Jennings public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Jennings City Council will consider approvals for the monthly bills, the city towing contract, an AI software purchase for city services, and a salary and duties update for the Economic Development Specialist position. The agenda also includes departmental reports and public comments, but no decisions are listed for those items. All items are part of the regular council meeting agenda.

• Approval of the Monthly Bills
• Approval of City of Jennings Towing Contract
• Approval of City Services Placer AI Software Purchase
• Approval of Salary and Duties Update to Economic Development Specialist Position
• Approval of Monthly Reports

The provided minutes contain garbled text and do not document any specific decisions, approvals, or votes by the Jennings City Council on December 22, 2025.

Ways & Means Committee

The Policy and Ordinance & Ways and Means Committee will discuss and vote on several city ordinances and personnel updates. The body is reviewing rules regarding towing, dog ownership, and lawn grilling, as well as councilmember pay.

• Approval of update to the Violation of Protection Ordinance
• Approval of City Councilmember Bi-Weekly Pay
• Approval of revisions to Towing Ordinance #1978 22-46 (1) and a towing services contractor
• Approval of salary and duties update for the Economic Development Specialist position
• Approval of Placer.ai software for the City Services Department

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Jennings Planning & Zoning Commission will consider four land use and conditional use permit requests, including event spaces and a warehouse, during a public hearing.

• Conditional Use Permit for event space at 6514 West Florissant Ave (PC25-0018)
• Change of land use for mixed use at 8850 Jennings Station Rd (PC25-0019)
• Change of land use and event space permit at 6604 West Florissant Ave (PC25-0020)
• Change of land use to light industrial warehouse at 8641 Jennings Station Rd (PC25-0021)
• Approval of October 2nd, 2025 meeting minutes

Municipal Affairs and Services Committee Agenda

The Municipal Affairs and Services Committee will consider approving a designation switch involving the Civic Center and two properties at 8714/16 Jennings Station Road and 7315 West Florissant (the former firehouse). The item seeks formal approval to change how these locations are identified. No other substantive items appear on the agenda.

• Approval of designation switch for the Civic Center, 8714/16 Jennings Station Road, and 7315 West Florissant (Old Firehouse)

City Council

The Jennings City Council will consider several approvals, including monthly bills, the 2026 city calendar, the 2026‑2027 health benefits coverage plan, and a designation switch for the Civic Center and two firehouse locations. The meeting also includes routine reports from finance, courts, public works, and other departments. Public comments and committee reports are limited to two minutes each.

• Approval of the Monthly Bills
• Approval of the 2026 City Calendar
• Approval of the 2026‑2027 City of Jennings Health Benefits Coverage Plan
• Approval of Designation Switch for the Civic Center & 8714/16 Jennings Station Road and 7315 West Florissant (Old Firehouse)
• Approval of the agenda and minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting

The Jennings City Council unanimously approved the 2026 City Calendar, changing the municipal election date to April 7, 2026. It also approved the monthly bills, the 2026 employee health insurance benefits plan, and a designation switch for the Civic Center and two city road parcels. All motions passed with all members in favor and no opposition or abstentions.

• Approved monthly bills (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 City Calendar with election date moved to April 7, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved City of Jennings City Employees 2026 Health Insurance Benefits Plan (unanimous)
• Approved designation switch for Civic Center & 8714/16 Jennings Station Road and 7215 West Florissant (Old Firehouse) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved monthly departmental reports (unanimous)
• Adjoined meeting (unanimous)

Municipal Affairs and Services Committee Agenda

The Municipal Affairs and Services Committee will discuss the Sievers Park fountain. The committee will consider approving a designation switch for the Civic Center and for two properties: 8714/16 Jennings Station Road and 7315 West Florissant (Old Firehouse). No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Sievers Park fountain
• Approval of designation switch for the Civic Center
• Designation change for 8714/16 Jennings Station Road
• Designation change for 7315 West Florissant (Old Firehouse)

City Council

The Jennings City Council will consider two items. First, it will vote on a special event permit for the Elder Pastor Michael Johnson memorial service. Second, it will approve the appointments to the Mayor’s Committee. No other matters are listed.

