City Council - Regular Meetings
Regular MeetingWebster Groves, MO · June 20, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
June 20, 2023
The City Council met this date in a regular session, in-person in the Council Chambers, and via
Zoom, at 7:36 p.m.
Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold
Councilmember Pam Bliss
Councilmember David Franklin
Councilmember Emerson Smith
Councilmember Karen D. Alexander
Councilmember Emily Hixson Shepherd
Absent at Roll Call: Councilmember Sarah Richardson
A quorum was present.
Also present: Dr. Marie Peoples, City Manager
Neil Bruntrager, City Attorney
Katie Nakazono, City Clerk
PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
The Mayor and Council honored Judge James Whitney for his years of service, and took a brief
recess for his reception.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MUNICIPAL JUDGE
Judge James Whitney administered the oath to new Municipal Judge James Leritz.
PRESENTATION
Library Director Madison Morris presented the Annual Library Budget Report - Fiscal Year 2024.
(See Exhibit A)
REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS
Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm Ave. (See Exhibit B)
Janet Noble, 333 N. Gore Ave., addressed concerns regarding the allowance of people to work out
of their homes because a neighbor had been painting nearby and the fumes were interfering with
her ability to work outside. She wanted to know the parameters of the ordinance or law that allows
for this work.
NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY
MANAGER
No new business.
June 20, 2023
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.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 PROPOSED BUDGET
No additional amendments.
Prior to adopting Resolution #2023-23 (FY-2024 Budget), Mayor Arnold read a statement
submitted by Councilmember Richardson:
"Fellow Councilmembers, Mayor Arnold, Dr. Peoples, city staff, and community members, I am
sorry I am unable to be in our meeting this evening but wished to make my opinion on the proposed
city budget for 2024 known. I am enthusiastically voting in favor of this budget. I have appreciated
the time, energy, and care poured into this budget by Dr. Peoples, Mr. Peterson, and all department
directors. I also appreciate the time given to answering the many questions asked by this council,
as well as the thoughtful suggestions of my colleagues. I am eager to see the fruits of this labor in
the form of new initiatives and technological and structural improvements. Thank you to everyone
for their hard work!"
RESOLUTION #2023-23
Councilmember Smith made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, to approve
RESOLUTION #2023-23 ENTITLED: ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR2024.
Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Resolution #2023-23.
MEMBERS VOTING:
AYES: SMITH, ALE XANDER, HIXSON-SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN
NOES:NONE
ABSENT: RICHARDSON
Mayor Arnold stated that Resolution #2023-23 was approved.
CONSENT AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, seconded by Councilmember Smith, to
approve the Consent Agenda.
Prior to the vote on the Consent Agenda, Council had a discussion regarding the window purchase
for City Hall related to Resolution #2023-25.
Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda.
MEMBERS VOTING:
AYES: ALEXANDER, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH
NOES:NONE
ABSENT: RICHARDSON
Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved.
The following Consent Agenda was approved:
• Approval of Minutes - June 6, 2023
• Liquor License Renewals -Renewal of the 2023-2024 Liquor Licenses
• Resolution #2023-24 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the 2023
Chip Seal Program, and Amending the FY-2023 Budget
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June 20, 2023
• Resolution #2023-25 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for
Replacement Windows at City Hall
• Resolution #2023-26 - Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract to Purchase
New Playground Equipment for Memorial Park
• Resolution #2023-27 -Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase New Cardio Equipment
for the Recreation Complex
• Resolution #2023-28 - Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Renewal
Subscription for Microsoft Office365
• Resolution #2023-29 -Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Purchase Agreement
for Laptop Computers and Associated Equipment
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
No appointments.
EXECUTNE (CLOSED) SESSION
Councilmember Bliss made a motion, which was seconded by Mayor Arnold, to go into Executive
Closed Session per Attorney-Client Privileged Communications [MO Statute 610.021 (1)].
Mayor Arnold called for the vote.
MEMBERS VOTING:
AYES: HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER
NOES:NONE
ABSENT: RICHARDSON
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
8:37 P.M. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded.
PASSED AND APPROVED this �ay of J� 2023 .
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Exhibit A
WEBSTER GROVES PUBLIC LIBRARY
2023-20243 OPERATING BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
2023-2024 2022-2023 2022-2023
BUDGET ITEM PROPOSED BUDGETED EST. FINAL EXP.
