Bridgeton public meetings in 2025

Board of Adjustment

The Bridgeton Board of Adjustment will hold its regular meeting on December 22, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural matters, including call to order, approval of the agenda and minutes, review of petitions, other business, an ex‑officio report, and adjournment. No specific land‑use, contract, or ordinance items are listed.

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will adopt a budget for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2026, totaling $32,733,585. It will also consider several ordinances, including updates to the International Property Maintenance Code, salary adjustments for classified and special service employees, and a revision of the taxicab code. Additional items include a liquor‑license permit for Omni Banquet Events & Conference Center and extending the audit contract with Sikich CPA, LLC.

• Adopt 2026 budget: $32,733,585 (operational $26,076,605; debt service $2,337,755; capital $4,319,225)
• Extend professional service agreement with Sikich CPA, LLC for independent auditing through 2027; first‑year audit fee $42,200
• Liquor license permit for Omni Banquet Events & Conference Center, 12567 Natural Bridge Road (sale by the drink, Monday‑Saturday; Sunday sales by the drink)
• Ordinance amending International Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 510.030, sections 302.10 and 410.060(d))
• Ordinances fixing salaries for classified employees and certain special service employees for fiscal year 2026

The Bridgeton City Council adopted the 2026 operating budget of $32,733,585 and approved several ordinances updating the property‑maintenance code, employee salaries, and other city matters. A new liquor license for Omni Banquet was first considered and then tabled. The council also adopted amended council rules and reappointed six planning‑commission members.

• Adopted FY 2026 budget of $32,733,585 (Ordinance 25-40) – approved by 8‑0 vote
• Approved amendment to International Property Maintenance Code (Ordinance 25-39) – approved by 8‑0 vote
• Approved salary and compensation ordinance for classified employees (Ordinance 25-41) – approved by 8‑0 vote
• Approved salary ordinance for special service employees (Ordinance 25-42) – approved by 8‑0 vote
• Adopted Resolution R-25-06 (fourth amended and restated council rules) – approved by voice vote
• Reappointed six members to the Planning Commission – approved by voice vote
• First consideration of new liquor license for Omni Banquet Events & Conference Center – approved by voice vote; later tabled – approved by voice vote
• Bill #6522 (taxicab code amendment) – tabled by voice vote

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will consider three applications. Applicants seek a 6‑foot chain‑link fence at 13816 Missouri Bottom Road and two sign projects at 11965 and 1900 St. Charles Rock Road. For each, the board must determine whether the design, materials, height, color and placement meet architectural and character standards for the surrounding area. The board will also address any other business before adjourning.

• 25-8142 AAA Trailer – request for a 6' tall chain‑link fence at 13816 Missouri Bottom Road.
• 25-8150 St. Johns Bank – proposal to reface the existing pole sign at 11965 St. Charles Rock Road.
• 25-8077 Ounkin Donuts – amendment to install a wall sign (Sign Package #25-0075) at 1900 St. Charles Rock Road.

The board removed Application #25‑8077 from the agenda after the applicant withdrew it. The minutes from the Dec 2, 2025 meeting were approved. The 6‑ft chain‑link fence request (Application 25‑8142) was tabled, while the pole‑sign reface request (Application 25‑8150) was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda amended to remove Application #25‑8077 (unanimous voice vote)
• Minutes of Dec 2, 2025 approved (voice vote 4‑0)
• Application 25‑8142 (6' chain‑link fence) tabled (voice vote 4‑0)
• Application 25‑8150 (St. Johns Bank sign reface) approved (voice vote 4‑0)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous voice vote)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss new business regarding the City Comprehensive Plan. The board will also review old business including park fee changes and a recreation center membership drive.

• City Comprehensive Plan
• Park fee changes
• Rec Center Membership Drive
• Tree Lighting Event
• Personnel update

The board voted to approve the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. Both motions passed. The meeting was then adjourned. No substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes
• Adjourned meeting

Police Commission

The Bridgeton Police Commission will convene to approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the Chief and the Ex Officio. Public comments will be accepted from attendees. A closed session may be held to discuss confidential legal, personnel, or contract matters.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025
• Public comments from community members
• Closed session for legal, litigation, or personnel matters
• Report from the Chief of Police
• Report from the Ex Officio

The Bridgeton Police Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. The board entered and later exited an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, and then unanimously approved a conditional job offer for police cadet applicant Bajro Babaluk. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (motion by Commissioner Sonderman, seconded by Commissioner Jewett)
• Approved minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting (motion by Commissioner Haug, seconded by Commissioner Jewett)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss personnel matters (motion by Commissioner Shanks, seconded by Commissioner Haug)
• Exited Executive Session (motion by Commissioner Haug, seconded by Commissioner Shanks)
• Unanimously approved conditional job offer for Police Cadet Bajro Babaluk (motion by Commissioner Shanks, seconded by Commissioner Sonderman)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Commissioner Haug, seconded by Commissioner Sonderman; carried by voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding the city's 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update. The body will also consider a special use permit for a sports facility and two requests related to land at 13140 Missouri Bottom Road.

• Adoption of the City’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update (Resolution No. R25-01)
• Special Use Permit for indoor baseball and softball training at 11350 Blake Drive
• Rezoning of 17.8 acres at 13140 Missouri Bottom Road from R-1 to M-1
• Special Use Permit for a clean earth landfill on 7 acres at 13140 Missouri Bottom Road

The commission adopted the City’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update by a vote of 11‑1‑0. It approved a special use permit for an indoor baseball and softball training facility at 11350 Blake Drive with conditions, sending it to City Council. It approved the rezoning of 17.8 acres at 13140 Missouri Bottom Road from R‑1 to M‑1, also forwarding it to City Council. It approved a special use permit for a clean‑earth landfill on the same parcel with nine conditions, despite three members voting no, and sent it to City Council.

• Adopted Resolution No. R25-01, the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update (11 ayes, 1 abstention, 0 nays)
• Approved Special Use Permit #25-PZ-19 for indoor baseball facility at 11350 Blake Drive with conditions (12 ayes, 0 nays); forwarded to City Council
• Approved Rezoning #25-PZ-20 of 17.8 acres at 13140 Missouri Bottom Road from R‑1 to M‑1 (12 ayes, 0 nays); forwarded to City Council
• Approved Special Use Permit #25-PZ-21 for clean‑earth landfill on 7 acres at 13140 Missouri Bottom Road with nine conditions (9 ayes, 3 nays); forwarded to City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2026 annual budget. The body will also consider ordinances regarding employee salaries and property maintenance codes. Additionally, the council will review several bids for road and maintenance materials.

• Proposed 2026 Annual Budget of $32,733,585 (Bill# 6519)
• Ordinances fixing 2026 salaries for classified, special service, and salaried employees (Bill# 6520, 6521)
• Amendment to International Property Maintenance Code (Bill# 6518)
• Bids for Asphaltic Concrete, Calcium Chloride, Gas, Oils, and Lubricants, Ready Mix Concrete, and Traffic Marketing Paint

The council approved bids for asphaltic concrete, calcium chloride, gasoline/diesel/kerosene, ready‑mix concrete, and traffic marketing paint, each by voice vote. The meeting agenda and the November 19, 2025 minutes were also approved by voice vote. Four ordinance bills (Nos. 6518, 6519, 6520, 6521) were moved to the table, also by voice vote. No opposition or discussion was recorded.

• Approved Bridgefield Asphalt LLC as primary supplier of Asphaltic Concrete Mix (voice vote)
• Approved Sicalco Ltd. as primary supplier of Calcium Chloride (voice vote)
• Approved Heritage Petroleum as primary supplier of Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, and Kerosene (voice vote)
• Approved Western Ready‑Mix Concrete, Inc. as primary supplier of Ready Mix Concrete (voice vote)
• Approved Ennis‑Flint, Inc. as primary supplier of Traffic Marketing Paint (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Tabled Bills #6518, #6519, #6520, #6521 (voice vote)

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will review the minutes from its November 4 meeting and hear public comments. It will receive a city update covering recent achievements, business engagement, and a real‑estate report. The commission will continue discussion of its short‑, mid‑ and long‑term goals, focusing on mid‑term signage improvements for parks and a commemorative item for the Country’s 250th anniversary. New business includes plans to highlight and market Bridgeton.

• Review and approve minutes from the November 4, 2025 EDAC meeting
• City update on achievements, business engagement, and real‑estate report
• Continue discussion of short‑, mid‑, and long‑term economic development goals
• Mid‑term goal: improve directional and informational signage for parks
• Consider a commemorative item for the Country’s 250th anniversary

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will review applications for new signs, storefront entrances, and a solar panel installation. The board must decide if these projects meet architectural and design standards.

• Solar panels proposed for 3592 Yellow Jasmine Drive
• Amended sign package proposed for Dunkin Donuts at 11977 St. Charles Rock Road
• New storefront entrance design proposed for 1350 Blake Drive
• Two prefab utility tents proposed for DST Systems at 183 Northwest Ind. Ct.
• New buildings proposed for Manheim St. Louis at 13813 St. Charles Rock Road

The Design and Review Board approved the agenda and minutes, then approved a solar‑panel installation (Application 25‑0344) and five other projects, while tabling the Dunkin Donuts wall‑sign request (Application 25‑8077). All motions passed by a voice vote of 4 ayes and 0 nays. The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved solar‑panel installation at 3592 Yellow Jasmine Drive (Application 25‑0344) (voice vote 4‑0)
• Tabled wall‑sign for Dunkin Donuts at 1900 St. Charles Rock Road (Application 25‑8077) (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved wall sign for DST Systems at 183 Northwest Ind. Ct (Application 25‑8097) (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved two prefab utility tents for Manheim St. Louis at 13813 St. Charles Rock Road (Application 25‑8114) (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved wall sign for Engage Wellness at 12123 Bridgeton Square Drive (Application 25‑8126) (voice vote 4‑0)
• Approved new storefront entrance for JCW Bridgeton LLC at 11350 Blake Drive (Application 25‑8128) (voice vote 4‑0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an application for a variance to allow a 53.3-foot tall pole sign at 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue, which exceeds the 45-foot height limit.

• Variance request for 8.3-foot height increase for pole sign
• Property at 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue in B-2 district
• Sign design by Summit Sign and Graphics, LLC

The Board of Adjustment voted 5‑0 to grant an 8.3‑foot variance allowing a 53.3‑foot sign at 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue in the B‑2 district. The motion was made by Dan Pipkens and seconded by Nancy Lupia. The board also approved the meeting agenda, amended the prior minutes, and approved the September 22, 2025 minutes by voice vote. Council appointed Mark Luther as an alternate to the board, and staff announced there will be no December meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Amended minutes to correct footing measurement (voice vote)
• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Granted variance Application No. 09‑25 for 53.3‑foot sign at 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue (5‑0)
• Appointed Mark Luther as alternate to the Board of Adjustment (council appointment)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will consider a social media services agreement with House Digital, a special use permit for a landfill on Ferguson Lane, and zoning amendments to allow warehouse and concrete batch plant uses.

• Authorize social media services agreement with House Digital
• Special use permit for Clean Earth Landfill at 13815 Ferguson Lane
• Zoning amendment to allow warehouse use in B-5(Q) district
• Special use permit for concrete batch plant at 13000-13010 Taussig Avenue
• Sign variance for Dutch Bros Coffee at 1123 St. Charles Rock Road

The council approved a sign variance for Dutch Bros Coffee (Application #25-0432) by an 8‑0 vote. It adopted Resolution R‑25‑07 supporting the Comprehensive Plan update, with one member opposing. The council granted a special use permit for the Clean Earth landfill at 13815 and 13795 Ferguson Lane, passing 8‑0 and adding inspection conditions. It also approved a zoning amendment adding warehouse use (Bill 6516) by 8‑0 and rejected a special use permit for a concrete batch plant (Bill 6517) by a 5‑2 vote.

• Approved sign variance for Dutch Bros Coffee (Application #25-0432) – vote 8-0
• Adopted Resolution R-25-07 supporting Comprehensive Plan update – Councilmember Saettele opposed
• Approved special use permit for Clean Earth landfill (Bill #6515) – vote 8-0
• Approved Bill #6516 amending zoning ordinance to permit warehouse – vote 8-0
• Rejected special use permit for concrete batch plant (Bill #6517) – vote 5-2
• Failed Bill #6513 for Hot House Digital social media services – vote 4-3, Saettele abstained
• Continued Resolution R-25-06 to Dec 3 meeting – voice vote
• Approved Resolution R-25-06 (fourth Amended and Restated Rules) – voice vote

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will review applications for residential fences, a commercial fence at Strawberry School, and various wall and monument signs for local businesses. The board will also consider a sign package for Chick-fil-A.

• Strawberry School: 6' vinyl privacy fence at 4020 Fee Fee Road
• Chick-fil-A: Sign package amendment at 10897 St. Charles Rock Road
• Oats Transit: Refacing existing monument sign at 186 Northwest Ind. Ct.
• Appliance Discounters: Wall sign proposal at 12949 Enterprise Way
• Jump Start Learning Center: 6' chain link fence and exit doors at 12464 Natural Bridge Road

The board denied a residential privacy fence application (25-0001). It approved a garage rebuild after storm damage (25-0313), a commercial fence for Strawberry School (25-8034), wall signs for Appliance Discounters (25-8035) and Hype Distribution (25-8070), a monument‑sign reface for Oats Transit (25-8039), vehicle charging stations at Bridgeton Square (25-8049), and a fence with exit doors for Jump Start Learning Center (25-0458). All votes were voice votes of 5 ayes and 0 nays.

• Denied residential fence application (25-0001) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved garage rebuild application (25-0313) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Strawberry School commercial fence (25-8034) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Appliance Discounters wall sign (25-8035) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Oats Transit monument sign reface (25-8039) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved vehicle charging stations (8 units) at Bridgeton Square (25-8049) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Hype Distribution wall sign (25-8070) – 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Jump Start Learning Center fence and exit doors (25-0458) – 5 ayes, 0 nays

Parks and Recreation Board

The Bridgeton Parks and Recreation Board will discuss several old‑business items, including a grant application for Hellebusch Park, an update on BMAC turf, and a 2026 budget update. New‑business topics include a recreation center membership drive, a renovation update for the BMAC concession stand, new senior‑fitness classes, a tree‑lighting event, and personnel matters. The meeting will also include reports from ex‑officio members, staff, and the chairman before adjourning.

