City Council - Regular Meetings

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 – SEPTEMBER 19, 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. TOPICS: • Police Community Engagement Board Presentation • Entrepreneur Micro-Grant Awardee Recognition 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 – SEPTEMBER 19, 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 • National Hispanic Heritage Month • Suicide Prevention Month III. REMARKS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND VISITORS IV. NEW BUSINESS - MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Bill #9233 – Third Reading - An Ordinance Authorizing The Levying and Establishing the Rate of Annual Property Taxes to be Collected for the Year 2023 by the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, and Repealing Ordinance No. 9192 2. Bill #9234 – Third Reading - An Ordinance Authorizing The Levying and Establishing the Rate of Annual Property Taxes to be Collected for the Year 2023 for the Webster Groves Library District, and Repealing Ordinance No. 9193  VI. NEW BUSINESS 1. Appointment of Provisional Judge Daniel J. Nolan 2. Resolution #2023-35 – Revising Sewer Lateral Repair Cost Percentage Formula Related to the Sewer Lateral Program VII. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes – September 5, 2023 2. Resolution #2023-41 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement to Finalize the Contract Documents for the Service Center Vestibule 3. Resolution #2023-42 – Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Replacement of the Concrete City Hall Plaza 4. Resolution #2023-43 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Fifty (50) Glock Pistols for the Police Department 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– OCTOBER 3, 2023  BILL NO. 9233 ORDINANCE NO. 9233 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR 2023 BY THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9192 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES: Section 1: There is hereby levied for the year 2023 upon all real and personal property in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, subject to taxation, the following taxes for the following purposes, to wit: A) For general municipal purposes on each $100.00 of assessed valuation, a tax of $0.160 on residential property, a tax of $0.183 on commercial property and a tax of $0.280 on personal property. B) For street improvements on each $100.00 of assessed valuation, a tax of $0.103 on residential property, a tax of $0.118 on commercial property and a tax of $0.181 on personal property. C) For the purpose of paying the City’s contribution to the retirement fund of the general and public safety employees of the City on each $100.00 of assessed valuation, a tax of $0.151 on residential property, a tax of $0.190 on commercial property and a tax of $0.200 on personal property. D) For the purpose of paying principal and interest on the outstanding general obligation bond Issues of the City on each $100.00 of assessed valuation, a tax of $0.199 on residential, commercial and personal property. E) For the purpose of funding the Old Orchard Special Taxing District on each $100.00 of assessed valuation, a tax of $0.301 on residential and $0.253 on commercial property. F) For the purpose of funding the Old Webster Special Taxing District on each $100.00 of assessed valuation, a tax of $0.166 on residential and a tax of $0.165 on commercial property. G) For the purpose of funding the Crossroads Special Taxing District on each $100.00 of assessed valuation, a tax of $0.258 on commercial property. Section 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, including Ordinance #9192. 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 as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this ________day of ____________, 2023. ___________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ City Clerk  BILL NO. 9234 ORDINANCE NO. 9234 AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR 2023 FOR THE WEBSTER GROVES LIBRARY DISTRICT, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9193 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES: Section 1: There is hereby levied for the year 2023 upon all real and personal property in the City of Webster Groves, Missouri, subject to taxation, the following taxes for the following purposes, to wit: A) For funding the Webster Groves Municipal Library District general purposes on each $100.00 of assessed valuation, a tax of $0.194 on residential property, a tax of $0.226 on commercial property and a tax of $0.315 on personal property. Section 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, including Ordinance #9193. 