MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING
City Hall November 6, 2006
Council Chambers 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Alderwoman
Clements, Alderman Marshall, Alderwoman Krewson, Alderman Kramer, Alderman
Robertson, Alderman Wynn and Alderman Cross.
City
Attorney Albrecht, City Clerk/Administrator Seemayer, Director of Planning and
Development/Asst. City Administrator Denton and Executive Secretary Williams.
ABSENT: Mayor Kelly
(arrived at 8:05 p.m.), Alderman Leahy and City Treasurer Reynders.
In the absence of Mayor Kelly,
Mayor Pro Tem Clements presided over the meeting until Mayor Kelly arrived.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF
THE AGENDA OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2006
Motion was made by Alderman
Robertson, second by Alderman Kramer to amend and approve the Agenda of the
Regular Board of Aldermen Meeting of November 6, 2006 by placing Bill No. 5354
on hold and by adding an introduction of the new building official under item
(c). All in favor none opposed.
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF ALDERMEN MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2006
Motion was made by Alderman
Kramer, second by Alderman Marshall to approve and adopt the Minutes of the Regular
Board of Aldermen Meeting of October 16, 2006 as presented. All in favor none opposed.
PROCLAMATION – LAZELLE STEM
Mayor Pro Tem Clements stated
that Lazelle Stem, a resident of Brentwood, is being honored with a
proclamation on the occasion of her 100th birthday.
Alderman Wynn stated that it was
a privilege to be presenting the proclamation to Lazelle Stem who lives across
the street from him and has been a wonderful neighbor, giving inspiration to
the entire neighborhood. Alderman Wynn
read the proclamation into record.
Mayor Pro Tem Clements called for
a recess of the meeting at 7:10 p.m. in order to hold a reception in honor of
Lazelle Stem’s 100th birthday.
After the reception, the meeting
reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
Motion was made by Alderman
Cross, second by Alderman Marshall to accept the proclamation for Lazelle Stem
on the occasion of her 100th birthday by acclamation.
There were no objections.
BIDS – 18-Gallon Recycling Cart
City Administrator Seemayer
stated the City received a grant from the St. Louis Jeff/County Solid Waste
District in the amount of $12,000 and they will be purchasing carriers for the
recycling containers. The bids were
received and opened on Tuesday, October 31 as follows:
Custom Carts, LLC $14,000 – 500 carts
Kurb Kaddy $13,050 – 600 carts
The staff is recommending the smaller carrier because of
the price, the size and storage.
Alderman Cross stated that the Public Works Committee
decided that the carriers would be distributed free of charge to the residents
on a first come first serve basis.
HEARING OF ANY MATTER OF PUBLIC INTEREST UPON REQUEST OF
ANY PERSON PRESENT
New Building Official
Director of Planning and
Development/Asst. City Administrator Denton came before the Board and introduced
John Kildea, the new Building Official.
Mr. Kildea worked as a building commissioner for the City of Columbia,
Illinois. Prior to that he worked in
Belleville and O’Fallon, Illinois as building commissioner and building
inspector.
Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit/Pasta House Pronto
Mayor Pro Tem Clements announced
a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for the Pasta House Pronto would
now be heard at 7:30 p.m.
Scott Volding – Volding
Architecture/11136 Manchester Road/63122 came before the Board and introduced
himself.
Alderman Robertson asked Mr.
Volding how would the pedestrian traffic from the parking spaces enter the
building, since it is so close to Brentwood Boulevard. He is concerned that people might cut across
the public sidewalk without knowing where the front door is located.
Mr. Volding stated that the front
door remains where it is right now.
They will be maintaining the existing ramp and existing front entrance.
Alderman Robertson stated that
with the parking spaces close to Madge Avenue people might not realize that
they can cut across the parking lot and go through the outdoor café area. He asked if signs could be posted.
Mr. Volding stated that they have
not discussed that, but if it is a necessary item they can look into it.
Alderman Marshall asked what
entrance will the delivery trucks be using and if the turn on the north side of
the development is wide enough for trucks.