• Hellebusch Park Grant Application
• BMAC Turf Update
• 2026 Budget Update
• Rec Center Membership Drive
• BMAC Concession Renovation Update

The board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It adopted a policy to end free Silver Sneakers and Renew Active classes, offering them at half price. The board scheduled the annual Tree Lighting event for Dec 5 and a recreation‑center membership drive from Dec 22 to Jan 5. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes approved (motion passed)
• Free Silver Sneakers and Renew Active classes discontinued; half‑price rates adopted
• Annual Tree Lighting event scheduled for Dec 5
• Rec Center membership drive scheduled Dec 22–Jan 5
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will hold its annual budget session. Council members will hear reports on the proposed budget for the Public Works, Legislative, and Executive departments. The meeting will include further discussion of the budget proposals before adjournment.

• Report on proposed Public Works budget
• Report on proposed Legislative budget
• Report on proposed Executive budget
• Further discussion of budget proposals

The council approved the November 12, 2025 Budget Session minutes by voice vote, with Councilmember Hood abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:38 p.m. by voice vote. No other actions were formally decided during the session.

• Approved November 12, 2025 Budget Session minutes (voice vote, Hood abstaining)
• Adjourned budget meeting at 7:38 p.m. (voice vote)

Police Commission

The commission will present the 2025 Outstanding Service Award, hear public comments, receive reports from the chief and the ex officio, and hold a closed session for confidential legal and personnel matters. No specific policy actions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of the 2025 Outstanding Service Award
• Public comments from community members
• Closed session for legal, litigation, and personnel discussions
• Report from the Chief of Police
• Report from the ex officio

The Bridgeton Police Commission met on November 17, 2025 to review the 2026 budget preview and present the 2025 Outstanding Service Awards. After discussion, the commission adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. by voice vote. No other motions were recorded as approved or denied.

• Adjourned meeting – motion carried by voice vote

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to review and discuss the proposed budget for 2026. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of 2026 Proposed Budget
• Approval of August 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Beautification Commission

The Bridgeton Beautification Commission will review and approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear a report from the ex‑officio member, discuss a spring plant giveaway, and consider special beautification projects planned for 2025. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Spring Plant Giveaway – discussion of plant distribution
• Special Projects for 2025 – discussion of upcoming beautification initiatives
• Report from Ex‑Officio – presentation to the commission

The commission approved its agenda. It scheduled the Holiday Lights Contest for December 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. and assigned members to nominate houses and residents, gather photos, and post results online. For the 2026 Spring Plant Giveaway, the Hardy Geranium was chosen as the primary plant, with Katie tasked to email Jost Greenhouses about the purchase and a total of 300 plants planned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Scheduled Holiday Lights Contest for 12/14/25 at 5 p.m.
• Assigned commission members to nominate houses and residents for contest
• Decided to gather photos and post contest winners on website and social media
• Selected Hardy Geranium as primary plant for 2026 Spring Plant Giveaway
• Directed Katie to email Jost Greenhouses about plant purchase
• Set plant count at 300 for Spring Plant Giveaway
• Purchased new planters for veteran’s bench to be installed in spring

City Council

The council will review the city’s revenues and expenses for the upcoming fiscal year. Department heads from Parks & Recreation and the Police will present reports. The meeting is primarily an overview and discussion of the annual budget.

• Review of city revenues and expenses
• Parks & Recreation department report
• Police department report

The council heard presentations of the proposed 2026 city budget, including revenue, expenses, and department plans. No budget items were voted on or approved during the meeting. Councilmember Wesche moved to adjourn, which was seconded by Councilmember Saettele and carried by voice vote.

• Adjourned budget meeting (motion by Wesche, seconded by Saettele, voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Bridgeton Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of the October 13, 2025 minutes, approval of the agenda, public hearings, pending matters, other business, staff update, and an ex‑officio report. No specific projects or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes of October 13, 2025
• Approval of agenda
• Public hearing(s)
• Pending matter(s)
• Other business

Planning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will present the revised draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update and discuss it. The committee will then recommend to the Planning Commission whether to adopt the update. The meeting is scheduled for November 10, 2025 at 5:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Bridgeton Government Center.

• Presentation of revised draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Discussion on revised draft of the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Recommendation to the Planning Commission for adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Update

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will hold a second reading on an ordinance authorizing a $19,862 contract with Tony Prince Company, Inc. to replace the council chambers carpet, including a $4,000 contingency. The council will also consider three special‑use permit applications: a clean‑earth landfill at 13815 and 13795 Ferguson Lane, a warehouse use amendment for the south side of St. Charles Rock Road at Harmony Lane, and a concrete batch plant at 13000‑13010 Taussig Road. Additional items include a new liquor license for Barrel Blends and a sign variance for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts at 12011 St. Charles Rock Road.

• Carpet replacement contract with Tony Prince Company, Inc. for $19,862 (plus $4,000 contingency)
• Special‑use permit for clean‑earth landfill at 13815 & 13795 Ferguson Lane (Application #25‑PZ‑16)
• Zoning amendment to add “warehouse” as a permitted use on south side of St. Charles Rock Road at Harmony Lane (Application #25‑PZ‑17)
• Special‑use permit for concrete batch plant at 13000‑13010 Taussig Road (Application #25‑PZ‑18)
• New liquor license for Barrel Blends and sign variance for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts at 12011 St. Charles Rock Road

The council adopted Ordinance #25-36 authorizing a carpet replacement contract for City Hall costing $19,862 plus a $4,000 contingency. It also appointed Mark Luther as an alternate member of the Board of Adjustment, approved a new liquor license for Barrel Blends, and approved a sign variance for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. The council moved to a closed session and tabled three special‑use permit bills (25‑PZ‑16, 25‑PZ‑17, 25‑PZ‑18).

• Approved carpet replacement contract $19,862 + $4,000 contingency (8‑0)
• Appointed Mark Luther as Alternate to Board of Adjustment (7‑1, 1 abstain)
• Approved new liquor license for Barrel Blends (voice vote)
• Approved sign variance for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, 12011 St. Charles Rock Road (6‑2)
• Moved to closed session to discuss legal matters (8‑0)
• Tabled Bill #6515 for Clean Earth Landfill special use permit (voice vote)
• Tabled Bill #6516 to amend zoning ordinance for warehouse use (voice vote)
• Tabled Bill #6517 for concrete batch plant special use permit (voice vote)

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will hold a work session to discuss matters with Sally Evans of Hot House Digital. No public comment will be taken. The session includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment, but no formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion – Sally Evans (Hot House Digital)

Design and Review Board

The Board will decide on several new applications for signage, cell tower alterations, and a residential fence. It will also provide a recommendation to the City Council regarding a sign variance for Dutch Bros Coffee.

• Sign package amendment for Marshall's at 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue Ste. 100
• Antenna replacements or additions for T-Mobile cell tower at 3760 A Pennridge Drive
• Wall sign installation for Lavish Salon Suites at 11977 St. Charles Rock Road Ste. 134
• Installation of a 6-foot tall white PVC fence at 3943 Laux Drive
• Sign variance recommendation for Dutch Bros Coffee at 11230 St. Charles Rock Road

The Design and Review Board approved five fence permits, two sign permits, and a cell‑tower antenna alteration, all by unanimous voice votes. The Jump Start Learning Center fence application was tabled. The board also gave a favorable recommendation to City Council for the Dutch Bros Coffee sign project, contingent on removing certain signs and resubmitting corrected drawings.

• Approved 4‑ft vinyl fence (1 gate) for 3524 Yellow Jasmine Drive (4‑0)
• Approved sign package for 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue (4‑0)
• Approved antenna alterations for T‑Mobile at 3760 A Pennridge Drive (4‑0)
• Tabled 6‑ft chain‑link fence for Jump Start Learning Center, 12249 Natural Bridge Rd (4‑0)
• Approved wall sign for Lavish Salon Suites, 11977 St. Charles Rock Rd Ste 134 (4‑0)
• Approved 6‑ft PVC fence (2 gates) for 3943 Laux Drive (4‑0)
• Recommended Dutch Bros Coffee sign plan to City Council, contingent on removing specified signs and submitting new drawings (4‑0)

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will review a report on Bridgeton's residential and commercial real estate and discuss recommendations for the 2026 marketing budget. The meeting will also cover current business engagement and unfinished business.

• Review Bridgeton residential and commercial real estate report
• Develop recommendations for 2026 marketing budget
• Discuss mid-term goals for signage, events, and park connections

The Economic Development Advisory Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting by voice vote. The commission then adjourned the November 4, 2025 meeting at 7:24 p.m. by voice vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 p.m. (voice vote)

Pension Commission

The Pension Commission will consider approval of minutes from its April 22 and July 22, 2025 meetings. It will hear a Gallagher presentation on the pension funding projection for 2026 and a report on investment performance from US Wealth Management. No decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from April 22, 2025 meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025 meeting
• Gallagher presentation – pension funding projection for 2026
• Investment performance report – US Wealth Management

Board of Adjustment

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific petitions or substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will consider several development applications, including a fence at 4216 Carrollton Drive and sign package amendments at 12259 Natural Bridge Road and 1978 Paul Mayer Avenue. The board will also review exterior façade improvements for the Bridgeton Shopping Center at 12146 St. Charles Rock Road and proposals for new single‑family homes at 3433 Ludlow Avenue and 12131 Old St. Charles Road. These items will be voted on after standard agenda approvals.

• Fence proposal for 4216 Carrollton Drive (Carrollton Village Apts.)
• Amended sign package for 12259 Natural Bridge Road (Mariscos El Malecon)
• Amended sign package for 1978 Paul Mayer Avenue (Burlington)
• Exterior façade improvements for 12146 St. Charles Rock Road (Bridgeton Shopping Center)
• New single‑family home construction at 3433 Ludlow Avenue (Greg & Kathy Crane)

The Design and Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 7 meeting. Six development applications—ranging from a fence and signage to two new single‑family homes—were each approved by a voice vote of 3 ayes and 0 nays. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous voice vote.

• Agenda approved by unanimous voice vote
• Minutes of Oct. 7 approved by voice vote (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved fence at 4216 Carrollton Drive (Application 25-0407) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved wall sign at 12259 Natural Bridge Rd (Application 25-0437) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved multiple signs at 1978 Paul Mayer Ave (Application 25-0438) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved exterior façade improvements at 12146 St. Charles Rock Rd (Application 25-0441) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved new single‑family home at 3433 Ludlow Ave (Application 25-0442) – 3 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved new single‑family home at 12131 Old St. Charles Rd (Application 25-0447) – 3 ayes, 0 nays

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will review several old business items, including a grant application for Hellebusch Park, an update on BMAC turf, and a budget update for 2026. New business will cover a recreation center membership drive, an update on the BMAC concession renovation, and renewal of Silver Sneakers/Active classes. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as agenda approval and minutes approval.

• Hellebusch Park Grant Application
• BMAC Turf Update
• 2026 Budget Update
• Rec Center Membership Drive
• BMAC Concession Renovation Update

The board approved its agenda and the September 23 meeting minutes. It adopted a recommendation for the City Council to approve the proposed 2026 park and recreation fee adjustments, primarily affecting golf green fees. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved September 23 minutes (motion passed)
• Recommended 2026 park fee adjustments to Council (motion passed)

Police Commission

The Bridgeton Police Commission will conduct roll call, approve the agenda and minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting, and hear public comments. Commissioners will receive reports from the Chief and the Ex Officio. A closed session is scheduled to discuss confidential legal matters, including litigation and personnel issues. The meeting will conclude with any new business and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of September 15, 2025 minutes
• Public comments period
• Closed session on legal, litigation, and personnel matters
• Reports from Chief and Ex Officio

The commission entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, then approved a conditional job offer for applicant Eli Simmons by a majority vote. The meeting was later adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved conditional job offer for Eli Simmons (majority vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Senior Citizens Coordinating

The Senior Citizens Coordinating Committee will review and decide on its monthly luncheons, bingo nights, and Thursday exercise program. It will discuss the upcoming movie showings for September and October, as well as planned trips and special events for those months. The committee will also consider a registration policy change for 2026 events, including payment and refund procedures.

• Continue monthly luncheons, two bingo events per month, and Thursday senior exercise
• Movies: September – “The Unbreakable Boy”; October – “Julie & Julia”
• Trips/Events: September – Belleville Square/Eckerts & Stages “Beautiful”; October – Kimmswick/Blue Owl & Chili Cook‑off
• Upcoming events: November 7 – Veterans Breakfast; December – Cottleville Christmas Dinner at Messina/Fort Zumwalt Park
• Registration change for 2026 events: payment by check or cash within 5 business days; refunds limited if expenses already incurred

The Senior Citizens Coordinating Commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No other actions were taken; the commission discussed upcoming senior programs and reports. The meeting was then adjourned.

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will consider several items, including approval of the October 1 meeting minutes and public comments. Council members will review a new liquor license application for Barrel Blends and two ordinances: one for a social‑media services agreement with Hot House Digital and another for a carpet replacement contract with Tony Prince Company, Inc. The council will also discuss resolutions and may hold a closed session for legal matters.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
• Proclamations recognizing World HSP/PLS Day and honoring Big G Auto Service
• Consideration of a new liquor license for Barrel Blends (Sunday sales and wine tastings)
• Ordinance authorizing agreement with Hot House Digital for social media services (Bill #6513)
• Ordinance authorizing $19,862 carpet replacement contract with Tony Prince Company, Inc., plus $4,000 contingency (Bill #6514)

The council moved for a first reading of a new liquor license for Barrel Blends and then voted to table the application. The council also moved to table Bill #6514 for the city‑chamber carpet replacement. Several proclamations were approved and the agenda was amended to carry Bill #6513 to the November meeting.

• Approved agenda for the October 15 meeting (voice vote)
• Amended agenda to continue Bill #6513 to the November 5 meeting (voice vote)
• First reading of new liquor license for Barrel Blends (voice vote)
• Tabled the new liquor license for Barrel Blends (voice vote)
• First reading of Bill #6514 for carpet replacement ($19,862) (voice vote)
• Tabled Bill #6514 (voice vote)
• Proclaimed Friday, Oct. 17 as World HSP/PLS Day (voice vote)
• Proclaimed honoring Big G Auto Services (voice vote)

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will review past minutes and discuss short-, mid-, and long-term goals. The group will also receive a report from the Business & Community Partnership Council Subcommittee.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of short-, mid-, and long-term goals
• Business & Community Partnership Council Subcommittee report
• Real Estate Update by Tim Branneky II
• Schedule next meeting(s)

The Economic Development Advisory Commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 p.m. (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three land-use requests. These include a request for a clean earth landfill and a concrete batch plant, as well as a zoning ordinance amendment.

