking
Prohibited”, to Restrict Parking on Lockwood Court
3. Bill #9203 – First & Second Reading – An Ordinance Authorizing the City of
Webster Groves to Enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for the
Investment of Public Funds Through the Missouri Securities Investment Program
VII. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes – October 4, 2022
2. Liquor License – Application for Temporary Liquor License for Mary Queen of
Peace Church, 676 W. Lockwood Avenue, to Sell Beer and Wine by the Drink for
Consumption on the Premises Where Sold at Their Auction on November 5, 2022
3. Resolution #2022-49 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Design
Contract for the Culvert at Gore and Kirkham Avenues
4. Resolution #2022-50 – Adopting a Purpose Statement for the City of Webster
Groves Financial Policies
5. Resolution #2022-51 – Adopting a Revenue Policy
6. Resolution #2022-52 – Adopting a Financial Operating Policy
7. Resolution #2022-53 – Adopting an Accounting Policy
8. Resolution #2022-54 – Adopting a Capital Improvement Plan Policy
9. Resolution #2022-55 – Adopting a Five-Year Fiscal Plan Policy
10. Resolution #2022-56 – Authorizing Additional Expenditures for the 2022 Mill and
Overlay Program and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order
11. Resolution #2022-57 – Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Payment for
License Fees, Data Storage, and Equipment Maintenance for the Police
Department’s Body Camera System
12. Resolution #2022-58 – Amending the FY-2023 Budget Related to the Composting
Grant
VIII. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
IX. EXECUTIVE (CLOSED SESSION)
RE: 1. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
[MO. STATUTE 610.021 (1)]
2. REAL ESTATE [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (2)]
3. PERSONNEL [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (3)]
4. NEGOTIATED CONTRACT [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)]
X. ADJOURNMENT
Individuals who require an accommodation (sign language, interpreter, listening devices,
etc.) to participate in the meeting should contact the City Clerk at 314-963-5318 (fax number
314-963-7561) or Relay Missouri at 1-800-735-2966 (TDD) at least two working days prior to
the meeting.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 1, 2022
BILL # 9199
ORDINANCE # 9199
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR TELLE IV PROPERTIES, LLC TO PERMIT THE OPERATION
OF AN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AND SERVICES FACILITY
ON AN APPROXIMATELY 0.8 ACRE LOT AT 7982-7984 BIG BEND
BOULEVARD IN THE “C” COMMERCIAL DISTRICT,
AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, the Zoning Code of Webster Groves provides the City Council may, by
conditional use permit issued under the provisions of Section 53.110 and 53.159, authorize the use
of property in the “C” Commercial District for an “Automotive Repair and Services Facility”; and
WHEREAS, Telle IV Properties, LLC, (the “Applicant”) has applied for a conditional use
permit that allows for an Automotive Repair and Service Facility, on an approximately 0.8 acre
tract of land with an existing 12,210 sq ft building at 7982-7984 Big Bend Boulevard (the
“Property”), in the “C” Commercial District;
WHEREAS, the subject property has been used previously for an Automobile Dealership
with an accessory repair service facility;
WHEREAS, the Application was referred to the City Plan Commission, which, after
studying the Application and the recommendation of the Director of Planning and Development,
and holding a public hearing on September 12, 2022, has recommended approval of the
Application subject to certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council gave due notice and held a public hearing on the application
at City Hall, on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at 7:30 P.M., where the Council heard and considered
comments and suggestions by those present;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 53.176.b. of the Zoning Code that the existing building setbacks are not being changed
and shall continue to govern structures on the Property; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined, in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 53.173.a. of the Zoning Code, that granting the Applicant’s Conditional Use Permit will
not:
1. Substantially increase traffic hazards or congestion;
2. Substantially increase fire hazards;
3. Adversely affect the character of the neighborhood;
4. Adversely affect the general welfare of the community; or
5. Overtax public utilities.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Conditional Use Permit is hereby granted as set forth in the
Application, cover letter and subject to the following conditions:
1. All provisions of the City Code shall apply except as expressly modified in this
Ordinance No. 9199.
2. The approved use shall be Office use with an Automotive Repair and Services
Facility use.
3. A minimum of fifty-one (51) off-street parking spaces shall be maintained on the
site. Reductions in this number can be made with the provision of additional bike
parking spaces as limited in the City Code.
4. Any changes or improvements to the curb cuts or sidewalks along Big Bend
Boulevard shall obtain permits from the St. Louis County Department of Highways
and Traffic.
5. Hours of operation shall not exceed the following: 7:30 am-5:30 pm daily.
6. No derelict or inoperable vehicles or vehicles with extensive damage shall be stored
on the premises.
7. Any new pole mounted or wall mounted lighting shall meet light levels in the City
Code.
8. No outside amplified speakers shall be allowed on the premises.
9. The applicant shall be responsible for pick-up of all litter on their property and litter
generated from their facility onto adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
10. The primary and accessory structure setbacks shall be those set in the underlying
“C” Zoning District setbacks and the Additional Minimum Street Setbacks in the
Zoning Code.
