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

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 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)

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)

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.

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

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

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

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)

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 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)

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

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

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 Jennings City Council will hold a public hearing to hear comments on a petition to rezone a property from residential (R-1) to commercial (C-2) for Preferred Family Healthcare at 8449 Jennings Station Rd. The hearing is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at 5:30 PM at Jennings City Hall and via Zoom.

• Petition PC25-0009 to rezone 8449 Jennings Station Rd from R-1 to C-2 for Preferred Family Healthcare

Public Hearings

The City of Jennings is holding a public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use permit. The body will hear comments regarding the operation of a grocery store at a specific location.

• Conditional Use permit request by Hisam Mutan for a grocery store at 9448 Lewis and Clark Blvd

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 Jennings City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve monthly bills, park repairs, equipment purchases, and several vendor contracts. Monthly departmental reports will be presented, followed by committee reports and public comments.

• Approval of Koeneman Park Concession Stand HVAC Repair Purchase
• Approval of Koeneman Park Gates Replacement Purchase
• Approval of City Hall Asbestos Certified Mold Remediation Vendor
• Approval of City of Jennings Correctional Facility Medical Malpractice Contract
• Approval of Public Works 2025-2026 Control Salt Purchase

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a plan review for a medical facility. The proposal involves consolidating two parcels of land with different zoning designations.

• Plan Review BA25-0001: Lot consolidation and site review of 2100 Switzer Ave (C-2 Shopping Commercial) and 8449 Jennings Station Rd (R-3 Residential Two-Fam, Multi-Fam) for a medical facility

City Council

The City Council will consider the allocation of funds for a nexus grant and the city attorney's salary. The body will also review the elimination of a staff position and a legal services contract.

• Elimination of the Building Maintenance Technician II position and salary
• Allocation of $26,000 to the Legal Department for City Attorney salary increase
• Legal Services Contract with Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe P.C. and Phillip Boyd
• TIF Allocation of $237,000 for “A Red Circle” Nexus Grant

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee will meet to review city expenditures and staffing. The body is deciding on a legal services contract and specific fund allocations for the City Attorney and a grant.

• Elimination of Building Maintenance Technician II position and salary
• Allocation of $26,000 to the Legal Department for City Attorney salary increase
• Legal Services Contract with Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’ Keefe P.C. (Phillip Boyd as City Attorney)
• TIF Allocation of $237,000 for A Red Circle Nexus Grant

City Council

The City Council will consider a $237,000 TIF allocation for a nexus grant and a legal services contract. The body will also discuss a salary increase for the City Attorney and the elimination of a technician position.

• TIF Allocation of $237,000 for “A Red Circle” Nexus Grant
• Allocation of $26,000 to the Legal Department for City Attorney salary increase
• Legal Services Contract with Curtis, Heinz, Garrett & O’Keefe P.C. (Phillip Boyd)
• Elimination of the Building Maintenance Technician II position and salary

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)

Ways & Means Committee

The Jennings Ways & Means Committee will meet to approve several purchases and contracts, including repairs at Koeneman Park and a medical malpractice agreement for the correctional facility. The committee will also review a police service agreement and discuss a Saint Louis County precinct update.

• Approval of Koeneman Park Concession Stand HVAC Repair Purchase
• Approval of Koeneman Park Gates Replacement Purchase
• Approval of City Hall Asbestos Certified Mold Remediation Vendor
• Approval of the Transfer of the Building Maintenance Technician I and II Positions and Salaries from the City Clerk’s Office to the City Services Department
• Approval of City of Jennings Correctional Facility Medical Malpractice Contract

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

Public Works & Building Committee

The committee will discuss the status of grass cutting, trash services, and street repairs. Members will also receive updates on salt control and property demolitions.

• Status of Trash Services RFP
• Status of Street Repairs Phase I
• Update on 2025-2026 Public Works Control Salt
• Status of Property Demolitions
• Discussion on additional properties for demolition

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to approve replacement gates for Koeneman Park. Members will also discuss repairs and water reports for city parks and the purchase of new equipment.