• 25-PZ-16: Special Use Permit for a clean earth landfill at 13815 and 13795 Ferguson Lane
• 25-PZ-17: Zoning Ordinance amendment to add 'warehouse' as a permitted use at South side of St. Charles Rock Road at Harmony Lane
• 25-PZ-18: Special Use Permit for a concrete batch plant at 13000-13010 Taussig Road

The commission voted to amend condition six and condition nine of the special use permit application #25-PZ-16, and to eliminate condition eleven. The amendments to conditions six and nine passed with votes of eleven in favor, zero opposed, and one abstention; the elimination of condition eleven passed with seven in favor, four opposed, and one abstention. The commission then approved application #25-PZ-16 with the amended conditions by a vote of eleven in favor, zero opposed, and one abstention, sending it to the City Council for consideration. The commission also approved a zoning text amendment to permit a warehouse in the B‑5(q) district (application #25-PZ-17) by a vote of twelve in favor, zero opposed, and will forward it to the City Council.

• Amended condition six of application #25-PZ-16 (approved 11-0-1)
• Amended condition nine of application #25-PZ-16 (approved 11-0-1)
• Eliminated condition eleven of application #25-PZ-16 (approved 7-4-1)
• Approved application #25-PZ-16 with amended conditions (approved 11-0-1)
• Approved application #25-PZ-17 zoning amendment for warehouse (approved 12-0)

Design and Review Board

The Board will decide on several applications for signage, exterior painting, and dumpster enclosures. One item regarding a sign variance for O'Reilly Auto Parts will be sent to the City Council for a recommendation.

• Boost Mobile (12110 St. Charles Rock Road): Proposed wall sign
• Skate Ctry (3754 Pennridge Drive): Proposed exterior color change
• St. Louis Lambert Airport (11935 Natural Bridge Road): Proposed dumpster enclosure
• Faith Baptist Church (12061 Natural Bridge Road): Proposed dumpster enclosure and basketball area fence
• O'Reilly Auto Parts (1201 1 St. Charles Rock Road): Wall sign variance recommendation

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It then approved eight development applications, including wall signs, a color change, dumpster enclosures, and a fence. The board also issued a favorable recommendation to City Council for an O'Reilly Auto Parts wall sign.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of Sept 16, 2025 meeting (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Boost Mobile wall sign (Application 25-0354) (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Skate City exterior color change (Application 25-0396) (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved St. Louis Lambert Airport dumpster enclosure (Application 25-0397) (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Faith Baptist Church dumpster enclosure (Application 25-0403) (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Faith Baptist Church basketball area fence (Application 25-0404) (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Favorable recommendation to City Council for O'Reilly Auto Parts wall sign (Application 25-0388) (3 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will consider several items, including a resolution supporting park funding and bids for the 2026 city calendar. Council members will review three ordinances, notably one authorizing $227,915 for concession stand renovations at the municipal athletic complex. The meeting also includes presentations of centennial home plaques and a discussion of an amendment to the communications agreement with St. Louis County.

• Presentation of centennial home plaques to David & Sheila Clewis (11223 Essex Avenue), Daka & Keeley Wiedman (3833 Midview Avenue), and Bob & Deb Saetelle (3530 Fee Fee Road)
• Resolution 25-05 supporting the Parks and Recreation Department’s request for financial assistance from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission
• Bid reviews for printing and design of the 2026 Bridgeton Calendar (Councilmember Luke)
• Ordinance Bill #6511 authorizing $227,915 for concession stand renovations at the Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex
• Ordinance Bill #6512 amending the Communications and Care Services Agreement with St. Louis County, extending the term and adjusting rates

The council postponed Bill #6513 to the next meeting and approved a resolution supporting the Parks and Recreation Department’s financial assistance. It approved two contracts for the 2026 Bridgeton calendar—Modern Litho for $3,142.24 and Stan Gellman Graphic Design for $4,775 to $5,625—both by voice vote. The council adopted Ordinance #25-34 authorizing $227,915 for concession‑stand renovations at the municipal athletic complex and Ordinance #25-35 amending the communications agreement with St. Louis County, each approved unanimously (8‑0).

• Postponed Bill #6513 to Oct. 15 meeting – voice vote
• Approved Resolution R-25-05 supporting Parks & Recreation – voice vote
• Approved Modern Litho contract $3,142.24 for 2026 calendar printing – voice vote
• Approved Stan Gellman Graphic Design contract $4,775‑$5,625 for 2026 calendar design – voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance #25-34 authorizing $227,915 concession‑stand renovations – vote 8/0
• Adopted Ordinance #25-35 amending communications agreement with St. Louis County – vote 8/0
• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal matters – vote 8/0

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances, including a new annual property tax levy for all real property in Bridgeton. It will also review special‑use permits for outdoor seating, liquor sales, an adult daycare, and a landfill expansion. Additional items include a $227,915 construction contract for a concession‑stand renovation and agreements for communications and social‑media services.

• Bill #6510 – establishes the annual 2025 property tax levy rate for all real property in Bridgeton
• Bill #6511 – authorizes a $227,915 contract with John Noll Construction for concession‑stand renovations at the municipal athletic complex
• Bill #6506 – amends the special‑use permit to expand the Clean Earth landfill at multiple Missouri Bottom Road and Ferguson Lane sites
• Bill #6508 – grants a special‑use permit for liquor sales and a reception hall at 11977 St. Charles Rock Road‑Unit115
• Bill #6509 – grants a special‑use permit for an adult daycare facility at 10937 St. Charles Rock Road

The council approved a new liquor license for El Mariachi Loco Cantina. It adopted special‑use permits for a landfill expansion at Missouri Bottom Road, outdoor‑seating at 3510 McKelvey Rd and 12334 Natural Bridge Rd, and a liquor‑and‑event venue at 11977 St. Charles Rock Rd‑Unit115. The permits for the landfill, the 3510 McKelvey Rd outdoor seating, and the liquor venue passed with unanimous or strong majorities, while the permit for 12334 Natural Bridge Rd outdoor seating was rejected. The approved permits were formalized as Ordinances #25‑29, #25‑30, and #25‑31.

• Approved new liquor license for El Mariachi Loco Cantina (voice vote)
• Bill #6500 special‑use permit for outdoor seating at 3510 McKelvey Rd approved; amendment to table count passed 6‑2; ordinance #25‑29 approved 7‑1
• Bill #6506 amendment to special‑use permit for Clean Earth Landfill approved; special‑use permit passed 8‑0; ordinance #25‑30 approved 8‑0
• Bill #6507 special‑use permit for outdoor seating at 12334 Natural Bridge Rd failed 5‑3; ordinance #25‑31 failed 5‑3
• Bill #6508 special‑use permit for liquor venue at 11977 St. Charles Rock Rd‑Unit115 passed 8‑0

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review updates on park improvements and grant applications. The board is scheduled to discuss roles and responsibilities and potential fee adjustments for 2026.

• Gentry Park Improvements update
• Hellebusch Park Grant Application
• BMAC Turf Proposal
• BMAC Concession Renovation Bid
• 2026 Park Fee Adjustments

The board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It decided to combine the Bridgeton Fall Festival with the "Run for Your Life" 5K race this year. The concession‑stand renovation bid was scheduled for a first reading at the September 24 council meeting, a second reading on October 1, with construction to begin in November.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes approved (motion passed)
• Fall Fest and 5K combined for this year
• Concession‑stand renovation bid first reading set for Sep 24 Council meeting
• Concession‑stand renovation bid second reading set for Oct 1
• Concession‑stand renovation construction to start in November

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and approve the minutes from August 25, 2025. It will consider Petition No. 08-25 submitted by Kevin Pytlinski, requesting a variance from Section 410.100.A of the Municipal Code. The variance seeks permission for an accessory structure with metal exterior walls that does not match the design of the primary house in the R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District.

• Petition No. 08-25: variance request for accessory structure at 12027 Old St. Charles Road (R-1 Single-Family Dwelling District)
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes – August 25, 2025

The board considered Petition No. 08-25 requesting a variance for an accessory structure at 12027 Old St. Charles Road. Two proposed modifications—painting the structure dark brown and requiring a concrete pad—were each voted down. The final motion to approve the variance failed 2‑3, so the variance was not granted. Agenda and minutes approvals were passed by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of August 25, 2025 (voice vote)
• Motion to require painting dark brown failed (3‑2)
• Motion to require concrete pad failed (1‑4)
• Motion to approve variance failed (2‑3)

Design and Review Board

The Bridgeton Design and Review Board will consider several permit applications. Applicants include Quin Weller for an attached garage and a storage shed at 3847 Fee Fee Road, Kyle Crawford for a storage building at 4050 Locke Avenue, a new restaurant with drive‑through and walk‑up services, Dutch Bros Coffee for a new building at 11230 St. Charles Rock Road, and O'Reilly Auto Parts for an exterior color change at 12011 St. Charles Rock Road. For each, the board must decide whether the proposed structures or color changes meet architectural design, character, and consistency requirements.

• 25-0294 – Quin Weller: attached garage and 12' × 24' storage building, 3847 Fee Fee Rd
• 25-0338 – Kyle Crawford: storage building, 4050 Locke Ave
• 25-0389 – new restaurant with drive‑through and walk‑up services (address not listed)
• 25-0370 – Dutch Bros Coffee: new building, 11230 St. Charles Rock Rd
• O'Reilly Auto Parts: exterior color change, 12011 St. Charles Rock Rd

The board approved four applications: a residential garage with a brick front (Application 25-0294), a 12'x24' storage building (Application 25-0338), a new Dutch Bros coffee restaurant with drive‑through (Application 25-0370), and an exterior color change for O'Reilly Auto Parts (Application 25-0389). Each approval was passed by a voice vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved residential garage with brick front (Application 25-0294) – vote 5-0
• Approved 12'x24' storage building (Application 25-0338) – vote 5-0
• Approved Dutch Bros coffee restaurant with drive‑through (Application 25-0370) – vote 5-0
• Approved exterior color change for O'Reilly Auto Parts (Application 25-0389) – vote 5-0

Police Commission

The Bridgeton Police Commission will approve the agenda and the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear public comments, commendations, and reports from the Chief of Police and an ex officio member. A closed session is scheduled to discuss confidential legal actions, litigation, personnel matters, and contract documents. The meeting will conclude with any new business and adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025
• Closed session to discuss legal actions, litigation, personnel matters, and contract documents
• Report from the Chief of Police
• Report from the Ex Officio

The Bridgeton Police Commission voted unanimously to conditionally offer the police cadet position to applicant Tanner Litchfield. After an executive session on personnel matters, the commission adjourned the meeting by voice vote. The next commission meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2025.

• Approved conditional job offer for police cadet Tanner Litchfield (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Bridgeton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two zoning requests. One seeks a special use permit for a clean earth landfill at two addresses on Ferguson Lane. The other requests amending the zoning ordinance to allow a warehouse with a special use permit on St. Charles Rock Road at Harmony Lane.

• 25-PZ-16: Special Use Permit for clean earth landfill at 13815 and 13795 Ferguson Lane
• 25-PZ-17: Zoning amendment to add warehouse as permitted land use with Special Use Permit at St. Charles Rock Road & Harmony Lane

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the August 11, 2025 minutes by voice vote. The commission voted to postpone the decision on Application 25-PZ-16 until the October 13, 2025 meeting. The public hearing for Application 25-PZ-17 was also postponed to October 13, 2025 at the applicant’s request. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• August 11, 2025 minutes approved (voice vote)
• Vote on Application 25-PZ-16 postponed to Oct 13, 2025 (voice vote)
• Public hearing for Application 25-PZ-17 postponed to Oct 13, 2025 (applicant request)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings on the 2025 annual real property tax rates and several special use permits. The body will also consider a grant for waste reduction and a professional services agreement for staffing analysis.

• Public hearing on Annual Real Property Tax Rates for calendar year 2025
• Proposed 88-acre expansion of clean earth landfill at 13810 and 13812 Missouri Bottom Road
• Special use permit for adult daycare facility at 10937 St. Charles Rock Road
• Special use permit for liquor sales and event space at 11977 St. Charles Rock Road-Unit 115
• Resolution (R-25-03) for St. Louis County Grant Program for waste reduction (E-Recycle and Shredding)

The council approved unit prices up to $10,500 for a recycling and shredding service (voice vote). It also moved to table Bill #6500 (voice vote). The meeting agenda and the August 20, 2025 minutes were approved by voice vote, with Councilmember Ioannou abstaining on the minutes.

• Tabled Bill #6500 (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (voice vote)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (voice vote; Ioannou abstained)
• Approved unit prices up to $10,500 for Adonis e‑recycling and shredding (voice vote)

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will meet to evaluate two new applications for architectural consistency. The board must decide if the proposed changes align with the character of the surrounding areas.

• Cell tower antenna upgrade at 1503 St. Charles Rock Road (American Tower)
• Installation of a 4-foot tall chain link fence at 3557 Bostons Farm Drive (Erin Sinclair)

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved Application 25-0355 to upgrade antennas on an existing cell tower, and Application 25-0364 to install a 4‑foot chain‑link fence with an 8‑foot gate. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of Aug 19, 2025 (voice vote 3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved cell tower upgrade application 25-0355 (voice vote 3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved residential fence application 25-0364 (voice vote 3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will review a residential and commercial real estate report. Members will continue discussions on short-, mid-, and long-term goals and plan a feedback questionnaire for local businesses. The body will also discuss requiring interior inspections during home sales.

• Real estate report by Tim Branneky II
• Development of a 3-4 question business feedback questionnaire
• Discussion on requiring interior inspections during home sales

The commission approved the August 5, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A motion to consider Tier 2: Unified Profile Management from the Content Creator Marketing proposal was seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved August 5, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Tier 2 Unified Profile Management (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two petitions regarding building and zoning codes. These include an appeal of a code official's interpretation and a request for a front yard setback variance.

• Petition 06-25: Appeal of Deputy Code Official's interpretation of Section R301 for 11881 Benedetta Drive
• Petition 07-25: Request for 18-foot front yard setback variance for a garage at 3847 Fee Fee Road

The Board of Adjustment denied the appeal to use an existing garage foundation at 11881 Benedetta Drive by a 1‑4 vote. It approved an 18‑foot front‑yard setback variance for a garage at 3847 Fee Fee Road by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The agenda and prior minutes were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

• Denied appeal for garage foundation at 11881 Benedetta Drive (1-4)
• Approved 18‑ft front‑yard setback variance for 3847 Fee Fee Road (5-0)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of June 23, 2025 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several special use permits for businesses and a minor subdivision. The body is also considering service agreements for HR software and staffing analysis.