11. A Lot Consolidation Plat shall be undertaken to consolidate all properties for this
use.
12. This Conditional Use Permit is personal to the Applicant and shall not run with the
land.
Section 2. This ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage and approval as provided by law.
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PASSED AND APPROVED this ____ day of ________________ 2022.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
City Clerk
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BILL #9200
ORDINANCE #9200
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MISSOURI
AMERICAN WATER COMPANY (MAW) TO REMOVE ONE (1) FIRE
HYDRANT LOCATED AT THE REAR OF
2819 BRECKENRIDGE INDUSTRIAL COURT
IN THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI
WHEREAS, the Webster Groves Fire Department is requesting a fire hydrant
located at the rear of 2819 Breckenridge Industrial Court be removed due to multiple hits
by vehicles. Additionally, the recent move of a hydrant to the front of this address allows
for this removal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Missouri American Water Company is hereby authorized and
directed to remove one (1) fire hydrant located at the rear of 2819 Breckenridge Industrial
Court, in the City of Webster Groves, St. Louis County, Missouri, as designated and
approved by the Webster Groves Fire Department at the following location:
Approximate GPS Latitude: 38.6095996, Longitude: -90.3362003
Section 2. This ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its
passage and approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _____ day of ____________________, 2022.
_________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_________________________________
CITY CLERK
BILL #9201
ORDINANCE #9201
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NUMBER 9190 TO
REMOVE THE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR THREE LOTS AT
820 MARSHALL AVENUE AND 828 MARSHALL AVENUE
RETURNING THE PROPERTY TO TWO LOTS
WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022 the City Council adopted Ordinance #9190, a subdivision
plat at the request of Blue Properties, LLC (Tim Dolan) and Joshua Hill and Elizabeth Goodbrake
(the “Owners”) -- who own certain property that is approximately 0.631 acres of land commonly
referred to as 820 Marshall Avenue and 828 Marshall Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Lender for the property at 828 Marshall Avenue would not give approval
for the sale of land to the owner at 820 Marshall Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the inability to sell the land renders the ability to split 820 Marshall Avenue
into two lots as void; and
WHEREAS, the applicants are now requesting the City Council repeal the subdivision of
the Property to restore it back to the original two lots.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council hereby revokes and repeals Ordinance #9190 and declares
that the property will revert back to their original two lots.
Section 2: This ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves.
Section 3: This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage
and approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _____ day of _______ 2022.
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
City Clerk
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BILL #9202
ORDINANCE #9202
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 60, ARTICLE VII,
SECTION 60.975, SCHEDULE H OF THE CODE OF WEBSTER GROVES,
“PARKING PROHIBITED”, TO RESTRICT PARKING ON LOCKWOOD COURT
WHEREAS, the Traffic Advisory Commission has recommended that new restricted
parking zones be established on Lockwood Court; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of public safety to enact said
recommendation into law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 60, Article VII, Section 60.975, Schedule H of the Code of Webster
Groves, “Parking Prohibited”, is hereby amended to create a “No Parking, Stopping or
Standing Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.” zone on the north side of Lockwood
Court beginning just east of the existing passenger loading and unloading zone to a distance
of 72 feet.
From that point extending eastward, this ordinance shall establish a “No Parking Anytime”
zone which extends eastward for 105 feet to the west side of the driveway of 661 Lockwood
Court, thus prohibiting parking within the intersection of Lockwood Court and Westborough
and within 20 feet of the crosswalk.
Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to erect the appropriate
signs carrying out the intention of this ordinance.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be printed in the Code of Webster Groves.
Section 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and
approval as provided by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this ___ day of _____________, 2022.
__________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
____________________________
CITY CLERK
BILL NO. 9203
ORDINANCE NO. 9203
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES TO ENTER INTO
AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR THE INVESTMENT
OF PUBLIC FUNDS THROUGH
THE MISSOURI SECURITIES INVESTMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves, Missouri is a Constitutional Charter City and
a political subdivision of the State of Missouri, organized and existing under the
Constitution and laws of the states; and,
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section Sixteen of the Constitution of Missouri provides that any
municipality or political subdivision of the state may cooperate under contract to provide
a common service as provided by law; and,
WHEREAS, Sections 70.210 - 70.320 RS.Mo. provide that political subdivisions,
including cities, towns and villages, may jointly exercise their authority to provide a
common service so long as the subject and purposes of such contract are within the
scope of the powers of each such participating subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, deems it to be
in the best interests of the City and its citizens to enter into an intergovernmental
cooperation agreement for the investment of public funds through the Missouri
Securities Investment Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authorization of Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement. The City
Council of the City of Webster Groves, Missouri hereby authorizes the City to enter into
the amended and restated Missouri Securities Investment Program Intergovernmental
Cooperation Agreement, in substantially the form attached to this Ordinance and
marked Exhibit A (the "Agreement') submitted to and reviewed by the governing body
of the City, a copy of which shall be filed with the minutes of the meeting at which this
Ordinance is adopted, with such changes therein as shall be approved by the
representatives of the City executing the Agreement, such representatives signatures
thereon being conclusive evidence of their approval thereof.