PAYROLL-SALARIED 491,111.73 483,312.95 517,647.03
PAYROLL-HOURLY 127,200.00 120,000.00 103,067.79
TOTAL PAYROLL 618,311.73 603,312.95 620,714.82
FICA/MEDICARE 47,300.85 46,536.00 47,754.90
HEALTH INSURANCE 88,200.00 84,000.00 88,284.30
PENSION 28,840.00 28,000.00 27,730.97
GRP LIFE/DISABILITY INS 2,575.00 2,500.00 3,124.81
UNEMPLOYMENT INS.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,124.00
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 788,227.58 767,348.95 787,609.80
BOOKS-ADULT 58,500.00 85,000.00 94,598.32
BOOKS- JUVENILE & YA 17,600.00 16,000.00 12,099.53
REFERENCE MATERIALS 12,000.00 12,000.00 11,216.35
SERIALS 9,600.00 12,000.00 6,174.54
AUDIO-ADULT 4,000.00 28,000.00 36,891.63
AUDIO - JUVENILE & YA 1,000.00 1,000.00 496.01
VIDEO - ADULT 6,000.00 6,000.00 5,433.41
VIDEO -JUVENILE & YA 1,000.00 1,000.00 819.10
VIDEO GAMES 1,000.00
E-BOOKS/E-AUDIO 65,400.00
BINDERY 100 100.00
TOTAL MATERIALS 176,200.00 161,100.00 167,728.89
INTERLIBRARY LOAN 7,705.00 6,700.00 7,191.26
PHOTOCOPIER 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,893.85
TOTAL SPECIAL SERVICES 12,705.00 11,700.00 12,085.11
CONTINUED
WEBSTER GROVES PUBLIC LIBRARY
2023-2024 BUDGET
EXPENDITURES - PAGE 2
2023-2024 2022-2023 2022-2023
BUDGET ITEM PROPOSED BUDGETED EST. FINAL EXP.
GAS 5,175.00 4,500.00 4,750.00
ELECTRJCITY 25,750.00 25,000.00 24,897.93
WATER 4,326.00 4,200.00 4,136.97
SEWER 3,193.00 3,100.00 1,992.96
TELEPHONE 9,476.00 9,200.00 8,567.94
TOTAL UTILITIES 47,920.00 46,000.00 44,345.80
BUlLDING SUPPLlES 2,575.00 2,500.00 2,479.16
CLERJCAL SUPPLIES 14,500.00 14,500.00 10,444.33
POSTAGE 6,600.00 4,400.00 7,212.79
BUlLDING & GROUNDS 66,000.00 55,000.00 62,395.77
TOTAL OPERATIONS 89,675.00 76,400.00 82,532.00
AUTOMATION 57,200.00 52,000.00 46,452.29
SECURJTY 1,470.00 1,400.00 1,126.80
EQUIPMENT 15,000.00 2,000.00 7,231.97
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 73,670.00 55,400.00 49,811.06
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 32,500.00 48,000.00 55,177.54
INSURANCE 18,900.00 18,000.00 17,997.22
CONFERENCE/MEETINGS 1,000.00 1,000.00 716.00
DUES 1,000.00 1,000.00 857.29
CONTINGENClES 2,500.00
SPECIAL EVENTS-ADULT 3,500.00 2,000.00 2,350.00
SPECIAL EVENTS-JUVENlLE/YA 12,000.00 12,000.00 7,757.75
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 71,400.00 82,000.00 84,855.80
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,259,797.58 1,199,948.95 1,228,968.46
Exhibit B
Nakazono, Katie
From: Dave Buck <dave@buckstl.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 8:22 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; Nakazono, Katie; Starkey,
Jenny; Davis, Scott; Rehg, Todd; Curtis, Dale; Perks, Greg; Ellis, Brett; Bainter, Gary
Cc: 'stroble'; Julian Schuster; Vincent C. Flewellen, Chief Diversity Officer; Jo Doll; John Simpson; Shane
Williamson; Farrell Carfield; Kathleen Hurley; Elyssa Sullivan; Wynn Miller; Glenn Detrick; Jaime
Mowers; Kevin Murphy; Randy Drilingas; Melissa Wilkinson; websterjournal@gmail.com; Arnold
Stricker; John Gabriel; siebe.kara@wgmail.org; banjo bergfeld; Bishop-Elect Deon K. Johnson ; Valori
Sherer; The Rev. Sujanna Raj; Churches Together for Justice - Google Group
Subject: Dave Buck "Remarks from the Community & Visitors" at the WG City Council Regular Meeting, June
20, 202
Caution: This is an External Message ‐ Please be cautious when opening links or attachments
(The complete mee ng video of this mee ng is now up on YouTube as the official,
public record of this mee ng. My remarks were made off‐the‐cuff as I did not read
a prepared wri en statement, so please forgive me if my email below does not
match perfectly with what I said last night. Plus, given overnight incuba on, I have
also added a few new embellishments to help make my points).