• Approval of replacement Koeneman Park gates
• Updates for Sievers Park repairs
• Koeneman Park water report results
• Selection of a new playground merry-go-round
• Purchase and installation of a floating wetland

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on four requests. These include a zoning change for a healthcare facility and conditional use permits for a grocery store, a restaurant, and an Airbnb.

• Zoning change from R-1 to C-2 for Preferred Family Healthcare at 8449 Jennings Sation Rd
• Conditional use permit for a grocery store at 9448 Lewis and Clark Blvd
• Conditional use permit for a restaurant at 8003 West Florissant Ave
• Conditional use permit for an Airbnb at 2710 Kinamore Dr

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and legal business.

• Legal Business (RSMO 610:021-1)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and legal business.

• Legal Business (RSMO 610:021-1)

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.

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee is meeting to consider a contract for additional structural engineering services. This work is related to the Sievers Park Phase II Improvement Project.

• Approval of Structural Engineer Additional Services Contract for Sievers Park Phase II Improvement Project

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances, including a ban on off-road motorized vehicles in parks and a declaration regarding city liability for pothole damage. The body will also review contracts for street repairs and park improvements.

• Ordinance to prohibit off-road motorized vehicles in city parks
• Ordinance declaring city not liable for vehicle damages caused by potholes
• Approval of City of Jennings Street Repairs Phase I Contractor
• Purchase of two Kubota mowers for Public Works Division
• Structural Engineer Additional Services Contract for Sievers Park Phase II Improvement

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 City Council will consider ordinances regarding off-road vehicles in parks and city liability for pothole damage. The body will also review contracts for street repairs and park improvements.

• Ordinance to prohibit off-road motorized vehicles in city parks
• Ordinance declaring the city not liable for vehicle damages caused by potholes
• Approval of City of Jennings Street Repairs Phase I Contractor
• Purchase of two Kubota mowers for Public Works Division
• Structural Engineer Additional Services Contract for Sievers Park Phase II Improvement

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss city expenditures and public safety. The body is scheduled to review a contractor for the first phase of city street repairs.

• Approval of City of Jennings Street Repairs Phase I Contractor
• Saint Louis County Police Department Monthly Update

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Policy and Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve a new pothole ordinance. The committee will also consider revisions to Ordinance #970 Sec. 25-10 regarding vehicle restrictions in city parks.

• Establishment of a Pothole Ordinance
• Revision of Ordinance #970 Sec. 25-10 to prohibit four-wheeled motor vehicles and all-terrain vehicles in city parks

Public Works & Building Committee

The Public Works and Building Committee will meet to approve a vice-chairperson and determine which streets to add to Phase II street repairs. Members will also discuss the street cleaning schedule and ideas for open spaces following demolitions.

• Approval of Committee Vice-Chairperson
• Addition of streets for Phase II Street Repairs
• Discussion of open spaces post-demolition
• Street cleaning schedule

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to review four items: replacing the United States flag in both parks, adding an address plaque to both parks, installing a sign prohibiting four-wheelers in the parks, and replacing a basketball net at Lions Park. This is a standard meeting with no major policy decisions or budget actions.

• Replace United States flag in both parks
• Add address plaque to both parks
• Install sign prohibiting four-wheelers in parks
• Replace basketball net at Lions Park

City Council

The City Council will consider a conditional use permit for a beauty salon and an ordinance to establish a judicial education fund. The body will also vote on personnel salary changes and the selection of an engineering consultant for Sievers Park repairs.

• Conditional use permit for Kia Perry to operate a beauty salon at 8725 Jennings Station Road
• Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-10 to establish a judicial education fund
• Elimination of the Sports Administrator salary and position
• Approval of the Engineering Consultant Contractor for Sievers Park Repairs Project
• Approval of the acquisition of City of Jennings Post Third Property

City Council

The City Council will vote on a conditional use permit for a beauty salon and an ordinance to establish a judicial education fund. The body will also consider personnel salary changes and the acquisition of the Post Third property.