Section 2. Execution of Documents. The City Manager, Assistant City
Manager/Director of Finance and Administration and the Clerk of the City are hereby
authorized and directed to execute and attest, respectively, and deliver the Agreement
for and on the behalf of and as the act and deed of the City.
Such officers are further authorized to execute and attest, respectively, such other
documents, certificates and instruments and to take and perform such further acts on
behalf of the City as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and comply with and
give effect to the intent of this Ordinance and the Agreement.
Section 3. Authorization of Investments. The City hereby authorizes the investment
and withdrawal of its available funds from time to time in accordance with the terms of
the agreement and the following officers are hereby designated as having full power
and authority to invest and withdraw invested funds of the City as provided in the
Agreement: [must be the same as section 6 of the Master Account Application]
Dr. Marie Peoples City Manager
Print Name Title Signature
Eric Peterson Asst. City Manager
Print Name Title Signature
Fiscal Planning &
Gregory Donovan Performance Manager
Print Name Title Signature
Section 4. Authorization to Serve as Member of Board of Directors. The members of
the City Council and officers of the City are hereby authorized to serve as members of
the Board of Directors of the Missouri Securities Investment Program if elected or
appointed under the provisions of the Agreement.
Section 5. Further Authority. The City shall, and the officers and agents of the City are
hereby authorized and directed to, take such action, expend such funds and execute
such other documents, certificates and instruments as may be necessary or desirable
to carry out and comply with and perform the duties of the City with respect to the
Agreement.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in force and effect from and after its
passage by the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _____ day of ________ 2022.
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
October 4, 2022
The City Council met this date in a regular session, in the City Council Chambers, which was
available to the public in person, and via teleconference, at 7:45 p.m.
Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold
Councilmember Pam Bliss
Councilmember David Franklin
Councilmember Emerson Smith
Councilmember Karen D. Alexander
Councilmember Sarah Richardson
Councilmember Emily Hixson Shepherd
A quorum was present.
Also present: Dr. Marie Peoples, City Manager
Mr. Neil Bruntrager, City Attorney
Ms. Katie Nakazono, City Clerk
PROCLAMATION
The Mayor and Council recognized Joe Rath for his years of service to the community through
his business, board membership, and his work on the Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival.
Public Hearing – Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984 Big Bend Boulevard):
An application by Telle IV Properties LLC for a Conditional Use Permit to allow an
Automotive Repair and Services Facility use in the existing structure located on a 0.8 acre
lot at 7982-7984 Big Bend Boulevard in the “C” Commercial District
Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing, and Mara Perry, Director of Planning and Development,
gave a presentation. [Exhibit A-Copy in City Clerk’s office] on the Conditional Use Permit
application. The Plan Commission voted unanimously to move it forward to Council.
Ms. Perry reviewed the existing zoning of the property, existing conditions, history,
comprehensive plan analysis, zoning analysis, use analysis, parking, hours of operation,
dimensional regulations, and staff recommendations.
Council asked questions about the alley and parking maximums. Mayor Arnold asked about
community disappointment regarding this use in that spot as some people were hoping for mixed
use in the location. Ms. Perry stated that staff met with four different applicants who had contract
on the property at some time, and each determined it wasn’t exactly the right site. We weren’t
specifically privy to what those reasons were. It came down to the final negotiations between the
buyer and seller and they made the final decision on which to go with.
Councilmember Bliss asked if this was relocating. Ms. Perry stated that it was, from Richmond
Heights.
October 4, 2022
Aaron Telle, applicant, stated that this is their 80th anniversary, and this will be their new corporate
office space.
Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm Ave. stated that the demand for a good tire store in Webster Groves is
strong and he thinks it will be a great new business in that spot.
City Attorney Neil Bruntrager entered the following into the public record:
1. Plan Commission staff report by Mara Perry, Director of Planning and Development for
meeting date September 12, 2022
2. Applicant’s written statement, survey of the property, and photos of other Telle Tire
locations
3. Draft Minutes from the Plan Commission meeting date September 12, 2022
4. Mara Perry’s PowerPoint before the City Council dated October 4, 2022
5. Chapter 53, the Zoning Code of the City of Webster Groves
Mayor Arnold stated that the Public Hearing was closed.
BILL #9199 – FIRST & SECOND READING
Councilmember Hixson Shepherd introduced BILL #9199 – AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR TELLE IV PROPERTIES, LLC TO PERMIT THE
OPERATION OF AN AUTOMOBILE REPAIR AND SERVICES FACILITY ON AN
APPROXIMATELY 0.8 ACRE LOT AT 7982-7984 BIG BEND BOULEVARD IN THE “C”
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO, and at the
Councilmember’s request, the Bill was read twice, first and second times by title only, and placed
on the agenda for future consideration of the Council.
REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS
Bill Dahm, 828 E. Pacific, addressed the potential Deer Creek flood plain buyout.