In summary, my main points were regarding the City’s DEI efforts, beginning with
two personal stories:
1. I grew up in Kansas, a historically red state. My parents were both die‐hard
Republicans and life‐long Episcopalians, or Chris ans. In 1975, I was a senior
in college and my sister, Ka e, who is 5 years younger than me, was a junior
in high school in Wichita, KS, when she came out as a gay lesbian
woman. Ka e was called abnormal, unnatural, sick, a degenerate, and a sin
against God. But Ka e stood her ground and was a Profile in
Courage. Needless to say, she changed my world view and changed me for
the be er forever.
2. My wife, Barb, who Marie knows and who Laura knows as a dear friend really
well for the last 20 years, is for me the best example of some one who lives a
DEI life without wearing it on her sleeve. I do not know anyone who
embraces honesty, kindness, acceptance, respect, empathy and inclusion
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more than Barb. Barb does not have goals perse. She has these core VALUES
and she lives these values every single day in her work, family and daily life. I
could share many stories that will blow you away about how she has been
true to and lived these values. In short, every day, Barb uses her
considerable powers for the forces of good and, in doing so, she has made a
huge, las ng difference in people’s lives and created enduring friendships in
the process.
3. To me, this is all I need to see in an overall DEI statement from the City, ie., a
list of those core values that the City promises to live by and lead from every
day, in every situa on. Versus the tradi onal concept of “Management by
Objec ves”, it’s called “Leadership by Values.”
4. Back when my sister came out in 1975, homosexuality was the moral issue of
the day. Today, transgender is the moral issue of today, as evidenced by the
rash of an ‐transgender bills in Jefferson City and in many states across the
country. I am privileged and fortunate to have as my friend a transgender
male who grew up in Webster Groves and, just like my sister, Ka e, came out
as a transgender male in high school. Sonja is now Banjo, and he is a nicest,
sweetest and kindest kid you would ever want to meet. He just completed
his sophomore year at Loyola University in New Orleans and he is a gi ed
music prodigy. Just like my sister, Ka e, Banjo is a Profile in Courage.
His gender iden ty just doesn’t ma er. What ma ers is that he is a fellow
human being and should be treated with the same respect, honesty,
kindness, acceptance, empathy and inclusion, and nothing less.
5. Laura, earlier you asked the Council what more could or should you be doing
in the DEI area. Well, here is my response: that the City Council take and
make a united stand and come out with a new and focused declara on in
support of our transgender community and, likewise, take and make a united
stand against all an ‐transgender bills in Jeff City and beyond. In short, for
Council to be a Profile in Courage themselves and take a stand of courageous
leadership in the name of humanity for all.
Thank YOU!
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PEACE.
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Agenda
Please note, residents can share comments in-person, virtually via Zoom using the
“Raise Hand” option, during the Regular Meeting, 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 the meetings are
available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings. All those attending in person
must comply with masking and other public health measures as ordered by the City of
Webster Groves.
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
DATE: TUESDAY – JUNE 20, 2023
6:30 P.M.
LOCATION – CITY HALL
IN-PERSON
AND VIRTUALLY
#4 E. LOCKWOOD AVENUE
1. BOARD/COMMISSION INTERVIEWS
2. REVIEW REGULAR AGENDA
3. MAYOR/COUNCIL/CITY MANAGER ISSUES/MEETING UPDATES
4. TOPIC:
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update
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 – JUNE 20, 2023
7:30 P.M.
LOCATION–CITY HALL-#4 E. LOCKWOOD
IN-PERSON
AND VIRTUALLY
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 meetings available at www.webstergrovesmo.gov/virtualmeetings.
All those attending in person must comply with masking and other public health measures
as ordered by the City of Webster Groves.
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. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS
Honoring Judge James Whitney [Council will break for reception for Judge
Whitney]
III. ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MUNICIPAL JUDGE
Municipal Judge James Whitney will Administer Oath of Office to the New
Municipal Judge James Leritz
IV. PRESENTATION
Annual Library Budget Report – Fiscal Year 2024
V. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS
VI. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY,
CITY MANAGER
VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Bill #9227 – Third Reading – An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit to
WG Restaurant Investors, LLC to Allow a Restaurants, No Drive-Thru Use on an
Approximately 0.42-Acre Tract of Land in An Existing Structure at 101 W. Lockwood
Avenue in the “D” Commercial District and Matters Related Thereto, and Repealing
Ordinance #9206
2. Bill #9228 – Third Reading – An Ordinance Defining the Pay Grades of the
Classified and Unclassified Service of the City of Webster Groves, Fixing the
Compensation for Employees in Said Classifications, and Repealing Ordinance
#9220
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
1. Bill #9229 – First & Second Reading – An Ordinance Permitting the Subdivision
of Certain Property at 818 Holland Avenue, and 826 Holland Avenue
2. Bill #9230 – First & Second Reading – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 60, The
Traffic Code, by Repealing Article IV, Section 60.160, Speed Regulation
Generally, and Amending Article XVI Section 60.940, Schedule A “Maximum
Speed for Designated Streets”
3. Budget Amendments to Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget (If needed.)
4. Resolution #2023-23 – Adoption of the Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
IX. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes – June 6, 2023 [Available prior to meeting.]