Mr. Volding stated that the
delivery trucks would be using the rear of the building. The dumpsters are at the rear of the
building, so he knows the trash truck makes that trip every couple of
days.
Alderman Kramer asked if there
would be outdoor seating.
Mr. Volding stated that there is
a small outdoor dining area.
Alderman Cross asked about the
hours of operation.
Mr. Volding responded that it
would be from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday possibly until
9:30 p.m.
Alderman Marshall asked if there
would be music in the outdoor seating area.
Mr. Volding stated that the other
two Pasta House Prontos have outdoor dining and they do not have music on the
patios.
Alderman Kramer stated that
during the review process he was curious about the curb cut removal and
replacement and St. Louis County’s approval of that. On the plan, it looks as though one curb cut is closed off.
Mr. Volding stated that they are
proposing to eliminate one of the curb cuts where the new outdoor dining patio
is proposed. He has contacted County
Highways and Traffic and initially he has been told that there will not be a
problem with that. There is a process
of applying and they will have to go through that process.
With no further comments, Mayor
Pro Tem Clements announced the Public Hearing closed at 7:40 p.m.
Public Hearing – Conditional Use Permit/Dean Team
Mayor Pro Tem Clements announced
a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Permit for the Dean Team would now be
heard at 7:41 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Clements asked if
there were any comments from the audience.
There were none.
With no comments, Mayor Pro Tem
Clements announced that the Public Hearing would be continued to the next
meeting.
Public Comment
Ronald Martin – 8510 Rosalie came
before the Board to express his concern about the stop signs on Rosalie Avenue
and Litzsinger Road at the bridge.
Mayor Pro Tem Clements stated
that the stop signs are at the crosswalk for the new trail because of some site
problems coming around that corner. It
was determined by the Public Safety Committee that it is a safety matter.
Alderman Cross stated that the
Public Works Committee felt that the stop signs are necessary because of the
new trail and the increased pedestrian traffic that will be crossing the
street. The developments on Hanley Road
have also increased the vehicular traffic coming through there as well and they
felt it was a safety issue.
Alderman Marshall stated that it
has been expressed to him that Brentwood has become a city of stop signs.
Alderman Wynn stated that things
change over the years. What might have
been very dangerous at one time may not be dangerous now. They should always be reviewing stop signs
to see which ones are no longer needed.
Alderman Marshall stated that he
believes the Public Safety Committee is reviewing a stop sign on Eulalie at
Mary Kay Court. It is a dangerous stop
sign because of the hill and they have gotten several complaints about it.
INTRODUCTIONS, READINGS AND PASSAGE OF BILLS AND
RESOLUTIONS
1st and 2nd
Readings of Bills
Motion was made by Alderman Cross,
second by Alderwoman Krewson to give Bills No. 5351, 5352 and 5353 first and
second readings. All in favor none
opposed.
Bill No. 5351 – Through and Major Streets
City Attorney Albrecht gave Bill
No. 5351, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE REVISED CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI BY ADDING TWO NEW PARAGRAPHS TO SECTION
14-1030, SCHEDULE DD, OF SAID CHAPTER RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF CERTAIN
STREETS TO BE THROUGH OR MAJOR STREETS; PROVIDING FOR THE CURRENT MAINTENANCE OF
THIS CODE; PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR
THE REPEAL OF ALL CONFLICTING ORDINANCES, its first and second readings.
Alderman Kramer read a synopsis
of Bill No. 5351 as a Bill that would authorize east & west bound stop signs
at Litzsinger & Rosalie where the new pedestrian trail crosses the street.
This Bill has been discussed and approved by the Public Works Committee.
Motion was made by Alderman
Cross, second by Alderman Kramer to approve and adopt Bill No. 5351. Roll call:
Alderwoman Clements, yes; Alderman Marshall, no; Alderwoman Krewson,
yes; Alderman Kramer, yes; Alderman Robertson, no; Alderman Wynn, no; Alderman
Cross, yes.