• Special use permit for outdoor seating at 3510 McKelvey Road
• Special use permit for packaged liquor sales at 10963 St. Charles Rock Road
• Special use permit for an indoor amusement park at 925 Northwest Plaza Drive
• Minor subdivision of 0.94 acres into two lots at 3433 Ludlow Avenue
• Amending code to add Clean Earth Landfill as a permitted use in M-3(R) district

The council unanimously approved Bill #6499, authorizing a service agreement with Paycom for human‑resources software, and adopted it as Ordinance #25-24. A motion to table the outdoor‑seating permit (Bill #6500) was approved by voice vote. The liquor‑sale permit (Bill #6501) failed to pass, losing 1‑6. The indoor amusement‑park permit (Bill #6502) was also tabled by voice vote.

• Approved Bill #6499, becoming Ordinance #25-24 (7-0)
• Tabled Bill #6500 (outdoor seating permit) by voice vote
• Bill #6501 failed to become Ordinance #25-25 (1-6)
• Tabled Bill #6502 (indoor amusement park permit) by voice vote
• Approved Resolution 25-04 by voice vote

Parks and Recreation Board

The Bridgeton Parks and Recreation Board will convene for a routine meeting at the Bridgeton Recreation Center on August 19, 2025. The agenda includes procedural items, updates on past projects, and discussions on grants and events, but no formal decisions are listed.

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 17 and July 15 meetings. It also decided to combine the Bridgeton Fall Festival with a 5K race, creating the "Run for Your Life" event. No other substantive actions were voted on during this meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approved June 17 and July 15 minutes (motion passed)
• Decided to combine Fall Festival and 5K race
• Approved adjournment (motion passed)

Design and Review Board

The Bridgeton Design and Review Board will decide whether three new projects meet local design standards: a single-family home on Greenbridge Drive, a residential fence on Whitbyhall Drive, and wall signs for a skate park and a car wash. The board will also recommend a sign variance for the car wash to the City Council.

• 25-0327: New single-family home at 3278 Greenbridge Drive
• 25-0331: 6-foot wood fence at 10968 Whitbyhall Drive
• 25-0336: Wall signs for Skate City at 3754 Pennridge Drive
• BEST WASH: Wall sign variance at 3600 N. Lindbergh Blvd
• 25-0291: Additional project (details not specified in agenda)

The Design and Review Board approved three applications: a new single‑family home at 3278 Greenbridge Drive, a 6‑foot wood fence at 10968 Mitbyhall Drive, and two wall signs for Skate City at 3754 Pennridge Drive. The board also gave a favorable recommendation to City Council for a wall‑sign variance for Best Wash Laundromat at 3600 N. Lindbergh Blvd, contingent on painting behind the previous sign. All approvals were passed by voice votes, with the Best Wash recommendation passing 3‑1.

• Approved new single‑family home (Application 25‑0327) – voice vote 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved residential fence (Application 25‑0331) – voice vote 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Skate City wall signs (Application 25‑0335) – voice vote 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Recommended Best Wash wall‑sign variance to City Council (Application 25‑0291) – voice vote 3 ayes, 1 nay
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote

Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review reports from the Chief and the Ex Officio. The agenda includes a potential closed session to discuss legal actions, personnel matters, or negotiated contracts.

• Closed session for legal actions, litigation, or privileged communications
• Closed session for hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees
• Closed session for documents related to a negotiated contract

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting. Both motions were passed without recorded vote counts. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote. The next Police Commission meeting is set for September 15, 2025.

• Approved agenda (motion by Commissioner Haug, seconded by Commissioner Sonderman)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting (motion by Commissioner Sonderman, seconded by Commissioner Jewett)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried by voice vote)

Finance Commission

The Bridgeton Finance Commission will meet to approve minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting and conduct a mid-year review of the 2025 city budget. The session is procedural with no new decisions expected.

The commission approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting by voice vote. Commissioners reviewed the FY 2025 mid‑year budget observations, noting projected revenue declines of 1.7%‑5%. The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (voice vote)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to discuss upcoming seasonal activities and financial planning. The agenda includes planning for a plant giveaway and the Fall Festival.

• Fall Plant Giveaway
• Budget review
• Fall Festival planning
• Special Projects

The Beautification Commission approved its meeting agenda after a motion by Connie, seconded by Judi and approved by Jayne. The commission decided not to hold business awards for the landscape contests due to insufficient local participation. Plans for the Fall Plant Giveaway and Fall Festival were outlined, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Decided not to hold business awards for landscape contests

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for four special use permit requests. These include a landfill expansion and requests for business operations including dining, liquor sales, and adult daycare.

• 25-PZ-12: Request to expand a clean earth landfill by approximately 88 acres at 13728, 13738, 13748 Missouri Bottom Road and 14175 Ferguson Lane
• 25-PZ-13: Request for outdoor seating/dining at 12334 Natural Bridge Road (It’s Noon Somewhere)
• 25-PZ-14: Request for liquor sale and event space at 11977 St. Charles Rock Road-Unit 115 (15 Brunch Bar)
• 25-PZ-15: Request for an adult daycare facility at 10937 St. Charles Rock Road (Agape Love Adult Day Center)

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the July 14, 2025 minutes. It voted to approve a special‑use permit amendment expanding a clean‑earth landfill by about 80 acres and forwarded it to City Council. The commission also approved three additional special‑use permits—outdoor dining at 12334 Natural Bridge Rd, a restaurant/bar with liquor service at 11977 St. Charles Rock Rd, and an adult day‑care center at 10937 St. Charles Rock Rd—each with conditions and sent to City Council for further action.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• July 14, 2025 minutes approved (voice vote)
• Approved application #25-PZ-12 (landfill expansion) 7‑5, forwarded to City Council
• Amended condition #1 for application #25-PZ-13 11‑1
• Amended condition #2 for application #25-PZ-13 12‑0
• Approved application #25-PZ-13 12‑0, forwarded to City Council
• Approved application #25-PZ-14 12‑0, forwarded to City Council
• Approved application #25-PZ-15 12‑0, forwarded to City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider several special use permits for businesses. The body is also reviewing a zoning amendment to allow clean earth landfills and a subdivision of land on Ludlow Avenue.

• Proposed zoning amendment to allow 'clean earth landfill' as a permitted use with a special use permit (#25-PZ-11)
• Special use permit for outdoor seating/dining at 3510 McKelvey Road (#25-PZ-07)
• Special use permit for packaged liquor sales at 10963 St. Charles Rock Road (#25-PZ-08)
• Special use permit for an indoor amusement park at 925 Northwest Plaza (#25-PZ-09)
• Minor subdivision of 0.94 acres into two lots at 3433 Ludlow Avenue (#25-PZ-10)

The council approved its agenda as amended by voice vote. Prior meeting minutes were approved, with Councilmember Wesche abstaining on the July 16, 2025 minutes. Councilmember Ioannou moved to appoint Shirley Greminger to the Senior Citizen Commission, and the motion passed by voice vote.

• Tabled Bill #6499 and Bill #6505 (voice vote)
• Approved agenda as amended (voice vote)
• Approved November 7, 2024 budget session minutes (voice vote)
• Approved November 13, 2024 budget session minutes (voice vote)
• Approved July 16, 2025 council meeting minutes (voice vote; Wesche abstained)
• Appointed Shirley Greminger to Senior Citizen Commission (voice vote)

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will review a residential and commercial real estate report from Tim Branneky II. Members will continue discussions on short-, mid-, and long-term goals and the types of businesses needed in Bridgeton. The body is also developing and planning the distribution of a feedback questionnaire for local businesses.

• Bridgeton residential and commercial real estate report by Tim Branneky II
• Discussion of short-, mid-, and long-term economic goals
• Development of a business feedback questionnaire
• Website redesign progress update

The Economic Development Advisory Commission unanimously approved the July 1, 2025 minutes by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:19 p.m. after a voice‑vote motion. The session included mayoral updates on new businesses, social‑media initiatives, and ongoing development projects, but no additional formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will evaluate four applications for architectural design and consistency with surrounding areas. The board is deciding on modifications to a cell tower, a new storage building, a residential fence, and a commercial exterior color change.

• Modifications to existing cell tower at 3772 McKelvey Road (Crown Castle)
• Construction of a covered equipment storage building at 13852 Ferguson Lane (Bluegrass Landscape)
• Installation of a 6' privacy fence at 12101 Enclave Place (Genevia House)
• Exterior color change for building at 1201 St. Charles Rock Road (O'Reilly Auto Parts)

The board approved four applications: a cell tower alteration, a covered storage building, a vinyl privacy fence, and an exterior color change with a repair condition. All approvals were passed by a voice vote of five ayes and zero nays. The meeting also approved its agenda and prior minutes before adjourning.

• Approved Application 25-0289 (cell tower alteration) – voice vote 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Application 25-0301 (covered storage building) – voice vote 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Application 25-0307 (vinyl privacy fence) – voice vote 5 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved Application 25-0310 (exterior color change) contingent on wall repair – voice vote 5 ayes, 0 nays

Board of Adjustment

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific petitions or business items are listed for discussion or decision.

Pension Commission

The Pension Commission will meet to discuss the city's pension investments. The primary item for discussion is the investment performance provided by US Wealth Management.

• Investment Performance report from US Wealth Management

The commission could not approve the April 22, 2025 minutes because a quorum was not present, so approval will be deferred to the next meeting. No substantive actions were taken other than hearing an investment performance report and updates on local development projects. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. after a motion carried by voice vote.

• Minutes from April 22, 2025 not approved (no quorum); will be approved at next meeting
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote) at 7:01 p.m.

Senior Citizens Coordinating

The committee is discussing the continuation of monthly luncheons, bi-monthly bingo, and weekly senior exercise. Members are reviewing scheduled movies, dining outings, and trips for July and August, as well as advisory plans for September and October.

• July 23rd trip to Argosy Casino/Josephines
• July 31st dining at Black Bear Diner
• August 6th dining at JJ’S St Charles
• August 20th trip to Old Courthouse/Zias on the Hill
• September 28th trip to Stages for 'Beautiful'

The Senior Citizens Coordinating Commission approved its agenda and the previous meeting minutes by motion and second. Both motions were adopted. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 11:15 a.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by Nancy Seamans, seconded by Rebecca Watts)
• Approved minutes (motion by Nancy Seamans, seconded by Willa Nelson)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Rebecca Watts, seconded by Nancy Seamans)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding the rezoning and special use permit area of a property on St. Charles Rock Road. The body will also review liquor license applications and a service agreement for HR software.

• Bill #6497: Reducing special use permit area from 6.34 to 5.44 acres at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road
• Bill #6498: Rezoning 0.9 acres at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road from B-4 General Commercial to B-2 Community Business
• Bill #6499: Service agreement with Paycom for Human Resources Information System (HRIS) software
• Liquor license applications for Red Lobster Restaurants LLC, Midas Hospitality LLC (SpringHill Suites), and Midas Hospitality LLC (Courtyard St. Louis Airport)
• Discussion regarding No Parking Signs on Taplin Ct.

The council approved two ordinances: Bill #6497 amending a special‑use permit for Lot 2 of the Muehlhauser Subdivision, and Bill #6498 rezoning that same parcel from B‑4 General Commercial to B‑2 Community Business, each by a 7‑0 vote. A consent agenda authorizing new liquor licenses for Red Lobster and two Midas Hospitality properties also passed unanimously. Councilmember Luther appointed Kenneth (Kenny) Luke to the Economic Development Advisory Commission by voice vote.

• Approved amendment to special‑use permit (Bill #6497) – 7/0
• Approved rezoning of Lot 2, Muehlhauser Subdivision (Bill #6498) – 7/0
• Approved consent agenda for three new liquor licenses – 7/0
• Appointed Kenneth Luke to Economic Development Advisory Commission – voice vote
• Approved July 16 agenda – voice vote
• Approved July 2 minutes – voice vote
• Tabled new liquor license for Red Lobster – voice vote
• Tabled Bill #6498 (later adopted) – voice vote

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will evaluate four new applications for architectural design and consistency. The board will decide if proposed signs and a building addition meet city requirements for character and surrounding area compatibility.

• Forklift America (4316 Bridgeton Industrial Drive): Proposed commercial addition
• State Farm (1903 St. Charles Rock Road): Proposed wall and pole sign reface
• St. Johns Bank (11965 St. Charles Rock Road): Proposed pole sign repair
• Total Wireless (12474 St. Charles Rock Road): Proposed wall sign and amendment to sign package #23-0056

The board unanimously approved three sign‑related applications (State Farm, St. John's Bank, Total Wireless) and a commercial addition for Forklift America. Each motion passed by a voice vote of 3 ayes and 0 nays. No other actions were taken.

• Approved State Farm wall & pole sign reface (voice vote 3‑0)
• Approved St. John's Bank pole sign repair (voice vote 3‑0)
• Approved Forklift America 100 × 150 ft commercial addition (voice vote 3‑0)
• Approved Total Wireless wall sign with contingency to remove unpermitted window signs (voice vote 3‑0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to receive updates on a grant project and discuss Independence Day events. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items and reports.

• Grant Project Update for Gentry Park
• Independence Day Events

The Parks and Recreation Board approved its agenda and delayed approval of the June 17 minutes until the August 19 meeting. It passed a motion to recommend that City Council dedicate the new all‑inclusive playground in Gentry Park in memory of Terry Briggs. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Delayed approval of June 17 minutes until Aug 19 (motion passed)
• Recommended to City Council dedication of Gentry Park playground in memory of Terry Briggs (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four special use and zoning requests. The body will also consider a final plat for a residential subdivision.

• Special Use Permit for outdoor seating/dining at 3510 McKelvey Road
• Special Use Permit for packaged liquor sales at 10963 St. Charles Rock Road
• Special Use Permit for an indoor amusement park at 925 Northwest Plaza Drive
• Zoning Ordinance amendment to allow 'clean earth landfill' near 370 Missouri Bottom Road
• Final Plat approval for 'Ludlow Estate' residential subdivision at 3433 Ludlow Avenue

The commission approved Special Use Permit applications #25‑PZ‑07, #25‑PZ‑08 and #25‑PZ‑09, each with recommended conditions, and forwarded them to the City Council. It also approved the final plat for the Ludlow Estate subdivision (#25‑PZ‑10) and sent it to the City Council. The proposed text amendment to the M‑3(r) zoning district (#25‑PZ‑11) failed to obtain the required votes. All approvals were recorded with vote counts.

