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First, the Council was supposed to vote on the Walmart drone delivery proposal, but when the Mayor made the motion to bring it to the floor, none of the other Councilors seconded the motion meaning it was never brought to the floor for a vote. I think this is quite inappropriate and immature on the part of the council. Roberts Rules requires a second to prevent single rogue members from forcing votes on weird little pet issues. This is an application made to the city that was assessed by P&Z and sent to the Council for a vote. They should vote on it and explain their rationale for they opposed the measure, not sit there blinking, acting like it's not even worth their time. This shit is important.
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Then, right afterwards the Council voted to approve the site plan for the 202 Double Eagle apartments on the old public works site. So I guess we're moving forward with this thing sans Chapter 100? Presumably at a lower negotiated price? I don't love the project, and I don't think it will feel anything like an urban neighborhood as the developer has promised, but I do think it will wind up being very good for affordability, the financial health of Downtown Kirkwood, and ultimately the city's tax base (although the City should really have allow commercial uses and restaurants in the R-7 zoning district for this thing).
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That’s all for this week! Two events to flag for you. This Saturday, October 24th, from 1:00–4:00 pm, the Kirkwood Historical Society is hosting its Century Homes Tour. According to last week's WKT, it includes five Kirkwood homes, all more than 100 years old, including the Nipher House, built ~1907 for the Wash U physicist Nipher Middle’s namesake. The more you know! Tickets are $25 at Mudd’s Grove (302 W. Argonne) or online at tinyurl.com/8jwzt7hu, with proceeds going to the Save Mudd’s Grove campaign.
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Then next Tuesday, October 27th, at 7:00 pm, Kirkwood's Community Land Trust is holding a meeting at Kirkwood United Methodist Church featuring Farrell Carfield, executive director of the Webster Groves Community Land Trust. Great chance to hear more about the concept and get involved (especially if you have a home you want to donate and/or a background in accounting). Have a great weekend, everyone!
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