Don Lohman, 810 E. Pacific, addressed the flood plain buyout.
Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm Ave., planned to talk about the power and strength of neighborhoods, but
pivoted to speaking about his concerns for the financial situation of the City. [Exhibit B]
NEW BUSINESS – MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY
MANAGER
No New Business.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BILL #9197 – THIRD READING
On motion of Councilmember Alexander, seconded by Councilmember Bliss, BILL #9197 – AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE MISSOURI HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION SHOW ME ZERO PROGRAM FOR THE PURCHASE OF SPEED
WARNING/TRAFFIC COUNTERS AND MOTORCYCLE RADAR UNIT, having been
introduced and read twice on September 20, 2022, was taken up its title read a third time and placed
upon its passage to become Ordinance #9197.
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Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Bill #9197.
MEMBERS VOTING:
AYES: BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD,
ARNOLD
NOES: NONE
Mayor Arnold stated that Bill #9197 was approved.
BILL #9198 – THIRD READING
On motion of Councilmember Bliss, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, BILL #9198 – AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, “BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS”, ARTICLE VIII, CHARTER REVIEW
ADVISORY BOARD, SECTION 4.410 “MEMBERSHIP”, AND SECTION 4.420
“MEETINGS” AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO, having been introduced and read
twice on September 20, 2022, was taken up its title read a third time and placed upon its passage
to become Ordinance #9198.
Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Bill #9198.
MEMBERS VOTING:
AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD,
ARNOLD, BLISS
NOES: NONE
Mayor Arnold stated that Bill #9198 was approved.
NEW BUSINESS
PRESENTATION – METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT (MSD)
Brian Hoelscher and Sean Hadley from MSD were in attendance, and Mr. Hoelscher gave a
presentation, and answered questions. [Exhibit C]
BILL #9200 – FIRST & SECOND READING
Councilmember Franklin introduced BILL #9200 – AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MISSOURI AMERICAN WATER COMPANY (MAW) TO REMOVE
ONE (1) FIRE HYDRANT LOCATED AT THE REAR OF 2819 BRECKENRIDGE
INDUSTRIAL COURT, IN THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MO, and at the
Councilmember’s request, the Bill was read twice, first and second times by title only, and placed
on the agenda for future consideration of the Council.
BILL #9201 – FIRST & SECOND READING
Councilmember Smith introduced BILL #9201 – AN ORDINANCE REPEALING
ORDINANCE NUMBER 9190 TO REMOVE THE SUBDIVISION APPROVAL FOR
THREE LOTS AT 820 MARSHALL AVENUE AND 828 MARSHALL AVENUE AND
RETURNING THE PROPERTY TO TWO LOTS, and at the Councilmember’s request, the
Bill was read twice, first and second times by title only, and placed on the agenda for future
consideration of the Council.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Bliss, to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda.
MEMBERS VOTING:
AYES: SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS,
FRANKLIN
NOES: NONE
Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved.
The following Consent Agenda was approved:
• Approval of Minutes – September 20, 2022
• Resolution #2022-48 – Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023 Related to the Street
Improvement Fund
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
• Mike Pincus was reappointed to the Business Development Commission.
• Kevin Sombart was reappointed to the Police Community Engagement Board
• Chris Redford was reappointed to the Traffic Advisory Commission
Also, Mayor Arnold announced that she will be the liaison to the Charter Review Advisory Board.
EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION
Councilmember Bliss made a motion, which was seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to go
into Executive Closed Session per Attorney-Client Privileged Communications [MO Statute
610.021(1)]
Mayor Arnold called for the vote to go into Executive (Closed) Session.
MEMBERS VOTING:
AYES: ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS,
FRANKLIN, SMITH
NOES: NONE
Mayor Arnold stated that they would go into Executive (Closed) Session.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting was adjourned at
9:32 p.m. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded.
PASSED AND APPROVED this _______day of ____________________ 2022.
________________________
Mayor
_______________
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
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22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
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•
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22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
Zoning Analysis: Conditional Use Permit
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22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
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22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
The applicant has stated that their
hours of operation are 7:30 am to
5:30 pm.
Meets the setbacks of the
underlying “C” Commercial Zoning
district.
22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
Should the Plan Commission recommend approval of the CUP, staff recommends the following
conditions:
2. The approved use shall be Office use with an Automotive Repair and Services Facility use.
3. A minimum of fifty-one (51) off-street parking spaces shall be maintained on the site. Reductions in this
number can be made with the provision of additional bike parking spaces as limited in the City Code.
4. Any changes or improvements to the curb cuts or sidewalks along Big Bend Boulevard shall obtain
permits from the St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic.