With the vote being four (4) in
favor of the legislation and three (3) against it, Bill No. 5351 failed.
Bill No. 5352 – Drainage Easement Agreement
City Attorney Albrecht gave Bill
No. 5352, AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DRAINAGE EASEMENT
AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI WITH KRASKA ENTERPRISES,
L.L.C., 516 HANLEY INDUSTRIAL COURT, BRENTWOOD, MISSOURI 63144, its first and
second readings.
Alderman Kramer read a synopsis
of Bill No. 5352 as a Bill that authorizes an easement for a storm water
drainage pipe to Kraska Enterprises at 516 Hanley Ind. Ct. The drainage pipe
crosses the property that Mr. Kraska donated to the City for the new pedestrian
trail.
Motion was made by Alderman
Marshall, second by Alderman Robertson to approve and adopt Bill No. 5352. Roll call:
Alderwoman Clements, yes; Alderman Marshall, yes; Alderwoman Krewson,
yes; Alderman Kramer, yes; Alderman Robertson, yes; Alderman Wynn, yes;
Alderman Cross, yes.
The Mayor Pro Tem thereupon
declared Bill No. 5352 duly passed and signed same into approval thereof. Said Bill was given Ordinance No. 4043.
Bill No. 5353 – Conditional Use Permit/Pasta
House Pronto
City Attorney Albrecht gave Bill No. 5353, AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PASTA HOUSE PRONTO, WHICH PERMITS UNDER CERTAIN
CONDITIONS THE USE OF CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FOR OPERATION OF A RESTAURANT;
PROVIDING THE CONDITIONS OF SUCH USAGE; AND PROVIDING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF
THIS ORDINANCE, its first and second readings.
Alderman Kramer read a synopsis of Bill No. 5353 as a Bill that grants
a Conditional Use Permit to Pasta House Pronto at 2539 South Brentwood Blvd.
(former site of the Shoe Stop) The restaurant will have limited seating,
catering mainly to carry out orders. The menu is similar to the Pasta House
menu. Planning & Zoning reviewed and approved the application.
Alderman Marshall asked if the Conditional Use Permit would be in
conformance with the City’s signage requirements.
Director of Planning and Development Denton responded yes.
Mayor Pro Tem Clements asked Mr. Volding if there would be a follow up
request for a liquor license and do they serve alcohol in the other
restaurants?
Mr. Volding responded that they serve beer at the Kirkwood location. He does not know if they will serve alcohol
at this location.
Motion was made by Alderman Marshall, second by Alderman Wynn to approve
and adopt Bill No. 5353. Roll
call: Alderwoman Clements, yes;
Alderman Marshall, yes; Alderwoman Krewson, yes; Alderman Kramer, yes; Alderman
Robertson, yes; Alderman Wynn, yes; Alderman Cross, yes.
The Mayor Pro Tem thereupon declared Bill No. 5353 duly passed and signed
same into approval thereof. Said Bill
was given Ordinance No. 4044.
ACCOUNTS
AGAINST THE CITY
Motion was made by Alderman Marshall, second by Alderman Wynn to accept
the warrant list dated 11/6/06. All in
favor none opposed.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES AND DEPARTMENT HEADS:
Mayor’s
Report
Mayor Pro Tem Clements announced that an Executive Session/Real Estate
Matter would be held following the regular meeting.
Public Safety Committee – No further report
Public Works Committee – No further report
Director of Planning and Development – No
report
Ways and Means Committee
– No report
City Attorney – No
report
City Clerk/Administrator
Special Use Permit/Temporary Liquor License
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery
City Administrator Seemayer
stated that the Chaumette Vineyards and Winery is requesting a Special Use
Permit/Temporary Liquor License to sell malt liquor and wine at the Viking
Store in Brentwood from November 13th through December 23rd,
2006.