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 as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this ________day of ____________, 2023. ____________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ City Clerk  RESOLUTION #2023-35 REVISING SEWER LATERAL REPAIR COST PERCENTAGE FORMULA RELATED TO THE SEWER LATERAL PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Sewer Lateral Fund has started to increase over the past several years, and the program currently covers 70% of the repair cost, with the property owner paying 30%; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department recommends increasing the coverage to 80%, with the property owner paying 20%; and WHEREAS, the maximum coverage shall remain the same at $3,500, and up to $8,000, if repairs are in the street. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, that the above new sewer lateral fund formula will become effective with the adoption of this Resolution. ADOPTED this ______day of _____________, 2023. __________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ______________________________ CITY CLERK  CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES September 5, 2023 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 7:43 p.m. Present at Roll Call: Mayor Laura Arnold Councilmember Pam Bliss Councilmember David Franklin Councilmember Emerson Smith Councilmember Karen D. Alexander (via teleconference) 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS Levying and Establishing the Rate of Annual Property Taxes to be Collected for the Year 2023 by the City of Webster Groves, Missouri Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing. Gregory Donovan, Fiscal Planning and Performance Manager, gave a presentation on the City tax rates. (Exhibit A). Neil Bruntrager, City Attorney, entered the following into the public record: • Presentation materials from Mr. Donovan from September 5, 2023, and applicable Code sections. Mayor Arnold closed the public hearing. BILL #9233 – FIRST & SECOND READING Councilmember Hixson Shepherd introduced BILL #9233 – ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR 2023 BY THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9192, 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. Levying and Establishing the Rate of Annual Property Taxes to be Collected for the Year 2023 for the Webster Groves Library District Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing. Gregory Donovan, Fiscal Planning and Performance Manager, gave a presentation on the Library District tax rates. (Exhibit A). September 5, 2023 Mr. Bruntrager entered the following into the public record: • Presentation materials from Mr. Donovan from September 5, 2023, and applicable Code sections. Mayor Arnold closed the public hearing. BILL #9234 – FIRST & SECOND READING Councilmember Franklin introduced BILL #9234 – ENTITLED: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ESTABLISHING THE RATE OF ANNUAL PROPERTY TAXES TO BE COLLECTED FOR THE YEAR 2023 FOR THE WEBSTER GROVES LIBRARY DISTRICT, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 9193, 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 Justin Miller, 720 Fairview, spoke about local speed zones. He asked why several high traffic area speed limits are set at 30 miles per hour -- instead of 25 miles per hour. Mayor Arnold stated that although this forum is not structured to be a conversation, she will follow up with Mr. Miller. Dave Buck, 124 S. Elm Avenue. (See Exhibit B) NEW BUSINESS – MAYOR, COUNCILMEMBERS, CITY ATTORNEY, CITY MANAGER No New Business. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BILL #9232 THIRD READING On motion of Councilmember Bliss, seconded by Councilmember Richardson, BILL #9232 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES, MISSOURI AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $682,900 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFEASING A PORTION OF THE CITY’S OUTSTANDING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, PAYING CERTAIN COSTS OF SUCH DEFEASANCE AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, having been introduced and read twice on August 1, 2023, was taken up its title read a third time and placed upon its passage to become Ordinance #9232. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Bill #9232. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that Bill #9232 was approved. 2 September 5, 2023 NEW BUSINESS CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD UPDATE Jeanne Kirkton, Chair of the Charter Review Advisory Board, made a presentation to the Council. (Exhibit C) Mayor Arnold requested that the Charter Review Advisory Board present to the Council a report of the recommendations for the council to review by the October 17, 2023 Council meeting. Also, during the October 17, 2023 Council meeting, she would like to discuss how they will engage with the public. Mayor Arnold stated that she would like this item to meet the ballot deadline for the April 2024 election. DESIGNATION OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK SHELIA BRADLEY A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, to designate Shelia Bradley as the Deputy City Clerk. Mayor Arnold called for the vote to designate Shelia Bradley as Deputy City Clerk. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated Shelia Bradley has been designated as the Deputy City Clerk. RESOLUTION #2023-36 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND STATE OF MISSOURI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING, AND PURCHASE OF TWO PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED AS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED, REPETITIVE LOSS, FLOOD-AFFECTED PROPERTIES Councilmember Smith made a motion, which was seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to approve Resolution #2023-36. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on Resolution #2023-36. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: SMITH, ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that Resolution #2023-36 was approved. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Councilmember Richardson, seconded by Councilmember Hixson Shepherd, to approve the Consent Agenda. Mayor Arnold called for the vote on the Consent Agenda. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: ALEXANDER, RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH NOES: NONE Mayor Arnold stated that the Consent Agenda was approved. 3 September 5, 2023 The following Consent Agenda was approved: • Approval of Minutes – August 1, 2023 • Resolution #2023-37 – Authorizing the City Manager to Disburse the FY-2024 Payment Related to the Multi-Year Agreement for Lifeguard Management Services • Resolution #2023-38 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase One (1) Replacement Truck and Purchase and Install a New Trash Hauling Dump Bed Insert for the Parks & Recreation Department • Resolution #2023-39 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Legal Services, and Prosecutor Services, from the Bruntrager and Billings Firm in Accord with the Previously Authorized Agreement • Resolution #2023-40 – Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase EMS Billing Services from Proclaims EMS Billing, and Amending the Budget for FY-2024 APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS • Brian Bergfeld was appointed to the Historic Preservation Commission • Dr. Grace Lee was appointed as the School Board Member on the Parks & Recreation Commission • Carol Duenke was reappointed to the Architectural Review Board • Bud Bellomo was reappointed as the Chamber of Commerce Member on the Business Development Commission • Eric Bowring was reappointed to the Business Development Commission • Susanne Indelicato was reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission • Kate Krieger was reappointed to the Parks & Recreation Commission EXECUTIVE (CLOSED) SESSION Councilmember Bliss made a motion, which was seconded by Councilmember Richardson, to go into Executive Closed Session per Negotiated Contract [MO. STATUTE 610.021 (12)]. Mayor Arnold called for the vote to go into Executive (Closed) Session. MEMBERS VOTING: AYES: RICHARDSON, HIXSON SHEPHERD, ARNOLD, BLISS, FRANKLIN, SMITH, ALEXANDER 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 9:00 p.m. on motion of the Mayor, duly seconded. PASSED AND APPROVED this _______day of ____________________ 2023. ________________________ Mayor _______________ City Clerk 4  Exhibit A Public Hearing 2023 Property Tax Rates Gregory Donovan Fiscal Planning and Performance Manager September 5, 2023 HOW PROPERTY IS ASSESSED • Real Property determined January 1 of ODD years. • Personal property determined January 1 EVERY year. • Vehicle market value determined by the NADA October issue. • Once appraised (market) value has been determined, the assessor calculates a percentage, based on classification, of that value to arrive at assessed value.  ARRIVING AT THE TAX LEVY CLASSIFICATION PERCENTAGES OF MARKET VALUE Real Estate Personal TO CALCULATE TAXES Residential 19% Historic Autos 5% Farm Equip, (Assessed Value/100) X Agriculture 12% Livestock 12% Total Real Property Levy Commercial, etc. 32% Grain 12% Cars, Boats, etc. 33 ⅓% ($19,000/100) x $7.00 = A residence with an appraised value of $1,330.00 $100,000 would be assessed at 19%, which would place its assessed value FOR TAXES at Total Real Property Tax Bill $19,000.  