5. Hours of operation shall not exceed the following: 7:30 am-5:30 pm daily.
6. No derelict or inoperable vehicles or vehicles with extensive damage shall be stored on the premises.
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22-PC-04 Telle IV Properties, LLC (7982-7984
Big Bend Boulevard)
Should the Plan Commission recommend approval of the CUP, staff recommends the following
conditions:
7. Any new pole mounted or wall mounted lighting shall meet light levels in the City Code.
8. No outside amplified speakers shall be allowed on the premises.
9. The applicant shall be responsible for pick-up of all litter on their property and litter generated from their
facility onto adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
10. The primary and accessory structure setbacks shall be those set in the underlying “C” Zoning District
setbacks and the Additional Minimum Street Setbacks in the Zoning Code.
11. A Lot Consolidation Plat shall be undertaken to consolidate all properties for this use.
12. This Conditional Use Permit is personal to the Applicant and shall not run with the land.
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Exhibit B
Nakazono, Katie
From: Dave Buck <dave@buckstl.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2022 11:49 AM
To: Laura W. Arnold; Pam Bliss; Alexander, Karen; Richardson, Sarah; Emily Hixson Shepherd;
David Franklin; Emerson Smith; Peoples, Marie; Peterson, Eric; njbatty@aol.com; Perry,
Mara; Starkey, Jenny; Nakazono, Katie; Conrad, Jennifer; Davis, Scott; Rehg, Todd; Curtis,
Dale; Perks, Greg; Ellis, Brett
Cc: Jeff Smith; bkmacahoon@charter.net; Jamie Hasemeier; Eric Hayes; Sebastian Bellomo;
Toni Hunt; Kathy Hart; Gerry Welch; Jenny Bristow; Jill F; jasonbattaglia@yahoo.com;
croftrj@sbcglobal.net; Angela Brooks; Kevin Brackens; Jeanne Kirkton;
jhayesgtr@gmail.com; temporiti@gmail.com; Jaime Mowers; Randy Drilingas;
newsroom@timesnewspapers.com; Alexandria Darmody; Mark Langston; Churches
Together for Justice - Google Group; Farrell Carfield; Kathleen Hurley; Sarah Riss;
preservewebster@gmail.com; Bill Newhouse; info@injurylawstl.com
Subject: Dave Buck's Intended & Actual Remarks, City Council Mtg, 10/4/22
Caution: This is an External Message - Please be cautious when opening links or attachments
BEFORE WE BEGIN
May I please first say to David Franklin, on behalf of 1) our 27 outstanding music performers, 2) our 27
generous Tuxedo Park homeowners who hosted our performers on their front porches, 3) the entire awesome
Tuxedo Park Neighborhood & and their fun, supportive & participative neighbors, and 4) all who attended
Porchfest last Sunday, THANK YOU, DAVID, for your public acknowledgement of Porchfest during the City
Council work session last night. It meant a lot to all of us. It was a true collaborative effort!
HERE ARE MY REMARKS I CAME TO THE MEETING INTENDING TO DELIVER
I believe that three of the most timeless, universal and needed words in the world today are LOVE THY
NEIGHBOR. That's ALL our neighbors!
Although City Council members and I are fellow Webster Groves residents, we are not neighbors. NEIGHBORS
are a special classification who live in close proximity to one another in a NEIGHBORHOOD that can, over time,
create and build a such a strong emotional connection, identity and love between neighbors that it often
surpasses that with Webster Groves as a whole.
Through Porchfest, I have experienced first-hand three important, unique and special neighborhoods in our
city: 1) S. Gore & Gray two years ago, 2) North Webster last year, and 3) Tuxedo Park this past Sunday, which
may just be the most extraordinary neighborhood I have ever seen, including the great neighborhood where I
grew up in Wichita, KS.
In short, these neighborhoods & their people know what it means to love thy neighbor & how to show it, and
why I am convinced that our city's true strength & character ultimately lies not within City Hall, our businesses
or our schools, but within our enduring neighborhoods above all else.
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So, consider for a moment three of the election campaign priorities and promises many of you made early this
year: 1) responsive government, 2) smart development, and 3) sound budget management. All rational and all
important.
But, now, wonder if there was a fourth one. An emotional one: LOVE THY NEIGHBOR. What would this look
like? What would this feel like? What unique ideas & actions might you take to foster & nurture it across all
of our city's different neighborhoods?
Who knows? It could just be the most important thing you can do for the love & well-being of our city. After
all, as the Beatles sang, "All You Need Is Love."
NOW, GIVEN THAT I CHANGED GEARS AND SPOKE OFF THE CUFF, HERE ARE MY PARAPHRASED REMARKS
AFTER SEEING THE CITY BUDGET NUMBERS SHARED IN THE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Part of what Marie shared in the work session about City Council's Strategic Planning included an early survey
of Council and separately of Staff on what they felt were the city's top goals. Both listed "Ensure Financial
Security" as their #1 goal among 6-7 goals they listed.
Just to be clear, "Ensure Financial Security" is not just one of the 7 top goals identified, it was THE
indisputable #1 most important goal above all others!
Further, the last time Council set formal goals was back 4 years ago in 2018-19. "Ensure Financial Security"
was their #1 most important goal. In fact, in the 20+ years I have lived in Webster Groves, "Ensure Financial
Security" has ALWAYS been the consistent, #1 most important goal of EVERY City Council as chief stewards of
our city's finances and primary caretakers of our city's financial health & well-being.