• Conditional use permit for Kia Perry to operate a beauty salon at 8725 Jennings Station Road
• Ordinance amending Chapter 9, Section 9-10 regarding municipal court costs for a judicial education fund
• Elimination of the Sports Administrator salary and position
• Approval of Engineering Consultant Contractor for Sievers Park Repairs Project
• Approval of the acquisition of City of Jennings Post Third Property

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

Public Works & Building Committee

The Public Works and Building Committee will review updates on street repair RFPs and the addition of streets for Phase II repairs. Members will also discuss the removal of fuel tanks at the old firehouse and the development of the old Corpus Christi location site.

• Update on RFP for Street Repairs
• Addition of Streets for Phase II Street Repairs
• Removal of gas and diesel tanks at the old firehouse
• Update on new medical facility at the old Corpus Christi location site
• Street cleaning schedule

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee will review personnel changes and city contracts. The body is deciding on the elimination of a sports administrator position and salary increases for recreation staff.

• Elimination of the Sports Administrator salary and position
• Salary increases for the Deputy Director of Recreation and Recreation Supervisor
• Engineering Consultant Contractor for Sievers Park Repairs Project
• Acquisition of City of Jennings Post Third Property
• Approval of the City of Jennings Financial Auditor

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Policy and Ordinance Committee will discuss and vote on updates to the City Attorney's duties and responsibilities. The body will also consider revisions to Ordinance #3165 and a proposed Mixed-Use Property Ordinance.

• Update to the City Attorney's Duties and Responsibilities
• Revision of Ordinance #3165 Sec. 31.5-7 & Sec. 31.5-8
• Proposed Mixed-Use Property Ordinance

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will hear the new Parks and Recreation Director's vision for the department. Members will also discuss various park maintenance items and potential new regulations.

• Proposed banning of motorbikes at city parks
• Purchase of a cinematic movie screen for city parks
• Status of merry-go-round repairs
• Youth Commission SOP and upcoming event
• Planning grant update

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a petition to change the zoning district of a specific property. The body will also review minutes from the May 5th, 2025 meeting.

• Petition PC25-0006 to rezone 9448 Lewis & Clark Blvd from C-2 Shopping & Service Commercial to L1 Light Industrial

City Council

The Jennings City Council will hear monthly departmental reports and then consider several new business items, including ARPA fund allocations for Third Ward Park construction and Tree Services Grant Phase II, a software contract for Parks and Recreation, and the transfer of a part-time building department position to full-time. Also up for approval are the reorganization of the Public Safety Department into a division under City Services and a title change for a safety officer. An employee rights policy update regarding grievances against the mayor is listed under legal business.

• Approval of Third Ward Park Construction Fund Allocation via ARPA Funding
• Approval of Tree Services Grant Phase II Fund Allocation via ARPA Funding
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Department Software Contractor
• Transfer of Public Safety Department to City Services Department as Public Safety Division
• Employee Rights Policy Update for Employees Filing Grievances Against the Mayor

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 City Council will consider several administrative changes, including a grievance policy update and department restructuring. The body is also deciding on the allocation of ARPA funds for park construction and tree services.

• Approval of Third Ward Park Construction Fund Allocation via ARPA Funding
• Approval of Tree Services Grant Phase II Fund Allocation via ARPA Funding
• Employee rights policy update for employees filing grievances against the Mayor
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Department Software Contractor
• Transfer of Public Safety Department to the City Services Department

Public Hearings

The City of Jennings will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a petition for a Conditional Use Permit. The request is to operate a beauty salon in the C-2 Shopping and Service Commercial zoning district.

• Conditional Use Permit for a beauty salon at 8725 Jennings Station Road

Ways & Means Committee

The Jennings Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee will discuss and vote on several agenda items including approval of a general contractor for street repairs, allocation of Third Ward Park funds, and a tree services grant. The committee will also hear an update from the St. Louis County Police Department Jennings Precinct and consider transferring a part-time administrative assistant to full-time. The meeting is at City Hall at 5:30 p.m. on May 15, 2025.