2. Liquor License Renewals – Renewal of the 2023-2024 Liquor Licenses
3. Resolution #2023-24 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract
for the 2023 Chip Seal Program, and Amending the FY-2023 Budget
4. Resolution #2023-25 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract
for Replacement Windows at City Hall
5. Resolution #2023-26 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract
to Purchase New Playground Equipment for Memorial Park
6. Resolution #2023-27 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase New
Cardio Equipment for the Recreation Complex
7. Resolution #2023-28 – Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the
Renewal Subscription for Microsoft Office365
8. Resolution #2023-29 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a
Purchase Agreement for Laptop Computers and Associated Equipment
X. APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
XI. 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)]
XII. 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: WEDNESDAY – JULY 5, 2023
WEBSTER GROVES PUBLIC LIBRARY
2023-20243 OPERATING BUDGET
EXPENDITURES
2023-2024 2022-2023 2022-2023
BUDGET ITEM PROPOSED BUDGETED EST. FINAL EXP.
PAYROLL-SALARIED 491,111.73 483,312.95 517,647.03
PAYROLL-HOURLY 127,200.00 120,000.00 103,067.79
TOTAL PAYROLL 618,311.73 603,312.95 620,714.82
FICA/MEDICARE 47,300.85 46,536.00 47,754.90
HEALTH INSURANCE 88,200.00 84,000.00 88,284.30
PENSION 28,840.00 28,000.00 27,730.97
GRP LIFE/DISABILITY INS 2,575.00 2,500.00 3,124.81
UNEMPLOYMENT INS.
WORKER'S COMPENSATION 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,124.00
TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 788,227.58 767,348.95 787,609.80
BOOKS-ADULT 58,500.00 85,000.00 94,598.32
BOOKS- JUVENILE & YA 17,600.00 16,000.00 12,099.53
REFERENCE MATERIALS 12,000.00 12,000.00 11,216.35
SERIALS 9,600.00 12,000.00 6,174.54
AUDIO-ADULT 4,000.00 28,000.00 36,891.63
AUDIO - JUVENILE & YA 1,000.00 1,000.00 496.01
VIDEO - ADULT 6,000.00 6,000.00 5,433.41
VIDEO -JUVENILE & YA 1,000.00 1,000.00 819.10
VIDEO GAMES 1,000.00
E-BOOKS/E-AUDIO 65,400.00
BINDERY 100 100.00
TOTAL MATERIALS 176,200.00 161,100.00 167,728.89
INTERLIBRARY LOAN 7,705.00 6,700.00 7,191.26
PHOTOCOPIER 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,893.85
TOTAL SPECIAL SERVICES 12,705.00 11,700.00 12,085.11
CONTINUED
WEBSTER GROVES PUBLIC LIBRARY
2023-2024 BUDGET
EXPENDITURES - PAGE 2
2023-2024 2022-2023 2022-2023
BUDGET ITEM PROPOSED BUDGETED EST. FINAL EXP.
