Lynn Goetz, 14706 Clayton Road

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City Administrator Kuntz said this position is proposed due to a request from the Rockwood School District. It’s an expansion of an existing program and is subject to Federal funding. The only cost to the City would be the start up cost for the recruitment, testing, and pre-employment physical. The school district would pay the difference between the grant and Ballwin’s salary costs. It’s a 3-year COPS Grant. If Federal funding is not obtained, the City would not proceed with the position. If Rockwood decided they didn’t want to continue, the officer would be used for regular patrol and for annexations previously authorized. In the summer months, the officer would be on street patrol.

A motion was made by Alderman Robinson and seconded by Alderman Easter to give Mr. Kuntz authority to proceed with the Grant application process. A voice vote was taken with an affirmative unanimous result. The motion was declared passed.

City Administrator Kuntz expressed appreciation to Roy and Peggy Duenke for their hard work on the Holiday Lighting Contest and serving as co-chairmen for the Ballwin 50^th Anniversary, a year long series of events. He thanked them for their contribution to the community and making these events memorable.

City Administrator Kuntz said the city calendars were supposed to be delivered to the residents the third week in December. A new vendor was used for this project. It closed down during the bad weather, thus delaying the calendar production and distribution. This vendor will not be used for the 2002 calendars. The calendars are at the Post Office and will hopefully be delivered this week.

City Administrator Kuntz said the report from Crawford, Bunting, Brammeier is married to the concept of a continuous suicide lane. He didn’t think this was the type of roadway that the Board wanted for New Ballwin Road. Alderman Huddleston said when the roundabouts were discussed, it was suggested that the pedestrian crossings be moved away from the intersections, and this report is suggesting moving them to the intersections. Alderman Boland said some medians are recommended. Alderman Easter said she would like to see a drawing of the concept. Alderman Nichols said mid-block pedestrian signals would affect traffic flow considerably. People are still going to cross at the corners if there is a crosswalk there or not.

Alderman Buermann said the traffic on Saturday morning is backed up from Manchester Road to Holy Infant. Alderman Byatt said it’s hard for the kids to cross because the cars aren’t obeying the speed limit. The speed limit should not be raised.

Mayor Jones suggested that a representative of Crawford Bunting come before the Board after staff has relayed the concerns. Alderman Suozzi asked that Crawford, Bunting, Brammeier report to the Board regarding New Ballwin Road and the Kehrs Mill/Holloway Road intersection.

City Administrator Kuntz said this is regarding the 1999 annexed areas and the need to place the zoning changes before the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration and then the Board of Aldermen.

Assistant City Administrator Aiken explained that Ballwin needs to create a new district that is based on the St. Louis County R-4 District. This was done when the Ballwin R-2A and R-3 districts were created.

A motion was made by Alderman Huddleston and seconded by Alderman Buermann to place the zoning changes before the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration and then the Board of Aldermen. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.

City Administrator Kuntz said this is regarding a change to the definition of commercial vehicles to make it address types of vehicles that are not presently included.

Assistant City Administrator Aiken said this is recommended to include tow trucks, farm implements and other types of specialized vehicles and equipment.

A motion was made by Alderman Robinson and seconded by Alderman Nichols to have a draft amendment to the definition of commercial vehicles prepared for Board review. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.

City Administrator Kuntz said this is a recommendation that permit fees be tied to an industry cost of construction schedule rather than the estimates of the applicant. He said it would give a great degree of standardization and a positive revenue impact. Everyone would be treated alike.

A motion was made by Alderman Byatt and seconded by Alderman Huddleston to have an ordinance prepared for Board consideration and approval that the permit fees be tied to an industry cost schedule. A voice vote was taken with a unanimous affirmative result and the motion was declared passed.

City Administrator Kuntz said this is regarding the preliminary feasibility report for rebuilding the intersection. He said he would not recommend a double lane roundabout. Because of the Olde Towne Center, some traffic patterns in the future could change and there will be greater flexibility in manipulating a timing cycle with a 4-way activated signal, than trying to reconfigure lanes on a circle.

Alderman Byatt said if a signal is installed it should have a pedestrian phase. Alderman Suozzi said the design for New Ballwin Road is not pedestrian friendly. Alderman Robinson said it was made clear that the main concern for New Ballwin Road was pedestrian traffic. Alderman Nichols said the engineer’s design for New Ballwin Road has more concern for moving cars than being pedestrian friendly.

Alderman Robinson asked City Engineer Kramer if there’s any merit in staying with this engineering firm. Mr. Kramer said they are the best in St. Louis.

City Administrator Kuntz said at the conclusion of this meeting, a closed session is necessary to discuss a real estate acquisition issue.