• Approval of City of Jennings Street Repairs Phase I General Contractor
• Approval of Third Ward Park Fund Allocation
• Approval of Tree Services Grant Phase I Fund Allocation
• Approval of Parks and Recreation Software Vendor
• Transfer of Building Department Part Time Administrative Assistant Position to Full Time

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Jennings Policy and Ordinance Committee will discuss and vote on several previously tabled items: an Interference Ordinance, a Councilmember Voting Ordinance, a Councilmember Attendance Ordinance, and a Grievance Policy Update. The committee will also consider approval of a Revised Concealed Carry Permit Ordinance and discuss rescinding Ordinance #2173. A vice-chairperson will be approved.

• Approval of Revised Concealed Carry Permit Ordinance
• Discussion and approval of Interference Ordinance (previously tabled)
• Discussion and approval of Councilmember Voting Ordinance (previously tabled)
• Discussion and approval of Grievance Policy Update (previously failed)
• Discussion of rescinding Ordinance #2173

Public Works & Building Committee

The Public Works and Building Committee will hear updates on the RFP for street repairs, removal of gas and diesel tanks at the old firehouse, and a new medical facility at the former Corpus Christi site. They will also discuss ideas for open spaces after demolition and consider approval of a committee vice-chairperson. No final votes are taken; the committee reports its findings to the city council.

• Update on RFP for street repairs
• Update on removal of gas and diesel tanks at the old firehouse
• Discussion of ideas for open spaces post-demolition
• Update on new medical facility at the old Corpus Christi location
• Approval of Committee Vice-Chairperson

Parks and Recreation Committee

This Parks and Recreation Committee meeting will discuss several operational and event-related items, including park permits, the status of Lions Park, and plans for a fireworks display. Other discussions include pet waste collection bins, implementation of events, mulching, and ideas for updating Helen Avenue and Garesche Avenue Parks. The committee will also consider approval of a vice-chairperson.

• Discussion of park permits
• Status update on Lions Park
• Discussion of fireworks display plans
• Pet waste collection bins
• Ideas for updating Helen Avenue and Garesche Avenue Parks

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit request by Kia Perry to operate a beauty salon at 8725 Jennings Station Rd in the C-2 commercial district. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments.

• Conditional use permit request PC25-0005 by Kia Perry for a beauty salon at 8725 Jennings Station Rd in C-2 zoning

Capital Improvement District

The Board of Directors of the Jennings Station Road Community Improvement District will meet to discuss administrative appointments and financial planning. The board is considering a budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

• Adoption of the budget for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026
• Engagement letter with law firm Gilmore & Bell, P.C. as District Administrator
• Appointment of officers of the District
• Appointment of interim Director

City Council

The City Council will meet to swear in Ward 4 Councilmember Yolanda Pendleton and discuss a special run-off election for June 10, 2025. The body is deciding on contractors for Sievers Park repairs and the City Attorney's fee rate for ancillary legal services.

• Approval of General Contractor and Navigate Building Solutions Task Order 3 for Sievers Park Repairs
• Approval of City Attorney Fee Rate for Ancillary Legal Services
• Approval of special events for Norwood Hills Country Club and Youth Mental Health Walk
• Notice of special run-off election on June 10, 2025
• Approval of Mayor’s 2025-2026 Committee Appointments

City Council

The Jennings City Council will begin by swearing in Yolanda Pendleton as the new Ward 4 councilmember. The agenda includes approval of minutes from March and April meetings, department reports, and several new business items, such as contracts for Sievers Park repairs, a city attorney fee rate change, and special event permits. The council will also receive notice of a special run-off election scheduled for June 10, 2025.

• Swearing in of Ward 4 Councilmember Yolanda Pendleton
• Approval of Sievers Park Repairs General Contractor and Navigate Building Solutions Task Order 3
• Approval of City Attorney Fee Rate for Ancillary Legal Services
• Approval of Special Event permits for Norwood Hills Country Club and Youth Mental Health Walk
• Notice of Special Run-Off Election on Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review a task order for project management services. The committee will consider approving a contract for the oversight of construction at Sievers Park.