Now, I am a marketer and creator of new ideas. I am no financial genius by any means. I know that. But I
have developed and managed plenty of brand budgets and profit & loss statements in my 40-year career. And
the numbers Eric shared with Council SCARE THE HELL OUT OF ME as a resident of our city. Unless I am way
off base, I do not ever remember the city facing such a budget crisis.
Three major observations: 1) the city budget is far from balanced and is now operating in the red, with budget
losses currently projected to INCREASE every year for at least the next 4-5 years, roughly estimated to total
over $12 million during that time, 2) current expenses are projected to increase three times the rate of
revenue, and 3) based on the imperfect, incomplete and perhaps inaccurate information I have read, I am just
not aware of any of our neighboring sister cities facing this same budget crisis.
My metaphor is that this budget crisis is like Hurricane Ian slamming into City Hall. And what is Florida's
immediate & focused response: to keep their citizens safe, restore vital services, clean-up the mess and
rebuild to get their cities back to normal again.....BEFORE thinking about the future.
In short, first things first and, as such, given Council's #1 goal to "Ensure Financial Security", my own
advice would be for Council's immediate priority to be to fully focus on solving our budget crisis before
planning our future in strategic planning, even if it was delayed 6 months to a year in order to right the ship
once again.
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As I departed, my good friend, Laura (Mayor Arnold), said my assessment and view of the numbers is likely
inaccurate and that they do not yet reflect tangible, meaningful and significant actions to be taken by the
Council.
I hear that. Great. But it underscores my point. Whatever these actions are, we need them NOW, not
later. Time to focus, Carpe Diem and seize the day to get the budget in order before things possibly get much
worse.
In closing, I am not being critical. But I am very SCARED for our city!!! I have seen brands and businesses
totally collapse & close down because budgets could not be controlled. And it can happen faster than you
think.
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Exhibit C
STORMWATER
SERVICE
Q4 2022
Stormwater Service in the
St. Louis Area
Regulatory (MS4)
Funded since 1954
Storm Sewer O&M
Funded since 2016
Stormwater Capital for
Flooding & Erosion
Funding minimal
Service
Boundaries
Current $700 million in
Situation problems
identified
$9.8 million/year
in OMCI revenue Selection criteria—
water quality,
environmental justice,
$51 million ARPA
level of local match
grant request, using
$7.4 million local
Focus on 4 packages /
match 7 projects--$17.3
million grant, $5.9
Proposed ballot million local match
election in April
2024
Public
Acceptance
Research shows people are
willing to pay $25/year
In 2019, stormwater vote lost—
53% yes to 47% no
Proposal–revenue,
expenditures, implementation
Revenue Property tax of 7 ½
cent ($25/year) for
residential properties
(affordability)
Impervious area rate
for non-residential
(equity)
Together, these will
generate $30
million/year
Expenditures
60% District-wide
capital program
30% Municipal
grants
10% Environmental
Justice-area capital
program
Implementation
Election in April 2024
Impervious charge—
start collecting monthly
in January 2025
Existing OMCI tax—turn
off after calendar year
2024
New property tax—
collect at end of
calendar year 2025
Our Focus
Area-wide
attention to the “Don’t forget the
issue and $700 million.”
implementation
THANK YOU
Q4 2022
RESOLUTION #2022-49
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A DESIGN
CONTRACT FOR THE CULVERT AT GORE AND KIRKHAM AVENUES
WHEREAS, the Public Works staff reviewed the approved consultant pre-
qualified list on file for storm water projects through MoDOT for design of the
culvert at Gore and Kirkham Avenues; and
WHEREAS, the proposal from CDG Engineers, One Campbell Plaza, St. Louis,
MO 63139, in the amount not to exceed $140,700.00, was determined to be the
most advantageous proposal in accordance with the specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept the
proposal of CDG Engineers, and to enter into a contract, for the amount
hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items constituting the proposal are
provided in accordance with the specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this design project shall be paid
from the Storm Water Improvement Tax Fund.
ADOPTED this ______day of ________________ 2022.
__________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION 2022-50
ADOPTING A PURPOSE STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
FINANCIAL POLICES
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves has many financial policies in place and is in
constant review and revision of financial policies to which a purpose statement for the
financial policies is both beneficial and necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Webster Groves, Missouri,
that the attached Exhibit A, be adopted as the Purpose Statement of the City Financial
Policies.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
PURPOSE STATEMENT FOR THE CITY FINANCIAL POLICIES
The City of Webster Groves has an important responsibility to its citizens to carefully
account for public funds, to manage municipal finances wisely and to plan for the
adequate funding of services and facilities required and desired by the public. The
purpose of establishing a set of financial policies is to ensure the public’s trust is upheld.
By adopting a set of financial policies, the City will be establishing the framework under
which it will conduct its financial affairs, ensuring that it is and will continue to be capable
of funding and providing outstanding local government services.