2023 Valuation 2022 Valuation Increase City of Webster Groves Residential $671,286,050 $586,895,840 14.38% Commercial $80,743,230 $76,155,304 6.02% Personal Property $93,159,944 $87,369,364 6.62% Crossroads Taxing District Commercial $7,067,350 $5,300,640 33.33% Old Orchard Taxing District Residential $2,405,530 $2,161,950 11.27% Commercial $12,923,670 $10,882,700 18.75% Old Webster Taxing District Residential $3,503,390 $2,868,800 22.12% Commercial $25,219,780 $18,731,440 34.64% CITY ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUATION  2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 Residential Residential Commercial Commercial Personal Personal General Operations .160 .172 .183 .206 .280 .280 Street Improvements .103 .111 .118 .133 .181 .181 Police & Fire Pension .151 .163 .190 .214 .200 .200 Debt Service .199 .241 .199 .241 . 199 .241 Crossroads Taxing - - .258 .328 - - District Old Orchard Taxing .301 .319 .253 .286 - - District Old Webster Taxing .166 .193 .165 .210 - - District CITY PROPERTY TAX RATE CHANGES 2022 TO 2023  2023 Percent of 2022 Percent Rate per $100 Change Tax Bill of Tax Bill Debt Service $ 0.1990 32.46% 35.08% General Fund $ 0.1600 26.10% 25.04% Street Improvements $ 0.1030 16.80% 16.16% Pension $ 0.1510 24.63% 23.72% TOTAL $ 0.6130 100.0% CITY RESIDENTIAL TAX RATE AS SHARE OF TOTAL TAX RATES – FUND CERTAIN 0.350 0.300 0.250 0.200 0.150 0.100 0.050 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 General Fund Street Improvements Pension Debt Service Old Orchard Taxing District Old Webster Taxing District CITY RESIDENTIAL TAX RATES 2014-2023  City of Webster Groves St. Louis County Metropolitan Zoo Museum Webster Library 9.20% 5.60% District 2.80% 3.39% Special School District 14.05% St. Louis Metropolitan Sewer District Community 2.29% College 3.73% Roads and Bridges 1.11% Productive Living Board 0.94% Other State of Missouri 4.74% 0.40% Webster Groves Schools 56.49% RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RATES 2022 BY AGENCY $3,500.00 $3,147.74 $392,696 appraised value home $3,000.00 $74,612 $2,500.00 assessed value $2,000.00 $5,572.12 total tax paid $1,500.00 $512.95 City of Webster Groves $1,000.00 $783.06 $512.59 $500.00 $311.88 $188.62 $155.94 $207.94 $127.81 $61.93 $52.23 $22.38 $0.00 Webster Special City of St. Louis Metropolitan Webster St. Louis Metropolitan Roads and Productive State of Groves School Webster County Zoo Museum Library Community Sewer District Bridges Living Board Missouri Schools District Groves District College EXAMPLE: RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX PAID 2022  Current Valuation Prior Year Valuation Municipal Library District Residential $671,286,050 $586,895,840 Commercial $80,743,230 $76,155,304 Personal Property $93,334,604 $87,504,154 LIBRARY ASSESSED PROPERTY VALUATION  2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 Residential Residential Commercial Commercial Personal Personal Library TOTAL $0.1940 $0.2090 $0.2260 $0.2550 $0.3150 $0.3150 LIBRARY PROPERTY TAX RATE (LEVY) CHANGES 2022 TO 2023  0.3 0.25 0.2 0.15 0.1 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 LIBRARY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX RATES 2014-2023  November Property Tax Receipt And Sales Tax Receipt UPCOMING TAX INFORMATION  Property & Sales Tax Information www.webstergrovesmo.gov/99/Finance Questions? www.webstergrovesmo.gov/ www.webstergrovesmo.gov/ budget 626/Five-Year-Fiscal-Plan TAX, BUDGET, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES  Exhibit B Nakazono, Katie From: Dave Buck <dave@buckstl.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 6:50 AM To: Curtis, Dale; Perks, Greg; Ellis, Brett; Bainter, Gary; 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; Perry, Mara; Davis, Scott; Rehg, Todd Cc: Jaime Mowers; Kevin Murphy; Randy Drilingas; Don Corrigan; Melissa Wilkinson; websterjournal@gmail.com; Arnold Stricker; Mark Langston; Ree Hamlin; rebeccanow@sbcglobal.net; Lexie O'Brien; Chris Redford; Anne Barenkamp; laurapalmerx24@yaqhoo.com Subject: Dave Buck's "Remarks From the Community & Visitors" at the WG City Council Regular Meeting, 9/5/23 Caution: This is an External Message ‐ Please be cautious when opening links or attachments “As a 23‐year Webster Groves resident, and given your public hearing tonight on property taxes, I know and accept – as does most every resident in our city – that we pay higher taxes in Webster Groves than other municipali es in St. Louis County. But it is totally worth it and of great value to residents, led by the excellence of our schools and our city services. Now, I mean no disrespect to other vital city services of Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks & Recrea on and Public Affairs & Community Engagement, but the two city services at the very top of my list are our Webster Groves Police and Fire Departments. Which is why I just want to say: (Sung to the song, “We Are The Champions” by Queen) “You fight the fires, And save many lives. You protect our families Of Children, husbands and wives. As for mistakes, you’ve made a few, You stare danger right in the face 1 And you always come through!!!! And you