GAS 5,175.00 4,500.00 4,750.00
ELECTRJCITY 25,750.00 25,000.00 24,897.93
WATER 4,326.00 4,200.00 4,136.97
SEWER 3,193.00 3,100.00 1,992.96
TELEPHONE 9,476.00 9,200.00 8,567.94
TOTAL UTILITIES 47,920.00 46,000.00 44,345.80
BUlLDING SUPPLlES 2,575.00 2,500.00 2,479.16
CLERJCAL SUPPLIES 14,500.00 14,500.00 10,444.33
POSTAGE 6,600.00 4,400.00 7,212.79
BUlLDING & GROUNDS 66,000.00 55,000.00 62,395.77
TOTAL OPERATIONS 89,675.00 76,400.00 82,532.00
AUTOMATION 57,200.00 52,000.00 46,452.29
SECURJTY 1,470.00 1,400.00 1,126.80
EQUIPMENT 15,000.00 2,000.00 7,231.97
TOTAL TECHNOLOGY 73,670.00 55,400.00 49,811.06
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 32,500.00 48,000.00 55,177.54
INSURANCE 18,900.00 18,000.00 17,997.22
CONFERENCE/MEETINGS 1,000.00 1,000.00 716.00
DUES 1,000.00 1,000.00 857.29
CONTINGENClES 2,500.00
SPECIAL EVENTS-ADULT 3,500.00 2,000.00 2,350.00
SPECIAL EVENTS-JUVENlLE/YA 12,000.00 12,000.00 7,757.75
TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 71,400.00 82,000.00 84,855.80
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,259,797.58 1,199,948.95 1,228,968.46
BILL # 9227
ORDINANCE # 9227
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO WG RESTAURANT INVESTORS, LLC TO ALLOW
A RESTAURANT, NO DRIVE-THRU
USE ON AN APPROXIMATELY
0.42-ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT
101 W. LOCKWOOD AVENUE IN THE “D” COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT AND MATTERS RELATED THERETO,
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE #9206
WHEREAS, Chapter 53 of the Code of Webster Groves, particularly Section 53.159 “D”
Permitted Uses allows for a “Restaurant, No Drive-Thru” in the “D” Commercial Zoning District
of the City in accordance with the review standards outlined in Section 53.170 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance #9206 previously granted to Sunmojo, Inc. a conditional use
permit to operate a “Restaurant, No Drive-Thru” at 101 W. Lockwood Avenue (the “Property”);
and
WHEREAS, WG Restaurant Investors, LLC (the “Applicant”), has requested a transfer of
ownership for that Conditional Use Permit to utilize the existing structure for operating the existing
restaurant within a “D” Commercial District at the Property; and
WHEREAS, Section 53.804(d) of the Zoning Code allows the Director of Planning and
Development to directly review a request for a transfer of a CUP due to a change of ownership,
but not a substantial change of use, without Plan Commission or City Council review when the
Director of Planning and Development determines that the transfer will not affect the intensity of
the use approved by the immediately preceding Ordinance granting a CUP; and
WHEREAS, under such direct review, the City Council can approve, without a public
hearing, a new ordinance for approval of the transfer of the CUP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves a Conditional Use Permit to WG
Restaurant Investors, LLC to operate a restaurant, no drive-thru within an existing structure on an
approximately 0.42 acre tract of land at 101 W. Lockwood Avenue within the “D” Commercial
District, subject to the following conditions:
1. All provisions of the City Code shall apply except as expressly modified in this
Ordinance #9227.
2. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7AM to 1 AM daily.
3. Outside dining shall be allowed only to the extent permitted by the City’s Sidewalk
Dining regulations contained in Chapter 43, as amended.
4. The applicant shall be responsible for all pick-up of litter and restaurant related
trash on restaurant property, and neighboring properties, on a daily basis. The area
immediately around the restaurant dumpster(s) shall at all times be free of trash,
debris, and oil waste, with all trash and waste being placed inside the appropriate
dumpsters in appropriate containers.
5. Outdoor speakers are prohibited and Section 53.144 “D” Performance Standards
shall be followed.
6. The existing primary structure setbacks shall be those of the “D” Commercial
District.
7. This conditional use permit is personal to the owner and shall not run with the land.
Section 2. Because the terms and conditions of Ordinance 9206 have been
incorporated into this Ordinance, Ordinance 9206 is hereby repealed.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage and
approval.
Passed and Approved this _____ day of _______________ 2023.
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
BILL NO. 9228
ORDINANCE NO. 9228
AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE PAY GRADES OF THE CLASSIFIED AND UNCLASSIFIED
SERVICE OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, FIXING THE COMPENSATION FOR
EMPLOYEES IN SAID CLASSIFICATIONS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9220
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Webster Groves, as follows:
Section 1: From and after the 1st day of July, 2023, and first payable on July 20, 2023, the
following shall constitute the pay grades and/or ranges of the Classified and Unclassified Service
of the City, and all employees within the Classified and Unclassified Service shall be
compensated in such amounts as may be recommended by the appointing authorities and
approved by the City Manager but within the stated grade pay range or position based
compensation salary ranges, set forth herein, except as provided in Sections 2, 3, and 5 of this
Ordinance.
ANNUAL SALARY
GRADE
Minimum Maximum
D $36,920.00 $51,688.00
E $39,145.60 $54,408.00
F $41,496.00 $58,094.40
G $43,992.00 $61,588.80
H $46,633.60 $65,291.20
I $49,441.60 $69,222.40
J $54,392.00 $76,148.80
K $57,657.60 $80,724.80
L $61,110.40 $85,550.40
M $67,225.60 $94,120.00
N $71,620.80 $99,756.80
O $78,395.20 $109,761.60
P $86,236.80 $120,723.20
Q $94,868.80 $132,808.00
R $100,658.00 $140,795.20
S $110,635.20 $154,897.60
Z $143,832.00 $201,364.80
POSITION-BASED COMPENSATION Minimum Maximum
Firefighter/Paramedic $67,454.40 $89,759.80
Fire Captain $92,062.10 $103,693.20
Police Officer $61,713.60 $82,534.40
Police Sergeant $83,241.60 $92,518.40
Police Lieutenant $93,838.37 $105,061.63
City Clerk* $119,342.08
Municipal Judge $21,623.42
*See section 5 of ordinance
Section 2: The following salary range is established to compensate part-time and
seasonal employees who by definition are Classified Employees but due to the part- time nature
of the position or special salary requirements are not eligible for "fringe benefits" as provided for
Classified and Unclassified Employees: Salary Range: $13.00 - $35.00 per hour.