Jennifer Johnson – Marketing
Director of Chaumette Vineyards and Winery came before the Board and stated
that she applied for a temporary liquor license so that they would be able to
pour their wine at the Viking Store and sell to those who would like to buy
it. They have recently collaborated
with the Viking Store to be their exclusive winery for their cooking classes as
well as their food and wine classes.
The purchasing of the wine is just for the sake of convenience. They have it set up so that if people prefer
to purchase the wine elsewhere, they are in just about every retailer in town
and they have a special collaboration with Whole Foods.
Alderman Wynn asked if the Board
approves the temporary liquor license would they be opening themselves up to
other multiple temporary liquor licenses from other people.
Excise Commissioner Clements
stated that he does not believe it will be a problem.
Motion was made by Alderman
Marshall, second by Alderman Robertson to approve the temporary liquor license
for Chaumette Vineyards & Winery.
Roll call: Alderwoman Clements, yes; Alderman Marshall, yes; Alderwoman
Krewson, yes; Alderman Kramer, yes; Alderman Robertson, yes; Alderman Wynn,
yes; Alderman Cross, yes.
Excise Commissioner
Liquor License Request/Chandler Hill Vineyards
Excise Commissioner Clements
stated that Chandler Hill Vineyards has applied for a package liquor license
for 728 Hanley Industrial Court to sell wine wholesale. It will be a warehouse
operation, no distilling. Everything is
in order and he recommends approval for the liquor license.
Motion was made by Alderman
Cross, second by Alderwoman Krewson to approve the liquor license for Chandler
Hill Vineyards. Roll call: Alderwoman Clements, yes; Alderman Marshall,
yes; Alderwoman Krewson, yes; Alderman Kramer, yes; Alderman Robertson, yes;
Alderman Wynn, yes; Alderman Cross, yes.
Library
Alderman Wynn stated that Lazelle
Stem’s artwork would be displayed in the library for the month of November.
Municipal League
City Administrator Seemayer
reminded everyone that the City of Brentwood will be hosting this month’s
Municipal League meeting on Thursday, November 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers of Brentwood City Hall.
Communication – No
further report
Insurance Committee
– No report
Historical Society
– No report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Veterans’ Day Observance
Mayor Pro Tem Clements reminded
everyone of the Veterans’ Day Observance on Thursday, November 9th
at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Brentwood City Hall.
NEW BUSINESS
Tree Lighting Ceremony
City Administrator Seemayer mentioned the tree lighting ceremony would
take place on Friday, November 17th at the Recreation Center at 6:00
p.m. They will also simultaneously be
lighting the trees on Strassner Road and the lights on City Hall building.
Traffic Problems
Alderman Marshall stated that he has received several complaints about
the drive-thru traffic entering Starbucks Restaurant from Brentwood
Boulevard. The line for the drive-thru
is obstructing traffic on Brentwood Boulevard.
Alderman Cross stated that St. Louis County has been monitoring the
traffic at early hours in the morning, lunch time and in the evening as well.
Mayor Kelly arrived at the
meeting at 8:05 p.m.
Appointments
Mayor Kelly requested the
appointment of David Dimmett to the Planning and Zoning Commission and Alderman
Kramer to the Communication Committee.
Motion was made by Alderman
Marshall, second by Alderman Wynn to approve the appointment of David Dimmett
to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
All in favor none opposed.
Motion was made by Alderman Wynn, second by Alderwoman Clements to
approve the appointment of Alderman Kramer to the Communication Committee. All in favor none opposed.
Recess
A recess was called at 8:10 p.m.
for an Executive Session/Real Estate Matter.
Executive Session/Real Estate Matter
Motion was made by Alderman
Cross, second by Alderman Wynn to enter into an Executive Session/Real Estate
Matter at 8:15 p.m. All in favor none
opposed.
After discussion, motion was made
by Alderwoman Clements, second by Alderman Marshall to return to open session
at 8:45 p.m. All in favor none opposed.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made by Alderwoman
Clements, second by Alderman Marshall to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 p.m. All in favor none opposed.
Pat
Kelly, Mayor
Attest:
Chris Seemayer, City Clerk