go on, and on, and on, and on,,,, YOU ARE THE CHAMPIONS, my friends, And you’ll keep Webster safe ‘ l the end, YOU ARE THE CHAMPIONS, YOU ARE THE CHAMPIONS, No me for losers ‘cause YOU ARE THE CHAMPIONS Of Webster World!!!!!!” Thank YOU, boys! Thank YOU!” PEACE. Dave 314‐952‐0910 2 Exhibit C Charter Review Advisory Board Update CHARTER REVIEW ADVISORY BOARD 11 MONTHS LATER • HELD TWO OR MORE MEETINGS/MONTH SINCE OCTOBER 2022 • CREATED SUBCOMMITTEES ON WARDS, COUNCIL COMPENSATION, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TOPICS • REVIEWED COUNCIL/STAFF INPUT AND THE CHARTER • TRACKED & PRIORITIZED PROPOSED CHANGES • SOUGHT PUBLIC INPUT USING SURVEY MONKEY, LISTENING SESSIONS AND A PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE • VOTED ON PROPOSED CHANGES AUGUST 22, 2023 • DRAFTING COMPREHENSIVE FINAL REPORT TO COUNCIL IN PROGRESS  • PREAMBLE: mixed reviews on adding Model City Charter value language • AT-LARGE, WARD, HYBRID ELECTIONS: preferences for all three systems • COUNCIL COMPENSATION: general agreement that it’s time to address • LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS: split views on bill posting via paper copies/online. “Contemporary means of publication” is too vague for some. Sunshine Law 24-hour notice not well understood.  OPEN • ADMINISTATIVE DEPARTMENTS & BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: public unaware of long- standing Charter requirements on city managers heading a department(s) HOUSE: • FINANCIAL AUDIT: concern about extending the due date past 45 days after close of fiscal year TAKE-AWAYS • PLANNING & ZONING/DEVELOPMENT NAME CHANGE, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, REGIONAL COOPERATION: more support than concern • PETITION SIGNATURES & BALLOT PREPARATION: support compliance with election law, no change, registered voters vs. ballots, raise/keep percentages the same • ROLE OF PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: mixed range of reviews. Good > too vague Comments-from-Charter-Review-Advisory-Board-Open-House-8923 (webstergrovesmo.gov)  FINAL INTRODUCTION REPORT CHARTER REVIEW METHODOLOGY • PROCESS TO • SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS • INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS • PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT METHODS & RESULTS COUNCIL • MATERIALS REVIEWED RECOMMENDATIONS AND COMMENTARY • RECOMMENDATIONS CONSIDERED BUT NOT ADOPTED Blueprint for future CRAB MEMBER & PUBLIC COMMENTS reviews  RESOLUTION #2023-41 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO FINALIZE THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE SERVICE CENTER VESTIBULE WHEREAS, it was necessary to have drawings prepared for the Service Center Vestibule, which was under a separate contract; and WHEREAS, the proposal of Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT), 1 Memorial Dr., #500, St. Louis, MO 63102, in the amount of $16,455.00, was determined to be the most advantageous proposal 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 Crawford, Murphy & Tilly (CMT), 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 Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund. ADOPTED this day of , 2023. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK  RESOLUTION #2023-42 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE CONCRETE CITY HALL PLAZA WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves advertised and received bids for the replacement of the concrete City Hall Plaza; and WHEREAS, the bid from Sweetens Concrete, 450 E. 1st St. S., Wright City, MO 63390, in the amount of $50,526.00, 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 Sweetens Concrete, 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 Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund. ADOPTED this day of , 2023. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK  RESOLUTION #2023-43 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE FIFTY (50) GLOCK PISTOLS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of Webster Groves received bids for the purchase of fifty (50) pistols for the Police Department; and WHEREAS, the bid of Kiesler Police Supply, 2802 Sable Mill Road, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, which includes the trade-in amount, in the amount of $20,221.00 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 Kiesler Police Supply, for the sum hereinabove set forth, and to enter into a contract, and ensure that all items constituting the bid are provided in accordance with specifications. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the funds for this purchase shall be paid from the Capital Improvement Sales Tax Fund. ADOPTED this ____ day of ______, 2023. __________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: ______________________________ CITY CLERK