• Approval of Elder Pastor Michael Johnson Memorial Service Special Event Permit
• Approval of the Mayor’s Committee Appointments

The Jennings City Council unanimously approved a special event permit for Elder Pastor Michael Johnson’s memorial service. It also unanimously approved Mayor Gary Johnson’s committee appointments. The council authorized, then concluded, a closed session on personnel matters and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Elder Pastor Michael Johnson memorial service special event permit (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)
• Approved Mayor Gary Johnson’s committee appointments (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)
• Approved closed session for Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)
• Approved return to open session for adjournment (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)
• Approved conclusion of closed session for Personnel (RSMO 610:021-3) (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (all in favor, none opposed, no abstentions)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will review and vote on the allocation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Area 8. The meeting otherwise follows standard procedural items.

• Approval of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) allocation for Area 8

City Council

The Jennings City Council will consider several ordinances, including a conditional use permit for a full‑service restaurant at 8003 West Florissant. It will also vote on amendments to the municipal code affecting mixed‑use zoning fees and committee structures. Additional items include approval of a Sievers Park marquee board purchase and new snow‑removal equipment for Public Works.

• Conditional use permit for Moath Hagdidy to operate a full‑service restaurant at 8003 West Florissant (C‑2 district)
• Ordinance amending Appendix A to revise mixed‑use zoning fee schedule (Article 31) and add Article 32
• Ordinance amending Division 3 of Article II concerning city committees
• Approval of Sievers Park marquee board purchase, including pole attachment
• Purchase of Public Works snowplow and snow spreader equipment

The provided minutes contain garbled and unintelligible text with no clear statements of actions, votes, or outcomes. No specific decisions, approvals, denials, or tablings can be identified from the record. Consequently, there are no substantive council actions to report.

Public Hearings

The City of Jennings will hold a public hearing on October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM at City Hall and via Zoom. The hearing will consider public comments on a petition to remove Planning and Zoning citizen commissioners, referencing Ordinance No. 2308, § 1(B).

• Petition to remove Planning and Zoning citizen commissioners (Ord. No. 2308, § 1(B))
• Public hearing on the petition, Oct 23 2025, 5:30 PM, Jennings City Hall (2120 Hord Ave) and Zoom

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee will discuss policing services and receive an update from the St. Louis County Police Department. The body will also consider approvals for park signage, towing services, and snow removal equipment.

• St. Louis County Policing Services Contract discussion
• Sievers Park Marquee Board purchase and pole attachment
• Towing Services Contractor approval
• Public Works Snowplow and Snow Spreader Equipment purchase
• Ways and Means Quarterly Report

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Policy and Ordinance Committee will discuss and decide on several items. It will consider a recreation department policy, a parking prohibition rule for a street in Division 6.5, and a reevaluation of the short‑term rental ordinance. The committee will vote to approve a mixed‑use residential and commercial ordinance and discuss repealing Ordinances 2506, 2507, and 2508 that created certain city committees.

• Discussion and approval of Recreation Department Policy
• Discussion of adding a street to Division 6.5 to prohibit parking during snow/ice
• Discussion of reevaluating the short‑term rental ordinance
• Approval of Mixed‑Use Residential and Commercial Ordinance
• Discussion of proposed repeal of Ordinances 2506, 2507, and 2508

Parks and Recreation Committee

The joint Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Building Committee will discuss a proposed roller rink for the community. They will receive an update on the installation of address plaques in city parks. Information about solar signage for city facilities will be presented. The committee will also consider changes to building designations.

• Discussion of proposed roller rink
• Update on park address plaque installation
• Presentation of solar signage information
• Consideration of building designation changes

Public Works & Building Committee

The Public Works & Building Committee will discuss a proposed roller rink, receive an update on park address plaques, review information on solar signs, and consider building designation changes. No formal motions are listed beyond the motion to adjourn.

• Discussion – Roller Rink
• Update on park address plaques
• Solar signs information
• Building Designation Changes

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider three items. First, it will approve the installation of new access doors for the Elliot Data Systems Community Center. Second, it will consider an ordinance that sets the municipal tax rate for the West Florissant Business District for 2026. Third, it will vote on transferring $40,000 from equipment purchases to public works repairs and maintenance.

• Approval of Elliot Data Systems New Community Center Access Doors
• Ordinance establishing the municipal tax levy rate for West Florissant Business District for 2026
• Budget transfer of $40,000 from equipment purchases (mowers) to public works repairs and maintenance

City Council

The City Council will vote on rezoning and consolidating parcels at 2100 Switzer Avenue and 8449 Jennings Station Road for a Preferred Family Health medical facility. The body will also address municipal tax rates for 2026 and updates to solicitor codes.