• Approval of Navigate Building Solutions Task Order #3 for Sievers Park Repairs Project Oversight and Management for $21,500

Ways & Means Committee

The Jennings Ways & Means Committee will vote on approving a general contractor for Sievers Park repairs and setting the city attorney's fee rate for ancillary legal services. They will also receive an update from the St. Louis County Police Department Jennings Precinct.

• Approval of Sievers Park Repairs General Contractor
• Approval of City Attorney Fee Rate for Ancillary Legal Services
• Update from St. Louis County Police Department Jennings Precinct

Public Works & Building Committee

The committee will receive updates on a street repair project and discuss speed humps. Members will also review a tree trimming grant and parks safety concerns.

• Street Repair Project update from City Services Director
• Discussion regarding speed humps
• Discussion regarding Tree Trimming Grant
• Parks safety concerns reported by Parks Crew Lead

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will review updates on community events and park management. The meeting includes a presentation on Koeneman Park and a review of the parks maintenance schedule.

• Update on Jennings Car Show
• Discussion on Memorial Trees
• Youth Commission Representatives discussion
• Parks safety concerns reported by Parks Crew Lead
• Koeneman Park presentation by City Services Director

City Council

The Jennings City Council will hold a special emergency meeting to discuss city attorney ancillary rates and fees for appeals litigation services. The discussion will occur in a closed session under Missouri law for legal business. No votes on the matter are scheduled during the open portion of the meeting.

• Closed session under RSMO 610.021(1) to discuss legal matters
• City attorney ancillary rates and fees for appeals litigation services

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)

Capital Improvement District

The Board of Directors for the Jennings Station Road Community Improvement District will meet to discuss administrative appointments and financial planning. The board will consider budgets for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, and the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

• Appointment of an interim Director
• Resolution appointing officers of the District
• Engagement letter with law firm Gilmore & Bell, P.C. as District Administrator
• Adoption of amended budget for fiscal year ending March 31, 2025
• Adoption of budget for fiscal year ending March 31, 2026

City Council

The Jennings City Council will consider approving the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and several conditional use permits for daycare facilities and a restaurant. The council will also vote on a police services contract with St. Louis County, a Koeneman Park waterfall pump purchase, and a cooperative service agreement with USDA wildlife services. Monthly departmental reports and public comments are also scheduled.

• Approval of the City of Jennings 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Conditional use permit for Cuddle Love Daycare 2 LLC at 5730 Helen Avenue
• Conditional use permit for Oasis Childcare Center at 9050 West Florissant Avenue
• Conditional use permit for Chop Chop Grill at 8970 Jennings Station Road
• Approval of St. Louis County Police Department 2025-2026 Police Services Contract

City Council

The Jennings City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 24, 2025, to consider several items. These include approving the FY2025-2026 budget, a police services contract with St. Louis County, and three conditional use permits for daycare facilities and a restaurant. The council will also hear monthly departmental and committee reports, and may enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approval of the City of Jennings 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Approval of the St. Louis County Police Department-City of Jennings 2025-2026 Police Services Contract
• Ordinance granting a conditional use permit to Cuddle Love Daycare 2 LLC at 5730 Helen Avenue
• Ordinance granting a conditional use permit to Oasis Childcare Center at 9050 West Florissant Avenue
• Ordinance granting a conditional use permit to Chop Chop Grill at 8970 Jennings Station Road

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)

Ways & Means Committee

The Jennings Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee will review and vote on several Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budgets, including the Finance, Parks and Recreation, Parks Sales Tax, Capital Improvement, Economic Development, and General Fund budgets. The committee will also consider approval of a Parks and Recreation Waterfall Pump Purchase. All items are up for discussion and decision at the March 20 meeting.

• Approval of the Finance Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Approval of the Parks and Recreation Waterfall Pump Purchase
• Approval of the Parks and Recreation Department Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Approval of the General Fund Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget
• Approval of the Capital Improvement I and II Fund 2025-2026 Budget

Public Hearings

The City of Jennings will hold a public hearing to receive comments on three petitions for conditional use permits: two daycare facilities and one full-service restaurant at specific locations in different zoning districts.