• Approved Special Use Permit #25‑PZ‑07 with conditions (8‑2 vote) and forwarded to City Council
• Approved Special Use Permit #25‑PZ‑08 with five conditions (10‑0 vote) and forwarded to City Council
• Approved Special Use Permit #25‑PZ‑09 with one condition (10‑0 vote) and forwarded to City Council
• Approved final plat for Ludlow Estate subdivision #25‑PZ‑10 (10‑0 vote) and forwarded to City Council
• Rejected text amendment to M‑3(r) zoning district #25‑PZ‑11 (6‑4 vote) – will go to City Council

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding land use and rezoning for a property at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road. The body will also consider new liquor licenses and a bid for sodium chloride.

• Rezoning 0.9 acres at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road from B-4 General Commercial to B-2 Community Business District
• Amending Special Use Permit Ordinance No.12-23 to reduce permit area from 6.34 acres to 5.44 acres at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road
• New liquor license for Midas Hospitality, LLC DBA SpringHill Suites
• New liquor license for Midas Hospitality, LLC DBA Courtyard St. Louis Airport
• Bid approval for sodium chloride

The council approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7 aye, 1 abstain) and the agenda for that meeting by voice vote. It also approved Compass Minerals America Inc. as an additional sodium‑chloride supplier with an 8‑0 vote. Bills to amend a special‑use permit and to rezone Lot 2 of the Muehlhauser subdivision were read and then tabled, as were two new liquor‑license applications for Midas Hospitality.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (7 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved agenda for June 18, 2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved Compass Minerals America Inc. as additional sodium‑chloride supplier (8‑0)
• First reading of Bill #6497 (special‑use permit amendment) then tabled (voice vote)
• First reading of Bill #6498 (rezoning of Lot 2) then tabled (voice vote)
• First reading of new liquor license for Midas Hospitality (SpringHill Suites) then tabled (voice vote)
• First reading of new liquor license for Midas Hospitality (Courtyard St. Louis Airport) then tabled (voice vote)

Design and Review Board

The Board will decide if several proposed fences, signs, and property modifications meet architectural design and consistency requirements. These applications include both residential and commercial properties.

• Commercial fence requests for Forklift America (4316 and 4308 Bridgeton Industrial Drive) and Auto Glass Now (11823 St. Charles Rock Road)
• Residential fence requests for 11560 Wickshire Court and 4110 Bridgeton Greens Drive
• Solar panel installation request for 4153 Muro Lane
• Signage requests for Circle K (12455 St. Charles Rock Road), Axel Transportation (12175 Bridgeton Square Drive), and Congress Airport Inn (3433 N. Lindbergh Blvd.)
• Two dumpster enclosures for Terminal 3 at 12207 Natural Bridge Road

The Design and Review Board approved several fence, sign and solar panel applications, each by a unanimous voice vote of 4‑0. It also approved a reface of the Congress Airport Inn pole sign with landscaping and repair contingencies, passing 3‑1. The application for dumpster enclosures at Terminal 3 was tabled pending new plans.

• Approved 6' chain link fence for Forklift America (25-0175) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved 6' eastern cedar shadow fence for Joseph Yurco (25-0229) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved solar panel installation for Charmaine Parker (25-0230) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved amendment of sign package #24-0194 for Circle K (25-0232) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved wall sign for Axel Transportation (25-0256) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved reface pole sign for Congress Airport Inn with landscaping and repair contingencies (25-0260) – 3 ayes, 1 nay
• Tabled dumpster enclosure application for Terminal 3 (25-0261) – 4 ayes, 0 nays
• Approved 6' wood fence for Auto Glass Now (25-0241) – 4 ayes, 0 nays

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet for a special session. The agenda includes a report from the Chief of Police and a potential closed session to discuss personnel or legal matters.

• Potential closed session regarding legal actions, litigation, or personnel matters (hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting)
• Report from the Chief of Police

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was carried by voice vote. The next commission meeting was scheduled for August 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Agenda approved (motion moved by Commissioner Sonderman, seconded by Commissioner Haug)
• Minutes from June 16, 2025 approved (motion moved by Commissioner Haug, seconded by Commissioner Sonderman)
• Adjournment motion carried by voice vote
• Next Police Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will continue discussions regarding short-, mid-, and long-term goals. The meeting also includes a real estate update provided by Tim Branneky II.

• Discussion of short-, mid-, and long-term goals
• Real Estate Update by Tim Branneky II

The Economic Development Advisory Commission unanimously approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:36 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:36 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider two petitions regarding municipal code exceptions. These include a request to use an alternative to sod for revegetation and a request to exceed residential fence height limits.

• Petition 04-25: Appeal for alternative permanent revegetation instead of sod at 13795 & 13815 Ferguson Lane
• Petition 05-25: Variance request for an 8-foot residential fence (6-foot maximum) at 11806 Archerton Drive

The Board of Adjustment granted an appeal to use a seed‑based permanent revegetation method for the property at 13795 & 13815 Ferguson Lane. It also approved a variance allowing an eight‑foot tall fence at 11806 Archerton Drive. Both actions were adopted by roll‑call vote.

• Approved appeal for alternative revegetation at 13795 & 13815 Ferguson Lane (5‑0)
• Approved 8‑foot fence variance at 11806 Archerton Drive (4‑1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a second consideration for two bills. These include a large-scale rezoning request and an agreement for legal services.

• Bill #6495: Rezoning approximately 521 acres at 5137 Aubuchon Road, 13897 and 14175 Ferguson Lane, and 13674, 13728, 13738, 13748, 13774, and 13812 Missouri Bottom Road from R-1 Single Family Dwelling District to M-1 Manufacturing District, Limited
• Bill #6496: Agreement for special legal counsel services from the law firm of Hamilton Weber LLC

The council approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6 ayes, 1 abstention). It appointed Jocinta Conners, Bridget Scanlon, and Anthony Burton to the Park Board by voice vote. The council adopted Bill #6495, rezoning 521 acres from R‑1 to M‑1, as ordinance 25‑20 with a 7‑0 vote, and adopted Bill #6496 for special legal counsel services as ordinance 25‑21 with a 7‑0 vote. A closed session to discuss legal matters was also approved unanimously.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (6 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved appointment of Jocinta Conners, Bridget Scanlon, Anthony Burton to Park Board (voice vote)
• Adopted rezoning ordinance (Bill #6495) as ordinance 25-20 (7-0)
• Adopted special legal counsel ordinance (Bill #6496) as ordinance 25-21 (7-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss legal matters (7-0)
• Approved agenda for the June 18, 2025 meeting (voice vote)

Design and Review Board

The Board will review three new applications to determine if proposed residential changes meet architectural design and character requirements. Decisions will be based on materials, colors, and consistency with surrounding areas.

• Application 25-0151: Installation of solar panels
• Application 25-0221: 6' tall wood fence and 4' tall chain link fence at 1764 Laux Drive
• Application 25-0227: Residential addition at 3298 Taylor Avenue

The Design and Review Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 3 meeting, each by a 4‑0 voice vote. The board also approved three applications: solar panels at 3461 Erman Avenue, a residential fence at 11764 Laux Drive, and a residential addition at 3298 Taylor Avenue. All approvals were passed by a voice vote of four ayes and zero nays.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved June 3 minutes (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved solar panel installation, Application 25-0151 (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved residential fence, Application 25-0221 (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved residential addition, Application 25-0227 (voice vote 4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Board is meeting to review updates on Gentry Park and discuss artificial turf. Members will also consider new grant opportunities for Hellebusch Park and a senior van.

• Hellebusch Park Planning Grant
• Missouri Department of Conservation Cost Share
• Senior Van Grant
• Gentry Park Grant Project Update
• Artificial Turf Discussion

The Parks and Recreation Board approved its agenda and the minutes with corrections. It voted to end free Silver Sneakers/Renew Active classes and adopt a 50% discounted fee, expected to generate about $10,000 per year starting January 2026. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes with corrections approved (motion passed)
• Silver Sneakers fee change approved – free classes ended, 50% fee adopted (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will discuss the first draft of Objective and Key Results presented by PGAV Planners. The body will also discuss community engagement efforts for the plan.

• Presentation of first draft of Objective and Key Results by PGAV Planners
• Discussion of community engagement efforts
• Planning for the final Open House on July 9, 2025

Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to conduct general business. The agenda includes a potential closed session to discuss legal actions, personnel matters, or negotiated contracts.

• Closed session regarding legal actions, litigation, or privileged communications
• Closed session regarding hiring, firing, disciplining, or promoting employees
• Closed session regarding documents related to a negotiated contract

The commission moved to approve the agenda and the May 19 minutes, but the minutes do not record the vote outcomes. A motion to adjourn was made and carried by voice vote. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Agenda approval motion moved (outcome not recorded)
• May 19 minutes approval motion moved (outcome not recorded)
• Adjournment motion carried by voice vote
• Next meeting scheduled for July 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The commission will continue discussions regarding short-, mid-, and long-term goals. The meeting also includes a real estate update from Tim Branneky II.

• Discussion of short-, mid-, and long-term goals
• Real Estate Update by Tim Branneky II

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two applications for the Muehlhauser Subdivision. The body will consider a request to reduce a special use permit area and a request to rezone a portion of the property.

• Application #25-PZ-05: Request to reduce special use permit area from 6.34 acres to 5.44 acres at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road
• Application #25-PZ-06: Request to rezone 0.9 acres at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road from B-4 General Commercial to B-2 Community Business

The commission unanimously approved Application #25‑PZ‑05 to amend Special Use Permit Ordinance 12‑23, reducing the permitted area to 5.44 acres, and Application #25‑PZ‑06 to rezone approximately 0.9 acres of Lot 2 from B‑4 to B‑2. Both motions passed 13‑0 and will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing and further action. The meeting also approved the May 12 minutes and agenda, and adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved Application #25‑PZ‑05 amendment to Special Use Permit, 13‑0
• Approved Application #25‑PZ‑06 rezoning of Lot 2, 13‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 p.m. (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 521 acres of land to a manufacturing district. The body is also reviewing a minor subdivision and a contract for special legal counsel.

• Public hearing and Bill #6495: Rezoning 521 acres at 5137 Aubuchon Road, 13897 and 14175 Ferguson Lane, and 13674, 13728, 13738, 13748, 13774, and 13812 Missouri Bottom Road from R-1 Single Family Dwelling to M-1 Manufacturing District, Limited
• Bill #6494: Minor subdivision of 6.34 acres into two lots at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road
• Bill #6496: Agreement for special legal counsel services from Hamilton Weber LLC

The council adopted Bill #6494, creating the Muehlhauser Subdivision on 11200 St. Charles Rock Road. Brad Eder was reinstated to the Park Board. Bills #6495 (rezoning 521 acres) and #6496 (special legal counsel) were both tabled. All actions were approved by voice vote unless a roll‑call tally is noted.

• Approved Bill #6494 creating Muehlhauser Subdivision (7-0)
• Reinstated Brad Eder to the Park Board (voice vote)
• Tabled Bill #6495 to rezone approximately 521 acres (voice vote)
• Tabled Bill #6496 for special legal counsel services (voice vote)
• Approved June 04, 2025 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 21, 2025 special council meeting minutes (voice vote)

Design and Review Board

The Board will review applications for new and amended signage to determine if they meet architectural design and character requirements. Decisions will be based on materials, colors, and compatibility with surrounding areas.

• Holman Middle School (4050 Banks Road): Proposed monument sign
• Love's (13945 Missouri Bottom Road): Proposed amendment to Sign Package #16-0048
• Bridgeway Elementary (11635 Oakbury Court): Proposed monument sign
• Prolific Care (3436 McKelvey Road): Proposed wall sign

The Design and Review Board voted to approve four sign installation applications. Each application was approved by a voice vote of four ayes and zero nays. The approved projects include a sign at Love's Travel Stops, a monument sign at Holman Middle School, a monument sign at Bridgeway Elementary, and a wall sign for Prolific Care. No other substantive actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved Application 25-0170 Love's Travel Stops sign replacement (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved Application 25-0203 Holman Middle School monument sign (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved Application 25-0204 Bridgeway Elementary monument sign (voice vote 4-0)
• Approved Application 25-0208 Prolific Care wall sign (voice vote 4-0)

Board of Adjustment

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific petitions or business items are listed for this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider Bill #6494 regarding a minor subdivision. This proposal involves dividing a property into two lots for commercial use.

• Bill #6494: Minor subdivision of 6.34 acres into two lots at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road (Zoned B-4 General Commercial District)

The council approved the meeting agenda and minutes, amended the May 7 minutes, and gave a first reading of Bill #6494 before voting to table the subdivision ordinance. The meeting was then adjourned. All votes were taken by voice.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 7, 2025 special council meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Amended May 7 minutes to remove first motion under Bill #6493 (voice vote)
• Approved regular meeting as amended (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of Bill #6494 (voice vote)
• Tabled Bill #6494 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to review updates on a grant project for Gentry Park and discuss artificial turf. The board will also address personnel updates and renovations for BMAC concessions.

• Grant project update for Gentry Park
• Discussion regarding artificial turf
• BMAC concession renovation
• Planning for Outdoor Pool Anniversary and Independence Day events
• Silver Sneakers classes

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes with corrections. Members reached consensus to implement Option B for the Silver Sneakers and Renew Active class fee structure. The board decided to order new shirts for its members and to delay the outdoor pool opening until later in the week due to weather. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approve meeting agenda (motion passed)
• Approve minutes with corrections (motion passed)
• Adopt Option B fee structure for Silver Sneakers and Renew Active classes (board consensus)
• Order new shirts for Park Board members (decision made)
• Delay outdoor pool opening until later in the week (decision made)
• Adjourn meeting (motion passed)

Design and Review Board

The Bridgeton Design and Review Board will decide whether three alteration proposals meet local design standards. The board reviews architectural character, materials, and consistency with surrounding properties for each application.