• Lot consolidation and rezoning of 2100 Switzer Avenue and 8449 Jennings Station Road for Preferred Family Health
• Budget transfer of $40,000 from Equipment Purchases (Mowers) to Public Works Repairs and Maintenance
• Establishment of 2026 municipal tax rates for the city and West Florissant Business District
• Ordinance amending municipal code regarding solicitors and itinerant merchants
• Appointment of Joann Clay to the Planning and Zoning Commission

The council approved the installation of Elliot Data Systems access doors for the new community center. They approved JoAnn Clay’s appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. They approved a $40,000 transfer from equipment purchases (mowers) to public works repairs and maintenance, and a salary increase for the accounting clerk. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Elliot Data Systems access doors for new community center (unanimous)
• Approved JoAnn Clay’s appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 budget transfer from equipment purchases (mowers) to public works repairs and maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Department budgetary transfers for accounting clerk salary increase (unanimous)
• Approved closed session for personnel (RSMO610:021-3) (unanimous)
• Approved ending closed session and returning to open session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Jennings City Council will consider several items, including approval of new access doors for the community center and the appointment of Joann Clay to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A $40,000 budget transfer will move funds from equipment purchases to public works repairs. Ordinances will be voted on to consolidate and rezone two parcels for a medical facility, amend rules for solicitors and itinerant merchants, and set municipal tax rates for 2026.

• Approve Elliot Data Systems new community center access doors
• Approve Joann Clay appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Transfer $40,000 from equipment purchases (mowers) to public works repairs and maintenance
• Ordinance to consolidate and rezone 2100 Switzer Ave and 8449 Jennings Station Rd for a medical facility
• Ordinance amending municipal code sections on solicitors and itinerant merchants

Ways & Means Committee

The Jennings Ways & Means Committee will consider three approval items at its special meeting. The first item is a proposal from Elliot Data Systems for a new card printer for the community center. The second item is a purchase of 18 city computers or laptops. The third item is a purchase of a marquee board for Sievers Park.

• Approve Elliot Data Systems New Community Center Card Printer Proposal
• Approve purchase of 18 city computers/laptops
• Approve purchase of Sievers Park marquee board

City Council

The Jennings City Council will consider routine approvals, including minutes from recent meetings and departmental reports. The council will vote on several contracts and park improvement projects, such as the IMEG civil design contract and additional work at Sievers Park Phase II. Additional items include a gate purchase for Koeneman Park, a new community‑center card printer proposal, and the purchase of 18 city computers.

• Approval of IMEG Civil Design and Project Manager Contracts
• Approval of Additional Sievers Park Phase II Improvement Project Costs (roofing and restroom repairs)
• Approval of Koeneman Park Replacement Gate Purchase
• Approval of Elliot Data Systems New Community Center Card Printer Proposal
• Approval of City Computers/Laptops Purchase (18 units)

The Jennings City Council approved three new ordinances, amending the municipal code on public safety offenses, advisory board dates, and conflict‑of‑interest disclosures. All three ordinances passed with every member voting in favor and no opposition. The council also approved several contracts and purchases, including design services, park improvements, and new computer equipment. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance #2696 (public safety offenses) – unanimous vote
• Approved Ordinance #2697 (advisory board date revisions) – unanimous vote
• Approved Ordinance #2698 (conflict‑of‑interest disclosure procedure) – unanimous vote
• Approved IMEG Civil Design and Project Manager Contracts – unanimous vote
• Approved additional repairs for Sievers Park Phase II (roof and restrooms) – unanimous vote
• Approved Sievers Park marquee board purchase – unanimous vote
• Approved Koeneman Park gate replacement purchase – unanimous vote
• Approved purchase of 18 city computers/laptops – unanimous vote

City Council

The Jennings City Council will approve minutes from recent meetings, receive departmental and committee reports, and consider several legal ordinances. New business includes approving contracts for IMEG civil design, additional Sievers Park Phase II improvement costs, a replacement gate for Koeneman Park, and purchases of city computers and a marquee board. The council will also address appointments and conflict‑of‑interest disclosures.

• Ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 24 (offenses against public safety)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 31.5 (advisory board member dates)
• Bi‑annual ordinance establishing conflict‑of‑interest disclosure procedure
• Approval of IMEG Civil Design and Project Manager contracts
• Approval of Additional Sievers Park Phase II improvement costs (roofing and restroom repairs)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider several contract approvals, including the IMEG civil design and project manager contracts, and purchases for Sievers Park and Koeneman Park. The committee will also discuss the 2025‑2026 budget proposals and recommendations, as well as equipment purchases and public safety updates from the St. Louis County Police Department. Items will be presented for approval or discussion as listed on the agenda.