Section 3: In instances where the City Manager determines it is in the City's best interest
to employ an individual prior to that individual having secured all necessary certifications or
qualifications required for the position, the City Manager may establish the pay scale for that
individual at a figure below the base annual salary of the pay grade or position-based
compensation range established herein for the position; provided, however, that such reduced
pay scale may be maintained only until the employee has received the necessary certifications or
for one year, whichever event comes first.
Section 4: The Classified and Unclassified Service are defined in Section 7.6 of the
Webster Groves City Charter.
Section 5: The City Council solely may approve salaries above the established pay grade
range and/or bi-weekly pay range as established herein; incumbents whom exceed the pay
grade range and/or position-based compensation range as of the date of enactment of this
ordinance are so approved by this ordinance.
Section 6: Pursuant to Personnel Policy 2.01, Job Classification System, as approved by
the Personnel Board and consistent with Section 7.7 of the Webster Groves City Charter, the City
Manager shall maintain and publish a list of all job titles and their assignment to a specific pay
grade.
Section 7: Incidental compensation items, including, but not limited to, unscheduled
overtime, auto allowance, uniform allowance, stipends, longevity pay, etc. are not considered a
component of annual salary by this ordinance and not subject to the minimum and maximum of
the pay grade range.
Section 8: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict or inconsistent with the
provisions of this ordinance, including Ordinance No. 9220 are hereby repealed.
Passed and approved this __________ day of ______________, 2023.
__________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
CITY CLERK
JOB TITLE PAY GRADE ASSIGNMENTS
Classification of Jobs pursuant to Personnel Policy 2.01
Revised June 1, 2023
Pay
Title Department
Grade
D Police Records Technician Police
E Prosecuting Attorney Assistant Legal
E Administrative Assistant - Planning Planning and Development
E Customer Support Technician Public Affairs
F Administrative Coordinator - Fire Fire
F Court Clerk Municipal Court
F Administrative Coordinator - P&R Parks and Recreation
F Maintenance Worker I - Parks Parks and Recreation
F Maintenance Worker I - Recreation Parks and Recreation
F Permit Technician Planning and Development
F Administrative Coordinator - Police Police
F Customer Support Specialist Public Affairs
F Administrative Coordinator - PW Public Works
F Building Maintenance Worker Public Works
F Maintenance Worker I - Public Works Public Works
G Fiscal Technician Finance
G Maintenance Worker II - Parks Parks and Recreation
G Maintenance Worker II - Recreation Parks and Recreation
G Code Enforcement Officer Planning and Development
G Maintenance Worker II - Public Works Public Works
G Mechanic/Operator Public Works
H Deputy City Clerk City Clerk
H Recreation Specialist - Ice Rink Parks and Recreation
H Building Maintenance Technician Parks and Recreation
H Building Maintenance Technician Public Works
H Arborist Public Works
H Maintenance Worker - Lead Public Works
I Human Resources Generalist Administration
I GIS Technician Information Technology
I Lead Mechanic Public Works
J Accountant Finance
J Parks Maintenance Supervisor - Grounds Parks and Recreation
J Parks Maintenance Supervisor - Horticulture Parks and Recreation
J Public Works Supervisor Public Works
K Recreation Manager Parks and Recreation
K Recreation Manager - Fitness Parks and Recreation
K Building Inspector Planning and Development
K Public Works Inspector Public Works
Pay
Title Department
Grade
L IT Specialist Information Technology
L Plan Reviewer Planning and Development
L Planner Planning and Development
M Parks Superintendent Parks and Recreation
M Recreation Superintendent Parks and Recreation
M Recreation Superintendent - Ice Rink Parks and Recreation
M Civil Engineer I Public Works
M Street Superintendent Public Works
N City Clerk City Clerk
N Building Commissioner Planning and Development
O Human Resources Manager Administration
O Fiscal Planning & Performance Manager Finance
O Civil Engineer II - PE Public Works
P Information Technology Manager Information Technology
P Assistant Director of Public Works Public Works
Q Battalion Chief Fire
Q Public Affairs & Engagement Director Public Affairs
Q Police Captain Police
R Asst. Fire Chief Fire
R Parks & Recreation Director Parks and Recreation
R Planning & Development Director Planning and Development
R Public Works Director Public Works
S Asst City Manager/Finance Director Finance
S Fire Chief Fire
S Police Chief Police
Z City Manager Executive
The following positions are not assigned to grades due to their nature of compensation based on
agreements or separate actions by the City.