• 25-0065 Mallard LLC: alterations to south docks at 12949 Enterprise Way
• 25-0166 T-Mobile: cell tower alterations at 3732 McKelvey Road
• 25-0171 Congress Airport Inn: pole sign reface at 3433 N. Lindbergh

The Design and Review Board approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 6 meeting. It then approved Mallard LLC's dock alteration application (25-0065) and T‑Mobile's cell tower alteration application (25-0166) by voice votes of 4‑0. The application to replace the Congress Airport Inn pole sign (25-0171) was tabled by a voice vote of 4‑0.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved dock alterations for Mallard LLC, Application 25-0065 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved cell tower alterations for T‑Mobile, Application 25-0166 (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Tabled pole sign replacement for Congress Airport Inn, Application 25-0171 (4 ayes, 0 nays)

Police Commission

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review reports from the Chief and the Ex Officio. The agenda consists of procedural items and a period for public comment.

• Approval of minutes from 3/17/2025 and 4/21/2025
• Report from the Chief
• Report from the Ex Officio

The commission approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the March 17 and April 21, 2025 Police Commission meetings. A motion to adjourn was made and carried by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (motion moved by Haug, seconded by Sonderman)
• Approved minutes from March 17, 2025 (motion moved by Haug, seconded by Jewett)
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2025 (motion moved by Sonderman, seconded by Jewett)
• Adjourned meeting (motion moved by Haug, seconded by Sonderman, carried by voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to rezone approximately 521 acres from R-1 Single Family Dwelling to M-1 Planned Manufacturing District. The commission will also consider final plat approval for a commercial subdivision on St. Charles Rock Road and receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan from PGAV Planners. Routine business includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing on rezoning 521 acres (multiple parcels on Aubuchon Road, Ferguson Lane, Missouri Bottom Road) to M-1 Planned Manufacturing District
• Final plat approval for Muehlhauser Subdivision, dividing 6.34 acres into 2 lots at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road
• Presentation by PGAV Planners on Comprehensive Plan update
• Approval of minutes from March 10, 2025

The Bridgeton Planning Commission approved Application #25‑PZ‑03 to rezone about 521 acres from R‑1 to M‑1 and Application #25‑PZ‑04 to approve a final plat for a 6.34‑acre commercial subdivision. Both motions passed with 11 votes in favor and none opposed and will be forwarded to the City Council for further action. The meeting also approved the March 10 minutes, the agenda, and adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved rezoning of ~521 acres to M‑1 (11‑0) – Application #25‑PZ‑03
• Approved final plat for 6.34‑acre commercial subdivision (11‑0) – Application #25‑PZ‑04
• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to discuss the unaudited financial results for Fiscal Year 2024. The body will also receive an update regarding the pension plan.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
• Pension Plan Update

The commission approved the November 14, 2024 meeting minutes by voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote at 7:17 p.m.

• Approved November 14, 2024 minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will elect a chairperson and treasurer, and consider resolutions for a Hellebusch Park grant, the Blue Shield Program, and the Waste Management Program. Two new bills for mowing contracts are up for first consideration: one with Bluegrass Lawncare of St. Louis LLC for $24,955 plus $10,000 contingency, and another with MACC Contracting for $32,863.90 plus $23,000 contingency. No public hearings are scheduled. A closed session may follow to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, or contract matters.

• Election of City Council officers (chairperson and treasurer)
• Resolution R-25-01: Municipal Grant for Hellebusch Park
• Resolution R-25-02: Blue Shield Program
• Resolution R-25-03: Waste Management Program
• Bill #6492: Mowing contract with Bluegrass Lawncare of St. Louis LLC for Area #1 and Area #2 ($24,955 + $10,000 contingency); Bill #6493: Mowing contract with MACC Contracting for Area #3 and Area #4 ($32,863.90 + $23,000 contingency)

The council appointed Alice Shofner to the Historical Commission and elected Councilmember Luke as Chairperson and Councilmember Saettele as Treasurer, each by unanimous 8‑0 votes. Resolutions R-25-01, R-25-02, and R-25-03 were each approved by voice vote. Two ordinances were adopted: Ordinance #25-17 authorizing a $24,955.00 mowing contract with Bluegrass Lawncare, and Ordinance #25-18 authorizing a $32,863.90 contract with Macc Contracting. All approvals were unanimous.

• Appointed Alice Shofner to the Historical Commission (voice vote)
• Elected Councilmember Luke as Chairperson (8/0 vote)
• Elected Councilmember Saettele as Treasurer (8/0 vote)
• Approved Resolution R-25-01 (Municipal Grant – Hellebusch Park) by voice vote
• Approved Resolution R-25-02 (Blue Shield Program) by voice vote
• Approved Resolution R-25-03 (Waste Management Program) by voice vote
• Adopted Ordinance #25-17 for $24,955.00 mowing contract with Bluegrass Lawncare (8/0 vote)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-18 for $32,863.90 mowing contract with Macc Contracting (8/0 vote)

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will continue its discussion of short-, mid-, and long-term goals as unfinished business, and hear a real estate update from Tim Branneky II under new business. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and a city update.

• Continue discussion of short-, mid-, and long-term goals
• Real Estate Update by Tim Branneky II
• Approval of May 6, 2025 minutes
• Public comments and city update

The Economic Development Advisory Commission approved the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The commission then voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:34 p.m. by voice vote. Discussion of short‑ and long‑term goals was tabled for the next meeting on May 28, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:34 p.m. (voice vote)
• Tabled short‑ and long‑term goals for next meeting (May 28, 2025)

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will vote on three sign applications: two wall sign refaces (Monee's Fashionista at 12310 Natural Bridge Road and The Mad Crab at 12490 St. Charles Rock Road) and a new ground sign for Expansion Church at 4161 Cypress Road. The board must determine if each proposed sign meets architectural design, character, and consistency requirements. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 15, 2025, and an ex-officio report.

• 25-0111 Monee's Fashionista: propose wall sign reface at 12310 Natural Bridge Road
• 25-0137 The Mad Crab: propose wall sign reface at 12490 St. Charles Rock Road
• 25-0145 Expansion Church: propose installing new ground sign at 4161 Cypress Road
• Board considers sign materials, height, color, orientation, and consistency with surrounding area

The Design and Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the April 15 minutes. It then approved three sign applications: a non‑electric wall sign replacement for Monee's Fashionista (25‑0111), a wall sign reface for The Mad Crab (25‑0137), and a ground sign for Expansion Church (25‑0145). The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 4‑ayes, 0‑nays)
• Approved April 15 minutes (voice vote 4‑ayes, 0‑nays)
• Approved Monee's Fashionista wall sign replacement (Application 25‑0111) (voice vote 4‑ayes, 0‑nays)
• Approved The Mad Crab wall sign reface (Application 25‑0137) (voice vote 4‑ayes, 0‑nays)
• Approved Expansion Church ground sign (Application 25‑0145) (voice vote 4‑ayes, 0‑nays)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider three petitions regarding building and zoning code variances. These include requests for alternative revegetation methods, driveway and setback adjustments, and a fence installation.

• Petition 1-25: Appeal to use an alternative to sod for permanent revegetation at 13001 St. Charles Rock Road
• Petition 2-25: Variance for four street entrances, driveway width, and a 50-foot front yard setback for a parking lot at 12949 Enterprise Way
• Petition 3-25: 23-foot variance from the 30-foot front yard setback for a fence at 3841 Fee Fee Road
• Request for extension of variance No. 2-23 for a carport at 3841 Fee Fee Road

The Board of Adjustment approved an appeal to use an alternative permanent revegetation method at 13001 St. Charles Rock Road and approved a variance for Mallard LLC at 12949 Enterprise Way, each by a 5‑0 vote. It denied Frank M. Woolston’s request for a front‑yard setback variance at 3841 Fee Fee Road by a 3‑2 vote, and also denied his request for a one‑year extension of a previously approved variance by a 3‑2 vote.

• Approved alternative revegetation appeal (13001 St. Charles Rock Rd) – vote 5-0
• Approved variance for Mallard LLC (12949 Enterprise Way) – vote 5-0
• Denied front‑yard setback variance for Frank M. Woolston (3841 Fee Fee Rd) – vote 3-2
• Denied one‑year extension of prior variance for Frank M. Woolston – vote 3-2

Pension Commission

The Pension Commission will hear a presentation on the 2025 Actuarial Valuation Report and an investment performance update from US Wealth Management. They will also review updated actuarial tables from Gallagher and approve minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting.

• Presentation of 2025 Actuarial Valuation Report
• Investment performance review by US Wealth Management
• Updated actuarial tables from Gallagher
• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2025 meeting

The commission approved the February 11, 2025 minutes by voice vote. A motion to adopt an updated actuarial table failed because it was not seconded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved February 11, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Motion to adopt updated actuarial table failed (no second)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (voice vote)

Police Commission

This meeting of the Bridgeton Board of Police Commissioners consists entirely of procedural items: roll call, agenda approval, approval of prior minutes, public comments, commendations, and reports from the Chief and Ex Officio. No specific substantive decisions, contracts, or financial actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2025
• Public comments period
• Reports from the Chief and Ex Officio
• Unspecified new business

The commission voted to table the agenda approval until the May 19, 2025 meeting. The approval of the prior meeting minutes was also tabled until May 19, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a voice vote. A shredding event was announced for April 26, 2025.

• Agenda approval tabled until May 19, 2025
• Minutes approval tabled until May 19, 2025
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

Senior Citizens Coordinating

This routine meeting of the Senior Citizens Coordinating Committee reviews past events such as luncheons, movies, bingo, the AARP tax assistance program, and recent outings. New business includes continuing monthly activities, a dining-out event, a movie screening, a baseball game, and a summer picnic. No policy decisions or budget items are on the agenda.

• AARP completed its 2025 tax assistance program (Jan 14 – Apr 9); office cites time-consuming phone calls and scheduling
• Puzzle Palooza (Mar 8): 25 seniors attended
• "To Hollywood with Love" event (Apr 4): 36 seniors attended
• Road trip to Casey, Ill. (Apr 11): 40 seniors registered
• All garden plots for 2025 are full

The Senior Citizens Coordinating Commission approved its agenda after a motion by Willa Nelson and a second by Betty Calvert. It then approved the meeting minutes following a motion by Rebecca Watts and a second by Nancy Seamans. The meeting was formally adjourned on a motion by Rebecca Watts, seconded by Nancy Seamans.

• Approved agenda (motion by Willa Nelson, seconded by Betty Calvert)
• Approved minutes (motion by Rebecca Watts, seconded by Nancy Seamans)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Rebecca Watts, seconded by Nancy Seamans)

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council is holding a regular meeting with a notable emergency motion to replace a compressor. The council will consider final passage of two ordinances: one amending a special use permit for a monopole telecommunications tower at 3732 McKelvey Road, and another authorizing a $2.33 million artificial turf installation at the Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex. A new bill for Phase II park improvements at Gentry Park ($68,983) will also be introduced. The meeting may include a closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract matters.

• Emergency motion to replace compressor in RTU #3
• Second consideration: amend special use permit for monopole tower at 3732 McKelvey Road (Bill#6490)
• Second consideration: $2,330,000 artificial turf installation at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (Fields #1-6) with $125,000 contingency
• First consideration: $68,983 Gentry Park Phase II improvements with $10,000 contingency (Bill#6491)

The council approved the meeting agenda (7‑aye, 1‑nay) and removed Bill #6490 from the agenda. It authorized an emergency replacement of an RTU #3 compressor for up to $13,800. The council also adopted Ordinance #25‑15 permitting a telecommunications tower at 3732 McKelvey Rd and Ordinance #25‑16 funding Phase II improvements at Gentry Park for $68,983 with a $10,000 contingency.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 7 aye/1 nay)
• Removed Bill #6490 from agenda (voice vote)
• Approved emergency RTU #3 compressor replacement up to $13,800 (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #25‑15 for telecommunications tower at 3732 McKelvey Rd (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance #25‑16 for Phase II Gentry Park improvements $68,983 + $10,000 contingency (8‑0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a regular meeting with updates on several ongoing projects, including a grant for Gentry Park, a discussion on artificial turf, personnel changes, Arbor Day plans, and a concession renovation at BMAC. New business includes noting the Outdoor Pool anniversary. No votes or decisions are explicitly scheduled.

• Grant project update for Gentry Park
• Discussion on artificial turf installation
• BMAC concession renovation update
• Arbor Day planning
• Outdoor Pool anniversary recognition

The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes. It decided to delay the BMAC concession‑stand renovation project until after the fall season to allow more time for the electrical work. The board set the bid posting for July 7, bid opening on August 1, and council approval between August 20 and September 3. No other motions were voted on.

• Agenda approved (motion passed)
• Minutes approved (motion passed)
• BMAC concession‑stand renovation postponed until after fall season
• BMAC renovation bids to be posted July 7, opened August 1, council approval Aug 20‑Sep 3

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will decide on three new applications: an AT&T cell tower equipment upgrade at 12999 St. Charles Rock Road, a wall sign for Branneky Hardware at 11403 St. Charles Rock Road, and an amended sign package for Miami Grill at 12499 Natural Bridge Road. The board must determine whether each proposal meets architectural design, character, and consistency standards with surrounding properties. Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025, and an ex-officio report are also on the agenda.

• AT&T cell tower equipment upgrade at 12999 St. Charles Rock Road
• Branneky Hardware proposed wall sign at 11403 St. Charles Rock Road
• Miami Grill amended sign package (wall and pole sign) at 12499 Natural Bridge Road
• Approval of minutes from April 1, 2025

The Design and Review Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 1, 2025 meeting. It then approved AT&T's cell tower upgrade, Branneky Hardware's wall sign, and Miami Grill's sign package contingent on a landscaping plan. All approvals were by voice vote with five ayes and zero nays. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes of April 1, 2025 (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved AT&T cell tower upgrade (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Branneky Hardware wall sign (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Miami Grill sign package contingent on landscaping plan (5 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or public hearing topics are listed.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a request to modify a telecommunication tower at 3732 McKelvey Road. They will consider final approval of a $971,452 contract for concrete pavement replacement in Harmann Estates. A new bill for $2,330,000 to install artificial turf at the Municipal Athletic Complex will be introduced. Additionally, a sign variance for Miami Grill at 12499 Natural Bridge Road is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on amending special use permit to convert 100-ft stealth telecom tower at 3732 McKelvey Road to monopole with exterior equipment
• Second consideration (final passage) of $971,452 contract for concrete pavement replacement on select streets in Harmann Estates
• First consideration (introduction) of $2,330,000 contract for artificial turf installation at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (fields 1-6)
• Variance request from Miami Grill to amend sign package at 12499 Natural Bridge Road
• Appointment of Scott Kaufmann as new police chaplain, replacing resigning Cathy Nordgaarden

The council approved Bill #6488 authorizing a $971,452 concrete pavement replacement on select streets. Bill #6487 was also approved as ordinance #25-14 with a unanimous vote. A sign variance for Miami Grill was denied by a 4‑3 vote. Bills #6489 (monopole tower permit) and #6490 (artificial turf letter of intent) were tabled.