• Approval of IMEG Civil Design and Project Manager Contracts
• Approval of Sievers Park Marquee Board Purchase
• Approval of Additional Sievers Park Phase II Improvement Project Costs (roofing and restroom repairs)
• Approval of Koeneman Park Replacement Gate Purchase
• 2025‑2026 Committee Budget Discussion and Proposals/Recommendations

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Policy and Ordinance Committee will consider several items, including approval of the 2026 Tax Rate Ordinance and revisions to Chapter 26 concerning solicitors and itinerant merchants. The committee will also discuss the quarterly report of completed and executed ordinances for the 2025 session. A motion to adjourn will conclude the meeting.

• Approval of 2026 Tax Rate Ordinance
• Proposed ordinance discussion – revisions to Chapter 26 – Solicitors and Itinerant Merchants
• Approval of proposed ordinance – revisions to Chapter 26 – Solicitors and Itinerant Merchants
• Discussion of completed and executed ordinances 2025 session quarterly report
• Motion to adjourn

The Policy and Ordinance Committee voted to approve the proposed revisions to Chapter 26—Solicitors and Itinerant Merchants, permitting up to four 30‑day permits per year to be issued by the building department without planning‑commission review and requiring St. Louis County permits for food sales. The motion passed with all members in favor and none opposed. The agenda item to approve the 2026 Tax Rate Ordinance was tabled until the next meeting. The committee adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved revision to Chapter 26 itinerant merchants ordinance (all in favor, none opposed)
• Tabled approval of 2026 Tax Rate Ordinance
• Public Works and Parks committee tasked to identify vendor spaces
• Adjourned meeting at 6:40 p.m.

Public Works & Building Committee

The Public Works and Building Committee will discuss the current status of the trash request for proposals. It will also consider repair and replacement of street signs, review the public works inventory, and discuss streetsweeper and snowplow equipment. An update on street repairs will be provided.

• Status of the trash RFP
• Street signs repair and replace
• Public Works inventory discussion
• Discussion – Streetsweeper
• Discussion – Snowplow equipment

The Public Works & Building Committee voted unanimously to forward a purchase recommendation for two new pick‑up trucks to the Ways and Means Committee. The motion was made by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilwoman Roberts. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:00 p.m. by the same unanimous vote.

• Approved purchase of two pick‑up trucks (motion by Wilson, seconded by Roberts, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (motion by Wilson, seconded by Roberts, unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the appointment of Gloria Vann to the Board of Adjustment. The agenda also includes closed sessions for legal and personnel business.

• Approval of Gloria Vann’s appointment to the Board of Adjustment

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to consider additional costs for roofing and restroom repairs at Sievers Park. Members will also discuss a grant and a water pump update for Koeneman Park.

• Approval of additional Sievers Park Phase II Improvement Project costs for roofing and restroom repairs
• Discussion regarding Koeneman Park Grant
• Update on Koeneman Park water pump

Public Hearings

The City of Jennings will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a conditional use permit request. The request concerns the operation of a restaurant at 8003 West Florissant Ave.

• Conditional Use Permit PC25-0007 for a restaurant at 8003 West Florissant Ave requested by Moath Higdady

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee will meet to approve three specific expenditures. The committee is reviewing purchases for park infrastructure, building remediation, and public works supplies.

• Approval of Koeneman Park Gates Replacement Purchase
• Approval of City Hall Asbestos Certified Mold Remediation Vendor
• Approval of Public Works 2025-2026 Control Salt Purchase

City Council

The City Council will consider several maintenance purchases and personnel transfers. The body will also review monthly departmental reports and a medical malpractice contract for the city's correctional facility.

• HVAC repair for Koeneman Park Concession Stand
• Replacement of Koeneman Park gates
• Asbestos certified mold remediation vendor for City Hall
• 2025-2026 control salt purchase for Public Works
• City of Jennings Correctional Facility medical malpractice contract

The Jennings City Council voted to allocate $237,500 from the Tax Increment Financing fund to the “A Red Circle” Nexus Grant. The motion passed with six votes in favor, one opposed, and one abstention. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:53 p.m., with all eight members voting in favor. The meeting was a special city council meeting held on August 25, 2025.

