Ballwin Council May Vote on Driver Safety Law

Ballwin City Council members are expected to vote Monday night on a new law that would cap the number of adult passengers who can legally ride in a vehicle's front seat, in addition to barring drivers from putting their hands outside their vehicle.

The proposal would limit the number of passengers "over the age of 16" who can ride in the front seat of a vehicle to three. The proposal also would make it illegal for any driver or passenger to put any part of his body outside the vehicle's door or window, unless the driver is giving a hand signal as designated in state statutes.

Also on the agenda for Monday is an ordinance authorizing the city to engage in eminent domain. The legislation specifically identifies four parcels of land between the 500 block and 900 block of Kehrs Mill Road that city representatives plan to condemn in order to construct sidewalks.

Other items on the agenda include a grant application to help rehab Ferris Park, bids for uniforms for city staff and a report prepared by the regarding the city's "Double Fine Zones,” which are intended to reduce traffic accidents.

The council meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Monday at the . The agenda has been reproduced in part below. To view the complete agenda, please visit the official City of Ballwin website.

Editor's Note: The information below was prepared by the City of Ballwin.

Legislation
     A. Resolution Park Planning Grant
     B. Bill # 3730 Tax Rate
     C. Bill # 3731 Hand Signals
     D. Bill # 3732 Eminent Domain

Consent Items 
     A. Asphalt
     B. Concrete
     C. Construction Debris
     D. Hot Mix Asphalt
     E. Sidewalk Replacement
     F. Slabs with Milling & Sidewalks
     G. Slabs (no milling) & Sidewalks
     H. Street Sweeping
     I. Police Continuing Education
     J. Turf Sweeper
     K. Pool Chemicals
     L. Ferris Park Master Plan

City Administrator’s Report 
 A. Double Fine Zones
 B. Street Acceptance
 C. Dump Trucks
 D. Pick Up Truck
 E. Crushed Rock
 F. Apparel Bids – Staff Uniforms

Staff Reports 
 A. Timbers at Ries Bend – Phase 1