• Approved Bill #6488 for $971,452 concrete pavement replacement (voice vote)
• Approved Bill #6487 as ordinance #25-14 (7-0 vote)
• Approved LED street sign (7-0 vote)
• Denied Miami Grill sign variance (4-3 vote)
• Tabled Bill #6489 amending special use permit for monopole tower (voice vote)
• Tabled Bill #6490 letter of intent for artificial turf $2,330,000 (voice vote after 6-1 reading)
• Amended agenda to add LED Street Lights under Discussion (voice vote)
• No resolutions were considered

Economic Development Advisory Commission

The Economic Development Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting with a procedural agenda. No unfinished business or specific new business items are listed; the meeting includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and a city update.

The commission approved the March 4, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. No public comments were received. After updates from Mayor Randy Hein, the meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m. by voice vote.

• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:31 p.m. (voice vote)

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will review and decide on five sign permit applications and amendments for businesses including Pushing Limits Fitness, Chick-fil-A, Reach Reproductive Health, Century Distribution, and Wal-Mart. Each proposal requires the board to assess whether the signs meet architectural and compatibility standards with surrounding properties.

• Pushing Limits Fitness, 12370 Natural Bridge Road – proposed wall sign
• Chick-fil-A, 10897 & 10909 St. Charles Rock Road – amend sign to read 'N. Lindbergh & St. Charles Rock Road'
• Reach Reproductive Health, 11977 St. Charles Rock Road Ste. 132 – amended sign package for wall sign
• Century Distribution, 202 Rock Industrial Park Drive – proposed wall sign
• Wal-Mart, 11900 St. Charles Rock Road – amend sign package to replace signs

The Design and Review Board approved the agenda and the March 18 minutes. It approved wall signs for Pushing Limits Fitness, Chick‑Fil A, Reach Reproductive Health, and an updated sign package for Wal‑Mart. The board denied the banner wall sign proposed by Century Distribution at 202 Rock Industrial Park. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 18 minutes (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Pushing Limits Fitness wall sign (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Chick‑Fil A sign amendment (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Reach Reproductive Health wall sign (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Denied Century Distribution banner sign (2 ayes, 1 nay)
• Approved Wal‑Mart sign update (3 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will receive a presentation of the first draft of the Future Land Use Map from PGAV Planners and discuss it with staff. The committee will also discuss plans for a second public open house on the comprehensive plan.

• Presentation of 1st Draft of Future Land Use Map by PGAV Planners
• Discussion on 2nd Comprehensive Plan Open House

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will hear updates on a grant project at Gentry Park and discuss potential artificial turf installation. Other topics include summer concerts, BMAC concession renovation, seasonal staffing, and the outdoor pool anniversary.

• Grant project update at Gentry Park
• Artificial turf discussion
• BMAC Concession Renovation
• Summer concerts planning
• Seasonal staffing update

The Parks and Recreation Board approved its agenda and minutes. It decided to delay the BMAC concession stand renovation until after the fall season, with a new bid posting on July 7. The board noted approvals for updated city cameras at City Hall locations and new LED street signs on St. Charles Rock Road and nearby streets. An Arbor Day celebration was scheduled for April 11 at Bridgeway Park.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Approved minutes (motion passed)
• Postponed BMAC concession stand renovation until after fall season
• Approved updates to city cameras at City Hall parking lot, lobby, and council chambers
• Approved LED street signs on St. Charles Rock Road, McKelvey, Harmony, and Fee Fee
• Scheduled Arbor Day celebration for April 11 at Bridgeway Park

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will hold a regular meeting with several ordinances on second reading, including zoning changes for taverns, saloons, and restaurant liquor sales (Bill #6485), a software services agreement with GIS Workshop, LLC (Bill #6486), and an amendment to a development agreement with Savoy Hilltop entities (Bill #6487). A new ordinance for a concrete pavement replacement project in Harmann Estates, costing $971,452 with a $30,000 contingency, will be introduced for first consideration. No public hearings, appointments, or emergency legislation are scheduled.

• Second consideration of Bill #6485 amending zoning regulations for taverns, saloons, and restaurant liquor sales
• Second consideration of Bill #6486 authorizing a master services agreement with GIS Workshop, LLC for software services
• Second consideration of Bill #6487 authorizing a first amendment to the development agreement with Savoy Hilltop Redevelopment Corporation and others
• First consideration of Bill #6488 authorizing a $971,452 contract with Joseph W. Bommarito Construction Co. for concrete pavement replacement in Harmann Estates, plus $30,000 contingency

The Bridgeton City Council approved two ordinances: one amending zoning regulations for taverns, saloons, and liquor sales at restaurants (Ordinance #25-12), and another authorizing a first amendment to a development agreement with Savoy Hilltop Redevelopment Corporation and related entities (Ordinance #25-13). Both passed unanimously 7-0. The council also tabled a bill for a GIS software services agreement and a bill for a concrete pavement replacement project, and received a report on tornado damage from March 14.

• Approved Ordinance #25-12 amending zoning for taverns/saloons and restaurant liquor sales (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance #25-13 authorizing first amendment to development agreement with Savoy Hilltop (7-0)
• Tabled Bill #6486 for GIS Workshop software services agreement
• Tabled Bill #6488 for $971,452 concrete pavement replacement in Harmann Estates
• Appointed Jacinta Conners to Personnel Commission
• Approved minutes of March 5, 2025 meeting

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will consider three applications: a commercial addition for Virbac at 13001 St. Charles Rock Road, a wall sign for Dollhouse & Co. at 3788 McKelvey Road, and a sign package amendment for Miami Grill at 12499 Natural Bridge Road. The board must decide if each proposal meets architectural design and compatibility requirements. A recommendation will be sent to the City Council for the Miami Grill sign package.

• 25-0054 VIRBAC: Commercial addition at 13001 St. Charles Rock Road
• 25-0055 DOLLHOUSE & CO. LLC: Proposed wall sign at 3788 McKelvey Road
• 25-0064 MIAMI GRILL: Amend sign package #19-0347 with roof sign and pole sign at 12499 Natural Bridge Road
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2025

The Design and Review Board approved two new applications and issued a favorable recommendation to the City Council for a sign variance. The Virbac commercial addition at 13001 St. Charles Rock Road was approved, as was a wall sign for Dollhouse & Co. at 3788 McKelvey Road. The board recommended approval of a revised sign package for Miamigrill at 12499 Natural Bridge Road, despite a previous denial by the City Council.

• Approved Application 25-0054 for Virbac commercial addition (4-0)
• Approved Application 25-0055 for Dollhouse & Co. wall sign (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Application 25-0064 for Miamigrill sign variance to City Council (3-1)

Police Commission

The Bridgeton Board of Police Commissioners will meet to approve previous minutes and review two general orders. The meeting includes reports from the Chief and the Ex Officio.

• Review and approval of General Order 02-09
• Review and approval of General Order 03-03

The Police Commission meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes or decisions taken. Chief Mossotti reported the department is staffed with 48 of 55 officers, a drone program bid was awarded to a local company, and bids were sent for Red Dot Sights. The next meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2025.

• Agenda approved by voice vote
• Minutes from January 27, 2025 approved by voice vote
• Drone program bid awarded to a local company (reported)
• Bids sent for Red Dot Sights (reported)

Finance Commission

The Finance Commission will meet to conduct business and approve minutes from the November 14, 2024 meeting. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate items.

• Approval of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss several community projects. The agenda includes planning for a spring plant giveaway and the July 4th parade.

• Spring Plant Giveaway
• July 4th Parade
• Plants for Dolphin Cove/Veterans Bench
• PGH Garden Tour
• Special Projects

The Beautification Commission approved its agenda and selected Hardy Geranium as the plant for the 2026 Spring Plant Giveaway, with Spider Lily as a backup. They also discussed the July 4th parade, new businesses, and agreed to fund landscaping for a potential sitting area at City Hall. No formal votes were recorded beyond the agenda approval.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Becky, seconded by Connie)
• Selected Hardy Geranium for 2026 Spring Plant Giveaway (300 plants)
• Agreed to fund landscaping for City Hall sitting area once plans are in place

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to amend a Special Use Permit. The proposal involves converting a stealth telecommunication tower into a monopole tower.

• Public hearing for Application #25-PZ-02 to convert a 100-foot-tall stealth tower to a monopole tower at 3732 McKelvey Road

The Planning Commission voted 11-0 to approve Application #25-PZ-02, which amends a Special Use Permit to convert an existing 100-foot stealth telecommunication tower at 3732 McKelvey Road into a monopole tower with exterior equipment. The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing and final decision. The meeting also included approval of the previous minutes and agenda, and staff updates on upcoming meetings and city projects.

• Approved Application #25-PZ-02 to amend Special Use Permit for tower conversion at 3732 McKelvey Road (11-0)
• Approved minutes of February 10, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved agenda for March 10, 2025 (voice vote)

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance affecting regulations for taverns/saloons and liquor sales at restaurants. The council will also consider several contracts and ordinances on second and first reading, including a $34,940 grounds maintenance contract for the Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course, an increase in provisional judge compensation from $350 to $500 per court date, and agreements for accounting and software services. A first amendment to a development agreement involving Savoy Hilltop entities is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments for taverns/saloons and liquor sales at restaurants (Application #25-PZ-01, Bill #6485)
• Grounds maintenance contract with MACC Contracting for Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course for $34,940 (Bill #6481)
• Increase provisional judge compensation from $350 to $500 per court date (Bill #6482)
• Authorize agreement with Sikich LLC for accounting services (Bill #6484)
• First amendment to development agreement with Savoy Hilltop Redevelopment Corp., Clayton Maryland, LLC, and Bridgeton Hilltop CID (Bill #6487)

The Bridgeton City Council approved three ordinances: a $34,940 grounds maintenance contract for Carrollton Park Disc Golf Course, an increase in provisional judge compensation from $350 to $500 per court date, and an accounting services agreement with Sikich LLC. A variance request from Miami Grill for wall signs failed on a 5-3 vote. Several new bills were tabled, including the zoning ordinance amendment for taverns and saloons.

• Approved $34,940 grounds maintenance contract with MACC Contracting (8-0)
• Approved increase in provisional judge pay to $500 per court date (8-0)
• Approved accounting services agreement with Sikich LLC (8-0)
• Denied Miami Grill wall sign variance (5-3)
• Tabled zoning amendment for taverns and saloons (Bill #6485)
• Tabled GIS software services agreement (Bill #6486)
• Tabled development agreement amendment (Bill #6487)

Design and Review Board

The Bridgeton Design and Review Board will decide on design approvals for six applications, including antenna swaps at two cell towers, a pole sign reface, a new city maintenance complex of nine buildings, a fence, and a sign replacement. The board must assess whether each proposal meets architectural design and consistency requirements with surrounding areas. An ex officio report from Lambert Airport on new buildings is also on the agenda.

• Crown Castle: antenna swap at 13939 St. Charles Rock Road cell tower
• ERS Motors: reface existing pole sign at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road
• City of Bridgeton: construct new maintenance office and vehicle building (9 structures)
• Achievements Unlimited: install 6-foot aluminum fence at 3575 Pennridge Drive
• AT&T: upgrade equipment on cell tower at 3300 Foerster Road

The Design and Review Board approved all six applications on the agenda, including a cell tower alteration, a pole sign reface, new buildings at Lambert Airport, a fence, a cell tower upgrade, and a sign package amendment. All votes were unanimous with 5 ayes and 0 nays. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved Crown Castle cell tower alteration at 13939 St. Charles Rock Road (5-0)
• Approved ERS Motors pole sign reface at 11200 St. Charles Rock Road (5-0)
• Approved Lambert Airport new maintenance office and vehicle buildings at 11409 Navaid Road (5-0)
• Approved Achievements Unlimited 6-foot aluminum fence at 3575 Pennridge Drive (5-0)
• Approved AT&T cell tower equipment upgrade at 3300 Foerster Road (5-0)
• Approved US Bank sign package amendment at 12375 St. Charles Rock Road (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will meet to discuss fee increases for 2025 and provide updates on the Gentry Park grant project. The board will also review artificial turf and the BMAC concession renovation.

• 2025 Fee Increases
• Gentry Park Grant Project update
• Artificial Turf discussion
• BMAC Concession Renovation
• Arbor Day

The Bridgeton Parks and Recreation Board met on February 25, 2025, and approved the agenda and minutes. They received updates on the Gentry Park grant project (delayed by snow but on track for early summer completion), the artificial turf discussion (with a Letter of Intent deadline of April 14), and the 2025 fee increases already approved by Council. No formal votes were taken on these items; the board also discussed staffing shortages, the Hydrospin registration policy change, and the BMAC concession stand renovation.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Pickett, second by Esteep)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Pickett, second by Bland)
• Noted 2025 fee increases approved by Council (pavilion, pool, BMAC field rentals)
• Discussed artificial turf project; Letter of Intent deadline April 14
• Discussed Hydrospin registration policy change (residents priority)
• Discussed BMAC concession stand renovation ($215,000 budget, bid posting March 14)
• Discussed staffing shortages and hiring efforts
• Scheduled next meeting for March 25, 2025

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will consider multiple bills including contracts for park improvements, a backstop installation, furnace replacement, grounds maintenance, and an increase in provisional judge pay. Also up for discussion are a new liquor license for Arch Sports and a sign variance for Miami Grill.

• Bill #6483: $338,741.99 for Phase II improvements at Gentry Park
• Bill #6479: $81,520 for backstop installation at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex
• Bill #6482: Increase provisional judge compensation from $350 to $500 per court date
• Bill #6484: Contract with Sikich LLC for accounting services (amount not specified)
• Liquor license for Arch Sports, LLC at 11333 Blake Drive (original package, Monday-Saturday)

The council approved several ordinances, including a $81,520 backstop at the athletic complex, a $12,933 furnace replacement, and $338,741.99 in park improvements. It also approved an LED street sign with a dark blue background and granted a sign variance for Terminal 3 Bar and Grill after reconsideration. A variance for Miami Grill was tabled, and several other bills were tabled.