The financial policies of the City of Webster Groves have specific objectives designed to
ensure the financial health of the City. These objectives are:
• To maintain Council policy-making ability by ensuring that important financial
decisions are not driven by emergencies or unforeseen financial problems.
• To provide Council information so that policy decisions can be made timely and
accurately.
• To provide sound financial principles to guide Council and management in making
decisions.
• To employ revenue policies which attempt to prevent undue reliance on a single
source of revenue and which distributes the cost of municipal services fairly
among all programs.
• To protect and maintain the City’s credit rating.
• To ensure legal compliance with the budget through systems of internal control.
The City Council shall review all financial policies of the City for their fitness and efficacy
on a revolving cycle, with policies being staggered so as to provide a complete review of
all policies within three years.
RESOLUTION 2022-51
ADOPTING A REVENUE POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves is reviewing its financial policies and desires to
codify stated revenue policies in accordance with the purpose statement of the City’s
financial policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Webster Groves, Missouri,
that the attached Exhibit A, be adopted as the City’s Revenue Policy.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
REVENUE POLICY
REVENUE SUFFICIENCY
• The City will continually engage in efforts designed to both broaden and diversify
its revenue base to prevent revenue shortfalls due to reliance on a single revenue
source.
• User charges and fees will be reviewed and established at a level related to the
cost of providing the service.
ONE-TIME REVENUE
• One-time revenues will be used only for one-time expenditures. The City will avoid
using temporary revenues to fund ongoing services.
• Should one-time revenues be used for ongoing services, there should be an
accompanying budget plan to sustainably fund the expenditure.
REVENUE MANAGEMENT
• All existing and potential revenue sources will be reviewed annually to ensure
revenue trends are kept current.
• Monthly reports comparing actual to budgeted revenues will be prepared by the
Finance Department and presented for administrative review.
RESOLUTION 2022-52
ADOPTING A FINANCIAL OPERATING POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves is reviewing its financial policies and desires to
codify stated operating policies in accordance with the purpose statement of the City’s
financial policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Webster Groves, Missouri,
that the attached Exhibit A, be adopted as the City’s Operating Policy.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
OPERATING POLICY
EXPENDITURE CONTROLS
• When necessary, the City will institute expenditure controls in an attempt to
ensure that current operating expenditures/expenses will not exceed current
operating revenues.
BUDGET CONTROLS
• Legal budgetary control is set at the fund level. Transfers of budgeted amounts
from one department to another requires the approval of the City Manager or
Director of Finance and Administration.
• Transfers between funds or any change in the appropriated expenditures of a
fund must be authorized by the City Council.
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
• The City will maintain a competitive pay structure for its employees.
OPERATING OVERSIGHT
• Monthly reports comparing actual to budgeted expenditures/expenses will be
prepared by the Finance Department and presented for administrative review.
• Quarterly reports on the status of expenditures and revenues in each fund shall
be prepared and presented to the City Council along with other information as the
Council may desire.
RESOLUTION 2022-53
ADOPTING AN ACCOUNTING POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves is reviewing its financial policies and desires to
codify stated accounting policies in accordance with the purpose statement of the City’s
financial policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Webster Groves, Missouri,
that the attached Exhibit A, be adopted as the City’s Accounting Policy.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
ACCOUNTING POLICY
BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
• The City will use generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in all external
financial records and transactions. These principles will be monitored and updated
as mandated by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board.
ANNUAL AUDIT
• An independent annual audit will be performed by a public accounting firm, which
will issue an official opinion on the annual financial statements and a management
letter detailing areas needing improvement.
DISCLOSURES
• Full disclosure will be provided in the financial statements and bond
representations.
• Communications between auditors and other outside officials and city officials
shall remain confidential until the City Council determines to release such
information, pursuant to Missouri law.
EXECUTIVE/LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT
• Financial systems will be maintained to monitor revenues and
expenditures/expenses on a monthly basis, with an analysis and adjustment of the
Annual Budget at appropriate times.
• The Finance Department will monitor the financial systems with reports presented
monthly for administrative review.
RESOLUTION 2022-54
ADOPTING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves is reviewing its financial policies and desires to
codify stated capital improvement policies in accordance with the purpose statement of
the City’s financial policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Webster Groves, Missouri,
that the attached Exhibit A, be adopted as the City’s Capital Improvement Plan Policy;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is directed to prepare the FY2024
budget with a new fund created for large capital asset replacement pursuant to the
attached policy.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN POLICY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGETING
• The City will prepare for the Council’s adoption annually, a five-year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) which will detail each capital project, the estimated cost,
the description, and funding source. Future operating costs associated with new
capital improvements will be projected and included in the operating budget
forecast.
• The City will determine and use the most effective and efficient method for
financing all new capital projects.
LARGE CAPITAL ASSET REPLACEMENT
• The City identifies large capital assets as any capital expenditure that has a
replacement value over $300,000, or, any component of building infrastructure
with a replacement life-span separate or distinct to that of the building (HVAC,
electrical, plumbing, roofs, etc.).