• Police Officer
• Police Sergeant
• Police Lieutenant
• Firefighter/Paramedic
• Fire Captain
• Municipal Judge
BILL #9229
ORDINANCE #9229
AN ORDINANCE PERMITTING THE SUBDIVISION
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AT 818 HOLLAND AVENUE,
AND 826 HOLLAND AVENUE
WHEREAS, Jaqueline and Joseph Palazzolo and Karen Alexander (the “Owners”) -- who
own certain property that is approximately 0.79 acres of land commonly referred to as 818 Holland
Avenue and 826 Holland Avenue and that is more particularly described in the final subdivision
plat which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and that is incorporated herein by this reference
(hereinafter referred to as “the Property”) -- have requested a subdivision of the Property that is
within the “A4” Seventy-Five Square Foot Residence District; and
WHEREAS, one of the structures are currently non-conforming to the Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the re-subdivision of the Property does meet all the requirements of the
current version of the zoning code; and
WHEREAS, consideration of the request was referred to the City Plan Commission,
which, after studying the application and the standards and requirements of the Webster Groves
Subdivision Ordinance, recommended approval of the requested subdivision to allow the existing
structure to remain in place at 826 Holland Avenue until such time as it is reconstructed or required
to be reconstructed pursuant to the regulations governing non-conforming uses; and
WHEREAS, the owners are now requesting that the City Council give final approval to
the subdivision of the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council approves the subdivision of the Property in accordance
with the final subdivision plat submitted to the Council and attached hereto as Exhibit A, including
allowing the existing structure to remain where it has been built until such time as it is
reconstructed or required to be reconstructed pursuant to the regulations governing non-
conforming uses.
Section 2. All future development at the subject properties shall meet the existing
Municipal Code requirements. The establishment of this plat precludes current and future owners
from obtaining setback variances from the Municipal Code at the subject properties.
Section 3. This ordinance shall not be printed in the Code of Webster Groves.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage
and approval.
Passed and Approved this _____ day of ______________ 2023.
____________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
BILL #9230
ORDINANCE #9230
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 60, THE TRAFFIC CODE, BY REPEALING
ARTICLE IV, SECTION 60.160, SPEED REGULATION GENERALLY, AND
AMENDING ARTICLE XVI, SECTION 60.940, SCHEDULE A
“MAXIMUM SPEED FOR DESIGNATED STREETS”
WHEREAS, the Police Department recommends amending Chapter 60, the Traffic Code, to
clarify Official Maximum Speed Limits, and the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of
public safety to enact this 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 IV, Section 60.160, Speed Regulation Generally, the
following language is hereby Repealed: Section 60.160. Speed Regulation Generally. No
person may operate a motor vehicle (except emergency vehicles on emergency runs) on any
street, or public or private way, place or lot at any time at a rate of speed in excess of twenty-
five (25) miles per hour, unless a higher/lower maximum rate of speed applicable to certain
designated streets or portions thereof be fixed by ordinance and marked by signs erected at
the beginning and end of such designated portions of such streets. The maximum speed limit
upon such designated areas shall be as stated in Schedule A hereof.
Section 2. Chapter 60, Article XVI, Section 60.940, Schedule A, “Maximum
Speed for Designated Streets,” is hereby amended to reflect a new title as follows:
Section 60.940. Schedule A – Maximum Speed for Designated Streets. Official
Maximum Speed Limits, and shall read as follows, reassigning subsections a, b and c
accordingly:
a. No person may operate a motor vehicle (except emergency vehicles on emergency runs)
on any street, or public or private way, place or lot at any time at a rate of speed in excess
of twenty-five (25) miles per hour, unless a higher/lower maximum rate of speed
applicable to certain designated streets or portions thereof be fixed by ordinance and
marked by signs erected at the beginning and end of such designated portions of such
streets. The maximum speed limit upon such designated areas shall be as stated in
Schedule A hereof.
b. In accordance with Article IV of this Chapter, all vehicles operating on and within
the limits of the following designated streets or portions thereof shall operate at
speeds as hereinafter provided in this and the following subsection:
[NOTE: MAINTAINS THE EXISTING LIST OF STREETS AND SPEED LIMITS]
c. The City Manager shall cause to be posted at all entrances to the City signs with black
letters four (4) inches high and one (1) inch wide, on a white background, indicating the
maximum speed of twenty-five (25) miles per hour unless otherwise posted, and shall
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cause to be posted upon all of the streets listed in Paragraph 1 above similar signs with
the designated speed for said streets thereon.