• Approved $81,520 backstop at Bridgeton Municipal Athletic Complex (8-0)
• Approved $12,933 emergency furnace replacement at Payne Gentry House (8-0)
• Approved $338,741.99 Phase II park improvements at Gentry Park (8-0)
• Approved LED street sign with dark blue background (8-0)
• Approved sign variance for Terminal 3 Bar and Grill (6-2)
• Tabled Miami Grill wall sign variance until next meeting
• Tabled grounds maintenance contract for Carrollton Park disc golf course
• Tabled provisional judge compensation increase

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will consider three new applications to amend existing sign packages. Two are for Hilltop Plaza on Paul Mayer Avenue and one for Beauty Icon on St. Charles Rock Road. The board must decide if the proposed signs meet style, size, and compatibility standards.

• 25-0030: Beauty Icon, 11977 St. Charles Rock Road Ste. 110 – amend sign package #24-0190 for a new wall sign
• 25-0033: Hilltop Plaza, 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue – amend sign package #05-0161 for a new pole sign
• 25-0034: Hilltop Plaza, 11982 Paul Mayer Avenue – amend sign package #24-0249 for a new pole sign

The Design and Review Board approved all three new sign applications on the agenda. It approved a wall sign for Beauty Icon at 11977 St. Charles Rock Road, a new pole sign for Hilltop Plaza at 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue (contingent on a landscaping plan), and another new pole sign for Hilltop Plaza at 11982 Paul Mayer Avenue. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved wall sign for Beauty Icon, 11977 St. Charles Rock Road Ste. 110 (4-0)
• Approved new pole sign for Hilltop Plaza, 11978 Paul Mayer Avenue, contingent on landscaping plan (4-0)
• Approved new pole sign for Hilltop Plaza, 11982 Paul Mayer Avenue (4-0)

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, receive an ex-officio report, and discuss upcoming events. Key items include planning for the Spring Plant Giveaway and the July 4th Parade, along with updates on special projects.

• Discussion of Spring Plant Giveaway
• Planning for July 4th Parade
• Updates on Special Projects
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Ex-officio report

The Beautification Commission voted to use a Mother's Day Tea theme for the 2025 July 4th parade float. Spring plants for the April 26th giveaway are ordered, and plans for fall fest bulbs were discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Connie, seconded by Jayne)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Connie, seconded by Jayne)
• Voted on Mother's Day Tea theme for July 4th parade float

Pension Commission

The Pension Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from October 2024 and receive an investment performance report from US Wealth Management. No other business or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of investment performance by US Wealth Management

The Pension Commission approved the July 23, 2024 meeting minutes by voice vote. Members heard a quarterly investment performance review from US Bancorp, noting over $1 million in total interest and about $260,000 in average monthly portfolio outflows. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; the rest of the meeting was informational, including an economic outlook and an ex-officio report on local business developments.

• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes by voice vote

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Bridgeton Zoning Ordinance related to taverns, saloons, and liquor sales at restaurants. Commissioners will also receive an overview of the Comprehensive Plan Update from PGAV Planners, LLC.

• Public hearing on proposed zoning amendments (#25-PZ-01) to modify regulations for taverns, saloons, and restaurant liquor sales
• Overview of Comprehensive Plan Update by PGAV Planners, LLC
• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting

The Planning Commission voted 8-0 to approve Application #25-PZ-01, which amends the Bridgeton Zoning Ordinance to require a Special Use Permit for taverns/saloons and liquor sales at restaurants in certain districts. The amendment will be forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing and final decision. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Approved Application #25-PZ-01 to amend zoning regulations for taverns/saloons and restaurant liquor sales (8-0)
• Forwarded the zoning amendment to City Council for public hearing and action
• Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 (voice vote)
• Approved the meeting agenda (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider second-reading approval of Bill #6475, which authorizes the city to continue participation in the St. Louis County Emergency Communications radio system. A variance request for wall signs at Terminal 3 Bar and Grill (12207 Natural Bridge Road) and a new liquor license for Arch Sports, LLC (11333 Blake Drive) will also be heard. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Bill #6475: Ordinance to execute agreement with St. Louis County for emergency communications radio system (second consideration)
• Variance request (App. #24-0315): Terminal 3 Bar and Grill, 12207 Natural Bridge Road – wall signs
• New liquor license: Arch Sports, LLC – 11333 Blake Drive – original package (Monday–Saturday, first reading)

The council approved Bill #6475 as Ordinance #25-05, continuing the city's participation in the St. Louis County emergency communications radio system, with an 8-0 vote. A variance request from Terminal 3 Bar and Grill for wall signs at 12207 Natural Bridge Road was denied by a 5-3 vote. A new liquor license application for Arch Sports, LLC was tabled.

• Approved Ordinance #25-05 for St. Louis County emergency radio system (8-0)
• Denied wall sign variance for Terminal 3 Bar and Grill (5-3)
• Tabled liquor license application for Arch Sports, LLC

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will consider three new applications: a residential garage addition at 11609 Burgess Avenue, a sign package amendment for QuikTrip at 12700 St. Charles Rock Road, and a cell tower alteration for Crown Castle at 3651 N. Lindbergh Blvd. The Board will also make a recommendation to City Council on a sign variance for IAMIGRILL at 12499 Natural Bridge Road. No budget or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda.

• 25-0015: Jerry Watkins residential garage addition at 11609 Burgess Avenue
• 25-0019: QuikTrip proposes replacing manual sign with electronic cabinet on pole and ground signs at 12700 St. Charles Rock Road
• 25-0020: Crown Castle to add/swap antennas and equipment on cell tower at 3651 N. Lindbergh Blvd.
• 25-0011: IAMIGRILL seeks recommendation on sign variance for additional signage at 12499 Natural Bridge Road
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2025

The Design and Review Board approved three applications: a residential garage addition, digital sign upgrades for QuikTrip, and a cell tower alteration for Crown Castle. It also voted to recommend approval of Miami Grill's sign application to the City Council, despite the signs exceeding the size limit. All votes were 4-0 except the Miami Grill recommendation, which was 3-1.

• Approved residential garage addition at 11609 Burgess Ave (4-0)
• Approved QuikTrip digital sign upgrade at 12700 St. Charles Rock Rd (4-0)
• Approved Crown Castle cell tower alteration at 3651 N. Lindbergh Blvd (4-0)
• Recommended approval of Miami Grill signs at 12499 Natural Bridge Rd to City Council (3-1)

Planning Commission

The Comprehensive Plan Committee will meet to discuss a presentation on existing conditions provided by PGAV Planners. The committee will also discuss community engagement efforts, including a February Open House for residents.

• Presentation of existing conditions by PGAV Planners
• Discussion of February community Open House

Pension Commission

The Pension Commission will hold a regular meeting with primarily procedural items, including approval of October 2024 minutes. The sole substantive item is a review of investment performance presented by US Wealth Management.

• Approval of minutes from October 22, 2024 meeting
• Investment performance report from US Wealth Management

Police Commission

The Bridgeton Board of Police Commissioners is meeting for a standard agenda including roll call, approval of minutes, public comments, and a closed session to discuss legal matters, personnel, or contracts. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine reports from the chief and ex officio.

• Closed session authorized under RSMo 610.021 for legal, personnel, or contract discussions
• Public comments opportunity at the start of the meeting
• Reports from the Police Chief and Ex Officio member to be presented

The Board of Police Commissioners unanimously approved the promotion of Sgt. Pulling to Lieutenant in the Professional Standards Manager role during executive session. The board also heard reports on staffing, vehicle bids, and a drone program, and recognized officers for a major investigation.

• Promoted Sgt. Pulling to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting

Senior Citizens Coordinating

The Senior Citizens Coordinating Committee will review ongoing activities such as monthly luncheons, movies, bingo, and exercise, and discuss new business including AARP Tax Assistance scheduling and upcoming events. The committee will also consider a snow removal volunteer list for local seniors and a garden meeting in February.

• AARP Tax Assistance: scheduling begins Jan 14, first appointment Feb 5
• "To Hollywood With Love" event on Feb 13 with Mary Saputo presentation
• Garden Meeting scheduled for Feb 14
• Snow removal volunteer list for seniors being compiled
• Monthly luncheons, movies (January: "Thelma", February: "Conclave"), 2 bingos per month, and senior exercise every Thursday continue

The Senior Coordinating Commission reviewed past events and heard that the Bridgeton Mayor and City Council approved the budget to continue monthly Senior Luncheons through 2025, with the cost increasing by $1 to $6 for residents. Ongoing activities like monthly movies, bimonthly bingo, and weekly exercise will continue, and AARP Tax Assistance will run from 2/5/25 to 4/9/25. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural aside from these reports.

• Approved budget for monthly Senior Luncheons through 2025
• Increased lunch cost to $6 for residents
• Continued monthly movies, bimonthly bingo, and weekly senior exercise
• Scheduled AARP Tax Assistance from 2/5/25 to 4/9/25

City Council

The City Council will consider final approval of several ordinances, including a major rezoning of 472 acres near Natural Bridge Road and Lindbergh Boulevard to a Planned Manufacturing District. Other items include a $59,665.56 design contract for Gentry Park Phase II, continuation of the county-wide emergency radio system agreement, updates to parks and recreation fees, and a charter amendment on municipal judge qualifications.

• Rezoning ~472 acres north of Natural Bridge Road, east and south of N Lindbergh Blvd. to M-3 Planned Manufacturing District (Bill #6478)
• Authorizing $59,665.56 contract with Weiss Design Group for Gentry Park Phase II design services (Bill #6477)
• Continuing participation in St. Louis County Emergency Communications Commission radio system (Bill #6475)
• Updating parks and recreation department program fees (Bill #6476)
• Charter amendment on qualifications and selection of municipal judge (Bill #6474)

The Bridgeton City Council approved several ordinances, including a charter amendment altering municipal judge selection and reappointment terms, and a rezoning of about 472 acres to a planned manufacturing district. It also approved new fees for parks and recreation, including a non-resident youth admission fee of $11, and a design services contract for Gentry Park Phase II. A bill to continue participation in the county-wide emergency communications radio system was tabled for further attorney review.

• Approved Ordinance #25-01 amending municipal judge selection and reappointment terms (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #25-02 setting parks and recreation fees, with non-resident youth admission at $11 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #25-03 authorizing $59,665.56 design contract with Weiss Design Group for Gentry Park Phase II (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance #25-04 rezoning ~472 acres north of Natural Bridge Road to M-3 Planned Manufacturing District (8-0)
• Tabled Bill #6475 on emergency communications radio system agreement

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will meet to discuss the 2025 calendar and special projects. The body will also review plans for the Spring Plant Giveaway.

• Spring Plant Giveaway plants
• Special Projects for 2025
• Calendar and Events for 2025

The Beautification Commission approved the agenda and minutes, and discussed upcoming community events. They voted to reduce the spring plant giveaway to 300 plants and increase the fall giveaway to 300 plants, also agreeing on the fall flower type and color. No other formal decisions were made; special projects for 2025 were discussed but not finalized.

• Approved agenda (motion by Connie, seconded by Judi)
• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Becky, seconded by Judi)
• Voted to reduce spring plant giveaway to 300 plants
• Voted to increase fall plant giveaway to 300 plants
• Agreed on fall flower color and type

City Council

The Bridgeton City Council will hold a public hearing and give first consideration to a rezoning of approximately 472 acres north of Natural Bridge Road and near Lindbergh Boulevard from multiple residential, business, and manufacturing districts to a Planned Manufacturing District (M-3), as requested by St. Louis Lambert International Airport. The council will also consider several new bills, including a charter amendment on municipal judge qualifications to be placed on the April 2025 ballot, an agreement to continue participation in the county-wide emergency communications radio system, a new fee schedule for parks and recreation programs, and a $59,665.56 contract for design services for Gentry Park Phase II. A closed session may follow for legal, real estate, personnel, or contract negotiations.

• Public hearing and first consideration of rezoning 472 acres to M-3 Planned Manufacturing District (Bill #6478)
• Bill #6474: Charter amendment to change qualifications and selection of municipal judge, to be voted on April 8, 2025
• Bill #6475: Agreement with St. Louis County for continued participation in county-wide emergency communications radio system
• Bill #6476: Repealing and replacing Section 130.060 to fix fees for parks and recreation programs
• Bill #6477: $59,665.56 contract with Weiss Design Group for Gentry Park Phase II design

The Bridgeton City Council held a public hearing on a proposal to rezone approximately 472 acres north of Natural Bridge Road to M-3 Planned Manufacturing District, with no public comments for or against. The council then introduced and tabled all five new bills (Bill #6474-#6478), including the rezoning ordinance, a municipal judge charter amendment, a St. Louis County emergency radio agreement, parks and recreation fee changes, and a Gentry Park design contract. No final decisions were made on these items.

• Approved January 8, 2025 agenda (voice vote)
• Approved December 18, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous voice vote)
• Held public hearing on 24-PZ-08 rezoning of 472 acres to M-3; no action taken
• Tabled Bill #6474 (municipal judge charter amendment) after first reading
• Tabled Bill #6475 (St. Louis County emergency radio agreement) after first reading
• Tabled Bill #6476 (parks and recreation fees) after first reading
• Tabled Bill #6477 (Gentry Park design contract, $59,665.56) after first reading
• Tabled Bill #6478 (rezoning ordinance) after first reading

Design and Review Board

The Design and Review Board will decide on several sign applications, including new wall and pole signs, and amendments to existing sign packages. It will also make a recommendation to the City Council on a sign variance for Terminal 3 Bar & Grill. All decisions are based on architectural design, character, and consistency with surrounding areas.

• Gateway TT LLC wall sign at 13899 Corporate Woods Trail
• State Farm pole sign repair at 12119 St. Charles Rock Road
• Omni Center amendment to sign package #12-0062 at 12567 Natural Bridge Road
• Wal-Mart amendment to sign package #12-0101 at 11900 St. Charles Rock Road
• Terminal 3 Bar & Grill wall sign variance recommendation at 12207 Natural Bridge Road

The Design and Review Board approved four sign applications and recommended a variance for Terminal 3 Bar & Grill. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approved wall sign for Print Media Corporation (24-0298) (4-0)
• Approved pole sign repair for State Farm (24-0334) (4-0)
• Approved wall sign for OmniCenter (24-0336) (4-0)
• Approved new signs for Wal-Mart (24-0337) (4-0)
• Recommended approval of variance for Terminal 3 Bar & Grill wall signs (24-0315) (4-0)