• The standard street repair program (Annual Chip Seal and Mill and Overlay) is not
part of the Large Capital Asset Replacement program, however, any other street-
related public works infrastructure that meets the definition of the program is so
identified.
CAPITAL ASSET MANAGER
• The City shall document and input all capital assets into a Capital Asset Manager
portfolio and provide a schedule for replacement with needed funding amounts
for the years scheduled.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RESERVES & SCHEDULES
• Beginning in FY2024, the City shall appropriate funds for its yearly capital
expenditures and begin reserve accumulation as necessary to fund the schedule
of capital asset replacement.
• The city shall create a large capital asset replacement reserve fund for banking
one-time funds for use in the capital replacement schedule.
• At the close of each fiscal year, 50% of the annual unexpended appropriations in
the Capital Improvement Fund will be transferred to the fund for large capital
asset replacement.
• All unexpended appropriations in any fund, other than the Capital Improvement
Fund, shall remain in the fund balance of their respective funds.
• The City may, from time-to-time as the City Council determines, deposit other one-
time funds to the Large Capital Asset Replacement fund.
RESOLUTION 2022-55
ADOPTING A FIVE-YEAR FISCAL PLAN POLICY
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves is reviewing its financial policies and desires to
codify stated accounting policies in accordance with the purpose statement of the City’s
financial policies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Webster Groves, Missouri,
that the attached Exhibit A, be adopted as the City’s Five-Year Fiscal Plan Policy.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A
FIVE-YEAR FISCAL PLAN POLICY
MANDATE
• The City will prepare and maintain a five-year plan of budgeted and/or expected
revenues and expenditures for each of the governmental funds of the City.
• The plan years shall be the current fiscal year and the five following fiscal years.
• The plan, in its latest iteration, along with past iterations, shall be publicly
available.
UPDATES AND POLICY DECISION SCHEDULE
• The five-year plan shall be updated with current fiscal year actual amounts and
revised estimates for both revenues and expenditures for every quarterly budget
update.
RECURRING REVENUE & EXPENDITURE
• Each fund represented in the plan shall clearly have any predicted one-time
revenues or expenditures indicated in the fiscal year expected so as to accurately
reflect the nature of structural surplus/deficit in each fund.
• One-time revenues or expenditures are those items that may not reasonably be
expected to occur to again in the next fiscal year with a reasonable similarity in
amount and nature to the current year.
FUND BALANCE
• The plan shall show the actual and/or estimated opening and closing fund balance
of each fund for each fiscal year contained in the plan.
PENSION FUND
• A five-year plan forecast of budgeted and/or expected revenues and expenditures
for the fiduciary pension fund of the City.
• The plan years shall be the current fiscal year and the four following fiscal years.
• The plan estimates and assumptions shall be based on the actuarial assumptions
and estimates commonly used by the Missouri Local Area Government Employees
Retirement System (LAGERS), as best available, and generally accepted
accounting principles.
• The plan shall be considered a separate plan from the City’s Five-Year Fiscal Plan
for the governmental funds.
• The Pension Fund Five-Year Plan shall be reviewed annually during the course of
budget consideration and adoption.
• The plan, in its latest iteration, along with past iterations, shall be publicly
available.
RESOLUTION 2022-56
AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES FOR THE 2022 MILL AND OVERLAY
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER
WHEREAS, Resolution 2022-15 authorized expenditures of $848,394.65 to NB West
Contracting for the 2022 Mill and Overlay Program; and
WHEREAS, a change order in the amount of $32,712.30 is necessary to complete work
on the program for the year; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Webster Groves,
Missouri, that the authorized expenditure to NB West Contracting, as originally approved
by Resolution 2022-15, be increased by $32,712.30 (payable from Street Improvement
Fund) for a total value not to exceed $881,106.95; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to execute Change
Order No. 1 pursuant to the original contract.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
RESOLUTION #2022-57
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE PAYMENT FOR
LICENSE FEES, DATA STORAGE, AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BODY CAMERA SYSTEM
WHEREAS, it is necessary to make the annual payment for the license fee, data
storage, and equipment maintenance for the police body camera system for the
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the annual payment due to AXON Enterprise, Inc., 17800 N. 85th
Street, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255, is $29,028.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to pay AXON
Enterprise Inc., the sum hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items are
provided in accordance with specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this payment shall be paid from
the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund.
ADOPTED this ____ day of _______________, 2022.
__________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION 2022-58
AMENDING THE FY-2023 BUDGET RELATED TO THE COMPOSTING GRANT
WHEREAS, the City has received a grant award for a total of $24,175.50 for a composting
grant from St. Louis County, and cost increases require a contribution from the City of
$3,500 (from General Fund) for a total cost of $27,675.50; and
WHEREAS, the grant will provide free composting bins to residents as part of the City’s
commitment to sustainability and ecologically advantageous practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Webster Groves,
Missouri, that the Fiscal Year 2023 budget is amended to increase expenditure authority
in the Grant Fund by $27,675.50.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2022.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
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