• Approved $237,500 TIF allocation for “A Red Circle” Nexus Grant (6-1-1)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 p.m. (8-0-0)

City Council

The council eliminated the Building Maintenance Technician II position. It allocated $26,000 to the Legal Department for a city‑attorney salary increase and approved a legal services contract with Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe P.C. The council also approved a $237,500 TIF allocation for the “A Red Circle” Nexus Grant (6‑1‑1 vote) and then adjourned the meeting.

• Eliminated Building Maintenance Technician II position (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 legal department salary increase (unanimous)
• Approved Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe P.C. legal services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $237,500 TIF allocation for “A Red Circle” Nexus Grant (6 in favor, 1 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Policy and Ordinance Committee will discuss and vote on several new and revised city ordinances. These include measures for tree remediation, snow closures, and street sweeper operations.

• Establishment of an Extraordinary Tree Remediation Ordinance
• Approval of Renewed Conflict of Interests Ordinance
• Proposed changes to Snow Closure Ord. No. 2316
• Establishment of a Street Sweeper Street Closure Ordinance

City Council

The minutes for the Jennings City Council meeting on August 4, 2025 contain no clear record of any decisions, approvals, denials, or motions. The text is unreadable and does not specify any actionable outcomes.

City Council

The council approved the monthly reports with all members in favor and no opposition. It also passed four ordinances—#2692, #2693, #2694, and #2695—each repealing sections of the municipal code or limiting liability for pothole damage. Each ordinance received a unanimous 8‑0 vote with no abstentions. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved monthly reports (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2692 (8-0, no abstentions)
• Adopted Ordinance #2693 (8-0, no abstentions)
• Adopted Ordinance #2694 (8-0, no abstentions)
• Adopted Ordinance #2695 (8-0, no abstentions)

City Council

The council approved the monthly reports after a motion by Councilman Wilson and seconded by Councilwoman Morton, with all members in favor. They passed Ordinance #2690 granting a conditional use permit for Kia Perry to operate a beauty salon at 8725 Jennings Station Road, unanimously. They also approved Ordinance #2691 amending municipal court cost provisions to create a judicial education fund, again unanimously. The proposal to update the City Attorney’s duties was rejected, as all members voted against it. No decision was recorded on the approval of the monthly bills.

• Approved monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for Kia Perry beauty salon (Ordinance #2690, unanimous)
• Approved amendment to municipal court costs establishing judicial education fund (Ordinance #2691, unanimous)
• Rejected policy update of City Attorney’s duties and responsibilities (unanimous opposition)
• No decision recorded on approval of monthly bills

City Council

The May 19, 2025 Jennings City Council meeting minutes contain no clear decisions, approvals, denials, or motions. The text appears garbled and does not specify any actionable items. Consequently, no substantive actions were recorded.

City Council

The provided minutes contain no identifiable decisions, votes, or action items. The text appears to be procedural or unintelligible, with no specific outcomes recorded.

City Council

The council voted to add $10,000 to the city attorney's salary. A closed‑session meeting was approved unanimously. The council also approved the attorney's appeals‑only contract with a 6‑yes, 2‑no vote. Finally, the council adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved $10,000 increase to city attorney salary (vote details not recorded)
• Closed session approved (8‑0)
• Attorney appeals contract approved (6‑2)
• Meeting adjourned (8‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 City of Jennings budget, a waterfall pump purchase for Koeneman Park, the 2025‑2026 policing services contract with St. Louis County Police, and overtime compensation for Public Works laborers. They also passed Ordinance #2689 granting a conditional‑use permit to Mohammad Abuahyeh of Asad LLC to operate a full‑service restaurant at 8970 Jennings Station Road. A closed‑session meeting on personnel matters was approved, while Bill #2756 failed to become Ordinance #2690.

• Approved 2025‑2026 city budget (unanimous)
• Approved Koeneman Park waterfall pump purchase (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 policing services contract with St. Louis County Police (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works laborer overtime compensation (all in favor, Councilwoman Morton abstained)
• Approved Ordinance #2689 granting conditional‑use permit to Mohammad Abuahyeh (Asad LLC) for restaurant at 8970 Jennings Station Road (unanimous)
• Bill #2756 failed to become Ordinance #2690 (6 opposed, 1 in favor)
• Approved closed‑session personnel meeting (RSMO 610:021‑3) (unanimous, Councilwoman Clower absent)