• Conditional use permit for home-based daycare at 5730 Helen Avenue (West Walnut Manor zoning district), petitioner Chassidy Miller
• Conditional use permit for daycare facility at 9050 West Florissant (C-2 commercial zoning district), petitioner Erin Strong
• Conditional use permit for full-service restaurant at 8970 Jennings Station Road (R-1 residential zoning district), petitioner Mohammad Abuahyeh

Senior Commission

The Jennings Senior Commission will meet to handle routine business, including an update on January bingo finances and a Recreation Department report. New business topics include free bingo planning, menu discussions, and CAASTLC matters.

• Finances update of January Bingo
• Recreation Department Report
• Discussion of Free Bingo and menu
• CAASTLC (senior services) item

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will discuss and vote on the City Services Department's 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The agenda also includes a discussion with the St. Louis County Police Department regarding short spotter locations and a discussion on public works employee overtime compensation.

• Discussion with Saint Louis County Police Department Jennings Precinct on Short Spotter Locations
• Presentation of the City Services Department 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Approval of the City Services Department 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Discussion on Public Works Employee Overtime Compensation

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Jennings Public Works and Building Committee will discuss an update on speed bump mapping. No other items are on the agenda. The committee reports to the city council on matters related to streets, sewers, and public improvements.

• Update on speed bump mapping

Public Works & Building Committee

The Public Works and Building Committee will meet to receive an update on speed bump mapping. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Update on speed bump mapping

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will meet to discuss plans for several public events. These include a summer movie series, a fall bonfire, and vehicle showcases.

• Summer Movie series with food trucks
• Fall Bon Fire with live big band jazz and food trucks
• Car Showcase Event
• Motorcycle Showcase Event

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways and Means and Public Safety Committee will consider presentations and approvals of the 2025-2026 fiscal year budgets for the City Clerk's Office, Human Resources Office, Municipal Court, and Corrections Department. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Presentation and approval of City Clerk's Office FY 2025-2026 budget
• Presentation and approval of Human Resources Office FY 2025-2026 budget
• Presentation and approval of Municipal Court FY 2025-2026 budget
• Presentation and approval of Corrections Department FY 2025-2026 budget

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Policy and Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several previously tabled ordinances: an Interference Ordinance, a Councilmember Voting Ordinance, and a Councilmember Attendance Ordinance. They will also consider a Grievance Policy Update and a proposal to rescind the Alexandria Place Snow Removal Ordinance.

• Discussion and possible approval of Interference Ordinance (previously tabled)
• Discussion and possible approval of Councilmember Voting Ordinance (previously tabled)
• Discussion and possible approval of Councilmember Attendance Ordinance (previously tabled)
• Discussion and possible approval of Grievance Policy Update
• Discussion on rescinding Alexandria Place Snow Removal Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances to amend the municipal code, including the establishment of a code of ethics and a policy on voting on bills. The body will also review a proposal to transfer parks laborers to the Public Works Division.

• Ordinance to establish a code of ethics (Section 2-19)
• Ordinance to establish a policy on voting on City Council bills (Section 2-33)
• Ordinance to clarify roles regarding daily operations of City Hall (Section 2-84)
• Proposed transfer of Parks Laborers personnel to the Public Works Division
• Approval of carpet vendor for City Hall Council Chambers and Mayor’s Office

City Council

This regular meeting includes departmental reports, committee reports, public comments, and several proposed ordinances. Key items are ordinances to repeal and replace city council meeting attendance rules, add a code of ethics, establish a voting policy on bills, and clarify daily operations of city hall. New business includes approval of monthly bills, transfer of parks laborers to public works, a carpet vendor contract, and an update on the inmate housing agreement with Ferguson. The council will also enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace attendance rules for council members
• Ordinance to add a code of ethics to the municipal code
• Ordinance to establish a policy on voting on city council bills
• Transfer of parks laborers from Parks and Recreation to Public Works
• Update on inmate housing agreement between Jennings and Ferguson

The council approved a $1.2 million contract for street improvements, with a vote of 7-0. Several other resolutions were approved, including a grant application for park improvements and a zoning change. The meeting also included discussion of a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, but no final action was taken.

