Carolyn Mugg, a West Jewell Avenue resident, told the Kirkwood City Council on July 3 that on April 10 an ambulance could not drive to a home on the 700 block because cars were parked on both sides of the cul-de-sac, forcing crews to carry a gurney several houses to the patient.

Mugg said the 700 block of West Jewell includes access to Kirkwood High School via the Pioneer Path and that school events and other activities often turn the block into an overflow parking area. "Emergencies are unpredictable and unplanned, and the safety of our residents is the priority," she told the council.

The council considered Bill 11084, an ordinance that would add no-parking zones on parts of West Jewell Avenue and establish limited parking on school days. Councilman Reinecker moved to continue the ordinance to the July 17 meeting to allow staff to gather additional information; the motion passed on a voice vote.

Council discussion included a request to return with supplemental data at the next meeting; no formal restrictions were adopted at the July 3 meeting. The council also removed approval of the June 18 minutes from the consent agenda so it could add more detail about the cannabis public hearing in the minutes for a future meeting.

The council instructed staff to bring additional information back on July 17 so members can decide whether to adopt the proposed no-parking zones and limited-parking times.

Background: The proposed ordinance amends chapter 14, article 8 of the Kirkwood code to add specific no-parking segments and limited parking on school days. Council members did not vote on final adoption at the July 3 meeting and continued the item to July 17.