.
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 ______________ 2023.
__________________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________
CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION 2023-23
ADOPTION OF THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, that the
Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, as prepared by the City
Manager and presented to the City Council on April 18, 2023, after the required
advertisement thereof, including any revisions as of this date, is hereby adopted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 5.14 of the City Charter,
the several amounts stated in the budget as presented and revised by the Council, are
herewith appropriated to the several objects and purposes named.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2023.
________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
RESOLUTION #2023-24
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
THE 2023 CHIP SEAL PROGRAM, AND AMENDING THE FY-2023 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves advertised and received bids for
the construction contract for the chip seal program; and
WHEREAS, the bid from Missouri Petroleum Products, Inc., 1620
Woodson Road, St. Louis, MO 63114, in the amount of $261,928.56, was
determined to be the most advantageous bid received in accordance with the
specifications for the above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept
the bid of Missouri Petroleum Products, and to enter into a contract, for the sum
hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items constituting the bid are
provided in accordance with specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this project shall be paid
from the Street Improvement Tax Fund.
FURTHERMORE, the FY-2023 Budget shall be amended by an increase
of $88,223.56 to the Street Improvement Tax Fund.
ADOPTED this day of , 2023.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION #2023-25
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AT CITY HALL
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves Public Works Department
advertised and received bids for window replacement at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the bid from J & J Siding & Window Sales, Inc., 600 Cepi Dr.,
Chesterfield, MO 63005, in the amount of $71,030.00, was determined to be the
most advantageous bid received in accordance with the specifications for the
above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager be authorized to accept
the bid of J & J Siding & Window Sales, Inc., and to enter into a contract, for the
sum hereinabove set forth, and to assure that all items constituting the bid are
provided in accordance with specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this project shall be paid
from ARP funds.
ADOPTED this day of , 2023.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION #2023-26
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO
PURCHASE NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR MEMORIAL PARK
WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves received bids for new playground
equipment for Memorial Park; and
WHEREAS, the bid of Play & Park Structures, 544 Chestnut St., Chattanooga,
TN 37402, in the amount of $58,000.00, was determined to be the most
advantageous bid received 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 bid of
Play & Park Structures, and to enter into a contract, for the sum hereinabove set
forth, and to assure that all items constituting the bid are provided in accordance
with specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this project shall be paid from
the Park Improvement Fund.
ADOPTED this ____ day of ______, 2023.
__________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
______________________________
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION #2023-27
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE
NEW CARDIO EQUIPMENT
FOR THE RECREATION COMPLEX
WHEREAS, the City solicited bids for cardio equipment for the Rec Complex; and
WHEREAS, the bids for the purchase of new cardio equipment totaling $109,912.90,
from the following vendors was determined to be the most advantageous bids received in
accordance with the specifications:
1. Foremost Fitness, 1122 Spring Lilly Ct., High Ridge, MO 63094, in the amount of
$73,300.00.
2. Advanced Exercise Equipment, 861 SouthPark Drive, Ste. #100, Littleton, CO
80120, in the amount of $34,012.90.
3. Show Me Weights, 2001 Hitzert Ct., Fenton, MO 63026, in the amount of $2,600.00
(includes trade-in).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEBSTER GROVES, that the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into contracts for
the purchase of the abovementioned cardio equipment from the above vendors: Foremost
Fitness, Advanced Exercise Equipment, and Show Me Weights, for the amounts
hereinabove set forth, totaling $109,912.90, and to assure that all items are provided in
accordance with the specifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that funds for these purchases shall be charged to
the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund.
ADOPTED this ____ day of ____________, 2023.
________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
___________________________
CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION 2023-28
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE RENEWAL SUBSCRIPTION
FOR MICROSOFT OFFICE365
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the
annual renewal of Microsoft Office365 with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for an amount not
to exceed $62,703 within funds appropriated in FY23 in the American Rescue Plan fund.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2023.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2023-29
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR
LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City has received a cost estimate for Phase 1 of the City Laptop computer
purchase and transition for $49,050 from Insight Public Sector, 2701 E Insight Way,
Chandler AZ, 85286; and
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to enter into the
purchase of Phase 1 laptop computers and associated equipment with Insight Public
Sector, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $49,050 within funds appropriated in FY23 in
the American Rescue Plan fund.
Passed and approved on this _______ day of ________, 2023.
__________________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
City Clerk
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