• Approved $1.2M street improvement contract (7-0)
• Approved grant application for park improvements (7-0)
• Approved zoning change at 4th & Main (7-0)
• Tabled short-term rental ordinance
• Approved police department budget (7-0)
• Approved fire department equipment purchase (7-0)
• Approved city hall renovation contract (7-0)
• Approved resolution supporting regional transit (7-0)

Senior Commission

This meeting of the Jennings Senior Commission will address old business including a finances update for January Bingo and a Recreation Department Report. New business items include discussions on a Free Bingo and Health Fair event and menu options, as well as recognizing February birthdays. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.

• Finances update of January Bingo
• Recreation Department Report
• Discussion on Free Bingo and Health Fair
• Menu discussions
• February Birthdays celebration

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means and Public Safety Committee will meet to approve a contractor for printing services. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding expenditures for special city events.

• Approval of Printing Services Contractor
• Discussion on Special City Events Expenditure

Policy and Ordinance Committee

The Policy and Ordinance Committee will discuss and vote on three previously tabled ordinances regarding interference, councilmember voting, and councilmember attendance. The committee will also review and vote on an update to the grievance policy.

• Interference Ordinance
• Councilmember Voting Ordinance
• Councilmember Attendance Ordinance
• Grievance Policy Update

Youth Commission

The Jennings Youth Commission will discuss planning and logistics for several upcoming community events, including a Vision Board event on February 22, a Spring Fling at Fairview School (pending approval), and assistance with the city's Easter egg hunt. The agenda also includes discussion of a community picnic in May and events in June and July.

• Discuss Vision Board event on February 22 at faith community bible church
• Discuss Spring Fling on March 15 at Fairview School (pending approval)
• Discuss assisting with city Easter egg hunt in April
• Discuss Community Picnic on May 24 at Koenemann Park
• Discuss May 16 senior last day and June/July events

Public Works & Building Committee

The committee will review the status of street repairs, potholes, and street sweeping. Members will also discuss speed bump mapping and adjustments to ShotSpotter locations.

• Speed bump mapping
• Status of street repairs and potholes
• ShotSpotter location adjustments
• Public Works CDL Trainings
• Street Sweeping

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Jennings Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting to discuss updates on several parks projects, including a pavilion at Siever's Park, a waterfall grant at Koeneman Park, and the removal of endangered trees at Koeneman Park. A key item is an EPA report on using the old fire station at 7215 West Florissant as the location for the Jennings Youth Center. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Siever's Park pavilion update
• Discussion of Koeneman Park Waterfall Grant update
• EPA report on old fire station at 7215 West Florissant for Jennings Youth Center
• Progress on Koeneman Park endangered tree removal process

City Council

The Jennings City Council is holding a regular meeting with departmental reports, committee updates, and public comments. The main business is a resolution calling a general election for April 8, 2025, and an ordinance to impose a 1.25% local use tax for general revenue, which will be submitted to voters. The council will also approve monthly bills, a special event permit for a community picnic, and may enter closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Resolution setting a general election for April 8, 2025
• Ordinance imposing a 1.25% local use tax for general revenue, subject to voter approval
• Approval of monthly bills
• Special event permit for Charlene Sears 'Community Picnic'
• Closed session for legal and personnel discussions (RSMO 610.021-1 & 3)

The Jennings City Council approved a 1.25% local use tax (Ordinance #2683) and a resolution calling for an election on April 8, 2025, both by unanimous roll call votes. The council also approved the agenda, prior minutes, monthly reports, monthly bills, and a special event permit for Charlene Sears' Community Picnic. A closed session was held for personnel matters.

• Approved Ordinance #2683 imposing 1.25% local use tax (8-0)
• Approved resolution calling for April 8, 2025 election (8-0)
• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from December 23, 2024 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved monthly departmental reports (all in favor)
• Approved monthly bills (all in favor)
• Approved Charlene Sears 'Community Picnic' special event (all in favor)
• Approved closed session for personnel (8-0)